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The Grounds Coffee Factory, Eveleigh, AU-NSW

The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4
4.4
159 Reviews
$A40 and under
Australian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Innovative
A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

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Experiences

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Kickstart your day with our set breakfast menu, created for 10+ people! * Sip a cup of tea or coffee. * Enjoy a selection of freshly baked pastries. * Select your choice of main: - Avocado toast with heirloom tomatoes, avocado & stracciatella with lemon oil & chilli flakes. - Leg ham & three cheese bechamel croissant with poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise. - Chilli eggs with braised eggplant, strained yoghurt, roasted tomatoes, chilli oil, mint & dill. - Cured salmon on sesame bagel, soft boiled egg, cream cheese, dill, pickles red onion, lettuce slaw & capers. T&Cs: - 2-hour sitting per table. - Group menu applies to all guests aged 16+ years. - Menu is subject to change without notice. Need help? Call us on (02) 9699 2225.
    Breakfast Set Menu photo
  • Lunch Group Menu

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Dive into our set lunch menu, created for 10+ people! * Select your choice of main: - Chopped salad with house smoked salmon, avocado, celery, cucumber, radishes, dill, capers, basil, aioli and baguette toasts. - Strossapreti pasta with cherry tomato passata, basil pesto and stracciatella - Half chicken with tarragon cream, leeks and baby potatoes. - Beef and cheese burger with salad, burger sauce relish and fries. * Sides to share: - Gem salad, radish, goats cheese and hazelnuts. - Tomatoes, onions and red wine vinegar. - Roast sugarloaf cabbage, ricotta raisins and pinenuts. T&Cs - 2-hour sitting per table. - Applies to all guests aged 16+ years. - Menu is subject to change without notice. Need help? Call us on (02) 9699 2225.
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  • The Roaster's Room High Coffee

    A$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy brew-tiful bites and sweet treats in our High Coffee experience, featuring a delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights, including: - Crab & apple salad mini tartlet, with caviar. - Poached chicken finger sandwich, with celery & mint. - Coffee-cured salmon brioche, with crème fraîche. - Cucumber finger sandwich, with mint & cream cheese. - Chicken mini sausage roll, with basil, pine nuts & tomato relish. - Mini coffee & praline éclair. - Sticky date madeleine. - Dark chocolate mini tartlet, with vanilla chantilly. - The Factory mini vanilla slice. - Golden raisin scone, with clotted cream & blackberry jam. - A complimentary cup of coffee, cold brew, tea or juice. Items will be plated to share. Menu can only be adjusted for vegetarians. Contact us for other dietary needs: (02) 9699 2225.
    The Roaster's Room High Coffee photo

What 159 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Sydney

    Great for brunch

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner West

    Best Ambience

  • Inner West

    Great for brunch

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Lively

  • Inner West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grounds Coffee Factory offers a "unique venue with loads of ambience," highlighted by its "amazing coffee" and "beautiful decor." The atmosphere is lively, with a stylish industrial-chic design. While some guests noted service delays, the staff received praise for being "friendly and helpful." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot.

159 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Brighton1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a lovely exsperience here, great vibe, great food, great place 10/10
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Guest, Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with the vibe, food, and overall atmosphere. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great visit! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  2. Karen

    Sydney5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great food at The Grounds. Will come back again, despite some service issues today.

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  3. Tijana

    Sydney7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such an amazing venue with plenty to see. The food is immaculate and the coffee is so delicious. Great for a date or group setting. Must try the Sausage & Egg Muffin also the Pancakes!!
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Tijana, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the venue, food, and coffee. The Sausage & Egg Muffin and Pancakes are definitely crowd favorites! We’re excited to welcome you back for more great experiences, whether it’s a date or a group gathering. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  4. imonvacation

    Tropical QLD2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great! Can't fault the service. We'll definitely come back.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Hi there, Thank you for the great feedback! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  5. Rachel

    Sydney3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Giving a bit of style over substance vibes. Super expensive for fairly mediocre food. Great vibes/decor but be prepared to pay a lot for the experience
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Rachel, Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad you enjoyed the atmosphere and decor, but we’re sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. Our pricing reflects the effort we put into sourcing quality ingredients and creating a unique dining experience, but we’ll take your feedback on board as we continue to refine what we offer. We appreciate your input and hope to exceed your expectations in the future. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  6. Christopher

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love. This. Place. Servers are outstanding as always
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Christopher, Thank you for the love! We’re delighted to hear that our servers continue to impress. Your kind words mean so much to the team, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  7. Nengjie

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent environment with aroma coffee and delicious goods
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Nengie, Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the environment, aroma of the coffee, and the delicious offerings. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  8. Daniel

    Portland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great venue with a wonderful designed. Great food, limited breakfast menu. Service not what I would expect for an $80 breakfast.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Daniel, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the venue and its design, as well as the quality of the food. We appreciate your comments about the breakfast menu and the service, and we’ll take this on board to ensure we deliver a level of service that meets the expectations of all our guests. Your input is invaluable as we strive to improve. We hope to make your next visit more enjoyable. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  9. Andrew

    Sydney1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    For the tour, would be good if we can have a taste of coffee or even a little souvenir. The coffee is not bad, the foold is a bit plain.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Andrew, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestion about offering a coffee tasting or a small souvenir during the tour—it’s a great idea, and we’ll share it with the team for consideration. We’re glad you enjoyed the coffee but are sorry to hear the food didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll pass your comments along to the kitchen team as we continuously work to improve. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to provide a more memorable experience on your next visit! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  10. HannahB

    Sydney3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Whatever you do, don’t order the green juice. It’s awful.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded on 1 March 2025
    Dear Hannah, Thank you for your feedback. I’m sorry to hear the green juice wasn’t to your liking. We’ll take your comments on board and review the recipe with our team. We appreciate you letting us know and hope the rest of your experience was more enjoyable. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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The Grounds Coffee Factory is rated 4.4 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 80 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Grounds Coffee Factory

Bay 4/2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, AU-NSW 2015

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Additional information

  • Area
    Eveleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 07:30–16:00
  • Price
    $A40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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