The Moody Chef

Super friendly service is always welcome, but never more so than on a Monday morning on the way to…read morework. Check your options from the 'Coffee' & 'Not Coffee' menus. Some food available, and some seating if you have time to sit and enjoy!

I really like this place since it's on the way to uni. All staffs are super friendly and…read morewell-trained. Also, the service is fast and the place is really cozy. You should check this place out!

Brekkie Special

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The Steam Engine

4.9(16 reviews)

Great coffee and great ambience. During my stay at…read morechatswood, steam engine was my regular morning ritual. They got a dj on Friday which was pretty amazing!! I tried their breakfast set too with avacado toast.

The little engine that could!…read more And this place is little. Constructed on the far left hand corner at the bottom of the escalators at Chatswood Interchange, it's difficult to miss as you can see the steam rising from Barista magic at work. It's busy, in a worker bee sense. People come and go clutching coffee, whilst 3 artisans work their craft. I rolled in here with my two elderly companions on Wednesday post lunch, and we were drawn to the little padded seats at the back, which also opens through to the other side. Ordering, then taking a seat, our talking point became the shelves in front of us with coffee and train paraphernalia. I grabbed the HONY book on display and attempted to explain the concept to the ex-journalist at my right. The book (from 2010) unfortunately contains only the images and captions, not the stories that we have all seen on Facebook, but I think she got what I meant. Soon after, the coffees arrived. Soy Latte. Flat White. Cappuccino. Our cappuccino drinker said the flavour was lovely but she wanted it "hotter". The flat white drinker remarked in earnest tones that it was wonderful. I just drank mine and smiled. Yes it was damn good. One of the best Soy Latte's I've had. No bitterness. A smooth, flavourful brew with some complexity to delight my tastebuds. Isn't "winning your loyalty" an interesting concept. When I stroll through Chatswood next I would find myself hard pressed to try another coffee place, and there are many... If I did try another coffee place, I'd feel like I was cheating on TSE. That's what winning your loyalty is all about.

Wall display

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From their Instagram account (because Yelps in-app camera photo didn't work... Boo)

Pishon Patisserie

4.0(1 review)

Super cute cafe in the new Chatswood Interchange complex. Only got to try their matcha latte (which…read morewas amazing), but would easily go back to try out some of their desserts and pastries - which looked delicious in the display. Lovely decor + late trading hours = a lot of future visits!

Black Sesame Chiffon $8

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Decade Latte $5

Cofi House

3.4(7 reviews)

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One of the new coffee shops to open right next to Chatswood station. Staff are somewhat friendly…read more(variety said hi) , coffee came out reasonably quick. Pretty average pricing; Small skim cap = $3.50 Not really a fan of their coffee to be honest... It was a tad too bitter (which is a risk when making skim coffees). One really cool thing was their impressive assortment of yum scrolls (see photo)... If only I wasnt on a diet! Short queue: 8/10 Friendliness of staff: 7/10 Speed of coffee making: 9/10 Value: 8/10 Coffee: 6/10 Overall: 6.5/10 (out of the two options diagonal from each other at chatswood station, I'd currently opt for The Steam Engine).

This place has become my regular recently…read more Excellent coffee; a fantastic array of beans from places such as India, Mexico and Peru, not to mention their own house blend. It's urban, hip vibe is accentuated by its design and awesomely outgoing staff. The food is always great with a variety of sweets such as brownies and muffins, as well as grilled sandwiches on Turkish and sourdough breads. Location and size have made this perfect for the best tasting on the go coffee in Chatswood, but you can't help but sit down and have a chat every once in a while. Keep up the solid work!

Inside

Large cap and a poached chicken sandwich

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Salt and Light Fusion Cafe

3.8(5 reviews)

3.3 km

Great hot chocolate made with Belgium chocolate. It was so delicious I was using my teaspoon to…read morescrape the last dregs from the bottom of the cup. So yummy. It felt like a dessert in a cup rather than a hot drink I liked the salad with the poached eggs. I had to ask for butter with the toast

Cozy, Fast & Happy Cafe! Great spot to get Fresh Coffee & delicious Breakfast or Brunch…read more Staff are so kind & Friendly and many great healthy choices on the menu. Happy 2nd Birthday!!!

