Original and delicious brunch options that will have standing on your chair to get an aerial shot. I had the Gorgeous George, which was your classic goats cheese, basil pesto, vine ripened tomatoes combination. They are known for their Mac Daddy: crispy croissant filled with cheesy mac, bacon and egg. A bit above your standard brunch prices at 20$ give or take per dish, but I guess that's the tax you pay if you don't just want eggs on toast. read more

Cuckoo Callay - Gorgeous George - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newtown, NSW

If, like me, you have run by this place more than once on your way to catch a train at Newtown and thought, "I really must stop by this cute cafe and try it out one of these days," do yourself a favor and do it! I went here today for the first ever Yelp Elite event with DOGGIES and I can promise you we all loved it. I know I was fortunate to get to sample quite a few things from the menu, and I appreciated the stellar service we received, but what really made this stand out was the quality of the ingredients. The bacon, caramel, I don't know what else... shut up... just take my money already... french toast was out of this world. Now, you have to understand, french toast is my most favorite brekkie item in the world, so when I tell you this was the best french toast I have ever had, believe me, it was GOOD. But it doesn't end there, oh no... The coffee was a single origin roast that was smooth and delicious, so I give them big points for making a great flat white (essential to my morning routine). The other items that I sampled, including a quinoa dish with the delightful name of "Birdy Num Num" (kudos to the Peter Sellers' reference, I got it and had a good chuckle), something called "Cinderella's dish" with a poached egg and pumpkin, and a few other items, were all tasty and creative. Did I mention how fresh everything was? It was obvious that this is a place where the food is being made with love and care, I love it when all the details come together. And, of course, I would be remiss if I did not mention what a great time Rufus had. Rufus is a fussy, and hyperactive 15-month-old Mini Doxie. He loved the "puppachino" and the camraderie... In fact, he still hasn't fully recovered from this morning's outing... so that's another yelp of approval for you. So, all in all, great little cafe, worth a few extra minutes of slowing down in the morning and stopping to check it out. You will not regret it. read more

When in Newtown I try to grab a coffee here, todays extra hot latte was not hotter than Luke warm, it was quite bland to and not a memorable coffee at all. Sad as it's location is great, hope it gets better coffee in. read more

I cannot fault this place. The yummiest, most complex food, the best coffee (and best made) from Coffee Alchemy, an ever changing always incredible menu, and the nicest staff of any cafe in Australia! I have been here many times and never disappointed; I've in fact decided it's the only cafe worth going out of my way for anymore! Go many times, try everything! read more

Cuckoo Callay - Green eyed monster with a swan flat white. All incredible! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newtown, NSW

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They're at the station so they have to be FAST- and these guys can crank out a perfect piccolo in under 2 mins. For a railway station cafe they have created a pleasant environment, with lovely hanging plants, reasonable prices and super-friendly & efficient staff... what more could you want? Cute menus with little jokes to make you double-take, and good deals like gruyere toastie + coffee for 10 bucks, or the delightful sounding labne & zataar wrap for 5. read more

Cuckoo Callay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newtown, NSW

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I decided to try Cuckoo Callay after reading great reviews and seeing a whole bunch of drool-worthy Insta pics. First off, the location is unbeatable, located on the doorstep of Newtown Station. The cafe is quite quirky in character with whimsical feature pieces like a bright purple and blue cuckoo clock and a half wall of mirrors. We ordered two dishes: #Hashtag Boom Bam! - Jerusalem artichoke, chat potato and Spanish onion has served with roast beetroot puree, parsnip cream, 63 degree poached egg and bacon Pork'd - Pulled pork patty, chargrilled broccolini, manchego & mustard sauce, 63 degree poached egg on sourdough (my choice) Both were presented well and I loved that the Pork'd dish wasn't as rich as I thought it would be. On the service front, the staff were friendly and attentive. Also, if you are a dog owner, this is a great spot to bring your pooch. Alternatively, if you're like me and love dog watching, you're likely to get your fix during the weekend. read more

