Cafe El's: Winston Hills

Whilst some may argue that the suburb of Winston Hills is not exactly Western Sydney but rather North-Western Sydney; what people can't deny is that Cafe El's serves beautiful cafe style food and coffee.

Despite being near a busy road and just outside Winston Hills Mall, Cafe El's successfully manages to transport you away from the hustle and bustle of daily life with their beautifully presented dishes. Cafe El's serves a range of healthy (yet delicious) food for both breakfast and lunch. Their dishes are mostly European inspired with flavours from Greece, Turkey, the Mediterranean, Italy and many more. 

Some of their dishes include Turkish baked eggs, tiger prawns in napoletana sauce, Moroccan lamb. As well as this, don't forget to look out for their weekly specials. Every year they present something new and original that you just have to try out. Some of their past specials include Mushroom bruschetta, linguini prawn pasta and Dukkah chicken. 

Their interior has a minimalist and elegant feel with white subway tiles and flowers arranged every year; but if you enjoy wide open spaces - they also have outdoor seating for larger groups, or those just wanting to enjoy the warm weather. 

It was rated the Best Cafe in the Hills District, so it's definitely worth checking out. Happy eating! 

Location: 180-190 Caroline Chisholm Drive, Winston Hills, NSW 2153
Phone Number: 9624 7595

Social Media: Facebook, Instagram

Catch you later! 

Tahlia

Espresso Warriors: Mount Druitt

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Mount Druitt, located deep in Western Sydney doesn't particularly have the best reputation around Sydney; but in recent years their cafe scene has been growing. As well as being one of the only locations in Sydney to still have a Starbucks Coffee franchise, Mount Druitt now also has... Espresso Warriors. 

This trendy cafe located in Westfield Mount Druitt - right near the Mount Druitt train station - serves a variety of foods and drinks such as healthy burgers, acai "warrior" bowls, cronuts (croissants and donuts) along with delicious and filling milkshakes and coffees.

Espresso Warriors is open from 9am till 5.30pm so it's perfect for a breakfast, lunch or brunch date with your friends and family; as made clear in their tagline "Eat. Drink. Be Social". This cafe has great service, trendy decor and a nice atmosphere you will want to come visit more than once. 

And get your cameras out, because all the food served here is totally instagram worthy. A particular mention should go out to their desserts such as strawberry and banana crepes, waffle stack and their "cray" nutella milkshakes. For those with a sweet tooth, this is your dessert heaven! Plus, the staff will even help you to arrange your dish for the perfect instagram photo with the right lighting and background. 

But for those who prefer something a bit lighter and healthier, don't fret! There is something for you too! With nutritious burgers and salads also available there's something for everyone in Mount Druitt's latest cafe sensation... and at affordable prices! :)

Catch you later!
Tahlia

Location: Shop 143 Level 1, Westfield Mount Druitt, NSW 2770
Phone Number: 9625 4556
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram

Badmanner Thymes Espresso: Parramatta

If the quirky name of Badmanner Thymes Espresso cafe doesn't catch your attention, the gorgeous food and quirky décor will sure do the trick. With a gorgeous pastry cabinet right at the counter, a chalkboard mural on the back wall and great friendly service - this is definitely the place to be in Western Sydney!

Photo from: https://www.facebook.com/BadmannerParramatta

Located only ten minutes away from Parramatta station, at 2/1 Horwood Place; Badmanner Thymes serves a variety of dishes. From filling burgers, to iced drinks, delicious pastries and appetising breakfast spreads - you will need to visit this place more than once to try all the great items on their menu.

Some of their most popular items (the ones you simply must try out) include: their 6 Hour Pulled Pork Kimchi Burger - for those who are brave and like a bit of spice! Cronuts (Croissants + Doughnuts) that come in a variety of flavours such as chocolate, sugar glaze, lemon myrtle and salted caramel and macadamia; and also try out their Hangover Burger - which you don't actually need to have a Hangover to eat!

Photos from: instagram.com/badmannerthymescafe

They also serve great coffee, iced drinks including drip tea, milkshakes and frappes, traditional breakfasts such as baked eggs and avocado toast, along with decadent desserts such as apple pie, orange chocolate cheesecakes and brownies.

And to top it all off, they use the best local produce from Parramatta and surrounding regions. So the food is not only good for you, but good for the local community too! 

To find out more, check out their facebook and instagram pages.

Catch you later! 

Tahlia

Introduction: Western Sydney (Tahlia)

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Hey there! My name is Tahlia and I'll be reviewing cafes in my local area of Western Sydney. Prominent suburbs in this area include Parramatta, Blacktown and The Hills region. 

Western Sydney is around 40-50 minutes away from the centre of Sydney and is easily accessible by public transport such as bus, train or even ferry (to Parramatta)! It is one of the most populous areas in New South Wales and is known for it's great diversity and multiculturalism. The population here consists of many different nationalities such as Indian, Filipino, Chinese, Fijian and many more! All of which is reflected in the many different eateries that are open here :) In the past, Western Sydney has not had the best reputation amongst Sydney-siders, but this is changing. Western Sydney has rapidly changed in the past few decades - with large shopping centres, sport stadiums and of course... great cafes all emerging in the area. 

I can't wait to show you some of the hidden gems in Western Sydney, and show you that there's more to this area than meets the eye! Get ready to be amazed (I hope).

Catch you later!
Tahlia