Alimentari
Delightful cafe in leafy street
Tucked-away at the end of William Street, Alimentari is a charming eat-in-deli. Loved by locals, this little piece of Italy in Paddington offers fantastic coffee, delicious handmade Italian food and other outstanding delicacies.
2 Hopetoun Street, Paddington.
02 9358 2142
Bar Coluzzi
Popular cafe, renowned for its rich espresso
322 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9380 5420
bills Darlinghurst
Smart cafe with communal table
A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service, a renowned communal dining table and world-famous eggs.
433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9360 9631.
bills Surry Hills
Smart cafe in central location
A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service and world-famous eggs.
359 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
02 9360 4762
bills Woollahra
Slick cafe with outdoors area
A refreshing, relaxed approach to modern Australian dining with a winning formula of great coffee, fresh produce, exceptional service, including a spacious outside communal table, and world-famous eggs.
Queens Court, 118 Queen Street, Woollahra.
02 9328 7997
Bondi Tucker
Restaurant quality food at cafe prices
Food stylist Ben Masters has launched a fresh take on tapas in a relaxed cafe restaurant where impressive breakfasts, superb coffee and leisurely lunches and dinners offer guests a taste of local lifestyle.
80 Hall Street, Bondi Beach.
T: 9130 8080
Brown Sugar
Cafe/Restaurant - "A local institution"
Chilled cafe by day, buzzing candlelit bistro by night, Brown Sugar impresses with versatile ambiance and mouth-watering tastes. Start the day with iconic Bondi breakfasts or come later for contemporary Australian cuisine.
106 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach
9130 1566
Cafe Hernandez
Quirky cafe open 24/7
Iconic and family run, Cafe Herndandez is full of beans and open 24/7. The eclectic decor, freshly roasted coffee and authentic Spanish menu provide a bohemian blend as curious as its clientele.
60 Kings Cross Rd, Potts Point.
T: 9331 2343
Cafe Mint
North African & Middle-eastern fusion
A smart, stylish and intimate space where you'll discover Modern Mediterranean cuisine, including locally adored specials such as sweet breakfast couscous and a delectable spicy lamb with hummus.
579 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
02 9319 0848
CherriJam
Moroccan style café, restaurant and bar
While offering a sophisticated dining and entertainment experience, Cherrijam unleashes an exhuberant decadence where rich colours, bohemian furnishings and fine service merge to create an opulent yet relaxing ambience.
16/18 Cross
St, Double Bay
02 9363 0555
Coffee Tea or Me?
Charming, rustic corner cafe
A charming cafe where old books, cosy furniture and framed movie posters share the space with tea quaffers, coffee lovers and a collection of polaroids featuring the neighbourhood's pooches.
536 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
02 9331 3452
Dov at Delectica
Personal cafe serving quality products
Special offer: 10% discount on all purchases
130 Victoria Street, Potts Point.
T: 9368 0600
Fifi Foveaux
Red and gold designer cafe
The ruby wallpaper, red chandeliers, Phillipe Starck gnome stools and fancy decor spell posh but things are kept deliciously simple here. Expect fine coffee and food at great prices in this bustling hangout.
428 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
02 9380 6881
Forbes and Burton
Elegant bistro cafe
Smart cafe by day and elegant dinner venue by night, this place delivers on every level. Wonderful, prize winning food, fantastic coffee, great service and wine in a simple yet sophisticated atmosphere.
252 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9356 8788
Fratelli Fresh
Ever fresh goodness
Heralded by chefs and food critics as Sydney's leading providore of seasonal domestic and imported produce and authentic Italian products. Peruse the pantry of fresh fruit and vegetables, finely pressed olive oils, imported cheeses and every imaginable herb.
81 Macleay Street, Potts Point.
T: 9368 6655
Fratelli Paradiso
Trendy Italian cafe and bistro
A menu written in Italian, delicious food, moody lighting and a perennially hip, buzzing crowd make this trattoria a genuine culinary paradise. Duck into the adjoining bakery for take-home delicacies.
12-16 Challis Avenue, Potts Point.
02 9357 1744
Gertrude + Alice Cafe Bookstore
Cafe and second hand bookstore
This quirky second-hand cafe bookstore is a haven for local authors, writers and musicians. With a feel-good ambience and an intimate vibe, don't miss the great coffee, beautiful food and, of course, the books!
