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The Steam Engine is a small, relaxed coffee spot at Chatswood station, between the platforms and the bus interchange. Regulars treat it as their local for filter and espresso, toasties and fresh pastries, with a self-serve batch brew and cold drink station. Garden of Remembrance is a one-minute walk away.
About The Steam Engine
Food at The Steam Engine
The menu covers breakfast and lunch with vegetarian options, centred on toasties and baked goods. Reviewers describe the toasties and pastries as reliable and fresh, with the bakery items made daily. The chalkboard lists items such as a bacon and egg roll and a ham, cheese and tomato toastie.
What to order: Toastie · Pastry · Self-serve batch brew
Coffee and drinks
Coffee is the main draw. Reviewers call it consistently good and balanced, and the board lists a house blend plus single origin espresso, filter and cold options. A self-serve station has taps for iced latte, cold brew and batch brew, paid by card, and one reviewer found the iced oat latte from it close to a barista-made one. A complimentary sparkling water has come with coffee.
Self-serve coffee at The Steam Engine
A bench of taps lets customers pour iced latte, cold brew or batch brew themselves and pay by card. Reviewers call it a great idea, and one says staff showed them how to use it on their first visit.
Facilities at The Steam Engine
What visitors say about The Steam Engine?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Consistently good, carefully made coffee
- 💬Friendly staff who remember regulars
- 💬Compact space with a relaxed feel despite the busy location
Near The Steam Engine
Visitor tips for The Steam Engine
- ✓Seating is limited, both inside and just outside, so it suits a quick break.
- ✓It is closed on Sundays, and one reviewer noted a 10% surcharge on Saturdays.
- ✓Garden of Remembrance is a one-minute walk for a takeaway coffee outdoors.
Getting to The Steam Engine
Chatswood railway station, 25a/436 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood. Reviewers place it between the train station and the bus interchange.
FAQ
Is The Steam Engine open on Sundays?
No. It opens Monday to Saturday, from 6:30am on weekdays and 8am on Saturdays.
Does The Steam Engine have self-serve coffee?
Yes, it has a card-paid station with iced latte, cold brew and batch brew taps.
Is there a park near The Steam Engine?
Garden of Remembrance is about a one-minute walk, and Chatswood Park about four.