NearMeBest brunch cafes in Randwick
Last updatedEsquire Espresso leads this brunch list, with weekend hours from 6am on Sundays and a menu that runs from baked goods to burgers. The cafes below cover shakshuka, late weekend breakfasts, bacon and egg rolls and a roastery with pastries. Each one is set out with the dish to order, its weekend opening and a park you can reach on foot.
Quick picks in Randwick
- Best late weekend brunch with kids: Curio Cafe, open until 4pm on Sundays.
- Best shakshuka brunch: A Man and his Monkey Cafe, open from 6:15am on weekends.
- Best scrambled eggs for a slow Saturday: Eggshellent Cafe, serving until 3pm.
- Best takeaway pastry with brunch: 22 Grams, with sesame croissants and cinnamon scrolls.
Best brunch cafes in Randwick, ranked
#1Esquire Espresso for a quick weekend breakfast
$π³ Waratah Avenue Plaza, 1 min walkEsquire Espresso on Belmore Road opens at 6am on Sundays and 5am on Saturdays, closing at 3pm both days. The brunch order is the berry Danish or the avocado smoothie, both praised for being fresh. It is a small takeaway-minded cafe, so a brunch eaten outside works best. Waratah Avenue Plaza is one minute away.
Best for: Weekend takeaway brunch
#2A Man and his Monkey Cafe for shakshuka with labneh
$$π Dogs outsideOutdoor seatingπ³ Bieler Park, 4 min walkA Man and his Monkey Cafe on Clovelly Road opens at 6:15am every day, so a weekend brunch gets a seat before the rush. Shakshuka with labneh leads the menu, and the sabich pita is a close second. A pineapple mint frappe is the drink to finish with. Dogs can sit outside, and Fred Hollows Reserve is five minutes away.
Best for: Shakshuka and a dog-friendly outdoor table
#3Curio Cafe for a brunch that runs until 4pm
$$Outdoor seatingπ³ Randwick Peace Park, 3 min walkCurio Cafe on Clovelly Road is open on Sundays until 4pm, the latest close among the cafes on this list. Smoked salmon with poached eggs and grilled halloumi with quinoa are the plates to choose. Ask for a mocha with the brunch. A kids' menu means families are welcome, and Randwick Peace Park is three minutes away.
Best for: Late weekend brunch with a kids' menu
#4Saint Marks for a budget weekend breakfast
$π Dogs outsideOutdoor seatingπ³ Figtree Avenue Closure, 4 min walkSaint Marks, on Clovelly Road, serves from 7am on Sundays until 2pm. Mains sit in the $1β20 range, which keeps a weekend breakfast cheap. The breakfast bruschetta is the dish to order, and the beef sausage roll is a good second choice. Coffee is the main draw, and the outside tables face the main road.
Best for: Budget weekend breakfast
#5Eggshellent Cafe for chilli jam scrambled eggs
$$π³ Waratah Avenue Plaza, 2 min walkEggshellent Cafe on Belmore Road serves brunch until 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays, opening at 7am both days. The chilli jam scrambled eggs are the dish reviewers name most, and the Vietnamese coconut iced coffee pairs well with them. The menu includes a kids' menu and plenty of vegetarian plates. Alison Park is two minutes away for a walk afterwards.
Best for: Scrambled eggs and a late weekend breakfast
#6Little Green Bean Cafe for a Saturday breakfast on the footpath
$$Outdoor seatingπ³ Randwick Peace Park, 3 min walkLittle Green Bean Cafe is up at 6:30am on weekends on Clovelly Road and shuts at 3:30pm. Eggs Benedict and the smashed avocado on seeded toast with poached eggs and feta are the brunch plates. An angus beef burger is on the menu for anyone after something heartier. Footpath tables suit a slow start, and the cafe dog Leo is a favourite with regulars.
Best for: Saturday breakfast on the footpath
#7Nooks Place for bacon and egg rolls on a slow Sunday
$$π Dogs outsideOutdoor seatingπ³ Frank Doyle Park, 4 min walkNooks Place on King Street opens at 6:30am on Sundays and closes at 2:30pm. Turkish bread holds a generous bacon and egg filling, with relish to finish. The beef burger is the other dish to know, and the coffee is well brewed. Frank Doyle Park is four minutes away, which makes a good walk after brunch.
Best for: Filling rolls and a walk after brunch
#822 Grams for coffee and a fresh breakfast bowl
$π Dogs outsideOutdoor seatingπ³ High Cross Park, 1 min walk22 Grams is an artisan roastery on Belmore Road, open from 7am on weekends until 3pm. The cafe roasts its own beans, and the Ethiopian long black is the coffee to try. Mediterranean eggs and yoghurt bowls are the breakfast dishes, and sesame croissants or cinnamon scrolls suit a pastry. Outside tables take dogs, and the walk to High Cross Park takes about a minute.
Best for: Roasted-in-house coffee and pastries
Compare best brunch cafes in Randwick
The table below lines up the weekend hours, the dishes to order and the outdoor seating for each cafe.
How we picked best brunch cafes in Randwick
The list starts with cafes that many customers have weighed in on and rate highly. Each one was then checked for brunch on the menu, weekend opening hours and whether breakfast is served through the morning. The dish notes come from each cafe's own page and are written again here in new words.
Best brunch cafes in Randwick: FAQ
Which Randwick cafes serve brunch on a Sunday?
Curio Cafe is open on Sundays until 4pm, which gives the longest weekend brunch window here. Saint Marks closes at 2pm and Nooks Place at 2:30pm on Sundays.
Where in Randwick can I get shakshuka?
A Man and his Monkey Cafe on Clovelly Road is the place to look for shakshuka with labneh, and it opens at 6:15am.
Which Randwick brunch spot is best for a takeaway pastry?
22 Grams on Belmore Road bakes sesame croissants and cinnamon scrolls, and it roasts its own beans. It is open from 7am on weekends.
Which Randwick cafes allow dogs to sit outside?
Dogs can sit outside at Nooks Place on King Street and Saint Marks on Clovelly Road. Frank Doyle Park is a four-minute walk from Nooks Place.