I'm loving the ambiance to Kawa and the WiFi connection! They have green juice drinks and healthy tea! Adorned! I can be here half the day to get work done! Their juices are refreshing and great for the Sydney off and on weather. Beachy and outdoor friendly vibes here with open window to get some air while being productive! My go to spot when in search of WiFi and getting my greens in! read more

Kawa - Green juice! - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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Loved the vegan big breakfast! Even got some stolen off my plate from my brunch buddy. We were skeptical about roast pumpkin and mushrooms on a brunch plate, but it was fantastic. The rosti is vegan as well, and delicious. And not terribly expensive. Great layout, too. Cute and eclectic decor. Limited tables, but not too small -- nice outdoor seating, too. read more

So Surry Hills. If I was longing for a really excellent brunch, I'd go elsewhere, but if I want some urban-suburban scenery - Kawa comes a calling. I'm more than happy to negotiate other brunch needs for the Kawa sidewalk seats. I love watching the Surry Hills fash pack plus the odd looney, parade down Crown Street. It's a charming scene. And how cute are the seats? 4 stars cos the coffee is solid and I just wanna spend all day on that sidewalk. read more

Aaaaaand we have a new contender for My Paddo Cafe. Kawa on (surprise surprise) Crown St is pretty much everything you want for a brunch spot. If the adorable little outdoor tables and stools are full, heed the sign nailed to the tree on the sidewalk: "Please wait (it won't be long)." My friend and I were on an ill-advised anti-coffee kick at the time and we ordered the share pot of chai tea brewed on milk. It came in a rad antique china jug with wicker handle and strainer that I thought seriously about stealing . . . couldn't get it into the pocket of my skinnys though. For vittles I took another yelper's tip - thanks Joel Amigo H! - and got the avocado and tomato on Turkish with a pot of hommous drizzled in olive oil and a side of hot sausage ("that's what she said"). And when I showed the French waitress her mention on the Yelp app she became charmingly flustered in that inimitable French fashion, it was super cute and I made a few googly eyes at her that went sadly unnoticed. I'll be back to try again though. read more

Kawa - Chai for two - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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I don't live in the area so this was a suggestion from my brother. GREAT GREAT GREAT choice! I loved the relaxed feel and felt healthier just looking at the fresh fruit displayed. I ordered an English breakfast tea which gave me three full cups and a little extra (and they weren't tiny cups either). After a week of not eating very well, this was exactly what I needed. I ordered the avocado, tomato and basil on sourdough with two poached eggs ($5 extra) and a side of roast pumpkin ($2.50 extra). It was superb. Sourdough is sourdough, always a bit tough to eat but it worked well with this. I am a big eater and definitely not a health fanatic so I was relieved with this meal. It was fresh, tasty and a great serving. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Kawa - Avocado, tomato and basil on sourdough with poached eggs and roast pumpkin. - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

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My favourite cafe for brunch! Kawa is light, bright and cute in an awesome location, especially for people/dog watching if you're at one of the tables outside. They do the best vegan/vegetarian big breakfast (available all day!) in Sydney as far as I'm concerned. And it is BIG (and amazing and delicious). There is also yummy fresh juices and smoothies. The coffee is great and the staff are nice. A must if you haven't been, it will probably become your favourite too. And grab one of the cute business cards while you're at it! read more

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Went her for brunch on a beautiful Saturday morning. Expected to wait but we were given seats right away. (Didn't mind sitting inside) I loved that the staff were friendly and you didn't feel rushed along as often is the case with other cafes. The food was good - ago on toast with eggs and salmon. Only lost points for the poached eggs which were pretty hard and slightly over cooked. The coffee was delicious. read more

Kawa - Delish. - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

This place was awesome!! 4 1/2 to 5 stars! Hands down! I ordered the Kawa's Famous Breakfast Salad with bacon and 'Mar got the French Toast. Salad for breakfast?! Sounds weird right? But my breakfast salad had kale, spinach, apples, quinoa, avocado, a poached egg and bacon. I think the bacon really set off the dish! 'Mar's french toast came with bananas and he added an additional side of 2 fried eggs. (His stomach is still adjusting to Australian meal sizes ). read more

