In an old Surry Hills terrace house turned airy café with a back garden made for long lunches, Dina and Luis are introducing locals to a joyful new world of Latin-inspired breakfast. Opened in January this year, 3 Eves is the king of neighbourhood café that feels fully formed from day one. Warm service, confident cooking and flavours that land with a clear point of view. Dina, Luis and their three daughters have channeled a shared passion for Latin food, hospitality and culture into a space that's already earning an amazing reception from customers keen to try something beyond the usual brunch rotation. "We all share a love for thoughtful, well-crafted food and it felt like the perfect moment to bring that passion to life together. The girls and I adore experimenting in the kitchen — we’re never shy about jumping in, mixing our roots, our culture, their creativity, and the years of experience to create flavors wonderfully unexpected” says Dina.
The space: terrace charm, sunlit calm
Set inside an old terrace house, a couple of blocks off Crown Street, the café has been transformed into a bright, airy room that makes mornings feel unhurried. Out the back, there’s a garden dining area that practically screams out for a long lunch—one more coffee, one more plate, and the sudden realisation you’ve been chatting for hours.
The kitchen: hatted pedigree, personal creativity
Chef Luis has serious chops—after years cooking in the kitchens of hatted restaurants around Sydney, 3 Eves is finally a kitchen to call his own. The food reads like someone having fun with technique and memory at the same time: familiar breakfast formats, threaded through with Latin cues, presented as fine dining perfection.
What to eat: brunch, but with Latin touch
The perfect starting point is the Huevo’s rotos: a dish that proves breakfast with a Latin twist is simply better. It’s hearty without being heavy but built for sharing if you’re feeling generous.
Then there’s the Eves Breakfast, which puts an unexpected, elevated spin on a traditional format. The standout ingredient is the most tender grilled octopus you’ve ever eaten—something you don’t often see on a breakfast plate, but once it arrives, it makes perfect sense. It’s a confident flex that doesn’t feel fussy; it just tastes great.
What to drink: Five Senses, Darkhorse, and more
Five Senses Coffee heads up the coffee offering utilizing Darkhorse Blend, a fitting match for the menu’s bolder flavour profile. If espresso isn’t your lane, there’s matcha and a handful of signature drinks in the mix, rounding out an original and complete café offering—food worth travelling for, and drinks that hold their own.
The verdict
3 Eves is what happens when genuine hospitality meets a chef ready to put personality on the plate. Whether you’re craving a brunch that tastes new (start with the Huevo’s rotos), or you’re just curious about that famously tender octopus on the Eves Breakfast, it’s a café that rewards appetite and attention. Grab a seat in the garden, order confidently, and settle in.
