Welcome to Ampersand in Paddington Cafe Bookstore

We Scooped the Pool!
WINNER! Wentworth Courier Awards for Excellence Best Cafe 2009/10
Winners Best Cafe Wentworth Courier Business Award 2008/9
Winners Best Bookshop Wentworth Courier Business Awards 2008/9
Finalist Best Coffee/Tea House Sydney Metroplitan Region
Restaurant & Catering Association  2009/10
Finalist Best Coffee/Tea House Sydney Metropolitan Region
Restaurant & Catering Association 2010/11
Winner to be announced Oct 11
Finalist Wentworth Courier Business Achiever Awards 2010/11
Winner to be announced Sept 10
Finalist NSW Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award 2010/2011
Winners to be announced Set 24

Thank you to all of our customers for your loyalty and support in 2010!

Welcome to Ampersand in Paddington, Cafe Bookstore. This cafe bookstore is a haven of tranquillity where you can relax in a vibrant atmosphere, read a good book, drink our home-made Chai Tea relished for its rich exotic flavours of cardamom, cinnamon and ginger or enjoy one of our delicious cupcakes.

Whether it’s an old favourite, something to read to the kids, or even a beautiful antiquarian book, chances are that you’ll find something special at Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore, Paddington. With over 30,000 used books on our shelves that stretch from ceiling to floor, there’s something for everyone.

Begin your day with Eggs Benedict or our infamous Apple and Berry Crumble served with natural yoghurt, drizzled with honey and cinnamon. Lunches are popular offering a variety of gourmet sandwiches and Panini’s, risottos, pastas, soup and salads. After work, or on weekends, you can really cram in the culture here. Browse for a book, take it to the table with a risotto and then off to a film or a show. It's all possible with minimal walking and time involved.

It’s a perfect place for everyone. If you are seeking company you may choose to seat yourself on our communal table downstairs giving you the opportunity to meet others, otherwise you may choose to visit with friends and book a table for six. Outdoors is always buzzing with the sounds of laughter and good cheer.

Ampersand Cafe & Bookstore supports the community in three areas: offering discounts to all retailers working along Oxford Street to ensure their lunches are more affordable; proceeds from our $1 book bin are donated to local charities; and lastly, pre-loved books are regularly bought from our locals with cash and credit in return.

Winter Trading Hours Hours June 6 - August 31: Monday-Friday 730am-5.30pm / Saturday 8am-5.30pm /Sunday 9am-5pm

We are located at:
78 Oxford Street, Paddington (opposite the Mobil Service Station). Visit our Contact page for more details.