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Best Specialty Coffee Shops in Sydney (2026)
Discover specialty coffee in different parts of Sydney
Sydney's specialty coffee scene is one of the deepest in the world, shaped by a city that treats coffee craft with the same seriousness as Melbourne but pairs it with harbourside light and a beach-town pace.
Surry Hills is the spiritual heart of the scene. Single O has roasted here since the early days of Australian third wave; Reuben Hills sits in a former industrial space and remains one of...
Leichhardt
Warehouse conversion running Mavam espresso machine with Mahlkönig E65 and EK43, offering house-roasted beans via espresso, batch brew, and V60
Open until 3:00 PMSurry Hills
Sydney specialty pioneer since 2011 showcasing rotating single origins from their in-house Loring roaster with black coffee focus
Closed todayChatswood
Sydney roaster since 2006 crafting specialty blends and single origins with a focus on consistency and rewarding flavour profiles
Closed todayMarrickville
World Barista Champion Saša Šestic's NSW flagship with Compass Experience tastings, barista training courses, and filter bar
Open until 3:00 PMZetland
Allpress roastery and cafe showcasing their house-roasted beans on La Marzocco KB90, with espresso, batch brew, and Origami dripper
Closed todayDarlinghurst
Paramount Coffee Project brewhouse.
Open until 4:00 PMLeichhardt
Warehouse conversion running Mavam espresso machine with Mahlkönig E65 and EK43, offering house-roasted beans via espresso, batch brew, and V60
Open until 3:00 PMSurry Hills
Sydney specialty pioneer since 2011 showcasing rotating single origins from their in-house Loring roaster with black coffee focus
Closed todayChatswood
Sydney roaster since 2006 crafting specialty blends and single origins with a focus on consistency and rewarding flavour profiles
Closed todayMarrickville
World Barista Champion Saša Šestic's NSW flagship with Compass Experience tastings, barista training courses, and filter bar
Open until 3:00 PMZetland
Allpress roastery and cafe showcasing their house-roasted beans on La Marzocco KB90, with espresso, batch brew, and Origami dripper
Closed todayCBD
Coffee Alchemy's Strand Arcade outpost celebrating gumption throughout the supply chain, from farm relationships to roasting
Open until 2:45 PMLeichhardt
Warehouse conversion running Mavam espresso machine with Mahlkönig E65 and EK43, offering house-roasted beans via espresso, batch brew, and V60
Open until 3:00 PMSurry Hills
Sydney specialty pioneer since 2011 showcasing rotating single origins from their in-house Loring roaster with black coffee focus
Closed todayChatswood
Sydney roaster since 2006 crafting specialty blends and single origins with a focus on consistency and rewarding flavour profiles
Closed todayMarrickville
World Barista Champion Saša Šestic's NSW flagship with Compass Experience tastings, barista training courses, and filter bar
Open until 3:00 PMZetland
Allpress roastery and cafe showcasing their house-roasted beans on La Marzocco KB90, with espresso, batch brew, and Origami dripper
Closed todayCBD
Coffee Alchemy's Strand Arcade outpost celebrating gumption throughout the supply chain, from farm relationships to roasting
Open until 2:45 PMMarrickville
World Barista Champion Saša Šestic's NSW flagship with Compass Experience tastings, barista training courses, and filter bar
Open until 3:00 PMZetland
Allpress roastery and cafe showcasing their house-roasted beans on La Marzocco KB90, with espresso, batch brew, and Origami dripper
Closed todayCBD
Coffee Alchemy's Strand Arcade outpost celebrating gumption throughout the supply chain, from farm relationships to roasting
Open until 2:45 PMCBD
Small, fashionable coffee spot with expertly crafted coffee and minimalist design.
Open until 4:00 PMChatswood
Espresso bar at Chatswood station featuring rotating single origins from top roasters and a self-serve filter brew bar
Closed todayMascot
Award-winning Sydney roaster's airport outpost serving their renowned single-origin beans before international departures
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