The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Parramatta, March 2022

Badmanner Thymes Espresso

92/100 (347 ratings)

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"Excellent service and awesome food. The Badmanner Brekkie is a huge serve of all the breakfast faves on a plate. Can’t go wrong with coffee from..."

Mrs A

"Amazing portion!! Price and portion are worth..."

Adamson Yu

"I had the Spanish eggs with chorizo, which was really tasty and filling. Good coffee, quite small though. Cute little brunch place. Zomato had a 10%..."

Selena Z

"My boyfriend and I had the Spanish baked eggs and he reckons it’s the best breakfast he’s ever had! We loved it!! Awesome atmosphere, friendly..."

Annabelle McHugh

"Great food, friendly staff. We had 15 people lunch and were given the separate room. It was quiet enough to have a good conversation...."

Nadia

"Great cafe in Parramatta, food was served timely and cooked very well. Definitely a place I would visit again with friends. Ordered the..."

JDub

"We ordered the Trios and French toast shared with my wife for a relaxed Sunday brunch. Really good food and friendly prompt service. Highly..."

Paul Passmore

"Relaxed atmosphere and great decor. Came here to catch up with a good friend. Service was fast and food was great. Took the trio benedict and felt a..."

Al&Val

"Food is amazing! The pasta special fettuccine with chicken and chorizo with pink sauce is a 10/10! Their Shashuka was nice but unfortunately..."

Shirley

"We had an enjoyable lunch here for the first time today. We decided to have one of the specials, roast pork, along with the penne chicken pesto. ..."

Michael

"Overall service was super friendly and prompt. The coffee blend here is okay, but the food is what you should go for. I decided to order the..."

Susan

"It was a great experience We have lived in Parramatta for 2 years but didn’t know this place it is shame :( I ordered prawn risotto with..."

Paige Jeong

"Lovely breaky with nice coffee - more importantly the staff + service were excellent. Spanish baked eggs were great. Would come back and do..."

Chris Millsteed

"This is a cute little place.Had brunch here last week with a friend. The food was fine no complaints and service is very friendly and..."

Mentalla Gouda @mydatewithaplate

"Very friendly and accomodating service. My husband and I ordered the triple poached eggs and the french toast. Because we decided to share the dishes..."

Anuschka Mijnhout

"This cosy café in a quiet Parramatta laneway has plenty of nearby competition but seems to be very popular indeed. The décor is casual and the..."

Sir And Mlady Dine Out

"Great food, very friendly staffs and reasonably priced. Comes with good coffee too. My avo stack was the best I've tasted so far. Highly..."

Eathealthy

"In Short: Badmanner Thymes serves up delicious looking plates of food that are packed with flavour and substance. I would recommend the baked eggs if..."

Coco And Vine

"Nice place to chill. Not too crowded. The ambience is suitable for quiet catchup with friends, reading or working on your laptop. Power plugs can be..."

Jelak Not

"We had lunch here this afternoon. It's a nice cafe tucked from Paramatta CBD. We had the Halloumi burger and my friend had the Barramundi fillet...."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Aesome little cafe in Parramatta. Food is reasonably priced and portions are great. Atmosphere is very relaxed and plenty of seating inside. Highly..."

Andrew Singh

"Easily my favourite brunch spot in Parramatta! The food, atmosphere and service is amazing. I recommend the Halloumi burger, chicken burger, salmon..."

Sh Mah

"My friend and I had lunch on 30 March at this cafe. We had the lentil salad and the haloumi + other roasted vegetables burger , coffee and chai..."

Meera Rajagopalan

"Great food and really friendly staff - a waiter saw I had a camera with and suggested a seat with better lighting. Would definitely come again..."

Saad Hasan

"Bigger than it looks, has loads of space and is kid friendly! Food was good enough. Service is excellent and so is the vibe of this place. Will be..."

