Restaurant
Reuben Hills
61 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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61 Albion St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Surry Hills micro-roasting meets Latin-leaning brunch plates in a converted, exposed-brick industrial warehouse on Albion Street. Melbourne energy cuts through the morning rush—baristas pulling shots from daily rotating beans, the room humming with communal tables and sunny outdoor bench seating. Regulars head straight for the signature Not Reuben toastie stacked on crunchy rye, followed by crispy dirty bird chicken or soft baked eggs. Tables fill quickly on weekends, but orders land fast alongside house-specialty cold brews, iced matcha lattes, and thick-cut walnut banana bread topped with mascarpone and honey.
- Micro-Roastery Coffee: In-house roasted beans across daily rotating single origins and specialty vanilla oat cold brew.
- Inventive Brunch Plates: Bold Latin-influenced plates including the signature Not Reuben brisket toastie and spiced dirty bird chicken.
- Converted Warehouse Space: Exposed brick, moody bar stools, communal bookstore tables, and sunlit outdoor bench seating.
- Walnut Banana Bread: Thick-cut walnut banana bread finished with silky mascarpone and honey.
What's On at Reuben Hills
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Reuben Hills
Discover why locals flock to this Surry Hills roastery cafe for inventive brunch, top-tier coffee, and energetic warehouse vibes.
Signature Sandwich & Cold Brew Pairings
The cafe serves standout specialty creations such as the crisp Not Reuben brisket sandwich alongside dedicated brews like house vanilla oat cold brew.
The vanilla oat cold brew and the Not Reuben sandwich are amazing!
Luke J. Williams Inventive Latin-Inspired Brunch Classics
Inventive savory plates like Huevos Divorciados and baked dishes arrive balanced and flavorful alongside meticulously extracted espresso.
Coffee is consistently top-tier, and the food easily matches it. The Huevos Divorciados were a standout — rich, flavourful, and perfectly balanced
Tony Peck Communal Share Tables for Group Hangouts
Communal bookstore-style share tables offer plenty of space to catch up, share multiple dishes, and enjoy drinks together.
We were sat at a share table, a sort of book store table if you will. Very nice lighting and the interior decoration is suitable for photos.
itsgloria_han Relaxed Afternoons with Friends
A lively, welcoming environment makes catching up over brunch and coffee easy for groups of friends spending unhurried time together.
A perfect spot to come with a few friends, enjoy some food, chat, and spend a relaxed afternoon together.
Jason Zhen Warm Industrial Warehouse Vibe
A converted industrial warehouse interior provides a buzzing energy filled with rich coffee aromas and warm lighting.
The space has that warm warehouse vibe and smells like excellent coffee the moment you walk in.
Tony Peck Sunlit Outdoor Bench & People-Watching
Sunny outdoor bench and garden spots create an inviting atmosphere to relax, watch the streetscape, and enjoy batch brew.
sitting outside on the little bench with your friend on a sunny day that’s not too hot not too cold, perfect for people watch
Chloe Z
Most popular items
The Surry Hills cafe's most celebrated dishes and house staples
Not Reuben Sandwich
The vanilla oat cold brew and the Not Reuben sandwich are amazing!
Luke J. Williams Pancakes
Their pancakes were very good, not too sweet with the mascarpone cream 10/10.
Georgie Ward Dirty Bird
The Dirty Bird sandwich was well-cooked and all the ingredients complemented each other perfectly.
N Abdul Double Smashed Burger
I ordered the Double Smashed Burger. I don't know what they put in it. I don't WANT to know what they put in it. What I know is that I am a grown adult man sitting in a café in Surry Hills and I am genuinely emotional about a burger.
Michael Fox
Other favorites
Specialty drinks, house-baked treats, and Latin-accented morning plates
Banana and Walnut Bread
I came specifically for their homemade banana and walnut bread, and it was exactly to my taste!
QingYi Chen Vanilla Oat Cold Brew
The vanilla oat cold brew and the Not Reuben sandwich are amazing!
Luke J. Williams Iced Matcha Latte
iced matcha latte (soy & normal milk) MUST HAVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ dare I say the soy milk tastes better than regular milk.
itsgloria_han Huevos Divorciados
The Huevos Divorciados were a standout — rich, flavourful, and perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of spice and freshness.
Tony Peck
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I expect a wait for a table on weekends?
Expect busy periods and queues during peak weekend brunch times, with waits reaching 40 minutes for groups, though solo diners and pairs can often find spots at the bar or communal tables much faster. Early weekday mornings before 9:00 AM tend to be quieter.
What are the standout food and drink items to order?
The house-roasted coffees, including single-origin black coffees and the vanilla oat cold brew, are crowd favourites alongside the 'Not Reuben' wagyu sandwich, baked eggs, and fluffy pancakes.
Are the dishes suitable for sharing?
Portion sizes are generally generous and well-suited for sharing, especially the banana bread with mascarpone and the pancake plates, which easily satisfy two people.
Can the kitchen accommodate dietary requirements like gluten-free or coeliac needs?
Yes, the venue accommodates gluten-free diners, with coeliac reviewers noting attentive service and careful handling of their dietary requirements.
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