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The Pour Barista Cafe Marrickville

Restaurant β€’ Cafe β€’ Breakfast restaurant β€’ Meal takeaway β€’ Coffee store β€’ Brunch restaurant β€’ Lunch restaurant

πŸ‘πŸ‘ One of the very best cafes in all of Sydney, with an incredible barista pouring your morning coffees, guaranteed to be smooth every time. Located on the corner of a busy road, this simple & stylish cafe is the perfect place to stop for breakfast/brunch. Their menu lists the breakfast classics, with... People often mention coffee, great, service, good, cafe, breakfast, staff, nice, time, friendly,


Address

369B Illawarra Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204, Australia

Website

www.thepourbarista.com.au

Contact

+61 2 8068 4462

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (171 reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (41) great (21) service (20) good (19) cafe (18) breakfast (18) staff (18) nice (15) time (13) friendly (12)
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  • 5/5 Miley W. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the very best cafes in all of Sydney, with an incredible barista pouring your morning coffees, guaranteed to be smooth every time. Located on the corner of a busy road, this simple & stylish cafe is the perfect place to stop for breakfast/brunch. Their menu lists the breakfast classics, with a few unique additions that really make this place worth the trip. If you’re looking for a simple breakfast, the eggs are always scrambled to perfection, served with good quality toasted bread, a great meal to go with your cappuccino. The eggs benny is warm & refreshing, with a beautifully creamy hollandaise, I recommend trying with the smoked salmon. The pistachio labni is the standout dish on the menu for me. Boasting with flavour from every element, it’s the essential pick for when you’re not sure if you want hot or cold, because of the creaminess & strong flavours. I added sujuk, & it really just took it to another level. Lastly, FINALLY a cafe with comfy chairs. You can actually sit comfortably & enjoy a well made breakfast, & a perfectly brewed coffee. Customer service is exceptional, can’t fault it. 10/10 recommend.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 FOUAD 3 years ago on Google
    The best cafe I have ever been to, run by the nicest guy I have ever come across! Coffee is magic, food is superb and service is exceptional !!
    4 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ankur P. 2 years ago on Google
    It’s a cute cafe with nice views looking out from the glass around. The staff is always so friendly and excited. I have loved my visits at this place. Genuinely priced food and nice coffee! Always on my recommendation list for best cafes in Marrickville.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dani D. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was delicious! Sunny little place and easy to park around. The staff was absolutely lovely πŸ‘ŒπŸΌ
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Chanelle H. 4 years ago on Google
    So happy this place has opened and replaced the old joint. The manager is an absolute gem and the whole atmosphere has changed. Definitely stepped it up a notch. Very happy with the new changes and love the new menu.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 George A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service and Very good coffee
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 francesco f. 4 years ago on Google
    Yeah...nuh. Sorry the long black was horrible. I complained and still had to pay for it. I was offered a remake in a take away cup but, I can't think of anything worse than drinking an espresso coffee from a sippy cup. Service was super slow and there was only one other table occupied in the place.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Good coffee, pleasant and efficient service. Seems to have fortunately missed the latest wave of inflationary price increases.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mo G. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is great. Customer service on point. Friendly as anything I’ve experienced. 3 gorgeously fluffy and thick pancakes were delicious. Syrup is great although the amount given for 3 quite absorbent pancakes isn’t exactly enough. That being said, it was fine for me given I could only finish 1 and a half pancakes (I’m a weight loss surgery patient so i can only fit so much in). If I was able to eat all 3, I’d have asked for extra syrup. Coffee is delicious also, had my usual Cap and it was great, tastes just as good as when I ordered it on Menulog the other day. Fantastic experience overall. πŸ‘
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Girlie Ann S. 3 years ago on Google
    First time to visit the cafe, definitely not my last. Staff are friendly. Great food, huge serving and amazing presentation. Two thumbs up for the chef. Will visit the cafe again soon.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ujwal S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was super great. You must go and try. Very nice and calm atmosphere. Staff were friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Dee F. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was amazing, very lovely and upbeat staff. I had the ricotta and honey toast, it was very nice, just needed a little bit more honey. The hot chocolate was amazing and so smooth. Will definitely go back again.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Hadrian T. 3 years ago on Google
    I visited this place twice. Macchina Espresso is a nice cafe near train station; a perfect place for commuters or passerby who just need a quick cup of coffee. This is also a nice place to hang out with friends or just chilling out to spend your day off with nice cup of coffee. Their table service is magneficent, coffee tasted fantastic, and meals are generous and magneficent for the price. They also provide special meals for certain period of time. For those who like something different, make sure to check them out! Looking out for my next visit to this cafe!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 m333i 6 months ago on Google
    First edit: Loved the vibe, super friendly staff and yum food!! staffs are actually super accommodating and offered to help a couple times (swap coffee as i forgot to order it in plant milk, got super sunny and asked us if we wanna swap seats etc). definitely coming back!! (plus they’re halal🫢🏼) Second Edit: safe to say they're my favourite brunch spot rn. food is top tier as always, but the coffee are really not that great. As someone who gets chai everywhere (im too sensitive for coffee😭), this is one of those chais that taste nasty (iykyk). but the food gon hit every time ‼️‼️so that's fine i'll just order a smoothie in the future
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 2/5 Augustus R. 3 years ago on Google
    Feedback to management, spend less time chatting/small talk with your staff and customers, especially when there are people waiting. Every time I've come in recently it's been the same I waited to order behind 1 other customer as he finished a conversation with the staff, waited for my coffee to see it sitting on the bench half made while the barrista chatted and prepped other orders. I understand that doesn't sound like a lot of time but you're a cafe that caters to commuters, and if you cannot produce a large cappuccino in over 5 minutes maybe stay out the game
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Indigo H. 3 years ago on Google
    Yum - what a lovely little cafe and so conveniently placed! The coffee was delicious and a great range of juices too. The pancakes and French toast were both very indulgent but such a treat! Would definitely recommend coming here on an empty stomach :)
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Henrique P. 11 months ago on Google
    Great food, vibes and staff! Their smoothy is increadible. Highly recommend it πŸ‘ŒπŸ»
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sarah c. 4 years ago on Google
    Macchina Marrickville is a great little cafe selling all your typical breakfast and brunch options as well as cakes and goodies. I just popped by for a coffee, as it’s a roaster so wanted a nice drop. It was a good one. Quick service and friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 V B. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food. I'm definitely coming back to work my way through their menu. My daughter's reaction to their Boujee breakfast burger was "it's so beautiful, I could cry" 🀣. Despite her attempt to spoil the dish by replacing the sujuk with halloumi, my wife's spiced potatoes were to die for, even better than my Moroccan date, which was great too.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Erika O. 3 years ago on Google
    This is such a nice cafe! I always come here to get my coffee as the coffee is very good, they always give you a little cookie with it and staff is really friendly and nice!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Susan G. 3 months ago on Google New
    The flavour in the food is delicious. The setvice is so fast , efficient but also genuinely kind & helpful . Highly recommended . In fact I'm hosting my work party here πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Michael B. 5 years ago on Google
    Just nice positive service. Relaxed & friendly vibe.

