BrunchJapanese-Scandinavian brunch and roastery$$A$22-A$34haymarketMon-Fri 07:30-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00Walk-in only
Japanese-Scandinavian brunch and roastery on Steam Mill Lane, Haymarket, Sydney. Soufflé pancakes, udon with bacon dashi, single-origin pour-overs.
Order: Japanese souffle pancake with pistachio cream and elderflower rhubarb.
BrunchBeach brunch$$A$18-A$26bondiDaily 06:30-15:00Walk-in only
Surf-club brunch on Ramsgate Avenue, North Bondi, Sydney. Power breakfast and acai bowls perched directly over the sand at the North Bondi corner.
Order: Avocado smash and a long black.
BrunchJapanese-Australian brunch$$A$18-A$30newtownMon-Fri 07:00-15:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-15:00Walk-in only
Japanese-Australian brunch cafe on King Street, Newtown, Sydney. Katsu hamburg, karaage rolls, specialty matcha; walk-in only, kitchen closes 2:30pm.
Order: Katsu hamburg steak and the chicken karaage roll.
BrunchVegetarian brunch$$A$18-A$28marrickvilleTue-Sun 07:00-15:00Walk-in only
Modern vegetarian cafe on Chapel Street, Marrickville, Sydney. House pasta at lunch, brunch plates that lean seasonal Aussie veg, slow-roast specials board.
Order: Mushroom toast or the kimchi-pancake stack.
BrunchGarden brunch$$A$22-A$32alexandriaMon-Fri 07:00-16:00, Sat-Sun 07:30-16:00Online
Industrial brunch compound on Huntley Street, Alexandria, Sydney. Roastery, garden cafe, brunch counter and a kids' farm; weekend queues from 9am.
Order: The Grounds breakfast plate with house bacon and herbed eggs.
BrunchLatin American brunch$$A$20-A$28surry-hillsDaily 07:00-15:00Walk-in only
Latin American brunch and roastery on Albion Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. The Colombian arepa, huevos rancheros and single-origin filter coffee.
Order: Huevos rancheros or the Colombian arepa.