Where morning
light meets fine craft
Specialty coffee, house-made baked goods, and all-day breakfast & lunch — crafted with the finest ingredients in Providence.
Crafted with care,
served with a smile
From our signature flat white to house-made pastries and seasonal lunch plates — everything is prepared fresh with the finest local ingredients.
Flat White
$5.50Double ristretto with velvety steamed milk — our signature Australian coffee that started it all.
Avocado Smash
$14Smashed avocado on sourdough with cherry tomatoes, radish, and everything seasoning.
Roasted Broccoli Sandwich
$15Roasted broccoli with ricotta salata, pickled onion, and lemon aioli on ciabatta.
“Easygoing sophistication, finest ingredients, cheerful service.”
A taste of Australia,
rooted in Providence
Sydney is an all-day café distinguished by easygoing sophistication, finest-quality healthy ingredients, and cheerful service. We bring Australian café culture to Providence with a full coffee, espresso, and loose tea selection, house-made baked goods, breakfast, lunch, and grab-and-go items.
With two locations — Downtown at Waterplace and on Thayer Street near Brown University — we’re proud to be Providence’s favorite neighborhood café.
What our guests say
“Best café in Providence, hands down. The flat white is perfect and the avocado smash is to die for. Love the Australian vibes.”
Two locations, one community
Downtown Waterplace
Our flagship location in the heart of downtown, steps from Waterplace Park.
Thayer Street
Nestled on College Hill, a favorite study spot for Brown and RISD students.
Let us bring Sydney
to your next event
From intimate gatherings to large corporate events, our catering team creates custom menus with the same quality and care you love from our cafés. Fresh, thoughtful, and beautifully presented.