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Great atmosphere- very attentive service - amazing food! Everything fresh and super delicious.
We came for brunch twice in our week-long visit to Sydney. Everything on the menu not only sounds delicious, but is really tasty. It really gave us a sour taste of how bad breaky is in America with what's so readily available in Sydney! Both days we went were Saturdays and there was a bit of a wait to be seated, the cafe is extremely busy for both dine-in and take-away. Service is fairly quick and servers are all friendly. The location is in Surrey Hills a couple blocks away from the bustling touristy Darling Harbor. The green smoothie is very tasty and refreshing. We tried the smoked salmon salad, the soft shell crab tacos, ricotta hotcakes, and the breaky sandwich. All were delicious, well seasoned, and a solid amount of food for the price. A definite recommend for anyone's trip into Sydney!
Great coffee and vibe. That's all you need. Crab was outstanding but not good finger food like a taco should be. Really want to try the pork belly sandwich - looked excellent. This became my go to breakfast place in Darling harbor. Had the avocado salmon salad breakfast and it was excellent. Service has been excellent.
Ricotta hot cakes! These were so yummy. I ate them pretty fast and didn't share with anyone because they were that good ;). I ordered a green smoothie to balance it all out. Smoothie was a nice way to end my brekkie at this restaurant. Others with me ordered the salmon Benedict and the smoked salmon flatbread. They were all delicious and all plates were empty. Cheers!
5 stars all around for the staff and delicious food. It was raining and they still accommodate folks outside and got wet to provide excellent service. I had the Avocado and Salmon flat bread and was just delicious. The coffee is also among the best you can find (top 3 rated in Australia I believe). Check this fantastic little spot out, you won't be disappointed!
Ron & Jo are on the go down under and Wow! We've found our breakfast place in Sydney and are coming back before we leave! I yelped you the Social Brew Cafe which was a few blocks from where we are staying so off we went. They have seating outside and inside and it was a little chilly and they had a table available inside so we grabbed it. The menu has a lot of tantalizing choices and our very nice waitress made some suggestions that we took. Jo went with the ricotta pancakes with iced tea and I ordered the smoked salmon with a macchiato. Our drinks were served quickly and my wife's crimson iced tea had a nice flavor and macchiato was served dark and rich. Jo's pancakes came with a liberal number of fresh strawberries and the ricotta was spread between the first and second pancake with a pistachio butter (lots of ground pistachios) in between the second and third cake. These pancakes were well presented and so delicious! Jo order a side of bacon which was a crispy generous Canadian bacon that was so also tasty and a good accompaniment. My smoked salmon had a mild smoke taste and the micro mesclun lettuce bed was went well with the flat bread and buttermilk dressing. Very good! We had a great meal and expect to come back in our short stay here. Which says a lot! I am Bookmarking the Social Brew Cafe! Food & Beverage 4.75 Great tasting food and cut above most breakfast places in presentation and taste! I prefer a smokier salmon but I am nitpicking. Service 5 Outstanding pleasant waitress was great and responsive. Atmosphere 4.5 Comfortable and cozy. Outdoor eating area as next to a green space which adds to the experience. Price 4.5 Great value for what you get for your dollar! OA 4.75 - I would be a regular here and we plan on coming back for another meal or two while we are here. Returned for a second time and had another awesome experience ordering the Mushroom Bruschetta. A thick slice of sourdough bread that mushrooms and two poached eggs with cream fresh and grated cheese flavored with truffles and pink of beef sausage. I had the loaded double, a stack of two slices of bread that sandwich ham and melted cheese between and topped with a free range sunny side up egg. They simply have some excellent food that is well prepared and presented. Absolutely love going here!
I'm so glad I found Social Brew! It was so wonderful that in our three days in Sydney, we had breakfast here twice. Social Brew has a walk up counter for take away orders and they also have table service where you can sit inside or outside on the patio. All the food and drinks I had were great! I enjoyed a long black and a cappuccino, and both were smooth and tasty. For food I had the ricotta hotcakes and the eggs on sour dough toast. The hotcakes were moist and fluffy, and they had fresh strawberries which were delicious. There was pistachio butter between the two cakes and it gave the hotcakes a nice crunch. When I got eggs and toast, I had the eggs scrambled. They were just the way I like them - not runny but also not dry (I.e. just right). The toast was also very tasty. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The second time we stopped in there was eight of us, and they were great about helping us split the orders into our four separate checks so we could pay at the the walk up counter. The interior had a casual and calm aesthetic to it, and I could've sat there and drank coffee and eaten delicious food all day!
