Sassafras Canteen has been around since 1997 – an accomplishment in Paddington, where rents have always been high.

Sassafras has long been known as the place to go for a lazy weekend brunch, and more recently added an ever-changing canteen lunch option to the midweek menu.

You can choose from a range of salads, soups, wraps and sandwiches, and there’s a takeaway option as well. The coffee comes from Fortitude Valley company Bear Bones Espresso.

The decor is eclectic and the courtyard out the back is a real prize. It’s leafy and private, and dogs are welcome. To drink there's brews from Green Beacon and Newstead Brewing, plus a short wine list.

Co-owner Peter Clarke (his wife Maureen Mullins is the other partner) is a bookmaker by trade, but puts Sassafras's longevity down to both his and his venue's willingness to evolve.

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Updated: August 17th, 2018

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