The Little Marionette at UNSW
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The Little Marionette at UNSW is a small, busy coffee counter on the UNSW Kensington campus behind Clancy Auditorium, known for fast espresso on weekdays. It suits a coffee between lectures, with Michael Birt Gardens about a minute's walk away.
About The Little Marionette at UNSW
Food at The Little Marionette at UNSW
The cafe serves breakfast and lunch alongside its coffee, with cakes and pastries in the cabinet to go with a drink. Iced mochas with flavoured syrups such as hazelnut are a favourite with reviewers. Prices sit in the $1–20 range.
What to order: Long black · Iced mocha with hazelnut syrup
Coffee and drinks
Coffee is the focus, made on a pair of La Marzocco machines, with dairy and several plant milks at the counter. Reviewers praise the espresso and say drinks come out quickly even when the queue is long.
Facilities at The Little Marionette at UNSW
What visitors say about The Little Marionette at UNSW
- 💬Reviewers praise the coffee and the speed it is made.
- 💬Reviewers describe the crew as friendly and the cafe as busy.
Near The Little Marionette at UNSW
Visitor tips for The Little Marionette at UNSW
- ✓It is open weekdays only, 7am to 4pm.
- ✓Expect a queue at the lecture-break rush; the counter is quick but small.
- ✓Michael Birt Gardens and Library Lawn are close by for a coffee outside.
Getting to The Little Marionette at UNSW
C24, behind Clancy Auditorium near Gate 9, UNSW Kensington campus. The campus has step-free access.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of The Little Marionette at UNSW?
It is open Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm and closed on weekends.
Is there a park near The Little Marionette?
Michael Birt Gardens is about a minute's walk and Library Lawn is about one minute further.
Does The Little Marionette serve food?
Yes, it serves breakfast and lunch, plus cakes and pastries with coffee.