Dan Kim opened Primary in 2017 with the aim of serving coffee as a singular pursuit, including roasting his own beans. Years later, it remains one of Sydney’s best. There might not be more than a few pastries to distract you from the serious coffee business, but there is A-grade people-watching. Grab a seat outside, under the umbrellas, and observe the stylish locals (and dogs) of Potts Point wander by while sipping a smooth, single-origin coffee.

Good to know: Primary just introduced cupping sessions for anyone keen to learn more.