5 Must-Try Sydney Coffee Spots That Will Ruin Other Cafés for You (In the Best Way)

If you're a fellow caffeine addict or brunch aficionado, you're in for a treat. From rooftop bakeries to minimal-chic hideouts, I’ve rounded up my top 5 coffee spots in Sydney that serve not just amazing coffee, but unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re visiting or a local looking to shake up your usual flat white routine, these cafés will absolutely deliver.

1. Single O – Surry Hills

If there’s one place that consistently blows me away with every pour, it’s Single O. These legends have been at the forefront of specialty coffee in Sydney for years, and their dedication to ethically sourced beans and experimental blends shows in every cup.

☕ Why I love it: Their batch brew is always on point, and they offer rotating single origins that are chef’s kiss.

🍌 What to eat: Don’t skip their banana bread with coffee butter - yes, coffee butter! It’s ridiculously good and pairs perfectly with, well… coffee.

2. AP Bakery – Surry Hills

Nothing hits quite like sipping a creamy flat white on a rooftop, and AP Bakery nails the rooftop café dream. Nestled on top of Paramount House, this spot is equal parts artisan bakery and hidden oasis.

🌞 Why I love it: Sunshine, skyline views, and seriously good espresso, what more could you want?

🥐 What to eat: Their Macadamia, Honey & Thyme Twice Baked Croissant is next-level. Buttery, flaky, and unforgettable. Trust me, it’s worth the queue.

3. Skittle Lane – King St, Sydney

Walking into Skittle Lane feels like you’ve been teleported to Melbourne. It's sleek, minimalist, and effortlessly cool, plus, they know how to brew a damn good cup of coffee.

🏙️ Why I love it: Super chic interiors, friendly baristas, and a coffee menu that leans bold and balanced.

☕ What to order: Their lattes are always spot on, and if you love that Melbourne café culture vibe, you’ll feel right at home here.

4. Reuben Hills – Surry Hills

Reuben Hills is a Surry Hills icon, and for good reason. Their house-roasted beans are rich, strong, and exactly what I need to start my day with intention (and caffeine).

💪 Why I love it: The coffee packs a punch, in the best way - and it’s consistently great. Bonus points for their AP Bakery breads!

🍞 What to eat: I’m obsessed with their homemade banana and walnut bread with whipped butter. Simple but perfect.

5. Paramount Coffee Project – Surry Hills

Within the iconic Paramount House in Surry Hills, Paramount Coffee Project (PCP) is such an aesthetic industrial-chic cafe, perfect for your catch-ups or work meetings.

🌟 Why I love it: They have diverse coffee profiles, rotating beans from both local and international roasters every few weeks, so there are many preferences to choose from!

🍞 What to eat: I’m obsessed with the Shokupan Yuzu French Toast, especially when paired with my Oat Piccolo.