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Coffee Alchemy

2/87 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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2/87 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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+61 2 9516 1997
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Coffee Alchemy

Coffee Alchemy strips out the usual cafe distractions to focus squarely on roasting and brewing along Sydenham Road. No eggs on toast or sprawling menus—just coffee, pulled and dripped with steady precision. Regulars point newcomers toward the Goodness Galileo blend, while baristas weigh and pack beans on the spot to match your home setup. Seating is tight and street parking takes patience, but everything fades once the batch brew hits the counter.

  • On-Site Roasting & Custom Packing: Beans are roasted on Sydenham Road, with staff custom-packing bags to order right on the spot for domestic setups.
  • Coffee-Only Focus: The counter skips cooked breakfast menus entirely, dedicating all energy to manual filter methods and focused espresso pulls.
  • Unpretentious Guidance: Baristas walk visitors through single origins and extraction methods without attitude or rushed service.
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What's On at Coffee Alchemy

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Coffee Purists Choose Coffee Alchemy

Explore an uncompromising commitment to the bean—secure your tasting or takeaway spot today.

  • Manual Brewing Precision

    Baristas prepare single-origin beans and signature blends across diverse manual brew formats to match each customer's specific taste profile.

    wide range of manual brewing options to suit different preferences

    Metta Muliawan

  • On-Demand Custom Bean Packing

    Whole beans are measured and packed to order on the spot rather than sold as standard pre-sealed shelf stock.

    It’s not pre-packed; you can ask for it, and they pack it for you on the spot.

    S A (Ms QUASON)

  • Expertise Without Pretension

    High-level coffee knowledge is delivered with an approachable demeanor, stripping away common specialty cafe elitism.

    you get the quality, the taste and flavour, without the pretension.

    M M

  • Patient Domestic Guidance

    Customers receiving bean recommendations for domestic setups experience attentive, non-judgmental guidance tailored to past preferences.

    Didn't feel judged or rushed at all

    Sylvia M

  • Efficient Grab-and-Go Rhythm

    The service workflow is optimized for speedy counter service and effortless grab-and-go routines during busy hours.

    it’s more a takeaway/grab and go coffee place anyway.

    Nickalfie

  • Reliable Daily Coffee Stop

    A streamlined venue design ensures patrons on tight schedules can secure intensely flavorful, carefully extracted drinks quickly.

    We really enjoyed a quick coffee stop at Coffee Alchemy.

    WM

Popular specialty extractions and signature craft drinks validated by regulars.

  • Batch Brew

    I tried the batch brew, it was Ethiopia Gigesa and Honduras. Since my first sip, I knew this place has one of the best coffee in Sydney

    yonathan ongkowijoyo

  • Oat Magic

    Deliciously made Oat Magic from their Goodness Galileo house blend. Smooth and full bodied, like a very comforting hug.

    Johnny Au

  • Colombia Cold Drip Coffee

    I ordered a Colombia cold drip coffee. It was INCREDIBLY refreshing with hints of apple and cacao!

    Jenriel Lagat

  • Watermelon Espresso

    One standout for me is their watermelon espresso, truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

    Ye Ma

Before you head over

Essential guidance on parking, seating, and ordering to make the most of your coffee pilgrimage. Book your visit now.

  • Plan around tight street parking

    Finding a spot on Sydenham Road can be difficult, so allow extra time to walk from nearby streets or have a passenger step in for quick bean runs.

  • Eat before you visit

    The venue is dedicated exclusively to roasting and manual brewing with no kitchen food menu, so plan to eat before you drop in for your caffeine fix.

  • Opt for takeaway

    Indoor seating is very compact and fills up quickly, making this spot best approached as an efficient grab-and-go stop or for outdoor sipping.

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