The Northern Bean
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The Northern Bean is a casual, affordable cafe on Willoughby Road, open early for coffee and breakfast and serving lunch until mid-afternoon. Reviewers praise fast, friendly service and simple food done well, and Sanders Park is a minute's walk away.
About The Northern Bean
Food at The Northern Bean
Breakfast centres on eggs on toast with a grilled tomato, which reviewers call simple and well cooked. Lunch runs to burgers, including beef and crumbed fish, and a soba salad with salmon that suits gluten-free diners. There is a kids' menu and vegetarian options. Platters of fruit, vegetables and dips are also made up in boxes.
What to order: Scrambled eggs on toast · Soba salad with salmon · Dirty chai
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers describe the coffee as smooth and flavourful, and mention a good dirty chai and a very good iced coffee alongside the usual cappuccinos.
Facilities at The Northern Bean
What visitors say about The Northern Bean
- 💬Reviewers praise simple, well-made food at low prices
- 💬Reviewers describe friendly, quick service from staff who chat with customers
- 💬Reviewers like the coffee, from cappuccinos to dirty chai
Near The Northern Bean
Visitor tips for The Northern Bean
- ✓It opens from 5:30am on weekdays, so it suits a pre-work coffee.
- ✓The soba salad is the dish reviewers pick when they want a gluten-free lunch.
- ✓Sanders Park is about a minute's walk away for a takeaway coffee.
Getting to The Northern Bean
513 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby, on the Willoughby Road shopping strip. Sanders Park is the closest green space.
FAQ
What time does The Northern Bean open?
It opens at 5:30am Monday to Friday, 6:30am Saturday and 8am Sunday, and closes at 3pm daily.
Does The Northern Bean have gluten-free options?
Reviewers mention the soba salad as a gluten-free option.
Is The Northern Bean good for kids?
It has a kids' menu and is good for children, with outdoor seating.
Can I bring a dog to The Northern Bean?
Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.