Filter Cafe
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Filter Cafe is a relaxed, plant-filled local cafe on Morts Road in Mortdale, open from 6am on weekdays. It is best for brunch plates, fresh salads and good coffee, with a sheltered alfresco courtyard out the back. Colebourne Avenue Reserve is a 1-minute walk away.
About Filter Cafe
Food at Filter Cafe
The brunch menu runs from the Morty Bun, a toasted bun with fluffy scrambled eggs and aioli, to a Mushroom Melt with truffle, a Grazing Plate with smoked salmon and poached eggs, and a Brekky Bowl with roasted sweet potato. Salads are a regular draw, and paprika chips get a mention. A kids' menu and vegetarian options are available, and the cabinet includes a gluten-free blueberry lemon muffin. A specials board adds items such as a soft-shell crab dish.
What to order: Morty Bun · Mushroom Melt · Gluten-free blueberry lemon muffin
Coffee and drinks
Customers describe the coffee as delicious and say it comes out fast, which suits a quick stop between errands, and a muffin or cake from the cabinet pairs well with it.
The courtyard at Filter Cafe
The covered alfresco area at the back has a mix of tables under hanging plants and an umbrella. Visitors describe it as pleasant in spring and say a Sunday breakfast outside was calm until the cafe filled up.
Facilities at Filter Cafe
What visitors say about Filter Cafe
- 💬Customers praise warm, friendly service
- 💬Regulars rate the coffee and the muffins and cakes
- 💬Diners say brunch plates are well made and good value for the area
Near Filter Cafe
Visitor tips for Filter Cafe
- ✓Come early on weekends for a quieter table and quick service
- ✓Allow extra time on busy days, since one group waited a while for food
- ✓Colebourne Avenue Reserve is a 1-minute walk if you want to stroll afterwards
Getting to Filter Cafe
3A Morts Road, Mortdale NSW 2223, on the high street. Colebourne Avenue Reserve is the nearest park, about 100 metres away.
FAQ
Does Filter Cafe have gluten-free options?
Yes, one customer praised its gluten-free blueberry lemon muffin.
Is Filter Cafe dog friendly?
Dogs are allowed in the outdoor area.
What time does Filter Cafe open?
It opens at 6am on weekdays and 7am on weekends, and closes at 3pm.