NearMeBest brunch cafes in Oatlands
Last updatedCafe Fran & Rafi leads this Oatlands brunch list, with Campos coffee and something sweet from the display case. Bells of Beirut follows with a Lebanese spread for a table of friends, and Cedarwood Cafe Burnside closes the list with a quieter room. All three trade on Saturday, so a weekend brunch is simple to plan.
Quick picks in Oatlands
- Slow weekend brunch: Cafe Fran & Rafi, with Campos coffee and a dessert on the side.
- Brunch to share: Bells of Beirut, for the mixed plate and house-baked bread.
- Quiet brunch with gluten-free options: Cedarwood Cafe Burnside, for its calm room.
Best brunch cafes in Oatlands, ranked
#1Cafe Fran & Rafi for a slow brunch with a sweet finish
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Walter Brown Park, 1 min walkCafe Fran & Rafi serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and its savoury side is small: a quiche and a wrap. Finish with a cake or pastry from the display case, and order an iced latte alongside. Pups are welcome out at the tables. Saturday trades from 8am to 2pm and Sunday from 8am to 2pm, so a weekend brunch fits easily. Walter Brown Park is the nearest green space to the door.
#2Bells of Beirut for a shared Lebanese brunch
$$🌳 Fred Robertson Park, 1 min walkBells of Beirut is the brunch to share, built around the mixed plate on a wooden board. The egg and meat manoushe is the other brunch order to make. Sunday opens at 7:30am for early risers, and lunch is on the list too. Family-style service suits a group, and the kids' menu covers the children. Fred Robertson Park is around a minute on foot.
#3Cedarwood Cafe Burnside for a quiet brunch with gluten-free options
$Outdoor seating🌳 George Gollan Reserve, 5 min walkCedarwood Cafe Burnside serves breakfast and brunch in a calm room, with outdoor tables for a longer sit. Pastries and salads sit alongside the gluten-free and vegetarian choices. Customers say the chai latte is a standout. Weekdays run from 6:30am to 4pm, Saturday from 7:30am to 2:30pm, and no Sunday hours are listed. A five-minute walk gets you to George Gollan Reserve.
Compare best brunch cafes in Oatlands
The table below lines up price, brunch, outdoor tables, dogs, weekend trading and the walk to the nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Fran & Rafi | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Walter Brown Park, 1 min |
| Bells of Beirut | $$ | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✓ | Fred Robertson Park, 1 min |
| Cedarwood Cafe Burnside | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Sat | George Gollan Reserve, 5 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Oatlands
Cafes are ranked on review scores, weighted by how many reviews sit behind each score, then checked for what this page needs: breakfast and brunch on the menu, and weekend trading. Food and coffee notes come from what each cafe says about itself and what visitors repeat. Where scores are close, the brunch details decide the order.
Best brunch cafes in Oatlands: FAQ
Which Oatlands cafe opens for brunch on a Saturday?
All three trade on Saturday: Cafe Fran & Rafi from 8am to 2pm, Bells of Beirut from 7am to 3pm and Cedarwood Cafe Burnside from 7:30am to 2:30pm.
Which Oatlands brunch spot has outdoor tables?
Outdoor tables are at Cafe Fran & Rafi and at Cedarwood Cafe Burnside; Bells of Beirut has none.
Which Oatlands brunch spot caters for vegetarians?
Cedarwood Cafe Burnside lists vegetarian options for brunch, as well as gluten-free ones.
What is a good first brunch order in Oatlands?
Bells of Beirut's egg and meat manoushe is a quick, filling start, and Cafe Fran & Rafi's cake with an iced latte works for a lighter morning.