
Dad and the Frog Cafe
A well-regarded cafe in Surry Hills, rated 4.7 across nearly 400 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Dad and the Frog sits on Fitzroy Street in Surry Hills, one of Sydney's most characterful and food-loving inner-city suburbs. A well-regarded cafe, it's earned a strong reputation for its quality food and coffee — the kind of welcoming, characterful spot that's become a genuine local favourite for a proper cup or a relaxed bite.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful setting in a convenient Surry Hills location, ideal for a morning coffee, a leisurely brunch or a casual catch-up. In a food-savvy area, a spot that's nailed the fundamentals stands out, and Dad and the Frog has clearly won over a loyal following.
With a 4.7 rating from nearly 400 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great coffee and a quality bite, it's often just a matter of dropping in and seeing why it's so well rated in Surry Hills.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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