Great little coffee spot that also serves a good, hearty breakfast. Close to Australia Square down a little alleyway. Don't let the long lines fool you if you want food, they are all just getting takeaway coffee. Excellent service in spite of the crowd. read more

Wha a delightful little spot - reggae, blues, jazz. Good breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The Yelp map has it a little wrong but easy to see down the alley from the Main Street. read more

We had trouble finding this spot at first but I'm so glad we did. It is a family owned and operated coffee spot. The food and coffee were very good. We are visiting from the US and got some great tips for the rest of our trip. You can tell it's a local's favorite. It's nestled in the financial district. Music and vibes are great! read more

Marlowe's Way is the right way. Tucked away in an alley. I'm trying to make Yelp a thing here in AU, it's not used very much here but I was lucky enough to find this place. I was looking for a coffee/breako spot, and this popped up. Love the chill vibes and the staff are on top of it. Such excellent service and extremely kind. This place is pretty small but perfect for a pair or solo. Most people are ordering take away before work. The line get's pretty long but goes by quickly. The coffee is great and the food is phenomenal. Love the decor and ambiance. The whole place just has it goin on! I got the avocado toast with a soft boiled egg on top with a cappuccino. The meal was the perfect way to start a day. Delicious and reasonably priced, Sydney isn't a cheap place to eat. We also ordered the omelette that was cooked to perfection. Sometimes omelettes can be to "eggy" if that's a thing lol but this has a perfect balance of everything. To forgot to put some of the delish hot sauce on top! I'd go again to listen to the chill music, sip on some delicious coffee, and have some tasty eats. read more

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This little restaurant is a gem of a place. Excellent and caring service. Original and flavorful creations. Please ignore those whining about it being too small, or not good enough for their sophisticated palate. Nonsensical reviews by amateur travelers. There's a reason the business community lines up, along with locals and tourists. My Marlowe's omelette, fresh orange juice and coffee were top notch. Add in a peanut butter muffin (listen to your server when she rates it "yummy") and it's location near the Marriott, and I rank this place a winner. read more

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I had just landed in Sydney after a 16 hour pit stop in the mother land and ready to start the Sydney exploration. I had reservations at Mr Wong's for lunch but had to kill some time prior to that so decided to grab a coffee to work up the appetite. Around the area, I stumbled upon Marlowe's way and made my way inside. This is literally a tiny coffee shop so there was limited seating but they offer a good coffee menu and some bites including sandwiches. The service is top notch as they greet you with smiles at the register and quickly bring out your drinks/food to your table and provide a cheery goodbye when you wrap up. The vibes of the place are great and the coffee was delicious. Also had a few of the toasts while we waited as breakfast was not had yet and they were delicious. The ingredients here are top notch for their menu and the music definitely adds to the low-key vibe to the spot. Definitely a recommend for folks looking for some good coffee, good vibes, and good food. Make sure to check it out and find it tucked away in the alley. read more

Some of the best coffee on the planet. Delicious brekkie sandwiches and an awesome omelette. Great music, great vibe. I had breakfast here every day during my week in Sydney and loved it! read more

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Tucked down a cute little laneway off busy Bridge Street in the city lives this tiny gem. It's small but eclectic, and what it lacks in size it more than makes up for in substance 'n' style. I've been here twice in the last 3 weeks and they generally have a couple of specials available in addition to the regular menu. They craftily cater for both herbivore and omnivore by creating dishes that can exist solely as a vegetarian meal or the option to have a protein paired with them. Today I opted for the cous cous salad special, adding chicken. The salad consisted of roast pumpkin, chick pea, snow pea, coriander, raisins, cherry tomato and almonds. The balance of flavours was delightful and contrasted beautifully with the light, fluffy and slightly buttery goodness of the cous cous and the charred chicken. The serving was generous and satisfied my hunger. It was also quite well priced for a niche city venue. For the drinkers there also appeared to be a few tap beers to choose from. I noticed Coopers Pale Ale, and Young Henry's cider. There may have been more tap beers on the other side of the service area. What I hadn't noticed on my first visit was that the music filtering through the cafe is played on a record player. As in vinyl. As in awesome. The soft sounds of slow soulful r 'n' b and jazzy notes drift and delight as you enjoy your meal. There really is only one drawback, and it's bound to happen when you're so cool. The place is busy, meaning that you might not get a table. The cafe does do takeaway meals, but the real charm of the place is eating-in. I missed out earlier in the week and was disappointed. The downside to being great, won't hold that against them. Will eat here again, and often. read more

