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Grit & Grind is a breakfast, brunch and lunch cafe on the Upper Ground level at Sydney Olympic Park, with outdoor tables and step-free access. Reviewers praise the friendly staff, fresh food and consistently good coffee. Bicentennial Park is about five minutes' walk away.
About Grit & Grind
Food at Grit & Grind
The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch. Breakfast plates include avocado toast with poached eggs and a brioche roll filled with fried egg, avocado and ham. Reviewers call the food fresh and consistently enjoyable, and the cafe also serves a blueberry muffin with a pot of tea.
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers say the coffee is consistently good, and one 2025 reviewer called it great. Tea and pastries sit alongside the coffee menu.
Facilities at Grit & Grind
What visitors say about Grit & Grind?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers say the staff are friendly, welcoming and quick, and willing to make changes to an order.
- 💬Fresh food, consistently good coffee and quality cooking come up across recent reviews.
Near Grit & Grind
Visitor tips for Grit & Grind
- ✓One reviewer says the staff are happy to make adjustments to dishes, so ask if you need a change.
- ✓It closes at 3:30 pm on weekdays, so a late lunch needs an early start.
Getting to Grit & Grind
5 Murray Rose Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2171, on the Upper Ground level. Steps and a lift both reach it, and step-free access is available. Parking is available. Bicentennial Park is about 390 metres away, a five-minute walk.
FAQ
Was this cafe called something else before?
Yes. It was listed as Cafe On 5 before it became Grit & Grind.
Does Grit & Grind have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has outdoor seating and is good for children.
Is Grit & Grind open on weekends?
No, it is open on weekdays only, so plan weekday breakfasts or lunches.