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The Northern Bean

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The Northern Bean is a casual, affordable cafe on Willoughby Road, open early for coffee and breakfast and serving lunch until mid-afternoon. Reviewers praise fast, friendly service and simple food done well, and Sanders Park is a minute's walk away.

Early breakfastQuick weekday lunchAffordable coffeeGluten-free optionsKids and families

About The Northern Bean

Food at The Northern Bean

Breakfast centres on eggs on toast with a grilled tomato, which reviewers call simple and well cooked. Lunch runs to burgers, including beef and crumbed fish, and a soba salad with salmon that suits gluten-free diners. There is a kids' menu and vegetarian options. Platters of fruit, vegetables and dips are also made up in boxes.

What to order: Scrambled eggs on toast · Soba salad with salmon · Dirty chai

Coffee and drinks

Reviewers describe the coffee as smooth and flavourful, and mention a good dirty chai and a very good iced coffee alongside the usual cappuccinos.

Facilities at The Northern Bean

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌾Gluten-free
🧒Kids' menu
🐕Dogs outside
🌤️Outdoor seating
♿Step-free entry
🚻Toilets
🅿️Parking

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

  • 💬Reviewers praise simple, well-made food at low prices
  • 💬Reviewers describe friendly, quick service from staff who chat with customers
  • 💬Reviewers like the coffee, from cappuccinos to dirty chai

Near The Northern Bean

Visitor tips for The Northern Bean

  • ✓It opens from 5:30am on weekdays, so it suits a pre-work coffee.
  • ✓The soba salad is the dish reviewers pick when they want a gluten-free lunch.
  • ✓Sanders Park is about a minute's walk away for a takeaway coffee.

Getting to The Northern Bean

513 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby, on the Willoughby Road shopping strip. Sanders Park is the closest green space.

FAQ

What time does The Northern Bean open?

It opens at 5:30am Monday to Friday, 6:30am Saturday and 8am Sunday, and closes at 3pm daily.

Does The Northern Bean have gluten-free options?

Reviewers mention the soba salad as a gluten-free option.

Is The Northern Bean good for kids?

It has a kids' menu and is good for children, with outdoor seating.

Can I bring a dog to The Northern Bean?

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.