May 2021 update: reasonable prices, good balance of flavours and diverse menu to suit all (standard breakfast items, tacos, burgers, pancakes, French toast). Pretty generous servings. Friendly staff. Good smooth coffee. Had the corn fritters and fish tacos w/ sweet potato fries. Taste is pretty good. However the let down is the whole place feels like it hasn’t been maintained well and really needs a deep clean scrub down. Walkway to the back dining room is especially filthy, full of stains and our cutlery still had alfalfa sprouts from the previous diners.....
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March 2018: Generous portions and a well considered brekky menu - a creative but not-too-ridiculous out there twist on the classics, pretty well-executed. Their coffee is a bit too weak and flavourless though...about 3 tables out the front for the furry friends. will be back!!
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cathy su
Google
2 weeks ago
5.0
Ordered the cauliflower soup that absolutely satisfied my soup craving. We need more cafes having soups on their menus!
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MELISSA LIN
Google
3 weeks ago
3.0
We ordered oatmilk and almond mocha and they weren’t bad. My partner enjoyed his Zaatar eggs plate and it was a good portion, but the croissant of my ham and cheese croissant tasted like a commercial one, which was quite disappointing. Staffs were friendly and the place’s got lots of food options, but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way to go again.
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Peta McConachie (Postcards from Peta)
Google
3 weeks ago
4.0
Local cafe that does great salads, they used to have this amazing chicken roquette salad, but they took it off the menu :( They don’t accept phone orders which is annoying as it does get busy and you have to wait a while for takeaway.
Perfect place for decent brekkie, brunch or lunch. Service is friendly and the cafe has a great vibe. The exposed brick decor and crates make the cafe look cool.
Smoked Salmon salad with quinoa and mint
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Yuzu
Google
2 months ago
1.0
Got an omelette with sourdough (unsure why the bread was toasted? Potentially not fresh?). The omelette was very plain and not seasoned at all. Also, it was super dense in a bad way, not fluffy at all. It was like an egg cake with cheese on top like a pizza. Quite strange. Got the hashbrown add on and that was the only good part. Would not go back and don't recommend.
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Sichao Hu
Zomato
3 months ago
5.0
Foods are tasty. The flavour and texture of every component is just right! Coffee is well made. Lovely environment and staff. We arrived at 10:45am on Sat. There had been a queue for coffees. Heaps of guys kept coming for coffees.
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Sharon Long
Google
5 months ago
5.0
great coffee and so grateful for the actually delicious gluten and dairy free sweets they stock! Such a cute little hole in the wall set up that is actually functional! They staff are so lovely! Definitely a good spot to stop by for a quick bite and caffeine hit!
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Rishi S
Google
7 months ago
5.0
Nice place for coffee and brekkie.. Big breakfast bit expensive than other places!
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Pompom
Zomato
7 months ago
5.0
A cosy little cafe, great friendly service and fantastic breakfasts and coffee. A true suburban gem.
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The Miniature Life
Zomato
7 months ago
3.0
A cute double date brought myself and Nirry to Element 6 located right next to the train station at West Ryde. Now I had made note of Element 6 on my list of brunch spots to try in Sydney quite some time ago, so I was really excited to try out the food here. Normally I take a glance at the menu before arriving to enjoy a meal, but this time I decided to choose based on my mood.
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Prasanjit Das
Zomato
9 months ago
5.0
To go place for me and my family wife. Possibly the best place in around RYDE. <br/><br/>Standard order for me Zatar eggs and mocha
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Clairelin0311
Zomato
11 months ago
2.0
Came here before and really liked this place. But this time the food is so disappointing I might not come back or recommend to my friends.
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Clare Chan
Google
3 years ago
5.0
One of the best cafe in the area, nice food with some healthy options. Very friendly staffs and beautiful coffee.
The veggie plate is big enough for two if you ain’t too hungry, salmon on toast was nice and fresh. The chicken burger was a little salty for my liking but French fries were crispy and yummy.
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Pranhita Sharma
Zomato
Sep 20, 2019
4.0
This is a beautiful small cafe in West Ryde which serves amazing food, courteous staff and not heavy on pocket. We ordered big brekkie, za'atar eggs with long black and hot chocolate. The food was delicious and specifically poached eggs just melted in your mouth.
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TheNailChronicle
Zomato
Aug 31, 2019
4.0
E6 West Ryde used to be my local go-to, however, after a few average dishes, I wasn’t keen to return. We decided to give the place another go and see if they had improved. I was in the mood for a milkshake so I went with that, I only wish I could remember what flavour I ordered. My partner went with a skinny cap. The milkshake was really nice and creamy. I ordered mine with soy but kept the ice-cream (I can get away with limited amounts of dairy).
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Shirley
Zomato
Jun 14, 2019
3.0
Food was pretty decent and the service even better. the drinks are also quite nice and so is the atmosphere. It’s slightly below its hype though
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Kololee
Zomato
May 30, 2019
5.0
Very decent feed. They generally offer Australian cuisine, but the day I went they put on a seafood risotto as a special of the day. I had that and was blown away.<br/><br/>Prices are quite cheap for the quality you're getting too.
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Grace
Zomato
Mar 26, 2019
4.0
Love Shak : 😁 Great <br/>Field Mushrooms : 😁 Great<br/>Chilli Crab Scrambled Eggs : 😁 Great <br/>Huevos Rancheros : 😍 Amazing <br/>Coffee : 😊 Good <br/><br/>What a cute little cafe close to West Ryde train station. Greeted by friendly waitstaff and service remained impeccable throughout our experience. Food came out quite quickly as did the coffee. Beautiful food that was plated very nicely. Can’t wait to return and try some more!
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Susan
Zomato
Mar 25, 2019
4.0
Friendly service and good food. The coffee was okay. The mocha was extremely sweet and so was the passion mango fruit shake. <br/>Both baked eggs were slightly different, giving it a unique taste full of flavor! So I highly recommend. <br/>The chili crab eggs were average, but it was not chili for me at all.
