the canopy

as you first walk in, thecanopylooks like a set from a school play, carved out trees and birds spray painted silver, but there is something charming about the place. smack bang in the middle of the city, opposite the famous hyde park, makes this place great for people watching if you find yourself sitting under the shady trees outside. i've come here a few times now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and every time it has been a pleasant experience, it's what i like to call "a bit of an all rounder" no matter what time of the day you go, there is always something on the menu you feel like. eggs, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, steak, chicken, veggies. it is not wow food ( you would think it was for the price), but it's decent sized and has a lot of flavour. they usually have great market fish specials and a solid wine list. i guess you could say this is my regular, the restaurant i go to when i want to go out

thecanopyis a relaxed place that's very popular on friday nights. the atmosphere is friendly and the staff take the time to chat with customers - without overdoing it either.

we were amazed with the entertainment thecanopyhas on friday nights - julian the magician. this guy is good, really good. he did some incredible card tricks. we kept wondering "how did he do that?"

we started our meal with a couple of entrees. prosciutto wrapped mozzarella – oven baked with extra olive oil topped with rocket and served with sourdough and we also had sizzling garlic prawns – garlic, chilli, white wine, onion and olive oil served sizzling with sourdough.

2nd time here, 3/5 classic cafe, nothing surprising or eye catching. the food tasted mediocre. the good part about thecanopy(positive ratings)= food serving size and the customer service from the waitress and waiters. they were extremely quick, responsive and enthusiastic. kept the place clean and tidy. the cons= both times, the food took a while to come out. indeed it was very busy both times visiting but the food should not take that long for its quality. recommend only if you are planning to sit for a long time to talk, chill and possibly having a small meeting.

our trip tocanopycame as a result of us walking around the sydney cbd and finding a lot of restaurants closed on the labour day long weekend, but hell it was really worth it! it was fantastic because i hadn’t looked upcanopyfor reviews or ratings at all which made the experience all the more objective. right opposite hyde park is ‘the canopy’, and while walking passed it is actually very easy to miss purely because of the distance from the sidewalk.

the use of a full blooded, real deal steak in the beef salad here at thecanopywas very much appreciated. as you can see 👇 this is a well prepared, grilled steak and not just some lame beef strips you often get with these dishes. have at it. 🍖

thecanopyis a hidden gem! lovely wait staff, great location (just by hyde park) and delicious food. would definitely recommend esp for those looking for a bigger size cafe in the city.

directly opposite the hyde park and museum station, the location ofcanopyis ideal and accessible, especially after a nice morning walk in the park. the cafe has both indoor and outdoor seatings with a lovely interior.  service is friendly and effective, it doesn't hurt for the staff to joke around a bit with customers. 

canopy egg nest was the first thing caught our eyes as it is quite different from your usual breakfast or brunch dishes.  the eggs are poached first and then wrapped in brick pastry and served with sour cream, smashed avocado, cherry tomato and balsamic reduction.  we loved the fact that it came with properly smashed avocado.  the pastry was really thin and crispy, which added nice texture to the dish.

the daily special at the time of our visit is the breakfast stack.  according to the staff, this is quite a popular item and it might become a regular menu item soon.  poached eggs are laid on top of baby spinach and toasted sourdough, then served with slow roasted tomato and prosciutto wafers,  beetroot cubes and goats cheese.  it is as good as breakfast combination goes. everything is married together in superb balance. the freshness of the beetroot coupled with the tanginess of the cheese and saltiness of the prosciutto create a dish with many flavours and texture. 

we finished our meal with a sweet ending - the french toast.  it is dusted in cinnamon sugar and served with vanilla bean mascarpone and mixed berry compote.  the vanilla bean mascarpone was much needed to bring the flavour out of the dish.

we enjoyed our walk in the park and glad to finish the lovely morning with a satisfying breakfast in canopy.

just opposite hyde park and right outside museum station, thecanopyis an amazing restaurant offering a great selection of classic brunch, lunch and dinner plates! on our visit, we tried their great breakfast menu, which is just about to be revamped with some delicious dishes, including the waffles with berries and fresh fruit. the crunchy waffles and the tart berries were a great sweet treat to start the morning!

