10. Cocoa Rush, Rydalmere
267 Victoria Road, Rydalmere
Best known for their divine house-made chocolates and sweets, Cocoa Rush cafe also serves delicious home-style breakfast and lunch fare too.
- Open 7am – 3.30pm weekdays, 8am – 4pm weekends
- More info here
9. Once Upon a Time, West Ryde
8 W Parade, West Ryde
Oozing ye olde world charm and ye modern world breakfast options, this cute breakfast spot is great for prams and for the service is nice and quick.
- Open 7am – 10pm daily, (8am Sunday)
- More info here
8. Cafe 35, West Ryde
35 Ryedale Road, West Ryde
Located close to West Ryde train station, Cafe 35 boats a tasty middle-eastern inspired menu with something to suit everyone.
- Open weekdays 6am-4:30pm, Saturday 7am-3pm, Sunday 8am-2pm
- More info here
7. Unwritten Bookshop Cafe
105 Pittwater Rd, Gladesville
This bright and inviting cafe serves up beautiful fresh food and great coffee with extra-friendly service.
- Open weekdays 7am – 4pm, weekends 7.30am – 4pm
- More info here
6. Dachshund Coffee, Hunters Hill
64–66 Gladesville Rd, Hunters Hill
This pet-loving cafe caters to all dietary requirements from vegan to paleo and much more. They take coffee VERY seriously and pride themselves on the finest brew around.
- Open weekdays 7am – 3pm, weekends 8am – 3pm
- More info here
5. Dolcini, Putney
90 Charles St, Putney
Always super busy, loved by locals and pet-friendly – their Italian inspired home-style meals are definitely worth a try.
- Monday to Friday: 5am to 4:30pm, Saturday: 5am to 4pm, Sunday: 6am – 4pm
- More info here
4. Cav & Co, Gladesville
20 Pittwater Road, Gladesville
This small but mighty cafe is known for its drool-worthy menu, quick and friendly service and funky fit-out. Best to go on a weekday as it gets very busy on weekends!
- Open Tuesday to Friday 6am to 3pm, Sat 7am to 3pm, Sun 7.30am to 2:30pm, Monday – closed
- More info here


3. Boston Republic, Eastwood
58B Balaclava Rd, Eastwood
Located at 5-ways Eastwood, Boston Republic is loved by locals for its great kids menu, all-day breakfast and generous meal sizes.
- Open 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends.
- More info here
2. Dining & Co
11 Avon Rd, North Ryde
Last year’s number 1 pick The Dining and & Co is clearly a crowd favourite. This hidden gem serves up some of the prettiest food around alongside the perfect cup of Campos coffee. They’re now open for dinner Thursday to Sunday so there’s even more of them to love!
- Monday – Friday: 7am-4pm, weekends and p/hols: 8am -4pm, Dinner Thursday – Sunday 5.30pm-9.30pm
- More info here
1. Charles Street Kitchen (CSK), Putney
78 Charles Street, Putney
Consistently making our top 2 for the last three years running, CSK has RDMs smitten. Their funky modern fit-out, tasty food and perfect Toby’s Estate coffee are just some of their distinguishing factors! They also have wonderful service, great cakes, very cool crazy shakes… need we go on? If you can get a seat outside on a nice day, it will leave you smiling from ear to ear.
- Open from 6am – 4pm every day
- More info here

