Cafe · Sydney CBD
The Grounds of The City
Starworks Score
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4.2 stars — below the 4.5 threshold
6417 reviews — strong volume
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Ranked against 21 cafe businesses in Sydney CBD
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The Grounds of The City's 4.2-star rating is below the 4.5-star threshold that top businesses maintain.
High Priority11 competitors in Sydney CBD have a stronger online reputation than The Grounds of The City.
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Who's ahead of The Grounds of The City
These cafe businesses in Sydney CBD have a stronger online reputation than The Grounds of The City.
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Score | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Carter Cafe Sydney CBD | 4.8 | 374 | 91/100 | |
| 2 | The Naked Duck Martin Place Sydney CBD | 4.8 | 363 | 91/100 | |
| 3 | Cafe Sydney Restaurant Sydney CBD | 4.5 | 4072 | 79/100 | |
| 4 | Industry Beans York St Sydney CBD | 4.6 | 2395 | 79/100 | |
| 5 | Joe Black Cafe Sydney CBD | 4.7 | 1126 | 79/100 | |
| 6 | Mission Cafe Sydney CBD | 4.7 | 525 | 79/100 | |
| 7 | Cross Eatery Sydney CBD | 4.5 | 431 | 79/100 | |
| 8 | Skittle Lane Sydney CBD | 4.6 | 851 | 73/100 | |
| 9 | Dutch Smuggler Coffee Brewers Sydney CBD | 4.5 | 569 | 73/100 | |
| 10 | Kosmos Espresso Cafe Sydney CBD | 4.8 | 165 | 73/100 | |
| 11 | Marlowe's Way Sydney CBD | 4.6 | 405 | 71/100 |
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About The Grounds of The City's reputation score.
Where does The Grounds of The City rank among cafe in Sydney CBD?
The Grounds of The City currently ranks #12 of 22 cafe in Sydney CBD on Starworks' reputation index, with a score of 57/100. Rankings are based on Google star rating, review volume, and online presence, and update regularly.
Is The Grounds of The City good? What is their reputation score?
The Grounds of The City holds a 4.2-star Google rating across 6417 reviews, and has a Starworks Score of 57/100 based on rating, review volume, online presence, and how they compare to other cafe in Sydney CBD.
Who are the best cafe in Sydney CBD?
You can see the full ranked list of the best cafe in Sydney CBD on Starworks at starworks.com.au/best/cafes/sydney-cbd. Each is scored on Google rating, review volume, and online presence.
How does The Grounds of The City compare to competitors in Sydney CBD?
The Grounds of The City is scored 57/100 and compared head-to-head against other cafe in Sydney CBD on rating, number of Google reviews, and online presence. Businesses with more recent reviews and a higher average rating rank above those with fewer.
How can The Grounds of The City improve their ranking and reputation score?
The fastest wins are: consistently asking happy customers for Google reviews, keeping the average rating at 4.8+, responding to every review, and keeping website and contact details current. Tools like Starworks automate review requests and AI responses — most businesses see measurably more reviews within weeks, and offer a free trial to start.
How often is The Grounds of The City's score updated?
Scores are recalculated regularly from the latest publicly available Google data (typically refreshed about every two weeks). Check back to track progress over time.
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