Need to get out of the office? Retreat to one of these wi-fi-friendly spaces.
78 Oxford Street, Paddington
Located on Oxford Street, this three-level space provides a quiet haven to get your work done away from one of the busiest streets in Sydney.
It has a large communal table to lay out your notes, homemade chai tea, and more than 30,000 second-hand books if you’re in need of a break.
Ampersand’s most popular dish is the special eggs benedict, which comes with crispy bacon, champagne ham or Tasmanian smoked salmon. For something a little sweeter, there’s waffles with ricotta, berries and maple syrup.
15 Fowler Street, Camperdown
If you’re needing some fresh air to clear your head and concentrate, head to Gather on the Green overlooking Camperdown Oval.
Table service is on offer to nearby park benches or wherever you want to spread out your notes. If it’s chilly you can head inside and sit by the pared-back brickwork with hanging lights in jars.
Menu-wise, check out the rotating salad specials from local seasonal produce.
613a Elizabeth Street, Redfern
Looking for plenty of space, wi-fi and power points? All signs point to Redfern. This revamped concrete bunker looks like an architectural studio filled with pinewood panelling, exposed pipes, metal and bricks.
Three Williams is renowned for its “narnie”, a bao-like sandwich filled with braised beef brisket, fried chicken and eggplant. There’s also a tasty maple bacon blini with silverbeet, poached egg and apple hollandaise.
80 Wilson Street, Newtown
Need some inspiration to get your creative juices flowing? Hang out with local artists among pop-art murals and pumping dance music in this lively cafe.
With ample vegetarian choices, Satellite’s all-day grazing menu offers different “scram” options with ingredients including crumbled feta, house relish, dill and caramelised onion.
The coffee is by Marrickville roaster The Golden Cobra.
314 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Here’s a great option for those who like the cosiness from working at home, but not the temptations that come with it, like Netflix and instant coffee.
This family-run cafe offers a homely working environment and a great long black coffee.
Cornersmith is also focused on ethical and local food production, where locals are encouraged to bring in their excess backyard produce to exchange for a coffee or a jar of pickles.
