Category Archives: Sydney – North Shore

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Wildpear Café, Dural – Rating: 18/25 (re-review)

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I’ve reviewed Wild Pear Café before, but on a wet weekend in Sydney when you just want to get away from the chaos and enjoy a drive through the suburbs where space is less of a premium, this is a … Continue reading

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Bay Ten Espresso, Lavender Bay – Rating: 15.5/25

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Bay Ten is sneakily located between the Warringah Freeway and Middlemiss Street.  Despite the proximity to the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it’s no louder than most other cafés that I visit.  The interior is dressed up like a bicycle workshop in … Continue reading

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Fuel Espresso Bar, Brookvale – Rating: 18.5/25

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Brookvale is the coastal suburb that on first inspection appears to be the land of well-built tradies drinking green juice!  Happy to offer their wares to these unique inhabitants is Fuel Espresso.  It’s located just off of busy Pittwater Road  yet … Continue reading

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Gusto on the Beach, Curl Curl – Rating: 19/25

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Gusto on the Beach is mere metres aware from the sand of South Curl Curl Beach.  With such a stunning aspect, it was no surprise to be greeted by an ordering line at least ten people deep.  Luckily there is … Continue reading

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Eden Café, St Ives – Rating: 14/25

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Nestled among a small collection of shops and restaurants on Mona Vale Road, Eden Café is the recipient of a lot of positive comments and reviews so when I was on my way north, I stopped in to see what … Continue reading

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Three Rosettas Espresso Bar & Cafe, Drummoyne – Rating: 18/25

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On a Saturday, Lyons Road can get exceptionally busy so I was very pleased when I stumbled upon Three Rosettas.  There’s a welcoming vibe within and the tables through the rear are bathed in morning sunlight making them perfect for winter. … Continue reading

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Burnt Orange, Mosman – Rating: 20.5/25

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Deep within Mosman’s suburban streets and surrounded by natural bush is a café that has eluded my reviews for a long time.  Burnt Orange opened six years ago with the concept of a café and restaurant that feels like an … Continue reading

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Wildpear Café, Dural – Rating: 17.5/25

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After hearing so many positive reports about Wildpear Café, I figured it was high time that I paid it a visit.  I know that Dural isn’t far from the CBD but relative to the majority of the other cafés that I review, … Continue reading

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The Moody Chef, St Leonards – Rating: 21.5/25

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The Moody Chef on Atchison Street is one of three version of the café all within a few square kilometres!  Owners George Dannaoui and Geoff Moody began the gradual domination of the St. Leonards café scene in October 2004 and they … Continue reading

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Smalltown, Avalon – Rating: 19/25

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Avalon certainly has that coastal (small)town feeling.  Your worries will melt away as you walk through the beach-adjacent streets and browse the gift shops.  I paid the area a visit because smalltown has been making waves on the Northern Beaches scene … Continue reading

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Wild Basket, Neutral Bay – Rating: 16/25

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Wild Basket has a great location; bright but not overly sunny, easy to find but the road isn’t too busy.  You’ll need to hit up the counter to order and pay.  Having said that I would have expected to see … Continue reading

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La Repubblica, Balmoral – Rating: 21.5/25

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  La Repubblica opened four years ago and continues to offer a large variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner options to an ever-expanding customer base.  Moses and Joseph Nader, together with head chef Roja Siva and manager Andrea Dazzi have brought together … Continue reading

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Pottery Green Bakers, Gordon – Rating: 15.5/25

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Pottery Green Bakers in Gordon has the fortunate position of being bathed in sunlight throughout the morning.    It’s quite a spacious café inside with a cosy fitout that’s part industrial, part antique chic.  There’s a mix of table sizes … Continue reading

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Fika Swedish Kitchen, Manly – Rating: 21/25

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If you’re after a little taste of Scandinavia, Fika Swedish Kitchen is the most authentic café I’ve found.  It began life in June 2013 when owners Linda Stanes, Diana Chirilas and Sophie Zetterberg who missed the food and traditions of … Continue reading

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The Pantry, Manly – Rating: 19/25

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For a seaside breakfast in Sydney, you won’t get closer to the ocean or a much better view than The Pantry.  It’s the only building on the east side of North Steyne in Manly so it’s hard to miss.  The … Continue reading

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Ironwood Coffee Company, Woolwich – Rating: 20/25

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Ironwood Coffee Company was opened in March this year by Tom Labrakis and Angelo Glinellis and it’s quickly making a name for itself on the breakfast, lunch and dinner scene.  Tom has been in the chef and bakery game for years, gathering … Continue reading

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Fresh, Crows Nest – Rating: 20/25

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Fresh has only been open three months and owner Phil Carey has the ambitious plan of competing in the hotly-contested Crows Nest food district.  The philosophy here is “eat well-be well” and the goal is to “make you happier and … Continue reading

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The Penny Royal, Mosman – Rating: 18/25

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The Myahgah Mews is a laneway in Mosman that plays host to a few breakfast spots that, despite the shade, are busy all year round including during winter.  The Penny Royal has a burgeoning base of repeat customers so you … Continue reading

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H2O Café, Narrabeen – Rating: 14.5/25 (re-review)

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Previously reviewed in 2013, I chose H2O Café for a re-review because I enjoyed my meal there so much the first time.  Very little has changed in terms of layout. There’s a very comfortable interior or you can spill out to … Continue reading