Sydney Eat Street: Ten things to try in Cammeray
IT’S a quiet little north shore suburb that you can easily miss — but, with all that’s to offer at Cammeray, driving past these gems seems almost criminal.
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IT’S a quiet little north shore suburb that you can easily miss — but, with all that’s to offer at Cammeray, driving past these gems seems almost criminal.
Take a tour of the suburb’s best eateries right here with The Sunday Telegraph’s Eat Street.
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MAKER’S LOFT
This is a meeting place for a “close knit” community. The rustic cafe, which sisters Sacha and Anouke Klarenbeek fit out themselves — a skill they picked up from their handyman father years ago — is adorned with fun handmade items.
Anouke and Sacha, developed the concept while running a craft shop, their first business together but realised they wanted to be able to serve food and drinks so people could linger a bit longer. They’ve progressed and perfected the offerings since then, expanding the menu to included delicious salads, corn fritter stacks, toasties, and popular $10 coffee and bacon and egg roll while adding more classes and even fun hens parties where friends can make soy candles while giggling over a BYO tipple. — 205 Ernest St
ELLIE MAY’S NOOK
There isn’t any “Texas Tea” on the menu but Ellie May’s Nook’s menu is full of flavour. Ellie May Richardson is named after the sweet and gregarious character in Beverly Hillbillies and it fits as she’s managed to woo over many of the locals with her contagious charm. She moved up from Adelaide to open a business for someone else but when that didn’t quite pan out, rather than leave, friends and patrons rallied around her and in two short weeks, she reopened as Ellie May’s Nook.
“It’s all just the things that I like to eat,” she said, pointing out a range between lasagne and chia pudding. Her cafe is a comfy space, washed in light akin to a sun porch with pastel seat cushions atop window benches that run the length of the shop. — Shop 15, 450 Miller St
THE ALCHEMIST ESPRESSO
Jon and Emma Fryar have finally found their formula for happiness and it came in the form of a heritage building with some magic beans. Tired of having to travel across the bridge for want of a good coffee, they both left their jobs — Jon as a pharmacist and Emma in real estate — to open this fun and friendly cafe that suited their needs. They’ve opted to use Gabriel coffee, a brand that reflects their own desire to deal with ethical and a socially conscious business.
Jon said: “We turn our coffee beans into an amazing experience via the art of Alchemy.”
Add in the “tasty, home-style food” and this experiment has been a great success. — 8 Carter St
THE PUBLIC
Opening this neighbourhood watering hole with craft beers and quality food was the easy part, the tough part was deciding what type of food to serve. The decision was made over a family dinner — Mediterranean food from their grandfather’s home in Cyprus. So, in 2015, James Christopher along with Damien Barrow began serving the foods that they would become famous for, along with 10 Aussie craft beers. They also team up with a local beer or wine supplier and have their chef pair food. — 429 Miller St
THE LANEWAY
Originally an old garage, this local hotspot was brought to life in 2008 by James Christopher (now the owner of The Public) but when he was looking to branch out, he grabbed his brother Will and over beers, asked him to join him in the business. They worked together until the pub took James and Will bought the lot. A self-confessed coffee snob, Will makes sure that it’s as big a draw as the all-day breakfast menu. — 457 Miller St (entrance in rear)
When in Cammeray, you must try ...
Slow-cooked scallops
It may be small, but this intimate spot has a massive following. Opening its doors in 1991 as Sydney’s first yakitori bar (grilled skewered chicken) with a large selection of sake. It’s also developed a reputation for delicious and delicate sushi and sashimi including the fresh Hokkaido scallops with white soy sauce. Slow cooked Hokkaido scallop with white soy sauce. — Toriciya Japanese Restaurant, 18 Cammeray Rd
Brioche french toast
Aiming to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week is a pretty tough task, but Executive Chef Rasal has managed to work his magic, creating menus that showcase his ability to perfectly balance seasonal produce with vibrant colour and oftentimes, unique textures such as the cornflake crusted brioche French toast with berries and vanilla mascarpone. — Wild Sage, Shop 17 & 18, 450 Miller St
Pasta genovese
For nearly 20 years, customers have been coming to this Cammeray institution for a generous breakfast and lunch menu, friendly service and great coffee. The pastas are particular favourites such as the Genovese with potatoes and pesto. — Maggio’s Café, 457 Miller St
Sunday roast lunch
She may be known around the country for her stellar catering skills and bespoke cakes, but it’s the two-course Sunday Roast series at her Cammeray cafe that has garnered local fans. Throughout the winter months, Simmone will be rotating a menu of wholesome and seasonal fare such as porchetta with apple sauce, slow-cooked lamb shoulder, and organic chickens with cranberry and sourdough stuffing followed by one her equally divine desserts. — Simmone Logue Cammeray, Shop 5,450-476 Miller St
Matcha Smoothie Bowl
When the winter months come around, opt for an extra dose of nutrients to help keep those nasty colds at bay. The bowls here are always filled with goodness, particularly when they include the vitamin C and antioxidant rich, green tea powder, Matcha. — The Farm Wholefoods, 459 Miller St
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