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Paramount Coffee Project
80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia
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Paramount Coffee Project pairs precision-brewed roasts with an inventive, cross-cultural brunch inside Surry Hills' historic Paramount House. Queues form early along Commonwealth Street for a table in the industrial hall—concrete pillars, high ceilings, and high-energy chatter around communal tables. The bar takes coffee extraction seriously, pulling dialed-in flat whites alongside single-origin V60 and batch pours. Out of the kitchen, regulars head straight for the fried chicken atop fluffy waffles with maple syrup, or the savory scallion pancake slicked with chili oil and soft eggs. It all sits alongside a rooftop bakery and cinema, rounded out by a cup of batch brew.
- Cross-Cultural Brunch: An eclectic kitchen lineup featuring tender fried chicken on waffles, scallion pancakes with chili oil, and slow-simmered Sop Buntut congee.
- Dialed-In Specialty Coffee: Serious coffee sourcing and extraction, serving everything from batch brews and precision V60 pours to balanced oat flat whites.
- Historic Surry Hills Hub: Occupies the bustling Paramount House building alongside a retro cinema, boutique hotel, and rooftop bakery.
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Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose Paramount Coffee Project
Why diners choose Paramount Coffee Project for specialty coffee, inventive brunch, and its iconic Surry Hills heritage setting.
Precision Specialty Brews
Precision-brewed single origins, batch brews, and pour-overs are prepared alongside craft espresso by dedicated baristas.
And the batch brew coffee was also just so good!
syl via Inventive Cross-Cultural Brunch
The kitchen crafts inventive, flavour-packed dishes like fluffy scallion pancakes with chilli oil, baked eggs, and buttermilk fried chicken waffles.
Probably the most tasty breakfast I’ve had in recent memory. Full of flavour, fresh, and delicious blend of sweet, savory, sour, spicy- nice job chef!!
Su Su Communal Social Dining
Sprawling communal indoor and outdoor tables provide an engaging, sociable setting for group dining and weekend catch-ups.
It is a fantastic place to catch up with friends in a convivial (and busy) environment.
Maya Kawashima Welcoming Group Brunch Hub
A bustling dining room with friendly, smiling team members makes energetic group brunch gatherings easy and inviting.
we had a girls brunch here, the food were yummy
Irem “IRINA” G. Integrated Heritage Multi-Tenant Hub
Set inside the historic Paramount House building, the cafe connects seamlessly with a boutique hotel, cinema, and vintage memorabilia.
Paramount Coffee Project is a brilliant example of an integrated multi-tenant space. It brings together a cafe, cinema, hotel, office, and bakery seamlessly.
Herman Tan Rooftop AP Bakery Pairing
A visit to the cafe naturally pairs with a quick elevator ride up to AP Bakery on the rooftop for takeaway pastries and bread.
Don’t forget to visit AP Bakery. The bakery’s located on the rooftop via the lift. The pastries were unreal.
Andry Lee
Most popular items
Signature savory dishes defining Paramount Coffee Project's cross-cultural menu
Fried Chicken and Waffles
The fried chicken waffle was hands down one of the best I’ve ever had! The fried chicken was so tender and juicy! And the maple syrup sauce that comes with it just pair so well! And the waffle itself was so fluffy and so good!
syl via Baked Eggs
Love the baked eggs with chorizo and toast then the fried chicken was tender and juicy!
Andry Lee Scallion Pancake
The other scallion pancake that we ordered was also such a star on its own! It wasn’t like the typical Taiwanese scallion pancake that you’d expect, it was such a fluffy and wholesome pancake that pairs so well with its fluffy eggs and chili oil on its side!
syl via Sop Buntut Congee
The Sop Buntut Congee is exceptional, deeply flavorful, and highly recommended.
Herman Tan
Other favorites
Specialty drinks, pour-overs, and cafe sweets
Banana Bread
The banana bread was crusty on the outside and tasted the great with a slab of butter.
G T Strawberry Matcha
The strawberry matcha was really yummy great equal parts of puree, oat milk and matcha.
Vanessa Di Pietro Batch Brew Coffee
And the batch brew coffee was also just so good!
syl via V60
Had such a lovely experience and the coffee was spectacular - they made me a delicious v60.
Chloe L
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the wait times like, and when is the best time to avoid a queue?
Lines can get long, stretching out onto the street during peak morning and weekend hours. Visiting before 9:00 AM on weekdays or Saturdays typically avoids delays, and smaller parties open to sharing communal tables or ordering takeaway coffee while waiting are usually seated faster.
What are the must-order food dishes?
The fried chicken and waffles is a signature favorite, noted for crisp, juicy chicken paired with sweet-and-savory sauces. Other standout choices include the scallion pancake with chili oil, baked eggs, and the avocado toast on thick-cut sourdough.
Are there communal tables or outdoor seating options?
Yes, communal tables are available both inside and in the outdoor seating area, which often helps walk-ins and small groups get seated with minimal delay.
Is AP Bakery located in the same building?
Paramount Coffee Project shares the historic Paramount House building with the independent AP Bakery on the rooftop, which visitors can access via the lift for pastries.
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