On a cheeky little visit to Lidcombe, my mate issac and I visited an epic little (okay so it's pretty big) cafe on the outskirts of the centre 🤔. I left the ordering of the burgers to my other half, expecting a pretty standard burger, but then this absolute beast was served up to us 😂. For a cafe, this place has a pretty decent burger, with some awesomely crispy bacon, melted cheese, tangy burger sauce, crunchy onion rings and SOME of the BEST chips in the are 😍. The seasoning was just incredible, with and awesome crunch with every bite. Very cool vibes emanated from this place, relaxed, scent of coffee and cafe food in the air. With absolutely killer Cronuts and freak shakes... It's well worth a go 😉
Absolutely Loved it!! Excellent food & delicious with good portion sizes. Great service. Beautiful atmosphere and very good friendly customer service. I'd recommend Chow Bella Cafe to all my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys
I was absolutely blown away by Chow Bella, firstly the service was exceptional, the staff know the menu and they understand the importance of customer service. The barista is world class and came to check on how the coffee was for us, this is new to me, and I had appreciated it very much. I ordered the Big Breakfast, and it really does live up to its name ! The bacon was thick and cooked to perfection, there was hardly any oil on the plate. They use herbed chicken sausages, this is definitely plus for me. all in all, I have nothing bad to say, great location, great food and great service, Chow Bella ! I'll see you soon !
Came here for the first time and food is delicious, has healthy options as well to choose from. The lady at the counter , her name is "Yasu " was so sweet and lovely . Will be back !
Great food and staff. Food menu is relatively simple but the attention to detail is spot on. My family and I often frequent here for dinner and then the kids play outside in the play area afterwards to burn off their energy.
Chips are to die for.
What a fantastic cafe! Great staff and service! We went there today to celebrate our friend's birthday and it was just a great atmosphere! The staff was very accommodating and helpful and even helped us endlessly with taking group photos! Not to mention an amazing outdoor playground just adjacent to the cafe which kept all the kids busy and entertained! We will definitely be back!
Its hard to beat the coffee and food at Chow Bella! My go to local cafe with some of the best breakfast options in the area.
Great little cafe! Quick friendly service, great price and great food. Possibly the best burger ive had! Thanks!
Absolutely love Chow Bella, amazing quality food, great variety of gourmet meals at a good price and the staff are so friendly. Definitely suggested cafe to try out :-)
Definitely the best food and customer service around, especially the coffee and sweet potato fries I'm always 200% satisfied regardless of what I eat!
I had a Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie with Soya Milk and a Cherry Ripe Slice. The service was great and the food is to die for. Thanks Guys.
Located in the Lidcombe Shopping Centre. In need of a caffeine fix we stopped here in the morning before some shopping across the road at Costco. The service was friendly and lovely. They used Schibello Coffee. The Mocha and Cappuccino were a smooth blend and tasted nice. It was a lovely day so we chose the alfresco seating.
Situated inside the Lidcombe shopping centre, this cafe has actually quite a large selection to choose from. We had the loaded wagyu beef burger which was flowing with flavours the chips was really crispy and had a nice salt flavour they have added. The pancake was nice and soft , not to sweet just right.
Absolutely love this place! I always find myself coming back here for brunch. The burgers here taste great and the beer batterer chips served with it are amazing, the serving sizes for the burgers is great for the price.
The onion rings and sliders here are tasty too and would order it again.
I’ve tried the breakfast bowl here and although it looks amazing, I feel like there’s too much granola in the bowl and it makes my throat dry and hurt when eating it alongside with the yogurt in the bowl.
+3 standard points for food
+2 the shaved ice (amazing!)
5: a local gem for the summer
The main I ordered (creamy chicken and chips) was so so as the chicken was a bit dry.
But the shaved ice was honestly just so good, it completely made up for it. My friend and I were enjoying it so much, the staff came over and explained that they make matcha tea which they then freeze and shave. The way the ice is shaved leaves it so light, your spoon just slides through it. But it stays ice cold until it hits your tongue.
Absolute must try if you’re hot and bothered after a grocery run.
