Sunday Brunchin'

The Grounds of Alexandria
St Aleandria

It was a fine Sunday morning and a catch up with the folks was in order. With my parents being huge garden enthusiasts, I thought I’d take them to a beautiful café sanctuary hidden within the heart of Inner Sydney. It goes by the name of The Grounds of Alexandria.

As soon as you step into the Grounds, you’re taken into a garden of paradise filled with beautiful greenery, florals, adorable small animals, and most importantly, delicious food, made fresh from produce picked straight from the Ground’s very own little garden.

The place is busy on a Sunday morning, filled with families and small groups of chirpy people, excited to get their Grounds fix. Despite the half an hour wait for a table, we were kept busy and calmed by the peaceful surroundings (and different dessert stalls that filled the space).

The menu is jam packed with seasonally driven dishes, using the freshest and finest ingredients. The Grounds are also known for their rich and aromatic coffee, created and brewed, again by the very own Grounds team.

Fresh food and good coffee? What more can you want on a Sunday morning?

Once we were given a table, we ordered the breakfast burger, their signature avocado toast, the brekkie board with freshly squeezed juices and coffee on the side.

As we munched through all the food, you can taste the high-quality and freshness of every single dish. It was absolutely delicious. We devoured all the components of the plate and enjoyed it even more with the beautiful picture perfect surroundings.

We loved the atmosphere and fresh food this place created, the only downfall was how crowded it was and the wait for a table. But that just means it’s an opportunity for the Grounds to expand and open more beautiful little cafes in Sydney, right? We hope so.

Overall Rating:
4/5 Stars

Recommendation:
Beautiful venue with fresh and delicious food. Great coffee. However, visit if you're only willing to wait!
 

Services: 

Breakfast
Lunch
Table Service

Address: 
7A, 2 Huntley St, Alexandria NSW 2015

Hours: 

Friday	7am–9:30pm
Saturday	7:30am–11pm
Sunday	7:30am–11pm
Monday	7am–9:30pm
Tuesday	7am–9:30pm
Wednesday	7am–9:30pm
Thursday	7am–9:30pm

Price range:

$5 - $25

Check Out The Menu:
http://thegrounds.com.au/

More deliciousness to come, stay tuned!

Khai

Burgers for the boys!

Grill'd 

Chatswood

After a long day of work featuring irate and irrational customers, a burger trip was needed. After a short walk from Westfield parking we ventured into the restaurant hoping to satisfy our hunger.

As soon as we walked in the smell of patties cooking and the sounds of chatter and music engulfed. The people at the counters were very polite and patient despite how busy the restaurant was and the stress they were undergoing.

They had plenty of different options on the menu. I was craving something spicy so I ordered the chilli addict with a beef patty, jalapenos, sour cream, cheese and chilli relish

The decor was very cool and trendy, featuring all the

components of a modern hipster cafe. There was plenty of pop art on the walls without it being overwhlming. Definitely one of the best components of the entire restaurant.

The music was also similar with it mainly focuses on electronic and indie styles which match the decor and vibe of the restaurant well

Now for the most important part. The food!

The beef patty and bun were perfect and the vegetables included matched the flavours well. Sort of like a spicy taco in a bun with an emphasis on the spice! I was crying by the end of the meal. Chips were also nice but all of our food arrived and very different times which tarnished the overall experience a bit. 

Overall Rating:

4/5 Stars

Recommendation:

Overall a great night out with the boys and would recommend if you are in the area.

Services:

Table Service

BYO drinks

Address:

Shop 7, The Concourse 405/419 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067

Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 11am-10pm

Friday - Saturday: 11am-11pm

Price Range:

$7 - $19

Check Out The Menu:

http://www.grilld.com/au/

Kind regards,

Patrick Howard