This is an interesting place where locals and others congregate. You can sit outdoors, drink…read morewhatever you want and enjoy the beautiful scenery and music. The first two thirds of the building is a bottle shop/takeaway shop where you can get just about anything alcoholic plus snacks, other drinks, pizza, and many other types of food to take away or eat there. The back third is a sit down open air restaurant with great views of the Pittwater environs. I have eaten there before, but not this time. I just got off the nearby ferry after visiting folks at Elvina Bay and wanted a snack to take back to my home away from home. Huge selection made it difficult, but I got what I wanted. It was a great convenience right from the ferry.

This cafe has a nice location with a great view overlooking Pittwater…read more We were part of a large group for a Sunday lunch though, and as we found, this place can get very busy. The food here was quite tasty - bread and dips for entree. For mains we had a pizza and chips, other members of the party all enjoyed their food which included Burgers, salads and fish and chips. There were a couple of things that let this place down - they seemed to be struggling with the amount of people that were there. Although the food arrived promptly, we were all pretty squashed in, and we also observed the owner or manager of this place being quite rude to his staff and some of the customers, including my father being told off because his seat was at a funny angle - only because we were so cramped to begin with. We also had some meals that were missed, delivered to the wrong table or delivered minus the required cutlery On a quieter day this place would be ideal, But i don't think i will rush back there on a Sunny Sunday.

This is a tiny place with a few tables inside and more outside. We sat inside because there were…read morechairs, not backless stools. I had my usual flat white plus a slice of blueberry banana bread. Sonny had a cold latte and brekkie sandwich while grandson had a banana smoothie. My coffee was delicious, with the usual artistic design on top. The generous slice of blueberry banana bread was heated and came with a pat of butter and a tiny ramekin of honey. I dunked a piece in the honey but honestly liked it better without. The smoothie was large, and I thought it might be too much for grandson. Since they use paper straws, he did need another one when the first one collapsed, but managed to drink most of it. Sonny's bacon and egg roll was a perfect soft-cooked egg with spinach, avocado and of course bacon on a soft bun. He didn't comment on it, so he must have liked it. It looks a bit like a hole in the wall kind of place, but the drinks and food we had were on point.

Great place all round…read more Smooth tasty coffee with a few different bean choices for those who want to splurge. I got a cappuccino and it was awesome. Extra points for having powdered coco on top instead of chocolate. Ordered the poached eggs with bacon and spinach which ticked every box a bacon and eggs should. My mates got other things on the menu which looked just as good. There is also a sweets cabinet for those coming here in the afternoon or who can justify eating a Cronut at 9am. Sadly I am not one of those people and so could only look longingly at the cupcakes, brownies and Cronuts- but I am determined to be back to get one! The atmosphere is really relaxed and welcoming. All the tables are recycled spools (I think that is what they are called??) and the chairs have padding made of coffee bean sacks. It's well put together and works for this industrial, beaches location. All the staff are heaps chilled and friendly which only adds to everything. If you are after a be good cafe in Mona- this is the place!

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!

Good, food is good and the vibe is great, prices are INSANE but it's Sydney so what more could you…read morewish for. The service is always nice, some people are kind, some ain't.

It's been built up a lot since I came here last. I used to love coming here years ago when I lived…read morein the area. It's a Merivale establishment now and it's been totally redone. With multiple bars and food options the menu was a bit disappointing to be honest. Food being served in cardboard boxes was just a bit unappealing when you are seated outside with gorgeous views. It's also a real waste of packaging. My burger was ok and the food was pretty average for the price. I would have expected a bit more considering we were there long before the crows arrived. Staff are super nice and friendly and the ambience is good. The water spray outside is a nice touch to cool you down on a warm day. The band playing that day was pretty bad and unfortunately we were sitting very close to them which did not help. I am sure I will be back again and I hope they move to a more sustainable way of serving food in the future.

