Best of Sydney

Find out the top places in Sydney as voted by readers! Note that a variety of factors are taken into account to determine the rankings - the overall ratings being one factor.

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Best Cafes in Sydney

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Special Offer

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$16 - 25

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1

» Cammeray 9.2 Bar Fredo

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Modern Australian, Family Dining
504 Miller St, Cammeray, Sydney
Layedback contempary feel. Modern Australian cuisine.Boutique wines sourced from around the world. C… more

2

» North Curl Curl 8.9 Curlys on the Corner

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Gluten Free
Shop 77, Pitt Road, North Curl Curl, Sydney

3

» Annandale 8.5 Revolver

Cafes, Modern Australian, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
291 Annandale St, Annandale, Sydney

4

» Concord West 8.7 Three Spoons

Cafes, Modern Australian, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
29 Victoria Ave, Concord West, Sydney

5

» Crows Nest 8.6 Montagu

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway, Ample or Convenient Parking
Shop 2, 13 Ernest St, Crows Nest, Sydney

6

» Gordon 8.5 Pablo & Rusty's

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Cake
1 St Johns Ave, Gordon, Sydney

7

» Dulwich Hill 8.7 Empire Cafe

Cafes, Burger, Italian, Modern Australian, Steak House
Shop 469, Marrickville Rd, Dulwich Hill, Sydney
This is one cafe with absolute Buzz. Well presented and professional Staff, that cater to your every… more

8

» Rozelle 8.4 Hangry

Cafes, Burger, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Shop 4, 595 Darling St, Rozelle, Sydney

9

» Glebe 8.3 Fish on Fire

Cafes, Seafood
217a Glebe Point Rd, Glebe, Sydney

10

» Leichhardt 8.2 Cafe Jolly

Cafes, Italian, BYO
158 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

11

» Paddington 8.2 Tiger Mottle

Cafes, Modern Australian, Hip and Trendy, BYO, Log Fire
248 Glenmore Rd, Paddington, Sydney
A relaxed cafe with excellent coffee, food and great music. Soak up the warmth in front of the fire … more

12

» Cronulla 8.2 Grind Espresso

Cafes, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
6 Surf Rd, Cronulla, Sydney

13

» Haberfield 8.2 La Disfida Enoteca Pizza

Cafes, Italian, Pizza, BYO, Licensed
109 Ramsay St, Haberfield, Sydney

14

» Sydney 8.1 Bambini Trust Cafe Restaurant

$$$

Cafes, European, Mediterranean, Licensed, Outdoor Dining
St James Trust Building, 185 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW

15

» Chippendale 8.2 Bar Mattino

Cafes, Modern Australian, BYO, Licensed
96 Abercrombie St, Chippendale, Sydney

16

» St Leonards 8.2 Moody Chef Cafe/Restaurant, The

Cafes, Fish and Chips, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian
Shop 2, 30 Atchinson St, St Leonards, Sydney
The Moody Chef offers a comfortable setting, with communal benches for larger groups to smaller tabl… more

17

» East Sydney 8.2 Giotto Cafe

Cafes, Italian, Mediterranean, BYO, American Express
78 Stanley St, East Sydney, Sydney
"A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent"Nestled in S… more

18

» Surry Hills 8.1 Cook and Archie's

Cafes, Modern Australian
Shop 1a, 4 Buckingham St, Surry Hills, Sydney

19

» Cremorne 8.2 Fratelli's Gourmet Wood Fired Pizza

Cafes, Pizza, BYO, Ample or Convenient Parking
Cremorne Plaza, Shop 12, 332 Military Rd, Cremorne, Sydney

20

» Balmain 8.1 Bertoni Casalinga

Cafes, Italian, BYO, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
281 Darling St, Balmain, Sydney

21

» Narrabeen 8.1 Vespacific Cafe

Cafes, Vegetarian
Shop 3, 18 Ocean St, Narrabeen, Sydney

22

» Surry Hills 8.1 Cafe Omelette

Cafes, English, International, Juice, Mediterranean
Shop 1, 99 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, Sydney
A cute, cozy Surry Hills cafe conveniently located near the Elizabeth/Devonshire Street entrance to … more

