The cafe is located on the corner of a quiet residential neighborhood, and even though I stress the word quiet, this place was bustling when my husband and I stopped by at 11 on a Sunday. A crowd outside the place consisted of many eager to get their hands on delicious foods everybody raves about. We weren't sure where to tell them our names to put us on the list of people waiting for a table, so we ended up in the "to go" line until we grabbed a waitress to do so. There were already people behind us in line that grabbed that waitress ahead of us, which was a little annoying, but the wait wasn't too long. I wish they had a better system for dropping names for people who want to dine in. Anywho, once we were seated, we were able to order fairly quickly, but our drinks were pretty slow to come out- essentially our food came out at the same time as our coffees. The Arabian eggs I had and the big breakfast my husband had were both delicious; no complaints there. The chili peppers in the Arabian eggs were impressively spicy, which ngl is hard to get me to say as a Korean. Staff were nice, but I wish it was a bit more organized in terms of ordering/giving our names. Two different girls asked us for our drink orders, and I saw the girls touch dirty dishes/napkins and clear them in the kitchen and then come and deliver foods and coffee without washing hands... a little upsetting to see. Overall, great food and coffee, but disappointed by staff and organization. I'd come back, but probably not the first place I'd suggest for a weekend brunch. read more

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Annandale, in Sydney's inner-west, had me at hello with her rows of terrace houses and she woo'd me more with the lure of lunch at Revolver. Housed in what was meant to be a hotel back in the day, this cafe is bustling and I'm told by my local living friend, often lines out the door on weekends. When we arrived there was no wait and we were seated straight away. The staff were friendly and polite. It's a smaller space but they make the most of it with a home-y interior. It's warm, inviting and too easy to spend a lazy afternoon here. There's an all-day breakfast menu with all the usual suspects and some stand outs like the lamb bruschetta. I was lucky enough to sample this from one of our lunch party and would definitely order should I return. On this occasion, I ordered the lamb kofta special with natural yogurt, quinoa and coriander. It was a suitably filling and soul hugging meal of comfort and everything was balanced to perfection. The coffee was strong and easily drinkable. There's a range of gluten free cakes should you not be feeling like lunch and most of the menu items can be made gluten free. The kitchen here may be small but from our experience it's certainly not limiting what they're serving! read more

Revolver - Lamb Kofta Special with natural yoghurt, quinoa and coriander. - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

Queuing for brunch at trendy Sydney cafes on Saturday mornings has become a hobby of mine. Don't get me wrong, I hate the wait, but I am easily placated by a cup of good coffee and the promise of amazing food. Revolver delivers both. By the time I'd finished my latte, our table was ready. From crusty sourdough with homemade marmalade to the big veggie breakfast (served in a small frying pan), there is something for everyone on the menu. There is also a tantalising selection of cakes by the cash-register, in case you want to grab something sweet for the road (or as I like to call it, second breakfast). read more

Revolver - Vegetarian breakfast - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

From the moment you pull into the street, the vibe being given off by this place is evident. Groups of peoople sprawled along the pavenement waiting for a table or their take away coffee Passion for coffee is right up their with the best, although they dont roast their own, serving Morgan's is as good as it gets, Dbl ristretti , tick, latte, tick. The big breakfast was filling, flavoursome and nicely presented Finally, the service was impressive. It looks like they serve a fair number of regulars who keep coming back because they know how good it gets. Enough staff on the floor to make sure you're looked after even on the biggest of weekend mornings read more

Revolver - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

There is no question that you need to pull the trigger on Revolver. This Annandale delight not only offers up stonkingly good coffee (and in spritely fashion!), but the food is downright delectable. With Sonoma bread and organic eggs, it's hard to go past the scrumptious Sumac cured bacon and scrambled eggs (see photo - $14.50), but if you're packing a solid appetite then the Big and the Vegie breakies ($15.50 and $16.50) are both worthy contenders. Those with hangovers to placate will be delighted to see an ultimate cheeseburger on the menu ($14.50), but don't forget to consider the ridiculously good lamb bruschetta ($15.50), which boasts nine hours of roasting and simply melts in your mouth. For something sweet, order up the ricotta hotcakes ($14.50) with the most mouthwatering muddle of berries, ricotta and maple syrup. Better yet, this is the place to go with friends and share! Be prepared to wait on weekends - this charming corner cafe is a fast favourite with locals - but if you're lucky you'll nab a table in the dappled sunlight, complete with blankets to cuddle into during the cooler months. If not, don't worry; you'll definitely be rocking up to Revolver again. read more

