Old Gold Coffee & Goodies, Chippendale
Inside the Experience
Old Gold sits quietly at the corner of an old confectionery warehouse in Chippendale — the kind of building that still carries its history in the brickwork. The name is a nod to the MacRobertson’s factory that once produced some of Australia’s earliest chocolate bars, and the space still feels faintly sweet with that memory. Outside, a simple sign on pale brick reads “OLD GOLD Coffee & Goodies,” understated and confident, the way good cafés often are.
Step inside and the mood shifts from industrial to intimate. Exposed brick arches, black steel frames, and high ceilings frame a café that feels both modern and grounded. Warm light spills across polished concrete floors, catching on the espresso machine at the centre of the room and the small details on the counter — takeaway cups ready in a neat row, pastries set out beside the till, baristas moving with quiet precision.
The coffee here is serious. Old Gold is run by the team behind Sample Coffee, and it shows in the cups: piccolos with clarity and depth, flat whites that are smooth and balanced, cold brew that feels clean and bright. Regulars speak of it as some of the best coffee in Chippendale, and it has become a quiet ritual for the architects, office workers, and freelancers who drift through the building each day.
The food leans into comfort with a sense of craft. The menu is small but considered: breakfast rolls stacked with smashed poached egg, soft potato hash, cheese, kale, and fermented chilli aioli; three-cheese toasties with edges that fry into golden, crisp layers; pork shoulder sandwiches that taste like a long, slow idea executed with confidence. A broccoli sandwich or slaw-and-pickle panini can surprise with how much flavour they carry.
The atmosphere feels like a workspace and a café at once — calm, tidy, and lightly humming with conversation. It is the kind of place where regulars are greeted by name, where a barista’s steady presence can ease the start of a difficult day. Some find the location a little hidden, tucked into the ground floor of a warehouse complex, but that sense of being slightly out of sight is part of the charm. Old Gold feels discovered, not advertised.
Reviews return again and again to the same themes: coffee roasted and poured with care, staff who are friendly and knowledgeable, a space that invites you to sit a little longer than planned. A tiny menu, perhaps, but done with full attention — exactly what you want from a café that knows what it is.
What People Say Most Often
Consistently excellent coffee, often called among the best in Chippendale
Modern industrial space inside a converted chocolate factory
Short but thoughtful menu of sandwiches, toasties, and simple brunch dishes
Breakfast roll and three-cheese toastie are standouts
Staff are warm, relaxed, and deeply knowledgeable about coffee
Calm, quiet environment ideal for a break from the office
Location can be a little hard to find at first, but worth the effort
Small outdoor area, wheelchair-friendly access via Cleveland Street
Takeaway options are popular, though packaging has been refined over time
Editorial Snapshot
Overview
Old Gold Coffee & Goodies is a specialty café in Chippendale from the team behind Sample Coffee. Set within a converted confectionery warehouse, it combines serious coffee with a compact, carefully curated food menu and a calm industrial aesthetic.
The Experience
Expect precision espresso, friendly service, and a quietly stylish environment. This is a weekday café built for people who care about their coffee, their surroundings, and the small rituals that make a workday gentler.
Signature Items to Try
Breakfast Roll
Soft bun filled with smashed poached egg, potato hash, slaw or kale, cheese, pickles, and hot sauce — rich, comforting, and widely loved.
Three-Cheese Toastie
Simple in concept, exceptional in execution; crisp exterior, molten centre, perfectly seasoned.
Pork Shoulder Sandwich
Slow-cooked, flavour-packed, and far from a standard café sandwich.
Piccolo or Flat White
Balanced, clean, and emblematic of Old Gold’s coffee standards.
Cold Brew
A bright, refreshing option that showcases the clarity of their beans.
Why People Love It
Because Old Gold feels like a hidden pocket of quality — a place where the coffee is meticulous, the food confident, and the space quietly beautiful. It is a café that respects your time but encourages you to linger.
Good to Know
Weekday-focused opening hours
Located at the base of an office and co-working complex
Wheelchair access via Cleveland Street entrance
Limited but high-quality food menu
Non-dairy milks available
Close to Redfern and Central stations
Run by the Sample Coffee team, with beans roasted to their standards
Where to Find It
Old Gold Coffee & Goodies
1 Dangar Street, Chippendale
Sydney, Australia
(Operated by the team behind Sample Coffee: https://concreteplayground.com/sydney/restaurants/sample-coffee-pro-shop)
