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Cafes with outdoor seating in Chatswood

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Cafe Markus leads this list of Chatswood cafes with outdoor seating, thanks to a covered patio with heaters for cooler weather. The picks are ordered by how the outside seats work, what is nearby, and the food and coffee on offer. Each entry says where to sit and which park or street is close by.

Quick picks in Chatswood

  • Best covered outdoor seating for a long brunch: Cafe Markus, with a patio that has heaters.
  • Best outside tables by the train station: The Steam Engine, for toasties and self-serve cold brew.
  • Best outside tables for a catch-up: On Point Café & Seafood, under its green and gold fit-out.
  • Best outside tables for a quick coffee: 404 Not Found, for a short coffee beside Kenneth Slessor Park.
  • Best outside tables for a budget meal: Coffeehood Cafe, for the Big Brekkie.

Cafes with outdoor seating in Chatswood, ranked

  1. #1Cafe Markus for a covered outdoor table with heaters

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Currey Park, 3 min walk

    Cafe Markus has a patio under cover with heaters, so the outside seats hold up in cooler weather. The slow-cooked beef is the dish to order from its breakfast and lunch menu. Currey Park sits a few minutes off for a stretch after eating. Weekend crowds can slow the food down.

    Best for: Covered outdoor seats in cooler months

  2. #2404 Not Found for outside seats by the park

    Outdoor seating🌳 Kenneth Slessor Park, 1 min walk

    404 Not Found has outside seating on Pacific Hwy, with Kenneth Slessor Park close by. It is a weekday morning stop, with coffee the main draw and mini muffins alongside. Baristas are particular with each cup. The pinball machines are free to play while the coffee is made, and the room is small.

    Best for: Quick outdoor coffee on weekday mornings

  3. #3On Point Café & Seafood for green and gold outside seating and matcha

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Beauchamp Park, 6 min walk

    Outside tables at On Point Café & Seafood sit under the green and gold fit-out, a good match for a catch-up over a Matcha Cloud. Beauchamp Park is within reach on foot. The oysters and oyster risotto are the seafood picks, and vegetarian dishes sit alongside. Thursday to Saturday nights bring the dinner menu.

    Best for: Catch-ups at outside tables

  4. #4Briskett for a takeaway lunch at outside tables

    $Outdoor seating🌳 Garden of Remembrance, 2 min walk

    Briskett's outside tables sit at the base of an office tower on Victoria Avenue, handy for a quick lunch. Garden of Remembrance is two minutes away for anyone wanting a longer sit. Wraps and the wagyu burger make the usual orders, and the four-shot cappuccino goes takeaway. Breakfast and lunch stop by mid-afternoon on weekdays.

    Best for: Fast lunch at outside tables

  5. #5Neridah Cafe for a relaxed outside table and a sandwich

    $Outdoor seating🌳 Currey Park, 6 min walk

    Neridah Cafe has outside seating on Neridah Street, and the family-owned feel suits a long coffee. Currey Park is nearby. The egg, lettuce and cheese sandwich is a fresh pick, and cakes from the cabinet go well with it. Kids are welcome, and the entrance is level, so a pram or stroller gets in easily.

    Best for: Family-run outside table for a long coffee

  6. #6Coffeehood Cafe for outside tables and a big breakfast

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Kenneth Slessor Park, 1 min walk

    Coffeehood Cafe offers outside tables in a warm, sunny setting. Kenneth Slessor Park is a minute from the door, handy for a stroll after breakfast. The Big Brekkie is the big plate, and empanadas are a fresh extra. Early weekday openings suit a morning takeaway coffee, and weekend trade starts from 8am.

    Best for: Budget outdoor breakfast

  7. #7The Steam Engine for toasties and self-serve cold brew at the station

    $Outdoor seating🌳 Garden of Remembrance, 1 min walk

    The Steam Engine sits at Chatswood railway station, with outside seats for a short break. Garden of Remembrance is only a minute on foot. Toasties and pastries are baked fresh daily, and the self-serve taps pour iced latte and cold brew, paid by card. A sparkling water comes with the coffee.

    Best for: Short breaks and self-serve cold brew

  8. #8Chimichuri for outside tables and fusion seafood linguine

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Kenneth Slessor Park, 3 min walk

    Chimichuri has outside tables and a menu with Thai leanings that runs from breakfast through lunch. The Tom Yum Seafood Linguine and the Sunrise Platter both suit a table shared outside. Drinks such as the Strawberry Matcha and Raspberry Green Dream are worth a look. Kenneth Slessor Park is a few minutes away for a post-lunch stroll.

    Best for: Shared plates at outside tables

Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Chatswood

The table below sets each cafe's outside seating beside its hours and price.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
Cafe Markus$$✓✓Outside✓Currey Park, 3 min
404 Not Found––✓–✗Kenneth Slessor Park, 1 min
On Point Café & Seafood$$✓✓–✓Beauchamp Park, 6 min
Briskett$✓✓–✗Garden of Remembrance, 2 min
Neridah Cafe$✓✓–SatCurrey Park, 6 min
Coffeehood Cafe$$✓✓–✓Kenneth Slessor Park, 1 min
The Steam Engine$✓✓–SatGarden of Remembrance, 1 min
Chimichuri$$✓✓–✓Kenneth Slessor Park, 3 min
Tier One Cafe$$✓✓–✓Warrane Reserve, 5 min
Cofi House$✓✓–✓Garden of Remembrance, 1 min
Allure Cafe & Co$✓✓–SatWhitton Park, 2 min
Youge$$✓✓Outside✓Garden of Remembrance, 3 min
Salt & Light Cafe$$✓✓–✓Garden of Remembrance, 3 min

How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Chatswood

Cafes are ordered by overall feedback, weighted toward those with many diners behind them, then by how the outside seats work, the nearest park or street, and the food and coffee. Notes on the plates and drinks draw on what the regulars report, and a complaint only goes in when it recurs.

Cafes with outdoor seating in Chatswood: FAQ

Which Chatswood cafe has covered outdoor seating for cooler weather?

Cafe Markus on Spring St is the sheltered option, with heating on its outside seats.

Is there a Chatswood cafe with outside seating next to the train station?

The Steam Engine sits right at Chatswood railway station, with outside seating and a self-serve bar.

Which Chatswood cafe with outdoor seating is close to Kenneth Slessor Park?

404 Not Found and Coffeehood Cafe are each a minute from Kenneth Slessor Park, though 404 Not Found only opens on weekday mornings.

Where can I sit outside near Garden of Remembrance?

The Steam Engine and Briskett both have outside tables within a couple of minutes of Garden of Remembrance.