I totally agree with fellow WOMO reviewer. Close to one of the worse experiences I have ever had. To the point where I question how these people are in business and still open.

Food was ordinary and plain. Lacked flavor, creativity and taste. Didn't think it was cheap either. The drinks were rather over priced. Whilst the service bordered on a scene from Faulty Towers.

I also felt cramped, which wasn't necessary considering that most of the other tables were empty.

Approximate cost: $23

What I find so strange about this place is having alcohol right in the middle of the mall.

Otherwise the coffee is fine though nothing to write home about. I wasn't convinced that the food I had for an early diner or afternoon snack was ll that fresh. They seemed to simply heat up - pre-made food and that's exactly how it tasted,

Coffee and all drinks were reasonably priced. Though the food was well over priced, especially considering the competition in the eatery.

Approximate cost: $18

A well family run cafe with plenty of variety to choose from, other than great chocolate.

It can be a little hard to find which is a good thing as it means it's never packed or full of people desperate to be seen. Rather, I always get a table. They also have highchairs which isn't the case for other cafe's in Chatswood. They made my 2 year old feel very welcome.

We had the Carre Big breakfast, with it's chorizo sausage and pickled vegetables (plus toast, bacon and eggs etc) it whisked me away to a cafe on the Mediterranean. Whilst my friend enjoyed the smoked salmon for breakfast.

Coffee is fine and worth the 'wait.' Prizes seemed reasonable and well worth it for the Chatswood area.

Free WiFi as well.

Approximate cost: $17.50

I consider Nando's one of the better Chicken franchises.

Sadly you also have to pay for it, a little exy compared to the other Chicken shops nearby. My favourite is the Pita pocket breads with a mild sauce or the half chook and chips with corn on the cob sides. Just don't expect change from $15.

Service is just fine here, though can be a bit slow. But the store delivers what is expected from the popular franchise. Above average food at a price.

Approximate cost: $18

Seriously, why does the bank bother to employ a person to stand at the front of the bank and guide you to the the teller queue? Seriously wouldn't it be better to use CBA's billion dollar profit on having that actual teller so the customers aren't waiting longer and longer in line. I just do not understand.

As such a simple deposit took well over 25mins (not even in the lunch break rush) at around 10:30am. Probably like most bank branches, make the banks happy and avoid branches where ever possible, especially this one. Unless of coure you have a spare 30mins.

From my youth, one of my favourite dishes of all time is the Wonton Soup, a bit of greens, but definitely no noodles. It's great to find a place which does this perfectly. The wontons are always made fresh (definitely never frozen), packed with pork and shrimp. At the time of writing its $6.90 for 4 wontons, or $8.90 for six wontons.

I have tried the fried rice and other dishes, but honestly they are beyond a rip off. I could eat three of the fried rice dishes, at about $13 a pop.

In terms of quality Din Tai Fung competes with the local fair around the casino. Service is very quick, so punters can head back up the Casino and continue gambling. If it wasn't for the Wonton Soup - I would give this place a miss due to quantity and price.

Approximate cost: $13.50

If you found a Killian in Ireland and rove down middle street wearing a green suit, at 12pm on a Wednesday you couldn't get as more middle then this place. It's so middle of the road pub.

The staff do their job, the drinks are right on average for North Sydney (so a little expensive) and if I had to explain the food - middle of the road. Sure a little pricey, but normal for North Sydney.

The punters that drink here are also middle of the road (not in a bad way, as I can include myself here). Just that they aren't the high flyers, cocktail crowd or some young ladies starting their night off. Na, it's just middle of the road people having a quick catch up before they head home.

The food we tried was rather slow to come out, but that's okay as it was busy. Size and taste wise was rather expensive to be honest, but again that North Sydney.

So so

Approximate cost: $17.50

I really only come here if work Colleagues make me, and when they do it's for the $10 burgers. Which include Pulled Pork, Beef, Chicken and I think there's two other burgers on the special menu for diner. All come with chips and aoli and are well worth the visit.

Drinks are reasonable for the area. Chivas and Coke for $9.50 ($4 cheaper than a nearby bar with a "Verandah") always seems to have room and a table, even on a Friday night, as it's not the best after works venue. A bit lowbrow I think for the North Sydney suits.

But I got no complaints, staff do their job and aren't out the back hitting on eachother or patrons, so you get your drinks in a timely fashion. No huge pokie room which is a good thing and an upstairs area, hence why there's always enough room. Though some drinks/specials available are not available at all bars which is weird.

Check this place out if in the area and feel unpretentious.

Approximate cost: $9.50

So is Kurtosh authentic Hungarian pastries? Sadly it doesn't come close. I don't mind it at all - but I just find it over priced quantity wise. Great use of space and I like how they make the food in front of the customers - authentic style. But the finished product is too sweet - probably works in the Australian market place but not for me. The other cakes we tried, tasted like they have been there too long.

Yeah it's okay, but wouldn't be rushing there too soon. $9 was 200g if I recall correctly.

Approximate cost: $9.00

I have to start by disagreeing with my fellow reviewers.

Simply the worse Mexican from the Cabramatta of the North Shore, to Mexico via Baltimore and Washington. This is the 3rd Salsa franchise I have given a go and they are all as tasteless and crap as each other.

Focussing on Chatswood. Nachos : the meat was cold, under cooked. TASTELESS and this included the guacamole on the top. Sour crème tasted like off milk to the point of scraping it off, not like "sour" in a good way.

The burrito wasn't wrapped well so fell apart. Also TASTELESS it makes me wonder how this franchise even exits. You had your chance, never again. I would say avoid like the plague, but the plague doesn't charge as much as Salsa. I would have given less than one star if possible by WOMO

Approximate cost: $13.00