This is a gorgeous little coffee shop that I found as I was exploring the main strip of Lane Cove…read more(namely because I've always wanted to go to Lane Cove). Anyway, the staff are pretty cool, and on a nice day, sitting out the front is delightful. They also make a pretty decent cup of tea, but it is more the relaxing and laid back atmosphere of the area that basically grabs me about this place.

First visit since the cafe has been refitted. Nice surroundings, friendly staff who offer good…read moreservice with a smile! Coffee is ok, have tasted better but still nice enough to sit & enjoy. Croissants are fresh & flakey & reasonably priced - a large Capp & Croissant costs $6.50 A perfect way to enjoy an early Sunday morning

This cute little patisserie opened up only a few months ago, and fortunately (or not?) for me it's…read moredangerously close to where I live. I've gone many many times and keep going back. Their basic croissants are some of the best of the city, and definitely one of the very rare "real French croissants" you can get this far from the super trendy suburbs of Sydney. Their other pastries keep changing and it feels like the variety increases every time I go have a look. Raspberry danishes, almond-chocolate croissants, rhubarb and strawberry foldeovers and much more. They also do sandwiches, quiches and I've seen meat pies too, so even those without a sweet tooth will find something good to eat. And coffee - it's good to finally have another decent brand of coffee in the neighbourhood, and I've always been happy with my lattes.

Their cakes are positively wicked. A very dangerous shop to have nearby...They even cater for those…read moreon gluten free diets which is greatly appreciated.

Worth the trip from the other side of Sydney to this gem. Best pastries I have ever had.read more

Food service ambiance terrible disappointed me today and last week they were all in a hurry to get…read moreme to eat and I was just sitting there waiting for them to come back and they didn't even come back to me so I had to wait until they got there to pick me up and I had no choice but to wait for them so I just went and picked her food out because she was hungry but she didn't even come back so I went home so upset she

Great coffee and great ambience. During my stay at…read morechatswood, steam engine was my regular morning ritual. They got a dj on Friday which was pretty amazing!! I tried their breakfast set too with avacado toast.

The little engine that could!…read more And this place is little. Constructed on the far left hand corner at the bottom of the escalators at Chatswood Interchange, it's difficult to miss as you can see the steam rising from Barista magic at work. It's busy, in a worker bee sense. People come and go clutching coffee, whilst 3 artisans work their craft. I rolled in here with my two elderly companions on Wednesday post lunch, and we were drawn to the little padded seats at the back, which also opens through to the other side. Ordering, then taking a seat, our talking point became the shelves in front of us with coffee and train paraphernalia. I grabbed the HONY book on display and attempted to explain the concept to the ex-journalist at my right. The book (from 2010) unfortunately contains only the images and captions, not the stories that we have all seen on Facebook, but I think she got what I meant. Soon after, the coffees arrived. Soy Latte. Flat White. Cappuccino. Our cappuccino drinker said the flavour was lovely but she wanted it "hotter". The flat white drinker remarked in earnest tones that it was wonderful. I just drank mine and smiled. Yes it was damn good. One of the best Soy Latte's I've had. No bitterness. A smooth, flavourful brew with some complexity to delight my tastebuds. Isn't "winning your loyalty" an interesting concept. When I stroll through Chatswood next I would find myself hard pressed to try another coffee place, and there are many... If I did try another coffee place, I'd feel like I was cheating on TSE. That's what winning your loyalty is all about.

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

Great desserts, very accommodating. They have two locations in Top Ryde, one is upstairs above the…read morehurricanes restaurant (that's where we went) and another outside on the corner of Blaxland and Devlin st near the bank. Accommodated for s lather grouo, service was good, desserts and drinks was worth the price and quality.

Waffles with ice cream, bananas and chocolate drizzle. The waffles were infused with choc chips,…read morecrunchy on the outside and fluffy inside. The bananas were not grilled as well at this location but nonetheless it's was decadent.

One of the best places to grab a bite at Macquarie Uni…read more For breakfast you can grab a Campos Coffee and a made-to-order Bacon & Egg roll for $8. Their Bacon & Egg roll is really great. For lunch, I haven't been able to escape their Roast Pork Belly sandwich. Crackling goodness and fresh. Keep up the great work guys!!

