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On Cowell

Shop 1/3/7 Cowell St, Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

Recommended by 37 people

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Shop 1/3/7 Cowell St, Gladesville NSW 2111, Australia

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+61 2 9816 5394
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About On Cowell

Sunlit, spacious, and blissfully unpretentious, this Gladesville hangout nails the effortless neighbourhood brunch with easy parking right out front. Regulars swear by the chilli crab eggs stacked with crispy soft-shell crab, or thick-cut French toast layered with lemon curd. When the sun dips, the room shifts into an unhurried dinner affair—pouring frothy espresso freddo alongside Greek-style grilled halloumi and generous shared seafood platters.

  • Effortless Storefront Parking: Dedicated bays right outside eliminate the usual suburban parking scramble for morning coffee and remote work.
  • Brunch to Dinner Transition: Evenings feature an unhurried dinner menu with Greek-style grilled halloumi, fresh seafood platters, and cocktails.
  • Standout Morning Plates: Generous daytime staples range from soft-shell chilli crab scrambled eggs to lemon-curd French toast and potato rosti benedict.
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Why Gladesville Locals Choose On Cowell

From easy doorstep parking and generous brunch favorites to Greek-inspired evening dining

  • Effortless Doorstep Parking

    Guests can pull right up and find convenient parking immediately adjacent to the cafe, making morning visits, laptop work, and family outings effortless.

    great corner spot with plenty parking right out front and amazingly they provide attentive table service

    fjequipment specialists

  • Accommodating Everyday Flexibility

    The space welcomes casual laptop sessions, remote work, solo diners, and dogs with accommodating and attentive staff.

    It's people friendly, child friendly, dog friendly, eat on your own friendly, turn up with more people than you booked friendly, working lunch friendly, just all round awesome.

    Alison Hallworth

  • Sunlit Brunch Gatherings

    The bright, spacious dining room creates an inviting, unpretentious setting where friends can gather for unhurried weekend brunches.

    Loved the relaxed vibe, beautiful sunlight through the glass windows, and super friendly service.

    xuechen jia

  • Generous Plates for Sharing

    Generously plated daytime sweet and savoury mains make sharing breakfast or lunch satisfying across all party sizes.

    A nice spacious neighbourhood cafe in Gladesville that serves pretty brunch items in big portions.

    J

  • Evening Seafood & Mediterranean Dining

    Beyond daytime cafe favorites, the venue extends into evening service offering shared seafood platters, Mediterranean plates, and dinner drinks.

    We.orderrd the shared seafood platter, well presented, absolutely fresh seafood, and a yummy salad and crunchy chips.

    John Newey

  • Cocktails & Nighttime Grazing Plates

    A dedicated evening dinner menu paired with cocktails and Greek-influenced hospitality broadens the traditional cafe experience into a full night out.

    Seafood salad, grazing plate are fantastic as is the salmon … haven’t had a miss here. First class service, great beverage list (margarita anyone?).

    Jon Tinberg

Signature sweet and savoury favourites across daytime brunch and evening dining

  • French Toast

    You absolutely have to try their French Toast—it's as tasty as it looks—and don't miss their special menu!

    Jiantao Wei

  • Steak sandwich

    By far, the best steak sandwich I have had here in SYD since the time I have moved to AUS.

    Hiba N

  • Smoked salmon benedict on potato rosti

    Their smoked salmon benedict on potato rosti and super jiggly panna cotta are must orders.

    J

  • Shared seafood platter

    We.orderrd the shared seafood platter, well presented, absolutely fresh seafood, and a yummy salad and crunchy chips.

    John Newey

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and handcrafted desserts to round out your visit

  • Cookie n’ Cream Frappe

    Drinks were great — especially the Cookie n’ Cream Frappe and Mixed Berry Smoothie.

    xuechen jia

  • Espresso fredo

    The espresso fredo (a Greek coffee that's frothy and strong) was enjoyed by both of us.

    Karl Chong

  • Greek pavlova

    Dessert was a Greek pavlova, not too sweet, and loved the fresh berries.

    John Newey

  • Panna cotta

    Their smoked salmon benedict on potato rosti and super jiggly panna cotta are must orders.

    J

Frequently Asked Questions

Is parking easy to find?

The cafe has ample parking located directly in front of the venue and surrounding the area.

How are the portion sizes?

The cafe serves generous portions across its breakfast and lunch dishes, from sweet pancakes to hearty brunch plates.

What are the most popular menu items?

The French toast (The Frenchie) with lemon curd, pancakes, and the steak sandwich are frequently highlighted by diners.

Is outdoor and dog-friendly seating available?

Yes, the venue features outdoor seating and welcomes visitors with dogs, offering puppacinos.

When is the kitchen open, and are dinner services offered?

The cafe is open daily starting at 7:00 AM, closing at 3:00 PM Sunday through Thursday, with evening dinner service offered on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Note that kitchen service can end before closing time.

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