Bee’s Knees Cafe

Reviews

• Garwin T.

  star star star star star 4 November 2026

  Quiet coffee shop with vintage and art sold there as well.

• Jorg A.

  star star star star star_border 2 November 2026

  Thanks Bee's Knees for opening on a Sunday! It was a real saver when looking for a place that's open...and I didn't want to hang out in some place at Hornsfield (Hornsby Westfield that is).
  
  Thank you also, Bee's Knees for pricing your menu reasonably! Not being in a Westfield has definitely its advantages. Menu items are between $13 and $20+. Small coffee $3.50, large $4. And they're good!
  
  The menu is somewhat limited, but that's really ok - unless you've come for some smashed avocado on sourdough (one of those staples every hipster joint MUST have these days). Sitting in the lounge chairs or the court yard is inviting.
  
  What I don't really like is the vintage (or should I write "vintage") stuff. There's quite a bit of that around. In fact there are so many vintage items, you could be forgiven to think that you've stepped into a second hand shop. The mix of vintage fashion and café is pleasing to a degree but what bothers me a bit is that there are so many hipster cafés around doing this that this mix seems worn or at least overused. In addition, I doubt that all the items are in fact vintage, or just made to look like they are old or were recycled. A lot of cafés do this. It's pretentious and doesn't have the effect that actual recycling has.
  
  Don't get me wrong it's a good place for a sip and bite, but don't pay $74 for a "vintage" mirror.

• Anna K.

  star star star star star_border 31 October 2026

  What a lovely surprise. Honestly did not expect much at all for whatever reason, but the food was simple done well. This Korean-run café has interesting interior design choices, and also a back courtyard for outdoor seating. However, it does seem this back section is somewhat neglected as there were dead cockroaches lying around...
  
  Anyway, the green tea latte was pretty good and not typically sweet so that was a plus. Comes out in a relatively good sized mug with cute latte art. The salad sandwich was very tasty also. Yes, it is just a sandwich but it was a good mix of fresh ingredients that made a delicious combo. Was only after a light meal and this did the trick.

• Lauren H.

  star star star star star_border 16 October 2026

  A super cute little Cafe on the old side of hornsby. Great coffee and well priced, comfy lounge chairs upstairs made us feel like we were in our own loungeroom! Lots of lovely vintage furniture, paintings etc which are available for purchase. Would like to see more food items on the menu, but their muffins are delicious!