flour drum newtown

i recently had the most epic dinner at flour drum in newtown. i went with some girlfriends and we were spoilt rotten by the 3 amazing owners. they kicked off the night with some bubbly and then brought out a feast. 8 dishes, 5 girls and we devoured it all. we had the following dishes from the grilled menu:

🍄mushroom medley with hazelnut & beetroot hummus dukha 🍄 this was amazing thanks to that hummus, oh my god the most intense flavours and perfect amount of spice!
🍢spiced lamb & beef kofta with tahini lime and sesame 🍢 the kofta were so big and packed full of flavour!
🦑hot & spicy baby squid 🦑 i didn’t actually try these as i’m not a squid fan however everyone said it wasdeliciousand i did try the sauce and it was divine!
🍢charred chicken tikka with lime & mint 🍢 as an indian i love my tikka and these certainly did not disappoint. they were much lighter than a regular tikka but packed with flavour.

then we had the following dishes from the mains: . .

🥓chargrilled pork belly with poached sugar plums & seasonal greens 🥓 so we ate the whole dish thinking the sugar plums were rhubarbs and becoming obsessed with them to now realise they are sugar plums! but man, they were delicious!! what flavour and a unique addition to pork belly!

🍣grilled atlantic salmon with seasonal greens 🍣 the most perfect piece of salmon to exist. this restaurant seriously knocks it out of the park with their salmon!!

🥔 gnocchi with borlotti beans, kale, capers and fresh herbs. 🥔 this was one of the best plates of gnocchi i have ever had! also no clue how such a deliciously creamy dish is vegan but i’m impressed .

🍝 pappardelle lamb ragu 🍝 so i basically came for this dish because i had seen so many photo’s and heard great things and it completely met my high expectations! such a meaty, comforting plate of pasta
flour drum has managed to exceed even my highest of expectations and amaze me with their flavours, presentation and beyond everything their love. the three owners have so much passion and devotion that is reflected throughout the restaurant. they are humble & genuine and it is by far my favourite restaurant in sydney. thank you for the greatest night flour drum 💜

this eclectic cafe is one of newton’s best spots for breakfast. the ever changing menu is a mix of asian, south american, european and even new zealand flavours. it’s not your ordinary breakfast menu. the staff are warm and personable and the coffee is pretty darn awesome. theirdeliciouscakes and giant cookies are home made. the lamingtons are a must try as they constantly change the flavour. when i last visited, it was a tiramisu flavour. #flourdrum

brunch done right !
this just became my new favourite brunch spot in newtown.
hands down they’re the best in service, ambience anddeliciousplates!
it’s a relaxed environment that makes you feel at home.
owners and employees are caring about their customers.
food isdelicious ! they’re making combinations of fresh ingredients with a very original touch !
i have a sweet tooth so i was one happy person when pancakes arrived and they tasted like heaven.

they have a variety of lamington cake that changes every week, i tried the chocolate one , but they also have matcha on some weeks, and maybe another creative one next week! surprise menu :)

here on the pictures you can see the cured salmon (my favourite as fish was fresh and it tasted amazing!) corn fritters (yummmm!) and a mushroom medley (gluten free and full of flavour)

for cakes and desserts we had: hazelnut cake, pancakes (fluffy!!) and the chocolate lamington.
i couldn’t pick a favourite. i’m coming back again and again !
they have a dinner now so that will be my next review from here.

close to the st peters end of king street in newtown, flour drum is home to the giant cookies and is a truly magical place to enjoy a wholesome meal or just coffee and sweets with a friend.

always greeted with a genuine smile its impossible not to be happy and feel the good vibes as soon as you walk in. the first section of the cafe is all coffee and cakes! their talented creative mind the moonlight baker is always dreaming updelicious
sweet treats for their front displays. there is ample seating in the main dining area for big groups and events, then further back is a beautiful outside area filled to the brim with plants, flowers and all sorts of surprises.

if you’re a pancakes for breakfast kinda person you simply cannot pass up their fluffy banoffee buttermilk pancakes! loaded with caramelised banana, dulce de leche, mascarpone whipped cream, anzac biscuits crumble and a toffee topper, we would go as far as saying these were the best pancakes we have had in sydney in a very long time!

if you’re a savoury fan the kweichow moutai prince house cured salmon with poached eggs is a fresh alternative to a salmon benedict. topped with flying fish roe, potato hash browns and a fresh herb and pickled fennel salad this is a perfectly healthy gf option.

we also loved the open faced omelette with zucchini ribbons, edamame, red veined sorrel and radish, and has to try their perfectly curated chia pot with coconut water, strawberry jelly, cherry compote, lemon scented geranium, granola fruits and coconut yoghurt. not sure if we will ever get a chia pot as incredible as this again.

