Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in City of Parramatta Council

"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."

"The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia is a cultural marvel and houses a brilliant range of contemporary art. The venue is free to visit and children are warmly received. Throughout both the school term and the Sydney school holidays, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia offers a range of family fun activities."

"Why: The Big Brekkie ($25) is designed specifically for people who don't like missing out on anything – not chorizo, nor serrano ham, braised white beans, cherry tomatoes, soft poached egg, crackling, piquillo peppers, halloumi, avocado, toast or hollandaise. The experience: In case of apocalypse, head for The Grounds – with its landscaped gardens, play areas, coffee roastery, florist, cocktail-dispensing garden shed, cafe and bakery, it's like a self-sufficient suburb in its own right. They don't call it brunch, but all your brunch favourites are here from 11.45am until 3pm; from avo on toast (with dukkah, labna, feta and heirloom tomatoes), four different "health bowls", brekkie burgers; or a kale, cabbage and parmesan salad."

"The Grounds of Alexandria is one of the most unique and popular dining options in Sydney. From speciality coffee roasters to an exquisite onsite bakery to the wholesome indoor and outdoor café with an enormous courtyard and organic garden, there is so much to do and see here. The menu here encompasses home-style cooking and is perfect for sharing, like a slow-roasted pulled-pork sandwich with slaw and handmade pappardelle or try the bakery’s loaves of bread and sweet pastries and signature potato and onion flatbread."

"This cafe is constantly rated one of Sydney’s best for a very good reason. The Grounds of Alexandra is a cornucopia of whimsical delights. From the farm animals (meeting the famous pig, “Kevin Bacon” is a must) to the play area, fountain and rambling paths leading through gardens and lanes bursting with flowers, statues and tiny creative details, the external grounds at The Grounds is, in itself, worth a visit alone."

"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."

"The popular Three Blue Ducks in Bronte is a popular spot. And don’t forget your swimmers if it’s warm – the Bronte baths is a good spot for the kids."

"Sharply executed Sardinian signatures right up above Freshwater’s sandy shores. Why we love it: Unless you’re lucky enough to live in this heavenly pocket of the Northern Beaches, heading out to Pilu feels like a holiday in your own hometown. Setting foot in this weatherboard house for an afternoon of suckling pig, seafood stew, seadas and an award-winning cellar stocked with exceptional vino is time and money well spent."

"It can be easy to overlook the old guard in favour of the new, but we can't think of many better wasy to spend an afternoon than gazing at Freshwater Beach, pretendign you're in Sardinia and eating Giovanni Pilu's superlative Italian food. Pro tip: Freshwater is a short Uber from Manly, which means you can add a ferry trip to double down on waterfront views."

"Bringing the delicacy of fine dining to casual brunch food, Devon cafe has quickly become a go-to for any true foodie. In case you haven't already been persuaded by photos all over your grid, then make sure you grab a Japanese Omelette sando. Yes, it is s delicious as it sounds."

"The Chinese Garden in Darling Harbor is an attraction in its own right. The beautiful architecture and landscape are enough to make anyone want to sit down and take it all in. Add some coffee and tea to your garden experience, and it makes for a very nice stay — or sit, rather."

"In the evening, catch a performance at the Sydney Theatre Company at Walsh Bay. But before hand, drop by the Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf for a pre-show drink; its terrace boasts some of the best views in the city. Get a good night's sleep at one of Sydney’s countless city hotels – in fact, you’ll find the elegant Pier One Sydney Harbour right next door."

"The Queens Park Shed is an outdoor venue found on one of Sydney’s most iconic and beautiful parks; Centennial Park. The eatery carries a story with it. From being a women’s change shed, it became a sports storage shed – until it transformed into what it is today, a community-centered eatery."