Great food, great coffee. Im not often in the area but will remember this place for next time.
I can always count on the BEA roll or the Bircher muesli on your take away menu - great value for $10 and the best way to come off a long night shift!
One of my all time favorites! Coffee, food, service all top notch!
Great baked eggs and delicious coffee. Well worth the trip to town.
Absolutely beautiful light coffee that still had some punch! Highly recommended for anybody travelling around the sydney region! Service was also absolutely wonderful as well.
Hands down the best cafe in Sydney (and we have tried them all). Consistent, amazing quality meals, an eclectic mouthwatering menu and a team of staff who always go out of their way to make you feel welcome.
Fantastic food, fantastic coffee and a great vibe
Everyone is really nice. awesome coffee. Brekky was epic eggs Benedict with ham highly recommended.
Nice brunch. Baked eggs and vegetarian burger. Healthy and delicious. Not to mention fantastic sautéed Kale...
Awesome. Go the Mexican and the creamed corn. Coffee ok
Just had brunch here..Very friendly, exceptional & quick service...and yes so is the food! Loved it. We'll be back for sure
Fantastic breakfast, great relaxing atmosphere and excellent service - a MUST DO for anyone ever spending time in Sydney
Had a lovely brekkie with great service. My daughter left her sunglasses in the cafe and these guys went the extra mile and returned them to me in Canberra. Much appreciated.
Perfect Sunday breakfast, good size meal, v flavoursome and quick service 👌🏽 will be back!
Great coffee, great food and great service!
The Benedict was 10/10 for us (although one of my friends found it a bit acidic). The shakshuka flavour was 👌 but was vegetarian and didn’t have optional chorizo selection on the side even.... which is a bit strange. Bircher muesli was fresh and tasty too.
Only downside is the price for the portion.... quite expensive for what you get to be honest, both for food and for coffee 🤔
But tasty enough that I’d go back again ✌️
485 Breakfast Plate : 😍 Amazing
Lamb Baked Eggs : 😍 Amazing
Fruit Juice : 😍 Amazing
Snickers Milkshake : 😍 Amazing
We’ve been wanting to come here for so long. We finally made it and it was not a disappointment. Loved the lamb baked eggs with the crispy bread on the side. The fruit juice (we go apple, orange and ginger) was super refreshing and the snickers milkshake was so worth every calorie. Dishes were fulfilling and the prices were not bad. Service was also great. Highly recommended.
Service was friendly and prompt. The food was delicious. The lamb baked eggs was very fulfilling and had heaps of flavour. The Brekkie Board was also delicious, the hummus was fragrant and well spiced. I also loved the falafel, it was dense yet moist and full of flavour. Would love to come back and try the other foods along with their coffee.
Hungriestsam - Samantha
+4
A nice little place for brunch. I really enjoyed the frenchie, it was excellent - a flavourful dish 😍 I tried some of the fries and loved them, it was covered in so many spices which was tasty. Friendly service and generous portions. It was quite busy when we got there but we were lucky a table was made available for our party of 6.
🍞FRENCH TOAST + bacon ($22) filled with chocolate & banana, topped with marscapone, rhubarb, dulce de leche, nut crumble and maple.
🍔BEEF BURGER ($21) wagyu beef, cheese, onion, bacon, mustard, beetroot relish, aioli, pickles & chips
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Simply amazing baked egg! Would come back again and again for it.
Coffee was awesome!
Had this pasty also, vegan cashew cheese cake.
Surprisingly I love this cheese cake.
This deadly combo cost me $10, but it was worth every penny.
I had the weekend special quinoa bowl and although it was quite naturally oily and looked a bit gooey, it tasted amazing!! will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.
Really like this cafe. It gets pretty busy on the weekend so be prepared to wait for a little bit. Food is delicious and staff are friendly. Will be back!
Surry Hills is always a good place to find great breakfast or brunch. Service is good, great French toast with that amazing maple serup! Not a big place but really nice food and service
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Probably the best cafe in Surry hills! Great buzzing location on crown st. I’ve been here numerous times & love it each visit.
First time we came there was a lengthy table wait on a Saturday brunch, but it was worth it. My friend got the weekend special dish & I got the lamb baked eggs with mint yoghurt, which was such a unique and amazing dish! I overheard the waiters chatting about how it’s exactly what to eat if you’re in a food coma which is so accurate lol
The servings are generous, flavours are complex & it’s just overall hearty filling super tasty real food. The coffee is also excellent, and was served super quickly. Very smooth and strong.
I usually stop by before going to the library from a cappuccino here because it’s so great.
It has the quintessential Surry hills vibe; very aesthetic, trendy, minimalistic, & full of interesting quirky folks.
