Urban Sips — Restaurant in Sydney

Today was one of those last minute 'let's have lunch' moments. We opted for somewhere nearby and our friend brought us here.

I was absolutely blown away by the friendliness of Fez, who did everything right. This is how a cafe/restaurant owner should be: involved and caring about her customers, taking the time to ask "What's your name". I watched her buzz around chatting with customers and being genuinely interested. "Feed the ego as well as the apetite". Perfection, in my opinion.

The specials (there were 4 or 5 of them) all sounded amazing, so I decided to be 'surprised' and let Fez decide my fate. My dish was spectacularly tasty and the portions were generous.

SERVICE: Fez was outstanding. She really took care of us. The other crew in front of house were not as chatty, but were efficient and professional. The service was speedy. We didn't have to wait long at all, and it wasn't too fast either, leaving us time to enjoy the company of friends without feeling rushed. I especially liked that we were asked for coffees just as we finished our meals. Great timing!

FOOD: Exceptional. I dont' eat Middle Eastern food very often, and I was very impressed. Very tasty and plenty of it! When everything sounds and looks nice, I usually let them choose for me (surprise me). It's the best way to learn, as I would otherwise revert to something 'safe'. We all had the specials and they were delicious.

ATMOSPHERE: This was very pleasant. It's not a warm or cold day, and inside the cafe was a very nice temperature. It was busy, but the acoustics are very good, so we could easily chat and hear everyone, without yelling. A nice and happy atmosphere.

CLEANLINESS: Top marks. Very clean. I did not use the bathrooms, so I cannot comment on that. Our table was clean (not sticky) and all the cutlery and glasses were spotless. However, the menus were old and dirty though, which I didn't like. Always feels icky to handle a grubby and frayed and old menu, before handling your food...

PRICE: Not cheap, but not expensive either. This place offers table service (taking orders as well as bringing the food), and considering the price you pay at a fast food joint of food court, this is only a few dollars more, and you get the full service experience, with excellently cooked meal. I would say this place is very good value.

RECOMMENDATION: Yes, I would recommend Fez & Co. Say hi to Fez when you see her, or ask for her. Don't be shy, she certainly isn't!! I will be back when I am in the area. See you soon...

Such a sweet and vibrant cafe sitting next to a quiet little park on Booth St in the heart of Annandale

Lovely indoor and multiple outdoor options.

Great for families and people with children.

This gem is a fabulous addition to the local community and the Inner West. It's an inclusive and safe space.

Stroll down any day to find it pumping with locals and visitors from afar and their four legged friends. Such a dog friendly venue.

The coffee is great and the food is on point. The Middle Eastern spin is an exciting addition to the menu.

The fez breakfast and the sharing platter is to die for! You have to try the sweets afterwards too!!

Also we tried the take home meals and we were blown away.

The cafe is lovely and windows open onto a beautiful little park and deck. It really has great ambiance.

This place is so well run that I can't fault it. It's fast, efficient and professional. The staff are great, and they always greet you with a smile and warm words. Definitely worth stopping by.

They also offer a philosophy night, breath work classes and provide the community great catering and a space for events like birthdays...

Came past breakfast, the cafe is very inviting and the stuff were very welcoming and friendly. The venue has great appearance and even though the weather was very chilly, the environment was very cosy.

To begin with, we ordered a vanilla malt shake and a coffee, The milkshake arrived really quickly and was absolutely delicious. It was nice to have a cafe that offered malt for a change and the mint leaves are a great addition to the shake for that little hint of flavour.

For breakfast, I greatly enjoyed a bacon roll with some extra hash browns that came on a really nice crispy piece of bread, and the presentation was pretty nice, All the dishes were plated really well.

Some bits of feedback were that it did take well over half an hour for the food to arrive, and the scrambled eggs were a bit oily, which was a little bit disappointing after the wait. It was a busy morning, so it's understandable that the staff had their hands full and it took a little bit longer.

Overall, I enjoyed the breakfast and I look forward to coming back again to give some of the other menu items to order as they had a very large diverse menu with...