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Local Restaurant Guide – 2085

We’ve combed Belrose, Belrose West, and Davidson for the best reviewed restaurants in the area where people waxed lyrical about their dining experience and what they love most about it. Here’s our list!

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1. Inakaya Japanese Restaurant

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4.2 Google Rating

31/56-58 Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085

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Amanda M
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Love this restaurant. Fresh & delicious food. Warm and friendly staff. Generous servings. Marinated tofu that literally explodes and then melts in your mouth. Delicious! And their miso soup? Made in house from scratch and out of this world.

Shooly S
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The sushi and sashimi were exceptionally fresh, and the presentation was artistic. The staff’s warm smiles and friendly service made me feel comfortable throughout my visit. Be sure to try the tempura; it’s a must-try. The Calamari Sizzling dish was fantastic as well. With a wide variety of desserts available, tasting them all will be a delightful experience. This is truly the most beautiful sushi restaurant in this area!

Jessica Y
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Best sashimi I have had! super fresh and delicious😍 The tempura is outstanding too—crispy and beautifully prepared. If you’re a sushi and Japanese food lover, this is definitely the place to go!
Highly recommended 👍

2. Club Belrose

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4.2 Google Rating

146 Forest Way, Belrose NSW 2085

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Lorraine O
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We attended for a family catch up for lunch on a Monday. The food was all delicious, served hot & freshly cooked. The Manager, Am, was polite and attentive. Couldn’t recommend the venue& food more highly.

Ian O
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Has Mothers Day lunch on the Terrace. Meals came quickly and were above the normal quality for food at a club or pub. Staff were super friendly and efficient. Great spot for a family gathering.

Claire V
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18 people for dinner and everyone loved their meals. Excellent range of high quality options. Fast and professional service. Caring staff. Looking forward to going back!

3. Cafe Belrose

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4.8 Google Rating

b1/15 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085

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Jill S
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Great lunch place hidden in a light industrial area. Mostly take away but there are a few dining tables. Food is fresh and there are lots of sandwich options. Everything is very clean and the staff all friendly and efficient.

James K
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Really enjoyed the belrose special on Turkish bread and at a good price, definitely recommend for those on the road looking for a local spot to eat

J Sm
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Hidden Gem! Food quality, freshness, price are top notch. The hot food are very tasty, not oily & very good quality rivalling if not better than some restaurants. The sandwiches, wraps & rolls are prepared with good balance of ingredients & good value. Tam & his wife are hard-working, keep the place clean & remember their customers. What more do you want?

4. Acacia Eatery

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4.5 Google Rating

58 Glen St, Belrose NSW 2085

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Amanda K
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I’ve eaten there 3 times now – twice for lunch and once for dinner. Each time ordering something new. The meals are constantly excellent. Super fresh, huge portions and delicious. They can make kale taste amazing!
The sizes are generous. The bacon is extra crispy. The meals are plated nicely too.
If ordering hot drink I do shears ask for extra hot as it has come out a little too cold for me. It’s that’s the only thing I can fault.
Hope they make a success of it and stick around as they deserve it.

John R
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Fabulous, way more than just a cafe! Unpretentious. Personal, caring and attentive service. A nice menu and really nice, fresh food. Some of us had the duck confit which was outstanding! Plus was served with generous fresh vegetables.! Yummy. Others loved the grilled Barramundi. The pasta ordered by others was praised as perfect. Plus a sensible wine list. We were a pre theatre party of 11 people and everything ran very smoothly. We will be back.

Mark T
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A fave of ours, opens early, serves great coffee & breakfast. Very high quality of service & food/drink. They also do lunch & even evening drinks, which I haven’t done yet but imagine they would be great.
Highly recommend their Brekkie Burger, one of the best I’ve had.

5. The Shed Cafe – Belrose

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4.4 Google Rating

Homeco. Belrose, Ground Floor, Shop 16/4-6 Niangala Cl, Belrose NSW 2085

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Sharon
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Tried out this cafe while shopping around. Was surprised by how great the eggs Benedict was and how creamy and delicious the poached egg was with the hollandaise. I recommend getting the sourdough though definitely be prepared to struggle cutting through the bread. The haloumi add on for the egg on toast was also amazing. Would recommend.

Ben L
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Easy ordering, great Brekky options.
Filling and tasty. – had the eggs Benedict.
Coffee was also good and the staff are friendly and happy 🤙🏽

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Mandy M
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Fast, friendly staff and awesome food and coffee. Clean and nice atmosphere would eat here again. Thank you

Closure of Davidson School Echoed in Belrose Student’s Prize-Winning Speech

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A Belrose student, who left Kambora Public School earlier this year, has won the Bear Pit Public Speaking Competition, drawing on her former school’s looming closure to shape her speech.

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A bittersweet achievement

On 19 September, 20 Year 5 students from public schools in the Northern Beaches addressed the theme “What does it mean to be a good friend?” in the Legislative Assembly Chamber. The winner, Sienna of Belrose Public School, delivered a speech recounting how she was uprooted from Kambora Public School at Davidson earlier this year and struggled to adjust. 

Despite her reluctance, she described finding warmth, empathy, and acceptance at her new school in Belrose, illustrating the kindness extended to a child in transition. The event reaffirmed the values of connection and belonging in a time of uncertainty for many families. 

