The Wooden Whisk
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The Wooden Whisk is a busy neighbourhood cafe in St Leonards, just below street level on Albany Street, with a warm, lively feel. It does all-day breakfast, brunch and lunch with good coffee, and is best for a weekend brunch or a quick bite before work. Hume Street Park Expansion is a 3-minute walk away.
About The Wooden Whisk
Food at The Wooden Whisk
The menu runs from toasties, bagels and breakfast stacks to heartier lunch plates. Reviewers single out the brisket burger, the Phoenix Eggs Benedict, the Breaky Stack and a French madame-style dish with chips. Lamb risotto and sirloin steak also get praise, and the menu board lists avocado toasties, burrito wraps and a chicken twister. A kids' menu and vegetarian options are available, and reviewers mention good kids' banana milkshakes.
What to order: Brisket burger · Phoenix Eggs Benedict · Layered mango matcha
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers say the coffee is consistently excellent. Cold drinks include a layered mango matcha that one reviewer called refreshing and unusual; one reviewer found the iced long black pricey.
Facilities at The Wooden Whisk
What visitors say about The Wooden Whisk?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Friendly, welcoming staff come up again and again
- 💬Coffee and breakfast dishes are consistently good
- 💬Service stays quick even at peak times
Near The Wooden Whisk
Visitor tips for The Wooden Whisk
- ✓The cafe sits down a few steps from the street and gets little direct sun.
- ✓Peak times are busy, so arrive early on weekends or expect a short wait.
- ✓Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
Getting to The Wooden Whisk
Shop 7 & 8, 38-46 Albany St, St Leonards NSW 2065, in the Albany Street complex.
FAQ
What time does The Wooden Whisk open?
It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and Saturday, and 7am on Sunday. It closes at 3pm every day.
Is The Wooden Whisk good for kids?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and reviewers mention the kids' banana milkshakes.
Can I bring a dog to The Wooden Whisk?
Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.