Purely Passion is quite a distinctive name don't you think? I came across here recently and it is…read moresuch a great find. You can't see them from the street, you have to venture inside Manly Harbour Village but it is worthwhile. Purely Passion is a small cafe that as a great focus on quality. Don't go expecting a large range of things to buy but do go if you are looking for a high standard. I got a take away cappuccino last weekend. We had to wait a small amount of time before someone emerged from out the back but after that the service was friendly and fast. The coffee was creamy and came with a double shot. Nice! While I was waiting, I got the chance to browse the other bits and pieces for sale. They have a small range of speciality ingredients like spices, oil and mustard. There is also a few desserts including a lemon meringue that looked particularly tempting and beautifully presented.

I am nearly a fan of Purely Passion; I've browsed a couple of times but am yet to really dive in…read more One reason for this was the queue for deli goods and coffee both times I tried to get in the door, so I think that's a really good indicator when this tiny shop is surrounded by coffee places. There are gorgeous looking homemade cakes and you can order bread the way you like it. There's a good range of natural products too, and I suspect the sincere creative looking chef-fy types behind the counter were displaying something close to passion for their work as they served the fortunate ones in front of me. It looks great and I'll be back.

Manly Cafe is fantastic. I have been here a handful of times and not been disappointed. The coffee…read moreis good, not too bitter and they have some great specials on the a-frame board out the front as you walk past. This board alone has tempted me in at least once with words like 'soup' or 'cake' or something else that I didn't know I felt like until I saw the sign and they suddenly I had to have it. They are almost always busy but I have not had trouble getting a table for two. The wait for takeaway coffee is pretty good too.

We popped in here for breaking just this weekend and it was lovely, not so much for the food -…read morewhich was tasty but not amazing, but for the people watching! The boys got to comment on each boat the drove past while I made friends with all the puppies that walked past. Oh and the cakes!!! Home made delicious things: apple pie with pastry criss-crossed on top, caramel tart, NY cheesecake... Mmmmm Relaxing vibe, right near the Manly markets, good coffee.

This is a cafe for people with dogs…read more If you have a dog and want somewhere dog friendly to go to breakfast, this is your place. Other than that, despite the excitement of seeing exploring the interesting decor, I wouldn't come here for the food. Perhaps it's my snobby Sydney palate. This place did try - but for the price, simply did not equate with what was served. Perhaps they are trying too hard?

Frenchies is a nice little Cafe that has an all day menu for people and their pooches…read more Everything on the menu is named after a breed of dog. Great range of options however, lthe prices are a little steep for what you get. For example, The Whippet, 2 poached eggs, a rasher of bacon, half a tomato and a small pile of rocket with a single slice of bread for $16. A selection of sweet baked items are available if you're not after a meal.

Is a great little place to eat! Burgers, Fish and Chips are the best bar none! Have eaten there as…read moreit it close to where we are staying.

We brought a friend from Montana down to Bart's for some fresh seafood and really enjoyed our…read morelittle feast. We had some battered reef fish, calamari and chips, as well as some beautifully fresh oysters and prawns. Bart's isn't nearly as prominent as some of the fish and seafood places in Wynnum and Manly, although it's right on the Esplanade at Lota. You can't miss it but it doesn't jump out at you. It's worth checking out.

Came for breakfast on boxing day. The fact they were only place open speaks volumes for how good…read morethis place is. Was packed out but the wait time on our food was reasonable. Saw some customers not happy with the service but if choosing between maccas and here im all good for waiting. Coffee was great. Long black could do with more crema but overall great. Food was well cooked and presented elegantly. Overall great experience for such a busy place

Oliver's @ Manly is a classy little restaurant right near the Manly Marina. I have only been here…read moreonce and I have to say, I am not sure I would back. Don't get me wrong, the food was good although a bit over priced and the location fantastic, although you can't really see the water because of the trees. But on the plus side, the golden syrup pudding is to die for and the cocktails are a high light. The outdoor seating area on the second level is quite comfortable and cosy and gets a nice cool breeze off the water. Still, I am not quite sure what it is but something didn't quite 'pop' for me. Nice meals, great desserts but perhaps not enough to become a regular.

Searching for a new breakfast haunt in Manly we came across Keith's, and with such a great view it…read morewas the perfect choice for a lovely Saturday morning. We only needed a quick look at the menu as we couldn't go past the Lamb Breakfast - two lamb cutlets, poached eggs, grilled halloumi, rocket and parmesan. All I can say is wow. The lamb was perfectly cooked, the poached eggs deliciously oozy, the halloumi nice and thin and not squeaky, and the rocket was impeccably dressed with shavings of parmesan and red onion to top everything off. I would definitely recommend this dish for breakfast or brunch. We've already booked in for lunch next weekend so I'm hoping their seafood offerings are on par with the lamb.

