As expected from a top Sydney coffee roaster, the focus is on exceptional coffee, complemented by delicious bites. Their menu offers both classics and inventive dishes like roasted pumpkin salad with cous cous and blood orange, all made on-site. Bread and pastries are sourced from renowned local bakeries. The spacious setting, with high ceilings and long tables, provides the ideal ambiance for enjoying your morning cup of joe.

With a menu inspired by the vibrant flavours and textures of the Middle East, Circa Espresso is Paramatta’s answer to cosy vibes and comfort food. Alongside some of the best coffee west of the CBD you will find a menu that is bound to make an impact — we can’t say no to the ottoman eggs and crispy sourdough waffle. This is also a good option if you’re a fan of shared plates for brunch.

Caviar for brunch? Absolutely! At The Mayflower in Darlinghurst, indulge in brunch luxuries like caviar and Croque monsieur, catering to those with upscale tastes. The space is as captivating as the menu, featuring collaborations with renowned Australian artists, designers, and florists. Immerse yourself in the intimate, flower-filled dining room, evoking the venue's history as an Art Deco florist in the 1990s.

Not your average cafe, Rising Sun Workshop is a communal motorcycle workshop meets restaurant, and we’re here for it. The menu takes inspiration from Asia, with countless ramen options for lunch and bánh mìs for dinner. If this isn’t enough to get you planning your visit, the space itself should do it—with two levels sprawled over a vibrant dining zone and a buzzing workspace down below.

Located in Sydney’s trendy Marrickville, Two Chaps offers up delectable pastries by day and decadent pasta by night, and who can say no to that? The menu is constantly evolving, making for new surprises every time you visit. All the bread and pastry are made by hand, daily, using sustainable and organic Australian flours. Coffee is roasted nearby by Single O Coffee Roasters, oh, and the pasta is handmade, too.

A Bondi institution in its own right, Bills offers one of the best brunch spreads in Sydney. Bills are famous for their delicious take on traditional favourites like corn fritters and scrambled eggs. Be warned, on weekends a long wait to grab brunch at this Sydney café is pretty much guaranteed. Our favourite dishes on the menu? That would have to be the gravadlax toast with labneh, celery, tomatoes, pickles and capers.

This one is for the more adventurous brunch-goers. Situated in the semi-rural Dural in Sydney’s North West, Benzin means fuel in German. Serving up Gabriel Coffee, this is the perfect spot to fuel up and fill up with their variety of brunch options when you find yourself in Sydney’s northern suburbs. We love it here because it’s laid-back, peaceful and the perfect place to fuel up when you’re feeling extra hungry.

The perfect spot for your casual brunch, Pina Potts Point has become Sydney’s most popular brunch spot. Tucked away down a quiet Darlinghurst side street, Pina serves some of the best coffee, brunch, and lunch to Sydney’s trendiest celebrities and influencers. It’s a cosy spot that gets extremely busy so expect long waits. We can’t go past their bacon and egg roll, it could be the best in Sydney.

The queen of Sydney brunch fare, this multi-layered café and restaurant in Sydney’s Alexandria has it all – even farm animals! An innovative and sustainable initiative, the café covers a huge outdoor space with various sections, like a café, a restaurant, lemonade stand and an organic garden. We recommend hopping between the different cafes and stalls for the ultimate Grounds experience.

A former convenience store transformed into a busy beachside café, Three Blue Ducks is a favourite spot for brunch in Sydney. Not only does this place do top-quality breakfast and brunch, but also is a restaurant by night and prides itself in keeping things sustainable. We love this place for the good vibes, fresh food and rural feel—they even have a backyard kitchen garden with their very own banana trees and chooks!