One of the occasions I went though, there was an extremely rude & snarky blonde male waiter who had some serious passive aggressive issues & clearly thought he was in some kind of reality show. I haven’t seen him since though so hopefully he’s been let go. Made the experience unpleasant
Overall awesome place & amazing value for money
Tried this place with the MR when he’s in town and it’s so good. I enjoyed my shakshuka wasn’t in the pic but similar to the lamb pot. Taste is amazing with the half cooked egg so nice and filling. The pita bread is soft but a tad oily and that’s ok since it’s winter need that winter grease.
Service is amazing. Such friendly staffs and quick too. Super thumbs up. Gonna go back again for more. My winter warmers
Oh my god! Love the presentation of the food. One of the best presentations I have ever come across. I ordered a shakshuka which was mind blowing. My friends called for a beef shakshuka and chicken with veggies baked. The food was just delicious. The coffee was good too. In all a very good experience and definitely worth revisiting. I might not be able to visit again as I am moving to Canada soon but thanks guys for an amazing experience.
Ambience - 3/5
Food - 4/5
Value for Money - 4/5
Service - 4/5
I can’t recommend this place enough!!! One of the best cafes in Surry Hills. Always friendly and careful staff, best coffe, deliciousness of food is overloaded and fast service, no matter how busy they are. Trying to get there as often as we can xx
The French toast is out of this world. If I could dream up a French toast, this would be it. Generous serving size and presented beautifully. Great coffee. Service could be a little friendlier but fine for the most part.
Wow, this place gets busy on a Sunday morning but it is well worth waiting for! Inside or out? Get amongst it with the enthusiastic diners inside even though it is 38 degrees and probably hotter in the kitchen. Service is good considering how busy they are! Great coffees to start. Fight the Power superfood smoothie with banana, cacao, soy milk, toasted almonds, dates and cardamon is thick and delicious too. Chose the breakfast bowl and the Mexican! (see photos) Both amazing choices and enough sustenance to see you through to late afternoon! Highly recommend!
We came here at 7:30am on a Thursday to avoid the early morning rush.
Coffee on offer is Single O - Killer Bee blend. The barista was very friendly and talked us through the coffee options. I tried the Chilter, it was my first time having one (not made by myself), it was nice but I think the hot batch brew is much nicer. They also do a cold brew so I will try that next visit.
I am a big fan of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food flavours like yoghurt, eggplant, and beetroot, so this menu is perfect if you like these sort of foods too.
We had the Sabish (the one that is pita filled), and the Beetroot and Yoghurt Puree with Poached Egg on toast - the latter was an absolute winner - WOW! It was like being dropped into a different world. For sure I could eat that every morning.
Recommendations: Beetroot and Yoghurt Puree with Poached Egg
$50 for two people. Worth it!
Judging by the crowds we encountered while eating there - there was a small queue out the front at peak lunch hour - Four ate five looks to be a firm and reliable favourite among locals and Sydney brunch-lovers. The vibe is cosy and friendly, and it's the perfect place to go if you're in the mood for a cafe that delivers wholesome, tasty food with a bit of a twist.
Saturday morning around 9am. Short wait for an internal table. This place is super busy. A few minutes later the Q is long. We had the salmon cream cheese bagel (shares of the 70s!) and fried eggs with this fab potato hash brown. Tell you what, this is the goto hash brown in sydney. With a slice of toast left over I asked for honey but got this amazing marmalade. Omg between the marmalade and the hashie I was so happy. Coffee decent.
Love the sandwiches here (lunch menu only), my favourites are the Reuben and the chicken sandwich with mango chutney. Coffee is reliably good here too.
It's always lunch time at Four Ate Five. We came in early but the staff did not mind when we order the most delicious sandwiches in Surry Hills at 10am.
You gotta try the Four Ate Five classics, Roast Beef and Chicken sandwich. The roast beef sandwich is layered with sweet onion relish, lettuce and tomato. The mustard and aioli sauce makes it a yummy sandwich.
I love the free range chicken sandwich. I eat it all the time. The combination of mayo and spring onion, layered with bacon, cheese and lettuce are perfection. The cranberry sauce that comes with, is just finger licking good!
Excellent coffee and homemade chai latte. A fave joint in my neighbourhood.
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This place is consistently good, the service is always on point and super friendly. I think it's the best place on Crown St to get coffee and it's a nice to sit on the outdoor tables and people watch.
My sister and I were delighted by our coffee and sweets here the other weekend. The coffee is excellent, and our choices of white chocolate/pear muffin and banana bread with dulce de leche certainly satisfied our sweet tooths. The staff were helpful, but a little unfriendly (probably the Saturday morning rush!) We will definitely be back to try the savoury food soon.
