ConvoPlaces

Best cafes to work from in Sydney

40 venues, ranked on what OpenStreetMap actually records about each one.

How this page is built. Every venue below is drawn from OpenStreetMap and scored on recorded facts — Someone wants a cafe where they can sit with a laptop for a few hours. Venues that OpenStreetMap knows nothing relevant about are left off rather than padded in, which is why this list is shorter than the total number of cafe-type venues in Sydney. Full method.

Compare at a glance

Rank# Venue Wi-Fi Hours Outdoor Access Takeaway Indoor
1 Salt & Light Fusion Cafe Yes Yes Yes Limited Yes Yes
2 Shuk Bondi Yes Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded
3 Starbucks Yes Yes Pedestrian zone Yes Yes Yes
4 Flying Zebra Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
5 High Street Cafe Yes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded
6 Ristretto & Co Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
7 NOIA COFFEE Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
8 Expresso Sandwich Cafe Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
9 Starbucks Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded
10 The Heritage Kitchen Garden Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
11 Bella Vista Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Yes
12 Chambers Fine Coffee Yes Yes No Not recorded Yes Yes
13 Hanwoori Study Cafe Yes Not recorded Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
14 Favoloso Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
15 Devon Café Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
16 element 6 Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded
17 Rosewood Café Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
18 The Wilkes Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Yes
19 Glider Espresso Bar and Eatery Yes Yes Yes Limited Not recorded Not recorded
20 Loaf Sandwiches Yes Yes Yes Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded

Swipe the table sideways for the remaining columns. recorded   recorded as absent   not recorded in OpenStreetMap. A dash means the tag is missing, not that the facility is. Showing the top 20 of 40.

The ranked list

  1. Salt & Light Fusion Cafe

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; Sat 7:30am–3pm; Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access

  2. Shuk Bondi

    Cafe · 2 Mitchell Street, 2026

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited

    Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access · Has a website

  3. Starbucks

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor: Pedestrian zone
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Wed 7am–7:30pm; Thu–Fri 7am–10pm; Sat 7:30am–10pm…

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access · Air conditioning

  4. Flying Zebra Cafe

    Cafe · 67 Bankstown City Plaza, 2200

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Sun 6:30am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Air conditioning · Has a website

  5. High Street Cafe

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access

  6. Ristretto & Co

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Step-free access

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–2:30pm; Sat 7am–2:30pm; Sun 7:30am–2:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Step-free access · Air conditioning

  7. NOIA COFFEE

    Cafe · 1 Nagurra Place, 2039

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–1pm; Sat–Sun 7am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  8. Expresso Sandwich Cafe

    Cafe · 1 Booralie Road, 2084

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–3pm; Sat 7am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  9. Starbucks

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–9pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Air conditioning

  10. The Heritage Kitchen Garden

    Cafe · 1212 Anzac Parade, 2036

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–3:30am; Sat–Sun 7:30am–3:30am

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating

  11. Bella Vista

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm; Sat–Sun 8am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Has a website

  12. Chambers Fine Coffee

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Thu 6:30am–7pm; Fri 6:30am–6pm; Sat 8am–5pm…

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded

  13. Hanwoori Study Cafe

    Cafe · 829 Old Northern Road

    • Wi-Fi
    • Outdoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Outdoor seating · Air conditioning · Has a website

  14. Favoloso

    Cafe · 45 Belgrave Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–5pm; Sat 7:30am–2pm; Sun 8am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Has a website

  15. Devon Café

    Cafe · 76 Devonshire Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Vegetarian

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3:30pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Has a website

  16. element 6

    Cafe · 65 Ryedale Road, 2114

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–3pm; Sat 7am–3pm; Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published · Has a website

  17. Rosewood Café

    Cafe · 43 Hill Street

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–2pm; Sat 7am–1:30pm; Sun 7am–12pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded

  18. The Wilkes

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun 6:30am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded

  19. Glider Espresso Bar and Eatery

    Cafe · 197 Victoria Street, 2011

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Smoking: Outside

    Hours: Tue–Sun 6:30am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Step-free access

  20. Loaf Sandwiches

    Cafe · 89 Cronulla Street, 2230

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  21. Greenknowe Cafe

    Cafe · 8 Greenknowe Avenue, 2011

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  22. Cafe Pronto

    Cafe · 12-24 Talavera Road

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  23. PCYC NSW Blue Star Cafe