Revolver - Sumac cured bacon and scrambled eggs. - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

A friend and I went here for brunch on a Sunday at about 10:30, not realising it was going to busy. It was packed with a whole bunch of people waiting to be seated. We put our name down anyway. The staff were very friendly and kept the flow of people coming and going really well. We had to wait for about 30 minutes, but it was well worth it. The food was amazing. I had the big veggie breakfast - it was served in a skillet and very delicious all mixed together. read more

Revolver - Scrambled eggs with mashed avo - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

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When I'd heard that Revolver had been listed as one of Sydney's top ten cafes, I was sceptical. My experiences here had been good but I wouldn't have considered them top ten worthy. And yet on closer introspection I can see why it qualifies. Revolver is extremely popular amongst it's Annandale residents, meaning that snagging a table here will often involve a weekend wait. Chances are that this has been the way for a while, as the cheery and pragmatic owner handles the situation with practised ease. Like the owner, the rest of the staff here are friendly, helpful and accommodating and it seems that it would take a lot to get on their bad side. The atmosphere here is vibrant and rumour has it that Hilltop Hoods graffitied the feature wall in this bustling cafe. One wall is lined with bookshelves and an accompanying rolling library ladder, which in my eyes adds charm and class to any establishment. Crockery is tea-party perfect, made up of a jumble of vintage tea cups, saucers and plates (including the sweetest peacock blue piccolo cups I've ever seen). The breakfast menu is appealing and adds it's own Revolver spin - their Big Breakfasts (vegie and meat) involve all your favourites being cooked up in the one pan and then served in said pan, filled with enough food to easily feed two of me. Their interesting selection of teas come in quaint and practical teapots, accompanied with an egg timer for perfect brewing time. The do freshly squeezed juices that are fresh and cold and with just the right amount of pulp. Oh, and their banana bread is gluten free. Tick. So yes, I can see why it qualifies. The main reason I didn't agree in the first place? The coffee isn't fantastic, and in order for a cafe to qualify in my top ten, it MUST have good coffee. And whilst the peacock blue almost made up for it, it didn't quite pull it through. read more

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This cafe is the whole package- great service, food and atmosphere. I came at about 9.00 of a chilly Thursday morning. No wait for a table though a steady stream of people in and out. I rather guiltily nabbed a 3 seater table (I was a lone diner) right by the roaring fire, and got nothing but best service all the time. When I asked for tomato sauce, I was offered a house made bbq tomatoey one which hit the spot. And the Avo breakfast was great- scrambled eggs cooked just right. Let's start with the tea. They really get tea drinkers. A good tea list. Served in antique China ware. Teapots that are see through so you can see the strength and that don't spill. A timer so you can time the tea to brew from Whe they filled it, so it is the correct strength. Love it. They really respect the tea drinkers among us. Kid friendly, pet Friendly, they have outdoor seats with heaters and blankets too. Cool ambient music, pleasant sound of chatter, No reading material of any note, so bring your own, but that was the only quibble in an otherwise great experience. Recommended. read more

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I can only give 4 stars on this one because it's too hard to get in on the weekends when I'm actually free for a long breakfast! But seriously, there's a reason you see 20 people sitting/standing outside the restaurant, and that's because everything about this place is awesome. The hubby and I flew in from overseas early one weekday morning and I suggested we try Revolver because I assumed we wouldn't have to wait being mid-week (we'd driven by about 5 other times on previous weekends and saw the line and kept driving). Lucky for us, there was no wait, but there was only 1 table free after we sat down. We both had the big breakfast - so good! Perhaps we were a bit delirious from the long flight or the jet lag or the bad airplane food, but I couldn't fault a single thing about the meal! I loved the presentation, being served in a small frying pan, and of course this is a brilliant idea because the food stays so hot. Coffee was dynamite and the decor is so cute. I'll definitely be back to Revolver. Perhaps on my next 'sickie' :) read more

