The Best Coffee in Sydney

Sydney takes its coffee seriously, and the city's cafe culture stretches well beyond the inner-city heartland. From the specialty roasters of Surry Hills to the beachside spots in Bondi, Coogee and Cronulla, and increasingly across the western hub of Parramatta, you'll find baristas pulling carefully made espresso across a wide spread of suburbs. This guide rounds up a selection of cafes worth seeking out, wherever you happen to be in the city.

Why Sydney delivers

Whether you're after a quick takeaway near the office or a sit-down flat white with a view, Sydney's cafes cover plenty of ground. The CBD has options like Industry Beans, Skittle Lane and La Famiglia for a workday caffeine hit; Surry Hills brings specialty favourites such as Single O and Innit; and the beach suburbs of Bondi, Coogee and Cronulla pair coffee with a coastal stroll. Parramatta is now firmly on the map too, so good coffee is no longer just an inner-city affair.

Highlights

• CBD coffee runs at Industry Beans York St, Skittle Lane and La Famiglia Cafe
• Surry Hills specialty stops including Single O Surry Hills and Innit Cafe and Bar
• Newtown cafe-hopping at Campos Coffee Newtown and Comeco Foods Cafe
• Beachside coffee at Shuk Bondi, A Man and his Monkey Cafe in Coogee, and Next Door and Blackwood in Cronulla
• Parramatta options like homage specialty coffee, Circa and The Naked Duck Parramatta Square

Our top picks

Hand-picked from our highest-scoring listings:

• homage specialty coffee — Parramatta
• Innit Cafe and Bar — Surry Hills
• La Famiglia Cafe — Sydney CBD
• TASTE TEXTURE — Alexandria
• Industry Beans York St — Sydney CBD
• Circa — Parramatta
• Campos Coffee Newtown — Newtown
• The Naked Duck Parramatta Square — Parramatta
• Skittle Lane — Sydney CBD
• Single O Surry Hills — Surry Hills

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find good coffee in Sydney's CBD?

The Sydney CBD has several cafes in this guide, including Industry Beans York St, Skittle Lane and La Famiglia Cafe.

Are there good cafes near Sydney's beaches?

Yes. You'll find Shuk Bondi in Bondi, A Man and his Monkey Cafe in Coogee, and both Next Door and Blackwood in Cronulla.

Where should I go for coffee in Parramatta?

In Parramatta, this guide features homage specialty coffee, Circa and The Naked Duck Parramatta Square.

Which suburbs are best for specialty coffee in Sydney?

Surry Hills is a strong pick, with spots like Single O Surry Hills and Innit Cafe and Bar, while Newtown offers Campos Coffee Newtown and Comeco Foods Cafe.