23

» North Sydney 8 Safi

Cafes, Lebanese, Middle Eastern, BYO
55 Ridge St, North Sydney, Sydney

24

» Alexandria 8.3 Pablo's Elixir

Cafes, Modern Australian
Shop 4, 662 Botany Rd, Alexandria, Sydney

25

» Waterloo 8 Patisse

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway, Ample or Convenient Parking
Pyd Bldg, Shop GO1, 197 Young St, Waterloo, Sydney
This is a fantastic cafe / Patisserie, great selection of food. Was so impressed that the chef came … more

26

» Mosman 8 Ormeggio at The Spit

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Function Venues, Italian, Seafood
D'Albora Marinas, Spit Road, The Spit, Mosman, Sydney
Ormeggio is the domain of Italian chef Alessandro Pavoni, originally from Brescia, who is already re… more

27

» Surry Hills 8 Single Origin Roasters

Cafes, BYO, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
60-64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, Sydney

28

» Manly 8 Bacino Bar @ Manly

Cafes, Italian, BYO, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast
Shop 1A, The Corso, Manly, Sydney

29

» Bondi Beach 7.9 Sabbaba

Cafes, Middle Eastern, Outdoor Dining, Serves Takeaway, American Express
82 Hall St, Bondi Beach, Sydney

30

» Sydney 7.9 Mecca Espresso

Cafes
67 King St, Sydney, NSW

31

» Potts Point 7.9 Cafe Sopra @ Fratelli Fresh

Cafes, Italian, Has Cafe, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
81 Macleay St St, Potts Point, Sydney

32

» Dee Why 8 Livoti's Cafe / Deli

Cafes, Italian
13-15 Francis St, Dee Why, Sydney

33

» Newtown 8 South End Cafe

Cafes, Middle Eastern, Modern Australian, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
644 King Street, Newtown, Sydney

34

» The Rocks 7.9 La Renaissance Patisserie

Cafes, Cake Shops and Patisseries, Serves Takeaway
47 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney

35

» Glebe 8 Astor Expresso

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Ample or Convenient Parking
166 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney
Astor Expresso is a gorgeous little cafe new to Glebe. The service is unbelievable, the staff are si… more

36

» Darlington 7.9 A Little on the Side

Cafes, Serves Breakfast
Cnr Boundary St & Ivy Lane, Darlington, Sydney

37

» Glebe 8 Naggy's Cafe and Espresso Bar

Cafes, Modern Australian, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Air Conditioning
333B Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney
Opened in Feb 2008. Naggy's offers great variety of food, from breakfast to sandwiches, burgers, pa… more

38

» Darlington 8 Cafe Ella

Cafes
274 Abercrombie Street, Darlington, Sydney

39

» Emu Plains 7.9 Cafe at Lewers

Cafes, Modern Australian, BYO, Child Friendly, Outdoor Dining
Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, 86 River Road, Emu Plains, Sydney
Ross Dobson, food writer and chef, serves up home-made gourmet food at reasonable prices. Relax in t… more

40

» Penshurst 8 Short Black Espresso Bar

Cafes, Modern Australian
50 Penshurst St, Penshurst, Sydney

41

» Bondi Beach 7.8 Bondi Tratt

$$$

Cafes, Italian, BYO, Has Bar, Licensed
34 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach, Sydney

42

» Newtown 7.8 Gelatomassi Newtown

Cafes, Italian, Ice Cream
262 King St, Newtown, Sydney

43

» Darlinghurst 7.8 Gelato Messina

Cafes, Ice Cream, Gelato and Yogurt, Italian, Street Parking
Shop 1, 241 Victoria St, Darlinghurst, Sydney

44

» Mosman 7.8 Goemon Sushi Cafe

Restaurants, Cafes, Japanese, Sushi, BYO
543a Military Rd, Mosman, Sydney

45

» Newtown 7.8 Campos Coffee

117

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway
193 Missenden Rd, Newtown, Sydney

46

» St Ives 7.9 Sous Le Soleil St Ives

Restaurants, Cafes, Homeware Stores, French, Modern Australian
Corner Rosedale Rd & Porters Lane, 175 Rosedale Rd, St Ives, Sydney
French inspired food & shops on Sydney's North Shore.Set in a Heritage Cottage built in 1888. Wo… more

47

» Cammeray 7.8 Laneway Cafe

Cafes, Modern Australian, Serves Breakfast, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
Shop 5, 457 Miller St, Cammeray, Sydney
Modern Australian style cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Specials regularly available. more

