a brewer's tale café

picture perfect, pretty food - almost too delicate to eat. this fairytale-inspired café offers an array of deliciously nutritious, quirky & appealing dishes. that’s not to say their drinks menu should be overlooked. i recommend accompanying your brilliantly colourful meal with either a sweet potato or tarolatteto guarantee an overall satisfying experience.

a brewers tale is pretty much an instagram fixture thanks to the matcha hotcakes. inevitably, the taste couldn't quite live up to the plating. my friend thought the dish was pretty average and could've done with more matcha flavour. my ricotta mushroom on toast was better fortunately, with variety of textures and flavours from the quinoa salad, radish slices and beetroot puree. another friend enjoyed her chicken salad which was quite a large serve with a simple mix of green leaves, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken and a sweetish balsamic vinaigrette. i also had the purple sweet potatolattewhich was unexpectedly delicious. though it was a bit on the sweet side, i really enjoyed the distinctive​ flavour which did indeed taste like sweet potato! lovely service with outdoor tables, ideal for people watching. prices are on the higher end but points for terrific plating, large servings, solid dishes and lack of crowds.

this is a nice cafe tucked away off the main streets of darlinghurst that has a nice variety of breakfast and lunch options. the zucchini fritters were alright - was a bit bland but it was very nicely presented. the matcha pancakes was definitely the highlight. the whole dish had strong matcha flavours and wasn’t overly sweet. the earl greylattewas way too sweet but the other speciality lattes were fine and very strong flavours.

zucchini & corn fritters : 😁 great
bircher muesli : 😍 amazing
coconut cold drip : 😍 amazing
matchalatte: 😊 good

when i looked at the menu, i was so torn. i wanted to order everything! from sweet to savoury, i believe there’s something for everyone at the brewer’s tale. the overnight bircher muesli was very refreshing and fulfilling. the corn fritters were great and paired well with the asparagus and beetroot hummus. the coconut cold drip had a very subtle coconut taste that didn’t overpower the coffee but nor did it really stand out. the matchalattewas nice and creamy but unfortunately the matcha didn’t blend well with the milk and there were lots of matcha powder sediments at the bottom of the cup which did not have a nice end taste. otherwise, a beautiful cafe that deserves a second visit.

okay service with good food and coffee. the coconut cold drip was really nice and sweet. the matchalattehowever was very disappointing. the matcha powder wasn’t mixed in correctly so clumps of bitter matcha formed making it very hard to finish. the food on the other hand was delicious! the bricher muesli was refreshing and super fulfilling topped with one slice of poach pear...the fritters were also good, both fluffy and very fulfilling.

like every picture suggest this place is about as insta-worthy as it gets. the playing and all the colours they use are absolutely gorgeous and thankfully the flavours aren't too bad either.

starting with the drinks the caramel milkshake was stock standard and exactly what you expect so not much to speak about there. the tarolattewas nice but a little too subtle on the flavours for me and 90% of what i could taste was just milk which was a shame.

the food itself was alright. with the zucchini dish, the fritters were delicious and easily the best thing on the plate but everything else was just a little bland and didn't add too much to the dish.

the matcha pancakes were nice but the matcha flavour was never too apparent with the sweetness of everything else taking the lead instead. not saying everything was too sweet just that the matcha wasn't quite there for me.

overall, brewer's tale is a nice cafe and a decent brunch spot but with flavours that are a bit too mild and one note for me.

the sweet potatolattewas exceptional!! the fritter was really flavoursome and well presented and with the added on smoked salmon, it made the dish really delicious. my friend had the stuffed mushroom and it was really well done and on top of the poached eggs, it was really beautiful.

a friendly and pretty café located in the heart of darlinghurst called a brewer’s tale café. it’s so pretty and nice flavour of hot purple sweet potatolatte(8/10).