Great local café with tasty brunch food. Had eggs, bacon and toast. Simple and delicious. The café is nestled in the quiet neighbourhood, and seems to be the secret for the locals... I can see what they're doing there ;) The staff are really wonderful and helpful running through the menu with you. I came, relaxed, read my book and had a fantastic time just being away from the world at this cafe for an hour. I would recommend this cafe for catching up with friends, small casual business chats and generally spending time by yourself. 100% recommended :) read more

Needed to try some place new, so after a bit of a search on Yelp settled on Revolver at Annandale. It's 10.25 on a sunny Sunday morning and there's a crowd of what looks to be 20 people waiting for a table. Damn it the food better be good here!! After an hour sitting in the gutter playing scrabble on the iphone our table is called. "Table for 2", sweet are those words. I like the interior, quirky looking fresco like art mixed with interesting knick knacks you might expect to see in some little village. It's great to see a menu with such variation on the standard breakfast list and a Specials board just to add some extra flavour to your day. I'd planned on trying the eggs bene but went with one of the specials, "scrambled eggs with spicy eggplant, a little goats cheese, semi roasted roma tomato on Sonoma sourdough". Couldn't resist ordering a side of the sumac cured bacon, which was whispering my name from the menu. YUM!! The mix of flavours was just fabulous and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The bacon was good but I couldn't pick up any sumac on it, maybe I got diddled and got the regular bacon. Hmm, will need to try again next time. The Hungry Otter went for the Big Vege Breakfast with a side of bacon on the recommendation of the waiter. Stewed beans with beetroot chutney, tomato, eggplant, cheese, mushrooms, avocado and eggs all served in a cast iron frying pan with toast on the side and a small dish of hummus. Very nice and certainly a hearty meal. Not really a fan though of so many things mixed together, particularly once the Hungry Otter has mashed everything on the plate into a single homogenous paste. Tastes like chicken I guess.... While she dug into her pan dish the small bowl of hummus that had missed the mash fest was quietly secreted my way. Mmm, may just be the best hummus I've ever tasted. True story. The coffee at this place is outstanding!! Up there with the best I've had in Sydney topping off a fantastic breaky. Great value too with most breakfast dishes around $14-16. MUST TRY THIS PLACE. Go early!! It's a madhouse by mid morning. read more

As a local, I feel like I should love this place as much as my neighbours do, but I just don't. I've tried so many times but I just can't seem to connect with what everyone raves about. The food is nice, but I've certainly enjoyed better at other local joints. 2 out of the 3 times I've visited, I've actually been sick before even making it home! Both those times were breakfast. On my third visit, I had a tortilla for lunch and it was yummy. For me, it's the staff. I find them rather rude and I loathe it when they clear the table before you have even finished eating as they clearly want your table back. Certainly not one of my fav local joints at all. read more

Holy moly. PANCAKES. We went early on a Friday morning and it was still packed. Cute interior where we felt instantly at home. Ordered flat whites (which were good, not the best I've had, but the perfect colour and complete with nice frilly coffee ferns) and asked the waiter for recommendations. He enthusiastically suggested the ginger pancakes and the big breakfast as the best dishes. We ordered accordingly. My dish, the pancakes: oooh lala! Crispy edges (telltale sign of a buttery griddle, mmm), fabulously fluffy, adorned with a generous dollop of creamy ricotta, currants, a sprinkle of cinnamon and three large pieces of poached pear. My only slight criticism was that the pancakes were perhaps the slightest bit soggy from the fruit. But yum! Gingerbread-y goodness. Another plus: even in spite of polishing off the whole plate, I didn't leave feeling bloated and gross, like the food coma normally induced by American pancakes. BF's dish: nice presentation in the small cast-iron skillet, eggs were perfectly cooked, toasted bread served on the side with a dish of bright green oil redolent of avocado and mint. Wow. Unique and delicious. Hooray for cafes with different menus! read more

