NearMeBest brunch cafes in Menai
Last updatedSteam Brothers Coffee leads Menai's brunch list because its scrambled eggs on sourdough are the order regulars return for. Penny Lane Espresso suits a sweeter start with pancakes, and XS Espresso Menai has the largest menu for a group. Each place is open on weekends, so the choice comes down to the kind of slow morning you want.
Quick picks in Menai
- Best eggs on sourdough: Steam Brothers Coffee, where the scrambled eggs are the usual order.
- Best pancakes: Penny Lane Espresso, with the banoffee hotcakes singled out in feedback.
- Best for a big group: XS Espresso Menai, open until 10pm on weekends.
Best brunch cafes in Menai, ranked
#1Steam Brothers Coffee for scrambled eggs and a slow weekend breakfast
$Outdoor seating🌳 Parc Menai, 4 min walkSteam Brothers Coffee on Carter Rd serves brunch seven days a week. Start with the scrambled eggs on sourdough, then go bigger with fried eggs, avocado, sliced sausage and salsa on a crisp base. Weekend hours run from 7:30am on Sunday and 6:30am on Saturday, and both days close at 3pm. Parc Menai is four minutes' walk away for a stroll afterwards.
#2Penny Lane Espresso for banoffee hotcakes and a sweet brunch
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Menai Conservation Park, 3 min walkPenny Lane Espresso on Allison Cres is the pick when you want something sweet. Order the banoffee hotcakes, then try the Benedict or the brekkie roll, which one visitor found well made. Sunday trading starts at 8am and closes at 3pm. Indoor tables and an espresso bar are there if the weather turns, and Menai Conservation Park is about three minutes' walk away.
#3XS Espresso Menai for the largest menu and late weekend hours
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Parc Menai, 3 min walkXS Espresso Menai in Menai Central has the most choice, with an extensive menu, vegetarian dishes and pizzas topped with mushrooms and herbs. Weekend brunch starts at 7am on Saturday and Sunday and runs until 10pm, so a late start is easy. Visitors say the portions are a good size and the prices reasonable, and high chairs are on hand for little ones. Parc Menai is three minutes away.
Compare best brunch cafes in Menai
Brunch, weekend hours, outdoor seating and dog access sit side by side in the table below.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Brothers Coffee | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Parc Menai, 4 min |
| Penny Lane Espresso | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Menai Conservation Park, 3 min |
| XS Espresso Menai | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Parc Menai, 3 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Menai
Each cafe is ordered by its overall score, which gives more weight to a cafe many diners have left feedback on. Every place serves brunch and trades on weekends, so the order turns on the dishes and hours named in each pick. Outdoor seating and dog access sit in the table for reference, and the food notes are reworded from each cafe's own page.
Best brunch cafes in Menai: FAQ
Which Menai cafe serves brunch on a Sunday?
On Sunday, Steam Brothers Coffee and Penny Lane Espresso shut at 3pm, but XS Espresso Menai keeps serving brunch until 10pm.
Which Menai cafe has the best pancakes?
Penny Lane Espresso is the cafe for pancakes, with the banoffee hotcakes the dish to try.
Does XS Espresso Menai have vegetarian brunch options?
XS Espresso Menai brings vegetarian plates to the table, and children get a menu of their own.
What time does Steam Brothers Coffee open on a Saturday?
Steam Brothers Coffee opens at 6:30am on Saturday and closes at 3pm, so a late breakfast works.