Sway
A highly rated cafe on Manly's Corso with a 4.9 rating across 299 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Sway brings a quality cafe to The Corso in Manly, the famous beachside hub on Sydney's Northern Beaches. A near-perfect 4.9 rating across 299 reviews — a remarkable score for that many — marks it as a genuine standout.
The appeal is a properly made coffee and a relaxed cafe experience with a devoted following — the sort of place to start the day, grab a quality cup or settle in with a catch-up. The Corso, the lively pedestrian strip linking the ferry wharf to the famous Manly Beach, makes it easy to fold a visit into a wider day by the sea.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and Manly gets very busy on weekends and in summer. 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
Closed- Monday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Friday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 15:00
- Sunday
- 06:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 93
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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