Delicious. The waitress was hot. The burger was juicy but messy that was the only thing I didn't like but food was delicious service was great. Went for breakfast on a Monday.
7 months ago
Honestly some of the best and quickest service I've ever had for brunch/breakfast. We were seated within a few minutes of arriving and we quickly placed our orders. Our drinks were out in 3-5 minutes and our food was out within about 5-7 minutes after. As soon as we finished we were given our checks to pay at the front. I think we were here for only 45 minutes and it was amazing! I started out with the iced strawberry matcha and my husband had their iced mocha. The iced mocha was good but the iced strawberry matcha was flawless. The strawberries were so fresh and the matcha was just perfect itself. Great combo together! My husband had the free range eggs on toast and I had the eggs Benedict. His was delicious but the eggs Benedict was amazing. The crispy kale really sold me as it was delectable in each bite. Eggs were poached to perfection and the truffle hollandaise was just delicious. Couldn't have had a better experience if we tried! read more
This cafe was recommended by a family member and was an easy travel from our hotel and was actually a walking distance of less than 10 minutes. For a larger party, coming in with a reservation was convenient since they are pretty busy and change tables often. Service staff were efficient and very friendly. Ordering was easy as well. Their seasonal specials is definitely worth the look over. I had the peanut butter shake and although it didn't look it, it tasted very much like peanut butter in liquid form. I also got to try the summer breeze watermelon salad. That was refreshing. It had a mix of greens, dressing, feta and a crisp prosciutto. I've never had prosciutto served fried; it was delicious. The whole piece married well, and I wish I knew the background of how it was created. I loved every bite! Although the place was crowded, it can still be intimate. Besides indoor seating, they also have a patio and seating outside. read more
Very cute coffee shop and restaurant. They have a lovely outdoor seating area and several tables inside. It was fairly busy on a Tuesday morning but we were to grab the last open table. The server was so enjoyable, she chatted and joked with us and provided fast service with our ordering, drinks and meals. The food was very good. We ordered a wide variety and every meal was good to delicious. The sweet potato fries on the Chicken Burger plate were absolutely delicious, some of the best I've ever had. I definitely enjoyed this cafe, the outdoor seating, the service and the food!! read more
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3 years ago
Great atmosphere- very attentive service - amazing food! Everything fresh and super delicious. read more
2 years ago
We came for brunch twice in our week-long visit to Sydney. Everything on the menu not only sounds delicious, but is really tasty. It really gave us a sour taste of how bad breaky is in America with what's so readily available in Sydney! Both days we went were Saturdays and there was a bit of a wait to be seated, the cafe is extremely busy for both dine-in and take-away. Service is fairly quick and servers are all friendly. The location is in Surrey Hills a couple blocks away from the bustling touristy Darling Harbor. The green smoothie is very tasty and refreshing. We tried the smoked salmon salad, the soft shell crab tacos, ricotta hotcakes, and the breaky sandwich. All were delicious, well seasoned, and a solid amount of food for the price. A definite recommend for anyone's trip into Sydney! read more
Great coffee and vibe. That's all you need. Crab was outstanding but not good finger food like a taco should be. Really want to try the pork belly sandwich - looked excellent. This became my go to breakfast place in Darling harbor. Had the avocado salmon salad breakfast and it was excellent. Service has been excellent. read more
7 years ago
Ricotta hot cakes! These were so yummy. I ate them pretty fast and didn't share with anyone because they were that good ;). I ordered a green smoothie to balance it all out. Smoothie was a nice way to end my brekkie at this restaurant. Others with me ordered the salmon Benedict and the smoked salmon flatbread. They were all delicious and all plates were empty. Cheers! read more
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5 stars all around for the staff and delicious food. It was raining and they still accommodate folks outside and got wet to provide excellent service. I had the Avocado and Salmon flat bread and was just delicious. The coffee is also among the best you can find (top 3 rated in Australia I believe). Check this fantastic little spot out, you won't be disappointed! read more
