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Surry Hills is the creative heart of Sydney with leafy streets, heritage terraces, and a lively café culture. Walking here feels like passing through a local art exhibition with an espresso in hand, plenty of people-watchable vibes, or a spot to pause and think. Whether you’re writing, sketching, or simply catching a break between gallery visits and vintage shopping, these spots offer calm, clean interiors and excellent coffee. They’re minimal in design but big on comfort and clarity, perfect if you want a quiet corner or a simple desk view of Surry Hills life. It’s all about thoughtful sips in thoughtful spaces.

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Veneziano Coffee Roasters Surry Hills

Veneziano roasts on site and pours both classic and experimental brews. The polished bench seating under soft lighting is ideal for reading or sketching. Pick up a fresh doughnut or pastry while you linger over a single-origin bean. Staff know their coffee inside out and are happy to chat, but never overstep. It’s one of those rare spaces that feels calm, supportive, and stylish at once.

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A.P House (A.P Bakery)

A.P. House offers a rooftop setting with clean lines and ample natural sunlight. The food is artfully arranged, but here the vibe is more contemplative than buzzing. It invites quiet smiles over a coffee and a pastel croissant. Seating flows into the light-filled area, giving a feeling of open space even on busy days.

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Knock Specialty Coffee

Cosy without being cramped, Knock balances focused coffee with peaceful seating. Sip espresso or citrusy filter brew as afternoon sun filters through the windows. Clean wooden tables and minimal décor make it ideal for brainstorming or catching a few pages in a novel. They pair well with simple snacks or a bagel to sustain both mind and body.

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Artificer Coffee

Artificer delivers a pared-back experience: no fuss, just coffee. A wide floor plan and minimal design give you room to breathe and think. Light filters through in midday, casting calm shadows across clean surfaces. If you want somewhere to recharge, write, or sit in silence for a little while, Artificer offers that still pause.

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Sample Coffee

With its tidy décor and upbeat energy, Sample is anything but overbearing. It offers a polished and friendly space for solo work or quiet chats. Simple wooden chairs and high counters meet neutral walls, leaving distractions at bay. The coffee is fresh, and doughnuts appear on Fridays for a midweek pick-me-up. It’s a spot that blends picky coffee drinkers and mellow minds without raising the volume.

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Da Bang Coffee

Da Bang feels like a hidden treasure: small, aesthetic, and intimate. You’ll find cozy bench seats and picturesque cups against exposed brick. It’s the kind of place where the owner greets you by name, but lets you open your laptop without a single prompt. The coffee and the pastries are simple but well-made. It’s an easy space to pause, think, and breathe in Surry Hills.