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T In S
Zomato
Mar 24, 2019
4.0
Nothings to complain about, like the place so much!Coffee is good, so does the food. Ordered a chilli crab scramble eggs with toast, and a beef brisket burger, both dishes were delicious and the portions are just full filling! Will definitely come back!!<br/><br/>Updated review: had brunch here again, slightly disappointed; staffs still lovely, coffee still good, dish was not as good last time, but still ok.
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Jessica Bower
Zomato
Feb 23, 2019
4.0
Element 6 is, in my opinion, the best cafe in the Ryde area. Consistently great food and coffee. The bacon and egg roll is divine - well it was until they changed the relish from tomato to pumpkin! Please change it back guys!<br/>Make sure you pop in nice and early and get the chocolate and blueberry muffin - it is UNREAL. The staff are very friendly and their level of customer service is impressive!
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Negin
Zomato
Feb 23, 2019
3.0
friendly staff however the food was average. I think the 4.4 rating is slightly overrated. both our breakfasts were luke warm and came out rather quickly as though everything had been precooked.<br/>I guess for a local cafe its acceptable however I wouldn't go back. the only plus was the coffee- made well and good temp
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Chris Raynor
Zomato
Nov 25, 2018
3.0
We came as a group of 5 for breakfast on a busy Sunday. <br/><br/>Food: I ordered the shakshuka and my fiancée got the eggs benedict with bacon. The shakshuka was OK. The eggs were cooked well and the sauce had a good consistencybut there was too much cumin in my opinion. The eggs benny was excellent. One of our group also ordered eggs on toast but only got a single egg with two large pieces of toast? This may have been a miscommunication during ordering.<br/><br/>Service: very friendly and attentive staff. However we were seated in the back room (not the main barista area) which didn't have any music or ambience. It also appeared to have a washing machine in there?<br/><br/>Value: about $22 pp with coffee overall which isn't too bad. <br/><br/>The food was yummy but not being in the main area made a surprising difference to our experience. I will be back but I'll make sure it's on a day where it's not so busy
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JDub
Zomato
Nov 05, 2018
4.0
Nice little cafe in a quiet area of West Ryde with plenty of parking, service was great and food was on point. We ordered the Eggs Benedict and the eggs were cooked perfectly. Coffee was decent too.
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Mike4563
Zomato
Feb 17, 2018
5.0
Table for one. Ordered a croque madam with a cuppacino, it was already getting quite busy with all the early morning starters (cyclists, locals). Really tasty and fresh food - the salad is perfect compliment to the toast because it's quite rich. Good atmosphere and coffee was nice too. Suited for couples or solo breakfast run. Highly recommended!
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Tulika Kabra
Zomato
Feb 09, 2018
4.0
Looked for some good options for breakkie in Ryde on lovely Zomato and came across this place. We went there with our friends for brunch and the place was packed. We somehow managed to get a table after waiting for 10mins. We order d for some veggie breakkie options with my favourite avocado and our friends orders for some bacon dishes. All of which was tasty and loved their vanilla milkshake too. All in all a good place for brunch over weekends with ample of parking space too.<br/>Service - 4/5<br/>Food - 4/5<br/>Ambience - 3.5/5<br/>Value for Money - 4/5<br/>
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Howard Phung
Zomato
Feb 04, 2018
3.5
Katsu Burger was disappointing, to oily and chicken is very dry. 3/5<br/><br/>Had Greed Envy Shake, very refreshing. Nice mixture of celery, apple, ginger 4.5/5<br/><br/>
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Iris L
Zomato
Feb 01, 2018
3.5
Came into this little cozy cafe to have brunch at 2 pm in very hot summer. <br/><br/>We ordered the ‘South-west Ryder big Brekky’ and ‘smashed avocado’ along with a ‘Sultan sunrise’ orange juice for drink. <br/><br/>The big brekky was very tasty especially the chorizo and Boston beans. And it was actually a very big portion which was price-worthy. In contrast, the smashed avocado was nothing special. The sourdough was to hard that made my gum bleed a little bit...Also the smell of herbs was too strong but this might due to my personal taste.<br/>The juice was just okay.
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Pheebs
Zomato
Jan 28, 2018
4.5
Generous portions and a well considered brekky menu - a creative but not-too-ridiculous out there twist on the classics, pretty well-executed. Their coffee is a bit too weak and flavourless though...about 3 tables out the front for the furry friends. will be back!!
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Virelya.com
Zomato
Dec 16, 2017
4.5
Love the place!!! Their coffee was great!!! The food was amazing!!! You will great with full smile of their waitresses!! Great for family with little kids.. they have a quite of range of toys!!
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Olive Luna
Zomato
Dec 03, 2017
3.0
Friendly staff, good vibe and tasty food! My friend recommended me this cafe. There was more seats at the back where we sat down. It was nice and cozy. I had a big breakfast which comes with variety of stuff. I really enjoyed their perfectly cooked porched eggs! If cholizo was less fatty, that would be nice. <br/> <br/>It was great discovery. I will definitely come back to try other dishes.
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Bella Pytka
Zomato
Oct 27, 2017
4.5
I have gone to this cafe for years and I continue to return. It’s my favourite coffee of a morning before I catch the train. Also, their blueberry/lemon muffins are outstanding.
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Queenbeth
Zomato
Jul 20, 2017
3.0
I went there a couple of times and Their foods are ok but the price is little bit more expensive than other cafes. <br/>I do not want to visit again.