This place is hard to fault. We made the trek over because I was surprised there could be such a well-rated cafe in such an out of the way place. Once you visit it's obvious why. The food is you standard cafe fare, done perfectly. The coffee came quickly, and were just as good as the food. Service in general was great, and I could gear people at nearby tables loving their food too. The building is a cool old conversion, typical for the area. There's not a huge amount if seating, but it's not tiny either - be prepared to wait a bit if you come ob the weekend or have a big group. read more

Revolver is a once-every-now-&-then place for me. The atmosphere & decor is the big thing that draws me in & I have never had bad service here - a little slow, yes, but that's been because it was really busy. The reputation exceeds the reality menu-wise. Good solid food with a twist here & there but not many light options available, heavy meals for the most part. Also big fans of sugar, the things like banana bread or pancakes were SO sweet I could not eat them. Pricier end of the scale. read more

Pretty damn amazing. The coffee, whilst a little slow to come was some of the finest I've had in a long time. The food was also delicious. Our table opted for the Salmon cake special, and I had the French toast. All very yummy. You have to arrive early as it is very popular and not uncommon for the to be queues to get in. read more

Best place in the area for breakfast. The signature big breakfasts that are served in a small frying pan could probably feed two but it's always too tempting to just order one each. The specials are consistently good and I love that they point out which items are gluten or dairy free. Prices are pretty standard for Sydney brekkie, sometimes it's best to go for brunch just to make the most of it because one meal will often keep you going all the way till dinner. read more

Revolver - Corn fritters with ocean trout and capsicum salsa. - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

What a great venue !! The food to die for ..... the staff so happy & willing to please ..... attentive and an eager eye to make sure all is going well and smoothly for you. A real winner in this quiet part of inner Sydney. read more

Revolver - This breakfast is a life saver ! Too many beers last night ..... a distant memory now after this .... This place is Awesome !! Joey happy ! - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

My favourite cafe in Sydney! An amazing mix of quality coffee, delicious food, great service and awesome location... The owner and staff are great and although a little on the pricey side for a cafe- well worth every cent!! read more

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Would come here again for friendly, attentive service and the tasty, tasty food! Tucked away, but street parking available. read more

We came across Revolver during an overnight stay in Sydney. We had lost faith in our hotel's hygiene to chance their buffet and with a long drive ahead of us, we were seeking a decent alternative to highway food to start the day. We found Revolver based on other reviews and it did not disappoint. From the blankets on offer for the outside tables (in July) to the community noticeboard on the front wall it was plain to see attention to detail is a big part of their make up. Making our way inside, it was also evident how popular it was by the wait for tables. However we were greeted on entry by the wait staff and quickly sorted out with (outstanding) coffee. Once we were seated and took a look at the menu the fun began. Between the four of us we sampled a cross section of the menu and it did not disappoint. My dish was the big breakfast, served in a cast iron frypan there was bacon, pork, eggs, sausages baked in beans with roasted mushroom and tomato. We loved the care, warmth and attention we received and will definitely be back next time we ae in Sydney. read more

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I really want to like this place as I used to. But my recent experience (Queen's Birthday Monday holiday for brunch), left me feeling a bit disappointed. I live 5 mins away so rang and asked if there was a table I could hold, it was ready in 15 mins, perfect! I was surprised as normally it's a very long wait. But happy enough we wandered over and got our table. I ordered veggie breakfast and it came out in an old cast-iron pan which I thought was very exciting! I couldn't wait to get into it. But then it went a bit wrong. As part of their hot breakfasts (most of them from what I could see on the menu) contained baked beans which were lining the bottom of the cast -iron pan. Unfortunately, these baked beans, despite how much you might like them, floods every other bit of your meal in the pan and soon as you start to dig in. All you can taste is baked beans, it disperses into into everything in your pan. My partner got the big breakfast - same thing! Baked beans drowning the rest of your meal. And poached eggs very runny, too much so. Our friend also had the big breakfast. It comes out looking amazing! You can't wait to get into it! But then as you try I chop pieces up to actually eat it becomes a swimming drowning mess of baked beans. Very sad. Despite this, I will be back. It might have been a trial on the menu, or a bad day... Who knows. But I won't be ordering the same thing. read more

