The Best New Cafes in Sydney

This is our edit of Sydney’s best new cafes, updated monthly. Some are highly invested in serving excellent food and following the latest coffee trends, while others are just trying to become great neighbourhood catch-up spots. Here’s where we’re going for coffee, pastries and all-day eats right now.

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Updated on 8 September 2025

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Adhika

An intimate cafe serving traditional Filipino breakfasts and photogenic ube lattes in a homey, wood-panelled space.

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Art After Dark: Sydney’s Biennale Comes Alive With Music, Food and Night-Time Magic

Art & Design

Discover a series of one-off performances, immersive art, and international eats that make Friday evenings at White Bay Power Station a night to remember.

Get Confused (in a Good Way) at Over 80 Interactive Installations in Sydney’s New Museum of Illusions

Entertainment

Australia’s first outpost of one of the world’s most intriguing immersive experiences is designed to make you rethink reality. In partnership with Museum of Illusions, we chat to CEO Kim Schaefer about what lies behind its doors.

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