Cafe Patina
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Cafe Patina is a relaxed, sit-down cafe and dinner spot in a restored 1894 building on Coonanbarra Road in Wahroonga, with outdoor tables on the street and several rooms inside. It suits long brunches, family lunches and weekend dinners, and Sulman Park is a one-minute walk away.
About Cafe Patina
Food at Cafe Patina
The menu runs from breakfast and brunch through lunch to dinner, with plenty of vegetarian dishes and a kids' menu. Reviewers single out the barramundi, the snapper pie, the summer vegetable bowl and desserts such as the cheesecake. Reviewers also say the staff know the menu well for dietary needs, including gluten-free. Wednesday to Saturday evenings add a banquet and an early happy hour.
What to order: Barramundi · Snapper pie · Cheesecake
Dinner at Cafe Patina
Unlike most cafes, Patina stays open until 10pm from Wednesday to Saturday. One reviewer enjoyed the set banquet on a Thursday night and found it good value, and another mentions a happy hour before 6pm. Sunday to Tuesday it closes at 4pm, so those days are for breakfast and lunch only.
Facilities at Cafe Patina
What visitors say about Cafe Patina?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the food, especially fish dishes, desserts and the vegetarian choices.
- 💬Reviewers like the old building, the outdoor tables and the position facing the park.
- 💬Several reviewers say the staff handle dietary requirements carefully.
Near Cafe Patina
Visitor tips for Cafe Patina
- ✓Book for dinner or weekend lunch; it is a popular spot with several dining rooms.
- ✓The toilets are downstairs, down a flight of stairs, so allow for that with prams or limited mobility.
- ✓The inside rooms can be loud, so ask for an outdoor table if hearing is a concern.
- ✓Sulman Park is a one-minute walk, handy for kids before or after a meal.
Getting to Cafe Patina
64 Coonanbarra Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076, across the road from the park. One reviewer says it is a short walk from Wahroonga station.
FAQ
Is Cafe Patina good for kids?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and outdoor seating, and Sulman Park is a one-minute walk away.
Is Cafe Patina open for dinner?
Yes, from Wednesday to Saturday it stays open until 10pm; on other days it closes at 4pm.
Does Cafe Patina have vegetarian and gluten-free food?
It has plenty of vegetarian dishes, and reviewers say the staff are careful with gluten-free requirements.
Are the toilets accessible at Cafe Patina?
Two reviewers say the toilets are downstairs, so step-free access to them is unlikely.