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Good Chemistry

53 Foy Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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53 Foy Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Good Chemistry

Tucked into Foy Lane beneath the Ace Hotel, this tranquil cafe offers a sharp, serene respite from the Sydney CBD rush. Patrons lean on the calm baristas pulling rich espresso with MECCA beans, backed by emerald green textured tiles and rotating gallery art. Rather than juggling a frantic sit-down brunch menu, the counter keeps things tight—warm three-cheese toasties, pre-prepared brekky wraps, and toasted cinnamon rolls to pair with an oat flat white under a lyric-free, ambient soundtrack.

  • MECCA Coffee & Streamlined Bites: Baristas pull MECCA beans alongside a streamlined counter menu of pastries, brekky wraps, and toasties.
  • Rotating Art & Ambient Soundscape: Rotating gallery exhibitions and lyric-free, bass-heavy acoustic curation create an ideal environment for laptop work.
  • Ace Hotel Laneway Setting: Tucked away along Foy Lane on the ground floor of Ace Hotel Sydney, welcoming walk-ins and dogs.
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What's On at Good Chemistry

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Why Choose Good Chemistry

Discover why professionals, hotel guests, and locals choose Good Chemistry for specialty coffee, focused work, and peaceful laneway breaks.

  • Consistently Crafted Specialty Coffee

    Good Chemistry serves high-quality MECCA beans with precise roast profiles, accompanied by curated grab-and-go morning options and toasties.

    The coffee here is consistently strong and well-crafted.

    Luke Main

  • High-Volume Event and Workshop Support

    The kitchen and barista team comfortably manage voluminous pre-orders for multi-day workshops and group events with seamless coordination.

    Danny and his team made me and my colleagues about 120 coffees over four days to support a series of workshops we were running.

    Ademir Cortes

  • Calm and Reassuring Counter Service

    The team provides calm, attentive counter hospitality that leaves patrons reassured even during morning rushes.

    The small team behind the counter is lovely—calm, unhurried, and in control, even during busy coffee service.

    Luke Main

  • Tranquil Respite from City Bustle

    Tucked inside a quiet laneway corner, the venue offers a peaceful respite from the rapid pace of the surrounding CBD.

    A quiet place to start the day among the hustle of the busy city.

    Timothy Wimborne

  • Tucked-Away Ace Hotel Laneway Setting

    Positioned in Foy Lane on the ground floor of Ace Hotel Sydney, the cafe offers dog-friendly laneway access sheltered from thoroughfare crowds.

    is sufficiently tucked away that there aren't heaps of people around.

    Simon Beck

  • Focused Workspace with Rotating Art

    Rotating contemporary gallery artwork paired with lyric-free ambient sound creates an ideal environment for remote work and study.

    Great spot to work from too, as they’ve got a nice cozy space with rotating artwork that changes on a regular basis.

    Ademir Cortes

Signature specialty coffees and toasted favourites from the Foy Lane counter

  • Oat Milk Flat White

    My oat milk flat white had a rich flavour profile—deep dark chocolate notes balanced by the kind of bitterness you find in salted burnt caramel, with a touch of sweet mixed nuts.

    Luke Main

  • BLT

    Great little cafe! Great coffee and the BLT is superb!

    Sage

  • Oat Milk Cappuccino

    Got an oat milk cappuccino to enjoy upstairs at our room at the Ace Hotel and it was bliss.

    Marie Valencia

  • Three Cheese Toastie

    Excellent Coffee (had a soy latte) and the three cheese toastie was delicious.

    Rachael Maza

Beyond the menu

Intentional details that distinguish the Good Chemistry cafe experience

  • Rotating Contemporary Art Exhibitions

    The cafe features curated contemporary artworks that change on a regular schedule, creating an evolving visual backdrop for guests and remote workers.

  • Lyric-Free Ambient Soundscape

    The venue plays an unhurried, lyric-free soundscape specifically chosen to foster focused study, laptop work, and easy conversation without acoustic distraction.

  • Large Workshop Order Logistics

    The team seamlessly prepares large recurring coffee orders for multi-day workshops, maintaining calm and reassuring counter hospitality across 120-plus drinks.

  • Laneway Dog-Friendly Hospitality

    Situated along Foy Lane within Ace Hotel Sydney, the space warmly welcomes four-legged companions alongside patrons stopping by for coffee.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on location, menu style, and setting for your visit.

  • Finding the Laneway Entrance

    Tucked along Foy Lane on the ground floor of Ace Hotel, the cafe sits off the main thoroughfare; watch for laneway access if visiting for the first time.

  • Counter-Service Food Selection

    Rather than offering a full-service hot brunch kitchen, the counter focuses on MECCA coffee alongside grab-and-go fare like toasties, pastries, and breakfast wraps.

  • Laptop Work and Soundscape

    The calm environment pairs non-lyrical ambient soundscapes with regular rotating artwork, making it suitable for quiet laptop work and focused morning breaks.

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