We went to Finn & Co. for brunch on their opening weekend. Complete with the challenge of a 6…read moreperson group. Including toddler and a vegetarian. When you know it's the opening weekend for a new place, you expect looooooong waits, kitchen dramas, lost orders and grumpy staff... But what we got was the complete opposite. The place was completely packed, but the team at Finn & Co. had everything under control. Staff were switched on. Food was fantastic. Coffee was great. Service was friendly, and waits were short. At our table we tried the breakfast burger, the waffles, the avo and goats cheese, and the mushrooms. And the coffee of course! All got big thumbs up. I can't recommend this place enough. Next time I have to try the burgers (major food envy)

I was pretty eager to try this place out as getting a seat in a cafe in Springwood can be a…read morechallenge. I made it there for lunch today and found it pretty underwhelming. The coffee was just passable, but is very easily outdone by numerous cafes on the strip. The menu is fun looking, but pretty starch heavy. If you're looking for something light or sans bread then your options are limited to a few salads. However, if you're looking for burgers or tasty breakfast fare, this will probably hit the spot. In particular they serve freakshakes, a trendy milkshake dessert abomination. From afar they look pretty great. After something lighter but filling, I chose the chorizo salad w/ feta, caramelised onions, baby spinach, cous cous and pumpkin. It was a bit of a dudes salad and it was alright, but it lacked brightness and could really be improved by the addition of lemon or a sharper vinaigrette. I ordered a cheese toastie for my not quite toddler and when it arrived I finally understood why a salad, a latte and a kids sandwich cost me $31. It was ginormous. More than any kid I know could handle. It came with a super creamy coleslaw which again could benefit from some tang. It's a shame you have to be under 12 to eat it, because it's absolutely an adult serving. So, look.. It's definitely got promise but it's a bit more miss than hit right now. It's expensive for the end result and the reality is that there's better offerings for the same price on the street. Hire a banging barista and review the menu offerings and it'd be killing it.

Best coffee in Springwood. Now known as Cassiopeia…read more Also juices & smoothies but minimal food offerings. Has a sister cafe in Katoomba near Hotel Blue.

Best coffee ... What more can I say... The best coffee... Everyday I wake up to their coffee …read more.. The best coffee in Springwood. I have the coffee freshly roasted every second day I take the beans home and make my coffee and the smell is amazing .

Great scones... ordered a flat white, and they brought out a latte (well they called it a latte but…read moreit was in a cup rather than glass - it was a flat white I think). Staff friendly enough. They catered to our large group of 12 on walk in, which was nice. There is a 10% surcharge on Sundays but the waitstaff didn't mention this, only came as a surprise at the end. Waitstaff should give you the heads up when you arrive, or make it more apparent in the menu (if it was there), as it messed up our dividing up of costs.

Take a stroll around the historic Norman Lindsay's country estate and gallery to increase your…read moreappetite before visiting this delightful café. If you're familiar with Mr Lindsay's work, it might be more than just the exercise that gets your heart racing. Lindsay's Café has so much going for it - beautiful grounds, friendly service, lots of seating. The food is wonderful, there are many breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea options but save room for dessert. The cakes and gelato are not to be missed.

The customer service is great.the food is great especially the cookies.it gives a good vibe.read more

I'm lucky to have this place as my local cafe. I have been coming here for a few years and the…read morecoffee has always been perfect. Their barista is a magician! Anh is so friendly and makes you feel welcome. I mostly come here for a morning coffee but their food cabinet is packed with delicious looking goodies. There are tabled inside and out if you like to get some sun. Highly recommended

The very first time I went to a café on my own as a teenager, my coffee arrived with a free…read morechocolate freckle on the side. I knew then that this was a lifestyle to which I could become accustomed. So it was with great delight that I found Kemp's Kafé a few years ago, who, on lucky days, serve freckles with their coffee. A lovely homey-style café with staff who remember your regular order, use mismatched vintage crockery and serve up a menu of goodies that are freshly prepared, universally tasty and good value. The Turkish toast with ricotta and honey is a perfect brunch. They welcome kids, with a small play area available and have a selection of gluten-free options not common for the area. The warm orange walls are covered with the work of local artists for sale and although often packed at lunchtime, you're always made to feel welcome whether for a coffee, cake or lunch with friends. And did I say you might get a freckle?

Yum! We needed toasted sandwiches on a cold mountains day and we got them. They were delicious and…read moreperfectly toasted. The service is friendly. I'd say a solid 3 stars, except that they have Morgan's coffee - and you know how good that shiz is - so they got a bump. Will be back as cafe options in the mid-Mountains are not great.

Probably one of the worst cafes in Springwood. The back room smells atrocious, the service is…read morepretty crap and the menu is super overpriced. I've given it a go twice and wouldn't go back again.

