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Harry's Cafe de Wheels in Wooloomooloo is a Sydney institution. The diner is now in a fixed location, but apparently years ago it WAS on wheels. The owner would wheel it into place each day down by the harbor. His mission in life in those days was to serve up hot Aussie meat pies for hungry sailors, and anyone else who had a hankering for cheap and filling food.
And, since 1945, Harry's Cafe de Wheels has pretty much been doing just that. Eighteen hours a day, they're there cooking up a variety of tasty meat and vegetable pies, all going for about A$4 each, tops. One item on the menu is a "pastie", which some will claim is the national dish of Australia. It's a concoction of mushy green peas and potatoes wrapped in a flaky crust. It's better than it sounds, actually. But in truth, I prefer the ones with meat.....I'm such a carnivore.
There are many places in Australia to find yourself a "pie". And if you're like me, you'll probably have several while you're Down Under. But, EVERYONE in Potts Point insisted that going to Harry's was akin to a takeaway eating religion. And, after seeing and enjoying the Cafe de Wheels, I'd kind of agree.
I'm not a churchy type of guy, but I can dig this sort of pastry pilgrammage. : )
The pies, mate. I like the ones with meat and potatoes....and maybe a few veggies, too. Leave a Comment Theme: LocalPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 1 Cowper Wharf Rd @ Brougham St, Wooloomooloo, NSWPhone: 02 9357 3074Directions: From downtown, let's say Hyde Park, go east on William Street (which IN the park is called Park Street). At Brougham Street, turn left and go until you dead end at Cowper Wharf. There's Harry's !!
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Harry has had his pie cart here since the '30's.
Word spread quickly about Harry's 'pies and peas' and crumbed sausages soon becoming a popular part of the city's nightlife - keenly sought by sailors, soldiers, cabbies, starlets and coppers alike.
The name 'Cafe de Wheels' came about as the city council of the day insisted that mobile food caravans move a minimum of 12 inches a day. Harry dutifully obeyed.
Before the councils ruling, the caravan was known simply as 'Harry's'. When its wheels went missing one night, local wags coined the nickname 'Cafe de Axle'.
As the years passed, 'Harry's Cafe de Wheels' gained new fame as a tourist attraction. A visit to the caravan became a 'must' for visiting celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Robert Mitchum and Marelene Dietrich.
In 1974, chicken king, Colonel Sanders, stopped at Harry's and enjoyed the food so much that he ate three 'pies and peas' while leaning on his walking stick in front of the caravan.
My fave is the delicious Beef Pie topped with lovely fluffy mash, traditional mushy peas and a helping of gravy - all for a coins in your pocket! It really reminds me of my East End upbringing in London when I used to visit the local pie and mash shops in Bethnal Green during school. YUM!
Check the Harry's website for mouthwatering full colour pictures of what you're missing!
Why not sit along the wharf next to Harry's and check out the Warships tied up just a few metres away... Leave a Comment Theme: Street VendorPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011Phone: (02) 9357 3074Directions: Right on the edge of the wharf by the naval base and Woolloomooloo Finger WharfWebsite: http://www.harryscafedewheels.com.au
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Okay, I used to eat hot dogs as a kid, but kinda gave them up aside from the occasional summer picnic. And then came Harry.
I'd heard about these famous hot dogs, but to taste one was a new adventure in eating.
First you have a hot dog bun, put some mashed potatoes, then mashed peas (no, really!) then the hot dog. Add some gravy and or tomato sauce (that's Australian for ketchup) and you are good to go.
This iconic landmark is at the end of Wooloomooloo Pier, easily reachable and recognizable. There's always a crowd of people at this 24 hour eatery, which must say something in itself!
There are photos of famous faces eating at Harry's adorning the building - see how many you recognize!
Some people eat in their car, some people eat next to the building on the benches - you have a view of the water, the Navy ships and Woolloomooloo Pier (where Russell Crowe lives)
Great hang out and eating spot year round, but especially nice on a warm sunny day!
"Hot Dog with the lot" and a fresh home baked chocolate chip cookie .... Mmmmmmm
They have a full selection of bottled water, juice and soft drinks as well. Leave a Comment Theme: Street VendorPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Cowper Wharf Road - Wooloomooloo, Sydney, NSW, 20Phone: (02) 9357 3074Directions: Wooloomooloo, bewtween the long pier of units and the Navy ships at Garden Island. Easy to walk to from the CBD or drive to (parking can be challenging sometimes though)Website: http://www.harryscafedewheels.com.au/
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