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Karoo & Co

4/178 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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4/178 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia

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+61 2 9489 0261
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Karoo & Co

Wahroonga locals rely on Karoo & Co for smooth espresso and morning takeaway rolls before trading daytime cafe plates for evening wood-fired pizzas. Free sparkling water arrives in wine glasses the minute you sit down—an easy touch that sets the tone whether ducking in for lunch or unwinding after a hospital visit down Fox Valley Road. Evenings bring blistered Mediterranean lamb pies straight out of the hearth, accompanied by midweek BYO wine alongside the curated list, rich beef ragu, and a warm house chilli oil that lingers.

  • Complimentary Sparkling Water: Complimentary chilled sparkling water is poured into stemmed wine glasses upon seating.
  • Evening Wood-Fired Oven: The kitchen fires up its dedicated masonry oven at dusk for blistered dinner pizzas like Mediterranean lamb.
  • Midweek BYO Wine: Guests can bring their own wine on weeknights to accompany dinner alongside the in-house list.
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Why Diners Choose Karoo & Co

Why locals and hospital visitors consistently choose Karoo & Co for morning coffee, evening dinners, and welcoming respite.

  • Accommodating Evening Respite Near SAN Hospital

    Karoo & Co provides a comforting alternative to SAN Hospital cafeteria options, extending evening wood-fired oven service to welcome arriving families.

    They kept the pizza oven going a bit longer for us (arriving just before 9pm) and then produced an excellent pizza (Mediterranean - lamb and fetta and spinach and...) in good time.

    Fergus Semler

  • Fresh and Uplifting Dining Alternative for Patients and Visitors

    Hospital visitors find comforting, high-quality meals and welcoming hospitality when seeking relief from institutional dining.

    I came for something other then hospital food!! I was blown away by the food 10stars!!

    Tania Catanzariti

  • Reliably Quick Takeaway Coffee and Breakfast

    Morning visitors rely on fast, precise takeaway coffee and breakfast rolls executed with care.

    The coffee ☕️ was excellent, the food was great 🥙 & the service was outstanding.

    Stan Avagiannis (HandyStan)

  • Calm and Attentive Service Through Peak Morning Volume

    Even during rush periods with lines out the door, baristas deliver exceptional coffee and individualized care.

    Even though the place was absolutely pumping and the line was out the door, my barista still made me feel like I genuinely mattered.

    Sally Graham

  • Midweek BYO Dining and Wood-Fired Pizza Specialisation

    Evening dinner service features an authentic wood-fired pizza menu supported by a fair-value wine list and midweek BYO flexibility.

    Licensed and BYO (only during the week) the wine list is very fair value.

    Mark P

  • Thoughtful Table Welcome with Complimentary Sparkling Water

    Table service begins with complimentary sparkling water served in wine glasses upon seating.

    You get served sparkling water in wine glasses for free when you are first seated - love that touch!

    Sunita Mizar

Customer-favorite cafe dishes and evening wood-fired classics

  • wood fired pizza

    moorish wood fired pizzas

    Alison Abramian

  • bacon & egg roll

    bacon & egg roll

    Stan Avagiannis (HandyStan)

  • spinach & feta twist

    spinach & feta twist

    Chin Perera

  • BLT

    BLT

    riley

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitality touches that elevate visits to Karoo & Co.

  • Complimentary Sparkling Table Water

    Guests are welcomed at the table with complimentary sparkling water served in stemmed wine glasses upon seating.

  • Late-Arrival Wood-Fired Service

    Staff kept the dedicated wood-fired oven running past standard kitchen cutoff times to prepare dinner for arriving hospital visitors.

  • Celebratory Birthday Care

    The team offered attentive care and made an extra effort to make a visiting mother feel celebrated on her birthday.

  • Candlelit Oven Service During Blackouts

    During a neighborhood power outage, the team kept dining operations running by candlelight and the glow of the wood-fired oven to serve hot meals.

Before you head over

Practical advice on reservations, dinner service timing, and BYO options.

  • Book Ahead for Peak Dine-In Times

    Because this neighborhood cafe is cozy and popular, indoor and outdoor tables fill quickly; reserve in advance to ensure a table.

  • Visit at Dinner for Wood-Fired Pizza

    The venue's dedicated wood-fired oven runs exclusively during evening dinner service rather than daytime breakfast or lunch.

  • Check BYO Availability Midweek

    Take advantage of bringing your own wine during midweek dinners, or choose from their licensed wine list throughout the week.

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