Protein burger at Cafe Nowa in Petersham
Prawn & calamari skewers at Cafe Nowa in Petersham
Vegan Lamb curry at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

  • CLOSED: Cafe Nowa
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    Closed

  • White Vegan
Vegan
Western
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Fusion

Serves vegan food with South Asian influence and has a smoothie bar. Reported closed July 2022.

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52 Reviews

First Review by JamieGiblett

Avatar keara

keara

Points +56

Vegan
08 Dec 2023

Cute cage, beautiful food

Came on a very hot day and it was nice and cool inside. Ordered the veggie juice and protein bowl. Reasonably priced and tastes yummy

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-08

Pros: All vegan large meals, Mock options, Open long hours

Cons: More on the expensive side

Protein bowl at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar steve_brown_nz

steve_brown_nz

Points +149

Vegan
27 May 2022

Fantastic

Had satays, burger, coffee, Nepalese chicken curry, smoothie. Really nice folks,

Pros: Fantastic vegan-only food, Really nice staff, Great location

Cons: Busy street but they're moving soon to ¿Newtown?

Food menu at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar CeciliaM

CeciliaM

Points +373

Vegan
25 Jan 2022

Fresh food and excellent customer service

I finally came here after hearing so much about this place. I got a chai latte and it was delicious. I asked the staff if i could come back later with my dog and sit outside, they said yes. I came back later with my dog, they have 2 outdoor tables. I ordered the Satay Tofu burger and the sweet potato fries. Everything was great and the staff are lovely and attentive. Can’t wait to come back.

The OG burger and the sweet potato fries with vegan Mayo at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Satay tofu burger at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar MonicaJane

MonicaJane

Points +425

Vegan
29 May 2021

Kinda plain

Honestly was underwhelmed after hearing so many good things about this place.

The food was just okay / good. Nothing special really.

The matcha drink was just straight up bad. They put waaaay to much matcha in it and it wasn’t properly dissolved.
I usually love matcha.

Won’t be going back and wouldn’t recommend

Cons: Bad drink , Kinda boring atmosphere

Avatar feverdaydreamer

feverdaydreamer

Points +80

Vegan
06 May 2021

Awesome filling meals

Lots of choice and huge meal sizes we love it

Pros: All vegan all yum

I love burgers at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar SadBearSoup

SadBearSoup

Points +137

Vegan
22 Apr 2021

Very happy local

Love this place! The breakfast burger is my fav!

Avatar Lar-Ni

Lar-Ni

Points +59

Vegan
22 Apr 2021

I'll be back

I was visiting Sydney and a non-vegan friend took me to this place for dinner. I was really impressed all round with this place, it has so many positives going for it including the location and ease of access, the decor and the friendliness of the staff and the pricing of the dishes but most of all how delicious the food was. Seriously guys no matter whether your a vegan or not Nowa is definitely a place for you to check out... you won’t be disappointed. The only thing I’m disappointed about is that I now have to wait until my next visit from FNQ to eat here again, so thank you for a wonderful meal in a chillaxed setting...

Pros: Satay Tofu - melt in your mouth, Iced Coffee - refreshing, Jumpin Jack Burger - OMG

Cons: Music - adds to the vibe

Avatar HilaArieli

HilaArieli

Points +38

Vegan
06 Apr 2021

Tasty & Uniuqe

Such a great place. we got the corn & cauliflower fritters and the Momo (Nepalese dumplings) and it was amazing (both flavours and presentation). The staff is so friendly. Definitely come back on our next trip to Sydney!

Avatar Tiny Kitten

Tiny Kitten

Points +60

Vegan
19 Mar 2021

Phenomenal! Superb!

Absolutely delicious, fresh, good sized portions, extremely polite and fast service. Ordered vegetable curry, cauliflower tacos, jackfruit burger, asparagus & Brussel sprout green salad, dumplings and fresh juice and they were all the best things I have ever eaten. Fantastic fresh juices. Would eat here every day if I could!😄Wonderful!

Avatar meeel

meeel

Points +586

Vegan
10 Nov 2020

Thoughtful Lamb Curry

This cafe is a fully vegan nepalese restaurant which is rare to see in Sydney to start with. They offer both familiar favourites (think: pancake, waffle, acai) and unique nepalese food (momo, bara, and nepalese curry to name a few). I had their lamb curry which was delightful and warm. The spice mix smells enticing and seep deep into the lamb chunks. Would definitely revisit

Pros: Nepalese food, Generous portion

Lamb curry - a lot of side dishes included to accompany the yummy curry at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Lamb Curry - plated beautifully at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar TimTheChiro

TimTheChiro

Points +65

Vegan
30 Aug 2020

Went for brunch and couldn’t have been happier. Lovely staff and food.

We’ll go again. A great find for brunch.

