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Ona

An acclaimed roastery that could change how you think about coffee.

Sushi-style tabletops mean business at Marrickville’s Ona.
1 / 8Sushi-style tabletops mean business at Marrickville’s Ona.Tim Grenard
Braised beef roll.
2 / 8Braised beef roll.Rhett Wyman
Geisha Sour coffee cocktail.
3 / 8Geisha Sour coffee cocktail.Rhett Wyman
Tteokbokki French toast.
4 / 8Tteokbokki French toast.Rhett Wyman
Filter coffee being made at Ona.
5 / 8Filter coffee being made at Ona.Louise Kennerley
Potato rosti.
6 / 8Potato rosti.Rhett Wyman
Kingfish smorrebrod.
7 / 8Kingfish smorrebrod.Louise Kennerley
Arashi Mule coffee cocktail.
8 / 8Arashi Mule coffee cocktail.Rhett Wyman

ONA Marrickville cafe

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Acclaimed roastery Ona re-opened its flagship store on Marrickville’s Smith Street this year, and it could change how you think about coffee. The leather-bound coffee menu reads like a wine list, divided into milk blends, espresso, filter and mocktails (ever tried a coffee inspired by a Pina Colada?). But for all its coffee bar seriousness, Ona is just a damn good neighbourhood cafe, with a lush courtyard and staff who will cuddle your dog, help you order and serve memorable border-crossing brunch dishes such tteokbokki French toast and smoked salmon ochazuke.

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