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Circa Espresso
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About
Features
CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Open until 3:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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4.5
261 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
73
Average
8
Poor
11
Terrible
4
Armağan & Huy
Ho Chi Minh City9127 contributions
Dec 2021 • none
I drop by to Circa once every 2 months (when we are not in lockdown) for a leisurely weekend breakfast. The baked eggs always remind me of the breakfast's I have had when visiting Turkey. The delicious spicy sujuk, combined with the fetta cheese and tomato is simply delicious. Though not cheap, still delicious food at about $30 per person with food order and a tea. Good service and great decor.
Written 20 December 2021
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Rodney L
Sydney281 contributions
Nov 2021 • solo
Stopped by for a quickish brunch. Sat at a streetside table which was fine as the road is very quiet.
My cappuccino was excellent and having been advised the large size is served in a takeaway cup I downsized.
I ordered the Ottoman Eggs. It was my tastiest meal for some time. Perfectly poached eggs on crumbed eggplant with labneh and sage butter + delicious focaccia bread.
Nice service too.
Written 17 November 2021
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Azzehc
Thursday Island81 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
What an utterly brilliant place to find in Parramatta.
Circa is very quirky unique and a wonderful place. Had breakfast here on 8 March 2020 which was absolutely brilliant.
The food was excellent, delicious and Circa has an exciting variety of dishes.
The Ottoman eggs served with the perfect poached eggs with crumbed eggplant, garlic labneh and burnt chilli and sage and fried leeks was delicious flavoursome and fantastic. The presentation of the dish second to none.
The halloumi, corn & quinoa fritter with a smoky capsicum relish with poached eggs was also faultless.
The dishes were creative and had a balanced flavour.
Life is to short to have a bad tea or coffee. My partner drinks coffee and as a coffee guru said the coffee was great with the right balance of flavour.
I am a tea drinker and living in Australia for over 21 years this is only the second place I have found that has served a cup of tea with a proper cup and saucer which as an avid tea drinker was a pleasant and wonderful surprise. The tea I opted for was “Good morning high grade black tea / Assam, yunnan”
Apart from the creative menu, the great coffee and a proper cup of tea the staff were brilliant. The staff were friendly, efficient and genuinely pleased to welcome customers into the cafe.
The manager was very friendly and professional with a lovely bubbly personality.
If your looking for a quirky unique and quaint place to eat then look no further than Circa. Places like this should be supported so that local businesses thrive.
Well done to the owner and please thank all staff involved. There are people who appreciate places like this.
We will be back even though we don’t live near Parramatta.
Written 7 March 2020
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Armağan & Huy
Ho Chi Minh City9127 contributions
Nov 2020 • friends
Delicious Turkish style breakfast in very popular local cafe. A friend and i came here at 9am on Sunday in order to miss the rush. We were seated on arrival by the super friendly waitress and ordered. The mains of baked eggs with sujuk were deliciously spicy. the sides of avocado and the more traditional fried halloumi cheese and honey were perfect accompaniments and a couple of teas and coffees each. All in all, more expensive then some other cafes (price for two was just over $80) but worth coming here for the occasional treat. The food is truly delicious!
Written 1 November 2020
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Steinlagerman
Mittagong14 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
What a wonderful surprise for breakfast! Again, picking a place based on TripAdviser reviews has paid off. The welcome from the staff was so warm and friendly that it really stands out. They seem to understand why good customer service is so important. They were expanding their seating by putting extra tables on the sidewalk under umbrellas and we were seated outside.
The coffee was superb and I finished with a cold brew as well which was served over a large ball of ice. The meals were excellent, a good size and packed full of flavours. We can definitely recommend the halloumi, corn and quinoa fritter as well as the wild ferment pancake.
Written 24 January 2020
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lovelearnlive
17 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Local Go-to spot..
Consistent delish food any time of day!
Love all the items, especially the baked eggs and ottoman eggs but can’t go passed the Barramundi. No matter how it’s cooked and with the seasonal menu change, I end up ordering the Barra! Always beautifully presented with crispy skin and wonderful fresh flavour.
Coffee is awesome and usually i order a cold drip or ask for the weekly special - will keep any coffee snob happy!
Have attended solo, with bub, with friends and the service is always the same, professional friendly and efficient. I love that the owner gets his hands dirty as well.
Can’t fault Circa. Well done guys!
Written 14 October 2020
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Go272139
31 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Thank you for the attention you put into creating your menu- exciting, fresh choices with consideration around people’s dietary needs.
The taste was fabulous, good coffee and very attentive experienced staff members. We will be back to work our way through the menu😋
Written 14 January 2020
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Whimaway
Sydney161 contributions
July 2022 • friends
Great location, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Parramatta, yet not to far walk from train and Westfield. Comfy seating, friendly and welcoming service. Menu with only limited options but all sound so good, hard to decide what to eat. Mushrooms were delicious. French toast was cold though, not cooked as expected. Presented well though. Spicy chai was amazing and generous pot size. Prices reasonable to high to pay for lunch. Lucky it was great weather for sitting outside. This place deserves the high reviews we read before going
Written 7 July 2022
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Kay-Halfpenny
Sydney9 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
I rarely visit Parramatta but if I do I ensure I include a visit to Circa.
Excellent atmosphere, great staff, fabulous coffee and a lovely savoury tart this afternoon. A real treat!! I purchased the Cold Brew Coffee also and look forward to enjoying with ice this Saturday.
I am never disappointed and find the selection of treats to be interesting and certainly high quality.
Thanks and I look forward to my next visit.
Written 20 February 2020
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sozeba
Canberra25 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Charming cafe with delicious food. Surprising, original and tasty variations to the usual breakfast offerings. The pastries were also wonderful. We visited on a Sunday morning and it was already busy but the staff were friendly, attentive and ensured we were looked after. Not surprisingly there was a queue, but the staff kept in touch to assure us we were not forgotten. Despite being busy, the tea and coffee came out quickly then followed by the food. Highly recommended.
Written 16 February 2020
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Colleen C
Sydney33 contributions
June 2020 • friends
Lunched today at Circa with my work colleagues for the first time. Most ordered the Ottoman eggs which all agreed was delicious. I had the roasted pumpkin. Very flavoursome and filling. Will definitely return to try alternatives.
Written 9 June 2020
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MosesPH
1591 contributions
Aug 2024 • couples
Enjoyed a brief coffee stop here. Came at the recommendation of friends. Enjoyed a hug mug of black sesame drink with oat milk
Written 14 August 2024
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tom f
11 contributions
May 2023 • couples
This is a little gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is amazing and the food is delicious. One of the best dining experiences in Sydney . It never disappoints.
Written 28 May 2023
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Sashi G
Sydney162 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
Quirky little cafe. Niche offerings with twist to the usual breakfast menu, good sized portions. Great coffee. Good vibes.
Written 4 March 2023
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Seaside679661
13 contributions
June 2022 • none
love their food and nice people there. coffee and their food are great too. enjoyed myself there and feels good even i dined there alone.
Written 15 June 2022
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