67Spot Score
Innit Cafe and Bar
Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.9(549)· GoogleView details →
Surry Hills, Sydney
Best Cafes in Surry Hills
Looking for the best cafes in Surry Hills? We've gathered 15 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.
15 spots in Surry Hills
66Spot Score
Single O Surry Hills
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Bustling streetside cafe prepping freshly roasted coffee & seasonal bites in cool surrounds.
4.5(3,088)· GoogleView details →
64Spot Score
Dad and the Frog Cafe
Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.7(399)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Cafe Dougie
Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.8(191)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Four Ate Five
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Easygoing, snug café with outdoor seating fixing up diverse brekkies, sandwiches & burgers.
4.5(902)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Cafe Kentaro
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.5(801)· GoogleView details →
63Spot Score
Reuben Hills
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Industrial-chic cafe and roastery serving South American food like baked eggs and fried chicken.
4.3(1,849)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
Pieno
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Stylish joint with garden tables offering all-day Italian & global fare, plus coffee & cocktails.
4.4(707)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Paramount Coffee Project
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Industrial-chic cafe with high ceilings, turning out creative, diner-style food like fried chicken.
4.2(2,392)· GoogleView details →
61Spot Score
Sticky Fingers
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.5(407)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Sweet Chick
Cafes · Surry Hills
Bakeries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.9(85)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
Blacksmith
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Cafes in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.3(752)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Swee by Sugar Less Concept
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Bakeries in Surry Hills, Sydney.
4.4(292)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
Lumiere Cafe.
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
French treats and cafe fare in a modern space with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus outdoor tables.
4.3(521)· GoogleView details →
54Spot Score
Le Monde Cafe
$$Cafes · Surry Hills
Single-origin coffees, loose-leaf teas and locally sourced food in an airy room with clean lines.
4.3(494)· GoogleView details →
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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 15 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.