I have been here once so far but it was a really enjoyable experience and I would go back for sure…read more The place itself is warm and inviting. The front of the restaurant has great harbour views while the back has beautiful lighting, cosy red chairs and impressive gold mirrors. It is a great place to go if you are looking for a quality meal, rather than takeaway chips like I normally do. They do not have a huge menu, something I actually like because it usually means they do the few items really well rather than a huge number of things to an average standard. Mains include salmon, risotto, chicken and sirloin steak. I tried the risotto and it was lovely, not dry or bland at all.

One day Pandemonium was there, the next day it was gone and the converted house on Given Terrace…read morethat once housed this well known café was an empty shell of its former self. That is, until the three musketeers behind New Farm's Ponycat took it under their wing and with a slick of paint turned it into a breakfast-cum-café-cum-cocktail restaurant we shall now know as Kettle & Tin. Not just content with being a run of the mill establishment, Kettle & Tin boast eight (yes you read right, 8) varieties of Bloody Mary's, a wickedly delicious parmesan pan fried gnocchi and for breakfast a sinful poached pear with fig muesli and mascarpone. While I'm yet to experience the full dinner menu, I did enjoy breakfast here on a wintery Brisbane day, ordering what could be considered a predictable avocado on sourdough which was pretty wonderful - trust me, avocado on toast can be bad! My partner in breakfast crime did try the poached pears and he was so busy eating I think it all translated to, "this is delicious, don't you dare ask if you can try some, I want it all for myself." The interior is casual yet rustic (think old doors from Queenslanders on the wall as decoration) and the influence of Asa's (one of the three musketeers) creative spark is evident as an ongoing art piece on one wall of the café. There's a vibe and atmosphere abuzz here already and with nothing like this bar along this section of Paddington's famous strip, I sense its about to become popular for the breakfast, cocktail and food-loving crowds.

Hard to believe that 7 reviews in nobody's bitten the bullet and given this place 5 stars. But then…read moreagain, I won't do it either. We chose Kettle and Tin for an early lunch with friends over the weekend, partly based on good reviews here. The place has a relaxed vibe and a cool (as in breezy & artsy) interior. Being there a little past 12 noon, we opted for the drinks menu and chose the regular BM, Goddamn Mary, and Mojitos. All seemed rather light on the "good stuff", but the Mojitos were fresh and BMs nice and spicy. The goddamn, with its smokey flavor, was the clear favorite for three of us (the 4th member of our group, however, called it "BBQ sauce with a straw". Ouch). The drinks seemed to take forever to come out (maybe the bartenders where busy whipping up milkshakes for the hipper-than-thou late-brunch-crowd?). The food on the other hand was surprisingly quick: we ordered duck salads, a Barra burger, and the pulled pork; the latter two with chips and aioli. As you can see in my pics, it all looked yummy, and it certainly didn't disappoint. The Barra was described as 'a bit muddy' by one, and the fish (in quantity and taste) got a bit drowned out by the rest of the burger's contents. Still delicious though. We chose the duck salad partly because of an earlier photo of this dish here on Yelp, and it was a similar visual feast with a range of textures and colors. The salad was really great and the duck had a nice flavor to it. Pretty tough meat though, although probably not unusual for this bird. The pulled pork sandwich was excellent. Not as subtle as the salad, but the combination with the dressing/salad in the bun was fantastic. All in all, a very enjoyable place for lunch. This place has put me in the mood to try similar places around town. Next time, I would probably come for the post 3PM menu, so that I can try the Confit Duck Nachos (with a refreshing pale ale?), which sound totally yummy.

This is a delight. Although sad to see the chocolate shop gone, this French bistro well and truly…read morefits the scene. It is a cafe/ coffee shop with a small deli section. The staff are great and the space simple and rustic. Our large group had the $25 lunch special of a house wine and two courses. Most of us chose pork belly or scallops as entree, which were both well presented and delicious. Mains were mostly snapper which was great. Some had mushrooms which smelt lovely. Would I come back? Absolutely, and regularly. They are doing dinner four nights a week, and you can book. I hope they are around for a long time. This is a little gem, and really affordable.

I've come here quite a few times and it's really lovely. The atmosphere is really cosy and the food…read moreis delicious. I love seeing all the beautiful cakes and treats. Great coffee too.