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Circa

21 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

Recommended by 49 people

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21 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Circa

Parramatta’s premier daytime counter trades ordinary cafe routines for Middle Eastern heat and in-house roasting. The Wentworth Street drill is well documented among regulars—dodge the mall parking and head straight for the courtyard. Morning orders anchor on poached Ottoman eggs, skillet-baked beef sujuk, and sourdough loaded with mushrooms and truffle pecorino. At the espresso machine, the bar team pulls a sharp Melbourne Magic or steeps house-blended sticky chai without missing a beat. By nightfall, the room shifts gears into wine pours and chicken liver pâté beside exposed heritage brick.

  • Inventive Brunch Staples: Crowds line up for house signatures like Ottoman eggs, skillet-baked eggs with beef sujuk, and truffle pecorino mushroom toast on sourdough.
  • House-Roasted Coffee & Specialty Drinks: House-roasted beans anchor a drink menu featuring dialed-in espresso, Mont Blancs, and in-house sticky chai.
  • Heritage Space Day to Night: Shifts from a bustling morning courtyard cafe into candlelit date-night dinners with wine pairings in a heritage setting.
  • Attentive Neighborhood Hospitality: Floor staff handle brisk weekend rushes and complex dietary needs with calm, easygoing warmth.
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Why Dinners & Brunches Belong at Circa

From signature Ottoman morning fare and in-house roasted specialty brews to intimate evening wine service in a heritage space, reserve your table and experience Parramatta's benchmark cafe.

  • House-Roasted Specialty Coffee

    Circa roasts its own specialty beans on site, serving expertly extracted espresso, Melbourne-style 'Magic' coffees, and signature builds that outshine standard cafe coffee programs.

    their house-roasted coffee is consistently excellent.

    Coffee ideology

  • Signature Ottoman-Inspired Plates

    Moving well beyond conventional cafe breakfast options, the kitchen crafts inventive Middle Eastern and Mediterranean-inspired signatures like poached Ottoman eggs and baked sujuk skillets.

    The Ottoman eggs are worth the recommendations, it would be hard to find this in other places.

    Raei Panganiban

  • Attentive, Genuine Hospitality

    The team delivers warm, considerate service that ensures guests and families feel personally looked after without ever feeling rushed or hovered over.

    warm and welcoming, attentive but not intrusive, and genuinely cared about the food and drink and our experience.

    Sean Heagney

  • A Calming Urban Sanctuary

    Even during peak weekend morning rushes, the space balances lively energy with a calm, comforting rhythm that lets diners unwind in complete comfort.

    Very lively and busy, but somehow peaceful.

    Bart Paulinski

  • Atmospheric Heritage Dinners

    By night, the heritage dining room transforms into a moody, atmospheric setting with vintage tunes and warm lighting tailored for sharing plates and curated wines.

    Atmosphere is cosy inside a heritage building with great lighting, decent old tunes and friendly staff.

    Mark Holden

  • Intimate Date Night Setting

    Tucked away off the main thoroughfare, the venue provides a romantic, low-key setting for casual evening bites, shared wine, and memorable date nights.

    Went to Circa for a nibbly dinner, and the atmosphere was so lovely, like a tucked-away little gem, with a delicious menu.

    Nandini Dhir

Signature brunch plates highly praised across customer reviews.

  • Ottoman Eggs

    The Ottoman eggs are worth the recommendations, it would be hard to find this in other places. It was so good.

    Raei Panganiban

  • French Toast

    the french toast was wonderfully sweet and fluffy

    Shruti Vyas

  • Mushroom Toast

    The mushroom toast was delicious - the bread was crusty, the mushrooms had that delicious texture you only get with fresh, quality mushrooms.

    Laura Faulconer

  • Baked Eggs with Beef Sujuk

    The baked eggs with beef sujuk were the stand out. DELICIOUS.

    ken brown

Other favorites

Pair your visit with house-crafted specialty beverages and evening sharing plates—book your table to experience every layer.

  • Mont Blanc Coffee

    The mont blanc coffee was elite

    Ashwin Chadha

  • House-Made Chai

    The house made chai was delicious

    Laura Faulconer

  • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice

    perfectly squeezed, refreshing orange juice

    Shruti Vyas

  • Burrata

    the burrata was top tier

    Nandini Dhir

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and bespoke care elevate the Circa experience.

  • Curated Evening Pairings

    During night service, hosts guide diners with thoughtful wine recommendations tailored dish-by-dish to rich plates like chicken liver pâté and burrata.

  • Detailed Dietary Consultation

    Staff patiently walk through recipe details for sensitive diners, clarifying customized options down to specific garlic and onion restrictions.

  • Off-Menu Dish Sourcing

    When guests arrived hoping for a recently rotated-off barramundi dish, staff checked the kitchen and prepared one of the final remaining portions.

  • Hands-On Owner Hospitality

    The owner actively connects with patrons on the floor, offering warm personal greetings and personally thanking guests as they depart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dishes and drinks are most recommended to order?

Circa is widely known for its signature Ottoman eggs, baked eggs with beef sujuk, and mushroom toast with truffle pecorino. For sweet options, guests frequently order the twice-baked French toast, and popular beverages include house-roasted coffee, the Mont Blanc, and house-made sticky chai.

Should you expect a wait for a table?

Circa gets very busy, particularly on weekends and public holidays, with table waits commonly ranging from 10 to 30 minutes during peak times. However, once seated and ordered, food and drinks are consistently served quickly.

Where can you find parking nearby?

While parking in the immediate Parramatta CBD can be tight, visitors note paid parking garages located directly nearby behind Wentworth Street, as well as parking options at nearby Westfield.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes, Circa offers dedicated outdoor seating including a front deck area, which accommodates diners with prams or pets and allows full table ordering service.

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