Nice family-run local place…read more Good food and coffee but the wait is too long. 40mins for French toast and a wrap seems little too much. Pricing is reasonable but the portions are on the smaller side.

Turn off Stanley Street & venture along Stanley Lane to find this great cafe tucked away in St…read moreIves. Parking area & nearby council car park, but the early morning cyclists don't need that. Family run, there is always a warm welcome. Patrick makes the coffee while his father Alfie runs the kitchen. My friends and I have tried most of the breakfast items & I am favoriting the vegetarian omelette at the moment. The fresh flavours of the breakfast plate is a favorite too. A lighter choice is the Bircher meuseli with fresh fruit. As well as coffee, tea, milkshakes, fresh juices, brekkie & lunch items they have some delicious cakes and biscuits.

This place is pretty nice. The food is ok but the staff are very kind especially with children…read more Would go back.

We heard the coffee was good and it is - but more importantly the food was fantastic. The Rueben…read morewas particularly tasty and reminds me authentic US food. Service and speed were also really impressive given how busy it was. We will be back . Kids menu was also wide enough for them to find something ( not always easy with 3 in our tribe ). The kids vanilla and toasted marshmallow milkshake is a must .

Such good iced coffee. And I'm not talking about the delicious, creamy atrocity Aussies call iced…read morecoffee, I'm talking about coffee. With ice in it. It's an art, people! (They also have an 8-hour cold drip should you so desire.) The shop is tiny, but if you're lucky enough to snag a stump you'll be privy to some of the most amusing customer conversations. Hungry? They were whipping up waffles last time I was there. But don't get your tastebuds in too much of a tizzy, it's just waffles, so if that's what you want, consider yourself a winner. If not, well, tough luck. But let's be honest, you're heading here for the coffee because it's undoubtably Manly's best, whether hot or cold. And hey, I'm sure they'll even put the ice cream in there if you ask nicely. Just don't ask for decaf. Or larges.

These guys are serious about coffee. Whether it's a doppio espresso or cold drip, you can always…read morecount on a great coffee. The menu is simple: Coffee in one size. No large. No decaf. Waffles with optional chocolate. Because they do it simple, they do it well. The waffles are freshly made as you order. The chocolate is freshly melted Belgian chocolate. The coffee is either their standard blend, or a single origin that rotates every few days - and they are fastidious about how they make it. The actual café is just a hole in the wall with a few boxes & logs that serve as stools. The popularity of this spot ensures an intimate buzz and more often than not, a friendly conversation with the locals. Well worth a visit.

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.

Great place all round…read more Smooth tasty coffee with a few different bean choices for those who want to splurge. I got a cappuccino and it was awesome. Extra points for having powdered coco on top instead of chocolate. Ordered the poached eggs with bacon and spinach which ticked every box a bacon and eggs should. My mates got other things on the menu which looked just as good. There is also a sweets cabinet for those coming here in the afternoon or who can justify eating a Cronut at 9am. Sadly I am not one of those people and so could only look longingly at the cupcakes, brownies and Cronuts- but I am determined to be back to get one! The atmosphere is really relaxed and welcoming. All the tables are recycled spools (I think that is what they are called??) and the chairs have padding made of coffee bean sacks. It's well put together and works for this industrial, beaches location. All the staff are heaps chilled and friendly which only adds to everything. If you are after a be good cafe in Mona- this is the place!

Early one Sunday morning, we found Coffee Brothers on Yelp. Encouraged by the glowing reviews, we…read morestopped by the place before a long drive and ordered a flat white and mocha. Their coffee is excellent - smooth and nutty without any hint of bitterness. We also enjoyed some fruit toast. They have lots of GF options. Friendly baristas and cool, industrial-style decor. I wish I still lived in the area so I could visit often!

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.

