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Once Upon A Time
82/100 (330 ratings)
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"Definitely a favourite cafe of mine. The coffee and food are both delicious, and the staff are very friendly. My only suggestion of improvement would..."
Madeleine Nance
"great setup and great food :) would easily recommend this place to anyone..."
Amy Louise
"Love the coffee and the coffee art. Good serving portion good food so..."
Kevy Lee
"As a local, I'm delighted that we have a cafe of this calibre in the area. The decor, food and coffee is consistently of a high standard and the..."
Helen Goldsack
"The environment is great, people are friendly and professional, food is good with imaginative presentation. I really enjoy..."
Daniele Comanzo
"Amazing experience for breakfast we're from Newcastle. Cafe industrial / antique decor blew me away. Service very prompt and pleasant. Food was very..."
Barbara Cavanagh
"The food is not the best Iv had but the staff are super friendly & the atmosphere is inviting, cosy & intimate. I love this..."
Rose Clark
"What an atmosphere! Lovely turn of the century error decor. Beautiful mouth wAtering delights for brekky. All healthy n beautifully presented!..."
Suzy Jai Ho
"Super cute cafe where you can just relax and chill out with friends or study for hours on end. Staff are super friendly and helpful, food is good and..."
Bridget Mottram
"It's huge. It's funky. The stereo is on the perfect station...the eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was tops and good coffee. The downstairs section..."
Kelly Elrington
"Very nicely designed interior giving strong historical vibes. Food is very aesthetic and decent.Big brekky: 7/10Salmon stack:..."
JEatZ
"Great decor inside. Beverages are reasonably priced. The coffee is quite good. It is on the light roast side. Fine coffee art. Saw many people have..."
Guorium🧪
"This is my local weekend go-to brunch place. Great coffee. Nice food presentation and big menu options...."
Michelle Chalsbaum
"Have been here around 10 times, have received consistently great food every time! Always presented well and cooked to perfection! My favourite..."
Ben Manning
"Nice and special cafe! It has 2 floors, the whole cafe is decorated in the style that makes you feel like time travelling - to several decades ago...."
T In S
"This is our favourite local coffee shop. It has a rustic decor, lovely staff and speedy food service. We love coming here with our son and enjoying..."
Sarsha Yap
"Mum and I went there for coffee. This place is cute as. We recognized so many pieces of household paraphernalia from years gone by. The choices are..."
TheSoloAvocado.com
"From the outside, Cafe once upon a time may look like a standard cafe. Upon going inside, it’s like you’ve entered an antique store crossed a..."
Sarah&Gluttony
"New king of cafe in West Ryde. Spacious interior with vintage decor. Great assortment of drinks with reasonable prices. But we all know..."
Jason Liu
"Cute little cafe with a nice rustic decor and feel to it. I brought my mum here to have brunch for Mother's Day, and she particularly liked their..."
Lia Eats
"My fav here is the chai latte they make! Come here again and again just for that :) Perfect. the ambiance here is very rustic - which i personally..."
Mohina Garg
"Industrial rustic cafe. Very unique. Food and staff are excellent. Beautiful food presentation that matches taste. Love coming back to this place...."
Ellen Odessa
"The food is amazing here,the range that they offer and the portion is so worth the price. I love the atmosphere and the staff are wonderful! It’s..."
Kathy Truong
"Once Upon A Time is always my pick for meals in West Ryde. The service is great and the actual establishment itself looks great. The meals there are..."
Swarzlone R
"Came here to catch up with a friend over brunch and was pleasantly surprised by this place. Their menu is rather extensive (perhaps too much) so..."
ChippityChirp
"I've been here before and I will come here again!! A cafe that will substitute meat in the eggs benedict for avocado 🥑 is OK with me - especially..."
Samantha Lee
"This place has quite interesting decor, good atmosphere for afternoon cuppa and chats. I ordered Monarco French Toast, nice platings but average..."
