The Moody Chef
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The Moody Chef is a lively all-day cafe at 30 Atchison St, St Leonards, with a bright, plant-filled room and an outdoor area. It is a local favourite for creative brunch plates, fluffy pancakes and consistently good coffee, and Wadanggari Park is a 4-minute walk away.
About The Moody Chef
Food at The Moody Chef
Brunch is the focus, with burgers at lunch, a kids' menu and vegetarian options. Reviewers single out the shakshuka, the rhubarb pancakes, described as fluffy, and the cookies on the menu. Scrambled eggs on sourdough with sides such as bacon and hash browns is a common order, and the fruit bowls and bacon and egg rolls on the pass look generous.
What to order: Shakshuka · Rhubarb pancakes · Cookies
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers call the coffee consistently great, and a piccolo latte is a popular pairing with breakfast, and reviewers praise the friendly baristas too.
Facilities at The Moody Chef
What visitors say about The Moody Chef
- 💬Friendly, welcoming service that reviewers mention again and again.
- 💬Standout brunch plates, from shakshuka to the rhubarb pancakes.
- 💬Consistently good coffee.
Near The Moody Chef
Visitor tips for The Moody Chef
- ✓It opens at 5:45am on weekdays, but only 7am to noon on Saturday, and is closed Sunday.
- ✓Weekend kitchens run with one chef, so the menu is shorter and changes are hard to make.
- ✓Wadanggari Park is a 4-minute walk for a takeaway coffee.
Getting to The Moody Chef
30 Atchison St, St Leonards NSW 2065, a short walk from Wadanggari Park (4 minutes) and the other parks listed on this page.
FAQ
Is The Moody Chef open on weekends?
It opens Saturday from 7am to noon and is closed on Sunday.
Does The Moody Chef have a kids' menu?
Yes, there is a kids' menu and the cafe suits children.
Can I bring my dog to The Moody Chef?
Dogs are allowed.