When people ask us what makes Dad and the Frog Café special, I always say it’s more than just the food and coffee—it’s the feeling. We’ve built a café in Surry Hills where every visit feels like you’re part of a neighbourhood community.

Spring in Surry Hills means warmer days, longer afternoons, and a whole lot more colour on our plates. At Dad and the Frog Café, we’ve rolled out our new spring/summer menu, packed with fresh flavours and vibrant ingredients. Whether you’re here for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, our dishes are designed to be light, nourishing, and full of seasonal produce, perfect for those sunny days in our alfresco dining area.

In the fast-paced world of hospitality, it’s easy to get caught up in the grind—serving lattes, plating brunch, making lunch magic happen. But at Dad and the Frog Café in Surry Hills, we believe that the real growth happens when we pause and listen. Whether it’s a customer telling us they loved their brekkie roll or a team member pointing out where a process could be smoother, we take feedback seriously. Why? Because it helps us stay one of the best cafes in Surry Hills—not just for the coffee, but for the experience too.

At Dad and the Frog Café, we’ve always believed in serving up more than just incredible coffee and crave-worthy brunch. We’re your local go-to café in Surry Hills for a warm welcome, fresh ideas, and delicious food made with care. And now, we’re adding a little extra sparkle to your mid-morning: a daily happy hour from 11am to 12pm – starting this winter and getting you warmed up for the summer ahead.

If you run a cafe, you know the feeling — dark skies, rain buckets down, and foot traffic slows to a crawl. As the owner of Dad and the Frog Cafe, a Surry Hills cafe that's seen everything from sunshine rushes to stormy slumps, I get it. Wet weather can mess with your momentum. But here’s something I’ve learned over the years: you can’t change the forecast — but you can choose how your team responds.

There’s something special about finding a café where everything just clicks—the coffee is rich, the food hits the spot, the vibe feels effortless, and the service actually makes you feel seen. At Dad and the Frog Café, we’ve made that our mission.

As a licensed café in Surry Hills with a sun-drenched outdoor dining area, we’ve created a space where locals, visitors, and four-legged friends can kick back with a specialty coffee, a chilled mimosa, or a hearty brunch that doesn’t skimp on quality. Whether you're here for a long lunch, a quiet solo coffee, or a celebration with mates, there's always something on the menu (and behind the bar) worth coming back for

There’s a time of day at our Surry Hills café that regulars have come to love — we call it The Golden Hours.

From mid-morning through lunch, the sun finds its way down our laneway, warming up the alfresco area and garden space just right. It’s that sweet spot where time slows down, the coffee hits just right, and our team is in the groove serving up your favourite breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes.