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Best brunch cafes in Waverley

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The Walrus leads this Waverley brunch list, since it opens at 6:15am on Saturday and 6:30am on Sunday. Bellagio, Cafe Sorelle and Eugene's come after it, and each suits a different sort of morning start. Read on for the dishes to order and the weekend hours.

Quick picks in Waverley

  • Best for a Sunday brunch from 6:30am: The Walrus, which also opens early on Saturday.
  • Best for an early weekend breakfast: Bellagio Cafe, open at 6am every day.
  • Best for a weekday brunch with pastries: Cafe Sorelle, which opens at 6am Monday to Friday.
  • Best for a long brunch: Eugene's Cafe, where the breakfast and brunch menu runs until 2:30pm.

Best brunch cafes in Waverley, ranked

  1. #1The Walrus for a salmon poke bowl brunch

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Gibson Street Reserve, 4 min walk

    Weekend brunch can begin early at The Walrus on Albion Street, with doors at 6:15am on Saturday and 6:30am on Sunday. Diners often reach for the salmon poke bowl or the pulled pork sandwich. A wagyu burger suits a bigger appetite if the morning runs long, and the cafe stays open until 3pm on weekdays and weekends alike.

    Best for: Early weekend brunch and a big appetite

  2. #2Bellagio Cafe for scrambled eggs on sourdough

    $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Gibson Street Reserve, 4 min walk

    Bellagio Cafe on Bronte Road is open from 6am every day, including both weekend mornings. Scrambled eggs on sourdough lead the breakfast menu, and the other morning dishes are vegetarian friendly. Breakfast is the draw here, and a kids menu is available for children at the table, so families can sit down together early.

    Best for: Weekend breakfast with a kids menu

  3. #3Cafe Sorelle for pastries and a weekday brunch

    $🌳 Gibson Street Reserve, 4 min walk

    Cafe Sorelle at 274 Bronte Road opens at 6am Monday to Friday and at 7:30am on Saturday, with no Sunday trade. Brunch here is picked from the display cabinet, which holds cakes, savoury slices and sandwiches. A daily pasta sits alongside them, and vegetarian dishes are on the menu for anyone who wants a lighter plate before midday.

    Best for: Weekday brunch and pastries

  4. #4Eugene's Cafe for pancakes and eggs benedict

    $$Outdoor seating🌳 Simpson Park, 1 min walk

    Eugene's Cafe opens at 7am every day, and its breakfast and brunch menu runs until 2:30pm, so a late morning still works. The pancakes come up in several reviews, and the menu also has eggs benedict, avo smash and a house made quiche. Dishes are made fresh to order, including the paninis and sandwiches.

    Best for: Pancakes and a late weekend breakfast

Compare best brunch cafes in Waverley

The table compares price, brunch, outdoor tables, dog access and weekend trading for each cafe.

CafePriceBrunchOutdoorDogsWeekendsNearest park
The Walrus$$✓✓Outside✓Gibson Street Reserve, 4 min
Bellagio Cafe$$✓✓Outside✓Gibson Street Reserve, 4 min
Cafe Sorelle$✓––SatGibson Street Reserve, 4 min
Eugene's Cafe$$✓✓–✓Simpson Park, 1 min

How we picked best brunch cafes in Waverley

The order starts from each cafe's overall score, weighted by how many customers have contributed to it. It then weighs the brunch details: weekend opening hours, the dishes on the menu, whether dogs can sit inside or outside, and outdoor tables. Where two cafes score alike, what its own page says about brunch decides.

Best brunch cafes in Waverley: FAQ

Which Waverley cafe opens earliest on a Sunday?

Bellagio Cafe opens at 6am on Sunday, earlier than The Walrus, which starts at 6:30am that day.

Which Waverley cafes serve brunch on a Saturday?

Bellagio Cafe, The Walrus, Eugene's Cafe and Cafe Sorelle all list brunch on Saturday, though Sorelle closes at 2:30pm.

Is there gluten free brunch in Waverley?

Eugene's Cafe lists gluten free dishes on its breakfast and brunch menu, alongside vegetarian options.