NearMeBest brunch cafes in Meadowbank
Last updatedAmong Meadowbank brunch spots, Bencino Cafe ranks first as the quick bite, open from 6am on weekdays and Saturdays. Cafe 439 suits a pastry-led morning, and Fork & Spoon is the slow sit-down weekend brunch, trading until 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Each pick below names one dish to order and one day to go.
Quick picks in Meadowbank
- Best for a slow weekend brunch: Fork & Spoon, with the Halloumi Stack and a menu that runs through lunch.
- Best for a croissant before work: Cafe 439, open from 7am every day with a ham and tomato croissant.
- Best for a wrap on a busy morning: Bencino Cafe, open from 6am on weekdays and Saturdays.
Best brunch cafes in Meadowbank, ranked
#1Bencino Cafe for a quick bite before a train
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ann Thorn Park, 5 min walkBencino Cafe is a small, no-frills cafe near the station, so brunch here is a quick bite rather than a long sit. The brekkie wrap with BBQ sauce and the chicken wrap are the dishes to take, and the vegemite toast is the simplest choice. Service is praised as friendly and prompt. It opens at 6am on weekdays and Saturdays, and closes at 1pm on Saturdays. Ann Thorn Park lies five minutes away on foot.
#2Cafe 439 for a pastry-led start to the morning
$🌳 Helene Park, 3 min walkCafe 439 suits a morning that starts with a pastry. The ham, cheese and tomato croissant is the one to pick, with soft, warm bread and generous ham. Raisin toast is the other breakfast item regulars ask for. It is open from 7am every day, and on Sundays it closes at 3:30pm. Helene Park is a 3 minute walk from the door, so a coffee and a stroll can fit around it.
#3Fork & Spoon for a slow weekend brunch with the Halloumi Stack
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Helene Park, 1 min walkFork & Spoon is the brunch to sit down for in Meadowbank. Order the Halloumi Stack, and add the avocado toast with cherry tomatoes and crumbled cheese if the table is hungry. Vegetarian plates are well covered, with a grain bowl and gnocchi on the menu. At weekends the doors open at 6:30am, and they shut at 4pm; step-free access is listed. Dogs are allowed outside. Some recent comments raise oily fillings, so check the plate on arrival.
Compare best brunch cafes in Meadowbank
The table below shows which cafes do brunch, their weekend trading, dog access and the nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bencino Cafe | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | Sat | Ann Thorn Park, 5 min |
| Cafe 439 | $ | ✓ | – | – | ✓ | Helene Park, 3 min |
| Fork & Spoon | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Helene Park, 1 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Meadowbank
Cafes were ordered by customer feedback, with extra weight for places with many comments. Brunch is the filter here. Dishes visitors name, weekend opening and dog or outdoor details decide the rest. Bencino Cafe's menu is mostly wraps and toast, so it is kept for a quick morning rather than a slow one.
Best brunch cafes in Meadowbank: FAQ
Which Meadowbank cafe is best for a slow weekend brunch?
Fork & Spoon is the one for a slow weekend brunch, trading on Saturdays and Sundays until 4pm.
Which Meadowbank cafes open on a Sunday for brunch?
Sunday brunch works at Fork & Spoon until 4pm and at Cafe 439 until 3:30pm, but Bencino Cafe has no Sunday hours listed.
Is there a halloumi dish for brunch in Meadowbank?
Fork & Spoon's Halloumi Stack is the dish to ask for, and the cafe has vegetarian plates.
Which Meadowbank brunch spot has the earliest weekday start?
Fork & Spoon opens at 6:30am on weekdays, and Bencino Cafe opens at 6am on weekdays and Saturdays.