Best brunch cafes in Neutral Bay

Best brunch cafes in Neutral Bay, ranked

1. #1Ken's Kissa for a Japanese brunch on Saturday

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Forsyth Park, 6 min walk

   Ken's Kissa is open on Saturdays from 8am to 3pm, and its hours do not include Sunday, so Saturday is the weekend day to pick. Brunch here means the big Japanese breakfast or the ochazuke, with the spicy salmon version the one to order. Eggs benedict and granola with yoghurt are on the menu for anyone who wants something more familiar. Tables sit out on Military Road, and families are catered for.

   Best for: Japanese brunch on Saturday

2. #2Rolland Cafe for an early start on either weekend day

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Forsyth Park, 6 min walk

   Rolland Cafe is the earliest brunch on this list, with doors open at 5:30am on Saturday and Sunday. Orders lean towards the Egg Benny and a large plate of bacon, roast vegetables, avocado and scrambled eggs. Most seats are outside under cover, which keeps a windy morning comfortable. Forsyth Park is six minutes on foot, so a stroll after brunch is easy.

   Best for: Early weekend breakfast

3. #3Essence Coffee for a toastie and a long Sunday

   $🐕 Dogs outside🌳 Ilbery Reserve, 5 min walk

   Essence Coffee on Wycombe Road opens at 7am on Sundays and closes at 1pm, and on Saturdays it runs from 6:30am to 2pm. The sourdough toastie is the pick for a slow weekend plate, and the fresh sandwiches are built for a bigger appetite. Milk art tops the lattes. Dog owners can take a pet to the back area for a longer stay, and Ilbery Reserve sits a five-minute stroll away.

   Best for: Toastie and a long Sunday

4. #45 Loaves 2 Fish for a big weekend breakfast

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Grasmere Childrens Playground, 4 min walk

   5 Loaves 2 Fish on Grosvenor Street serves its big breakfast and the lighter brunch plates until 3pm on both weekend days. The room is open and light, with seats on the street, which suits a brunch with friends. Heavier lunch dishes such as the chilli crab stay on the menu for anyone who arrives later. Meat-free dishes and a menu for children are on the list too. Grasmere Childrens Playground is a four-minute walk away, so there is room for the kids to run after eating.

   Best for: Big breakfast with friends

5. #5Against The Grind for a takeaway-friendly weekend breakfast

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Grasmere Childrens Playground, 5 min walk

   Against The Grind on Young Street opens at 6:30am on weekends and closes at 2:30pm. The crab omelette and the mortadella slider are the savoury picks for a slow start, and vegetarian options are on the menu. Rolls sold for takeaway travel well, and one visitor found one still good hours after buying it. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.

   Best for: Takeaway-friendly breakfast

6. #657 COFFEE BAR for a Saturday coffee and bagel

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Grasmere Childrens Playground, 6 min walk

   57 COFFEE BAR on Waters Road is open on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm, and its weekend hours do not run on Sunday. The smashed avocado and scrambled egg bagel is the breakfast choice, and the BLAT on Turkish bread suits a late brunch. Coffee is roasted in the cafe, and shaded and sunny tables sit outside. Plan a visit before the 2pm close.

   Best for: Saturday coffee and a bagel

7. #7At Neutral for a long Sunday brunch

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ilbery Reserve, 6 min walk

   At Neutral on Rangers Road is open until 2pm on both weekend days, which gives a long brunch window. The bowl with mountain bread keeps coming up as the order to make. The menu also runs to burgers and banana bread with caramel butter, and the juice is fresh. Outside, a dog can rest beside you, and children get a menu of their own. The room fills on weekends, so arrive early.

   Best for: Long Sunday brunch

8. #8The Lounge for a short Saturday brunch

   $🌳 Ilbery Reserve, 5 min walk

   The Lounge on Yeo Street is open until noon on Saturdays, so the weekend window is short. Its home-baked quiche and savoury tarts are the brunch picks, and a jalapeño chicken Turkish bread is worth ordering. Coffee is good, and one visitor switched to a new bean supplier for a smooth, strong cup. Families with children are welcome, and it is a relaxed place to sit.

   Best for: Short Saturday brunch

Compare best brunch cafes in Neutral Bay

The table lists each pick's weekend hours, brunch menu, outdoor seating and dog access.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Neutral Bay

Weekend opening times came first here, followed by brunch dishes and what each cafe's own page says about its breakfast and brunch menu. Ranking combines an overall score with the amount of feedback behind it. Cafes that open on both weekend days, or serve brunch late, moved up.