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Tucked away in Bridge Lane which is closer to the intersection of Pitt & Bridge streets, you'll find a true jewel of a coffee joint, Marlowe's...and it's a beautifully quaint little hole in the wall with surprising seating capacity for breakfast in the Sydney CBD. Table service and speedy too?! Yes! Absolutely and with a smile! The crew working the small kitchen works clean, lean and efficiently, like someone smarter and with more kitchen experience once said, a tight kitchen crew is like a gang of rock band roadies that've been together a long time. The end result, you get in and out in no time at all even through the morning crowd, but you feel like you've enjoyed the luxury of a languid breakfast experience with all your needs attended to with absolutely no hurry at all! Truly one of the exceptional café experiences I've ever had. It's always nice to see someone doing things right and with love. It comes through in the way the place is put together, the decor which is quirky but neatly arranged, the ordered chaos of bric-a-brac seemingly carelessly stacked about, the coffee, the food and if that isn't proof enough that they care, they spin vinyl! When somebody cares enough to spin vinyl in the age of Spotify, I have to take my very small hat off in reverence. Again, I'm known to rail against places that are all about ambience with mediocre food, and here, I have to offer kudos to the crew that did a very nice extraction on some nicely roasted beans. Never mind that the beans probably weren't roasted on site, but they were given due respect in the way the brew was extracted. I had 2 coffees to be sure and they were both great. The espresso and the latte were done right and the breakfast sandwiches perfecto! It is amply apparent to me that Marlowe's Way was built and is held together with love, and it shows. Good on you, Marlowe's Way! Stick around a long long long time, please! read more

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The first time I attempted to come here it was a little too busy, so I came back another date much earlier in the morning where there was no line. It's a little bit like a scavenger hunt trying to find the place and I don't know if Google maps did as good of a job as me kind of wandering about each time to get there. In any case, very much worth the find! The coffee here is fabulous and the service is relatively quick and friendly. I ordered 2 sandwiches, one in which I thought there was to be a tomato or at least some vegetables in addition to the meat and cheese or egg, but there was not so that was a little disappointing and so the prices are little higher for what I got. read more

Looking for a lunch spot our first day in Sydney I turned to my trusty advisor, Yelp. Near Circular Quay, we wanted to avoid the standard tourist traps. As we were here during the holidays, I called the number listed for Marlowe's Way to see if they were open. The call went to voice mail, but straight away I received a call back to confirm they were open. Lucky us! Marlowe's Way turned out to be just what we were looking for. We ordered the salmon board and spring salad--fresh, light, tasty and satisfying. Check out the pics! We were so pleased we came back the next day for a quick brekky and coffee. Best part is Marlowe's Way is tucked back on a laneway so it's away from the hustle, bustle and touristy traps. read more

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We went this morning as we had read reviews on Yelp. At first glance I was a bit put off as it is quite small and I didn't want to be in a confined environment. I decided to at least try it as I have read the food is good. We found a table and I ordered the omelette with spinach and mushroom. It was delicious. Also, I am very particular with my Hot Chocolate and I was quite impressed. Marlowe has got a nice easy vibe and it is buzzing with people going to and fro and the music really sets the mood. The staff were super nice and friendly. read more

Definitely one of the best espresso bars I have been to. There's a reason why you always have to wait for that cup, it's that good. They also serve cold drip if that's your fancy. There's always vinyl records playing on turntables, and great tunes. It makes the place really loud for conversations, but good place to chill with drink. It also has a full bar if you want to hang out after work for a beer. I am glad it's hidden away in the alley, because I can't imagine the wait if EVERYONE knew about it. read more

The service is great, the space is adorable, and the chicken sandwich is one of the best I have ever had! It has a nice indoor area with big open windows for when it is nice out. I especially enjoy the music choices that they play on the record player. This off the beaten path cafe is definitely a place that I would become a loyal at if I lived or worked in the area. read more

