Best Cafes in Marrickville
Marrickville was once a hub for light industry. That left behind an abundance of large, light-filled warehouse spaces, which have become appealing real estate for hospitality veterans and first-time cafe owners alike.
The largest suburb in the inner west, Marrickville is sprawling, and yet you never seem to be more than a couple of hundred metres from a decent coffee. Here you’ll find cafes run out of garages, purveyors of sustainable produce and coffee roasters serving brews out front.
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Two Chaps
Behind a low-key roller door is vegetarian cafe par excellence, which also does epic pasta dinners. Sustainable and made on-site is the ethos here, and the cabinet is loaded with sandwiches and doughnuts to takeaway.
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Ona Coffee
The acclaimed Canberra roaster has opened a cafe unlike anything in Sydney. Hit one of three distinct coffee experience bars for filter, espresso or specialty drinks. Then stay for the bumper all-day menu of fancy rolls and bowls.
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Ruby Lonesome
Mock meat, incredible toasties and crisp-fried tempeh burgers worth trekking for.
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Double Tap Coffee
A neighbourhood cafe serving decent coffee, quality sandwiches and cakes made by the owner’s mum.
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Matinee
There are fine-dining chefs in the kitchen, but this colourful inner-west cafe channels Sydney’s classic milk bars.
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Warren & Holt
An organic wholefoods eatery suited to sensitive diets.
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Old Garage Espresso
This old garage is about consistently good coffee and community vibes.
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Petty Cash Cafe
Where vegans come first, but bacon is still a thing.
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Double Roasters
Every Marrickville local has visited this spacious warehouse conversion at least once.
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Coffee Alchemy
An institutional espresso bar and roastery.
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Roastville Coffee
This cafe brings innovative twists to Sydney's biggest food trends.
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Vesbar Espresso
A cute corner hub.
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Deluca Marrickville
Deluca Marrickville takes its coffee seriously – so seriously, you'll just find coffee and nothing else. And just like the menu, the cafe space is minimalist: clean lines, natural timber and plenty of natural light.
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2204
This unassuming cafe adds some considerable repute to the postcode for which it is named.
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Valentina’s
From the team behind Grumpy Donuts, this sophisticated American-style cafe serves the kind of fuss-free food you’d find in a New York or LA diner. Think pancake stacks, fried chicken sangas and plenty of filter coffee.
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Illi Hill
A seasonable, flexible and locally sourced menu is the biggest drawcard for Illi Hill.
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Black Market Roasters Marrickville
The Sydney roastery brings it all together under one expansive roof. Enter this industrial space for a neat cafe, roastery and training space where the aspiring barista can participate in tasting experiences, coffee-making classes and more.
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The Corner Deli by Lox in a Box
The first dine-in venue from Bondi’s Lox in a Box is serving Sydney’s first bagel high tea. Head to the old old Cornersmith site to try it – or maybe some hot salt beef on rye, or a stellar brisket burrito.
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Algorithm
Best brunch on Marrickville Road? This corner cafe is a hot contender. Come for plussed-up brekkies by a Quay-trained chef, pandan custard buns and a strong iced drinks offering.
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Tita Carinderia
Tita isn’t your typical Filipino carinderia. Hit this cafe and bakery for brekkie muffins stacked with egg and longganisa sausage; classic Filipino breakfasts of garlic fried rice, egg and adobo; and ube soft serve ice-cream.
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Angus Marrickville
Hit this breezy cafe-bakery for a monthly rotation of baked treats, from croissants to cookies. For lunch, you can’t go past the hefty focaccia sangas.
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Superfreak
Superfreak’s head-turning fit-out makes it a contender for Sydney’s best-looking cafe. But there’s plenty more to love – including a fresh, homely menu and a vinyl soundtrack.
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