Ron & Jo are on the go down under and Wow! We've found our breakfast place in Sydney and are coming back before we leave! I yelped you the Social Brew Cafe which was a few blocks from where we are staying so off we went. They have seating outside and inside and it was a little chilly and they had a table available inside so we grabbed it. The menu has a lot of tantalizing choices and our very nice waitress made some suggestions that we took. Jo went with the ricotta pancakes with iced tea and I ordered the smoked salmon with a macchiato. Our drinks were served quickly and my wife's crimson iced tea had a nice flavor and macchiato was served dark and rich. Jo's pancakes came with a liberal number of fresh strawberries and the ricotta was spread between the first and second pancake with a pistachio butter (lots of ground pistachios) in between the second and third cake. These pancakes were well presented and so delicious! Jo order a side of bacon which was a crispy generous Canadian bacon that was so also tasty and a good accompaniment. My smoked salmon had a mild smoke taste and the micro mesclun lettuce bed was went well with the flat bread and buttermilk dressing. Very good! We had a great meal and expect to come back in our short stay here. Which says a lot! I am Bookmarking the Social Brew Cafe! Food & Beverage 4.75 Great tasting food and cut above most breakfast places in presentation and taste! I prefer a smokier salmon but I am nitpicking. Service 5 Outstanding pleasant waitress was great and responsive. Atmosphere 4.5 Comfortable and cozy. Outdoor eating area as next to a green space which adds to the experience. Price 4.5 Great value for what you get for your dollar! OA 4.75 - I would be a regular here and we plan on coming back for another meal or two while we are here. Returned for a second time and had another awesome experience ordering the Mushroom Bruschetta. A thick slice of sourdough bread that mushrooms and two poached eggs with cream fresh and grated cheese flavored with truffles and pink of beef sausage. I had the loaded double, a stack of two slices of bread that sandwich ham and melted cheese between and topped with a free range sunny side up egg. They simply have some excellent food that is well prepared and presented. Absolutely love going here! read more
8 years ago
I'm so glad I found Social Brew! It was so wonderful that in our three days in Sydney, we had breakfast here twice. Social Brew has a walk up counter for take away orders and they also have table service where you can sit inside or outside on the patio. All the food and drinks I had were great! I enjoyed a long black and a cappuccino, and both were smooth and tasty. For food I had the ricotta hotcakes and the eggs on sour dough toast. The hotcakes were moist and fluffy, and they had fresh strawberries which were delicious. There was pistachio butter between the two cakes and it gave the hotcakes a nice crunch. When I got eggs and toast, I had the eggs scrambled. They were just the way I like them - not runny but also not dry (I.e. just right). The toast was also very tasty. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. The second time we stopped in there was eight of us, and they were great about helping us split the orders into our four separate checks so we could pay at the the walk up counter. The interior had a casual and calm aesthetic to it, and I could've sat there and drank coffee and eaten delicious food all day! read more
3 years ago
7 years ago
Delicious. The waitress was hot. The burger was juicy but messy that was the only thing I didn't like but food was delicious service was great. Went for breakfast on a Monday. read more
3 years ago
Staying in Sydney for work and a work mate and I were trying to find a place for breakfast. I naturally checked Yelp and saw this place near by with good reviews. I'm very glad I stopped by. It was a great sunny morning and shortly after we got a table, none were free. Good sign. We were quickly waited with menus, water and ordered coffee which was quite good coffee. On the menu there was an array of things you would typically see in a breakfast menu but with their own little twist. I chose The Brew Deli Plate but was strongly considering a few other menu items. All I can say is that everything on the plate was delicious. The egg had an interesting coating and smashed avocado hidden under it, which must of had some extras in it that made it salty/zingy. The mushrooms were in a tomato sauce that was really nice with the burrata cheese and I'm not that keen on mushrooms! The sourdough with rosemary and the tomatoes were delicious! I wanted to keep eating but there was just so much food that I couldn't finish. The only reason I give 4 stars is that the egg and mushrooms were warm and quickly went cold, hardly a major complaint but definitely noticeable. Not that it will stop be coming back should I ever be in the area. read more
