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Lil Garden Cafe

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Lil Garden Cafe is a small cafe in a side alley off Oxford Street in Paddington. It feels relaxed and quiet, with indoor and outdoor seating, and it suits a slow breakfast or brunch. Reviewers praise the coffee and the friendly staff. Paddington Reservoir Gardens is a one-minute walk away.

Relaxed brunchCoffee stopOutdoor tablesSlow weekend morningsDogs on the terraceSmall group breakfasts

About Lil Garden Cafe

Food at Lil Garden Cafe

Lil Garden Cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Reviewers name the smashed avocado, which comes on toast with salmon in one order and with a side of chorizo in another. One reviewer mentions the corn fritters and a berry pancake. The menu has vegetarian options. One reviewer says the food was generous but not especially tasty, and another found the dishes delicious.

What to order: Smashed avocado on toast

Coffee and drinks

Reviewers say the coffee is good and strong. One reviewer says it is made with robusta. Matcha is also a feature, and one reviewer praises the selection and the specialty drinks.

A quiet spot off the main road

The cafe sits back from Oxford Street, so it is easy to walk past. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as relaxed and cosy. One reviewer booked the top floor for a twelve-person birthday breakfast and says the group sat comfortably in the indoor area. Another reviewer spent a rainy Sunday morning there.

Facilities at Lil Garden Cafe

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🐕Dogs outside
🌤️Outdoor seating
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about Lil Garden Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Good coffee, with reviewers praising its strength and flavour
  • 💬Friendly, attentive staff and good service
  • 💬A relaxed, quiet atmosphere that suits a slow morning

Near Lil Garden Cafe

Visitor tips for Lil Garden Cafe

  • ✓For larger groups, the indoor area has room for a table of twelve, one reviewer says.
  • ✓The cafe is set back from Oxford Street, so look for the side alley and walk in along it.

Getting to Lil Garden Cafe

264 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021. The cafe is in a side alley off Oxford Street. Parking is available.

FAQ

Does Lil Garden Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, it has outdoor tables as well as indoor seating.

Can I bring my dog to Lil Garden Cafe?

Dogs are allowed on the outdoor tables.

Does Lil Garden Cafe serve breakfast and brunch?

Yes, it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and the menu has vegetarian options.

Is parking available near Lil Garden Cafe?

Yes, parking is available near the cafe.