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Big Red Cafe is a casual cafe on Station Street in Engadine, serving brunch, burgers and thick shakes through the week and on Saturday mornings. Tables sit on the footpath under the awning, and reviewers call it good value for the area. It suits a relaxed breakfast, a family lunch or a quick takeaway order. Engadine Town Park is a two-minute walk away.
About Big Red Cafe
Food at Big Red Cafe
The menu is Australian brunch and lunch: breakfast plates, a brekkie burrito, acai and nutrition bowls, and burgers with beef or crumbed chicken. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are listed, and the gluten-free range includes toast, muffins and cake. The kids' menu has nuggets with chips. One regular singles out the magic mushroom breakfast as one of the best around.
What to order: Burgers · Thick shakes
Coffee and drinks
Flat whites, lattes and cold brew are on the menu, with Paramour as the house blend. Opinions vary: one visitor in 2024 found the flat whites very milky, while a 2025 regular calls the coffee the best in the Shire. One regular rates the dirty chai highly.
Facilities at Big Red Cafe
What visitors say about Big Red Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff, praised in reviews from late 2025
- 💬Good value, with cheap prices for the area
- 💬Burgers and thick shakes are the go-to orders
Near Big Red Cafe
Visitor tips for Big Red Cafe
- ✓The kitchen stops serving at 3pm on weekdays and 2pm on Saturdays, so come earlier for lunch.
- ✓Phone ahead on 0401 990 733 for takeaway pickup, or order at the counter.
Getting to Big Red Cafe
13 Station Street, Engadine NSW 2233. Parking is available right outside for an hour, with longer parking in nearby streets and car parks.
FAQ
Is Big Red Cafe open on Sundays?
No, it is closed on Sundays. It trades Monday to Friday from 6am and Saturday from 7am.
Does Big Red Cafe have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has tables on the footpath under the awning, and they can fill up on busy days.
Does Big Red Cafe have a kids menu?
Yes, with nuggets and chips and a kids' milkshake, and high chairs are available.