Cafes with outdoor seating in Richmond
Last updatedPark lane cafe is the first pick here, and the list covers the cafes with tables outside in Richmond. Each cafe here has tables outside, and the page says what sits near each one: a park, a playground, the street or a view. The food and coffee on each cafe's own page set the order, from a big lunch to a pie and coffee stop.
Quick picks in Richmond
- Best for a playground stop: Spears Cafe, with a table beside the playground.
- Best courtyard for a slow catch-up: Lil Miss Collins Richmond, where most seats are outside.
- Best view: Valleyway Cafe, with outdoor tables facing the RAAF base.
- Best outdoor bagel: Lennox Street Bagels, where a smoked salmon bagel suits a table in the fresh air.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Richmond, ranked
#1Park lane cafe for a big lunch outside
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Richmond Park, 2 min walkPark lane cafe has outdoor seating, toilets and parking on site, which makes it an easy first stop on this list. Lunch centres on the Lot Burger and its chips, which come in generous portions. Richmond Park is the nearest green space, so a meal outside can be followed by a stroll. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are all on the menu, and younger diners have options too.
#2Lennox Street Bagels for a smoked salmon bagel outside
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Richmond Park, 5 min walkLennox Street Bagels is a casual bagel stop with outdoor seating, and its smoked salmon bagel is the one to order. The menu also offers chicken and avocado, double bacon and the momos that diners mention. Its coffee and cold drinks fit a warm morning out in the open. Richmond Park is the closest park for a stroll afterwards.
#3Valleyway Cafe for pies with a view
$$Outdoor seatingValleyway Cafe on Hawkesbury Valley Way has outdoor tables facing the RAAF base, so plane spotters get a clear view. Pies are the dish to order, and a lemon and almond slice goes well with a coffee. Families can pair a pie with a visit to the playground close by. It also suits a quick morning coffee before a walk, since the setting is calm.

#4Lil Miss Collins Richmond for a courtyard with most seats outside
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Richmond Park, 2 min walkLil Miss Collins Richmond is built around a courtyard, and most of its seating sits outside. A play area and a jumping castle give children somewhere to burn off energy while grown-ups linger. Pancakes and eggs lead the food, and a specialty coffee rounds it out. Richmond Park is close enough for a stroll after a long lunch.

#5The Second Home Cafe Richmond for indoor or outdoor seating
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Richmond Park, 2 min walkThe Second Home Cafe Richmond gives a choice of indoor and outdoor seating on Windsor Street. Regulars find the room a friendly place to sit, and the coffee is reliably good. Diners often choose the scrambled eggs or the eggs Benedict, while the generous pancakes make a sweet alternative. Guests with dietary needs will find vegan and gluten-free choices, and Campos is the coffee served.
#6Spears Cafe for eggs benedict beside a playground
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Richmond Park, 3 min walkSpears Cafe has outdoor tables beside a playground, inside Richmond Marketplace. The eggs benedict is a favourite of regulars, and the chicken burger is big enough to split. Queues move even on a busy morning. A long-time customer swears by the large oat cappuccino. Vegetarian choices are listed too, and the food court is a short walk away.
Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Richmond
Each row below gives the price, brunch, dog rules and the nearest park for one cafe with outdoor tables.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park lane cafe | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Richmond Park, 2 min |
| Lennox Street Bagels | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Richmond Park, 5 min |
| Valleyway Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | โ | Sat | โ |
| Lil Miss Collins Richmond | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Richmond Park, 2 min |
| The Second Home Cafe Richmond | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Richmond Park, 2 min |
| Spears Cafe | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Richmond Park, 3 min |
How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Richmond
A cafe had to have tables outside to qualify for this list. Each cafe was then described by what sits beside those tables, such as a park, a playground, the street or a view, along with its food and coffee notes. The weighted average score sets the running order.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Richmond: FAQ
Is there a playground next to outdoor seating in Richmond?
Valleyway Cafe has a playground close by, and Spears Cafe sits near one too.
Which Richmond cafe is best for watching planes?
Valleyway Cafe is the spot for plane spotting, since its outdoor seats face the RAAF base.
Which Richmond cafes with outdoor tables are closest to Richmond Park?
Park lane cafe and Lil Miss Collins Richmond sit closest to Richmond Park, and The Second Home Cafe Richmond is just as near.