Best brunch cafes in Woolloomooloo
Last updatedOf the cafes here, BOHÄUS CAFE is the strongest pick for a weekend brunch, with breakfast rolls and Sunday hours. Weekend opening times matter as much as the menu here, so each entry names the brunch dish and the Saturday or Sunday hours. The list runs from a slow Sunday start to a quick Saturday croque.
Quick picks in Woolloomooloo
- Best for a Sunday start: BOHÄUS CAFE, open from 7am on Sundays.
- Best for pancakes with the family: John Montagu, serving buttermilk pancakes from 7am on Saturdays.
- Best for a short Saturday croque: Lexpressohouse, which closes at 12:30pm on Saturdays.
- Best for a late Saturday bite: Charlies Cafe, the option that runs latest.
- Best for an early Saturday breakfast: MG Coffee, open from 8am to noon.
Best brunch cafes in Woolloomooloo, ranked
#1BOHÄUS CAFE for a Sunday brunch
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bourke Street Park, 1 min walkBOHÄUS CAFE is open on Sundays from 7am to 3pm, which lets a weekend brunch start early. Breakfast rolls are the brunch order, and vegetarian dishes sit on the same menu. Takeaway pastries are on offer too. Stools outside suit a long morning, and the staff stay friendly when the tables fill.
Best for: Sunday brunch with breakfast rolls
#2MG Coffee for an early Saturday breakfast
$Outdoor seating🌳 Daffodil Park, 1 min walkMG Coffee keeps Saturday hours from 8am to noon, which suits a quick breakfast before the day gets going. Its breakfast specials are the order, and a regular names the haloumi, spinach and egg wrap. Iced coffee comes in handy on warm mornings. The flat white is a good pairing for the wrap.
Best for: Early Saturday breakfast
#3John Montagu for a family brunch with pancakes
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bourke Street Park, 1 min walkJohn Montagu opens at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays, so a long family brunch fits the morning. Buttermilk pancakes and a smashed avocado suit a table with mixed tastes. Vegetarian dishes sit alongside the meat options, so everyone can choose. Gluten-free bread can go in a sandwich, and the entrance is step-free.
Best for: Family brunch with pancakes
#4Street Espresso for a weekday brunch only
$Outdoor seating🌳 Cook and Phillip Park, 3 min walkStreet Espresso runs Monday to Friday only, so this brunch is a weekday plan. The pulled pork with roasted vegetables is the dish to try, and the chicken and grain bowl travels well. Pastries and muffins fill out the counter for a lighter order. Vegetarian options are on the counter as well.
Best for: Weekday brunch and takeaway bowls
#5Lexpressohouse for a Saturday croque
$$🌳 Embarkation Park, 2 min walkLexpressohouse is open on Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:30pm, so the window is short. A croque is the dish to split, and mornings bring a queue at the counter. Window seats suit a solo brunch as well. The cabinet holds ready food, so a brunch can be picked up and eaten on the stools.
Best for: Saturday brunch to share
#6Charlies Cafe for a late Saturday brunch
$🌳 Art Garden, 3 min walkBreakfast staples sit beside the Turkish dishes at Charlies Cafe on Cowper Wharf Roadway. Gozleme with spinach or lamb is the order for a table of family members. Customers say plates arrive quickly, and the prices suit a tight budget. For a non-Turkish order, the burgers do the job. Vegetarians have choices too.
Best for: Late Saturday brunch and gozleme
Compare best brunch cafes in Woolloomooloo
The table below lines up the weekend hours and brunch dishes for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOHÄUS CAFE | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bourke Street Park, 1 min |
| MG Coffee | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Sat | Daffodil Park, 1 min |
| John Montagu | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bourke Street Park, 1 min |
| Street Espresso | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✗ | Cook and Phillip Park, 3 min |
| Lexpressohouse | $$ | ✓ | ✗ | – | Sat | Embarkation Park, 2 min |
| Charlies Cafe | $ | ✓ | – | – | Sat | Art Garden, 3 min |
How we picked best brunch cafes in Woolloomooloo
Brunch cafes are ordered by how well people like them, weighed against how many have said so, then by what is on the brunch menu and the weekend hours. Food and drink details came from each cafe's own listing. Cafes that open only on weekdays are flagged in their entries, so a Saturday or Sunday plan is clear.
Best brunch cafes in Woolloomooloo: FAQ
Which Woolloomooloo cafe is open on Sunday for brunch?
BOHÄUS CAFE opens at 7am on Sundays and closes at 3pm, so it suits a late breakfast.
Is there a Saturday brunch in Woolloomooloo that runs late?
Charlies Cafe is open on Saturdays until 10:30pm, with gozleme and breakfast staples on the menu.
Where can I get a salmon eggs benedict in Woolloomooloo?
Lexpressohouse serves a salmon eggs benedict alongside cabinet food and sandwiches.