NearMeBest cafes in Menai
Last updatedSteam Brothers Coffee tops this Menai list for its house blend and scrambled eggs on sourdough, the two things regulars mention most. The two cafes behind it, Penny Lane Espresso and XS Espresso Menai, each suit a different kind of morning. Read on for how the three compare on food, coffee and hours.
Quick picks in Menai
- Best all-round coffee: Steam Brothers Coffee, for its house blend and a steady weekday menu.
- Best for little ones: XS Espresso Menai, with high chairs and a kids menu.
- Best weekend brunch with friends: Penny Lane Espresso, where the brunch plates carry the visit.
Best cafes in Menai, ranked
#1Steam Brothers Coffee for all-round coffee and a weekday breakfast
$Outdoor seating🌳 Parc Menai, 4 min walkSteam Brothers Coffee on Carter Rd is the cafe to start with. Order the house blend, then the scrambled eggs on sourdough, or the fried eggs with avocado, sliced sausage and salsa on a crisp base. Weekday trading begins at 6am, and parking, toilets and outdoor seating are all on site. Parc Menai is the park closest to Steam Brothers Coffee, a few minutes off.
#2Penny Lane Espresso for weekend brunch and pancakes
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Menai Conservation Park, 3 min walkPenny Lane Espresso on Allison Cres is the place for a slower brunch. Start with the banoffee hotcakes, then the Benedict or the brekkie roll, which one visitor called well made. Opening is 7am most days and 8am on Sunday, with indoor tables and outdoor seating. Penny Lane Espresso sits a short three-minute walk from Menai Conservation Park.
#3XS Espresso Menai for early coffee and a big menu
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Parc Menai, 3 min walkXS Espresso Menai in Menai Central has the broadest menu on this list, with vegetarian dishes, a kids menu and pizzas topped with mushrooms and herbs. Its mocha is one regular's favourite, and even the babycino gets careful attention. It is open from 6am on weekdays and until 10pm every day. Parc Menai lies three minutes off on foot.
Compare best cafes in Menai
The table below sets out price, brunch, outdoor seating, dog access and weekend opening side by side.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Brothers Coffee | $ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Parc Menai, 4 min |
| Penny Lane Espresso | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Menai Conservation Park, 3 min |
| XS Espresso Menai | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Parc Menai, 3 min |
How we picked best cafes in Menai
Cafes are ordered by an overall score that balances each cafe's average feedback against how many diners have left it, so a long run of steady comments outweighs a handful of strong ones. Every pick serves brunch and opens at weekends. Dog access and outdoor tables appear in the table for reference, and the food notes are reworded from each cafe's own page.
Best cafes in Menai: FAQ
Which Menai cafe opens earliest on a weekday?
XS Espresso Menai and Steam Brothers Coffee both open at 6am from Monday to Friday, and XS Espresso Menai keeps going until 10pm.
Which Menai cafes are open on a Sunday morning?
Steam Brothers Coffee opens at 7:30am on Sunday, Penny Lane Espresso at 8am and XS Espresso Menai at 7am.
Which Menai cafe suits a family with children?
XS Espresso Menai has a kids menu and high chairs, and Parc Menai lies a short stroll off.
Do the Menai cafes have parking?
Penny Lane Espresso has parking and step-free access, as do Steam Brothers Coffee and XS Espresso Menai.