Lot 51
Lot 51 is the cafe inside the Ibis Styles King Street Wharf hotel on Shelley Street, Sydney, with a spacious, quiet dining room and takeaway coffee. It suits an early breakfast or a coffee before heading into town, and Wynyard Park is four minutes' walk away. Reviewers praise the coffee and the oat-milk hot chocolate, though one reports slow takeaway service at a busy time.
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Food at Lot 51
Breakfast is the main meal, with a range of options that one reviewer describes as wide, including bread with chocolate. The hotel's dining area also serves lunch and dinner in a relaxed bar setting, with fresh seasonal dishes and classic bar food. One 2024 reviewer says food, coffee and alcohol are available in the evenings.
What to order: Hot chocolate made with oat milk
Coffee and drinks
Reviewers call the coffee excellent and say it is made with care, and one describes a morning coffee as solid. Takeaway coffee is available.
Facilities at Lot 51
What visitors say about Lot 51?Summarised from recent Google reviews.
- 💬Friendly staff: two recent reviews say the service is friendly and welcoming.
- 💬Coffee and hot drinks: two reviewers praise the coffee and the oat-milk hot chocolate.
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Visitor tips for Lot 51
- ✓Allow extra time at a busy morning: one reviewer waited about 20 minutes for a takeaway coffee and yoghurt with one person ahead.
- ✓The dining room is spacious and quiet, a good choice for a longer breakfast rather than a quick grab.
Getting to Lot 51
Lot 51 is inside the Ibis Styles King Street Wharf hotel at 22 Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000. The entrance is step-free. Wynyard Park, Lang Park and Hickson Park are all within about six minutes' walk.
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Can people who are not staying at the hotel visit Lot 51?
Yes. One reviewer describes popping in for a quick morning coffee without staying at the hotel.
Does Lot 51 serve alcohol?
A 2024 reviewer says the cafe serves alcohol in the evenings, alongside food and coffee.
Is the hot chocolate at Lot 51 worth ordering?
Yes. A December 2025 reviewer found it rich and smooth, with the oat milk giving a gentle sweetness.