Best brunch cafes in Frenchs Forest

Best brunch cafes in Frenchs Forest, ranked

1. #1Forest Espresso for a weekday brunch with coffee

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Patanga Park, 4 min walk

   Its breakfast, brunch and lunch menu runs on weekdays until 3pm, which is when Forest Espresso shuts. The bacon and egg roll is the dish regulars point to, and visitors mention it as a good deal. Pair it with a coffee, which visitors call good. Tables sit inside and out, so a slower plate can be eaten outside. The chicken salad with parmesan is the lighter choice.

2. #2Behind the Beans for a long weekend brunch

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Lionel Watts Park, 2 min walk

   Weekend mornings start early at Behind the Beans, from 5:30am on Saturdays and 6:30am on Sundays. Banana bread is the weekend pick for a group of regulars. The menu runs to vegetarian dishes and a kids' menu, which helps when a table mixes ages. Tables outside give room for a long sit.

3. #3The Old Civic Cafe & Diner for bacon and eggs

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Akora Reserve, 6 min walk

   Choose The Old Civic Cafe & Diner when bacon and eggs are the point of the morning. The breakfast burger with bacon and egg is the item customers name, and egg rolls, toasties and pancakes sit beside it. It is open until 2:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and lunch adds burgers, wraps and salads.

4. #4Batch 20 Cafe for a weekday brunch from the foyer

   $🌳 Arnhem Road Reserve, 6 min walk

   Batch 20 Cafe opens at 6:30am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, so a brunch here is a weekday plan. The menu covers breakfast and lunch, and gluten-free options are listed. One order worth a look is the Aussie burger, which comes packed with salad. Takeaway trays are a second option for a quiet weekday at home.

5. #5Equinox Cafe for a Saturday brunch with a fresh plate

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Goroka Park, 7 min walk

   Equinox Cafe serves brunch Monday to Saturday, closing at 2:30pm on weekdays and 12:30pm on Saturdays. The hot menu changes over the years, so check the specials board before you order. Visitors praise the food for being freshly made, and some describe the staff as friendly and welcoming. Step-free entry and outdoor tables make a slow brunch simple with a pram in tow.

6. #6Cappuccino King for a brunch with a sweet finish

   $🌳 Akora Reserve, 6 min walk

   Cappuccino King opens every day from 8:30am to 3:30pm and runs a menu with hot food, toast, shakes and smoothies. A sweet finish is easy here, with pastries and cakes in the cabinet. Recent reviews are less kind about the drinks, so lead with the food. There is a kids' menu for younger diners.

Compare best brunch cafes in Frenchs Forest

The table lists weekend opening, the brunch plates each cafe is known for, and whether it has outdoor seating.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Frenchs Forest

The feedback comes first, then each cafe's brunch facts are checked: breakfast and lunch on the menu, weekend opening hours and seats outside. Dogs are noted where the cafe allows them. Each cafe's own food notes decide which plates get named.