Dear Cafe - Newtown

#23 - Cafés - Newtown, #28 - Seafood - Newtown, Asian

28 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, 2042, Australia

Dishes: 16

+61295173388

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Dear Cafe

★ 3.9 / 5 (69 reviews)

The restaurant offers a basic menu with healthy and organic options, as well as a variety of specials hidden on the board. The atmosphere is family-friendly with a safe playground for kids, though some may find the prices slightly high. The service is relaxed and friendly, making it a great spot for unplanned family outings. While some dishes may miss the mark, the vegetarian options are always fresh and diverse. Overall, the restaurant is a great find for authentic and fresh Vietnamese cuisine, especially popular for takeaways in the Newtown area.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Erica

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 69 reviews

Was Erica H at Dear Cafe a mag?
Good prices. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Walking distance from Sydney 's culture hubs Newtown and Redfern. Located right next to the University of Sydney popular with local students around lunch time. The pictures of the menu posted on the outside reminded me of when I visited Vietnam and all the foods were advertised everywhere outside the restaurants. I was a little saddened that the advertised Vietnamese iced... View all feedback.

What Johnathon Veum dislikes about Dear Cafe:
Had a f**king slug in my noodle soup!! I initially thought it was an octopus tentacle while it was supposed to chicken soup. I looked closer and found this little purplish thing to be a slug. Apparently they don't wash their vegetables. Forgot to take a photo before the manager took it back to kitchen. Then the chef came out, apologized and refunded my money. But I am still very pissed. I used to be a regular cus... View all feedback.