Chiswick At The Gallery - Sydney

Visiting the Archibald and took time out for coffee. There seemed to be around a dozen people hovering around the coffee machine but we waited 15 minutes for 2 mediocre cups of coffee. The new system does not seem to be working, fortunately we didn't order food. Sitting on the bench table in front of coffee machines I noticed three other people enquire re their coffee. You have a captive audience in the art gallery don't let them go away only remembering the cafe experience which at the moment is not good. The gallery itself is a fantastic place to visit.

The Café at the Gallery has just recently been refurbished. It is cleaner, better designed and serves a wider range of meals and snacks. It’s a great place to relax after a couple of hours of exhibition browsing.We had coffee on our last visit. It was very good and reasonably priced ($3.90 for a regular cup). We sat outside on the terrace, with views to Woolloomooloo and Potts Point. It’s a great and breezy outdoor space, but you will be bothered by birds, collecting leftover food on tables and crumbs off the floor.We'll return for a snack or a meal. They looked appetising.

Lemon Meringue Tart was delicious. Coffees were brought to the table. Sweet treats were expensive. Coffees were appreciated..

On top of the gallery, great coffee and ice cream. Other light options are available and the view of Sydney harbour is great. Prices are reasonable

I just had a casual dinner with friends at the Cafe at the gallery and was very disappointed. Two of us ordered the special of the day - Lamb Tagine with Israeli Cous Cous and cumin yoghurt for $18. What was served up was a bowl of over cooked cous cous with a small ladle of sauce with lamb strands mixed through (not one little chunk of lamb) - very little flavour, little substance and it was luke warm. Definitely not worth it. We are regular attendees at the gallery and AGNSW members but if this is the standard for the newly renovated cafe I won't be eating there again.