NearMeThe Lion and Buffalo
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The Lion and Buffalo is a locals' brunch cafe on Malabar Road in South Coogee, run by an owner who chats with solo diners. It is friendly and steady rather than rushed, and best at coffee, the steak sando and Ottoman eggs. Popplewell Park is a 2-minute walk away.
About The Lion and Buffalo
Food at The Lion and Buffalo
The menu runs from breakfast dishes to lunch. Reviewers single out the Ottoman eggs, avo toast with honey walnuts on the side, and the steak sando, which one reviewer calls the best they have had. A ramen also gets a mention. Vegetarian dishes are available.
What to order: Steak sando · Ottoman eggs · Avo toast
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers rate the coffee as very good. Other drinks that get praise are the apple juice and a pot of green peach tea.
Facilities at The Lion and Buffalo
What visitors say about The Lion and Buffalo?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Friendly, attentive service, with an owner who chats to customers
- 💬Good coffee and a menu with plenty of choice
- 💬Easy parking nearby
Near The Lion and Buffalo
Visitor tips for The Lion and Buffalo
- ✓Kitchen and cafe close at 2pm, so go before lunch fades.
- ✓Parking is easy nearby, which is rare around Coogee and Maroubra.
- ✓Walk to Popplewell Park, 2 minutes away, after brunch.
Getting to The Lion and Buffalo
203 Malabar Rd, South Coogee. Parking is available nearby; the cafe is a short walk from Popplewell Park and Gollan Park.
FAQ
What time does The Lion and Buffalo open?
It opens at 7am and closes at 2pm every day.
Are dogs allowed at The Lion and Buffalo?
Dogs are allowed outside.
Is there parking near The Lion and Buffalo?
Yes, reviewers find parking easy nearby.