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Element6

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"Prior to the last state and federal election (2/7/16), I spent a fair bit of time campaigning in W Ryde, particularly around the railway station..."

John Fryer

"Absolutely loved Element6! Boyfriend and I went for brunch and had an amazing time. Wait time is a little longer as their kitchen is a little..."

Frankie Pallauta

"Nice friendly staff, great coffee, they used to have great butter, sadly not anymore nothing better that a great flat white and sourdough toast and..."

Brian Gatenby

"Foods are tasty. The flavour and texture of every component is just right! Coffee is well made. Lovely environment and staff. We arrived at 10:45am..."

Sichao Hu

"A cosy little cafe, great friendly service and fantastic breakfasts and coffee. A true suburban..."

Pompom

"To go place for me and my family wife. Possibly the best place in around RYDE. Standard order for me Zatar eggs and..."

Prasanjit Das

"This is a beautiful small cafe in West Ryde which serves amazing food, courteous staff and not heavy on pocket. We ordered big brekkie, za'atar eggs..."

Pranhita Sharma

"E6 West Ryde used to be my local go-to, however, after a few average dishes, I wasn’t keen to return. We decided to give the place another go and..."

TheNailChronicle

"Very decent feed. They generally offer Australian cuisine, but the day I went they put on a seafood risotto as a special of the day. I had that and..."

Kololee

"Love Shak : 😁 Great Field Mushrooms : 😁 GreatChilli Crab Scrambled Eggs : 😁 Great Huevos Rancheros : 😍 Amazing Coffee..."

Grace

"Friendly service and good food. The coffee was okay. The mocha was extremely sweet and so was the passion mango fruit shake. Both baked eggs..."

Susan

"Nothings to complain about, like the place so much!Coffee is good, so does the food. Ordered a chilli crab scramble eggs with toast, and a beef..."

T In S

"Element 6 is, in my opinion, the best cafe in the Ryde area. Consistently great food and coffee. The bacon and egg roll is divine - well it was until..."

Jessica Bower

"Nice little cafe in a quiet area of West Ryde with plenty of parking, service was great and food was on point. We ordered the Eggs Benedict and the..."

JDub

"Table for one. Ordered a croque madam with a cuppacino, it was already getting quite busy with all the early morning starters (cyclists, locals)...."

Mike4563

"Looked for some good options for breakkie in Ryde on lovely Zomato and came across this place. We went there with our friends for brunch and the..."

Tulika Kabra

"Katsu Burger was disappointing, to oily and chicken is very dry. 3/5Had Greed Envy Shake, very refreshing. Nice mixture of celery, apple,..."

Howard Phung

"Came into this little cozy cafe to have brunch at 2 pm in very hot summer. We ordered the ‘South-west Ryder big Brekky’ and ‘smashed..."

Iris L

"Generous portions and a well considered brekky menu - a creative but not-too-ridiculous out there twist on the classics, pretty well-executed. Their..."

Pheebs

"Love the place!!! Their coffee was great!!! The food was amazing!!! You will great with full smile of their waitresses!! Great for family with little..."

Virelya.com

"I have gone to this cafe for years and I continue to return. It’s my favourite coffee of a morning before I catch the train. Also, their..."

Bella Pytka

"Decent eatery with a vibrant atmosphere.Element 6 is a one of a few cafes in the west ryde area. It is quite popular and often tables are..."

Jason Liu

"Visited Element 6 for the first time early in the morning. Tucked away from the busy Victoria Rd, this cafe has great vibe to it. Service was great...."

George Jreije

"Service was OK, not the best -quite slow, however the food was yum and wide variety of food which will suit everyone taste. We got there on a day..."

Hannah Duong

"I LOVE E6. It's my favourite local cafe! 😍 I go every morning for my coffee which is absolutely fab and any time I wish to go to breakfast, I..."

Elsie Dabbs

"First review. Fantastic cafe in Sydney's west. Friendly staff. Meals accompanied by tasty coffee. French toast was not too sweet and crispy side of..."

Christine

"Nice vibe, excellent customer service. Ordered two breakfast menu meals for $31. The portions were of an appropriate size and the combination of..."

Linna

"Food: Got the BLAT w/ chicken. Food was good. The salted caramel shake was absolutely amazzzzzing and I recommend to everyone! Food presentation..."

Kacey Martin @chubbynomnoms

"Love the cafe. It has a style to it. Pulled pork tasted great but it was slightly too dry. Coleslaw was awesome. The..."

