Since I was up early, I took a walk to see if I could locate Botanica Garden Cafe and to see if it…read morewas worth trying to get my travel companions to get up early one morning for breakfast. The walk was a little long, but I found the cafe directly across from the Waverton train station. And it was so cute! The decorations! The nooks! The mish-mash of homey cutesy things. Ultimately, I was unsuccessful at tugging them out of bed for this, given our limited time remaining in Sydney. But I bought one of their Gluten Free Almond and Coconut Teacake with Passionfruit $5, just so I could review this place so others can try it for the hot meal that I did not get to experience. Service was quite nice. The Teacake, however, was just okay. But then I am not much for passionfruit, and the gluten free nature of the cake may have led it to be a bit more on the crumbly side. Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4pm Saturday and Sunday 8am - 3pm For their commuters, they offer a takeaway Good Morning Menu special deal - $11 for a regular coffee and a choice of toasties and brekkie rolls, from 7:30am - 10am (weekdays only, I suppose).

Fantastic foods with amazing presentation & taste. Good service too but place needs tidying up…read moreas it looks more like a SEA hut. Nevertheless the Quiche & Bruschetta were fantastic!

I must admit that I'm torn as I write this. I'm a huge fan of Pisco Sour and want the cafe to…read morereceive its proper recognition -- but I'm worried about being able to grab a table in the cozy (limited) dining area. In the end, I find myself writing this because the food is just too good not to share! Ever since discovering Pisco Sour a few weeks ago, this little cafe has quickly become our favorite lunch spot in the Inner West. Literally everything we have tried has not only been good, but impressively so. (And we've been back about 2x every week!) I'm absolutely in love with the torrija -- a type of french toast. Leanda blends the perfect about of sweetness with the heat of the cinnamon, tartness of mildly dressed strawberries, and creamy ricotta cheese. Even though I try to order something different every time, I find myself always coming back to the torrija! My fiance has had the Atlantic salmon three times and without fail it is perfectly done: crispy on the outside, a little soft on the inside and with just the right amount of seasoning. Divine. Recently, he also tried the pulled pork daily special and it was, without a doubt, one of the best things we've had here. The grilled chicken quinoa salad isn't as decadently succulent as the other things we've had, but a great option for a light, pre-gym lunch or when you're calorie counting. The icing on the cake is that the prices are incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality of food. Very friendly, bright-haired staff and as always quality coffee.

Cute neighborhood/ local cafe with multiple freshly baked cakes…read more Menu is not extensive but all is made to order and tastes yum. They have A couple of tables outside to enjoy the sun ! Nothing fancy here, but fresh food prepared with love and AT A Great Price Î say yes!

Stumbled on this lovely little spot and glad we did. Clearly…read morebusy with locals, prams about and lots of mums and kids, but wow what a great looking menu. I could not resist the sausage roll, and it was spectacular! She had the quiche, which was also excellent. The accompanying salad was amazing, I think it had candied dried tomatoes or something in it - awesome!! Coffee, also most excellent. A winner!!

The quintessential inner west weekend brunch spot. Pig and the Pastry has been a recent discovery…read morefor me and I keep coming back for more. It's a fairly decent sized space with some seating outside, being right next to a public park is good and bad for parking. The service is always friendly and accommodating depending on your group size, probably best to call ahead of time for large groups as its big enough to be a cafe but not large enough to be classified a restaurant in Sydney. All the produce used in the food is fresh and most likely of organic origins (which I'm guessing on the decor and vibe). Simple and clear menu has some classics like a Chicken Schnitzel but done with a humble salad and chipotle that transports your tastebuds. Breakfast has some healthy-ish options but these are taken in consideration with the core component of the meal. Take the Bacon and Egg Roll, it's served as a burger and the barbecue sauce commands the dish. Cakes and pastry is sold as eat-in and take away items (which change every so often), coffee and milkshakes as well. The gingerbread is a favourite of mine - super refreshing for the sinus. At the end of the day, this is a humble little place that 's rustic feel and pastel interiors make it feel homely and the food cements this feeling. A place to return for sure.

Had a great breakfast here this morning: Charsiu Pork Benedict. Wish I had a photo as it looked…read moreas good as it tasted! I'm new in the neighborhood and tried Left of Field based on reviews. Service was also very good. I'll be back!

Great food & great service Left of field cafe is located on…read morebeautiful location in Rhodes near water. They have pretty good vegetarian/ vegan options. I ordered tropi cool juice, four cheese grilled sandwich and quinoa cauliflower rice it was all so delicious.

Great, fast service. Choice of Coffees and a range of cold drinks on menu. The avo on toast was…read moreaverage, sounded better on the menu as it did not deliver. The shroom choice was much better! A great vibe.

