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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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CUISINES
Cafe, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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S4nnyBunny
2035 contributions
Mar 2021 • solo
Nice little local cafe with plenty of options on the menu. Ordered the seafood marinara and a matcha honey drink on a rainy day; the meal was a delight and the kickstart I needed on a crappy day weather wise. The seafood pasta contained generous portions of scallops, prawns, squid. The tomato sauce tasted like it was homemade. The matcha honey drink was sweet, but delicious and unique. Lovely decor btw and the cute teddy bears chillin in the corner. Thank you 🙏!
Written 22 March 2021
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Ron A
Melbourne54 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Today we have enjoyed a family Brunch at Gibbons Street Cafe.
The staff were friendly and helpful attentive as always and the new specials on the menu were awesome.
We had the Chilli Poached Eggs and let me say .... fabulous is all we can say.
Enough spice to tantalize and the yoghurt base was a beautiful balance of flavor texture and finish for the pallet.
2 of the family enjoyed a Tradie Roll that is a favorite.
Sam the owner is about to change the menu and we have recommended the eggs become a staple rather than a special.
Great venue
Great staff
Not expensive
Value for money
Good menu selection.
Oh .... and great coffee.
Enjoy
Written 8 February 2020
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atkinsian5
Sydney131 contributions
Sept 2020 • family
Great cafe for casual lunch or breakfast. Excellent service and value for money. Hot cakes are a specialty. Menu has something for everyone and you won’t go away hungry. The dishes have a middle eastern influence.
Written 5 September 2020
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Love_Life_Sydney
2392 contributions
June 2020 • none
It would be better to park on Regent or Redfern St and walk from there as it is located on a fast moving traffic road, with very impatient drivers as you slow down to look for it.
We tried the squid ink spaghetti, squid linguini, shakshuka and knafeh French toast. All meals were beautifully plated and delicious. The coffee was welcoming and strong on a cold winter’s day.
The staff were really lovely. Highly recommend this place.
Written 10 July 2020
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Advent888
Melbourne17 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
Sam, the owner. has lots of international experience in the food and beverage industry.
The quality of the food was great!
Totally recommend it.
Written 19 January 2020
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Lucie
Woollahra28 contributions
Oct 2019 • none
I came here on my birthday with friends for brunch and it was perfect!! I really wanted nice pancakes for my birthday and I definitely got them. We got the large central table which was perfect because everyone could talk to each other - I loved it..
Written 17 November 2019
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Carol Y
Hong Kong12 contributions
Sept 2019 • solo
I am travelling to Sydney for the first time and I love to try hot cakes in different cafes. I saw a lot of great reviews about bills hot cakes but end up I was quite disappointed as the texture was hard and it’s a bit tasteless. I’ve then searched for more reviews and found gibbons street cafe, the ricotta hotcake looks amazing and it’s the last stop of my cafe hopping today. Even I am very full but I still find the hotcake tastes great.
The texture is moist and soft but it’s crispy on the edge. The mascarpone is placed on top of the hot cakes, with assorted fruits and maple syrup it’s just heavenly!
Written 18 September 2019
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Kurtis Lee
Vancouver71 contributions
May 2019 • friends
There’s a huge variety of food here and staff are friendly. You can get light to moderately-filling breakfast(from bacon & egg rolls to a full breakfast); snacks, pasta (which are basically spicy) and salads. Their coffee here are the best, they never fail to brighten up my morning after a 8am lecture at the Uni. Also a good place to catchup with your friends.
Written 24 May 2019
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Carsten K
Sydney96 contributions
May 2019 • friends
Really nice cafe with Thai influenced dishes and good coffee. BUT - if the owner reads this - please teach your waitress not to touch the cutlery at the wrong end. I was shocked.
Written 21 May 2019
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_PartyOfOne_
Sydney120 contributions
Feb 2019 • friends
I love this place. So convenient and close, just around the Corner from my place. Don’t get me wrong this isn’t the only reason I love eating at Gibbons Street Cafe. The door is top notch along with the friendly customer service.
It’s nice to walk into the Cafe and be greeted with a smile by every staff, whether it be the Barista or the Chef.
Recently I had their Bowan Island Toasted muesli with yoghurt , mango and berries. And a cup of Flat White coffee.
Yum. The portion was just right keeping me satisfied and just right. The diced fruits were fresh and sweet. Muesli was incredible, certainly the highlight of the dish. Just a suggestion: perhaps having a small serving of Honey? I had to take some from my mate who was ODDLY enough having sourdough toast with avocado and a fried sunny side up egg with HONEY!?!?
I try not to judge but my friend has an unusual taste when it comes to sweet and savoury. Not Gibbons Cafe Gault of course, In fact it was nice to see they accommodated his request.
Once again, THANK YOU GUYS for a lovely Breakfast.
Written 6 February 2019
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hellomissmay
Sydney680 contributions
Nov 2018 • none
I’m back again for a delicious brunch at Gibbons St cafe.
I’ve never tried their Thai dishes as I’ve always gone for smoothie bowl and avocado toast. My oh my, it was such a treat!
Pad Cha Scallop comes with scallops and green peppercorn. It’s spicy and it’s fresh. Cooked with a twist, using pasta
Squid and chorizo linguine was another delicious Thai treat.
If you love pork you gotta try the Thai pork salad. Generous in portion and just so good.
I love fruit juice, a mix of celery and apple. T
And not to forget the mango smoothie. Laid with pretty flowers of the season.
Great service. Caring staff. Lovely atmosphere. And just a minute’s walk from Redfern station. Totes recommend it for lunch or brunch when you’re in Redfern.
Written 26 November 2018
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Alwaysfood
Sydney79 contributions
Sept 2018 • solo
Called in to say hi to Stephen from the former Loading Dock Cafe but to no avail. Ordered a Fish Burger and Chips. Delightful large piece of fish between the burger but the sauce came too close to Filet-O-Fish. However, the wedges sized chips were fantastic with a lovely crust.
Noted a large number of male staff hovering behind the counter but only 1 waitress minding the tables and taking food orders. Will return one day to sample the famed squid ink linguini and to catch up with Stephen.
Alwaysfood.
Written 18 October 2018
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Nim-Chi
Hong Kong45 contributions
July 2018 • solo
Best hot cakes I ever have. 🥞 It’s a must try item!
Friendly staff, nice coffee shop! 👍🏻
Thank you.
Written 1 July 2018
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Des P
Sydney1125 contributions
May 2018 • solo
This place is proving to be a regular for me - good food, comfortable setting with great staff.
The food has never let me down - and the coffee is worth the visit alone.
Written 12 May 2018
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itd-be-rude-not-to
Sydney369 contributions
Apr 2018 • friends
Fantastic food only a short walk from Redfern Station. Bright open space, lovely staff, and a stella menu. Passion fruit & Mango Cloud bowl, and the hotcakes are my favourites.
Written 20 April 2018
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