Canvas Cafe — Restaurant in Sydney

Some excellent food here on the main course and dessert list; yuzu posset for dessert is exceptional. Service is affable and efficient.

Expect the unexpected.

A dish described as ‘Tuna, avocado, pickled chilli and cos’ comes with a completely undisclosed layer of puffed buckwheat which I disliked and ruined my enjoyment of the dish. I returned it mostly untouched; no enquiry was made by staff who just whisked it away. Bear in mind this represents one of the two dishes for which one is charged $85++

A side salad was delightful and the dressing pitch perfect. My main dish was served with a braisage which filled the bottom of the bowl even after I’d finished the fish and zucchini flower (both delightful); nowhere to eat the salad other than by perching leaves on the edge of the plate; no offer of a side bowl to enjoy the salad.

We were offered water at the start of the meal - then got hit with a charge of $16.50 for two people having water. I drank 1 1/2 glasses, making water $6 a glass.

An unexpected service charge on a SATURDAY of 10% made mincemeat of my gallery membership discount and left a sour taste in my mouth. I note that it is listed at the foot of the menu but the Australian norm is Sunday surcharge - not all weekend. Why not just be up front and have a weekend menu showing the fully loaded price - $93.50 for two very modest courses + $9 including surcharge for water.

Then a surcharge to pay by ANY card even though my card is attached to my savings account - not a credit card.

I felt to being gouged at every corner, and left having eaten a main course and dessert with a glass and a bit of water for $120.

The restaurant acquiesced after my complaint and removed some of the charges, but you can expect to be gouged right left and centre on top of an already robust menu price.

PS - as for atmosphere, terrific views on four of the tables but the clientele is a mix of people who talk loudly and incessantly about themselves....

I really enjoy the calm quiet atmosphere this little cafe has. There is a cute little artist picture wall where people can add a little drawing/sketch.

I had the bacon and eggs and it was just like a great comfort food that your family would make. Simple and tasty but on a nice giant slice of fresh loaf sourdough.

The mango banana smoothie came in a little takeaway cup. Overall taste was great and just what I needed for that refreshing taste of having breakfast.

A friend got a cup of coffee and i could tell how the milk was silky smooth and the way they groaned after taking that first sip, i knew this man knew what he was doing. It can be hit and miss when it comes to someone making a coffee that makes you melt and feel like you could drink several more in one sitting.

If i travel to Sydney again, this will be the place I would 100% always...

Lovely little cafe run by a very kind and hardworking gentleman. I live in the adjacent apartment complex so am here often. The atmosphere is so home-y, I feel like could hang out here all day. And every meal feels home-cooked.

The breakfast roll is the best brekky roll I've ever had, idk how he makes those scrambled eggs but it's just so good!

The juices are also very good. When I have time to dine-in, I'll get the Big Breakfast which always hits the spot and is not too greasy, like many Big Breakfasts are. The man who runs the cafe seems to be on his own so there can be a bit of a wait if the other tables are full. I wouldn't let that deter me, but just good to be aware if you're in a great hurry.

Looking forward to trying more menu items in...