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Skittle Lane

40 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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Find Skittle Lane

40 King St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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61 4 4888 7728
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Skittle Lane

A sharp, minimalist sanctuary on King Street pulling dialed-in single-origin espresso and filter brews for the CBD's most discerning palates. Skip the corporate chain routine. Espresso purists flock to this industrial space for its signature magic—a double ristretto cut with textured milk—alongside sweet, juicy batch brews and clean house roasts. The baristas keep line waits short and the welcome genuine. Pull up a spot on the tiered wooden steps or window bench, pair your cup with a chewy dark chocolate cookie, and head out recharged.

  • Dialed-In Specialty Roasts: Renowned for origin-specific filter roasts, smooth house espresso, and a finely balanced magic.
  • Minimalist Design: Industrial lines, warm wood steps, and bench stools tailored for quick workday resets.
  • Fast & Warm Service: Baristas move morning rush lines quickly with knowledgeable, unpretentious hospitality.
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Why Choose Skittle Lane

Why city professionals and specialty coffee lovers make this King Street spot their daily ritual

  • Swift Turnaround for CBD Commuters

    Fast, attentive service and commercial-grade brewing equipment keep lines moving quickly during peak city work hours and morning rushes.

    There's always people coming and going so it might be busy but service is fast and they really care about producing high quality coffees.

    Shelley B

  • Precision In-House Roasting Profiles

    Dedicated in-house roasts provide nuanced origin flavor profiles across both espresso options and batch brew filter setups.

    Single origin coffee beans roast to your preference, espresso or filter.

    Nutt Choksirikulchai

  • An Uplifting Mood Reset

    Deeply textured milk and carefully balanced extractions deliver an uplifting caffeine reset during demanding workdays.

    10 minutes later and your funk is kicked, caffeine and mood boosted.

    Jonjo Borrill

  • Reassurance for Discerning Palates

    Discerning coffee enthusiasts find consistent precision that satisfies exacting extraction and roast standards.

    I’m quite picky with coffee, and theirs sits well with my preference.

    Catherine

  • Design-Led Specialty Coffee Space

    Minimalist architectural lines, warm woodgrain accents, and cool background beats create an inviting space to explore specialty beans.

    The colors matched perfectly, and the textures of the different surfaces of the wood and the marble underlined the craftmanship of specialty coffee.

    André Eiermann

  • Casual Stepped Bench Seating

    Tiered steps, minimalist window benches, and woodgrain stools provide an effortless pause for colleagues meeting on King Street.

    They have a great set up with giant wooden steps you can sit on if you have a while to enjoy your caffeine hit to cool music.

    Emma Naomi

Core espresso and specialty brews praised by CBD regulars and coffee purists

  • Long Black

    Best coffee in the city, the long black is faultless, smooth yet complex.

    Emma Naomi

  • Flat White

    That’s the best flat white in Sydney. If not Australia (bold I know).

    Jonjo Borrill

  • Filter Coffee

    I also had a filter coffee. Batch brew is commonly available in many cafés throughout Australia, as at Skittle Lane. Therefore, I had another Colombian coffee, this time as a filter roast. It tasted sweet and juicy with a long-lasting lingering finish.

    André Eiermann

  • Iced Mocha

    Best ice mocha ! Great strong flavor of coffee and the depth of dark chocolate without overpowering each other.

    Mariusz Czubek

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, design-led details that elevate your CBD coffee ritual

  • Custom Roast & Brew Bar Consultations

    Order custom roast profiles tailored specifically across espresso and slow or speed bar filter options rather than a standard one-size-fits-all extraction.

  • Sustainable Hand-Washing Restroom System

    The cafe provides a thoughtful water-saving toilet design where freshwater running into the tank directly allows guests to wash their hands.

  • Ergonomically Designed Tactile Ceramic Cups

    Warm filter cups are deliberately crafted with a smooth tactile surface and ergonomic shape designed to be held comfortably in both hands.

  • Tiered Stepped Seating & Marble Bench Layout

    Instead of conventional table seating, the space features stepped wooden tiers, single-piece wooden stools, and long marble countertops for quick stops.

Before you head over

Practical tips for ordering specialty coffee and navigating limited seating in the Sydney CBD

  • Plan for bench and stool seating

    Seating is compact and oriented around window benches, wooden steps, and stools rather than dining tables, making it optimal for quick stops or to-go orders.

  • Navigate peak weekday rushes smoothly

    Morning and lunch work rushes draw steady crowds, but experienced baristas and quick service keep wait times short for CBD commutes.

  • Explore roasts at the counter

    Ask baristas about on-rotation single-origin roasts across espresso, filter, and batch brew to match your preferred flavor balance.

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