Flour Drum
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Flour Drum is a characterful all-day breakfast and lunch cafe at 531 King St, Newtown, with a leafy side courtyard and a bright, mural-lined dining room. It is relaxed and good for catching up with friends. Matt Hogan Reserve is a 3-minute walk away.
About Flour Drum
Food at Flour Drum
The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a kids' menu and vegetarian options. Reviewers name the pancakes, the fritters and a silverbeet, dill and Bulgarian feta filo pie served with a side salad. Smoked salmon with poached egg and fritters is another plate that comes out generously. A bacon and egg roll suits a quick stop, and desserts such as a caramel and chocolate shard cake sit at the sweet end.
What to order: Pancakes · Silverbeet, dill and feta filo pie · Fritters
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers praise the macchiato and the coffee generally; one reviewer found a soy flat white too hot and a chai watery.
The courtyard at Flour Drum
A narrow courtyard runs along the side of the building, framed with plants, and reviewers enjoy sitting out there even on a cool day. Inside, the room is long and warm, with a large outback mural.
Facilities at Flour Drum
What visitors say about Flour Drum
- 💬Friendly staff and a warm, relaxed atmosphere with real character.
- 💬Fresh, flavourful food, with pancakes and the filo pie singled out.
- 💬Quick service even when busy.
Near Flour Drum
Visitor tips for Flour Drum
- ✓Ask for a table in the side courtyard when the weather is mild.
- ✓Dogs are allowed at the outside tables.
- ✓Matt Hogan Reserve is a 3-minute walk for a stroll afterwards.
Getting to Flour Drum
531 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, on the King Street strip. The entrance is step-free and the venue has parking.
FAQ
What are Flour Drum's opening hours?
Flour Drum opens at 8am and closes at 4pm, seven days a week.
Is Flour Drum dog friendly?
Dogs are allowed in the outdoor area.
Does Flour Drum have a kids' menu?
Yes, it has a kids' menu and is set up for families.
Which park is closest to Flour Drum?
Matt Hogan Reserve is about a 3-minute walk away, with Rochford Street Reserve a similar distance.