The Counter
Cafe in Petersham
Catering for the locals of Petersham and innerwest with warm and friendly service.
Cafe in Petersham
The Counter is a café located in Petersham, New South Wales. Serving Coffee, tea and food. Specialty coffee that has strong chocolate notes. Locally sourced produce when possible and market fresh fruit and veg. Creative breakfast and lunch menu. Catering for the locals of Petersham and innerwest with warm and friendly service.
Visit us for a classic Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch menu featuring Shakshuka, Smashed Avo, Eggs Benedict, Brekky Burger, Omelette, Burgers, Fresh Juice and Smoothies, Delicious Sandwiches and Wraps and more! We’ve also got Croissants, Bacon & Egg Rolls, Cakes and other Desserts ready to go! Visit us in Petersham today for an amazing cafe experience!
Featured Delicacies
Fresh From the Grill
All Meats Are Served with House Pickles
Spaghetti with Grilled Mackerel
$50
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Chicken in Teriyaki Sauce
$57
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Grilled Salmon Fillet with Salad
$38
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Chicken Nuggets with Potato
$30
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Grilled Mackerel Steak
$45
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Grilled and Fried Chicken
$25
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Our Reviews
The Counter
96 Audley Street, Petersham
4.6 309 reviews
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tsatila
★★★★★
a month ago
Service was quick and excellent. Coffee was very good. Ordered smash avocado. It looks and tastes yummy.
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Amber
★★★★★
2 months ago
This is one of my fave local spots ever. I used to live in the area, now I've moved away I come here every time I'm around. Had a delicious jumbo Mocha, a BLAT wrap (so tasty!) and honestly, one of the best juices I've ever … More had in my born days, a Watermelon Crush with watermelon, apple, lemon and mint, it was so good I walked back two blocks in the other direction to tell them. Service is always friendly, efficient and warm. Keep up the amazing work team. Love what you do, thanks for bringing heaps of light to the local community for so long.
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Lachlan Waterhouse
★☆☆☆☆
2 months ago
Really in need of a hearty meal; I received my food that looks and tastes like it was put together by a 6 year old who hates his life. Very sub-par meal.
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Felipe Baccan
★★★★★
3 weeks ago
Ive been a customer for many years at the Counter! Great food, friendly service! Must try allMenu and coffee!
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My Huynh
★★★★★
a month ago
This café is a true gem in Petersham! Expect delicious food and top-notch coffee that’s utterly satisfying. The welcoming vibe, friendly staff, and great service also add to its charm. Plus, they’re incredibly dog-friendly — highly … More recommended!
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Ian Bartlett
★★★★☆
10 months ago
A Mr Smith Sambo and a Protein Bowl. Both well made and flavoursome. Good value. Always busy with both indoors and outdoors seating, best on the street.
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Ivy Do
★★★★★
8 months ago
Such an underrated cafe - it's become our go-to local cafe because the food and coffee here never disappointshighly recommend!
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POSCA
★★★★★
7 months ago
Incredible. Bacon and egg roll was delectable and huge and amazing. Golden Smoothie is smooth coconut amazingness. Cold Brew on point. Best breakfast in so long, thank you!
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Si
★★★★★
10 months ago
Great food and coffee. Lovely outside seating area
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jynson7
★★★★★
6 months ago
Love this cafe! From the awesome owners, friendly staff, and the feeling of community makes me want to come back everyday and make this cafe “my go to.”
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Statler Willand
★★★★☆
a year ago
A super chill spot! It’s great to see that they’re always busy and I don’t mind the wait. One of the top five coffees in the area. I’ve only had a brief breakfast there, but was happy with it overall. It also helps that the staff … More are super friendly. A lot of cafes are hit and miss, but The Counter is always consistent.
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Andrei Loginovskiy
★★★★★
a year ago
Just had my lunch here. Perfect chicken burger, good presented!Very friendly people work here.And a coffee is soo tasty!!!!
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Craig Taberner
★★★★★
a year ago
Generous helpings, well-presented great food, friendly, excellent service.
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George_A350
★★★★★
2 years ago
Very good service an exceptional food . My first visit and won't be the last.
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Quin Tashy
★☆☆☆☆
a year ago
Coffee tastes like cigarette ashes.Beans must have been over-roasted, and that tiny toast should be on the bin not on the plate.
