Same address. Since 1980.
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Breakfast Wed–Sun. Lunch and dinner all week.
Bookings recommended for dinner.
Water bowl on request.
On the Victoria Street strip.
Mid-block. Hard to miss. Awning out, footpath busy.
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On foot
Five-minute walk from Kings Cross station. Head south down Victoria Street, the awning is on your right.
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By car
Metered street parking on Victoria Street, plentiful in the evenings. Secure parking at the Kings Cross car parks a short walk away.
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Public transport
Kings Cross train station (T4 line). Buses along William Street and Oxford Street are a short walk.
Pick your table.
A regular telling a friend.
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Window seat by seven
Breakfast, morning light, watch Victoria Street wake up.
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Footpath, sunny side
Long lunch, espresso, dog at your feet.
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The back room
Long table for the group. Quieter for the long dinner.
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Bar seat
Solo, paper, espresso. Twenty minutes to yourself.
The good bits, quietly.
Quiet hour
3–5pm between lunch and dinner. Best time for a coffee and a focaccia, no queue.
Best night to walk in
Tuesday or Wednesday. The room is busy enough to feel alive, and we’ll usually find you a table.
Happy hour
4–6pm daily. $6 house wine, $7 Moretti, $12 Negroni or Aperol spritz. Cin cin!
Counter, fresh daily
Cakes and pastries are baked fresh daily.
Late seating
Kitchen runs till close. An 8:30pm pizza and a glass of red is the right call.
Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken, potato wedges, tomato, grilled eggplant, avocado, cos, vinaigrette, mayo. The house salad.
Say ciao.
Got a question we haven’t answered? A function to plan? A long Sunday lunch on the cards?
For bookings, the online form or a phone call is fastest. For everything else, we’d love to hear from you.
- Phone
- (02) 8960 3475
- info@tropicanacaffe.com
- Visit
- 227 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Versatile room. Quality, friendly service.
Birthdays. Long dinners. Christmas in July. A private screening. The back room takes a long table, and the team will look after you.
The voices of the Trop.
What people say. Verbatim, not polished.
“I’ve been a regular for years and this place is truly an institution.”Edward Riley · Google review
“The coffee is great and the food is always good, but the best part is the welcoming staff and owners.”Ritwik Soni · Google review
“OMG, I’m so late to the party! This spot has been around since 1980 and I’m so glad I finally stopped in.”Misspiggyexplores · Google review
And from the regulars who write us up properly
“I ordered a caramel almond latte and a vanilla iced latte and they were both fantastic. The caramel latte was one of the best I’ve ever had.”Alana Smith · Google review · on the coffee
“We had a great dinner with a large group and loved the chicken salad. What stood out most was how kind and patient the team were while my friend and I sat talking late into the evening. Their hospitality was truly special.”Cassie McInnes · Google review · on the family, the room, the late night
“I love coming here for breakfast, coffee and dinner. The food always arrives quickly, there are so many menu favourites, and the staff are always friendly.”Thida Thamchari · Google review · on the all-day rhythm
“Excellent open bistro café. The arancini balls were the best I’ve had. The mains were excellent and there’s a wonderful selection of Italian pastries to enjoy with a coffee.”Ian Titulaer · Google review · on the food
“We’ve been coming to Tropicana for many years and it was wonderful to return. The coffee is excellent, the food is delicious and the service remains outstanding.”Jacqs · Google review · long-time return
The Trop was filled with people who were gunna … gunnamakeamovie, gunnawriteaplay, gunnabeabigstar. They sat for hours having ‘meetings’ with pals and sharing dreams.Toby Creswell, “Tropicana Bob and the Min Min Lights” · Neighbourhood Paper, 2018
Got your own Trop story? Tag @tropicana_caffe on Instagram.
Anything else? Probably below.
The questions we get asked most. Short answers, in voice.
Where is Tropicana Caffe?
What are your hours?
Do you take bookings?
Is Tropicana Caffe really the birthplace of Tropfest?
How long has Tropicana been on Victoria Street?
Is it kid-friendly?
Can I bring my dog?
What kind of food do you serve?
What coffee do you use?
What bread do you use?
Do you have vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Can I host a private event or large group?
Do you do takeaway or delivery?
Is the room renovated?
Got a question we haven’t answered?
We’ll keep a table for you.
227 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst. Open seven days. Wed–Sun from 7am, Mon–Tue from 12pm. Walk-ins welcome.