Babycinos with the kids, weekend breakfast with the family and coffee with friends just got a whole lot more interesting with the addition of heaps of new cafes, restaurants and dessert bars locally. Here’s a look at what’s opened just in the last few months:
Bare Witness
30 Shoreline Drive, Rhodes
Spacious (read pram room galore), gorgeously fitted out and set right on Parramatta River, what’s not to love about this new gem? They are also open for dinner – perfect for date night ;p
More info here.
Patisserie Cocotte
103 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Patisserie Cocotte, open til 9pm most nights, is a French boulangerie serving freshly baked pastries, house-made cakes and coffee. The owner, Jay, also owns Restaurant ‘Bistro Cocotte’ which opened two years ago in Haberfield.
More info here.
The Container (CLOSED)
3/28 Yates Ave, Dundas Valley
Fun fit out, yummy food, friendly staff and Allpress coffee. Perfecto. Did we mention it’s across the road from Dundas Park (part of the Phillip Ruddock water park)? What more could an adult and kids want?
Check out our full write-up about The Container here.
Cav & Co
20 Pittwater Road, Gladesville
Brought to you by the owners of the former Cavalicious Gladesville, Cav and Co is serving up their well-known hospitality with a side of poached eggs and crispy corn fritters. Surprisingly, there is plenty of parking nearby.
More info here.
Koi Dessert Bar
Shop 3, 62 – 66 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
Where dessert looks too good to eat but tastes even better! Reynold Poernomo, Masterchef 2015 contestant recently opened a second Koi Dessert Bar in Ryde that is part café and part classroom.
More info here.
Health Freak
Macquarie Centre
Never feel guilty for eating out again – everything at this clean eating cafe is not only gluten and sugar free but is also calorie tested! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, you can get anything from protein burgers, salads, juices & smoothies, organic ice cream and raw desserts.
More info here.
Vagabond
226 Victoria Rd, Gladesville
Serving Pablo & Rusty’s speciality coffee and open til 8pm Monday – Saturday, Vagabond in right in the heart of Gladesville set on the corner of Pittwater and Victoria Road. This might be one you try without the kids given the busy road nearby.
More info here.
Quell
Macquarie Centre
Hide out in the Oasis that is Quell Cafe, set away from the hustle and bustle of the shops. It’s on Level 3 just past the Hot Dollar store but we have a feeling it won’t be a safe haven for long once word gets out.
Read our full write up on Quell Cafe here.
Cocoa Rush Chocolate Shop & Cafe
267 Victoria Rd, Rydalmere
If the idea of handmade chocolates made on-site or a heart + hand warming “responsible” coffee doesn’t tempt you, this welcome new addition to Rydalmere also offers breakfast and lunch option to be enjoyed in their spacious industrial-style setting. Plenty of room inside and out!
More info here.
Cafe Ninety5 (CLOSED)
97 Blaxland Rd, Ryde
What’s not to love about this new addition to Blaxland Road, with FREE babycinos, board games for kids and adults alike and a very cool ‘alfresco’ area that will no doubt be packed in summer. Alex, the owner, has so many great ideas he’ll be rolling out over the next few months so keep an eye out!
