Tuckerbox — Restaurant in Sydney

Hidden in the heart of Paddington, Tuckerbox is the kind of cafe that reminds you why neighborhood spots are so special. At the helm is James, the owner whose friendly presence and genuine love for hospitality makes every visit feel like dropping by a friend's place – if your friend happened to make the best coffee in the area.

Speaking of which, the coffee here is absolutely stellar, hitting that sweet spot of rich flavor and perfect technique that keeps locals coming back daily. But the real showstopper? The "Epic Bacon & Egg Roll" – a breakfast sensation that lives up to its name and then some. It's the kind of meal that turns first-timers into regulars.

The cafe itself strikes that perfect balance: cool without pretense, welcoming without trying too hard. James has created more than just a cafe; he's built a community hub where the coffee flows freely, the food hits the spot every time, and everyone feels like a local, even if it's their first visit. Whether you're after your morning coffee fix, craving that legendary bacon and egg roll, or just want to experience one of Sydney's finest neighborhood cafes, Tuckerbox delivers on all fronts. Just don't blame us when you find yourself making excuses to visit...

Never could work out the reason why a dog would sit on a tuckerbox, unless perhaps Ivan Milat had got to his owner, and turned him into salami sambos, and stored them inside said box. Nevertheless, this once adorable throw back corner shop has been transformed. I kinda liked it as the last actual corner shop in the former 60s bohemian (I.e. addicts and artists) suburb. Now it's all glam, pram and grams here. More skin care shops than a burns ward, and even the second hand shops have doormen. I used to belong here. My partner was less deluded in selecting the pictured salmon salad, ($16.50) than she was me. It looked good, and her choosy seppo palate was more than satisfied. My coffee was well made, albeit a bit less kick than required to get me over the goal line. The place has promise. No dog in sight. Then again, Ivan passed away...

I just had a short visit for takeaway that was very well worth the stop:

I might have had one of the best berry scones I ever tasted in Australia: heaps of fruit in there, perfect consistency of the dough, great taste, not too sweet.

As it was a hot day and we came late, they were already out of cold drip. However, we got offered a batch brew over ice, that was well bodied, very balanced and fruity taste. Normally I am not a huge fan of iced brewed coffee but this one was just perfect.👌🏽

Prices were more than ok given the quality of food. Also that staff was super friendly, smiling, invited us to try some samples and were flexible with our order.

Small yet beautiful place, happy to visit again....