In Short: Extensive menu that challenges the palate with its diversity, brilliant coffee and friendly service. Definitely one of the best cafes in The Hills and North Western Sydney I have to admit I am little embarrassed that I am reviewing The Baron in Caste Hill only now, about year after we started this blog. It…
Kafeine Balmain
In Short: Cosy cafe in the heart of Balmain. Focus on healthy shakes and juices, slow cooked specialities and excellent Campos sourced coffee. Between Ryde and the city via Victoria Road there are just a few cafés worth the spend. We took a 5 minute diversion off Victoria Road and ambled into Balmain, a suburb that’s…
Double Cross Espresso Bar Crows Nest
In short: A great addition to Willoughby Road with outstanding cafe fare and an infusion of Japanese flavours. Coffee is excellent. Coming into work on a Monday morning is bad enough but imagine when you open your email and find you are being relocated as well. The disappointment was compounded as I quickly did a mental lookup…
Mowbray Eatery Lane Cove West
In Short : Relaxed dining close to Chatswood, paddock to plate philosophy, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. I think the residents of Lane Cove West are blessed having Mowbray Eatery at their doorstep. A cafe by day, and restaurant by night, it sits in leafy surrounds framed by tall natives. We arrive on a warm spring…
Henri Marc Penrith
In Short : Refined cafe fare, best for miles. Teas and sodas are definitely a must try. Coffee is Reuben Hills and is spot on. When one thinks of Penrith, great coffee and food does not immediately spring to mind. I hope if you’re Penrith resident and reading this post, you won’t be offended if…