Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Sydney CBD

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1. Neptune Palace

4.7

Exceptional(71)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Halal • Circular Quay

Booked 10 times today

Sydney’s Leading Malaysian & Chinese Ha’lal Fine Dining Restaurant.Our menu is very extensive, offering dishes that are hot and powerful, to those that are more mild and subtle. Whether you’re craving sweet and sour flavours, or creamy coconut milk fragrances, or perhaps aromas of lemongrass and exotics herbs and spices, Neptune Palace has dishes that will tantalise your taste buds. We also serve an expansive wine list to complete your experience.

2. Croft Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(39)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 1 time today

Croft Restaurant, located on level 1 of Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney, offers modern farm to table options showcasing locally sourced produce. It boasts plenty of natural light with its floor to ceiling windows, it's spacious, modern and inviting. The restaurant is perfect for all occasions, whether it be a breakfast meeting or lingering over dinner with colleagues.

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3. Mode Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(542)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • The Rocks

Booked 6 times today

Mode Kitchen & Bar is a modern Australian restaurant located in Sydney's CBD, offering an innovative and uncomplicated menu that blends diverse cultural influences. The restaurant serves a range of meals, including breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner, with a focus on delivering delicious flavors with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Mode's menu celebrates modern Australian cuisine, featuring a balance of locally sourced produce and global culinary techniques. The restaurant is known for its chic atmosphere, ideal for casual dining, business lunches, or evening meals with a sophisticated touch.

4. Silo Bar

4.5

Awesome(10)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Sydney CBD

Silo Bar, level 1, is conveniently located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Adjacent to Croft Restaurant, Silo Bar offers locally crafted beers, wines, cocktails and coffees, along with a sumptuous lunch and bar snack menu. With complimentary Wi-Fi and sun-drenched versatile space, the Silo Bar is the perfect hangout spot for our guests.

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5. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4

Awesome(222)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 56 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

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6. Haven Coffee - Barangaroo

4.8

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Barangaroo

Booked 2 times today

Coffee & BrunchWhere Barangaroo buzzes with energy, our cafe is a haven for unique and delicious brunch creations. Whether you're meeting friends, sealing a deal, or enjoying a peaceful moment with a flat white, we've got the perfect spot for you

A photo of The Grounds of the City restaurant

7. The Grounds of the City

4.4

Awesome(3667)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 41 times today

The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

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8. Mozart Coffee Lounge

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Austrian • Sydney CBD

Mozart Coffee Lounge is founded on the timeless romance of Austria’s culture of fine food and coffee. The Viennese have raised to an art form the value of enjoying the beauty of Klimt paintings of which 5 copies including “the Kiss” are on display while indulging in meals, unrivalled sweets, beautiful cakes, and superb coffee. Mozart Coffee Lounge continues the Viennese custom within the elegant and inspiring atmosphere of the Queen Victoria Building.

A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant

9. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(2955)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 90 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

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10. Haven Coffee Green Square

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Zetland

Booked 7 times today

Where cutting-edge coffee technology meets exceptional design—our flagship store is a true expression of craftsmanship. Immerse yourself in the inviting atmosphere and signature Haven hospitality, right here in Green Square.

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Jarrad
Brisbane •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The grounds is awesome and very intentional with its theme, even down to the themed bill receipt! Great service and the staff are awesome and very helpful. 10/10 would recommend
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The Grounds Coffee FactoryPrice: Moderate• Australian• Eveleigh
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4.4
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Elizabeth
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Beautiful food in a gorgeous setting. We had the crumpets and tomato tart. They were delicious.
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The Grounds of the CityPrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Sydney CBD
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4.4
R
Rebecca
Sydney •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fun and funky little tapas bar. Perfect spot for a small gathering. Food is epic and the wine list solid. It’s amazing how they deliver such great service in such a small space.
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Tigra & Disco PanteraPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Sydney CBD
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4.8
C
Cathy
Sydney •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The food here is always tasty and fresh, and beautifully presented. The service is friendly and quick. highly recommended.
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Izakaya MasuyaPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Sydney CBD
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4.5
C
Carrie
Sydney •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jul 5, 2025
Great value and tasty food Grungy design and perfect for cheap and cheerful quick dinner
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Mary's Circular QuayPrice: Moderate• Burgers• Sydney CBD
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3.9

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