Restaurant
Maisys - Restaurant & Cafe
shop 1/164 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
Find Maisys - Restaurant & Cafe
shop 1/164 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089, Australia
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Book NowAbout Maisys - Restaurant & Cafe
Finding an honest post-midnight feed in Sydney is usually a fool's errand, but Maisys rewrites the rulebook. Across two levels on Military Road, this diner runs until 3 AM with proper food and full espresso service when the rest of the city shuts down. Night owls drop by for mushroom risotto cooked properly al dente, smashed avo, or thick, fluffy hotcakes paired with maple syrup and spiced chai. Paul and his crew keep the mood easygoing and welcoming through late-night shifts, pulling fresh coffee alongside warm sticky date pudding and house-baked New York cheesecake.
- Open Until 3 AM: Runs kitchen orders and fresh espresso until 3:00 AM, providing a rare late-night dining stop on the Lower North Shore.
- All-Hours Hybrid Menu: Serves daytime staples like smashed avocado alongside hearty evening pastas, steaks, and mushroom risotto all through the night.
- Signature Sweets & Chai: Offers signature thick hotcakes, rich sticky date pudding, and in-house baked New York cheesecake paired with spiced chai.
- Laid-Back Atmosphere: Two-level Military Road diner run by Paul and his team, delivering a warm, unpretentious setting for late conversations.
What's On at Maisys - Restaurant & Cafe
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Guests Choose Maisys
Why night owls, diners, and late workers choose Maisys for late-night meals, espresso, and comfort.
Full Dining and Espresso Served Until 3:00 AM
Maisy's stays open until 3:00 AM, serving full restaurant meals and hot espresso when surrounding venues across Sydney are shuttered.
Open till 3 AM—practically unheard of in Sydney—which makes it the perfect late-night spot.
cheryl All-Hours Hybrid Cafe and Dinner Menu
The kitchen prepares daytime cafe favorites like smashed avocado and hotcakes right alongside evening dinners into the early morning hours.
where else in Sydney can you get a smashed Avo at 2am?
Sasia Aia Welcoming Respite During Late-Night Hours
Nocturnal workers and late-night patrons find an open, welcoming oasis providing hot food, quality coffee, and genuine hospitality deep into the night.
Turning up for a coffee at 2.30am is something you can’t do anywhere else near me. And being greeted with a smile and having a chat is a welcome respite during long nights.
Erik Comforting Indulgence and Cozy Relief
Guests enjoy a cozy, satisfying indulgence from signature desserts like freshly prepared hotcakes and comforting drinks.
Such a cozy combo, especially if you’re after something relaxing and satisfying.
Xandra Memories Laid-Back and Eclectic Diner Ambience
The diner offers an eclectic, unpretentious atmosphere paired with curated music, creating an easygoing backdrop for late-night meals.
The vibe was laid back and eclectic without being pretentious.
Joumana Chilled Setting Conducive to Catch-Ups
A warm, comfortable two-level space invites friends to gather and linger over late-night meals, desserts, and drinks.
an atmosphere that is chilled conducive to great catch ups with friends
Robert Ching
Most popular items
Signature late-night dishes and house specialties
Hotcakes
The hotcakes were soft, light, and just the right amount of sweetness… honestly melts in your mouth.
Xandra Memories Sticky Date Pudding
The desserts are next level — I genuinely need my sticky date pudding fix at least once a week.
Perry Singh Mushroom Risotto
if there’s one dish you MUST TRY it’s the mushroom risotto, it’s the kind of dish which tastes phenomenal from the first mouthful and only improves with each bite you take
Sonali Malhotra Steak
My steak was perfectly medium rare and everything was perfectly salted
Angela Nelson
Other favorites
Specialty desserts, daytime cafe staples, and midnight treats
Espresso Coffee
Great coffee, I’d say the best one in the area and a wide variety of options on the menu from desserts and drinks to full meals, all at very competitive prices.
David Acevedo New York Baked Cheesecake
Their New York baked cheesecake is absolutely fabulous. 😋 Their cheesecake is freshly baked in the shop. No doubt, one of the best in town.
Alvis Tsang Smashed Avocado
where else in Sydney can you get a smashed Avo at 2am?
Sasia Aia Apple Crumble
We also shared an apple crumble that was very nice because it was not too sweet nor too savoury, and the pastry was really nice too.
Chris Ramazani
Beyond the menu
Memorable hospitality details that turn late-night visits into warm traditions
Swinging Basket Meal Delivery
The upstairs chef delivers freshly cooked orders directly to diners below using a unique swinging basket technique.
Midnight Barista Service
Espresso machines stay fully operational deep into the early morning, serving full espresso coffee, flat whites, and spiced chai at 2:30 AM or midnight.
Owner's Corner Table Hospitality
Owner Paul greets nocturnal diners personally by name, reserving preferred corner tables and welcoming guests like VIPs.
2:00 AM Smashed Avocado & Off-Menu Highballs
Guests can order daytime brunch staples like smashed avocado alongside custom highballs and late-night cooked dinners as late as 2:00 AM.
Before you head over
Practical guidance for midnight dining, desserts, and seating
Plan for Late-Night Food and Espresso
Late-night dining options across Sydney are rare after 10pm, but the kitchen and full espresso bar remain active until 3:00 AM, making it ideal for late shifts or midnight cravings.
Choose Your Sweet Fix Strategically
If you are visiting for dessert, the signature hotcakes and sticky date pudding are popular staples, though note the lava cake center is dense rather than runny.
Look for Upstairs and Corner Seating
The dining space spans two levels with cozy corner seating, offering a relaxed and unpretentious setting well suited for lingering catch-ups late into the night.
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