This is a neighborhood place, opened in late 2012 and already packed on a regular basis. It's a…read morecoffee shop and breakfast/luncheon cafe, with a limited but varied selection. For a late lunch I had delicious fish and chips and my wife had a salad she liked. They roast their own specialty coffee, which are quite tasty. Seating is limited, with less than a dozen tables. They don't serve liquor, but you can go next door to the bottle shop and pick up a bottle of wine, bring it back, and enjoy it with your meal. It's an odd location, not near many other commercial establishments, with limited parking. So it won't be a destination for many. But the local crowd clearly loves it already. The two young ladies who own it have been present and working hard each time I was there. They also have a case with a dozen gelatos around the side of the counter. Currently they're closing about 4pm each afternoon.

Mixed hopes for this Cafe as we had heard it's name through the grapevine but read some poor…read morereviews. We decided that we should try it ourselves. Firstly, it was hard to find a table. Each time we thought we found one a local jumped up from theirs and moved to escape the noise. Frustrating that this happened twice. Second, the coffee was.... one of the worst ive had in Sydney. Best described as warm milk, it's embarrassing that they are supposedly a specialty roaster. I almost never walk away from a coffee but this time I had to. It's sad when I considered walking next door to the mini mart for a DARE Iced coffee. Now, its not all doom and gloom. The Mexican Baked Eggs were actually quite good. The key to their success in my mind was the inclusion of jalapeños and some melted cheese. My only suggestion would be some small pieces of bacon or ham to add in some salt/meat goodness. The missus avocado and salsa toast was ok; nothing special. Verdict; if you are driving by and curious about why this place is busy... try it out. But be warned their coffee is below subpar and its not worth travelling to try.

On our trip to Sydney, my friend and I stopped by Manly for a day. I was pleasantly surprised to…read morefind this little restaurant around lunch time! My friend ordered a green juice and a vegan truffle and I got the Native Bowl. All three items were incredibly yummy! My favorite part of the bowl was the pesto -- so good! The vegetables tasted very fresh and everything was arranged in a thoughtful manner. I'd definitely come back here again :)

Tiny but welcoming and peaceful space. The menu is mostly organic, raw, superfoods that caters well…read morefor breakfast (banana pancakes, vegan scrambled eggs & avo on toast), lunch (raw lasagne, raw pizza, & quinoa bowl), and deadly snacking (super muffins, raw cakes & raw truffles). I was super happy with the selection of loose leaf teas, though they offer juices and smoothies also (finding good tea is often harder than it should be). While our visit was on a quiet Tuesday afternoon, the staff were really friendly and patient while my kids decided that they wanted one of everything in the treat cabinet. The muffins were a bit sweet for us, but very tasty, and got massive bonus points for being vegan! Definitely a place we will come back to next time we go on a Manly ferry adventure :)

We love this place! We always come here when we visit the Northern Beaches. I love their almond…read moremilk flat whites and mochas. They have lots of of allergy friendly options and delicious desserts. Coconut milk ice cream and homemade banana bread too. Have I convinced you yet?!

I feel like this is the place the cool kids hang out at. The smoothies, fancy and chill plating and…read morethe decor - it's everything you expect from a cafe that's beachside. Don't be surprised to find a few surfers in their boardies chilling on the sofa seats with their blonde surfy hair and.. You get the picture! It's always packed, weekend or day especially during brunch hours so have a bit of patience for a table, it is totally worth it. What I like about this place is that it's a pinch of healthy with a good serving of deliciousness. The cold iced latte is a must on a hot summer's day. Their menu has plenty of gluten free options so it caters for everyone. Their crepes have both savoury and sweet and they execute the usual eggs well. I tried the sweet potato hash with smoked salmon, which was also super nice. A bit more of a pricey cafe but if you've got the extra bit, treat yourself.

We absolutely adore The Green Lion. The owner is such a beautiful person and the vibe here is…read morealways friendly! The Green Mack burger and the nachos are definitely favourites, but I've never had a meal that I didn't enjoy! Perfect for all those pub favourites you've been missing. Cannelloni, seafood platters, schnitzels, pizzas. Try them all and roll out of there with a take home box! Their desserts are also creative and tasty - if you can fit anything in after your main!

This is an alright restaurant. They have some good vegan food but it is a bit too much for me…read morepersonally. It tastes good but I always leave feeling a bit bloated, I would prefer they be a bit healthier. The nachos is really good and last time I visited they were playing some BTS on the speakers and any restaurant playing BTS is good in my books. The pub downstairs is sometimes a bit too noisy for my liking, especially when they have a musician performing. The floor shakes from bass and it makes me anxious. It's not awful for my closest vegetarian option but I would probably choose a different one of Sydney's vegetarian restaurants if I had the choice. The service is very passable it's nothing amazing but there's nothing to complain about. Thankyou for listening I hope this gave you some idea of what the restuaraunt is like.

Taken at face value, these guys fill a gap in the market for people eating RAW, sugar free or who…read moreare vegan, vegetarian or want to eat organic. Each menu item is labelled with dietary requirements making it super easy to make your choices without guessing. The servings are substantial and delicious, the vegetables are crisp, fresh and cooked with love. Everything about this place is earthy and organic which means it comes with the usual 'hipster tax'. There's a small market style store at the back if you get swept away and feel inspired to start making your own hipster food - make sure you have a spare child to sell or you are prepared to remortgage your house if you want to purchase anything. On the downside, the staff meet the minimum requirement. Getting menus, water and ordering is self-serve but the staff will dump/throw your order in front of you at your table. Each time we've eaten here and our order is thrown in front of us, parts of it will fall on to the table - this is now a running joke. Today when we ate here, I thought I was going to be bitten by the cook when our order came through to the kitchen dead on kitchen closing time. If these guys could get their act together on the service front, they'd no doubt be our favourite lunch spot and earn 5 star reviews.