48

» Waterloo 7.8 Cafe Sopra @ Fratelli Fresh

Cafes, Italian, BYO, Child Friendly, Licensed
7 Danks St, Waterloo, Sydney

49

» Surry Hills 7.8 Bourke Street Bakery

Cafes, Bakeries
633 Bourke St, Surry Hills, Sydney

50

» Blacktown 7.8 Bistro 44

Cafes, French, Modern Australian, Vegetarian, Good For Groups
44 Flushcombe Rd, Blacktown, Sydney
Bistro 44 in Blacktown is a new addition to the culinary map of Sydney's greater west, a concept bor… more

51

» Newtown 7.8 Pastizzi Cafe

Cafes
523 King St, Newtown, Sydney

52

» Glebe 7.8 Elizabeth's Boutique Cafe

Restaurants, Cafes, French, BYO, Licensed
175 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, Sydney

53

» East Redfern 7.7 Strangers With Candy

125

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, Modern Australian, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy
96 Kepos St, East Redfern, Sydney
Food for temptation by Strangers with Candy A local favourite overflowing with personality.Enjoy ecl… more

54

» Newtown 7.7 2042 Cafe & Deli

$$$

Cafes, Modern Australian, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, BYO
403-405 King St, Newtown, Sydney
Relaxed atmosphere with polished service, fully licensed, deli packed with cheeses, meats, antipasto… more

55

» Pyrmont 7.7 Cafe XXII

115

Restaurants, Cafes, Italian, Mediterranean, BYO
22 Union St, Pyrmont, Sydney

56

» Five Dock 7.9 Gatto Matto Trattoria

Restaurants, Cafes, Takeaways, Italian, Mediterranean
Shop 4, 12 Garfield St, Five Dock, Sydney
When you dine at Gatto Matto Trattoria you experience dining the way it should be - relaxed and enjo… more

57

» Sydney 7.7 Sakae Japanese Cuisine

Cafes, Japanese
116-120 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW

58

» Mosman 7.8 Avenue Road Cafe

Cafes, Modern Australian, BYO, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast
185 Avenue Rd, Mosman, Sydney

59

» Sydney 7.7 Foyer, The

Cafes, Licensed, American Express
207 Kent St, Sydney, NSW

60

» Darlinghurst 7.7 Bunker, The

Cafes, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
399 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney

61

» Potts Point 7.7 Cafe Nest

Cafes, Modern Australian, Outdoor Dining
145 Victoria St, Potts Point, Sydney

62

» Sydney 7.7 Momo Brasserie

Restaurants, Cafes, American, Burger, Comfort Food
BNP Paribas Building, 65 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW
Momo Brasserie is the Upper East Side’s new destination for a relaxed dining experience. Momo Brasse… more

63

» Beverly Hills 7.7 Third Rock

Cafes, Asian, European
516 King Georges Rd, Beverly Hills, Sydney

64

» Sydney 7.7 Hyde Park Barracks Café

Restaurants, Cafes, Modern Australian, Outdoor Dining, Restaurant Bookings
Queen Square, Macquarie St, Sydney, NSW

65

» Balmain 7.7 Bar Contessa

Cafes, Italian
371B Darling St, Balmain, Sydney

66

» Dulwich Hill 7.5 Sideways Deli Cafe

Cafes, Modern Australian, BYO, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
37 Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill, Sydney

67

» Dural 7.7 Wildpear Cafe

Cafes, Modern Australian, Seafood, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy
658 Old Northern Rd, Dural, Sydney

68

» Oatley 7.7 Dolce Espresso

Cafes, Modern Australian
18 Letitia St, Oatley, Sydney

69

» Newtown 7.6 Satellite Expresso

Cafes, Modern Australian
Shop 8, 80 Wilson St, Newtown, Sydney

70

» Newtown 7.6 Vargabar

Cafes
10 Wilson St, Newtown, Sydney

71

» Crows Nest 7.6 Bean Drinking

Cafes, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch, Serves Takeaway
Shop 1, 13 Ernest Place, Crows Nest, Sydney

72

» Coogee 7.6 Coogee Cafe

Cafes, Modern Australian
221 Coogee Bay Rd, Coogee, Sydney

73

» Palm Beach 7.6 Boathouse Palm Beach, The

Cafes, Modern Australian, Seafood, Vegetarian, BYO
Barrenjoey Boathouse, Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach, Sydney
The Boathouse Palm Beach has restored the lifestyle and culture of seaside eating offering modern Au… more