The.missus.eats

"Good food and the staff are friendly and experienced with the items on the menu. I feel sorry for the empty cafe nextdoor. Element 6 is nearly always..."

P Hur

"Went there for brunch. It was super busy and place was packed.. After ordering we had to wait for 30-45 mins for our food.. But our drink was given..."

Shoma Ann Mathew

"Great service. Great food. We were seated at the back of the cafe which was more quiet compared to the front. Food prices were reasonable for the..."

Jelak Not

"Had an enjoyable brunch here on a wet Saturday morning. Staff were friendly, meals were creative and tasty and portions were huge. Very..."

HungryForMore

"Love love all the food and coffee here ! Everything is amazingly delicious and never fails to satisfy my grumbling stomach ! Staff are friendly and..."

Ella

"Been coming to this cafe for quite a while. Staff are always polite and friendly.Food is consistently good and they do change up the menu..."

Chickalulu7

"Local cafe that does great salads, they used to have this amazing chicken roquette salad, but they took it off the menu :( They don’t accept phone..."

Postcards From Peta

"Within walking distance from West Ryde rail station and the Ryde Eastwood RSL, is a gem of a cafe. It is laid out in a contemporary style at..."

Kevin Yong

"I've been to Element6 over the past few years and the food/service has been consistently good. Recently visited for a hot breakfast to beat..."

ChippityChirp

"I've been eyeing this cafe for a while now and we finally had the chance to drop by here yesterday for lunch. One of the nice things about the place..."

Lia Eats

"This cafe offers friendly service even on a busy Saturday morning. I ordered for their chorizo with lentils on a sourdough toasts. It was very..."

Eathealthy

"Came here for breakfast with a group of friends and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and attentive! I got the Coconut Sticky Rice Porridge..."

Why__dee

"Went back after a year or so as I was craving some of their baked eggs. Not sure if it's just me or their portion sizes have definitely shrunk. All..."

Confuzzl3d

"Went to this place for breakfast with my cousin's. It's a Cute looking rustic place. I'm vegetarian and personally feel it's not the best in terms of..."

Chandini Vynatheya

"Element 6 cafe located on Ryedale Road is probably one of the trendier cafe found in the suburb of West Ryde. Even though it is located on the..."

The Engineer Eats

"As a local living around the Marsfield area, West Ryde is one of my local go to places for a quick outside eat. Suggested to give it a try after..."

Michael Li

"Pancake is so good. Creamy but not greasy~ Cafe is very busy on Sat morning. Waiters there are well trained and make the shop organised...."

Dewy

"Came here for brunch on weekends. It was very busying but didn't wait for a long.The cafe is very cozy, homely and staff are very..."

Erika-Anne

"Surroundings are a bit "rustic" but best chicken burger ever! Honeybee smoothie is not bad either. Highly recommended and definitely good..."

Anthony Fargeot

"Favourite local spot! I've been here so many times, delicious food, great coffee, friendly staff and cute interiors.. They're also dog friendly which..."

Sushi Lover

"What a nice surprise! Being a city girl, i didn't have high expectation for this place. We went by car but it's easily accessible by public transport..."

TheaEatsYou

"Element 6 is one of the better cafes around this area. I always come here to get a quick coffee fix especially on the weekends or whenever I need..."

Ocean_hc

"Discovered this place today and it was a delight. Long wait times but it was worth it. Had a veggie big breakfast which was delicious and the coffee..."

Jack Amber

"It’s safe to say I’ve tried about 80% of the menu and have been back countless times. Really good value for money as the servings are huge, and..."

Anna

"Located in a quiet place. Very busy caffe. Satisfying food and service. Coffee is a must-try. Their Cappucino tastes really good. It's def a good..."

Hanna Park

"There aint enough of these cafes in west ryde, so its easy to say, wait times are long...However, this place does a AMAZING decaf for those..."

Foodpic Pro

"Remember my first visit to this cafe a couple of years ago, it was the middle of winter, a busy Sunday with lots of people waiting, and we waited..."

Manz

"This place is a personal favourite. It has really cool rustic look, the staff and service has been consistently good. Their food is delicious...."

Samuel

"Love this place, the menu suits my every mood! Coffee is great and the service is always attentive. Each breakfast I've had has been perfectly cooked..."

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"I had the South West Ryder Big Brekky, and it was a very big brekky indeed. The generous on the bacon, lovely bread, really nice onion jam and tasty..."

YummyGranadilla

"Came in for a late lunch, was seated immediately with great service all round. Food came out quick and portion size was generous! Also..."

