Restaurant

Cà Phê Mai

Shop 1, 377 New South Head Road (Facing, Enter via Kiaora Ln, Ground floor Kiaora Ln, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia

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Shop 1, 377 New South Head Road (Facing, Enter via Kiaora Ln, Ground floor Kiaora Ln, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cà Phê Mai

Tucked down Kiaora Lane, Cà Phê Mai cuts through the Double Bay routine—trading predictable dining for modern Vietnamese plates, natural wine, and easy laneway energy. Local desk workers drop by for quick bowls of spiced laksa and glasses of iced cà phê muối. Come evening, the counter dims into an unpretentious wine bar pouring highballs alongside plates of grilled skewers and spring rolls, where dinner tables linger late over shared bottles.

  • Signature Sips: The bar pairs daytime staples like traditional salted coffee (cà phê muối) with evening cocktails and an adventurous natural wine list.
  • Flavor-Packed Bowls: Crispy roast pork banh mi, coconut-rich laksa, and grilled chicken canteen bowls anchor a prompt lunch lineup.
  • Laneway Wine Bar: A cozy Kiaora Lane space that transitions from a sunlit morning cafe into an energetic dinner and date-night wine bar.

What's On at Cà Phê Mai

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Why Diners Choose Cà Phê Mai

From daytime salted coffees to energetic natural-wine nights in Double Bay, book your table to experience Cà Phê Mai.

  • Generous Sharing Plates for Group Evenings

    Generous, flavor-packed sharing plates and attentive service create an effortless group dining flow where nobody leaves hungry.

    Shared a variety of plates with friends for dinner. Was apprehensive about this plan and didn’t think we’d ordered enough, but it turned out to be plenty, delicious in surprising and satisfying ways, and reasonably-priced (minus drinks).

    Will Martina
  • Intimate Date-Night Atmosphere

    Inventive drinks, tasty snack plates, and intimate lane-facing seating make evening dining effortlessly romantic and relaxed.

    The food is snacky and tasty, the drinks are really delicious, and overall, it's a great date-night location. Will be back!

    Iantha Yu
  • Brisk Midday Workday Lunches

    Prompt kitchen ticket times and dialed-in dishes like crispy pork bánh mì and laksa keep busy midday schedules running smoothly.

    Lovely fresh tasty food, great service! The food came out so quick too which was perfect for a speedy work lunch!

    Cassandra Lawson
  • Signature Salted Vietnamese Coffee

    Authentic cà phê muối (salted coffee) pairs dessert-like richness with traditional Vietnamese drip craft for a memorable caffeine ritual.

    Remember to try the salted coffee and the banhmi ; it's a fantastic combo.

    Kate
  • Seamless Day-to-Night Laneway Ambience

    Tucked along Kiaora Lane, the space shifts seamlessly from sunlit morning cafe into a groovy, candlelit evening hideaway.

    Their ability to take a space and transform between day and night, and make their cozy lane way so enticing is incredible.

    Annabel Jeffery
  • Sophisticated Wine and Cocktail Program

    Thoughtfully paired natural wines and house-crafted cocktails offer an energetic alternative to conventional neighbourhood beverage lists. Book your table for tonight.

    The cocktail and wine selection are sophisticated and extensive.

    Jason Lee

Other favorites

Lesser-known morning bites, aperitifs, and evening bar snacks worth exploring.

  • Egg Muffin

    As for the egg muffin, the combination of cheese and the steamed egg omelette is especially excellent.

    Aiko
  • Campari Cocktail

    they make the best Campari cocktail!

    Anastasia Naumova
  • Anchovy Toast

    if you’re coming for dinner the spring rolls and anchovy toast!

    Mark Paguio
  • Yuzu Negroni

    Cocktails are SOO good, we had the Yuzu Negroni, Dragonfruit Margarita & Saigon Highball all of which were delicious.

    Luke D

Before you head over

Practical tips on timing, reservations, and ordering to make the most of your visit. Book your table now to experience it firsthand.

  • Trust the Sharing Plate Portions

    Sharing dinner plates can trigger anxiety about portion sizes, but diners confirm portions turn out to be plenty, surprisingly filling, and reasonably priced.

  • Reserve Ahead for Peak Hours

    Weekend lunches and peak dinner hours can get fully packed; making a reservation ahead ensures prompt seating without a wait.

  • Time Your Visit to the Shift

    The kitchen and bar shift distinctively throughout the day: head in early for breakfast banh mi and cà phê muối, or come back at night for shared dishes and natural wines.

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