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Parliament on King is a tiny cafe and bookshop on King Street, Erskineville, set in a converted front room with shelves of second-hand books and a community feel. It is best for hot chocolate, good coffee and slow weekend brunches. Devine Street Reserve is a 3-minute walk.
About Parliament on King
Food at Parliament on King
Brunch and lunch are served on weekends, with vegetarian options and a cabinet of cakes; a tall layered carrot cake with cream cheese icing sits on the counter. One reviewer found the food good and cheap for Newtown. The menu is small, matching the size of the room.
What to order: Hot chocolate · Flat white
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers say the coffee is made carefully and never burnt, and two call out the hot chocolate as the best they have had. Drinks arrive in glasses on blue-and-white china saucers.
Community nights at Parliament on King
The cafe doubles as a bookshop, and its shelves line the front window. Reviewers mention a refugee dinner night, life drawing on Thursday evenings and a soup kitchen run from the space. The Thursday evening opening suits the life drawing class, and it is one of the few places nearby for a late coffee.
Facilities at Parliament on King
What visitors say about Parliament on King?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Warm, welcoming owner and staff
- 💬Excellent hot chocolate and carefully made coffee
- 💬A community-minded space with events and a bookshop feel
- 💬Open on weekends, and some evenings, when little else nearby is
Near Parliament on King
Visitor tips for Parliament on King
- ✓The room is small, so expect a wait at weekend brunch peaks.
- ✓Opening times are irregular: weekends and Thursday night, so check before heading out on other days.
- ✓Devine Street Reserve is 3 minutes' walk for a takeaway drink.
Getting to Parliament on King
Parliament on King is at 632 King Street, Erskineville NSW 2043, in a small shopfront on King Street.
FAQ
Is Parliament on King a bookshop as well as a cafe?
Yes, it is a cafe and second-hand bookshop with books lining the front window.
Is Parliament on King open on weekends?
Yes, it opens Saturday and Sunday, and on Thursday evenings.
What is Parliament on King known for?
Reviewers praise its hot chocolate, friendly owner and community events such as refugee dinner nights and life drawing.