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Chey Munoz
★★★★★
a year ago
Excellent service always! Coffee, beverages are delicious and the food too! I come up every time I’m working, great place! The portions of food are generous too! Thanks for the amazing service!
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Jana
★★★★☆
a year ago
Great coffee, food and service!
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David McDermott
★★★★★
a year ago
Awesome food, and great customer service. I had the smashed avo with poached eggs and bacon. Awesome combination of flavours! Nice flat white to top it off.
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Fanie Winna
★★★★★
2 years ago
Love their coffee, their friendly and warm service, and especially their Buddha Bowl! Will visit this cafe again.
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Georgie007
★★★★★
2 years ago
Very good service an exceptional food . My first visit and won't be the last.
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Emma McGirr
★★★★★
2 years ago
My go to for really good t/a coffee with super friendly staff. Good range of food to grab on the go whilst you’re in a hurry on the way to work. I’ve never had to wait long and they always have enough people serving to deal with the … More hoards of tradies that come for the bacon and egg takeaway options.
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Joe Sassaman
★★★★★
2 years ago
great coffee, our sandwiches were very tasty and well prepared. the service was top notch. loved this place, highly recommended.
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mark942
★★★★★
2 years ago
Instant fan, the mushroom toastie was amazing and the coffee - one of the best I've ever had. To top it off, friendly service and a steady stream of regulars that come back to this cafe and with good reason.
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Perry Byrnes
★★★★☆
3 years ago
Staff were nice, the food was pretty good and price was reasonable. Nothing specific stands out as attention-getting, however the experience was a good one.
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Luke Garden
★★★★★
3 years ago
Great fresh food. Quick service. Nice coffee. Would recommend
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Nate Cole (Coley)
★★★★★
2 years ago
Love this place. Great food, great friendly service and most importantly great coffee.
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Anisa Ett
★★★★★
3 years ago
Staff are so lovely! They make my morning coffee run so enjoyable!
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Chris
★★★★★
3 years ago
The green smoothie was delicious and my poached eggs with sourdough toast were cooked to perfection...
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Seb
★★★★★
3 years ago
Undoubtedly the best coffee in Petersham. Period.Consistent, good coffee, every time.Super friendly staff and open early.Great selection of pastries and cakes and a good menu with lots to chose from from brunch to lunch.This has a great … More community vibe to it and it's easy to see why they're a favourite among locals.Absolutely recommend coming here, again and again.
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Sofia Kowalevskaya
★★★★★
3 years ago
I’ve been coming here for years. But today’s coffee was so spectacular I had to chime in with a review to say how great it was: 3/4 long black, sweetly wonderfully nutty and dense with a long palate …
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Sarah Rajan
★★★★★
3 years ago
Have been getting breakfast delivered every weekend for three weeks now - love this place! The Granola is the best
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Eleanor Finch
★★★★★
3 years ago
Will be very curious to go back once lockdown ends and eat in, but during lockdown their sandwich bar and drink combos were well worth it and tasted fab!
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Dana Kore
★★★★★
3 years ago
Up there with some of the best coffee in Sydney & a wonderful team. Very lucky to have this place just around the corner. Thanks for caffeinating me every day
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Jamison Amelie
★★★★★
4 years ago
Great for a simple brekky, with daily menu special menu items. The menu is only small, but it is only a little cafe. The guy that runs the cafe is always friendly and helpful. The coffee is perfect and full bodied, the brunch foods are … More hearty and wholesome. The manager was so lovely as well, with excellent customer rapport.
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Lyanne F
★★★★★
3 years ago
Hands down the BEST HOT CHOCOLATE EVER!!and it's their own special blend
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David & Julie Gigg
★★★★★
4 years ago
The staff make my morning. After finishing a tough F45 session they are always there with a smile, friendly chat and great coffee. I love supporting a wonderful local café that is fast and efficient and great food. Thank you for my everyday … More smile.
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Matt Kennedy
★★★★★
3 years ago
Tasty food, good coffee, friendly and efficient staff.
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Brayden Beaumont
★★★★★
4 years ago
Best coffee in Petersham and decent food. Dietary friendly options and the staff love dogs so bring yours.