You wouldn't necessarily think that Grandma's mismatched china and hip-hop inspired decor would be a match made in heaven - but at Revolver, the combo works. Generally recognised as Annandale's best cafe, Revolver's strengths are in its inventive menu. All the usual breakfast suspects (eggs and bacon, pancakes, muesli etc ) are represented, but each is given a tasty twist. Think: bacon and eggs enlivened with sumac and served with a thick slice of multigrain bread dripping with piquant pesto. Or fluffy ricotta hotcakes served with lush, homemade fruit compote. Revolver pays attention to the details - the majority of the food is organic and the menu changes with the seasons. There's good coffee, a wide selection of tea; plus, smoothies that don't scrimp on the fruit (even during the banana shortage). Tea is served in mismatched vintage china and they have a house-made chai which packs a spicy punch. The decor is unique and adds a distinctly urban vibe - apparently the owners commissioned the Hilltop Hoods to design the feature wall. It's all very postmodern. There are also a few outside tables which cleverly come with blankets on the seats (great when there's a chilly wind). Revolver has a very loyal customer base, so weekends get busy. Expect to wait. That said, the wait is worth it. Best breakfast in Sydney? Revolver's got the goods. read more

Hustling & bustling with a steady flow of patrons though no need to wait for a table. We were seated by a cozy window seat, looking out into the lofty suburban neighbourhood. Food was beautifully presented and delicious, staff not too attentive due to how busy they were, drinks were yum. Plenty of free parking within the vicinity. Will definitely come back. read more

Revolver - Corn fritters with some fish- I liked this one - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

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Having tried most café's in Annadale, my girlfriend & I decided to try out "Revolver". She & I came during brunch on a Sunday and the wait was about 15 - 20 minutes I wasn't really counting. Lucky you can order coffee while you're waiting but this is one of the reasons I'm knocking a star off. The coffee was just very basic I'd say maybe it was just that one cup, but we ordered 3 coffee's throughout our time there and all were pretty mediocre to me. But where things kicked up a notch was the food. My girlfriend ordered the bacon & egg roll and she thought it was a top tier B&E roll and I had the avocado breakfast. I'm not one for really ordering vegetarian dishes anywhere but gosh darn was it tasty and fresh. Unbruised avocado, perfect scrambled eggs and very very soft Danske feta cheese. Let's just say I left with my plate clean & empty. Another reason it's getting four stars is the service while very friendly and maybe even over staffed was a lot of workers around, not once did they refill our water or take our coffee cups off the table. So we just grabbed a water jug and refilled it ourselves, if it was insanely busy I'd let it slide but it was getting quiet by the time she and I came in. Bottom line come here for the food, pass on the coffee and leave feeling pretty darn good. read more

Revolver - Veggie big breakfast. - Restaurants Near Me - Annandale, NSW

Busy busy busy - don't come on the weekend mornings, you'll be waiting an age! Having said that, its great food, pleasant staff with the owners on the floor which always makes a difference. Good coffee, try the ricotta pancakes - drool. read more

My favourite cafe! Excellent food, top notch service and (most importantly for me as a Coeliac) gluten-free options! Get in early to avoid waiting too long, as this place is popular! read more

A cut above the usual neighborhood local. This really is the little cafe that could! Great food, friendly welcoming staff, and a fun casual vibe. Have been here a number of times and it has been consistently good. They do the most amazing salads, burgers, cakes you name it. It really is a total crowd pleaser. read more

Food is great, and they cope with the myriad of food intolerances that are around these days. Although generally a long queue on the weekend and sometimes the system doesn't to work so well when it's busy, and it is often very busy. read more

Probably the best breakfast place in Sydney!! Great variety Always different specials Food is amazing Coffee is outstanding! Service is also outstanding read more

My food here was nice - I had a corn fritter type thing(?) - but I certainly wouldn't put it up there with Sydney's best breakfast spots! Not sure what all the fuss is about. read more

Great food great coffee great service always friendly staff, this place now is my regular morning cafe 5 stars

I had coffee and a muffin here once. The service wasn't the best and Revolver is to small for how many people come there.