HubbyBubby

"This place is in a cute little location away from the hustle and bustle of the busy main street. Service was great and the waiters were super..."

Frankiieshungrytummy

"Badmanner Thymes is a great little breakfast spot but be careful what you pick off the menu! The fresh juices are fantastic and so is the muesli..."

Laura.payne102

"After hearing so much about Badmanner Thymes it was about 'thyme' we checked it out! The cafe is located just outside the bustling Parramatta CBD...."

Thewhereto

"Great cafe with a menu to suit all. I ordered a new item, Mediterranean breakfast. It included new house made croquettes and haloumi which was great...."

Issac_eatsalot

"Lovely cafe! Staff were friendly, and the food was amazing. Good choice of meals, with burgers, delicious salads, breakfast, and lunch. Coffee was..."

Nadiaargh

"A cute little coffee shop with plenty of indoor seating and an extensive menu. The coffee was ok but not as good as I was hoping. The bichure muesli..."

Rebecca

"Located away from the hustle and bustle of the main Parramatta shopping district, Badmanner Thymes is well worth seeking out. They offer a great..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"If you're like me and cant decide - go for the TRIO BENEDICT - it's got every kind of eggs benedict there is on one plate and will not let you down!..."

The Next Rush

"Had the baked eggs ($14). On the smallish size but was well flavoured. Let down was the egg which i was hoping would have the runny yolk but came out..."

Confuzzl3d

"Went for breakfast as soon as they opened at 8 am on a Sunday! The service was good but it was slow. Really wish he would just write down the order..."

HurryDaFoodup

"This is my favourite cafe in Parramatta! Always consistent with their food and perfect for a lazy weekend brunch. The staff are awesome, the decor is..."

Nsk

"This place is hard to spot because well it is in a calm lane but it will be hard to forget once you have been there . What a quirky interior . It..."

Parul Nehru

"The name of this place is what caught my attention when I walked by. True the roast pumpkin and chicken salad and it was simply delicious although..."

Johnny Pan

"Had the French toast with mascarpone cream and the big brekky. The pork sausages tasted like the cheap ones you get from woolies, hashbrowns were..."

Amy

"Food : Good 😊Drinks : Great 😁Service : Great 😁So the new menu came out today & we had the privilege of trying out some..."

Grace

"I had the french toast and detox juice. Looking at the menu, you will straight away notice the fantastic prices. $9 for the french toast was..."

Anna

"Quirky name + amusing decor + friendly service = great dining experience 😊 I had the hangover burger, which is like a bruschetta waking up in the..."

FluffyGroodle

"Smoked salmon breakfasts always held a special appeal for me, and the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon here fills the breakfast need quite nicely...."

Chickydee

"One of my fav cafe's in the Parra area. Take a seat indoor or outdoor as it is table service. I loved the mushrooms on toast as well as the breakfast..."

Amys_food_adventures

"I would say this is one of the best cafes I've been to in Parramatta. Good food with fairly reasonable prices. Staff was very friendly as well. Can't..."

_simplypeckish

"B A D M A N N E R ☆ T H Y M EI believe that this is the best cafe in Parramatta for a lazy Sunday brunch. Super friendly staff serving drool..."

Foodies Guide To Sydney

"Greeted by warm, friendly staff, and a hint of Espresso on the air, and tasty looking cronuts staring at you from the front counter; this place is on..."

Tara Booth

"They have Cronuts and coffee is great and staff are really nice too. Have yet to sit in and try the food, by a great place to drop by when you need a..."

Agatha Lee

"This café is just what Parramatta needed. So cute. So trendy and serves great food. The service can only be described as "entertaining" as they..."

Stephanie Angelica

"Loved it!! Came for breakfast on a Sunday and it was amazing. Hubby got super breakfast which was huge with everything on it. The sourdough bread was..."

Gabbys79

"This place is always consistent in food since day one. Scott the bossman is always kind and friendly and you will most certainly get attentive..."

