The Best Cafes in Chatswood for a Mid-Shop Refuel

Chatswood is a buzzing hub of entertainment, food, and fun, whether you're shopping at Chatswood Chase, catching a movie, or seeing a show at The Concourse.

If you’re feeling peckish, this North Shore suburb boasts a thriving cafe scene. From cosy spots with artisanal coffee to trendy cafes with health-focused and global-inspired dishes, we’ve rounded up the best cafes in Chatswood for every craving.

The Steam Engine

Sitting pretty at Chatswood Interchange, The Steam Engine serves robust brews from its compact cafe. Coffee flows freely, along with a variety of single-origin beans, to help commuters on their way. For a bite on the go, the toasties will keep you satisfied.

Chatswood Interchange, 25/436 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood

Flower Child

The ultimate pitstop for shoppers, Flower Child is a garden oasis in Westfield Chatswood. It's set within a greenhouse-style space laden with vines and greenery, complementing the botanical vibe of each carefully plated dish. With pastries, cakes, and coffee courtesy of The Grounds, you know you are in for a delicious breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. The French toast and acai bowl are a must.

391/1 Anderson Street, Chatswood

Elbow Room Coffee Roasters

Elbow Room Coffee Roasters offers a trendy, minimalist setting with a focus on quality coffee (they have Five Senses Coffee and their own house blend) and fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Their menu includes all-day breakfast options, artisanal sandwiches, and mouth-watering bagels. The banana bread is another local favourite. It’s a great spot for either a quick coffee and a leisurely brunch.

6 Spring Street, Chatswood 

Dargon Pastry

For the sweet tooths, Dragon Pastry is calling your name! After these meticulously crafted, visually stunning Chinese pastries blew up on TikTok, they've now opened a store on the lower level of Chatswood Chase. 

Known for their miniature, intricate designs — like bunches of grapes and cherry blossoms — these treats are both beautiful and delicious. Their menu features savoury options like pork floss buns, but the sweet treats shine with flavours like salted egg, taro, and plum. 

Lower level, Chatswood Chase

Sandoitchi

A beloved Japanese cafe in Chatswood Chase, Sandoitchi is a family-run business making delicious food with love and passion. Specialising in out-of-the-box sandwiches, they transform simple bread into an adventurous culinary experience with imaginative fillings that blend taste, texture, and colour.

From the classic Katsu sandwich to inventive combinations like teriyaki chicken with slaw, each sandwich bursts with flavour and texture. Pair your meal with a refreshing drink, like their house-made iced teas, smoothies, hot chocolate or specialty coffee.

Chatswood Chase

Cafe Markus

Cafe Markus is a hidden gem known for its cosy atmosphere and excellent coffee. Its all-day breakfast menu features standouts, including French toast, eggs benedict, and a very hearty big breakfast. For lunch, you can tuck into fresh wraps and salads, plus indulgent pastries. Their perfectly brewed coffee and friendly service really seal the deal. 

3-9 Spring Street, Chatswood

Apothecary Coffee

Sam's Dining & Dessert

A friendly spot inside Westfield, Sam's is the perfect hideaway for a bite to eat mid-shop. In addition to the superb Arabica and Brazilian coffee blend, coffee, they serve everything from the yummiest sweet treats imaginable to bacon and egg rolls and reuben sangas.

Westfield Chatswood, Level 2, near Aldi

Three Beans

If you need good coffee to fuel your shopping trip, make a stop at Three Beans. Using a sustainable blend of coffee from trusted farms and farmers and prepared by their expert baristas, you will not be disappointed. If you're peckish, the menu has breakfast classics like smashed avocado and eggs benedict to tasty salads, gourmet sandwiches, and protein-packed bowls.

Westfield Chatswood, Chatswood Chase