Best brunch cafes in Darlington

Best brunch cafes in Darlington, ranked

1. #1Terra Cotta Roasters for a Saturday brunch with pasta

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Vine Street Playground, 1 min walk

   Terra Cotta Roasters is open on Saturdays from 8am to 2:30pm, with no Sunday hours listed. Order the spaghetti with the house sauce, which can be made milder or spicier, or the breakfast plate with mushrooms and scrambled eggs. The Einspanner with vanilla cold foam is the drink customers pair with a plate. Plan a visit around those Saturday hours, and expect vegetarian options on the menu.

2. #2Cafe Abercrombie for an early Saturday brunch

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Charles Kernan Reserve, 2 min walk

   Cafe Abercrombie opens at 5am on Saturdays and closes at noon, and it runs from 5am on weekdays too. Customers name the burger first, and a spinach and cheese gozleme is the other dish to try. A cabinet at the counter holds cakes and fresh fruit to go with a morning drink. Recent visitors find the team quick to help. Dogs are allowed at the outside tables, two minutes walk from Charles Kernan Reserve.

3. #3Eatz on Abercrombie Cafe for an all-day brunch on Sunday

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Charles Kernan Reserve, 2 min walk

   Eatz on Abercrombie Cafe runs its All Day Brekkie menu from 8am on Sundays and Saturdays until 4:15pm. Order the avocado bruschetta with pink beetroot dip, pomegranate, feta and microgreens, or the halloumi stack, breakfast tacos or pancakes. Pair the meal with a chai, which customers praise. On busy weekend mornings, a couple of recent visitors had to wait for food, so arrive early.

4. #4Bobby's Cafe for a weekend brunch with vegan and gluten-free options

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Little Eveleigh Street Reserve, 2 min walk

   Bobby's Cafe is open from 7am to 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday, the longest weekend run on this page. Its menu covers eggs, salads, burgers and smoothies, and customers mention the mushroom and feta omelette and the chicken avocado sandwich with crunchy chips. Vegan and gluten-free diners can choose from a wide list, with different milk types and gluten-free bread. The outside seats suit a slow weekend, and Little Eveleigh Street Reserve is two minutes away.

5. #5The Shortlist Espresso Bar for a sweet brunch with coffee

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Charles Kernan Reserve, 2 min walk

   The Shortlist Espresso Bar opens at 8am on Sundays and Saturdays and closes at 4pm. Two customers single out the banh mi for a savoury brunch, and cake or cheesecake from the cabinet suits a sweet one. The espresso is single-origin, and regulars say the coffee makes the cafe their local. One older comment rates the menu well for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan eaters.

6. #6Ralph's Cafe On The Boardwalk for a weekday brunch between classes

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Gadigal Green, 2 min walk

   Ralph's Cafe On The Boardwalk is open weekdays from 6am to 3pm and has no weekend trading listed. One customer singles out the big breakfast and the Italian baked eggs, and says the portions are large. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are not confirmed, so ask before you order. The coffee draws mixed comments, with two customers saying it was bitter or poorly made.

Compare best brunch cafes in Darlington

The table below shows which cafes serve brunch, whether they have outdoor seating and dog access, and their weekend opening.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Darlington

Order follows a weighted score: customer feedback counts for more when more people have left it. For brunch, every cafe was checked for a brunch menu, weekend opening times, the dishes customers name, and tables outside. Dish and coffee details are taken from each cafe's listing and from customer comments.