  • 5/5 Tom K. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, the coffee was very good and we enjoyed both our meals.

  • 3/5 Laura J. 5 years ago on Google
    Solidly ok. Coffee (hazelnut latte) was ok, vegetarian pie was ok, mushroom pie was ok. Not bad, not good, just ok. AND they didn't offer sauce.

  • 5/5 David T. 2 years ago on Google
    This cafe deserves more popularity. The coffee is top notch, and the big breakfast is so perfectly done. No fault to be found and taste great.

  • 5/5 Romeo F. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice brunch/breakfast spot with great dishes, customer service is top notch and the coffee is really good too! Overall 10/10 recommended

  • 5/5 Ali M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Such a good cafe. I have one of those annoying coffee orders and no one else can seem to get it right. But these guys make it perfect everytime (the short barista with black hair makes the best coffees)! The food here is really good too , 10/10 guys. Keep up the good work

  • 5/5 Vinita F. 2 years ago on Google
    Turned the corner and was feeling hungry. Sat down to a delicious chicken bowl with fresh rocket and not too much dressing. Just the right amount of nicely flavoured chicken. Friendly service and vibes.

  • 5/5 Beth c. 5 months ago on Google
    We had the smoothie bowls, super delicious and generous portion sizes - we struggled to finish

  • 5/5 adrian l. 7 months ago on Google
    The coffee here is excellent, robust and bitter just the way I prefer, and it even comes with a cookie. Unlike other places where the iced coffee often lacks sufficient ice, they've nailed the perfect ice-to-coffee ratio, keeping the drink chilled throughout.

  • 5/5 Vanessa B. 3 months ago on Google New
    The most amazing smashed avo on sourdough you can experience. Added sujuk and salmon as a side. I come here whenever I am around Marrickville to have this for lunch. Greta serving to share with someone. Coffee is great and service is lovely. Menu is great and amazing variety

  • 4/5 S P. 9 months ago on Google
    Great for breakfast. That's when I have visited. A wide variety of options for breakfast. Next door to a Marrickville institution... the Hellenic Bakery. Coffee is good and breakfast generous. Prices reasonable. I get breakfast then stock up at the bakery.

  • 5/5 Hong N. 11 months ago on Google
    Came here for coffee once. Ordered myself a soy latte. It was pretty well made!! Bonus for them for using bonsoy milk 😊

  • 5/5 Aleksandr P. 4 years ago on Google
    Quick service great tasting food and coffee

  • 1/5 shaz f. 1 year ago on Google
    Went in for brunch on 10/07/2022 at 1pm. Ordered a beef burger and there was a dead bug and a live bug on the lettuce inside the burger. They replaced my meal (which I asked for a takeaway) and didn’t charge for the burgers but don’t think I would be back to this place. Please ensure you are serving your clients fresh food, it’s the least you can do. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Update 09/08/2022 (replying to owners response) Next time when responding to a review just reassure your customers that you are going to take extra care on food handling instead of dragging other uninvolved parties into the discussion. I chose to come to your cafe as I want to support a small business. When and if I go to woolies and get a burger with bugs in the lettuce I shall leave a review there but as of now I am yet to experience such. Please do not jump into conclusions on what I will do when a similar experience happens from woolies. Bringing woolies into your response is really not necessary as this review is based on my experience from your cafe and unfortunately it wasn’t the best for me. Furthermore, changing of suppliers should not be an issue/excuse as I believe food handling standards should remain up top and the priority for a cafe/restaurant to ensure the customers are satisfied with their meals. I was clear on my review and did not hide the fact that you did not charge me for the burger and gave me a new one which was good. All the best in your business.

