24 brunch worth the trip across Australia, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Australia guides.
St. Ali ★ 4.8 · Melbourne
south-yarra · 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne VIC 3205
St. Ali in South Melbourne is Melbourne's original brunch destination: the warehouse and espresso-led egg menu set a standard hundreds of cafes have followed.
Edition Coffee Roasters Haymarket ★ 4.8 · Sydney
haymarket · 6 Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket NSW 2000
Japanese-Scandinavian brunch and roastery on Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket, Sydney. Soufflé pancakes, udon with bacon dashi, single-origin pour-overs.
Bentwood ★ 4.7 · Melbourne
fitzroy · 237 Napier Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Bentwood in Fitzroy applies wine-bar sensibility to brunch: benchmark granola plates, natural wine from midday and the suburb's best outdoor courtyard.
Bills Darlinghurst ★ 4.7 · Sydney
darlinghurst · 433 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Bill Granger's original Bills on Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney since 1993. All-day brunch menu, weekend queues, specialty-coffee program.
Single O Surry Hills ★ 4.7 · Sydney
surry-hills · 60-64 Reservoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Specialty coffee anchor on Reservoir Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. Coffee flights, simple breakfast bowls, the city's longest-running specialty espresso bar.
Devon Cafe Barangaroo ★ 4.6 · Sydney
barangaroo · Shop 19, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Modern Asian-Aussie brunch cafe on Barangaroo Avenue, Sydney. Korean fried chicken bao, Devon Benedict and matcha pancakes; harbour terrace seating.
Reuben Hills ★ 4.6 · Sydney
surry-hills · 61 Albion Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Latin American brunch and roastery on Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. The Colombian arepa, huevos rancheros and single-origin filter coffee.
Naïm ★ 4.5 · Brisbane
paddington · 14 Collingwood Street, Paddington QLD 4064
Naïm on Collingwood Street in Paddington is the Middle Eastern brunch destination. Lamb bacon and baharat waffles, mejadra and slow-cooked eggs every morning.
Mammoth ★ 4.5 · Melbourne
armadale · 736 Malvern Road, Armadale VIC 3143
Mammoth in Armadale runs the weekend brunch queue that defines the suburb: seasonal ricotta hotcakes, Inglewood coffee and a room that handles pressure well.
Brickfields ★ 4.5 · Sydney
chippendale · 206 Cleveland Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
European bakery and cafe on Cleveland Street, Chippendale, Sydney. Sourdough loaves at the counter, weekend queues from open and savoury baked goods.
The Gunshop Cafe ★ 4.4 · Brisbane
west-end · 53 Mollison Street, West End QLD 4101
The Gunshop Cafe runs a heritage corner-shop building on Mollison Street, West End since 2000. Priced at $$. Open mon-fri 6:30am-3pm, sat-sun 7am-3pm.
Anouk ★ 4.4 · Brisbane
paddington · 212 Given Terrace, Paddington QLD 4064
Anouk on Given Terrace in Paddington is the long-time Brisbane brunch destination near Suncorp Stadium. Merlo coffee, hearty all-day plates, closed Mondays.
Auction Rooms ★ 4.4 · Melbourne
cbd · 103-107 Errol Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Auction Rooms in North Melbourne set the third-wave template in 2009: excellent espresso, reliable brunch plates and a room that handles weekend chaos well.
Three Blue Ducks Rosebery ★ 4.4 · Sydney
rosebery · 85 Dunning Avenue, Rosebery NSW 2018
Farm-to-table all-day cafe at the Cannery, Rosebery, Sydney. Sustainable sourcing, daily-changing breakfast plates and a wood-fired evening menu.
Rocker ★ 4.4 · Sydney
bondi · 115 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi NSW 2026
Coastal all-day cafe on Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi, Sydney from Three Blue Ducks' Darren Robertson. A$85 bottomless brunch, focaccia and burrata plates.
Hardware Societe ★ 4.3 · Melbourne
cbd · 10 Katherine Place, Melbourne VIC 3000
Hardware Societe on Hardware Street is the CBD's most popular brunch queue: baked egg pots in cast iron, copied across Melbourne for years and still the best.
Bills Bondi ★ 4.3 · Sydney
bondi · 79 Hall Street, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
Beachside Bills on Hall Street, Bondi, Sydney. Ricotta hotcakes and sweetcorn fritters two blocks from the sand; the dish Bill Granger sent global.
Maeda Newtown ★ 4.2 · Sydney
newtown · 549 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042
Japanese-Australian brunch cafe on King Street, Newtown, Sydney. Katsu hamburg, karaage rolls, specialty matcha; walk-in only, kitchen closes 2:30pm.
Two Chaps ★ 4.2 · Sydney
marrickville · 122 Chapel Street, Marrickville NSW 2204
Modern vegetarian cafe on Chapel Street, Marrickville, Sydney. House pasta at lunch, brunch plates that lean seasonal Aussie veg, slow-roast specials board.
Journeyman ★ 4.1 · Melbourne
south-yarra · 169 Chapel Street, Windsor VIC 3181
Journeyman on Chapel Street in Windsor is a consistent south-side brunch room: direct-trade Dukes espresso, seasonal produce and a loyal following since 2014.
Porch and Parlour ★ 4.1 · Sydney
bondi · 31 Wairoa Avenue, North Bondi NSW 2026
Bondi beach brunch on Wairoa Avenue, Sydney. Acai bowls, smoothie bowls and paleo plates with the post-swim regulars. Sydney venue with a regular local crowd.
The Grounds of Alexandria ★ 4.1 · Sydney
alexandria · 7A/2 Huntley Street, Alexandria NSW 2015
Industrial brunch compound on Huntley Street, Alexandria, Sydney. Roastery, garden cafe, brunch counter and a kids' farm; weekend queues from 9am.
Tall Timber ★ 4.0 · Melbourne
south-yarra · 60 Commercial Road, Prahran VIC 3181
Tall Timber in South Yarra is the suburb's most consistent brunch room: house-roasted espresso, solid weekend kitchen and avo toast that never needs updating.
Speedos Cafe ★ 4.0 · Sydney
bondi · 126 Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi NSW 2026
Surf-club brunch on Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi, Sydney. Power breakfast and acai bowls perched directly over the sand at the North Bondi corner.