Cà Phê Mai: Sydney’s Next-Generation Vietnamese Cafe and Wine Bar

Cà Phê Mai

Sydney’s dining scene has welcomed an exciting new destination with the arrival of Cà Phê Mai, a Vietnamese cafe and wine bar in Double Bay combining treasured family recipes with a fresh, contemporary approach to food and drink.

Opened in June 2026 by co-owners Cindy Mai and Ed Loveday, Cà Phê Mai brings together Vietnamese culinary tradition, creative brunch drinks, relaxed daytime dining and an evening menu designed for lingering over dinner and dessert.

A 40-Year-Old Pho Tradition

At the heart of Cà Phê Mai is its signature pho, a much-loved family recipe originating with Cindy Mai’s grandmother more than four decades ago.

The fragrant chicken noodle soup has already been ladled more than 10,000 times, reflecting the recipe’s long history and popularity. The pho is available throughout the day, making it a signature choice whether visiting for lunch, dinner or a casual Vietnamese meal in Double Bay.

The dish represents more than just a bowl of soup. It connects Cà Phê Mai’s contemporary setting with a Vietnamese family food tradition that has been enjoyed by generations of Sydney diners.

Creative Vietnamese Drinks for Brunch

Cà Phê Mai

Cà Phê Mai takes a playful approach to its daytime drinks menu, adding tropical and citrus flavours to familiar favourites.

Dragonfruit strawberry matcha lattes provide a colourful brunch option, while the cafe’s distinctive Mont Blanc combines airy kumquat-infused cream with misted yuzu for a refreshing citrus twist.

The daytime menu also features dishes such as lemongrass pork sausage and egg muffins and breakfast banh mi, providing plenty of reasons to visit for a relaxed breakfast or brunch.

From Daytime Cafe to Evening Wine Bar

As the day changes into evening, Cà Phê Mai transforms its offering with dishes and drinks suited to dinner and late-night dining.

Guests can enjoy chicken laksa, shiitake and wood-ear mushroom spring rolls and the signature pho, while evening-only treats add another dimension to the menu.

One standout dessert is Vietnamese coffee crème brûlée, bringing the distinctive flavour of Vietnamese coffee into a classic French dessert.

Dinner guests can also discover dragonfruit-inspired margaritas, extending Cà Phê Mai’s creative approach to drinks beyond its daytime matcha creations.

A New Double Bay Dining Destination

Cà Phê Mai

Located on New South Head Road in Double Bay, Cà Phê Mai offers a contemporary take on Vietnamese cafe culture while keeping family recipes and traditional flavours at its heart.

With its heritage pho, inventive drinks, all-day favourites and evening-only dishes, the new Sydney cafe and wine bar is a destination designed for different times of day.

For visitors exploring Double Bay and Sydney’s eastern suburbs, Cà Phê Mai provides a fresh Vietnamese dining experience where four decades of family culinary tradition meet a new generation of Sydney hospitality.

Cà Phê Mai

Website: https://caphemai.com.au/
Address: 377-383 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028, Australia

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