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Island Dreams cafe

Island Dreams cafe Island Dreams Cafe is a popular coffee shop and restaurant situated in Haldon Street. Established in 1996, the owner's Malay Cocos (keeling) & Christmas Island ancestry is reflected in the menu which offers an authentic spice fusion cuisine. The dishes are 100% halal and the coffee is freshly roasted while loose leaf teas are freshly mixed. One should definitely try their homemade sweets and cakes.

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30/05/2026

The Daily Grind ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿฝ everything all made with Love โค๏ธ
Happy to serve you ๐ŸŒดโ˜บ๏ธ #๐—›๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐˜†๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด

27/05/2026

Happy Eid al-Adha ๐Ÿ‘ we are open at 4pm today.

๐Ÿ”ฅSpecial Limited time Nasi Lemak combo with sambal sotong kering (coconut rice with chilli dried squid). ๐Ÿฆ‘ ๐Ÿ›
09/05/2026

๐Ÿ”ฅSpecial Limited time Nasi Lemak combo with sambal sotong kering (coconut rice with chilli dried squid). ๐Ÿฆ‘ ๐Ÿ›

21/04/2026

Sydney's weather turning chillyโ„๏ธ, warm up with our tasty Mie Bakso soup (meatball noodle soup) ๐Ÿฅฃ

Lemon Chilli chicken with Turmeric Rice ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿš
09/04/2026

Lemon Chilli chicken with Turmeric Rice ๐Ÿ—๐Ÿš

03/04/2026

Back in action ๐Ÿคณ we are open during the long weekend ๐Ÿ๏ธ

DU'A FOR PALESTINEุงู„ู„ู‘ูŽู‡ูู…ู‘ูŽ ูƒูู†ู’ ู„ุฃูŽู‡ู’ู„ู ููู„ูŽุณู’ุทููŠู†ูŽ ู†ูŽุงุตูุฑู‹ุง ูˆูŽู…ูุนููŠู†ู‹ุงAllahumma kun li-ahl Filasteen nฤลŸiran wa mu'in...
20/03/2026

DU'A FOR PALESTINE
ุงู„ู„ู‘ูŽู‡ูู…ู‘ูŽ ูƒูู†ู’ ู„ุฃูŽู‡ู’ู„ู ููู„ูŽุณู’ุทููŠู†ูŽ ู†ูŽุงุตูุฑู‹ุง ูˆูŽู…ูุนููŠู†ู‹ุง
Allahumma kun li-ahl Filasteen nฤลŸiran wa mu'inan
O Allah, be for the people of Palestine a supporter and a helper.

Ramadan special is here! ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ๏ธ Limited time offer: ๐Ÿ’ฒ1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ for charcoal chicken satay!!๐Ÿ“ฃDont miss our signature Homemade b...
18/03/2026

Ramadan special is here! ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿ๏ธ Limited time offer: ๐Ÿ’ฒ1๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ for charcoal chicken satay!!
๐Ÿ“ฃDont miss our signature Homemade bubble tea flavour.๐Ÿง‹
โฐ 6pm till Late

14/03/2026

Our Authentic satay made with love. ๐Ÿฅฐ
It's the last weekend for Lakemba Night so don't miss out๐ŸŒ™

Have Iftar with us from 6pm till Late, Satay on Charcoal, appetizer, rice combo deals, noodles & Nasi Lemak. ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
10/03/2026

Have Iftar with us from 6pm till Late, Satay on Charcoal, appetizer, rice combo deals, noodles & Nasi Lemak. ๐ŸŒ™๐Ÿฝ๏ธ

05/03/2026

"They call him the Satay King for a reason"๐Ÿคด
3rd week of Ramadan Nights ๐ŸŒ™ see you guys tonight.'

23/02/2026

๐Ÿ๏ธ ๐Ÿฅฐ

Nasi Lemak Bungkus available everyday $7.00 "Coconut rice wrapped in banana leaf with chilli anchovies, omelette, chicke...
23/02/2026

Nasi Lemak Bungkus available everyday $7.00
"Coconut rice wrapped in banana leaf with chilli anchovies, omelette, chicken & peanuts & anchovies" ๐Ÿš
โฐWe are open from 4pm-Late during the month of Ramadan.

19/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak ๐ŸŒ™
It's that time of the year again, we back at "Lakemba Nights" find the Satay King ๐Ÿคด
๐Ÿ“HALDON ST "STALL #4๏ธโƒฃ"
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Thursday-Sunday
๐Ÿ“…19th FEB-15th March
โฐ6pm-late
โ˜•๏ธ Our cafe is open 7Days from 4pm-Late.
We wish to see you there & have very blessed month โ˜บ๏ธ

Alhumdulilah the Holy month of Ramadan has returned๐ŸŒ™ Feels like it has never leftโ˜บ๏ธ"Trading Hours"โฐ Mon-Sun 4pm till Lat...
18/02/2026

Alhumdulilah the Holy month of Ramadan has returned๐ŸŒ™ Feels like it has never leftโ˜บ๏ธ
"Trading Hours"
โฐ Mon-Sun 4pm till Late
๐Ÿ“ฒPlease kindly DM or TXT us for PREORDERS & BOOKING.

