Best brunch cafes in Leichhardt

Best brunch cafes in Leichhardt, ranked

1. #1Wayne's Place for a Sunday brunch with a view of the deck

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Wangal Nura Park, 3 min walk

   Wayne's Place on Marion Street is open from 6am on Sundays until 3:30pm, and until 4:30pm on other days. The Firey Prawns are the dish customers ask about first, with the breakfast burger close behind. Vegan swaps are easy to ask for. Children can order from the kids' menu, and dogs can sit outside. Wangal Nura Park is a 3-minute walk, so a stroll after brunch is simple.

   Best for: Sunday brunch with a kids' menu

2. #2Cafe Especial for a Saturday burger and a toastie

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 36th Battalion Park, 3 min walk

   Cafe Especial on Catherine Street opens at 7:30am on Saturdays and closes at 1:30pm. The ham, cheese and tomato toastie is the lighter brunch order, and the especial beef burger is the heavier one. Its hours list only weekdays and Saturdays, so plan the visit for a Saturday. Dogs get a puppuccino from the menu. 36th Battalion Park is 3 minutes on foot.

   Best for: Saturday brunch with a toastie

3. #3Leichhardt Municipal Cafe for an all-day breakfast that runs until 2pm

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min walk

   Leichhardt Municipal Cafe on Norton Street serves its all-day breakfast until 2pm, opening at 7am on Sundays and 6am on other days. The eggs benedict with greens and the breakfast burger with sausage, egg and chipotle are the picks. The Norton Street Special, with chorizo, is the popular choice for a bigger appetite. Customers say the breakfast is above most local cafes. Marlborough Street Playground is 3 minutes on foot.

   Best for: A big breakfast plate

4. #4The Local Tart for brunch plates at low prices

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 War Memorial Park, 3 min walk

   Moore Street's The Local Tart starts serving at 6am on weekdays and 6:30am on Saturdays. The corn fritters, the smashed avocado and the haloumi and egg burger with a spicy sauce are the brunch dishes to order. Spanakopita and a mushroom and chicken filo are the baked options. Portions are generous, and orders can also go through the Skip app. Owners can bring dogs to the outdoor tables.

   Best for: Generous brunch plates for the price

5. #5Mezzapica cafe for a Sunday brunch with pastries

   $$🌳 Marlborough Street Playground, 3 min walk

   Mezzapica cafe on Norton Street is open from 7am on Sundays, and from 6am Monday to Saturday, until 2pm. The Morning Comfort breakfast is the big plate, and the homemade burger suits a later brunch. Acai bowls and a chicken salad are on the menu too. Fresh bakes include croissants, almond pastries and sweet scrolls. The iced caramel latte pairs well with a pastry.

   Best for: Sunday brunch and fresh pastries

6. #6Adri's Cocina for empanadas before lunch on a weekday

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Quinn Playground, 2 min walk

   Adri's Cocina on the first level of the Italian Forum is open weekdays only, from 7:30am to 3pm. Empanadas are the brunch order here, and the chilli chicken version is the favourite. The rolls are stacked high with fillings such as egg or roast beef. Matcha is on the drinks list. Quinn Playground is two minutes on foot.

   Best for: A weekday brunch of empanadas

7. #7Jarrett Street Cafe for scrambled eggs on a weekend morning

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Quinn Playground, 4 min walk

   Jarrett Street Cafe opens at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays and closes at 2:30pm. The scrambled eggs are the dish to order, with eggs benedict and poached eggs on mushrooms and spinach also on the menu. Almond croissants and muffins sit on the pastry counter. A quiet residential corner makes it a good place to linger. A 4-minute stroll reaches Quinn Playground.

   Best for: Scrambled eggs and a slow weekend start

8. #8La Bottega for a Sunday brunch with an acai bowl

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Pine Square Reserve, 3 min walk

   La Bottega on Norton Street opens at 8am on weekends and closes at 2pm on Sundays and Saturdays. The acai bowl, the pumpkin ravioli and the affogato with soft serve are the dishes to order. Bread comes in a few varieties, and the bacon and egg rolls are on the menu. The shaded tables outside suit a long catch-up. Pine Square Reserve is 3 minutes on foot.

   Best for: A long weekend brunch with friends

Compare best brunch cafes in Leichhardt

The table below lines up the brunch picks by price, weekend hours and what sets each one apart.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Leichhardt

The order starts from overall standing, weighted toward cafes with many scores behind them. Then the brunch facts take over: plates on the menu, weekend hours, the dishes diners order again, dogs and outdoor tables, and what the food and coffee are known for.