Dirty Red
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Dirty Red is a relaxed neighbourhood cafe on Glebe Point Road, serving breakfast, brunch and lunch with a friendly, easygoing feel. It is best for a long brunch with generous plates, good coffee and matcha, with a courtyard out the back. Minogue Reserve is a one-minute walk away.
About Dirty Red
Food at Dirty Red
The all-day menu runs from eggs and avocado on toast to toasties, a quinoa bowl and mushrooms on toast. Reviewers describe the food as fresh, well presented and generously portioned, and a loaded toastie and a focaccia with prosciutto and pesto appear among the dishes. Vegetarian options are available and there is a kids' menu. Orders are placed through an app at the table.
What to order: Coconut matcha · Mushrooms on toast · Quinoa bowl
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers praise the flat whites, which arrive with neat latte art. The matcha menu stands out: one reviewer singled out a coconut matcha with homemade coconut vanilla cream.
The courtyard at Dirty Red
Behind the dining room is a timber-decked courtyard with shaded tables, built-in bench seating and plenty of greenery. There are also tables on the footpath out front, and dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating.
Facilities at Dirty Red
What visitors say about Dirty Red
- 💬Friendly, welcoming staff and prompt service
- 💬Large portions of fresh, tasty food
- 💬Good coffee and an unusually good matcha
Near Dirty Red
Visitor tips for Dirty Red
- ✓Ask about the rear courtyard if you want a quieter table than the footpath.
- ✓Ordering is through an app at your table, so staff will show you how if you ask.
- ✓Minogue Reserve and Robyn Kemmis Reserve are both within two minutes' walk for a stroll afterwards.
Getting to Dirty Red
Dirty Red is at 41 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037, on the main Glebe Point Road strip.
FAQ
Is Dirty Red dog friendly?
Dogs are allowed at the outdoor seating, but not inside.
Does Dirty Red have a kids' menu?
Yes, there is a kids' menu, and the cafe suits families.
Does Dirty Red have vegetarian options?
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian dishes such as mushrooms on toast and avocado toast.
Which park is closest to Dirty Red?
Minogue Reserve is about a one-minute walk, and Robyn Kemmis Reserve is about two minutes away.