Having come to the realization that food establishments closed relatively early out in Sydney, I…read moredecided to attempt my search for a dessert spot with later hours out in Chatswood, which was just a ride away on the train. Thus I turned up Tiny Sweetie. I'm partial to Chinese dessert soups, so I was looking forward to our visit to this rather tiny shop. We lucked out as a table emptied shortly after our arrival just a bit after 9pm. My DC had done his own research and found out that Tiny Sweetie was known for their homemade glutinous rice balls. These would be made to order and so would take 20 minutes, but we decided that the wait would be okay since we would be sharing. We started with the Black Rice, Red Bean, with Taro & Coconut Milk $5.50 and the Steamed Egg Custard $4.50, as they worked on the Peanut Glutinous Rice Balls (6) in Ginger Soup $5. The dessert soup was nice, though the black rice a bit scant. The steamed egg was warming but lacking in smoothness, perhaps due to a bit of overcooking. Their rice balls were tasty and worth the wait. 3.5 stars.

I've been dying to find an affordable HK dessert cafe. I found this place on a whim and, feeling a…read morelittle homesick, I ordered the black sesame soup to remind me of my mom who drank that stuff every other night. Definitely called my mom that night :) Prices are incredibly cheap and the quality is pretty good but slightly on the watered-down side. I've tried the red bean cooler (a mountain of ice with red beans and evaporated milk) and almond tea with lotus seeds, both which were good. Super small space that fits roughly 20 inside and 6 outside. You'll find a range of customers, from the lone guy who needs a quick dessert break, to small groups who wanna grab dessert after an outing.

I love the loaded fries the milkshakes and the burgers. The onion rings crispy hot delicious. Great…read morevalue.

I love all their cakes and enjoy the different textures in layers and fruity-floral flavors. Best…read moreof the best! Friendly staffs and good quality of coffee.

Oh my goodness! Dessert heaven, must try for all, will definitely be back! Fabulous treat, desserts…read morethat taste as good as they look! Just a tip, take cash as they don't accept cards, deserts are around the$10 mark each

Wow! This place is great! Charming atmosphere, friendly authentic staff and prime food presented…read morevery beautifully. Fresh, natural produce without over-flavouring. And the affogato was just right, well balanced and light

We love venturing to new places for a meal and always count our blessings when it turns out to be…read morean outstanding experience. This is exactly the case with our visit to the Italian restaurant, Via Alta in the village shopping precinct in Willoughby. With their Italian wait staff and authentic dishes, the restaurant makes you feel as though you are holidaying in Italy, which is a great consolation, considering overseas travel is virtually impossible at the moment. Our dining experience at this restaurant was perfect in every way, their service was excellent, the atmosphere was cosy and the food was superb. Our blog aims give you a literary taste for what this restaurant is offering and hopefully will give you an impetus to make a booking and try the restaurant out for yourself. The meals here are quite rustic and very flavoursome. Not only this, the meals are extremely generous servings. We shared a range of the menu and enjoyed everything that we sampled. There is also a tasting menu if that is something you'd prefer and leave the ordering to the staff. To start with was the creamy burrata, which was a light starter with a lovely freshness, seved with orange and grapefruit segments and a bitter leaves sauce that was well seasoned with a unique flavour we very much enjoyed. The little things that this restaurant does really makes it stand out. For instance, their Zucco Arrosto salad is an absolute winner, for the roast pumpkin, baby spinach, thin ricotta slices and toasted almonds demonstrates how each ingredient carefully considered can make the plate pop with texture and taste. We really liked that the pumpkin was served warm, this took this salad to another level, as did the and the crunch and roasted flavour of the toasted almonds. I had a glass of Prosecco with the entree which matched perfectly, and Via Alta have a good drinks list with wine, beer and cocktails. The wild boar parpadelle was a stunning rustic dish and a standout of the dining experience (and the meals we've had in 2020). The fresh house made pasta was perfect in every way and served aldente, tossed with the wild boar ragout, which was beatifully rich and served with Parmesan cheese. It was certainly a very big potion too. The Gamberi grilled king prawns, tomato broth and garlic bruschetta was our other main, and equally tasty in different ways. This seafood dish is full of tomato sauce and the cherry tomatoes themselves. We loved that this was served on a piece of bread soaking up all of the luscious sauce. The flavour of the prawns stood out and they were in abundance. You know it's almost a rite of passage to have dessert at an Italian restaurant. Whilst we ordinarily go for a cannoli, we opted for a tiramisu on this visit since it sounded amazing, and it was. Layers of sponge cake doused in coffee and liquor with marscapone cream and sprinkled with powdered chocolate makes for the perfect end to the meal. We left here feeling completely satisfied with our meal and we look forward to returning for their truffle menu items in July and August.

Do you know any cafes open 24 hours that aren't at a truck stop on a dark and lonely stretch of…read morehighway in a country that isn't this one? I don't. Except for Maisy's. This place is a veritable institution, a beacon of light and coffee and chocolate cake on the traffic hell of Military Road, a 2am sanctuary where you can get hot chips or sandwiches or whatever takes your fancy at what is, let's be honest, an ungodly hour of the morning, when you don't want to look into the mirris that line the place because you might not recognise what stares back at you. The owners are super friendly and there's a Mad Max-like pulley system rigged up between the kitchen and the counter that trips me out every time I see it.

