Welcome to Dad and the Frog Café, an award-winning café in Surry Hills serving specialty coffee, quality food, and warm, genuine hospitality. Since opening in 2022, we have worked hard to build a café that locals can rely on and visitors remember, a place known for excellent breakfast, brunch, lunch, and a relaxed dining experience in the heart of Sydney.

Our Journey

Dad and the Frog Café began with a simple goal: create a local café in Surry Hills where people could enjoy great food, great coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere without pretension. From day one, we have focused on consistency, quality, and making every guest feel looked after.

Since opening, we have grown into a recognised name in the Sydney café scene. In 2025, we were proudly named Best Café at the Local Business Awards. We also won Toby’s Estate Local Legends in 2024 and were named runner-up in 2025. These milestones reflect the support of our local community and the work of a team that genuinely cares about what we put on the table every day.

What We Stand For

At Dad and the Frog Café, we believe a great café experience comes down to the details. That means using local ingredients, preparing food with care, and creating a space that feels easy to settle into, whether you are grabbing a quick coffee, meeting friends for brunch, or sitting down for a long lunch.

Our menu is built around dishes we are proud to serve. We make our sauces, relishes, and jams in-house, and we brew Madding Crowd specialty coffee for guests who care about quality in every cup. We are open seven days a week for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, and we are also fully licensed, with wine and cocktails available for those wanting something more.

A Surry Hills Café for Every Occasion

We are proud to be part of the Surry Hills community. Whether you are a local looking for your regular coffee shop in Surry Hills, a visitor searching for the best brunch in Surry Hills, or a team organising office catering in Sydney, Dad and the Frog Café is here to make it easy.

You can book a table ahead of time or simply walk in. We welcome casual catch-ups, weekday coffee runs, weekend brunch plans, and everything in between. We also offer fresh and flexible catering options for office lunches, meetings, parties, and events.

More Than Just a Café

Our journey has never just been about serving food and coffee. It has been about building a place people enjoy returning to, somewhere that adds something positive to their day. We want every visit to feel like time well spent, whether that comes through a strong coffee, a memorable meal, or service that feels personal and genuine.

Dad and the Frog Café is here to make your day better through food, coffee, service, and a space that feels good to be in.