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Best brunch cafes in Blacktown

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Apollo Espresso leads the brunch list in Blacktown 2148, because diners name its eggs more than any other dish. This page covers which dishes to order, when each cafe is open at the weekend and how each one suits a slow morning. The rest of the list covers a lakeside brunch, a pancake morning and a big menu for families.

Quick picks in Blacktown

  • Best for eggs at a weekday brunch: Apollo Espresso, with eggs Benedict and chilli eggs.
  • Best for a weekend brunch by the water: Two By Four Cafe, with the Eggy Boii and lake tables.
  • Best for a large menu with a friend: Leaf Cafe & Co Blacktown, open every day until 4pm.
  • Best for a late-morning Burmese brunch: Bagan Tea House, with pork buns and Burmese milk tea.

Best brunch cafes in Blacktown, ranked

  1. #1Apollo Espresso for eggs at brunch

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Captain Cook Park, 9 min walk

    Eggs are the draw at Apollo Espresso: eggs Benedict with beef bacon and halloumi, plus chilli eggs and Turkish eggs. Pistachio pancakes are on the menu too. Saturday is the only weekend day listed, from 8am to 1pm, so plan a Saturday morning visit. Pair the food with a matcha, including the strawberry version. Captain Cook Park is close enough to stroll after the meal.

    Best for: Eggs and matcha at a slow brunch

  2. #2Two By Four Cafe for a weekend brunch by the lake

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Campbell Park, 5 min walk

    Two By Four Cafe is open on Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 2:15pm, the weekend window on this list. Order the granola bowl, fish tacos or French toast with berries. Plates are described as filling and neatly presented. Seating runs indoors and out, with dogs welcome at the outside tables. The park across the way, Campbell Park, takes five minutes on foot.

    Best for: A weekend brunch with a view

  3. #3Cafe Luna's Ray for pancakes before lunch

    $Outdoor seating🌳 Campbell Park, 4 min walk

    The listed hours at Cafe Luna's Ray are weekdays from 8am to 2pm, so this is a weekday brunch. Pancakes come with banana, cream, strawberries, blueberries and chocolate sauce. Eggs with smoked salmon sit on halved muffins with spinach and red onion, and that is the plate to order. Portions are generous, and the food is consistently fresh. The nearest park is Campbell Park, four minutes on foot.

    Best for: Weekday brunch and pancakes

  4. #4The Old Boy for French toast and waffles

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Tallawong Oval, 2 min walk

    The Old Boy opens at 8am on weekends and serves until 2pm, so a weekend morning fits. French toast and waffles are the dishes people name, and the chicken roll and chorizo hot pot come up too. A kids menu is on hand for the little ones. Dogs can sit at the outdoor tables. Tallawong Oval is a 2-minute walk.

    Best for: A weekend morning with the kids

  5. #5Bagan Tea House for a late brunch with tea

    $🌳 Captain Tench Reserve, 5 min walk

    Bagan Tea House opens at 10am from Wednesday to Sunday, so brunch here is a late-morning meal. The pork bun is the favourite, and a Pyay paratha with chicken and curry sauce makes a filling plate. Burmese milk tea comes with jaggery pearls and a caramel finish. The dining room is homely, with a painted Burmese mural on one wall. Captain Tench Reserve is a 5-minute walk.

    Best for: A late brunch with Burmese tea

  6. #6Café Lélunar for a brunch on the go

    $🌳 Francis Park, 7 min walk

    Café Lélunar serves breakfast, brunch and lunch from 7:45am on weekdays, and from 8:15am on Sundays. Its chicken melt with grilled chicken, melted cheese and avocado is the plate to order, with wedges and salad alongside. The coffee is Campos, and it is made well. Portions are generous, and the meals arrive quickly. Francis Park is seven minutes away.

    Best for: A quick brunch with good coffee

  7. #7Industrial Grind Cafe for an early weekend brunch

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Walpole Park, 7 min walk

    Industrial Grind Cafe opens at 6am on Sundays and Saturdays, so it suits an early weekend brunch. Pancakes with fresh fruit and ice cream are a sweet option, and the covered brick terrace out front has outdoor tables. The food is described as fresh and well presented. Espresso is by Toby's Estate, and a cappuccino is a reason to sit outside. Walpole Park is a short seven-minute stroll away.

    Best for: An early weekend brunch on the terrace

  8. #8Leaf Cafe & Co Blacktown for a big brunch menu

    $$🌳 Francis Park, 8 min walk

    Leaf Cafe & Co Blacktown is open seven days from 8:30am to 4pm. The menu is large, and the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and avocado is a different take on the usual version. Banana and Nutella crepes are on the list too. The coffee is good, and a cappuccino here is well regarded. Francis Park takes eight minutes to reach on foot.

    Best for: Brunch with family or a friend

Compare best brunch cafes in Blacktown

The table below lines up price, outdoor tables, dog access, weekend trading and the nearest park for each brunch pick.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
Apollo Espresso$$✓✓–SatCaptain Cook Park, 9 min
Two By Four Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Campbell Park, 5 min
Cafe Luna's Ray$✓✓–✗Campbell Park, 4 min
The Old Boy$$✓✓Outside✓Tallawong Oval, 2 min
Bagan Tea House$✓––✓Captain Tench Reserve, 5 min
Café Lélunar$✓✗–✓Francis Park, 7 min
Industrial Grind Cafe$✓✓Outside✓Walpole Park, 7 min
Leaf Cafe & Co Blacktown$$✓––✓Francis Park, 8 min
Andrea's Cafe$✓✓–✗Beryl Simes Smith Park, 9 min
Nadia’s Cafe$$✓✗–✓Francis Park, 6 min
The Grounds Keeper Catering$$✓✓––Blacktown Showground, 2 min
Gloria Jean's Blacktown Hospital$✓✗–✗Mujar Bija Reserve, 5 min

How we picked best brunch cafes in Blacktown

Cafes are ordered by a weighted score that counts how many people reviewed each one. Each was then checked for brunch on the menu, weekend hours, and what its dishes are known for. Outdoor tables and dog access were noted where the cafe's details gave them, and the coffee notes come from what visitors say about each drink.

Best brunch cafes in Blacktown: FAQ

Which Blacktown cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?

Two By Four Cafe and The Old Boy both open on Sundays, with Two By Four Cafe running until 2:15pm. Café Lélunar opens at 8:15am on Sundays.

What should I order for brunch in Blacktown?

Eggs Benedict at Apollo Espresso and the granola bowl at Two By Four Cafe are the dishes most often named. Bagan Tea House's pork bun is the snack to try.

Which Blacktown brunch spots have outdoor tables?

Apollo Espresso, Two By Four Cafe, Cafe Luna's Ray, The Old Boy and Industrial Grind Cafe all have outdoor tables.