Opening hours
| Monday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Friday | 6 am – 4 pm |
| Saturday | 6:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am – 4:30 pm |
Times shown in local time (Sydney). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address124 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
- Phone(02) 9557 9868
- Websitesubstation.cafe
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
124 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015 · 3.9 km from Sydney centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypeCafé
- CuisineCafés & Brunch
- AreaAlexandria, Sydney
- StateNew South Wales
- HoursOpen 7 days, from early morning
About Substation Cafe
Substation Cafe brings Cafés & Brunch food to Alexandria in New South Wales. You'll find it at 124 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015, roughly 3.9 km from the Sydney city centre.
Australia's café culture is world-famous: expertly made flat whites, all-day brunch, smashed avo and house-baked treats. Cafés are usually busiest on weekend mornings and many close by mid-afternoon.
Substation Cafe is open 7 days, from early morning; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Alexandria? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including Chicky Char Char and Sushi Aoki.
In the venue's own words: “Sub-Station is a cafe in Alexandria, Sydney that has great coffee, delicious breakfast & lunches and offers catering.”
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
What to order
Signature cafés & brunch dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to Substation Cafe
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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Chicky Char Char 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · 145 McEvoy Street, Alexandria70 mNE · 1 min walk -
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Sushi Aoki 🍣 Japanese · Macdonaldtown80 mNE · 1 min walk
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3
Salt Meats Cheese 🍕 Pizza · 21 Fountain Street, Macdonaldtown100 mN · 1 min walk
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4
Sushi Jones 🍣 Japanese · Shop 8/2-10 Fountain Street, Macdonaldtown120 mNW · 1 min walk -
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Café Imparo ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 11 Bowden Street, Alexandria120 mS · 1 min walk -
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Cafe 0.6 ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Shop 1A/11 Bowden Street, Alexandria130 mS · 2 min walk -
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Grandma's ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 140-142 McEvoy Street, Alexandria150 mSW · 2 min walk
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8
Photown 🍲 Vietnamese · Macdonaldtown290 mE · 3 min walk
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9
Grind Pantry ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Macdonaldtown330 mNW · 4 min walk
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10
Coffee Creative ☕ Cafés & Brunch · 133 Mitchell Road, Alexandria340 mNW · 4 min walk
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Eating out in Alexandria
Alexandria is home to 23 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Sydney area with 5,266 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, italian restaurants, middle eastern & turkish restaurants. Within 25 km of Substation Cafe there are 7,424 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Macdonaldtown (600 m), South Eveleigh (790 m), Erskineville (890 m), Eveleigh (990 m).
Cuisine mix in Alexandria
Frequently asked questions
Where is Substation Cafe located?
Substation Cafe is located at 124 McEvoy Street, Alexandria NSW 2015. It is about 3.9 km from the centre of Sydney. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Substation Cafe?
Substation Cafe is open 7 days, from early morning. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Sydney time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does Substation Cafe serve?
Substation Cafe serves Cafés & Brunch cuisine. Browse our cafés & brunch menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact Substation Cafe?
You can reach Substation Cafe by phone on (02) 9557 9868, by email at [email protected] or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to Substation Cafe?
The closest venue is Chicky Char Char, about 70 m to the north-east (1 min walk). Other close options include Sushi Aoki (80 m), Salt Meats Cheese (100 m), Sushi Jones (120 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near Substation Cafe?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Thai Pothong (Thai, 1.6 km), Zia Pina Pizzeria (International, 5.0 km), Angelo's Cabarita (Italian, 9.0 km).
Where else can I find cafés & brunch food near Alexandria?
Other cafés & brunch venues close by include That Place Next Door - TPND (370 m), Love Grub (410 m), Good Ways Deli (420 m).
How many restaurants are there in Alexandria?
Our guide lists 23 places to eat in Alexandria, most commonly cafés & brunch (15), italian restaurants (3), middle eastern & turkish restaurants (1). Within 25 km there are 7,424 venues in total.