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Sydney Daifuku Store

72 Helen St, Lane Cove North NSW 2066, Australia

Recommended by 67 people

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Find Sydney Daifuku Store

72 Helen St, Lane Cove North NSW 2066, Australia

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HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sydney Daifuku Store

Sydney Daifuku Store rolls delicate, fruit-stuffed mochi to order in a quiet Lane Cove hideaway. Patrons come for the fresh chew of traditional wagashi—paired with an iced black bean kinako latte or hot matcha. Tucked inside the Seven H collective alongside a tattoo parlour and collectible cards, this leafy retreat lets you watch each confection shaped by hand before slicing it through with string to reveal fresh strawberries and red bean.

  • Handmade to Order: Mochi skins are shaped and stuffed by hand on-site right when ordered.
  • Seasonal & Classic Fillings: Classic red bean and strawberry alongside rotating blueberry, chocolate, and hojicha.
  • Collective Space: Co-located with tattoo and lifestyle studios in a leafy residential street.
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What's On at Sydney Daifuku Store

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Visit Sydney Daifuku Store

Why locals and dessert enthusiasts seek out this Lane Cove North Japanese confectionery cafe

  • Fresh Handcrafted Daifuku Made to Order

    Every daifuku is rolled fresh to order right in front of visitors, delivering a soft, delicate mochi skin and authentic fruit fillings that distinguish it from commercial confectionery.

    mochi is simply well done and hand made in front of you

    Shilpa Thakker

  • Distinctive Specialty Teas & Kinako Lattes

    Paired alongside traditional and fruit-filled mochi, the venue prepares signature specialty drinks including hot matcha and iced kinako lattes crafted with care.

    The iced black bean & kinako latte from Commission Coffee was also a standout definitely one of my favourites.

    Sharon Dai

  • Peaceful Tree-Lined Residential Hideaway

    Tucked into a quiet, leafy residential pocket of Lane Cove North, the cafe provides a tranquil hideaway away from dense retail strips.

    Nestled on a quiet tree lined road away from all the bustle. This kind of peace is a rare find in Sydney.

    Carolyn G

  • Calming Neighborhood Respite

    The relaxed suburban setting offers a calming retreat for afternoon pauses and casual catch-ups over tea.

    Such a lovely and calming spot, will definitely be back!

    Faye Wang

  • Artisanal Sweet Boxes to Share with Family

    The multi-piece mochi assortments make a delightful gift box or shared afternoon indulgence for family, friends, and multi-generational outings.

    We also grabbed some takeaway, and even my 90yr old grandpa loved the original strawberry & red bean one.

    Sharon Dai

  • Welcoming Setting for Group Catch-Ups

    The venue offers an inviting space for gatherings and friendly catch-ups over shared trays of specialty mochi and curated drinks.

    Definitely coming again soon with other friends for a nice treat.

    Leon W

Hand-rolled Japanese mochi made fresh to order

  • Original strawberry & red bean daifuku

    The daifuku is authentic and you can watch them make it by hand. I got the original with a gentle sweet strawberry and red bean paste filling.

    Leon W

  • Hojicha daifuku

    They also had a weekend special, hoji cha daifuku which was really tasty.

    Kevin Chan

  • Matcha daifuku

    OMG! I had the best daifuku since coming back from Japan. We had the matcha, grape and strawberry. My fussy kid had the matcha and he ate it all.

    Sonia Chin

  • Blueberry daifuku

    My favourite is the blueberry - with hints of white chocolate and real blueberries, it tastes so unique!

    L H

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and crafted coffee paired with fresh sweets

  • Iced black bean & kinako latte

    The iced black bean & kinako latte from Commission Coffee was also a standout definitely one of my favourites.

    Sharon Dai

  • Matcha latte

    Matcha is quality and delicious.

    Catherine M

  • Filter coffee

    The filter coffee is also really delicious and I love that they're trying something different.

    Wei Huang

  • Iced strawberry with condensed milk

    my partner loved the iced strawberry with condensed milk.

    Melissa

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful craft and surprising quirks that elevate a suburban mochi break

  • Handmade to Order at the Counter

    Watch daifuku hand-crafted and rolled fresh to order right in front of you at the counter, ensuring soft, pillowy mochi with delicate fruit and cream fillings.

  • Precision String Cutting Presentation

    Delicate mochi is served with string for clean, effortless slicing to showcase the fruit and cream layers inside.

  • Pokemon Card Showcase Display

    A curated display of Pokemon cards adds a distinctive nostalgic and playful aesthetic inside the shared space.

  • Dog-Friendly Suburban Setting

    The café offers pet-friendly hospitality in a quiet suburban retreat, welcoming guests and their four-legged companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the daifuku made fresh in-house?

Yes, daifuku are rolled and made fresh by hand on-site to order, featuring thin mochi skin around fresh fruit, chocolate, or tea-infused fillings.

When should you arrive to avoid popular flavours selling out?

Popular flavours such as strawberry sell out earlier in the day. Arriving earlier around opening is recommended to ensure you get your preferred pick. The cafe is open Wednesday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM (closed Monday and Tuesday).

What are the parking options nearby?

Street parking is available along the surrounding residential streets, though spots can occasionally be tricky to find during busy times.

How do you cut and eat the mochi?

Traditional daifuku is served with string so you can cleanly slice it in half to view and share the filling, though staff note eating it directly by hand is just as welcome.

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