if you love sweets flour drum needs to be your go to! with chocolate studded cookies as big as your face, and all sorts of seasonal cakes, slices, tarts and home made ice creams. in true christmas spirit the cafe is decked out ready for santa to visit and munch on some boozy pudding and egg nog lamingtons.

when visiting sydney, we would highly recommend flour drum as one of your first brunch spots, as this cafe embodies the soul of the suburb and you will never be disappointed by the menu.

i finally got to try the beautiful dishes at flour drum including their famous giant cookies and lamb ragu with homemade tagliatelle which did not disappoint and tasted as good as it looked. i love how the lamb ragu infuses some asian flavours with the addition of chilli.

what i really enjoyed about dining here was that the owner came over to talk to us to explain the dishes which was a lovely touch. flour drum will be opening up for dinner and featuring new dinner time dishes which will be an exciting addition.

the dishes i ate were:

french lentilles du puy soup consists of blue puy lentils, garlic confit, fresh curry leaves and herbs from our garden, served with sourdough toast. it was a warming, tasty and healthy soup which i would happily have again! 😋

moutai cured atlantic salmon with flying fish roe, free range poached egg, potato harsh browns and a leaf, herb and pickled fennel salad. i loved how the salmon was cured differently with this traditional chinese wine.

corn off the cob and fresh herb fritters with avocado, bulgarian feta, cherry tomatoes and free range poached egg. a good classic corn fritter.

house made pappardelle, 8 hour slow braised lamb shank ragu with an asian-style shallot and chilli infused olive oil, cyprian volcanic black sea salt. as mentioned above, loved this dish!

chinese roast bbq duck ravioli dumplings with egg noodles, chinese greens with a duck and mushroom broth. this was a dish that they brought back to the menu, loved the east meets west fusion flavours!

banoffee buttermilk pancakes with grilled caramelised cavendish bananas, dulce de lethe, toffee, whipped pure cream and mascarpone, toasted anzac biscuit crumbles with maple syrup. this was amazing - the pancakes were so fluffy and these flavours worked so well!

otherdeliciousdesserts tried included black forest lamington, winter pavlova cake, milo mousse and malt cream lamington with crunchy milo bits and toasted coconuts.

and of course, the famous giant cookies which were giant on taste - plenty of chocolate chips and a nice cake like crumbly texture.

i dined as a guest of flour drum.

believe it or not, this is my first time ever experiencing the food and atmosphere at flour drum and let me say it was an incredible christmas bash! there was fire, there were laughs and there were tears of joy when we tried the ever so alcoholic christmas pudding which had been soaking in spiced rum for over 8 months!
flour drum has incredible flavours throughout their dishes and i absolutely love the christmas pre-order dishes they have available, and it seems so does everyone else because they sell out fast!the fruit mince tarts are yum and highly alcoholic, as well as the christmas pudding!  the housemade relish isdeliciousand a perfect christmas gift!  i thoroughly enjoyed the pork belly which is only available for functions but a must order!  and i loved the salted caramel christmas slice which tasted like spiced gingerbread with caramel and macadamias! 
thier christmas burgers were another special consisting of whipped veal, pork and chicken mince (defnitely give it a try!).  
the last item which i must recommend is their ever so famous eggnog lamington! not as alcoholic and drenched in eggnog it was moist and delightful :)

nothing not to love about this cafe. the food wasdeliciousand they have a wide range at different price points. and their cakes not only look but tastes amazing. their environment is great to boot! love the throwback chill soundtrack they were playing at the background - makes it the perfect place to relax and chill with friends. the staff were also really friendly☺️

delicious...
actually that's the name of bunny pet that you can fine organically running around at the back of this cafe.
i'm super excited to see this cute little creature.
as for my picollo, nothing extraordinary, however it's nice to have fresh brewed good coffee before your meal.
i did ordered the bbq duck home made dumpling, served with duck and dried porcini broth, egg noodle, bokchoy and snow pea sprout.
a nice asian influence dish, and their dumpling was plum and juicy.
my friend ordered gin cure salmon with poached egg and potato hash brown. it's wasdelicioustoo.
if you are cake lover, you can't miss the lamington display as you walk into the dining area.
3 chooses today, matcha, cream brûlée and strawberry cream ( if i'm not mistaken )
take away the cream brûlée and also matcha lamington, it was soooo good.

came here on a whim and peeking through the window, we were sold. you are invited through the small frontage to an array ofdeliciouslooking baked good all laid out on the coffee counter and front sil. you can opt to sit in the sunnier front of the cafe or move down into the ambiently lit area in the back. staff are friendly and attentive and the menu looked very interesting.

