Esca

I’ve been to Esca three times now, each time I am equally disappointed and this will be the last chance for this place from me.
The owner is extremely rude to his staff and constantly seems angry. The complete lack of organisation in the wait staff probably stems from this. Having to ask for menus after 20 minutes and then waiting another 20minutes for my order to be taken is just not okay.
The food is generally fine and the coffee too. However so far I’ve waited an hour to get my meal let’s hope it turns up soon.

Avoid this place at all costs! The owner is an absolutely horrible man. He is very rude to his staff, yelling at them constantly, and treating them like scum. This is reflected in the high turn over of staff, with new waitresses every fortnight. He is also extremely rude to his customers. If you do find him pleasant and helpful, be careful because he is likely to be making faces and horrible remarks about you as soon as you turn away. I have seen it many times. He is lucky that the coffee is good (Campos coffee), otherwise his business would run into the ground.

Very disappointing. This is the place you want to eat if you want above average food, but sexist and racist commentary isn’t a problem for you. There are plenty of places to eat on Glebe Point Rd with good, above average food. No reason to have to put up with that sort of ignorance and rudeness.

Awful service! It took about 10 minutes for anyone to notice me and offer a drink. The food and coffee is okay, nothing remarkable but the owner is really narky and clearly has little hospitality experience. I ordered a single coffee and when I went to pay was told I had to pay a dollar surcharge to pay on savings. Now I don’t care about a dollar but the principle was the annoying factor so I took out some cash and proferred that it is no real expense to them to use the Eftpos facilities. I then advised him that legislation was being enacted or already had been to ban these kinds of surcharges in a friendly way and he told me «get stuffed and go away.» Being in hospitality, like any business involves taking both the good and the bad feedback and grinning and bearing it when a customer expresses something negative. I work in hospitality so I’m usually pretty sweet about these things but the way he yelled at me in front of the whole restaurant was awful. Glebe is spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes, so I think I’ll take my coffee with a smile and a nice attitude from now on.

I love my brunches at Esca. The manager, (maybe owner?) Jim is lovely! Every time I chat with him he passionately chirps about the menu, what soup they have that day etc. He has polite conversations with the customers making sure they’re okay :) coffee is always on par too… today I got a flower in my froth.
Packed with locals always and there’s a reason. Foods yummy! Specials are always up on the chalkboard. My fav for breakkie is the veggie eggs Benedict but today I’m going with the BALT.

Decent food for a nice arvo lunch. Nothing amazing but wasn’t disappointing. Food was priced well for the portion sizes.

A new Brunch place for us.
I had the Breakfast Za’atar. Pita bread filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, greens, a mixture of fried capsicum, onions, tomato snd bacon. Served with Esca spicy sauce.
Very tasty dish, all the elements went well together.
Spicy sauce is just that, spicy, not for the feint hearted. Just enough kick for me.
Partner had the French Toast, with lightly fried banana and maple syrup. Heaps of long slices of banana and plenty of maple syrup served to pour over yourself.
He enjoyed his meal as well, he likes quality french toast, and that was what he got.
Lots of specials to try for both Breakfast/​Brunch and Lunch.
My coffee was served as ordered, Large, extra hot, weak, skinny latte. I’m fussy with my coffee.
My partner had 2 large coffees, and enjoyed them both.
Staff very attentive and friendly.
Our waitress has one of the best customer service attitudes that I gave experienced in a long time. A credit to her and a bonus fir the business.
This place has been opened for about 2 years we were told.
Would highly recommend.
We will be back.