The Best Coffee in Sydney

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Looking for the best coffee in Sydney comes pretty easy as Sydneysiders are so spoilt for choice when it comes to coffee houses - just about every street corner has a trendy cafe or cosy hole-in-the-wall just waiting to fill your keep-cup with incredible latte art.

Under-rested parents know (better than anybody in our opinion!) just how life-saving a decent cup of coffee is in the morning, so we've decided to share a few of our top picks for the best coffee in Sydney.

The Best Spots for Coffee in Sydney

1. Coffee Alchemy

Ask a target group who they think pours the best cup in our wonderful city, and we bet this gem will be the answer more times than one! 

Coffee Alchemy have roasted beans down to a fine science and test each variety every morning before customers step in the door. It's a very non-distinct shop too, found on a street corner and looking like a supplies store - so be careful you don't miss it! 

Coffee Alchemy also sell their delicious beans and other coffee-related merch online, so be sure to stock up for any caffeine emergencies. 

Location: 2/87 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville

2. Gertrude & Alice

Gertrude & Alice Bondi
The adorable Gertrude & Alice cafe and bookshop in Bondi.


Just down the road from ellaslist HQ, Gertrude & Alice is our office's go-to spot for coffee in Sydney.

The coffee, needless to say, is delicious, and the experience of stepping into the cosy bookshop-meets-cafe makes you feel right at home. The staff are always lovely and will remember your order, but, just a word of warning: the cake fridge is tempting beyond belief!

Location: 1/46 Hall St, Bondi Beach

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3. Campos

Campos Newtown
The Campos flagship cafe in Newtown.


Can you really call yourself a Sydneysider if you haven't enjoyed a cup (or a thousand!) of Campos coffee? There's a reason why we see so many of the signature green coffee cups out on the streets and in Sydney cafes - Campos coffee is that good!

Campos have been roasting their own delicious beans for years and you can find them in quite a number of cafes, but if you want to go to where it all began, head to the Campos flagship cafe in Newtown.

Location: 193 Missenden Rd, Newtown

4. Mecca Coffee

Mecca Coffee Alexandria
Mecca Coffee in Alexandria.


It's all about coffee amidst funky, industrial interiors in Alexandria, and it's no different for Mecca Coffee, one of the most popular coffee stops in the area.

Stop in for a quick fresh brew of their roasting, or make it a morning to remember and stay for a delicious breakfast. Mecca Coffee have two locations in Sydney, so there's no excuse not to try one of their fantastic coffees.

Locations:
Alexandria - 
26 Bourke Rd, Alexandria
CBD - 67 King St, Sydney

5. Brewtown

Brewtown Newtown
Brewtown Coffee Roasters.


With a name like Brewtown, you'd better believe this joint serves some of the best coffees in Sydney.

Rumour has it that Brewtown Newtown used to supply coffee to all the best coffee spots in Sydney before many of them decided to brew their own so, yeah, this little gem is legit. In fact, you've probably already sampled some of their beans at a Sydney cafe without even knowing it!

If you're keen to try their beans at the original Brewtown Newtown, check out their address below. 

Location: 6-8 O'Connell St, Newtown

6. Skittle Lane

Skittle Lane
Ice Latte from Skittle Lane.


Skittle Lane roast their own beans, ethically sourced from around the world, and then transform them into delicious drinks for you in their totally Instagram-worthy store.

The coffee changes seasonally, and the way the notes found in each cup are described - chocolatey with a hint of plum or a slight taste of juicy apple - you will appreciate coffee, its aromas and its flavours in a whole new way at Skittle Lane.

Locations:
Bondi Beach -
135 Curlewis St, Bondi Beach
CBD - 40 King St, Sydney
Manly Beach - 83 Pittwater Rd, Manly

7. Single O

Best coffee in Sydney
Single O in Surry Hills.


One of Surry Hills' most beloved local spots, it was formerly called Single Origin but changed its name to what the locals affectionately know it as.

Single O stock a 'Reservoir' blend that changes seasonally and, like all of their beans, is roasted over at their HQ in Botany. The coffee is always fresh and delicious, so we highly recommend stopping by for some of the best coffee in Sydney next time you're in Surry Hills. 

Location: 60-64 Reservoir St, Surry Hills

8. Gumption

From the guys who brought you Coffee Alchemy, Gumption is where you'll find some of the best coffee in the heart of Sydney.

Located in the Strand Arcade, there's often a line of city commuters waiting to get their hands wrapped around a takeaway cup of this delicious coffee. Coffee Alchemy has made quite a name for themselves on the caffeine scene, and their little sister store is no exception. 

Location: Shop 11, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George St, Sydney

9. Edition Roasters

Best coffee in Sydney
The ultra-modern interiors at Edition Roasters.


The first thing you'll notice at Edition Roasters is their incredible Nordic-Japanese-inspired decor in their light-filled coffee haunt. The second thing you'll notice is the amazing quality of their coffees. 

Edition only uses single-origin beans for its coffee, whereas many other spots use a blend of a few. This way, they believe that the unique flavours of specific origins will come through. Delicious. Their breakfast menu is delightful, too! 

Location: 60 Darling Dr, Haymarket

10. White Horse Coffee

With coffee shops dotted all across Sydney from as far south as the Shire to as far north as Kirrawee, White Horse Coffee are sure doing their bit to keep Sydneysiders well-caffeinated!

As is expected from a renowned name in coffee beans, White Horse Coffee roast all of their own beans and have even won a few awards for their efforts. 

Locations: multiple across Sydney - visit the website to find a White Horse Coffee near you.

Is your favourite coffee spot not on our list? Let us know in the comments!

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