46 Hall St, Bondi Beach
9130 5155
Kawa Cafe
Charming cafe, creative crowd
A Parisian-style cafe where creatives gather and indulge in organic meals. Big brekkies, great coffee, homemade cakes, biscuits, pies and a locally renowned luscious organic chicken meatball sandwich.
346-350 Crown Street, Surry Hills.
02 9331 6811
Koko Espresso Bar
Delightful, cool espresso bar
Effortlessly cool, Koko is top on the to-do list of coffee addicts. Sumptuous brekkie and lunch menu including flavoursome sandwiches that locals traverse Sydney for. (Voted 5 out of 5 beans, Sydney Coffee Guide, ’05, ’06 & ‘07).
2/118 Devonshire Street (entry via Holt St).
8399 0100
Lamrock Cafe
Hip cafe, great food
Shake the beach sand off your feet and step into an iconic Bondi cafe where a $6 steak or a $22 seafood platter for two won't blow your travel budget.
72 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach.
T: 9130 6313
Lumiere
Smart cafe & French pattisserie
Spacious and light, Lumiere is popular among locals for its delicious dishes and exquisite gourmet delicacies. Pop into their French Patisserie for their coveted orange cake, lemon tart and other luscious French pastries.
13/ 417 Bourke Street, Surry Hills.
02 9331 6184
Lush on Bondi
Closest licensed cafe to Bondi Beach
Sit and relax above the famous sands of Bondi Beach while enjoying a drink in an unbeatable al fresco setting where it all comes down to fabulous pizza and unforgettable views. Happy hour 4pm to 6pm.
Bondi Beach Pavilion, Bondi Beach.
T: 9300 8555
Poolside Cafe @ Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
Chic cafe with breathtaking views
Suspended over the iconic Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool, Poolside Cafe's chic contemporary design boasts floor to ceiling views from harbour to garden. Devour the all day breakfast or Latino styled lunch menu.
1C Mrs Macquarie's Rd, The Domain.
T: 8354 1044
Simmone Logue
Locally renown corner cafe
The array of wholesome niceties at Simmone Logue, stimulates tastebuds with sumptuous flavours whilst tempting eyes with their fascinating presentation. Pure and simple, this is 'food for body and mind'.
2 Cross St, Double Bay.
9327 5700
Single Origins Roasters
Boutique coffee for serious coffee lovers
Quality-crazed coffee company that roasts sustainably grown coffees from around the world. This store is where they serve up their outstanding espresso, take home packs of freshly roasted coffee and delicious food too.
60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills.
9211 0665
The Goods Organic
Organic food store and cafe
Dine on wooden benches surrounded by Australia's finest organic produce in a warm and inviting cafe where the organic juice emporium whips up heavenly shakes and smoothies.
253 Crown Street, Darlinghurst.
02 9357 6690
The Tea Room QVB
Sydney's most decadent afternoon tea
Indulge in a magnificent restaurant offering a modern a la carte menu and decadent high tea options while surrounded by Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, crystal wall sconces and majestic modern Victorian architecture.
L3, North End, QVB, 455 George Street.
9283 7279
Toast Café
Exclusive café of gourmet delights
A fashionable haunt of foodies from all over Sydney, this incredible café, caterer and gourmet retail store has delectable selection of cheese, jams, pasta, olive oil, bread, coffee, tea and gifts
45 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills
02 9280 2615
Toby's Estate
Distinctive coffee and tea
Offering very distinctive high altitude coffees, this cosy establishment sources, roasts, distributes and prepares all their own coffee. Sample and savour the wide variety of coffee beans and loose-leaf teas from around the globe.
Manning & Macleay Sts, Potts Point.
T: 8356 9264
Yellow Bistro & Food Store
Interactive Bistro and Food Store
An inviting niche where the combination of a lively bistro dishing up great food and a store offering the best Australian and imported culinary goods has created a relaxing realm for food connoisseurs.
57 Macleay Street, Potts Point
02 9357 3400
Zinc Bar
Popular cafe with seasonal menu - BYO
Relax inside or outside at this popular licensed cafe. Seasonally driven breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes makes this a favourite hangout for the locals.
77 Macleay St, Potts Point
T: 9358 6777
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