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The Grounds Coffee Factory, Eveleigh, AU-NSW

The Grounds Coffee Factory

4.4
4.4
186 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian
Bay 4/2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, AU-NSW 2015

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Innovative
A story 10 years in the making, The Roastery is an experiential café unlike any other, a love letter to coffee and the memorable moments it creates. Housed within the historic Locomotive Workshops of South Eveleigh, The Roastery pays homage to its industrial past while providing an unforgettable experience for coffee lovers everywhere, letting you enjoy your brew amongst the very machinery that makes it possible.

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Experiences

  • Breakfast Set Menu

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Kickstart your day with our set breakfast menu, created for 10+ people! * Sip a cup of tea or coffee. * Enjoy a selection of freshly baked pastries. * Select your choice of main: - Avocado toast with heirloom tomatoes, avocado & stracciatella with lemon oil & chilli flakes. - Leg ham & three cheese bechamel croissant with poached eggs, spinach & hollandaise. - Chilli eggs with braised eggplant, strained yoghurt, roasted tomatoes, chilli oil, mint & dill. - Cured salmon on sesame bagel, soft boiled egg, cream cheese, dill, pickles red onion, lettuce slaw & capers. T&Cs: - 2-hour sitting per table. - Group menu applies to all guests aged 16+ years. - Menu is subject to change without notice. Need help? Call us on (02) 9699 2225.
    Breakfast Set Menu Photo
  • Lunch Group Menu

    A$40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Dive into our set lunch menu, created for 10+ people! * Select your choice of main: - Chopped salad with house smoked salmon, avocado, celery, cucumber, radishes, dill, capers, basil, aioli and baguette toasts. - Strossapreti pasta with cherry tomato passata, basil pesto and stracciatella - Half chicken with tarragon cream, leeks and baby potatoes. - Beef and cheese burger with salad, burger sauce relish and fries. * Sides to share: - Gem salad, radish, goats cheese and hazelnuts. - Tomatoes, onions and red wine vinegar. - Roast sugarloaf cabbage, ricotta raisins and pinenuts. T&Cs - 2-hour sitting per table. - Applies to all guests aged 16+ years. - Menu is subject to change without notice. Need help? Call us on (02) 9699 2225.
    Lunch Group Menu Photo
  • The Roaster's Room High Coffee

    A$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy brew-tiful bites and sweet treats in our High Coffee experience, featuring a delicious selection of sweet and savoury delights, including: - Crab & apple salad mini tartlet, with caviar. - Poached chicken finger sandwich, with celery & mint. - Coffee-cured salmon brioche, with crème fraîche. - Cucumber finger sandwich, with mint & cream cheese. - Chicken mini sausage roll, with basil, pine nuts & tomato relish. - Mini coffee & praline éclair. - Sticky date madeleine. - Dark chocolate mini tartlet, with vanilla chantilly. - The Factory mini vanilla slice. - Golden raisin scone, with clotted cream & blackberry jam. - A complimentary cup of coffee, cold brew, tea or juice. Items will be plated to share. Menu can only be adjusted for vegetarians. Contact us for other dietary needs: (02) 9699 2225.
    The Roaster's Room High Coffee Photo

What 186 people are saying

The Grounds Coffee Factory reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Sydney

    Great for brunch

  • Sydney

    Innovative

  • Sydney

    Most Booked

  • Inner West

    Best Ambiance

  • Inner West

    Great for brunch

  • Inner West

    Kid-friendly

  • Inner West

    Innovative

  • Inner West

    Hot spot

  • Inner West

    Lively

  • Inner West

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Grounds Coffee Factory boasts a vibrant atmosphere and stylish decor, making it an "amazing venue" for Instagram enthusiasts. While some found the food inconsistent, the coffee consistently impresses with its "aroma" and "incredible" flavors. "Attentive staff" and a unique roastery tour enhance the experience, ensuring memorable visits.

186 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Gold Coast1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Grounds Coffee Factory is the best amongst all the other "The Grounds" venues. The atmosphere is great. The food is good. The service is fantastic. The place is spacious. The coffee is great too. We had the Strozzapreti Pasta and Chicken Burger. The pasta tastes delicious and very nice. The Chicken is a bit fried for the burger but overall presentation is okay.

