A successful Australian take on French classics with only occasional false notes…read more The rhubarb and apple turnovers are the stars; the high price intrigued me for a pastry this small but the balance of sweet, sour, bitter, the sugary crust and the layers of buttered pastry simply worked so well that I had to come back the next day and buy more. The apple pie was similarly well realised, with just enough sugar to balance out the acidity in sufficiently sour apples to set off the pastry. Again this perfect sugar crust. The peach danish was also a hit. The (wholemeal sourdough) bread is somewhat less successful in the sense that the bubble network is too dense, the bubbles too small; as a part time amateur boulanger I know just how hard it is to get this right, and at least they are evenly distributed and the salt is correct with a well caramelised crust. The pain au chocolat is perhaps on the level of a second quartile boulangerie in France, the same chocolate is used as the mass market ones there but the boulanger has chosen a lighter style than the heavy butter bombs that represent the best examples back home; similarly the egg glaze is not particularly shiny or present which is another missed opportunity for a Proustian madeleine for us frogs far from the pond. This is not a bad thing though, as you can enjoy more pastries in one go. The cookie was not really a cookie, more like a "sable" - a biscuit hard throughout. The addition of hazelnut is a difficult one, as it makes the texture crumblier and drier, less held together than a normal chocolate cookie would be. Finally, the churros reminded me of a stretched out canelé which is a very good thing indeed. It does mean quite soft, custardy innards which may be unexpected to those used to normal churros. I haven't tried the rest of the selection but appreciate their choice to focus on best selling, safe, classic items rather than do wild experimentation leaving half the stock unsold on the shelves and forcing the customer to think a bit more before trying something new.

Hominy bakery can be found at the bottom end of the shopping strip on Katoomba street. The small…read morelittle store is your old school type stuff with a different loaf special daily. Their specialty is a loaf using potato in the sourdough mix. The bakery also sells full sized cakes, slices, foccacia, danishes and more. I love how all the product signs have handwritten names on them, showing care for all that they do. The sandwiches look amazing too! Grab a cookie with the soft centre, apple turnover or a lemon curd and pistachio snail! Put it on your Katoomba visit list.

Awesome small cafe in katoomba, Great coffee and great…read morevegetarian vegan selection of food. Eggs Benny and chorizo are great too. Expect small space and friendly staff. Food I'd say if you're vegan get the roasted eggplant very good comes with roasted peas and coconut yogurt. If you're not vegan get their eggs Benny comes their house made Hollandaise sauce. Coffee, I don't have much comparison in town but from a few locals have said one of the better coffees in town but there really is no bad coffees around apparently.

We came to Katoomba by train before heading to Blue Mountain National Park. Pomegranate Cafe was…read morepacked. We were quickly seated and luckily for us a table opened up. Their latte was beautifully made and deliciously hot. Hit the spot for the cool morning. My husband enjoyed their big breakfast ~ roasted tomatoes & mushrooms, ham &eggs. I had the Asparagus and Eggs Benedict. Lots of locals came by throughout the morning. All cheerful and attentive staff.

More of a 3.5 but I'm rounding up because I enjoyed what I ordered. I was looking for something…read moresweet, but the pastries didn't look enticing. I would've had a slice of cake, but I've been wanting to try a local savory pie. Also, it seemed to be the item most people ordering so I went with the steak and wine sauce. Pies are small but rich and taste. Crust was flaky. A tad too much pepper, but I ate all of it. Younger Staff were fine, but not the older woman running the cashier. She seemed to care less about being there and didn't want to answer As if I were disturbing her. I felt my bill was a tad off, so I read the previous review. Maybe there is a seating charge. The pies were under 10 and I ordered a small coffee, and my bill came out to 17.

$108 Dollars for 4 small pies (1 was cold ) and 4 small cakes. After buying sat down to be…read moreconfronted by the female manager saying you must grab your stuff and leave now, When I asked why was told you didn't pay to sit down. She then went and got a male from the kitchen to confront me and tru to intimidate me telling me we were not welcome to sit as you didn't pat for the right to sit down. My wife and and my elderly inlaws were absolutely lost at the behaviour and the way this was handled. Will never ever attend this establishment again. Oh after this all happened we ate in the car and seen the male manager getting cans and bottles out of the bin carrying them back into the food prep area of the kitchen. Another reason not to consider eating in the establishment. If 0 stars were available I would give that.

We have driven past here so many times but never when we have time to stop. Now we will make time…read more The coffee is excellent and the conversation about it is pretty good too. The food was very good and the breads are brought up from an excellent bakery at Wentworth Falls. The kitchen is huge and the ladies produce delicious mix from morning teas to lunches. AND then there is the view ......

