We’re an award winning independent cafe in Surry Hills for seriously good food, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality.

Welcome to Dad and the Frog Cafe

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The Frog Tale

Welcome to Dad and the Frog Café. We’re your local spot in Surry Hills for seriously good food, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality.

Since opening in 2022, we’ve built a strong reputation in the Sydney café scene. We were named Best Café at the 2025 Local Business Awards and won Toby’s Estate Local Legends in 2024, with a runner-up in 2025. That recognition belongs to our team and the community that backs us.

Everything on our dine-in menu is made with care. We use local ingredients, brew Madding Crowd Coffee, and make all our sauces, jams and relishes in-house. We serve breakfast, brunch and lunch seven days a week, and we’re fully licensed if you’re after a glass of wine or a cocktail with your meal.

You can book a table ahead of time or just walk in. If you're organising a meeting, party or office lunch, our catering service has you covered with flexible and fresh options.

We’re here to make your day better through food, service and space that feels good to be in.

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  • "The food and service was excellent! You obviously care about what you do. It really came thru in the flavours and detail of the dishes. 10/10"

    Simon - Catering Review

  • "This place was so good I went twice for breakfast on my short trip in Sydney. I liked the "Happy vegan" option"

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    Anna - Google Review

  • "All the feedback I have received has been positive and said the food was tasty and plenty of it. We will certainly be in touch with other events and I have passed on your details to a few colleagues."

    Fiona - Catering Review

  • "We tried their coffee! It was really GOOOOD! Perfect."

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    Daisy - Google Review

  • "Came for a lunch/brunch type situation with my girlfriend (friend who is a girl!) and to say the service was good is completely and utterly wrong. This cafe is a hidden gem in the (extremely steep) Surry Hills area."

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    Hudson - Google Review

  • "Excellent coffee and breakfast. Particular enjoyed the soy linseed bread."

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    Helen - Google Review

  • "Amazing coffee, very cosy to sit outside & great food menu!"

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    Lore - Google Review

  • "First time visiting. We were greeted with a smile. The menu had so many delicious options.... 😍 Our waiter was super friendly and made this experience very pleasant. I will 100% be back. Thank you 😋"

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    Megan - Google Review

  • "French toast is to die for. I have craved it since dining here."

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    Alison - Google Review

  • "Dad and the Frog Cafe in Surry Hills was such a delightful spot for breakfast!"

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    Jose - Google Review

  • "The best hash brown I’ve had in a very long time. The staff is extremely friendly and the food is the perfect amount of spicy and tangy"

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    Esha - Google Review

  • "Great food, great service. A nice corner Cafe with lots of outdoor space. Will be back."

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    Eric - Google Review

  • "Fantastic food, coffee and service. Loved it so much that we went back 2 mornings in a row for breakfast whilst visiting Sydney for 5 days."

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    Jeanie - Google Review

  • "The feedback I received for the food was really good, everyone enjoyed the food especially the salads."

    Nidhi - Catering Review

  • "The team here take service with a smile to another level. Always very welcoming and eager to deliver a yummy meal.... Certainly has a great local hero vibe that deserves a revisit."

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    Harry - Google Review

  • "Spot on coffee and yummy brekkie with a smile in the heart of Surry Hills… Can’t beat that!"

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    Xavier - Google Review

  • "Absolutely loved my experience at Dad and the Frog Cafe! Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and the coffee is spot on. Their pastries are a must-try, especially the croissants! A hidden gem in Surry Hills. I'll definitely be back!"

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    Facundo - Google Review

  • "Delicious food! Attentative service"

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    Lauren - Google Review

  • "The food was perfect (especially the chocolate cake!!!) Very appreciated."

    Nicky - Catering Review

  • "By far my favourite cafe in Surry Hills. I have probably tried all items in the menu and is all great and filling. Can't fault the service, the staff always very attentive, working with a smile in their faces. All the decoration matched with the outdoor sitting are great."

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    Carlos - Google Review

  • "My daughter and I visit this charming café every Sunday, and it’s quickly become our favourite spot. There’s truly nothing like the warm, homey atmosphere that greets you the moment you walk through the door."

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    Mary - Google Review

  • "Had ordered catering from them. It was on time, looks fantastic, and tastes good! Very well received."

    Carmeli - Catering Review