Café Stretto

Inside Café Stretto

Café Stretto sits conveniently in the St James Centre, making it a practical stop for office workers and visitors navigating Sydney’s CBD. This café serves up a straightforward, no-fuss experience centered around fresh, generous portions that satisfy busy weekday appetites.

Early lunchtime at Café Stretto can be lively, with a steady rush of people grabbing roast meals and sandwiches to eat at work or on the go. Despite the mid-day crowd, service moves efficiently, helped by staff known for their welcoming attitude and attentiveness. The ordering process is quick, ideal for those with limited break time.

The café has ample seating both indoors and outdoors, giving customers a relaxed spot to catch up on emails or enjoy a breather from the surrounding office buzz. The casual vibe suits solo visitors and small groups alike, with the hum of nearby conversations adding to a lived-in city centre feel.

Coffee here is crafted with care — smooth and rich — earning praise from regulars who appreciate a well-made cappuccino alongside their meal. Breakfast options range beyond just coffee, offering filling items like wraps and bagels that cater to varied tastes without slowing things down.

Most find value in the portion sizes and prices, particularly the roasted dishes served in sizable containers that do well as a hearty lunch. The food quality and friendly service make Café Stretto a reliable choice for anyone seeking a straightforward, comfortable café experience near St James station.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

What they serve

Coffee

Quick bite

Best for

Breakfast

Lunch

Dessert

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Local Moments in Photos

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Openings Hours

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Monday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

What Locals & Travelers Say

53 Reviews

Stephanie Slater

18 Dec 2025

Amazing food and amazing service. The woman who serves the roast food is lovely and shows amazing customer service. Large portions and decent prices. Cannot fault

Owen

05 Dec 2025

Love their roast. They give so much for a small sized container priced at $15.50. Always freshly cooked and ready to serve as well so relatively quick when you want to grab a bite for lunch around the area. Very popular place for office workers too so expect a queue at around 12-1pm!

ken stha

04 Dec 2025

Café Stretto truly surprised me with how beautifully my cappuccino was made – smooth, rich, and perfectly presented. There’s plenty of seating, both indoors and outdoors, making it a comfortable spot to relax. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the location is just perfect. What I love most is the wide variety of options for both breakfast and lunch. It really feels like a one-stop café for everything. Highly recommend!

GREGORY EGAN

28 Oct 2025

This is a great little cafe near St James station in Sydney CBD I had a coffee and chicken wrap for breakfast here and the coffee was perfect and the wrap was very fresh and the customer service was great. Went back for lunch and got myself a delicious bagel with cream cheese and an apple muffin and another coffee and everything was perfect. Definitely a place to check out if you are after a bite to eat

Mon B

16 Oct 2025

This little gem is right near my office and I go every day for a fresh sandwich. I love having a sandwich made and choosing what I want on it, the choices are vast!. The staff are always lovely and extremely polite - like overly polite which is nice. Food is always fresh. Prices are the most reasonable in the area even with the card surcharge which is minimal. Highly recommend for a quick grab and go lunch that is affordable enough to go to everyday.

Megan Hughes

05 Oct 2025

The girls that work here are so lovely, attentive and always put a smile on my face! The Schnizel Sandwich and Matcha are my favourites!