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Jason Liu
Zomato
Jul 16, 2017
3.5
Decent eatery with a vibrant atmosphere.<br/><br/>Element 6 is a one of a few cafes in the west ryde area. It is quite popular and often tables are full of hungry guests.<br/><br/>The menu has changed since I last came and the pulled pork burger is no longer there. So you have been warned.<br/><br/>I ordered the chicken katsu burger. It was hot and fresh, good for a winters day. <br/><br/>The katsu itself was a bit overdone and seemed more like karaage than katsu in terms of degrees of friedness. I felt like I was eating a lot of batter and not much chicken. <br/><br/>The chicken is real chicken, not some ripoff which is prevalent in some places these days. I also believe that it is chicken thigh meat as it was not tough but quite moist. <br/><br/>Chips were nice and crunchy <br/><br/>Overall a decent eat.
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George Jreije
Zomato
Jul 08, 2017
4.0
Visited Element 6 for the first time early in the morning. Tucked away from the busy Victoria Rd, this cafe has great vibe to it. Service was great. Ordered the breaky board and the French toast. I had high expectations for this place and it didn't fail to deliver. Portions were generous and the food was very well prepared.
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Hannah Duong
Zomato
Jun 22, 2017
4.0
Service was OK, not the best -quite slow, however the food was yum and wide variety of food which will suit everyone taste. We got there on a day that it wasn't too busy, however I know there could be a long wait on busy weekends so just make sure you arrive early to get seats
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Elsie Dabbs
Zomato
Jun 18, 2017
4.5
I LOVE E6. It's my favourite local cafe! 😍 I go every morning for my coffee which is absolutely fab and any time I wish to go to breakfast, I choose E6
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Christine
Zomato
Jun 01, 2017
4.0
First review. Fantastic cafe in Sydney's west. Friendly staff. Meals accompanied by tasty coffee. French toast was not too sweet and crispy side of bacon is a fantastic addition
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Linna
Zomato
May 28, 2017
5.0
Nice vibe, excellent customer service. Ordered two breakfast menu meals for $31. The portions were of an appropriate size and the combination of foods they used complemented each other. I especially liked the way they toasted their bread for the sandwiches and the fried sweet potato slices and chorizo. I will definitely be coming back!
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Kacey Martin @chubbynomnoms
Zomato
May 07, 2017
4.0
Food: Got the BLAT w/ chicken. Food was good. The salted caramel shake was absolutely amazzzzzing and I recommend to everyone! Food presentation great.<br/><br/>Service: Friendly, quick and upbeat. A little slow for food to arrive, however, it was pretty busy so I understand.<br/><br/>Atmosphere: Quite lively for such a small place. Good social vibes.<br/><br/>Price: A little pricier than I'd like, but seems pretty standard for the quality of food and service.
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The.missus.eats
Zomato
Apr 27, 2017
4.0
Love the cafe. It has a style to it. <br/><br/>Pulled pork tasted great but it was slightly too dry. <br/>Coleslaw was awesome. <br/><br/>The hard-cut chips was a little too huge for me. Would have enjoyed it more if it was cut in smaller sizes.
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P Hur
Zomato
Apr 21, 2017
5.0
Good food and the staff are friendly and experienced with the items on the menu. I feel sorry for the empty cafe nextdoor. Element 6 is nearly always quite lively but the shop next door is always empty.
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Leon
Zomato
Apr 03, 2017
2.0
A cozy cafe hidden in Ryde, food at Element 6 was much better than other cafes. I ordered an iced coffee and spicy minced beef. The large hot plate of minced beef was tasty and the spices and sausage broke up the monotony of the dish by variating the taste and texture. It would be better if the bread was slightly toasted because a cold, hard bread in a chilly autumn afternoon does not taste nice.
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Claire Guo
Zomato
Apr 01, 2017
1.0
Food is ok, most staff there is nice. But one yellow hair female staff made my friend and I really uncomfortable. She refused us to sit in the backyard and she told us the back will be close in one hour. If it's true, it sounds reasonable. However, after that, there come 4 customers and went to the backyard without any stop. I mentioned that with the yellow hair staff when I paid the bill, while she told me they just went to the toilet. Ok, all I want to say now, your guys really have a big toilet.
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Shoma Ann Mathew
Zomato
Mar 19, 2017
5.0
Went there for brunch. It was super busy and place was packed.. After ordering we had to wait for 30-45 mins for our food.. But our drink was given to us soon. Hence we could quench our hunger a bit with that. We ordered a big brekky and Huevos rancheros. Both were excellent. The best was their honeycomb smoothie. We just couldn't get enough of it. Though the place was packed and all the servers were super busy, they were very courteous and friendly. Loved the place.
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Jelak Not
Zomato
Mar 18, 2017
4.5
Great service. Great food. We were seated at the back of the cafe which was more quiet compared to the front. Food prices were reasonable for the quality, presentation, taste, and portion. We had the Español, Moroccan baked eggs, and garlic mushrooms. The Green with Envy juice was refreshing and HEALTHY. Coffee wasn't great but wasn't bad too. Will be back to try the other food on the menu.
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HungryForMore
Zomato
Mar 14, 2017
4.0
Had an enjoyable brunch here on a wet Saturday morning. Staff were friendly, meals were creative and tasty and portions were huge. Very pleasant.
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Ella
Zomato
Mar 12, 2017
4.5
Love love all the food and coffee here ! Everything is amazingly delicious and never fails to satisfy my grumbling stomach ! Staff are friendly and make my stay feel welcomed.
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Chickalulu7
Zomato
Mar 10, 2017
4.0
Been coming to this cafe for quite a while. <br/>Staff are always polite and friendly.<br/>Food is consistently good and they do change up the menu with new items from time to time. Enjoy all their sweet and savory dishes. <br/>Coffee is fantastic, iced mocha is one of my all time favorites!
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Postcards From Peta
Zomato
Jan 25, 2017
4.5
Local cafe that does great salads, they used to have this amazing chicken roquette salad, but they took it off the menu :( They don’t accept phone orders which is annoying as it does get busy and you have to wait a while for takeaway. . Perfect place for decent brekkie, brunch or lunch. Service is friendly and the cafe has a great vibe. The exposed brick decor and crates make the cafe look cool. ...
