Restaurant
Circa
21 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
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21 Wentworth St, Parramatta NSW 2150, Australia
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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.
What's On at Circa
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
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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.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on parking, dietary adjustments, and dinner reservations to make the most of your visit.
Westfield Parking & Peak Morning Timing
Wentworth Street street parking can be tight during peak morning rushes, but free parking is readily available nearby at Westfield for an easy stroll over. Expect a 10 to 15 minute wait on busy mornings, but turnover and kitchen service remain prompt.
Dietary Sensitivities & Family Accommodations
Circa does not maintain a dedicated children's menu, but kitchen staff gladly accommodate younger diners with items like French toast. For guests managing dietary sensitivities such as garlic or onion, the team will review menu components in detail to navigate safe substitutions.
Evening Service & Date Night Bookings
Beyond morning cafe service, Circa transitions into a moody evening bistro serving charcuterie, burrata, and curated wine pairings inside its heritage building. Book your table ahead to lock in an effortless date night.
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