Lovely cafe on crown street that has a very warm neighbourly vibe and is filled with locals. The menu is fresh with great presentation. Street parking is very easy in this area. You can sit inside or outdoors. I highly recommend the fouratefive salad and the French toast.
Four Ate Five is a very popular little cafe in Surry Hills, very busy, trendy and healthy. This is my current number one breakfast/brunch/lunch spot. Four Ate Five is my favourite for multiple reasons; first of all they make great coffee. Second of all, they make amazing smoothies and juices and they also sell Kambucha. The food is absolutely delicious! Roasted Toamt and Avo dish and also Baked Eggs are an absolite must try! Highly recommend. Full review on my blog
Great food and drinks. Would come back again. OK customer service. Good vibes. Minimalistic cafe.
This cafe is a definitely a high contender in comparison to the other cafes in Surry Hills. It's hipster, modern, cool, and leaves you wanting more.
Had the Mexican with chorizo and French toast and both were delicious! 😌 the baked eggs looked delicious, will try it next time. I would definitely recommend this cafe for brunch 👍🏽
I get my coffee from these guys early in the morning most days and they are all so lovely and welcoming and each make an effort to remember my order, which says more than you think. Inspired by the specials on the board, we were dying to try the food, and, once we made an effort to dine in, were not disappointed. Overall, very flavoursome and friendly.
At the recommendation of my cousin, we tried this place out for a coffee and a bite to eat. A busy little inner city Sydney cafe. Bustling with locals and regulars.
The service is pretty good here.
The food and coffee quite decent too. Some nice food choices.
If this is in your neighbourhood them go check it out. Even though its over 1000kms out of my neighbourhood it was still worth the visit.
The staff we're so kind to let us in on a rainy Sunday to escape the rain even when they were just about to close up. We ordered three of the sandwiches they have, and wow do they deliver. Such interesting combos of flavours and so perfectly portioned.
Would very much like to come back 🙌🏼
Decent place for brunch. Recommenced to go early esp on Saturday mornings. Ordered the signature 485 and it was really fresh and healthy, as well as the juices.
I loved this cafe! I am a local Sydney sider who just wants a pleasant experience, a good coffee & delicious food. Man, did this place deliver! I was instantly impressed with the friendly service & inner city decor. The flat white was made to perfection, and whilst I didn't love the earthy flavoured bean, I still enjoyed it! I ordered the heirloom tomato/avocado/goats cheese thing & my gosh it tasted great. Every element was perfect & even though this is a common Aussie dish, it was one of the best versions I've had. I was also surprised at how much I got on my plate. Usually you only get enough for one slice of bread, but I found I was packing on so much avocado and goats cheese onto every bite of toast.
Overall amazing experience & I can't wait to go back there again!!!
The name of the cafe refers to their street number, it took me a while to figure it out…haha. We requested a table outside on the pavement as the inside looked a bit dingy, but you had people stand right by and watch you eat. The best dish I had here was the tomato based Moroccan egg bake with chorizo; the smoked salmon bagel was not bad either. You definitely need to try the snickers milk shake, omg it tasted just like snickers. Waiting is almost inevitable but it's worth the wait!
Came here for brunch one day to try out their baked eggs. We did have to wait about 10-15 minutes but it wasn't that awful of a wait, seemed to go really quick.
Food was decent, and coffee was good as well. The service was friendly, and really nothing to complain about. Definitely go and eat here! Mr Zonks
It was the best tasting bowl of salad I ever had so far. I love every ingredients on the plate, from the kale to the brown rice to the purple cabbage, everything was packed with flavours.
Saw people ordering the chips and I will definitely be back soon to try them : )
Good job guys!
My only disappointment was that I found this place on my last day in Sydney. Went on a Melburnian recommendation and it was sensational. Very generous burger sizes packed with flavour. The sweet potato crisps are fantastic but too many makes you feel regretful. The cookies are a good take home treat too.
These guys have gone out of their way with customer service and the food was amazing. Easily best veggie burger I've ever had. Worth the wait!
We LOVED the baked eggs!! I also love how no matter how busy the cafe is (which is always!), we can always be so chilled :) coffee was amazing, and the staff were highly attentive and friendly. Precious one in surry hills :)
One of the first restaurants I visited in Surry Hills . Lovely suburb ! Lovely restaurant! Lovely service ! I liked the seating arrangement as well , most tables are joined together and gives you a feeling of one big group!😊
We had a sandwich , the toast was a bit too hard but the filling was dish ! Also had the Moroccan style eggs , they were the best I've ever had . Delicious with a good hit of spice . Had the chai latte as well , but it had too much cinnamon.
I will return ! Great experience !
