Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ashfield
11 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Amazing Japanese fusion breakfast. We bought the matcha pancakes and two specials; the shiitake rice stuffed squid and the king salmon fish cakes. So..."
Jinan.daher
"I've ordered from Koku at least once a fortnight for the past 6 months (I might be addicted to green tea lattes) and they have never disappointed!..."
Curdledmillk
"I had the Wok Fried eggs for brunch and they were just amazing. Lots of unusual breakfast options. We will be coming back for..."
Andrew Foti
"Great combination of interesting and unique flavours. You can tell the chef has thoughtfully crafted each dish. We tried the eel rice burger and the..."
Nicole Hu
"A cosy cafe with great food. Loved the seared wagyu beef and salmon soba dishes. Keen to return and try the Brûlée matcha..."
Wendy
"Matcha brulee pancake was one of the best desserts I've tasted 😍 the confit salmon was very tasty and was complimented very well by the puree. The..."
Wendy
"What a find in the suburb of Ashfield. Eating at Koku Culture Cafe you would think you were in Surry Hills. The chef is ex-Lotus and the food is..."
Marianna Tuccia
"We love fusion brunch menus to change things up every once in a while and are willing to travel to various Sydney neighbourhoods to get our fix –..."
Excuse Me Waiter
"Koku Culture Cafe is located at the far end of the Ashfield shopping strip towards the junction to Croydon. This little Japanese cafe is always very..."
All About Food Blog
"my first time at Koku was amazing. I had the eggs on thick cut Japanese milk toast and a serving of chips. the eggs were cooked to perfection with a..."
Annette Bowden
"The staff are very friendly. Love the waygu beef very much and it worths trying. The rice burger and noodle with salmon is good and very Japanese...."
Aileen Min Wu
"Such great menu items!! Great cafe with Japanese flavours...."
Lisafoodadventures
"Tiny little Japanese cafe on Liverpool Road that's had many great reviews which were all well deserved.I got the famous corn fritters which..."
Tortuguita Comiendo
"If you're looking for a light brunch meal then Koku fits the bill. We got the zucchini and nori fritters and also a bacon and egg sandwich. What..."
Tastypanda
"One of my colleagues recommended Koku Culture as “probably her favourite go-to cafe” (which is high praise coming from a foodie like her). The..."
MyAsianFamilyEats
"Salmon is amazing and would definitely recommend the hojicha and matcha lattes too...."
Ada Qiu
"Koku culture is a jap fusion brunch place located in Ashfield. Came here on a Saturday for brunch and had a great feed! There was about a 15min wait..."
Julie Nguyen
"Love this cafe! Quaint small space in ashfield - with textural detail paid to the plates, nice simple decor too. Service was very friendly and quick,..."
Meowktail
"Cute little cafe in Ashfield. We got the bacon and egg sandwich and corn fritters which were both very delicious. Not usually a fan of bacon and egg..."
EL
"Nursing my very first hangover after an epic Friday night I headed out to catch-up with a close friend a tryout Koku Culture in Ashfield. It..."
TheNailChronicle
"It's really a nice place to go. Never thought that there's a good brunch place in Ashfield but here it is. The wagyu beef never disappoints me and it..."
Zoeeeeeee
"I really enjoyed the food here, I went with a group of friends and everyone was happy with their dishes.The cafe is small and cosy. I was..."
Mily Hoang
"The corn fritters at new cafe Koku Culture Cafe in Ashfield are unlike any corn fritters I’ve ever had before. Clusters of tempura-style corn and..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Food was great and filling. We had the Wagyu Beef, Salmon Fillet and Wok Fried Eggs. You can see a lot of care and love is placed when making each..."
Nichola
"You know when you read a menu and know that you will love it even though you haven’t seen any pics or heard from anyone who’s been? That’s how..."
Susan ChocolateSuze Thye
"They say that most people don’t see the ten years of hard work behind an overnight success, and that has never been more apparent that on the menu..."
IFat
"Honestly amazed that within 2 months of its opening, this place: the brain child of Okuda and Donna (ex Lotus and Billy Kwong chefs) hasnt gotten..."
Joanna Xiong
"Need sone yuzu or matcha in your morning pick-me-up drink? Get it here alongside a matcha brownie - it takes a lot to replace chocolate but this was..."
