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Flatfish Café brings a fresh, modern spin to fish and chips in Wickham, New South Wales, pairing old-school hand-battered seafood with a relaxed café atmosphere that works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for a leisurely brunch. The seafood is made to order, and regulars note that the batter lets the fish do the talking rather than masking it in oil. Battered whiting comes out delicate yet well-structured, and the chips are a highlight in their own right, crispy on the outside and soft through the middle, seasoned without being heavy-handed.
The menu stretches well beyond the usual fish and chip shop fare. Breakfast and brunch dishes draw a strong following, with the Lazy Benny Roll earning plenty of praise for its crispy bacon, soft egg, fresh spinach, and creamy hollandaise all tucked into a soft bun. Bruschetta, a big breakfast, and grilled barramundi with salad round out a range that caters to more than just the deep-fried devotee. Quality coffee is on offer too, making it a genuine café stop rather than just a chippery.
Flatfish Café is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Dine-in and takeaway are both available, along with delivery and kerbside pickup. Outdoor seating means the kids and the dog can come along, and free parking takes the stress out of the visit. It is family friendly and well suited to groups.
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8 Reviews on “Flatfish Café”
Great fish and chips for a reasonable price.
The chips were spot on – crispy exterior with a soft interior. Not too oily and seasoned well.
The battered fish (whiting) was delicate yet held together well with the batter.
Their homemade tartare sauce is a winner.
The menu is delightfully short allowing the team to deliver uncomplicated staples while squeezing in a weekly special to keep things interesting.
Well done guys!
This fish and chippery is the real deal. Great old fashioned freshly battered fish and tasty fare. There is care in the cooking, you taste the seafood not the oil. There are also healthy options with the grilled Barra and salad worthy of any restaurant. The staff are hardworking and friendly. Next to the Fish co-op and a view of the trawlers.
Definitely worth a visit.
We grabbed the Lazy Benny Roll and Big Breakfast and wow!! Crispy bacon, soft egg, fresh spinach, and the creamiest hollandaise sauce all on a soft bun. Basically Eggs Benny in a roll, and all the brekkie favourites that totally blew me away.
Only $11 for the roll too, which feels like a steal for something that good. Chill vibes, great views, 100% recommend if you’re in the area!
I recently visited Flatfish Café and had the bruschetta, it was absolutely delicious! Super fresh and full of flavour. The location is lovely too, perfect for a relaxed bite to eat.
The staff were so friendly and welcoming, which really added to the experience. I’ve recently started trying to eat healthier and I was really impressed with the wide range of options on the menu, there’s something to suit everyone.
Highly recommend and I’ll definitely be back soon!
I tried the grilled shrimp — it was amazing! The sauce was delicious, and the service and hospitality were outstanding. Thanks to Alex for the great service!
The Flatfish Cafe is a Seafood place located behind the Fish Co-op in Newcastle. It is basically a hole in the wall shop, BUT the food and service is AMAZING!!
We ordered the grilled Barra, Fish Cocktails and some potato scallops. The Barra was the best I have had in a very long time!! Delicious!! The Fish Cocktails were almost as good as the Barra, but still very nice. And the scallops, well, they are potato scallops, YUM!! And the ladies behind the counter are just a charm!!
Not to mention eating fantastic seafood by the water!! WOW!!
I HIGHLY recommend Flatfish Cafe for amazing seafood and service!!
Waited way too long 1 hour for fish and chip. Fish was good chip frozen ones $10 was a joke there was a other order the same they had a lot of chips mine were stuffed under my $4 a a piece of tiny cocktail fish and I paid $3 for gravy I got about 30 MLS of it omg
Absolutely loved Flatfish Cafe. The service was exceptional, genuinely friendly and attentive. Coffee was good and my double egg burger was delicious, cooked perfectly. Such a great spot, will definitely be back.