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Cafe Rafaele

19 Havelock Ave, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

Recommended by 51 people

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19 Havelock Ave, Coogee NSW 2034, Australia

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61 414 576 116
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cafe Rafaele

Tucked on a quiet side street just minutes off Coogee Beach, Cafe Rafaele delivers French bistro classics without the beachfront noise. Regulars dodge the promenade crowds for a sunny perch and plates of genuine croque-monsieur, delicate lemon-and-sugar crepes, or a breakfast burger before work. Come evening, the dining room settles into three-course bistro menus featuring steak frites draped in miso butter, tender poached salmon, and crêpes Suzette.

  • Quiet Side-Street Setting: Set along Havelock Avenue just minutes from the beach, offering a peaceful, crowd-free alternative to the main promenade.
  • French Bistro Classics: Serves croque-monsieur, crepes, and omelettes by day, shifting to steak frites and classic bistro courses at night.
  • Neighbourhood Bistro Charm: Welcoming, family-friendly hospitality with indoor and outdoor tables suited for relaxed mornings and dinners.
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Why Choose Cafe Rafaele

Why locals and visitors seek out Cafe Rafaele's French bistro dining and peaceful Coogee side-street setting.

  • Authentic French Bistro Specialties

    The kitchen delivers classic French staples such as delicate crepes, authentic croque-monsieur, and omelettes crafted with traditional techniques.

    the crepe really exceeded my expectations!

    Madison Cook

  • Approachable Evening Dinner Service

    Evenings feature an approachable multi-course bistro set menu showcasing classic dishes like steak frites and crepes Suzette.

    The dinner set menu is incredible and such great value for money.

    Susy Bong

  • Quiet Side-Street Location Away From Crowds

    Situated on a quiet residential street minutes from the shore, the venue offers a peaceful respite from beachfront noise.

    The cafe is a short distance away from the main crowd. More peaceful and quiet environment.

    Abby Y

  • Relaxed Seating Away From Promenade Queues

    The set-back location makes it easy to secure a table without enduring the heavy queues of the primary seaside strip.

    It’s slightly out of the way so it’s quieter and easy to find a table even on weekends.

    Aprile Wenke

  • Comfortable, Unrushed Hospitality

    Guests enjoy a warm, unhurried bistro ambience where families with infants and small groups feel naturally comfortable.

    The waitress was lovely and we felt so comfortable, no one got annoyed when our bub made a bit of noise.

    eva r

  • Serene Neighborhood Atmosphere

    A soothing, relaxed environment gives diners an unassuming neighborhood retreat to recharge just steps from the ocean.

    The service was nice, the setting was chill and the food was delicious.

    Alvi

French bistro classics and brunch favourites

  • Crepes

    the crepe really exceeded my expectations!

    Madison Cook

  • Steak Frites

    We tried dinner for the first time and had the delicious steak frites, the miso butter is a wonderful addition, highly recommend!

    eva r

  • Véritable Croque-Monsieur

    The Véritable Croque-Monsieur was amazing, well worth the wait.

    Adrian Wong

  • Omelette du Jour

    had the Omelette du Jour (and the glass of pinot), which was truly as good as any outside of Paris.

    Richard Crawley

Before you head over

Helpful advice on timing, seating, and menus to plan your visit

  • Plan Ahead for Dinner Service

    While breakfast is popular across the week, evening service runs selectively across the weekend and late-week days, making it important to confirm dinner availability in advance.

  • Escape Weekend Promenade Queues

    Tucked away on a quiet side street just minutes from the main beach thoroughfare, the cafe offers a peaceful setting where finding a table is typically manageable even on weekend mornings.

  • Consider the Evening Set Menu

    If visiting for an evening meal, explore the three-course set dinner menu for multi-course classic French bistro dishes offering solid value.

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