Best cafes in Richmond

Best cafes in Richmond, ranked

1. #1Park lane cafe for big plates at good prices

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

   Park lane cafe is the top pick because it serves large plates at good prices. Order the Lot Burger, a beef burger with beetroot and pineapple, served with chips and a fried egg on top. Diners also enjoy the calamari and an apple, walnut and raisin salad, which arrive in generous portions. Vegetarian plates are available, and the pace stays brisk even at lunch. The kitchen runs from 6am until 3:30pm daily, so early starts and late lunches both fit.

2. #2Lennox Street Bagels for bagels with generous fillings

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

   Lennox Street Bagels is the place for a bagel with a full filling and a good coffee. The smoked salmon bagel is the one to order, though chicken and avocado and double bacon are popular too. Dumplings get attention as well, with momos and potstickers on the menu. The iced drinks are worth a look, and the matcha is described as authentic and not overly sweet. Doors open at 7am from Tuesday to Friday and at 8am on Sundays.

3. #3Valleyway Cafe for pies and a morning coffee

   $$Outdoor seating

   Valleyway Cafe on Hawkesbury Valley Way is where to go for pies, which are the dish most often named here. Cakes and slices are also worth a look, and the lemon and almond slice gets a mention from visitors. The coffee is consistently good, and it keeps regulars coming back. A playground sits nearby for families, and the setting is relaxed enough for a long catch-up. It is open from 7:30am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday.

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   #4Lil Miss Collins Richmond for a relaxed courtyard catch-up

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

   Lil Miss Collins Richmond is built for slow mornings: its courtyard is calm and most tables are outdoors. Pancakes and eggs are a strong pick from the brunch menu. Milestone events suit the place too, such as birthdays and baby showers. Specialty coffee is a draw as well, and a coffee drinker who is particular about their cup found it spot on. Little ones have a play area and a jumping castle to occupy them.

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   #5The Second Home Cafe Richmond for a wide breakfast and lunch menu

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

   The Second Home Cafe Richmond groups its menu into brekkie, luncheon, sweets and healthy choices, so each table can find a dish. Diners lean towards the scrambled eggs and the eggs Benedict, and the generous pancakes get attention too. Avocado toast with feta, radish and microgreens is the lighter option. The espresso is Campos, and diners say it is consistently good. Plates suit vegans, vegetarians and anyone avoiding gluten. It opens at 6:45am and closes at 3pm every day.

6. #6Jamaica Blue Richmond Marketplace for coffee between shops

   $🌳 Richmond Park, 4 min walk

   Jamaica Blue Richmond Marketplace suits a coffee or a meal in between shops, and it opens at 7:30am every day. The signature blends are the draw, and the frappes have a smooth flavour. Sandwiches, Turkish breads, crepes and croissants fill out the list. The banana crepes with Biscoff topping are the sweet pick, and a regular says the banana bread is their usual order.

7. #7Cafe Fraiche for a quick coffee on Windsor Street

   $🌳 Richmond Park, 4 min walk

   Shop 15 on Windsor Street makes Cafe Fraiche a handy stop for a fast cup. Its coffee gets praise, and an almond milk cappuccino earned top marks from a visitor. The bee sting is the pastry to try, and a visitor placed it above a version tasted in Albury. Step-free entry and a spot to park make the visit easy. It opens at 6am on weekdays and at 7am on Sundays.

8. #8Spears Cafe for eggs benedict with bacon

   $$Outdoor seating🌳 Richmond Park, 3 min walk

   Spears Cafe is the breakfast and brunch pick inside Richmond Marketplace, and the eggs benedict with bacon is the dish that brings regulars back. Other dishes that get named include a southern fried chicken burger, loaded fries, bacon and egg rolls and hash browns. Staff are friendly and capable, and food arrives quickly even at busy times. The doors open daily at 8am and close at 4pm.

Compare best cafes in Richmond

The table below sets the picks side by side on price, brunch, outdoor seating, dog access and weekend opening.

How we picked best cafes in Richmond

Each average score is weighted by how many scores sit behind it, so a handful of glowing scores cannot lift a quiet cafe above a busy one. Every pick was then checked for its food and coffee notes, its hours, and what a visit depends on: the breakfast and lunch range, the seating, and whether it suits families or dog walkers. The sort order reflects that mix.