Brainwave Cafe - Darlinghurst

Delivery Services, Vegetarian, Breakfast

Brainwave Cafe

Brainwave Cafe
4.7 / 5 (540 reviews)

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Hidden within an alleyway, this charming vegan and vegetarian restaurant offers a delightful escape for those seeking fresh, healthy fare. Diners rave about the creative dishes, including vegan versions of childhood favorites like Hainan chicken rice and innovative burgers. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff is friendly, adding to the overall appeal. While some dishes may be oilier than expected, most patrons find the flavors rich and satisfying. With reasonable prices and a diverse drink selection, including unique vegan options, this spot promises to become a beloved eatery for vegans and vegetarians alike.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: P

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★ 4.7 / 5 from 540 reviews
karina-g-squirrel04
10.11.2023

The atmosphere is delightful, and the food is excellent—though it could use a few more vegetables. However, the flavors are rich and satisfying! It's also great that there are power outlets available. A wonderful spot for lunch!

y-m-cat2
10.11.2023

It's like a hiden place. Nice and cozy. I ordered vegan Pat Thai and was yum. Also ordered Matcha Latte and was without sugar and enjoyed Matcha itself. Big portion and reasonable. I'll come back!

wen-s-engineer54
10.11.2023

I had the non-chicken Hainan rice and a mushroom dish with caramel, cashew nuts, and coconut milk. My boyfriend had the soy pork burger, which was filling and really delicious.

p-dog05
10.11.2023

Brainwave is one of my favorite spots in Ultimo! They add a creative, thoughtful vegan twist to classic dishes, and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly, and the service is excellent. The ambiance is charming and refreshingly unpretentious, unlike many other vegan places. Whether you’re vegan or not, you should definitely try this restaurant for its amazing food and service. We’ll be coming back time and again!

kevin-c-flower540
10.11.2023

This place has flown under the radar and I have no idea why. They have a childhood favourite Hainan chicken rice, vegan style. I had to have it. It was valiant. The poached chicken was the hardest to pull off but they kinda did it. They're was a tender white piece of breast with what appeared to be some chicken skin on top. The creativity was immense. The rice was gingery with the cucumber, thinly sliced tomato and sauces. Sure it really couldn't replace the OG but it was pretty good rendition of what was pretty impossible. Other mentions was done char Siew bbq pork with some chips which I thought was odd but it was tasty. Great job overall. Will try to make it in to the shop.

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The second closest stop is Museum Station, located 666 meters away.

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