Creek And Cella - Leichhardt

What a wonderful place this is. Aside from the large selection of cheeses and charcuterie, Creek Cella boasts a large amount of craft beer on tap and a comprehensive wine list. The platters are beautifully dressed and presented by friendly staff and it feels way too easy to spend an entire afternoon just grazing

Impressed. Only had breakfast here so far, which was excellent. For one, the menu is different to what you normally see on breakfast brunch menus, which is refreshing. The cella bowl is without question the best breakfast I have had in Leichhardt, and the presentation is top notch. Food portions are generous too. The only room for improvement I can see is with regards to the outside seating. In my view it looks a bit bare, and needs a bit more character and 'softening up '. ie introduce some hanging baskets, and perhaps have some cushions on the seats to make it look more welcoming on the outside.

I've been a fan of the Bitter Phew (check it out if you haven't already craft beer nirvana! for some time. So I was delighted when I heard they were opening up an offshoot on Norton St. Especially as it's in my neighbourhood.This place does not disappoint. A number of solid craft beer taps and a well stocked fridge. Plus an excellent selection of cheese and charcuterie. Anywhere with Jamon is A OK in my book.Helpful and cheerful staff and a great atmosphere inside. Visit for an hour or settle in for the afternoon. I usually pick the latter...

I was so happy to see Creek and Cella open on Norton Street and couldn't wait to try it. It is located opposite Norton Plaza and it has a lovely outdoor seating area at the front. The menu had a variety of cheese and meats to choose from. We ordered the Truffle Brie and the Le Crottin Goats cheese both from France which came out with pear, fresh honeycomb and mixed breads. The platter was delicious and perfectly matched with our bottle of Pinot Gris from Tasmania. We also order the warm olives from the food menu which also includes other tasty alternatives such as clams, smoked oysters, dips etc. There is a dedicated cheese and meat fridge inside to help you select what you want. This is more than just a wine bar with a selection of craft beers and other drinks available. This will definitely be my new local and I can't wait to return.

“Did you know a wine and cheese bar has opened on Norton Street,” my dining companion asks me casually one morning? By seven that night we’re sitting inside Creek and Cella; so it’s probably an understatement to say that this spot is just what this suburb has needed.The rustic vibe that this Federation bungalow had in its Le Pain Quotidien days, has been replaced by a neutral recycled timber interior, more akin to the tastes of modern day Leichhardt. Along with a long bar, this plain fit-out directs your attention exactly where it should be: on two custom-made cold cabinets or cella frigorifera as the nod to the area’s Italian heritage in the venue name infers). One is filled with cheese, and the other charcuterie; separated by a shiny meat slicer.Before investigating them thoroughly, I need a drink. What I wasn't expecting to find here were nine on-tap, locally produced craft beers, including my favourite pale ale: Shenanigans Winston American Pale Ale $8.50/$10). We get stuck into a cold one as we chat to the friendly bartender about the team’s experience, which shines in both their craft beer and wine selections. Founder Aaron Edwards' other venues include Darlinghurst’s Bitter Phew, and a Newtown gin bar called Doris and Beryl's Bridge Club and Tea House, which both seem to have largely flown under the radar. Over some Cuca Razor Clams $23) – a perfect, simple drinking snack against crisp bread and lemon – I resolve to investigate them both. Prepare your palate for the excesses of meat and cheese with...