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Fika the Cafe

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Fika the Cafe is a small Nordic cafe on Market Lane in Manly, serving Scandinavian toasts, bakery treats and coffee from 7am to 2pm every day. It suits a quick breakfast, a relaxed brunch or a takeaway pastry, with a few outdoor tables under yellow umbrellas and Gilbert Park a short walk away.

Breakfast and brunchNordic food fansTakeaway baked goodsFamilies with children

About Fika the Cafe

Food at Fika the Cafe

Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, with the menu built around Nordic toasts. The Skagen toast is the dish reviewers name most: prawns in a dill cream on dark bread, topped with radish and orange roe. The Salmon Lover toast has been praised in more than one review. Vegetarian options are available, and a kids' menu is offered.

What to order: Skagen toast, prawn and dill on dark bread · Salmon Lover toast

Coffee and drinks

Reviews are split on the coffee: a March 2026 reviewer calls it excellent, while a 2024 reviewer found it too bitter and strong.

Swedish sweets and pantry items at Fika

A reviewer ordered Swedish candy from Fika online in March 2026 and found the flavours authentic and the packaging carefully done. Shelves inside the cafe hold packaged Nordic pantry goods alongside the baked items.

Facilities at Fika the Cafe

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

What visitors say about Fika the Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Reviewers praise the food, from the Skagen and salmon toasts to the bakery treats.
  • 💬Staff are described as friendly and welcoming in more than one review.

Near Fika the Cafe

Visitor tips for Fika the Cafe

  • ✓Dine-in seating is limited, so one reviewer suggests getting in early.
  • ✓Order at the counter under the Order Here sign, then take a table outside or inside.
  • ✓Baked goods and snacks suit takeaway, one reviewer says.

Getting to Fika the Cafe

5B Market Lane, Manly NSW 2095. Parking is available. Gilbert Park is 142 metres away, about two minutes' walk.

FAQ

Is there parking at Fika the Cafe?

Yes, parking is available, and the cafe has step-free access.

Does Fika the Cafe have outdoor seating?

Yes, a few tables sit outside under yellow umbrellas, and dogs are allowed in the outdoor area.

Does Fika the Cafe have a kids' menu?

Yes, it has a kids' menu and is good for children.

What hours does Fika the Cafe keep?

It is open from 7am to 2pm every day, weekends included.