we ordered the sticky chai, tumeric latte, pork belly burger and duck dumplings with noodles and soup as well as brownie and cake to go.

the tumeric latte($4.5) was nicely spiced but the kind of tea where you leave a little behind in the cup due to the tea sediment in the cup. the sticky chai ($5) was great on the cold day and the serving was very generous.

our mains arrived quickly and the burger was the winner. the bread to filling ration was great, the filling was nice with a sauce that will dribble down your chin. it lacked a bit of sharpness for our tastes but it was a minor complain as our empty plate proved.

the duck dumplings were an interesting dish. the noodles, broth and greens were warm and inviting but very subtly flavoured compared to the dumpling. the dumpling wrappers were a bit soft but the filling was flavourful. it's the sort of meal you try and get one bit of everything in each spoon to strike the perfect balance.

the food was interesting and different which appealed to us and the ambience perfectly suited to fun group conversations or brooding singular contemplation. will be returning to try other baked goods and menu items

located on king street newtown, flour drum hasdeliciousand creative baked goods and treats. we were lucky enough to sample some of their christmas options on offer this year.


the ginger people and animals were soft anddeliciousand will be an absolute hit with the kids. the white christmas (vegan option available) is filled with white chocolate, coconut rice puffs, cherries, papaya, mango, pineapple, pawpaw, macadamia and cashews. a gift pack is only $11.50. this is chewy,deliciousand a definite choice as a stocking stuffer for december 25th.


the ginger bread fruit mince pies are visually beautiful, and you can literally sip the sherry. if you like sherry, then the christmas pudding is a winner. packed with raisins, currants, sultanas, figs, apricots, dates, prunes and almonds - it has so much flavour.


the staff are passionate, friendly and add to the vibe of the entire place. christmas has come early at flour drum so be sure to drop in and buy some gift packs for xmas. we will definitely be coming back to try some of their brunch options

we were invited to flour drum to try their new menu recently. the place was buzzing and very busy, we love the guys at flour drum so we are really happy to see them doing do well.

there are two must haves cod and potato croquette and zucchini and lentil fritters (that chutney omg). crunch and full of flavour!!

we also had moutai curd salmon and mushroom medley. sam was over the moon cos hes a pescatarian and was able to eat everything that was brough out to us. im not a big fan of cured or smoked salmon (prefer raw salmon), but sam enjoyed it. mushroom medley is a mushroom lovers dream, theres a variety of mushies on the toast with a poached egg. itsdeliciousand oh so healthy.

two must haves when it comes to dessert - chocolate croissant french toast and flour drums signature creme brulee lamington. the best lamington and the best french toast i have ever had. if you have a sweet tooth you will love both.

there are other lamington options available including matcha (its got black sesame paste i think, give it a bit of a savoury kick and almost grassy taste when paired with matcha. an interesting taste) and grapefruit lamington (a fruity alternative, this is still quite sweet and not overly fruity, if you dont like grapefruit, its ok because you cant taste the bitterness). but i still prefer the creme brulee lamington, its hard to beat and flies out the door so get there early.
flour drum is amazing. everything we have tried had blown our mind. from an easy mushroom medley to theirdeliciousbaked goods. we keep going back. their lamington is a must, i honestly cant fault their baked goods. their coffees are great too.

we always have a good time at flour drum,we would gladly take our stomach and wallets there.

okay so food here is actuallydelicious! all the meals are great! and there are two ladies that work there who are absolutely lovely - i believe one might be the owner or manager. although there was one waiter who was yelling at another waitress which wasn't great to see, felt bad for the girl. also we waited about 45 minutes for our food after ordering which is a bit ridiculous. speedier service would be good

