NearMeBest brunch cafes in Cammeray
Last updatedFour Cammeray cafes serve brunch, and Ellie May's Nook is the one for a slow weekend start. It opens at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays and closes at 3pm, with a chicken sandwich and a salmon soba bowl to order. The other three each suit a different kind of morning, from a long breakfast at Maggio's to a quick bite with banana bread at Millie's.
Quick picks in Cammeray
- Best for a slow weekend brunch: Ellie May's Nook, open 7am to 3pm on weekends with a long drinks list.
- Best for a big weekend breakfast: Maggio's Cafe, open until 3pm on Sundays with mascarpone pancakes on the menu.
- Best for a quick weekend bake and coffee: Millie's cafe, open 7am to 2pm on Sundays with fresh muffins.
- Best for a breakfast with a strong coffee: The Alchemist Espresso, serving breakfast until 2:30pm on weekends.
Best brunch cafes in Cammeray, ranked
#1Ellie May's Nook for a slow weekend brunch
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 St Thomas Rest Park, 4 min walkEllie May's Nook is the brunch to book a slow morning around. Start with the salmon soba bowl, which comes with edamame, carrot and avocado, or the chicken sandwich. A vanilla milkshake or a mocha finishes it off. Weekend doors open at 7am and close at 3pm, which leaves plenty of time to sit. The sunny terrace suits a long table.
#2The Alchemist Espresso for breakfast with a strong long black
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Green Park, 3 min walkBreakfast at The Alchemist Espresso runs from 7am on weekends until 2:30pm. Pair the long black with a veggie wrap, or add an extra shot to a large if the morning calls for more caffeine. The room has exposed brick and a fireplace, which helps on a winter weekend. Staff can tell you which beans are in the cup.
#3Millie's cafe for an early brunch and fresh baking
$Outdoor seating🌳 Green Park, 3 min walkMillie's cafe opens at 7am on Sundays, and its cabinet is baked on site. The savoury brunch pick is the halloumi, avocado and egg roll, and one breakfast dish adds a curry twist to scrambled eggs. Sweet visitors head for the banana bread or the berry muffin. A cappuccino with chocolate flakes is the coffee to match. The front has a sunny spot to sit.
#4Maggio's Cafe for a big weekend brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 St Thomas Rest Park, 5 min walkMaggio's Cafe is open from 6am on Saturdays and Sundays until 3pm. Its mascarpone pancakes come with fruit and nuts, and the corn and zucchini fritters are served with avocado and a poached egg. A pastry from the cabinet makes a sweet end to the meal. Footpath tables on Miller Street give a view of the morning traffic. St Thomas Rest Park is five minutes off.
Compare best brunch cafes in Cammeray
The table shows which cafes serve brunch, have outdoor seating and open on weekends, along with dog rules and the nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie May's Nook | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | St Thomas Rest Park, 4 min |
| The Alchemist Espresso | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Green Park, 3 min |
| Millie's cafe | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Green Park, 3 min |
| Maggio's Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | St Thomas Rest Park, 5 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Cammeray
The list starts from overall score, adjusted for how many scores each cafe has, and then keeps only places with brunch on the menu and weekend trading. The dishes come from what each cafe's own page lists. A weekend wait appears only because several visitors raise it.
Best brunch cafes in Cammeray: FAQ
Which Cammeray cafes are open for brunch on Sunday?
Ellie May's Nook, Maggio's Cafe, Millie's cafe and The Alchemist Espresso all serve brunch on Sundays. Maggio's stays open until 3pm, and Millie's closes at 2pm.
Is there a wait for brunch at Maggio's Cafe on weekends?
Maggio's Cafe gets crowded on weekends, and visitors can expect a short wait for a table. Arriving early keeps the wait down.
What is a lighter brunch dish at Ellie May's Nook?
Ellie May's Nook's lighter brunch choice is a soba bowl topped with edamame, carrot and avocado. Visitors also name the chicken sandwich.
Where can I get banana bread for brunch in Cammeray?
Millie's cafe bakes its banana bread in house and serves it from 7am on Sundays. The berry muffin is the other baked good visitors pick.