Best brunch cafes in Concord
Last updatedPaperboy is the brunch pick in Concord, with weekend hours from 7am and a menu that changes through the year. The other cafes serve brunch too, from Italian plates on Majors Bay Road to a quick bakery stop. Each entry names the dish to order, when the doors open and how close a park sits for a walk afterwards.
Quick picks in Concord
- Best for a slow weekend brunch: Paperboy, open from 7am to 3:30pm on Sundays and Saturdays.
- Best for a healthy brunch: Espresso 96, with eggs Benedict and egg white options.
- Best for an early brunch: M.J & Co, which opens at 6:15am.
- Best for brunch on the go: Concord Bakehouse, with banh mi and almond croissants.
Best brunch cafes in Concord, ranked
#1Paperboy for a slow weekend brunch with friends
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Breakfast Point Village Green, 3 min walkPaperboy's brunch follows the season, and the weekend menu is the one to plan around. The white soy risotto with crispy water chestnuts and the roasted cauliflower bowl are two dishes that show the cafe's range. Saturdays and Sundays run from 7am until 3:30pm, so a late breakfast fits. Tables outside take dogs. Breakfast Point Village Green is three minutes away if the table needs a stretch.
#2Cucina Espresso for an Italian brunch with pancakes
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Edwards Park, 4 min walkCucina Espresso runs one menu from breakfast through lunch, so a brunch can stretch into a pasta lunch. Omelettes are on offer in the morning, and the smoked salmon version is the one visitors ask about. Pancakes come with cream and fresh strawberries for a sweeter order. Weekend hours run from 7am to 3:30pm, and the cafe has a kids menu. Edwards Park, the closest green space, is a few minutes' walk.
#3M.J & Co for an early brunch with children
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Edwards Park, 4 min walkBrunch is served from 6:15am at M.J & Co, all week long. The kids menu and vegetarian options fit a mixed table. Acai bowls with fruit, granola and chia are the other option. Breakfast plates are big, according to visits in January and 2025. Edwards Park is a quick walk, a few minutes at most.
#4Gale St Espresso Bar for all-day breakfast
$$Outdoor seating๐ณ Howse Park, 4 min walkBreakfast runs all day at Gale St Espresso Bar, and gourmet dishes sit alongside it. A 2024 visitor recommends the avocado toast. Vegetarian options are listed on the menu, so mixed orders are easy. Weekday doors open at 6am, though Thursday starts later at 7:30am and closes at 12:30pm. Howse Park sits a short walk off, and a stroll after a slow breakfast suits the day.
#5Espresso 96 for eggs Benedict with smoked salmon
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Greenlees Park, 4 min walkEggs Benedict with smoked salmon anchors the breakfast list at Espresso 96, and an egg white option sits beside it for lighter tastes. Egg and bacon rolls cover the classic side. Brunch can start at 5am on any day of the week. Lunch leans toward salads and bowls, and the menu lists vegan dishes too. The closest green spot is Greenlees Park, reached in four minutes.
#6Organica for a relaxed brunch with a crowd
$$๐ Dogs outsideOutdoor seating๐ณ Greenlees Park, 4 min walkThe brunch plates at Organica sit alongside a lunch menu and a kids menu. A sweet cabinet of tarts and layer cakes gives a finish after the main. Hours stretch to 9pm on Sunday and Monday, and to 11pm later in the week. Opening at 5:30am suits an early brunch. Greenlees Park lies four minutes away, so a post-brunch stroll is easy.
#7Brunch on the go at CONCORD BAKEHOUSE
$๐ณ Edwards Park, 4 min walkCONCORD BAKEHOUSE is a bakery, so brunch here means a takeaway box of meat pies, sausage rolls or banh mi. A sweet pick to pair with coffee is the almond croissant. Weekday mornings open at 5am, and Sundays run from 6am to 2:30pm. Edwards Park sits a four-minute walk off, handy for a breakfast picnic. A visitor from October 2026 found the coffee and food both on point.
Compare best brunch cafes in Concord
The table sets out price, outdoor tables, dog rules, weekend opening and the nearest park beside each brunch.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperboy | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Breakfast Point Village Green, 3 min |
| Cucina Espresso | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Edwards Park, 4 min |
| M.J & Co | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Edwards Park, 4 min |
| Gale St Espresso Bar | $$ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Howse Park, 4 min |
| Espresso 96 | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Greenlees Park, 4 min |
| Organica | $$ | โ | โ | Outside | โ | Greenlees Park, 4 min |
| CONCORD BAKEHOUSE | $ | โ | โ | โ | โ | Edwards Park, 4 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Concord
The order blends how well each place is liked with how much feedback stands behind that liking, so a long record counts for more than a few comments. Every entry was then tested against the menu, weekend opening and the dishes visitors name. Takeaway bakeries stay on the list because their pastries often make a brunch of their own.
Best brunch cafes in Concord: FAQ
Which Concord cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?
Paperboy, Cucina Espresso and Espresso 96 all list brunch on Sundays. Paperboy's Sunday hours run from 7am to 3:30pm.
Which Concord cafe opens earliest for a weekday brunch?
Concord Bakehouse opens at 5am from Monday to Friday, and Espresso 96 is open at 5am daily.
Which Concord brunch has vegetarian options?
Paperboy, M.J & Co, Gale St Espresso Bar, Espresso 96 and Organica all list vegetarian options.
Which brunch in Concord is closest to a park?
Paperboy sits three minutes from Breakfast Point Village Green, and most other cafes here are about four minutes from a park.