Caffelato
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Caffelato is a small, calm owner-run cafe on the Pacific Highway at St Leonards, open from 5:30am every day. It suits early coffees and a quiet sit-down, and it is best known for fresh tiramisu alongside its espresso. Hume Street Park Expansion is a 2-minute walk away.
About Caffelato
Food at Caffelato
The cabinet holds cakes and sweets, and the tiramisu is the dish reviewers keep naming: made fresh, simple and well made, with the espresso soaking through the biscuits as it sits. Reviewers also mention a moist carrot cake that is not too sweet. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, and the space is set up for families with children.
What to order: Fresh tiramisu · Carrot cake · Mocha
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers call the coffee excellent and name the mocha as a favourite, with a cup of coffee before an appointment a common reason to stop in.
Facilities at Caffelato
What visitors say about Caffelato?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬The owner is friendly and welcoming, a point several reviewers make
- 💬The tiramisu is freshly made and often the reason people come back
- 💬The room feels calm and private, a spot to relax rather than rush
Near Caffelato
Visitor tips for Caffelato
- ✓Hume Street Park Expansion is a 2-minute walk for a takeaway coffee on the grass.
- ✓One reviewer says dogs are welcome inside as well as out; check with the owner on the day.
- ✓It opens at 5:30am, earlier than most cafes nearby, so it works before a morning appointment.
Getting to Caffelato
545 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065, on the highway side of the suburb. One reviewer places it beside Crows Nest station.
FAQ
Is Caffelato dog friendly?
One reviewer says dogs can go inside the cafe. Check with the owner before bringing a dog in.
Did Caffelato used to be called Moon Phase?
Yes, the cafe at 545 Pacific Hwy was previously Moon Phase and now trades as Caffelato.
What is Caffelato known for?
Freshly made tiramisu and friendly owner service, along with espresso coffee and cakes such as carrot cake.
Is there a park near Caffelato?
Hume Street Park Expansion is a 2-minute walk away, and Wadanggari Park is about 5 minutes on foot.