Where to brunch in Sydney. The morning rooms worth the queue, and the kitchens still doing it right at noon.

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15 places

Rocker

  • ★ 4.4
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Bondi

Order The Sunday roast, which Rocker says has been named one of Sydney's best.

Rocker, at 5/39-53 Campbell Parade in North Bondi, has a $75 spread that might include oysters, burrata, prosciutto with melon, plus mains and a dessert.

Bills Bondi

Bills Bondi serves fresh seasonal dishes for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, with great coffee and cakes, a 2 minute walk from Bondi Beach.

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Devon Cafe Barangaroo

Order The serrano egg blini, or the Devon mie goreng.

Devon Cafe Barangaroo is at Shop 19, 200 Barangaroo Avenue, bringing fine dining dishes to casual cafe food, with an indoor dining room and outdoor terrace.

Speedos Cafe

Speedos Cafe at 126 Ramsgate Avenue in North Bondi opens at 06:00 every day and closes at 15:00, except Friday and Saturday, when it closes at 19:00.

Maeda Newtown

Order Homemade ramen, Japanese style, from the all-day menu.

Maeda Cafe Newtown is at 549 King Street, with an all-day menu, homemade Japanese style ramen and a coffee and drink menu, open weekdays from 07:00 to 15:00.

Two Chaps

Two Chaps is a cafe and bakery in Marrickville with an ever-changing, produce-driven menu that works within the seasons and focuses on local supply.

The Grounds of Alexandria

  • ★ 4.1
  • Alexandria

Order Crispy pumpkin and corn fritters with poached eggs and chive hollandaise.

Breakfast at The Grounds of Alexandria on Huntley Street is served daily until 11:30am, with eggs your way, corn fritters and breakfast tacos on the menu.

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Single O Surry Hills

Order Banana Bread Cold Brew, which Single O calls its signature.

Single O is a specialty coffee business at 60-64 Reservoir St in Surry Hills, open 07:00 to 15:00 on weekdays and 08:00 to 15:00 on weekends.

Sticky Fingers

Order Pulled Beef Benedict, Super Green Bowl or the Chilli Mo:Mo, Nepalese dumplings.

Sticky Fingers is a breakfast and brunch cafe at 23 Pelican Street in Surry Hills, serving Modern Australian cafe meals infused with Asian twist.

Four Ate Five

  • ★ 4.4

Order The shakshuka, the 485 breakfast plate of falafel and white bean hummus, or the potato latkas.

Four Ate Five is a neighbourhood brunch spot at 485 Crown Street in Surry Hills, open since 2009, with Middle Eastern inspired food and Single O coffee.