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Kevin Yong
Zomato
Jan 19, 2017
3.5
Within walking distance from West Ryde rail station and the Ryde Eastwood RSL, is a gem of a cafe. It is laid out in a contemporary style at street level, stereotyped small at the front - and I like the further option of more seating tucked away behind, over looking bush and providing some kind of a private hideaway. The Element 6 is located in suburbia, but has an ambiance like in a more hipster corner of Sydney, Newcastle or Wollongong. I understand that it has been running for around four years - and is the talk amongst my mates living in that north west corner of greater Sydney.I quickly thought about Kin By US near Macquarie Centre and Big Tree House Cafe at Calder Avenue in Rydalmere. Perhaps I am comparing apples with oranges. The menu offered at each of these three brunch and breakfast places are different, each offers a separate atmosphere but all do revolve around more than just coffee - it is the inter-weaving of ideas and ingredients, it is the philosophy of the owners and the diverse inspiration behind the food. The two of us tried iconic test dishes - a Big Breakky called South-west Ryder and a pulled pork presentation, garnished with tumeric potatoes, pickled carrot and apple fennel slaw. I was impressed with both, in the careful and devoted manner in which Element 6 delivered contrasting and yet harmonious in texture, colours and utilisation of ingredients. Pulled pork can be tricky though, it takes hours to prepare but can come out a bit saturated on the palate at times. The servings of either dish eaten were generous. Some friends said it was even better when they first opened. The menu is not overly extensive but I reckon we do not need too many listings. There is a wooden adornment feel around the place but the cafe does stand out amongst its retail neighbours.
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ChippityChirp
Zomato
Oct 07, 2016
4.0
I've been to Element6 over the past few years and the food/service has been consistently good. <br/><br/>Recently visited for a hot breakfast to beat the cold and tried their "Huevos Rancheros" (baked eggs, spicy beef mince, beans, avocado salsa, house labne and flatbread) with a sticky chai tea with Bonjoy and honey. Serving portion seemed a lot bigger than from memory cos I had trouble finishing it! The spicy beef mince was seriously hot but so yummy 😋
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Lia Eats
Zomato
Oct 04, 2016
3.5
I've been eyeing this cafe for a while now and we finally had the chance to drop by here yesterday for lunch. One of the nice things about the place was that it's on the quieter side of West Ryde station, and it certainly is one of the more 'trendy' cafes around that area. We opted to sit indoors since it was ridiculously windy yesterday, and the interior was really cosy. <br/><br/>We decided to go for the E6 Chicken burger and the El Spaniola (I might have forgotten the name, but it was poached eggs with chorizo, kale and lentils) and also a chocolate milkshake. The shake was really ice, probably one of the better ones I've had in a while. Not too sweet, and a nice consistency and a good size for $5.50. <br/><br/>The burger was not bad, but I would've liked a bit more balance in regards to the taste. The chicken was well cooked, but lacked flavour, with most of the flavour coming from the relish which was a little uneven. I also wasn't a huge fan of the coriander they put in the burger. I normally don't mind coriander but this particular one had an incredibly strong taste that overpowered everything else. The burger was served with turmeric potatoes instead of the usual chips, and I am a huge fan of them, they were incredibly well done and delicious. <br/><br/>Our second dish was pretty good, the eggs were fantastic and just the way I liked them, and the chorizo was great. However, there were just way too many lentils! the entire plate was lentils! Sure they're good for you, but I would've liked a bit less or at least give them a bit more flavour. <br/><br/>The staff were friendly and prompt, and the cost was pretty average for a cafe. Overall a decent cafe, but it just didn't really stick with me. Worth a visit if you're in the area though!
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Eathealthy
Zomato
Oct 02, 2016
4.5
This cafe offers friendly service even on a busy Saturday morning. I ordered for their chorizo with lentils on a sourdough toasts. It was very filling and the flavours are well balanced. Coffee was one of the best that I have tasted in Sydney. Highly recommended dining place!
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Why__dee
Zomato
Oct 02, 2016
5.0
Came here for breakfast with a group of friends and the staff couldn't have been more helpful and attentive! I got the Coconut Sticky Rice Porridge with Sticky Chai Latte 😍 I could eat that porridge everyday for breakfast!! It was sweet but not too sweet and having it warm on a cold windy day was 👌🏻 was also pleased with the sticky chai so much that I had two! Will definitely be back 😊
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Confuzzl3d
Zomato
Sep 15, 2016
3.5
Went back after a year or so as I was craving some of their baked eggs. Not sure if it's just me or their portion sizes have definitely shrunk. All the same apart from that, their shakshuka was hearty, well seasoned, and had some spice (could have done with some more heat but that's personal preference). Would have liked the yolks to be a bit less well done but they weren't over cooked. Friend had the vegetarian version with haloumi and he enjoyed it too. We also gave their pulled pork roll with apple cabbage slaw and a side of tumeric potatoes a try. Comes semi deconstructed funnily enough with the slaw on one side and the pork on the other. Otherwise the pork was not overly dry and stringy but may have been helped by the generous sauce. The buns were lightly toasted and the apple slaw also gave some fruity sweetness to the dish which i enjoyed but my friend not so much. I think maybe adding some slight sourness in the form of apple cider vinegar to complement the apple slaw would have further enhanced the dish. The tumeric potatoes were also well roasted and not overcooked. Again I enjoyed the tumeric flavouring but my friend not so much but you can probably tell I like my spices. Overall a good feed in the area for lunch/brunch considering the options out in the ryde area, with reasonable pricing however I still believe portion sizes used to be a fair bit larger.