salmon rush ($17.5) - smoked salmon, capers, poached eggs, baby spinach, feta cheese, sprout and hash browns. the perfect one would be that crunchy hash brown with balance seasoning (7 /10)

brioche french toast ($18.5) with fresh fruits, ricotta cheese, coconut chips, mango panna cotta and 100% pure maple syrup. the unique point will be the panna cotta on top (rather than cream or ice cream like other restaurant do). taste yummy but not that amazing (8/10)

always a good idea to get reservations as this place can get pretty packed.

the staff is an affable lot, they're all very sweet! the ambience is ideal for a brunch. the interiors are adorable.

this goes without saying, the food is gorgeous! it's just so pleasing to the eyes. everything tastes decent. the highlight for me was definitely the french toast. unexpectedly, the purple sweet potatolattewas flavourful and had a smooth texture to it.

would i go back? maybe, for the french toast.

we ordered matcha latte, corn cake and pancakes. thelatteis not as sweet as what cafe shops can offer, and the taste is very authentic. their matcha pancakes was really really good- both taste and the presentation. suitable for group of people or just two of you wanted a relaxing and cozy afternoon.

such a wonderful brunch & coffee! the food and helpful staff made my rainy winter morning. i had the salmon rush (smoked salmon, hush browns, poached eggs and greens) & large skinnylatte- absolutely to die for! i haven’t had so much salmon on my plate for a long time! super fresh & delicious.. highly recommended!

will we back 100%

we had chicken burger, chicken salad, coffee and iced green tealatte(forgot to take photos). the waitresses was very nice. i changed the sauce on my chicken burger, which was easily accommodated. the burger was good but nothing special, the chips were dry. the main let down was the chicken salad - they served raw chicken! also it took 30 mins for the food to come out.

i don’t know where to start to explain you how much i like this café. i am working so close to this shop that i had several opportunity to try their dishes and i always enjoyed them.

to start, the shop is located in darlinghurst near st vincent hospital, quite easy to come there with bus or train not very far. the café has not a lot of tables inside (6 maybe) but has also 6 outside (with heaters and blankets for winter). the service has always been very well done and the people there are very nice and warming so perfect for a brunch on a weekend or just a coffee before work.

they have a breakfast and a lunch menu with quite a lot of options. i tried the slow cooked pork with japanese happa sauce, kale and quinoa and the salmon filet, asparagus, mashed potato, capers served with lemon butter sauce. both meals were very well cooked with a lot of aroma and good combination of seasonal products.

and for my birthday i wanted to go back to this café to try their brioche french toast (it is not because i am french but i love french toast and in sydney i have to admit that people are cooking it very wel and add a lot of toppings which make them even better. this one was served with fresh fruits, ricotta, coconut chips and a mango panna cota (to die for) and some maple syrup. of course it is very sweet but as you would expect for a french toast. but the fresh fruits help to balance the sweetness.

i also tried their chailatteand it was pretty good too. and they serve the tea with a small sand timer for the right infusion time. i found this so cute!

so guys give a try to this cafe you will not be disappointed!

it was nice to have a break from the rain and have some sun today so we decided to go out for brunch.

i didn't know about this cafe until i came across an entertainment voucher and i'm glad we made a booking as there were a few people waiting and i definitely didn't want to sit outside.

cute decor inside and friendly staff. we tried their signature matchalattewhich was strong so we needed sugar to sweeten it up a bit. i tried their purple sweet potato which i preferred and this was a nice purple drink for the cool weather.

in terms of food i went for their zucchini and pea fritter which looked disappointing as they were two tiny pancakes than fritters but taste was not bad. my husband went for the breakfast plank which is their version of big breakfast but overall he found it too salty. my son loved his scrambled eggs and toast and we definitely wouldn't mind coming back to try their lunch menu items.

absolutely loved brunch here! every dish is so beautifully presented and more importantly, the taste was on point. my top picks would have to be the matcha pancakes and the french toast, both beautifully adorned with an array of flowers and fresh fruit. the lattes here are incredible! highly recommend the matchalatteand the purple sweet potato one too. a must try spot for brunch in sydney!