I have been going to Envy ever since I have been living in the hood. It never disappoints. The coffee is good as is the food. I love the selection of homemade cakes and sweets that you can takeaway. Their Persian Love Cake is a standout. #pulledpork #envydelicafe
Bacon and egg roll was fantastic! I would definitely come back again. Blueberry pancake was smooth wtih a very balanced taste. Would recommend
Now is the time to visit Envy Deli cafe to appreciate the courtyard jacaranda tree in full bloom. Coffee served is Toby's Estate and there is a wonderful range of cakes and sweet treats baked on site, with weekly specials.
Enjoyed my double shot skim flat white. Service was friendly. The display of cakes omg. Just wanted to order everything. From brownie to scons to carrot cake and Persian love cake... they all looked very appetising on display and all homemade according to the signage. Didn't order cake today but will come back when it's a cheat day for sure. đ
I like this place, especially it feels great when you get to seat outside near the big Jacaranda tree!
Food is fresh and nicely prepared. They have special menus on the board and I always remember to check it out before I order my food. It's a perfect spot for catching up with your friends or family. It's very popular on the weekend so it's recommended to book a table in advance.
Great chocolate brownie. Just right with cream. The customer service was great. Nice atmosphere especially sitting outside watching the people go by.
Princess Greedy Guts
+4.5
This lovely corner cafe is full of surprises. Walk in the front entrance and you are greeted by a range of house made cakes & cute treats for kids. Oh and the staff are super friendly too! Walk through this terrace to the back and there is more seating including a lovely outdoor section under a big jacaranda tree. It really feels like you are in someone's house, especially when you have the rice porridge, exactly like how a grandmother would have made it on the stovetop with no skimping on the brown sugar. Then there are the cakes... I am in love with each one I have tried. The flourless chocolate hazelnut cake is divine, rich, smooth & oh so naughty. The strawberry cheesecake is much lighter, a classic creamy, unbaked cheesecake with fresh strawberries on top. I also had to get some more cakes to go as I was tempted by all the choices so decided on carrot cake & the gluten free orange and almond cake. Both again were amazingly good. Super moist, the carrot cake also had chunks of pineapple and a good cream cheese icing. The orange almond cake is super moist with very strong orange flavour & indulgent. Coffees are great and service with a smile along with good food will sure give your friends food envy.
Summer Hill has lots of lovely cafes, and Envy is right up there. Really nice coffee, and a lovely courtyard outside with a lot of seating. Their Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta and honey is delicious!
Lovely outdoor dining area under a beautiful jacaranda perfect for group catch-up. Simple but tasty menu, good vegetarian options. Friendly service
A lovely cafe in Summer Hill with a courtyard for al fresco dining. I enjoyed my simple breakfast of mixed mushrooms on sourdough toast. It was drizzled with fruity olive oil and hit the spot for a light yet fulfilling meal. My friends didn't rate the prawn linguine unfortunately, finding it a bit stodgy with too much cream. The zucchini fritters fared better while the grilled salmon also got the thumbs up. The kitchen also pumps out a constant stream of rustic, homemade cakes which looked scrumptious. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs so we ordered a slice of the lime and strawberry cake. The crumb was a bit dry but considering its gluten-free origins, this was acceptable. The tropical combination of lime and strawberries were terrific. Staff were friendly and graciously let us hang around for a couple of hours (there were still free tables around). The Toby's Estate coffee was also good. Would return and I've got my eye on the apple-date cake.
Pretty nice atmosphere in the courtyard out the back. Food isn't amazing but better than it was with the previous owners. Coffee is palatable and service is always friendly.
This cafe is beautiful! The outdoor area especially is so pleasant to sit in. The staff are so friendly and can never do enough for you. We come here often and it's a wonderful experience every time.
Amazing ,fast and very friendly service.Nothing is   too much trouble for the staff.Great food. Only  problem for me was the cheese cake. The base of the cake was rock hard and a piece flew across the table when I cut it. So very hard-could not eat.
