Best Cafes in Surry Hills
Looking for the best cafes in Surry Hills? We've gathered 16 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Surry Hills has its own character, and the cafes here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
Australia takes its coffee seriously, and Sydney is no exception — think flat whites pulled to order, single-origin beans and a brunch culture that runs all morning. The spots below range from tucked-away specialty roasters to all-day cafes worth a slow weekend visit.
16 spots in Surry Hills
Innit Cafe and Bar
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Single O Surry Hills
$$Bustling streetside cafe prepping freshly roasted coffee & seasonal bites in cool surrounds.
Dad and the Frog Cafe
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Reuben Hills
$$Industrial-chic cafe and roastery serving South American food like baked eggs and fried chicken.
Four Ate Five
$$Easygoing, snug café with outdoor seating fixing up diverse brekkies, sandwiches & burgers.
Cafe Kentaro
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Cafe Dougie
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Pieno
$$Stylish joint with garden tables offering all-day Italian & global fare, plus coffee & cocktails.
Sticky Fingers
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Paramount Coffee Project
$$Industrial-chic cafe with high ceilings, turning out creative, diner-style food like fried chicken.
Blacksmith
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Sweet Chick
Bakeries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Lumiere Cafe.
$$French treats and cafe fare in a modern space with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus outdoor tables.
Swee by Sugar Less Concept
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Hills Cafe & Bakery
$$Bakeries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Le Monde Cafe
$$Single-origin coffees, loose-leaf teas and locally sourced food in an airy room with clean lines.
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Cafes in Surry Hills — FAQs
What are the best cafes in Surry Hills?+
The cafes in Surry Hills listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many cafes are there in Surry Hills?+
We currently feature 16 cafes in Surry Hills, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Surry Hills in Sydney?+
Surry Hills is one of Sydney's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.
What's the coffee culture like in Sydney?+
Specialty coffee is the norm rather than the exception — most cafes roast or source quality beans and turn out espresso-based drinks like the flat white, long black and piccolo. Brunch is a weekend institution, so expect queues at the most popular spots mid-morning.