The space is beautiful but Skittle Lane is about more than Instagram-worthy interiors – these guys are manning two large steely silver La Marzocco coffee machines that pump out rich, gentle and very well made espressi. CBD workers know this too so there's a small line snaking out into the adjacent lobby.
Snack attack: A soft boiled egg on toast with parmesan and truffle oil
Open on weekends? No
Wi-Fi? No
There is a lot of bad coffee in this town. Thankfully, there’s a hell of a lot of good stuff, too. In fact, there’s some bloody brilliant coffee in the CBD, just waiting for you to come on in and order up. When you're in need of a caffeine fix in the city, one of these ace coffee houses will see you right. Here's our guide to the best coffee in the Sydney CBD, from Circular Quay up to Wynyard, to Town Hall, Barangaroo and everywhere in between.
Not in the CBD? Here's where to find the best Sydney coffee elsewhere, plus consult our guides to Sydney's best coffee experiences, cycling cafés and Bondi cafés for more inspiration.