Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
739 Reviews
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- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- Saturday8 AM–4 PM
- Sunday8 AM–4 PM
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
About the Business
Home | Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore, Paddington | Connecting people and stories. 78 Oxford Street Paddington 2021 P: 02 9380 6617 We are open Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 4pm. Stay tuned as we will soon be opening for dinner.
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0293806617
78 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
Hours
- Tuesday7 AM–4 PM
- Wednesday7 AM–4 PM
- Thursday7 AM–4 PM
- Friday7 AM–4 PM
- Saturday8 AM–4 PM
- Sunday8 AM–4 PM
- Monday7 AM–4 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Toilets
- Wi-Fi
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Mobile payments
- Good for kids
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Delivery
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Spirits
- Wine
- Seating
- Casual
- Groups
- Family friendly
- Takeaway
- Cocktails
- Dogs allowed
- Cosy
- Bar on site
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
Recommended Reviews
David Ivanovski
19.10.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Health kick juice, so small. For $9.50, it’s not worth it. Almost half of it was ice. I was expecting more juice for that price.Coffees both tasted nice, so can’t complain. Feel ripped off to pay $22 all up as I walk away.Rap music inside was loud, and just didn’t suit the place at all. Was a very weird atmosphere. Staff need to learn to smile, both seemed like they didn’t want to be there at all.
Nikki Waterson
23.09.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Had the french toast, delicious. Such a cool cafe, 3 stories of seating and really nice vibes to eat in. Staff were lovely and accommodating when I asked for stuff.
Birria Bi
01.09.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Not worth the visit- ordered a chai latte ($5.5) and french toast ($27). The french toast was so small it was literally one piece of toast, halved, with a some fruit around it for $30. Don’t even get me started on the chai latte….. it was the worst chai i’ve ever had and somehow tasted like water and piss simultaneously with the tea leaves at the bottom of the cup.My friend and I both ordered coffees which the waiter delivered with a “who ordered what”…. Could have just stated the drink names and waited for us to respond like every other polite service encounter.The cafe itself is cute but seriously overpriced and the furniture is falling apart.
Shelly Robinson
31.08.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Stopped here while we were out on a bike ride. It was such a great place. Wish I would have gotten more pics. It is 3 stories. I would have given it 5 stars as the French toast we ordered was probably one of the best I have had however it took probably 30 mins to come out and we had only ordered one dish. There was several people there but didn’t think enough to cause such a delay. Although once we got it I felt it was worth the wait even if it did delay our ride a bit. Will definitely go back again.
Zoe
25.08.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
this place is so cute and cosy, great to come here for a quiet breakfast and to read a book :)
Sid Rev
02.08.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
3 or 3.5 star overall.Atmosphere was nice on the main floor (airy with two sides of the walls are opened with 3 tables). Upstairs is nice as well. Furnitures are worn and wobbly and are in need some care. If you have allergy or sensitivity to mould, do not go down to the basement level. It is musty damp and does smell of mould. Green moss growing on the wall.Servers were nice overall. The person taking the order didn't know the items on the menu well enough. Maybe she was new.Food was close to home cooked meal. Chai was not sweet at all and had a dominant clove flavour. The ricotta cake with fruits was interesting. A small piece of dence bread served with pear, figs, blueberries and strawberries. Other than the decorative powder sugar, nothing on that plate was artificially overly sweet.
Clare
23.07.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Lovely place for book lovers and non-book lovers! Great food and coffee, with decent enough service. Do feel free to sit upstairs / down the basement as it feels more “private”!
Jimmy “Blender Sushi Guy” Gunawan
22.07.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
I always wanted to walk in and try the coffee and read books here. Took me many years to brave myself to walk in. Today I ordered matcha latte and the blonde waitress with her mischievous look and pretty blue eyes serve me at the cashier. I browse for random books and old books are just so hard to read. The matcha is slightly too hot but nice after taste. I might try their coffee next time.The interior of this cafe is beautiful, and the architecture with old stairs and decorations are a sight to experience yourself. I will have to come back and revise this review.
Maryam Hashemi
11.07.2023
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.
Low food quality. I ordered a banana smoothie and pasta. Smoothie was warm and too watery. The pasta didn't taste good or fresh. Found cockroaches in the basement. However, the book theme was really gorgeous and relaxing.
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78 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.