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Gibbons Street Cafe Redfern

Shop 1/7-9 Gibbons St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

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Shop 1/7-9 Gibbons St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia

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+61 2 9310 3132
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Gibbons Street Cafe Redfern

Perched right across from Redfern station, this neighbourhood cafe dishes out an ambitious brunch roster anchored by serious espresso and family hospitality. The kitchen bypasses standard cafe shortcuts—every order of ricotta hotcakes is whisked fresh and requires a patient 15-minute wait, yielding a melt-in-the-mouth crumb topped with cream. The savoury side swings global, pairing spicy shakshuka and Tokyo sizzling cheeseburgers alongside garlic prawns and chilli-slicked squid ink pasta. Frequent visitors know to order the knafeh-stuffed French toast alongside a frothy flat white.

  • Fresh-Battered Ricotta Hotcakes: Battered to order from scratch, each fluffy stack takes a 15- to 20-minute bake to achieve its light, airy crumb.
  • Global-Leaning Fusion Plates: The menu skips standard brekky staples for eclectic plates like knafeh-filled French toast, Tokyo burgers, and squid ink pasta.
  • Spacious, Dog-Friendly Haven: Spacious indoor tables welcome groups, families, and dogs just steps from Redfern station.
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Why Choose Gibbons Street Cafe

Discover why locals and visitors choose Gibbons Street Cafe for inventive brunch, welcoming hospitality, and effortless gatherings.

  • Freshly Battered Fluffy Hotcakes

    Fluffy ricotta hotcakes are made to order from scratch with freshly prepared batter, delivering a light and airy texture that guests consistently note is well worth the wait.

    The hotcakes take 15-20 mins to serve as the batter is freshly make and I think it’s really worth waiting for, super fluffy on the inside

    Janice Cheng

  • Inventive Global-Fusion Specialties

    The kitchen creates standout signature plates drawing on global influences, from Dubai knafeh cheese French toast to Tokyo sizzling cheeseburgers and squid ink pasta.

    Couldn’t resist the Dubai French toast with the yummy knafeh cheese filling .. so yummy and the coffee was the best in a long time I had in Sydney.

    Ramanathan Veeraraghavan

  • Warm, Family-Led Hospitality

    Guests consistently feel cared for through warm, hands-on hospitality led by owners Sam and his team, creating a welcoming and personal neighborhood atmosphere.

    Gibbons street cafe is the warmest and most welcoming independently owned cafe in the inner west.

    Samuel Ramsey

  • Artfully Presented Brunch Plates

    Every dish is artfully plated with vibrant colors and careful presentation, pairing visual aesthetics with memorable flavors.

    This Cafe is my absolute fave, the food here is so aesthetic and carefully created , it looks amazing and tastes great as well.

    jessica Eberle

  • Spacious Seating for Group Gatherings

    With a roomy dining layout, generous portions, and pet-friendly outdoor seating, the cafe easily accommodates family brunches and large group catch-ups.

    They’ve got more space than most cafes so it would be a good place to go with a big group.

    Elizabeth Woodside

  • Tailored Private Event & Microwedding Hosting

    The venue offers attentive, custom event hosting and generous Mediterranean grazing menus, making intimate celebrations and microweddings seamless and inviting.

    Everything was prepared freshly and presented beautifully, we received a lot of praise from our wedding guests for the coziness and homeliness of the venue and the quality of the catering and drinks and the decorations.

    Marco Hoffmann

Customer favorites and standout brunch creations

  • Ricotta Hotcakes

    The hotcakes are sensational and well worth the short wait for them to be made fresh. So light and fluffy.

    Gail Thomas

  • Squid Ink Pasta

    Both dishes were delicous but I cannot recommend the squid ink pasta enough.

    Junghwan Park

  • Shakshuka

    The shakshuka was also rich and comforting, with perfectly runny eggs and a bold, spiced tomato sauce.

    Nathania Clorinda

  • Dubai French Toast

    Couldn’t resist the Dubai French toast with the yummy knafeh cheese filling .. so yummy

    Ramanathan Veeraraghavan

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, sides, and refreshing complements

  • Butterfly Pea Lemonade

    The Butterfly pea lemonade is another must order (so pretty too!)

    Vondelicious__

  • Cold Pressed Juice

    fresh cold pressed juice is nothing my refreshing and executed right.

    Adrian Sudijanto

  • Acai Bowl

    The Acai Bowl was a refreshing dessert

    Foodwithyupi

  • Halloumi Fries

    I liked the halloumi fries on the side.

    Santina W

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality, freshly made specialties, and tailored private touches at Gibbons Street Cafe.

  • Made-to-Order Ricotta Hotcakes

    Hotcakes are freshly battered to order and given a dedicated 15 to 20 minute preparation time for a light, fluffy texture rather than rushed or premade.

  • Pet-Welcoming Table Accommodation

    Front-of-house staff proactively accommodate pet owners alongside their companions, setting up seating to ensure dogs and diners feel completely welcome.

  • Individualized Drink Welcomes for Events

    For private celebrations and microweddings, staff greet each arriving guest with their drink of choice and personal attention from the outset.

  • Bespoke Mediterranean Event Grazing

    The kitchen designs custom event grazing tables featuring fresh Mediterranean spreads, fruit platters, and desserts tailored to private gatherings.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on ordering times, group visits, and seating

  • Allow 15–20 minutes for freshly made hotcakes

    If you order the ricotta hotcakes, factor in a dedicated 15 to 20 minute wait, as the batter is freshly mixed and made to order.

  • Opt for group catch-ups and visits with pets

    Gibbons Street Cafe offers more spacious seating than typical local cafes, making it easier to accommodate larger groups and diners with pets.

  • Time your visit around midday

    For the best dining atmosphere and views across from Redfern station, consider planning your arrival around noon.

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