NearMeBest brunch cafes in Kirribilli
Last updatedCool Mac is the brunch pick in Kirribilli, with Japanese-style plates that suit a slow weekend morning. Celsius Coffee & Dining and The Flying Bear also serve brunch, and each suits a different kind of morning. This guide sets out what to order, when each is open at the weekend and how they compare for a long brunch.
Quick picks in Kirribilli
- Best for a Japanese-style brunch: Cool Mac, with beef udon and mentaiko toast on the short menu.
- Best for brunch on the water: Celsius Coffee & Dining, with a steady weekend crowd on the wharf.
- Best for a late weekend breakfast: The Flying Bear, open until 8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Best brunch cafes in Kirribilli, ranked
#1Cool Mac for a Japanese-style weekend brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bradfield Park, 2 min walkCool Mac serves weekend brunch from 7am until 2:30pm, and the short menu leans Japanese. The beef udon with its soft egg is the bowl to order, and the mentaiko toast is the savoury choice for anyone who skips the noodles. The fish sandwich and the eggplant sando also come from the same short menu. Outside tables take dogs, and the kitchen cooks each plate to order.
#2Celsius Coffee & Dining for brunch beside the water
$$🌳 Lady Gowrie Lookout, 2 min walkBrunch at Celsius Coffee & Dining, on the ferry wharf, leans on poached eggs, greens and thick sourdough. The smoked salmon sandwich and the mushroom toast are the other dishes diners mention. Saturday and Sunday hours run from 8am to 2:30pm. The weekend crowd is steady, so arrive early for a window seat.
#3The Flying Bear for a big weekend breakfast with a view
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Milson Park, 1 min walkOn weekends The Flying Bear stays open until 8pm, the latest close in this group. Its brunch menu covers granola with fruit, avocado on toast and croissants, with vegetarian options and a kids' menu. The big breakfast comes with grilled tomatoes and hashbrown, and it is the plate most brunch orders start from. Expect tight seating at the busiest hours, and dogs can sit outside.
Compare best brunch cafes in Kirribilli
The table lines up brunch, weekend opening, outdoor seating and dog access for each cafe, alongside the nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Mac | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bradfield Park, 2 min |
| Celsius Coffee & Dining | $$ | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✓ | Lady Gowrie Lookout, 2 min |
| The Flying Bear | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Milson Park, 1 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Kirribilli
The order starts from public feedback, with more weight given to places that have many comments. For brunch, the list then counts the brunch menu, weekend opening, outside tables and dog access. Dish descriptions were read alongside the feedback, so the order follows the plate as well as the reputation.
Best brunch cafes in Kirribilli: FAQ
What Sunday brunch can you get in Kirribilli?
Celsius Coffee & Dining, Cool Mac and The Flying Bear all serve brunch on Sunday. Celsius and Cool Mac are done by 2:30pm, so the late option is The Flying Bear.
Can you get a Japanese-style brunch in Kirribilli?
Cool Mac is the Japanese-leaning option, with udon and mentaiko toast among its dishes.
Where is brunch by the water in Kirribilli?
Celsius Coffee & Dining, at Kirribilli Wharf, is the one to choose for brunch with the harbour in view.
Is Cool Mac a good spot to bring a dog for brunch?
A dog can wait at the outside tables at Cool Mac, with Bradfield Park a short stroll off.