Best Breakfast in Sydney

Sydney breakfast is arguably as legendary as Melbourne's coffee. With such notoriety comes high expectations! Not just any old sliced bread with our eggs… we want freshly baked artisan sourdough and make those eggs organic, free range, and poached to perfection, please!

And when you're looking for the perfect destination for breakfast in Sydney with a family in tow, it's not just the menu that can make or break your mid-morning family dining treat. The venue needs to not just welcome but cater for kids too.

We've put our heads together and whittled down our favourite (and there were quite a few!) with a list of the best breakfast in Sydney. Some are big and small, but all offer superb breakfasts for Sydney families.

Best Breakfast in Sydney

1. Three Blue Ducks

 

Three Blue Ducks is topping the list of best breakfasts in Sydney for good reason. While ordering from other restaurants, you might forego the toast option; we don't recommend skipping the toasted sourdough, cultured butter, and house-made Ducksmite from Three Blue Ducks.

The cafe has a sophisticated rustic yet family-friendly vibe - made even more evident through the play kitchen out the back for the kids to 'cook' up a storm while they wait for their meals. All kids under 13 years old can order from the Ducklings menu, which looks just as delicious as the grown-ups menu. 

Location: 1/85 Dunning Ave, Rosebery

2. Gather On The Green

 

The reviews of Gather on the Green are overwhelmingly positive for a good reason, the experience of eating there is as unique as it is brilliant.

One menu item that is praised, again and again, is the big breakfast - with many calling it the best big breakfast they've ever had. SOLD! Or, if you're after something different, why not try the lobster benedict?

Kids will love the brilliant selection of pastries, and if they have some energy to burn, the cafe provides picnic blankets to make full use of the park across the road. 

Location: 15 Fowler St, Camperdown 

RELATED:
10 of the Prettiest Cafes in Sydney
Where to Grab the Best Coffees in Sydney

3. Shuk 

 

Shuk combines the freshest produce with a modern menu influenced by Israeli, Arabic, Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. Breakfast favourites include ‘Shakshuka’ – eggs poached in a sauce of tomatoes, chilli, peppers and onions and the ‘Beghrir, cinnamon and almond meal pancakes’ served with a honey-lemon glaze and halvah.

Don’t miss the wonderful array of bagels, pastries, muffins, country sourdough, rye and fruit bread from the onsite bakery. They’re baked on the premises daily and temptingly stacked in rustic boxes behind the main counter. And don't worry, the kid's menus are just as mouthwatering! 

Locations:
Bondi - 2 Mitchell Street, North Bondi
Chatswood - Shop R03, 260 Victoria Ave, Chatswood 
Elizabeth Bay - 61-69 Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay 

4. The Grounds Keeper Cafe 

 

If you're looking for one of the best breakfasts in Sydney, you can't beat The Grounds Keeper Cafe. Every dish is prepared onsite, the ingredients are fresh and locally sourced where possible, and quality is the focus here.

Favourites include 'Samara's Omelette' with ham, fetta, spinach and olives served on crusty bread, and 'The Whole Grounds' for healthy appetites – eggs with bacon, roasted tomatoes, roasted field mushroom, spiced Lebanese sausages and tomato relish, served with crusty bread. The Little Grounds Keeper menu has delicious options for smaller tummies, including 'Pancakes' with strawberries, vanilla ice cream and pure maple syrup. 

Location: Francis Park, Inside Blacktown Show Grounds, Blacktown 

5. Koko Kawaii Art Cafe 

 

One of the reasons we rate Koko Kawaii as one of the best breakfasts in Sydney is because of how adorable all of the offerings are. Would you like a pastry in the shape of a Studio Ghibli character? Or what about eggs on toast, where the egg is shaped like a koi fish? We know the kids will be happy! And to add more whimsy to your breakfast, for an added $5 you can roll an art trolley over to your table and get creative while you enjoy your food. 

Location: 49-53 Regent Street, Chippendale

6. Little Rock Cafe

 

A cafe out the front of a shopping centre may not be your first thought when it comes to the best breakfasts in Sydney, but let us assure you that the breakfasts at Little Rock Cafe are second to none. A savoury fan? Try the mushroom and ricotta on toast. More of a sweet tooth? You have to try The French toast! The kid's menu is equally delicious, and with the offer of a playground just outside the cafe, we can guarantee the whole family will be happy. 

Location: 375-383 Windsor Rd, Baulkham Hills 

7. The Social Hideout

 

The Social Hideout in both Waterloo and Parramatta are well established as Sydney's prettiest cafe - and they have some of the best breakfasts in Sydney to boot! The garden, open-air cafe and floral pieces are explicitly crafted to create a unique atmosphere for the entire family to be enchanted by. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with the red velvet french toast, the taro hot cakes and the whole beautiful brekkie experience. 

Locations:
Parramatta - Shop 2A/20 Victoria RD, Parramatta
Waterloo - Shop 4&5/25-33 Allen ST, Waterloo

More Cafes in Sydney

Kid-friendly Cafes in Sydney
The Best Pies in Sydney
Bottomless Brunch in Sydney

Have you signed up for our newsletter? Join ellaslist to get the best family and kid-friendly events, venues, classes and things to do NEAR YOU!