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But First, Coffee! 10 of the Best Coffee Stops for Backpackers

Australia gets to boast some of the best cafés and barista-made coffee in the world. It was really hard to narrow down this list of cafés we love in the city, but you can never have enough choice for coffee, right?

  1. Single Origin — minutes away from the hostel is possibly the best coffee in Sydney. Located in Surry Hills, just ask any of our staff for directions and sit back, relax and smell the beans.
  2. Boon — a quirky little café/Asian grocer. With a contemporary menu and $2 afternoon coffee, this café is a bargain and a half.
  3. Joe & the Juice — on Pitt Street, part of a chain that's gained a lot of popularity in the past year. Offering coffees and juices, you're spoiled for choice.
  4. In Café — literally right next door! Chilled out vibe, fab coffee and an amazing breakfast menu that won't break the bank.
  5. 7/11 — it may seem like a joke, but 7/11 have coffee starting from $1. A great caffeine kick on a budget, and they're everywhere.
  6. Cafe Organik — just around the corner from 790, this Colombian café offers guests a massive deal: two hours free WiFi plus a small coffee and breakfast item for $7.
  7. Pablo & Rusty's Coffee Roasters — like your coffee served with a smile and instagrammable latte art? This is your place. Located in the CBD, serving coffee, lunch and brekkie from 6:30am to 5pm.
  8. Starbucks — sometimes you just need that late-night fix, or a frappuccino to get you through a long hot Aussie summer. Plenty of locations across the CBD.
  9. Kingswood Coffee — located in World Square Shopping Centre, an easy 10-minute walk down George Street. Amazing coffee and an even more amazing bacon and egg roll.
  10. Grounds of the City — step back to the 1920s with old-school hospitality, cake trolleys and even a shoe shine while you wait to be seated. The coffee is amazing and the lunch is even better.
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