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Brothers Ben Cafe

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Brothers Ben Cafe is a small, homely breakfast and lunch cafe on Palace Street in Petersham, open every day until 2:30pm. It feels busy but friendly, with an Asian-leaning brunch menu and strong coffee, and works for a quick takeaway order or a longer sit with a dog. Brighton Street Reserve is a 2-minute walk.

Weekday breakfastBrunch with a dogCoffee and matchaVegetarian optionsFamiliesQuick lunch

About Brothers Ben Cafe

Food at Brothers Ben Cafe

The menu is short and mixes classic brekky with an Asian lean: bacon and egg rolls, corn fritters, hash benny with halloumi, chilli scramble, congee, bahn mi, porridge and a granola bowl. Reviewers single out the corn fritters as crisp outside and full of corn, and the bacon and egg roll as well done. A glass cabinet by the till holds croissants and cakes, including gluten-free banana and walnut bread. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices are available. One reviewer found the chilli scramble heavy on peanut butter.

What to order: Corn fritters · Bacon and egg roll · Matcha latte

Coffee and drinks

Reviewers call the coffee well made and smooth, and one praises the coffee special. The matcha latte gets credit for tasting of real matcha without being overly sweet.

Sitting at Brothers Ben

The front room feels rustic and lived-in, with a bench seat looking onto the street for watching passing dogs. Footpath tables outside suit people with dogs or kids, and extra seating is in the space next door. You order at the till or by QR code.

Facilities at Brothers Ben Cafe

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌱Vegan options
🌾Gluten-free
🐕Dogs outside
🌤️Outdoor seating
♿Step-free entry
🚻Toilets
🅿️Parking

What visitors say about Brothers Ben Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Staff are warm, friendly and efficient
  • 💬Coffee is consistently good, and the matcha stands out
  • 💬It gets busy, but reviewers say the wait is worth it

Near Brothers Ben Cafe

Visitor tips for Brothers Ben Cafe

  • ✓You can order at the till or by QR code.
  • ✓Brighton Street Reserve is 2 minutes away, and Petersham Park is about 4, so take a coffee for a walk.
  • ✓Expect a wait at peak brunch times; more seating is next door.
  • ✓Closes at 2:30pm every day, so the kitchen is a breakfast and lunch run only.

Getting to Brothers Ben Cafe

Brothers Ben Cafe is at 74 Palace St, Petersham NSW 2049. A second cafe, Brothers Ben Atelier, is across the street.

FAQ

What time does Brothers Ben Cafe close?

It closes at 2:30pm every day, opening at 7am on weekdays and 8am on weekends.

Is Brothers Ben Cafe dog friendly?

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, not inside.

Does Brothers Ben Cafe have vegan or gluten-free food?

Yes, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are on the menu, including gluten-free banana and walnut bread.

Which park is closest to Brothers Ben Cafe?

Brighton Street Reserve is about 2 minutes on foot and Petersham Park about 4 minutes.