Cafes & Restaurants

If the thought of roasting a turkey on a searing hot December day isn't for you- then treat yo'self and your loved ones to Christmas lunch at one of these local venues!   Deckhouse Clarke Rd, Woolwich $275 per adult – Three-course menu with beverage package of wines (Sparkling, White, Rose & Red), beers, soft…

We visited the brand new cafe in the Ivanhoe Complex at Macquarie Park and there are a thousand things to love it. Let's start with the fact that it has a built-in nature playground metres from the outdoor dining tables. With a wooden see-saw, merry-go-round, spring riders, hammock and balancing logs, children 3+ will just…

GET READY - there's a new Kids Play Cafe on the block! We have all the details PLUS an exclusive Ryde District Mums offer for you! You will find Vitaland Kids Cafe on the ground floor right beside Aldi. Rhodes Waterside offers 3 hours free parking so you will have plenty of time for the…

It's official! The Ryde District Mums have spoken, votes have been counted and we have documented THE list of favourite takeaway joints around town! Here they are in order of popularity:   BEST MEXICAN Gringos, Putney Address: 4/90 Charles St, Putney Phone: 9807 2447 Website: https://augringos.com     BEST CHICKEN SHOP Portico Chicken, Ermington Address:…

We asked RDMs to vote on their favourite local breakfast spots around town and the results are in! Here are the top 10! [space_40] 10. Cocoa Rush, Rydalmere 267 Victoria Road, Rydalmere Best known for their divine house-made chocolates and sweets, Cocoa Rush cafe also serves delicious home-style breakfast and lunch fare too. Open 7am -…

  With offers like "Kids Eat Free" and "$9 Lunches", it was only a matter of time before we stopped into Rashays at Rhodes Waterside. Celebrating an impressive 21 years in the game, Rashays have casual dining down to a fine art, serving up classic favourites at excellent prices for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7…

  There are only a handful of places around where you can enjoy a PERFECT coffee while the kids can SAFELY play, and The Vogue Cafe, Macquarie Centre is one of them. Known for their crazy shakes and fun take on food (donut chips... say what??), The Vogue Cafe is also a favourite among local…

In our never-ending quest to bring you the latest and greatest from around town, we got wind of a new cafe in Burwood called Twinkle Kids Cafe and made a beeline to check it out! Located in Burwood Plaza, this cafe is a kids' HEAVEN for about a gazillion reasons.   Entry The cafe works on…

  We were recently invited to Coco Cubano Top Ryde City Shopping Centre to have a sticky beak and enjoy some lunch. It's a pretty cool looking place, and based on our double-blind randomised controlled Instagram Poll (?) many of you have been there! Located in the Top Ryde Piazza, it's an easy place for…

There's a new kid on the block and they're serving up life-giving coffee, an extensive menu and a beautiful space to enjoy all of the above. Welcome to the area, A Cup of Life Cafe! [space_20] [space_20]We were invited by A Cup of Life Cafe to enjoy lunch at their new home in Macquarie Centre and…

RSLs and sports clubs are long-time family favourites for their relaxed atmosphere and value for money meals. The new Little Vikings play area at Vikings Sports Club, Dundas fits this brief perfectly.  The Little Vikings area is separate from the main dining room and is situated right next to the play equipment so you can eat…

The Ryde District Mums have spoken again this year, votes have been counted and we have documented THE list of favourite takeaway joints around town! Here they are in order of popularity:   BEST CHICKEN SHOP Putney Charcoal Chicken 88 Charles Street, Putney Delivery: Uber Eats Website: www.putneycharcoal.com.au     Runner Up.. Scorchers Charcoal Chicken…