Stumbled into this place while trying to avoid traffic on the M4 đ Read some of the reviews on the cafe & decided to grab a bite here. It was hard to resist ordering any of the sweets on display...they all looked yummy! Ended up getting a bacon & egg roll that tasted anything but typical. The coffee was a perfect accompaniment to my brunch. I'm making it a point to pass this way the next time I'm avoiding traffic. PS I did buy that carrot & walnut cake for take away...yummy!!!
Great place for breakfast or lunch and has the best coffee in Summer Hill by a long shot. Try just about anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. I rarely leave Summer Hill without stopping by for a takeaway coffee. I think Envy is one of the best Cafés in Sydney but as with "sister café" Sideways at Dulwich Hill, some new chairs and tables are well overdue.
Nice little cafe with good coffee, quick and polite service. Had mashed avocado on toast with poached eggs. Will definitely go back there :)
Envy cafe always satisfies my sweet cravings! Friendly staffs great environment and most importantly their baked goods *so good* đđ regular trips to the cafe for soy chai latte and banan bread and something evil such as their delicious chocolate brownies or the Persian cake... Yes confession of sweettooth
The Top Line: A humble little cafe with a spacious backyard. It feels like youâre having brunch in Surry Hills or Bondi, when youâre really in ⊠the inner west! Have that lazy Sunday feel any day of the week!
The Review: At first glance, the cafe seemed packed and I was worried we would have to wait for a table! But the waiter took us through to the back of the cafe and behold, there was a lovely secret garden with lots of outdoor seating, as well as another room for indoor seating. It was a beautiful day but still, winter, Iâd prefer to be indoors.
Courtyard Sunday late lunch. Arrived around 2.30pm to find the place was still fairly busy! We found a lovely table out in the courtyard under a big shady tree. Service was a bit hit & miss as they looked they were busier than normal. Drinks arrived promptly, we got a frappe & a fresh juice which was lovely. Our mains were a pulled pork wrap & eggs benedict. Both very nice. The food and service were good. But the setting was what made it lovely.
As always with Envy, the service was slow. My mother, brother and I waited to receive menus, and then again for our orders to be taken and then some more for our food and drinks. But as always with Envy, the food was delicious, our lattes and hot chocolates were as they should be (but slightly lukewarm) and the courtyard was a great place to sit and relax on a Saturday morning.
Does My Bomb Look Big In This
+4.5
Itâs pram city at Envy CafĂ© & Gallery in Summer Hill, and as you sit in the leafy green courtyard your mind may turn to contemplating what the world will be like in a decade or so when the current baby bubble bursts. The image of a massive generation of d
Glorius!!. I have walked past this cafe many times, found it is always buzzing with people. Finally I went in and was glad I did!!
Fast, efficient service, fantastic food and I love the outdoor courtyard...wonderful outlook when relaxing on a beautiful sunny day.
Same Owners as Sideways Deli Cafe, so no wonder it's a winner!!
Count me in!!
Great service. The pear and raspberry bread with honey and ricotta was lovely however my late was lukewarm. All in all though a nice place.
Excellent customer experience!
Very pretty place. Court yard dining is lovely. However, average coffee, average food and average service.. Bit overpriced.
Best Caffeine hit in Sydney!. I am a pump service technician and I recently did some work there first thing in the morning.
Even though the manager had little idea what I was trying to do, he was friendly, polite and extremely helpful.
after completing the work he offered me a latte and was I impressed.
smooth, velvety and not over the top hot. (even did the leaf pattern prior to putting the lid on...wow)
Well done guys, even Hi Vis clothed workers can be coffee freaks and I get to sample the best and the worst 5 days a week all around Sydney - yours is up there with the best.
five stars!!!
Love what the new management have done with this place. The courtyard, exotic cake menu & toby's coffee make this place my favourite chill-out spot!
Consistently excellent. I'm lucky enough to be an Envy local, and I'm yet to walk away from a meal here feeling anything less than impressed. (Keep an eye out for the homemade beans and the hash browns on their 'sides' menu... sent from heaven.) My companions always swear by their great coffee too.