Came here for brunch on a weekday. Surprisingly it was quite empty slightly after 1pm. Cozy little cafe. Good service, great food. Will be back!
I can't wait to visit this cafe again and sample some of their other tasty treats. Here the food is the hero with numerous delicious sweet and savoury choices. They have some lovely gluten free options and my coffee was perfect. With so much competition on this street this cafe hits the mark!
Super chilled and trendy place. Had the French toast and an amazing soy latte. Other people in our group had the Bircher muesli and the Mexican- very tasty. Would definitely come back.
Walked pass this little cafe on the way to Messina. My friend told me the coffee here was very popular. So I stopped by and had a cold drip. Very refreshing, naturally pleasantly sweet, not overly bitter or sour, just the way I like it.
The staff was friendly.
Would like to go back to try the food.
I've been here a couple of times.. The food is decent. The kumera chips are AMAZING ! I saw someone else order them and had to try them.
I've had the signature salad and the pulled pork sandwich. Both were nice.
It gets quite busy, especially on weekends. The coffee is decent. Not burnt like most places.
Would recommend for brunch.
Sydney Brunch Crawler
+4.5
Brilliant food, friendly service, great juices and a local favorite in the sea of cafes in Surry hills 😊 "The 485" comes with Boiled eggs, hummous, marinated feta, pilpelchuma (chilli paste), red cabbage, Israeli pickles, radish, chopped salad and fresh bagel 😉
Proudly serving Single Origin coffee ☕
Nice casual brunch place. Foods are very nice. Slightly to greasy for me.
Taste: 3.5/5
Presentation: 3.5/5
Service: 3/5
Atmosphere: 3.5/5
Price Range: 50 for 2
Location: 4/5
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
1 - Terrible
2 - Not very good
3 - Nothing impressive
4 - Very Good
5 - Amazing
The service is a little slow - even at 7am on a weekday morning - but I think their wagyu burger is really awesome. Too crowded on the weekends but def worth it mid week for lunch or breakfast.
This place has strong brunch game. I love anywhere with an all day breakfast and the bircher museli with seasonal fruit did not disappoint. I particularly liked the creamy oats with crunchy nuts folded in. Hubs had the pulled pork burger as we were really having lunch rather than breakfast (oops!). The burger was succulent and saucy and the pickled carrots were on point.
Those chips though. Hand cut and delicious. Run, don't walk.
Decided to stop here on a whim and glad we did. This little cafe has a very solid selection of food and drink, all reasonably priced and generous in size. I went for the pulled pork sandwich at $13 and thought it was probably the best I've ever had. We also ordered the hand cut chips that were very tasty. Service was friendly and the food came out promptly.
Four are Five was a great chance visit. We'll definitely be back again.
Came here for brunch on the weekend. Small cafe usually with a crowd waiting for a table outside. Food tastes as good as it looks, service is good and efficient. Tried the french toast and baked eggs, both really flavoursome and fresh. Wouldn't recommend coming in a party greater than 4 as they don't take bookings and could be a long wait for a table.
Came at 11:30 and was lucky enough to grab an outdoor seat where it wasn't cramped and had a breeze after a 5-10 minute wait. The Wagyu Meatballs, 3 Cheese Melt and Rocket Sandwich was filling however hard to eat by hand. The bread at the bottom was soggy due to the the sauces however the bread on top was crispy and had melted cheese on it and drizzled in olive oil. The sandwich altogether wasn't great but was very filling. Personally didn't like the rocket in the sandwich or the olive oil.
Nice decent food. Wagyu burger and chips were delicious. Nice and friendly staff. The restaurant itself is cute and has a really nice setting!
Four ate five is great; not just because of its punny name. The coffee and brekky / brunch food is up there with as good as it gets in Surry Hills, which is why you'll often be lining up. They often have a special available - salmon benedict on a croissant. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Other menu items are a little hipster, but great. Coffee is good and the staff are also friendly and efficient. I've been told the lunch menu is also good, however I haven't had the chance to try it for myself just yet. Definitely worth a try.
One awesome thing: PORTION SIZE!
This café may be located in Surry Hills, but that doesn't mean portion size is skimped on in exchange for exuberant prices.
I ordered the smoked salmon toast at the time and there were generous servings of rocket, avocado AND smoked salmon. It was served on top of two large pieces of sourdough that appeared slightly drizzled with olive oil.
Great value for the money! I now see that this item is titled as "smoked salmon bagel", so I'm not sure if this has meant the portion size has shrunk since then...Anyone care to find out and report back? No? Then I might just have to return :) (not complaining)
A wonderful brunch option for those in the city. Get there relatively early as it is a small space so there is sure to be a waiting list in the works.
