Things to Do in Chippendale, Sydney

Sydney's brick industrial pocket south of Central Station, remade around university campuses, galleries, and dense apartment courtyards. The sandstone Mortuary Station and former Carlton & United Brewery frame its railway-and-factory past, while Spice Alley, White Rabbit Gallery, and the green terraces of Central Park supply its contemporary street life.

  • Spice AlleyFood Hall
  • KOI Dessert BarDessert Restaurant
  • Hatch EspressoCafé & Bakery

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Chippendale in Sydney

Where to eat & drink in Chippendale

  • Spice Alley

    Spice Alley

    4.4 · 5.0k
    Food Hall· A$20–40

    Vibrant destination featuring pan-Asian eateries & bars amid colourful surroundings.

    Mon–Wed
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
  • KOI Dessert Bar

    KOI Dessert Bar

    4.5 · 2.9k
    Dessert Restaurant· A$20–40

    Order cakes and Masterchef-level desserts from Sydney's #1 Dessert Bar. Get Birthday Cakes with Free Click & Collect.

  • Hatch Espresso

    Hatch Espresso

    4.9 · 332
    Café & Bakery· A$1–20
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • Something for Jess - SFJ Cafe & Coffee

    Something for Jess - SFJ Cafe & Coffee

    4.7 · 542
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Seasonal, organic cafe bites served in a compact locale with vibrant art & an unpretentious vibe.

  • ZENIUS

    ZENIUS

    4.8 · 331
    Coffee Shop· A$20–40

    Specialty coffee, latte art & brunch in the heart of Chippendale. Ranked #2 of 120 cafes. Open 7 days.

  • Nomu Bar Sydney

    Nomu Bar Sydney

    4.9 · 287
    Cocktail Bar· A$20–40

    A contemporary Japanese hideaway in Chippendale, this bar offers inventive cocktails and street-style izakaya bites in a lively, authentic ambiance.

  • Bear Espresso Bar

    Bear Espresso Bar

    5.0 · 121
    Coffee Shop· A$1–20
  • A Bowl Of Noodles - Chippendale

    A Bowl Of Noodles - Chippendale

    4.9 · 1.3k
    Chinese· A$20–40
    Every day
    11 AM – 9 PM
  • Lord Gladstone

    Lord Gladstone

    4.3 · 1.0k
    Live Music· A$20–40

    Burgers and bar snacks in a cool, restored corner pub with graffitied walls and live music.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 3 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 3 AM
  • Ester

    Ester

    4.6 · 1.7k
    Australian· $$$

    Trendy restaurant executing eclectic dishes in a concrete-walled space with a wood-fired oven.

    Mon
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Tue–Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    5 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 4 PM
  • Krepe Creperie & Cafe

    Krepe Creperie & Cafe

    4.8 · 265
    Dessert Shop
  • Black cherry specialty coffee

    Black cherry specialty coffee

    4.9 · 130
    Coffee Shop· A$1–20
  • 101 KISSA

    101 KISSA

    4.6 · 448
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40
  • La Herradura Coffee Stable

    La Herradura Coffee Stable

    4.6 · 434
    Café & Bakery· A$20–40

    Authentic Colombian street food, drinks, and desserts in one place. From tamales and arepas to Colombian coffee, juices, and sweet treats. Taste the flavours of Colombia in the heart of Sydney.

  • Flappy Bird

    Flappy Bird

    4.8 · 145
    Café & Bakery· A$1–20
  • The Sconery

    The Sconery

    4.6 · 343
    Café & Bakery· A$1–20

    At the Sconery Cafe, everything is made fresh on premise. We run a number of baking parties for hens parties and birthday parties.

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Map of Chippendale with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Spice Alley
  2. 2KOI Dessert Bar
  3. 3Hatch Espresso
  4. 4Something for Jess - SFJ Cafe & Coffee
  5. 5ZENIUS
  6. 6Nomu Bar Sydney
  7. 7Bear Espresso Bar
  8. 8A Bowl Of Noodles - Chippendale
  9. 9Lord Gladstone
  10. 10Ester

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