The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Dulwich Hill, May 2024

Tella Balls Dessert Bar

77/100 (1351 ratings)

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"Super friendly staff, amazing food and super fast service!!!... what more could you ask..."

Carmen Lyons

"Absolutely delicious!! I'll definitely be back. Photos on the menus would be really helpful..."

Penny Adams

"Great variety of desserts, just need images on your..."

Tony Talevski

"Delish!!!! Servings were huge! I'm glad I shared it with my..."

K Wep Mik Harawira

"I love it. Great..."

Nelly Baca

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Lia Tamaofa

"How AMAZING are Tella Balls! Not only do they look spectacular, they taste spectacular too! They are literally works of art and when you taste one,..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"The crepe itself was one of the best crepes I’ve had. It wasn’t soggy even though it was drenched in chocolate. The shake has Nutella clumps..."

Cupcakes1233

"Calling all CHOCOLATE fanatics! If you have a sweet tooth and are a chocolathic and dessert fanatic, look no further than Tella Balls! They do..."

Sydney Food Lover

"$10 for this tellabab beauty!This place is heavenly with lots of unique options I’d like to try. Friendly staff and will be revisiting in the..."

Pam

"Visited tella balls in Queensland quickly while killing time before a flight and was blown away. First place i went to back in Sydney was Dulwich..."

Sarah Perkins

"Most definetely overdosed on chocolate here the other weekend. These guys dont go light on the nutella and I was most definitely drowning in nutella..."

YUXIPANDA

"Decent dessert bar with a good range of options but wasn’t the best I’ve had. I ordered the tella shakes and crepe and the crepe itself was good..."

Maria Yahoun

"Busy place on weekends with very quick service. Ordered the Tella Balls Shake that came with a Nutella Donut on top. The shake tasted great however..."

Zahra On Zomato

"They offer a range of Tella balls in a variety of flavours but some of them are rather deceptive with just an additional topping (e.g. M&Ms) and you..."

ChippityChirp

"Not much of a sweet tooth but this place was fun and exciting. The menu is different and is a must for any sweet tooth in need of a sugar hit. Few..."

OneHungryHuman

"Great dessert options. Always fresh and tasty. Been here a couple times now and have yet been disappointed. Atmosphere is always pumping and awesome...."

Nicholas Whyte

"This is my second visit to the Dulwich Hill shop. It's like entering dessert heaven and it took me about 15 minutes to decide as there's quite a big..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"What a brilliant concept !! The choices were mind blowing , the portions were well worth paying for and the dishes were so delicious and definitely..."

Lollieats

"Hadn't tried out this tella balls store before, but was very pleased when I finally got around to it last night. Friendly service, relaxed..."

The Naked Food Addict

"Decided to come here one night to satisfy my sweet tooth, and it was definitely satisfied !! For me though, it was a bit too sweet (too much to..."

Lana 💫

"Been here a few times. Love their waffles.. got the kinder bueno one the last time as pictured . Did not disappoint! Had the pastella the timebefore..."

Ed Led

"So I finally decided to jump on board the 'Tella Balls craze'. Ordered their famous Tella Balls shake that came with the Nutella Donut on top, has to..."

Rowini

"Unbelievably Good Deserts!!!Had the waffles with Nutella Ice ream....YUM...YUM...YUMThey have a great selection, only problem is..."

Bill Anastasiadis

"Went here for a late night snack with the girls and we were able to get our chocolate fix. We got there quite late but yet it was still buzzing and..."

Janina Huynh

"Ordered the signature tella pancakes w/ a tella ball and Nutella ice cream, the fruity crepe, and the kinder Bueno crepes. The pancakes were so fresh..."

Vic Aoun

"We had visited the new store at Concord but we finally made it to the original at Dulwich Hill to try Tellaballs’ hottest new dessert. The..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"Yassssss this place is everything!! This is the world of Nutella. You can have donuts, desserts, shakes, ice cream burgers, waffles, pancakes, oh the..."

@burgersnbikinis

"Follow 2FoodieFrogs on Instagram:The Tella Ball Craze that struck Sydney almost 2 years ago is still very popular today but does seem to be..."

