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Essence Coffee is a small, friendly cafe on Wycombe Road in Neutral Bay, known for its coffee and warm service. It suits a quick coffee and a sandwich at breakfast or lunch, or a stop with a dog. Ilbery Reserve is about five minutes' walk away.
About Essence Coffee
Food at Essence Coffee
Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served. Reviewers name the sourdough toasties and the fresh sandwiches, which one describes as bold, fresh and well balanced, with servings sized for lunch. The toastie in a photo is golden and cheesy on sourdough, and the cafe also sells muffins.
What to order: Sourdough toastie
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers praise the house blend, which one describes as strong and full of flavour. Lattes are finished with milk art.
Facilities at Essence Coffee
What visitors say about Essence Coffee?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Friendly staff, in reviews from 2022 to 2026
- 💬Good coffee, praised in reviews from 2024 and 2026
- 💬Dog friendly, with a back area that suits a longer stay
Near Essence Coffee
Visitor tips for Essence Coffee
- ✓The back area is dog friendly, and one 2026 reviewer says you can stay as long as you like there.
- ✓Inside there are only a few tables, so it helps to go early.
- ✓Weekdays close at 2:30pm and Sundays at 1pm, so lunch is best before then.
Getting to Essence Coffee
148 Wycombe Road, Neutral Bay NSW 2089. Parking is available. Ilbery Reserve is about 430 metres away, a five-minute walk.
FAQ
Can I take my dog to Essence Coffee?
Yes, dogs are welcome in the back area, and one reviewer says you can stay there as long as you like.
Does Essence Coffee serve sourdough toasties?
Yes. Reviewers praise its sourdough toasties, and they are served with sandwiches.
Is parking available near Essence Coffee?
Parking is available. Ilbery Reserve is about five minutes' walk from the cafe.
Is Essence Coffee good for children?
It is suited to children, but it has no kids menu.