Best brunch cafes in Glebe

Best brunch cafes in Glebe, ranked

1. #1SOUL OASIS GLEBE CAFE for a slow weekend brunch

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Minogue Reserve, 1 min walk

   SOUL OASIS GLEBE CAFE on Glebe Point Road is open on weekends from 7am to 3pm, so a late, unhurried morning fits well. Start with the shakshuka or the avocado and fetta dish, then add a chocolate-filled croissant. The menu has a kids' menu and vegetarian options, which helps when a group has mixed tastes, and dogs can sit at the outside tables.

   Best for: Slow weekend brunch with kids

2. #2Pain De Sucre for a budget breakfast plate

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Larkin Street Park, 3 min walk

   Pain De Sucre on St Johns Road is the budget brunch on this list, and it is open on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm. The eggs Benedict is the dish to order, and the French toast arrives piled with fresh fruit. Portions are big for the price, so one plate is often enough, and Larkin Street Park is a three-minute walk for a stroll after eating.

   Best for: Big plates on a budget

3. #3Bruce Tea Coffee for a Saturday morning with a bay view

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Cardigan and Darghan Street Reserve, 1 min walk

   Bruce Tea Coffee on Bridge Road is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 7am to 1pm, and its tables look toward Blackwattle Bay. The manoush, a flatbread topped with yoghurt cheese, eggs and spices, is the brunch dish, and a toastie is the quick option. Pair either with a hand pour-over or the cold brew, and dogs can sit outside.

   Best for: Saturday morning with a bay view

4. #4Jaya Espresso for a Saturday brunch with park views

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Mountain Street Reserve, 3 min walk

   Jaya Espresso on Wentworth Park Road is open from 8am to 2pm on weekends, and its outdoor tables face the park. The almond croissant is the sweet start, and the smoked salmon bowl with grilled chicken and avocado makes a full plate. Paradox Coffee Roasters supplies the lattes, and the staff will arrange a table for a bigger group.

   Best for: Park views and a big group table

5. #5shots cafe & gallery for a late Sunday breakfast

   $🌳 Minogue Reserve, 1 min walk

   shots cafe & gallery at 11 Glebe Point Road is open on Sundays from 7am to 1pm, which makes it the earliest close of the Sunday picks. The toasted bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon is the brunch order, with a cheese and tomato croissant if you want something lighter. The cappuccino arrives with a chocolate-dusted top, and the room is cosy for a slow sit-down.

   Best for: Sunday late breakfast and good coffee

6. #6The Spot for a weekday or Saturday breakfast roll

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Ernest Pederson Reserve, 3 min walk

   The Spot on Glebe Point Road opens at 6am on weekdays and at 7am on Saturdays, closing at 1pm that day. The BLAT and the eggs Benedict are the orders reviewers name most, and the breakfast roll is the portable choice. Fillings are fresh and the toast is crunchy, and Ernest Pederson Reserve is a short three-minute walk away.

   Best for: Weekday breakfast rolls and Saturday brunch

7. #7Dirty Red for a big plate in the courtyard

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Minogue Reserve, 1 min walk

   Dirty Red on Glebe Point Road runs its brunch until 3pm on weekends. The mushrooms on toast and the quinoa bowl are filling enough to be a full meal, and the coconut matcha is the drink to try. The courtyard at the back suits a table of friends, and orders go in through an app at the table.

   Best for: Big plates and matcha in a courtyard

8. #8Le Petit Tarte cafe & Patisserie for raisin fig bread and a late start

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Dr HJ Foley Rest Park, 1 min walk

   Le Petit Tarte cafe & Patisserie is open seven days from 7am to 6:30pm, the longest hours of the brunch picks. The raisin fig bread and the bagel special are the first things to order, and the halloumi and poached egg stack with pear and strawberries makes a full plate. Pastries sit in a glass cabinet by the counter, and Dr HJ Foley Rest Park is a one-minute walk away.

   Best for: Raisin fig bread and long opening hours

Compare best brunch cafes in Glebe

The table below sets out weekend hours, the main brunch dish, outdoor seating and whether dogs can sit outside.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Glebe

Each cafe's standing comes from its score, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. For brunch we looked at what each cafe serves in the morning, its hours on a Saturday or Sunday, whether it has outdoor tables and what its own page says about the food.