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I mean I only got juice but it wasn't too shabby at all. it's quite small, and I wouldn't recommend for groups but if you're out with a friend pop in and try it out, it's cute and the business coffee cards are adorable!!!!! I'll have to go next time and try out the food, I'll bring the boyfriend along read more

Kawa - juice is great - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

This place is right across the street from the winery. Came here on a Saturday afternoon with no booking. It was pretty packed but we got a seat in the second restaurant next door. The atmosphere had a very cozy, homey vibe. We ordered drinks - their chai lattes were yummy. They had both breakfast and lunch options. Almost went with the vegan breakfast but opted for the salad with pamasean instead. It was yummy and surprisingly filling. My friend and I sat and chatted for a while. We asked for more water, but it never came, I think they were ready for us to leave. But despite that, it was a nice place to have brunch. read more

A pretty cool joint, speaking of the volumes who attend. This is where it can get a little frustrating. It would be helpful being a Surry Hills local, rather than living a 25-minute train ride away, yet then again I would not want to trade my super spacious house (in comparison) on a rediculously cheap mortgage for smaller spaces and over the roof rent in comparison. Solution: don't come here from 10am on a Saturday, or on any weekend for brunch, unless you're a local. It's hard. Speaking of which, their coffee is good though. I am itching to try something on their breakfast menu. A good Christmas in July present where I can actually make it on a weekday, once deadlines move away for June. Great ambience, great vibe. Every local and their "dog" wants to come to Kawa. read more

Kawa - Kawa is super busy on the weekends, even on a long one. - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Great coffee and tasty food! Perfect breakfast/lunch place for any day of the week. Staff are also very lovely. Highly recommended!

To be honest, I think the food here is 4 stars but the actual restaurant space, seating, and service is 2 stars. Most people don't seem to mind sitting on the sidewalk and waiting around for leisurely (read: slow) service, on low benches and tufted cushions...some even seek it out intentionally. I, on the other hand, as my tip for this spot clearly gives away, can't tolerate being in direct sunlight for too long, as I *WILL* get burned. Only after we finished (quickly) eating did we realize that there were a few indoor seats. This isn't really a mark against the establishment, it's just a practical concern for times when the limited indoor seats are filled. Also it's really hard to eat anything, including french toast with maple syrup, from a plate on a coffee-table-turned-bench that's otherwise meant to put your feet up on. Leaning over to shovel ungainly forkfuls into my mouth in the glare of sunlight and exposed to the public shame of decadent breakfast meals by virtue of being directly on the footpath is not my idea of fun. I noticed how similar the menu here is to the Goods Cafe across the street and a block closer to Oxford Street...same paper, same font, same lamination technique, same style of having one food and one drink menu...I wouldn't be surprised if they are related, owned, or run by the same people. That being said, I'd rather go across the street for the food, which is admittedly really good and worth seeking out. read more

Kawa - French toast with banana and bacon - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Well this is a little gem. I had high expectations from the reviews but was a bit dumbfounded to see a disheveled looking place. Fortunately, our experience here was more than delightful from the amazing food and drinks. The menu was a fun selection with traditional foods with not so traditional spins. My coffee connoisseur friends gave their big thumbs up. read more

Having a good time here, had the eggs benny was on point. Order a large strong latte. Trust me read more

Kawa - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Love love love everything about this place- great menu that serves breakfast AND lunch all day long so whatever you're in the mood for you can get. How amazing is that? The first time I went I opted for the "chicken ball" salad- great chicken meatballs alongside olives, hummus and salad. Really filling and satisfying but I also gave myself a pat on the back for being healthy as well. When you go, though, do yourself a favour and get their breakfast salad. I promise it'll wash away any sins from the night before and it's freaking delicious. Finely diced kale and broccoli, green apple, quinoa (not a ton for all you carb haters), avocado and an egg. I opted to add bacon as well which you should totally do. I wish I could have licked my plate clean and yep, healthy AF. Staff is super friendly and there's a good section of outdoor seating. Quickly becoming my favourite place in the neighborhood. read more

I had the big breakfast for brunch, beans bacon poached eggs & mushroom. Really like the place, street view and all. For the food, i'd say just okay. Nothing super or outstanding for my brunch but hey i came here to just have my own time. So yes, it's a good experience after all. read more

