Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 38 reviews

What Johnathon Veum doesn't like 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. What Erica H likes about Dear Cafe:
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.

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3.8 ★ from 31 reviews
Johnathon
06.09.2017 - 09:31

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 li...

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Dereck
06.09.2017 - 09:31

Agree with all the positive reviews. This place is a great little find on the northern end of King street. It's best for take aways. Prices are moderate ($25-30...

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Robbie
06.09.2017 - 09:31

Best Vietnamese in Newtown. Hard to go past the pho and vermicelli salad, both fresh and crispy with great flavour. Lovely staff and quick service. A great find...

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Matthew
06.09.2017 - 09:31

Another one of those great little family run operations. A nice room fit out with Daughter and Pa running service, Ma in the kitchen making some pretty tasty...

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Concepcion
06.09.2017 - 09:31

Been here a number of times and the vegetarian food is always very fresh with a wide variety of options. Some of the nicest staff of that area of Newtown, and t...

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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.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 7 reviews
Erica
27.07.2023 - 15:36

Good prices. Delicious food. Friendly staff. Walking distance from Sydney 's culture hubs Newtown and Redfern. Located right next to the University of Sydney po...

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Vince
27.07.2023 - 15:36

Their grilled pork is fantastic, and you can have it with Vietnamese roll, rice paper rolls, vermicelli or rice. I had the grilled pork rice paper rolls and spe...

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Zomato
3.9 ★ from 31 reviews

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