From the team behind Roller’s Bakehouse and Butterboy, Norma’s Deli is Manly’s coolest venue creating a big buzz! And for good reason. Walking down the stairs into Norma’s, you’re immediately transported to a charming and busy Greek deli. If you can peel yourself away from watching the bakers work their magic in the open-plan kitchen (they’re seriously hypnotising), it will take you a while to choose just one or two delights from behind the glass window of glorious treats.

If you ask us, breakfast is the most important meal of the day and pancakes are the most important part of any breakfast so it makes sense that we’re absolutely in love with Olea’s ricotta hotcakes with banana and whipped honeycomb butter. If you prefer to start the day with something savoury, check out the zucchini and celeriac fritters served with yellow beetroot salad and house-made hummus or Spanish-baked eggs.

It surely is blasphemy to have Bills excluded in any cafe roundups in Sydney – especially the best brunch spots. A pillar of the brunch scene, Bills doesn’t just have one cult dish but a series. If you haven’t yet tried the Ricotta Hotcakes with Banana and Honeycomb Butter or the Sweet Corn Fritters with Roast Tomato, Spinach and Avocado Salsa, we’re officially rescinding your brunch aficionado titles. These are brunch scene staples.

Be drawn in by the beans, beats and baked goods at A.P Bakery. Having gained an impressive cult following, the pop-up patisserie is known for serving up some of Sydney’s best baked goods. Choose between sweet and savoury treats such as dark-chocolate croissants, potato hash, a fig, olive oil and ricotta danish, and their signature egg bun. Soft, flaky, and perfectly golden, these are some of the best pastries in Sydney guaranteed to keep the sugar cravings at bay.

Rushi is a hidden gem in Sydney’s South serving up impeccable brunch options, including their iconic Yariman Roll. This beauty consists of a soft milk bun, filled with parmesan shallot scrambled eggs, avocado, crispy bacon and siracha mayonnaise. Their fluffy hotcakes are also a winner. If you’re looking for a drink, their coffee is top-notch, but their Mint Slice latte is the real winner. Tucked into the front of a bike shop, this petite cafe is worth a road trip!

Effortlessly fun and beachy, this café is run by three mates and it’s open seven days a week for brekkie, brunch and lunch and casual weekend dinners. The bright and flavoursome menu at Blackwood Bondi swings broadly between bold Mediterranean classics, French favourites, and fresh and fun Asian influences. Go in for Morning Glory egg, chorizo and kale, cult-classic blueberry and ricotta hotcakes and hangover-curing lunches like the chilli chicken schnitzel sandwich.

Sitting pretty on the harbour, The Navy Bear makes for a picture-perfect brunch destination. Serving up all your breakfast faves, alongside plenty of dietary-friendly options, you can’t go past the smashed avo toast with pickled jalapeno, coriander and lime on sourdough. A brunch feast fit for a queen!

Brace yourself for a pretty big call on our part… We believe Misc. restaurant is to Western Sydney what Totti’s is to the Eastern Suburbs. With delicious food, breathtaking scenery and perfectly puffy flatbread, this epic 300-seat is pure delight. Nestled within Parramatta Park, designed by Nic Graham (QT Hotels) this modern courtyard restaurant is the brainchild of restauranteur and Gogglebox-er Jad Nehmetallah.

Superfreak is already a firm favourite on the Sydney foodie scene. Serving up healthy bites that look the part, you can expect delicious breaky plates (jammy eggs, radish, picked vege and the like), broth, porridge and other nourishing delights. The interiors are just as clean as the menu with a neutral palette and minimalist design fitted out with luxury textiles.

It’s official, Marrickville’s (and all of Sydney for that matter) has a massive crush on Valentina’s, the Inner West’s go-to all-day diner. They’ve got (you guessed it) all-day breakfast with biscuits and gravy, short stack pancakes with butter and maple syrup or you can commit fully to their American dream and get a slice of pie and a snickerdoodle. From 11 am you can order from their lunch menu.