visited thecanopyfor dinner with friends. the restaurant is nicely decorated and the service staff were friendly. we ordered the trio of dips and bread as entree. this included hummus, tzatziki and olive tapenade and it offered a range of flavours which was a nice start to the meal. for mains, we ordered the crispy skinned barramundi, atlantic salmon fillet, prawn linguini and margherita pizza. both fish dishes were perfectly cooked and the skin super crispy so i recommend those! the linguini includes chilli flakes which has quite the punch so if you can't handle the chilli, you can request to have it served separately.

located opposite museum station, thecanopyrestaurant has some delicious cocktail and dinner options. with both indoor and outdoor seating the restaurant can accommodate small or large groups.

for starters we had the chinese five spice calamari which was well seasoned and had a good amount of chili. mains were a difficult choice with a good range of pizzas, pastas and other options such as salmon, steak and confit duck. i was pleasantly surprised by the variation on the menu. we went for the mushroom and asparagus risotto and the atlantic salmon fillet with vegetables. both meals were a generous serving and were presented beautifully. the roast veggies and reduction matched the crispy skin salmon and was extremely filling. the crispy skinned barramundi with garlic prawns and quinoa salad will most certainly be a choice for next time. the mains will set you back about $30 and the pizza and pasta options are in the $20 range. this place is so central, has accommodating staff and with a menu that has something for everyone, it is definitely worth a visit

boasting park views in the bustling metropolis that is home to many legal eagles swarming the nearby downing centre, the interior wood walls and floor to ceiling glass windows let in a lot of light providing a sophisticated space for all ocassions.

the outside coffee cart is setup for the masses of food traffic of workers, the bar and food catering to the next door hotel guests, residential area and commuters as this venue reflects the personality of this melting pot of lifestyles in and around the cbd.

thecanopyclub sandwich is jam packed with layers of flavour! pesto tossed chicken breast, bacon, cheese, tomato, lettuce, egg avocado salsa and aioli. such a substantial portion which could easily be shared as its accompanied with fries. the mixing of meats, the crunch of the veg with the mushy textures of egg-avo-aioli were a treat with every bite.

we ended up sharing mains as we were envious of the other's order when they were brought to the table:

the prawn linguini of al dente pasta and prawns swimming in a coating of white wine, garlic, baby spinach and cherry tomato really reminded me of a version of this jamie oliver establishments do. there's a slight kick in this that i like with a good balance of protein and pasta. just make sure to mix in all the elements – the dressing here makes this dish,

the grand showstopper was their crispy skinned barramundi which had a soft flake as you ran your knife on it. served with garlic prawns and a mediterranean style quinoa salad. it also passed the crispy skin test – done perfectly.

in terms of service there was a nice flow as the staff have a large area to work and maintain both indoors and out. we were given just the right amount of attention without intrusion, the recommendations were spot on, the customer service all round from both the supervisor scott and his team who took turns looking after us impeccable.

the versatility of the space as a brunch/lunch destination, stylish bar and coffee-on-the-go gives you many reasons to revisit the charming space. definitely a must over the sydney festival season and beyond!

i has thecanopynest as part of the breakfast menu, along with a cranberry juice. the dish consisted of poached eggs, wrapped in some looking nest that is deep fried, served with veggies and balsamic vinegar. sad to not see any running yolk.

went there with 5 people last month with a groupon for breakfast. we reserved a table but when we go there they hadn't officially put a table aside for us. the staff seemed a bit snobby. i liked the creativecanopydecor. the food was alright, nothing special. we ordered freshly squeezed juices but they were out of a number of juices. i ordered the truffle eggs benedict, it was tasty at first but then there was a nasty crunch in my mouth - egg shell!!! since i was almost finished with the dish at that stage i didn't ask for a replacement although when i mentioned it to the waitress she didn't bother to offer anything for it - maybe it was because we came with a groupon, which really shouldn't be allowed to affect the service. who knows. end of the story is, we wouldn't go back.

the top line: thecanopyis a great place to hang out after work in the city, to catch up with friends or to have a family dinner. we loved the casual-fine setting, simple menu, attentive and helpful staff and the meat… we loved the meat here!!! (also hear they do great brunches as well!! so i can’t wait to try brunch there one day)

im in town for work andcanopyis a few doors down so ive been eating here quiet a bit the past few days. the place is great. all the staff are super friendly and one of the guys remembered my coffee and brekkie order after just one day! generous serving of eggs for brekkie and the pizza is amazing - tasty and once again, decently sized.

the only thing i wasn't particularly fond of was the coffee. otherwise, highly recommend canopy.