Why Locals Love The Escape Cafe Merrylands
Nestled within the bustling Stockland Merrylands shopping centre, The Escape Cafe Merrylands is a refreshing oasis for those seeking a delightful café experience in the heart of NSW. This vibrant café effortlessly balances modern flair with classic charm, making it a perfect spot whether you’re after a quick coffee or a leisurely brunch.
The Escape Cafe’s menu is a celebration of fresh, quality ingredients crafted into dishes that comfort and excite the palate. Start your day with their thoughtfully curated breakfast options — the Brekkie Toast offers a comforting canvas of your choice of bread, from sourdough to gluten-free, paired with classic spreads like Vegemite, peanut butter, or the indulgently rich Nutella. Their Eggs on Toast feature free-range eggs prepared to your liking, toasted bread slathered with butter, and a touch of house jam, evoking a warm homey feeling in every bite.
For those craving more substantial fare, their brunch and lunch selections do not disappoint. The Aussie Wagyu Burger is a standout — a juicy wagyu beef patty layered with fresh tomato, crisp lettuce, beetroot relish, and smoky caramelised onions, all melt-in-your-mouth with American jack cheese and zesty chipotle aioli, served alongside perfectly golden, crunchy chips. Another crowd favorite, the Grilled Lamb Gyros, combines tender, marinated lamb with bright mint and creamy tzatziki, wrapped in soft pita bread and accompanied by a side of chips, delivering vibrant Mediterranean flavors with a satisfying heartiness.
The café’s atmosphere plays a big part in its charm. Customers consistently praise the space for being light, bright, and inviting, filled with natural sunlight that complements the fresh food beautifully. The friendly, attentive staff elevate the experience further; their polite service and genuine care create a welcoming environment that makes each visit memorable.
One can also appreciate the thoughtful touches around the café — well-stocked tables with condiments and napkins, a clean and tidy setting, and an overall vibe that strikes the perfect balance between casual relaxation and quality dining. The coffee here is frequently lauded as impeccable, consistently delivering that perfect cup to sustain you through a busy day of shopping or leisure.
Though the café is often buzzing with activity given its convenient location next to a busy Woolworths, many patrons find the short wait well worth it. With an all-day breakfast menu, hearty lunches, vibrant juices, and tempting cakes, The Escape Cafe Merrylands proves to be more than just a pit stop — it's a destination for anyone who appreciates fresh, flavorful food served with warmth and care.
Whether you’re meeting friends, grabbing a bite on your own, or just popping in for a great coffee, The Escape Cafe Merrylands promises a consistently satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back for more.
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What Makes This Place Friendly
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Casual
- Cosy
- Groups
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Real Reviews from the Community
- Mar 17, 2026
The cafe looks lovely. It's very light and bright inside. It's got a nice feel. The staff are polite and helpful. The menu is fresh and modern. It's classic cafe style but their presentation is beautiful. It's middle of the road, price wise. Not expensive but not cheap. The Deli Manjoo looked so good, but unfortunately it was a bit dry. It was supposed to be filled with custard but the filling was so minimal that it was barely there. This was a let down. The other cakes looked good though. I'll be back to try them out. The sourdough they have is so good. I'm not sure of the supplier but it's fabulous. I love that they have lose leaf tea served in a pot. So good.
- Mar 16, 2026
One of the best cafes you can visit. Food is impeccable. Service is even better ! They aim to please all customers and there's never a disappointing visit. The consistency in coffee is also superb!
- Feb 26, 2026
Fresh and fast food, that is healthy. Great coffee and juices too. All day breakfast menu which is always great. Fresh quality.ingredients. A friendly relaxing atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff. Cakes and coffees or full lunch or brunch this place is worth a visit. Area is clean and tidy. Tables are stocked with condiments and napkins and well presented
- Jan 26, 2026
Always busy, always tasty, always good coffee. It's right next to a busy Woolies in a busy centre, but if you are looking for a delicious meal and a great coffee to sustain you during a day's shopping then look no further. Be warned, it's very popular so there may be a small wait, but it's worth your time and anyway, aren't we all too rushed these days?
- Jan 18, 2026
Really good coffee. They are a nice team, friendly and give great service. They are my local cafe and I am glad they are. Lovely food! Good coffee! Great service! Whaat more could you want?
- Dec 15, 2025
It was a really good dine in experience. Customer care was good & people were polite. Amazing & tasty food. We all loved it. It takes a bit longer to get your order. Also, the place is a bit smaller.
- Nov 30, 2025
Large cappuccino $5.28 via eftpos Pretty good coffee comes with free mini cookie
- Nov 28, 2025
Had breakfast recently, very delicious meal overall. Need some improvement with the big breaky plates, not really fancy, a bit too much oil in the chilly breakfast set, overall amazing food. Regarding staffing i think team needs more staffs, we had to wait a while to get our breakfast. And amazing little girl was doing very well keep it up