2Foodiefrogs

"Today myself and 7 friends ventured off to Tella Balls Dulwich Hill and OH MY GOD what a day! The service was absolutly impeccable with all servers..."

Annie B

"The place to get your cheat day fix, Been here multiple times for coffee catch ups and chocolate cravings. Service is surprisingly quick and the..."

Isabella Eats

"This is too good to be true. Imagine doughnut as a cone, dipped in melted chocolate, served in the most delicious, mouth-watering Nutella soft serve...."

Hello Miss May

"The nutella soft serve in a donut, half covered with nutella was pretty good. $7, the lady poured alot which is even better. The soft serve isn't too..."

Pacc

"There has been a lot of hype around this place, which I'm sure other reviews have said, but the ambience is quite nice, but yet feels a bit formal. I..."

Zoe Matthews

"Took the whole fambam for a sweet treat & weren't disappointed. The nutella donuts was fresh and it was yummo!Big servings too! Atmosphere..."

Mark A Bella

"Those from the I Quit Sugar camp should give this place a wide berth as you're likely to get a sugar high by simply walking past the front entrance...."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"Tried this place the other day with two friends. We all enjoyed ourselves and loved the desserts. Good value for money, I had the waffle art and it..."

Eddie

"The buzz around Tella Balls is real – wander inside past the crowds milling outside this bustling Dulwich Hill dessert bar and you’ll find..."

Excuse Me Waiter

"Can definitely see what the hype is. $10 for their infamous Tell Ball Shake, tastes exactly like a ferror rocher just a shame that the tella ball..."

Why__dee

"One of the few dessert places that I actually reviewed in my food blog. Tella Balls Dessert Bar was opened at the beginning of this year and so far I..."

All About Food Blog

"I had just eaten a big meal at Zeus next door. I had been hearing about this place for a long time and had been meaning to visit. This is the type of..."

Thewhereto

"Great novelty experience encompassing a fun and warm atmosphere. Friendly and attentive staff. Excellent desserts.Walking into Tella Balls,..."

The Trending Connoisseur

"I have never been somewhere that smells so naughty! The air is drenched in calories, heavy with sugar. The menu is vast and I had no idea that..."

Fat Pug

"Nutella heaven!! This place has more chocolate that the Easter Bunny! Gets busy so you may need to wait for a table but definitely worth..."

Andrew Singh

"I didnt have the time to indulge for long but I did manage to grab their signature Nutella donut to go. And OMG... there is perhaps half a jar of..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"If you nutella lover come to here. The tella shake so good, its really suit when you consume on hot day it really refresh. The waffle also crunchy..."

Olivia

"Tella Balls Dessert Bar has been causing a commotion in the blogger community since its inception and for good reason... because NUTELLA...."

Snapshots Of Food

"Although still a good Nutella experience I can't help but few it falls short of big brother.Deserts have been hyped up and driver in leaps..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Tella Balls Dessert Bar transplants that viral tella balls shake from FCE and relocates and amplifies the viral dessert joint as they transition from..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"This place is insane! In a good way.I had been notified of this place from someone I follow on instagram, so I decided I would try it when I visited..."

Michael Waldie

"The place to go for dessert! Nutella on everything! I had the Nutella waffle and Tella ball milkshake. It was delicious! When the waffle came to..."

Victor

"Amazing Nutella balls. So generous with the Nutella, yum. A lot of staff standing around doing nothing while I wait ages for my take away. Hmmm...."

Missfoodie

"The perfect spot for Nutella and choc-oholics!Wait times: on Saturday around 1pm, not bad at all; Sunday at 3pm, on the other hand... still..."

Catherine Bouris

"The tella ball shake was amazing! It was really rich, couldn't have had a dessert with the shake. The shake comes with a donut on top filled with..."

Saranne Weekes

"This place is nutella heaven! Love it! The down side is that it was a little bit confusing when you want to order gelato as they have a different..."

Sydneyhippos

"It is good because they sell every dessert under the sun and it is a bonus that most have nutella in them but I think because they have so many..."

@eatingupwiththehannashians

"Sydney's first ever Nutella-themed dessert bar has opened in Dulwich Hill.Do you remember those milkshakes that took the internet by storm?..."