This little eatery is just off the main drag & a local took us there. Otherwise we may have looked…read morefor somewhere that looked a bit more exciting. So glad we ate there. I had a great steak sandwich which included beetroot & bacon. My friends had the fish & chips and a chicken melt. Everyone was happy! Delicious food, good prices and really friendly service. Give it a try!

So I am slightly torn about this place. The people that work here are extremely friendly and you…read morefeel right at home. However, the food and the coffee here are not equal to the quality of the staff. Firstly, the coffee here is below what you would expect - especially as there is so much better coffee in the area. The beaches are now beaming with good coffee, so I am was extremely disappointed with the level of coffee. The food here is not bad, but it is not good. It is quite average. On the plus side the food is served on the larger portion side, and is reasonably priced. But again there is better cafes on the Northern Beaches, and so I was again disappointed. So in summary, I probably won't be coming back to this cafe, even though it looked good.

I am a Pecorino junkie. There I have confessed it…read more Though I love Pablo & Rusty's on the other side of the train station, Pecorino's is more conducive to a cup of coffee and conversation with friends. The seating is more ample and the shop is less busy by virtue of being off the highway. I love their Vanilla Lattes. For afternoon tea, it is always fun to nibble on their delicious Bruschetta. Sit out on the patio to absorb the beautiful Sydney sunshine and enjoy the lovely landscape across the street.

Where as the other side if Gordon station is hectic and congested with commuters either moving…read moretowards the train station or the Pacific Hwy, on this side, still with a fair chunk of through traffic, it feels relaxed and suburban. A great place to sit down for a morning coffee and gently start the day. Ordering my dbl mac as per usual, I thought I might treat myself to a big breaky (honestly I had a bit of a craving for bacon). So while waiting for breaky to arrive my coffee appeared and at first glance, these guys had done a pretty good job. Not too much milk or froth, a good amount of crema, and it was not burnt. About the only thing they could have done better would have been to have shorter shots. As my first Schibello coffee I can only compare it to other brands. This one has a bland commercial flavour to it. I would still put it above Vittoria, but when compared to Vella Nero, Klink, or Air Coffee, there simply is no comparison. As I finished my coffee, breakfast arrived. I hate to be too picky but... a big breaky with only 1 rasher of bacon, a hash brown soaked in oil, and what can only be described as a cheap Coles like sausage is not Ao impressive. The eggs were well cooked and the mushrooms were generous, but I don't think I shall order this from here again. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Schibello coffee Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A Special Features ------------------------ Toilets

This restaurant never fails to delight the taste buds…read more Quirky chef and owner Alex, serves up delicious pasta dishes, home made gnocchi to die for, and seafood that will satisfy any seafood lover. I would have to mention almost every dish on the menu if I were to recommend anything. Gran Gusto is a favourite and regular restaurant my friend and I frequent. Keep up the good work Alex.

This is a family-owned Italian restaurant nestled by the beach in Collaroy, it's owned by Alex the…read moretall "gusto" Italian chef. What I like about this place is the family dinner table feel to the meals, you also watch Alex as he takes you back to the hills of Bologna with his amazing pasta. I like the fact that his 14 year old son Marco works as his sous chef/bus boy/waiter. The linguine and Boscaiola which is tomato, cream,ham, mushroom and bacon is to die for. The Pancetta fettuccine is also amazing.This is a must visit in Collaroy

The Flying Fox Cafe is a perennial favorite of families in the area. It's a great place for kids'…read moreparties with picnic tables, barbecues, and the creative playground that includes the Flying Fox "zip line". The paved track attracts runners, skaters, walkers and cyclists alike. The center grassy area inside the track is great for dogs, practicing soccer moves and anything requiring open space. I didn't go on the trail or near the water, but those features add to the appeal. The cafe itself has a varied menu and on this day we had a friand and flat white for me and banana bread for grandson. Both of us finished our treats in no time, not leaving even a crumb for the scavenging birds.

A lovely semi outdoor cafe with good coffee. The park it is located in is beautiful and right in…read morethe water. Not glamorous but a pleasant surprise.