I went here today with my dad & sister. Firstly service was almost nonexistent. The waitress just…read morehanging around. We had to ask about water to be pointed to where it is. Coffee was nice. But dads meal was very dry for nachos with very little pork meat. Our meals were ok but nothing special. The muffin dad ordered was very dry & & inedible & when asked for a refund my sister was met with a rude response & the money shoved at her. Very disappointed & will never come again

I haven't come across many cafes that provide little straws of stevia to naturally and healthily…read moresweeten your coffee. This is the kind of throughful touch that makes La Montagna my stopoff for a much needed caffeine break after the hideous experience that is grocery shopping. Located in the Winmalee shopping centre, La Montagna is the only non-chain place to grab a coffee here, and the homestyle feel and food on offer make it a popular destination. They have a complete Gluten Free menu available on request, as well as some takeaway options, is great for an informal lunch or cake pitstop. The coffee's good, kids are welcome, and there's a relaxed, friendly atmosphere provided by the lovely staff. They even give you a little shortbread bikkie with your cuppa. It's the little things.

We love La Montagna, Angela, Boyd and staff. The coffee is consistently excellent and we also buy…read morethe big roasted bags so we can make it at home. The food is always fresh. I spent a lot of time in Italy and it's great to have LM in Winmalee, esp. in a Coles shopping center where food options tend to be a bit commercial/generic.

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Also good to just stop and have a coffee and a treat. Staff…read morewas always pleasant. Bathrooms are outside in the back.

Excellent food, service, & location right off the GW Highway…read more Try the Butterscotch latte, it's fantastic & so was our food! We were glad to have found this place via an online article on concrete playground website & it's true that it's definitely deserving of being an excellent cafe among others in the Blue Mountains. Highly recommend this place!!

A picturesque place set mintues away from Penriths CBD. The Menu has a nice and wide variety to…read moreappeal to all, with a Dessert and Shake menu worth coming back for. An Excellent place for a Catch up with Friends and a light meal. Highly recommend the Pita Plate which was delicious, not to mention the acai bowl which was nice.

Emu Hall, is a beautiful cafe/restaurant/bar located on the Nepean River. This site has been…read moreperfectly restored and honestly, the aura of this establishment is ethereal. The menu boasts a wide range of delicious options, however I do recommend some changes. I ordered a Vanilla Espresso Protein Shake, and it came out watery and to be honest, didn't taste very desirable. However I understand the current predicament and it seemed to be very busy, it really wasn't too much of an issue. I was contemplating this and the Iced Coffee, but didn't know it the coffee was blended or not. In future it would be nice if that would be specified. Now regarding the food, it was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Açai bowl, it was so good and the presentation was so beautifully done. It tasted as good as it looked as well, I wish there was more! It was a nice meal for breakfast and filled me up without making me feel sick. The only thing I would like to note is that the meals come out at the same time. My order came out 20 minutes before my friends, it was hard to resist the look of my Açai bowl. Other than that, it was a delightful breakfast and start to the day. I recommend to everyone and I'm sure Emu Hall is a restaurant fit for all occasions. A true gem!

The bar service and drinks are absolutely wonderful…read more As someone more accustomed to drinking spirits at home than in bars, I was a bit nervous on what I could order. I did as much research online as I could about the cocktails that were made here and whether or not I'd be able to have them (allergies and dietary restrictions). Initially I went in thinking that I'd only be able to order 2 types of drinks (a margarita and a mojito) since they were both rum-based, which at the moment is the only type of spirit I can consume without having to deal with angry red splotches on my face and arms (vodka and whiskey just don't agree with my skin I suppose). But the bartender asked me what types of alcohols I preferred, so that he could make me something that I could have without worrying about substituting ingredients from certain menu items. He was able to make me 2 Sailor Jerry rums over ice and I can't quite remember what the other ingredients were, but I'm pretty sure there was cinnamon, lemon/lime juice, and something else which tasted amazing!!! I then proceeded to try the mojito, which was SO beautifully prepared, and tasted just as great as it looked. Something about lime (and mint) in drinks makes my tastebuds extra happy. And I'm not one to usually like drinks with any sort of fizz in them, but this mojito was just, I've found myself saying it a lot in this review, beautiful. And lastly the margarita. I almost felt sad drinking out of the glass because the presentation seemed so intricate and aesthetically pleasing! Again, outstanding craftmanship by the bartender. The sips I took of the drink coupled with the salted rim of the glass were an adventure. I finished the entire drink in 15 minutes (while saving a sip for my partner to try) but at no point in that time was I able to figure out what that intriguing and delicious taste combination reminded me of. It tasted so familiar yet so new to me. Fantastic. Out of all four drinks I had, I can't say that any one of them is better than the other, but the Sailor Jerry mix definitely made it's way into one of my favorite drinks I've ever had in my life, no joke. I was a bit too tipsy to properly look for the bartender who made these drinks for me, but if I could've found him I'd like to thank and compliment him on his craftmanship!

A local favorite with good food and atmosphere this place is fine to take the kids to and also a…read morelarge group of people the staff are helpful and the beer selection is wide