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The Laneway

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The Laneway is a relaxed brunch cafe in South Caringbah, with house-roasted coffee, sunny courtyard tables and a neighbourhood feel. It suits a weekend brunch, a casual lunch or a quick coffee, and is best known for its sandwiches and burgers. Castelnau Street Reserve is about a minute's walk away.

Weekend brunchCoffee and a quick breakfastFamilies with kidsDog owners with outdoor tables

About The Laneway

Food at The Laneway

The menu is brunch fare: corn and pumpkin fritters, a halloumi, egg and avocado wrap, a Portuguese chicken burger served with bacon chips, and a katsu poke bowl. Two visitors praised the sandwiches, and one called the poke bowl fresh and comforting. Vegetarian options and a kids' menu are on offer.

What to order: Portuguese chicken sandwich or burger · Laneway wrap with halloumi and egg

Coffee and drinks

Visitors say the coffee is well made, with good latte art, and one notes it is house-roasted. Coffee is singled out alongside the food in most reviews.

Seating inside, out front and out back

Seating is limited inside, with more tables out front and a few round the back when the weather is right. Diners suggest sitting inside or out front when it rains. The outdoor tables are dog friendly, so the cafe suits a coffee with a dog in tow.

Facilities at The Laneway

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

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

  • 💬Regulars praise the coffee and the warm, welcoming team
  • 💬Visitors say the sandwiches and brunch dishes are the highlight
  • 💬Diners note there is easy street parking around the cafe

Near The Laneway

Visitor tips for The Laneway

  • ✓Plan for about $20 to $25 a main: recent reviews list the burger at $24 and the wrap at $21.
  • ✓Seating is limited inside, so on a rainy day the inside tables are the best bet.
  • ✓One visitor mentioned Philter Fridays, a burger and beer night, so check it before going on a Friday.

Getting to The Laneway

The Laneway is at 487A Port Hacking Road, Caringbah South, south of the Caringbah centre, with parking on the streets around it. Robin Place Reserve is a seven-minute walk away.

FAQ

Does The Laneway have a kids' menu?

Yes, there is a kids' menu, and one visitor says high chairs were available.

Can I bring my dog to The Laneway?

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.

Is The Laneway good for breakfast?

Yes, breakfast and brunch are both on the menu, with eggs, fritters and sandwiches.

Does The Laneway have vegetarian food?

Yes, vegetarian options are on the menu.

Is The Laneway step-free?

Yes, the cafe is step-free.