Sydney is a vibrant, eclectic city, with an array of interesting and innovative cafes to breakfast at. Brunches are a local speciality, and few cities offer such a wide variety of types and tastes. Sweet or savoury, hot or cold, eating inside or out; Sydney has it all.
It has oft been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And as fans of a late breakfast or a big brunch, we definitely agree. So, in our opinion, you owe it to yourself to get out and discover some of these great brekkie venues.
What’s better than avocado, eggs, bacon, granola, coffee, smoothies, and everything in between? Here, we have provided you with 15 of the best places for breakfasts in Sydney. Happy brunching!
Social Brew Café is a casual Café, with indoor and outdoor seating. They serve Brunch style food, as well as excellent Coffees and Teas. The Café is bright and vibrant, with a trendy, welcoming atmosphere.
Their Breakfast menu consists of dishes that manage to be both beautiful to look at and a joy to eat. Even something as apparently straightforward as the Bread becomes a culinary delight here with a selection of gourmet loaves on offer. And just so you know, our pick is the Activated Charcoal & Quinoa.
They serve Slow-Cooked Beans with Poached Eggs and Chorizo, Ricotta Hotcakes with Strawberries and Pistachio Butter and Deli Boards. Another star is The Social Breakfast Roll with Egg, Cheese, Bacon, Rocket and Tomato Chutney. And then there’s their iconic Mushroom and Parmesan Bruschetta…
Location: 1860 Pittwater Rd, Church Point, NSW 2105 Ph: 0435 027 068
It might not be the easiest spot to get to, but thankfully, the Breakfast selection is totally worth the trip.
The Waterfront Café is a picturesque Café and General Store on the beautiful waterfront of Church Point. This Café serves classic Breakfast options, as well as unique dishes. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is superb – from their Big Brekky of Organic Eggs, Bacon, Chicken Sausages, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Hash Browns and Toast, to their Fresh Fruit Salad with Yoghurt, Honey & Granola.
On top of these crowd-pleasers, they also have a Breakfast Taco, Protein Pancakes and the rather wonderful Scotch Eggs Roti. This last item features Poached Eggs, rolled in Panko Crumbs then fried until crispy, matched with Spinach and either Bacon, Ham or Salmon, plus Sriracha Hollandaise and served with flaky Roti Bread.
Joe Black Café is all about community, Food, and Coffee. The Café is situated in the centre of Sydney, and they’re open from early in the morning to mid-afternoon. The kitchen conjures up classic Breakfasts with a twist.
We just had to include this place amongst our best places for Breakfasts in Sydney.
The fabulously named Stormin’ Norman, which consists of Onions, Tomatoes, Avocado, and Onzen Poached Eggs on Sourdough, is delicious.
They also have various forms of Eggs and Toast, Smashed Avocado, Bolognese Mince with those Poached Eggs, a lovely Creamy Bircher and a great Crunchy Maple Granola, zingin with a house-made Berry Compote.
Their menu reflects quality, with additions such as Champagne Ham, Smoked Salmon, Bacon, and Poached Eggs available as add ons. For lunch, they rustle up Sangas and Salads, as well as Brunch bakes like Muffins, Brownies, Banana Bread, and Croissants.
Location: 99 George St, The Rocks, NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9247 3089
If you are tourist in Sydney, then the Rocks area to the left of Circular Quay is a must-see spot, crammed with history.
The beautiful building that houses the Rocks Cafe originates from the 1860s and has contributed to Sydney’s architectural scene. It’s a fitting sitting for their menu of enticing European and Modern Australian cuisine, including delicious Breakfast options.
Their Cake display is famous for the delectable treats on offer. Meanwhile, for Breakfast they have an extensive selection including Croissants, Banana Bread with Ricotta and Honey if you fancy something sweet. For the savoury-minded, there’s Smashed Avocado with Poached Eggs, Feta, Walnuts and a refreshing Tomato & Herb Salsa. Or of you’re really hungry, the Breakfast Mezze Platter with Poached Eggs, Beef Pastrami, Grilled Halloumi, Roasted Tomato & Potato, Walnuts & Za’atar Bread and more if a real feast.
They also serve their Rocks Cafe Classic Hotcakes with Creme Fraiche, Fresh Berries and either Belgian Chocolate Sauce or Maple Syrup. Perfect for a naughty refuel before heading out sightseeing.
Location: Gateway Sydney, 1 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9241 2277 See Website For Further Locations
Four Frogs first became successful in 2013, when their location in Mosman opened. The Restaurant was founded by four French friends who lived in Australia and wanted to bring French Food and authentic Crêpes to the country.
There are now four branches of the establishment, and their success is phenomenal. Each outlet has an extensive menu of Crêpes and Galettes. Crêpes are sweet, and Galettes are savoury – if you didn’t know.
Pick from Ham and Swiss Cheese, Spinach and Feta, Bacon, Egg and Cheese, Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese and Chive Galettes. They have many more, including the French Cheese classic – Raclette. These are no ordinary Pancakes – they are technically perfect, and delicious.
