Bruce Tea Coffee
12 Bridge Rd, Glebe, New South Wales, 2037
Known for
Why Choose Bruce Tea Coffee?
This lesser-known option in Glebe punches well above its size with exceptional coffee, hand pour-over and batch brew are standouts, and a thoughtful range of freshly baked goods and savoury snacks including manoush and artichoke pie. The team consistently deliver friendly, attentive service under pressure, and the charming indoor and outdoor spaces make it worth the walk off the main street.
About Bruce Tea Coffee
Bruce Tea Coffee is a small coffee and tea house in Glebe, New South Wales, close to the station and the Sydney Fish Market. It's the sort of place that's easy to walk past, and locals will tell you that's part of its charm. Calling it a coffee-only spot undersells it, though. This is also somewhere to pick up something baked and something to eat alongside your cup.
The coffee is what gets people talking first. There's a good spread of roasters and brewing styles, and the pour-over and batch brew both earn plenty of praise. A cold brew with a bright, citrusy lift has been a hit on warm days, and the soy chai and the matcha have their own fans. The cafe also has its own tea range, so tea drinkers are properly looked after here.
On the food side, it's homemade and freshly baked. People rave about the artichoke pie, the manoush, the muffins and a dark chocolate chip cookie, and a bacon and egg roll is another regular order. Breakfast, brunch and dessert are all on the table, with vegetarian and vegan options too, and catering is available if you're feeding a group.
What keeps people returning is the service. We hear the staff are friendly and attentive, whether that's explaining the beans, sorting out a seat for someone who needs to get some work done, or bringing a bowl of cold water out for a dog without being asked. Even when it's packed on a weekend morning, the team keeps food and drinks coming at a good standard.
There's a small indoor area and plenty of outdoor seating in the breezeway, with free wifi, and the entrance is wheelchair-accessible. You can dine in, take away, or have it delivered, including no-contact delivery. They open early and finish up in the afternoon, so check the hours before you head in.
If you're after a good coffee and something fresh from the oven in Glebe, this is a friendly, unfussy spot to try.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“One of the best coffees in Sydney… I asked for hand pour over and was more than I expected.”
“Flavourful food and perfect coffee. Went on a Saturday morning and it was very busy. The staff were able to continue to pump out food and drinks at a high standard and even make personal touches with the tables.”
“Awesome little coffee and tea speciality shop that serves a mix of delicious, homemade snacks. Lots of freshly baked goods.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Bruce Tea Coffee
Bruce Tea Coffee is a small coffee and tea house near Glebe Station and the Sydney Fish Market, known for its coffee. Customers highlight the pour-over, batch brew and a citrusy cold brew, along with a strong soy chai and wide tea range. The manoush and artichoke pie also come up often, alongside baked goods like a dark choc chip cookie and muffins.
Yes. Despite the name, Bruce Tea Coffee serves a proper food menu alongside its coffee and tea range, including manoush, artichoke pie and freshly baked snacks like muffins and cookies. It also covers breakfast, brunch and dessert, with vegetarian and vegan options available for those after something more than a drink.
Bruce Tea Coffee offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, including no-contact delivery and catering for groups. There's indoor seating plus ample outdoor seating, which regulars often mention for sitting with a coffee on a sunny day. The entrance is wheelchair accessible, and free wifi has been noted by visitors working or relaxing on site.
It's a popular stop for people heading to or from the Sydney Fish Market or Glebe Station, being just close by. Locals describe it as a bit of a lesser-known option, easy to walk past but worth the detour for a pour-over, batch brew or chai, plus a seat outdoors if the weather's good.
Helpful staff come up again and again in reviews, with praise for attentive, warm service even during busy periods. Visitors mention personal touches, like staff setting up seating without being asked or bringing water for a dog, and describe the owners as taking pride in their coffee and tea craft.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 415 387 252
- Address
- 12 Bridge Rd, Glebe, New South Wales, 2037
How Bruce Tea Coffee Compares
in Glebe
More reviews than 80% of bakeries in Glebe
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6:30am-2pm
- Tuesday
- 6:30am-2pm
- Wednesday
- 6:30am-2pm
- Thursday
- 6:30am-2pm
- Friday
- 6:30am-2pm
- Saturday
- 7am-1pm
- Sunday
- 7am-1pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in, No-contact delivery
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Other Bakeries in Glebe
Bakers Delight Glebe
Oh My Days Vegan Patisserie
Mindful Baker
Sonoma Bakery Cafe Glebe
More Bakeries in New South Wales
Nearby Bakeries
Pioik Bakery Pyrmont
Breadtop Broadway
Goose Bakery
Community Comments
No comments yet. Have you dealt with Bruce Tea Coffee? Be the first to leave a comment below.