Last updated: October 2026. Every venue below was confirmed as open on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count is the live Google figure.
The best restaurants in Willoughby in 2026 are led by The Incinerator Café, with 847 Google reviews and a 4.0★ rating, followed by Little Giant Roasters Coffee House (728 reviews). This guide covers 15 restaurants in Willoughby, NSW 2068, ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, so you can see at a glance where the neighbourhood actually eats.
Each listing below includes the address and one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website — or tap the name for its full MealFinder page.
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- 1. The Incinerator Café
- 2. Little Giant Roasters Coffee House
- 3. Super Nash Brothers
- 4. Top Speed Thai
- 5. Luck Sushi
- 6. Soulplate
- 7. The Northern Bean
- 8. La Botte
- 9. Fish Master Seafood
- 10. Willoughby’s Vibe Cafe
- 11. Papas Coffee
- 12. Kibaco
- 13. Cafe Reverse
- 14. Willoughby Social Cafe and Kitchen
- 15. Cafe Vita
Sydney’s Best Willoughby Restaurants at a Glance
Ranked by Google review count — most-reviewed first. Every venue was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing, and every rating and review count below is the live Google figure.
| Restaurant | Suburb | Google rating | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Incinerator Café | Willoughby | ★ 4.0 (847) | Modern European in a heritage building |
| Little Giant Roasters Coffee House | Willoughby | ★ 4.7 (728) | Specialty coffee and weekly specials |
| Super Nash Brothers | Willoughby | ★ 4.7 (545) | Nashville hot chicken burgers |
| Top Speed Thai | Willoughby | ★ 4.4 (364) | Thai curries and stir-fries |
| Luck Sushi | Willoughby | ★ 4.5 (307) | Casual Japanese and sashimi |
| Soulplate | Willoughby | ★ 4.6 (301) | Brunch, coffee and croissants |
| The Northern Bean | Willoughby | ★ 4.8 (248) | Affordable breakfast and burgers |
| La Botte | Willoughby | ★ 4.4 (232) | Family-run pizza and pasta |
| Fish Master Seafood | Willoughby | ★ 4.5 (156) | Fish and chips |
| Willoughby’s Vibe Cafe | Willoughby | ★ 4.9 (155) | Brazilian-style café food |
| Papas Coffee | Willoughby | ★ 4.8 (153) | Mediterranean all-day brunch |
| Kibaco | Willoughby | ★ 4.9 (120) | Small Japanese dining room |
| Cafe Reverse | Willoughby | ★ 4.5 (85) | Ebi katsu sando and brunch |
| Willoughby Social Cafe and Kitchen | Willoughby | ★ 4.6 (56) | Burgers, curries and café dishes |
| Cafe Vita | Willoughby | ★ 4.9 (54) | Acai bowls and coffee |
1. The Incinerator Café — Willoughby
4.0★ (847 Google reviews) · Known for: Modern European in a heritage building
📍 2a Small St, Willoughby NSW 2068
The Incinerator Café is a café and restaurant at 2a Small St, set in a 1930s building designed by Walter Burley Griffin, with a modern European menu. It holds 4.0★ from 847 Google reviews, and diners mention the outdoor seating and the playground next door.
2. Little Giant Roasters Coffee House — Willoughby
4.7★ (728 Google reviews) · Known for: Specialty coffee and weekly specials
📍 525 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Little Giant Roasters Coffee House is a café at 525 Willoughby Rd, part of The Giants Group. It holds 4.7★ from 728 Google reviews, with diners mentioning weekly specials, a smoked salmon croissant and masala chai.
3. Super Nash Brothers — Willoughby
4.7★ (545 Google reviews) · Known for: Nashville hot chicken burgers
📍 503 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Super Nash Brothers is a takeaway at 503 Willoughby Rd serving Nashville hot chicken, with pickup and delivery. It holds 4.7★ from 545 Google reviews, and diners mention the chicken burgers, tenders and friendly service.
4. Top Speed Thai — Willoughby
4.4★ (364 Google reviews) · Known for: Thai curries and stir-fries
📍 331 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
Top Speed Thai is a Thai restaurant at 331 Penshurst St known for curries and stir-fries in a space with concrete floors, stencil art and an open kitchen. It holds 4.4★ from 364 Google reviews, with diners mentioning the pad see ew, duck in plum sauce and tom kha.
5. Luck Sushi — Willoughby
4.5★ (307 Google reviews) · Known for: Casual Japanese and sashimi
📍 537 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Luck Sushi is a casual Japanese restaurant at 537 Willoughby Rd. It holds 4.5★ from 307 Google reviews, and diners mention generous portions of fish, good value and the sashimi.
6. Soulplate — Willoughby
4.6★ (301 Google reviews) · Known for: Brunch, coffee and croissants
📍 2/63 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
Soulplate is a café at 2/63 Penshurst St serving breakfast, coffee and croissants. It holds 4.6★ from 301 Google reviews, and diners mention generous portions, a cosy space and the brekkie burger.
