The graveyard: Cafes in Sydney

These are the places that have permanently shut their doors but are still indexed on Google. A bittersweet archive of Cafes in Sydney that used to be — sorted by how well-loved they were.

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#1

McDonald's M4 West

Fast food restaurant

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

3.70 (3.2K reviews)
Closed
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#7

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

3.80 (1.4K reviews)
Closed
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#10

Bel & Brio

Italian restaurant

Seasonal Italian cuisine is paired with an extensive drink list at this upmarket restaurant & bar.

4.00 (1.4K reviews)
Closed
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#11

Leura Garage

Restaurant

Licensed spot with rustic-chic decor and industrial car-themed art, offering pizza and share plates.

4.10 (1.3K reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#12

Global cuisine and all-day breakfast in a contemporary steel building with a shaded riverside deck.

3.60 (1.3K reviews)
Closed
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#14

Oporto Newtown

Fast food restaurant

Flame-grilled, Portuguese-style chicken, plus made-to-order salads & wraps, in a relaxed chain cafe.

3.70 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#16

Ribs & Burgers Rhodes

Hamburger restaurant

Smart restaurant for burgers made with carefully sourced produce, plus wings & slow-cooked ribs.

4.00 (1.1K reviews)
Closed
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#18

New York-style restaurant/cocktail bar featuring an Italian-American menu, plus DJs playing various musical genres on week nights.

4.50 (1K reviews)
$$$ $
Closed
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#22

La Plaka Burwood

Mediterranean restaurant

Bright restaurant for Mediterranean & modern Australian cuisine, including steaks, pasta & salads.

3.90 (931 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#23

McDonald's

Fast food restaurant

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.

3.20 (899 reviews)
Closed
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#24

Ribs and Rumps

Bar & grill

Informal chain prepping gourmet burgers and char-grilled steaks using thoughtfully sourced produce.

3.80 (880 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#29

Ribs & Burgers Chippendale

Hamburger restaurant

Smart restaurant for burgers made with carefully sourced produce, plus wings & slow-cooked ribs.

4.10 (788 reviews)
Closed
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#30

Khamsa Eatery

Falafel restaurant

Laid-back venue with a terrace serving Middle Eastern dishes that have plant-based ingredients.

4.80 (779 reviews)
Closed
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#31

Max Brenner - Centrepoint

Dessert restaurant

Retailer offering chocolate & related novelties, including seasonal & special-occasion gifts.

4.10 (773 reviews)
Closed
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#32

Modern Australian restaurant for grills and pizza in a rustic-chic space with tree-pattern windows.

3.80 (770 reviews)
Closed
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#33

Busy cafe serving specialty coffee, inventive muffins and rustic dishes, in a light, open space.

4.30 (744 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#40

Criniti's Woolloomooloo

Italian restaurant

Pasta and metre-long wood-fired pizzas in an airy, waterside warehouse with outdoor tables.

3.90 (693 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#44

Modern Australian food and boutique beers in a buzzy cafe with alleyway dining and street-style art.

4.10 (650 reviews)
$$ $$
Closed
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#47

Vienna Coffee Co

Coffee shop

Sandwiches, mains & desserts served in a refined, Austrian-style cafe housed in a heritage building.

2.60 (631 reviews)
Closed
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#48

The Middle Feast

Middle Eastern restaurant

Ornate, glass-fronted dining hall serving up Lebanese dips, breads & char-grilled meats.

4.10 (627 reviews)
Closed

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