What an amazing place to spend time. Ambience, friendly staff, delicious food will leave smile on ur face. Definitely going again for Iced taro latte and bruschetta.
Chow Bella is an unexpected gem in Lidcombe shopping centre! I can certainly see why the crispy salmon risotto is a signature dish. As you can see we couldn't resist a bite before i took a photo!! The Eggs Benedict here is always perfectly poached and the hollandaise sauce is on point 👌
Good service and delicious food! The Mexican surprise was amazing 🤤 full of flavor and a nice crunch from the corn and dorito chips. The pancakes were also nice, very fulfilling, but a little dry over time.
The specialty blend coffee was delicious and i recommend giving it a try. The iced mocha was a letdown as the chocolate became solid when the ice cream and such was added leaving the chocolate floating in chunks in the drink.
Overall a good experience, would come back to try other things on the menu.
4.5 RATING
IT WAS GREAT! it was a very enjoyable brunch. the atmosphere was great as we ate outside. the food was much better than most cafes ive been to and the price is good. the ice coffee was great, it was a nice blend and i love it. the chicken in the salad and the mushroom and chicken dish was cooked amazingly - great dishes
the iced chocolate drink is definitely a no. it just didnt taste great and the choc pretzel was overpriced and didnt live up to the hype.
Alexandra | Lalan_eats
+4
Chow Bella famous for their amazing FREAKSHAKES, BURGERS & interesting BREAKFAST options. Don’t worry they still do all the classics, and they do them well!. The freakshakes here are no joke, I highly recommend ordering to share because it comes loaded with a rocky road cronut, Persian fairy floss, whipped cream, marshmallows and coconut shards! It definitely tasted like a rocky road and it was full of Nutella too, what’s not to love 😱
Favourite dish was definitely the Mexican Surprise (a twist on smashed avo on toast) & the Korean Chicken Burger! Coffee is also amazing.
Korean Fried Chickens Burger : 😁 Great
Fettuccine Gameberi : 😍 Amazing
Rocky Road Bomb : 😁 Great
Service : 😁 Great
Whilst this is mostly a self-service cafe, the waiters were not short on manners or friendliness. The Korean Chicken Burger was so good and the seasoned chips that came with it were twice as delicious. The Fettuccine Gameberi was hot (in temperature and spice) and saucy. It’s the way pasta should be. The Rocky Road crazy shake probably wasn’t the one for me but if you love marshmallows and chocolate then it hits the jackpot.
The food here is amazing! It also all comes out in like 2 minutes which is suspicious but who cares it’s delicious! There isn’t really any service but the staff are friendly when you need them. Very generous with servings and sauces. Also the beer battered herb chips with chipotle aioli and the fettuccine gamberi is to die for 😍
MizTea_SydneyFoodCritiX
+3.5
Lidcombe is lacking good quality food that's reasonably priced... I just don't get it. The center is lovely and the coffee is on point- at most of the cafes but when it's to do with food it's all poor quality
Located inside Lidcombe Shopping Centre, this friendly and casual Cafe that was established in 2006 has really impressed me with their extensive and exciting menus. I was very fortunate to be able to meet and chat with the chef and CEO, Sean Miskin. He is really passionate in what he’s doing and always tries to produce different and unique signature dishes for customers to explore. From your early morning at work, Sunday brunch ’til your late night craving, they’ve got you covered.
Really delicious food and a nice atmosphere, especially sitting outside. Come here quite often so I wish they had more vegan options; I sometimes I just end up having chips which isn't great. But this veg pasta is amazing, and my omnivore work colleagues Chow Bella's food too.
Great food! Good portion with the value and quick services. One minor annoyance is that the place can be quiet noisy when it's busy. But for what you get, I will go back!
Food is amazing here. We have ordered the bruschetta, fettuccine with chicken and mushroom, korean chicken burger. All of them taste great, especially the chips. The serving is not big, so would recommended to order a dish for each person. Follow my instagram @cissythescorpio for more restaurants recommendation
Nice neat corner cafe inside a shopping centre. You have a choice to eat inside or outside. Outside is ideal if you have kids that wanna play in the kids playground from the centre. Highly recommend the Nutella frappe. $12 lunch special variety available.