4 years ago
Great staff and food. Must try is the pan fried Gnocchi! The staff were really friendly and the coffee was good as well read more
7 years ago
Rainy day in Sydney. Borrowed an umbrella and made my way to Social Brew. Well worth a walk in the raIn. Busy place with more locals than tourists, always a good sign. The Eggs Benedict with smoked trout was perfect. read more
8 years ago
This is my favourite breakfast place in town so far... the ambience is great, the staff is welcoming, and the food is yummy! We were in the locality and found this place... We ordered the Social Brekkie Roll, The Social Wagyu Beef Burger and the Ricotia Hotcakes... The Social brekkie roll was delicious, the bacon was great, the eggs were cooked just enough.. loved it! The I dig into the Ricotia.. OMG... it was absolutely amazing, it wasn't too sweet, the flavours were great - It had Pistachio and strawberries that were marinated in maple syrup... To drink, we ordered Coffee and Mimosa.. the coffee was great. The Mimosa was ok, I've had better ones before. Overall I loved the place and food! Highly recommended... read more
Bob Marley, baked eggs, and a strong brew. It doesn't get much better than this. I come here semi regularly when visiting our other office. It's the first time I've eaten here though, and it was sensaysh. Baked eggs on a bed of bullhorn pepper beans, congealing together in a gooey love hug, that on a drizzly dreary day makes u feel all warm 'n' fuzzy inside. The spicy sausage on the side added the seasoned contrast, whilst the toast soldiers provided crunch and took me back to childhood smiles. The dbl mac was strong and rich and woke me the hell up. The long black just added some more leaded to the engine. All in all a top visit. I've never had anything but a great experience here. read more
11 years ago
I went there once, and every time since the owner has recognised me and greeted me like the long lost son he may or may not have. He's quick with a joke, and he'd light up my smoke if I did indeed smoke and you were still allowed to do so inside, which you aren't. Just straight up one of the best cafes going around, for the fun & friendly service, the chilled out vibe - nobody's in a hurry, some people are punching away at their laptops, there's outdoor seating and it looks out onto a little park - and the superb food - delicious, creative brekky, brunch and lunch fare. The acai smoothie is a total superfood win, and you gotta try the breakfast board, it's healthy and it has soldiers you can dip into your googy egg. Soldiers you guys! The smoked salmon flatbread is the business the pulled pork and fennel salad is the business, and the burger is the business. In fact this whole business is the business, I can totally vouch. read more
What a wonderful place for a leisurely breakfast, away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney's CBD. Sitting outside, one could linger for hours, consuming one perfectly crafted flat white after another. Social Brew turns out some of the best coffee I've had in Sydney, which is saying a fair bit considering how seriously this beverage is taken. Served in big mugs, the thickly textured milk blends perfectly with the deep, rich, expertly pulled espresso. Pure magic! But enough about the coffee! The food here is outstanding too. I was presented with a serious dilemma attempting to choose a breakfast entree. Too many delicious options. In the end, I selected the Brekkie Board; a veritable buffet on a wooden cutting board. Thick toasted sourdough, prosciutto, bacon, tomato, feta cheese, avocado and a perfectly soft boiled egg. Somehow thinking this couldn't possibly be enough food, I augmented the board with some hash browns. So many flavors, textures and combinations to pair. It was an endlessly entertaining meal until, of course, it had all been consumed. What makes Social Brew all the more better is the excellent, attentive service (which can, at times, be lacking in Sydney) and the very reasonable prices for the quality of experience. Highly, highly recommended! I'll definitely be back when next in Sydney. read more
What probably would have been a 4 star rating is unfortunately a 3 due to the weather and how busy this place was, which are neither a fault of Social Brew's but my decision regardless. My mum and I sat outside which normally would have been really nice as there is lots of seating and it's in a cute little spot but it was VERY windy and a bit chilly so I would suggest getting in early or booking ahead if you can to sit inside. I had the scrambled eggs (fluffy and light) with toast and I added avocado, spinach and halloumi - all of which was delish! My mum had poached eggs Benedict on the thickest piece of toast I've ever seen and I wanted to cry because I'm not eating bread atm (help me) and it looked so damn good. The service was friendly and food reasonably priced. I'd be keen to come back here on a day I don't have to hold on to my chair so that I don't fly away. read more
