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Bakery  - The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe, Alexandria, AU-NSW

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2
4.2
2721 Reviews
$40 and under
Café

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2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 178 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Charming
The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.

NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:45 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:45 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our pick-up & drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    Download the Trip View App from the iTunes store for live information about public transport services and to locate your stop and appropriate transport to The Grounds. <br /> <br />The closest train station is Green Square, once there follow the signs to exit at Bourke Rd. Follow Bourke Rd down for approx 1km and The Grounds is on your right.
  • Additional
    Cafe, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 2,721 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for brunch

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner South

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe offers a vibrant atmosphere and "beautiful decor," making it a perfect spot for celebrations. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "attentive staff." The cafe features unique seasonal themes, enhancing the overall experience. Although it can get busy, it's "worth a visit" for its unique charm and "great coffee."

2,721 Reviews
  1. Kate

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe and great range of menu options though if visiting The Grounds in the lead up to Christmas be prepared and allow ample time prior to your booking - parking was hard to find with the carpark full and limited parking available in walking distance.

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  2. Olivia

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was small portions. Kids meals $14 and tiny - they were still starving. Husband’s beef, cheese & jalapeno sandwich was missing the jalapenos. One of the main ingredients. Bad smoky, cooking smell from the kitchen that was irritating my eyes and we all stank when we left. Waitress was lovely- Very average experience overall

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  3. Hayley

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Took some time for them to take order. Was too loud that the waiter didnt hear everything so some miscommunication. Others who arrived and ordered after us received meals and drinks before.

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  4. Sandie

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was amazing and the food delicious! The sugarplum set up was stunning. Lived every minute of our experience

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  5. Pauline

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible slow service Many things on menu sold out Food came out for 3 out of 4 people had to ask for fourth meal over and over Table was not cleared when we asked for coffee was told too late only take away.. will not be returning!!!
    The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Pauline, Sorry to hear we missed the mark on this visit. It sounds like you visited shortly before our closing time - this explains why a few of the food menu items were sold out. We do a last coffee order check before we close our dine in area to prevent people from missing their coffee's after they've eaten so sorry if this was missed for you. I will pass your feedback on regarding your meals not coming together and please accept my apologies for this experience. We do hope you give us another chance to prove this is not our usual standard of service. Thank you The Grounds Team

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  6. Diane

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Even though it was extremely Busy especially for a Monday , I was told The food in the grounds cafe was beautiful and also the service. They were working under pressure as well. Credit to your Staff
    The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Diane, Thank you for the great review! Our staff do extremely well with the busy enviornment - Thank you for noticing! Hope to see you back soon. The Grounds Team

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  7. Camilla

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fun experience. We go every year to celebrate a Christmas breakfast with friends. It's been 7 years and we love going.
    The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Camilla, Thanks for the great review! We are glad you enjoy your Christmas Breakfast each year - this sounds like a fun idea! See you soon. The Grounds team

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  8. Peter

    Sydney

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second visit to The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe and we had a pleasant experience with the ambience, food and service with received. For the food pricing I would say the menu prices are reasonable especially being a cafe around Alexandria.
    The Grounds of Alexandria CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Thanks for the great review! See you soon. The Grounds team

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  9. Michelle

    Sydney

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Saturday lunch - ordered an alcoholic beverage only to be told they have ‘run out’. Subsequently ordered a sparkling water, to which I was asked “500mL or 250mL?” I asked for the 250mL. They were also out of that, so I had to have the 500mL. One of our party ordered the key lime pie for sweets. They had run out. The women’s toilets were an atrocious, vile & disgusting mess. Toilet paper was strung over the top of the divider between the only two toilets. Soggy toilet paper was all over the floor. After a near 5 minute wait to get into only of these filthy cubicles …… there was no soap. Staff were lovely though. Food was nice.

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  10. Chloe

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It’s a nice cafe however the food isn’t worth the money you pay for it

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FAQs

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9699 2225.

The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe is rated 4.2 stars by 2721 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
9:30 pm
Booked 178 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria, AU-NSW 2015

Additional information

  • Area
    Alexandria
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:45 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–11:45 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Sat, Sun 11:45 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Café, Breakfast
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    To park at The Grounds, please enter via 2 Huntley Street and speak with one of our friendly Grounds Rangers who are on hand to help you find the closest available space. Alternatively, street parking is available.
  • Public transit
    Download the Trip View App from the iTunes store for live information about public transport services and to locate your stop and appropriate transport to The Grounds. The closest train station is Green Square, once there follow the signs to exit at Bourke Rd. Follow Bourke Rd down for approx 1km and The Grounds is on your right.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paul McGrath
  • Additional
    Cafe, Dog Friendly, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (02) 9699 2225
  • Catering
    From client meetings to personal celebrations, our pick-up & drop-off catering menu offers a selection of sweet and savoury options that can be combined to achieve the perfect offering for your occasion. Order online <a href="https://thegroundscatering.com.au/">here</a>.
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