Pros: All vegan, Well presented dishes

Avatar MartinMartin27

MartinMartin27

Points +16

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

Great food, great coffee, and service was great

I'm surprised that this place not get more review, the food is great. I ordered the jackfruit burger, portion is BIG, and the chips really crispy. Coffee also really great, and the owner is friendly. I definitely come back to this place.

Pros: All vegan

Cons: None

Avatar BronteM

BronteM

Points +273

Vegan
23 Aug 2020

Great little Cafe!

I'm so glad work brought me to the area. I tried the toasted sandwhich with pesto, pumpkin, zucchini and spinach (from their takeaway menu). Absolutely delicious and good value for money. The cafe had a great atmosphere and lovely staff. Good to see a fully vegan restaurant a little further out of the city. I will be back to try some more menu items!

Pros: Fully vegan, easily accessible , wheelchair accessible.

Avatar MiaCohen

MiaCohen

Points +1793

Vegan
16 Aug 2020

Great hidden gem

I was totally blown away by this place! As someone who is unfamiliar with Nepalese cuisine, it was so exciting to experience new foods and flavours! Every breakfast dish I tried was a delicious experience and I would totally come back and try more of their dishes, such as those on the lunch or dinner menus.

Big breakkie at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Cauliflower and corn fritters at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Lentil fritters at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar AngelaMcDonald

AngelaMcDonald

Points +18

Vegan
07 Feb 2020

Great food and helpful staff

I’m very lucky to have this wonderful restaurant in walking distance from my house. The food is so tasty. I particularly love their curries. And the staff are very helpful and kind.

Avatar Sezza

Sezza

Points +56

Vegan
11 Jan 2020

Amazing vegan food!

Great customer service and delicious food. Not a bad thing to say about this place. Will definitely be going back!

Pros: Everything

Cons: None

Avatar Laura-loves-food

Laura-loves-food

Points +121

Vegan
16 Dec 2019

Très sympa

Super bon, tout est vegan, l’accueil est sympa, les jus sont bien frais, les nouilles froides avaient un peu trop de sauce mais les vegan calamars frits sont une tuerie. Les gâteaux au chocolat sont très bons également, nous y retournerons pour le petit déjeuner c’est sûr ! (Ils servent des pancakes et des gaufres entre autres)

Pros: Carte variée , Bonne cuisine

Cons: Cher, Un peu bruyant ( a côté de la route )

Avatar amylee123

amylee123

Points +197

Vegan
07 Dec 2019

Great vegan food

Great cafe with a great selection of food, really enjoyed my food - will be returning.

Avatar birdymu

birdymu

Points +20

Vegan
23 Nov 2019

Great food, great people

Been coming here for a few years always great food, always a happy friendly vibe

Avatar RachelFeiner

RachelFeiner

Points +969

Vegetarian
14 Sep 2019

Nice

Has fake meat.
Expensive but big serves

Pros: All vegan

Cons: Food was too spicy

Burger and curry at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Inside at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar JayneElizabeth

JayneElizabeth

Points +88

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Great brunch spot

We enjoyed the Bara and the Biggie, along with macadamia cappuccinos and a slice of the delicious chocolate cake. Really generous portions and very friendly service. Lots of variety in the menu.

Pros: Fully vegan, Unusual dishes

Avatar Bella75

Bella75

Points +31

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Saturday breakfast

Corn fritters were delicious. Bara a bit dry but yummy. New decor is smart. Service staff lovely.

Pros: Corn fritters were tasty and colourful

Cons: Coffee roast a bit bitter for our liking

Avatar adriannabn

adriannabn

Points +446

Vegan
25 Jul 2019

A real gem

All vegan, epic burgers and great menu selection! Lovely staff too!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Mad burgers , Nice staff

Cons: Burgers don’t come with fries, Hard to park, Not busy so lacked atmosphere

Tofu satay burger with sweet potato fries at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar Milnesco

Milnesco

Points +614

Vegan
21 Jun 2019

World class

This is my new favourite eatery for breakfast and lunch in Sydney. What a find! World class wonderful food and service.

Pros: Variety of tasty food, Generous portions, Tasty sauces

Yum at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Friendly and great attitude with wonderful food at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar mattbaus

mattbaus

Points +154

Vegan
12 Jun 2019

Good selection of vegan dishes

Great little cafe serving up a range of different meals and cuisines

Pros: Lots of choice, Cute cafe

Avatar KiraleeDerriman

KiraleeDerriman

Points +395

Vegan
06 Apr 2019

Amazing presentation

Beautiful little cafe with impressive vegan food ❤️

Pros: Beautifully presented , So delicious , Large portions

Nowa Biggie at Cafe Nowa in Petersham

Avatar denimval

denimval

Points +147

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

Great food!

I love Nowa. It is a small unassuming cafe, but the food is always fresh and delicious! The serving sizes are large and it’s great value for money. The staff are super friendly! I’ll keep returning!

Pros: All Vegan, Tasty , Value for money

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