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Chandini Vynatheya
Zomato
Sep 03, 2016
3.5
Went to this place for breakfast with my cousin's. It's a Cute looking rustic place. I'm vegetarian and personally feel it's not the best in terms of vegetarian food. The corn cakes were too heavy, the baked beans were quite bland and boring. The onion jam was delicious though!<br/>
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The Engineer Eats
Zomato
Aug 31, 2016
4.0
Element 6 cafe located on Ryedale Road is probably one of the trendier cafe found in the suburb of West Ryde. Even though it is located on the quieter side of the train station (not the Woolies/Coles side), it seems to draw a regular crowd as evident in people queuing up for seats or takeaway coffee whenever we’d past the cafe. I’d been a couple of times, once during a weekday morning and another a weekend afternoon and it was buzzing with activity both times. A stark contrast to the neighboring businesses.
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Michael Li
Zomato
Aug 20, 2016
4.5
As a local living around the Marsfield area, West Ryde is one of my local go to places for a quick outside eat. Suggested to give it a try after seeing the mostly positive reviews on zomato, and was not disappointed. Everything went well that day. Found parking right outside cafe, got the last free table despite the small space, and got my orders efficiently from the friendly staff. I loved the speed of everything being delivered, although the serving of food could have been a bit faster for me (maybe my expectations got too high). <br/><br/>Nonetheless, ordered the west-ryder big brekky and for $18 it was certainly worth it, making me so full I didn't need lunch after this breakfast. My mum ordered the E6 chicken burger for $16 and found it average. Noticed the daily specials, and I think I'll be back at Element 6 again soon! :)
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Dewy
Zomato
Aug 20, 2016
4.5
Pancake is so good. Creamy but not greasy~ Cafe is very busy on Sat morning. Waiters there are well trained and make the shop organised. Enjoy!!
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Erika-Anne
Zomato
Aug 02, 2016
3.5
Came here for brunch on weekends. It was very busying but didn't wait for a long.<br/>The cafe is very cozy, homely and staff are very friendly.<br/><br/>I had big breakfast.<br/>That was quite large potion, I couldn't finish all!!<br/>sourdough, eggs, bacon, cheese, totoes, salad etc<br/>I recomend to share!! :)<br/>Food was delicious, coffee is nice!<br/>I like it.<br/>One of the great spot to have brunch on weekends!<br/>
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Anthony Fargeot
Zomato
Jul 31, 2016
4.5
Surroundings are a bit "rustic" but best chicken burger ever! Honeybee smoothie is not bad either. Highly recommended and definitely good value.
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Sushi Lover
Zomato
Jul 30, 2016
5.0
Favourite local spot! I've been here so many times, delicious food, great coffee, friendly staff and cute interiors.. They're also dog friendly which is a big plus. I got the salad with chicken and it was massive, colourful, filling and delicious!! Highly recommended!!
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TheaEatsYou
Zomato
Jul 30, 2016
3.5
What a nice surprise! Being a city girl, i didn't have high expectation for this place. We went by car but it's easily accessible by public transport too (right next to the station).<br/><br/>We went there at 8am on Saturday morning so it wasn't that busy then. We both had green juice to start the day (kale, celery, spinach, mint, cucumber, silverbeet, apple, agave).<br/><br/>I had Moroccan Baked Eggs with chickpeas, haloumi, eggplant and spicy zhoug, and it came with flat bread. It was delicious. It's a little bit spicy but the eggs and the bread balanced everything out. I would order this again when I'm here next.<br/><br/>My boyfriend had Olive Oil Fried Eggs with beetroot, black forest bacon, tomatoes, fresh herbs and dukkah. It was really yummy as well. The fresh herbs added extra level to the dish.<br/><br/>Overall, the food was great and the service was good too. Could put more effort into the decorations to make the place look a little bit nicer.
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Ocean_hc
Zomato
Jun 25, 2016
4.0
Element 6 is one of the better cafes around this area. I always come here to get a quick coffee fix especially on the weekends or whenever I need some alone time. I always get the big breakkie and the corn cakes are delicious though sometimes when the kitchen gets busy, the standard drops.
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Jack Amber
Zomato
Jun 19, 2016
4.5
Discovered this place today and it was a delight. Long wait times but it was worth it. Had a veggie big breakfast which was delicious and the coffee was pretty good.
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Anna
Zomato
May 16, 2016
4.5
It’s safe to say I’ve tried about 80% of the menu and have been back countless times. Really good value for money as the servings are huge, and you will always be greeted with a smile.<br/><br/>Can’t remember if their muffins change from time to time, but the house made white choc blueberry(?) muffin was delish and great to grab on the go. So so satisfying as well. Another one I got on the go was their bacon and egg “roll” which looks more like a burger. Bacon and egg rolls are something I hardly ever get, but the one from Element 6 is ON POINT and worth a try. It’s their own pumpkin chutney and aioli which changes things and seriously for less than $10, worth every cent.<br/><br/>The fried eggs, beetroot, dukkah dish is not one of my top picks but again seriously satisfying. I am not a small eater but this dish left me so full and content that I would recommend it also. This and the baked eggs are the best to get if you’re hungry. I think I may even have struggled to finish the baked eggs and given up.<br/><br/>The mushrooms are also pleasant but I don’t think they are as memorable as the others.<br/><br/>The pulled-pork burger is HUGE but slightly bland. However the turmeric potatoes are extra tasty and together make an incredibly satisfying lunch.<br/><br/>If I don’t feel like trying anything new, I’ll always go back to the veggie big brekky. Not because it’s the most filling or best value, but it has everything I like and is a classic vegetarian big breakfast done well. I certainly don’t feel stuffed after this but the corn cake and onion jam is so good. Same deal with the south-west ryder big brekky if you need meat in your meal.<br/><br/>Coffee is pretty strong here which is great, and an iced long black would always do the trick for me. Stateside iced coffee is essentially an iced latte with a double shot if you want to be extra buzzing.<br/><br/>In terms of drinks, I am in love with the green with envy smoothie. However it is a slight let down that it ranges from good to amazing depending on who makes it/how much of each ingredient is used. I suppose it can’t be helped when it comes to smoothies as it cannot always be exact, but for this one the taste does change quite a bit. I decided to stray just once and gave the sultans sunrise a go which is just OJ with pomegranate but it was really tasty and refreshing, so another option if you want something fresh and sweet.<br/><br/>I’d probably give a 4 for just the food, as it’s tasty and nothing is a drastic let down but overall it is a 4.5 for the incredible service and great value. There is never a staff lacking and they are always so sweet and friendly.
