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Best brunch cafes in Bronte

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Coop comes first for a sit-down brunch in Bronte, and each cafe below suits a different kind of morning. Every address is on Bronte Road, Belgrave Street or Macpherson Street, and each is four minutes or less from a park. The entries cover the dishes to order, weekend hours and the setting.

Quick picks in Bronte

  • Best for a slow sit-down brunch: Coop, with a chilli scrambled egg and a halloumi roll on milk bun.
  • Best for a takeaway brunch: Favoloso Espresso Bar + Deli, with sandwiches and cakes to take from the deli counter.
  • Best for brunch with an ocean view: The Bogey Hole Cafe, with a fajita chicken wrap and a purple avocado toast.
  • Best for a late Sunday brunch: Huxton's at, with chilli eggs and cookies to take home.
  • Best for brunch by the beach: Salinas, with pancakes and an iced coffee with ice cream.

Best brunch cafes in Bronte, ranked

  1. #1Coop for a sit-down brunch with eggs and rolls

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bronte Park, 2 min walk

    Brunch runs at Coop from 6am until 3pm every day, leaving room for an early start or a slow finish. The chilli scrambled egg is the dish to order, and a beef and egg roll is the choice for a bigger appetite. Smoothies, including a mixed berry one, suit anyone wanting something lighter. Dogs can sit at the outside tables, which makes the cafe easy to reach with a companion.

    Best for: Sit-down brunch with eggs and rolls

  2. #2Favoloso Espresso Bar + Deli for a brunch to take away

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Marlborough Reserve, 4 min walk

    Favoloso Espresso Bar + Deli is the brunch stop when you want to eat on the move. Panini and pasta sit alongside toasties on the menu, and the ready-made meals can be heated at home. It opens at 8am on Sundays, so a late start still works. Customers say the food is outstanding, and the footpath terrace is the spot for eating in.

    Best for: Brunch to take away or eat on the footpath

  3. #3Lazy Frog for a long weekend brunch by the beach

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Bronte Park, 2 min walk

    Late brunch fits at Lazy Frog, where weekend doors close at 4pm. The steak sandwich sits on the menu beside the burger with chips, which comes in beef, chicken or barramundi. Staff keep up with a busy morning without fuss. The outside tables look over the beach, and the cafe is about two minutes from Bronte Park.

    Best for: A long weekend brunch by the beach

  4. #4The Bogey Hole Cafe for brunch on the Bronte to Coogee walk

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bronte Park, 3 min walk

    The Bogey Hole Cafe suits a brunch stop on the Bronte to Coogee walk, with a fajita chicken wrap and a roasted pumpkin salad as the dishes visitors name. Weekend hours close in the mid-afternoon, so go before then. The coffee is smooth and well balanced, and Salvador Sydney coffee sits alongside homemade teas. Streetside seats look over the ocean, and dogs can sit outside.

    Best for: Brunch on the Bronte to Coogee walk

  5. #5Huxton's at for a late Sunday brunch

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 MacPherson Park, 4 min walk

    Huxton's at opens at 6am and stays open until 8pm on Sundays, which makes it the latest brunch on this list. Chilli eggs sit beside the breakfast menu, and seasonal hot cross buns and big cookies go home in a bag. The cheeseburger with chips is there if brunch turns into lunch. Oat milk is available for coffee. Outside, the corner tables face the sea, and dogs are welcome there.

    Best for: A late Sunday brunch with a sea view

  6. #6Salinas for a relaxed brunch with pancakes

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Bronte Park, 3 min walk

    Salinas is open from 6am to 5pm every day, so weekend brunch has a long window. Pancakes come soft and fluffy with golden syrup and berries, and wraps and burgers sit beside them. For a bigger plate, grilled salmon arrives with quinoa and a choice of potatoes, zucchini or asparagus. Staff keep service quick, even near the 5pm close, and the iced coffee with ice cream is a favourite.

    Best for: A relaxed brunch with pancakes

Compare best brunch cafes in Bronte

Each cafe's brunch, price and dog access sit side by side in the table below.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
Coop$$✓✓Outside✓Bronte Park, 2 min
Favoloso Espresso Bar + Deli$✓✓Outside✓Marlborough Reserve, 4 min
Lazy Frog$$✓✓–✓Bronte Park, 2 min
The Bogey Hole Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Bronte Park, 3 min
Huxton's at$$✓✓Outside✓MacPherson Park, 4 min
Salinas$$✓✓–✓Bronte Park, 3 min

How we picked best brunch cafes in Bronte

The order follows a score built from how well each cafe is liked and how many have judged it, adjusted for brunch on the menu and weekend opening. Each cafe's own page supplies its dishes, so a cafe is only included when that information is on file. Dishes that visitors name carry the most weight.

Best brunch cafes in Bronte: FAQ

Which Bronte cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?

Sunday brunch runs latest at Huxton's at, and Coop, The Bogey Hole Cafe, Lazy Frog and Salinas open on Sundays too. Coop runs from 6am until 3pm.

What is the best brunch dish to order in Bronte?

The chilli scrambled egg at Coop is the dish to order for a sit-down morning. The fajita chicken wrap at The Bogey Hole Cafe is the other one to try.

Can I get brunch in Bronte after 4pm?

After 4pm, Salinas is open until 5pm daily, and Huxton's at keeps going until 8pm on Sundays. Coop and Favoloso Espresso Bar + Deli close earlier, at 3pm.

Which Bronte brunch stop suits the coastal walk?

The Bogey Hole Cafe suits a stop on the coastal walk, with streetside seats that face the ocean. Lazy Frog is a short stroll from the park, if you want a second stop.