Foliage Kitchen & Café

Rutherford Ave, Lucas Heights NSW 2234, Australia
+61 2 8525 4426
$$$ Cafe
(28 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

Welcome to Foliage Kitchen & Café, a delightful haven located on Rutherford Ave in Lucas Heights, NSW. As a café known for its commitment to quality and a warm atmosphere, this spot has become a treasured part of the community, particularly for visitors exploring the nearby ANSTO nuclear research facilities.

Whether you're stopping by for breakfast or lunch, Foliage Kitchen & Café offers a menu filled with a variety of delicious options designed to satisfy every palate. Imagine sinking your teeth into their mouth-watering toasted chicken sandwiches, made with fresh ingredients like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and zesty beetroot. The friendly staff are there to ensure you feel welcome, making every visit a pleasant experience. As one satisfied customer, Frederick McLean exclaimed, the café is a “great surprise” to enjoy a sit-down meal after a tour of the facility.

Allan Gillard, another thrilled visitor, fondly described it as a “great place” he discovered while taking his family on a tour. The perfect stop to recharge after a busy day, it delivers a blend of excellent food and easy parking—what more could you want? Visitors appreciate the emphasis on quality ingredients at reasonable prices, allowing everyone to enjoy a hearty meal without breaking the bank. Grant “Maximus” commended the friendly atmosphere that instantly made him feel at home.

In addition to their scrumptious food, Foliage Kitchen & Café also boasts a range of options that cater to varying tastes. While most reviews highlighting the café celebrate the great flavors and welcoming service, there was constructive feedback regarding seasoning on some dishes that shows how they value customer input—reflecting their commitment to continuous improvement. As Ali Zreik expressed, the food has only gotten better, enhancing the overall dining experience.

So, as you traverse the Rutherford area, don't miss out on Foliage Kitchen & Café. It's not just a pit stop; it’s a delightful place for coffee, conversation, or a well-deserved meal that will leave you feeling rejuvenated. Whether you're a local or just passing through, make sure to add this charming café to your list of must-visit places!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Openings Hours

Monday

07:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

28 Reviews
Frederick McLean

17 Sep 2025

After a great tour of the facility that I enjoyed immensely. It was a great surprise to enjoy a sit down meal.

Allan Gillard

18 Aug 2025

A great place to stop for breakfast or lunch, we "discovered" this is open to the public after taking our son on one of the ANSTO tours of the nuclear research facilities. Very friendly staff, excellent food, with easy parking, plus you can always drop into the ANSTO Discovery Centre next door as an added bonus!

Grant “Maximus”

18 Aug 2025

I was quite impressed. The staff were very friendly. They made visitors feel welcome. Everything was reasonably priced and good quality. This is a handy place if you are traveling through and just want a coffee or maybe morning tea or lunch. I'll be back.

P Jano

01 Jul 2025

Great toasted chicken sandwiches with tomato, onion, beetroot, lettuce etc. and a range of other options. Friendly service

Ali Zreik

25 Jun 2025

Food tastes great now, thank you! Older review: Can somebody add seasoning to the food, please? Variations are nice, but they all lack flavour.

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