Kawa - I had the big breakfast for brunch, beans bacon poached eggs & mushroom. Nothing super just ok - Restaurants Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

Situated on Crown Street in Surry Hills, Kawa is all about location. The cute little park benches, french artisan chairs, and wine bottle water on the table summaries the ethnic inspired, fresh even romantic cottage feel. On a tuesday afternoon the local connections are out and about, chatting and catching up on the previous weekend debauchery, entertaining the thought of a second coffee, I start chatting to a friendly local about a script for a new play. The food arrives, and my request for avocado on toast is misunderstood for a menu selection, I sent it back - not bothered for an argument, the waitress is friendly and quick in apologising for the mix-up. When the meal finally arrives, the quarter avocado, and 2 hawk sized sourdough toasts that even the thinnest spread couldn't cover arrives. The coffee puts a positive smile on my face, as the strong creme on my latte makes me forget about the less than special breakfast. Ask the lovely Kate for the Bedouin breakfast, which is a special off the menu order of sourdough with Avocado and tomato, 2 sausages and hummus for dipping on the side. Amazing. read more

This cute little cafe accommodates well for vegetarians and vegans. I was really happy with the cauliflower and the halloumi cheese! read more

I get that the reputation of this place as "the best" cafe has left some reviewers disappointed. It's not perfect but it is easily my favourite cafe in Sydney. Food, feel, location, staff, decor. It does everything exceptionally well. Reliable for all your cafe wants and needs. read more

Cayoooot! New study spot for me, only I will probably be distracted by their pretty tea pots and the interiors of the cafe. Kawa, I saw you and you are pretty cute. read more

Fun little coffee shop. Breakfast was ok. We had the big breakfasts (one veggo, the other bacony), which were fine but nothing amazing. The baked beans were pretty average (tasted of nothing but carrot). Coffees were reasonable, and service friendly. All in all 5 stars for location, decor and service. 4 stars for coffee. 3 stars for food. Worth going to if you're nearby. read more

Sitting at one of Kawa's cute outdoor tables, watching Crown St trundle past in a hazy, post-Saturday-night blur is a treasured Sunday morning tradition. With six of us crowded around a table that logistically should seat 4, we order our coffees and reminisce about the night that was, envious of the healthy runners who've been up for hours and laughing sympathetically at those who seem to be in a worse state than us. At different points during the meal white business cards are exchanged between tables, emblazoned with a hot pink kiss, a name and Kawa's signature pick-up line: "I saw you at Kawa and thought you were cute". Whilst I love the draw of Kawa, the last time we went the meal was disappointing. Having ordered poached eggs on potato rosti (the gluten free option), I was surprised when my plate came out with two poached eggs sitting beside one measly, oil soaked and soggy rosti. Having been complaining about my hunger all morning, it was hard not to laugh when the plate was put on the table. When I finished my two eggs and mouthful of potato before everyone else was even halfway through their meals, I asked the waitress if I could order a half-serve of avocado toast. "Sure" she said, lovely as always, and took my order. But within a few minutes she was back, saying that the kitchen didn't want to make it. "I saw what your plate looked like and that isn't how the meal is supposed to come out" she said, her face clearly apologetic. "But I'm sorry, there's just no convincing the kitchen today." She asked if she could get me another coffee. "No thanks" I said, not too bothered as the prospect of going to the markets and eating market food was looming in the near future. And yet, I'll admit I was shocked that when paying the bill I was still charged full price for a meal that they had admitted themselves was unacceptable. Despite this, I think I'll still head back. Kawa is a sweet, street-side spot and the pleasure we get from people-watching and card-swapping is enough to keep us coming back. Besides, everyone deserves a second chance. read more

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This little café is all cosy and cottage-like with mismatched vintage furniture and white, Thonet style outdoor table settings beneath a welcoming green awning. On the food side of things, everything is organic and the selection is pretty broad. During the week, I used to come here to settle in for a study session outside the busier lunch rush hours. When reading was too much, I once tried their signature chicken meatball sandwich made with lean, soft meat on seeded bread with rocket and tomato jam offered welcome reprieve from the books, but it was a little on the dry side. There is a slightly hidden mezzanine level with further seating available, but if you can grab one the tables outside are the best spot to gaze at Surry Hills eclectic crowd strolling up and down Crown Street. read more

