Review Cafe De Social - Neutral Bay

(3.5 stars) Café De Social is a likeable little Neutral Bay café set on busy Military Road. “We wanted something to go with socialising, so customers can come and talk – that’s why we also tried to create a cosy atmosphere,” owner Navjeet Singh explained, when I asked him about the name. Inside Singh has hung a roof of mixed frosty leaves and covered his glass counter and walls with trellises of fake plants. Looped garlands, exposed light bulbs with their cords wrapped in leaves, and little, round topiary balls, all dangle from above. Outside, the fake greenery gives way to real stuff with four ferns mounted on the wooden shopfront. There are also glass jars of pretty blooms on all the tables. Café De Social are dog-friendly, though you and your pooch will have to be lucky to secure one of two tables in the meagre allotment of outdoor dining doled out by North Sydney Council. We were lucky enough to snaffle one, allowing us to watch the world go by as we tucked into lunch. In terms of drinks, the Detox Juice ($6.50) is freshly squeezed and frothy. With orange, apple and pineapple juice, it’s well presented and nicely balanced with a hint of peppery celery as you hit the bottom. Arriving with a Madeleine, the Latte ($3.50) made on Lavazza beans (which aren’t generally a favourite), was serviceable but a little bit scorched. Built on a brioche bun made by a local baker in Brookvale, the Grilled Chicken Burger ($14) is a nice, honest burger. The bun isn’t too sweet, and it’s laden with grilled chicken, accentuated with melted cheese, tomato, lettuce and enough harissa mayo. to give it a little zing. I enjoyed eating it, noting the attention they paid to layering ingredients, that helped ensure the bun wasn't soggy before I could finish it. What they’re calling a Chakchouka ($14) here has been deconstructed from the usual spicy, North African tomato-based stew. By cooking green capsicum long and slow, and flavouring them with cumin and other spices, they’ve come up with quite an interesting breakfast. Served in a little two-handled black pan, the sweet capsicums are joined by spiced onions, oven roasted tomatoes, hunks of beef sausage, then covered with two baked eggs that were slightly too set for my liking. Accompanied with buttered Turkish toast, the dish wasn't quite what I was expecting, but I did like the exploration of texture, and the fact you could taste each individual ingredient. As a new breakfast dish onto itself, rather than a chakchouka, I found it tasty and successful. Coming from the other side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, where breakfast for two rarely extracts much change from fifty bucks, I found the pricing here very competitive.

2019.06.09: Sign says closed, will open soon under new management. Fingers crossed it will still be a great brunch place. 2018.07.07: Relatively new cafe near Wycombe and Military Road. Brunch was fantastic! Had a Big Breakfast (served on a properly sized plate), Eggs Benedict, regular flat white and freshly squeezed orange juice for $42.80.

This cafe is easily one of my favourite in Neutral Bay. The staff are lovely and the coffee is incredible. Not to mention they come with a tasty little cake and the prices are affordable. I'm not a huge wrap on most places but this was a lovely dining experience.

A really cozy place for a nice brunch and coffee or fresh juice! Friendly staff and excellent service! Highly recommended!

Desserts taste really good. Coffee preparation on the other hand can improve, definitely would go again.

Great coffee, beautiful and large food servings & fast service. We'll be back!!

Very nice place, nice people and good coffee! I`ll visit this place again!

I’m not one to do reviews, but tried a great new cafe in Neutral Bay this morning. Amazing coffee, amazing food, fantastic service. Highly recommend trying this place!

Cozy cafe to have brunch on weekends <br/>The staff was very friendly and kept checking on us to see if everything was ok<br/>Coffee was good and they make fresh juice

(3.5 stars)<br/> Café De Social is a likeable little Neutral Bay café set on busy Military Road. “We wanted something to go with socialising, so customers can come and talk – that’s why we also tried to create a cosy atmosphere,” owner Navjeet Singh explained, when I asked him about the name.Inside Singh has hung a roof of mixed frosty leaves and covered his glass counter and walls with trellises of fake plants. Looped garlands, exposed light bulbs with their cords wrapped in leaves, and little, round topiary balls, all dangle from above. Outside, the fake greenery gives way to real stuff, with four ferns mounted on the wooden shopfront. There are also glass jars of pretty blooms on all of the tables. Café De Social are dog-friendly, though you and your pooch will have to be lucky to secure one of two tables in the meagre allotment of outdoor dining doled out by North Sydney Council. We were lucky enough to snaffle one, allowing us to watch the world go by as we tucked into lunch. In terms of drinks, the Detox Juice ($6.50) is freshly...

Came to Cafe De Social with one of my friends and we ordered a couple treats: <br/>- Acai Bowl 🍓🍌<br/>-Chocolate Milkshake. 🍫🥛<br/>The Acai bowl I had was so filling with fresh fruit and granola on top. It was presented so beautifully as well. All in all, the vibes were great and would definitely stop by when I’m around Neutral Bay.<br/><br/>#acai #healthy #milkshake #treat #cafedesocial #neutralbay #sydney <br/><br/>

Ordered a Cappuccino and the staff were kind enough to let me try out there freshly baked mandolins. Definitely the best coffee I’ve tried in the area. For breakfast I got the baked eggs with garlic bread and capsicum. Eggs were perfect and overall the dish was quite filling. 100% would go back again! <br/>#sydney #cds #cafedesocial #neutralbay #bakedeggs #brekky #coffee

Went to Cafe De Social today and let me say... What a wonderful outlet it is for breakfast or brunch! The food tasted fresh and it was also decently priced + staff showed great hospitality. Must visit if you are around the Neutral Bay Area. <br/><br/>I had the vegan rainbow salad with French dressing :)<br/> #cafedesocial #neutralbay #vegan #salad

steak and veggies, as i am strict diet i requested staff can i get , this and they said absolutely. <br/>#greatfood #mademyday #coffee ...........

Amazing coffee , really friendly service , food was amazing.<br/>Had chakchouka & the spices were outstanding and my friend had a melted cheessyyy croissant. highly reccommended!!