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Four Ate Five

485 Crown Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010, Australia

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7.57.5Coffee7.7Atmosphere7.2Service

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  • 3.3

    5 reviews  ·  3 weeks ago

    Both times I have visited mid afternoon on a weekday- they were quiet and both times the service was just awful. The most pretentious group of front of house I have ever had the misfortune of dealing with. Food wise the French toast is super lovely and the rest of the menu also reads well having... Read more

  • 7.0

    32 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Strong coffee, but good coffee!

  • 8.8

    34 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Nice small cafe. Is very busy all the time so lucky we rang ahead to book at table. Food was great and service was not bad too. Coffee was well made and with care. I'd go there again

  • 9.0

    48 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Really funky little cafe. Coffee was very nice and had so many beautiful flavours running through it. Very different from the coffee norm.

  • 8.5

    12 reviews  ·  7 months ago

    Great service and even better food! Might make this place my local!

  • 9.3

    12 reviews  ·  9 months ago

    Wow. This cafe simply does it all for me. I heard about it in the SMH's good cafe guide, having received
    the highest accolade of three 'cups'; four ate five totally deserves it, too.

    The coffee was an interesting and zingy blend from Single Origin Roaster, perfectly crafted into... Read more

  • 8.5

    8 reviews  ·  11 months ago

    Strong delicious coffee. Great atmosphere and art work . Very beautiful waitress staff that have excellent service. Great food. Very busy for a reason. Loved it

  • 7.5

    8 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    Very nice food, pretty good coffee too. Their pulled pork sandwich is just outstanding! I've never had anything like that before and I've been going back since for it. Salads are very nice too, always fresh!

    1 Flat White

  • 4.5

    63 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    The place is brimming with hipsters which was a bit of a turn-off for me personally. Had a sausage and egg roll for brekkie and a soy latte. Roll was delicious, coffee was so-so.

    1 Soy Latte

  • 6.0

    7 reviews  ·  2 years ago

    Great busy cafe, food is amazing for lunch, coffee isn't bad but isn't exceptional. It's a busy spot with great atmosphere. Worth a look for the amazing sandwiches they do. A great crown st icon but does get a little too busy sometimes for it to be comfortable.

  • 7.3

    5 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Popular cafe with good food, fairly consistent coffee and attentive service.

  • 7.0

    12 reviews  ·  6 months ago

    Pretty good. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Surry Hills. Some days it's extraordinary and most days it's still very good.

    1 Piccolo, 1 Cappuccino

  • 6.5

    5 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Repeat after me .... Pretentious !!!! Ok waiting 20 minutes for a table wtf , then 30 minutes for my meal ? This place really has so much potential and such a great fit out , just seems like something is missing to make this place perfect ... My guess is speed and experience ... Reminds me of st... Read more

  • 8.5

    4 reviews  ·  10 months ago

    Everything I love about a cafe! Great coffee (single origin blend), yumm sandwiches (Sonoma sourdough!), friendliest and sweetest staff (except from the guy with black curly hair, he must be what Jesus is like on a bad hair day), and incredible shakes. And the juice! Cool vibes, all in all I love you, 485.

  • 9.0

    6 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    New favourite! Amazing, fresh, tasty food and great coffee.

  • 6.0

    2 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Great café, fantastic food, the food has consistently been good, would highly recommend their breakfast menu. The coffee isn't consistent, there only seems to be one barista making good coffee (the dude with the beard, don't know his name).

    Gets busy on the weekends but that just... Read more

  • 9.0

    3 reviews  ·  2 years ago

    Awesome place - great coffee, fun staff and really good food. A bit mad on Saturdays so I tend to just make it a weekday haunt. Go the double macchiato - a heart starter ;-)

  • 7.5

    14 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Great buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff. Coffee is strong, smooth and consistent - couldn't see the brand. Extremely busy on weekends, you'll find yourself lining up. Menu isn't vegan friendly, so haven't tried the food, but will definitely keep coming back for the coffee.

  • 8.8

    2 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Very busy cafe. Especially on the weekends - up to a 30 minute wait during the breakfast rush, but that is not without reason and is testament to their great food. Really great food. I would recommend the baked eggs. Coffee was excellent also.

    1 Cappuccino

  • 7.8

    2 reviews  ·  3 years ago

    Have been working in the area for 10 years, so I'm familiar with most of the cafes around- this place rocks! Fairly new it has great coffee! (FW) full bodied in flavour just love it. Food looks great, I have had a few things on the menu and is top notch.
    This place is always buzzing so... Read more

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Name Four Ate Five
Address 485 Crown Street, Surry Hills, Sydney, Australia