Best brunch cafes in Potts Point

Best brunch cafes in Potts Point, ranked

1. #1Tuyo for eggs and halloumi on a weekend morning

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Denis Winston Place, 3 min walk

   Tuyo is open from 8am on Saturdays and Sundays, so a weekend brunch can start early. Eggs Benedict and halloumi with egg on sourdough are the dishes to order, and the smoothies suit anyone who wants something lighter. The room is small and relaxed, which makes it a good place for a long, slow breakfast. Walking to Denis Winston Place takes roughly three minutes.

   Best for: Weekend brunch that starts at 8am

2. #2Olivia by fave for pancakes and a brunch that runs into dinner

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 4 min walk

   Olivia by fave serves brunch on Orwell Street from 7am on Sundays, and the menu moves to sharing plates later in the day. The buttery, spongy pancake and the tamago sando are the brunch dishes to try. Matcha strawberry is a good drink to order alongside them. Its Sunday hours close at 3pm, so aim for a late morning start. Lawrence Hargrave Reserve is a four-minute walk for anyone wanting air afterwards.

   Best for: Pancakes, matcha and a Sunday brunch

3. #3Glider Garden for a fusion brunch menu under umbrellas

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 3 min walk

   Glider Garden leans Asian in its brunch, so the duck toast and the Thai tea French toast are the dishes to choose. The chicken congee from the winter menu and the pancakes suit a slower start. It opens at 7am on Sundays and stays open until 4pm, with tables under umbrellas on the plaza. The Glider Landing, a croissant with soft-shell crab, is listed at $29.90.

   Best for: Thai tea French toast and congee

4. #4Room Ten for a brisket sandwich with a flat white

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 3 min walk

   Room Ten opens at 7am on weekends and serves its brunch menu until 3pm. The beef brisket sandwich is a generous serve, and the potato omelette wrap comes with a jalapeno tequila relish. The flat white is the coffee to pair with brunch. The room is small, so arriving early on a weekend helps. Its outdoor tables sit on Llankelly Place.

   Best for: Brisket sandwiches and weekend coffee

5. #5Gypsy Espresso for waffles with egg and bacon

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Arthur McElhone Reserve, 2 min walk

   Gypsy Espresso | Potts Point Cafe serves brunch every day until 3pm, so a late weekend breakfast still fits. The waffles with egg and bacon are the main order, and the scrambled eggs with maple bacon make a second choice. Gluten-free bread can be added, so a salmon salad or the eggs fit a gluten-free morning. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables. Arthur McElhone Reserve is two minutes on foot.

   Best for: Waffles and gluten-free brunch options

6. #6Truffles for a chickpea breakfast plate in the laneway

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Lawrence Hargrave Reserve, 2 min walk

   Truffles on Llankelly Place opens at 6:30am on weekends and serves breakfast alongside lunch. The Mediterranean plate of chickpeas, tomato and cheese is the breakfast dish to try, while the congee and ricotta fig toast suit a lighter order. It has a kids menu, and its tables sit out in the laneway.

   Best for: Mediterranean breakfast plates and a kids menu

7. #7Froth Espresso for a big breakfast on a budget

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Daffodil Park, 3 min walk

   Froth Espresso on Darlinghurst Road opens at 5:30am and closes at 9:30pm every day, so a brunch can fall at either end of the day. A full cooked breakfast of sausages, baked beans and hash browns is the main draw. Prices are low for the portion sizes. The main dishes have no vegetarian options, but the kitchen will adjust them if you ask.

   Best for: Big breakfasts and early starts

8. #8RayRay Cafe for pancakes with berries and a potato hash

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ronald Shores Park, 2 min walk

   RayRay Cafe on Bayswater Road keeps breakfast on the menu all day, with bistro lunches beside it. The Canadian pancakes with berries and fresh fruit are the sweet pick, while the potato hash with egg, spinach and chorizo is the savoury one. The juice and matcha are worth a look with either. It is open from 7am to 3pm every day, and Ronald Shores Park is two minutes away.

   Best for: All-day breakfast and pancakes

Compare best brunch cafes in Potts Point

The table shows price, outdoor seating and dogs for each brunch pick, along with the nearest park.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Potts Point

Ordering followed each cafe's standing, which weighs how many customers have left feedback. Next came brunch on the menu, weekend opening hours, dogs and outdoor tables. Last, we read what each cafe's own page says about its brunch dishes, and placed the cafes whose brunch is strongest at the top of the list.