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Forsyth Cafe

284 Willoughby Rd, Naremburn NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 14 people

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284 Willoughby Rd, Naremburn NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 2 9437 5916
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Forsyth Cafe

Stepping into Forsyth Cafe feels like wandering through a living coffee archive. Set across two floors of a Naremburn heritage building, shelves overflow with brewing gear, antique grinders, and beans sourced from across the globe. Roasting has been a focus here for decades—order at the counter, and staff gladly grind custom batches starting from 100 grams while pulling silky flat whites. The cabinet holds fresh lemon tarts and warm pastries, best savored in the garden under actual coffee bushes.

  • Custom-Ground Retail Beans: Browse beans sourced globally, roasted in-house, and ground to spec on demand from 100g bags alongside home brewing gear.
  • Heritage Coffee House Setting: Two floors of vintage coffee memorabilia and antique equipment framed by lush coffee bushes outside.
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Why Choose Forsyth Cafe

Discover why Naremburn locals and coffee lovers rely on Forsyth Cafe for exceptional beans, heritage charm, and genuine care.

  • Custom-Ground Beans for Home Brewing

    Take home the signature roasted house blends or custom origins, ground on the spot for filter or espresso brewing.

    I love buying coffee beans here to make my own filter coffee at home - they'll even grind whole beans on the spot for you!

    Louisa Thompson

  • Flexible Bean Weights & Gear Retail

    Guests can buy freshly roasted beans starting from 100g increments along with an extensive range of plungers, pots, and brewing gear.

    Love that you can buy beans from 100g and we can turn them over more quickly then choose more.

    Bel Peri

  • Deep Coffee Heritage and Stories

    Generations of roasting experience come to life through warm conversations about bean origins, roasting history, and brewing methods.

    It was also a treat to meet the owner Roberto who was so kind to share some of his stories and knowledge about coffee.

    Fideliz Cruz

  • Museum-Like Vintage Ambience

    Set across two levels surrounded by coffee bushes, the space features historical charts, vintage grinders, and coffee memorabilia.

    Such a cute little cafe with interesting artefacts and charts on the art of coffee and tea brewing- great spot!

    msjen88

  • Genuine Hospitality on Difficult Days

    A warm, unhurried counter presence turns stressful mornings into comforting moments accompanied by freshly baked pastries and drinks.

    It was such a brief moment, but her kindness and warmth, combined with a delicious and homely lemon tart, gave me hope on a really difficult day.

    Alexandria

  • Comforting Drinks and Welcoming Warmth

    From specialty hot chocolates crafted like a hug in a cup to welcoming greetings, the team creates a comforting sanctuary for regulars.

    It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with a smooth nutty twist from the almond like a hug in a cup.

    Amine AD

Handcrafted espresso drinks and house-roasted beans favoured by locals

  • Forsyth Blend Coffee Beans

    Bought a takeaway oat latte and also the roasted beans to make coffee at home - the Forsyth blend specifically. Great fresh beans, makes an excellent latte and fills my place with w lovely coffee aroma.

    Naomi C

  • Oat Latte

    Bought a takeaway oat latte and also the roasted beans to make coffee at home - the Forsyth blend specifically. Great fresh beans, makes an excellent latte

    Naomi C

  • Cappuccino

    I ordered a cappuccino (first time here). Great coffee 🫠 arrived in less than 2 minutes in inviting cafe atmosphere.

    Utkrisht Barthwal

  • Macchiato

    The macchiato was excellent; flavour, temperature, acidity and intensity.

    Christian Winkelmann

Beyond the menu

Distinctive hospitality details that enrich your coffee visit

  • Coffee History & Origin Storytelling

    Owner Roberto frequently takes time to share coffee history and insights with guests, offering guided tours and origin backgrounds.

  • On-Demand Grinding & 100g Bean Portions

    Guests can purchase in-house roasted whole beans in custom quantities from 100 grams, ground on the spot to their exact brewing setup.

  • Heritage Artifacts & Living Coffee Bushes

    Set across two floors in a heritage building, the interior features curated vintage coffee artifacts and brewing charts, framed outside by living coffee bushes.

  • Hand-Made Artisanal Chocolates

    Alongside coffee beans and freshly baked pastries, the counter offers a specialty selection of artisan hand-made chocolates.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on queues, custom bean purchases, and parking for your visit.

  • Expect Morning Queues

    Plan for queues during morning and weekend rushes, though the team generally moves takeaway orders swiftly within five minutes.

  • Buy Beans Ground to Order

    Take advantage of in-house beans sold from 100g increments and custom ground on demand for your home brewing setup.

  • Takeaway Parking Access

    If driving in for a fast morning takeaway, convenient street parking can be found right alongside the cafe on Rohan Street.

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