11/02/2026

Time to cool down! ๐Ÿชญ Special Drinks.๐Ÿฅค
We have the Lychee mint crush, Refreshing rose syrup basil seed & Teh Tarik.

It's been a while since we did a festival outside of Lakemba. ๐ŸŽชWe'll be bringing our famous Satay, Lemon Chilii chicken,...
07/02/2026

It's been a while since we did a festival outside of Lakemba. ๐ŸŽช
We'll be bringing our famous Satay, Lemon Chilii chicken, Bubble Tea, Nasi Lemak & many more.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธSunday 8th February 2026
โฐ11am-10pm
๐Ÿ“ Fairfeild Showground

โ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ฃWe will be closed on Sunday 8/2/26 & Reopen on Monday 9/2/26.
We hope to see you there eventsbysadaqa

26/01/2026

WE ARE OPEN! ๐ŸŒดโ˜บ๏ธ

โ€ผ๏ธVery Limited time onlyโ€ผ๏ธCome and try our traditional Cocos (keeling) Island delicacy "Sambal Gong-Gong" (spider shell ...
24/01/2026

โ€ผ๏ธVery Limited time onlyโ€ผ๏ธ
Come and try our traditional Cocos (keeling) Island delicacy "Sambal Gong-Gong" (spider shell snails) have with coconut or white rice. ๐Ÿš ๐Ÿš๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡จ

04/01/2026

HOME STYLE DISHES ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Islander Fusion Cuisine ๐Ÿ๏ธ

Got plans on the Weekend? Come down to Islands Dreams cafe and try our famous delicious satays. โ˜บ๏ธ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ—“๏ธSat 27th + Sun 28th...
27/12/2025

Got plans on the Weekend? Come down to Islands Dreams cafe and try our famous delicious satays. โ˜บ๏ธ
๐ŸŒด
๐Ÿ—“๏ธSat 27th + Sun 28th December.
โฐ4pm till late.
๐Ÿ“47-49 Haldon st Lakemba 2195
For just $25 per person, youโ€™ll get:
โœจ 5 juicy Satay on a charcoal skewers
๐Ÿฅค 1 refreshing drink

๐ŸŒบ SPECIAL ๐ŸŒบ
๐Ÿœ Chicken Mie Rebus $15.00
Variety of sweets & drinks ๐Ÿฐ

๐Ÿ“ฉ Spots are limited โ€“ slide into our DMs to book your satay pack!

23/12/2025

Our Satay Party Weekend is back on! ๐ŸŒด
๐Ÿ—“๏ธSat 27th + Sun 28th December.
โฐ4pm till late.
๐Ÿ“47-49 Haldon st Lakemba 2195
For just $25 per person, youโ€™ll get:
โœจ 5 juicy Satay on a charcoal skewers
๐Ÿฅค 1 refreshing drink

๐ŸŒบ SPECIAL ๐ŸŒบ
๐Ÿœ Chicken Mie Rebus $15.00
Variety of sweets & drinks ๐Ÿฐ

๐Ÿ“ฉ Spots are limited โ€“ slide into our DMs to book your satay pack!

Address

47 Haldon Street
Lakemba, NSW
2195

If you're traveling by public transport, you can take the train to Lakemba Station and walk down Haldon Street until you reach the cafe/restaurant. Alternatively, there are several bus stops along Haldon Street that can take you to the area.

If you're driving, there is street parking available on Haldon Street or nearby streets. Just be sure to check for any parking restrictions or time limits.

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Island Dreams cafe is a hidden gem located on Haldon Street in Sydney. Established in 1996, this restaurant and coffee shop offers an authentic Malay Cocos (keeling) & Christmas Island fusion cuisine that will take your taste buds on a journey. The owner's ancestry is reflected in the spice fusion flavors that are present in every dish. The best part? All food served at Island Dreams cafe is 100% halal.

Not only does Island Dreams cafe offer delicious food, but they also have a special blend of coffee and teas that are freshly roasted and mixed. Their homemade sweets and cakes are also worth trying out.

The atmosphere of the cafe is cozy and welcoming, making it the perfect spot for catching up with friends or enjoying a quiet meal alone. The staff is friendly and attentive, ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of excellent.

Overall, Island Dreams cafe is a must-visit for anyone looking to try something new and exciting. With its authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and warm ambiance, it's no wonder why this cafe has been around for over two decades.

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