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Alvin Wong
Zomato
May 14, 2016
2.5
Super busy place on a Saturday. Usually food is good but when it gets busy the kitchen drops the ball. Had the big breakky, but my toast was so hard and my corn fritters were brunt and my crispy bacon wasn't crispy. Coffee was good, ice chocolate was average. There's a lot of staff, but felt like they just walk around. Had to flag 3 down before I get to order.
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JJ
Zomato
May 01, 2016
3.0
Been there many many times and I would still go there again for the good food, good people and good coffee! Corn fritta on big brekkie is an art. Though I don't like how much they use herbs on every menu... :(
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Hanna Park
Zomato
Apr 21, 2016
4.0
Located in a quiet place. Very busy caffe. Satisfying food and service. Coffee is a must-try. Their Cappucino tastes really good. It's def a good place to come for brunch with your friends and families. Ordered four different brunch meals and they were all good. French toast is exceptionally good.
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Foodpic Pro
Zomato
Apr 07, 2016
4.0
There aint enough of these cafes in west ryde, so its easy to say, wait times are long...<br/><br/>However, this place does a AMAZING decaf for those days where you just want to be caffeine free.<br/><br/>The food is cafe style but serving size is huge. And very hearty. Presentation is not necessary as the quality and taste really over ride anything else. Unlike some cafes i have been to who skimp, i wont name names, these guys slather.<br/><br/>Love it.
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Manz
Zomato
Apr 02, 2016
4.0
Remember my first visit to this cafe a couple of years ago, it was the middle of winter, a busy Sunday with lots of people waiting, and we waited outside in the cold for about 30 mins to be seated, but the food was definitely worth it. Since then I've been coming back every so often, the place is always busy, and the food standard have been very consistent. I love their sweet breakfast options, particularly waffles on their specials, but the specials often sell out! Their savoury dishes are done well too. Great place for weekend brunch!
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Samuel
Zomato
Mar 29, 2016
4.5
This place is a personal favourite. It has really cool rustic look, the staff and service has been consistently good. Their food is delicious. Organic vibe and leaves quite a healthy feeling afterwards. Their coffee is parallel to their food!
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Facebook User
Zomato
Mar 20, 2016
4.5
Love this place, the menu suits my every mood! Coffee is great and the service is always attentive. Each breakfast I've had has been perfectly cooked and delicious!
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YummyGranadilla
Zomato
Mar 18, 2016
4.5
I had the South West Ryder Big Brekky, and it was a very big brekky indeed. The generous on the bacon, lovely bread, really nice onion jam and tasty corn fritters, plus two almost perfectly poached eggs all piled on to a plate. All of it was very good! The music on the inside was a little on the loud side. Good service though.
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Daniel Foo
Zomato
Mar 14, 2016
4.5
Came in for a late lunch, was seated immediately with great service all round. Food came out quick and portion size was generous! <br/><br/>Also wanted to point out that the poached eggs were probably the most technically perfect I've ever seen in all my years! Will def go again
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Chow Yum Fat
Zomato
Mar 08, 2016
3.5
The food and coffee at Element 6 is very good 90% of the time. It's the only place I know in this area that serves up food and coffee at a level of competency in design and execution comparable to the cafes of Newtown and Surry Hills.<br/><br/>The chubby bacon and sunny egg roll (9.5) is delicious as is their B.L.A.T sandwich (13.50). If you're hungry I recommend the south-west ryder big brekky (17.00) and the Moroccan baked eggs (17.00). If you're really hungry I highly recommend the E6 chicken burger with a side of turmeric potatoes (16.00). It's my favourite when I've got serious hunger pangs. And when a dish has the cafe brand name in it's title how can you go wrong? :-) If you're on some kind of green hippy hipster diet? Order a green power juice and smashed avo on toast with poached egg for the protein hit (15.0).<br/><br/>Service is a little hit and miss. Sometimes it's great, staff are on the ball. Sometimes...they just forget your order and leave you waiting until you ask for your food and they tell you "sorry, we forgot." People are lovely and they mean well but Element 6 really need improvement in this area.<br/><br/>Overall, Element 6 is a good place to drop into for a Saturday or Sunday morning brunch.
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Girlswhofeast
Zomato
Feb 29, 2016
4.0
Super busy for Valentine's Day but the wait wasn't too bad. Given there's not much else going on in west ryde it's the local place to be. Service was fast and efficient and food was great, although no alterations were allowed to the menu.. Not sure if this was a Valentine's Day only thing or not.
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Candice S
Zomato
Feb 21, 2016
4.5
Cute hipster cafe in an unexpected location. Reasonable prices for a good range of well thought out, yummy breakfasts and lunches. I had the veggie big breakfast which came with the usual suspects plus a really excellent corn cake, garlic field mushrooms, zingy onion relish and Boston beans ($17); also a delicious green smoothie ($7.50). Bench seating is nice or else try out the back for a quieter meal.
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Kimchicook94's Review Hub
Zomato
Jan 19, 2016
3.5
I came for lunch a few months ago and it was a pretty good experience. I remember ordering the asian-style chicken burger which came with turmeric potatoes and some nice coffee. The burger was quite delicious which taste almost like a banh mi, but I wasn't really a fun of the potatoes because the turmeric taste was so strong haha. I prefer some good old fries instead! Coffee was surprisingly good and the barista made some cute art for me which is splendid. <br/><br/>I will definitely come here again in the future to taste some different products.
