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Cafe MONAKA Mona Vale

2/24 Waratah St, Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia

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Find Cafe MONAKA Mona Vale

2/24 Waratah St, Mona Vale NSW 2103, Australia

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+61 452 383 360
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe MONAKA Mona Vale

Traditional Japanese morning sets and cafe fusion find a welcoming home in Mona Vale. Locals drop by before 11am for the savoury Asagohan—a quiet balance of grilled salmon, rolled egg, miso soup, and house pickles that feels straight out of Tokyo. Lunch shifts into crisp katsu sandwiches, noodle-packed okonomiyaki, and tender wagyu beef bowls. Order iced hojicha lattes alongside chewy gluten-free chocolate cookies, or grab a Single O coffee on the go through the dedicated side window.

  • Traditional Asagohan Breakfast: Served until 11am with lightly salted salmon, rolled tamagoyaki, miso, rice, and pickles.
  • Japanese Fusion Plates: Standouts include crisp katsu sandwiches, wagyu beef bowls, and noodle-folded okonomiyaki.
  • Dietary-Friendly Treats & Tea: Bakes include gluten-free chocolate cookies and matcha chiffon alongside iced hojicha lattes.
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Why Choose Cafe MONAKA

Discover what makes Cafe MONAKA Mona Vale a standout destination for authentic Japanese morning sets, fusion dining, and specialty teas.

  • Traditional Asagohan Breakfast Sets

    Cafe MONAKA prepares the traditional morning Asagohan set meal until 11am, featuring grilled salmon, rolled egg, miso soup, rice, and pickles.

    It’s rare for a cafe to do Japanese style breakfasts, and then to do them so deliciously and authentically

    Misschelle Z

  • Convenient Walk-Up Takeaway Window

    A walk-up takeaway side window allows visitors to grab high-quality espresso and drinks on the go without entering the interior dining room.

    The side window is also super convenient to avoid having to go inside when I am just passing by for a coffee.

    Henry Davies

  • Creative Japanese Fusion Fare

    The kitchen crafts distinct fusion lunch items including katsu sandwiches, pork katsu curry, soba salads, and okonomiyaki pancakes.

    These are dishes you won't find anywhere else but also will be a twist on dishes you might already be familiar with.

    jason o

  • Specialty Japanese Teas & Matchas

    Specialty beverage offerings feature rich, finely crafted matcha teas and lattes alongside hojicha options rarely encountered locally.

    The Matcha Tea was just as good – rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. Definitely worth trying if you’re into matcha.

    Johannes Meyer

  • Nostalgic Home-Style Comfort

    The cafe offers a comforting ambience and authentic home-style flavors that evoke nostalgic family meals in Japan.

    As a Japanese descendent I can definitely say that I felt close to my family when eating in cafe Monaka.

    Christian Saiki

  • Warm & Nurturing Atmosphere

    Warm, welcoming hosts make visits feel like stepping into a personal retreat, supported by wholesome treats like gluten-free cookies.

    Stepping into Café MONAKA in Mona Vale feels like a warm embrace from a cherished aunt, whose culinary skills are unmatched.

    Alex Williams

Authentic morning sets and Japanese cafe brunch favorites

  • Asagohan Set Meal

    The asagohan set meal was very healthy and balanced with an emphasis on staying traditional.

    Theo

  • Katsu sandwich

    The katsu sandwich is excellent and all food and drinks are presented nicely.

    Christopher Jones

  • Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancake

    We got the soba omelette and the Okonomiyaki Japanese Pancake with some cold pressed juices. We will definitely be back.

    Christel Reinsch

  • Soba omelette

    Omelette was super fluffy with a good ratio of soba inside. Really tasty.

    duality

Other favorites

Specialty Japanese teas and handcrafted dietary-friendly baked sweets

  • Gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate cookies

    Their gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate cookies were easily the highlight — crispy on the outside, chewy in the middle, and packed with flavour.

    Barry Walters

  • Hojicha Latte

    The Hojicha Latte was the best thing there though. Its tough to find great hojicha in Sydney so im glad I found some.

    Theo

  • Matcha Chiffon Cake

    A highlight for us was the Matcha Chiffon Cake – light, fluffy, and full of flavor.

    Johannes Meyer

  • Matcha Latte

    The pork katsu curry and matcha latte were highlights - and reasonably priced.

    James

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and authentic touches that set Cafe MONAKA apart

  • Traditional Asagohan Breakfast Tray

    Available until 11am, the traditional Asagohan morning set arrives with balanced components including grilled salmon fillet, rolled egg, miso soup, seasoned rice, edamame, and house-pickled vegetables.

  • Dietary-Conscious Housemade Cookies

    Baking fresh gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate and matcha cookies that achieve a crispy exterior and chewy center, catering carefully to dietary needs without sacrificing texture.

  • Dedicated Takeaway Side Window

    A dedicated walk-up exterior service window allows patrons on the go to grab takeaway coffee and drinks smoothly without stepping inside the seated dining area.

  • Specialty Hojicha and Matcha Service

    Serving specialized Japanese cafe beverages including rich iced and hot hojicha and smooth matcha lattes alongside Japanese fusion meals.

Before you head over

Practical advice for timing your visit, ordering, and enjoying Japanese breakfast in Mona Vale

  • Arrive Before 11am for Breakfast

    The traditional Asagohan set meal is served only until 11am and the venue does not open on Sundays, so arrive early on weekdays or Saturday to order it.

  • Use the Walk-Up Window for Coffee

    Grab takeaway coffee and drinks via the exterior side window without waiting in the indoor cafe queue.

  • Look for Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Treats

    The cafe caters well to dietary requirements, featuring gluten-free and dairy-free chocolate cookies alongside matcha and hojicha cakes.

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