At Dad and the Frog Café, we believe every great experience has a recipe. For us, it starts with a corner location that catches the sun and the leafy charm of Surry Hills. Add in alfresco dining surrounded by greenery, a menu full of house-made goodness, and a team that knows how to make you feel at home—and you’ve got more than just a café. You’ve got a neighbourhood staple.

Small Batch, Big Flavour

At Dad and the Frog Café, coffee isn’t just part of the menu — it’s part of our identity. That’s why we’re excited to now serve coffee from Madding Crowd Coffee Roasters, a Sydney-based small-batch roaster you’ll only find in a select few cafés and coffee shops.

Their signature blend, The Destroyer, is sweet, clean on the palate, and so easy to drink that it’s a little bit dangerous. Because Madding Crowd roasts in smaller quantities, they don’t face the scaling challenges of larger roasters. Every batch is precise, fresh, and full of flavour.

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.

If you've ever searched for a café in Surry Hills that goes above and beyond—whether you're after a perfect cup of coffee, a vibrant brunch, or reliable catering that actually pleases everyone—then you’ve likely already crossed paths with us at Dad and the Frog Café.

We’ve built our name on consistently great food, smooth service, and genuine connections. And now, our breakfast and lunch catering is quickly becoming the go-to option for local businesses, events, and office meetings in and around Surry Hills.

In a city full of cafés, finding the one—the café you visit for your morning coffee, long brunches with mates, or that solo lunch to reset mid-week—can feel like a mission. That’s why I started Dad and the Frog Café. We're not trying to be trendy. We're just here to make sure the coffee is exceptional, the eggs are done just the way you like, and your time with us feels like a little pocket of peace in the middle of Surry Hills.