NearMeBest brunch cafes in North Willoughby
Last updatedSML Cafe leads this North Willoughby brunch list on the strength of its plated dishes. Ray's Place is the choice for a Middle Eastern leaning brunch, and Dose Espresso for poached eggs and an early start. All of them open at weekends, so the choice comes down to what you want to eat.
Quick picks in North Willoughby
- Best for a plated weekend brunch: SML Cafe, for the Wog Boy Eggs and lamb benedict.
- Best for a falafel breakfast: Ray's Place, with The Anthony on the menu.
- Best for an early poached-egg breakfast: Dose Espresso, open from 6am.
Best brunch cafes in North Willoughby, ranked
#1SML Cafe for Wog Boy Eggs and a long weekend brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Cambridge Park, 5 min walkSML Cafe opens at 6am on Saturday and Sunday and closes at 3pm, so a weekend brunch can start early. Begin with the Wog Boy Eggs, served with herb labneh and chilli oil on sourdough. The lamb benedict comes without English muffins, and the French dip sandwich is the lunch pick. Fish tacos and a baked tomato dish with feta sit beside them on the menu.
#2Ray's Place for falafel and a Middle Eastern leaning brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Cambridge Park, 3 min walkRay's Place starts its weekend trade at 7am and closes at 3pm. The Anthony is the dish to order: poached eggs with falafel, hummus, pita, olives and pickles. The falafel breakfast dish and the eggs Benedict are also named by diners, and the pastry cabinet has almond croissants for anyone who wants something sweet.
#3Dose Espresso for poached eggs with hollandaise
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Carlson Park, 3 min walkDose Espresso opens at 6am on weekends and closes at 3pm, so it suits an early brunch. The poached eggs with hollandaise and the poached chicken toasted sandwich are the two brunch orders. The roasted cauliflower and carrot salad with quinoa and almonds is the lighter plate, and fresh juices are on the menu for anyone who skips coffee.
Compare best brunch cafes in North Willoughby
The table lines up each cafe's price, weekend trade, outside tables and dog access for a slow brunch.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SML Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Cambridge Park, 5 min |
| Ray's Place | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Cambridge Park, 3 min |
| Dose Espresso | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Carlson Park, 3 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in North Willoughby
The order starts from reviews, weighted by how many each cafe has. For brunch we then checked the weekend hours, which start early and finish by the afternoon, and the dishes each cafe's page names. Places without brunch or weekend trade were left out.
Best brunch cafes in North Willoughby: FAQ
Which North Willoughby cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?
SML Cafe, Ray's Place and Dose Espresso all open on Sunday, from early morning until the afternoon. SML Cafe and Dose Espresso open at 6am, and Ray's Place at 7am.
What is the best dish to order at a North Willoughby brunch?
The falafel breakfast at Ray's Place and the lamb benedict at SML Cafe are the dishes most often named in reviews.
Is there a sweet brunch option in North Willoughby?
Ray's Place serves pancakes with berries, ice cream and nuts, and it is the only one of the three with pancakes on the menu.