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!

This Alexandria corner café loves to put a twist on our classic brekky favourites. The smashed avo has additions of house-pickled chilli and yuzu sesame seeds, turning the traditional favourite into a flavour extravaganza. Quality coffee is also guaranteed, offering a house blend designed by Coffee Alchemy. We love their take on Turkish Cilbir Eggs, with chilli, halloumi, mushrooms, yoghurt and toast.

This vibrant Surry Hills bar and restaurant also has one of the best boozy brunches Sydney has to offer. You’ll find the menu isn’t limited to breakfast foods, but things you’d often expect to see in the dinner menu. Coffee is not the beverage of choice at this Sydney Brunch spot, but rather a refreshing cocktail or killer wine. Why do we love it? Boozy brunch. Say no more.

Fancy a trip to Sydney’s stunning northern beaches? Stop by Oceans in Narrabeen. Their extensive menu has something for everyone, with plenty of fresh seafood options to complement the ocean breeze. The location makes all the difference for an enjoyable meal here. Try the acai bowl and pair it with cold-pressed juice for the perfect post-swim feed.

Social Hideout is fondly known as one of Sydney’s prettiest, most Instagrammable cafes. With locations in Paramatta and Waterloo, the food is so pretty it almost makes it a crime to bite in and ruin it. Their main attraction besides the flowered ceilings is the bright purple taro hotcakes, a visual and taste extravaganza. We love this place for its pretty, cosy vibes.

Sitting on one of the sunniest corners of Redfern, Kepos Street Kitchen is prized real estate for that Sunday hangover brunch cure, and the long lines show for it. Stocked with coffee from the Ground Roasters and plenty of variations of café classics with a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern twist on the menu, you’ll be leaving feeling full and well-nourished. Try the Sardines on rye toast, pesto, pickled onions, kipflers, dukkah, soft boiled egg, for something different.

The perfect spot for a coffee while you work, you never know who you may get chatting with at the large communal table. On a quiet corner opposite a quaint playground, grab some food and coffee to go and have the kids occupied too. The menu changes seasonally, so regular visits are a must. We love the location of this little nook—the quintessential neighbourhood corner cafe lives on.

Fika Swedish Kitchen is a Swedish café with coastal locations in both Manly and Bondi. The café serves a menu of homemade Swedish classics like meatballs and the famous fika pastry. If you’ve ever been to Sweden, this place will take you right back to the narrow, cobbled streets and will leave you feeling full and happy.

In terms of an all-rounder Brunch in Sydney, Single O is one of the pioneers in the Sydney Breakfast revolution. The café has a self-serve batch brew bar as well as a seasonal menu. Compact and cosy, Single O’s dedication to quality coffee means it’s the perfect spot to bring your Melbourne coffee snobs pals on their annual visit to Sydney. We can’t go past their Mothership Bowl, packed to the brim with poached eggs, red rice, avo, sweet potato cheese, red kraut, pickled cauli and greens.

Reuben Hills has become a must-visit in the Sydney brunch scene. With offerings of quality coffee and hearty sandwiches, grab a takeaway or sit down in the industrial-style café. Sourcing coffee beans from Central and South America, the menu follows a similar suite – the NOT Reuben sandwich is our personal favourite.

This deli-style café prides itself on the many sandwiches on offer which change regularly to mix it up. They go down a treat alongside a Reuben Hills coffee, which is the coffee that is sold here. Our favourite is the Al green vegan sanga, with kale puree, avocado, lettuce, apple, pepita and alfalfa on a fresh panini.

Three mates from the shire opened up Blackwood Pantry intending to create a relaxing, communal space in Cronulla, which they have achieved to a tee. With exceptional food inspired by Europe and Australia’s fine dining scenes and quality coffee, this café offers good times and effortlessly nurtures a sense of community through café culture.

A fine addition to the infamous north shore brunch scene, Goodfields Eatery is a trendy addition to the leafy suburb. The all-day breakfast menu is a huge drawing card for the industrial café. Our favourite is the crumbed eggplant that comes with poached eggs, labneh and coriander.

We all know how delectable an Israeli breakfast can be, and Shuk knows this all too well. The café is renowned for its healthy twist on the Israeli classics we love. Our recommendation is to try the shakshuka, we bet it will be some of the most authentic you’ve ever had.