Australian Restaurants and Cafes in New York

There are various Australian restaurants and cafes in New York. Although you’re basically on the other side of the world, there will always be a place to enjoy a taste of home and decent coffee. Head to one of these places if you are looking to satisfy your craving for a flat white, avocado toast, or need a vegemite fix. Can’t go another day without a meat pie? I have you covered. Most cafes and restaurants listed here are Aussie-owned.

Australian Coffee in NY

Australian cafes have been springing up in New York in the past several years, and are bringing with them a dynamic and professional coffee scene. Maybe you’ve already tried some New York diners for breakfast, and have been to some of the best coffee and bagel bars. Now it’s time to try something from home, which New Yorkers like myself appreciate as well! Here are some suggestions for Australian coffee shops.

• Two Hands Cafe

  Bringing the Bondi cafe vibe to New York, a very nice cosy place for coffee and lunch, with an Aussie crowd for a feel of home. The cafe has a location in NoHo and Williamsburg. And they also have a restaurant and Bar in Tribeca, open for breakfast, lunch and happy hour.

  📍 Location:

  • 74 Bleecker St in NoHo
  • 251 Church St in Tribeca
  • 262 Kent Ave in Williamsburg

• Little Collins

  This small counter cafe in Midtown serves great coffee and food with many breakfast options. A great place to visit if you want to have a quick bite or something on the go. Need that toast with vegemite? Get it here.

  📍 Location: 708 3rd Ave

• Hutch + Waldo

  Another addition to the Aussie cafe scene in New York is Hutch + Waldo. Located on the Upper East Side, Gramercy Park and Downtown. The cafe concept was created by ex-rugby player Alastair McFarland, and gave him something to do during the rugby off-season.

  📍 Location:

  • 247 E 81st St, Upper West Side
  • 77 Irving place, Gramercy Park
  • 300 Vesey St (by Brookfield Place)

• Bluestone Lane

  Owned by ex-AFL player Nick Stone, this cafe has branches in Greenwich Village, Upper East Side, West Village, Midtown, and DUMBO. It’s another spot for vegemite toast. They also have several coffee shops around New York, serving coffee and some food from the counter. My favourite location is inside a church chapel next to Guggenheim.

  📍 Location: you can find multiple locations throughout the city

Best Australian restaurants in NYC

Here are some options if you’d like to have a nice Aussie dinner or grab a beer and catch up on games played back home.

1. Little Ruby’s Cafe

   Whether you’re starting your day with their vegemite toast or enjoying a leisurely brunch (think burgers, fresh salads, and pasta), Ruby’s Australian Cafe NYC consistently serves delicious meals. It’s an all-day cafe with locations in SoHo, East Village, Murray Hill, West Village and Williamsburg.

   📍 Location: you can find multiple locations throughout the city

2. Sonnyboy

   Located in Lower Manhattan, Sonnyboy is another great Aussie restaurant in New York City. It’s proving to be a popular spot among Australians in NYC with its extensive menu. It’s also open from early to late, so you can call in whenever it suits you!

   📍 Location: 65 Rivington St

3. Banter

   The owners used to work at Two Hands, so you’ll get that same Aussie feel when you go for coffee, brunch or lunch. Also enjoy outdoor seating at their Greenwich and Murray Hill locations.

   📍 Location:

   • 169 Sullivan St in Greenwich Village
   • 201 E 31st St in Murray Hill
   • 643 Hudson St in West Village

4. Hole in the Wall

   This place serves a tasty Aussie brunch alongside speciality coffee. They have expanded to multiple locations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. Head to the location near the Brooklyn Bridge, so you can grab a caffeine fix before you start crossing it! Also, if you’re looking for somewhere to grab a drink in the evening, Hole in the Wall at Murray Hill transforms into a cocktail bar.

   📍 Location: you can find multiple locations throughout the city

Other Down Under Treats

Bourke Street Bakery

It all started in Sydney with a chef who learned to bake and followed his dream of opening a location in New York City. This famous bakery now has multiple locations across Manhattan, conveniently one at Grand Central, so you can grab a bite to go. The bakeries have a great selection of Aussie treats like meat pies and sausage rolls.

📍 Location: 15 E 28th St in NoMad