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Emoji Cafe

Unit 3/236 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 61 people

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Unit 3/236 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 433 966 562
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Emoji Cafe

Tucked along Pacific Highway, this cozy Crows Nest nook matches neighborhood cafe classics with bona fide Vietnamese flair. Locals know to skip the generic diner fare and head straight for the banh mi or crispy pork over rice drizzled with house-made chilli. On the grill side, lean beef patties and chicken tuck into fresh brioche buns alongside crunchy beer-battered chips—substantial comfort without the grease. Morning commuters drop by for flat whites and warm smiles, while parents find plenty of room to park a pram for an easy breakfast plate.

  • Lean Brioche Burgers: House-made beef and Portuguese chicken patties on brioche paired with crunchy beer-battered chips, cooked clean to skip the heavy grease.
  • Street-Style Pork & Rice: Authentic Vietnamese pork rolls and crispy pork on rice served alongside small-batch house chilli.
  • Welcoming Local Routine: Thoughtful hospitality with space for prams and quick morning espresso service on the Pacific Highway corridor.
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Why Diners Choose Emoji Cafe

A distinctive blend of authentic Vietnamese dishes, fresh daytime comfort food, and attentive neighborhood hospitality.

  • Vietnamese Specialties Alongside Cafe Staples

    Generous Vietnamese specialties like crispy pork rice and authentic banh mi sit alongside cafe classics on a distinct cross-cultural menu.

    It is amazing, spicy as I like and taste so traditional.

    Brenda Santos Rodriguez

  • Hearty Lunches Without the Greasy Aftermath

    House-made lean patties on fresh brioche paired with beer-battered chips deliver a satisfying lunch without oily bloat or heaviness.

    I actually left feeling satisfied but not bloated or uncomfortably stuffed.

    Joshua Parker

  • Thoughtful Family Care for Parents and Kids

    Personal touches like sharing wraps split for the table and complimentary babycinos create a hospitable atmosphere for dining with little ones.

    We said we were sharing as a family, and they very kindly surprised us with cut wraps so our family can share these delicious wraps.

    B F

  • Accommodating Setup for Prams and Gatherings

    A welcoming, pram-friendly environment gives dining groups the physical space and attentive pacing needed to relax together.

    They were very accommodating to us with our baby's pram too, made sure we had enough space to enjoy our experience.

    Taleen Chichian

  • Prompt Morning Coffee for Fast Routine Stops

    Reliable, speedy morning espresso service caters conveniently to local morning commuters and daytime walkers.

    Fast coffee and food, but the quality is always high, regardless of the speed.

    Ink Yara

  • Convenient Proximity to Mater Hospital

    Located within comfortable walking distance of Mater Hospital, offering a dependable, calm dining alternative with Sunday opening hours.

    Also nice and close to the Mater Hospital so a good alternative to the hospital coffee shop within easy waking distance

    James Taylor-Craig

Locally loved staples and cross-cultural comfort dishes

  • Vietnamese Pork Roll

    The best pork roll ever tried!

    Brenda Santos Rodriguez

  • Signature Emoji Beef Burger

    My husband and I ordered the signature emoji beef burger, the portugese chicken burger, the lychee frappe, and some counter sweets. We have visited countless burger joints and have left feeling sluggish from greasy chips and messy burgers. These burgers did not leave us feeling this way, they were high quality!!

    Taleen Chichian

  • Crispy Pork with Rice

    Crispy pork with rice is my favourite go-to lunch! Serving size is big and it tastes soooo good.

    Rinarielle

  • Fish and Chips

    I also got the fish and chips and it was well presented with caesar salad!

    Joshua Parker

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality gestures and careful touches that make dining at Emoji Cafe feel distinctly personal.

  • Pre-Portioned Family Sharing

    When guests mentioned they were sharing as a family, the kitchen thoughtfully pre-sliced the wraps to make passing and dividing portions seamless.

  • Complimentary Babycino for Little Ones

    Staff proactively prepared a complimentary babycino for a young child alongside parents' orders, creating an immediate welcoming gesture for visiting families.

  • House-Made Specialty Chilli

    The kitchen crafts its own house-made chilli in-house to accompany Vietnamese specialties and pork rolls rather than relying on standard commercial condiments.

  • Thoughtful Tabletop Details

    Table settings include distinctive wooden-handled cutlery, paired with a welcoming atmosphere and background music that elevate the daytime dining setting.

Before you head over

Practical advice for visiting, ordering, and timing your meal at Emoji Cafe.

  • Mater Hospital & Weekend Coffee

    If you are visiting or commuting near the Mater Hospital, this cafe provides a nearby Sunday-friendly espresso and meal option within easy walking distance when most neighborhood spots close.

  • Pram Access & Family Dining

    The venue comfortably accommodates families with prams by arranging seating for extra space, and the team proactively offers kid-friendly touches like cut-to-share wraps and complimentary babycinos.

  • Ordering Vietnamese & Fresh Lunch Fare

    Look beyond standard cafe breakfast items to order Vietnamese specialties like pork rolls and crispy pork rice with house-made chilli, or lean house-made burgers if you prefer a satisfying lunch without greasiness.

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