The dose
A much-loved cafe in The Rocks, Sydney, with a 4.4 rating across 72 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The dose sits on Playfair Street in The Rocks, Sydney's beautifully preserved historic harbourside precinct. With 72 reviews behind its 4.4 rating, it's a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, quality cafe in a lovely historic setting — somewhere to settle in for a great coffee, a bite and a catch-up amid the atmospheric, cobblestoned streets of The Rocks. Its location makes it an easy and welcoming stop.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and it gets busy with visitors. 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
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Tuesday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Friday
- 06:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 06:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 07:30 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 71
- Popularity
- 56
- Information quality
- 0
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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