Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Sushi Aoki
141 McEvoy StJust opened. Been very popular since the opening.
Just re-opened under a new team. Previously The Park Cafe which was very popular. Beautiful setting across from Alexandria Park. Great coffee and we have only tried the breakfast but very good. Good price as well. They have picnic blankets so you can grab some food and relax in the park.
Two Tales Cafe
11-15 Power StreetJust re-opened under a new team. Previously The Park Cafe which was very popular. Beautiful setting across from Alexandria Park. Great coffee and we have only tried the breakfast but very good. Good price as well. They have picnic blankets so you can grab some food and relax in the park.
A fantastic place for coffee and breakfast. They also have some lovely sweets. Open Monday to Saturday 7am to 4pm.
27 locals recommend
Meet Gerard
54 Henderson RdA fantastic place for coffee and breakfast. They also have some lovely sweets. Open Monday to Saturday 7am to 4pm.
This is the place to go for some amazing food and bars. Well worth the trip to Spice Alley located in the precinct.
37 locals recommend
Kensington Street
Kensington StreetThis is the place to go for some amazing food and bars. Well worth the trip to Spice Alley located in the precinct.
Reynold from one of the recent Masterchef series has opened in Chippendale. His desserts are magnificent!
24 locals recommend
Koi Dessert Bar
6 Kensington StReynold from one of the recent Masterchef series has opened in Chippendale. His desserts are magnificent!
Recently listed in the best new places to go in Sydney. A Gelateria that also does coffee! Open Wednesday to Sunday.
23 locals recommend
Ciccone & Sons
195 Regent StRecently listed in the best new places to go in Sydney. A Gelateria that also does coffee! Open Wednesday to Sunday.
Excellent coffee and beautiful pastries. A variety of breakfast options from the full French breakfast to a delightful shakshuka. Menu changes daily. Open 7am Tues-Sun.
10 locals recommend
Textbook Boulangerie Patisserie
274 Botany RdExcellent coffee and beautiful pastries. A variety of breakfast options from the full French breakfast to a delightful shakshuka. Menu changes daily. Open 7am Tues-Sun.
If you are into coffee this is the place to go. Serving food as well but coffee is their thing.
42 locals recommend
John Smith Specialty Coffee
1 John StIf you are into coffee this is the place to go. Serving food as well but coffee is their thing.
The Copper Mill
338-356 Mitchell RdVery trendy little cafe that does great food and coffee.
Yum Yai
72 Botany RdThe best Thai food around at a really good price.
Chicken shop offering dine in and take away. Excellent salads and chicken pasta combos. Great for take-away.
7 locals recommend
Chicky Char Char
4 McEvoy StChicken shop offering dine in and take away. Excellent salads and chicken pasta combos. Great for take-away.
One of the most popular cafe/restaurants in Sydney. Be prepared to line up for great food and coffee.
432 locals recommend
The Grounds of Alexandria
2 Huntley StOne of the most popular cafe/restaurants in Sydney. Be prepared to line up for great food and coffee.
Sushi Aoki
141 McEvoy StVery popular Japanese restaurant.
A hidden gem. Israeli food. Great coffee and the shakshuka is sensational when they have it on the menu.
20 locals recommend
Sub-station cafe
124 McEvoy StA hidden gem. Israeli food. Great coffee and the shakshuka is sensational when they have it on the menu.
Combination restaurant/cafe/fresh produce. Great place to buy fresh food and a nice place for terrific Italian food or a lazy afternoon beer/wine.
63 locals recommend
Fratelli Fresh Alexandria
52 Mitchell RdCombination restaurant/cafe/fresh produce. Great place to buy fresh food and a nice place for terrific Italian food or a lazy afternoon beer/wine.
Brunch & Co
34 Mitchell RdGood coffee and nice breakfast.
The best coffee and organic breakfast around but be prepared to line up!
82 locals recommend
Bread & Circus
21 Fountain StThe best coffee and organic breakfast around but be prepared to line up!
Bake Bar
67 Frenchmans RdGreat coffee, bread and pastry.
This is one of the original and best of Alexandria's Cafes. Great food and great service. Owner David Bitton, one of Sydney's top chefs has created a little piece of Paris in Alexandria.
37 locals recommend
Bitton Cafe and Restaurant
37A Copeland StThis is one of the original and best of Alexandria's Cafes. Great food and great service. Owner David Bitton, one of Sydney's top chefs has created a little piece of Paris in Alexandria.
Pino's Vino e Cucina
199 Lawrence StJust about to open in December! Keep an eye out for it.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rocks Brewing Company has taken over this old Waterloo pub and turned it into a hipster bar with American style bar food. Great beer and food. Live music on a Friday night.
27 locals recommend
Lord Raglan
12 Henderson RdThe Rocks Brewing Company has taken over this old Waterloo pub and turned it into a hipster bar with American style bar food. Great beer and food. Live music on a Friday night.
