Best brunch cafes in Collaroy
Last updatedSloppy Tee's leads this brunch list because it serves breakfast and lunch from 7am every day, and the scrambos are the dish customers name. Taste Espresso, Outpost Espresso and Ciao Bella follow, each suited to a different kind of slow morning. Every cafe here is open at weekends, so the choice comes down to the dish, the coffee and the setting.
Quick picks in Collaroy
- Best for a scrambled egg brunch: Sloppy Tee's, with the scrambos and hand cut chips on one menu.
- Best for an early weekend brunch with a coffee: Taste Espresso, open from 5am to 12pm on weekends.
- Best for a wrap at brunch: Outpost Espresso, with an egg and halloumi wrap and a gluten-free brownie.
- Best for a late brunch with a baked potato: Ciao Bella, open until 5pm on weekends.
Best brunch cafes in Collaroy, ranked
#1Sloppy Tee's for scrambos and hand cut chips at brunch
$Outdoor seatingSloppy Tee's serves breakfast, brunch and lunch under one roof, so a slow morning can run from eggs to chips. Start with the scrambos, and save room for the banana bread. Its salmon and pulled pork are both made in house. There is footpath seating beside Collaroy Beach, and weekend hours run from 7am to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Best for: Eggs, chips and families
#2Taste Espresso for an early brunch across from the beach
$Outdoor seatingTaste Espresso opens at 5am on weekends and closes at 12pm, so it suits an early brunch. One customer asked for the yogurt low in sugar and found it very healthy. Order a cappuccino with the toasted sandwich. Its coffee has earned praise in reviews from 2024 to 2026, and it has toilets and step-free access.
Best for: Coffee-first brunch on weekends
#3Outpost Espresso for a wrap after a walk on the headland
$๐ Dogs outside๐ณ Griffith Park, 3 min walkOutpost Espresso starts weekend service at 6am and finishes at 2:30pm, so an early start works. Pick up a gluten-free brownie to go with the coffee, or a savoury croissant. Wraps are the main lunch item, including a spicy chicken and pesto version. Dogs may come outside with their owners, and Griffith Park is a 3-minute walk.
Best for: Dog owners, wraps and an early start
#4Ciao Bella for a loaded baked potato at brunch
$Outdoor seating๐ณ Griffith Park, 3 min walkCiao Bella is open 7am to 5pm on weekends, the longest weekend window of the brunch picks. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are all served, and a vegetable frittata is among the lunch dishes.Its loaded baked potato is the one to order for a slow brunch, and the tables sit under an awning.
Best for: Late brunch, a baked potato and a park nearby
Compare best brunch cafes in Collaroy
Each place's weekend hours, dogs and seating are compared below, with the nearest park noted where there is one.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloppy Tee's | $ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Taste Espresso | $ | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Outpost Espresso | $ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Griffith Park, 3 min |
| Ciao Bella | $ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Griffith Park, 3 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Collaroy
Each cafe's score is an average that gives more weight to a larger number of reviews, so one with only a handful is pulled toward the middle. Every pick serves brunch on its menu and opens at weekends, and its own page is read for its dishes and coffee. A criticism only appears when several reviews share it, never on one comment alone.
Best brunch cafes in Collaroy: FAQ
Can I get brunch in Collaroy on a Sunday?
Sloppy Tee's, Taste Espresso, Outpost Espresso and Ciao Bella are all open on Sundays, with Ciao Bella staying open latest, until 5pm.
What should I order for brunch in Collaroy?
The scrambos at Sloppy Tee's are named by reviewers, and the loaded baked potato at Ciao Bella is the dish they name most.
Which brunch cafe in Collaroy welcomes dogs?
Outpost Espresso welcomes dogs outside and opens at 6am on weekends.
Which brunch cafe in Collaroy has the longest weekend hours?
Ciao Bella is open until 5pm on weekends, longer than Sloppy Tee's at 3pm and Outpost Espresso at 2:30pm.