"Always come here for the nasi goreng which is really flavoursome and filling. The service was great and they brought the meals to our table. Very..."
Kirsty Lei
"Authentic hawker food. Generous servings for $10 per dish. Char keuy teow and Hainanese chicken are good. Prawn mee and laksa are pretty..."
JAMES ISAIAH Lau
"Lovely hawker style for your quick cheap fix of malaysian. I have been going back there for years. Even when i no longer live in ashfield. Place is..."
Prawnyha
"This is Malaysian the way I love it. Its just like sitting in the night markets of Penang, only sitting in an old aussie/greek takeaway shop of the..."
Pete
"Really tasty Malay food! Went on a Saturday and they serve both Hainanesse chicken w chicken rice and Nasi lemak. Curry puff and selection of sauces..."
Amanda
"Authentic, tasty and cheap Malaysian food - from the outside it looks just like a typical fry up near the station. However walk in and you'll notice..."
Chilli Feli
"This is a weekend favourite! Get down on a Saturday for the incredible Nasi Lemak. With tender rendang and a squid curry it is so tasty and..."
Newlyfeds
"Fried Kway Teow - $8.70. It has the nice smoky wok flavours we love, and it's not too oily...."
Mr Shawn & Miss Chicken
"FANTASTIC FOOD AND SERVICE. This restaurant has been in Ashfield for years. Very large servings and at bargain prices-most about $9.Very friendly..."
Cinerama10@hotmail.com
"Looks terrible, tastes great. This amazing place masquerades as your typical burger and chips joint across from the station - but don't be fooled...."
Moz K
"Authentic Malaysian Food for under $10. Hainan chicken rice and Nasi Lemak are specials on alternate Saturdays. Small unpretentious cafe with good..."
"This is one of those suburban hidden gems that you congratulate yourself on finding, except that it’s quite clearly no secret to those in the know;..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Just happened to walk into this place. We had the avo on sourdough and the egg and bacon roll along with orange juice and mocha. The avo on sourdough..."
Foodilicious Gal
"A little-known cafe serving casual, generally healthy eats. The coffee was pretty good. Overall, it was reasonable value.They also have cheaper..."
Kololee
"This is a cool little cafe...more for locals id say...
Coffee is great...staff friendly and efficient. Will have to try the food another..."
Anthony Fill
"3 Tomatoes is a little gem and there honestly hasn't been a bad choice we've made with the food yet! The menu has lots to choose from, with a nice..."
Flip B
"Good coffee, quite popular with the locals so it seems. Friendly, attentive service. Tried the sardines which were packed of flavour, and delicious..."
Katherine Ho
"Literally the best falafel I've ever eaten. Such a perfect balance of flavours on the plate, cute little corner cafe, and super friendly staff...."
Daniel Buccheri
"Friendly service, great coffee and interesting menu. Great breakfast wrap with haloumi (though smashed avo had lemon in so be sure to check if don't..."
Chris Caley (Captain Awesome)
"This place does Inner West cafe food with a Syrian influence. You can even buy the owner's Syrian cookbook with your coffee. I've been stopping in..."
Stuart
"This cafe was great. It's located closely to Westmeade Hospital, had an appointment at the doctor clinic and decided to go there for mid morning..."
Matthew Rolda
"Nice and quiet corner Cafe with great Will & Co coffee, great tasting food and mouth watering pastries.
Indoor and outdoor seating..."
"Took my partner here during a scorcher of a weekend. The Outfield Cafe team were distributing free watermelon slices for their customers as well as..."
Nigel Tse
"We had been keen to visit this cafe for some time now, for the menu we had read about online sounded very appealing. We took the opportunity for a..."
Thewhereto
"Outfields is set on the edge of a park, overlooking an open, grassy field. It’s an ideal spot to bring the family - the kids can play in sight..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"Ordered a huge selection of sandwiches, canapes and fruit platter for my wife's baby shower and let me tell you it knocked the socks of our guests!..."
David Lam
"Cute spot! I went to eat in with a friend on a hot day. It's feels like a self service cafe, given you order at the counter, find your own table and..."
Juliet Kwang
"Great Covid cafè. Just a great cafè in general, yet they have stepped it up a notch for Covid times. I got their open salmon number and their b & e..."