Along with the more inventive items, the kitchen turns out popualr fillings, such as Butter and Sugar with Lemon, Nutella and Fruit. Another winning combo is Flambéed Oranges, Caramel Sauce, and Coconut and Belgian Chocolate. Four Frogs Crêperie is the perfect place to get an amazing, unique Breakfast.
Location: 633 Bourke St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 9699 1011 See Website For Further Locations
Bourke Street Bakery began in Surry Hills and has slowly become one of Sydney’s most popular Breakfast spots. The Bakery has fifteen locations around the area, and the demand is high!
As well as excellent Breakfast bakes, the Bakery also offers Catering Services, as well as Baking Classes. Amongst those flaky Breakfast options are morning Pastries such as Croissants, Pain au Chocolat, Pain au Raisin, and Seasonal Fruit Danishes. If you feel more savoury-inclined, then there are Pork and Fennel Sausage Rolls, Vegan Vege Curry Pies, Jalapeno and Cheese Twists and Roasted Capsicum, Onion & Feta Quiche.
But that’s not all. They also serve Muffins and Cookies, like their Chocolate and Sour Cherry Cookie and Mixed Berry Muffin. And then there’s their amazing Cakes – including Chocolate Cake, Carrot and Walnut Cake and Flourless Lemon Cake. Finally, they have incredible breads that are available on different days of the week.
With all of this, it’s no wonder this ranks amongst our best places for Breakfasts in Sydney.
This gem is a little different to most of our other best places for Breakfasts in Sydney.
Kurumac is a small, Japanese Café creating comforting Breakfast and Lunch dishes. The team craft plates such as Cod Roe Omelette, and Japanese-Style Toast with Seaweed Butter. It’s the perfect place to go if you’re craving flavoursome dishes, as well as strong, robust coffee.
Now this place definitely isn’t your local neighbourhood Brunch stop. Instead, it’s an ultra modern, swish, light-filled All Day venue, looking out over the sparkling waters of Cockle Bay. And whilst their High Tea is gorgeous – Lobster Blini, anyone? – and their Dinner option of Roasted Fermented Chilli Chicken is a heat-fiend’s dream, we’re here for the Breakfast menu.
Luxurious, rich and just a little bit bad, the Char Siu Pork Belly Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough are the ideal start to any day. Simliarly indulgent is the Chef’s Signature: XO Lobster Omelette, dressed with Creme Fraiche, Eschalots & Chives.
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Whatever you do, don’t overlook the Drinks list. Yes, there are all the Coffees and Matchas that most of us expect these days. However, Vogue Cafe also does an impressive array of Iced Drinks. We love the Iced Chai on a warm day, though the Iced Watermelon Matcha Latte is very refreshing too.
Location: Unit 2/148 Goulburn St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010 Ph: (02) 9283 9694
Now we know that there are literally dozens of eateries across every corner of Australia doing some version of Eggs Benedict (and Avo Toast!), but we reckon that the incarnation at Two Good Eggs is up there with the finest. After all, getting a Hollandaise just right is not as easy as it sounds, and the kitchen here has cracked it – pun intended.
Aside from this, dishes like their Vegetarian Delight Breakfast Wrap – Eggplant, Tomato, Mushrooms, Sweet Potato, Spinach Scrambled Eggs & Aioli – are both satisfying, and yummy. Personally, we’re fan of the Brissy St Special. This is a Toasted Croissant, stuffed with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Caramelised Onion & Aged Cheddar, accompanied by golden, crunchy Hash Browns.
The Café is unassuming and relatively inexpensive, but definitely deserves a spot amongst our best places for breakfasts in Sydney. Not latleast it has plenty of seating, bot indoors and outdoors.
With it’s tables spilling out onto the tree-lined street, Quick Brown Fox Eatery (QBF) is charming inner city oasis.
For those with a sweet tooth, the French Toast Crumpets are a must. Topped with Dulce de Leche Mascarpone, Caramelised Banana, Salted Maple Sauce & Almond Brittle, it’s the best kind of sugar rush. In contrast, the Ortiz Sardines on Toast are a Med-inspired combo of Sardines, Roma Tomatoes, Spanish Olives, Gremolata, Red Onion & Herb Salad. Another interesting dish is the Potato Hash. A Potato Hash with Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon, Charred Greens & a lively Nduja Hollandaise, wash it down with one of their smooth Coffees and face the day with a smile on your face.
Location: The Rocks Centre Cnr Mill Lane & Kendall Lane, Shop 9/12-26 Playfair St, , The Rocks Centre, The Rocks, NSW 2000 Ph: (02) 9252 1196
The Fine Food Store is a family-owned Café that serves wholesome and hearty food, which is always delicious. They have great Coffee too, which is roasted in-house and expertly made. This alone put it up there with our best places for Breakfasts in Sydney.
The Cafe is fresh and modern, with charming staff.
Their motto is ‘good food and coffee meets good vibes’ and it’s emblazoned on their mirror. And given that they have been open for over fifteen years, they must be doing something right.
