“If cafés were beauty queens, this one would take home the crown.” — Time Out
Step out of the hustle and bustle of Sydney CBD and be transported back to an era of old-school charm in our Parisian-bistro-inspired cafe and restaurant.
Open every day, The Grounds of the City transforms from buzzing cafe with a sumptuous all-day menu to moody dinner restaurant and bar at night.
Allow our hosts to find you a cosy table, and settle in with a menu that features something for everyone.
HIGH TEA IN THE CITY
Settle in and spoil yourself with a lavish high tea filled with sweet treats and savoury snacks! Beautifully styled with gorgeous dried flowers and elegant tableware, it’s the perfect setting to relax and unwind with your nearest and dearest.
Seats are limited, please pre-book your High Tea at The Grounds of The City at least 24-hours in advance to make sure that you don’t miss out!
OPENING HOURS
Mon – Tue
Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:15pm
Takeaway Food: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed
Dine-In Food & Coffee: 7:30am – 3:15pm
Takeaway Food: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 7:30am – 4:00pm
Thu – Fri
Dine-In Food & Coffee: 7:30am – 9:00pm
Takeaway Food: 7:30am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 7:30am – 9:00pm
Sat
Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Takeaway Food: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Sun
Dine-In Food & Coffee: 8:00am – 3:45pm
Takeaway Food: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Takeaway Coffee & Cake: 8:00am – 4:45pm
Customer Reviews
ISABEL W
★★★★★
Google
Really nice decor and great ambiance. Amazing menu and great coffee. We were celebrating our anniversary here and they surprised us with a little strawberry tart. What’s there not to love about this place?!
G HUTCH
★★★★★
Google
The Grounds of the City serves delicious food, great coffee, and if you need one a wide range of alcoholic beverages. I’ve visited a few times for coffee, but once I went inside for a sit down meal I was sold. The staff were lovely, and the menu was great. Highly enjoyed.
JIMMY Y
★★★★★
Google
Coffee there was superb, and the food (brekkie bowl plus the smoked trout) was quite amazing. The Grounds provides an experience hard to find elsewhere.