Restaurant
The Bucket Filler
Shop 1/2 Atchison St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
Find The Bucket Filler
Shop 1/2 Atchison St, St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout The Bucket Filler
Just steps from St Leonards station, The Bucket Filler pairs classic cafe staples with a sharp East Asian twist. Daily routines run on punchy Campos espresso, toasted breakfast rolls, and crisp focaccias spread with Kewpie mayonnaise. For lunch, the kitchen pivots effortlessly—folding homemade Chinese dumpling buns, flaky shallot pancakes, and marinated bulgogi beef over cold soba.
- Kewpie-Backed Sandwiches: Morning rolls and toasted focaccia rely on a Kewpie mayonnaise base for pregnancy-safe dining.
- East Asian Crossovers: Brekkie and lunch menus feature homemade Chinese steamed buns, shallot pancakes, and bulgogi soba alongside cafe standards.
- Station-Side Fuel: Fast morning takeaway combos, strong Campos espresso, and filling lunch portions just steps from St Leonards station.
What's On at The Bucket Filler
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Dine at The Bucket Filler
Fresh cafe staples, unique Asian-inspired specialties, and generous portions near St Leonards station.
Pregnancy-Safe Sandwich Base
All focaccias and sandwiches use Kewpie mayonnaise as their sauce base, ensuring a pasteurized and pregnancy-safe option for daily lunch.
They also use Kewpie as the Mayo base so they’re all pregnancy safe - thank you.
Katy Dalgleish Value Breakfast and Lunch Combos
Daily morning and lunch schedules are served with dependable breakfast roll and coffee combinations at reasonable prices.
The coffee & roll combo is a bargain and delicious!
Carly McCrossin Bulgogi Soba and Specialty Fare
The kitchen pairs traditional cafe fare with East Asian crossover lunch options like seasoned bulgogi beef served over soba noodles.
The bulgogi beef with soba was well marinated and tasty.
connie Homemade Chinese Dumpling Buns
House-made Chinese dumpling buns in meat and vegetable options provide a distinctive breakfast and lunch offering rarely found in standard cafes.
They also have home-made chinese dumpling buns (both meat and vegetable options), yet to try it but smells delicious!
Alex Kim Friday Team Lunch Venue
Generous portion sizes, quality burger mains, and relaxed seating accommodate informal group and workplace lunchtime gatherings.
This place is great for a Friday team lunch.
Joseph Phillimore Convenient Station-Side Meetups
Located minutes from St Leonards station with rapid turnarounds, making meetup lunches quick and convenient for local workers.
The cafe is located about a few mins walk from the St Leonards station.
Grace Tang
Most popular items
Customer-favourite sandwiches, breakfast plates, and Asian-inspired mains
Focaccia Sandwich
The Focaccia sandwich is a must- best I’ve tried!
becky bee Big Breakfast
The big breakfast was yum, scrambled eggs were creamy, hash browns were crispy outside soft on the inside and bacon was perfect amount of crispyness.
Iraia Hunia Bulgogi Beef with Soba
The bulgogi beef with soba was well marinated and tasty.
connie Panko Chicken Wraps
A quick bite of the panko chicken wraps, which is delicious, chicken strip's are crispy and just the right amount of chilli for me.
Grace Tang
Other favorites
Specialty drinks and refreshing cafe beverages
Black Sesame Latte
treated myself to a black sesame latte as well.
Kyle Moore Fresh Squeezed Juice
Try the fresh squeezed juice for a refreshing pick up.
Neville H Strawberry Latte
I tried the green gape soda and strawberry latte - both had the perfect level of sweetness.
connie Almond Milk Cappuccino
also they make a mean almond milk cappuccino!!
Aradia Davies
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful culinary details and tailored hospitality at The Bucket Filler
Pregnancy-Conscious Mayo Base
Sandwich and focaccia options use Kewpie mayonnaise as their sauce base, offering a reassuring commercial pasteurized choice for expectant mothers.
Asian-Influenced House Specialties
Alongside Australian cafe classics, the kitchen serves homemade Chinese dumpling buns, shallot pancakes, and bulgogi soba.
Rotating Daily Breakfast Roll Combo
Daily morning visitors can take advantage of a rotating daily breakfast roll paired with coffee at a value-oriented package price.
Attentive Dietary Care
The owners take care to accommodate specific dietary and gluten-free preferences across everyday breakfast and lunch orders.
Before you head over
Practical tips on ordering, dietary choices, and menu highlights
Pregnancy-Friendly Sandwiches
Order sandwich and focaccia selections with confidence if you are pregnant, as the kitchen uses commercial Kewpie as its standard mayonnaise base across its offerings.
Speedy Morning Combos
For an efficient morning routine, opt for the daily breakfast roll and coffee special to get a fast, affordable bite before heading to work or the nearby station.
Explore Asian Specialties
Look beyond standard Western cafe options to try East Asian house specialties such as steamed Chinese buns, shallot pancakes, and bulgogi soba.
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