We really appreciate that The Fine Food Store has a Light Breakfast menu, as well as a regular one. Our pick is the Overnight Bircher with Oats, Apple Juice, Dried Apple, Mango & Almonds if you want to eat healthily. Alternatively, the Continental Board of Boiled Eggs, CHeddar, Pickles, Ham, Chilli Labneh & Pretzel is perfect for those who like to graze.
Over on the full Breakfast selection, we are obsessed with the Crab Croquette. A bright, delicate plate of Crabmeat, Green Pea, Finger Lime & Whipped Goats Yoghurt, it’s a blinder.
Basket Brothers is a self-described antipodean café (Australian) driven by old-fashioned good service, food, and hospitality. The decor is bright, vibrant and brimming with plants. The staff are smiley. And, better still, this joint is known for its big Breakfasts, and delicious flavour combinations.
Give their organic baked granola with fresh fruit and sweet yogurt a try. Or maybe the oatmeal with taro and almond milk, or the eggs Benedict, herb and mushroom omelet, Moroccan baked eggs with chorizo or banana bread with butter.
However, they have some unique dishes that you have to try.
For example, their red velvet pancakes with pandan sauce and fruit and berries – wow! Then there’s their famous bacon and egg roll with tomato chutney and rocket, their pumpkin bruschetta with ricotta, tomatoes and pomegranate, and their smoked brisket hash in a smokey sauce with tomatoes, hash browns, eggs and sourdough.
Their menu is extensive and unique, and is definitely a must-try in the city. It’s definitely one of the best places for breakfasts in Sydney.
Bar Zini is an Italian restaurant that is popular at night, and a relaxed breakfast and lunch spot during the day. The café is small and cozy, with beautiful interiors, and high-quality ingredients and ethical trading.
They serve Italian-Australian fusion dishes, which are truly unique and undoubtedly worth trying, as well as inexpensive.
At Bar Zini, the Sonoma sourdough toast comes with drunken sailor preserve, the tuga butter croissant with ham and cheese, their crowd-pleasing bacon and egg roll with sriracha mayo and cavolo nero with provolone. Amongst their other much-loved plates, we love the halloumi roll with avocado and romesco and the spiced corn and zucchini pickle fritters.
This is a unique menu filled with quality produce. They also have their classic avocado toast with truss tomato, goats cheese, poached eggs, mint and za’atar and pomegranate.
All strong reasons why Bar Zini is one of the top places for breakfasts in Sydney.
We are completing our look at the best places for breakfasts in Sydney with The Rusty Rabbit.
The Rusty Rabbit is a franchised café which serves all day breakfast and brunch food. Their food is iconic and colourful, inspired by nature. They serve some unique teas and coffees and some delicious smoothies, juices, and dairy-free smoothies.
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Amongst their winning offerings are a breakfast wrap with bacon, rocket, eggs, and relish and their famous bircher, which is soaked in mango and mixed nuts with cinnamon. They also have granola, eggs on toast, eggs Benedict, beans and eggs on sourdough, avocado and feta, as well as their famous champ bowl.
They also have more unique options such as their pumpkin patch, which is smashed pumpkin on toast with spinach, feta, tomatoes and a balsamic glaze, and their rockmelon bruschetta with basil and avocado.
Additionally, they have dishes such as lamb kafta with eggs, pea-kachu (smashed peas and whipped feta and chorizo) and cheesecake pancakes. Need we say more?
Sydney truly is a delight with all its restaurants, cafés, and bars of every cuisine and style you could wish for. We hope you can indulge in some of these choices from the best places to get breakfast in Sydney.
Last, but definitely not least, on our look at the best places for breakfasts in Sydney we have Circa Espresso. And what a delight this Parramatta Cafe cum restaurant cum bar is.
This spot is all about seasonally-driven, farm to table produce. What’s more, although it’s root are very much in Modern Australian dining, there is an exciting Middle Eastern influence. The result is a genuinely interesting menu of intriguing, tasty dishes.
Take the Baked Eggs with Beef Sujuk ($28), for instance. Eggs, Feta, Sujuk, Tomatoes, a fragrant Harissa Gravy and a kiss of Chilli, accompanied by some excellent House Made Focaccia to mop it all up. Fancy something sweet? How about the simple sounding French Toast ($24)? At Circa Espresso, it’s a Butter Brioche, Roasted Granny Smith Apples, Whipped Kaymak, Figs, Salted Caramel, Crumble and a wisp of Thyme. Fantastic!
Add to this a beautiful, chic space and some of the best coffee in the Western suburbs and you really should give this gem a try.
When it comes to great places to eat in Australia, the list really is endless. There are so many different restaurants, cafés, and chains to try that you really are spoiled for choice. From Italian food, to Japanese food, to a good ‘ole rump steak, the food options are endless.
This is why I decided to set up my blog, Eatability, to share the best food and drink spots in Australia with as many people as possible. Hi, my name is Dylan Cole, and I moved to Australia five years ago from England, UK.
Through this blog, I will be sharing and recommending some of my favorite places you need to visit, such as where to find the best pizza in Adelaide, and the best bakery in Brisbane. Whatever food you are fancying, I have got you covered!
