Best Cafes in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best cafes in Sydney? We've rounded up 224 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
224 spots
White Table
Cafes in Chatswood, Sydney.
Cafe Alexandria
Cafes in Alexandria, Sydney.
Kitaya Cafe Chatswood
Cafes in Chatswood, Sydney.
Bacino Bar Manly
Cafes in Manly, Sydney.
Tropicana Cafe
$$Classic brekkie and cafe dishes in a bright joint with beachy decor and streetside tables.
Hendrix Coffee Co
Bakeries in Cronulla, Sydney.
Paper Plane Cafe Parramatta
$$Cafes in Parramatta, Sydney.
Social Hideout Parramatta
$$Cafes in Parramatta, Sydney.
River Cafe Parramatta
$$Cafes in Parramatta, Sydney.
The Front Room Newtown
Cafes in Newtown, Sydney.
Jackies Cafe
$$Funky, intimate hangout with outdoor tables, serving breakfasts and salads, plus Japanese dishes.
Barmuda
$$Cafes in Newtown, Sydney.
Bellucci Dessert Cafe
$$Specialty chocolates, desserts & savoury dishes in a smart cafe with a relaxed feel.
Cafe Newtown
Cafes in Newtown, Sydney.
Paddington Alimentari
$$Cafes in Paddington, Sydney.
Gardenique by Garden Pastries @ The Rocks
Cafes in The Rocks, Sydney.
Pastizzi Cafe - South King
Bakeries in Newtown, Sydney.
Le Monde Cafe
$$Single-origin coffees, loose-leaf teas and locally sourced food in an airy room with clean lines.
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What are the best cafes in Sydney?+
Our top-rated cafes in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney cafes ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter cafes by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many cafes are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 224 cafes across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.