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PIÑA

shop 4/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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shop 4/29 Orwell St, Potts Point NSW 2011, Australia

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+61 432 445 342
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 Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About PIÑA

Tucked along an Orwell Street laneway, PIÑA turns the morning rush into sharp, unhurried hospitality and serious breakfast plates. Regulars happily brave the footpath line for thick sourdough piled with soft scrambled eggs and an aromatic, sweet chili oil that skips harsh heat for pure savory depth. The kitchen keeps pace without cutting corners—searing potato rosti to a crisp crunch, layered with rich wagyu pastrami or smoked trout. Pull up a sunlit outdoor seat with a cold brew or a matcha, letting the Potts Point bustle roll past.

  • Laneway Atmosphere: A bustling alleyway setting where the floor team stays attentive, warm, and remarkably fast under pressure.
  • Sweet Chili Scramble: Soft eggs served on thick sourdough, elevated by a signature chili oil leaning sweet and aromatic over pure heat.
  • Crispy Potato Rosti: Crispy potato rosti plates topped with decadent upgrades like cured wagyu pastrami or smoked trout.
  • Swift Weekday Pace: Orders frequently land at tables in under ten minutes during mid-morning weekday service.
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Why Choose PIÑA

Distinctive flavors, attentive pace, and vibrant laneway dining that justify every visit

  • Wagyu Pastrami & Steak Upgrades

    Elevate signature breakfast plates with rich additions like caramelized wagyu minute steak and cured wagyu pastrami alongside crispy potato rosti.

    The Potato Rosti with wagyu pastrami was insanely rich & satisfying, & the Wagyu Minute Steak & Scrambled Eggs with chilli oil was such a flavour bomb

    Calista

  • Signature Sweet Chili Oil

    Pair morning eggs and breakfast rolls with house-made chili oil that delivers a fragrant sweet-savory balance instead of overwhelming heat.

    Ordered the classic scrambled eggs and chilli oil and it was completely different to what I expected, with a sweet flavour rather than overt spice, I personally loved that.

    P M

  • No Imposed Table Limits

    Unwind in an unhurried setting where staff never impose table turn limits, even during high-demand rushes and line-forming mornings.

    They didn’t give time limit for the customer, considering a very limited space

    Chiria Leozha

  • Sunny Laneway Cafe Energy

    Dine in a lively Potts Point laneway nook that captures the vibrant daytime energy of Sydney brunch culture.

    The alleyway feels cozy and alive as you sit and bask in the 11am sun, watching this nook on the edge of the CBD pulse with the beating heart of the weekday.

    Ben Mattes

  • Sub-10-Minute Service

    Experience fast, steady kitchen execution that serves complete orders in under 10 minutes even when the dining room is packed.

    The place was flat out, but somehow the team still managed to get everything out in under 10 minutes.

    Coffee ideology

  • Zero-Wait Weekday Mornings

    Drop in during mid-morning weekday hours to skip the weekend queues and easily secure a table for breakfast.

    came on 10am a weekday so there is no wait. The potato rosti is my favourite

    Dieu Hoa Nguyen

Signature brunch dishes that define the Piña experience

  • Potato Rosti

    The Potato Rosti with wagyu pastrami was insanely rich & satisfying

    Calista

  • Scrambled Eggs with Chilli Oil

    Ordered the classic scrambled eggs and chilli oil and it was completely different to what I expected, with a sweet flavour rather than overt spice, I personally loved that.

    P M

  • Curry Omelette

    Delicious food I got the curry omelette, the sauce was to die for, lovely soft eggs and Big Crunch time with the toast.

    Hugo Kendrick-Little

  • Fried Prawn Burger

    The fried prawn burger was the standout, packed with prawns rather than just filler, perfectly crispy, and really well balanced without feeling too heavy.

    Sam

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitable service details observed at PIÑA

  • Owner-Led Table Hospitality

    Owner Andrew personally visits diners at their tables to deliver menus, check on meals, and recommend local travel spots.

  • No Table Limits Policy

    Despite heavy queue demand and limited space, the cafe does not enforce table turn limits, allowing diners to enjoy meals unhurried.

  • Proactive Water Service

    Floor staff actively monitor tables and consistently refill tap water throughout the meal without being prompted.

  • Proactive Dish Cutting & Sharing

    Staff proactively ask diners if dishes are being shared and offer to pre-cut items in the kitchen before serving.

Before you head over

Practical timing and ordering advice to help make the most of your visit

  • Time weekday mid-mornings to skip the queue

    Arrive between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on a weekday to bypass the substantial queues that form during peak weekend brunch hours.

  • Plan for unhurried turnover during peak times

    Because the cafe does not enforce table turn limits, parties dining during rush periods can wait up to 90 minutes. Plan for unhurried seating.

  • Customize eggs and rosti with signature additions

    Elevate breakfast classics by pairing house sweet-aromatic chili oil with scrambled eggs or adding wagyu pastrami to potato rosti.

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