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    The Laneway Espresso

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    Steam Tank Coffee

    Steam Tank Coffee

    5.0(3 reviews)
    2.3 km
    $

    This is a gem of a coffee place!…read more Having to mission up to Hornsby for a training day was SAVED by this place - tucked in to the train station this place caught our eye and then won our heart. Friendly and relaxed staff pump out coffees to the commuters and then keep the coffee flowing throughout the day. The service was fast and the coffee was delicious - they didn't bat an eye at strange orders such as quarter strength skim lattes and made a great soy fw. There were a few treats to try including the in vogue cruffin which was a sweet treat to help us through our afternoon. Well worth dropping in to grab a takeaway if you are traveling through the Hornsby train station.

    Civilisation has reached the North! I never thought I'd see anything this good pop up in this…read moregrubby little corner shop on the concourse at Hornsby Station. "Shop" is a stretch - it's really more of a hole in the wall takeaway only kind of space, lovingly kitted out in tiles, timber, blackboards and big Edison bulbs. The sort of aesthetic that gives you hope. It doesn't disappoint. They make a damn fine coffee here, with good customer service to boot. None of that awful aloofness that typifies so many hipster-esque joints. They sell beautiful muffins and even Bircher muesli, but they do sell out. Hey, it's not like there's space for much stock, and coffee is certainly the priority. Will certainly go out of my way to get a coffee here in future, whenever I'm around Hornsby.

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    Columbus Coffe - Toilets located down the back

    Columbus Coffe

    4.0(2 reviews)
    0.0 km

    From the outside this new addition to the area looks like a small little takeaway store, but like…read morethe tardis ... it appears to be bigger on the inside. I am kind of amazed that yet another cafe would open up in this area given the existing mass of options already available but perhaps they have their own niche. Where the other cafes are quite large and serve a wider range of food options, this somewhat smaller cafe can focus more of the coffee. Given that this is their focus, it is great to find that they indeed make a great cup. Finally receiving a mac not overwhelmed with milk makes Fridley a happy camper. :-) Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 8/10 Coffee beans - Columbus Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 8/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

    Meet the new kid on the block…read more Columbus Coffee hails from New Zealand, a pretty far cry from the leafy surrounds of Wahroonga. But this Kiwi had better be ready for a dance off, for the village already boasts beans from Campos, Danes and Toby's Estate. They've started out well. The staff are relaxed, friendly and obviously proud of their product. They've also matched the (annoyingly) inflated Wahroonga prices. $4 for a large skim cap - would you ever pay that in the CBD? But Columbus also comes with some serious game. The coffee is silky smooth, with hints of caramel and its served at the perfect temperature. And while setting up next door to Pastadelli is a clear shot across the bow, I think Columbus might just have what it takes to conquer Wahroonga.

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    Columbus Coffe - Mac was quite tasty :-)

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    Mac was quite tasty :-)

    Thyme Square Cafe - Specials board

    Thyme Square Cafe

    3.2(9 reviews)
    2.1 km
    $$

    I hadn't known about this place until someone recommended it. He praised the staff effusively and…read moresince I have been there twice, I understand why. This is a very friendly family-run cafe with seating outside and in. I had scrambled eggs with sourdough toast and grilled tomatoes. I've had the same dish at other places, but this is my favorite because the toast wasn't over toasted to a crispy critter. The eggs were fluffy and a grilled tomato for breakfast really hits the spot. Another time when I came here, I had a perfectly poached egg and a delicious scone with jam and cream. I love the way scones in Australia are more like a tender biscuit rather than the hard triangle that passes for a scone in the States. With the jam, the whipped cream is just a bonus. Also, poached eggs are common, a healthier way to eat an egg. It's a bit out of the way towards the end of the outdoor mall, but we'll worth seeking out.

    When I need to suggest a cafe to anyone coming to Hornsby, this is easily my default. While most of…read morethe other cafes seem to be reliant on the mass produced, generic coffee, these guys have always been one step ahead. Back in the days before Toby's Estate became more mainstream, these guys had it as their go-to bean. Now that Toby's is more focused on mass production, Thyme Square has switched to Jack and the Bean coffee (another great option). As you know, having a good supply of coffee beans is only the first step in the production of an awesome cup of coffee, but I am happy to say that this cafe does a very decent job banging out cup after cup of great coffee. It must be mentioned that this cafe is also focused on having a wide range of food options [breakfast/lunch/dinner] (which are a tad pricey but compared to other options in Hornsby, might be worth it). As it has been a while since I have eaten here I will leave it to others to tell you what they think. When I was eating here though the standard was quite high. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Jack and the Bean Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 7/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

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    Thyme Square Cafe - Now that we are heading into the Summer season, their outdoor seating will become more popular no doubt.

    Now that we are heading into the Summer season, their outdoor seating will become more popular no doubt.

    Thyme Square Cafe - Water at your table used to be get it yourself. Covid changed that.

    Water at your table used to be get it yourself. Covid changed that.

    Thyme Square Cafe - Love the modern feel of this cafe. Was something that was missing in Hornsby before this cafe opened.

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    Love the modern feel of this cafe. Was something that was missing in Hornsby before this cafe opened.

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