Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in New South Wales

"Housed in a historic Art Deco building it contains more than 4,000 works of modern art and is dedicated to showcasing the works of living artists from Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, along with artists around the world. It displays paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, film, and performance art. Whilst you're indulging your creative..."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is one of the city’s must-see museums dedicated to living artists. Located on the bank of the picturesque Sydney Harbour, it’s home to a vast collection of both international and Australian masterpieces of painting, sculpture, photography and moving images. It also has a large collection of works from indigenous artists."

"Back in the day, a visit to Sydney wasn't complete without a visit to the family-friendly nooks and picture-perfect crannies of the Grounds. You'd know it was a long wait to get in, but it was an honour you'd queue for. While the brand of prettily plated café fare popularised by places like the Grounds has filtered out to eateries around the city, it's still a lovely spot to wander around, pet the pigs and grab a fresh brewed takeaway coffee to sit in the sun with."

"A firm Sydney lunch favourite since opening, The Grounds of Alexandria has gone from strength to strength. This destination restaurant and café has a paddock-to-plate approach, and will have you munching down on the likes of buttermilk pancakes, Turkish-style eggs and toasted crumpets, or tempting you with the hearty Brekkie Burger served with a side of polenta chips. There is also a bakery churning out all kinds of delicious breads, muffins, cakes and tarts."

"It's not often that you can enjoy the company of piglets and goats while feasting on chocolate-filled doughnuts and freshly baked pastries. Responsible for putting Alexandria on the map, The Grounds is arguably the most Instagrammed establishment in Sydney. A whimsical escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, this beautifully designed space is an idyllic excursion for weekend brunch."

"Bronte’s favourtie café, Three Blue Ducks, are offering their full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus for takeaway every day of the week!. Think feasts of slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked salmon fillets and miso glazed eggplant. They will also be offering Ducks DIY meals which can be finished at home and served up with take away wine (score!) and delicious Ducks condiments until the end of lockdown."

"Three Blue Ducks Bronte is offering its full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus for takeaway 7 days a week, Saturday and Sunday 7 am-7 pm, Monday to Friday 7 am-3 pm (coffee from 6:30 am). They have also launched new ‘Weekend Feast’ boxes for $75, serving two, which are prepped and ready for pick up from the Bronte cafe to finish at home."

"Situated in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, Caffeine Cartel opens directly onto the bustling Martin Place precinct. Caffeine Cartel is open Monday to Friday for breakfast & lunch."

"There's something very Hamptons-like about this airy cafe set beside the sand at the intimate little Shelly Beach near Manly Beach. Naturally, avocado toast (with tomato, feta, and basil on sourdough) makes the breakfast line-up here, as do Asian-inspired dishes like a sesame rice bowl with poached eggs, avocado, edamame, pickles, and raw spicy salmon. You can keep things extra-simple with fruit salad and yogurt with muesli or indulge childhood nostalgia with the Dr. Seuss-inspired green eggs and ham."

"If you’re taking the ferry north to check out Manly Beach, definitely plan for lunch at The Boathouse. It’s got that whole beachy indoor-outdoor vibe, with gorgeous views of Shelly Beach. I loved their smoothies, and we had some delicious (albeit small-portioned) fish and chips here."

"This is a hot spot almost any day of the week especially the weekends and is well worth the trek. COOH is one of the best places to eat in Sydney for breakfast, lunch and dinner, but their breakfast gets a special mention. COOH takes breakfast to a whole new level with a host of healthy options perfect for vegetarians."

"Friday Vibes Delivered Straight to Your Door$15 Cocktails / $10 RefilFriday it's the time to treat yourself, so why not try our new range of cocktails?. Get them delivered straight to your door for only $15 each!. If you were one of the early birds that tried them, bring..."

"Housed in a historic Art Deco building it contains more than 4,000 works of modern art and is dedicated to showcasing the works of living artists from Australia, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, along with artists around the world. It displays paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings, film, and performance art. Whilst you're indulging your creative..."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is one of the city’s must-see museums dedicated to living artists. Located on the bank of the picturesque Sydney Harbour, it’s home to a vast collection of both international and Australian masterpieces of painting, sculpture, photography and moving images. It also has a large collection of works from indigenous artists."

