Barcino Bar, 18-19 The Strand, Dee Why, NSW 2099

Barcino Bar

A small family run cafe, which is a favourite of mine that has amazing coffee and food with other frequent customers much like myself whom are always coming back from a surf or a walk on the beach, who just want to read the paper in the sun with a good coffee and fresh organic food. 

Also if you are keen to spoil yourself, their small treats such as coffee cakes and lemon tarts made by them on the day are highly recommended!

Being a well known customer they it makes for a really friendly and comfortable experience and even if you aren't a frequent customer you are treated like family. With amazing staff and location, on the whole makes for one of my favourite cafes. Can't go wrong with this place, Adam :)

The Boatshed, 11 Narrabeen Street, Narrabeen, NSW 2101

The Boatshed Cafe

Located right on Narrabeen lake, this cafe and restaurant (Limani Seafood Restaurant) is a fantastic location for anyone who loves good food, service and an amazing view. It is a well laid out cafe with laid back staff and vibe, and in addition right next door, you can hire out kayaks and pair-paddle boats if you wanted to enjoy the lake.

With the lake so close this makes for a perfect cafe on a day that is hot or cold, windy or quiet. Whatever the weather. There is a function room on the top floor for those who wish to have something a little more special.

The Boatshed also has takeaway, which for those who wish to walk the track around Narrabeen lake with a coffee this is the place for you.

It also has a bar and the food that is made freshly either on the day or when you order. The eggs benedict with salmon, on a english muffin with two hash browns on the side are to die for.

With amazing service and interesting and helpful staff the Boatshed is family friendly and you will always be pleased with what you ordered and leave you wanting to come back. Adam :)

The Beach Shed, South End of Dee Why Beach, Monash Parade, Dee Why, NSW 2099

The Beach Shed Cafe

After hearing the hype about a small well known family run cafe on the end of Dee Why beach I had to see it for myself. Not expecting much, and with such a small location I was doubtful about the cafe at first. Until experiencing it for myself this cafe has quickly become one of my favourites.

 As it is family run, you already feel at home with this small cafe and the 'beachy' vibe compliments the cafe well considering it is right on the beach.

They also sell bags of coffee and local art making it an amazing place to admire and maybe even inspire!

 The sounds of the waves and the salt in the air compliments the company and coffee.

With welcoming staff and amazing coffee its easy to see why the cafe is getting all the attention it is. It blew my mind having the beach right there as you enjoyed your food and or coffee. Definitely coming back here again, next time to spoil the family! Adam :)

Youeni Foodstore, 2/ 250 Old Northern Road and Cecil Avenue, Castle Hill.

After a recent refurbishment, and the addition of a Dan Murphy's outlet, in this part of Castle Hill's main street, Youeni Foodstore has been open for just over a year.  It offers a trendy, industrial style atmosphere, with an health conscious, organic, gluten free and vegetarian friendly menu. Incidentally, not my usual style!

I have driven past many times and it always seems busy. We came for breakfast and our first impression was all the people stopping in for takeaway coffees - another good sign!  The menu is creative and was surprisingly different to our favourite cafes.  This left hubby with the grumps, crying out where's the meat? As bacon was an add on to the meals, followed by his cry of....what is that alfalfa doing on my eggs?

 The cappuccinos were lovely and the food was delicious. I ordered the breakfast plate above and my husband had poached eggs, cooked to perfection.

While it was very different to the standard cafes in the area, I enjoyed the change. It may not be for everyone. The lunch menu looked yum though and I think I'll come back with a girlfriend, or maybe Mum, next time!