Henry Lee's Redfern

Definitely one of the best eat in Sydney! Menu is a bit on the pricier side but the quality of the food is absolutely worth it. I love the asian-inspired dishes and drinks, especially the taro latte. The vibes of the cafe are also super lively and comfy, could sit there for hours just chatting and eating. Definitely one to visit many times!

Henry Lee’s is a beautiful place to have brunch. The staff there are friendly and quick. The food there is super delicious! I love Stairway To Chicken as it is not only beautifully presented but also very scrumptious! I like Rice Rice Baby as it is flavorful. Waffle Like Jagger is sweet and tasty. Strawberry Matcha is so refreshing as the tartness of strawberries cuts through the richness of the matcha. Iced Mocha is chilled and amazing! I will visit Henry Lee’s more often because I love their food!

I’ve visited this cafe a few times already but they always change their menu up so there were so many new things to try! Their dishes are always so aesthetic and it’s a great spot for a catch up over brunch. I tried their corn fritters with salmon that had a perfectly oozy egg. Each component was good on its own but I’m glad the hollandaise sauce was on the side as I personally didn’t really like the combo. Their chicken karaage was the best part of their ‘Truffle shop’ dish - it was so crispy and delicious. I also loved their strawberry matcha. The matcha was so smooth, not too sweet and paired well with the sweet strawberry jam!

One of the best brunch spots in Redfern! Henry Lee’s is an absolute gem — the perfect mix of great vibes, amazing food, and friendly service. Their iced drinks are so refreshing, especially the matcha and cold brew, but the real standouts are their brunch specials. The Stairway to Chicken was incredible — thick-cut toast topped with crispy fried chicken, Caesar and Parmesan for the ultimate indulgence. I also loved the green tea soba, light and refreshing for warmer weather. And of course, the Oreo pancakes with caramel drizzle were the perfect sweet finish! Beautiful presentation, generous portions and everything was full of flavour. Definitely adding this to my regular brunch list!

I’ve been here twice before (once in late 2024 and again in early 2025) and the food is a glorious Asian-Western fusion of flavours. I do really like creative dishes so fusion cafés are a delight for me. Prices are on the steeper side but for the quality it’s justified. I had the croissant with avocado, poached egg and mango puree- it was really flavourful especially with the chili but the portion makes it better suited for breakfast. Back in 2024 I had the soba and it was a very standard dish.