Friday, 1 August 2014

Woolloomooloo, Harry's Cafe De Wheels (Theme Day: Take Away Shop)

Harry's Cafe De Wheels is located along Cowper Wharf Road, in the inner city suburb of Woolloomooloo. Sitting on the shore of Woolloomooloo Bay, near the Garden Island naval dockyard, this take away shop is an iconic Sydney landmark which now also has a number of franchises around the city and suburbs. The meat pies, sausage rolls, pasties and hot dogs on the menu are a popular part of the city's nightlife. Harry's Cafe De Wheels was originally a caravan café operated by Harry Edwards in the 1930s. "Harry's Tiger" is the signature dish which consists of a chunky lean beef pie topped with mushy peas, mash potato and gravy.
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31 comments:

  1. DinaThursday, 31 July 2014 at 23:55:00 GMT+10

    Fun! I'd be up to trying a Harry's Tiger.

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  2. PerthDailyPhotoFriday, 1 August 2014 at 00:52:00 GMT+10

    Harry's is a Sydney side icon hey Jim.. have enjoyed one of their specialties a few times :)

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  3. cath carboneFriday, 1 August 2014 at 00:55:00 GMT+10

    Very nice post !

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  4. MarleenFriday, 1 August 2014 at 02:38:00 GMT+10

    A neat place!

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  5. SteffiFriday, 1 August 2014 at 06:11:00 GMT+10

    Very beautiful photo,Jim!

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  6. Sylvia KFriday, 1 August 2014 at 06:18:00 GMT+10

    Ah, looks like my kind of place!! And, of course, your beautiful blue, blue skies are the perfect touch for any place!! Have a great weekend, Jim!!

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  7. SharonFriday, 1 August 2014 at 07:00:00 GMT+10

    I love places like this. I'd have to give it a try.

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  8. sunshineFriday, 1 August 2014 at 07:37:00 GMT+10

    A wonderful photo.

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  9. carol l mckennaFriday, 1 August 2014 at 07:59:00 GMT+10

    What a fun place and great shot for SWF ~ thanks,

    artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. cieldequimperFriday, 1 August 2014 at 08:04:00 GMT+10

    What a fantastic place!

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  11. Gemma WisemanFriday, 1 August 2014 at 08:35:00 GMT+10

    Eye-catching design for a little take-a-way. So colourful. Lovely.

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  12. HelsFriday, 1 August 2014 at 09:11:00 GMT+10

    How clever of Harry Edwards to create Harry's Cafe De Wheels from a caravan in the 1930s. Did the City Council approve its usage 80 years ago?

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  13. DianneFriday, 1 August 2014 at 09:13:00 GMT+10

    I'm sure Harry' does a roaring trade ... I like to see these pop-up eateries in cities .... so convenient.

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  14. paulFriday, 1 August 2014 at 09:36:00 GMT+10

    Nice one!

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  15. Photo CacheFriday, 1 August 2014 at 10:31:00 GMT+10

    there should be people eating, where are they :)

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    1. JimFriday, 1 August 2014 at 10:58:00 GMT+10

      I had a couple of shots at lunch time when the tables and stools were packed but this was later in the afternoon when it was quieter. The busiest time is at night and on weekends.

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  16. JackFriday, 1 August 2014 at 11:22:00 GMT+10

    This is a perfect choice for the take-away theme. Now I have to write Woolloomooloo, just because it is about the coolest place name I have encountered.

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  17. KateFriday, 1 August 2014 at 11:39:00 GMT+10

    Love the name of the Bay!

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  18. William KendallFriday, 1 August 2014 at 11:48:00 GMT+10

    That looks like a well established place, Jim! I'd be inclined to pull up a chair.

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  19. Oakland Daily PhotoFriday, 1 August 2014 at 14:58:00 GMT+10

    Iconic joint with comfort food. I'm so there.

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  20. ZosiaFriday, 1 August 2014 at 16:30:00 GMT+10

    I wouldn't mind having a hot dog there, sitting on one of the stools and perusing the photos.

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  21. HalcyonFriday, 1 August 2014 at 16:30:00 GMT+10

    I missed out on the pasties when I was in Sydney. This place looks so lovely and colorful. Wish I could go back.

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  22. Peter van den BesselaarFriday, 1 August 2014 at 18:10:00 GMT+10

    Seems a great place to me to take an early espresso. I do hope they start early?

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    1. JimFriday, 1 August 2014 at 22:53:00 GMT+10

      It does open at 8.30 in the morning and the coffee may go well with a bacon and egg roll (a very Aussie breakfast).

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  23. Joan ElizabethFriday, 1 August 2014 at 18:53:00 GMT+10

    Good good theme choice!

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  24. EG CameraGirlFriday, 1 August 2014 at 20:56:00 GMT+10

    Looks like this take-away place has a perfect location!

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  25. LOLfromPasaSaturday, 2 August 2014 at 04:18:00 GMT+10

    Love the style of this mobile van. Food sounds wonderful. Cool shot!

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  26. maryaustriaSaturday, 2 August 2014 at 05:24:00 GMT+10

    Looks like a lovely place! I like the style too!

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  27. PeterSaturday, 2 August 2014 at 06:40:00 GMT+10

    THE Sydney takeout.

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  28. AnonymousSunday, 3 August 2014 at 14:13:00 GMT+10

    Cool!

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  29. Tony McGurkFriday, 20 November 2015 at 16:37:00 GMT+11

    WoW!!! Harry's has certainly changed. I was in the Navy from 1978 - 1990 & I remember the original caravan being there. Heading back to Garden Island from a night on the town, a Pie & Peas at Harry's was just about a mandatory Naval regulation meal. Been looking though lots of your Wooloomooloo posts & I can't believe how much it has all changed. I remember the Finger Wharf in it's old condition.

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