Daniel Foo

"The food and coffee at Element 6 is very good 90% of the time. It's the only place I know in this area that serves up food and coffee at a level of..."

Chow Yum Fat

"Super busy for Valentine's Day but the wait wasn't too bad. Given there's not much else going on in west ryde it's the local place to be. Service was..."

Girlswhofeast

"Cute hipster cafe in an unexpected location. Reasonable prices for a good range of well thought out, yummy breakfasts and lunches. I had the veggie..."

Candice S

"I came for lunch a few months ago and it was a pretty good experience. I remember ordering the asian-style chicken burger which came with turmeric..."

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"After the Summer Starter run, it was time to look for sustenance and I found it at funky Element 6. It was mid-morning by the time I arrived and as..."

Joan

"Great cafe in the local neighbourhood, staff were very friendly and the place had a good vibe. I was craving a burger so got the chicken burger with..."

Johnny Pan

"Really like the decor, vibe and friendliness of the staff here. We came for a weekend lunch and even though they were busy, service was still very..."

Brutal_AF

"Good food except it's incredibly annoying that you can't change the menu at all- I understand this to an extent but asking for someone to not put a..."

Emma

"It's always Nice to Stop by in a local Cafe before going to work every weekday morning. Today, I got a Hot chocolate and Big Breakfast. After..."

Melo Marshmelo

"Wow wow and wow. Loved it!So who knew that for years on my way to work I was driving past such an amazing gem.Stopped in for breakfast..."

Gabbys79

"The food here is great. Menu is small but done perfectly. The coffee is double roasters and customer service is quick and fast. I highly recommend..."

Sweetandyummie

"Tried it this morning. Had their big breakfast and 2 coffees. Best thing was that the breakfast items weren't too sweet - the Boston beans, the corn..."

Violinus

"I do get annoyed (although understand) when i see absolutely no modifications to the menu. That said, the staff were extremely helpful to accomadate..."

Dylan Warby

"With an extensive menu that includes organic produce and gluten free options, and a cosy creative space to enjoy time to yourself, a casual meeting,..."

Go West Gourmet

"A good suburban cafe. Need more of these in Sydney's North! We ordered from the breakfast menu and the prices were fair. Service was good, very busy..."

Hungry In Sydney

"Element 6 is a small neighborhood cafe serving up delicious brunch fare and good coffee. The little cafe is extremely busy on weekends and..."

Charn Tangson

"Great place to eat. Might be a 10 minute wait on the weekends. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Food is fantastic, the salted caramel waffles are..."

Devenish.singh

"I’m not a morning person. Not by a long shot. But when you get woken up by, “hey let’s go see the sunrise together“, it’s a little hard to..."

Insatiable Munchies

"15 hour pulled pork burger. The pork was cooked to perfection and the vibe in the cafe was relaxed and perfect for a Saturday brunch. Service was..."

Feedingthelove

"In the three years since its opening, Element6 has cemented itself as the northern Sydney suburbs’ answer to the rustic-quirky aesthetic of..."

I Ate My Way Through

"Pretty trendy cafe near the train tracks. Not many good cafe's in the area so when you find one its like finding gold!Coffee,..."

Amys_food_adventures

"Nice cafe which was much needed in the area! Service is always friendly and accomodating. Today I had the Belgian Hot Chocolate (lovely and rich) and..."

Madeleine Scerri

"Good place for brunch in Ryde area, the big breakfast was yummy, good portion with good selection of vegetarian menu and good coffee. The cafe looks..."

Twohappybellies

"Vegetarians welcome! Always a treat. A lazy Saturday or Sunday brunch always runs over time at this place.A good seat out the back in the hotter..."

Todd McHenry

"I’m not a morning person. Not by a long shot. But when you get woken up by, “hey let’s go see the sunrise together“, it’s a little hard to..."

Insatiable Munchies

"Local cafe that does great salads, they used to have this amazing chicken roquette salad, but they took it off the menu :( They don’t accept phone..."

Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)

"Ordered the cauliflower soup that absolutely satisfied my soup craving. We need more cafes having soups on their..."

cathy su

"great coffee and so grateful for the actually delicious gluten and dairy free sweets they stock! Such a cute little hole in the wall set up that is..."

Sharon Long

"Nice place for coffee and brekkie.. Big breakfast bit expensive than other..."

Rishi S

"May 2021 update: reasonable prices, good balance of flavours and diverse menu to suit all (standard breakfast items, tacos, burgers, pancakes, French..."

