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Island Dreams Cafe

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Island Dreams Cafe is a laid-back, family-run Malay cafe on Haldon Street in Lakemba, known for home-style curries, beef rendang and satay at low prices. It suits a quick lunch, a family meal or a takeaway stop. Jubilee Reserve is a four-minute walk away.

Family mealsHome-style Malay foodBudget lunchTakeaway stopGroups sharing plates

About Island Dreams Cafe

Food at Island Dreams Cafe

It serves brunch and lunch, with curries served with rice and fresh roti. The curries sit in trays along the counter, and reviewers name the beef rendang, soy-braised chicken with egg in sambal, and chilli chicken. Satay skewers come with rice cake, cucumber and red onion. Reviewers also mention nasi lemak bungkus, fried rice and coconut rice with curry, and a whole crispy fried snapper. The cafe is 100% halal. It is open for dine-in and takeaway.

What to order: Beef rendang · Satay with rice cake · Roasted eggplant

Facilities at Island Dreams Cafe

🥪Lunch
🌤️Outdoor seating
♿Step-free entry
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about Island Dreams Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Friendly, attentive service from the owners and staff
  • 💬Generous portions at fair prices, which reviewers call good value for Sydney
  • 💬Home-style Malay dishes that reviewers compare with home cooking and Malaysian street stalls

Near Island Dreams Cafe

Visitor tips for Island Dreams Cafe

  • ✓Portions are large: one reviewer found a family order more than they could eat, so order a few dishes to share.
  • ✓The curries come from the bain-marie until 1pm; the a la carte menu starts at 1:30pm.
  • ✓A whole crispy fried snapper is a good choice for a group, one reviewer says.

Getting to Island Dreams Cafe

47-49 Haldon Street, Lakemba NSW 2195. Parking is available. One reviewer says it is on Haldon Street near Railway Parade.

FAQ

Is Island Dreams Cafe suitable for families?

Yes. It is listed as good for children, and reviewers describe family lunches there.

Can you take food away from Island Dreams Cafe?

Yes, the cafe offers both dine-in and takeaway. One reviewer uses it as a takeaway stop on the drive to Canberra.

Is there step-free access at Island Dreams Cafe?

Yes, the cafe is step-free.