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Joan
Zomato
Jan 15, 2016
3.5
After the Summer Starter run, it was time to look for sustenance and I found it at funky Element 6. It was mid-morning by the time I arrived and as a lone diner, I got a seat at the front bench, where I people-watched passerby's on the street.<br/><br/>There are a lot of tempting items on the menu, which made it difficult to decide what to order. Seeing as it was still morning, I opted for a brunch dish and the dukkah dish seemed unusual enough whilst still having delicious components like egg and bacon. What you can't see there, and which isn't listed on the menu, is that the elements were packed on top of a thick tortilla, to provide some carbs.<br/><br/>Whilst each element was tasty on its own (barring the cherry tomatoes because I don't like tomatoes and cherry tomatoes are particularly tomato-y), together they became a bit too much. In fact, the dish was almost like a salad and considering my feelings towards salads, it will come as no surprise that I got a bit sick of the dish before I managed to finish it. If it came with less tomatoes and herbs then I probably would have enjoyed it more.<br/><br/>On the other hand, the Sultan's Sunrise was a perfect morning juice. OJ is a little boring by itself but the splash of pomegranate gave it a very nice tropical taste.<br/><br/>Overall, I would happily trek back to Element 6 to try some of its other dishes and check out the back courtyard.
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Johnny Pan
Zomato
Jan 03, 2016
4.0
Great cafe in the local neighbourhood, staff were very friendly and the place had a good vibe. I was craving a burger so got the chicken burger with the tumeric potatos with was pretty good. Will definitely come back to try other items on the menu, especially the breakfast items
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Brutal_AF
Zomato
Dec 08, 2015
4.0
Really like the decor, vibe and friendliness of the staff here. We came for a weekend lunch and even though they were busy, service was still very prompt. <br/>I loved the simplicity of my E6 fav rosemary garlic mushroom dish. everything was done well. it may not be the prettiest of picture, but it sure tasted nice.<br/>could not fault the south-west ryder big breakkie. really liked the corn cake, interesting, mildly sweet and not dry/doughy. <br/><br/>Next time i come i want to try their green salad? it was a special on their blackboard and sold out when i arrived. <br/>Definitely coming back here to try more!
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Emma
Zomato
Nov 23, 2015
3.5
Good food except it's incredibly annoying that you can't change the menu at all- I understand this to an extent but asking for someone to not put a sauce on something isn't asking for much! One major flaw of an otherwise great restaurant
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Melo Marshmelo
Zomato
Nov 23, 2015
5.0
It's always Nice to Stop by in a local Cafe before going to work every weekday morning. Today, I got a Hot chocolate and Big Breakfast. After finishing my Breakfast I order takeaway, waited for around 4 minutes then walked to the station in 5 minutes. #Easy Quick Meal.
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Gabbys79
Zomato
Nov 11, 2015
4.5
Wow wow and wow. Loved it!<br/>So who knew that for years on my way to work I was driving past such an amazing gem.<br/>Stopped in for breakfast today and I'm so glad I did. <br/>I ordered an iced coffee with a dash of skim (I might say it was more than a dash disappointingly) and I got the olive oil fried eggs with bacon, beetroot hommus, herbs and dukkah on flat bread. AMAZING! The oil was the stand out on the dish - the delicate herb taste against the eggs and dukkah so good... I don't think I've ever had a breakfast taste so fresh and delicious. <br/>I can't say enough about this place. Oh and breakfast menu all day! Winning :)
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Sweetandyummie
Zomato
Nov 03, 2015
4.0
The food here is great. Menu is small but done perfectly. The coffee is double roasters and customer service is quick and fast. I highly recommend the coconut sticky rice pudding with the caramelised bananas.
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FoodieYim
Zomato
Nov 01, 2015
2.0
Element 6 used to be one of my favourite cafes, but not anymore now. The coffee doesn't taste like coffee. The three "classics" we've ordered have turned out to be disappointing. Bad presentation. The mushroom in the E6 mushroom dish is not cooked through. The French toast was really soggy and disgusting. Bacon and egg roll is not the same anymore.
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Violinus
Zomato
Nov 01, 2015
4.0
Tried it this morning. Had their big breakfast and 2 coffees. Best thing was that the breakfast items weren't too sweet - the Boston beans, the corn cake, the onion jam - sometimes those things are way too sweet, but these were just right. Service was friendly and they sure were working hard this morning. I'd be happy to recommend to friends and happy to come back.
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Dylan Warby
Zomato
Oct 25, 2015
5.0
I do get annoyed (although understand) when i see absolutely no modifications to the menu. That said, the staff were extremely helpful to accomadate within their limits, and the food, coffee, service and price were execellent! The smashed avocado had elements that vary from the standard I've seen so often before.
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Ania W
Zomato
Oct 23, 2015
3.0
Pretty cafe, excellent customer service, food presentation is better than average but not amazing. Kitchen staff are at fault for loss of marks here - my partners dish came out first and by the time I recieved mine he had already finished his meal, cashier girl apologised and gave 10% off our meal when I got to the counter. Another time kitchen staff did not put all items of my dish on my plate, wait staff quickly organised extra items.
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Vivian - Vxdollface
Zomato
Oct 14, 2015
2.5
Stools propped up against the wooden bench-top, milk crates and tiny chairs on the footpath for outside seating. At a glance, Element 6 could have easily caused you to stop in your tracks and wonder if you were in Surry Hills. On a weekend, you’ll find that just as a table is vacated, it gets filled quickly and more join the queue at this cosy cafe.
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Princess_Porky
Zomato
Oct 11, 2015
2.5
Been twice in the past few months. Easy parking, which is always a priority for me. The service is ok, the food is ok. Not a fan of the coffee here. It's made ok but they use double roasters beans and they're certainly not my favourite. The smashed avo dish is quite good, bar the fact that you get almost an entire bunch of parsley in there. But hey, you can always pick some of the parsley out. The mince baked eggs were really good. Apart from that, the food ranged from mediocre to good. The baked eggs were really the highlight.