I am going to tip toe around the service at this place and remember two key things:…read more 1) I'm in Slurry as a result life takes a pace that requires you to sip long lattes (that aren't made with Bonsoy - because that was so last year), pontificate the world's problem over homemade ginger beers (which are bloody refreshing here) and then eventually get around to eating something that probably has truffle oil or something smashed involved 40 minutes later. 2) I'm in the Hills where your 'tude has to match your denim shirt, ironically oversized baseball cap and cinos. And then there was the food...eventually... I have to admit for $16.50 in Surry Hills I was surprised at the enormity that was my 3 pumpkin and sweet corn fritters with a poached egg and $2 worth of smashed avocado side (recommended by the only friendly waiter in the place). With a touch of mint and coriander in the fritters they were light, crisp and filling but not stodgy. The simple baby spinach salad and poached egg added plenty of character and different flavours to the meal but it wouldn't have been a 5 star meal unless I'd ordered the smashed avo on the side (be warned). It is incredibly busy and super trendy, so much so they can stick chucky like dolls on their walls as decoration and it be cool, but the food is worth its weight and wait.

Wow, that's a good chai latte - with the thick sweetness of eggnog and a nice layer of cinnamon on…read moretop. But it's the the oatmeal cookies with filling in the display that will blow your mind. Not only are they delicious, the cookies have a range of flavors that slowly reveal themselves one after another while you chew. Not the sort of fine-dining experience one normally has vis-a-vis the humble oatmeal cookie! High quality ingredients are on offer here, and it certainly showed in their $8 protein shake - which was very nice (as it should be), and I'm curious to try their homemade juices. Lots of other interesting things on the menu to try, but what I had so far, the cool staff who make you feel like you're just having a snack at a friend's, the cozy wood feel, book-lined walls, and super laidback vibe of this place are already reason enough to come back. On the meh side, while the bread for their tuna sandwich was really good, the sandwich itself was solid, but just ok. I would have preferred if the mayo were mixed with the tuna rather than just on the bread.

I really enjoyed visiting this cafe. The atmosphere is so relaxed and comfortable, they people…read morearound me seemed to really be enjoying themselves. I think the food their has a lot to do with that (though I did not partake on this occasion). While the coffee itself was not bad, nor was it sublime. I have a funny feeling that if I went back it would be better, but with the range of cafes in that area, it is tough to give it another chance. Though.... never say never.... :-) Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 5/10 Coffee beans - Di Gabriel (I think) Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A Special Features ------------------------ Toilets

There's something sexy about La Buvette. Maybe it's the font, or the gilded panels, or the sidewalk…read moretables under the leafy trees, but I just feel much more posh, put together and chic than I actually am when I'm sitting here. I feel so much more 'La Buvette' than 'The Refreshment Stand.' And that feeling is addictive. It could also be the food. As you'd pick up from the telltale noun gendering, the menu is French inspired with an Aussie twist. So while you'll surly find your Salad Niçoise, crêpes and baguettes, you'll also sit down to one of Sydney's best breakfasts and killer coffees. The vegan brekkie is a standout, as are the strawberry pancakes and eggs bene. The specials on the blackboard are drool-inducing as well, but I can never make it past the breakfast menu.

This is, without doubt, my favorite brunch place in Sydney…read more The coffee is so reliably good you could time your watch by it. Everything they do, they do well: the wait staff are always friendly, the location is great (the footpath has just been expanded into the road so there's more outdoor seating than there used to be)... and you're never let down by the food. There's just something about sitting out on Challis Ave with friends, perhaps with the paper or a book, that makes this place classic Sydney.

I live for a terrific morning latte…read more For me what defines the perfect latte is first off having almond milk to make my latte. The final grade is where the foam does not dissipate from the point of creation til the end of consumption with might I add the foam art still intact till the very last drop! Here their overall grade is an A for meeting the criteria with a plus for exceptional service, ambiance, music, and clean comfort rooms.

Another great little cafe in dear our old Marrickville!…read more One of my friends told me she likes this better than Cornersmith, I was like HOW DARE YOU! BLASPHEMY! Hush your mouth, chile! But then I was like... *whispering*... omg we have to try it! Better than Cornersmith? I don't believe it. So here's the deal... West Juliett is fabulous. The coffee is great, breakfast was delish, the staff were attentive and super nice and you know what makes it trump Cornermith? One itty bitty thing: West Juliett is very, very spacious and you can hang out there a bit after breakfast and drink your coffee or juice or whatever and have a chat. You can't do that at Cornersmith, the place is teeny tiny and there are always people waiting for tables. You gotta be in and out and that's it. Not at West Juliett. It's pretty big. But yep... Loved West Juliett. I am so, so spolit with all these fab cafes around me. All my favourites are in my own backyard, more or less!