Sappho Books, Cafe & Wine Bar

Newtown & the Inner West


Sequestered in the back of a decent second-hand bookshop, friendly Sappho is a beaut bohemian garden cafe-bar, its walls scrawled with generations of graffiti. The coffee’s excellent and there's a tasty array of breakfasts, salads, and toasted ciabatta and wraps. Wine and tapas kick in after 6pm on some nights, often accompanied by live music. There's a full vegan menu, too.


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