Conventional food (just as I like it) and very very well done. Cosy cafe and friendly staff it is a great place to catch up with friends or just enjoy coffee on your own.
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In May 2010, I wrote that this was my new favourite cafe. I hunted it down after reading the Time Out review, and it's got a great Surry Hills ambience, buzzy, cool, fun, a big table at the back, an open kitchen, bright and airy, and a few outdoors tables. It's almost comical to compare it to some other not-busy cafes very close by, they've obviously got the magic people want.
The coffee is superb, and what I've tried on the menu is good too, the homemade chicken or lentil pies are fantastic, the beetroot salad was excellent one time, just ok the second, the sandwiches get rave reviews but I'm cutting down on my carbs at the moment! This place is often busy, with a line-up, but that's part of the charm, to be at one of the city's coolest cafes.
(Feb 2011) Dropped by again, my pulled pork salad was dripping in dressing, and just wasn't that great. Good coffee though, still a good place, but I'd pulling down the near perfect rating from last year to Very Good.
2015: This place is still so busy you can hardly ever get in. They must still be doing something right...
Came here on a busy Saturday morning, and after a small wait we had a fantastic time. Service was good despite how busy the cafe was. Coffee was good, and the smoked salmon bagel was the pick of the menu.
Food is delicious and the service was really warm and friendly! This place is always busy but the staff always provide such good service! French toast is the best I've ever had and I'm a little french toast slut... I've had a few ;)
Hat off to the chefs!
I've been to Fouratefive twice now for breakfast and I love it! Both times I have ordered the Moroccan Baked Eggs because they are just delicious! my partner has the French toast and that was amazing also. Staff are friendly and efficient and coffee is great.
A true hipster joint but the staff are friendly. They serve really tasty sandwiches and great coffee.
Solid second choice cafe, limited seating and slightly out of the way if you do not live in the neighbourhood it's not worth the detour. The dishes are classic but executed well.
Baked eggs were high on the list of things recommended to me, and I can see why! I got the Moroccan style baked eggs with almonds and organic fetta, and man oh man...
‘485’ -> ‘Four Ate Five’ is an ingenious play on words but who knew it was also the influence of their address on 485 Crown Street in Surry Hills?! I thought they were simply being punny but that NextLevel-ness :O So much :O Don’t mind me, I’m easily amused… We spent about 20-30 minutes waiting outside before we were seated on a large communal table at the back. It was right next to the kitchen so we saw all the food coming out and there were even magazines stacked in the centre of the table for customers to flip through.
The cunningly named Four Ate Five (its address is 485 Crown St!) is no stranger to the brunch scene. For years I have seen queues upon queues of people outside this small establishment. There must be some reason for all the buzz, right? It was a beautiful and warm Saturday morning and all were out to play. There were mums with kids, friends and couples, and dogs. Lots and lots of dogs(!!!). The parade of dogs made time pass much quicker during our 15 or so minute wait for a table. Over the years, Four Ate Five have seem to have perfected their baked eggs recipe. Perhaps they're one of the few places that served baked eggs before it became a "thing"?
Order my ultimate breakfast when you're there because its done to perfection. That is, haloumi (Cue symphony of groans. I know, I know, I don't SHUT UP about this squeaky cheese), sautéed mushrooms and poached eggs on wholemeal sourdough washed down with a cappuccino ;) PLEASE SEE TO YOUR RIGHT. I feel like it's very difficile to maintain quality across all breakfast components but Fouratefive seem to master it somehow. Have a squidgeredoo (look) at the full menu HERE but just so you're aware, the toasted sandwich and the mexican breakfast are also extremely tasty ;)
Another good spot for breakfast was “Fouratefive”. We sat under the trees on the Crown Street pavement, where we watched busy Sydney-siders trot by. I had a very fresh and tasty Bircher musili there.
We shared ‘The Chronic’ superfood smoothie – a healthy drink of kale, spirulina, hemp seeds, banana, coconut water, mint, apple juice and lemon. While it was really good and I was grateful that it was chilled (unlike most fresh juice or smoothies you come across when dining out) I thought it was a tad steep at $10.
The staff are friendly, the portions are definitely much larger than what I had imagined them to be (hopefully the walk down to George Street Cinemas helped me burn some kilojoules) and I would definitely like to come back to try their smoked salmon stack or pulled pork salad. Oh, and you have try the kumera chips if you come here!
What a sweet "coincidence" that this Surry Hills café’s address is actually 485 crown street. Five will never be the same after four takes a bite out of it.
There’s always a queue outside the place – they’re really known for their coffee, and to a lesser extent, their food as well. Many months ago in 2012, a friend and I intended to go there but we couldn’t because the queue was just too long. Finally, I got my chance.
