Blacksmith
116 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, 2010
“Café Restaurant & Functions”

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Why Choose Blacksmith?
Blacksmith is a standout café and bakery in Surry Hills where the house-baked sourdough, meat pie and cakes hold their own alongside a proper sit-down meal. The open, welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff make it a natural stop for breakfast, brunch or lunch if you're after baked goods paired with thoughtful food and good coffee.
About Blacksmith
Blacksmith is a café and restaurant in Surry Hills, close to Central Station and Prince Alfred Park, and it sits at the cafe end of the bakery world. It's included here for the house-baked sweets and cakes, the sourdough bread and the meat pie that customers have ordered. It's a good pick if you want baked goods alongside a proper meal.
The kitchen cooks most things in-house, and the menu covers a lot of ground. Breakfast and brunch lean toward eggs benedict, baked eggs, oat crumbed french toast and a big breakfast, while lunch runs to a pulled roast chicken wrap, fish tacos and a falafel wrap. There's a bit of an Asian fusion streak through the menu too, with pad Thai and a bulgogi salad among the dishes people recommend. Gluten-free and vegan options are on offer, and vegetarians are well looked after, with the veggie stack and vegetarian burgers on the menu. Coffee comes from experienced baristas, and the chai latte, matcha and fresh juices are popular alternatives.
The room itself is a drawcard. The vintage-style paint and decor, the cosy, relaxed feel, and food and drinks arriving on tinplate give it a nostalgic touch. It's the sort of place where you can linger over a catch-up or a birthday brunch without being rushed, and splitting the bill for a group isn't a hassle. Seating is comfortable, there's an outdoor area, high chairs are available and the entrance is wheelchair-accessible.
Locals describe the staff as friendly and accommodating, and it's regarded as good value. One visitor on a busy morning waited a long time for a coffee, and another found the portions modest for the price. Overall, though, it's well regarded in the neighbourhood.
You can dine in, take away, have it delivered or arrange catering, and the venue also hosts functions. It's open for breakfast and lunch through the week and on weekends, but check the hours before you head in.
Location
What Customers Say on Google
“The staff were so accommodating, the interior really cool and interesting and there was no time pressure to leave.”
“The meat pie is surprisingly good.”
“Really enjoyed the food here, with a bit of an Asian fusion in most dishes... Food portions are not the biggest for what you pay, but overall satisfied.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Blacksmith
Blacksmith is a café and restaurant near Central Station and Prince Alfred Park, sitting at the cafe end of the bakery world. It's known locally for house-baked sweets and cakes, sourdough bread and a meat pie that customers call surprisingly good, alongside a full breakfast, brunch and lunch menu including eggs benedict, baked eggs and fish tacos.
Yes. Blacksmith offers gluten-free and vegan options alongside vegetarian choices, so groups with different dietary needs can order together. The all-day menu includes items like granola with fruit and a veggie stack on toast that suit lighter or plant-based eating.
Yes, Blacksmith serves coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with dine-in, takeaway and delivery available. Popular picks include sourdough toast, eggs your way, the brekkie burger and oat crumble french toast. The space has indoor and outdoor seating, high chairs and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Blacksmith's own tagline positions it as a Café Restaurant & Functions venue, and it offers catering alongside dine-in service. Locals mention it as a relaxed spot for catching up with friends or marking occasions like a birthday brunch, with comfortable seating and a cosy, vintage-styled interior.
Blacksmith is well regarded locally, with customers consistently praising welcoming staff and good value for the food and drinks served. Many highlight the relaxed atmosphere and distinctive decor, though service can slow during busy periods, so it pays to check ahead if you're in a hurry.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +61 435 771 733
- Address
- 116 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, New South Wales, 2010
How Blacksmith Compares
in Surry Hills
More reviews than 78% of bakeries in Surry Hills
Good Value: 1 of 7 in Surry Hills
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 7am-3:30pm
- Tuesday
- 7am-3:30pm
- Wednesday
- 7am-3:30pm
- Thursday
- 7am-3:30pm
- Friday
- 7am-3:30pm
- Saturday
- 8am-3pm
- Sunday
- 8am-3pm
Business Details
- Service Options
- Takeaway, Delivery, Dine-in
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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