Sweetandyummie

"Great spot in Parra. Ample seating both inside and outside. They have the famous Kimchi burger which is not for anyone with a small appetite...."

Kis The Cook

"Will definitely be returning! Ordered the Black Forest with a green tea latte. The dish could of done with a bit of seasoning and the latte with abit..."

Amanda

"Thumbs up!. Awesome place, great atmosphere and friendly staff!The food is delicious and you really get great value for your money.It's on..."

Anon

"My first brunch out in Sydney and last before I headed on my overseas trip, but now I am finally back to review more restaurants for you all, and..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Parramatta is certainly upping the cafe scene with new cafes opening up thick and fast. One of which is Badmanner Thymes Espresso. I know not why it..."

A Foodie's Joy

"Badmanner Thymes is a great new weekend addition to Parramatta's weekend eating options. The cafe is cute, has great coffee, a good menu and some..."

MissPiggyEats

"Cafe win!. Badmanner Thymes - one word. Four syllables. IN-CRED-I-BLE! This is, in all honesty, the best cafe/breakfast/brunch/lunch spot I have ever..."

Mazzymusic

"Great small brunch and breakfast place near Parramatta station. Good coffee (large cups are disposable which was not great, but I guess it was a..."

Bruno Rodríguez Armesto

"Second visit here and I enjoy their signature Ottoman eggs which is so uniquely and presently different to other venues. However this time the pasta..."

Dora C

"We were planning to have a brunch somewhere else but it was not open yet so we ended up here. It was my first time so I wasn't sure what to order. We..."

don perlez

"How good is the food here?! We wanted to try almost everything on the menu. The service was very friendly and efficient. The dishes we ordered were..."

El Aitch

"Found this place on Trip Advisor and stopped in for breakfast and a coffee. I had the home made granola and a soy flat white. Both were exceptional..."

Gregg Savage

"They have very unique menu, plus their food was delicious too. Of course, their coffee was amazing too. Would love to go there again, whenever I am..."

Rajvir Uppal

"The perfect outdoor Sunday afternoon brunch cafe that is a must try if you love a good unique menu. Food is delicious, very good portions, coffee..."

Mia

"My husband and I go to place for a good coffee and meal! Food is unique and caters to vegetarians and non vegetarian. Staff are always friendly and..."

Lisa Trinh

Jin-za Japanese Suchi Bar

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"Fresh Sushi rolls and they are made to order. Great price. Small cute and cozy place to have afternoon..."

Cindy Le

"Nice food and good..."

Williamten

"This is probably the best sushi place I’ve been to. All their ingredients are so fresh and extremely tasty! Can’t go wrong with a magma or..."

Maria Ghali

"Delicious authentic ramen. The servings are quite big and would be good for sharing. We also had the tempura and avo roll which tasted so..."

Adelle

"Very yummy food!!!!!..."

Queenie Li

"Best sushi restaurant in parramatta - a small hole in the wall with majority outside seating. Sushi is fresh, dishes come in generous portions, and..."

Meowktail

"Great food well cooked and always fresh, a good choice of food from Edamame Beans to Gyoza to Sashimi and cooked mains as well. Staff are..."

Nicholas Volker

"Always fresh and delicious! Come here for most of my lunches, reasonably priced.Get the hand roll for a delicious experience.The staff are..."

Emilie Katherine

"I visited more then once, always same quality and food service. Highly recommend.FOOD: 9.5/10takoyaki octopus balls were..."

Monique Seng

"Barely enough seats for a decent amount of people but the food is delicious compared to other Japanese restaurants I’ve tried. I recommend..."

Shirley

"Best cost-effective sushi I have had. In saying that, the flavour of the sushi’s is absolutely excellent or almost perfect! The ramen is fair. Will..."

Sichao Hu

"I’ve been to a lot of sushi places in Sydney and Kanzo is one of my absolute favourites. It’s a hidden gem easy to miss because of its small size..."