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Marry. I walked into this cafe and it was love at first sight. Marlowe's Way skillfully weaves between two great cultures - Italian and hipster. It is a tiny space crammed full of happy chatty customers, which is no surprise. Because this very cool little cafe offers tasty interesting food and a relaxed vibe that is almost impossible to find in these be-suited parts. My Italian pork and fennel sandwich was delicious. They have Botanical cold pressed juices, do a very nice smooth coffee and if you're really in need of it, liquor! A real inner city gem! Food: 4.5 Coffee:4 Service: 4.5 Location: 4 Ambience: 4.5 Noise: 3 read more

This is solely discussing the coffee. Maybe if I tried the food I would change my review. But the coffee here is fantastic! It is a dark bean but the bite of it is not that strong. So it has a smooth finish. I was really impressed with the taste. It is hard getting a dark bean that is not that strong but this place has it down pat! It is a little bit hipster, but I am willing to forgive that for the awesome coffee. Also the staff here are extremely friendly and happy to be doing what they are doing. read more

This is a great local breakfast spot that is tucked away down an alley in downtown Sydney. The cafe has a great musical vibe and the food was delicious. A hidden local gem for tourists and locals alike. The sourdough toastie with double smoked ham, chili jam, gruyere cheese, and an egg is absolutely amazing. It's a popular spot amongst workers nearby so be prepared to wait if you are planning on stopping by here just before work starts. Oh, there coffee here is great as well. read more

I've only been here for a coffee a few times and the first time was awesome, the other times weren't as awesome...but that's also because this place gets packed. I won't forget how awesome the first time was though. I mean, waiting 10-15 minutes for a coffee is pretty ridiculous so it better be good right? Well it is pretty good, but when it's in the morning between 7-10am just expect to wait a bit for your coffee and since they're in a rush don't expect the coffee to be too hot or extremely well prepared. The baristas are great otherwise, they remember your name and the vibe is uber hipster in contrast to where they're located. I would ideally come here between 10-11am or 2-4pm to get a proper cup of coffee and to beat the morning and lunch rush. Will have to come back to try their food. read more

A little hideaway cafe where they know how to make good coffee, the cabinet food is tasty, and they play excellent records by bands I've never heard of. We went a little after 200 PM, so we didn't have much of a wait for beer, coffee, or food, but I can see how the place would get swamped early in the morning or right around lunch. read more

Five stars... Cool little place in an alley in the CBD. Very, very busy with locals off to work. The avocado toast with egg is excellent, as is the bircher meusli (overnight oats with fruit and nuts). Coffee is top notch as well. Highly recommended. read more

Some very unique craft beers on tap. Small venue. Mysterious lovely smell we thought was paprika, garlicky, cinnamon, smokey barbecue, brown sugar something something. They said it was just their croutons baking but I'm not so sure. They're up to something. Something good. read more

A cute little hidden gem in the middle of the city is what this place is. I had read the good reviews, and knowing it was less than a 5 min walk from my work, decided to try it for lunch. I ordered a sandwich which was nice but nothing I'll remember in a few weeks or months to come, pretty standard. The coffee, however, was pretty impressive and definitely left a long lasting memory. I guess what I liked the most about this place was the atmosphere - very European, yes, undoubtedly hipster, but so warm and cozy that for a few minutes you kind of forget that you are right in the middle of Sydney CBD. read more

The only reason this place isn't getting a 5 is because I haven't eaten here (yet) however they get full marks for welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, sweet tunes and awesome coffee. It took the barista 3 times before they remembered my name and the staff are consistently friendly which is amazing that people have that much energy at 7.30 in the morning (must be the coffee). Also great if you like vinyl and great classic tunes, they always have some awesome song playing and you can buy records there too!! Everything I need for my local cafe in the city. read more

Great little spot for breakfast, lunch and coffee. I had the salmon open plate for breakfast. The size was just right and the flavours went very well together. A great little spot tucked away in an interesting location with a good vibe. read more

