The Kentish Chef
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The Kentish Chef is a small British-style bakery and cafe on New Canterbury Road in Petersham, best for fresh sourdough, hearty sandwiches, pies and pastries with strong coffee. It is a quick, friendly stop with a few tables out front. Brighton Street Reserve and Petersham Park are each about a 7-minute walk away.
About The Kentish Chef
Food at The Kentish Chef
The menu leans English bakery: scones with jam, lamb pastries, soup, croissants and warm veggie pasties, plus sandwiches on soft white sourdough. Reviewers single out the Katz pastrami sandwich with pickle and sauerkraut, the Royal Chook spiced chicken sandwich and the Mr Crunch. Pre-made sandwiches suit a rush, and weekend sourdough loaves can be bought to take home. Most items contain gluten and meat; the one gluten-free item reviewers mention is a banana bread made on site.
What to order: Katz pastrami sandwich · Royal Chook sandwich · Weekend sourdough loaf
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers call the coffee strong and well made, with one saying it is the best in Petersham. Warm pastries and croissants go with it.
Facilities at The Kentish Chef
What visitors say about The Kentish Chef
- 💬Reviewers praise the coffee as strong and well made
- 💬Sourdough and sandwiches are the standouts, with regulars buying loaves on Fridays
- 💬Staff are described as friendly and accommodating
- 💬Hearty, homely British bakery food rather than light salads
Near The Kentish Chef
Visitor tips for The Kentish Chef
- ✓Open Wednesday to Sunday only, with the kitchen and bakery items best early in the day.
- ✓Seating is a few tables and chairs out front plus a small room where a few steps lead up to more tables, so prams and wheelchairs are easiest outside.
- ✓Vegans will find little here; most items contain gluten and animal products.
- ✓Pick up a sandwich and walk to Brighton Street Reserve or Petersham Park, each about 7 minutes away.
Getting to The Kentish Chef
75 New Canterbury Rd, Petersham NSW 2049. It sits on the shopping strip, with street frontage and a few outdoor tables.
FAQ
What days is The Kentish Chef open?
It opens Wednesday to Sunday and is closed Monday and Tuesday. See the hours table for times.
Does The Kentish Chef sell bread?
Yes, reviewers buy its sourdough loaves, including weekend loaves, and say they are fresh and good.
Is The Kentish Chef good for vegetarians?
It serves vegetarian options such as a veggie pasty, but most of the menu contains meat or gluten.
Is there outdoor seating?
Yes, there are a few tables and chairs on the footpath out front.