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Cafes with outdoor seating in Leichhardt

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Wayne's Place has the best outdoor setting on this list, with a sunny deck on Marion Street and Wangal Nura Park a short stroll away. The others sit on Norton Street, Moore Street and Catherine Street, from footpath tables on the strip to umbrella-shaded tables. The entries below cover the seats, the nearby park and what to order at each.

Quick picks in Leichhardt

  • Best for a sunny deck: Wayne's Place, a cooked breakfast in the sun.
  • Best for footpath tables into the evening: Cafe Jolly, open from 8:30am until 10pm with Turkish bread sandwiches at lunch.
  • Best for a shaded table with a cold coffee: La Bottega, with umbrella-shaded seating and a freddo iced coffee.
  • Best for a cheap sit-down lunch: The Local Tart, where outside seats sit near generous plates at low prices.
  • Best for a calm outdoor breakfast: Jarrett Street Cafe, on a residential corner away from the main strip.

Cafes with outdoor seating in Leichhardt, ranked

  1. #1Wayne's Place for a morning on the sunny deck

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Wangal Nura Park, 3 min walk

    Wayne's Place on Marion Street has a sunny deck with outdoor seating, and it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch from 6am. Ask for the 1st Scouts plate or the chorizo breakfast burger. Table service is offered, and there is a kids' menu. Wangal Nura Park sits a 3-minute stroll from the door. Dogs can sit outside too.

    Best for: Breakfast and brunch outside

  2. #2Cafe Especial for a burger at the outdoor tables

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 36th Battalion Park, 3 min walk

    Cafe Especial on Catherine Street has outdoor seating beside a small, relaxed room. The beef burger is the order here, with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a glazed bun. Toasties come in ham, cheese and tomato. Weekday hours start at 7am and Saturday hours at 7:30am, both until 1:30pm, so an early outdoor lunch works well. 36th Battalion Park is around 3 minutes away on foot.

    Best for: Burgers at the outdoor tables

  3. #3Adri's Cocina for empanadas at a weekday outdoor table

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Quinn Playground, 2 min walk

    Adri's Cocina on the first level of the Italian Forum has outdoor seating and trades weekdays from 7:30am to 3pm. The chilli chicken empanada is the favourite, with beef and vegetarian versions too. Rolls and sandwiches are stacked high and can be taken away. Matcha is well regarded. A short two-minute walk takes you to Quinn Playground.

    Best for: Empanadas at a weekday table

  4. #4The Local Tart for large plates at the outdoor seats

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 War Memorial Park, 3 min walk

    The Local Tart on Moore Street has indoor tables and outdoor seats, and it serves coffee, breakfast and lunch from 6am on weekdays. Portions are big for the price, so the haloumi and egg burger and the spanakopita are the dishes to order. The coffee is Seven Miles. Regulars often bring their dogs to the outside tables. Head to War Memorial Park, three minutes on foot.

    Best for: Large plates for less at the outdoor seats

  5. #5Leichhardt Municipal Cafe for a quick coffee on the Norton Street seats

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min walk

    Leichhardt Municipal Cafe on Norton Street has outdoor seating and a takeaway counter that runs busy on weekday mornings. Coffee comes out quickly, so it works as a short break. Sausage, egg and chipotle go into the breakfast burger, the one to order. Vegetarian dishes are available, and children have their own menu. Marlborough Street Playground is 3 minutes from the door.

    Best for: A quick coffee on Norton Street

  6. #6Cafe Jolly for footpath tables and a late meal

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Ibrox Park, 2 min walk

    Cafe Jolly on Norton Street is open from 8:30am until 10pm every day. Footpath tables run along the strip, and the menu mixes Italian and modern Australian food. Turkish bread sandwiches with fries are the lunch order, and the BLT and chicken and avocado versions are the ones diners mention. At dinner, the chilli cheese and honey bread and the pasta are worth ordering. Ibrox Park is two minutes from the door.

    Best for: Footpath tables and a dinner pasta

  7. #7Jarrett Street Cafe for a calm outdoor breakfast

    $Outdoor seating🌳 Quinn Playground, 4 min walk

    Run by a couple, Jarrett Street Cafe is a small corner spot on a residential street. Its outdoor seats are away from the busy strip, and the scrambled eggs are the dish to order. Coffee is excellent and served at the right temperature. A window on the street serves takeaway cups, and bringing your own cup earns 10% off. Walk four minutes and you reach Quinn Playground.

    Best for: A calm outdoor breakfast

  8. #8La Bottega for shaded outdoor tables and an affogato

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Pine Square Reserve, 3 min walk

    La Bottega on Norton Street has umbrella-shaded tables outside, which is the main reason to sit there. The affogato with soft serve and the freddo iced coffee are the drinks to order. The acai bowl is the lighter choice, and the pumpkin ravioli special comes with fresh focaccia. Families and dog owners both use the shaded tables. Pine Square Reserve is 3 minutes from the door.

    Best for: Shaded tables and an affogato

Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Leichhardt

The table below sets the cafes with outdoor seating side by side on price, hours and what sits nearby.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
Wayne's Place$$✓✓Outside✓Wangal Nura Park, 3 min
Cafe Especial$✓✓OutsideSat36th Battalion Park, 3 min
Adri's Cocina$✓✓Outside✗Quinn Playground, 2 min
The Local Tart$✓✓OutsideSatWar Memorial Park, 3 min
Leichhardt Municipal Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min
Cafe Jolly$$✓✓–✓Ibrox Park, 2 min
Jarrett Street Cafe$✓✓–✓Quinn Playground, 4 min
La Bottega$$✓✓Outside✓Pine Square Reserve, 3 min
Grumpy Bean Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓North Street Playground, 1 min
Organica - Cafe in$✓✓–✓Lambert Park, 3 min

How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Leichhardt

Ranking starts with overall standing, and cafes with more scores weigh more. Outdoor facts then decide the rest: the kind of seating, the nearest park, the opening hours, and what the food and coffee are known for. Each cafe's own page supplied the food and coffee notes.

Cafes with outdoor seating in Leichhardt: FAQ

Which Leichhardt cafe has a sunny deck for breakfast?

Wayne's Place on Marion Street has a sunny deck, and it serves breakfast from 6am. Wangal Nura Park is a short stroll from the cafe.

Where can I sit outside in Leichhardt in the evening?

Cafe Jolly on Norton Street has footpath tables and stays open until 10pm. Its menu includes dinner pasta and risotto.

Which Leichhardt cafes have shaded outdoor tables?

Shade at La Bottega on Norton Street comes from umbrellas over the tables. The Local Tart on Moore Street also has outdoor seats.