The Whole Leaf
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The Whole Leaf is a bright, plant-filled cafe on Waterloo Street in Narrabeen, serving breakfast and lunch with smoothie bowls, juices and coffee. It suits a relaxed morning or a quick lunch, and Furlough Park is about three minutes' walk away.
About The Whole Leaf
Food at The Whole Leaf
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served, and the menu includes vegetarian dishes. The smoothie bowl is the one dish a reviewer and a photo both name: a berry bowl topped with fruit, granola and coconut. One reviewer praised the Mexican beans dish.
What to order: Berry smoothie bowl
Coffee and drinks
Reviews of the coffee are mixed. A 2025 review calls it mediocre, while a 2019 review calls it excellent and made by an experienced local barista. One reviewer also praises the Eat Your Greens juice.
Facilities at The Whole Leaf
What visitors say about The Whole Leaf?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- ๐ฌTwo recent reviews praise the menu and the room, with a varied menu and a cosy, pleasant setup.
- ๐ฌTwo reviews from 2025 say prices are high and the bill came out higher than expected.
Near The Whole Leaf
Visitor tips for The Whole Leaf
- โCheck the bill before you pay and ask about surcharges, since one review from 2025 was charged 15% on a Saturday.
- โIf you are staying in, ask for a proper cup: one review from 2025er found takeaway cups used for dine-in orders.
- โIt closes at 2pm every day, so go early for breakfast.
Getting to The Whole Leaf
16 Waterloo Street, Narrabeen NSW 2101. Parking is available, and the cafe has step-free access from the street.
FAQ
Was The Whole Leaf called something else before?
Yes, it was previously Cafe Dalmatino.
Does The Whole Leaf have outdoor seating?
Yes, the cafe has outdoor seating.
Does The Whole Leaf have vegetarian food?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes.