NearMeCafes with outdoor seating in Epping
Last updatedJava House Cafe leads this list of outdoor cafes in Epping, with a timber deck that looks over Boronia Park. The other two, Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe and Yoonin Table, both have outdoor tables and let dogs sit outside, so the choice depends on whether you want a leafy breakfast, a matcha stop or a good coffee.
Quick picks in Epping
- Best for a slow weekend breakfast: Java House Cafe, with its deck over Boronia Park.
- Best for matcha and pasta: Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe, open from 6am on weekdays.
- Best for coffee on a budget: Yoonin Table, with the lowest prices on this list.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Epping, ranked
#1Java House Cafe for a slow weekend breakfast
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Boronia Park, 2 min walkJava House Cafe is tucked inside Boronia Grove Community Centre, so the deck sits in a green pocket of trees. Try the shakshuka, or the steak and eggs if you want something heavier. The kitchen also turns out fish and chips and a burger with crunchy hash browns. Quiet background music suits a long lunch. It opens from 7:30am to 2:30pm, and the nearest park, Boronia Park, is a two-minute walk.
Best for: Slow weekend breakfast and lunch on the deck
#2Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe for matcha and weekend brunch
$$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Mobbs Lane Reserve, 4 min walkAfterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe is the early option here, with weekday doors open from 6am. Matcha drinks bring people back most often, and the pasta and big breakfast are noted for their size and plating. Coffee comes from ONA. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and Mobbs Lane Reserve is around four minutes away on foot. Some visitors find it dearer than nearby cafes.
Best for: Matcha, coffee and weekend brunch
#3Yoonin Table for a good coffee and a generous breakfast
$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Boronia Park, 4 min walkCoffee lovers head to Yoonin Table for its soy milk coffee, where the latte art draws particular comment. Breakfast plates arrive generous and well cooked, such as a chicken katsu breakfast with a crisp crust. The team's warm service and a kids' menu make it an easy stop for families. Dogs can sit outside, and Boronia Park is a short walk of about four minutes.
Best for: Coffee lovers and families with children
Compare cafes with outdoor seating in Epping
The table below compares price, brunch, outdoor tables, dog access and weekend trading for each cafe.
| Cafe | Price | Brunch | Outdoor | Dogs | Weekends | Nearest park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java House Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | Boronia Park, 2 min |
| Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe | $$ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Mobbs Lane Reserve, 4 min |
| Yoonin Table | $ | ✓ | ✓ | Outside | ✓ | Boronia Park, 4 min |
How we picked cafes with outdoor seating in Epping
Cafes are ordered by a score that weighs how well each is liked against how many visitors have weighed in, then by what this page is about: outdoor tables, dogs inside or outside, brunch on the menu and weekend hours. Each cafe's own page was read for what it serves, so the picks above come from the food and coffee each one is known for.
Cafes with outdoor seating in Epping: FAQ
Which Epping cafes have outdoor seating and serve brunch on Sundays?
Each Epping cafe on this list has outdoor tables and serves brunch on Sundays, including Java House Cafe, Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe and Yoonin Table.
Can I bring my dog to an Epping cafe?
Yoonin Table allows dogs outside, and so does Afterglow Eatery | Epping Cafe. Java House Cafe has no dog information on file, so ask before you go.
What time does Yoonin Table open in Epping?
Yoonin Table opens at 7am every day and closes at 3pm, which makes it a good early option for breakfast.