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A school in recess amid dwindling numbers

Just two days earlier, on 17 September, the NSW Department of Education formally announced that Kambora Public School would be placed into recess from Term 1, 2026. The decision came in response to a dramatic fall in enrolments, from around 280 students in 2018 to just 30—including only two in kindergarten—by 2025. 

As students left Kambora at the end of 2024, more than 40 graduates and several transfers, the school consolidated into three mixed-age classes (K–2, 3–4, 5–6). Local families pre-empted the closure by enrolling their children elsewhere, including at Mimosa Public School just 1.2 km away, which reported 517 students in 2025.

Community voices and concerns

The transition of students like Sienna reflects more profound community unease about losing a local school. While the Education Department emphasised that nearby schools could accommodate displaced students, parents and community committee members cautioned that the impact extends beyond logistics. They argue Kambora has long been more than a campus — it has been a community node where children feel safe, known, and supported.

Lily Stewart, president of Kambora’s Parent & Community Committee, contended that the department missed repeated warnings as enrolments declined and failed to enforce local boundaries that might have stabilised the student base. As families begin the difficult task of relocating their students, she urged that support be tailored and community concerns be taken into account.

Context of closure in Sydney

The closure of a metropolitan public school in Sydney is rare. During recent budget hearings, education officials acknowledged that most school closures in NSW tend to occur in regional areas. The Kambora case thus stands out, especially as it coincides with falling enrolments across public schools in New South Wales, and growing competition from private institutions.

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With heartfelt speeches, community attendance in Parliament, and the voices of displaced children now part of the narrative, the Davidson electorate is bracing for a shift in its educational fabric.

Published 3-Oct-2025

Davidson Community Mobilises to Keep Kambora Public School Open

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Davidson residents are calling on the authorities to reconsider plans that may place Kambora Public School into recess in 2026, following a steep enrolment decline.

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Community Urged to Act Over Kambora’s Future

The Davidson community has launched a strong campaign to protect Kambora Public School after the NSW Department of Education began consultations on its future. Parents, local businesses, former students and supporters are being urged to make submissions before the 20 June deadline.

Kambora’s enrolment has fallen to 41 students in 2025, down from around 280 in 2018. Only two children entered Kindergarten this year. In response, the Department has proposed placing the school into recess in 2026 while future demand is reviewed.

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Concerns Over Impacts and Decision Pace

The school’s Parent and Community Committee said the consultation feels like a “fast-tracked” path to closure, despite being labelled as a review process. The flyer circulated by the group outlines potential impacts of recess: school closure, staff redeployment, overcrowded neighbouring schools, and loss of community identity.

With new housing developments underway in the region, campaigners are questioning why potential future student growth is not being accounted for.

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Community Campaign Gains Momentum

The P&C Committee is encouraging residents to email submissions directly to the Department, highlighting Kambora’s role in providing a stable, community-focused learning environment. Suggestions include merge options, site repurposing, and zoning changes.

Supporters are being asked to share personal stories, raise questions about the process, and offer local alternatives. The campaign positions recess not as a neutral measure, but as the first step towards permanent closure.

Local official Matt Cross has also expressed support for delaying any final decision to give the school more time to rebuild enrolments, especially for Kindergarten in 2026.

Nearby Schools and Enrolment Trends

Mimosa Public School, located 1.2 kilometres away, currently enrols 517 students. Other schools in the Belrose and Wakehurst areas have also seen enrolment declines, but none as sharp as Kambora’s. The consolidation of classes into multi-year groups has raised further concerns among parents.

Kambora Public School
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Timeline and Next Steps

Consultations will continue over the coming weeks, with the Department confirming that no final decision has been made. Submissions to the Metro North consultation panel are open until 20 June.

Submissions can be emailed to metronorthdeewhy@det.nsw.edu.au
Attention: Amber Gorrell
CC: Matt.Cross@parliament.nsw.gov.au and kamborapandc@outlook.com

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All current students will remain at Kambora throughout the review process.

Published 30-May-2025

Hikers are Raving About this Hidden Gem in Belrose

Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are rediscovering and raving about this hidden gem in Belrose, comprising a 4.5km scenic trail alongside the picturesque Frenchs Creek Track.

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Located inside the Garigal National Park, the exciting trail is situated some 30 minutes away from Sydney CBD by car or 10 minutes from Frenchs Forest. It ends in a beautiful cascading waterfall, also found within the massive park. 

First-time visitors to the site will find the beginning of their track along a sealed area after a private residence on Wanniti Rd in Belrose by following the red ribbon marks. There is no car park in the area but there is a sign leading to a downhill walk.

After a few minutes, hikers will see the top area of the Cascades waterfalls. Pushing ahead of this hidden gem for 15 minutes or so, then hikers will hear the next body of water’s section. 

The centre of the Cascades is located on a large rock platform on the creek. It makes for a great spot when resting for the hike. 

Not everyone, however, will see the full beauty of the multi-tiered falls, per the Australian Waterfalls. Runners and hikers who frequent the site said the view around the walking track is a lot better during the winter months, especially after rain than during the dry summer months because the falls will not be flowing with water.

The track is pretty narrow, rocky, and steep so hikers are advised to take extra caution and wear the most appropriate walking shoes. There are also no toilets in the area so plan your walk accordingly. 

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