Pure Wholefoods in Manly claims to meticulously select their predominantly vegetarian menu which…read morecannot be doubted for a moment. Walter and his wife Dini are an affectionate favourite among the locals and on occasions can be perceived as moody however I witness them both address each patron by first name and feel a little envious but for only a moment as Walter brings my perfectly made fair trade skim mocha my breakfast special of Eggs Florentine with Soy Pesto cream sauce and steamed English spinach. The kitchen is open from 7:30am- 3:30pm and the shop is open until 5:30pm. You can call ahead to have food prepared to pick up. Portions can vary in size however the food itself is unparalleled in quality and because of this - prices are premium also. Today talk in this vegetarian cafe is thick of the pending rugby league grand final and what the weather for the local Manly Jazz carnival will do. The founder of the jazz carnival was my music teacher in primary school Mr John Speight and along with the locals I will hope that its good weather for one of the only music festivals of its kind in Australia.

Tonight we supported local business by trying out World Vegan restaurant in Cabramatta…read more The food was divine. I've never been able to order a sizzling dish from a restaurant before, so I was very excited when our Sizzling "Beef" came out! And the Combination Fried Rice was quite literally some of the best fried rice I've ever eaten! The tea was delicious, and everyone was so nice! I don't think they had an official server due to covid, I think it was just one of the kitchen staff, but you know what, we'll let that slide because times are tough

A great little place that has a very homely vibe with the ladies working there speaking pretty much…read morezero English. There was no point asking questions because they'll just write down whatever it is you're pointing at. Highly recommend the crispy soy chicken because it was amazing albeit a little salty. But it comes with rice so it should be fine. It does still taste really good and I'd definitely love to have it again. Spring rolls were decent, they have taro in them so depending on where you sit with taro, you'll like or dislike them. The bun bo hue was a little average, not really anything to do with the mock meat but rather the broth. It was a tad herbal to me but with the addition of hoisin and chili sauce, it was absolutely fine.

Great coffee and muffins. Busiest cafe on the street with the locals hanging out every day…read more Small and intimate. Just the place you come to where people remember your name.

Swell has been a part of the Avalon cafe scene for years however I've only just realised what a…read morelittle treasure this place is. It's a pretty simple layout with almost bench seating across one side and a few table sprawling onto the street. Clearly everyone else knew about this place because there is always a a couple people hanging around. They serve allpress beans and dish up quite a good cuppa for 'burbs coffee'- in fact it's the best coffee I've found in Avalon so far. I came here after a post beach lunch and went for the spinach, goat cheese, cherry tomato and avocado on rye toast which was pretty awesome- a solid half a star of this rating is attributed to that super tasty rye bread alone. They also do fresh juices- I tried the pineapple, mint, ginger and something juice which was pretty tasty. They staff were really chilled and friendly and the guy didn't care at all that I changed my order like 3 times. They were also going above and beyond to help give a recommendation to a couple not from around here about a nice restaurant in the area. Really enjoyed this place and kicking myself I didn't discover it 10 years ago!

Hills Organics is a cafe inside an organic food store. As soon as you walk in you can't help but go…read morestraight to the shelves and have a peek at all the various healthy products in the store. After we'd finished browsing the shelves, we sat down and had a look at the menu. Everything sounded so inviting. We decided to go for the Keto Breakfast Plate as we were quite interested to try the keto bread. This dish was (gf,df) and consisted of an in-house made macadamia keto bread (gf). avocado, kaleonaise sauce, organic mixed salad leaves, smoked salmon, cashew cheese and organic poached eggs. The bread and the cashew cheese was super tasty! The sunshine bowl was very refreshing and was served in a cute coconut bowl which made us feel like we had escaped to somewhere tropical for a bit. Staff were very friendly and looked like they enjoy working there which could be because it is operated like a family orientated business. Overall a good vibe and lots of wholesome goodness to enjoy. Although it is located in a business area, the atmosphere is so relaxed you don't even realise that it is. Another thing to note is that if you're into all things healthy and organic, you most likely won't leave this place without a thing or two. We ended up getting some Kombucha and a few protein snacks for the road.

We love coming to Hills Organics for lunch! Lovely blend of organic, vegan, and paleo fare, there's…read morereally something for everyone! I'm a little disappointed that their vegan produce has decreased (they no longer sell vegan cheeses) but their cafe is still inclusive.

Bodhi is truly a must try. It's vegan pan Asian style cuisine. The food was so amazing and the…read more"meat" and "seafood" dishes tasted like the real thing. If someone told me they were vegan, I would not believe them. Some must order items are the vegan prawns (which have an amazing texture and really taste like prawns) are my absolute favourite, along with the Peking duck that comes with pancakes, cucumber and hoisin sauce. The homemade sweet potato gnocchi, chickpea battered cauliflower, taro chips, and vegan fried chicken sliders are all tasty. The ambiance is really cute. The have loads of outdoor seating, and only a few indoor. We sat indoors during the summer and we were so hot, I'm talking dripping in sweat hot. Make sure you book accordingly. Although it was sauna hot, the service, ambiance, and taste all made up for it. I've been twice and I can't wait to go back again.

AMAZING FOOD. 4 of us shared dumplings, BBQ pork buns, Peking duck, fried chicken skewers,…read moreVietnamese crepe, and spicy green beans with tofu. We were not SUPER hungry, might need another dish or two if we were! Lovely setting. +1 for the blankets. Service was a little slow, but friendly.