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St Jude’s Cafe

St Jude’s Cafe in Redfern.
St Jude’s Cafe in Redfern. Sacha Woolley

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Saint Jude is the patron saint of lost causes – an ironic name choice for a neighbourhood cafe with such enduring success. For more than 12 years, St Jude’s has been the go-to spot for the quintessential cafe experience: a cosy, light-filled former corner shop, with welcoming staff, vintage prints, indoor plants and squishy leather banquettes, ideal for curling up with a book and a cup of Rush Roasting Co. coffee (or glass of natural wine). The menu is extensive, with brunch classics listed alongside nasi goreng and beef brisket sandos.

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