The Moody Chef

The Moody Chef The Moody Chef, located on Atchison Street in St Leonard's, is a coffee shop and breakfast & brunch restaurant with a fully licensed function room that offers an extensive catering menu. Since opening in October 2004, the restaurant has expanded to include The Kiosk and Villiers St. Canteen. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a relaxing meal, The Moody Chef uses only the finest ingredients to deliver wholesome meals daily.

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🇦🇺⚽️Saturday’s got a bit extra this week ⚽️🇦🇺The Socceroos take on the USA at the World Cup 5am 🕔 kickoff, so come down ...
19/06/2026

🇦🇺⚽️Saturday’s got a bit extra this week ⚽️🇦🇺

The Socceroos take on the USA at the World Cup 5am 🕔 kickoff, so come down to the Breakfast Club afterwards from 7am, great coffee + breakie vibes and ride the green-and-gold wave with us. ☕⚽

Win, lose or draw — there’s no better way to start the day than at The Moody Chef. C’mon Aussie! 🟢🟡 #🟢🟡 ‼️

Some Saturdays you just need eggs, coffee, and good company. You know where we are. 🍽️☕Every Saturday morning at The Moo...
12/06/2026

Some Saturdays you just need eggs, coffee, and good company. You know where we are. 🍽️☕

Every Saturday morning at The Moody Chef — pull up a chair, the Breakfast Club is waiting.

📍 1/30 Atchison Street, St Leonards

☀️ Saturday Breakfast Club is OPEN from 7am 🕖 Your weekend deserves a proper start. Join us this Saturday from 7am – 12p...
05/06/2026

☀️ Saturday Breakfast Club is OPEN from 7am 🕖

Your weekend deserves a proper start. Join us this Saturday from 7am – 12pm for breakfast done right — fresh, flavourful, and worth getting out of bed for. 🍳☕

Whether you’re flying solo with a coffee and the paper, or catching up with the crew — The Moody Chef has your table waiting.

📍 1/30 Atchison Street, St Leonards
⏰ Saturday | 7am – 12pm

📣📣Our amazing Soup and Curry NOW AVAILABLE dine in or take away until sold out 👌
04/06/2026

📣📣Our amazing Soup and Curry NOW AVAILABLE dine in or take away until sold out 👌

☕ Join the AM Club at The Moody Chef!We’re open from 6am Monday to Friday and 7am on Saturday — because some of us don’t...
14/05/2026

☕ Join the AM Club at The Moody Chef!
We’re open from 6am Monday to Friday and 7am on Saturday — because some of us don’t wait around for the day to start 🌅
Our coffee machine is never turned off and always ready to serve. 👌
Come in, pull up a seat, and start your morning right with great vibes
📍 1/30 Atchison Street, St Leonards

☕ 20 years. Same love, same street, same great coffee.👌Since 2004, The Moody Chef has been St Leonards’ go-to for breakf...
14/05/2026

☕ 20 years. Same love, same street, same great coffee.
👌Since 2004, The Moody Chef has been St Leonards’ go-to for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between. A proper local café where faces become familiar and coffee is always on point.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you like. Great vibes 🍳🥐
📍 1/30 Atchison Street, St Leonards

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🥰☕️☀️Mum deserves a morning off this weekend. ☕💛We’re pulling out all the stops this Saturday for a special Mother’s Day...
08/05/2026

🥰☕️☀️Mum deserves a morning off this weekend. ☕💛

We’re pulling out all the stops this Saturday for a special Mother’s Day 🌹breakfast at The Moody Chef.

⏰Open from 7am | 1/30 Atchison St, St Leonards
Grab a table while you can — we’d love to see you. 🌷

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺  We honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom.   On this Anzac Day. Th...
24/04/2026

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺

We honour the brave men and women who served and sacrificed for our freedom. On this Anzac Day.

The Moody Chef is OPEN Saturday from 7:00 AM ☕ Whether you're coming from the dawn service or spending the morning with family and friends , we'd love to see you.

Come in for a warm breakfast and great coffee.

📍 1/30 Atchison Street, St Leonards

🥳🥳The best part of your Saturday isn’t brunch with the group chat.It’s getting here first 630am 🌅☕️. Join the AMClub ☕️A...
27/02/2026

🥳🥳The best part of your Saturday isn’t brunch with the group chat.
It’s getting here first 630am 🌅☕️. Join the AMClub

☕️Amazing Coffee - served super quick 👌

🍳Great food the way it should be prepared by our awesome Team

😎Good Tunes + Great Vibes

The Moody Chef — St Leonards. See you tomorrow. 🧡

📍 30 Atchison Street St Leonards NSW

"Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. Easily one of the best cafes in the area (and is are a lot of competition)....
14/02/2026

"Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. Easily one of the best cafes in the area (and is are a lot of competition). We'll definitely be back!" says Luke on Google

★★★★★ Lovely staff and absolutely delicious food. Easily one of the best cafes in the area (and is are a lot of competition). We'll definitely be back!

Address

30 Atchison Street
St Leonards, NSW
2065

For the location at Atchison Street in Sydney, you can take the train to St Peters Station and then walk for 10 minutes towards the west along Princes Highway. Alternatively, you can take buses 422, L23 or X23 and get off at King Street before walking for around 7 minutes towards the east to reach your destination.

If driving, from the city center, take the A4 towards Alexandria and continue straight until you reach Atchison Street. The location is accessible via parking options on-street or in parking lots nearby.

Opening Hours

Monday 5:45am - 3pm
Tuesday 5:45am - 3pm
Wednesday 5:45am - 3pm
Thursday 5:45am - 3pm
Friday 5:45am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 1pm

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The Moody Chef on Atchison Street in Sydney is a must-visit for anyone looking for a delicious and wholesome meal. This coffee shop, caterer, breakfast & brunch restaurant prides itself on using only premium ingredients to create their freshly made dishes. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely brunch, The Moody Chef has something to offer. Their extensive catering menu and function room facilities make them the perfect choice for any special event. Established in 2004, The Moody Chef has become St Leonard's best casual dining destination. With its convenient location on Atchison Street and opening hours from 6am Monday to Friday, it's easy to see why this place is so popular among locals and visitors alike. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the delicious food and welcoming atmosphere of The Moody Chef!