Jenna McCoy
"Best coffee I’ve had in months. Care taken with it and not rushed. Also polite staff who converse with you and a great atmosphere right on the..."
George Soulintzis
"We had been keen to visit this cafe for some time now, for the menu we had read about online sounded very appealing.
We took the opportunity for a..."
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
"Our group had some excellent coffees (the batch filter coffee was awesome) and yummy gluten free sweets. The service was attentive and friendly, the..."
Sophia Henshaw
"Fresh modern cafe in the 'outfield' of Yeo Park. Bright and inviting decor and yet once you grab your coffee, the adjoining park pulls you outside..."
"For petite tarts and flaky pastries, The Tart Sisters has you covered. It’s a tiny takeaway store so only allow one customer at a time, but you can..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"I read that this is a 30 year old place and so wanted to try it. I tried it and love the tarts. I tried goat cheese and pumpkin also other one was..."
Bhawna Mehta
"Pretty yummy bread and pastry! I have had better at a nearby cakery (Strawberry Fields).. But for a little independant store it's very..."
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
"I really enjoyed the little treats they have in store, i ordered a couple boxes of a pumpkin/ goats cheese tarts, the sun-dried tomatoes adn also a..."
Sydneysider16
"I visited The Tart Sisters with my mum on the weekend and we bought pretty much one of everything (sweet!). Its a tiny shop with only a little bench..."
"Very friendly staff and amazing quantity of food. Little expensive for the price. Overall a good cafe to sit and talk and munch on yummy food. Coffee..."
Rajeshri Jadhav
"Lovely staff and easy to communicate with. Nice menu and great for lunch or dinner. The pizzas can have more sauce on top and the Grande burger is..."
Justin Woo
"Awesome pizza and pasta !! We have been here a number of times and are always impressed.cheap prices, friendly staff and great food.. what more..."
Shaun M
"Great food and value, fantastic staff. The tiramisu pizza is a must have, easily one of the best desserts I’ve had for a long time. Milkshakes look..."
Jules
"An amazing cafe/restaurant to have a coffee and a meal, enjoyed every single bite of my food. Delicious taste, very well presented and a great..."
"The name Exclesior Jones might sound reminiscent of the knights of medieval times but it infact takes its name from the previous names of the streets..."
Thewhereto
"7/10Momofuku BowlAutumn FrittersThe dishes at Excelsior Jones tasted really good and the coffee is a must get. Would have..."
Thesecondbite
"This is my go to weekend place! The best coffee. Amazing food that is reasonably priced with good portions. The flavours and additions to meals are..."
Liz Gilberthorpe
"This is my weekend go to place. Almost every weekend I visit this place and and start my day with the almond milk coffee from Excelsior Jones. I love..."
Bhawna Mehta
"Homemade Granola : 😍 Amazing Smoked Trout Hash : 😍 Amazing The Full Danish : 😁 Great Coffee : 😍 Amazing Can’t..."
Grace
"Beautiful campos coffee served here. The produce used at this cafe is so fresh and the flavors were delicious. The full danish is a platter full of..."
Susan
"Ashfield own delicious cafe nook. Love all of the new dishes on the new menu, creative, delicious and very fresh! A perfect spot for brunch or lunch..."
JimmyWongEats
"I dined here on a Saturday morning for brunch. There were a few available tables which was great because usually when I drove past, it was always..."
Theeconomicfoodie
"It's been a long time since I had eggs benedict so I had it on Thursday the 14th and I really enjoyed it, I had ordered it with bacon.They..."
Cameron Barwick
"I love that this cafe is in my hood. An extensive menu with very good vegetarian and vegan options. We loved everything we tried, especially the..."
Marianna Tuccia
"This is a super popular restaurant in the area, on the weekends theres a big lineup. The food is quality and the coffee is great too. Indoor/Outdoor..."
Postcards From Peta
"When your eyes are bigger than your stomach, the attached photos are the result! Enjoyed a feast of a brunch at Excelsior Jones this weekend with..."
Cynthiaeats_
"Friendly-looking, cute place in a picturesque area (okay, it was a beautiful morning when I went there). I'd heard so much about the pork hash that I..."
