Berkelouw Café 1812
A lovely bookshop cafe at Paddington in Sydney with a 4.0 rating across 141 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Berkelouw Café 1812 sits within Berkelouw Books on Oxford Street in Paddington, one of Sydney's stylish inner-eastern suburbs. With 141 reviews behind its 4.0 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed cafe with a lovely bookish charm — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up amid the books at the beloved Berkelouw, on Paddington's popular Oxford Street. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- WednesdayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 59
- Popularity
- 65
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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