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Go West Gourmet
Zomato
Sep 15, 2015
4.0
With an extensive menu that includes organic produce and gluten free options, and a cosy creative space to enjoy time to yourself, a casual meeting, or a friendly ‘catch-up’, Element 6 provides an inviting place for you to be in your element. <br/><br/>The all day menu includes toasts – with a world of bread varieties, and they offer a range of Hank’s jam to pop on top; house made granola, yoghurt and seasonal fruit; bacon and eggs various ways; French toast with mascarpone, seasonal poached fruit and pistachio praline; sandwiches; salads; and the renowned South-West Ryder of crispy bacon, 2 poached eggs, roasted tomato, boston beans, onion jam and corn cake.<br/><br/>While the coffee is good enough to enjoy on its own, I highly recommend pairing it with one of the gluten free treats that will tempt you from the dessert window.<br/><br/>The biggest warning about this place is that it’s hugely popular with the locals, which means seating can be limited. I was unable to get a table when turning up 11am on a weekday, but was still able to<br/><br/>enjoy my meal along the front window bar seating. Takeaway is still a pleasant option with a large park less than a block away, and on warmer days, there is plenty of outside dining space to enjoy as well.
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Hungry In Sydney
Zomato
Aug 30, 2015
4.0
A good suburban cafe. Need more of these in Sydney's North! We ordered from the breakfast menu and the prices were fair. Service was good, very busy on a Sunday morning but plenty of seats out the front and on the back verandah to accommodate.
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Charn Tangson
Zomato
Aug 26, 2015
4.0
Element 6 is a small neighborhood cafe serving up delicious brunch fare and good coffee. The little cafe is extremely busy on weekends and generally has a decent amount of people lining up to get inside. When I saw shakshouka available on the menu I just had to order it simply because it struck me how long it’d been since I’d had baked eggs.
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Insatiable Munchies
Zomato
Aug 11, 2015
4.5
I’m not a morning person. Not by a long shot. But when you get woken up by, “hey let’s go see the sunrise together“, it’s a little hard to say no. Well that, and the promise of breakfast. And that’s what happened the morning that I found myself climbing steep hills in complete darkness. Not my finest hour, with sweat pants, a hoodie, and layers of clothing underneath. But sunrises are meant to be worth it, and here we were.
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Devenish.singh
Zomato
Aug 08, 2015
4.5
Great place to eat. Might be a 10 minute wait on the weekends. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Food is fantastic, the salted caramel waffles are amazing! Reccomending to all my friends.
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Feedingthelove
Zomato
Aug 06, 2015
3.5
15 hour pulled pork burger. The pork was cooked to perfection and the vibe in the cafe was relaxed and perfect for a Saturday brunch. Service was great and made great new friends. Lover Tip: order a light fresh side to go with it as the burger itself is very heavy in flavour
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I Ate My Way Through
Zomato
Jul 29, 2015
5.0
In the three years since its opening, Element6 has cemented itself as the northern Sydney suburbs’ answer to the rustic-quirky aesthetic of inner-city cafes, and is a definitive local favourite, if the diversity of its customers is anything to go by.
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Lemon_Delicious
Zomato
Jul 25, 2015
3.0
Service was delightful, knowledgeable and very helpful with my friends egg intolerance (there is egg in almost everything!). The menu looks exciting but delivery was underwhelming.<br/><br/>It took 40 minutes for our order to come to the table<br/><br/>Honeybee (banana) smoothie was lovely. Coffee was burnt. <br/><br/>Rosemary garlic mushrooms had no rosemary or garlic flavour, but was nice enough. Poached eggs and haloumi were perfect.<br/><br/>The ultimate cheese toastie was also very nice, but not quite 'ultimate'.<br/><br/>It's very good, much needed addition to the area and has potential to be great, but just misses the mark this time. Dishes delivered to other diners looked fantastic. <br/><br/>Appears that two other cafe's restaurants are under construction in the fronts next door so perhaps some competition will stir things up!
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Amys_food_adventures
Zomato
Jul 10, 2015
3.5
Pretty trendy cafe near the train tracks. <br/><br/>Not many good cafe's in the area so when you find one its like finding gold!<br/><br/>Coffee, food and fresh juices are superb. <br/><br/>Highlights include the baked eggs, big breaky and smoked salmon. <br/><br/>Can get busy so try to come in early. Street parking available
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Sophie Lim
Zomato
Jul 07, 2015
3.0
Came for brunch. I ordered a big brekkie. But the meal wasnt up to my expectation. Breads were hard to bite. Bacon was bad. I wasnt satisfied. Otherwise, coffee was good and staff were friendly
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Madeleine Scerri
Zomato
Jul 04, 2015
4.0
Nice cafe which was much needed in the area! Service is always friendly and accomodating. Today I had the Belgian Hot Chocolate (lovely and rich) and the Coconut Sticky Rice Porridge with Caramelised Banana (delicious and filling 😊 )
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Twohappybellies
Zomato
Jul 02, 2015
4.0
Good place for brunch in Ryde area, the big breakfast was yummy, good portion with good selection of vegetarian menu and good coffee. The cafe looks small when you enter but they have extra area at the back that can accommodate quite a large group if you are thinking of having girls brunch out.
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Todd McHenry
Zomato
Jun 24, 2015
5.0
Vegetarians welcome! Always a treat. A lazy Saturday or Sunday brunch always runs over time at this place.<br/>A good seat out the back in the hotter months makes for a great experience,<br/>Recommend the veggie big breaky! Or the hot pot of chickpeas and eggplant w/eggs<br/>
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Insatiable Munchies
Zomato
Jun 12, 2015
4.5
I’m not a morning person. Not by a long shot. But when you get woken up by, “hey let’s go see the sunrise together“, it’s a little hard to say no. Well that, and the promise of breakfast. And that’s what happened the morning that I found myself climbing steep hills in complete darkness. Not my finest hour, with sweat pants, a hoodie, and layers of clothing underneath. But sunrises are meant to be worth it, and here we were.