  • 5/5 Mohsin S. 1 year ago on Google
    The waffles and hot chocolate were so good and the staff were very friendly as well and the service was quick and efficient! Would definitely recommend!

  • 5/5 Nini C. 3 years ago on Google
    Quality coffee and great customer service!!

  • 5/5 Olga R. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great atmosphere, and convenient location πŸ™‚πŸ‘πŸ»

  • 5/5 Scott S. 3 years ago on Google
    Marrickville’s best coffee & friendliest baristas - both full of character, the way I like it πŸ‘ŠπŸ»

  • 5/5 Panda G. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Food, Great Service My first choice for lunch, they have fantastic menu to suit anyone. Whether it is for sit down breakfast / lunch or, a meal on the run. I order over the phone and they make my sandwich on time, every time. In the rare instance, where they a menu item is unavailable, the staff are very good at suggesting a real alternative based on original order. The food is made fresh and the portions are perfect. Their Iced coffees are also brilliant! Especially on a hot afternoon, it is the perfect pick-me-up.

  • 5/5 Night O. 3 years ago on Google
    Favourite cafe in the area. The staff are all super friendly & their pastry section is dangerous!

  • 3/5 Anthony B. 3 years ago on Google
    Took long time for a takeaway without any customers.

  • 5/5 Reza T. 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect Coffee and tasty breakfast.The food portion is so generous

  • 5/5 Moufid T. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and coffee, and to top it off, great service.will definitely be a regular.

  • 5/5 Patrina M. 3 years ago on Google
    I had a lovely brunch today with a good friend. The staff are very helpful with good customer service and food was delicious. I recommend the chai tea with macadamia milk so good.

  • 5/5 Jay F. 3 years ago on Google
    Rabih and the team have been a pleasure to deal with. Great space and great food. Would highly recommend :)

  • 1/5 Blair W. 3 years ago on Google
    Sorry. I've tried a few times but the coffee is not made right.

  • 5/5 Safaa A. 3 years ago on Google
    PERFECT coffee and food with a great service! β™‘:)

  • 5/5 Sidney S. 5 years ago on Google
    USB charging station aw hell yeah, and good coffees served by not unattractive staff

  • 5/5 Mohamed N. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and coffee, really nice ambience as well!

  • 3/5 Life 3 years ago on Google
    I've tried cappuccino, it is okay. Congratulations and hopefully it will be a great business for you (the wife & husband). I will visit you after Ramadan because I am fasting during the day now and I repost another review when I visit again thnx for your reply!!

  • 5/5 Maggie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Close to transport

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 4 years ago on Google
    I've gone here multiple times, great value for money and quality food. Staff are super friendly. I also really like there selection of juices.

  • 3/5 FirstName L. 4 years ago on Google
    A+ service, horrendous coffee. First cup I've thrown out in 2 years. Barrista's customer service was on point!

  • 3/5 Lucas P. 4 years ago on Google
    Avarenge breakfast.

  • 4/5 Anne X. 4 years ago on Google
    Average breakfast price. I spent $15 on coffee and my toast. Food is nice coffee is nice and I love the settings of the store. Next to Marrickville station so very convenient

  • 5/5 prati l. 4 years ago on Google
    It's better that kids clean with spirit watered vapourised tissues in a pack in the super market.

  • 4/5 Kim S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great coffee, friendly staff. Tasty sweet potato wedges

  • 1/5 gabriela e. 4 years ago on Google
    Tried this place once for breakfast and twice for coffee. One other table occupied early morning but had to wait ages for our breakfast order to be taken. Coffee was awful. Gave them the benefit of the doubt and tried their coffee again. It was not too bad but not worth the coffee beans. Third time was the last time and went here because other cafes were full. No surprise this one was empty. I complained about the coffee - weak, no crema. A long black isn't difficult. I was offered another coffee, but I wasn't going to try another cup of what this place tries to pass as coffee. I still had to pay so, for doing the wrong thing by your customer, you get a bad review. Not going back - prefer Vesbar and Burrow. It would help if the staff could smile and be friendly and dress like they didn't just spend the afternoon on a lounge watching TV

  • 4/5 Logan P. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely a must-go and a must-try for coffee lovers out there!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed outside
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Vegan options
    • βœ“οΈ Prepared foods
    • βœ“οΈ Healthy options
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Catering
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Kerbside pickup
    • βœ“οΈ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • βœ“οΈ Identifies as women-owned

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