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. Located in Little Italy. They also have a Restaurant and Bar located in Tribeca, open for breakfast, lunch, as well as happy hour.

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.

Hutch + Waldo

The newcomer to the Aussie cafe scene in New York is Hutch + Waldo. Located on the Upper East Side, Gramercy Park and soon another location to be opened in Battery Park. It was created by rugby player Alastair McFarland, giving him something to do during the rugby off-season.

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.

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.

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 delivers consistently delicious meals. It’s an all-day cafe with locations in SoHo, East Village, Murray Hill, and West Village.

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!

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.

Hole in the Wall

This place serves a tasty Aussie brunch alongside speciality coffee. It’s located 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 transforms into a cocktail bar.

Other Down Under Treats

Bourke Street Bakery

It all started with a chef who learned to bake and followed his dream of opening a location in New York City. This famous bakery has multiple locations across Manhattan, bringing a great selection of Aussie treats like meat pies and sausage rolls.