I went there like along long long long time ago…when hip cafes were rare…so this one particular cafe caught my eye… I need to revisit It was a very good experience, loved the atmosphere, the food and their juices! http://fouratefive.com/ Eastern suburbs Select Eastern suburbs Bondi Bondi Beach Alexandria Darlinghurst Paddington Kenshington Kingsford Waverley
So, would I go back to Four Ate Five? I think so! The service was very good and there are still a lot of menu options I would like to try, such as the pulled pork sandwich and the cheese and meatball melt! You can check out their menu here (although I think some of the prices have changed slightly!) I’ll probably end up going there for brunch with my friends, or just by myself to study French or something :)
Yummy sandwiches, great service, with those kumera chips being the highlight of my day. I sooo wanna know how to make them at home!
A fruit smorgasbord of the highest calibre! What champs!
Another striking element is the beard quota. I don't think I have seen so many beards in the one place since arriving in Sydney! Based on Time Out's review I'd decided in advance that I was going to order the pulled pork sandwich. Do you see that little piece of pork that had tumbled out of the sandwich in the bottom right of the photo? I couldn't resist tasting it first and I was actually disappointed. It tasted dry and I thought I could be forcing my way through very dull sandwich. However, once I took a bit
Bottom line: Wasn't impressed, but maybe I need to give it another try? People love this place, but either I ordered the wrong thing or everyone is a liar. There is always a crowd of people surrounding this place on Crown street awaiting a table. Be came in for lunch a little later in the day so we luckily didn't have to wait for a table. The staff is super friendly and lovely, but I was not all the impressed with my meal. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich. I don't like mayonnaise (I know...I know - I'm nuts), but I forgot to order it without mayo so I ate around the mayo smothered side of the bread. I guess my idea of a pulled pork sandwich is shredded pork, smothered in BBQ sauce, maybe some caramelized onions in there, all atop a delicious soft bun. This was not that. It was shredded pork, with lettuce and tomato. And it was dry. Really dry. I suppose they serve it with mayo to mask the dryness... McKay had the steak sandwich, which he liked just fine. I didn't try it because, of c
Gastronomous Anonymous
+4.5
The name of the café, is actually the number of the location of the café, 485 Crown Street, Surry Hills. We came here one Sunday for brunch as I have read raving reviews. We got there about 11.30am and h
Gianna - TheEmptyFridge
+4.5
I'm all for your eggs benny and standard big breakfast menu selection but if you are after something hearty, reasonably priced and without snotty cafe pretentiousness - pay Four ate Five a visit.
I purposefully jumped out of bed last Saturday with one thing on my mind (not what you may think!) to get a table at Four Ate Five in Sydney's breakfast capital, Surry Hills. You may laugh but this is the latest and greatest cafe in town: see Time Out Syd
Whenever my gorgeous brother comes to Sydney he is certainly a creature of habit. I don’t know how he manages it but it’s always around brunch time and he’s always got one thing on his mind – the pork sandwich at Flat White Cafe in Woollahra. Which I agre
Four Ate Five has recently received much fanfare from a variety of food writers so Squeak and I decided to see if it really could withstand the Bar Mattino comparison test!!
Great beef burger!. Came here for lunch and had the beef burger with gherkins, which was delicious. The chips were great too. The staff were friendly and the service was fast. The chronic drink, was a specialty, was wonderful, yet healthy at the same time. The place is always packed and has a good vibe. I highly recommend this place to all.
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The Envy of the Onlookers. The small cafe was almost-but-not-quite full, although by no means crowded when I arrived to it at around 10 am on a weekday, so I was comfortably able to score a table to myself as I pondered the menu while the staff gave me water. Choosing the french toast ($16) I was surprised to behold its beauty when it was served- it looked too good to be true! I asked them to hold the rhubarb, but enjoyed pasting the banana-stuffed soft bread with the mascarpone and covering it with authentic maple. The bread was of itself not overly sweet, and I appreciated that with all the other components of the dish served on the side, a diner could personalise this dish to suit their tastes: sensitive to sweetness? add less maple. Want a stronger flavour? use your mascarpone! I, of course, used the lot and enjoyed this dish immensely. One minor improvement could be an increase in marscapone offered as I would have enjoyed being able to apply it more thickly to the bread. The stuffing of bananas was a flavour-punch which elevated this dish to new and unique heights. Although it is a sizeable dish, I did not leave the cafe feeling bloated or unable to walk but rather felt very very satisfied.
The staff were very polite and allowed me to read my book while I dined in peace!
Will definitely return. Soon.
