Paper Tiger

14 Moore St, Armidale NSW 2350, Australia
+61 2 6772 6262
$$$ Cafe
(198 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

If you find yourself in Armidale, NSW, don’t miss the chance to visit Paper Tiger, a delightful cafe nestled on Moore Street. This charming eatery captures the essence of modern Australian cuisine, seamlessly blending comfort and creativity in every dish.

The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it the perfect spot for both a casual brunch with friends or a cozy solo coffee break. The decor is thoughtfully curated, with an unpretentious charm that enhances the overall dining experience. Plus, the friendly staff add to the welcoming atmosphere, consistently going the extra mile to ensure each guest feels at home.

Now, let’s talk about the food! Paper Tiger’s All Day Menu features an array of scrumptious options, each designed to tantalize your taste buds. Start your day off right with their Sourdough Toast (A$6.50) topped with your choice of heavenly spreads, or indulge in the Breakfast Ramen (A$19.00) where the rich, savory broth meets perfectly cooked noodles for a heartwarming start. For something uniquely satisfying, don’t miss the Crispy Karaage Chicken Burger and sides that come packed with flavors and textures that are sure to impress, as noted by numerous satisfied customers.

Their beetroot and avocado Yum Cha Platter (A$20.00) perfectly marries flavor and presentation, while the velvety Coconut Vanilla Chia Pudding (A$15.00) offers a refreshing finish to your meal. Customers rave about the delicious Goji Berry Granola Bowl (A$16.00) as well as the Eggs Benedict (A$17.50) served with a velvety hollandaise sauce that’s simply to die for.

But don’t just take my word for it! Diners like 'Mozinoz_Digital' hail Paper Tiger as one of the best cafes in Armidale, praising the hot coffee that perfectly complements their mouthwatering meals. Meanwhile, 'NERIE' highlights the exceptional service and flavorful dishes that firmly place this cafe on their must-visit list. Even regulars like 'Andrew Miller' appreciate the freshly prepared food and agree that the slightly slower service only amplifies the anticipation of that first bite.

Whether you're grabbing a quick breakfast before exploring the local sights or settling in for a leisurely brunch with friends, Paper Tiger promises an experience that will leave you wanting more. Allow your senses to be delighted at this gem in Armidale where good food, great coffee, and friendly service intersect.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Plenty of parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

,

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

,

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

198 Reviews
Mozinoz_ Digital

06 Oct 2025

Tasty treats & mouthwatering meals — hot coffee one of the best Cafes in Armidale — Karage chicken burger & grilled Chicken halloumi salad— great taste & presentation!!!

NERIE

14 Aug 2025

Exceptional service, flavorful dishes, and top-notch coffee—highly recommended!

Shaun Ashcroft

31 Jul 2025

One of the few options open at 0700am. Scrambled eggs on sourdough with extras of a hash brown and mushrooms...scrambled eggs were first class...perfect and the experience will be hard to replicate. Yum. The other dish were the edamame and corn fritters. Definitely this had an oriental twist with the addition I think of five spice. Very nice, different but the spice was a little overpowering but the dish was beautifully presented and it was good to see something different attempted. Service was very friendly and the chef was a delight. HIs kitchen was open to see and was clean and tidy. The cafe had a nice atmosphere and was also clean and tidy. The background music I have to say was just that and for this I commend them. Listen of you want, but you are not forced to take in some other persons musical taste.

Liron Eyal

20 Jul 2025

Perfect experience overall. The wait staff went out of their way to talk us through the days specials menu, and consider spice when making the food. atmosphere is homely and food was even better. will go again!

Andrew Miller

19 Jul 2025

A real fave for brunch when I’m in Armidale. The service can be a little slow as everything is prepared fresh, but it is always worth the wait!!

Michelle Owens

03 Jul 2025

I had the poke bowl (vegan option with lightly battered tofu) and it was delicious! A perfectly tart vegan mayonnaise provided tang. Mix of ingredients worked well together.

Martin Witchard

22 Jun 2025

Not rated for food as we only had coffee. Great Winter time cafe with a desirable north facing aspect. Very popular on a Saturday morning. The buzz and efficient service were both great and the coffee was very good. Recommended.

Nicole Baskerville

16 Jun 2025

Best corn fritters I've ever had. Absolutely loved the flavor combo. The coffee was lovely and the coffee art was amazing.

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