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Mecca Espresso Alfred Street

1 Alfred St, Sydney CBD, New South Wales 2000, Australia

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02 9252 7668
7.78.3Coffee6.6Atmosphere7.4Service
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  • 8.5

    77 reviews  ·  1 week ago

    Mecca has moved from the corner where they held a kiosk cafe to downstairs (next door to s'buck) where they now have a full cafe space . Great setup here , lots of seating too , and shelter from the elements on those windy days !
    And they still have the same ridiculously delicious coffee. Read more

  • 6.8

    11 reviews  ·  1 week ago

    Had a pretty decent flat white at Mecca, though it didn't quite have the kick I like. Possibly better in a slightly smaller cup.

  • 7.3

    269 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    I stopped in after seeing a few awards on their sign. My cappuccino was nothing mind blowing but it hit the spot.

    1 Cappuccino

  • 8.0

    202 reviews  ·  6 months ago

    Time again to meet with my financial advisor so Mecca CQ was my first port of call for the day.

    I was 2 minutes late so he had my flat white waiting for me on the table when I arrived.
    Brilliant!

    The coffee was great, as usual, and I ordered another to see me... Read more

    2 Flat Whites

  • 9.5

    45 reviews  ·  7 months ago

    Wow. Long black Guatemala from these guys a few days ago, and it shocked me out of the coffee coma I've been in the past few weeks. Must go back and buy some of the beans so I can get that fresh zingy hit every day without the hike across the city. Apparently the cold drip will be back for summer too.

  • 6.8

    40 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Still great, but the prices are getting a bit exe. $3.40 for an espresso...

  • 7.3

    29 reviews  ·  9 months ago

    Mecca know what they're doing. Whether uptown or downtown. I discovered this branch near The Rocks was handy!

  • 7.5

    17 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Had an awesome single origin roast maciato but the place is a little short on ambiance. If you just want a good short coffee you are not going to be disappointed.

  • 7.5

    12 reviews  ·  9 months ago

    Brilliant spot... calm compared to the fantastic but hectic Mecca venue on King Street. This place absolutely puts anywhere in the Circular Quay/Rocks vicinity to shame; look no further for great coffee in this part of the city.

    Tried the Rwandan single origin as espresso; it was... Read more

  • 6.8

    9 reviews  ·  3 months ago

    great coffee, consistent through a flat white as well as a macchiato, pretty quick as well, nothing to special about the setup or seating, kind of feels like your at the airport.

    1 Flat White, 1 Short Macchiato

  • 6.5

    6 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Your best bet for coffee if you're closer to Circular Quay. While the location/atmosphere isn't quite the same as the other Meccas, it's great for a quick coffee. My ristretto was fantastic and full of body, unfortunately I don't recall what beans they used that day.

    1 Ristretto

  • 7.5

    45 reviews  ·  3 years ago

    Nice coffee from the little brother of the King St Mecca cafe. Just as consistent as you'd expect from Mecca - strong, smooth and good.

  • 7.5

    6 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    Great coffee and nice little corner of Sydney. Bit noisy but where can you avoid that? Fast, great tasting coffee. Good design and perfect temperature

  • 8.8

    5 reviews  ·  6 months ago

    Great coffee but very corporate atmosphere.

  • 6.8

    13 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    beautiful soy flat white. I love the King Street Mecca too - great crew, but flat out busy!!!

    1 Soy Flat White

  • 8.8

    4 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    These guys make beautiful coffee. The most frequented coffee place for me. Always great service and great coffee. I find the consistency with this one better then the King Street one but maybe because that one is more busier. This one doesn't get as busy.
    Best coffee place in Sydney in my... Read more

    1 Soy Latte

  • 9.0

    3 reviews  ·  3 years ago

    I get my coffee here everyday and it never fails. Their blend is quite unique and the barristas there are quite knowlegable. Friendly service and the guys there are always up for a chat with customers if it's not busy

  • 7.8

    5 reviews  ·  4 months ago

    Excellent consistent quality coffee from the Mecca team here. By far the best I've found in the Circular Quay area. Service is not personal but they are extremely busy. Perfect for a take away on the way to the office.

  • 7.3

    4 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Excellent coffee, really interesting blend results in a strong but not overpowering flavor. very impressed good sourdough too

  • 9.0

    10 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Flawless, beautiful coffee everyday, twice daily. The baristas are great people and always up for a chat. They also share their knowledge of coffee with you which is awesome and often intriguing. If you're up for something different their Single Origin blends from across the globe offer a special... Read more

  • 7.8

    1 review  ·  1 year ago

    they have one of the best espresso in town which is even better than that of their flagship shop on king street.

  • 7.8

    2 reviews  ·  2 years ago

    Just started working at CQ found Mecca is the best coffee in the area so far.

    Morning coffee is always good, even when it's really busy they take the time to make a decent cup (if you don't mind waiting its well worth it).
    They offer a number of different blends and the... Read more

  • 8.0

    202 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Time for another city meeting and Mecca is becoming the regular for the fellow I introduced to this place months ago. Today we brought another into the fold and the three of us enjoyed our coffees, croissant and cake.

    1 Flat White, 1 Cappuccino, 1 Long Black

  • 7.0

    202 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Lucky me! I was in the city again yesterday for a meeting so was able to stop in at Mecca CQ for a flat white on the way to catch my train home. Great coffee as usual.

    1 Flat White

  • 7.0

    202 reviews  ·  1 year ago

    Met at Mecca CQ the other day for a meeting with my Financial Planner. I took him there for our previous meeting and he liked it so much he suggested we meet there again and brought one of his colleagues with him. 'nuf said?

    1 Mocha, 2 Flat Whites

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Name Mecca Espresso Alfred Street
Address 1 Alfred St, Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Phone 02 9252 7668

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First discovered by jsnoble.

Popular Nearby

Sugar Bean, Swagmans Courtyard Cafe, Caffe Venti, La Foccacceria, Vessel Cafe, Cabrito Coffee Traders, Bawley Beach Cafe, Marlows Way, Three Beans Cafe

Nearby Suburbs

Sydney, Circular Quay, The Rocks, King Street Wharf, Bawley Point, Running Stream

Drinks (15 Total)

Flat White x8
Cappuccino x2
Long Black x1
Short Macchiato x1
Ristretto x1
Mocha x1
Latte x1