Best brunch cafes in Willoughby

Best brunch cafes in Willoughby, ranked

1. #1The Northern Bean for a Sunday brunch from 8am

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Sanders Park, 1 min walk

   The Northern Bean is open on Sundays from 8am to 3pm, and on Saturdays from 6:30am to 3pm. Brunch here means scrambled eggs on toast, or the soba salad with salmon if gluten-free food is on your list. Kids and vegetarians have their own choices on the menu. Platters of fruit, vegetables and dips are made up in boxes, and a dirty chai is the drink to order alongside the food.

   Best for: Sunday brunch and gluten-free orders

2. #2Papas Coffee for a weekend Mediterranean smash

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Sanders Park, 2 min walk

   Papas Coffee is open on Sundays from 7am to 1:30pm and on Saturdays from 6am to 2pm, so it covers both weekend mornings. Its smash avocado on toast is the dish to order, with zaatar, sumac and feta on top. Customers also name the chicken pesto burritos and a chicken schnitzel sandwich. Cupcakes and fresh juices sit on the counter, and the owner is often behind the coffee machine.

   Best for: Weekend breakfast and avocado smash

3. #3Little Giant Roasters Coffee House for a long weekend breakfast

   $$🌳 Sanders Park, 1 min walk

   Little Giant Roasters Coffee House is open 7am to 5pm on both weekend days, so a slow order fits. The benedict is served on hash brown with haloumi and chilli threads. The roasted pumpkin nourishing bowl is the healthy option, and weekly specials such as a smoked salmon croissant change through the week. Breakfast portions are generous, and the plant-filled room suits a long sit with a masala chai.

   Best for: Long weekend brunch and healthy bowls

4. #4Cafe Vita for an acai bowl on a weekend morning

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Carlson Park, 4 min walk

   Cafe Vita on Penshurst Street trades from 7:30am to 12pm on Sundays and from 7am to 2pm on Saturdays. Acai bowls anchor the menu, with kiwi, mango and passionfruit among the fresh fruit choices. Breakfast and lunch are also served, and smoothies and juices offer a lighter order. There is a kids menu for families.

   Best for: Acai bowls and weekend breakfast

5. #5SOULPLATE for a weekend breakfast with a long Sunday

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Carlson Park, 5 min walk

   SOULPLATE is open from 7:30am on Sundays until 2pm, and from 7am on Saturdays until 2:30pm. Customers also order the brekkie burger and the triple cheese toastie with kimchi, and croissants come up often. Fennel and fresh herbs go with the smoked salmon, while the scrambled eggs come with lime. Children can order a baby chino.

   Best for: Weekend breakfast and croissants

6. #6Tricycle Cafe for a Saturday morning mocha

   $🌳 Sanders Park, 5 min walk

   Tricycle Cafe is closed on Sundays, but it trades on Saturdays from 7am to 2pm. On Saturdays the menu is the usual mix: avo smash, and bacon and egg rolls with the sauce of your choice. Mochas and hot chocolates are the drinks regulars order again, and the counter has pastries and cakes. The hot chocolate is made with Belgian chocolate, one customer says.

   Best for: Saturday mocha and pastries

Compare best brunch cafes in Willoughby

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How we picked best brunch cafes in Willoughby

Each cafe's standing with customers is weighed against how many have commented on it. Here the brunch dishes, weekend trading and the food notes from each cafe's own page were weighed too. Cafes that do not trade on a weekend day still appear, with their trading days shown in the table.