Campos is the appeal for me, second best coffee on campus…read more Baguettes here are excellent, dessert and pastry range is cute. Prices are on par with all Taste establishments, student budgets will feel the pinch. I always experience excellent customer service here.

The food is presented so lovely and still this place serves my favourite mocca…read more I don't like that you will only be seated at the bar if you don't eat. You shouldn't have to be banned at the bar if you are 'only' getting coffee or an expensive smoothie. If you want tap water be prepared to ask numerous times but sadly that seems to be the norm in cafes now. If it's free, it's not important...sigh

Friendly staff seems to be the consensus among Yelpsters when it comes to The Missing Piece…read more Friendly and observant. With Mr Hangrypants distracted by a sneaker store down the way, I lined up alone to get a table as there was a bit of a queue. "Table for two?" I was asked almost immediately. Crikey, she must have seen us coming a mile away. Bill arrived as I was being shown to our table and we were efficiently given menus and then not forgotten about despite the place being jammed. We ordered food and coffee and the drinks arrived almost immediately, again, as I already mentioned, despite the place being jammed. A little while later our food arrived piping hot, again, and I can not be more emphatic about this, DESPITE THE PLACE BEING JAMMED! This sort of efficient service just doesn't happen in suburban Sydney. The coffee at The Missing Piece is great. The food is top quality. We had Big Breakfasts or "The Complete Picture", in keeping with the theme. Standard price at $18. I was thoroughly impressed all round with my experience and will be back. The only downer is that the OJ is really some kind of Orange Fruit Drink and I did come here one time early on in the piece and they served my tea with milk in a syringe on the side. I hope they have stopped that off putting little nod to modern cafe hipsterism. Other than that, all good in the hood (if North Ryde could indeed be described as a hood...)

A lovely coffee cafe located inside the food court of Macquarie Mall .The vibe , food and coffee…read moreare amazing . You place your order and they give you a table number . You could sit on any table at the corner than they would bring you the coffee when they are ready . We have two cappuccino coffees and one latte coffee . The aroma of the coffee are amazing! There is a menu for breakfast , lunch and afternoon tea . Interesting items in the menu are lobster roll , seafood platter, Angus beef burger, Lobster waffle Benedict, etc Seating are nice and away from the chaos of the mall . The tables and chairs are located in the middle of the malls and good lighting. Good customer service . Someone commented their pasta was too spicy . Wide selection of food items on the menu . You could find something for everyone in the group . Coffee tasted exceptional good ! A five stars experience!

I have now been to this cafe twice, and while my first experience focused on their nice range of…read morecakes (removing some of the focus from their coffee), this last time my lack of cake made me in turn focus on the coffee. Putting my day into context first, I have had some exceptionally bad coffee today, and so these guys and a very low bar to get over. Long story short, the sun was out, the creme was the right colour, there was not too much milk, and while I was not blown away with the coffee, it certainly was the best on offer in walking distance (and I had been walking pretty far). With heaps of tables inside and out, you are bound to get a seat, and having the sunlight above you on a good day, or watching the rain come down on a bad each have their own attraction. If you are in the area and in need of a coffee, these guys can be trusted to fix you up. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Illy coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Gee how good is this place! My dining buddy went back for seconds despite this being a quick lunch…read more The pies were excellent. So how do you eat your pie? If it survives my dissection and eating process it is a goodun' The top came off in one flakey piece. The pepper meat filling was mildly peppery and filled the case. That is the bit I eat first, then the casing and finally the top. Beautiful. The dining buddy's seconds was an American chilli beef. I got a bit of a lookin with that one and it was good too. We finished with an iced coffee and it was bloody good too. Disadvantages of the place is that you could find yourself sitting in a draughty walkway and finding a park is a challenge. It is definitely worth the effort to give it a try

Cakes, Pies, Tarts, Quiches and more Cakes!…read more When in need of a cake you know who to call....The Cake Man! (insert superhero theme) This place has a lot and i mean lots of varieties of cakes, pies, tarts etc. On one side you have the coffee area and mini cakes etc on the opposite end they have the cakes for birthdays and other special occasions. The seating area is along side the arcade and at the back of the store. They serve hot pies and sausage rolls as well as small quiches or family sized quiches for those quick dinner nights. Order and pay at the counter if you would like to dine in. They will hand you a table number and bring out your food/coffee. Can be a bit slow if there is queue waiting to be served but staff are friendly and helpful.