Such good iced coffee. And I'm not talking about the delicious, creamy atrocity Aussies call iced…read morecoffee, I'm talking about coffee. With ice in it. It's an art, people! (They also have an 8-hour cold drip should you so desire.) The shop is tiny, but if you're lucky enough to snag a stump you'll be privy to some of the most amusing customer conversations. Hungry? They were whipping up waffles last time I was there. But don't get your tastebuds in too much of a tizzy, it's just waffles, so if that's what you want, consider yourself a winner. If not, well, tough luck. But let's be honest, you're heading here for the coffee because it's undoubtably Manly's best, whether hot or cold. And hey, I'm sure they'll even put the ice cream in there if you ask nicely. Just don't ask for decaf. Or larges.

These guys are serious about coffee. Whether it's a doppio espresso or cold drip, you can always…read morecount on a great coffee. The menu is simple: Coffee in one size. No large. No decaf. Waffles with optional chocolate. Because they do it simple, they do it well. The waffles are freshly made as you order. The chocolate is freshly melted Belgian chocolate. The coffee is either their standard blend, or a single origin that rotates every few days - and they are fastidious about how they make it. The actual café is just a hole in the wall with a few boxes & logs that serve as stools. The popularity of this spot ensures an intimate buzz and more often than not, a friendly conversation with the locals. Well worth a visit.

Terrific coffee, and only a few minutes' stroll from my house!…read more I went here out of desperation: I was out of coffee beans for home, and - no longer living close to the earth-shatteringly good Coffee Alchemy - I gave it a shot. I'm so glad I did. Two (of the four?) brothers have been running a small coffee shop here since August 2013. It's a fairly ordinary, quiet cafe if you want to sit in, or at their outside tables, to enjoy a coffee. But I bought a 250g bag of their beans (they roast them at a roastery up in French's Forest) and took them home; it was a bit steep at $14. In my machine they produced a brown magical elixer that is rich, balanced and robust either as an espresso shot or in milky coffee. Yum. I have since been buying 1kg bags of whole beans. These work out to be 40% cheaper than buying 250g, so if you make a lot of coffee at home (I do) or have vacuum-sealed containers for the beans (I do) then it's definitely worth it. Fantastic coffee, worth looking for, if you're in this neck of the woods.

This place is the perfect breakfast cafe. While staying nearby for 2 weeks, I must've come in here…read more5 or 6 times! Amazing breakfast burger, smoothies and coffee. Really can't go wrong here!

The workers here are very attentive to the patrons-- one even rushed over to make sure I had a…read moreseat...old lady with a cane! Sonny, G.S. and I all had a bite; banana bread for G.S., croissant for me and egg breakfast for Sonny. The banana bread and croissant came with butter and/or jam--really tasty. The breakfast had poached eggs, spinach, avocado, toast, mushrooms, and haloumi and a hashbrown. We all had our favorite coffee drinks including a babycinno. There are quite a few Three Bean Coffee locations in the area and I think I went to another location in the same mall.

I have a soft spot for treats and they deliver everytime! With so many choices its impossible to…read moreget bored or not find something you like. I love that they take orders its so useful for parties or birthdays when your short on time. Always a gluten free option on hand and friendly staff make it a great treat on the run.

Stroll like a dandy down Dee Why promenade of a weekend morning and you'll see a few cafes with…read morezero people in them and one with all the people in them. Literally all of them, like some giant baby has been using them as toys and is jamming them all into one room of a huge Barbie play house for it's own infantile amusement. It doesn't make any sense, only, it totally does. The cafe is Seachange. and the reason it's so beloved by locals is three-fold: the servings are huge (no fleck of steak on a giant white plate here), they're happy to change absolutely anything on your order without any pissy whining or "No, the chef would kill me" type excuses, and the staff and management are unbelievably friendly. Wulf (sp?) made sure our group got a table inside to protect the little baby we had with us from the sun, and even though he was run off his feet stopped by the table a few times to drop jokes. I had the acai brekky bowl with banana and strawberry and bircher, at $15.90 it's the healthiest way to start the day while still feeling like you're eating ice cream. The Local with tons of bacon, eggs, and a potato rosti is also a winner, as is, oh, pretty much anything on the menu. When you're done, slop across the road and roll about on the beach like a walrus. Trust me, it's great.

One and a half years later, it still has maintained that same quality. Nice and efficient service,…read moregreat portions and good food. The coffee ($3.80) is enjoyable (excellent latte art by the way!) and the view is simply perfect. I love coming here when catching up with friends. Their toasted Turkish sandwiches are still my favourite ($15 and a large portion). Nothing better than consistency and they have it here. Highly recommended!!

If you live in Dee Why (like I did for over a decade) and you are out and about, doing your…read moreshopping, it is not that easy to find a good coffee. There are a few average coffee shops around, they aren't bad, just average, to find a really good coffee it was often difficult unless you head down to the cafes and restaurants near the beach. This has changed now the madness has arrived. Mad Espresso stands for making a difference and that they are, not only so they serve really good coffee but their coffee is organic, from Columbia. They also serve organic tea, hot chocolate and chai. They are a little out of the way as they are not in the main grocery shopping area (yet they are still much closer than the beach), but there is a philosophy behind the location, as in the last few years, Dee Why's shopping area has been completely taken over by large complexes and Mad want to avoid being part of these conglomerates, which I don't think is so crazy. To my knowledge they are the only organic coffee shop in the area, so good on them for their difference.

6am opening time with amazing service and breakfast. $8.50 for a large mocha and a bacon and egg…read moreroll!!! So good! Such Delicious food! Yum!! I will be back again! I loved it!!! If you're ever in Dee Why and need a great meal at a great price go here!!

I had a flat white and a brownie for a quick snack. The brownie was excellent, not dry as it might…read morehave been. The flat white with oatmilk was creamy and good. It's in a busy area of the mall but close to the play area so perfect for mums and dads watching the kids play.

Great for a mid-shopping coffee while racking up $$$ on the credit card…read more This is a typical shopping mall coffee spot, but the snacks and treats that go with the drinks are a cut above the usual dross. Sited next door to a playground, so the place seems to be full of stressed out mums chilling while their kids bounce off the rubberized equipment. Open air and kid-friendly. Good selection of kid stuff on the menu.

It's a great spot for a quiet bite and coffee. The food is very fresh and tasty. They also sell the…read moremost amazing pickled cabbage, best I've had.

From the owner: Grassroots Canteen specialises in health concious wholesome food and great specialty coffee and…read moreteas.

This coffee shop was previously named 'Hot and Cold' or something along those lines, and served a…read morevariety of food and drinks. Over the past few months it changed name to 'Manly Coffee Guild' and we decided to give it a go. The cafe primarily focuses on coffee and other beverages, however pre-prepared sandwiches/croissants and cakes are also sold there. The service is generally quite efficient and there is a good atmosphere inside with a friendly atmosphere. I particularly like the music they play in-store. Recently it's been a lot of Beatles and Billy Joel and older style tunes. There's some comfy couches and magazines and papers if you want to spend a while there. Coffee is really good and I would recommend for those who don't like their coffee overly milky. It is strong without having a bitter/burnt flavour, and not too watery or creamy. It's probably my favourite place in Manly for a skinny latte. There are also outside seats available, which I would prefer during the warmer months as it's quite hot inside the cafe.

Didn't try the food yet but for me it's quite simply a fantastic latte for $4. Period.read more