363 Cafe Lounge & Bakery

For a Lebanese-style bakery in Campsie, 363 Cafe Lounge & Bakery is the sort of place where a coffee and a manoush can easily turn into a long breakfast. People around the area keep coming back for the baked-to-order flatbreads and pizzas, and the menu is wide enough that most tables end up ordering a mix.

Manoush is a popular item on the menu. Toppings like sujuk and cheese, or oregano and cheese, get a good word for the dough as much as what sits on top, and the zaatar and the meat and cheese pizzas have their fans too. We've heard the halloumi pocket and the acai bowl are worth a look if you want something other than bread, and one local reckons the hot chocolate is the richest and creamiest they've had since arriving in Sydney. The coffee has drawn comment as well, with one person saying the mocha has been consistently good.

You can eat in, take away or have it delivered, and they cater for gatherings too. One local booked them for a pre-wedding breakfast and came away happy with both the food and the presentation. The place is a cosy size, with some outdoor seating, and it's set up for kids and for wheelchair access. It's a smallish room, so it can feel crowded at busy times, and the lighting is on the dim side, which suits a quiet catch-up for two better than a big group.

Fair prices come up often, and welcoming staff come up even more. One person described a delivery that went wrong through no fault of the cafe, and the team went out of their way to bring the missing items to their door with a few extras added. We've also heard one unhappy experience at an order pickup, so it's fair to say not every visit is perfect, but the overall picture is warm and welcoming.

They open early on most days and the hours vary a little across the week, so check before you head in, especially if you're after breakfast. If you're in Campsie and want a bakery where the flatbread is made fresh and the coffee is decent, this one is an easy stop.