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Ben & Annie’s is a relaxed, family-run style cafe on Coonong Road in Gymea Bay, with a Thai-fusion touch to a broad breakfast and lunch menu. It suits families and dog owners, with a leafy garden with outdoor tables and a roomy indoor space. Kalkada Reserve is a two-minute walk away.
About Ben & Annie’s
Food at Ben & Annie’s
The menu is large and covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a kids' menu. Diners name the corn fritter stack, omelettes, breakfast rolls, burgers and a melted ham and cheese toastie on fresh sourdough. Homemade muffins and fresh juice are also mentioned, and plates arrive neatly styled, such as poached egg on toast with feta and balsamic. A Thai-fusion thread runs through some dishes.
What to order: Corn fritter stack · Breakfast roll · Homemade muffins
Coffee and drinks
Coffee drinkers call the coffee good, and some rate it superb. Fresh juice is also on offer, and the cafe makes its own muffins to go with a cup.
The garden and indoor rooms at Ben & Annie's
The outdoor area has timber tables and benches under umbrellas, strung lights and plenty of plants, and families say it works well for toddlers. Dogs are welcome outside. Indoors there is a large dining space with a more traditional, homely look, including a long table that suits groups.
Facilities at Ben & Annie’s
What visitors say about Ben & Annie’s?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Regulars praise warm, quick, friendly service.
- 💬Families like the garden for kids and dogs.
- 💬Diners rate the fresh food and large menu.
Near Ben & Annie’s
Visitor tips for Ben & Annie’s
- ✓Friday is the only day it stays open into the evening, until 9pm.
- ✓Take kids to Kalkada Reserve, two minutes' walk away, before or after eating.
- ✓Sit in the garden if you have a dog or toddler.
Getting to Ben & Annie’s
108 Coonong Rd, Gymea Bay NSW 2227. Parking is available nearby, and the cafe is a short walk from Kalkada Reserve.
FAQ
Is Ben & Annie's dog friendly?
Dogs are allowed in the outdoor garden area.
Is Ben & Annie's good for kids?
Yes. It has a kids' menu and a garden that families describe as toddler friendly.
Does Ben & Annie's open at night?
Only on Fridays, when it stays open until 9pm; other days it closes at 2:30pm.