Authenticity
"Had breakfast there today. House made scones with cream and jam. And toasted banana bread. Both were good.. That was enough to fill our tummy. And a..."
Shoma Ann Mathew
"The coffee here is great, after trying the coffee we decided to give the food a go too - wasn't disappointed! Along with good food, the atmosphere..."
Carolynn Duthie
"They have the best sweet potato latte in Sydney! Very busy cafe, staff friendly & efficient. Their drinks menu was quite interesting. Would come back..."
Sydney_food_journal
"Great place, good coffee and one of the best eggs Benedict you can buy across Sydney. Friendly staff and worthwhile going either for a quick drink or..."
Lewis
"Love the interior of this cafe. It has a very vintage feel to it and the first time I walked in I fell in love with it. This cafe has an extensive..."
Ocean_hc
"Once upon a time. Our local coffee shop, only a year old. Coffee and snacks are great. Double story, quirky, antique collectable..."
Postcards From Peta
"Our local coffee shop, only a year old. Coffee and snacks are great. Double story, quirky, antique collectable cafe. Great coffee! We scored big with..."
Postcards From Peta
"Cool little cafe in the baron wasteland of West Ryde. the way it has been decorated as an antique cottage type feel is a nice touch, with the little..."
Chris "Burger King" Burrell
"Waiting for the chemist to open - what does a coffee addict like me do? Have a coffee at Cafe once upon a time of course.Lovely fit out and..."
Gabbys79
"When you live in suburbia, new cafes/restaurants opening up like Once Upon a Time are exciting. With a small line of eateries opening up on West..."
Weekendfoodescapes
"Ok I haven't tried the food here but my piccolo latte was excellent. The decor is quite stunning and despite what you may think the place is huge..."
The Cafe Ninja
"Super cute cafe! The sweet potato latte was delicious and the food was really tasty. Serving sizes were decent aswell. Great little suburban..."
Belly
"Loving this place! Rustic decor and efficient service. Food was really tasty and not overly oily. We ordered the big breakfast and the pulled pork..."
Mukie
"Coffee is suburb. Great place to chill with friends or even just head here for a coffee/tea after dinner at a nearby place. I found the coffee..."
Hungry Minion
"Comfortable, spacious cafe with nice drinks and a good selection of sweets. Service was fast and attentive. They open late which is a bonus too. Will..."
Mel
"Nice cosy cafe, food and service was very good, no gluten free options which is a shame but maybe something for them to think about in the future,..."
Evoo
"This is a cute cafe located in West Ryde that offers a delicious menu and a vast range of drinks and tea cakes. They offer a green tea latte that..."
Sweetandyummie
"Cute little vintage cafe! The decor is really nice they have a lot of vintage items all upstairs and downstairs. The table I sat on was an old school..."
Amys_food_adventures
"Mind blowing breakfast. Food was amazingly fresh, well presented, and phenomenal to the taste buds. Staff were happy and friendly. The kitchen..."
Pearce McGuinness
"Really awesome place. There are many cafes in West Ryde area, I tend to reach at every corners to support their business. However, if I miss to have..."
B I Z U R A S A R U M A
"The decor at this cafe is really fascinating. They have made use of old sewing machines to form tables. I really liked the vintage vibe going on...."
duality
"Great food, great coffee, great service. For breakfast, my husband ordered a Belgian Breakfast and I ordered a Duck Burrito. Both were delicious. The..."
Ngoc Nguyen
"Most unique place to spent coffee time. Rustic and antique items makes the place more interesting. Especially sewing machine coffee..."
Anand Ramakrishnan
"Mushroom Toast with truffle oil, halloumi And a poached egg, was really nice:) The iced tea was well worth it too! We tried the peach and the lemon..."
Nickey
"Great food and decent menu. Beautifully served, rich and distinguished taste. Defiantly should try their Norwegian Brekkie. Love their coffee and its..."
Milad Sadeghi
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..."
David Maddison
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