First I just wanted to have my piccolo to take away, then feeling a bit hungry, those pear and berry bread was looking so tempting.
So I decided to eat in,
Service was friendly and efficient, barista made a very good coffee,
For sure I’ll be back for their savory breakfast
The cafe / bar is stunning, in an old industrial style setting. Sit down service is great. It’s popular for pre-work breakfast meetings. It’s a good place to set up your laptop for a while as it feels very private and is not too noisy. Morning coffee takeaway is busy, but they are efficient. More keep ups than you usually see passing over the counter.
I wish there were an option for 4.5 because Blacksmith fits it perfectly. I ordered for the Veggie Smitty Burger before arriving at the place as I was running late, when I reached there I had to wait for like two mins at max, and my order was ready. I had customised my burger without egg, and they add avocado instead! Only a few cafes understand how to go above and beyond to impress a customer. Blacksmith is one of them!
I’ve mentioned it before in my blogs but I have great admiration for ANY restaurant in Sydney that has staying power. It’s a tough business, a tough market, and lots of work. Blacksmith in Surry Hills has staying power, and seems to be ticking along nicely making great food in a fun atmosphere.
Very well decorated place. I like their Asian inspired menu. I ordered the kim chi rice which were quite tasty. Service was friendly and approachable. Would come back for more!
Probably THE best cafe in Sydney. Great coffee, great selection and quality eats. The decor is funky blacksmith industrial, backed up by staff amazing peeps..all round excellent!
Honestly probably one of the best takes on the egg benny I've had in quite a while....how they do their cheeky rosti of "kimchi" is just so good! Pulled pork and the edamame along with probably the best yuzu hollandaise this year yes "it's been quite the trend"
The tri coloured quinoa however was a bit of let down and tasted quite ubiquitous and lacked any flair that made it "special"....was it bad? No. But not in the same league as the benny...
A place I'd recommend for the benny....and yes we will be back for it and maybe for the French toast next time?
Grungy looking cafe in Surry Hills conveniently located near Central train station. Met up with my boss for coffee. He had the avocado & smashed edamame for lunch, looked great and sounded very different! My coffee was good too. Very busy during lunch time!
We went to this cafe for my birthday with friends. We were 20 and they accept booking, which is nice and not all the restaurants are accepting it even more during weekends. We all appreciated the food there. As much the sweet meal than the savouries.
I enjoyed so much my Apple and Cinammon french toast. With a lot of fruits and perfectly baked. They have a lot of original dishes with jalapeno or beer braised pork that I really want to try next time.
The Tiny Fish says: "Inventive, good portion sizes, but a little hit and miss"
Food: My buckwheat soba noodles were amazing - delicious and chewy - but the deconstructed kimbap didn't meet the expectations of two seasoned Korean-loving diners.
Service: smiles all around.
Ambience: gorgeous steampunk vibes, and a range of seating options - get a booth if you can!
Full details by coping the link below: thetinyfish.com/epicurean/2017/6/10/blacksmith-cafe
This cafe has a lot of character. The good mix of old and new interiors, toned lighting and rustic decors adds to the whole experience. The food is delicious but what stood out the most for me is the friendliness of their staff. They are wearing mask (for Covid safety) but you can see in their eyes and the tone of their voice that their greetings are genuine and they are happy to serve. Good food, strong coffee and an amazing staff makes a huge difference. If you’re in Surry Hills/ Central station- this cafe is a MUST try.
PS. Their takeaway cups looks cool too so if you’re in a rush and doesn’t have time to dine in- then go get a takeaway coffee and you’ll see how funky their cups are👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
The breakfast (bircher muesli) and coffee were very good. The table and stool I sat on outside were a bit uncomfortable. They've gone with a decor theme strongly which has meant they've sacrificed comfort a tad. The waiter was friendly and prompt. I'd go again.
Lovely atmosphere, delicious food & exceptional service! The staff members who served us were friendly and offered a coffee on the house for my partner who’s celebrating his birthday. We had the big brekky & the scrambled eggs with jalapeño salsa.
Definitely coming back here.
Lovely cafe, I like how cool that they decorates the cafe
Also the food was so goodd
I’m a big fan of egg benedict and blacksmith egg benny it’s unique cus it has kimchi as an ingredient!! 👍
Lovely food and friendly service - very friendly. The food and decor is a bit different from the usual, in a good way. It was great to see that they check for vax etc and they do it very politely. I have been here a few times and it never disappoints.
I love coming here for coffee, they make a really nice one and the staff are always so lovely. They also make a great banana smoothie. I've mostly had breakfast here and I typically go for the avo and feta toast or the jalapeno scrambled eggs on a wrap. Simple, not too large and very tasty. The breakkie burger has heaps of bacon. Blacksmith has lots of indoor seating, good for groups of most sizes. Love the blacksmith theme, place is very cool.
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