I've had the pumpkin, the free-range fried chicken, and the wagyu burger since and none of those have disappointed...the fried chicken might be on the expensive side with the number of pieces you get but it's still really tasty. The wagyu burger is really good...it actually surprised me and I will definitely be getting this again and rate it as one of the better burgers in Sydney. The carmelised onions are a nice touch, the bun was soft and the meat tender. Do yourself a favour and get a peanut butter shake as well... read more
I love pancakes, and Social Brew dishes up some fantastic pancakes. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Laid back and a bit quirky, the atmosphere at Social Brew is excellent, and it was neat to see a pretty contrasting mix of pre-work corporate suits and casual coffee shop authors blended together in a cool setting all casually scoping headlines on the large television. My server was brilliant, and the cakes came out quick. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? $15.00 is in line with more or less what I expect to pay for pancakes out in most other large cities, so I had no gripes forking that over for what was a significant stack. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? These were excellent hotcakes. The flavor of the cakes themselves was excellent, which in my book is the true test of a good pancake, and the ricotta wasn't overpowering while the strawberries and pistachio butter were complimentary. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Social Brew is an excellent breakfast option, but like so many others in the area while it's got a fantastic lineup of menu items I wouldn't say it blows the nearby competition out of the water, which is without a doubt a testament to the Sydney breakfast scene as opposed to any kind of weakness on the part of Social Brew. Be that as it may, being head and shoulders above the competition is my criteria for five stars. No Star Granted. read more
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8 years ago
You couldn't ask for a better breakfast option. Devine smoothies, fresh breads, simple options or full blown comprehensive breakfasts. The coffee is great and the servers and chefs are accommodating and gracious. I may come over day during my time in Sydney. Awesome!! read more
10 years ago
11 years ago
Went to the Social Brew again today with one of the dogs. This place has never failed to disappoint. Coffee is consistently good. Strong, creamy and on point. We got their special iced coffee with frothed milk. While we didn't eat the omelettes some other customers ordered looked and smelt amazing. I am dieting quite often but I am definitely trying the food one day. I don't generally eat at cafes but this one will be my exception one day. Staff are always friendly, polite and getting water for the dogs without asking and the owner comes for a chat when he is around. read more
12 years ago
Mmmm brunch :) I rate this place 4.5! Food was phenomenal, great value, and very sociable indeed. Food (5/5): I got the Roast Pumpkin and Almond Peston on Flatbread. It was unique, and all the tastes of the different ingredients meshed together reallllly well. Portions were more than enough! it was very filling, and it didn't feel like a "gross" full or the "why did I decide to chug all that down" full... it actually felt like a "healthy" full because it was mainly the pumpkin that made me full :) I loved the carmelized onions and the pesto that went with the pumpkin- very fitting. I also got to take a bite out of the Social Brekkie Roll. Really good! Definitely better than an average roll. The bun was very soft and fresh. Drinks (4/5): I tried the chocolate hazelnut and salted caramel smoothies. Didn't get to try the coffee because I wasn't in a coffee mood.... Nevertheless, the smoothies were pretty good! I liked the portion ( it was served in a cute mason jar). It was just enough to satisfy my smoothie craving and not go over the point of "I'm done with this smoothie because I'm sooo bloated". Service (4/5): Friendly staff! Extremely busy though. Atmosphere (4.5/5): Loved the open space. There were open windows everywhere, and the sunlight filled up the whole place. Bob Marley music was enjoyable, and everyone was there to not just eat, but to socialize. Perfect brunch atmosphere :) Misc (5/5): Great value and prices for what I'm getting. Great location too! It's located at the corner of a street that's not too busy. Plenty of outdoor seating. read more
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