THREE Sydney Restaurants Serving Beautiful Breakfasts

A hop, skip, and a jump away from the beach, Blackwood Pantry is a hearty and healthy haven welcoming all with open arms – from families seeking respite from cooking to carefree beach-lovers basking in the sun. Helmed by a Michelin-trained chef, this cafe serves up Australian brunch classics with just enough of a twist to make it both familiar and exciting. The bright and cheerily pastel space – with its contemporary pale wood finishing, long communal table, and fairy lights- feel reminiscent of the laughter and giddiness of youthful spontaneity.

Fans of poke can feast on their prawn poke bowl featuring grilled prawns and wild black rice and with coconut hotcakes and fresh basil yoghurt to boot. Blackwood Pantry truly caters to even the most discerning of palates. Service is warm and bears an ever-ready smile, so come to this beachside spot with a whetted appetite and high expectations.

Meet the wharf-side Kirribilli venue that made big waves in the foodie world. Not many cafes can claim to be perched on a ferry wharf offering sparkling views of the Sydney Harbour but Celsius Coffee Co can, plus so much more. The food here is bold and fun, painted with the same brush as modern brunch cuisine with eclectic touches that transform the regular into a breakfast worth waiting for (and wait you will, with their signature (but fast moving) queues up the hill.

The cult favourite here is the eponymous Celsius waffles topped with summer berries, toasted nuts, peanut buttercream, and edible flowers. For savoury options, look no further than their reimagined version of eggs benedict – served with braised lamb and Japanese yuzu hollandaise. The coffee here never disappoints either, hailing from Canberra’s ONA Coffee with house blends and brews that rival the best.

Tempo is the new kid on the block, with a passion for fresh food and a tantalizing wholefoods menu. This Northern Beach newcomer sits poised to carve a name for itself in Sydney’s dining scene. The cafe itself is a gorgeous space, with an exterior reminiscent of sunny coastal homes, with off-white beach boards and backlit name signage. The interior is equally stunning, with polished speckled marble countertops and cobblestone tiling that make the vibe contemporarily warm and inviting.

For food, their popular kale and zucchini fritters with goat’s cheese, toasted pepitas, forage leaf and sheeps’ yoghurt tzatziki is delightful and comes available with add-ons like chicken and nitrate-free bacon. Coffee roast at Tempo is sourced from Gabriel Coffee in Chatswood, so fans of a perfectly brewed cup: rejoice. Service is warm and knowledgeable and the ambience is sunny and airy.