Sydney’s Best Breakfast Spots
Our Eat Drink Play contributors reveal Sydney's best breakfast spots!
We've all heard the saying – 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day'. Here at Eat Drink Play, we also believe it makes for the best meal of the day. Trying to navigate your way through the thoroughfare of endless avocado smash, fluffy pancakes, salmon and lattes can be daunting in a city so breakfast obsessed. Offering some clarity in a foggy breakfast haze are the people who eat out the most, our contributors. From Manly to Cronulla and everything in between, our writers are located all across Sydney. We've asked them to reveal the best breakfast spots. Have you been to all these?
Located in the backstreets of Bondi, away from the hustle and bustle of the beach front it's definitely a destination cafe for in-the-know locals rather than one you just happen to stumble across. But the secret is definitely out about Shuk. They've been around for a number of years and their reputation for great food…
Manly locals are all aboard the whole foods train. At Ruby Lane, patrons unashamedly perpetuate the health-nut stereotype, sipping on turmeric lattes in their activewear whilst their dogs snooze by their feet. Situated off bustling Pittwater road, vitality exudes from every corner of this organic grocer/cafe. Although Ruby Lane identifies itself as a health food…
You could easily walk straight past this underground cement slab of eastern suburbs deliciousness! Open seven days, there is no rush at Three Williams. The perfect way to ease yourself into the rest of the day. Welcomed by the warm smiles of the staff in the centre of the warehouse, sit back in a booth…
Stroll down Crown Street on a Saturday morning and you will notice a small crowd of people milling around a tiny, nondescript café opposite The Clock Hotel. This family-owned café can seat no more than 20 people at any one time and it is worth the wait. Rustic Pearl serves a menu full of unique…
Underneath white clouds of alfresco dining is where you'll find Indigo, Double Bay. It is within this simple setting where the breakfast lover will find colourful culinary creations of every Instagrammers dream. One of the prettiest of the patch? Indigo's house made natural muesli ($15). With a raspberry and strawberry compote served with yoghurt and…
Plumer Road Shopping Village is an eastern suburbs establishment. Bernasconi's Cafe is located on the corner of this shopping village. The cosy café has naughty to nice menu options. You can sit outside on the street or in the little courtyard during summer and people watch whilst sipping on thick chocolate milkshakes and feasting on…
Dead Ringer decided to deviate away from the usual poached eggs and mimosas with their new brunch menu launched in March. Their brunch menu is split into entrees, mains, sides and desserts. You must try the entrée of duck rillettes ($18) a dish very similar to a pate, with potato crispies perfect for scooping. From…
A Surry Hills institution that can do no wrong in the coffee, food and service department is a standout breakfast place. In summer, the open garage door at the back creates such a nice breezy vibe, whilst in the cooler months, the hearty food and generous drinks will do the trick. With a communal table…
My go-to brunch spot that never fails to impress is Blackwood Pantry. Located on Cronulla Beach, it's The Shire's definition of a breakfast sanctuary. With a seasonally rotating menu, there's always something new to look forward to. Whether it be strawberries on toast in the summer sunshine, or warm Turkish eggs to beat the winter…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and Bread & Circus Wholefoods Canteen don't play around. Housed inside a cafeteria-style space in Alexandria, Bread & Circus Wholefoods Canteen serves breakfast, lunch, drinks and fine teas. This place does communal dining well – the atmosphere is bustling, friendly and fragrant (due to a large…
Located opposite the Coca Cola sign, 169 Darlinghurst is a popular spot for most locals, sitting on the border between Kings Cross and Darlinghurst. Just around the corner from their iconic sister venue Tatler's, this venue caters an aesthetically pleasing and wonderfully tasting menu. Head chef Chui Lee Luk knows what he's doing. The menu…
