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Hungry Grasshopper Café

63 Waratah St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia

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63 Waratah St, Haberfield NSW 2045, Australia

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+61 2 9799 3432
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: 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Hungry Grasshopper Café

Tucked along Haberfield's residential backstreets, this neighbourhood spot pulls velvety flat whites and feeds the post-parkrun crowd with crisp, loaded breakfast rolls. Regulars linger over the morning papers under the trees while staff remember familiar names and precise coffee orders. Outside tables come equipped with woolly blankets when the morning bite hits, and walking companions can count on a bowl of dog treats before the pastry counter sells out of fresh Portuguese tarts.

  • Woolly outdoor blankets: Outdoor seating comes stocked with personal blankets to keep early morning sidewalk dining snug in chilly weather.
  • Dog-friendly hospitality: Patrons with pets get a warm greeting on the footpath along with complimentary dog treats.
  • Neighbourhood breakfast hub: Regulars and weekend runners stop by for velvety flat whites, brekkie burgers, and daily morning papers on leafy Waratah Street.
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Why Diners Choose Hungry Grasshopper Café

Discover why locals choose Hungry Grasshopper Café for morning coffee, peaceful reprieves, and community brunches.

  • Exceptional Specialty Coffee

    Hungry Grasshopper Café serves exceptionally smooth espresso and well-crafted hot drinks that stand out across Sydney.

    Exceptionally smooth, balanced and memorable.

    Hugh Taylor

  • Satisfying All-Day Food Variety

    A broad breakfast and lunch menu delivers satisfying, high-quality meals and snacks paired with fast and friendly service.

    The ambience is delightful, the food and service is great, the variety is what every Sydney coffee enthusiast is after.

    Sara Piccinelli

  • Quiet Side-Street Sanctuary

    Tucked away on leafy Waratah Street, the café offers a peaceful refuge free from the traffic and noise of busy main roads.

    Hidden little gem away from the chaotic St which is Ramsey.

    Nadim A

  • Snug Year-Round Outdoor Seating

    Outdoor diners are kept snug and comfortable in cooler weather with personal woolly blankets provided for sidewalk seating.

    Heartfelt for their provision of small blanket for the outdoor seats during the cool morning.

    Lawrence Cheung - SH

  • Warm Family-Friendly Atmosphere

    Approachable staff and welcoming owners create an easygoing environment perfectly suited for weekend family brunches.

    Amazing atmosphere to come and enjoy a breakfast or brunch.

    Jess Anderson

  • Dog-Friendly Hospitality

    A dedicated pet-friendly outdoor dining setup welcomes dogs with treats, making it a favorite community stop for pet owners.

    Great service, delicious burgers (with crispy grilled cheese!!) and dog treats for the puppers.

    Leo Saito

Customer-favorite breakfast and lunch mains

  • Waratah Burger

    I had the Waratah Burger & it was amazing.

    Ross Ives

  • bacon and egg roll

    I love both the bacon and egg roll and the chicken burger.. I can’t get enough.

    Jason Lloyd

  • Chicken Burger

    The grilled chicken is tasty and the beef patty is meaty. Great taste and flavour.

    Philip Dee

  • breakfast burrito

    100% the best breakfast burrito in town.

    Sean Hampson-Scott

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, treats, and sweet additions

  • mango coconut frappé

    We also had the mango coconut frappé, kids chocolate milkshake & mixed berry smoothie, they were all very tasty.

    Ross Ives

  • Portuguese tarts

    Make sure you get in early for the Portuguese tarts as it had run out by the time we went at 12:30pm.

    Leo Saito

  • hot chocolate

    Loved the hot chocolate and the coffee was decent.

    Leo Saito

  • iced coffee

    The iced coffee had ice cream and honey (the latter, something different) was good

    Philip Dee

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, seating, and parking for your visit to Hungry Grasshopper Café

  • Arrive Early for Portuguese Tarts

    Popular sweet treats sell out quickly, so aim to arrive well before midday if you have your heart set on ordering a Portuguese tart.

  • Grab an Outdoor Table and Blanket

    Indoor seating is cozy and fills up quickly during morning rushes, but staff provide blankets to keep you warm at the outdoor sidewalk tables in cooler weather.

  • Allow Extra Time for Street Parking

    Street parking on Waratah Street can get competitive during peak breakfast hours, so allow a few extra minutes to find a spot along the residential blocks.

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