
The General
A much-loved cafe near Cullen Bay in Darwin with a 4.5 rating across 111 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The General sits on Mitchell Street at Larrakeyah, near Cullen Bay in Darwin, Northern Territory. With 111 reviews behind its 4.5 rating, it's a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, in the handy Larrakeyah area near the city and Cullen Bay. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it can get busy at peak times. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 14:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 62
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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