Marlowe's Way
A much-loved laneway cafe in the Sydney CBD with a 4.6 rating across 402 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Marlowe's Way sits on Tankstream Way in the heart of Sydney's CBD, tucked into one of the city's laneways. A strong 4.6 rating across 402 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a consistently well-loved cafe with a devoted following — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up, a lovely laneway escape in the middle of the city. Its central location, close to the shops and the office district, makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekdays can get busy. If you're after a particular dish or specific opening hours, it's worth confirming the current details directly before you head over.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 82
- Popularity
- 79
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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