Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
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Gumption by Coffee Alchemy is a small, busy coffee bar in the Strand Arcade on George Street, Sydney, known for espresso and flat whites served in an old-school setting. It is a coffee-first stop that also sells beans to take away, and Wynyard Park is about 5 minutes' walk away.
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About Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
Food at Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
The food is limited to cakes and pastries. Reviewers single out the carrot cake, which one reviewer describes as moist and a good size for afternoon tea. The menu is built around coffee, so the food is a side to the drinks rather than a meal. The cafe is step-free, and its arcade setting suits a quick cup and a slice of cake.
What to order: Flat white · Espresso
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers praise the espresso and the flat white. One describes the espresso as having clear fruit notes, another a soy flat white and a dirty chai, and a third an oat mocha. The cafe sells coffee beans to take away.
Facilities at Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
What visitors say about Gumption by Coffee Alchemy?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Reviewers praise the coffee, especially the espresso and flat white, for being consistent and well made.
- 💬Reviewers describe a small, cosy interior, and one found the line long.
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Visitor tips for Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
- ✓The line can be long in a small space, so allow extra time at busy hours.
- ✓Reviewers name the oat mocha and the soy flat white, so try them if you want something different.
- ✓Beans are sold to take home, not just coffee to drink in.
Getting to Gumption by Coffee Alchemy
Gumption is in Shop 11, The Strand Arcade, 412-414 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000. It is inside the arcade, and the cafe is step-free.
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Does Gumption have toilets?
No, the cafe has no toilets listed.
Does Gumption sell coffee beans?
Yes, it sells beans to take away.
Does Gumption have a kids menu?
No, it does not have a kids menu.