Regular Mocha

Regular Flat White

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Fettuccine Bolognese

Elbow Room espresso

3.9(14 reviews)

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Thank you Chatswood for finally bringing it in the cafe department…read more I came here after a friend posted a picture of the food on Instagram (making this the most hipster cafe find I have ever made) - I had never heard of this place and thanks to the old yelp bookmark I had it parked for my next cafe emergency when I was in the area. I think that this place does all the things necessary to be a good cafe- funky interior, great tasting and interesting food, and not just good coffee- but a rotating bean menu. I had the fresh fig and ricotta on toast which was simply delightful. The combo of figs, ricotta, honey, walnuts and mint was a definite winner. And all the rest of the food I saw looked just as tasty. Brilliant coffee too- I just had the house bean (can't remember what it was) but it was great. Well done elbow room- you just found a special place in my heart

There are a lot of places in Chatswood selling coffee. But by far this is one of the best ones…read more Serving different beans for different roasters this is a coffee lover dream. To add the cherry on the coffee heaven, the food here is fantastic. Now the menus is limited but both my friend and I were ecstatic about our meals. I got the French toast and it was divine. It is a small kitchen, so if it crowded you might have to wait a bit. But that should be expected with any small cafe. What completely won it for me was the friendliness of the staff. A small error was made in my order (which was my fault) and they lady could not be more helpful. I will definitely come here again.

Hot dog

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Three Beans

4.0(2 reviews)

3.3 km

I've found Three Beans coffees somewhat disappointing (given their price and goals) in most stores…read moreI have tried. The Chatswood store however is a brewing a nice cup, mellow in taste (I'm talking coffee here, not sparkling water). The Vegemite on turkish toast are a good treat with your coffee. They'll even give you a fancy plate, but I'd rather pay 50¢ less for presentation. Like most Three Beans franchises they're a bit on the more expensive side and so allow for only the occasional visit, although I believe they have some regular customers. Staff is always friendly and their store is quite cosy, especially for Chatswood.

Staff are wonderful, friendly and are able to remember the names of every regular customer. Service…read morefor coffee is lightning fast despite the queue being out the door most days. I have a coffee shop in my building but walk 250m to go to 3 beans instead. Price is on par with the rest of Chatswood. The food looks great but I have only tried the toast.

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Loft 510

5.0(1 review)

3.1 km

Located above the foodcourt and above most of the crowd, the Loft is an exceptional cafe for a…read morebreather from the shopping madness. The coffee is always excellent - you can tell a lot by how the place does a nice, strong long black. They also have a nice selection of cakes and sammiches. The boss Sue is one of the friendliest people you'll ever meet. Plus she can make you a mean coffee, which makes her better than the friendliest people you know anyway.

Flambagel

4.0(1 review)

Top bagels freshly made, warm and fluffy on the inside. The jalapeno one is excellent and is…read moreslightly spicy. The egg is cooked perfectly (runny). The breakfast bagel (bacon, egg and cheese) is the best value and they can be eaten on the go. They also serve drinks and coffee. There is limited indoor seating. Staff are really great too.

Bagel time!!! Flambagel made a great first impression on me!

The bagel bar

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Bag of Beans

4.0(1 review)

3.3 km

Great cafe for breakfast or lunch. First of all, they do fresh juicing which earns any place an…read moreextra star from me. I had their vegetarian special sandwich consisting of haloumi cheese, roasted peppers, grilled pumpkin, spinach, basil pesto and sun dried tomatoes on Turkish bread....absolutely amazing! Full of flavors and very filling! I got the steak sandwich for my boss who devoured it! Overall a great spot for a quick meal.