As a local of Erskineville for the past 10 years I give this place a try every 2 to 3 years and every time I come away extremely disappointed. Never again!Ordered for lunch the schnitzel with chips. Schnitzel extremely dry and without taste, pretty sure due to it's uniform size it's pre manufactured and they just heat it up. String chips tasteless, and salt shaker empty. Coleslaw contained grated apple that had gone brown, probably out too long. Totally bland and uninspired. With so many new great cafes opening up in Erskineville I think this venue's days are numbered. I can only imagine it still remains busy because it's outdoor setting in the small plaza area
I thought I would give Bakerman a second chance. Unfortunately they failed again. My friend ordered the Benedict with salmon, to be told minutes later that they had run out. Strange at was very early morning. I ordered a rösti which was listed with rocket and a dab of Greek yoghurt. The rocket came in the form of spinach, and the yoghurt was missing too. The explanation I got was as that the chef had not been made aware of a change in the menu. Very odd. Sorry Bakerman, you really need to get your act together.
I thought I would give bakerman a second chance. unfortunately they failed again. my friend ordered the benedikt with laughs, 10 minutes later to say that they had run out. strange in the early morning. I ordered a rösti that was performed with rocket and one dab by Greek yogurt. the rocket came in the form of spinat, and the yogurt also lacked. the explanation I got was that the cook was not aware that a change of the menu. very strange. I'm sorry, bakerman, you have to bring your act together.
I don't know why this place has such terrible reviews and a poor rating. It's actually quite good! Service is completely fine and food is tasty and reasonably priced. Milkshakes are great! Coffee isn't the best, but other than that I don't think it deserves to be rated so low. If you think Bakerman has bad service, just head up the road to Shenkin. You ain't seen nothing yet.
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Food average. Tried this place for first time. Service and coffee was good. Our food was average at best. I ordered the corn fritters and I can't really find a positive thing to say about them. It was a crepe with a tin of corn thrown on top... Literally. I left most my food and considering the fairly expensive cost for tinned corn I'd only be back for takeaway coffee.
Decided to give the cafe another chance with new owners. We were delighted to find the coffee was of high standard and the homemade pie was exceptional. Poached eggs on fresh Turkish bread companied with good service.
An excellent range of delicious things for breakfast. Great coffee and are soon to be open until 11pm. They seem to have nailed the niche in the village. Really recommend the sausage rolls (pastries look great too).
Used to be good but seems to have gone seriously downhill on the food. Coffee and beer are good but it's not the kind of place you go just for either.
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Very disappointing experience: cold coffees, minute wait for a half warmed up pastry and another item was mixed up. Up your game folks...
Delish, lovely service yummy food. Very gluten friendly and lots of veg options