Just been refurbished and a chance to meet the locals. Great selection of beers and good pub grub.
9 locals recommend
The Cauliflower Hotel
123 Botany RdJust been refurbished and a chance to meet the locals. Great selection of beers and good pub grub.
Quirky bar and friendly vibe. One of the most trendy bars in Sydney.
139 locals recommend
The Bearded Tit
183 Regent StQuirky bar and friendly vibe. One of the most trendy bars in Sydney.
Just opened and a great place to hang out for a beer and bar food.
19 locals recommend
No. 5 Restaurant and Bar
5 McCauley StreetJust opened and a great place to hang out for a beer and bar food.
Arcadia
7 Cope StGreat bar for a quiet drink.
The Dock
182 Redfern StGreat beer and great vibe
The Swanson Hotel
106-108 Swanson StreetGreat pub with a fabulous restaurant upstairs.
The Erko is another great pub in the area. Lots of locals and young people enjoy this place.
76 locals recommend
The Erko Hotel
102 Erskineville RoadThe Erko is another great pub in the area. Lots of locals and young people enjoy this place.
The Imperial Erskineville
35 Erskineville RdOne of the most famous gay pubs in Sydney.
Kuki Tanuki
63 Erskineville RdTerrific Japanese restaurant and bar.
Great hotel located on one of the best shopping, food and entertainment strips in Sydney. King St, Newtown is a must visit if you are in Sydney. 20 minute walk from Alexandria.
85 locals recommend
Newtown Hotel
174 King StGreat hotel located on one of the best shopping, food and entertainment strips in Sydney. King St, Newtown is a must visit if you are in Sydney. 20 minute walk from Alexandria.
The Old Clare Hotel has just opened a spectacular rooftop bar and pool. You do not need to be a guest at the hotel to access the bar and pool. In the trendy Kensington St precinct at Chippendale.
27 locals recommend
The Old Clare Hotel
1 Kensington StThe Old Clare Hotel has just opened a spectacular rooftop bar and pool. You do not need to be a guest at the hotel to access the bar and pool. In the trendy Kensington St precinct at Chippendale.
This place is a must to check out if you like to enjoy a beer or wine looking out over the harbour. Head up to Level 5 for one of the best bars in Sydney. Downstairs is pretty good as well.
66 locals recommend
Hotel Palisade
35 Bettington StThis place is a must to check out if you like to enjoy a beer or wine looking out over the harbour. Head up to Level 5 for one of the best bars in Sydney. Downstairs is pretty good as well.
Parkview Hotel
178-180 Mitchell RoadGreat place for a drink and a good pub meal.
Sightseeing
Recently opened open space on the harbour. A great place to relax and enjoy the view of Sydney Harbour.
128 locals recommend
Barangaroo
Recently opened open space on the harbour. A great place to relax and enjoy the view of Sydney Harbour.
Parks & Nature
A dog walker's paradise! Beautiful space to watch some cricket in the summer or soccer in the winter. Tennis and BBQ facilities available. Great place to enjoy a cool beer on a summer's afternoon.
32 locals recommend
Alexandria Park
10 Buckland StA dog walker's paradise! Beautiful space to watch some cricket in the summer or soccer in the winter. Tennis and BBQ facilities available. Great place to enjoy a cool beer on a summer's afternoon.
A great place to unwind and forget about the world. Walk, run or ride!
243 locals recommend
Sydney Park
416 Sydney Park RdA great place to unwind and forget about the world. Walk, run or ride!
Essentials
For all your mail needs as well as purchasing travel tickets for bus and train. You can also purchase and top up your Opal Card here.
111 locals recommend
Australia Post
50-58 Macleay StFor all your mail needs as well as purchasing travel tickets for bus and train. You can also purchase and top up your Opal Card here.
Fountain Street General Practice
21 Fountain StGood doctors if you are feeling unwell.
IGA Alexandria
64-68 McEvoy StClose by and good supply of most major grocery lines.
Dan Murphy's Alexandria
10 Fountain StTime to stock up on your favourite alcohol.
Coin-Op Washers & Dryers Pty Ltd
46 Box RoadFor all your washing needs
IGA Waterloo
13-21 Botany RdAnother good place to stock up on essentials.
Metro Petroleum
36 Henderson RdOpen 24hr. Great for late night essentials.
Getting Around
Green Square Station
Access to the Domestic and International Airports.
Redfern Station
Access to all parts of Sydney via rail from here.
Two Monkeys Cycling Alexandria
There is also a cafe in the shop.
Shopping
Broadway Sydney
1 Bay StThe major shopping centre in the area. Lots of retail shopping.
New shopping precinct and amazing spaces located near Central Station.
144 locals recommend
Central Park Mall
28 BroadwayNew shopping precinct and amazing spaces located near Central Station.