I was looking for French toast or pancakes for breakfast (something that wasn't toast with…read moresomething on top). Bowery Lane had French toast on the menu so we headed there. It was made with a crispy coating and had raspberry sauce, granola, and mascarpone. No syrup. It was quite good and hit the spot. My hot latte was perfect. Service was good. We sat inside the restaurant, although there was seating in the building atrium outside the entry. Lots of business people conducting meetings.

Elegant and modern brunch spot with friendly staff. My family and I came here during our visit to…read moreSydney (pre-covid) and had a good experience.

I love the atmosphere and the decor. Everything is old world and it reminds me of things my…read moregrandparents had when I was a child. The old radios in the wooden cabinet stand, the old singer sewing machine, reel to reel recorders, the dentist chair that brought back not good memories and the oil paintings. The service is excellent and speedy. The coffee is fresh, hot and not burnt. The cakes are delicious and the meals are ample. Prices... well more expensive but then again it is a place to relax with someone or to chill with yourself and your computer... yes free wifi!

Yes very interesting grandfather decor but the coffee is very disappointing (same after 2 visits)…read moreand the "Wagyu" burger tasted suspiciously like Woolis beef mince. The gingerbread biscuits were really stale. Staff generally friendly and helpful

Well, this is a pretty basic coffee shop hidden away in the back streets of Pyrmont (sort of,…read morethough I'm not entirely sure if you can call Harris Street a 'back street'). Like many places I found it simply by walking past it, and also because I really wanted cup of tea and this place looked like it could do the job. While it would seem like your typical cafe the thing that really stood out were the comic book murals on the walls - pretty cool. The staff were also pretty nice, though in all honesty there price was pretty much what I have come to expect to pay in Sydney. Still, it was a pretty nice place, and reasonably quiet as well.

Cafe Stories, called thusly due to the various stories that are taking place on the walls, the…read morecounter and the tables, is a cool and relaxed place to grab a coffee or a bite to eat. I was awaiting an audition at the Channel Ten building on Sanders Street one steamy afternoon and to make matters worse, I also had on my mind, the very pressing and very urgent 'Secret Santa' that we were doing at work. I can't tell you who I had, that would be breaking the rules and would spoil the fun, but I can tell you there was a $5 limit on what the gift could be. Walking down Harris Street I went into a few different shops, hoping against hope against wishes against fishes that I would find the ideal gift for my Kris Kringle (Pretty sure Kris Kringle's a rapper. A Christmas present wrapper!) (Editors Note: No.) Nearing the end of the road and having found nothing appropriate or suitable to buy, I began to lose hope and wandered into Cafe Stories to drown my miseries in burning hot coffee. What a horrible way to drown. I ordered a coffee and sat in the cafe observing the various illustrations around the place, reading the speech bubbles and feeling that sense of a cool that a cafe with a difference has. Posters of upcoming performances stuck to the windows and a front counter full of food and ingredients took up the rest of the space. I finished my coffee and made my way back out to the street, back to the gruelling task of finding that elusive $5 gift. The man on the cafe's wall said, "Who's that woman outside my house? I can't trust anyone" I don't actually know how that applies but I ended up getting my 'Secret Santa' person a Bold and the Beautiful mug from Coles. I'm a great gift buyer!

Such a unique experience! I love the different venues, activities, food, drinks, and atmospheres…read moreThe Grounds of Alexandria provides. You can tell the amount of detailed thought that goes into every aspect of their business and its praise is well deserved. I love their art/theme installations as they are beautiful to see. Since they do change them, it definitely creates more want and opportunity to visit The Grounds of Alexandria. So happy I went!

Took out of town visitors. It did not disappoint. Food was…read morelovely. Great presentation and taste. Probably the best shepherds pie I've had. It has a variety of eating places from casual to upscale. Quiet garden settings to the hustle and bustle of its busy restaurant. Decorated in ways to capture your interest and keep you engaged. The venue even has a small petting zoo on property. Seasonally they decorate their gardens and it can be quite the spectacle. Definitely a wow factor. My guests eyes nearly popped out of her head. lol. It was a wonderful experience.