7. The Northern Bean — Willoughby
4.8★ (248 Google reviews) · Known for: Affordable breakfast and burgers
📍 513 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
The Northern Bean is a café at 513 Willoughby Rd serving breakfast and lunch at modest prices. It holds 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews, with diners mentioning eggs on toast, burgers, a soba salad and the coffee.
8. La Botte — Willoughby
4.4★ (232 Google reviews) · Known for: Family-run pizza and pasta
📍 608 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
La Botte is a local family restaurant at 608 Willoughby Rd with tablecloth dining and a menu of pizzas and pastas. It holds 4.4★ from 232 Google reviews, and diners mention the tiramisu and friendly staff.
9. Fish Master Seafood — Willoughby
4.5★ (156 Google reviews) · Known for: Fish and chips
📍 505 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Fish Master Seafood is a seafood takeaway at 505 Willoughby Rd. It holds 4.5★ from 156 Google reviews, and diners praise the battered flathead fillets, the chips and generous serves.
10. Willoughby’s Vibe Cafe — Willoughby
4.9★ (155 Google reviews) · Known for: Brazilian-style café food
📍 130 Mowbray Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Willoughby’s Vibe Cafe is a café at 130 Mowbray Rd that one reviewer describes as a Brazilian restaurant. It holds 4.9★ from 155 Google reviews, with diners mentioning the cheese bread, carrot cake and tender meat.
11. Papas Coffee — Willoughby
4.8★ (153 Google reviews) · Known for: Mediterranean all-day brunch
📍 Shop 3/56-58 Frenchs Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Papas Coffee is a café at Shop 3/56-58 Frenchs Rd serving an all-day Mediterranean menu and specialty coffee from 5:30am. It holds 4.8★ from 153 Google reviews, and diners mention a Mediterranean smash avocado with za’atar and sumac.
12. Kibaco — Willoughby
4.9★ (120 Google reviews) · Known for: Small Japanese dining room
📍 shop 2/56-58 Frenchs Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Kibaco is a small Japanese restaurant at Shop 2/56-58 Frenchs Rd with koi fish artwork on the walls. It holds 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, and diners mention the misoyaki toothfish and attentive service.
13. Cafe Reverse — Willoughby
4.5★ (85 Google reviews) · Known for: Ebi katsu sando and brunch
📍 1 Scott St, Willoughby NSW 2068
Cafe Reverse is a modern café at 1 Scott St serving brunch and coffee. It holds 4.5★ from 85 Google reviews, with diners singling out the ebi katsu sando and scrambled eggs with pork belly.
14. Willoughby Social Cafe and Kitchen — Willoughby
4.6★ (56 Google reviews) · Known for: Burgers, curries and café dishes
📍 541 Willoughby Rd, Willoughby NSW 2068
Willoughby Social Cafe and Kitchen is a café and restaurant at 541 Willoughby Rd. It holds 4.6★ from 56 Google reviews, and diners mention burgers, a chicken quesadilla and butter chicken.
15. Cafe Vita — Willoughby
4.9★ (54 Google reviews) · Known for: Acai bowls and coffee
📍 83 Penshurst St, Willoughby NSW 2068
Cafe Vita is a café at 83 Penshurst St serving coffee and acai bowls. It holds 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, and diners describe a friendly team and fresh food.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best restaurant in Willoughby?
By Google review count, The Incinerator Café is the most-reviewed restaurant in Willoughby with 847 reviews and a 4.0★ rating. Little Giant Roasters Coffee House is next with 728 reviews at 4.7★.
Which Willoughby restaurant has the highest Google rating?
Among the restaurants in this guide with at least 100 Google reviews, Willoughby’s Vibe Cafe has the highest rating at 4.9★ from 155 reviews.
What kinds of food can I find in Willoughby?
This guide includes The Incinerator Café (Modern European in a heritage building), Little Giant Roasters Coffee House (Specialty coffee and weekly specials), Super Nash Brothers (Nashville hot chicken burgers) and Top Speed Thai (Thai curries and stir-fries), along with 11 more Willoughby restaurants. Each entry says what the venue is known for.
How are these Willoughby restaurants ranked?
They are ranked by Google review count, most-reviewed first, with each venue’s Google star rating shown alongside. Review count is a public, checkable figure, and it shows which places a lot of diners have chosen.
How many restaurants are in this Willoughby guide?
15 restaurants in Willoughby, with 4,351 Google reviews between them. Each was confirmed as open and operating on Google before publishing.
Where can I find the address and phone number for a Willoughby restaurant?
Every listing in this guide shows the street address and has one-tap buttons to call, get directions or visit the website where one is available. Tap a restaurant’s name for its full MealFinder page.
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