NearMeBerkelouw Café 1812
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Berkelouw Café 1812 is a licensed cafe on level one of Berkelouw Books in Paddington. It feels calm and bookish, and it suits a coffee and cake, a light lunch or a break from browsing. Reviewers say the coffee is good, and the cafe is at its best as a place to pause during a visit to the bookshop. Rose Terrace Park is a one-minute walk away.
About Berkelouw Café 1812
Food at Berkelouw Café 1812
The menu covers cafe dishes, share plates and high tea, and breakfast, brunch and lunch are all served. One reviewer ordered a squid and chorizo salad and found the dressing heavy. Another described the menu as not extensive but varied enough for different appetites. Vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Coffee and drinks
One reviewer says the coffee is good, and the website lists a range of coffee options. Iced coffee is among the drinks one reviewer ordered.
A cafe inside the bookshop
Berkelouw Café 1812 is inside Berkelouw Books, so the cafe sits within the bookshop itself. The website describes a cozy and inviting space with warm ambiance, and it serves wines and cocktails alongside coffee. One reviewer found the wine list simple and not expensive, and the staff friendly and helpful.
Facilities at Berkelouw Café 1812
What visitors say about Berkelouw Café 1812?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers like the bookshop setting, with coffee alongside the books.
- 💬Reviewers say the coffee is good, and it works well as a break from browsing.
Near Berkelouw Café 1812
Visitor tips for Berkelouw Café 1812
- ✓Sit where you can see Oxford Street below, as one reviewer enjoyed.
- ✓Share plates and high tea are on the menu if you want more than a coffee.
- ✓Browse the shelves first, then stop in for a drink or a bite.
Getting to Berkelouw Café 1812
Berkelouw Café 1812 is at Berkelouw Books, 19 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021. The cafe is on level one, reached through the bookshop on Oxford Street.
FAQ
Does Berkelouw Café 1812 serve breakfast?
Yes, breakfast, brunch and lunch are all served. Opening hours are in the table on this page.
Is there a kids' menu?
No, there is no kids' menu, though the cafe is listed as good for children.
Is there outdoor seating?
No, the seating is indoors inside the bookshop.
Are there vegetarian options?
Yes, vegetarian dishes are on the menu.
Where is the nearest park?
Rose Terrace Park is about a minute's walk from the cafe.