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Poolside Café at Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Sydney – Rating: 20.5/25

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With a view like the one at Poolside Café which sits just above Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool on the eastern side of The Domain, you’d be forgiven for sitting at your table for the entire day, soaking it all in. … 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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Penny Whistlers, Kiama – Rating: 16.5/25

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You won’t find a café in the area of Kiama with a view that’s as glorious as Penny Whistlers.  It looks out towards a green park and beyond that is a panoramic view of the bay and lighthouse.  There are … Continue reading

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Café Morso, Pyrmont – Rating: 23.5/25 (re-review 3)

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After countless visits and numerous reviews (1, 2, 3, 4), I’m back again at one of my favourite spots.  Café Morso’s polished menu and second-to-none kitchen has impressed again.  Most things that need to be said have been covered before so I’ll … 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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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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Porch and Parlour, Bondi – Rating: 20/25

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The Porch and Parlour journey started with Sarah Hendriks and Sam Smith.  Sam has honed his skills at many reputable establishments including Duende and Balthazar in Perth and Soda in Bondi Beach.  He was head chef at Faraway Bay eco … 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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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

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Sandbar, Dee Why – Rating: 17/25

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Dee Why’s beachfront has no shortage of cafés, eateries and restaurants.  I’ve enjoyed dinners at Sandbar before so I figured that their breakfast would be worth a try!  This strip is normally a superb breakfast spot to show off Sydney … Continue reading

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Girdlers, Dee Why – Rating: 16.5/25

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There are plenty of breakfast options overlooking Dee Why beach and now you can add Girdlers to that list.  This café screams summer thanks to its open, spacious and breezy layout with sunbathed or shady seating both inside and out. Ordering … Continue reading

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Bondi Rescue HQ Launch

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  Bondi Rescue HQ is a café overlooking picturesque north Bondi Beach.  This juice and smoothie hut is an extension of the Bondi Rescue brand and aims to bring fresh and healthy alternatives to the iconic beach. Lifeguard and Bondi … Continue reading

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Jo & Willys Depot Café, North Bondi – Rating: 16.5/25

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I wish that I had checked out the Foursquare tips for Jo and Willys Depot Café before I visited.  If I had, I would have seen the suggestion to arrive prior to 9AM to avoid the crowd.  And what a crowd … Continue reading

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Pier 8 Café, Walsh Bay – Rating: 16/25

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As I was parking on Hickson Road, I only noticed signage for other establishments so it did take some time to find Pier 8 Café this morning.  It was only thanks to the Campos branded umbrellas spotted from the wharf … Continue reading

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The Boathouse, Palm Beach – Rating: 19/25

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When some international guests of mine asked to visit Palm Beach, The Boathouse was an immediate choice.  I’ve reviewed it before and I can tell you that this is one polished café.  The staff are on the ball, the kitchen is … Continue reading

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Café Morso, Pyrmont – Rating: 23.5/25 (re-review 2)

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Morso, how I’ve missed you (previous reviews here and here)!  There is a handful of cafés that I could return to time after time as the dishes are either just that good or they change often enough to keep things … Continue reading

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Sugar Lounge, Manly – Rating: 13/25

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Bar by night, sun-bathed lounge by day.  Sugar Lounge faces the crashing waves, white sands and swarms of locals, tourists and a few eccentric characters which all make for an entertaining and pleasant outlook.  The seating available is made up … Continue reading

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34 Degrees South, Bondi – Rating: 18/25

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With summer approaching it’s time again to focus on some sea-side locations and where better to start than a café that overlooks the most well known beach in Australia: Bondi! 34 Degrees South makes good use of its location with … Continue reading