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Surprised that some pretty good cafes have sprout up in Lidcombe (having lived in the area a few years ago) - and this place is definitely worth visiting for their "signature" crispy skin salmon risotto. My husband ordered this dish being a recent fan of truffle and the flavours and textures in this dish marry beautifully. The salmon was perfectly cooked, the skin awesomely crispy and the risotto was delicious with a balanced truffle flavour.
There's a large menu with lots of options, but I'm a sucker for breakfast food, and anything that's done a little differently - so I ordered the "signature" mexican surprise with smashed guacamole, salsa, dukka, coriander, charred corn, poached eggs on sour dough. I think I've discovered I'm not a huge fan of salsa, but the dish was nice.
Lots of seating areas inside and out, so a great place for groups and families with kids.
Must haves // "signature" crispy skin salmon risotto
Pros // large menu, lots of seating, large outdoor area
Cons // not too much to fault
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 4/5
Service: 4/5
My husband and I always love to dine at Chow Bella. We love their food, coffee, fresh juices and cakes, basically everything. Our favourite was their beef ribs, we first had that as takeaway during new years eve and we kept coming back for more since then. I personally also love their fettuccini chicken mushroom and angus sirloin steak, plus their chips is the best we've had by far. Our visits are always on point, all hits no misses.. Ambience and customer service is exceptional as well. I must also say their baristas make the best coffee in town. One of our favourite cafes/restaurants definitely.
Food is great. Drinks are too but a bit over priced especially their frappe. I didn't have to wait so long for food to come out. Tables are small though and because I ate with a friend the table was very squishy. Service is ok I would've preferred to eat first and then pay later but thats ok. Waiters are very friendly. Will come back.
Stop and step in for their new menu.
Must try + Strongly recommend their Shakshuka ~!!!
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The egg for the Shakshuka was not over cook, temperature for sourdough warmer than what I aspect. Sausage with beans such a Perfect match!
Good Food serving not only the taste but the...
Family and I had lunch at Chow Bella yesterday. We ordered Wagyu beef burger , fried chicken with salad and fish & chips. Even though the items were from lunch special menu (10-12 dollars each) ,chefs still cooked with heart.Food was gorgeous, and services were nice.
Absolutely Loved it!! Excellent food & delicious with good portion sizes. Great service. Beautiful atmosphere and very good friendly customer service. I'd recommend Chow Bella Cafe to all my family and friends. Keep up the great work guys 👌🏼
Thank you
Nigosh
Whilst adventuring western Sydney I came across @chowbellacafe in Lidcombe shopping center and saw they did burgers 👏
Chow Beefa: prime beef patty, american cheese, tomato, pickle, relish, lettuce, sugar washed onion on brioche plus I added the pulled pork and it comes with chips 🍔🍟
Cute little bundle of joy. Can't really go wrong with a classic cheeseburger + added pulled pork just ups the ante. Their frappe was the real deal too! Get on it before you visit Costco across the rd. Never shop on an empty stomach! 😅✌
I was lucky enough to be invited back by owner Sean to sample the new menu. What a treat it was!
Delicious sirloin steak for my hubby with amazing pepper sauce - cooked to medium perfection it was so tender!
I'm an all day breakfast girl so corn fritters for me please! Really yummy and full of corn (I hate fritters that are doughy and resemble pancakes!) these were so tasty! Nice Mexican flavoured meal that was stacked with sour cream, salsa, avo topped with poached egg.. Yum!
We also had a delicious pan grilled barramundi that was served with a yummy salad.
But the Nutella bomb was the highlight! No skimping on Nutella here! Really stuff used through out the shake was thick sweet and delicious we were almost fighting over it! So good and great service! Thanks Sean ☺️
Great food, lovely coffee, good service. Have been here for lunch and breakfast many times and never disappointed. The location makes parking easy.
Love this place!!!
Great coffee, great lunch specials at a very reasonable price and really friendly staff
Have never had a bad experience here!!!
