New South Wales, Australia
Enjoy great coffee, breakfast, and lunch at The Old Civic Cafe & Diner. Offers outdoor seating, delivery, free parking, and pet-friendly options in Frenchs Forest.
4.3 / 5
Guest rating
267
Reviews
Cafe
Cuisine
New South Wales
City
$1 to $20
Price level
Closed
Located in Frenchs Forest within the Forestway Shopping Centre, The Old Civic Cafe & Diner offers a cozy and casual atmosphere for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The cafe is known for its great coffee, including popular choices like the Oat Milk Cap and Reg Mocha, alongside a variety of quick bites and healthy options.
This venue welcomes a diverse crowd including college students, families, and groups, and is recognized as an LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space. Live music and performances add to the vibrant environment, making it a popular spot for solo dining and working on a laptop.
Guests can enjoy indoor seating with wheelchair accessible entrances and seating areas, though restrooms are not wheelchair accessible. Services such as delivery, takeout, and onsite dining provide flexible options for different preferences. Ample parking and pet-friendly policies make visits convenient for all.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When The Old Civic Cafe & Diner is open during the week.
Closed
Central New South Wales, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
What recent guests say after dining at The Old Civic Cafe & Diner.
Based on 267 guest reviews
Wendy Lo
Feb 06, 2026"4.3 - Loved the atmosphere here at this Diner. Comfortable Red Leather Benches, Lots of Natural Light and the best Tunes! Friendly Waitress served me a large Chai Latte for $4.80 and to my delight when I ordered, it was a brewed one! Came back a second time where they charged me extra on my card than the receipt. I also notice there's always lots of flies in here so I reduced it by 1 star for those 2 reasons."
r callaway
Jan 26, 2026"I am a regular Customer at the Old Civic at French’s Forest and Allambie Road . The coffee is the best in Sydney, indeed the best I have had anywhere . Joe , Frank , Sally and Team are outstanding and offer a great personal service. Well done guys , you are the example for others to follow . Thanks !! Rob"
Faith Thompson
Jan 05, 2026"Went for breakfast with my partner. Hot chocolate and coffee was very nice and enjoyable. However I wouldn’t recommend their chef choice waffles. Good toppings such like chocolate sauce and seasonal fruits but they used Woolworths waffles and just microwaved it. Disappointed but wasn’t that bad."
Turtle Kappa
Dec 19, 2025"Staff were friendly and nice, food and drinks were very good. Can recommend the steak sandwich."
Anndy Edwards
Dec 18, 2025"Excellent coffee. Almond milk available. Such nice staff! Lovely toasty. Jan 2019 they have/had $9.90 for coffee and toasty. So good! Nice atmosphere. Also attached to the shopping, it is a completely separate cafe. Plenty of parking."
Jody Porter
Dec 05, 2025"Great bacon and egg roll and CampoS coffee so can't go wrong, Big Breaky is bigger than many cafes and really really good, they are not shy with the bacon either..."
Peter Johnston
Oct 18, 2025"Yeah, it's OK. The menu is not what you would call extensive and is a little unusual. For instance. There were a few different burgers to choose from but if you are looking for a garden variety hamburger you won't find it here. Regular hamburger with bacon, egg and beetroot? Nothing remotely like that on the menu. I had a steak sandwich and asked for an egg on it. My wife had a prawn salad which was very nice, with five prawns. If you are a vegetarian the options are VERY limited but if you are a pescatarian the options are better. The cafe needs some TLC and a bit of a freshen up. It is looking a little tired. All that being said, what we had we enjoyed, but we probably won't give it a second go."
The Old Civic Cafe & Diner in Frenchs Forest offers a cozy and casual atmosphere with a diverse menu ranging from breakfast to lunch, including Tex-Mex options and excellent coffee. The cafe supports outdoor seating, takeout, delivery, and dine-in services, welcoming families, groups, and pet owners alike.
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch are served here, featuring coffee, healthy plates, quick bites, and small plates. Popular dishes include the Oat Milk Cap and The Wise Guy Double Cheeseburger. The menu offers details for kids, drinks, and weekend specials.
Wheelchair accessible entrance and seating are available, though restrooms do not have wheelchair access.
Dogs are welcome both inside and outside the cafe, making it a convenient spot for pet owners.
Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for a smooth checkout experience.
Free parking options include both a lot and street parking close to the shopping centre where the cafe is located.
Customers can enjoy dine-in, takeout, delivery, onsite services, and outdoor seating.
Visitors usually spend between 10 minutes and 1 hour, making it suitable for quick bites or longer meals.
For inquiries or reservations, call +61 2 7901 0009. Menu details and cafe offerings can also be viewed on the menu page.
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