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This cafe in Stanmore is the best for sit-down dining. We had never noticed this place before and had been ignoring our own neighborhood until we discovered thi... read more This cafe in Stanmore is the best for sit-down dining. We had never noticed this place before and had been ignoring our own neighborhood until we discovered this charming family-friendly gem. Treat yourself and go somewhere else, and let me enjoy some peace and quiet here!

Visited Grind Into Gear as my partner and I had recently moved around the corner and wanted to start trying out the local breakfast places. After having a look... read more Visited Grind Into Gear as my partner and I had recently moved around the corner and wanted to start trying out the local breakfast places. After having a look at the menu everything seemed reasonably priced and interesting.I ordered the pulled pork roll (approx $9) which was wonderfully spicy and dripping in sauce. Great for someone who doesn't normally like overly eggy breakfast food such as myselfMy partner ordered the eggs Benedict, which has several options including a salmon gravlax and a ham. So many times we go to Cafes that use such wonderful ingredients, get the eggs cooked to perfection, then ruin the whole thing with bottled/packet hollandaise sauce! It was SUCH a relief to see Grind Into Gear use ACTUAL HOMEMADE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE!Another thing my partner remarked upon was that instead of the usual wilted spinach there was a nice assortment of vegetables.Although there was none of the advertised Cold Drip coffee this was okay because they offered instead an interesting draught coffee on tap. This came out with a wonderfully frothy head, think Guinness, and gave it a creamy texture whilst containing no actual dairy of any kind.As we are around the corner we will definitely visit this place again. Rating 4 stars because, whilst a good experience with great food, there wasn't anything that pushed it across into the 5 star perfection rating. But who knows, maybe next time

Went for breakfast. Coffee was ok, but the waitress had the flu and kept sneezing into the juice she was making (for me) and all over the plates of food she bro... read more Went for breakfast. Coffee was ok, but the waitress had the flu and kept sneezing into the juice she was making (for me) and all over the plates of food she brought us. The place was empty but for one other table. Food was below average.

Passing through the inner west suburb of Stanmore we came across this cafe. With a small choice of different such places, this one looked bright, clean and frie... read more Passing through the inner west suburb of Stanmore we came across this cafe. With a small choice of different such places, this one looked bright, clean and friendly. Greeted by friendly staff with whom we had a brief chat we had 2 coffees and toast with jam. we found the whole experience excellent, the price was resaonable, the toast and jam perfect and the coffee very good. we also bought the coffee book as a present for our daughter and other interesting items are also for sale. We are happy to endorse Grind Into Gear.

My first visit to a cafe in Stanmore was a pleasant surprise, as there were four options just outside the railway station exit. The food was delicious and affor... read more My first visit to a cafe in Stanmore was a pleasant surprise, as there were four options just outside the railway station exit. The food was delicious and affordable, the coffee was excellent, and the orange juice portions were generous. The restroom was clean and accessible for those with disabilities. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Despite not being a fan of hipster coffee culture, I enjoyed my experience here and would recommend it to others.