Yep. Coffee & cake again. And what better location to have it in? Fantastic view, super friendly…read morestaff, dog friendly. Coffee hot, cake warm. Try the flourless chocolate.

5 stars for the venue (an old church) and negative stars for their milkshakes…read more Their milkshakes are thinner and have less flavor than chocolate milk. To make a milkshake, they put a scoop of ice cream, syrup from a squeeze bottle and milk in a blender then blend until thin as water. The lady who made it confirmed it was meant to be this way. WOW, really! As insulting as it sounds, they need to order a milkshake at McDonald's ("Maccers") to get a sense of the consistency and flavor a milkshake should have.

Came here for brunch; excellent choice. I had the breakfast sandwich, which was very hearty and…read moredelicious. My husband had a toasted chicken sandwich, which he said was tasty. It was crowded but the service was good.

Small cafe run by two ladies. Lots of locals and excellent baked meat pies and pasties. I had the…read moreLamb and Veg pastie and it was delicious. Very welcome find, and one of very few spots open on Monday here.

Loved this place. We arrived as they were closing and they bent over backwards to accommodate us…read more Delicious frittata, toasted sandwiches and the best friand I've ever had. Highly recommended.

3.5 stars. A tiny…read moreplace on the Main Street in Katoomba, where most visitors are tourists coming through to see the blue mountains, this is not one of the most obvious places to dine at. We were seeking coffee and breakfast before embarking on our (mini) rainforest expedition. I got an espresso with condensed milk (forgot its name...) and a ham and cheese croissant. The croissant is ok, I suppose you can't really go wrong with ham and cheese. The coffee was really strong, and the bitterness lingered even after I mix it with the condensed milk. It wasn't bad, just perhaps a tad strong for my tastes. This is a small shop with a charming atmosphere, and I am also letting the quality stuff slide a bit because it is pretty far outside a major city. It is a decent place to stop by because you are surrounded by tourist traps anyway.

We were sent here by a local for a good breakfast and that's what we got. Food was good, service…read morewas cheerful! They have outdoor seating area, which is quite pleasant. It's slightly off the beaten track, so you may not notice it walking by. (You have to want to find it!) We both ordered their omelet - huge! Gave me lots of energy for hiking in the Blue Mountains. Would I recommend? Yes Would I return? Yes

Located approximately a two hour's train ride from Sydney's Central Station, I ended up going here…read morefor a big morning "brekkie" before walking to the Blue Mountains. I arrived at this place around 8:30 AM and when I walked in, I felt like I was walking into a NSW (New South Wales) countryside diner with a tiny bit of sophistication from the 1940s. I got a Breakfast Special, which I ordered my eggs to be poached, it came with bacon, ham, some hash browns and some toast with vegemite. For the first time, I had the tastiest bacon in months. Loved the tenderness, it was not overly fried, the eggs were also good, and the hash browns had a decent crisp. The toast was also good, spreading a little vegemite gave it an interesting but slightly tasty flavour. The dish, along with some orange juice, was about $12. My stomach was really full for the whole morning and part of the afternoon as I went exploring around the Blue Mountains. The service was just ok, nothing very spectacular. Wished the people could be a little nicer, but then I realised that I was in the NSW countryside, not in a nice city. Overall, if you are looking for a decently good traditional Western hot breakfast with some Australian flavour in a NSW countryside town like Katoomba, this is a pretty good option.

We are locals and this is a good place for the kids. Food is like the traditional pub/club food…read morebefore that genre of eatery went all posh and pricey. In other words it ain't top shelf but it's good, honest, tasty food. The art-deco ambiance (which is mostly original; this place was probably last refurbished in 1932) is a hit with the kiddies and hipsters alike. A lot of reviews comment on the service; we've never had an issue. Nothing is too difficult, including checking whether eggs are used in chicken nugget preparation for my nugget-loving but egg-allergic third issue. Tip: if you have egg allergies, always get them to check. They change suppliers often and it's hit and miss whether today's nuggets were prepared with egg or not. But you know what? Most places in town or elsewhere couldn't give a toss so at least they check! The wait staff are mostly young 'uns but pleasant. Never the same staff twice, and I've not seen them around town. Probably mid mountains residents rather than upper mountains locals. But they still speak the upper mountains dialect fluently and are pleasant. If you're from out of town and want to taste "typical" Aussie cuisine, go here and have the snitto and chips... which on the menu reads as chicken schnitzel and chips. It's an Aussie staple and these guys nail it.