The Hood
A well-regarded cafe in Paddington, Sydney, with a 4.6 rating across 196 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Hood brings a quality cafe to William Street in Paddington, one of inner Sydney's most stylish and characterful suburbs. A 4.6 rating from 196 reviews marks it as a genuine local favourite.
The appeal is a relaxed, dependable cafe with a loyal following — somewhere to settle in for breakfast, brunch or a coffee and a catch-up. Paddington's elegant streets, boutiques and the famous Oxford Street nearby make it easy to fold a visit into a wider day out.
Cafe menus, specials and trading hours change over time, and weekends can get busy. 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
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Friday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Saturday
- 06:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 15:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 81
- Popularity
- 70
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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