Earmarked by many for its stellar line-up of breakfast-lunch baked goods. Grab a sausage roll, meat pie, croissant, or go for one of everything to avoid missing out. Don't let the line be intimidating - it's worth it.
Be it lunch, brunch, or breakfast, Kepos Street Kitchen offers hearty food with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern twists. Enjoy the likes of spanakopita, or baked eggs with shakshuka. Relax inside or out - they have blankets if needed.
Whilst Mecca is known for its coffee beans - with them often being sold in other coffee shops - they're also generating chatter for their café food. It's a great spot for a Sunday brunch consisting of quality coffees and hearty food.
For a casual, but delicious lunch stop at Lucky Pickle. They specialize in creative sandwiches with Asian influences - the chicken katsu, in both sandwich or rice bowl form, is a customer favourite. Grab a coffee here as well.
Founded by a pair of award-winning baristas, Artificer is in the business of artisanal coffee. The café prides itself on roasting and brewing high-quality beans. Expect espresso-based drinks and filter coffee brews - the basics done well.
For a quick breakfast, or snack to-go, stop by Organic Bread Bar - they have cafes in both Darlinghurst and Paddington. Choose from a delicious range of pastries, bread, and even daily-baked pretzels. Why not grab a coffee too.
Stop by Black Star Pastry to grab some of their baked goods - the cakes can be described, as things often are nowadays, as Instagram-worthy. Plenty of flavors to try, but the watermelon and strawberry slice remains their best seller.
Single O have long been one of Sydney's top coffee roasters, supplying local restaurants and cafés. Visit their hub in Surrey Hills to sample the goods. Key note: stop by hungry as well - the accompanying food menu is worth tasting.
One of three locations under the Coffee Alchemy umbrella - a brand obsessed with artisanal coffee and speciality beans. Gumption's baristas know how to make a good brew, with both speed and quality in mind.
Reuben Hills is a small coffee roaster that sources its beans from all over the world. Sample their best blends at the café, where they also serve a brunch menu inspired by their travels. A chic spot that receives plenty of foot traffic.
Exceptionally cosy bookstore with an onsite café. Peruse new and used books, then settle down on one of the space's many tables to read and refresh. Order a coffee or chai, perhaps even a dessert, and get stuck into a couple of chapters.
Sip well made coffees in the relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere of Cabrito Coffee Traders. The café specializes as an espresso bar, but also accommodates for those with a pang of hunger - choose between pastries and grilled sandwiches.
Little Jean serves fresh, modern dishes made with seasonal ingredients for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit early for a gourmet breakfast, or later for midday mains - the salmon and the steak are both menu standouts.
