Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.

Books, Stationery & Newsagents in Paddington, New South Wales

4.2 (1,011)

CategoryBooks, Stationery & Newsagents · Cafe, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant, Cocktail bar
Address78 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021
AreaPaddington, New South Wales
Phone(02) 9380 6617
Websiteampersandcafe.com.au ↗
Google rating 4.2 (1,011)

Opening hours

Monday7 am–4 pm
Tuesday7 am–4 pm
Wednesday7 am–4 pm
Thursday7 am–4 pm
Friday7 am–4 pm
Saturday8 am–4 pm
Sunday8 am–4 pm

About Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.

Welcome to Ampersand Café & Bookstore, a much-loved Paddington café and bookstore set in a charming Victorian-style space on Oxford Street. Spread over three levels of books and tables, plus a leafy outdoor dining area, it’s the perfect spot for coffee, brunch, and conversation. Enjoy specialty coffee, house-made chai, organic teas, and fresh juices, along with breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, and cakes. Fully licensed with cocktails, beer, and wine, Ampersand is ideal for groups or quiet moments with a good read. A true Sydney book café where coffee, stories, and community come together.

Located at 78 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. operates as a book serving Paddington in New South Wales. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under cafe, breakfast restaurant, brunch restaurant, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

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The business lists hours on 7 days of the week. Typical hours are 7 am–4 pm. As with most places, expect changes around public holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. on (02) 9380 6617; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, ampersandcafe.com.au.

With 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 1,011 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for books, stationery & newsagents in Paddington. Recent reviews are the best guide.

Paddington is in New South Wales, on Australia's east coast, where summers are warm and humid, winters are mild and businesses keep to standard hours year-round with the usual public-holiday changes. Getting around Paddington is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy centres, and most suburban shops have their own car park. Public transport and ride-share apps such as Uber and DiDi operate across New South Wales's larger cities.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Safwat Hossain 4 months ago

Came here for lunch today and had an amazing meal. I had the cheeseburger, which is called the Easy burger on their menu and also, had a hot chocolate too. Both items were delicious and the cheeseburger is the best I’ve had in a long time. Located in the heart of Paddington, in Oxford Street, there’s lots of nice boutiques to spend your money on and also, there’s plenty of free street parking too. The staff are friendly and there’s also a decent number of books to browse, while you enjoy your meal or, if you want to indulge in a bit of casual reading. I highly recommend everyone to visit this place. You’ll love it.

Annette 4 months ago

Great book store and cafe in Paddington. Downstairs is mostly cafe but walk upstairs and you enter connecting rooms with books and more books and seating to either read or drink or eat or do all of it. Good variety of food and it is tasty. They do events as well which I definitely will join one day. Must visit for all book worms.

米莎 Mishamoon 5 months ago

This is one of my most favorite book store (and cafe!) in town! ✨They do have such a whimsy and classic vintage vibes interior. Order food on the first floor, and they will serve your food wherever you choose to sit. Second floor is amazing, there were several rooms, each of them have different ambiences ✨Their book collections are so wide and the conditions are pretty good💞

Clara Mautone 6 months ago

Nice place, good coffee, food was okay. Beautiful books inside. Sweet treats looked gooood.

Mojgan Rezaei 8 months ago

Highly recommended. We had an amazing experience at this café, truly unique and memorable. The staff were wonderful, and the manager, Payam, was exceptionally respectful and professional. When someone mistakenly sat at our reserved table, he handled the situation with outstanding customer service and grace. The food was absolutely delicious, and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. When we shared our feedback, we were told the café is ranked number six in the world, which comes as no surprise. Congratulations to the owners, this café truly deserves its place among the best.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. located?

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. is at 78 Oxford St, Paddington NSW 2021, in Paddington, New South Wales. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.?

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. is listed as a book and is also tagged on Google as cafe, breakfast restaurant, brunch restaurant.

What are the opening hours of Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.?

Published hours are Monday: 7 am–4 pm; Tuesday: 7 am–4 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–4 pm; Thursday: 7 am–4 pm; Friday: 7 am–4 pm; Saturday: 8 am–4 pm; Sunday: 8 am–4 pm. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 8 am–4 pm.

What is the phone number of Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore.?

You can call Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. on (02) 9380 6617.

How is Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. rated on Google?

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. has a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 1,011 reviews.

Does Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. have a website?

Yes, the website of Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore. is ampersandcafe.com.au (linked on this page).

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