Citti Cafe, Surry Hills

NĂºmero Uno coffee. 44 Holt St, Surry Hills. Mid-way down a narrow street, with car parking on the street in front, this is a tricky cafe to photograph. Clever use of space inside, with a galley-style kitchen, a mirror on the back wall to make the indoor space seem larger, and strategically positioned menus and …

Felix Cafe, Surry Hills

Calima Colombian coffee. 114 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. Outdoor seating is the only option here. A table off to the side provides a choice of newspapers to read, but it’s too far out of eyeline on approach, especially with the waiting customers queueing in front of it. The menu is clearly presented, and it’s easy …

Orson and Blake cafe, Surry Hills

Grinders coffee. 483 Riley St, Surry Hills. The cafe overlooks the furniture store; lots of natural light, and a series of furniture choices for the eat-in crowd. This is the real strength here: it’s a space with a lot of visual interest – you’ll want to spend some time here looking around if you can. …

Kash Cafe, Surry HIlls

Toby’s estate coffee. 424 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. This little cafe has a slight disadvantage in location: away from the city, and with its street frontage largely hidden from the sight of pedestrians until they’re in front of the cafe. There’s lots to like about it, though: from the varied menus (at the moment, any …

Organic Produce Cafe, Surry Hills

Toby’s Estate Organic coffee. Despite its unassuming street frontage, inside is plenty of seating, a large range of organic groceries, and even a water feature! If you’re looking for an organic salad, there’s a good range of tasty-looking salads to be had here too. Coffee is good: a standard Toby’s cup, made to a better-than-average …

Le Pain Quotidien, Surry Hills

Neoma coffee – their own blend. 414 Bourke Street, Surry Hills. Forget the friendly staff, the French accents, even the wooden shelves and two sizes of latte bowl. What this place has thatsets it apart is space. Big communal tables (yes, more than one) that seat as many as 20. This is an unheard of …

Lazy Chef, Surry Hills

Caffe Di Gabriel coffee. 479 Crown St, Surry Hills. (Formerly called Mangiare?) Feels like a new cafe in its interior. A preference for small tables and chairs, this would be a great spot for a catch-up with a friend, before browsing the amazing paper shop next door. A decaf grinder is almost the first thing …

Gallery Cafe, Surry Hills

Numero Uno coffee. 74 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. Part gallery, butmostly cafe, this is a bright, oddly coloured space with a mix ofsteel and marble that somehow manages to remain friendly and homey. Coffee is hot and a little thin, but quite pleasant in its own way. Having your breakfast made by someone who used …

Sweettt’s, Surry Hills

Espressa coffee. 80 Devonshire St, Surry Hills. More deli than cafe, this well-presented little shopfront has a bench where you can sit indoors, or outdoor seating for about 16 people on a somewhat quiet street. Inside, the dominant feature as you walk in is the coffee machine: adjacent, a broad variety of breads (bagels, rolls) …