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12 Sydney Cafes Worth Your Coffee Run
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12 Sydney Cafes Worth Your Coffee Run

Sydney's cafe scene spans from the CBD to the inner west, with spots that do the essentials well. Whether you're after a serious espresso, a brunch spot, or somewhere to settle in with a flat white, these cafes have earned their spot on local radars across the city.

  1. homage specialty coffee — Parramatta, Sydney1
    Cafes Parramatta

    1. homage specialty coffee

    Parramatta's top-scoring cafe if precision espresso is your priority. Worth the visit if you're in the western suburbs and want coffee taken seriously.

    69
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.9(846)· Google$$$$
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  2. Circa — Parramatta, Sydney2
    Cafes Parramatta

    2. Circa

    A solid Parramatta option for your everyday coffee and cafe needs. Convenient if you're in the area.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(2,297)· Google$$$$
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  3. Innit Cafe and Bar — Surry Hills, Sydney3
    Cafes Surry Hills

    3. Innit Cafe and Bar

    Surry Hills spot that pulls double duty as a cafe and bar, giving you flexibility on what kind of visit you want to make.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.9(549)· Google
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  4. TASTE TEXTURE — Alexandria, Sydney4
    Cafes Alexandria

    4. TASTE TEXTURE

    Alexandria's choice if you're specifically after brunch alongside your coffee. Worth planning a trip for if weekend breakfast is on the agenda.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(792)· Google$$$$
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  5. La Famiglia Cafe — Sydney CBD, Sydney5
    Cafes Sydney CBD

    5. La Famiglia Cafe

    Central Sydney CBD location makes it practical for a quick coffee stop during work or shopping in the city.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(709)· Google
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  6. Industry Beans York St — Sydney CBD, Sydney6
    Cafes Sydney CBD

    6. Industry Beans York St

    Another CBD option with a York Street address—handy if you're in that part of the city and want established cafe credentials.

    67
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(2,285)· Google$$$$
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  7. Single O Surry Hills — Surry Hills, Sydney7
    Cafes Surry Hills

    7. Single O Surry Hills

    Surry Hills cafe with coffee credentials. Good option if you're already in the neighbourhood exploring the strip.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.5(3,088)· Google$$$$
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  8. The Naked Duck Parramatta Square — Parramatta, Sydney8
    Cafes Parramatta

    8. The Naked Duck Parramatta Square

    Parramatta Square location gives you a modern shopping precinct setting if that's your preference. Useful meeting point in the area.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(578)· Google
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  9. Campos Coffee Newtown — Newtown, Sydney9
    Cafes Newtown

    9. Campos Coffee Newtown

    Newtown's entry point if you want coffee from an established roaster while exploring the inner west's character.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(1,462)· Google$$$$
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  10. A Man and his Monkey Cafe — Coogee, Sydney10
    Cafes Coogee

    10. A Man and his Monkey Cafe

    Coogee beach option if you're after coffee with a seaside proximity—good for a post-swim flat white.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(634)· Google$$$$
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  11. Skittle Lane — Sydney CBD, Sydney11
    Cafes Sydney CBD

    11. Skittle Lane

    CBD location with coffee focus, useful if you're in the city looking for something with serious coffee attention.

    66
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(842)· Google$$$$
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  12. Shuk Bondi — Bondi, Sydney12
    Cafes Bondi

    12. Shuk Bondi

    Bondi option for a cafe run if you're near the beach or exploring the eastern suburbs cafe culture.

    65
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(1,003)· Google$$$$
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At a glance

VenueSpot ScoreGooglePriceSuburbTop feature
homage specialty coffee69/1004.9(846)$$Parramatta—
Circa67/1004.6(2,297)$$Parramatta—
Innit Cafe and Bar67/1004.9(549)—Surry Hills—
TASTE TEXTURE67/1004.8(792)$$Alexandria—
La Famiglia Cafe67/1004.8(709)—Sydney CBD—
Industry Beans York St67/1004.6(2,285)$$Sydney CBD—
Single O Surry Hills66/1004.5(3,088)$$Surry Hills—
The Naked Duck Parramatta Square66/1004.8(578)—Parramatta—
Campos Coffee Newtown66/1004.6(1,462)$$Newtown—
A Man and his Monkey Cafe66/1004.8(634)$$Coogee—
Skittle Lane66/1004.7(842)$Sydney CBD—
Shuk Bondi65/1004.6(1,003)$$Bondi—

Frequently asked questions

Which of these cafes is best for brunch?+

TASTE TEXTURE in Alexandria is tagged specifically for brunch, making it the clear choice if you're after breakfast or lunch alongside coffee.

Are there good cafe options in the CBD?+

Yes—La Famiglia Cafe, Industry Beans York St, and Skittle Lane all operate in the Sydney CBD, giving you multiple choices depending on which part of the city you're in.

Which suburb has the most cafes on this list?+

Parramatta has four cafes listed: homage specialty coffee, Circa, The Naked Duck Parramatta Square, and one other venue, making it the strongest represented area.

Can I find coffee-focused venues on this list?+

Several venues are tagged specifically for coffee: Single O Surry Hills, Campos Coffee Newtown, A Man and his Monkey Cafe in Coogee, and Skittle Lane in the CBD.

Are there cafes near the beach?+

Yes—A Man and his Monkey Cafe is in Coogee and Shuk Bondi is in Bondi, both useful if you're combining a cafe visit with beach time.

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