Really great atmosphere, great music, friendly staff, tasty cider etc. However, have to question food value. Single piece of prosciutto, some guacamole, two Ryvita's and very thin cheese sliver for $15. (ps Will happily pay $15-20 for this, if the owner added $2 extra of food ingredient. Shouldn't have to walk out hungry or order another lunch as well) read more

One of our favorite stops in Sydney. Small menu, but impressive dishes. Small place, but great vibe. We had the chicken sandwich and the cauliflower/chickpea salad with chicken - both were delicious. Great music played the whole time, and the service was great too. read more

Amazing breakfast sandwich. Top 3 I have ever had. Excellent mix of texture and flavor with the jam along with the cheese and egg.

Great hole in the wall place on an alley. Had breakfast with the family and it is good, the coffee drinks is hr most locals stop here for and it is perfect. Place was a little small but that is what make this place nice to stop by if you are near Sydney. read more

The flavor isn't there I think it's just all hype , maybe my food palate finds this mediocre but I wouldn't recommend this spot

Good food. Good music. Friendly staff. Cappuccino was one of the best we've had during our short visit. It's worth finding this place down a side alley. Nice late lunch stop. read more

What a great little place. Friendly folks and amazing coffee. The omelet was made with the freshest of ingredients and cooked perfectly. The toast, wow, so good. As an added bonus, the music is nice, at a comfortable level and comes from vinyl LP's played behind the counter. Great vibe. read more

Fantastic avo toast and cappuccino in a cute intimate setting. Service was fast and friendly and the toast was some of the best and most reasonably priced I've had! read more

Great little hole in the wall at the top end of the city. Great coffee, great food and great ambience. Not the largest place for coffee and a bite in Sydney but certainly one the best and most unique read more

Every Sydneysider has their favourite cafe - this is one of my top 3. Convenient location - down an alley on the corner of Pitt and Bridge. Cute venue that appears to have been almost cut out of the side of the building. Coffee is consistently deliciuos and strong. The tiny, busy, venue seems to always have a seat available - a credit to whomever designed the layout. As an added bonus, they're open late-ish (9pm Mon-Friday) and serve a couple craft beers on tap (Young Henry's and another). I've also taken advantage of their delicious cocktail menu. read more

Found this little place on Yelp. It was a local hot spot for those going to work and not truly tourist friendly. We ordered coffee and sat down. Ordered Avo mash toast with bacon and ham soft boiled egg Swiss and cheddar grilled sandwich. The sandwich was very good toast a little too toasted for me, avo mash was good. Coffee was very strong for my taste added lots of cream and sugar. Very quick paced in the morning so if looking for relaxed breakfast not sure this is the best place. read more

Food was delicious coffee spot on. Hard to get a seat though. The best part is the Reggea music. Who doesnt like Reggae with thier coffee and an omlette in the morning. read more

This is must place to go if you want causal, no pretentious attitudes and just great food, coffee and atmosphere. Loved to avocado smash toast with smoked salmon. read more

Perfect cosy spot for a coffee or breakfast/brunch bite. This is a small space tucked away in an alley, warmly lit and decorated, and with great tunes playing in the background. At first we saw a long line out front and weren't sure we'd get in - it's a tiny spot - but then realized they were a steady stream of professionals grabbing orders to-go. We settled into a table easily at 10 a.m. and were served our food very quickly. The menu has a little of everything - we tried the porridge, soft boiled eggs and sour dough toast with honey. The coffee and food was savory and delicious, and the staff was laid back but on point. read more

Not for people with food allergies! I specifically asked the server if their gluten free bread had quinoa in it (I'm very allergic). She said no. Hours later- I had a horrible reaction. I remembered the name of the bread- nonies gluten free bread. I looked it up and not only did it have quinoa but it was in the name of the bread - Nonies Charcoal and Black Quinoa Bread. So disappointing!!!!! read more

What a great cafe in the CBD! I don't think I've ever had a terrible coffee here. I've also been here on a Friday night for a glass of wine and some cheese - it's nice and cosy with a relaxed atmosphere and a bit of jazz playing in the background. The staff are always very friendly as well. The only downside is that it's not always the fastest place to get a coffee in the morning if you're in a rush. read more