EMZ EATS

"My go-to sushi joint when I’m at work. The grilled scallop roll and grilled salmon roll are my absolute favourites!Food is always good..."

Linda

"Simple but deliciousI had a great time eating in this restaurant and it was a good experience. I bought a Karage and Katsu Bento with some..."

Samuel Widjaja

"a pretty small Japanese restaurant operated by Korean. The food was not too bad with high money value. Love their tempura prawn.Will visit the..."

Albert Chen

"Such a pleasant dining experience with my family and partner. The food was Devine for a small place off the beaten track. My salmon was tender and..."

Kerrie Patricia

"I'm a sucker for teriyaki chicken and Kanzo Sushi delivered the goods with their teriyaki chicken donburi served with miso ($10). The teriyaki looked..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Being a hotspot in Parramatta with an impressive rating of 4.5, I decided to try out the restaurant Kanzo. There’s two locations, one for mainly..."

Athena

"Tried their Grilled Salmon Roll. It’s amazing! Better than expected. The texture of the salmon was nice, extra point for the tempura prawn inside..."

Giselle Chang

"We often frequent kanzo in Parramatta and is often known as the best Japanese in Parra. It's super popular and you'll have to wait for a table after..."

Bee

"Food 4 starsPricing 3 stars Great tasting food, I love when it actually taste Japanesey and not Chinese. Everything was solid and..."

Pam

"This place is great for fresh sushi and japanese food at a reasonable price. I ordered the teriyaki chicken salad bowl which was very tasty and..."

Gillydoesfood

"Kanzo is the best Japanese restaurant in Parramatta. Their teriyaki chicken and grilled salmon rolle is really delicious. The salad range is a must..."

Kitty Kat

"Hands down favourite sushi place!! I’ve eaten here 3 times and the service and food is still amazing. The sushi is really fresh and portions are..."

Bella Chen

"Small cute sushi place that always but always has the freshest and nicest sushi. Prices are incredibly affordable for all on the menu, Kanzo never..."

Josie

"Having opened a second location just down the road from the first, Kanzo is bigger and better than ever. With all my old favourites still on the..."

Eats With Marie

"One of the best ramen noodle houses out west, it is small and cozy and can be tough to find a seat during peak times at lunch/dinner, but if you can..."

JDub

"Came here with two other friends and ordered four dishes to share !Surprisingly cheap, decent size portions and quite tasty! Would..."

Eat Eat Eat

"Staff was cute and sweet people ! Sushi is amazing, the type of sushi where you don’t need sauce. The special rolls are sushi rolls with sauce/meat..."

Dung.phan0803

"Large restaurant & friendly staff. Food came or quickly and was fresh and delicious. They are accommodating to specific dietary request. Pricing was..."

Jessica

"My go-to sushi place! Honestly soo affordable for the quality that you pay! The magma roll is a little spicy, so for all you spice lovers, this is..."

HANGRYHUNGRY

"Always a local fave, their grilled salmon rolls are the best in Sydney! Sashimi is always fresh and their new store is great - making wait times a..."

Maria V

"Budget friendly and great tastes too. Worth a visit. Fusion of Japanese and Korean brings delicious meal to your table. Service is quick and..."

Tridev Dupuguntla

"Favourite sushi joint in Sydney. The prices are cheap compared to other places, but definitely bigger servings here!! And you won’t believe how..."

Jo

"So quaint and comfortable, Kanzo is the perfect place to hide away in as you devour some seriously delicious food. Portion sizes are..."

Hungry Vibes Only

"Amazing staff . Really cool venue , with fresh sushi and nigiri.I have been to Tokyo and eaten the best sushi money can buy and I really think..."

Sean Conlon

"Ordered the grilled salmon roll, a large sashimi platter and orange juice which was around $45 in total, which is a good price for sashimi and a..."

