NearMeBest brunch cafes in Elizabeth Bay
Last updatedGreenknowe Cafe is the brunch to start with, since its beef tapa comes with a fried egg and it is open 7am to 3pm on weekends. Poppi's Place, Elizabeth Bay Cafe and Cafe C&M cover the rest of the morning, from a Saturday coffee to an early bagel. Each cafe here is a minute or so from a park.
Quick picks in Elizabeth Bay
- Best Filipino brunch: Greenknowe Cafe, for beef tapa with a fried egg on top.
- Best for a Saturday start: Poppi's Place, which opens at 7am on Saturdays.
- Best for an early weekend bagel: Cafe C&M, which opens at 6:30am on weekends.
- Best for a slow breakfast: Elizabeth Bay Cafe, with seats both inside and out.
Best brunch cafes in Elizabeth Bay, ranked
#1Greenknowe Cafe for a Filipino brunch with a fried egg
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 John Armstrong Reserve, 1 min walkGreenknowe Cafe is open seven days from 7am to 3pm, so a weekend brunch has room to stretch. The beef tapa comes with a fried egg, and the lomi is the other dish to order. Breakfast and lunch are both served, while the ube ricotta pancake and sticky biko are desserts to save for after. Dogs can sit on the terrace, and John Armstrong Reserve is close by.
#2Poppi's Place for an egg and bacon roll and a coffee
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Macleay Reserve, 1 min walkPoppi's Place opens at 7am on Saturdays and closes at 3pm, which makes a Saturday brunch the simplest visit here. The egg and bacon roll is the one to order, and the hamburger is the other choice, which one visitor finds good value. There are a few tables out the front, and dogs can join outside. Macleay Reserve is a short walk away.
#3Elizabeth Bay Cafe for a slow weekend breakfast plate
$$Outdoor seating🌳 John Armstrong Reserve, 1 min walkElizabeth Bay Cafe serves brunch from 7am until 3pm at weekends, so a Sunday morning can stretch out. The breakfast plates come with corn fritter, bacon, avocado and tomato, and the sticky chai arrives extra warm. Tables sit inside and out, which suits a relaxed morning. Dietary options are not confirmed, so ask the kitchen before you order.
#4Cafe C&M for an early bagel and Campos coffee
$Outdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 1 min walkCafe C&M (Rushcutters Bay) opens at 6:30am on Saturdays and Sundays, the earliest weekend start on this page, and closes at 2:30pm. Bagels are the first thing diners name, and breakfast adds avocado toast with poached eggs, bacon, feta and beetroot relish. The coffee comes from Campos, a family-owned roaster. Lawrence Hargrave Reserve is a minute from the tables.
Compare best brunch cafes in Elizabeth Bay
Below, each cafe's price, weekend hours, dog policy and nearest park sit side by side.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenknowe Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | John Armstrong Reserve, 1 min |
| Poppi's Place | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | Sat | Macleay Reserve, 1 min |
| Elizabeth Bay Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | John Armstrong Reserve, 1 min |
| Cafe C&M (Rushcutters Bay) | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 1 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Elizabeth Bay
This page takes only cafes whose listing shows breakfast or brunch. Customer feedback sets the order, weighted so cafes with more of it count for more, and weekend opening hours and what each menu says about brunch settle the rest. Dogs and outdoor tables are in the table, so a reader can plan the morning.
Best brunch cafes in Elizabeth Bay: FAQ
Which Elizabeth Bay cafe opens earliest on a weekend?
Cafe C&M is the earliest weekend option, opening at 6:30am and closing at 2:30pm.
What should I order for brunch in Elizabeth Bay?
Start with the beef tapa and fried egg at Greenknowe Cafe, then try a weekend breakfast plate at Elizabeth Bay Cafe.
Which Elizabeth Bay cafes close at 3pm on Saturdays?
Greenknowe Cafe, Poppi's Place and Elizabeth Bay Cafe all close at 3pm on Saturdays, while Cafe C&M closes at 2:30pm.