NearMeBest cafes in Edgecliff
Last updatedCafe Mia leads this list of Edgecliff cafes, on New South Head Road in the East Point centre, for breakfast, lunch and a long catch-up. The Lab Cafe and Bar Latte follow, one for a quick coffee and pastry and one for a fast breakfast or lunch beside Edgecliff station. Below, each cafe comes with its best order and its opening times.
Quick picks in Edgecliff
- Best for a sit-down breakfast: Cafe Mia, with its omelettes and table service.
- Best for a quick coffee and a pastry: The Lab Cafe, a small stop with a book exchange beside it.
- Best for an early start on a weekday: Bar Latte, open from 6am Monday to Friday.
Best cafes in Edgecliff, ranked
#1Cafe Mia for a sit-down breakfast and an easy family lunch
$🌳 Edgecliff Square, 2 min walkCafe Mia is the cafe to pick for a long breakfast, and diners speak well of the omelettes. The menu carries on into lunch with pasta and salads, and vegetarian dishes are on it too. Table service and a welcome for children make it easy to settle in with a group. Sunday is the day to note, with doors open 7am to 4:30pm, and weekdays start at 6:30am. Edgecliff Square sits two minutes' walk off.
#2The Lab Cafe for the coffee and a pastry to take away
$Outdoor seating🌳 Edgecliff Square, 3 min walkThe Lab Cafe is the pick when coffee comes first, and several customers single out the cappuccino. Pastizzi and baklava sit on the counter, so a pastry can go with the coffee. Space is tight, with only a few seats, and a book exchange stands next door. Opening is 7am on weekdays and 8:30am on Saturdays. Edgecliff Square is a short stroll of about three minutes.
#3Bar Latte for a quick breakfast or a bite before the train
$🌳 Edgecliff Square, 2 min walkBar Latte sits beside Edgecliff station, so it fits a coffee or a bite on the way through. Croissants and muffins sit in the cabinet beside cakes and savoury options, and wraps come loaded with greens. Coffee drinkers call the coffee excellent, and one visitor names Caffe Molinari beans. Parking and toilets are on site. From 6am every weekday and Saturday, it is an early start, and Edgecliff Square is close by on foot.
Compare best cafes in Edgecliff
The table below lines up price, brunch, outdoor seating, weekend hours and the nearest park for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Mia | $ | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✓ | Edgecliff Square, 2 min |
| The Lab Cafe | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Sat | Edgecliff Square, 3 min |
| Bar Latte | $ | ✓ | – | – | Sat | Edgecliff Square, 2 min |
How we picked best cafes in Edgecliff
We started with each cafe's overall standing, trusting places with a long run of feedback over newer ones with only a handful of comments. Next came the facts that matter on a visit: the menu, what diners say about the coffee and food, and the weekday and weekend hours. Where two cafes sit close together, the one with more to offer on those points goes higher.
Best cafes in Edgecliff: FAQ
Which Edgecliff cafe is best for a sit-down breakfast?
Cafe Mia is the strongest pick for a sit-down breakfast in Edgecliff, with omelettes, table service and pasta on the lunch menu. It is in the East Point centre on New South Head Road.
Which Edgecliff cafe opens earliest on weekdays?
Bar Latte opens at 6am from Monday to Friday, earlier than Cafe Mia and The Lab Cafe. It sits beside Edgecliff station, so it suits a stop on the way to a train.
Can you get a lactose-free coffee in Edgecliff?
Bar Latte serves a lactose-free latte, which one visitor praised, and it also makes wraps and hot toasted sandwiches. The coffee is made with Caffe Molinari beans.