NearMeBest brunch cafes in Clovelly
Last updatedThe Angry Gnome leads this list of Clovelly brunch cafes, with eggs, corn fritters and sandwiches as the dishes to order. Tuga x Village is the early option, and Seasalt suits a slower meal by the water. All three serve brunch, so the choice comes down to the dish and the setting.
Quick picks in Clovelly
- Best for a slow weekend brunch: The Angry Gnome, for the corn fritters and a long sit at the footpath tables.
- Best for an early weekend brunch: Tuga x Village, open from 6am on weekends, with Portuguese toast on the menu.
- Best for brunch by the water: Seasalt, with a late weekend close and breakfast plates that suit a slow morning.
Best brunch cafes in Clovelly, ranked
#1The Angry Gnome for a slow weekend brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Burnie Park, 3 min walkThe Angry Gnome is the one to pick when the morning has no hurry. Start with the corn fritters, then try the O.G. Stack of avocado, halloumi, bacon and poached eggs on sourdough. On weekends the cafe serves from 7am until 2:30pm, and dogs are allowed at the footpath seats. Staff treat regulars like family, which suits a long weekend sit.
#2Tuga x Village for an early weekend start
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Burnie Park, 6 min walkTuga x Village is the early option on this page. It opens at 6am on Saturdays and Sundays, the earliest of the three. The Portuguese toast and nata tarts cover the sweet side of brunch, and a truffle and pumpkin sandwich adds something savoury. The kitchen closes at 2:30pm, so plan a morning visit. Dogs can sit at the outside tables.
#3Seasalt for a late weekend brunch by the water
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve, 2 min walkSeasalt is the brunch with the longest weekend hours on this list. Sunday runs from 8am to 7pm and Saturday to 7:30pm. The avocado toast with cured fish, with peas and herbs, suits a late breakfast eaten slowly. The coffee is well regarded here, and the crumbed fish burger is the lunch pick if brunch runs into the afternoon.
Compare best brunch cafes in Clovelly
Each brunch cafe is set against the others on price, outdoor tables, dog access, weekend trading and the nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Angry Gnome | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Burnie Park, 3 min |
| Tuga x Village | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Burnie Park, 6 min |
| Seasalt | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Bronte-Coogee Aquatic Reserve, 2 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Clovelly
The overall score leans on visitor feedback, but only as far as the comments allow. Only places serving brunch on weekends made the cut. Within that group, the order follows what each menu does for a leisurely morning, whether that is fritters and eggs or pastries with a view.
Best brunch cafes in Clovelly: FAQ
Which Clovelly cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?
Sunday brunch is served at all three Clovelly cafes on this page. Tuga x Village opens at 6am, the Angry Gnome at 7am and Seasalt at 8am.
Does Seasalt stay open later at weekends?
Seasalt closes at 7pm on Sundays and 7:30pm on Saturdays, later than the other two Clovelly cafes on this page, which close at 2:30pm.
Which Clovelly brunch cafes have parking and step-free access?
Car parking is listed for each of the three Clovelly cafes here. Step-free entry is noted for Tuga x Village and The Angry Gnome, but not for Seasalt.