Black Potion
A highly rated cafe in Chatswood with a 4.8 rating across 120 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Black Potion brings a quality cafe to Short Street in Chatswood, on Sydney's lower north shore. A strong 4.8 rating from 120 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a properly made coffee and a relaxed cafe experience with a devoted following — the sort of place to start the day, break up a workday or settle in with a catch-up. Chatswood's busy shopping-and-dining hub, with excellent transport links, makes it an easy and convenient stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. If you're after a particular brew or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly with the cafe before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Friday
- 07:00 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 08:30 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 63
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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