Phoebe L

"One of the best cafe in the area, nice food with some healthy options. Very friendly staffs and beautiful coffee. The veggie plate is big enough for..."

Clare Chan

The Grounds Keeper Cafe

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"Wow! What a gem!! Wandered into "The Grounds Keeper " on Saturday for brunch after a big week and a sleep in.... Great spot good service and..."

Alannah Mills

"We had my daughters 5th birthday party yesterday with about 70 adults and 20 children. Everyone enjoyed themselves, loved the food and the venue...."

Jo Abad Jayona

"Blacktown location was great!! Amazing service and delicious food. Highly rate the pulled beef sandwich..."

Rachelle Maatouk

"The best chicken sandwich I've had anywhere , yummmmmmy �great..."

Abir Chahal

"Absolutely love this place! Amazing food, excellent coffee and very child friendly. It's on high rotation for us..."

Maria Bellissimo-Magrin

"Fabulous middle eastern food in this family friendly cafe in the..."

Mary Lunn

"Looking for somewhere for a quick coffee before a meeting we accidentally found thus cafe. Thoroughly enjoyed our coffee and raisin toast in..."

Janet Muir

"Superb middle eastern food with a twist. Loved every bit of it. We will definitely be back for both the food and staffs great..."

Robbie Hayek

"5 stars for Ryde store because the coffee is good, food is yum and service..."

Cyndi Boctor Khawaja

"Located in Blacktown Showgrounds, this venue is easy to find (located at Francis Park).Handy location, near the playground. Perfect for family..."

Foodblogs

"Beautiful cafe next to a massive park. So if you have kids or toddlers or even babies definitely check it out.The swing area is shaded under..."

Nidhi Madan

"First time coming across this place in all the years that I have been around! Defiantly a hidden gem. Came here on a Sunday for breakfast,..."

Luxx Food

"Nice place. Went for breakfast. I like their take on the awarma. The ones I've usually had in the past are scrambled omelet type eggs with meat. But..."

Rizzy

"Saturday lunch with friends.this place is normally busy however we where able to get a table for a large group after a 5min wait. Service staff..."

Eric Wong

"Love the outdoor environment and the customer service!!Food is also not bad here. Tomato salsa baked eggs is so yum!!!i will definitely come..."

Iris Chen

"We love coming here for breakfast when we have the day off, it's nicely set in a park and their middle eastern breakfasts are just so delicious - my..."

HungryForMore

"Great lunch on a sunny day. The kind barista made us a special coffee art on our coffees. Great for young families with kids as there is a playground..."

Tiffychoi.tc

"Nestled amidst a small park makes for a relaxing cafe vibe! Service was pretty good and one waitress in particular was very caring to customers..."

Ammy Elle

"Nice cafe in the middle of the park. Dine with park view, away from hustle bustle of weekend traffic. The cafe is pretty busy, long queue for a..."

Jelak Not

"Tried this place today with a high school friend. Loved the atmosphere of being outdoorsy, situated in the middle of a park, with a playground next..."

Michael Li

"One of the few places that does a bacon and egg roll with damper bread. Whilst the damper bread could have been toasted a bit more, it was..."

Antonios Yapondopolus

"I first discovered Gabriel coffee beans from the Grounds Keeper Cafe ave fell in love with the taste! Unfortunately the cafe is constantly busy and I..."

The Engineer Eats

"This is a bit of a special find because I had no idea there was this lovely park not too far from mine, let alone a café with tons of delicious..."

Anna

"Parents, and friends with parents take note: If you're looking for a spot to catch up over a coffee or meal, this would be close to the perfect..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"A cute little cafe set on the grounds of Ryde Park, surrounded by beautiful greenery, and right next to a children's playground, making it an..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"My daughter had her five year old birthday party at this cafe, last weekend. The service, food and atmosphere was excellent! The party was a hit with..."

Lara

"The service was friendly and reasonably quick given it was a busy Saturday morning. The cafe is very conveniently adjacent to a playground , so you..."

Ammo75

"Not every day you see a crowded cafe in the middle of a park and it feels classy. Great for kids to play in the playground (got abit jealous. Too..."

Sloweats

"Absolutely loved the location, a very relaxing spot within Ryde Park and easy access to parking without having to worry about timing. The chairs..."

Aileen

"I visited this café on the weekend, and was very impressed with the service, food quality and location. I made a booking for 25 guests for a..."

Nat Browne

"Food is so so, but the staff are always accommodating, especially with the little ones and reasonably priced. The main draw card is the fresh air and..."