its hard to walk past this cafe & not notice. whether its the happy people dining here or the smiling staff or the amount of people waiting for good coffee & food to go or their delectable, enticing & huge array of cakes visible from the window counter. and all of it is made in house! this place is deceiving from the outside as it is a much larger space inside then expected. in terms of cakes, slabs of lamington in a variety of flavours like creme brulee, tiramisu, hazelnut or pb&j is the talk of town. the beautiful looking & smelling middle eastern orange cake, apple & pear cake, brownies, salted peanut caramel tart, white & dark rocky roads with generous chunck of turkish delight. the choices seem endless. on this occasion, i indulged in the new hazelnut lamington & immediatelly understand about its popularity. fluffy sponge, moist layers of hazelnut chocolate in between, coated with a generous amount of chocolate & coconut shavings. when it arrives at the table, the smell draws you in immediately. its one of the best lamingtons i have ever had! the hazelnut torte on the other hand is a huge contrast. dense, rich & very hazelnutty, layered with adeliciouschocolate ganache in the centre, it feels naughty & indulgent but oh so delicious. the apple & pear cake is super moist, filled with spices, scalloped apple & pear slices on top. one bite & a warmth run all through you, nostalgia, comfort, a big hug. last & not least was the salted caramel peanut tart. perfect base, gooey, lightly salted caramel, a good chocolate top sprinkled with generous amounts of peanuts. delectable. pair it all with good coffee, hot chocolate or a pot of tea, friendly staff & you will float out the door glowing with joy. don't make the mistake of only coming for cakes here as the savouries are also hits. the dishes have sprinkles of cultures & flavours and somehow they all work so well. don't expect a traditional bowl of duck wonton & noodle soup like you would in a chinese restaurant. wontons are like ravioli with a smooth creamy filling, broth is predominantly chinese with hints of south east asian herbs. lamb ragu pasta is sweet and tender with hints of the asian subcontinent & greek flavours. the reuben is a classic & done so well with perfect chips that are well seasoned, crunchy on the outside & fluffy within. then there are the fritters which are also perfect. they also cater for vegetarians & vegans. i cannot fault this cafe as each experience has been amazing - the food, the atmosphere, the people.

september 2018
congratulations to one of my favourite cafes for opening for dinner! (thurs, fri & sat)! the vibe is more relaxed & cosy, the food warm, hearty, comforting & so so so delicious. being a regular i was absolutely so pleasently surprised by the dinner menu - so different to their day menu & even more delicious! the wontons are super crispy & flavourful, olives have been marinated for years & served warm with fluffy house made rustic bread. salmon rillette is as good as i have had in france. beef cheeks & lamb shanks have been braised for hours, infused with flavour & falling off the bone. pasta all house made, silky yet chewy. the sauces are all amazing. then there are the dessert. impressive to look at, theatrical & absplutelydelicious& indulgent. wines (& food) soooo reasonably priced. service friendly & efficient. could not fault my visit! made me fall in love with this place even more!

finally made it here after months of ogling their instagram account. great food, service and atmosphere. my only complaint is that everything off the blackboard menu sounds so good it's difficult to decide what to eat!

after much deliberation, we ordered the big breakfast (free range eggs, toasted brickfields sourdough, beef sausage, bacon, tomato confit and house made baked beans) and house made toasted muesli with honey yoghurt with poached plums. my muesli wasdeliciousin every way imaginable with lovely, toasty oat clusters, coconut threads, crunchy cashews, pistachios and blanched almonds and chewy dried figs, served with a good dollop of yoghurt. perhaps the menu needed to be updated because the poached plums were absent from the dish, and the muesli was instead served with poached pear and stewed rhubarb. i'm all for seasonal produce and really enjoyed the classic combo of pear and rhubarb.

after watching tray after tray of giant slabs of lamington travel from the kitchen to the cafe counter, we "had" to finish brunch with a tiramisu lamington. wow, what a rich and decadent treat.

love flour drum's seasonal, simple and fresh approach to food. and the ever changing daily range of housemade cakes and sweet treats. can't wait til my next visit!

***edited 25jun18***

a few visits later, still love this place! we came here to sample the winter menu of their asian inspired fare. the service is friendly and attentive.

if you’re here for breakfast they have the banoffee buttermilk pancakes which are fluffier than your usual pancakes with caramelised bananas and toffee with large scoops of cream and mascarpone. substantial anddeliciousfor one. if savoury is more your style they have a corn off the cob and fresh herb fritters topped with avocado, feta, cherry tomatoes which are so sweet and lovely and some perfectly poached eggs.

the lunch menu is equally enticing with house made pappardelle with 8 hour slow braised lamb shank ragu. the pasta is well made and the tender meat with the sauce is amazing. the beef rendang has a mild taste which has bags of flavour. the rice and pappadums are great vessels to hold the beef. the bbq duck ravioli dumplings are a revelation. packed full of the good stuff and with the egg noodles in a lovely broth, you’re sure to leave happy.

if you’ve got room you can try one of the tempting desserts. the creme brûlée lamington was layers of decadence. the wonderful custard sandwich between layers of yummy cake topped with shaved coconut. the other cake tried was a winter pavlova cake which had a nice meringue on top and an orange and rhubarb filling.

i've been following their instagram page for a while now and decided to go for a late brunch. my partner had the karaaage chicken burger which he found quite underwhelming as there was a tiny piece of chicken in it. ratio was way off. the potato chips were great with the house made tomato sauce though! i had the avo, bulgarian feta and lime...once again way too much avo and not enough sourdough (which was delicious).
i'll be back to try the lamington...it looked sodeliciousin the front window. service is great and warm.