The Melting Cheese
Last updated★ 4.7 · 1,453 Google reviews · $$
The Melting Cheese is an Asian fusion brunch and pastry café on Level 1 of Liverpool Street in Sydney, serving cheese-forward croissants, hot plates and Thai-inspired dishes. The room is cosy and relaxed, suited to brunch, coffee with friends or a casual lunch. It is best at its pastries and savoury cheese dishes. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is a four-minute walk away.
Cuisine at The Melting Cheese
Food at The Melting Cheese
The menu runs from brunch plates and hot dishes to savoury bakes and pastry specials baked fresh each day. Best sellers include the croissant lasagna, truffle toastie and classic raclette. Visitors say the Thai-inspired flavours stand out, and one diner named the tom yum pasta and another the padthai prawn with large prawns. Some savoury and sweet items are gluten-free or vegetarian-friendly, and staff can guide diners through the menu.
What to order: Scrambled and cheese croffle
Drinks at The Melting Cheese
Visitors mention the coffee alongside brunch and pastries. Mango Coco is also running a pop-up here, and its drinks and desserts can be ordered from the same place as the café's menu.
Made in-house
The kitchen is a working kitchen with a lamination station, so the croissants are folded by hand and baked daily in the pastry kitchen. Sauces are made in-house. The café is part of the Siam Palette Hospo Group, and its menu mixes cheese, Thai flavours and pastry in one place. Most croissants, pastries and toasts are also available to take away.
What customers say about The Melting Cheese
- 💬Pastries and cheese-forward dishes praised for flavour and presentation
- 💬Thai-inspired flavours on savoury plates and desserts
- 💬Friendly, attentive staff
- 💬Cosy, relaxed room for brunch or catching up
Tips for visiting The Melting Cheese
- ✓The website lists two different sets of opening hours, so check before you visit.
- ✓Reserve up to three months ahead online, or walk in on the day.
- ✓Ask staff which dishes are gluten-free or vegetarian before ordering.
- ✓Takeaway is available for croissants, pastries and toasts, but delivery is not yet running.
Getting to The Melting Cheese
The café is on Level 1 at 88 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000, a short walk from Haymarket. The venue has parking, and the entrance is step-free.
Near The Melting Cheese
FAQ about The Melting Cheese
What cuisine does The Melting Cheese serve?
It serves Asian fusion brunch, cheese-forward croissants and pastries, with Thai-inspired flavours on many savoury plates.
Can I book a table at The Melting Cheese?
Yes, tables can be reserved online up to three months ahead, and same-day walk-ins are welcome.
Does The Melting Cheese have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Some savoury and sweet items are vegetarian-friendly or gluten-free, and staff can guide you through the menu.
Does The Melting Cheese offer takeaway?
Yes, most croissants, pastries and toasts are available to take away.