Kawa has the vibe and atmosphere of the quintessential Surry Hills café down pat. Wooden benches and wicker chairs spill out onto the street, usually filled with trendy looking locals. I find the service nonchalant but they are capable of getting the job done. I usually come to Kawa for breakfast or brunch. The freshly squeezed juice is always fantastic. The poached eggs are cooked perfectly and I would highly recommend a side of roast pumpkin. My only comment is that once my friend received a substandard half egg but he complained and they happily brought him a new one. Kawa is always filled to the brim on weekends, so I would suggest coming mid-week. Thus you can relax, preferably on the outside benches, take full advantage of what's on offer and watch the Surry Hills world go by. read more

Cute little cafe with mismatched furniture. Great spot for people watching. The downside to this is that you can't really escape from cigarette smoke: since the doors are usually open in summer, any smoke tends to waft inside. Which is not a huge deal, unless you are very unlucky. The service was attentive and friendly, prices were ok. I had the porridge with bananas, cream and brown sugar. I loved that the sugar was served on the side but personally would have preferred a bit less cream or to have that on the side too. But then again there are thousand ways to love a porridge. read more

They do Great coffee which I LOVE, however their food is way too overpriced $5 for a brownie and $9 a juice ...ouchi Very trendy hang out though! read more

If I were the editor of a fashion magazine looking for a trendy yet low-fi joint to sip on a soy latte whilst perching on ramshackled furniture, I would go to Kawa. Similarly, if I were one of the few hipsters who hadn't migrated to Bondi and wanted to rest between vintage shops, I would grab a vegan big brekkie from Kawa. Furthermore, if I were a person who liked good service, good quality food and a spot of people watching on Crown Street, I would go to Kawa. So go to Kawa. You'll like it there. read more

The atmosphere in this little place is so cute, but the food was not half as good as it looks. I ordered the Fruit with greek yogurt and honey and that was just okay, not a lot of space to mess that up. The corn beef on Turkish bread on the other hand was not very good. The balance of flavors was terrible . read more

The ladies at Kawa were super sweet and helpful. We had just flown in and still had all of our luggage with us because the room wasn't ready and they were very accommodating. The food was expensive, but good. I really liked this place. read more

Haven't eaten here yet, but if their cookies and coffee are any indication, they're pretty darn good. Well located in a very convenient spot (albeit, a bit tough if you're driving). Extremely friendly staff, and great coffee. Can't ask for more than that! Plan to return to try some of their food! read more

Best Vegan breakfast ever!!! I stop here when I fly back into Sydney every time. The breakfasts are huge. Eggs are organic and the juices are great too. I don't mind paying $18 for breakfast when it's like Kawa's. read more

I consider myself very lucky to have this gem just across the street from me. They have an amazing menu and the deserts are incredible. The staff is all incredibly friendly as well. The only let down is that in peak hours it is near impossible to get a table. Lucky for me they do take away for the entire menu and the coffee is amazing. read more

Great cafe on Crown Street in the heart of Surrey Hills. 4 stars for delicious food and atmosphere but 3 stars due to the long wait for food. read more

So this place always has a line up outside on a weekend morning .... good sign. I came here twice, the first time was to grab a coffee and smoothie. Expensive, but it was pretty good. The second time, we got a table and had a breakfast from the menu. It came with eggs, some bread, and I think a bit of avocado. The description was much more ... appetizing. The actual food was less than mediocre and would've been better if I made it at home. Not a fan! read more

Really enjoy Kawa. Nice staff, pleasant seating. My gf and I love the food and fresh juices. Overall always a nice cafe experience. Plus they were open and very accommodating on New Years :) read more

Nice, relaxing spot on Crown St. Good coffee and juices. I really like the smashed avocado & tomato on toast.

An excellent place for vegan brunch. They have fresh juices and the food is quite tasty. The outdoor seating is very pleasant on a nice day. Service is friendly and efficient. read more

A very friendly brunch spot with amazing mochas and chai lattes! The food and service was so good that I actually went two days in a row. Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for great food! read more

One of my favorite breakfast spots in Surry Hills. Never had a disappointing meal here, great coffee as well, and the people-watching in this area is always good read more