"Here you'll find a fully fenced toddler area with a swing, slide and plenty to climb, as well as two long flying foxes with a boarding platform, a giant slide, a large circular climbing frame, a sandpit, an onsite cafe, and just about everything else. A play in the playground surrounded by bushland will be topped off perfectly with a paddle in the foreshore of Kogarah Bay. Read our Carss Bush Park & Playground Review."

"Built to be “the Empire’s Greatest Theatre” at the peak of the Jazz Age, the State Theatre combines Gothic facades with a neoclassical interior and baroque auditorium, giving visitors a glimpse of the show business of yesteryear. The theatre is referred to as the “Palace of dreams”. Seating 2,034 people and filled with an impressive collection of classic art, including work by William Dobell, sculptures and stunning chandeliers, if you want to learn more amount this amazing property, book one of their guided tours."

"An important part of Sydney’s cultural fabric, the State Theatre has seen a lot since it opened in 1929. It has played host to red carpet premieres, traditional English pantomimes, and famous musical acts. The magnificent building includes elements of gothic, Italian and art deco styles."

"The State Theatre hosts loads of shows throughout the year ranging from musicals to comedies to burlesque so there’s something for everyone. As you’ll just be passing by, for now, make sure you take a look in at the beautiful art deco foyer."

"Built in 1805, Vaucluse House is quite extravagant and one of the remaining 19th-century mansions still surrounded by its original gardens and wooded grounds. Purchased in 1827 by William Charles Wentworth (yes, the very man who Wentworth and Wentworth Falls is named), he set about making the original cottage quite a statement with his partner Sarah Cox. However it was never completed and finding the front door is still quite a perplexing issue."

"Vaucluse House was built in 1803 and was once owned by William Charles Wentworth, father of the Australian Constitution. It’s one of Sydney’s few remaining 19th-century mansions that is still surrounded by its ten hectares of original gardens and grounds. Take a tour through the house for a glimpse of what life was life for the families who once lived there, stroll around the beautiful gardens and enjoy a high tea at the tea rooms."

"Construction of this imposing, turreted specimen of Gothic Australiana, set amid 10 hectares of lush gardens, commenced in 1805, but the house was tinkered with into the 1860s. Atmospheric, and decorated with..."

"Built to be “the Empire’s Greatest Theatre” at the peak of the Jazz Age, the State Theatre combines Gothic facades with a neoclassical interior and baroque auditorium, giving visitors a glimpse of the show business of yesteryear. The theatre is referred to as the “Palace of dreams”. Seating 2,034 people and filled with an impressive collection of classic art, including work by William Dobell, sculptures and stunning chandeliers, if you want to learn more amount this amazing property, book one of their guided tours."

"An important part of Sydney’s cultural fabric, the State Theatre has seen a lot since it opened in 1929. It has played host to red carpet premieres, traditional English pantomimes, and famous musical acts. The magnificent building includes elements of gothic, Italian and art deco styles."

"The State Theatre hosts loads of shows throughout the year ranging from musicals to comedies to burlesque so there’s something for everyone. As you’ll just be passing by, for now, make sure you take a look in at the beautiful art deco foyer."

"A brilliant example of Gothic Revival, next to the Royal Botanical Garden, Government House has been home to the Governors of New South Wales since the 1840s. Much of the premises remains open to the public, and you can join one of the free tours to learn more about the building and its residents. Within the gates of the Royal Botanic Gardens, you can visit Government House’s own garden every day of the week between 10am and 4pm unless hosting official functions."

"Like Cockatoo Island, Parramatta Park is also included on the UNESCO 11 convict site list. Old Government House is also the oldest surviving public building in Australia and was the country residence of the first ten Governors of New South Wales. Head here for a public tour of the building."

"Government House is a popular city centre attraction that is alongside the iconic Royal Botanic Gardens, with its strategic location providing visitors sweeping views of Sydney Harbour in the distance."