NearMeBest brunch cafes in Emu Plains
Last updatedCafe at Lewers is the place to go for a slow brunch in Emu Plains, with its pancake stack and garden tables. The other two, Waves Cafe & Takeaway and XS Espresso Emu Plains, cover brunch too, though each suits a different sort of morning. What follows covers the dishes worth ordering and the weekend trading hours.
Quick picks in Emu Plains
- Best for a long, slow brunch: Cafe at Lewers, with the stone fruit pancake stack.
- Best for an early weekend breakfast: Waves Cafe & Takeaway, open from 7am on Saturday and Sunday.
- Best for a brunch with a view: XS Espresso Emu Plains, where the big breakfast is served on the riverside terrace.
- Best for a vegetarian brunch: Cafe at Lewers, which has plenty of meat-free dishes on the menu.
Best brunch cafes in Emu Plains, ranked
#1Cafe at Lewers for a slow weekend brunch in the gardens
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Ausburn Reserve, 4 min walkCafe at Lewers is set inside the gardens of Penrith Regional Gallery, so a brunch here suits a morning with no hurry. The stone fruit pancake stack, with cream and coconut, is the dish diners name first. Pair it with a coffee, and add a braised beef brisket toastie if you want something savoury. On weekends it is open from 8am until 3pm, and the kids menu makes it a good choice with children.
#2Waves Cafe & Takeaway for an early weekend breakfast
$Outdoor seating🌳 Dukes Oval, 5 min walkWaves Cafe & Takeaway is open from 7am on Sundays, which helps anyone wanting breakfast early. The menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, and the fish and chips make a hearty plate for a second meal. Finish with the Turkish pakhlava and a strong coffee. It closes at 4pm on Sundays and 5pm on Saturdays, so weekend brunch needs an earlier start than the other two.
#3XS Espresso Emu Plains for a brunch on the riverside terrace
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Avoca Avenue Reserve, 2 min walkXS Espresso Emu Plains serves breakfast, brunch and lunch on a terrace beside the river, so the setting does half the work. Try the big breakfast, which one diner ordered, or the chocolate Oreo desserts for something sweet afterwards. The avocado toast arrives on toasted bread with microgreens and crumbled feta. It opens at 7am on weekends and closes at 9pm on Sundays and 10pm on Saturdays, so a late brunch is possible. Service slows during busy hours, so an early brunch is the easier option.
Compare best brunch cafes in Emu Plains
Price, brunch, outdoor tables and weekend trading for each cafe sit in the grid that follows.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at Lewers | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Ausburn Reserve, 4 min |
| Waves Cafe & Takeaway | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Dukes Oval, 5 min |
| XS Espresso Emu Plains | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Avoca Avenue Reserve, 2 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Emu Plains
The list weighs what visitors say about each cafe against how many people have said it, so a single lively comment does not decide the order. Each cafe was then checked for brunch on the menu, weekend opening and the dishes diners name. Cafe at Lewers sits first because its food and drink praise covers the brunch dishes. Waves and XS Espresso are included for an early start and a terrace.
Best brunch cafes in Emu Plains: FAQ
Which Emu Plains cafe serves brunch on a Sunday?
Cafe at Lewers, Waves Cafe & Takeaway and XS Espresso Emu Plains all serve brunch on weekends. Waves is the earliest, with doors open from 7am on Sunday.
Where can I get a vegetarian brunch in Emu Plains?
Cafe at Lewers has plenty of meat-free dishes on its menu, and its pancake stack is a sweet vegetarian option. XS Espresso Emu Plains also has an avocado toast that suits a meat-free order.
Is XS Espresso Emu Plains good for a brunch with children?
XS Espresso Emu Plains has a kids menu, a table service option and a terrace, so families can sit outside. Book ahead on busy weekends, when mains can take a while to arrive.