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Hours
Sun
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mon
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sat
7:00 am - 2:00 pm
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PRICE RANGE
$13.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
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About
Located north of Sydney's CBD in McMahon’s Point, The North Spoon is a charming, leafy cafe and restaurant offering a contemporary breakfast and lunch menu. From small beginnings in May 2017 it has grown into a favourite spot for locals and surrounding suburbs.
PRICE RANGE
$13.00 – $30.00
CUISINES
Italian, Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, BYOB, Dog Friendly, Family style
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4.0
57 reviews
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Very good
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Terrible
5
Kathryn W
Sydney437 contributions
June 2022 • none
Very glad we booked for a Sunday brunch as this cafe is very popular. The coffee was delicious and - whilst a little salty for my taste - the jaffles (toasted sandwiches) were enjoyable. Nice, light and airy restaurant.
Written 11 June 2022
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Scott M
Sydney515 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
The menu has a wide range of tastes.. my favourites the spicy salmon poke bowl, corn fritters and the Portuguese tarts. Great coffee as well and a good vibe with friendly staff.
Written 8 August 2020
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Mole
McMahons Point8 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Very authentic Italian food. Enjoyed an excellent selection of entrees and enjoyed the Spaghetti seafood dish. It’s lovely to sit outside when the weather permits. Would highly recommend The North Spoon for dinner
Written 9 January 2020
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nonameofoz
Blue Mountains71 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Called in on a Sunday afternoon for milkshakes. Although there were patrons sitting indoors, we were told we couldn't sit in as they were getting ready to close. We ordered two take-away milkshakes and were stunned to be told $24.00. We would have happily gone elsewhere but there were no other cafes open in the vicinity.
We waited over 5 minutes before they were made and, although they tasted fine, the take away containers were far from large.
We found a table outside and had finished and left before some indoor patrons who'd been there prior our arrival so I don't know why we couldn't sit inside.
To add insult to injury, when we checked the receipt back at the hotel, we'd been charged an additional fee for using the debit card.
Written 3 September 2022
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Sunrise
Sydney65 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
The food was pretty standard. The poached eggs were a bit too runny for my liking but that’s ok.
They did lose our reservation (we had email confirmation of it) .. we ended up waiting 10 mins to get seated on an outside share table with a couple of friends and several ants so that was not so pleasant.
It was ok - just pretty average.
Written 14 December 2024
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Michael O
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • none
Have visited this cafe unfortunately. The front of house staff have a major attitude issue or are over the top fake and ingenuine when they do feel like providing professional service. They speak other languages to each other behind the counter but forget that other Aussies are also multilingual. I have experienced them make very explicit insulting anti gay remarks between "the boys" who I think fancy themselves as being real cool and studs!! All you want them to do is make a coffee for because that is what they are paid to do. I would steer clear from this environment as openly proud and gay Australian and encourage like minded to do the same. Discrimination starts at grass roots and these are the people who perpetuate this type of mentality . I have other work colleagues that utilise this cafe's services and will ensure that they are well aware of the very unprofessional and quite frankly un-Australian culture in 2021. Guys, grow up!! Remember, you are there to service the customer, not to make fun of them with crude innuendos!
Written 21 December 2021
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Alessandro
Dear Michael, As the owners of the Northspoon, your comments are disturbing and if true, this behaviour is not condoned by us. We are an all inclusive company who pride ourselves on having a diverse staff compliment which include many races, religions and sexual preferences including gay staff.
No one should ever be discriminated against - so if you were left feeling this way we apologise deeply.
As owners of the business we are present most of the time, however sometimes we cannot be here, and as you can understand we leave the store in the hands of capable management. However, if this behaviour is happening while we are away we would ask you to please let us know in more detail about the incident and we will do our best to stamp it out.
Please email info@thenorthspoon.com.au to help us here.
We hope you can help us get to the bottom of this and we can make sure you feel comfortable in any environment, especially the Northspoon in which you are always welcome.
Written 20 January 2022
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Randall
Sydney2 contributions
Nov 2020 • family
We booked ahead for our family of 5 and I let them know that one of our daughters was a celiac. They came back to take our food and drink orders and told us that the GF items on the menu weren’t really gluten free! They said they could modify the Yoghurt Panna Cotta by removing the muesli though. The meals arrived, but they were so spread out that we’d all finished eating by the time the last dish arrived. It didn’t take long for us to eat though because the servings were tiny. The food was very average and the GF dish was terrible. We didn’t have water glasses until we’d finished eating and we had to forage for our own salt and pepper because they pretty much ignored us. To add insult to injury, our coffees still hadn’t arrived when we were getting up to leave, so we needed to get them as take-aways. Avoid!
Written 21 November 2020
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Ken M
Melbourne1 contribution
Dec 2023 • solo
Rudest waitress I have encountered anywhere in the world in a longtime. Never returning and would not recommend especially as the food was substandard. Only positive was the very charming barista. Assume the waitress must be connected to the owner given the rudeness and sheer arrogance. It went from 5 out of 10 to ZERO thanks to her behaviour at the end of the “experience “.
Written 12 December 2023
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Rose S
Sydney80 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
I had lunch here in a group of five. Our table was directly under a speaker that relayed the kind of 'music' designed to encourage quick turnover. I asked the waiter to turn down the volume, a request that was barely acknowledged and certainly not implemented. I'm not sure what this place has going for it, what with ordinary food, invasive music and a cavalier attitude towards patrons.
Written 10 February 2022
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MarilynH297
Sydney25 contributions
June 2020 • none
Yesterday I had one of the best breakfast dishes I have ever eaten! It was North Spoon's Shakshuka baked eggs . This delightful cafe is in McMahons Point and has great coffee and great food. The service is excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. It has been a lifeline during Covid. This cafe is such an asset to our wonderful suburb!
Written 6 June 2020
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Julia L
Melbourne143 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Went for an Anzac Day breakfast and the place was really busy! Service was excellent, food was delightful! Coffee was perfect. Shout out to Jake who was so lovely and kind to my 3 year old son!
Written 1 May 2023
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Lella2804
Montalto Dora1 contribution
Feb 2020 • couples
Authentic Italian dinner! My husband and I are visiting Sydney from Italy and found this jem in McMahons Point.
Great food,atmoshere and service. Harbour bridge view from the outdoor dining area is a plus.Highly recommended
Written 9 February 2020
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Pete A
Newcastle170 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
One of my favourite places to get a caffeine fix here. Very nice Campos brand coffee served by delightfully friendly staff. I hear that they are now open for dinner on some nights. Always very popular at peak times.
Written 30 January 2020
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Peter M
Greater Sydney1 contribution
Sept 2020 • friends
I hadn't been to the Northerm Sppon for a few yesrs until today.
Had made a reservation and sat at the front near Blues Point Road.
The service was very friendly and very professional. The food was terrific. The overall ambience was interesting and most enjoyable. Highly recommended!
Many thanks
Pete
Written 16 September 2020
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Natalie F
Bondi19 contributions
Jan 2025 • family
We went for brunch.The service was amazing,very friendly & efficient staff. Their coffee is excellent, their food is beatifically presented & tastes even better.
Written 31 December 2024
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