Sneha
"This busy cafe is situated near residential homes in Ashfield. The atmosphere is casual with indoor and outdoor seating. I was impressed with the..."
Hungrycatherine
"Enjoyable every time and perfect for two. The maple bacon ricotta pancakes are worth going back to. The gingerbread milkshake is out of this world..."
Bel Neville
"Seriously good food and coffee, presentation is also great! Definitely return one day! Loving the quaint rustic furniture, and atmosphere is..."
Kiri Royal
"Cute brunch spot tucked away in Ashfield. They have good service and great food. I have been super impressed the few times I’ve been and is..."
Sharon
"Food and drinks were quickly brought out, even for a big group of >12, much appreciated. Nice range of food, especially helpful that it’s all day..."
Jenny Guy
"One of the trendier cafes in the inner west!It's really good for a coffee/shake and cake or brunch 🍔•••I usually return for..."
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
"We recently had breakfast at this place and three of us ordered pancake, winter salad and toast on avocado. Wow... the pancake was a bit full on...."
Okuralovee
"After a second time i just had to write a review. It was amazing!!! The mushroom on toast is a must have, the flavours are just crazy good. Even the..."
Kanoa Tipani
"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }Long has this place been on my list of cafes to visit (I say this a lot). There's something about the atmosphere..."
_anne_with_an_e
"Brilliant food and equally great coffee. Great little corner location and their friendly staff are always helpful which makes me feel welcome all..."
Mr George
"It is located in an extremely inconvenient area around Ashfield. It was on the corner of the road and looks fairly ordinary from the outside. The..."
Benkyousuru
"This is one of those typical hipster cafes that happens to be in the middle of nowhere in Ashfield. Can't say much for the service or the decor..."
Eatwithyourmouth
"I would love to see this cafe expand! Amazing food, amazing coffee, drinks and (to die for) milkshakes and even better service. Everyone is so..."
MoodieFoodie
"Excelsior Jones is a local gem and much loved cafe in Ashfield and Croydon area. Their friendly staff are always helpful which makes me feel welcome..."
FoodieYim
"The roast cauliflower and broccoli with pita bread was very tasty. Worth trying. Prices were $15/ $16 so reasonably priced, however portions were way..."
Anna
"Although there is no shortage of dumplings in Ashfield, there is a distinct dearth of good coffee. However, this first visit to Excelsior Jones..."
Eatwithmyfoodsafari
"We ordered their signature pork hash and their healthier option, breakfast salad. The pork hash is a heavy dish as its main ingredients are pork and..."
Nana_addictive
"✔️atmosphere✔️food - had the mushrooms with toast and potato smash in bowl. ..."
Jwswong
"Good place for brunch, their milkshake is really nice too. Cozy place, friendly waitresses. Had a Pork Hash with Fried Buckwheat, Eschalots poached..."
Fat Journey
"I came here on Sunday for brunch and the wait wasn't long to get seated but it took a while for our food to come. The food was average but the..."
ItstartswithaC
"This place used to be the best cafe in Ashfield.So I told my friend I was going to take him to the best cafe in the are to have lunch but..."
Mr. A
"The menu was the smallest that I have ever seen in a café. However what I did have (the salmon dish) was very tasty,healthy and ..."
Peter Mansor
"Walking in to Excelsior , I was a little annoyed as they had a lot of patrons. I thought that we would be waiting a long time and would be ignored as..."
The Trending Connoisseur
"When I think of Ashfield, first thoughts are of the eternally congested Liverpool Road, and also mighty fine Shanghai cuisine. For the last decade I..."
Coco And Vine
"Whenever my friends want to catch up in Ashfield, Excelsior Jones is always a great place for that. The food's always amazing and there's a great..."
Ando
"Really good coffee and definitely agree with my tastebud. The poached eggs with potato and bacon is different and interesting. Potato tastes nice and..."
Jean Du
"Trendy little cafe in residential Ashfield with great food and hip atmosphere. The broad beans and edamame on toast was fresh, vibrant and tasty,..."
Brandofay
"•Smoked salmon hash - delicious and filling. The has really does fill you up, I couldn't finish mine on top of a milkshake.•Friendly staff,..."
