Tier One Cafe - Chatswood — Restaurant in Sydney

2.3 - Really wanted to like this cafe and I do in some ways but my experience was poor.

Menu quite limited but I got some Fish and Chips ($15) and a Carrot Juice (wanting to be healthier). Was quite disappointed when I saw the tiny battered pieces of fish and it didn't taste fresh or of great quality. The chips were good though and took over more than half of the plate, the salad was also good although a tad oily.

My main annoyance here was that when I ordered a carrot juice ($8), I was discouraged from it by 2 staff members, saying that it "wouldn't be very juicy". (Plenty of juice stores and cafes make carrot juice. Just add however many carrots required - Simple. There should be no negotiation.) When I confirmed I couldn't have it, I reluctantly said they could add in Celery (I make it at home). Heard them discussing this while I sat at a table right in front of them. This is terrible - they decided they wouldn't give me Celery and added huge amounts of water to the tiny bit of juice they added into my cup. I tried to sip it a few times but just couldn't bear the taste. Don't offer Juices if you won't make them properly. I'm shocked that they would...

A table of men directly behind me were smoking, speaking loudly with foul language, laying down on the bench, all while two members of staff stood at the counter and stared at them, mouths agape.

I went and told the staff there that I was leaving because of them. The stench was unbearable. I was trying to work while having my breakfast, but that’s just not possible when you allow such uncivilised behaviour in your establishment.

The staff apologised, but did nothing.

There will not be a next time for me. It’s clear the managers of this cafe need to grow a set. Either that or they clearly prioritise the money they’re making over the experience they think...

It was ok, stopped by while doing some shopping between the Bunnings and the Woolworths. It's a convenient spot with heaps of parking in the lot directly adjacent to it, but the burger was a bit average.

Grabbed a coffee, burger and chips just before lunchtime. The burger wasn't too exciting and didn't have a lot of flavor, chips were a little bit cold when they were served. Still crispy and enjoyed the rest of the burger, but it was still a little soggy. Coffee was ok too, a little bit burnt but still alright.

Would likely stop by again as it's in a convenient spot, and maybe try some of the other menu items as they had a few lunch...