So good. Good food and smothie and vibes lov it
Found this place when strolling around the area on a Saturday afternoon. The long queue simply caught our attention so we decided to give it a try. It was definitely worth the wait. The warm pulled pork salad was the best and the taste still lingers in my mouth. We also enjoyed their kumara chips and aioli. Service was very good and friendly too, although there were times when its quite hard to get their attention as they were happily chatting away. But no biggie given all the other things they've got right!!
In Pursuit Of The YUUUMMM
+4.5
A Sydney favourite. Always good food and great friendly service means we come back here time and time again.
Simply great. Went there for Sunday lunch, it was super crowd and there was a line, no table for even 1 person. Though they are super busy, still bringing good service to everyone. Ordered a pork sandwich, forgot what exactly it has inside though, it was awesome, after my first bite, just couldnt stop for a photo of it and finished it all straight away. However, the coffee was a bit of let down, as I saw the barista let the shot of coffee sat there for a long while before pouring milk into it. (Though Im no expect to coffees, at least I know it will develop a sour taste if it sits for a while) Maybe because of that, it tastes a bit sour on my first sip.
Btw, i would suggest people try their juices, seems they are great as i sat next to their 'juice making department'. It was a great lunch and dun afraid to get in line, totally worth it.
Good variety on the menu, reasonably priced, friendly staff. quite noisy inside though with the coffee machine and relatively small space... but still worth a visit
Perpetually busy area. Between this place and nearby Mad Spuds Cafe, there is always a crush of people here at the usual eating times. For a change, got here just after opening at 8am so only two tables occupied. Had the mexican breakfast which had a great bean mix and paprika on the eggs (not the spicy level paprika). Tasted great and served quickly - glad I got in and out before the hordes streamed in.
I had their daily special pancakes with apple crumbs and pear and it is so good. Love the coffee here too! This place is always crowded so be there early!
Great Brunch - but be early!. Always difficult to get a seat at FourAteFive, but when you do, the food is worth it.
The Homemade Creamed Corn breakfast was delicious.
Also try their fresh juices - order the watermelon, pear and mint juice, then watch it seperate colours and layers.
Went with a regular, so missed the queues and had awesome service and food. Noisy and quirky, great atmosphere. Have heard from others of the opposite experience, Jen to return without the "regular" friend in tow.
After workout wonder. After the gym I feel like I deserve a treat.
That treat is a coffee and gluten free yogurt muffin or Moroccan eggs with labne and almonds- yum.
Friendly service great food- what more do you want!
Food is quite nice here but nothing that blows your mind. Love the coffee and the service here is exceptional. Always really friendly even when it's quite busy.
Review. Food: Good, extensive menu
Service: Ok
Atmosphere: Relaxed
Time: Sat brunch
Wait time: Long line
Return: Need to try out other items on the menu (only if in the area)
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Eager to visit again. Popped in here with one of my best friends last Saturday just before Christmas and had a wonderful time. I had the scrambled eggs with a side of mushrooms and a piccolo latte and my friend had mint tea (made freshly) and the bircher muesli with fruit. The muesli was just the right balance of crunchy and sweet and and my eggs were terrific, not to mention the perfectly cooked mushrooms. Finding the latter is surprisingly difficult! The coffee was the only low point, not great, sadly. But the service was consistently friendly across the three (wonderfully well dressed) servers, which is a pleasant surprise in an area where the service can be consistently terrible.
My only complaint is that this cafe and several others in the vicinity are all on top of each other, so having a private conversation is tricky. Maybe not a good spot for a D&M, but this is hardly the fault of the cafe staff and owners, it just comes with the territory.
I would be very happy to go here again. Surry Hills is growing on me, thanks to dining experiences like this one.
What an awesome start to the day. The piccolo latte was strong and smooth . It was made with the help of their naked group head extractor and barista , who took love and care to make sure It was perfect. Their famous Moroccan baked eggs were satisfying and generous and their house made preserved jam was more Ish. Well done guys . You've definitely lived up to all the hype .
Great. I've actually been here for a few times and really enjoyed the coffee they made. The service was also pretty good. I had lunch with my friend one Sunday when the place was just full of people. Food and coffee weren't served quick. However the waiter was very friendly to have refilled the water whenever its empty. Had their "today's special" pancakes twice and impressed both times.
Pulled-pork sandwich was ok. But will definitely come back to try the moroccan dish. Coffee there is lovely (always)! And is definitely their forte
Good food + friendly staff. The hand-cut fries was alright, not as crispy as what we expected. Homemade creamed corn was good! We changed the poached eggs to scrambled egg which tasted nice. The service was great; a staff mixed up our order so we waited for a while. The manager then came to apologize and didn't count the money for our drink and fries in the bill
Funky cafe in Surry HIlls. At first we couldn't find Fouratefive but we eventually did. I like how the kitchen was completely open at the back of the restaurant. Anyway, my boyfriend and I came for breakfast. I had the baked eggs and my boyfriend had the french toast. Both were so delicious. We also had a chat to the staff for a while, recommending us places to visit since we are from Perth. We enjoyed our time here at Fouratefive.
