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"Breaky time always busy, food good, service average. Great for the locals I guess & its situated across the road from Narrabeen beach"
Phone: +61299708911
Address: Shop 4 18 Ocean St, Narrabeen, Warringah, New South Wales 2101, Australia, NARRABEEN
City: NARRABEEN
Monday: 06:30 -16:30
Tuesday: 06:30 -16:30
Wednesday: 06:30 -16:30
Thursday: 06:30 -16:30
Friday: 06:30 -16:30
Saturday: 06:30 -21:30
Sunday: 06:30 -21:30
Dishes: 40
Amenities: 25
Categories: 5
Reviews: 1374
I've been past Driftwood a few times on weekends and was unable to find a free spot, so today I tried mid week - where there was a nice crowd and plenty of tables available. The staff were all very friendly and had smiles in their faces. The menu was large with many healthy options scaring me a little. I chose a vegetarian breakfast and asked for gluten free toast (which was no problem) and a coffee. I sat at my table and was immediately spoken to saying that the "fritter" that the breakfast was served on was not GF - was that Ok or did I want to change my order - so nicely done and with real care. I changed my order to the terrifying sounding "Bowl of Goodness" breakfast. While I try to mix up my orders now to include the odd healthy choice - it doesn't come easily to me. My coffee arrived promptly - a little cold unfortunately, and soon after my breakfast. Despite the obvious goodness in the dish, the lack of fat, lack of meat and lack of bread - I dug in. What a delight !!! The taste was full and the different textures were interesting adding to the enjoyment. I am now able to sit with a self righteous look on my face having ordered such a healthy dish and knowing that should I return I will order it again. Looking at the portions from neighbouring tables - other dishes looked inviting, scrambled eggs with bacon (my usual order!!) looked well cooked and a very generous portion. So, I ordered another coffee - and enjoyed reading the paper and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. A great breakfast well worth the visit and a definite for the future. A really friendly and happy place.
Sunday brunch, cafe was 3/4 full with an abundance of staff but only 3 actually serving meals.The 2 capps ($8.00) arrived at the table within minutes of ordering, too quickly as it turned out. The food took 30+ minutes. I had to queue for the one operator taking orders.The second time I had to queue was to ask where our brunch was, after all, people who arrived after us had been served and one couple had even eaten and left well before we say our meal.No cutlery or napkins on the table.Old and half used sugar sachets in the sugar container on the table. The corn fritters with bacon, guacamole, salsa, rocket and sweet chilli sauce was only just OK. It looked good but the fritters were very low on the corn count and very soggy, there was no rocket, the guacamole and salsa was a watery mess tipped over the bacon. Sweet chilli sauce was artistically(?) drizzled across the whole dish a couple of times with the now all too familiar balsamic vinegar drizzle around the edge of the plate. ($19.50)The requested smaller serving of scrambled egg on sourdough with out bacon ended up being very lightly toasted cold sourdough and pile of scrambled egg with a sprinkle of pepper. Not even a parsley garnish. ($12.50 reduced to $10.00).$37.50 for slow service, no apology, very average food.Not good enough!
What a pleasant surprise. The menu is fresh and modern and the staff seem to have a spring in their step. Like a lot of places you have to order and pay at the counter but then the food is delivered to the table. The coffee was great, the food different and pleasant. We'll be back!
I loved this place. Fresh juices were amazing. Had a variety of food which were all delicious. Was a bit pricey but worth it for the quality. Loved the Pandora modern hits music. Folks working there were very friendly.
Breaky time always busy, food good, service average. Great for the locals I guess & its situated across the road from Narrabeen beach
