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Sample Coffee – Surry Hills

Shop 1a, 118 Devonshire Street (cnr, Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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Shop 1a, 118 Devonshire Street (cnr, Holt St, Surry Hills NSW 2010, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sample Coffee – Surry Hills

Tucked on Devonshire Street, this compact Surry Hills nook pulls pinpoint espresso with zero pretense. Regulars rely on the signature Pacemaker blend—pushing notes of Malteser, shortbread, and vanilla through the group head. The mechanics matter here: iced lattes arrive in smaller cups to guard the coffee-to-milk ratio, without the standard iced surcharge. Back home, their omni-roasted beans run smoothly across both a V60 filter and an espresso machine. Grab a crisp almond croissant or a house sea-salt chocolate chip cookie and pull up a chair out front on the pavement.

  • Signature Pacemaker Roast: Showcases notes of Malteser, shortbread, and vanilla, paired with versatile omni-roasted beans roasted for filter and espresso.
  • Balanced Iced Ratios: Small iced lattes are poured in smaller cups to preserve coffee-to-milk balance, skipped of iced upcharges.
  • Bakery Counter Pairings: A fresh counter spread of almond croissants, donuts, and house sea-salt chocolate chip cookies.
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Why Visit Sample Coffee – Surry Hills

How Sample Coffee blends dedicated roasting technique, mindful proportions, and an unplugged cafe atmosphere.

  • Balanced Iced Extraction Without Surcharges

    Sample Coffee sizes small iced lattes in deliberate smaller cups to keep the coffee-to-milk ratio intact, while waiving standard surcharges for cold drinks.

    they don’t charge for iced drinks and use smaller cup size for a small iced latte (to keep the coffee milk ratio balanced)

    Michelle Ngo

  • Versatile Omni-Roasted Coffee Beans

    In-house omni-roasted beans are calibrated to pull balanced espresso shots and extract bright V60 filter brews without needing separate beans.

    beans / roast that can do both without me buying two separate beans for the use cases

    Jason

  • Unplugged Specialty Coffee Environment

    The cafe maintains an unplugged, relaxed atmosphere by omitting public Wi-Fi and power hookups, letting guests fully focus on tasting coffees.

    No public WiFi available

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  • Tranquil Downtime Over Heirloom Cocoa

    A peaceful corner setting paired with 70% dark heirloom hot chocolate and silent visual projections offers a calm respite in Surry Hills.

    A quiet cuppa. Heirloom hot chocolate, 70% dark. And… you get to watch nat geo playing silently over the projector.

    Michelle G.

  • Complimentary Batch and Soft Serve Tastings

    Guests can preview rotating batch brews and sample soft serve upon request, demystifying origin profiles before committing to a cup.

    If you ask for a sample, they will give you a sample of the brewed coffees and (if the machine is working), the coffee soft serve.

    Michael Gribben

  • House-Baked Treats and Outdoor Seating

    Pairs meticulously pulled espresso and filter coffee with fresh house-baked cookies and flaky croissants in a comfortable outdoor nook.

    The ham and cheese cheese croissants are great and the house made sea salt chocolate chip cookies are awesome!

    Peter Kang

Signature roasts, subscriptions, and handcrafted coffee selections

  • Pacemaker Espresso Blend

    they use their signature Pacemaker Espresso Blend for their black and milk coffee.

    Kelvin Ong

  • Brew Crew Subscription

    Their omni-roasted beans from the brew crew subscription has been a perfect fit for me.

    Jason

  • Cold Brew

    My personal favourites are the cold brew and filter.

    Michael Carrabs

  • Small Iced Latte

    use smaller cup size for a small iced latte (to keep the coffee milk ratio balanced).

    Michelle Ngo

Other favorites

House-baked pastries, treats, and specialty drinks

  • Heirloom Hot Chocolate

    Heirloom hot chocolate, 70% dark.

    Michelle G.

  • Almond Croissant

    The almond croissant was also the best ever. So fresh, no need to toast it as it was crunchy and delicious.

    Ingrid Haydon

  • Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

    house made sea salt chocolate chip cookies are awesome!

    Peter Kang

  • Coffee Flavoured Gelato

    Their coffee flavoured gelato is also amazing on a hot summers day.

    Michael Carrabs

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and details that elevate the cafe experience

  • Brew & Soft Serve Tastings

    Baristas offer complimentary preview tastes of brewed coffees and sample tastes of coffee soft serve upon request.

  • Ratio-Balanced Iced Drinks

    Small iced drinks are served in smaller cups without an upcharge to preserve ideal milk-to-coffee ratios rather than diluting with excess ice.

  • Personalized Subscription Notes & Guides

    Coffee deliveries feature sustainable boxes packed with brew guides and regional notes, accompanied by personalized stickers and handwritten notes.

  • Projector Screenings with Heirloom Chocolate

    A dedicated corner offers 70% dark heirloom hot chocolate paired with silent ambient National Geographic screenings projected on the wall.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for ordering, tasting, and planning your cafe visit

  • Expect Balanced Iced Ratios

    Sample Coffee uses a smaller cup size for a small iced latte to preserve the coffee-to-milk ratio, and iced drinks come without an extra charge.

  • Plan for an Unplugged Visit

    This cafe operates without public Wi-Fi or available laptop power outlets, making it best suited for a focused coffee break rather than a remote work session.

  • Ask for a Taste Sample

    If you are deciding between roasts or curious about rotating brews, ask staff for a sample of the brewed coffees or the coffee soft serve before ordering.

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