2 Hungry Guys

"Do: the waffles, the crepes or the shakes. Don't: limit yourself to just the donuts and/or cronuts. You can have that to takeaway...."

David Food Leasing

"First time here and first time trying their famous tella balls. Was super packed when arriving, but we put our names on the list and the wait for 2..."

Sal Eats Sydney

"NUTELLA CRAZY!! Sparked from the insane obsession for tella balls, the guys have opened their own dessert bar! It's a cute little takeaway filled..."

Ningjaeats

Dear Delicious Goods

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"Loved it! Great service, airy atmosphere and the food was presented beautiful and tasted just as good! Had a few items from the breakfast menu (all..."

Samantha Harhagelis

"My partner and I had dinner here last week - their debut night - and woah: amazing! Dear Delicious have brought sophistication and creativity to..."

Ophelia Smee

"Really great find! Excellent service, a great menu that goes beyond your typical breakfast/brunch menu and a fabulous atmosphere! Will be back..."

Jacqui Adams

"Great coffee and delicious food as well as quality service by wonderful staff. I rate it with 5..."

Yianni Gourlas

"The chocolate brownie is to die for, the anti inflam juice a welcome very tasty surprise, the coffee great. ETA: Still great coffee, now looks very..."

Anke Szillat

"Friendly and delicious- I've even bumped into owners of other popular local cafés there! So lucky to have Dear delicious in the neighbourhood- on my..."

Dare Kavanagh

"Yummy beautiful eggs loved the little pot of butter. Coffee with coconut milk mmmh and then take away the ginger and turmeric tea with coconut milk ...."

Bree Dixon

"Great food , great atmosphere and top quality!!! Baked eggs way to..."

Normie Rowda

"Simple honest food with a garden flare. Everything what it..."

Gregory Vekkiarellas

"Love this place! My go to, every morning. ..."

Samantha Leena Cardoso

"Great food and excellent service! Highly..."

Belinda Drivas

"Excellent coffee Greg, good luck with the official..."

Roshan Sahukar

"Can't wait for you guys to be open for..."

Charlene Dytor

"Such a good almond milk..."

Agnes Szabo

"Beautiful hidden gem right outside of Dulwich Hill station! Dear Delicious has some really creative dishes, like the Ocean Blue Coco Bowl and the..."

Bitesandstamps - Kamellia

"Dear Delicious is located on busy Wardell road but we did not have any problem finding on street parking nearby and there is also a small parking lot..."

Beth Layland

"Hidden gem in Dulwich Hill. Beautifully presented and tasty dishes along with superb coffee. Great atmosphere and a beautiful outdoor area, they also..."

Justin Donnelly

"Colourful, vibrant, healthy and beautiful brunch dishes. Especially love the courtyard and recommend this place for a sunny brunch. Great menu full..."

Lasaanya Sips

"Lovin the backyard of this cafe! So cozy and vibrant ~~ Foods are good too.. ordered their mushroom medley and also the steak frites.. not to forget..."

The Hungry FoodTech [shirley.gondo]

"A good cafe with nicely done food and quality coffees. There's a lovely outdoor area at the back that's kid-friendly. Just wish the place put on..."

Kololee

"A cute cafe on the corner just next to the station. Their coffee is very good and the items on their menu are unique, though lacking slightly in..."

Andrea

"Cute little cafe in Dulwich Hill, had a group brekkie here, its small cafe with more room outside than inside. The food is great! Cute little jars..."

Postcards From Peta

"found this cute cafe in Dulwich Hill that have hidden mini garden for dining area😋 good food, nice decorations, and i love the ambience. What a..."

Felica Angeline

"Second time eating here... Food is different and delicious. Açaí bowl was one of the best I’ve ever had - loved the chia pudding and muesli that..."

Erin Tinker

"Classic dishes with a twist are what you will find here in this wonderful cafe with its urban garden out back providing a relaxing country vibe. The..."

Irenke Forsyth

"I’m going to begin my commending the eclectic, pretty interior design of this cafe! Their menu is not too extensive, however the dishes are very..."

Rakelg

"what a hidden gem! Located so conveniently next to the station, this corner cafe has the cutest décor with both indoor and outdoor seating. I really..."

