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Sydney
Paddington
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore Reviews

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore

Australian, Cake & Coffee

Dishes priced around$27

Reviews of Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore (15)

Read what people think about Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

4.5/6

15 reviews

4.5/6

15 reviews

Food:Great
Atmosphere:Pleasant
Service:Great
Value for money:Expensive
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Juliana C.a month ago · 190 reviews

Service here makes a difference, super attentive without being over the top. The French toast was soft, slightly caramelised and really satisfying.

"Excellent"
6/6
Juliana C.a month ago · 190 reviews

The decor gives it a really cozy, slightly hidden vibe. The mushroom risotto was creamy and rich without feeling too heavy, great comfort food.

"Very good"
5/6
Juliana C.a month ago · 190 reviews

I tried the smashed avocado on sourdough with poached eggs and it was fresh and nicely done. Definitely a spot I’d come back to for a casual brunch. A bit pricey though.

"Excellent"
6/6
Juliana C.a month ago · 190 reviews

Loved the setting surrounded by bookshelves. The slow cooked beef cheek pappardelle was rich and comforting, and it’s the kind of place you can easily spend hours in.

"Very good"
5/6
Elias K.2 months ago · 1 review

Great visit! Lovely atmosphere. Would definitely go again in the future.

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"Excellent"
6/6
Mark B.4 months ago · 1 review

Amazing seven spice chai tea. Excellent food. Friendly service. Cosy atmosphere

"Good"
4/6
Nicola S.5 months ago · 1 review

Nice little cafe. Seating a bit cramped. Toasted sandwich was OK but maybe serve with some sauce as a bit dry.

"Good"
4/6
Barbara L.5 months ago · 1 review

1) Pleasant staff. 2) I prebooked but no table was reserved. 3) They had run out of the dish I wanted. 4) As it was a hot day, the cellar was lovely and cool. 5) The food was tasty but nothing to write home about - poached eggs are supposed to be runny, not hard boiled.

"Awful"
1/6
Alan and Sue M.6 months ago · 1 review

Not very accessible friendly for wheelchairs or wheelie walkers actually.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne H.7 months ago · 1 review

Nice cafe to enjoy. A lot of books and delicious food.

"Good"
4/6
Marianne J.7 months ago · 1 review

A little disappointed if I'm honest. Crazy expensive, and I hoped to be inside with all the books, but that room downstairs had no one.

"Awful"
1/6
Amy K.9 months ago · 1 review

They never reserved out table and the food wasn’t good. Got the Bircher and the fruit tasted like onion.

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire B.a year ago · 1 review

Excellent venue for book nerd; welcoming ambience;very laid back; no rush from management to move on even though we stayed for 3 hours; good food and great books; hit recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca C.a year ago · 1 review

Lovely books make sure you go upstairs after your meal and check out downstairs too

"Average"
3/6
Sue C.a year ago · 26 reviews

The ambience was great but the food was just average. The seven spice chai was a bit weak and the bagel wasn't New York style.

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