Best brunch cafes in Beecroft
Last updatedFirst on this Beecroft brunch list is Espresso Recipe, which opens both weekend mornings.The rest differ in what they offer a slow start: the earliest weekend opening at Cafe Long Shot, a Saturday that runs late at BHIVE, and family breakfasts at Chicken & Fishhead and Macchina Espresso.
Quick picks in Beecroft
- Best for a coffee first: Espresso Recipe, where the coffee has latte art and a cocoa dusting.
- Best for a late Saturday: BHIVE, whose hours run until 9:30pm on Saturday.
- Best for a family breakfast: Chicken & Fishhead, which has a kids menu and a store beside it.
- Best for a relaxed weekend breakfast: Cafe Long Shot, where the granola bowl comes with fresh strawberries.
Best brunch cafes in Beecroft, ranked
#1Espresso Recipe for a weekend coffee and a pastry
$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Booth Park, 7 min walkEspresso Recipe is open on both weekend mornings, from 7:30am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday. The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with sweets and pastries on display. One visitor praised the snacks and sweets, and T2 teas, Prana chai and bottled juices are sold alongside them. Seating is out front, and Booth Park is the nearest park, 7 minutes away.
Best for: Weekend coffee and a sweet start
#2BHIVE for a Saturday brunch that runs late
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Booth Park, 5 min walkBHIVE is open on Saturday from 8am to 9:30pm, and its hours list no other weekend day. Breakfast and brunch are available early, then the menu moves on to tapas-style plates and a prawn skillet. The sweet potato gnocchi has earned praise, and one visitor said the lamb burger is rare at other cafes. Portions are generous, and the venue is step-free.
Best for: Saturday brunch and a late finish
#3Cafe Long Shot for a relaxed weekend breakfast
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Booth Park, 6 min walkCafe Long Shot is open from 6am to 2pm on Saturday and Sunday, the earliest weekend start on this list. Order the eggs Benedict, or the avocado toast with eggs and salmon. A chimichurri scramble and a granola bowl with yoghurt, chia seeds and fresh strawberries are also on the menu, and the portions are generous. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, so a weekend breakfast with a dog is possible.
Best for: Early weekend breakfasts with eggs Benedict
#4Chicken & Fishhead for a Sunday breakfast
$$๐ณ Booth Park, 5 min walkChicken & Fishhead - Cafe and Store is open on Saturday from 7am to 4pm, and on Sunday from 8am to 11am. A bacon and egg roll drew a warm response from one recent visitor, who called it great-tasting and good-looking. Hot scones with jam and cream cost $14, and one visitor found them fluffy and generous. A kids' menu and a quiet room with quirky decor suit families and a slow catch-up.
Best for: Sunday breakfast and a family table
#5Macchina Espresso for breakfast on the go
$$๐ณ Booth Park, 7 min walkMacchina Espresso is open every day from 7:30am until 4pm, so both weekend mornings are covered. Breakfast and lunch are both served through the day, and a quick takeaway is easy with the sandwiches and wraps. Step-free access comes with a children's menu, which fits a family breakfast. Smoothies and fresh juice are also on the menu for a lighter start.
Best for: Breakfast on the go with the kids
Compare best brunch cafes in Beecroft
The table lines up each cafe's price, brunch, weekend opening, outdoor seating, dogs and nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso Recipe | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Booth Park, 7 min |
| BHIVE | $$ | โ | โ | โ | Sat | Booth Park, 5 min |
| Cafe Long Shot | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Booth Park, 6 min |
| Chicken & Fishhead - Cafe and Store | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Booth Park, 5 min |
| Macchina Espresso | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Booth Park, 7 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Beecroft
Rank comes from a blended measure of praise, weighed by how many visitors have left a comment. For brunch, each place was checked for breakfast and brunch on the menu, weekend opening hours, and what reviewers say about the food. Each cafe's own page adds detail on the food, and the descriptions stay tied to those facts.
Best brunch cafes in Beecroft: FAQ
Which Beecroft cafes are open for brunch on Sunday?
On Sundays, Espresso Recipe, Cafe Long Shot, Chicken & Fishhead and Macchina Espresso are listed as open, and BHIVE is not.
Which Beecroft cafe is open latest on a Saturday?
BHIVE is the last of these to close on a Saturday, at 9:30pm.
Is there a family-friendly brunch in Beecroft?
Cafe Long Shot suits a family brunch, with a kids menu, outdoor tables and generous portions.
Which Beecroft cafe has vegetarian dishes for brunch?
BHIVE is the only cafe on this list with vegetarian dishes noted, so it is the one to check for a vegetarian brunch.