Best brunch cafes in Ultimo

Best brunch cafes in Ultimo, ranked

1. #1Cornerstone Cafe UTS for a relaxed Sunday brunch

   $Outdoor seating🌳 UTS Alumni Green, 1 min walk

   Cornerstone Cafe UTS opens on Sundays from 8am to 2pm, so it works for a late start to the weekend. Eggs Benedict is on the breakfast list, and one visitor says the eggs came out cooked perfectly. Sujuk and scrambled eggs in a wrap is the savoury pick another customer singled out. The room is bright, with indoor and outdoor seats. UTS Alumni Green is a short walk away for a stroll after brunch.

   Best for: Sunday brunch and Eggs Benedict

2. #2Quarry Street Coffee House for an early brunch with a dog

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Quarry Green, 1 min walk

   Quarry Street Coffee House opens at 6am on Sunday and closes at 3:30pm. The breakfast with fresh fruit and crisp toast suits a slow morning, and the burger is a good call for a later brunch. A dog is welcome on the outdoor seats. Cold brew is listed on the window board for a warm day.

   Best for: Early brunch with a dog at the outdoor tables

3. #3One Shot Specialty for a long Sunday brunch with a salmon sandwich

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 UTS Alumni Green, 3 min walk

   One Shot Specialty is open on Sundays from 8:30am until 4pm, which gives a long, unhurried brunch. The Tokyo salmon sandwich on soft sourdough is a good savoury choice. The grilled chicken salad comes with a poached egg, and customers describe the eggs as well poached. Pair it with an ube latte for something sweet to finish.

   Best for: A long Sunday brunch with a savoury plate

4. #4The BnG Cafe for a weekend big breakfast

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Quarry Green, 1 min walk

   The BnG Cafe serves brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, opening at 7am and closing at 3pm. A plate of big breakfast is the order here, and portions are large for the price. Coffee drinkers also praise the juice. A dog can settle at the outdoor tables while you eat, so it suits a weekend morning with a pet.

   Best for: A weekend big breakfast and a dog-friendly table

5. #5The Q on Harris for a Saturday brunch with roasted coffee

   $Outdoor seating🌳 MacArthur Park, 2 min walk

   The Q on Harris is open on Saturdays from 8am until 2:30pm, and it does not open on Sundays. Brunch plates are described as fresh and well presented. A chicken and rice plate with red sambal is a favourite for one diner, and a ham steak and egg sandwich with salad is also on the menu. The coffee is roasted on site, and the room is quiet enough to read in.

   Best for: A Saturday brunch with coffee roasted on site

6. #6Fork and Grind for a weekday brunch under the trees

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Mary Ann Street Park, 1 min walk

   Fork and Grind is a weekday-only option, open from 6am until 2:30pm. Seats sit outside beneath trees, and dogs can stay out there with their owners. The chicken Caesar salad comes with crispy breadcrumbs, and a toastie is also on the menu. Smoothies come in berry and mango-pineapple, and a green one is made with spinach and kale. Prices feel fair for the portion size.

   Best for: A weekday brunch under trees with a takeaway option

7. #7Cafe Queenz for a family brunch with high chairs

   $Outdoor seating🌳 Quarry Green, 2 min walk

   Cafe Queenz is open at weekends from 7:30am until 2:30pm, and on weekdays from 6:30am until 3pm. Hearty savoury bites sit at the centre of the menu, and one visitor rates the bacon and egg roll highly. A sausage roll is also worth ordering. High chairs and plenty of seating suit families with young children, and Quarry Green is a two-minute walk away.

   Best for: Family brunch with high chairs and plenty of seating

8. #8The Pigeonhole Cafe for a weekday brunch with french toast

   $🌳 McKee Street Reserve, 1 min walk

   The Pigeonhole Cafe only opens on weekdays, so plan a Monday to Friday brunch. French toast topped with berries, yoghurt and edible flowers is the sweet pick, and an avocado and sunny side up egg breakfast roll covers the savoury side. Coffee drinkers like the iced long black. Muffins from the counter make a good add-on for the walk to work.

   Best for: A weekday brunch with French toast

Compare best brunch cafes in Ultimo

The table lists each pick's price, outdoor seating, dogs, weekend opening and nearest park, so you can match a brunch to your morning.

How we picked best brunch cafes in Ultimo

Each average was discounted when few reviews sat behind it, which sets the first order. Every cafe was then checked for brunch on the menu and for weekend opening, the two things this page is about. Dishes to order come from what each cafe's own notes say about food, and dog and outdoor seating come from its listing.