I enjoyed the roots more on this visit than my last, I came a little earlier and by beating the…read morehustle and bustle the staff identified me as a new visitor and explained their menu and philosophy of their coffee. The coffee was as good as I remembered, great temperature, hot enough to chase a way the morning chill yet not so hot to burn my mouth or worse the coffee! Since I had time I went for a full breakfast rather than a breakie wrap and it was excellent (see my pictures) and I was offered another coffee whilst seated, told I could settle up later and they correctly identified my order. I will be back when I next visit head quarters.

It seems North Sydney has a new coffee shop to reinvigorate would could be seen as a tired old…read morescene for the workday masses. The Roots, whilst an interesting choice for a name is a grounded, down to earth cafe that keeps a simple yet serious approach to good coffee and good service. Nestled away below the Greenwood bridge, the buzz of the cafe is nicely offset against the backdrop of a bustling Pacific Highway (you wouldn't even notice it). Simplicity is the key here and if they did a Saturday breakfast it would drag the masses into the great ghost town quicker than a boxing day sale. What I drank: Latte What I rate: Service: 4/5 Vibe: 4/5 Overall rating: 4/5 Ideal for: Lunch time get away, brunch if you're lucky to have weekday off.

The Fig House Cafe is a stunning cafe tucked away behind a gorgeous nursery in Kenthurst. There is…read moreindoor and outdoor seating with a small kids play area is fully enclosed and has little tables and chairs where kidlets can do a spot of colouring in as well as a chalkboard easel. There is a seating area right next to this play area which is the perfect spot to sit you have toddlers who you need to keep a close eye on (you do have to go down a couple of steps to this seating area). At lunch time the menu does start to verge in the expensive side for a cafe, but then you do have to remember the setting you are in! You can have everything from soup of the day for $10.00 to Moroccan Spiced Lamb Cutlets on a sweet potato rosti with broccolini & sweet tomato chutney for $30.00. When I go back I will definitely be trying out the Salt & Chilli Squid with a rocket, apple, orange & pistachio salad (e $12.50/m $18.50). And something I haven't mentioned yet, is that they offer full table service at the Fig Coffee House, so you don't have to leave your kids whilst you go inside and order.

The food was incredible! We got 2 sharing plates between 4 people and the servings were very…read moregenerous. The food was very tasty and presentation was top notch. Service was friendly but a little slow. The quality of the food definitely made up for it.

Cute little place in Petersham. Simple menu with enough…read morechoices I had a Reuben here and a milkshake. Was delicious and hit the spot! Lovely people work here and good service.

The food at Daisy's is great... But the shakes are what keep up coming back…read more Great atmosphere and service as well.

Great, fast service. Choice of Coffees and a range of cold drinks on menu. The avo on toast was…read moreaverage, sounded better on the menu as it did not deliver. The shroom choice was much better! A great vibe.

I am going to tip toe around the service at this place and remember two key things:…read more 1) I'm in Slurry as a result life takes a pace that requires you to sip long lattes (that aren't made with Bonsoy - because that was so last year), pontificate the world's problem over homemade ginger beers (which are bloody refreshing here) and then eventually get around to eating something that probably has truffle oil or something smashed involved 40 minutes later. 2) I'm in the Hills where your 'tude has to match your denim shirt, ironically oversized baseball cap and cinos. And then there was the food...eventually... I have to admit for $16.50 in Surry Hills I was surprised at the enormity that was my 3 pumpkin and sweet corn fritters with a poached egg and $2 worth of smashed avocado side (recommended by the only friendly waiter in the place). With a touch of mint and coriander in the fritters they were light, crisp and filling but not stodgy. The simple baby spinach salad and poached egg added plenty of character and different flavours to the meal but it wouldn't have been a 5 star meal unless I'd ordered the smashed avo on the side (be warned). It is incredibly busy and super trendy, so much so they can stick chucky like dolls on their walls as decoration and it be cool, but the food is worth its weight and wait.