Rising Sun Workshop
A much-loved cafe and eatery in Newtown, Sydney, rated 4.3 across more than 1,700 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Rising Sun Workshop sits on Whateley Street in Newtown, one of Sydney's most vibrant, eclectic inner-west suburbs. A much-loved cafe and eatery with a distinctive motorcycle-workshop theme, it's a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a fun, characterful setting, the kind of memorable spot that's become a real fixture in creative Newtown.
The appeal is that combination of quality food, good coffee and a cool, distinctive workshop-themed atmosphere in a great Newtown location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a casual meal, a coffee or a relaxed catch-up. A spot that's nailed both its food and its genuinely distinctive vibe really stands out, and Rising Sun Workshop has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 1,700 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular spot gets busy on weekends, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality bite, a coffee and a memorable setting, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Rising Sun Workshop in Newtown.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- WednesdayToday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 98
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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