Hudsons of Dickson

4.5
Google Rating

About

An inner-north classic, Hudsons nails reliable café comfort with hearty breakfasts and excellent coffee. This casual spot draws regulars with generous portions of classics like bubble and squeak, French toast, and well-executed scrambled eggs. The café's welcoming atmosphere works equally well for solo laptop sessions or catching up with friends over their great tea selection. You'll find healthy options alongside indulgent favourites, plus smoothies and quick bites for those on the go. With wheelchair accessibility and a kids' menu, it's genuinely family-friendly. The combination of consistently good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service makes this a dependable choice for any time of day.

Best Times to Visit

Weekday mornings 8-10 AM for quieter service, weekends 9-11 AM for the full café buzz. Lunch service 12-2 PM offers lighter crowds than breakfast rush.

Opening Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Busiest Time

Weekends 9AM - 11AM

Quietest Time

Weekdays 2PM - 4PM

Restaurant Features

Outdoor Seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in, Great Coffee, Great Tea Selection, Wheelchair Accessible, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Free Parking, Family Friendly, Kids Menu, Dog Friendly, Laptop Friendly

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Category

Cafe

Neighbourhood

Inner North

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: From Canberra city centre, head north on Northbourne Avenue for about 3km. Turn left onto Antill Street, then right onto Dickson Place. Hudsons is located at number 5 with free parking available on-site plus paid street parking options nearby.

By Public Transport: Take ACTION bus routes 3, 4, or 5 from the city interchange to Dickson shops. The journey takes approximately 10-15 minutes. Alight at the Dickson interchange stop and walk 2 minutes to Dickson Place where the café is located.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: Book a ride to 5 Dickson Place, Dickson ACT 2602. The journey from Canberra city centre takes 8-12 minutes depending on traffic. Dickson is a well-known suburb with good ride-share coverage throughout the day.

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