NearMeBest brunch cafes in Forestville
Last updatedFor a Forestville brunch, The Author comes first, with a breakfast list that runs from Hash Benny to truffle mushroom bruschetta. Tilt follows with a menu that leans Thai, and Forest Brunch Bar rounds out the list with eggs Benedict. Forest Brunch Bar's Sunday hours end at 1pm, so plan that day around the earlier cafes.
Quick picks in Forestville
- Savoury brunch: The Author, for Hash Benny and the Breaky Burger.
- Something different: Tilt, for soft-shell crab toast with tom yum sauce.
- Classic plate: Forest Brunch Bar, for eggs Benedict with hollandaise.
Best brunch cafes in Forestville, ranked
#1The Author for a savoury brunch with Hash Benny and the Breaky Burger
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Angophora Reserve, 2 min walkThe Author gives you a choice on the breakfast side: pick Hash Benny, a bacon and egg roll or eggs on roti paratha, alongside the Breaky Burger. Truffle mushroom bruschetta is on the list too. The cafe opens at 6am from Monday to Saturday and at 7am on Sunday, and closes at 2pm every day. Angophora Reserve is a two-minute walk, so a brunch and a loop of the reserve fit into one morning.
#2Tilt for brunch with a Thai lean and soft-shell crab toast
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Casuarina Reserve, 4 min walkTilt's brunch is the most unusual on this list. One order is soft-shell crab toast with runny egg and tom yum sauce, and the prawn tom yum pasta is the other dish to try. Plates come with avocado and herbs. Tilt is open from 5:30am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, so a late brunch is easy to fit in. Casuarina Reserve is a four-minute walk for a stroll afterwards.
#3Forest Brunch Bar for eggs Benedict and a Saturday breakfast
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Casuarina Reserve, 3 min walkEggs with hollandaise anchor the Forest Brunch Bar menu, and the eggs Benedict is the one to order. A toasted sandwich with sauteed mushrooms comes on the side, and the kids' menu sits beside the adult list. Staff are described as warm and kind, which suits a slow Saturday. Sunday hours end at 1pm, so aim for the morning. Casuarina Reserve is three minutes off on foot.
Compare best brunch cafes in Forestville
The comparison below lines up price, brunch, outdoor seating, dogs, weekend trading and walking time to a park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Author | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Angophora Reserve, 2 min |
| Tilt | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Casuarina Reserve, 4 min |
| Forest Brunch Bar | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Casuarina Reserve, 3 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Forestville
Ranking uses review scores, weighted by how many reviews sit behind each one. The brunch list keeps cafes that serve breakfast and brunch on the menu and open on weekends, then compares what each menu offers for a slow morning. Each food note comes from the cafe's own page and from the comments that recur across its reviews.
Best brunch cafes in Forestville: FAQ
Which Forestville cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?
The Author opens at 7am on Sunday and closes at 2pm, while Tilt runs from 6:30am to 3pm. Forest Brunch Bar's Sunday hours end at 1pm.
What should I order for brunch in Forestville?
Hash Benny or the Breaky Burger at The Author, soft-shell crab toast at Tilt, and eggs Benedict at Forest Brunch Bar cover savoury, Thai-style and classic brunch.
Do Forestville's brunch cafes cater for vegetarians?
Tilt and Forest Brunch Bar are the two with vegetarian options listed for brunch, so start there if a vegetarian is in the group.
How far is the nearest park from a Forestville brunch?
The Author is two minutes from Angophora Reserve. Tilt is the four-minute one, with Casuarina Reserve as the park for both Tilt and Forest Brunch Bar.