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The Incinerator Café

2a Small St, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

Recommended by 10 people

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2a Small St, Willoughby NSW 2068, Australia

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+61 406 056 888
HoursMonday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Incinerator Café

Housed in a 1930s Walter Burley Griffin landmark, this Willoughby staple pairs heritage design with leafy parkside dining. Locals drop by for morning flat whites before heading into Hallstrom Park, pulling up chairs under shady trees with dogs and prams in tow. The kitchen turns out eggs benedict with house-made hollandaise alongside crisp hash browns and savoury brekky bowls, while an art exhibition space downstairs offers a quiet stroll after your meal.

  • Heritage Architecture & Gallery: A 1930s Walter Burley Griffin structure hosting an art exhibition gallery on the lower floor.
  • Parkside Dining: Sprawls beside Hallstrom Park and playground with ample outdoor tables welcoming dogs and strollers.
  • All-Day Cafe Staples: Features cafe classics like eggs benedict with house-made hollandaise, crisp hash browns, and 7 Miles coffee.
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Why Choose The Incinerator Café

Discover how heritage architecture, parkside surroundings, and crafted brunch classics set The Incinerator Café apart.

  • Parkside Playground Setting

    The café sits right alongside Hallstrom Park and its playground, offering outdoor seating with space for strollers and dogs.

    A cute spot for a coffee with the kids, with outdoor tables, easy pram parking and dogs welcome

    The.Mum.Map

  • Family & Pet-Friendly Surroundings

    Bordering the park grounds allows visitors to pair morning walks and outdoor recreation with casual dining under the trees.

    it is located next to a park with children's playground

    jenny Crellin

  • Restored Architectural Heritage

    Operating within a repurposed 1930s Walter Burley Griffin incinerator, the venue combines historical architecture with downstairs art exhibitions.

    The Incinerator Cafe in Willoughby sits inside a beautifully restored 1930s heritage building designed by Walter Burley Griffin

    Jannette W

  • Lower-Level Art Gallery Visit

    The venue houses the Incinerator Art Space downstairs, giving visitors an integrated cultural destination alongside their cafe visit.

    Great exhibition space downstairs and excellent coffee upstairs.

    Debra Player

  • Scratch-Made Brunch Classics

    The kitchen delivers dependable morning favourites, including signature eggs benedict with handmade hollandaise and crisp house hash browns.

    The handmade hollandaise sauce is amazing and the homemade hash brown is to die for

    Brad Cook

  • Quality Coffee & Morning Dishes

    Patrons enjoy consistently executed breakfast staples from creamy scrambled eggs to richly flavoured specialty coffee roasts.

    Tasty dishes and great coffee. Simple things done well. Creamy scrambled eggs ,the hash brown was not greasy

    Bill T

Customer-favourite breakfast and brunch dishes at the cafe

  • Eggs Benedict

    now I come back just for their eggs Benedict best in Sydney

    Brad Cook

  • Hash Brown

    the hash brown was not greasy and one of the best I can remember

    Bill T

  • Bacon and Egg Roll

    I enjoyed a Bacon and Egg Roll that may have been the best I have ever tasted

    Michael Curran

  • French Toast

    We dined in and got baked eggs and the French toast. The food was incredible and came out quickly

    Jade-Alise Swarbrick

Before you head over

Practical advice for park visits, bill payments, and warm weather dining.

  • Playground Supervision

    The playground is just down the hill but not visible from cafe tables, so plan to accompany young children directly to the play area rather than supervising from your seat.

  • Weekend Payment Planning

    The venue does not split bills during busy weekend shifts, so coordinate group payments with a single card or cash beforehand.

  • Warm Weather Seating

    The heritage building does not feature indoor air conditioning, so dress comfortably or choose shaded outdoor tables under the trees on hot summer days.

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