In search of a brunch venue with a group of friends, Instagram brought me to Social Hideout in North Parramatta. This cafe looks like a favourite amongst locals, surrounded by a number of high-rise apartment complexes and only walking distance to Parramatta Park. Open 7-days a week for breakfast and lunch, with the added bonus of serving Campos coffee (a personal favourite bean of mine), Social Hideout is one to add to your cafe list.
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Seated indoors and people watching whilst we wait for our food to arrive, the foot traffic to the counter was never-ending. Customers in casual clothing, gym gear and even those with their four-legged fur babies enjoying breakfast in the outdoor dining area – gotta love pet friendly cafes. Note-to-self for next time to bring my pooch to Social Hideout.
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Coupled with a coffee, shake, or freshly squeezed juice, be prepared to experience a menu packed full of colour. Their food preparation reminded me of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory – bite-size flavours of sweet, colourful somethings, drizzled across the plate, topped with a dash of eclectic pop that jumps out at you as soon as the food meets your eyes.
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Their menu features the likes of Taro Hotcakes; mango cubes, shredded coconut, maple syrup and vanilla ice-cream (AU$17.90). Or, what about their Frenchy; mochi rice cake, vanilla mascarpone, berries and caramelised banana (AU$17.90). For a twist of middle eastern flavours, you could try the Arabian Board; poached eggs, haloumi, olives, za’atar, turkish bread and more (AU$17.90). But, if there’s simply far too many choices on the menu – which there is – they do have the equivalent of a delicious big breakfast; the Social Hideout Breakfast (AU$21.90). No matter what your taste buds are calling, there is something for everyone.
If you’re planning to visit here with a group of friends, I’d recommend you email ahead to book a table in advance with a few days’ notice. Their response time was quick and pending group size and availability, they may be able to accommodate your request – this cafe does get a little busy on the weekends.
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Off-street parking is easy to find or alternatively, free underground parking is available for 1 1/2 hours at the local Entrada shopping centre with direct lift access to the front of the cafe. As a popular spot for family and friends, Social Hideout is well-worth the visit – at least once. Their menu is long enough to also give you plenty of reasons to return.
Address
2a/20 Victoria Road, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia 2150