I am a man who has eaten a lot of banh mi. That's not hubris, or understatement. Merely a fact. (O…read morethe ascetic pleasure of an unadulterated fact!) Vina dish up the biggest, freshest, most packed bad boy I've ever tasted. I'm not kidding when I say they jam the topping in there, there's handfuls of shredded carrot, acres of coriander, and you better believe they get liberal with the chilli. Oh, I know banh mi are cheap, but why for places gotta scrimp on the toppings? I want my crusty bread roll pimped out. Vina know this, and they're the best pimps going around.

This little Australian Vietnamese bakery brings together the best of two cultures' baking…read moretraditions, or three if you think about. All the classics are here like finger buns, neenish tarts, giant lamingtons and cheese and bacon rolls, as well as crusty French baguettes and a little counter for putting together fresh bahn mi, all going for a bit of loose change. Their 80c choc chip panini buns are my top choice when I'm just a little peckish, have a chocolate craving, feeling cheap or just plain indecisive.

Translated into English 'The Martin' hasn't exactly got that innately sophisticated and French feel…read moreto it, perhaps this is a reflection on the cake shop itself which doesn't quite live up to a French patisserie's standards. The traditional Aussie cakes go big on design with little thought for the cake mixtures which are often overly saccharine and just that tad too stodgy. The best one to go for is the simple sponge cake they produce which, showing that when kept simple, Le Martin can produce some winners.

This little bakery is worth a visit if not just for the giant (and one and only) chair. If you dine…read morein to this wee bakery you're guaranteed to be the only one. It reminded me of the long lazy couches of my favourite café in Guatemala. Unfortunately the view nor the food is quite as healthy. All the cakes are made in store and this is pretty obvious as they have an imperfect rustic look to them. The pies, gingerbread men and donuts are equally 'homey'. The do a gluten free chocolate cake and an orange and almond meal flourless cake for all the wheat intolerant. Coffee is from Toby's Estate. What I like about this French bakery is that it is run by a very friendly Asian family who smile lots. That and the fresh flowers displayed on the counter make this little bakery a quirky port of call for the sweet tooth.

A good little Vietnamese bakery in a great location…read more Sun top had become my go to bakery when I need some fresh rolls to go with a soup or chili. The knot rolls here are amazing, and the French bread is consistently good. Being right across from the train station, its an easy stop for most commuters. I haven't tried their pork rolls, but the stand seems to be consistently occupied, so they must be doing something well.

Ordered their BBQ bread roll which has very similar ingredients to the one in Marrickville pork…read moreroll. The BBQ pork is flavorsome and not too dry. The pickled carrot is also very fresh. Not sure whether it's the sauce or the pate but we found overall dish to be a bit too savory.

The worlds worst pie! And makes you upbuy under $10!…read moreNo longer a bakery. Maybe their Vietnamese stir fry is better.

Step out of daggy ol' Willoughby and into Provincial France by way of Miss Saigon…read more Faded brass and warm timber and iron birdcages and pain au chocolats and banh mi and a line out the door of people who are busy watching people except for the ones that are basking in the million dollar glow thrown off by the shelves of golden baked goods that run down the length of the delightfully cramped little shop cum bakery cum makes-you-jealous-the-decor-is-better-than-your-house cafe. My takeaway pork pate banh mi is presented in such a beautiful cardboard-and-cellophane box it makes me want to write a haiku, or something in iambic pentameter perhaps. The tomato and onion meat pie is a revelation, with loads of cooked-but-still-crunchy onion and ripe tomato. The coffee is strong and sweet and smoky, which sounds great on paper but left me a bit meh, but then again I'm Pisces and known for being fickle and capricious, so maybe I'll like it next time. Awful lot of long sentences in that review. Ever since the price of full stops went up I've found my sentences getting longer and longer.

Pottery Green Bakers - a fusion of French-Vietnamese cooking and baking. Think baguettes, with…read moregreat coffee, delicious hot breakfast and Vietnamese salads for lunch. A glass cabinet of freshly baked goods greet you at the counter. There are three Pottery Green Bakers located on the North Shore of Sydney - one in Gordon, Lane Cove and this one in Turramurra. This is my second visit to Turramurra's and both times there has been a queue out the door for takeaway coffees and baguettes. If you are looking for a table, go around the queue and ask one of the friendly staff. They will whip you up a table (inside or out) in no time. It's table service too. Good strong coffee - I ordered a strong regular and it nearly knocked my socks off! My friend has the baked eggs every time he comes here - which is weekly; my other friend always goes eggs her way, scrambled with a side of bacon; I've gone for the provincial board which was delightful. The crowd is mixed - young, old, families, couples and friends. Basically a nice café for everybody.

Cute place, nice vibe, excellent bread. Had a pork belly baguette and although the flavors were…read moregood, there needed to be less meat to salad ratio and it needed to be a little less dry. Would definitely go back to try other items on the menu. The best part of the meal was the iced chai smoothie. That was perfection.

Situated right next to the Liverpool Library, the Black Rose Cafe is a cute little place for if you…read moreneed a caffeine hit. Their coffee is fairly strong (left my hands all jittery one night), and if you have a bit (read: a lot) of a sweet tooth, I recommend the Caramel Latte, or the White Hot Chocolate. Black Rose also does fantastic, thin, crispy pizzas and delicious wedges, if you're feeling particularly peckish. The staff is friendly, and their eyes fairly light up if you ask for an alcoholic beverage, almost as if they're just waiting for you to get drunk and rowdy so that they can have an exciting night. The cafe is usually very quiet during the day, seeing as it's somewhat nondescript and doesn't appear to get much traffic, but that in no way lessens the quality of their fare. At night, though, it gets a little busier, and you won't have to worry about the cold on a winter night, because they have a nice big toasty heater in the middle of the outdoor seating area. Drop by and make their night with some drunken behaviour!

Breakfast lunch and dinner it's all good food. This place…read morehas been a long standing favorite. The owner and staff are attentive and ensure you have all that you need and more. One doesn't bother about the decor when the food is this great. I find it's really. Easy to hop off the M90 from work pick up dinner to go and hop on the next bus home. Recommend anything from the menu especially recommend dessert of tiramisu it homemade and it magnificent.

The thai beef salad is too die for with great textures for crunch and perfect combination of…read morespices. I usually get that or a BLT which is great. But last time i went my partners fish was really fishy and smelt overpowering telling me it wasnt that fresh. That wasvery disappointing as its always top notch. Ill go back though but no fish!

Good food and nice vibe, although its very cramped they try to accommodate for too many people and…read moreas a result the service is slow and your wait time is longer then it needs to be for service and food.