Cafe Tanja
This cafe is a finalist for best food in Good Food’s Essential Sydney Cafes and Bakeries of 2025.
North African$
Lamb tajine may be the main attraction at Cafe Tanja, but it’s not the only standout at this terracotta-hued home of North African cuisine. Tchouktchouka, a sizzling Tunisian take on shakshuka, is a masterclass in runny-yolk, served with thick slices of house-made matlouh (leavened bread) and a crunchy crescent of golden brick pastry, filled with paprika-spiked potato, cheese and egg.
Good to know: Venture outside your coffee comfort zone and order some atay, a fragrant Moroccan tea with a minty-sweet zing.
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