Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Parramatta

Badmanner Thymes Espresso

92/100 (360 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

Lil Miss Collins

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"We are here every other week 😊 This place is the best if you love variety, light and tasty cafe food. The vegan bowl is yummy. The breakfast..."

Preeti Saseendran Khurana

"Loved it. Cute little cafe serving great food on an all day menu perfect for lunch or brunch. Great ambience and even though it was outdoor seating,..."

Sonya

"Lovely decor and sitting in the sun was nice. The staff were welcoming and friendly. I tried the French toast and cappuccino Both were..."

Foodie Life

"I really enjoyed the food here - breakfast plate had a lot of variety and the banoffee French toast was very nicely made. The coffee is just alright..."

Eunifoodie

"The place was nice and small without feeling two crowded. Ordered a cold pressed “Pink Tuesday” juice and it was delicious. However the drink..."

Rebecea

"Food was good but Lil Miss Collins loses out on the following points - outdoor only seating with fans (very warm in Summer), questionable cleanliness..."

Pegfeeds.com

"Overall the pace isn’t to bad to go, I would suggest this place to those who are looking for a vintage aesthetic foodie place to go because they do..."

Jessica Lattes

"Overall a nice brunch experience. Nice outdoor setting. Food was good and nicely presented but nothing that made me feel I really need to come..."

Michael

"I had the ricotta and sweet corn fritters (with bacon), and it was delicious. Very well balanced dish, with every ingredient making itself known..."

Jason Meaden

"Great food, service and atmosphere at the OG Lil Miss Collins. Plating is really cute and enticing and flavours are there.If you'd like to..."

Cynthiaeats_

"Cutest little cafe that screamed garden sanctuary vibes! Situated right next to a car park so the location was great. All the table seatings are..."

Alice Chau Nguyen

"One of my favourite cafes in Sydney. the Parramatta location has a make shift yard seating - with attentive staff that do well to keep up with the..."

Meowktail

"We ordered the French toast, the chicken Katsu burger and a earl grey latte and everything from presentation to the taste has been pleasant for us...."

Dee

"Something very local and close to the station - The setting gives you a feeling that you have stepped foot into a secret garden. The menu;..."

Josie

"Cool atmosphere, tiny cosy cafe with great food. The service was amazing and the coffee was one of the best I’ve had in a while. Great vibe and..."

The Sydney Brunch Blogger

"Love the ambience here. Such a nice place to enjoy a meal on a nice sunny warm day. Food was very delicious and enjoyable. Service was quick and..."

EL

"Tucked away in the busy CBD of Parramatta, this cafe creates a little enclosed atmosphere of itself; with a cosy, vibrant ambiance. The cafe is not..."

Eloise_rose93

"Lil miss Collins is a small cafe with really cute decor (reminds me of grounds of Alexandria kind of vibes) located just down the road from circa..."

Julie Nguyen

"This place has some fairly tasty food and decent coffee. Prices are a little high for what you get, however. Service is a little slow but friendly...."

Bella

"The food was presented beautifully, tasted amazing and smelled fantastic. The decor had a rustic backyard vibe with a relaxing ambience. My favourite..."

Honestly Tho

"Food was lovely, staff friendly, and nice quiet location. Smaller size adds to the ambiance. Look forward to going back again soon, but will book..."

Sarahewilling

"The place is located conveniently near Westfields Parramatta in a cozy little area with beautiful outdoor seating. We ordered the Smoked Chicken..."

RWfoodie

"Happy New Year! I’m back in Vancouver now but still catching up on some Sydney posts. Lil Miss Collins has a location in Westfield Burwood as well..."

Constant Cravings

"The decor, music, service and food could not be improved any more. The food was so fresh, home made and every single element on the plate was really..."

Allison

"Very generous in serving size and enjoyed everything about this cafe. We got the shashuka (which isn’t in season for the new menu anymore),..."

Mary Tran

"Tucked around the corner of Parramatta Westfields, this hidden gem offers a rustic and vintage ambience with outdoor seating. This is the perfect..."

Tram

"I love this place. This is my go-to for catch up dates with friends. Cute, rusty, vintage vibes. The staff are amazing and the coffee is great. I had..."

Anna

"Absolutely love this cafe. Being neighbours with Circa may have been daunting but these hold their own and proudly. Went there reading great reviews..."

Moodie_Foodie

"Love the rustic/botanical setting and the friendly service in this little cafe.The coffee is good and the food is even better. They do all..."

Hayley

"How’s this for a Mediterranean plate! Amongst the concrete jungle of Parramatta is lil miss Collins - a getaway from all the cray cray. The vibrant..."

WESTERN SYDNEY BLOGGER

"Quick friendly service. Coffee was good. Clean with a nice open space. Quirky decor giving it a fun and vibrant vibe. Definitely recommend :)..."

Food_critic2307

"On an unsuspecting corner of a small side street, Lil Miss Collins was a rustic surprise. Easily accessible from Parramatta Station, don’t blink or..."