I've had a little, very basic Saeco coffee machine for a very long time, longer than I've had D2 so…read morethat's 17 years. I make my coffee just how I like it. I also get stuck making it for the rest of the family (especially D2) because they claim they cant make it like I do. Yeah right. Every weekend or so I head over to Siboni's to get a bag of their "Cordon Bleu" blend. I say "their" because the first thing you see when you walk in is a whopping great roaster with pipes going everywhere and a tray full of the most amazingly aromatic beans being spun round and cooled by a contraption that looks like it could make bodies disappear. Its now on its second owner but the Cordon Bleu is always the same and always great. I've tried beans from Joe Black (5 Senses) Corduroy (Little Marionette) Toby's, peaberrys, Jamaican Blue, Sumatran, Ethiopian, Indian Monsoon, single origin, beans that have been through an Indonesian cat and they are all really great. Its just that I think I've grown accustomed to Siboni's - "Sibs" as its known round these parts, and we have a history. The hours are from the 60's - closed on Sundays and at other odd times. The bloke can be a bit taciturn but the lady is so friendly and helpful. Many a time they've stayed open for 5 extra minutes for me when I forget to grab a bag and only remember just as they are about to shut up. They also have a great range of coffee machines and they make a brilliant coffee if you're up that way. They even have my little Saeco - tucked up the back behind all the glamorous show ponies, bet they won't still be going strong having made a cup of coffee every day for 17 years. ...alright... I haven't had beans that have popped out the ding of an Indonesian cat, but only because I haven't found the shop yet.

If you are into your coffee then this is the place to go. Everything you need is there from…read moremachines to freshly roasted beans. Although it is not a Cafe they will make you a coffee to try. They have a great range of roasts some of which have won models, my favourite is a mix of Romeo and Mocca-java, smooth without a hint bitterness.

Stroll like a dandy down Dee Why promenade of a weekend morning and you'll see a few cafes with…read morezero people in them and one with all the people in them. Literally all of them, like some giant baby has been using them as toys and is jamming them all into one room of a huge Barbie play house for it's own infantile amusement. It doesn't make any sense, only, it totally does. The cafe is Seachange. and the reason it's so beloved by locals is three-fold: the servings are huge (no fleck of steak on a giant white plate here), they're happy to change absolutely anything on your order without any pissy whining or "No, the chef would kill me" type excuses, and the staff and management are unbelievably friendly. Wulf (sp?) made sure our group got a table inside to protect the little baby we had with us from the sun, and even though he was run off his feet stopped by the table a few times to drop jokes. I had the acai brekky bowl with banana and strawberry and bircher, at $15.90 it's the healthiest way to start the day while still feeling like you're eating ice cream. The Local with tons of bacon, eggs, and a potato rosti is also a winner, as is, oh, pretty much anything on the menu. When you're done, slop across the road and roll about on the beach like a walrus. Trust me, it's great.

One and a half years later, it still has maintained that same quality. Nice and efficient service,…read moregreat portions and good food. The coffee ($3.80) is enjoyable (excellent latte art by the way!) and the view is simply perfect. I love coming here when catching up with friends. Their toasted Turkish sandwiches are still my favourite ($15 and a large portion). Nothing better than consistency and they have it here. Highly recommended!!

Excellent coffee, great service and an array of pies to cause mischief to any diet. The alfresco…read moredining area is excellent sufficiently covered for most weather. They're the best pies between there and Pie in the Sky.

From the owner: While you are still asleep, the staff at Bite Me Bakehouse are quietly going about their business -…read morerolling, mixing, baking & whipping up the most delicious treats for you to enjoy when it's time to start your day. Everything you could wish for in a delicious meal or snack straight from the oven. Pies, Sausage Rolls, Cakes, Pastries, Quiches, Toasted Sandwiches, and more... Enjoy a variety of Coffees, Teas, and Milkshakes or a refreshing Cold Drink from the fridge. Our kitchen is home to trained bakers with years of experience. Everything we bake contains a passion and zeal you can taste in every bite! With car and truck parking right outside, come in for an easy takeaway, or put up your feet in our seating area for a bit of "time out". Bite Me Bakehouse also caters for events, parties and conferences. Let us do the hard work producing delicious food for your event. Simply come in and pick it up on the day.

Many people look for Eden, but few ever find it…read more That's because it's tucked at the back of a little enclave of shops behind a service station on the 8-lane mega-freeway that never sleeps that is Mona Vale Road. I only discovered it because I went there for a meeting. There were enough elderly people tottering in and out that I suspect a nursing home is close by and makes up the lion's share of it's customers. I had smashed avo on toast with cherry tomato and fetta and it was good. Just good, without being great. Great would have been chilli oil, smoked salt, or something to elevate it to the next level of hyperbole. The banana smoothie, on the other hand, was some nek lebel sheeeeit. Tall and frosty in a ye olde time glass, it was thick and sweet and delicious and I wanted to strip nekkid and pour it all over myself, decorum be damned. I doubt I'll ever be back here, but only because it's out of the way. Other than that, a perfectly serviceable pitstop.

I think they renovated the place cause it looks great in a new way. The food is great... like…read moreseriously!