The food here is 5 star. Can really taste the flavor behind their dishes. Recommended beef ribs, nutella frap, coffee, burgers and pastas they are absolutely to die for. You can really see the passion when they work. From the chef to the floor staff and the management. Communication was right up there confirming orders with each and everyone very interesting to be part of!! Kept us entertained whilst waiting for our food. To sum up top food top staff and excellent shop!
This place is a hidden gem. The center is not that busy so that explains the handful of customers but dont go for their looks, as their food is amazing. We only had the beef bolognese pasta and it was one of the best i ever had. It's not only just meat and pasta but you can taste the concoction of herbs in the sauce. The staff were ready to help and amicable. The only negative point is that the pasta was $18 which was a tad too much. However the same is available in a lunch deal for $12. Nonetheless $18 is a bit much for the spaghetti.
The service and friendliness here is incredible. I ordered a coffee to go and even that alone was a fantastic experience. They have a great selection of sandwiches and lunch specials. I'll be back.
I came here for coffee and breakfast and it was delicious! I ordered a big breakfast and it sure was a massive serving, and so yum. The coffee was so rich, smooth and delicious! One of the best coffees I've had for sure.
Fantastic coffee and delicious bacon and egg roll. What more do you really need to start the day??. The service is fantastic and the outdoor seating area was delightful. If you are in Lidcombe and looking for a feed, a coffee, frappe or cake - definitely worth a try!!
The Lisa Marie Foodie Adventures
+5
What an experience it was to be able to have a Nutella frappe at Chow Bella ! The service is outstanding, the food is delicious and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I would recommend this hidden gem to anyone. Chow Bella has now become a weekly trip for me, shhhh sometimes daily ;). The barista doesn't just know coffee, he LOVES coffee, I see that every time I go. I love to strike up a conversation, which is always welcomed at Chow Bella !
As an avid foodie it's my duty to hunt down the best places to eat in Sydney and report back to all those other foodies out there. Heard about this cafe through the grape vine and just had to come down and check it out. Not a place I'd normally go as I'm a little health crazy but after coming down and checking out their menu (which is very good) they were nothing but a accommodating and made any request a non issue. BIG POINTS THERE! Food was fresh and full of flavour. Great serving sizes and great prices!! But the Stand out was the service and the coffee (Amorè coffee) Highly recommend for any meal! 5 stars
They offer the best sandwiches and pasta. I've had sandwiches and pasta a few times at this cafe. It has always been excellent. The staff are friendly and this a must visit if you are in the area
The food was delicious.
Clean restaurant and they follow covid restrictions properly.
Just a feedback, we were supposed to add more orders however we weren't informed that kitchen will be closing. It would be nice if we were informed that kitchen will be closed.
Still, recommended. 👍
A surprisingly pleasant cafe. I stopped spontaneously but after seeing the delicious food options a second order became necessary! Lovely fresh food. Seating indoors or outside in the morning sun. Complimentary infused water. Many people enjoying the sausage, eggs, bacon and other yummy looking breakfast plates. The staff were lovely and kept everything spotlessly clean. What a great discovery, just across the road from Costco!
Delicious big breaky. Flexible menu.
Great coffee.
Rewards program is very beneficial for regular customers - 5% of each total transaction builds up on the loyalty card.
Excited to try the lunch and dinner menu!
We dined here at Christmas for breakfast. The food was nice with very generous portion sizes. The eggs were cooked very well and the tomatoes on the vegetarian breakfast were particularly tasty. We didn’t rate the cold drink we purchased - it was quite expensive and was essentially soda water with pineapple syrup. However, we will return for a meal again!
Ordered lunch menu Wagyu burger and chicken caesar salad. The burger was great with mouth filled of flavours. The patty was juicy. It went well with the burger. The chips were also flavoured. It was a nice dish.
The chicken salad was covered in caesar sauce and Parmesan cheese. It is in general a smooth salad dish. However it’s a little too much with caesar sauce. The grilled chicken felt slightly dry. Otherwise would have been a great dish.
The cafe has an indoor and outdoor dining area. The outdoor area is adjacent to kids playground. It makes perfect for young families to have lunch while watching their kids play inside the playground. The cafe owners are easy going. It was a smooth lunch experience.
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