The Brunch Beast

"Visited during a weekday, lunch time and tried both the bowls (breakfast and lunch)Very flavorful and colourful. Staff very friendly and..."

Nia.k

"Great place for a spoilt lunch. Went here on a Tues during lunch time and wasn’t too crowded. The service and coffee was great. Ordered the Açai..."

Thien Le

"Burwood is long known for authentic Asian food from soup dumplings to spicy hot pots. But it is Sunday brunch we had in mind as we headed west on the..."

The RnB Diary

"Lovely, vibrant lil' cafe tucked around the corner of Parramatta Westfields! I have only been here twice, but I definitely recommend it! The service..."

Lana 💫

"Okay so it was at least 30oC that day, however the humidity made it feel like a sticky 45. There was no relief what so ever. One was stuck at work,..."

Sydneys Fattiest Eaters

"Genuinely really love this place! The atmosphere right from the get go is so cute and relaxing and even though it’s busy it never seems too crowded..."

WesternSydneyFoodie

"Absolutely love this place! Great food and service and a beautiful setting. I got the breakfast bowl and was surprised at how delicious every element..."

Maria Yahoun

"Super friendly service, slightly above average food and moderate waiting time. The serving sizes are reasonable and we were seated on a table for 4..."

Shirley

"What a lovely surprise. Me and my friend was looking for a place to have brunch at and we came across this small, but very cute little cafe. It is..."

Aya Marie

"Loved the rustic look of this cafe. Waitress who served us was lovely. However, waiting time for food took a while and not enough fan to cool the..."

Ayojhoxx

"What a cute little space for a cafe. So charming. I had the cured salmon dish. Light and fresh. Presented so beautifully. Actually all the dishes..."

Kerri

"Crispy Skin Barramundi : 😍 AmazingBreast Chicken Salad : 😁 GreatAcai Bowl : 😍 AmazingProtein Shake : 😁 GreatIced..."

Grace

"Vegan friendly? 7/10The atmosphere here is so nice! Very cute, chic, it’s decorated with great greenery and makes you feel surrounded by..."

Vivian

"Went here last Sat with a couple of friends. The menu had a lot of good options found it difficult to choose. Being a hot day 2 of us decided..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Definitely a little gem hidden in the streets of Parra. I understand there would be plenty of competition due as it’s right next to circa but lil..."

Lisa Arez

"Such a great lil gem in Parramatta, coffee is awesome, the barista knows how to get the best out of it, had Mediterranean breakfast, with crispy..."

Fede

"The coffee and food were sooo good. The place itself has a cool feel to it- like you’re in a countryside cafe. The owner came up to us for chat and..."

J.J

"The food and drinks was fulfilling and definitely a 5/5. I ordered a smoothie and a Phoenician Kafta. They served a generous amount as I couldn’t..."

Marielle Danguilan

"I imagine it would be tough being next to Circa, but Lil Miss Collins is pretty cute. Before arriving, I had no idea it was so close to Circa, and I..."

Anna

"The atmosphere here is great and it feels like you've escaped the city, even though you're just by parramatta train station.Our food was..."

Annartodd

"This is my second visit to Lil Miss Collins. I've visited them the first time when they're only a pop-up in Bella Vista. I've had their fresh and..."

Foodblogs

"[invite] Bianca: I was intrigued with the concept of Little Miss Collins in Parramatta. Essentially a shipping container perched on a..."

Forfoodssake

"✔️ Decided to try this trendy new cafe in parra for lunch and it was so enjoyable!! I love how trendy it feels - it's all outside with such a..."

Vic Aoun

"I always try to wake up super early on work trips so I can venture out and check out the cafe scenes. Luckily for me, there was a cute spot 5 minutes..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Nice cosy little place. This is an outdoor cafe really giving you a homely backyard, picnic feel. The food was good, not fantastic. The Acai..."

C

"Had a delicious and enjoyable lunch at Lil Miss Collins today. Loved that the space is outdoors and very roomy. I will definitely bring my dog next..."

JODIE NGUYEN

"Great decaf flat white! The service was great and the food was very good; the standout was the mushroom and hash which was simply sublime. The beef..."

Ash Wright

"Lovely ambiance and food. The food tasted and presented nicely as well. Coffee was good, but I ordered a flat white and my mate ordered a latte. We..."

Ali ElAziz

"Been on my Parramatta bucket my list for awhile and all I wish is that I had visited sooner! Goes without saying it’s a Cute spot but the food was..."

Rebecca Devlin (Dev)

"One of the best place for breakfast. I love the food here, the customer service is great. The sitting area is indoor/outdoor, beautiful and..."

K M

"Very charming, social media worthy café. It has all the eye catching elements required to garner attention of millennials. The decor and food/drinks..."

Winnie Panjwani

"Absolutely amazing! The food was delicious (both the brekky tacos and BLT were sensational and I'd definitely recommend), and the interior is..."

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