Love the freshly made banana and berry smoothies with honey~ French toast and the Mexican brekkie are a must!
Baristas not very knowledgable coffee was great!
Coffee. Met a college here early one morning, friendly service and good food, I like the high position and mixed interior, kind of reminds me of my life really.
Will take a date there sometime
Two thumbs up
It's worth the wait. Coffee is great and the good is fresh and vtasty.
People watch from the window; sip lovingly crafted coffee and munch perfect poached eggs. Staff are attentive and down to earth. It may not be far from Bondi, but it's worth it even in traffic.
Very nice breakfasts and pastries. The staff are very attentive and nice. It's very noisy, so don't go for a quiet morning. Coffee was good. Lovely fresh juices and smoothies. They take risks with the food combos and it works well
Omg! The best Caesar salad I have ever eaten - not at all heavy or creamy, but light and zippy with the deal maker... White anchovies! Staff are all super nice and friendly and the whole atmosphere is just great. A winner!
Great burger. Shredded beetroot amazing. Chips were soggy tho
Best bircher. The most unbelievable bircher ever and delicious pulled pork sandwich. Love it here, always friendly staff too!
Yummy. Such a cute laid-back cafe. The food is great - I'd definitely recommend the toasted sandwich with gruyere - yum!!
Love the Spanish Chicken Pot Pie!!
Drooooool..... Well worth the wait. we both ordered the toasted sandawichwith gruyer cheese, potato and ham. i'm still dreaming of it a week later...
Love Pork, Egg & Coffee. Just had brunch here with my friends last Saturday.
We ordered Pork Sandwich, Baked Eggs and Mocha.
The Mocha was lovely and I must say the best Mocha I ever had so far. The Pork Sandwich was yumm and the Baked Egg (although had too much tomatoes in it) completemented the whole thing that afternoon. Next on my wish list is the mustard beef burger. Brunch anyone?
Worth the wait!. Head there early or eat there late and avoid peak times. Otherwise be prepared to wait. The food is well-thought out with small details such as rosemary in the chips or bircher with stewed and fresh fruit. The ingredients are fresh and seasonal. The coffee is sublime and the atmosphere is casual and laid-back Surry Hills. You get all of this for less than $15 a main for brekky and lunch. The attraction is reasonable prices for great food. I might add that the attraction in the window is A Zumbo's delicious brownies and pastries too!
I sat at the front bar table facing the street. It was pleasant watching the neighbourhood walking their dogs.
The staff was uplifting. They generally had a smile and a positive personality.
I had the eggs Benedict, it was nice. They put a light spice to give it a unique taste.
I was recommended shashuka as the weather was rather cold. I’d say it’s by far the best I ever eaten. The pita bread that goes with it was perfect. Cafe latte is good too. Love the overall lively vibes of this cafe.
• The location is really convenient because it's accessible by walking or tram.
• Interior space seems not really large, but there are many tables to sit.
• The service is efficient.
• Price is reasonable.
• Food is average with adequate servings.
This has been on my wishlist for years and finally ticked off today.
The menu selection is quite standard but the food didn’t disappoint us.
Had the Moroccan lamb with baked eggs ($21) and homemade roasted pitas. The pita was amazing so fragrant with great fluffy texture and the lamb stew was just perfect choice for a cold day.
Leo Bagel ($17) with smoked salmon was classic and delicious too. The sour creme with dills combination just couldn’t go wrong!
The filtered coffee was not beet impressed with the first few sips, but got better and better afterwards!
Hot chocolate is just ok.
Always a fantastic experience at Four Ate Five. Great service, coffee and fresh, tasty food. Today I ordered the four Ate Five salad and it was great. Large portion, beautifully presented and felt really full after. Would highly recommend!
Nice small cafe, we came in with a team of 10 and they handled us very well. Food was top notch also…..I ordered lamb murgeuz with baked eggs. I was pretty jealous of my friends chicken sandwich though
10-15min wait for a table of 6 on Saturday 11.30.
Menu looked unassuming but the food was delicious when it came out. Good flavours, generous amount of chorizo in my baked eggs special and the chai was nice and spicy. Had vegan options. Will visit again.
Consistently good, every time I visit Surry Hills. Fresh, delicious breakfasts. Great coffee. Fantastic, relaxed vibe. Good staff. Inside & outside setting.
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