Serva

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This venue is one of Good Food’s 100 Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2026.

Serva, a bright orange cafe in the Northern Beaches, is where owner-chef Miles Ackermans shows off his vast range of pickles and preserves – sold retail, or served in sandwiches, toasties, muffins and salads.

Join his growing group of customers-turned-mates, and start swooning over umami-rich mushroom toasties, laced with kombu butter and served with zucchini pickle; and marvelling at the meaty, crunchy, melty Reuben with apple and celery kraut. A Freshwater location has been announced to open sometime in winter 2026, too.

Good to know: Need a last-minute birthday gift? Pick up a pickle jar and locally crafted ceramics here.

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