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Post Café Marrickville.

274 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Recommended by 71 people

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Find Post Café Marrickville.

274 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

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+61 2 9560 9909
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Post Café Marrickville.

Housed in a converted post office on Marrickville Road, this airy space pairs soaring ceilings with an easygoing Inner West rhythm. Longtime patrons crowd the bench seating for Middle Eastern morning plates—poached Turkish eggs swimming in chili oil, sujuk beside grilled halloumi, and baked shakshuka. Groups linger over smooth cold brew and espresso, finishing off fluffy ricotta pancakes stacked with bananas and maple syrup.

  • Historic Post Office Setting: Restored civic architecture brings soaring ceilings, ornate period details, and sunny street-front seating.
  • Middle Eastern Brunch Plates: The kitchen turns out house shakshuka, Turkish eggs drizzled with chili oil, and spiced sujuk alongside cafe staples.
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Why Choose Post Café Marrickville

Discover why locals and visitors choose Post Café Marrickville for everything from daily specialty coffee to relaxed heritage brunches.

  • Middle Eastern-Inspired Specialty Brunch

    The menu pairs staple brunch items with distinctive regional recipes like Turkish eggs drizzled with chili oil and signature spiced shakshuka.

    The Shakshuka was a standout, it was a unique special recipe.

    Scarlett Rose

  • Airy Heritage Architecture

    Located in Marrickville's refurbished former civic post office, the dining room features soaring high ceilings, period architectural details, and abundant natural light.

    I love the high ceilings, natural light, and the relaxed but lively, family-friendly atmosphere

    Damian Ennis

  • Reliable Morning Routine & Fast Turnaround

    The cafe functions as a regular neighborhood hub with an attentive team that remembers customer preferences and serves consistent morning coffee.

    Whenever I walk in they know my order and have it ready within a minute or two.

    Patrick Chetham

  • Broad Dietary & Coeliac Accommodations

    A varied menu accommodates distinct dietary needs, offering extensive gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options alongside traditional cafe selections.

    They cater to vegetarians/vegans and impressively so, to coeliacs, with a number of savoury and sweet gluten free options.

    Louise

  • Genuinely Welcoming Regular Culture

    Front-of-house staff create an inviting environment where guests and regulars are recognized and treated with genuine personal care.

    Unlike many other places, you can tell that they genuinely care about their customers - and it makes such a big difference!

    Angela George

  • Attentive, High-Energy Service

    The team brings positive hospitality and warmth that elevates ordinary visits into memorable neighborhood outings.

    It is very rare to come across such happy and kind staff in the hospitality industry but the staff and atmosphere of this cafe is second to none.

    Monica Carollo

Beloved Middle Eastern-inspired staples and brunch favourites

  • Shakshuka

    The Shakshuka was a standout, it was a unique special recipe.

    Scarlett Rose

  • Canadian Ricotta Pancake

    The Canadian ricotta pancake was amazing with super crispy bacon and fried eggs on point.

    Francesco

  • Turkish Eggs

    Turkish Eggs: Delicious with the gooey poached eggs. They had most amazing chili oil.

    Scarlett Rose

  • Breakfast Burger

    I had the best breakfast burger here that I’ve ever had in my whole life. Everything was cooked to perfection.

    Eline Hoffmann

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and hospitality touches that elevate visits to Post Café Marrickville.

  • Personal Engagement from Owner and Head Chef

    The owner and head chef proactively visit tables to connect with diners at length and share their enthusiasm for the menu.

  • Personalized Regular Recognition

    Front-of-house staff recognize frequent guests by name, anticipate regular drink preferences, and have morning orders ready within minutes of arrival.

  • Dedicated Dietary and Coeliac Inclusivity

    The kitchen provides thoughtful, dedicated menu accommodation for coeliac, vegetarian, and vegan diners across both savoury and sweet dishes.

  • Curated Hidden Coffee Offerings

    Patrons can discover off-menu custom coffee preparations recommended directly by the team during their visit.

Before you head over

Practical guidance on seating, accessibility, dietary accommodations, and peak hours at Post Café Marrickville.

  • Dietary and Coeliac Options

    The kitchen accommodates gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian diners with dedicated sweet and savoury options for coeliacs alongside regional brunch plates.

  • Group and Pram Accessibility

    The dining area easily fits large gatherings of ten or more, offering bench seating, spacious tables, and outdoor space suited for prams and wheelchairs.

  • Busy Peak Timing and Surcharges

    Expect lively weekend peak hours with high turnover and minor card or weekend surcharges, though table service remains prompt whether dining inside or outside.

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