PCYC CAFE WAITARA\ HORNSBY

Park Ln, Waitara NSW 2077, Australia
+61 466 786 423
$$$ Cafe
(30 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

PCYC CAFE WAITARA / HORNSBY is a casual café nestled within a community sports centre, making it a natural hangout for locals blowing off steam after a game or families looking for a relaxed spot to grab a coffee. Positioned on Park Lane in Waitara, this café feels less like a typical city espresso bar and more like the welcoming hub of a neighbourhood where you might bump into someone playing cricket or shooting hoops upstairs.

The vibe here leans into that community spirit: there's a laid-back atmosphere with room both indoors and out, where dog owners can comfortably settle in with their pets wandering by. The sizable outdoor space is particularly well-used by families, with kids enjoying the nearby play areas and open green spaces, which means parents often come here to recharge with a quality coffee while keeping an eye on their little ones.

Coffee itself is consistently well-regarded, with options that cover iced longs blacks to more indulgent choices like frappes and mochas. Beyond just caffeine, the menu includes appealing non-coffee drinks like turmeric chai and matcha lattes, catering to those who might want something a little different or caffeine-free. This diversity hints at the café’s awareness of its varied crowd—from active sports participants to local regulars seeking an afternoon pick-me-up.

Visit during mid-mornings or late afternoons, when the centre pulses with after-school energy and weekend warriors winding down. Staff are known to be polite and approachable, often remembered by regulars, making it a place where faces are familiar and conversations flow easily. While the café has recently changed hands, long-time patrons appreciate that the friendly, community-led feel hasn't been lost.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Wednesday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Thursday

06:30 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Saturday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

Sunday

06:30 AM - 07:00 PM

30 Reviews
Ross MacDonald

03 Jan 2026

I love this cafe and try to go as often as possible during the week and weekends. I have heard that they have recently been taken over which makes my heart sink as I have a great relationship with Cleo and her family. I just hope we can stay in touch! Ross

Anil Palekar

06 Dec 2025

The staff is very polite and helpful.The atmosphere is energetic with all games like cricket/Basketball/Gymnastics/Table Tennis and a nice cafe to sip coffee after a nice game.

James Taylor

13 Nov 2025

Have been coming here for a long time with my family and really like it. One of the better coffee shops in Hornsby (something we don't have an abundance of). Coffee is always on point and really like the setting and layed back atmosphere. Great for parents with kids, they have some play equipment and loads of space for them to run around outside safely. Dogs are also welcome here as long as they behave themselves. Two things that could make it better... 1.adding a plain bacon and eggs option to the menu. As it is you need to customise one of the existing items to get this so it ends up being too expensive. 2.classics are classic for a reason and are best left alone and not modified. They do eggs benedict with a croissant when it's better on toast and if you order a bacon and egg roll they give you bacon and eggs on turkish bread which isn't the same thing or as nice, you need the softness of the roll with bacon and eggs. Other than those minor gripes it's a great coffee shop and would definitely recommend it especially for families with kids.

Phil Smith

06 Nov 2025

Best coffee, peaceful vibes, dog friendly, indoor and outdoor seating

Jen Burns

03 Nov 2025

I live in the US and coming home and grabbing coffee and a warm welcome from Cleo and George is always a highlight of my visit. I watch them interact with the clients and everyone is treated so specially! Oh and did I say the coffee and food is divine? Oops look at the time! Gotta run and grab my cuppa! See you soon guys!

Michelle Ngo

02 Oct 2025

Decent food and drink Campos beans, lurpak and pepe saya butter Great service

Shreeti Pandey

13 Sep 2025

They offer excellent service and staff are very welcoming. It's my favourite cafe in the area for a goto coffee. Highly recommended.

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