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Kippaloo is a friendly cafe on Waterloo Street in Surry Hills, best known for its coffee and as a local daily stop. It serves breakfast and lunch, has outdoor seating, and Cooper Street Reserve is about 2 minutes' walk away.
About Kippaloo
Food at Kippaloo
Breakfast and lunch are served, and the menu includes an all-day breakfast section and toasties. A brioche roll with fried egg, ham and a dark sauce is one of the breakfast dishes shown. One reviewer from 2018 mentions pastries and jaffles on the counter, and the cafe keeps a fridge of treats.
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers praise the coffee: one calls it phenomenal and another says it could be the best in Sydney, with smooth espresso and fine latte art. One reviewer names Little Marionette as the roaster and mentions filter options.
Facilities at Kippaloo
What visitors say about Kippaloo?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the coffee, with three recent reviews from September 2026 calling it phenomenal or among the best in Sydney
- 💬Staff are described as friendly and welcoming in two reviews from September 2026
Near Kippaloo
Visitor tips for Kippaloo
- ✓Closes earlier on Fridays, at 2:30pm, so plan a Friday coffee before then.
- ✓Sitting outside suits a catch-up or a meeting, as one reviewer did.
- ✓Cooper Street Reserve and Adelaide Street Reserve are both within 2 minutes' walk, so a coffee and a short walk fit together.
Getting to Kippaloo
Kippaloo is at 10/14 Waterloo Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. Parking is available, and the cafe has step-free access. Cooper Street Reserve is about 165 metres away, a two-minute walk.
FAQ
Does Kippaloo have outdoor seating?
Yes, it has outdoor tables, and one reviewer liked the open shopfront that lets in breeze and light.
Is Kippaloo known for its coffee?
Reviewers consistently praise the coffee, and one calls it the best in Sydney.
Is there parking near Kippaloo?
Yes, parking is available close to the cafe.
Does Kippaloo have toilets?
Yes, it has toilets.