Jenny

"Always fresh and delivers the perfect amount of items for lunch and dinner. Always ordered the magma and grilled salmon nigiri with a small sashimi..."

Joseph Tran

"One of the best Japanese restaurant in Sydney. Everything on the menu is delicious, the price is very reasonable. Service is efficient, would..."

Da Vid

"One of my favourite sushi joints. I used to go to the older one as well and now the newly renovated place in George Street is much nicer and more..."

Sneha Shrestha

"Ordered the grilled salmon roll and swapped out the avocado for cucumber (very happy they were able to do that). The roll was fresh and had nice..."

Olivia Yang

"It is my go to lunch place if I didn't know what else to eat. Always fresh, love their sushi, and good consistency. It can get very busy at lunch..."

Katie

"In the words of Luke Cage: "Sweet Christmas!" I think I've found my new go to sushi place. Tried their special rolls, salmon salad and nigiri in 3..."

Jessica

"Pretty good value Japanese. The sashimi is fresh - although lacking in variety. Lots of variety in sushi and rolls. Service was friendly. I would go..."

Viv OY

"I have previously been to the smaller Kanzo further down George St (6/55 George St), so today I tried the bigger and newly opened one (109 George..."

Thehappymedium

"Amazingly fresh and delicious sushi and sashimi, their bento boxes never fail to please! A small store with limited seating but they offer takeaway..."

Ali Lam

"We ordered the 9 piece sashimi, Karage chicken bento with teriyaki chicken and the pork katsu bento for 2 people.Quality: Sashimi was only..."

Chris Raynor

"What I liked best about this place: I love Japanese and always suggest it when meeting up with friends. My friends and i meet at Parra often and..."

TheHungryNeko

"By far the best sushi out in the west. The sushi is always fresh and is full of flavour & the new outfit on George Street is a great addition...."

Lisa Arez

"Great fresh sushi , salad was definitely value for $$. Would recommend the soft shell crab roll. New store further down the road has great seating..."

Ken Kai-Man Wu

"Went to the new shop further down the road. Good food - had tempura udon, large sashimi platter, unagi roll. Everything was so fresh. Great to see a..."

John Appleseed

"The grilled salmon roll and grilled scallop roll are my absolute fav, I order them every single time. Have also tried the medium rolls (salmon + avo)..."

Xlittlecupcake

"Fresh sushi, good price and service. Also kid friendly will definitely be back. The wasabi is mild. Can be a bit saucey but otherwise great food...."

HubbyBubby

"Go to sushi restaurant ♡ The vegetarian tofu avo salad is a must get, I literally have dreams about this. The texture is so smooth and sweet..."

Mc.hell.e

"Fantastic sushi! Had the cheesy katsu special and it was great! Dtr loved the tuna and avo hand roll and everything in the chicken teriyaki bento..."

Evelyn Pro

"Tried the grilled scallop with salmon avocado roll (6pc for $12). It was tasty and the scallop and salmon portions were generous, but there was a lot..."

Lily The Frugal Foodie

"Loved the old place, living the new place!!Still the same good, solid Japanese food. Still very affordable. The new resto is bigger and brighter..."

Mama17714

"Great, tasty, fresh Japanese food. You can order cheap eat mains or fancy or even fancier sushi rolls. The salmon salad is a delicious fresh big bowl..."

JeannetN

"Kanzo has recently moved into its new building further along George Street which is beautifully fitted out. The service here is friendly,..."

Parramatta Foodie

"Eat here. The ingredients are soo fresh - the food is served fast & the Japanese flavours are authentic. I've been several times - but my..."

Caitlin

"This humble Japanese restaurant honestly surprised me. We were extremely hungry and saw that this small place had a lot of people waiting, so decided..."

Jessica Guan

"Japanese is honestly one of my fave cuisines! I went to Kanzo with my friends last Monday night and it was so good to be in a cosy little restaurant,..."

