Café Tanja
Cafes & Coffee in Surry Hills, New South Wales
4.9 (491)
| Category | Cafes & Coffee · North African restaurant, Coffee shop |
|---|---|
| Address | 638 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
| Area | Surry Hills, New South Wales |
| Phone | 0422 379 049 |
| Website | instagram.com ↗ |
| Google rating | 4.9 (491) |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6–10 pm |
| Friday | 12–3 pm |
| Saturday | 12–3 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–3 pm |
About Café Tanja
North-African inspired Cafe. Homemade Moroccan, Algerian, Tunisian food and drinks. Coffee, cakes, sandwiches, breakfast, lunch and takeaway. We pride ourselves in bringing our cultural heritage from North-Africa to Surry Hills by making everything homemade and provide a unique experience. We are a family owned business and welcome you to our cafe as you would be welcomed to our house.
Located at 638 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Café Tanja operates as a cafe serving Surry Hills in New South Wales. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as north african restaurant, coffee shop, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
For a place to eat or drink, the questions that matter most are simple: is it open now, is it busy at peak hours, and does the menu suit the group you are bringing. Australian cafes tend to open early and close mid-afternoon, while restaurants and pubs run lunch and dinner services with a quiet spell in between, so an off-peak visit is worth a quick call. Card and tap-to-pay are accepted almost everywhere; some venues add a surcharge on weekends and public holidays.
The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 6–10 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday, Tuesday. As with most places, expect changes around public holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Café Tanja on 0422 379 049; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, instagram.com.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 491 reviews, which is a strong result for a cafe in Surry Hills and suggests consistent service.
Surry Hills is in New South Wales, on Australia's east coast, where summers are warm and humid, winters are mild and businesses keep to standard hours year-round with the usual public-holiday changes. Australian addresses list the street number, suburb, state abbreviation and postcode, and Surry Hills follows the same pattern; a number like 2/411 means unit 2 at number 411. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Katy H. 5 months ago
Such a lovely little spot — some of the best food I’ve had in Sydney. The food is always full of flavour, made with love and served with a smile. I love coming to Cafe Tanja, it is cosy and makes me feel at home. Service here is always friendly and genuine, like a family. I have been here several times and I also brought a friend I made whilst in Sydney here for food. I will never stop telling people about this place.
Maellis Jabinet 6 months ago
I’ve been coming to Cafe Tanja for the second time today for the Ramadan set menu, and let me tell you something guys , that’s proper flavours of Morocco and Algeria , the food was amazing , from the entree to the desert . The chicken of the tajine was cooked amazingly yum! The service is lovely and it is always a pleasure to come here !!!! The vibes was lovely tonight ! Thank you so much !!!!! Merci 😍
Marcus 7 months ago
We really wanted to like this place as we a huge fans of North African food, having visited the region. However we were very underwhelmed by our brunch. The Moroccan breakfast was disappointing and could've been generic fried eggs with a few small sides at any café - nothing really Moroccan about it, and for $24, was not good value. The tchouktchouka, was also uninspired. Overall brunch, including drinks cost $70 and for this price there are much better cafes in Surry Hills. I'm honestly surprised that this place is so highly rated.
Erika Rodriguez 9 months ago
The decor/atmosphere and friendly service were so warm and welcoming. She made us feel like we were in Algeria or Morocco dining with friends! The flavors were also great, 10/10. I’m only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because the portions were a lot smaller than anticipated. The kefta balls (with 1 egg) and chicken tajin plates were so tiny for the price. We had mentioned we were sharing everything amongst 3 people, but if we had known it was that small we would have ordered another meat plate because we were left wanting more. A great experience though and I’d still recommend it, but it’s good to go in knowing to order more! I’ll be back to try the date coffee and orange cake for sure.
Y M 11 months ago
I had a great experience at Cafe Tanja. The staff were very welcoming and the food was very good, fresh, flavourful and authentic. The overall atmosphere felt warm and inviting, and I really appreciated the genuine hospitality. The food presentation and cold drinks could be improved, but the authenticity of the dishes truly stood out. I’ll definitely be back for another visit.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Café Tanja located?
Café Tanja is at 638 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, in Surry Hills, New South Wales. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Café Tanja?
Café Tanja is listed as a cafe and is also tagged on Google as north african restaurant, coffee shop.
What are the opening hours of Café Tanja?
Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 6–10 pm; Thursday: 6–10 pm; Friday: 12–3 pm; Saturday: 12–3 pm; Sunday: 11 am–3 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Café Tanja open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 11 am–3 pm.
What is the phone number of Café Tanja?
You can call Café Tanja on 0422 379 049.
How is Café Tanja rated on Google?
Café Tanja has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 491 reviews.
Does Café Tanja have a website?
Yes, the website of Café Tanja is instagram.com (linked on this page).
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