chimichuri

find us on instragram: loveatfirstbite_aus

chimichuri is a latin american and australian fusion cafe located in chatswood with a funky interior. i have been here on different occasions so this post will combine the dishes we have tried each time. 

the firstdishis their signature piggy mac bowl with macaroni, bacon, chorizo, mushroom, and cheese, lots of cheese! this was an amazing mac and cheesedishand sure to satisfy any pasta and carb lover. the balance between the creaminess of the cheese, the smokiness of the spices and the saltiness of the meat is just perfect.

ordered:
1. cappuccino - really good coffee
2. pulled pork roll with extra baked beans on the side - the pork had a very smoky taste profile which was too strong for my liking, but if you love strong flavours and love to eat meat, then you will love it here. their baked beans are amazing, one of the best i have eaten, fresh and full of flavours , i really should just order baked beans and toast next time. i asked for the egg to be well done and they succeeded in serving that this time. when they first opened, i ordered well done poached eggs and they couldn’t deliver it twice, i’m glad they can now
3. big breakfast - the star ingredient was corn and baked beans
4. vegetarian macaroni - bland and not much flavour, avoid thisdish

will i go back: yes for their coffee and baked beans

i discovered this café on instagram & had to try it. me & 2 other friends ordered the black benedict, scallop shell & chimichuri eggs.
my order was the black benedict & it was so good, the black hollandaise sauce was a bit weird because of the colour, my lips were black & some were stuck on my teeth but it could be wiped off with a napkin easily but still tasted like hollandaise sauce.
the shift shell crab was so crunch, the poached egg had the yolk ooze out perfectly & the salmon roe gave it a nice finishing touch.
the scallop shell is what i really wanted to try but my friend really wanted it so i decided to go for something else so we didn’t have the samedish& she said it was really nice, the eggs had a gold taste and cooked perfectly. i guess i’m just going to have to come another time and try it for myself.
the lastdishwas the chimichuri eggs which were good, basic breakfast/brunch food but still tasted good.
our frappes were green tea matcha, red velvet & taro - these were made so well, not too sweet but not bland either. it was not sickening and went well with our order.
overall, i would definitely recommend and i will be coming back to try the scallop shell
8/10

i've been here because of instagram. this place was very popular for cafe hunters. good ambience and good quality of foods. price is not too expensive too. the owner was very attentive and friendly too. she gave us a complimentarydishof dessert. which is $18 valued. just only because she need us to try her recommend dish. i definitely back here again for sure.

great place away from the hustle and bustle of chatswood's main street. had the scallop shell and lick my bacon, both with a croissant base, but the former with scallops, aioli and scrambled eggs, the latter with hashbrown, bacon, haloumi and maple syrup.

flavours of both were nice but quite heavy for breakfast (beware!). scallop shell had perfectly cooked scallops and creamy eggs and just needed a sour/spicy zing to add to the flavour - perhaps more sauce as couldn't taste the drizzle of brown sauce.

overall a great meal and would love to come back to try some of their other dishes as their panna cottadishwas not available

ordered the black benedict and inkkie and for drinks got the red velvet latte and green matcha latte. everything was perfect. came on a very rainy day but it didn’t ruin the outdoor setting and was very comfortable. the aesthetics of thisdishis beautiful and was one of the best squid ink pastas i have tasted 👏👏

i checked out this cafe last weekend. it was my first time exploring the chatswood food scene!

i was pleasantly surprised by how close the cafe is to the train station - it definitely makes the trip more convenient. there was also no queue when we arrived so we were seated quickly.

i ordered the seared scallops which came in a croissant with scrambled eggs, spinach and herbs. my friend recommended thedishso i decided go try it.

it was tasty and filling but i personally don’t love the taste of scallops so i wouldn’t eat it again. the portion size was decent so if you are looking for a choice which is satisfying and different to typical brunch dishes then i suggest this.

attentive service, was greeted upon arrival. tried the croissant, scrambled eggs and scallops combodishwhich was nice, tasted like cake (i think the scallops ups the price). iced mocha was not that great - strong at first then watery once ice melted, no coffee taste.

nice open cafe with wooden interior - a short walk from the station. staff were attentive & average wait time for dishes - burger was decent, soft shell crab black bun was okay though probably missing some sauce to tie the flavours together - thedishis quite heavy for brunch

i ordered the famous black benedict. i loved the squid ink hollandaise and charcoal brioche bun with the soft shell crab. all of the elements of thedishperfectly complemented one another to establish an all round worthy meal. i am excited to try the sweet side of chimichuri such as the panna cotta.

tried one of their signature dishes, black benedict. it was the most appealing egg benedictdishi have had. golden battered deep fried soft shell crab with runny centered poached eggs, salmon roe & house made black hollandise made with squid ink to coat the egg in glossy black served on a black brioche bun. everything was cooked to perfection, although the black hollandise sauce wasn’t as creamy & flavoursome as hollandise sauce should be, but for creativity-wise & presentation-wise, i’d give 5/5. 🤩

as for the sweet-savoury combo, lick my bacon did not disappoint. a red stripped croissant sandwiching thick cut bacon, haloumi & hash brown. the maple syrup on the side for you to drizzle for that sweet/salty sensation. 🥰

excellent presentation of food. staff is attentive & efficient. price is on the high side but it’s still worth a visit for people who seek instaworthy food. 😙

chimichuri is definitely an instagram friendly brunch spot with a great selection of dishes to select from.

we ordered yellowfin tuna steak and lick my bacon. the halloumi and maple syrup made mydishsuper amazing and full of flavour. the thick cut bacon was crunchy, just the way i like it! it was busy when we arrived for brunch, but service was pretty quick.

we couldn’t find parking on the same street of the cafe, so we parked at the next street.

【a nice small cafe with yummy soft crabs】


i love soft crab very much, since you can eat the whole crab, very convenient and yummy. there are two benedict eggs, one white, one black, which makes thedishvery ins friendly!


vegetable and tuna, very healthy dish, there are corn and peas as well, very nice in color. but i like black benedict more.


that’s my favorite coffee, here is quite good. now i need two coffee everyday to make me stay awake.

worth trying! hope you enjoy your meals here.haha i drew my favoritedishhere.

went here again for the second time arround for this month last sunday (29-04). location is very convinient. close to my apartment. food and staff are lovely. tried a differentdishpiggy mac it was great. morethan i expect. my partner ordered the firstdishthat i’ve tried and the known signaturedishblack benedict.

went there for the newdish“snow ball”, unfortunately it was sold out however the waitress gave me a complimentary maindishand a dessert which made me less disappointed. services was good and the food is absolutely amazing. will go back again for the snow ball.