Best brunch cafes in Croydon

Best brunch cafes in Croydon, ranked

1. #1Baked & Brewed Lebanese bakery for an early weekend brunch

   $🌳 Reed Reserve, 2 min walk

   Baked & Brewed Lebanese bakery on The Strand opens at 6am on Saturday and Sunday, one of the earliest weekend starts here. Manoush is the order for brunch, and the bread is freshly made. Brunch sits beside lunch and afternoon tea on the menu, and you can stay or take it away. The bakery also caters for events, so it suits a takeaway spread for a weekend get-together.

2. #2SUIAI Cafe for a light Saturday brunch of rice balls

   $🌳 Reed Reserve, 2 min walk

   On Saturdays, SUIAI Cafe trades from 9am to 1pm, with no Sunday hours listed. Brunch here means onigiri with karaage chicken or tuna mayo, then a matcha or hojicha latte. Regulars praise the friendly owner and staff, and the cosy, relaxed room suits a slow sit-down. The range of desserts is wide, so there is always something sweet to finish. The cafe is good for children.

3. #3Double Dose for a weekend brunch that runs until 3pm

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 J G McCartney Reserve, 3 min walk

   Double Dose opens at 7am on Saturday and Sunday and closes at 3pm. Brunch plates arrive fresh and nicely presented, and vegetarian dishes sit on the menu. Desserts are on display at the counter, and the caramel cookie is a good pick for something sweet. Staff are cheerful and quick, and the room is busy at peak times, though a table or meal rarely takes long. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor tables.

4. #4The Peaberry Cafe for an early Saturday brunch with acai bowls

   $🐕 Dogs outside🌳 Anthony Street Reserve, 2 min walk

   The Peaberry Cafe is open from 6am to 1pm on Saturday, on Elizabeth Street. Brunch orders lean on the acai bowl, toasted banana bread and croissants. Customers praise the coffee as well made, and iced chai also comes up often. Dogs can wait outside with you while you eat, which suits a relaxed Saturday start.

5. #5Croydon Brew for a Saturday coffee and brunch on the footpath

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 3 min walk

   Croydon Brew is open on Saturday from 7:30am to 1:30pm, with tables out on Edwin Street. For brunch, the vegetarian options are a good pick, and the schnitzel sandwich is the heavier choice. For a drink on a Saturday morning, go for the cappuccino or the iced mocha. The footpath seats take dogs.

6. #6Stranded Deli Cafe for a weekend breakfast plate from 7am

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   Stranded Deli Cafe opens at 7am on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 2pm. A weekend plate of ham, tomato and toast is a solid order, and the breakfast burrito is a second option. Service is brisk, and the outdoor tables have room for a dog. The room gets busy and noisy at peak times, so an early weekend start helps.

7. #7Strandello for weekend sweets and a takeaway picnic

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   Strandello's sweets are a draw, and the savoury slices work well for a picnic. Strandello opens from 7am most days and closes at 2:30pm. The spinach and ricotta slice is a practical grab, and the chicken wrap suits a quick lunch. Coffee is strong, and popular items sell out, so an early start keeps the choice wide.

8. #8Cafe on Strand for eggs Benedict on a slow weekend morning

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reed Reserve, 1 min walk

   Cafe on Strand is at number 2 The Strand, open from 7am on Saturday and Sunday until 3pm. The scrambled eggs come out glossy, and the pancakes are a strong pick for a slow start. Staff are attentive, and dogs can sit outside, so a long weekend morning fits well.

Compare best brunch cafes in Croydon

The table lines up weekend opening times, dishes and seating for every cafe on this list.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Croydon

Brunch is judged on three things: the dishes on the menu, the hours on Saturday and Sunday, and how well a cafe suits a slow morning. Public feedback sets the order, weighted so that cafes with more of it count for more. Each cafe's own page supplies the food notes, so every pick names what to eat rather than what the room looks like.