The curved plywood counter and espresso machine at Artificer, with branded tote bags and retail coffee on shelving nearby

Sydney

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Sydney quietly out roasts Melbourne's reputation, its world ranked espresso bars clustered in Surry Hills laneways and inner west roasteries.

The curved plywood counter and espresso machine at Artificer, with branded tote bags and retail coffee on shelving nearby

Artificer Coffee

Surry Hills · Sydney

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The red Coffee House sign over the tiled shopfront of Ashfield Apothecary, with a stained glass diamond window and a barista at the espresso machine inside

Ashfield Apothecary

Ashfield · Sydney

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Two customers seated with their backs to the camera at Beta's window bar, beside a wall of retail coffee bags and cans

Beta Coffee

Surry Hills · Sydney

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The bright Sydenham Road interior of Coffee Alchemy with ribbed pastel green counter, pendant lights, and a shelf of home brewing gear

Coffee Alchemy

Marrickville · Sydney

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The Mecca lettering on the grey brick front of the Alexandria roastery, seen through leaves, above a window with a blue arched frame

Mecca Coffee Alexandria

Alexandria · Sydney

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The Synesso espresso machine and retail bean shelves at Only Coffee Project, with a framed World's 100 Best Coffee Shops ranking on the counter

Only Coffee Project

Crows Nest · Sydney

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The black painted Padre Coffee storefront on Glenmore Road in Paddington, with autumn leaves beside the entrance and the Padre name on the window

Padre Coffee Paddington

Paddington · Sydney

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The plain blade sign reading COFFEE hanging against the warm brick facade of the building at 9 Ward Avenue in Potts Point

Primary Coffee

Potts Point · Sydney

minimalist showroomBeans to go

The hanging Reuben Hills sign above the cream stone shopfront at 61 Albion Street in Surry Hills

Reuben Hills

Surry Hills · Sydney

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The Surry Hills storefront under a eucalyptus tree, the black awning and mural beside the entrance, a few tables out front

Sample Coffee

Surry Hills · Sydney

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The outward facing espresso machine and curved timber counter at Toby's Estate, with a wall of brewing gear for sale behind

Toby's Estate Coffee Roasters

Chippendale · Sydney

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The pale concrete counter at Valet with a white espresso machine, stacked cups and plates, and blue stools at the end of the bar

Valet

Newtown · Sydney

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