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  2. LUANA

    Sydney16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience, customer service was much friendlier than other The Grounds units. Love the decor just a bit too noise.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Luana, Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the ambience, decor, and friendly service. We appreciate your comments about the noise level, and we’ll take that into consideration as we strive to create a comfortable environment for all our guests. We also apologize for the mix-up with your focaccia order. This is not the experience we want for our guests, and we’ve made a note in your booking account to ensure we offer you a complimentary item on your next visit. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  3. Jennie

    Sydney7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice atmosphere and a favourite spot for instagramers and photo lovers. The breakfast all day smoothie was too sweet. The avocado toast was tasteless and soggy. Luckily the coffee was ok. Overall, it’s a disappointing experience. I’d like to come back if the food quality could be improved.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Jennie, Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the atmosphere and our coffee, but we’re sorry to learn that the breakfast smoothie and avocado toast didn’t meet your expectations. Your comments regarding the food quality are valuable to us, and we’ll be sharing them with our kitchen team to improve the overall experience. We’d love to have you back and hope your next visit is more in line with the high standards we aim to provide. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  4. Elise

    Kent1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and the service was brilliant. All the staff went out of their way to help us. Highly recommend the roastery tour with Damian.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Elise, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that both the food and service exceeded your expectations. It’s great to know our team made such a positive impact, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We’re especially happy to hear you enjoyed the roastery tour with Damien! Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  5. ALAN

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my third visit to the venue, and it was just as delightful as the first two. This time, I went with some dear friends visiting us from overseas. There were 10 of us, and the staff thoughtfully arranged seating for us in a private room, which made the experience even more pleasant. The overall vibe was amazing, and the waitress who served us was polite and professional. As for the food, the way it was presented on the plates reminded me of dining at classic American diners along Route 101 on the way to San Francisco—it was a nostalgic and charming touch. The overall experience was fantastic, and all my guests had a wonderful time. I do have a couple of suggestions for the venue: 1. It would be helpful to have a display near the entrance or on the menu explaining the free parking arrangement. Guests should verify their rego number on the mini-iPad with the staff. 2. There could be clearer signage indicating that guests with reservations should proceed directly to the entry station, rather than queuing with others who do not have reservations. Otherwise, everything was top-notch.

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  6. Emily

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Have been numerous times and usually attentive staff and great food. This vist was disappointing with Avocado toast with egg cold and lacking flavour. It had excessive butter and lack of seasoning. It felt like a different restaurant to my previous visits
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Emily, Thank you for being a loyal guest and sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that this visit didn’t match your previous experiences, especially with the avocado toast. Your comments about the temperature, flavor, and seasoning will be shared with our kitchen team to address. We truly value your support and hope to exceed your expectations on your next visit. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  7. ANQI

    Sydney1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It would be perfect if the coffee factory's machines could be turned on. Today, when I went there, the machines were not turned on.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded on April 14, 2025
    Dear ANQI, Thank you for your feedback. We roast our coffee beans regularly, but unfortunately, we can't keep the machines running all the time as it can get quite noisy. We hope you can visit us when the roasting is happening to experience the process firsthand. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you again! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  8. Sheryl

    New South Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As first time there amazing, would highly recommend, the coffee omg awesome, its so good to get a good coffee and really enjoy it. Service outstanding, and the food as we had breakfast was amazing.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded on April 7, 2025
    Dear Sheryl, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad your first visit was such a positive experience. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed the coffee, service, and breakfast. We hope to see you again soon for more memorable moments! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  9. Alex

    Sydney2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very attentive and service was excellent. It is a noisy venue but added to the atmosphere.
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded on April 2, 2025
    Dear Alex, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the service and found our team attentive. We agree – the lively atmosphere definitely adds to the experience! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. - Nagi (The Grounds)

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  10. vivian

    Sydney1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    may be you can add more number staff. I saw there are a little bit busy
    The Grounds Coffee FactoryResponded on April 2, 2025
    Dear Vivian, Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate you noticing the effort of our team. We’ll definitely look into adjusting staffing levels during busier times to ensure a smoother experience. We hope to see you again soon! - Nagi (The Grounds)

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The Grounds Coffee Factory is rated 4.4 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 72 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Grounds Coffee Factory

Bay 4/2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, AU-NSW 2015

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Eveleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 7:30 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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