Reviews - Brainwave Café
Reviews summary
This hidden gem of a café may not catch your eye from the outside, but once you step in, you are in for a treat. Offering a fusion of Asian and Western cuisines, the dishes are described as delicious and the coffee is top-notch. The Thai influenced burgers and green curry with tofu are highly recommended. The staff are known for being friendly and accommodating, making it a welcoming spot for a quick snack or a study session. With uplifting decorations and a cozy atmosphere, this café is definitely worth a visit, especially to try their pandan and coconut soft serve ice cream. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast or a relaxing spot away from the city rush, Brainwave Café is sure to impress with its quality food and exceptional service.
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omg this katsu-don was so much better than i expected! I ordered it with egg because i’ve only recently begun to slowly settle into a plant-based life. It was super tasty and the portion is huge for the price! so worth it! The boss was really nice as well. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes!! View all feedback.
What meeel dislikes about Brainwave Café:
The food is delicious and convenient to have in the Haymarket/CBD area. Some menu items are unique and not found in any other vegan restaurants in Sydney (such as hainanese chicken, jajangmyun, etc.). However, in terms of taste and price, I still prefer other vegan Asian/Chinese restaurants. View all feedback.
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Last update : 05.03.2024
The food is delicious and convenient to have in the Haymarket/CBD area. Some menu items are unique and not found in any other vegan restaurants in Sydney (such as hainanese chicken, jajangmyun, etc.). However, in terms of taste and price, I still prefer other vegan Asian/Chinese restaurants.
Five of us made dinner reservations at Brainwave, our first time dining there... and it exceeded our expectations. We decided to share five dishes and each one was absolutely delightful. We will definitely be returning.
The restaurant is in a small laneway just opposite Central Station. Very nice place with outdoor and indoor seating areas, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Have been here twice (tried 4 dishes in total together with my partner) which ranged from average fried up Asian noodles to great starters. Would definitely give it another try, they have a huge range of dishes.
Used to love this place but it’s gone down hill massively. Food quality has slipped and is now a bit lifeless, the customer service is cold and uncomfortable and the general vibe of sitting there just isn’t as nice. Given it several attempts recently, such a shame!!
Just off Harris St, down an unmarked laneway you can find Brainwave. It's a cute little cafe serving a vegan Asian-fusion menu. The food here really is amazing! Some of the best vegan food I've eaten. They have everything from noodles to burgers to cakes. The satay chick'n is the best I've ever eaten. The coffee here also fantastic, even by Sydney standards. The vibe is cozy and the cafe is popular with university students. If you're in Sydney you really have to stop by for lunch!
Last update : 03.02.2024
Omg this katsu-don was so much better than i expected! I ordered it with egg because i’ve only recently begun to slowly settle into a plant-based life. It was super tasty and the portion is huge for the price! so worth it! The boss was really nice as well. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes!!
Brainwave is one of my favorite places in Ultimo! They put a creative, thoughtful, and vegan twist on classic dishes and it always delivers. The staff is friendly and the service is great. It is cute and not at all pretentious (like many other vegan places . Vegan or not, try this place for wonderful food and service. : We will return again and again!
The portion sizes are generous, and the chickpea mushrooms were delicious. The pancake was also tasty; I would recommend pairing it with the Thai milk tea ice cream.
Absolutely love this place. Coffee is amazing too! Right next to UTS, love how adventurous the menu is! Will be visiting very often :
Lovely little cafe with lots of vegan and vegetarian options.<br/ <br/ Great decaffeinated coffee which didn't taste too milky.<br/ <br/ Outdoor section didn't have a nice view as it's located in a random alley.
Last update : 24.04.2023
Great food, lovely staff, amazing presentation, simple but great menu
A lovely vegan oasis in the city. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. You have to try this, you won’t be disappointed.
We came here for Fathers Day lunch and I'm so glad we made the right choice to come here. The food is soooo delicious. Highly recommend the Katsu Don and the Hainan Chiken Rice, it was a bomb! The service was also a delight. There's a huge selection of vegan dishes to choose from with asian influences. Sorry would have loaded some pictures but we dug into the food as soon as it came LOL
I have tried the food at a nearby restaurant in the Haymarket/CBD area. They offer unique dishes that are not commonly found at other vegan restaurants in Sydney, such as Hainanese chicken and Jajangmyun. However, in terms of taste and price, I personally prefer other Asian/Chinese vegan restaurants.
Brainwave is tucked away down a small ally and has a cool inner city vibe reminiscent of Tokyo or perhaps Hong Kong. A truly delicious extensive fusion menu of classic eastern and western dishes made with a twist. Super fresh and covers all food moods! Delicious juices too. Brainwave is great wether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner and the service is always super friendly. Henry, the owner is an absolute legend!
