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Botanic Gardens Cafe

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Botanic Gardens Cafe is a casual cafe in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney, serving breakfast and lunch. It has indoor seating and uncovered outdoor tables that look out over the greenery toward Sydney Harbour. It suits a stop on a garden walk, and the Succulent Garden is two minutes' walk away.

Best for

Breakfast and lunchGarden walksHarbour viewsFamiliesStep-free access

About Botanic Gardens Cafe

Food at Botanic Gardens Cafe

Breakfast and lunch are served on one menu. Lunch runs to burgers, fish and chips, chicken schnitzel, quinoa and nourish bowls, red pesto pasta, and BBQ chicken wings with hot chips or wedges. Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu, and fish and chips is dairy free.

Coffee and drinks

The menu offers espresso, piccolo and macchiato, classic coffees in regular or large, mocha, hot chocolate, and iced latte, iced coffee or iced chocolate. One reviewer found the vanilla milkshake very good, though only three flavours were on offer.

Facilities at Botanic Gardens Cafe

🍳Breakfast
🥪Lunch
🌱Vegan options?
🌾Gluten-free
🧒Kids' menu?
🐕Dogs?
🌤️Outdoor seating
♿Step-free entry
🚻Toilets
📶Wifi?
🅿️Parking?

What visitors say about Botanic Gardens Cafe?Summarised from recent Google reviews.

  • 💬Reviewers praise the setting, with greenery, a sea breeze and harbour views from the outdoor tables.
  • 💬Two reviewers warn about birds, such as ibis, kookaburras and bin chickens, taking food from tables.
  • 💬Reviewers use it as a convenient stop for a breakfast, lunch or drink while walking the gardens.

Near Botanic Gardens Cafe

Visitor tips for Botanic Gardens Cafe

  • ✓Keep an eye on your plate outside, and carry bags back inside if you take food to go.
  • ✓Outdoor tables are uncovered, so a hat helps on sunny days, while indoor seating is also available.
  • ✓Expect around $20 to $40 a person; one reviewer found the menu small for the price.

Getting to Botanic Gardens Cafe

4A Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in the middle of the Royal Botanic Garden at Farm Cove. The cafe is step-free, and toilets are available.

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FAQ

Does Botanic Gardens Cafe serve breakfast?

Yes, it serves both breakfast and lunch from the same cafe.

Are there gluten-free and vegetarian options?

Vegetarian dishes are marked on the menu, and the quinoa salad and nourish bowl are gluten free. Burgers can be made gluten free for an extra $5.

Is Botanic Gardens Cafe good for families?

Yes, it is listed as good for children, and families can sit at the outdoor tables under the trees.