Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee in Surry Hills

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A photo of Bar Conte Surry Hills restaurant

1. Bar Conte Surry Hills

4.5

Awesome(27)

$$$$

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 10 times today

Bar Conte is a true little piece of Italy in the heart of Surry Hills. It is the world's first dedicated Negroni bar and Italian restaurant, offering a unique selection of more than 30 Negronis, using only premium products. The most extensive list of unique Italian Vermouths and Bitters that you can find in Sydney, alongside the ultimate selection of rare Amari and spirits. The bar is accompanied by a menu of Italian dishes designed to be shared, from light Aperitivo snacks to generous pastas and mains. The space is intimate and designed to welcome our guests into what may feel like our own home, with the drinks and food being prepared from the heart.

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2. The Grounds of the City

4.2

Awesome(3733)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Sydney CBD

Booked 44 times today

The Grounds of the City, the second outpost from the team behind The Grounds of Alexandria, is bringing soul back to the CBD with old-school service and charm. Located in the heart of the CBD and bustling with activity, The Grounds of the City is tailor-made for a marvellous time; no matter the occasion. Start your day right as our baristas expertly serve up The Grounds house-roasted espresso and filter coffees, or end it in the best possible way and cosy in with our selection of cocktails and a dinner menu that features something for everyone. You’ll find our coffee sommelier at The Barista’s Bar ready to take you through a tailored coffee experience, and our tea lady roaming the room with a trolley adorned with fresh coffee, our selection of ethically sourced teas and cakes.

3. Pieno

4.4

Awesome(46)

$$$$

• Mediterranean • Darlinghurst

Booked 6 times today

For more than fifteen years, Pieno has been welcoming locals and visitors alike to the heart of Surry Hills. Over that time, our café has become a true neighbourhood meeting place—where familiar faces return daily and where some of the local kids we once served now proudly work alongside us.At Pieno, we offer honest, from-scratch Mediterranean-Australian cooking, with menus shaped by seasonality, sustainability, and a love of simple, beautiful ingredients. Whether you’re stopping in for morning coffee, a relaxed lunch, or an evening meal with wine and cocktails, our aim is always the same: to create a warm space where you can slow down, feel at home, and enjoy great food and company.Settle in, take your time, and enjoy the garden, the food, the drinks, and the atmosphere.Pieno is also available for catered events—from corporate functions to weddings and casual celebrations.

4. Brewtown

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$

• Café • Newtown

Booked 1 time today

Brewtown came to be through a group of Sydney coffee professionals coming together to deliver a stunning café in a beautiful industrial space in Newtown Australia. We won awards, made plenty coffee, influenced the Sydney brunch scene and had a great time doing it, but our roots remain planted in roasting coffeeOur coffee combines the best of tradition with the best of modern roasting and brewing science. Every coffee bean that passes through our doors undertakes an incredible journey to get here. From the farmers to the graders, the merchants to the cuppers, each cup of coffee tells the story of hundreds of people working together across the globe with a common goal: great coffee.

A photo of The Grounds Coffee Factory restaurant

5. The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.5

Awesome(334)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Eveleigh

Booked 22 times today

A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

A photo of The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe restaurant

6. The Grounds of Alexandria Cafe

4.2

Awesome(3161)

$$$$

• Café • Alexandria

Booked 136 times today

The Cafe food and drinks menu is bursting with fresh flavour, made with the finest quality ingredients and created with The Grounds own grown and locally sourced produce. The Cafe at The Grounds has team of chefs who constantly push the boundaries and reinvents the classics in order to deliver you perfect flavour combinations that will make you want to come back time and time again.NOTE: At The Cafe, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to dine in, we operate on a walk-in only basis for smaller tables during peak hours. If no tables are available on arrival, we will add you to an electronic waiting list and text you when your table is ready, leaving you free to explore the rest of The Grounds. Rest assured, all groups on the wait list will be able to dine-in on the day.

7. Giuls

4.4

Awesome(107)

$$$$

• Italian • Surry Hills

Booked 22 times today

Giuls is your neighbourhood casual restaurant that is offering a selection of italian classics with a twist that can be complemented by a delicious cocktail or a glass of wine.

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8. Zushi - Surry Hills

4.7

Exceptional(860)

$$$$

• Japanese • Surry Hills

Booked 34 times today

We’re a Modern Japanese restaurant located in Surry Hills. We pride ourselves on serving the best Japanese cuisine in Sydney, prepared by our expert chefs using the freshest local and sustainable ingredients where possible. Our signature rolls are a must!We’re your fun neighbourhood Japanese restaurant located on Crown Street in the heart of bustling Surry Hills, Sydney. At Zushi we love our customers and our customers love our relaxed approach, coupled with delicious food, friendly service and dining options in our buzzy restaurant, upstairs mezzanine and open air courtyard. We offer dine in, takeaway, catering and mobile zushi where we send our Chefs to you!Zushi is fully licensed and offers an exciting list of cocktails for those who have worked up a thirst. We also love sharing our passion for sake, beer and wines to match your meal.

9. Ester

4.8

Exceptional(139)

$$$$

• Modern Australian • Chippendale

Booked 26 times today

Ester is a restaurant powered by fire in a pared back, industrially inspired room in Sydney's Chippendale. Head chef Mat Lindsay's produce led approach to food - with an emphasis on native ingredients - is paired with a thoughtful wine list of natural wines from Australia and around the world.

10. Morena

4.2

Awesome(69)

$$$$

• Latin American • Sydney CBD

Booked 10 times today

Morena, in the historic GPO Building in Martin Place celebrates the traditions and unique flavours from across Latin America, whilst showcasing warm hospitality and authentic ingredients. Offering lunch and dinner from Monday to Saturday, Morena provides the perfect location to celebrate with friends, have a romantic date or do business over a unique meal. Our menu includes dishes from Alejandro Saravia’s native Perú as well as from Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil.Our drinks list features a curated selection of New World and Old World wines, alongside signature cocktails which focus on Latin American spirits.

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