Getinmybelly
"Very limited menu which is great because they execute good, quality and tasty food quicker to their many awaiting diners. Went on a Saturday morning..."
FoodComa
"My Milk Bun Ribwich tasted nice but the poached egg inside was a bit of a miss for me. It was cooked really well but it made the burger really messy..."
Dave Reviews
"Came here for lunch with a friend today. She had been here before and recommended we both go. We each ordered the cheeseburger. My burger was good,..."
Nancy
"Great cafe! Worth my walk there. Its randomly in a residential area and so you think it wouldnt be pumping but i got in there and it was hell busy! I..."
Roxanne Groebel
"I've found Excelsior Jones a bit hit or miss unfortunately. Situated in the suburbs of Ashfield, it's a very convenient choice if you're looking for..."
AzzA
"Tasty food, very friendly staff. Not too busy, and very easy to park. Only improving area I would suggest is to offer more variety of drinks. The..."
Ashley Xu
"A group of 5 of us went there around 11am on Monday 5th Oct (labour day). The place was packed and we had to wait almost 1.5hrs by the time we got..."
JeanPierre
"5 senses coffee served here. Probably enough said but the food here is great as well. Plenty of seating but still gets crowded. Would be in the top 5..."
Paul Helmers
"Simple, delicious, unpretentious food. We'd always drop by when in the area. Simple but delicious menu, with good coffee and friendly service on the..."
Alegna
"If you're a mushroom fan, then you are missing out buddy! These mushrooms on toast is a fave that I always order whenever we go here, it's crazy and..."
DOWN2FEAST
"The top line: A cute cafe in the suburban streets. It’s slightly out of the way if you don’t live nearby – either a short bus ride (418) from..."
It's CAKe Time
"If you know me, you know a good bacon egg with capsicum relish deserves a good review.It's different to any bacon and egg roll you've had...."
Sydneyfoodfashion
"Always consistent and good. Always a pleasure. Wish there were more tables and seating. I think outdoor dinig has been..."
Samsalman19
"Tucked away in a little corner of Suburban Sydney is a little café which was once a secret to those in the area. As winner of 2013 Best New Café by..."
Sosydsays
"A cute, homey cafe in suburbia Ashfield with wonderful food and a tempting drinks menu to match. Keeping in mind they're for their somewhat..."
Maddie Loves Food
"Choc Mint Malted Milkshake + Cherry Ripe Malted Milkshake ~ So good, so filling. The taste lives up to their..."
Just Food No Words
"Thankfully, the roast pork sandwich came out a lot better than my Ancient History essay on Hatshepsut. The roast pork was extremely tender and..."
IFat
"There isn't a specific kids menu save for the house made chicken nuggets with chips ($10) for lunch. However there are quite a few options off the..."
"Iv walked passed this cafe and have been meaning to try it since it opened. My mum came down to visit me and I said let’s try this cafe...."
Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!
"Good spot for coffee and burgers/salads. Great serving sizes and very tasty. Wouldnt recommend the corn fritters tho dissapointing presentation and..."
YUXIPANDA
"I'm a lil suprised with the reviews on here. We came here for afternoon coffee cake sesh after a late lunch and we thoroughly enjoyed it. This is our..."
Bee
"I enjoy a breakfast here once a week and always have enjoyed a consistently good meal. Eggs are always cooked perfectly and the dukkah on this meal..."
Ellylovestoeat
"Purely based on coffee and service. The coffee is consistently good. It’s smooth and creamy. Service is good. They prepared my..."
Hungry Minion
"Perfect food and coffee every time! Best burger and chips I've had! Friendly and efficient staff, well priced and an awesome vibe. My happy..."
Katy Jane Fishlock
"Great coffee and always good cakes here!I personally love the breakfasts here and the Green breakky is delicious and didferent!With..."
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
"Food: 8/10Service: 7/10Price: 6/10Ambiance: 9/10 Food: Ordered the Acai Bowl & Smashed Avo Toast w/ Feta. The fruits were..."
Ashley Elliott
"This cafe was a breath of fresh air when it opened in Ashfield. A much needed, and in my case appreciated addition to the area. The lunch menu has..."
Nesmar
"I'm amazed at the bad reviews. This place is great and what Ashfield desperately needed. Yes you can probably find better coffee and food in the..."
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