The North Spoon

Great local cafe and restaurant in McMahon's Point. Very generous sitting area, with enough space between the tables yet retaining cozy atmosphere. Great interior and exterior design and attention to detail. The service is friendly and attentive, food was delivered to the table very fast and with a smile. Coffee roaster is Will&Co which is not my cup of coffee personally but I can see how other people like it. The food is home style and generous size portions - we had a breakfast board for two and it was enough food for two hungry people.

Friends in Costa Mesa CA USA had mentioned that North Spoon was a much loved location in Sydney’s north side so on my return home I decided to venture into the casual realm of the North Spoon on a rainy Monday. Images & the menu will tell you that the crew work hard with local growers & suppliers to provide the very freshest produce available & its obvious that their commitment to the establishment is well rewarded… even on a rainy day! Their crab cakes are outstanding & the octopus salad was truly divine amongst a light myriad of tantalising breakfast, brunch & lunch options. I rate the offerings 8 1/2 out of 10! Why not higher? Because I’m a pain in the arse! Spoon is a lesson to all small light dining business operators that food & it’s quality is but part of the equation. Relying on ridiculously young staff as a cost save is false saving. Spoon has mature staff that are life skilled, engaging, well timed in their arrival & departure & is ever mindful of when you’re ready to order or move forward. This service is reminiscent of the many eateries I’ve visited in Italy & France. Attention to detail, engagement & developing a rapport with the customer. The menu is incredibly well priced as is the wine. You don’t walk out thinking you been sitting on some restauranteur’s finger for the past hour but rather being appreciated for the visit. All up, GO! excellent quality, service & value! I’m a fan!

Absolutely fantastic! It was so hard to find a cafe that takes bookings for larger groups, for brunch on the weekend. But Alessandro was diligent on following me up - and offering some really great-value set-menu group options. The restaurant is roomy, not cramped at all - and very clean. The food is amazing (highly recommend the Beef Brisket Benedict) and the coffee is excellent. Great attitude by all the staff. Our whole group loved their brunch and felt very relaxed in the cafe. Cannot recommend this place more highly (and I used to work as a Barista and in cafes for years - back in the day). Just wish we lived closer.

I recently had dinner at this wonderful cafe. Every month North Spoon hosts an Italian night which is booked out quickly. Why? The food is superb (I have eaten breakfast, lunch and dinners at this cafe and have always loved every meal); the menu is innovative with fresh seasonal produce; the staff members are friendly and the ambience is fun and relaxed but professional. Parking can sometimes be tricky, but luckily for me, I live close by.