Exceptional little local cafe!…read more Nestled near the Gordon station, this little gem has friendly service, nice atmosphere and great food. Their menu is surprisingly extensive, with separate brunch and lunch/dinner options ranging from chorizo omelettes to burgers and pastas. Plenty of seating with a dog friendly outside table too. Try their specialty nitro coffee - creamy and frothy goodness!

They have the best coffee in the area! A nice and cosy cafe…read morewith an interesting menu. The food presentation is great and with interesting options to eat healthy. I looove their cappuccino. The service was so good and friendly. I don't live in the area otherwise I wouldn't get my coffee from anywhere else.

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.

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.

Such a super cute place my Aussie friends brought me to. My favorite was the pecan pie and cinnamon…read moreroll. That says a lot since I'm from Texas and we are known for pecan pie. These pastries tasted so fresh and without the added sugar from corn syrup. I enjoyed everything I tried and would love a spot like this in Dallas.

Within 100m of this bakery are 5-6 other options for coffee and snacks, so to compete you'd have to…read moredo something particularly well. These guys do cakes and cookies... quiche and bread... a range of meat pies.... and (most importantly) it is all great value and delicious. The last time I came here I grabbed the baked cheesecake and a mac. The cheesecake was awesome. Best part was that as a single tart like serve, it was not too small or too large to munch through contentedly. The mac had too much froth for my liking, but once removed, the remainder of the mac was great. Only annoyance is that when removing some of the froth I lost some of the crema and coffee oil... So if you desire good coffee and cake and don't feel like paying $5+ for something sweet, then this place is for you. Cafe Summary ------------------------ Passion for Coffee - 7/10 Coffee beans - Di Stefano Crema (1=burnt, 10=velvet) - 6/10 Special coffees avail? - N/A

Excellent, attentive staff and service. A perfect meal. Versatile dining room with upbeat music.read more

Great coffee, delicious food & friendly people. What more do you need?…read more The butchers block is a brunch place amidst the Wahroonga shops. With its rustic chic decor and lots of plants, it's sure to please all you millenials. Portions are decent and presentation is beautiful. The French toast is one of the best I've tasted, with thick fruit bread, dulce leche and a melt-in-your-mouth almond cinnamon crumble. The go-to for lazy mornings.

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

I found this lovely bakery while planning our trip to Australia. We navigated to Flour Shop after…read moreleaving Sydney on our way to Port Macquarie. It was the perfect stop! Easy parking in the residential neighborhood. The staff members were super friendly and offered us a few recommendations. Hubby and I tried an assortment of pastries including a cinnamon scroll and vanilla slice. We also picked up a loaf of sourdough to take with us. Everything was fresh and very tasty! I would highly recommend supporting this neighborhood bakery!

The croissants etc are not to be surpassed! They might have been magicked here straight from…read moreFrance. The coffee is fine. No where to sit, but there is a park around the corner.

These guys are honestly the most friendly and fantastic. I've been coming here most mornings on my…read morework break for 2 years. The coffee is sublime, a perfect roast and never too bitter with a soft smooth drink. I regularly order an Iced LB in the summer and a fw in the winter. The food is also top notch, for less than a Macca's brekky you can get a phenomenal range of BnEs or smoothies and check out their blackboard for a great rolling menu of specials- the ultimate bne for 9.90 is a highlight of my week. Service is beyond impressive, I'm welcomed instantly by Jason and within three visits he knew my name, contrasting to the refinery round the corner where the bloke just stared at you the friendliness of this cafe is a testament to their ethos. Thanks for so many great experiences!

Excellent food and excellent service. Staff have a good vibe and make great coffee. The big…read morebreakfast is cheap and one of the best I've had - I highly recommend trying it!

I'm from Las Vegas,here on vacation.. I can truly say, absolutely the best steak I've ever had in…read moremy life.. I've had the world famous Morton's steak and it doesn't come close to the steak I just had tonight .. The staff and the owner were amazing.. Definitely coming back before I leave next week..