JWP

"My partner and I were looking for a nice place to have brunch and after searching Urbanspoon, decided to try The Groundskeeper Cafe. So glad we did...."

Mel

"We were able to book a large group for a catch up at this lovely cafe today. Although the weather wasn't the best, because of their service and nice..."

Victoria Park

"Not-so-new brunch spot The Grounds Keeper cafe situated amongst the lush greenery of Ryde Park is the epitome of convivial dining. Taking breakfast..."

Snap Eat Love

"Hidden in an inner suburban park, The Grounds Keeper Café is a small café growing rapidly in popularity. Not only do they serve fantastic Middle..."

2 Hungry Guys

"The Grounds Keeper menu has a definite Middle Eastern influence. Think mezze plates, fattoush salad, shakshouka etc but there are also your typical..."

Little Munch

"Scrumptious. We were welcomed at 10am on a weekday into this bustling cafe amid the beautiful greenery of Ryde Park. Once we were settled, the..."

Anna001

"Wish I had have known about it sooner. Yesterday was my first visit to the Groundskeeper Café and I can't believe I hadn't heard about it before. We..."

Lisa

"Great Food! Great Service! Beautiful Surroundings!. What more could you ask for? I headed out to this beautiful cafe on the weekend after hearing so..."

Luvfood

"Fantastic Family Atmosphere & Great Food. A great place for top notch food and relaxation... fantastic..."

Mjvgash

"Fabulous food, attentive service, and child-friendly surrounds - the perfect cafe!. Our party of 6 (two families with 3 kids between 1 and 4) headed..."

Pip Taylor

"Busy, kid-friendly cafe. I decided to try Grounds Keeper given its location within Ryde Park which has a sandpit and lots of play areas for kidlets...."

Crystal Fischer

"Perfect Fathers Day 2014 thanks to The Grounds Keeper Cafe. Best kept secret in Sydney and any thing but good reviews can only have been written to..."

Karmat

"Keep coming back!. I am not one to write reviews but after jumping online to grab the contact number to book our table for lunch this weekend I..."

Christina

"Great food, great service and the location is awesome. Real funky atmosphere and the breakfast menu is huge. Plenty to choose from with traditional..."

Charbs

"This is a not very well kept secret. A seriously good chef and owner with a commitment to great fresh produce. Middle Eastern influenced meals that..."

Mary Ellen

"Amazing mothers day lunch!. Where do I start, amazing place, great service and most importantly fantastic food. My husband and I with our children..."

Loza

"Excellent food. Lovely hosts and a great location. You need to choose staff who understand and know the joy that comes with this cultures food as you..."

CK

"Excellent food and wonderful service, and plenty of gluten free options. The location makes this a perfect place for..."

DelhiTee

"Great community atmosphere. We've just moved into Ryde and decided to spend a nice free Saturday morning exploring the area. We got as far as a 5..."

TheConsigliere

"Good service and delish food however the wait was a little too long. Spent more time waiting than anything else. Great place if you have little ones..."

Mukie

"Great to find a little gem in the ryde area! Visited this place once on a Saturday and although it was hard to find at first, the surrounding made it..."

Sweetcrazie

"Thank God these guys took over the cafe...they've brought a great menu and good coffee, a relaxed environment and good service. It's nice to see more..."

Matty

"This was my first time visiting the cafe I initially found it difficult to find as it was tucked away within the park grounds closer to Argule st..."

Coffee Appreciator

"Updated my review from a couple of years back...Great spot if you have kids as cafe is next to play park. Owners are experienced and menu is good. Be..."

The Cafe Ninja

"Brilliant. Great food, great atmosphere. Fantastic place to take children. What more can i..."

Renzo

"Good News. Ryde is a wilderness as far as decent cafes go, so when I found this venue on the net I was pleased. My son went as a scout to check it..."

Mascarpone

"Visited here on rainy Sunday, after being at the Ryde location a few times before. We came for a birthday breakfast, the food was sensational and the..."

Hannah Collins

"I would highly recommend this place for its very authentic food and great..."

Fei Sun

"Tucked away on this park is a wonderful cafe restaurant that takes Italy’s coffee seriously, gives its food generously and just seems to love being..."

James Arvanitakis

"Revisited today after our original visit 3 years ago and the mezze board for two is just as great! Lovely service, nice setting in parkland...."

Michelle

"A super cool cafe in the middle of a busy park with playground to the side. A menu with middle eastern inspirations as well as your typical skip..."

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