Ningjaeats

"Came here on a wet & chilly day but food & decor & company were enough to warm me up! And loved all the healthy food options.🥗Nourish Me..."

Hangrylittlelisa

"Another stunning Saturday morning spent at dear delicious was time well spent. Dear delicious isn’t your average cafe, it has an outdoor seating..."

The Next Rush

"Second time at this beautiful outdoor garden as well as plenty of indoor seating at this cafe, very kid and dog friendly. All the dishes taste very..."

Xoxo.msjamie

"This neighborhood cafe serves up delicious breakfast and lunch options. I opted for the ginger pancakes, dear benny and dear delicious burger...."

Lindaa_nguyen

"Dear delicious is a cafe in Dulwich Hill that serves a range of brunch and lunch dishes. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating with a nice..."

Love At First Bite

"Looking for a great lunch spot for the entire family? Well look no further than Dulwich Hill’s legendary corner cafe, Dear Delicious..."

My Bondi Summer

"As the name suggests, the food at this cafe was indeed delicious. They have a large selection of healthy drinks, food and little treats. The fish..."

Anna

"I absolutely adore this cafe. The outdoor space is unbelievably glorious and you will find yourself wanting to sit outside and soak up the sun for..."

Emma | Big Bad Binge

"If you are looking for healthy food and a family friendly cafe - dear delicious is the place to go!My girls loved running around in the..."

Jenny Ong

"Dear delicious is an absolute treat! Make sure to have your breakfast in their backyard and not indoors in the restaurant..it’s an amazing..."

Instafoodmonsta

"This visit was by invite.We came in the late morning. At the time there were a few families sitting in the courtyard and a few groups..."

@KeraBearEats

"In the hustle and bustle of Dulwich Hill, Dear Delicious has a quiet and relaxing environment that offers both indoor and outdoor seating in the..."

2Foodiefrogs

"Great little cafe in Dulwich Hill. Serving up a variety of healthy breakfast / brunch / lunch options that make the decision so much harder...."

OneHungryHuman

"Located directly between Dulwich Hill’s light rail and its train station, Dear Delicious is well placed to fuel you up for the journey ahead. With..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Love it when cafes/restaurants have everything labelled clearly, saves time/trouble asking questions the staff might not even know the answer..."

Anna

"Incredible food and fast friendly service. I like the fact that the good was innovative ,modern, tasty but also healthy. Heaps of options for vegans..."

Pat Supsiri

"It was amazing service ; staff were friendly and I really enjoyed my açai bowl and A&C juice and the ginger tea! Would definitely recommend..."

Saxon Dunworth

"Delicious food and gorgeous presentation! The courtyard is so lovely too and a great place to hang out with friends. Service was a little slow but..."

Realfoodiesofsydney

"Dear Delicious is in a convenient location, right near Dulwich Hill train station. It’s extremely spacious with plenty of room indoors and they..."

Rachael Fisher

"A super family & pet friendly cafe opposite Dulwich Hill station, this cafe has ample indoor & outdoor seating. The outdoor seats are in high demand..."

Princess Greedy Guts

"Came as a guest. I had no idea this place existed despite going to the fish and chips store a few doors up a few times.Located very close to the..."

Sydneyguyrojoe

"Spacious cafe with a good variety of food. The Sour Cherry Lamington Pancakes were a must not sickly sweet but very flavoursome. The steak sandwich..."

Lollieats

"Had a read through the previous reviews it seems like the cafe wasn't doing too well 10 months ago.. we visited about a month ago, dear delicious is..."

The Weekend Foodie

"Dear Delicious is found in suburban Dulwich Hill but a wander through the café, passed the open plan kitchen, reveals an oasis: a well-manicured..."

The RnB Diary

"Dear delicious is all about wholesome foods - eating healthy and feeling great. The weather was not the best the day we visited so we did not get to..."

Coffeebrunchanddinner

"We went back for a second visit to try the new menu. We chose the Unicorn Chocolate Pancakes with Blueberry & Black goji cream. What a superbly..."

Thewhereto

"Vanessa: My radio silence over the last few months has been due to the life-changing event of having a baby! Yes, my precious little boy arrived in..."