74

» Newtown 7.6 Cordial

Cafes, Modern Australian
Shop G8, 130 Carillon Ave, Newtown, Sydney

75

» Sydney 7.6 Norita Cafe & Board Games

Cafes, Good For Groups, Hip and Trendy, Romantic and Intimate, Cake
77 Liverpool Street, Sydney, NSW
Norita offers a unique board game parlour concept, serving drinks (averaging $5.50) and a separate m… more

76

» Alexandria 7.6 Park Cafe

Cafes, Mediterranean, Modern Australian, BYO, Licensed
11 Cnr Power Ave & Brennan St, Alexandria, Sydney

77

» Surry Hills 7.6 Bangbang Espresso Bar & Cafe

Cafes
113 Reservoir St, Surry Hills, Sydney

78

» Woolloomooloo 7.6 Harry's Cafe De Wheels

105

Cafes, Pie, Outdoor Dining, Serves Late Dining, Serves Takeaway
Cowper Wharf Rd, Woolloomooloo, Sydney

79

» Lindfield 7.6 Cafe Lyon

Cafes, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch, Restaurant Bookings
366 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield, Sydney

80

» The Rocks 7.6 Tara Tea Room

Cafes, Irish
33 George St, The Rocks, Sydney

81

» Bankstown 7.6 Titanic Cafe

Restaurants, Cafes, Italian, Pizza, Serves Dinner
49 Raymond St, Bankstown, Sydney

82

» Haymarket 7.6 Cafe Kasturi

Cafes, Malaysian, Restaurant Bookings
767-769 George St, Haymarket, Sydney

83

» Annandale 7.5 Cafe On Johnston

Cafes
63 Johnston St, Annandale, Sydney

84

» Annandale 7.6 Booth St Bistro

$$$

Restaurants, Cafes, European, Modern Australian, Good For Groups
127 Booth St, Annandale, Sydney
Booth St Bistro is a new, modern Australian European neighbourhood bistro.We aim to offer good food… more

85

» Woolloomooloo 7.5 Toby's Estate Coffee

Cafes
129 Cathedral St, Woolloomooloo, Sydney

86

» Hurstville 7.5 Ella's Patisserie

Cafes
338 Forest Rd, Hurstville, Sydney

87

» Greenwich 7.5 Hooked Gourmet Seafood

Cafes, Seafood, BYO, Serves Dinner, Serves Lunch
97 Greenwich Rd, Greenwich, Sydney
A small high class (gourmet) seafood take away and small eat in. more

88

» Sydney 7.5 The Restaurant @ Art Gallery of NSW

Restaurants, Cafes, Art Gallery Museums, Fusion, Modern Australian
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, Sydney, NSW
The Art Gallery of NSW, with its stunning galleries and marble floors, provides one of Sydney’s most… more

89

» Bondi Junction 7.5 Luxe Espresso

Cafes, Modern Australian
Westfield Bondi Junction, Shop 3078, 500 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, Sydney

90

» Liverpool 7.5 Black Rose

Cafes, Italian
Shop Suite 1, 170b George St, Liverpool, Sydney

91

» Abbotsford 7.5 Sapori Mediterranean Cuisine

Cafes, Italian, Pizza
Shop 2, 282 Great North Road, Abbotsford, Sydney

92

» Mosman 7.5 Don Adan Coffee House

Cafes, American Express
5 Spit Rd, Mosman, Sydney

93

» Surry Hills 7.5 Lumiere

Cafes, American Express, Cake
425 Bourke St, Surry Hills, Sydney

94

» Eastwood 7.5 Cafe Centro

Cafes, Modern Australian, American Express
139 Rowe St, Eastwood, Sydney

95

» Leichhardt 7.5 Mezzapica

Cafes, Italian, Outdoor Dining, Serves Breakfast, Serves Lunch
128 Norton St, Leichhardt, Sydney

96

» Surry Hills 7.5 Strawberry X

Cafes, Modern Australian
Shop 1a, 23-33 Mary St, Surry Hills, Sydney

97

» Stanmore 7.5 Molly Coddle Cafe

Cafes, Tea Rooms, International, Modern Australian, Quiet
Shop 3, 111-115 Percival Road, Stanmore, Sydney
We are a little cafe in Stanmore serving all day breakfast, lunch and takeaway dinners. We are open … more