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Cornersmith is a charming cafe located on Illawarra Road that offers a variety of delectable dishes and refreshments. Although their online store is closed for deliveries and pick-up orders until early Feb, patrons can still visit their cafe to indulge in their scrumptious treats or participate in any of their offered classes. While the cafe was recently closed for the holidays, they will be resuming regular business hours soon, providing their ever-popular homemade preserves and Hampers as well as new hot sauce and cocktail syrups. For those looking to gift unique condiments or items, Cornersmith is a perfect destination with plenty of jars, books and hampers available.

Recent social media posts

14/06/2026

She’s back in stock! Simple and delish. Have it with steak and potatoes, with your morning eggs, or on a cheese, lettuce and butter roll. 😘 Grab a jar or two through Cornersmith or PEPE SAYA BUTTER Co

03/06/2026

My most popular class is back!

A GUIDE TO SALAD MAKING

Join me on July 4th and learn how to keep salads on the table even in the depths of Winter. You’ll learn the formulas for slaws and complete meal salads. I’ll show you how to fancy up green leaves, make great dressings plus all tips and tricks you need to make your salads sing. This is a class for eating and learning, so bring your notebooks and come hungry!

Tickets through the Cornersmith Website.

07/04/2026

It’s good to have this class back on the roster! Guest starring the one and only for a one off Fermenting Workshop where we will teach you how to make homemade kraut, kimchi and pro-biotic pickles.
If you’re needing some IRL laffs, cabbage pounding, and gut health chat, sign up! April 19th Marrickville. Only a few spots left!

25/03/2026

We can’t keep this cute little book on the shelf! It’s now in its 7th print run and has found its way overseas, even selling in the Czech Republic!

If you’ve been after a copy, you can order one through the Cornersmith or websites.

Thanks for the love. I can’t believe how many Picklers are out there 💚🙏

16/02/2026

If filling your pantry with homemade pickles is on your 2026 bucket list, come along to a Cornersmith pickling class at in Marrickville! You’ll learn adaptable pickling recipes, all about the magic of vinegar, and how to safely store your pickles so you feel confident to start your pickling adventures at home! Plus you can treat yourself to the most delicious lamington after the class. Link in bio to book your spot 💚

10/02/2026

When tomatoes are cheap, do yourself a favour and make a bulk batch of roasted tomatoes with onion, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Keep it chunky or blitz to a smooth sauce. So good for pasta, add to meatballs, turn into soup or just smoosh onto bread. One of my fave summer batch cooks for the week ahead. Find the recipe for All Purpose Roasted Tomatoes in Use It All or on 🍅

06/02/2026

If learning to make condiments is on your to-do list this year, book into a Cornersmith class! I’ll be teaching preserving classes at in Marrickville this year, so come along and learn everything you need to know to start preserving at home, then treat yourself to the most delicious lamington after class! Link in bio to check out the classes and book in 💚

Address

441 Illawarra Road
Marrickville, NSW
2204

To get to the cafe located on Illawarra Road in Marrickville, you can take the train to Marrickville station and then walk for about 10 minutes to reach the destination. Alternatively, you can take the bus route numbers 423 or 426 which stops near the cafe.

If you are driving, you can turn onto Illawarra Road from Sydenham Road or New Canterbury Road. There is street parking available on Illawarra Road and surrounding streets, but it may be limited during peak hours. Please note that there may be parking restrictions during certain times of the day as well.

Website

https://www.cornersmith.com.au/pages/picklery

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What people say

Reviews:

1) The Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food reviews Cornersmith in an article dated May 1, 2020. The author praises the cafe's commitment to sustainability and quality produce. They particularly enjoyed the pickling, preserving and fermenting workshops the cafe offers.

2) Broadsheet reviewed Cornersmith on September 24, 2019. The reviewer noted that although the cafe can get crowded during peak hours, the vibe is laid back and welcoming. They also praised the seasonal menu and highlighted the corn fritters as a must-try dish.

3) Time Out Sydney reviewed Cornersmith on October 8, 2019. The author gave high marks for both food and coffee but mentioned that service can be slow during busier periods. They recommend trying out one of their house-made sodas with lunch.

Customer comments:

1) "I love Cornersmith! The staff are always friendly and accommodating, even when it's packed on weekends." - Sarah G., Google Reviews

2) "The menu changes seasonally so there's always something new to try. I especially appreciate their dedication to ethical farming practices." - Jason K., Yelp

3) "Some of my favorite dishes include the beetroot risotto and the sourdough toast with homemade peanut butter." - Julia L., Zomato

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