NearMeBest cafes in Kirribilli
Last updatedCool Mac leads this list for egg rolls, udon and a quiet breakfast or lunch in Kirribilli. Celsius Coffee & Dining comes next for its view from the ferry wharf, and The Flying Bear for its deck over the bay. This page compares the food, coffee and opening hours of all three, and what each does better than the others.
Quick picks in Kirribilli
- Best for a weekday lunch: Cool Mac, where the egg roll and udon are cooked to order.
- Best for harbour views: Celsius Coffee & Dining, with tables by the window on Kirribilli Wharf.
- Best for a breakfast with the dog: The Flying Bear, with a deck that takes dogs outside.
Best cafes in Kirribilli, ranked
#1Cool Mac for egg rolls and udon cooked to order
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Bradfield Park, 2 min walkCool Mac sits on Burton Street with a small, simple fit-out, and the egg roll is the dish regulars name first. The short menu also runs to taco rice, a cod roe cheese melt and a fish sandwich, so it suits lunch as much as breakfast. Coffee comes in cups and saucers at the table. Weekday service begins at 6:30am and weekend service at 7am, and Bradfield Park sits two minutes on foot from the door.
#2Celsius Coffee & Dining for breakfast with harbour views
$$🌳 Lady Gowrie Lookout, 2 min walkCelsius Coffee & Dining is on Kirribilli Wharf, so its tables by the glass front look straight onto the water. Diners order the Billie eggs, the humble eggs or the mushroom toast, and the plates come generously portioned. Coffee drinkers rate the coffee highly, and some visit only for a cup by the water. Weekday hours start at 7:30am and weekend hours at 8am, and Lady Gowrie Lookout is two minutes on foot.
#3The Flying Bear for a breakfast on the deck over the bay
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Milson Park, 1 min walkThe Flying Bear sits on the Sydney Flying Squadron wharf, and its deck looks over the bay. The big breakfast is the first thing to order, with eggs, bacon, pork sausages and sourdough with Pepe Saya butter. Coffee is smooth and well made, and the staff are friendly. The deck fills up at peak times and seats are limited, but dogs can sit outside. Doors open at 7am every day, and Milson Park is only one minute on foot.
Compare best cafes in Kirribilli
The table below sets price, brunch, outdoor seating, dogs and weekend opening side by side for each cafe, with its nearest park.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cool Mac | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Bradfield Park, 2 min |
| Celsius Coffee & Dining | $$ | ✓ | ✗ | – | ✓ | Lady Gowrie Lookout, 2 min |
| The Flying Bear | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Milson Park, 1 min |
How we picked best cafes in Kirribilli
Cafes are ordered by a score built from customer feedback, weighted by how many have left it, so one strong result counts for less than a steady record. Within Kirribilli, the list also weighs the food on the menu, weekend hours, whether there are tables outside and whether dogs are welcome. Food and coffee were then compared with each cafe's own description of them.
Best cafes in Kirribilli: FAQ
Which Kirribilli cafe suits a weekday lunch best?
Cool Mac suits a weekday lunch best, and its udon and cod roe cheese melt are the usual orders. It is open from 6:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday.
Is there a Kirribilli cafe with harbour views?
Celsius Coffee & Dining sits on Kirribilli Wharf with the harbour on its doorstep. Its tables by the window are the easiest seats to get on a weekday.
Can I take a dog to a Kirribilli cafe?
Outside tables at The Flying Bear and Cool Mac take dogs. Celsius Coffee & Dining has no dog information on its listing.
What time does The Flying Bear open on a Sunday?
The Flying Bear opens at 7am on Sunday and stays open until 8pm. Cool Mac and Celsius both close around 2:30pm on Sundays.