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The Carpenter

The Carpenter is a small, relaxed cafe in a converted warehouse on Flood Street in Leichhardt, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch. It is best known for truffle eggs and fluffy pancakes, and it draws a steady local crowd. Wangal Nura Park is a 1-minute walk away.

Weekday breakfastBrunch with friendsTruffle eggsLocals' coffee stopPark picnic takeaway

About The Carpenter

Food at The Carpenter

The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with vegetarian options. Reviewers name the truffle eggs, which one calls almost sweet, and The Carpenter Brekky with well-cooked poached eggs and crisp hash browns. The croissant crumble also draws orders, and fluffy stacked pancakes topped with fruit and cream arrive on dark plates.

What to order: Truffle eggs · The Carpenter Brekky · Croissant crumble

Coffee and drinks

Coffee is made at a counter by the door, and a small discount applies when you bring your own cup. Reviewers rate the drinks well and one calls the iced latte good value.

Facilities at The Carpenter

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🧒Kids' menu✗
🌤️Outdoor seating✗
♿Step-free entry
🚻Toilets
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about The Carpenter?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Friendly, attentive staff who recommend dishes
  • 💬Well-priced, hearty food cooked with care
  • 💬A tucked-away spot with an industrial feel that locals fill up

Near The Carpenter

Visitor tips for The Carpenter

  • ✓There is no big sign out front, so look for the chairs outside for waiting customers.
  • ✓A booking helps at busy times, as one reviewer found the room full.
  • ✓One recent reviewer said some menu items were unavailable, so have a second choice ready.
  • ✓Wangal Nura Park is a minute's walk away for a takeaway coffee.

Getting to The Carpenter

76 Flood St, Leichhardt NSW 2040, in an old warehouse building with no big sign out the front. Step-free entry.

FAQ

Is The Carpenter pet friendly?

One reviewer found it pet friendly indoors.

Can I bring my own cup to The Carpenter?

Yes, reviewers say bringing your own cup gets a small discount on coffee.

Is there a park near The Carpenter?

Wangal Nura Park is about a 1-minute walk away, and Lambert Park is about 4 minutes.