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Best brunch cafes in Mosman

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DRY LEAF CAFE tops this Mosman brunch list for a menu that runs breakfast and lunch alongside Nepalese dishes. The picks below cover what to order, when each cafe opens on weekends and how each one suits a slow morning, from porridge and matcha to eggs on crisp potato.

Quick picks in Mosman

  • Best for a weekend brunch with a view: Cafe Monstera, open from 8am to 1:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Best for a slow garden brunch: August The Old Place, open from 7am to 4pm every day.
  • Best for eggs with steak or smoked salmon: NICHE MOSMAN CAFE, open from 6:30am to 3:30pm at weekends.
  • Best for an early espresso brunch: Heirloom Specialty Coffee, open from 6am on Saturdays.
  • Best for a sandwich brunch with a coffee: The Espresso Room, with chicken and pulled pork sandwiches at breakfast and lunch.

Best brunch cafes in Mosman, ranked

  1. #1DRY LEAF CAFE for brunch beyond eggs

    $$🌳 Countess Park, 9 min walk

    DRY LEAF CAFE on Spit Road serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a Nepalese side to the menu. Momos are the order visitors name most, and a vegetarian thali suits a table with mixed diets. Weekend hours run from 7am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday, both closing at 4pm. There is no outdoor seating, so brunch is an indoor sit-down. Families get a kids menu.

    Best for: Brunch with a Nepalese twist

  2. #2The Penny Royal for porridge and matcha in the morning

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Countess Park, 9 min walk

    The Penny Royal on Military Road is a good pick for a light brunch. The porridge comes with almonds, oat milk and berries, and a bacon and egg roll sits on the classic side of the menu. Matcha, smoothies and a chocolate milkshake are the drinks visitors name most, and matcha can be ordered unsweetened. Weekends open at 7am and close at 3pm, and the outdoor tables suit a relaxed meal in the open air.

    Best for: A light morning with matcha

  3. #3Heirloom Specialty Coffee for an early brunch with espresso

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Memory Park, 2 min walk

    Heirloom Specialty Coffee on Avenue Road is the early choice, open from 6am on Saturdays and until 1pm on Sundays. The brunch menu is fresh cafe fare, with a crumbed chicken sandwich and slaw among the savoury rolls. Coffee comes as espresso or batch brew from a La Marzocco Linea PB, and one visitor in 2019 praised the blends. Dogs can sit at the outdoor tables, and Memory Park is a two-minute walk.

    Best for: An early espresso brunch

  4. #4Don Adan’s Coffee Tree for muffins and a slow morning

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Countess Park, 9 min walk

    Don Adan’s Coffee Tree on Vista Street pairs a long brunch with muffins and desserts. Visitors name the muffins first and say they taste fresh. A beef empanada is filling without being heavy, one visitor says. Weekend hours run from 7:30am to 5:30pm, so a late breakfast fits. Tables sit out front, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor area.

    Best for: A long brunch with something sweet

  5. #5The Espresso Room for a sandwich brunch

    $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Cartref Park, 6 min walk

    The Espresso Room on Glover Street is the sandwich brunch. Chicken and pulled pork sandwiches come up most, with a bacon and roll on the breakfast side. The board lists smoothies, frappes and juices next to the hot menu, and pastries sit on the counter. Hours open at 6am on weekdays and Saturdays, and visitors praise the hot chocolate with their coffee.

    Best for: A sandwich with a coffee

  6. #6August The Old Place for a slow weekend brunch

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Memory Park, 9 min walk

    August The Old Place on Military Road suits a slow weekend brunch with a catch-up. Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon and spinach comes with a pink fruit smoothie, and a dumpling basket and salmon bagel sit alongside. The garden is calm, and the staff are friendly and attentive at the table. It opens at 7am on weekends and closes at 4pm, with vegetarian dishes on the menu.

    Best for: A weekend brunch with a catch-up

  7. #7Cafe Monstera for brunch with water views

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Reid Park, 4 min walk

    Next to the ferry, Cafe Monstera has table service and covered seats close to the harbour. Its fusion menu uses herbs, and chilli scrambled eggs on sourdough with cucumber and soft herbed cheese is one 2026 favourite. Pancakes with pistachio and a granola bowl come up in older reviews. Weekend service runs from 8am to 1:30pm. Tables fill fast, and two visitors in 2025 say they waited for one.

    Best for: Brunch by the water

  8. #8NICHE MOSMAN CAFE for plated eggs and seafood

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Memory Park, 8 min walk

    NICHE MOSMAN CAFE on Military Road is the place for plated eggs and seafood. Truffled scrambled eggs, smashed avocado and a smoked salmon stack are the dishes named most. A steak and poached egg plate on crisp potato comes with lemon, and shared plates of scallops and grilled prawns also appear. Weekend hours run from 6:30am to 3:30pm, with a kids menu and vegetarian dishes.

    Best for: Eggs with steak or salmon

Compare best brunch cafes in Mosman

The table below sets out price, brunch, outdoor tables, dog access and weekend trading for each brunch pick, with the nearest park.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
DRY LEAF CAFE$$✓✗–✓Countess Park, 9 min
The Penny Royal$$✓✓Outside✓Countess Park, 9 min
Heirloom Specialty Coffee$✓✓Outside✓Memory Park, 2 min
Don Adan’s Coffee Tree$✓✓Outside✓Countess Park, 9 min
The Espresso Room$✓✓Outside✓Cartref Park, 6 min
August The Old Place$$✓✓–✓Memory Park, 9 min
Cafe Monstera$$✓✓Outside✓Reid Park, 4 min
NICHE MOSMAN CAFE$$✓✓–✓Memory Park, 8 min
Bacino espresso bar$✓✓–✓Memory Park, 8 min
Avenue Road Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Memory Park, 7 min
i.lovebutter$✓––SatSydney Harbour National Park, 1 min
Four Brothers Espresso$✓✗Outside✓Countess Park, 3 min
Pasture of Balmoral$$✓✓–✓Hunter Park, 2 min
Frenchy's Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Headland Park, 1 min
T2 Mosman$$✓✓Outside✓Hunter Park, 8 min
Bloom at$$✓✓Outside✓Memory Park, 8 min
Simple Simons Gelato Coffee House Cafe$✓✓–✓Lawry Plunkett Reserve, 3 min
Sunflower Lounge$$✓✓Outside✓Reginald Street Park, 1 min
Middle Head Cafe$$✓✓–✓Headland Park, 9 min
Burnt Orange$$✓✓Outside✓Headland Park, 6 min
Cafe Jam$$✓✗–✓Countess Park, 8 min
Cali Press Cafe & Breakfast$$✓✓–✓Memory Park, 8 min

How we picked best brunch cafes in Mosman

Cafes are ordered on overall score, weighted by how many visitors have scored each one. Brunch on the menu, weekend opening hours and what each cafe's own page says about its food decided the rest. Dogs and outdoor tables are noted for each cafe as extra detail.

Best brunch cafes in Mosman: FAQ

Which Mosman cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?

DRY LEAF CAFE, The Penny Royal, Heirloom Specialty Coffee, August The Old Place, Cafe Monstera and NICHE MOSMAN CAFE all serve breakfast and brunch on Sundays, with closing times from 1pm to 4pm.

Where can I get eggs with steak for brunch in Mosman?

NICHE MOSMAN CAFE on Military Road serves poached eggs on crisp potato with sliced steak and lemon.

Which Mosman brunch spot has pancakes?

Cafe Monstera has pancakes with pistachio on its menu, and it also serves a granola bowl.