Cuckoo Callay - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Newtown, NSW

It's the 3rd year of the ANNUAL BACON FEST menu, with the release of 9 limited edition dishes that salute some iconic blockbuster films! Ingredients sourced from local state farms and local meat produce there's something for everyone in this menu! Get in quick, these items that are on offer concurrently with the usual menu will be with us for another 9 weeks only! The choices today were very strategic. As they show the diversity in being able to cater to a wide spectrum of Newtown urbanites. The CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE BACON RIND is a beautifully plated work of art. The crispy maple fused coil of bacon crowns the pork sausage and bacon steak brioche... Cracked pepper and bacon crisps jewel the a shimmering, silky orb of creamy egg white that encases the inevitable liquid yolk slow cooked with precision at 63 degrees. This is a stunning dish and ideal for the bacon lover! SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE is the answer to the burger call that we will always yearn for. A universal love of the burger sees this pimped up pulled pork, onion ring, slaw, chipotle, cheddar situation on a black bun complete with swirling Doritos train... It's monstrous and exquisitely done! We ignore the absence of actual bacon in JURASSIC PORK, but it's clearly designed to entice the cafe / casual dining snobs offering a very A'La Carte fine dining vibe without any pretentiousness. My god this is good. Slow cooked tenderness that crumbles at the touch of your knife, in contrast to the crackling rind top! It's the cherry compote, granny smith apple puree and apple pickle / fennel salad that really gives the restaurant dinner/lunch scene run for the money. I really wasn't expecting to be that impressed with what was served! Great friendly service, packed to the rafters and yet lightning fast waiting times! These guys are pros obviously as they cater to the foot traffic leading up to the station next door! A definite must this season!!!! read more

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I hate trying to find parking in Newtown but realised there is a little parking structure just behind Cuckoo Callay (near Newtown station) and it is only $2 for 2 hours (I think). When you leave the parking structure, you go up the stairs and to the left hand side there is Cuckoo Callay. Conveniently located just outside Newtown station if you are catching public transport. I came here for a business meeting with my partner, and two other people who were friends with the owner of Cuckoo Callay. I ordered the "Cinderella's Breakfast" and a long black. I wish the menu was online as I can't remember exactly what was in my meal but i believe it was pumpkin fritters, smoked salmon, a boiled egg and pesto. It was flavoursome and tasty and I really liked the food. My partner ordered the bacon and egg roll and he said there was some sort of salsa in the roll which made it really tasty. I would like to come back to taste other items on the menu. read more

I seldom give a fiver cause let's be honest...no one is perfect but the food and service was awesome here. I've come to expect pretty sub par service in Australia compared to Canada but this place had servers who smiled, took our order promptly and even let us substitute a purée for a pesto. Plus they had a menu dedicated entirely to bacon so obviously it's great! They even let us all pay separately which also isn't common here from what I've experienced. The decor is cute and the tables outside are good for people watching. As Nike says....just do it! read more

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I would love to be able to rate their food if I was given the chance to it. After waiting for over an hour for tables which I can understand. When we got a table and ordered straight away, we got told that what we wanted had sold out. We then ordered the waffles and got told it's a 30 Min wait for food. Again I could totally understand. After waiting for more than 30 minutes when we checked up for our food. They could not find out order. So we asked them to replace our order only for them to tell us what we ordered had sold out. So after spending a total of 2 hours we ended up with nothing. An absolute disappointment and waste of time read more

Just a quick stop here before getting my train. Located at newtown station this cooky little cafe gets the job done. I only ordered a skinny flat white but it was really good, and this is in comparison to my snobby Melbourne standards :) They also have great outdoor seating to bask in the morning sun and an express window if you want coffee to go. read more

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Good coffee and breakfast at the train station? Yes sir! Cuckoo Callay is located just outside of the Newtown train station and has a walk up window with outdoor seating and indoor seating. We tried a couple of coffee tricks, the avocado toast, and the bircher muesli. All was delicious. The staff was friendly and the cafe was super cute. read more

So effing good!!!! That Bacon Mac Daddy is already worth the trip. Great service, delicious looking desserts, wish I had space for it. Lovely location. A word of caution, the parking garage is a b****. read more

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Had a speccy brekky here where the food is a work out f art and the pooches of Newtown stop by for talkies and treats on their walkies. Love! read more

I've been to this place three days in a row. So good. Great healthy brunches with fresh ingredients and v friendly service. The smashed avo (called gorgeous George on the menu) is worth giving up my deposit on my house for! read more

Just had a late breakfast here -awesome. Great coffee and really good food. Try the hashtags and the vege board. All backed up with great service. read more

BACON FESTIVAL! That's the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Cuckoo Callay as they host the annual bacon fest, offering great brunch dishes highlighting bacon of course. It's quite a popular cafe, especially located at Newtown station, so the wait was a little long. Nonetheless, it was worth it after indulging in droolworthy dishes such as the bacon croquettes and even the sweet maple waffles - they were simply amazing! read more

If you come with a healthy appetite, get the Green monster with side of bacon.... absolutely delicious. And it's immediately off the train station! read more

Trendy cafe conveniently located in Newtown Station's revamped concourse. Selection of food, cakes drinks available. Coffee was fine although $3.50 is a bit rich. read more

Bacon bacon bacon bacon bacon. Oh and pork. The bacon festival has made some of my friends and myself drool over some worthy dishes last year. Looking forward to the next round. read more

Have walked past a million times seeing the usual ham & cheese croissants and muffins in the take away window but had no idea the dine in food offerings were so awesome. Not your usual cafe fare but in a good way. Cant wait to go back for brekky again! read more