Jana Angeles

"Kanzo is a cosy little Japanese joint in the heart of Parramatta on George St. This restaurant is always bustling with customers. While you sit..."

Jade Buys Lemons

"First day in Parramatta, and I was ravenous having skipped breakfast. I decided on something healthy for lunch and quickly searched for some well..."

Matt

"Can’t complain about this place! There are very few good Japanese restaurants in Western Sydney but this is one of them. There is limited seating..."

Georgie

"I have tried Kanzo for more than 10 times. My experience is that they have the best grilled salmon rolls which is the must try. All of my friends..."

Wong Kai Hei

"It's a small restaurant with barely 20 seats inside. They're so busy on the weekend but luckily the wait wasn't too long for a table. The..."

Brutal_AF

"Delicious meal! For a Sunday they were quite busy but waited no longer than 5 minutes for our first entree to come out which was beautiful and fresh...."

Breanna Jade

"Great food and fast service. This is our "go to" place for lunch and dinner. Oh, did I tell you the prices are also very reasonable. They get very..."

Andrew

"Given the lack of good Japanese food in Parramatta, this is one of my favourite locations to satisfy those sushi cravings. Service isn't necessarily..."

W80

"Grilled salmon sushi was amazing! We really enjoyed the light & crispy prawn tempuras. We ordered the Pork Katsu with rice but it was a tad dry...."

Susanna Yang

"Great food, fair prices, quick turnaround in order. My only qualm with the place is that it's tiny. Minimal seating and what seating there is, is..."

Nick X Thomson

"One of the best and cheapest places to eat Japanese food around. If you guys want to try authentic food at a reasonable price, come along to this..."

Thefooddesserter

"Unexpectedly great sushi here at this tiny Japanese spot in parramatta. If you are looking for cheap comfort food, I would highly recommend this..."

Johnny Pan

"It was delicious ! Always seen this place and finally went to try it. Big servings and fresh. Recommend this place for anyone who wants a good..."

V

"Located in the heart of parramatta CBD is this little Japanese gem, generous serving and great tasting sushi at such an amazing price! Definitely my..."

DINEWCD

"Carlo Del Fabbro really fresh sashimi and sushi ❤️ never thought it gonna be so delicious. Also takoyaki is amazing. Next time want to try the..."

Aum Sirirat

"I can see why it's rated so well and why it's so popular. This Japanese eatery is tiny but that's ok because they also do take away. A great variety..."

Rebecca

"I have visited Kanzo twice in the last month and I'm in food love. I've only had the Chicken Katsu Karaage and King Prawn Tempura. On both occasions,..."

Chrissie

"We were invited by our friend to venture out into her neck of the woods in the west. She gave us the choice of where to eat so we decided upon this..."

Sydney Tum Tum

"Top 5 best sushi restaurants in Sydney. The prices are reasonable and the sashimi is so fresh. When I’m in the area I always go here. The only con..."

Pam V

"Very nice place to have Japanese style cuisine in the Parramatta area. Parking is free on the street after 8 PM. There will be some queueing at the..."

Albert Tedjadiputra

"Nice atmosphere and comfy sushi place. Staff was friendly and sushi was good. Tempura prawn was good, crispy, not soggy and perfectly..."

Jeramie Amancio

"MY favourite casual sushi eatery! The sashimi here is so fresh and presentation is always so gorgeous. I also love the sushi rolls here especially..."

Valerie Nguyen

"Ramen is a bit bare with only 1 slice of meat but the broth was good and also well priced. It would be nice to have an option to upsize or add on..."

Will K

"Came here about 2 weeks ago with my partner and was blown away. Prompt food, prompt service, everything was presentable and tip top. Pricing was..."

Daniella Collison

"BEST sushi in Parramatta very very highly recommended authentic Japanese food at its..."

MyaN

"This is one of the best Japanese restaurants in town. We are vegetarians and we still found enough dishes on the menu to suit us. Every dish we..."

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