Surry Hills has long been a bastion of Sydney’s cafe culture, but in recent years that scene has steadily been migrating southward, towards Redfern. And it’s turned the traditionally working class, residential suburb into one of Sydney’s newest – and most exciting – hubs for hospitality.

Whether the needle’s been moved too far here is up for debate – many say that Redfern’s recent explosion in popularity hasn’t necessarily been the best thing for locals. What is inarguable though, is that Redfern’s assorted cafes are continually knitting together new communities and cultures in the suburb, and redefining it in the process.

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Best Restaurants in Redfern

Everyday Espresso

Cafe

A cafe that veers far from the usual script – like serving a croissant stuffed with fried chicken.

6 159 Redfern Street, Redfern

Baffi & Mo

Cafe

A busy Redfern fixture with an exhaustive breakfast menu.

94 Redfern Street, Redfern

Hunter’s Corner

Cafe

How many cafes run free personal training sessions for their customers?

89 Pitt Street, Redfern

Three Williams Cafe

Cafe

Naan sandwiches and brioche French toast in an underground bunker.

613a Elizabeth St, Redfern

Henry Lee’s

Cafe

A slice of the Central Coast in the city.

16 Eveleigh Street, Redfern

Breadfern

Cafe

Sourdough, croissants, pies and more.

308 Chalmers Street, Redfern

St Jude

Cafe

This breezy cafe is best enjoyed on a warm, sunny afternoon.

728 Bourke Sreet, Redfern

Kepos Street Kitchen

Cafe

Combines the best of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, from breakfast through to dinner.

96 Kepos Street, Redfern

Yellow Fever

Cafe

Half classic cafe, half Vietnamese restaurant, with a tongue wedged firmly in cheek.

133 Regent Street, Redfern

Zensation Tea House

Cafe

A temple of tea, with yum cha to match.

656 Bourke Street, Redfern

Good Ways Deli

Cafe

A cafe, deli and bakery serving up sangas and treats inspired by school canteens, country bakeries and other nostalgic Australian references. There's a big emphasis on native ingredients, plus you can grab pickles, condiments and more from the tidy little retail section to take home.

20 Cooper Street, Redfern

Chapter Five Espresso

Cafe

A compact cafe next to Redfern Station that's perfect for coffee and a bite before you hop on the train.

店2小Eveleigh街(角落of Lawson Street), Redfern

Fernside Coffee Shoppe

Cafe

A pleasant spot to while away an hour or two with a Campos coffee.

401b Cleveland Street, Redfern

Coffee Tea & Me Redfern

Cafe

For coffee and a simple lunch, this closet-sized cafe hits the spot. You may want to look elsewhere if you're after something more involved.

93b Redfern Street, Redfern
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