Illi Hill
72 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia
About
Illi Hill offers a delightful breakfast experience in Marrickville, catering to diverse tastes with vegetarian options and a family-friendly atmosphere. Patrons can enjoy their meals with dine-in, takeout, and outdoor seating options, making it an ideal spot for both intimate gatherings and larger groups.
Reviews (5)
Cute local café with lovely staff and a great vibe. I only stopped by to grab a cup of chai latte. I’ll have to come back for pastries next time.
I drove 25 minutes, just for the burnt Basque cheesecake. If you’re a lover of this burnt luxury you’ll know what I mean … you’ll cross hell and high water to enjoy this treat! I make these myself and I’m pretty happy with the results and this is as good if not better. I personally like a little lemon rind through mine. Top quality ricotta … this was so similar. And I didn’t have to pull out the Kitchenaid! 😁 Here’s what I loved… no crust all cheese. Yes! An homage to the cheese is what this is about and there’s nothing here that takes away from it. The burnt crust on this is exactly as it should be. A little dry, not crispy but something a little hard about it to highlight the smooth creamy and sweet centre. Perfect. This was worth the drive. I nearly cried when I licked the last crumb from my finger tip! 😉🥇😜
Solid local spot. Halloumi and egg roll was delicious, nice relish and sauces. Shakshuka was packed with veggies and quite filling.
I visited it on a Sunday morning after hearing good things from friends. It seems to be quite well-known—probably because it’s been around for a while. And to be fair, any place that lasts that long likely has its strengths. The staff were lovely—warm, welcoming, and patient. They helped us with coffee first and gave us time before taking our food order. Everything was off to a good start. I ordered the beef brisket hash. It was okay—nothing particularly exciting, but the portion was huge. If you’re hungry, you’ll definitely be full. Coffee was decent too, medium-dark roast with a slightly bitter edge. Solid but not standout. The issue came with the shakshuka, which my friend ordered. The eggs in it were very undercooked—egg whites were still clear and runny, not even close to being set. When we mentioned this to the staff, the response was: “That’s how we serve our shakshuka here. If you want it cooked more, you need to let us know.”Honestly, that felt a bit ridiculous. It’s not our first time eating shakshuka—we know the difference between a runny yolk and raw egg whites. And if the default version comes out this raw, that should really be mentioned on the menu. The way the staff tried to justify it instead of simply acknowledging it was disappointing and kind of absurd. Unfortunately, I didn’t get a photo of the undercooked dish, but to be honest, it didn’t look that great anyway. If you’re after a place with friendly service, big portions, and don’t mind average quality or raw eggs sneaking into your brunch, this might work for you.
Hidden gem in Sydney! Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon swept me off my feet! People it’s mad in there, go in anyway! Foodies this way, please! The staff never forgot to smile. Very highly recommended!!









