The Nighthawk Diner - Sydney

Had a great cheese burger and a big milk shake. The burger was really good, very juicy. The shake was a bit too sweet for me but still tasty. Loved this place coz it is dog friendly and the staff was really nice.

It’s a nighthawk only by cafe standards, open 11-10 rather than 7-3, but it’s a very attractive space, with windows probably big enough for the painter to see you properly, and worth visiting any time it’s open. Except that it was empty mid Friday afternoon. The menu is largely American and I went straight for tacos. By Australian standards they had a very good rich flavour and big chunks of meat, plus they press their own tortillas (never seen that before in Sydney). Tacos seem expensive at $8 each, as do the beers, but they were good and the rest of the menu seems more reasonable, plus I got a hefty discount for something.

With the easy charm of genuine American diner, Nighthawk Diner, have made their permanent digs in a building that used to house the Sex Workers Outreach Project. Both inhabitants utilising this space, decked out with exposed wooden beams and an adjoining garage, cater to all comers. Where outreach vehicles packed full of condoms once rested, a shiny silver Airstream trailer now sits. Alistair Fogg began his exploration of classic American fare back in 2013 with a series of food trucks, and they continue to roam the streets. The long open kitchen, framed by backlit menu boards and caged ingredients, dissolves the barrier between diner and chef.Floor to ceiling windows let in the red brake light parade of Abercrombie Street at peak hour. Concrete floors and roughly cleaned up bricks help to keep everything gritty and real; with exposed hanging bulbs lighting up the urban ‘backyard’. A row of three comfy barber’s stools face the white-tiled kitchen, staffed by five friendly men. As opposed to a food truck experience, what this space offers is a chance to sink your arse into a padded banquette and throw some light on the subject. Rest your peepers on the golden brown curves of a soft, hoagie roll – an American submarine sandwich – presented as...

Visited the diner yesterday and loved everything I tried! Ordered the Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich and the Fried Chicken Sandwich, the boozy shakes (the nutella and the Choc Brownie), the nachos with pulled pork and the coconana fritta splitta.<br/ <br/ Everything was amazing! Both sandwiches tasted great, the brisket was perfectly cooked. The boozy shakes both tasted the same, only difference was that mine had chocolate brownie pieces in it which were delicious. The dessert was great, I'm obsessed with Peanut Butter and Nutella and the combination of those with the ice cream and the coconut banana fritta was just amazing. The presentation of the nachos were the best I have seen and dont get me started on their house made cheese sauce. OMG I didn't shut up about it. The setup of this diner is great, it has a great vibe to it and the owner was super nice. Definitely a place to check out in Sydney if you havent yet!

Pretty juicy burger! These guys were at a recent festival I was at. I was fortunate enough to beat the lunch rush and was able to quickly put my order down for 1 cheese burger. The wait for my burger wasn't long either approximately 10 minutes. After I got my order, I saw a queue had formed. <br/ <br/ I feel like my burger was rushly put together and it was a bit sloppy appearance wish and to eat. But taste wise, I was very please. It did the job! The patty was juicy moist with freshly cut tomatoes lettuce that did make the burger super heavy. Reminded me of shake shack delicious.