Primary's Marrickville café occupies a Chapel Street corner, with the bar in front and roasting equipment behind. Pale timber, shelves of beans and brewing equipment, and a vintage hi-fi furnish the room.
This is the larger of Primary’s two cafés. Potts Point has the original compact bar; Marrickville gives you a view of the roasting operation alongside espresso, filter and retail beans.
Coffee
Primary roasts seasonal single origins for espresso and filter. Ask which coffees are available by hand brew or batch, and choose a retail bag after tasting if you are stocking up for home.
Service & Room
Pastries and doughnuts accompany the drinks. The café suits a morning coffee, a short catch-up or a beans purchase; the food offer is lighter than a full brunch menu.
Why Filter Notes shortlisted Primary Coffee
Choose Marrickville for Primary’s house-roasted single origins and a view of the roasting equipment. Potts Point offers the same operator’s coffee in a smaller neighbourhood bar.