    Cafe · Waitara Avenue, 2077

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Thu 7am–4pm; Fri 9am–4pm; Sat 8am–4pm…

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  24. Bake Bar

    Cafe · 15 Kiaora Lane, 2028

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating

    Hours: Mon–Sun 6am–6pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  25. Lamrock Cafe

    Cafe · 72 Campbell Parade, 2026

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Takes reservations

    Hours: Mon–Sat 6am–6pm; Sun 6am–7:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Has a website

  26. caffe tiamo

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sun 7am–midnight

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Opening hours published

  27. Lifehouse Cafe

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Step-free access
    • Non-smoking
    • Air conditioning

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Step-free access · Air conditioning

  28. TWENTY74

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Step-free access

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Step-free access

  29. Will & Co Bondi

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Wed–Sun 6:30am–1:30pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Has a website

  30. Cat & Cow Coffee

    Cafe · 49 Clovelly Road, 2031

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm; Sat 8am–3pm; Sun 8am–2pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Has a website

  31. Oliver Brown

    Cafe · 236 Pacific Highway, 2077

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sun 8am–11pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Has a website

  32. Dear Delicious

    Cafe · 245 Wardell Road

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Fri 6am–4:30pm; Sat 7am–4pm; Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Has a website

  33. The Classic Cupcake Co

    Cafe · 167 Avenue Road, 2088

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Sun 9am–5pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published · Has a website

  34. Cafe Piccolo

    Cafe · 106 Erskineville Road, 2043

    • Wi-Fi

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free · Has a website

  35. Brewtopia Plus

    Cafe

    • Power sockets
    • Hours published
    • Outdoor seating
    • Indoor seating
    • Air conditioning

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8:30am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Power sockets recorded · Opening hours published · Outdoor seating · Indoor seating recorded · Air conditioning

  36. Social Brew Cafe

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Outdoor seating
    • Access: Limited
    • Smoking: Outside
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Outdoor seating · Step-free access

  37. Toby's Estate

    Cafe · 32-36 City Road

    • Power sockets
    • Hours published
    • Indoor seating
    • Air conditioning
    • Takeaway

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7:30am–3pm; Sat–Sun 8am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Power sockets recorded · Opening hours published · Indoor seating recorded · Air conditioning · Has a website

  38. Chatime

    Cafe

    • Wi-Fi
    • Takeaway

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Wi-Fi is free

  39. Sienna on Forest

    Cafe · 1012 Forest Road

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published

    Hours: Mon–Sun 5:30am–3pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published

  40. Corduroy Cafe

    Cafe · Shop 4, 14 Foster Street, 2010

    • Wi-Fi
    • Hours published
    • Non-smoking

    Hours: Mon–Fri 7am–4pm

    Why it ranks here: Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap · Opening hours published

Where they are

40 venues on the map Loads OpenStreetMap tiles on demand

Frequently asked questions

How many Sydney cafes are on this list?

This page ranks the top 40 of 1266 cafes in Sydney that OpenStreetMap records at least one relevant detail for. Of the 40 shown, 38 have Wi-Fi recorded and 35 publish their opening hours.

Which of these Sydney cafes have Wi-Fi?

Of the venues on this page, Salt & Light Fusion Cafe, Shuk Bondi, Starbucks, Flying Zebra Cafe and High Street Cafe all have Wi-Fi recorded in OpenStreetMap. Wi-Fi is not tagged for every venue, so absence here means "not recorded", not "no Wi-Fi".

Which of these cafes stay open late?

The Heritage Kitchen Garden, caffe tiamo and Oliver Brown are open until 11pm or later on at least one day of the week, according to the opening hours published in OpenStreetMap.

Which of these cafes are step-free?

Starbucks, High Street Cafe, Ristretto & Co, Lifehouse Cafe and TWENTY74 are tagged as wheelchair accessible in OpenStreetMap. Accessibility tagging is incomplete, so it is worth confirming with the venue.

How is this list ranked?

Venues are scored on the facts OpenStreetMap records about them - wi-fi recorded in openstreetmap, wi-fi is free, power sockets recorded, opening hours published, outdoor seating - and ranked by that score. A venue with no relevant detail recorded is left off the list entirely rather than padded in. Nothing on this page is a paid placement.

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