Forfoodssake

"Headed down over the weekend and thought was very surprised at the size of this cafe! From what we saw, the outside looked adorable.. almost as if it..."

The Naked Food Addict

"To experience a peaceful oasis whilst enjoying a delicious meal - Dear Delicious is the place to be. We were outside and saw so many interesting..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"This is a lovely cafe to enjoy some healthy wholefoods and seasonal all-day breakfast meals. It has a lovely outdoor garden area to sit back and..."

GiGi MV

"Dear Delicious has change their menu recently and boy is it fantastic! The meals are fresh and bright. There are someMenu items that reflect..."

@e.m.i.l.y.eats

"Warm, homely and rustic - Dear Delicious is a buzzing cafe just around the corner of Dulwich Hill station !! I came here on a weekend morning, and..."

Lana 💫

"Just by the Dulwich hill tram station, this cafe is really cute and trendy. They have a furnished outdoor garden which is unique and awesome..."

Nicole Stout

"The amazing thing about Sydney are the hundreds, if not thousands of cafes dotted across the 'burbs. I discovered Dear Delicious through a coffee..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"I love this place for its abundance of delicious gluten and lactose free food, and the courtyard out the back is very pleasant to sit in. The prices..."

Josie Eldred

"This is not a cafe, its an experience. This place has an amazingly tranquil atmosphere. Sitting outside is like you are sitting in a little backyard..."

Tori Karraz

"A large and very healthy menu. The Dahl was excellent as were the unusual shakes. Service is very friendly. Servings are large. An..."

Peter Mansor

"'Everything about this cafe is cool' this is what my niece said as we drank our coffees. With the nice garden, sitting outside is like sitting in an..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Enjoyed excellent coffees here last weekend.. definitely towards the top of Sydney's coffee list. I'm yet to try any food offerings, but all dishes..."

Suzy Of Sydney

"Cute little cafe near Dulwich Hill train station. The food is absolutely amazing. The pancakes are fluffy, chips were fantastic not to mention avo on..."

CoffeeGelato

"This is my breakfast and coffee stop whenever I pass through Dulwich Hill. Coffee is great and the croissants are some of the best. Breakfast is..."

Jade Johnston

"I have been coming for years. The menu is small but the food is great and the coffee is good. The service is very slow and that lets it down, I wish..."

Edward Thorp

"I like the food offerings here but on the few occasions I have been here the staff particularly the cashier boss are on the unfriendly side which is..."

Thefoodbotherer

"Isn't it great when the name is apt? The dear little cafe serves delicious food in a relaxed setting. On a saturday morning after a stressful week,..."

Baker Bowie

"Went to a Baby Shower at Dear Delicious, it was a High Tea. How gorgeous it was, each cake was special, each cup and saucers were different. E V E R..."

Roseline Nangala Deleu

"I love getting coffee here before going to work in the morning. The food is a little bit too alternative for my taste, but I really enjoy catching up..."

Kristina Koprivica

"Normally when people order fish and chips, the fish is deep fried in batter and thats not healthy as you know but at this place they didn't deep fry..."

Cameron Barwick

"Love visiting for the cute garden area. Staff are nice but some can be a bit disorganised. Always a nice cafe to visit and good variety of drinks to..."

Liz Zee

"My favourite place for smashed avocado and coffee for breakfast. Great menu overall, but I prefer the breakfast menu. Really nice selection of teas...."

Stephanie

"Sssoooo luv this place. Love the scrambled eggs on toast... to die for..."

Samsalman19

"Wow!!!. Just came here for lunch and just WOW!! Everything was amazing food, coffee, service this is the place to be in the inner-west by far! Their..."

Jimarel350

"A gorgeous corner cafe with a relaxed industrial decor and inspired menu. A welcoming and friendly vibe emanates and families are made welcome with..."

Little Eats Sydney

"Happy to be local. Have been coming back regularly now, first for the coffee then slowly working my way throught the breakfast menu. Service can be..."

LeeG

"I was lucky enough to stumble across this cafe recently & my taste buds are thanking me. First visit I had the 'egg sandwich' which was full of..."

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