Came here with my friends who told me that this cafe is 24 hours…read more The mud cake here is a must order!! I love the cold vanilla ice cream with the warm oozing chocolate. Heavenly match! The cheesecake here is pretty good too. Smooth and not too thick so you don't get sick of it after a few mouthful. I had the linguine pasta with chilli, shrimp and rocket. I personally found it a little too bland for my liking and wish there was more flavor. The dish just somehow lacks a kick. Overall a decent cafe for desserts and meetup :/

Inter desserts is great for that sweet afternoon snack or if you are in need of a cake for birthday…read moreor special occasions. They serve sacred grounds organic coffee, personally i have tried most of their cakes and sweet treats but have yet to actually sit down and enjoy this organic blend. Alas one day soon the time will be just right. From custard, neenish, apple crumble, fruit and cherry tarts to cupcakes, chocolate cakes, slices and so forth. The list is endless! See for yourself on the colourful pictures i have taken. Additionally, they also serve hot pies and sausage rolls. Located right beside The Thai.

They have good range of delicious desserts. But just one…read moreold lady there has an unpleasant attitude towards customers which put me off every time I go there. If it wasn't for her, I would give this place 5 starts purely for the nice desserts.

Hmm the wafting smells of sugar, coconut and cinnamon.........such a delight!…read more As we walked in after dinner and because the weather was overcast the store appeared to be dark inside probably due to their minimal lighting. I think they're going for that dark seductive ambiance vibe or I could be way off! After browsing the various collections of cakes (cakes the size you could put your whole face on!) we decided on ye good ole Kurtosh - cinnamon of course although the coconut was a good contender. $7.50 for one and made fresh to order which only took about 5 minutes which we happily sat around to wait for. The interior is an industrial style with exposed brick and dim lighting. As you walk in the cakes and pastries selection is on the left and straight ahead is their coffee station with a massive coffee machine! Down the back to the left is a large communal table for bigger groups etc. Will have to pop by again, as they have cute cups they serve their tea/coffee in and also to try their cookies and cream cake i spied earlier.

Ok ok so I don't really see why there is so much love for the place. It's average at the most…read more Two things I have to admit it is pretty inside and the coffee's are amazing. I however find the cakes to be pretty meh. They taste below average. I have had better and I have seen better. The tiramisu I had was ok though. Aldi and Coles tiramisu is better though. The service is ok, girls behind counter are rather slow and not very friendly. The barista is amazing. She was alone and she made about 20 coffees in 6 minutes. I was impressed.. Don't think ill be back though..

THE FOOD: Delicious…read more THE SERVICE: Fast THE AMBIANCE: It's a Walk-Up Store I order the Yuzu Tart and Everytime, it's consistently good. Best little snack in Chatswood.

Great vibe, lively music, dee-lish desserts featuring gelato and nice range of gorgeous looking…read morelittle cakes lined up to tempt us from the display fridge. We called in after enjoying a lovely Vietnamese dinner in Crows Nest and were not in mood for Asian dessert. When would anybody ever be in the mood for Asian desserts. Besides, come to think of it I don't think I've ever tasted a great Asian dessert - ever. I mean the choice is clear isn't it. Asian dessert - Italian dessert - it's a no brainer. And I reckon that's why you don't see many overweight Asians - cos their desserts are so unappealing. Luckily for us just a short stroll around the corner was Sparrow. We swooped in on the last available table and watched the people coming in and lining up for their sweet fix of super yum gelato. Yum! We ordered coffee gelato in a crisp sugar cone and fig gelato in a cup. The fig gelato was so lovely and figgy - even had those teeny weeny fig seeds which added a nice crunch. And guess what!? Clam chowder has come to Crows Nest. Yes, that's right, now Sparrow features Clam Chowder for lunch. Definitely gonna sample this. Stay tuned for my clam chowder review. After chowing down in the famous pierside chowder houses in Monterey California AKA the Clam Chowder Mecca of the world I believe I can offer a half decent review of clam chowder.

In Crow's Nest, a Sparrow is taking over. After a lovely lunch (which consisted of dessert, too),…read morewe all migrated to Sparrow for some of their famous gelato. But it is more than just a gelateria. It is a café that, in addition to making simply delicious sandwiches and salads, also offers a brunch. Retro in feel, Sparrow is very cozy on the inside with dark chairs and wooden walls. There's also an outdoor patio where you can enjoy your food. The showcase of gelato is right in the front, so you can't miss it. You'll find some traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but what you should really try is some of the more unique tastes. Among the best I tried were the pear and rhubarb (so good!) and blood orange. Even if you don't like fruit-flavored ice cream, there are some richer flavors that will surely satisfy you, like the chocolate toffee crunch. One scoop of gelato is around $4. Likewise, the items on the menu are quite affordable with everything under $15. If you find yourself on the North shore on a sunny afternoon, you should pay Sparrow a visit.

The cakes on display and the shopfront is so beautiful and delicate! A real gem and I'm so glad I…read morevisited. Apart from cakes, they sell cupcakes and snack-sized tarts. I tried a cupcake and the icing was too hard and sweet for my liking, and the cake itself was a little dense and dry. But if I ever need a big cake for a special occasion, I'll be sure to visit Soiree. The fondant is perfect, the cakes look incredibly classy and intricate. Love the designs.

This place is amazing. The crepe cake and Nutella crepe cake are to die for. They're like 1,000…read moretiny crepes with an amazing homemade French pastry Creme in between every layer. The homemade whipped cream on top is also good. Huge selection of hot teas, and you've GOT TO TRY the Marie Antoinette Hot Chocolate. Made with pure melted Belgian dark chocolate, Almond Milk, orange blossom water, whipped cream, and topped with this crazy pink stuff called Persian Fairy Floss. Will definitely come back at least twice next time I'm in Australia. They also make the absolute coolest looking custom cakes, wish they could send one to America for my birthday haha