Service is good (some staff members more likeable than others, but overall fine) and the rear courtyard is a beautiful place to dine when the jacaranda is in bloom.
Fairly pricey, but in the opinion of a food-lover on a budget, well worth it.
Love it!. I get my coffee here every day. In my opinion it's the best coffee in summer hill/Ashfield. I've never had a bad experience and I've been coming here for years.... Staff are nice and the barista's make my coffee just how I like it so I'm happy and always recommend Envy!
Garden great place to eat. Breakfast expensive for the serving, but overall, a good place to eat...
Staff super friendly, coffee delicious, food delicious and outdoor courtyards don't get better than this. One issue though - the portions are a good size, not unnecessarily huge as they are at other cafes. One would expect then that the prices might be a little lower to match. So - slightly expensive but otherwise recommended.
Love, love envy. We go here at least once a week, it's fast, reliable, great value and we never have to wait. Hands down, my favourite is the brown rice porridge and I have to stop myself asking for a double serving each time. It's served with pear and fig compote and marscapone and its heaven. His favourite is the muesli with yoghurt and berry compote which is almost as good as he porridge. Coffee is great, they have a range of sweet treats and pre-made sandwiches, but really breakfast is where it's at for us.
We love this place. Apart from Sat lunch hour parking madness, this place has everything going for it. Great courtyard with a large tree in the middle to provide shade, relaxing atmosphere, relaxed yet prompt service with a smile, good coffee and beautiful wall decor - local artists display & sell paintings here. If you are looking to spend a relaxing cup of coffee -good food, too, if peckish - this is the place to be in inner west. Highly recommended.
Great Service, Food, and Love the back Courtyard. This is a great cafe hidden away with a great back court yard. Just love the atmosphere it provides and the friendly staff are excellent.
They do a fantastic breakfast, and healthy servings as well. This is a child friendly cafe, so if you are not into having kids around sometimes the earlier the better if your going for breakie. Otherwise most times I've been there the kids are generally all very well behaved.
Pricing is of around $20 -$25 per head if your going for any of thier breakfasts, coffee and orange juice etc.
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Great little corner cafe, filled with lovely staff, a suprisingly large courtyard area, gorgeous tree and homemade treats.
FOOD: Great selection of homely cafe typical foods: big brekkie, sandwiches, salads etc alongside some stand out Envy chef creations. All fresh and served up well. They cater to gluten free, vegan and vegetarians. They're pretty reasonably priced too!
STAFF: A huge drawback, a few years back a couple of the staff were that bad, I stopped going. These last two visits, everyone was efficient, friendly and warm. Cannot rate them highly enough! The have a South American guy in the kitchen and another guy out front (maybe the manager/owner) who are exceptionally friendly, competent and passionate about their jobs.
ACCESSIBILITY: Prams, wheelchair access available at the side view the courtyard. I'm not sure the bathrooms would fit/suit a wheelchair.
Free parking available on street or in shopping car park (2 hour limit, be warned, we were booked!)
OVERALL: Love the homely feel of this place and the currently changing smorgasbord of treats. The shakshuka and gf Persian love cake were so good I forgot to take a pic!
It was really busy on Easter Sunday lunch time. Their back garden was full. Great coffee & food. And their staffs were really friendly. Will go back.
These guys are awesome. Had my birthday brunch here with 20 pp and they were very accommodating despite being packed.
Food is delicious and no matter how busy they are they always greet you with a smile. Nothing is ever too hard and very dog friendly space.
Great for coffee, brunch, lunch and cake. I came because it's the closest cafe to my home but I keep coming back because the food is good, the service is swift and there's always a nice vibe. It's an ongoing struggle not to order one of the delicious cakes
Lovely cafe on the corner with lots of outdoor seating and 2 indoor seating areas. Nice brunch or lunch menu, coffee, smoothies, cakes and pastries. Make sure you're hungry when you go!
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