Seeking a point of difference for your next brunch outing? Head to one of the select venues that pairs the late brekkie philosophy with stunning harbour views. Here’s a roundup of 5 brunch spots that will delight the tastebuds as well as the eyes.
Prepare to dive into Sydney’s vibrant brunch scene – where every bite comes with a breathtaking view!
Located at North Head Sanctuary, a nature refuge on the Manly peninsula, Bella Vista Cafe brings traditional and modern Italian cuisine together and packages them up with an unbeatable view of Sydney Harbour, encompassing the Pacific Ocean, South Head and the iconic city skyline. Bordered by coastal bushland, this cafe is an ideal spot for friends and family to gather, enjoy some tranquility and share a memorable brunch experience.
Housed in the Mosman Golf Club’s former clubhouse – a beautifully renovated building dating to the 1920s – Burnt Orange is a boutique restaurant set within beautiful bushland at Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh. The venue has thrown down the gauntlet, boldly claiming on their website to make the ‘best breakfast in Sydney’. A glance at their menu and you can understand why! Who wouldn’t want to tuck into a banana hotcake with dulce and lemon curd – or a Mediterranean style breakfast bruschetta – while basking in the view offered by Burnt Orange’s wraparound veranda?
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Tucked away in coastal bushland at the tip of the Mosman Peninsula, Middle Head Cafe is a pet- and family-friendly cafe featuring sheltered decks. Here, you can enjoy a leisurely brunch while marveling at the beauty of the world’s most stunning harbour, all while the kids play at the nearby Middle Head Oval.
Located in the Headland Park Artist Precinct at Georges Heights, Mosman – home to a thriving community of creatives – Frenchy’s Cafe is a chic French-themed cafe that enjoyed by everyone from young families and cyclists through to dog walkers and hikers. Set amongst artist studios that are housed in heritage buildings and just moments away from some jaw-dropping coastal vista, it’s the perfect place to savour authentic Parisian brasserie dishes and coffee.
Today, the Gunners’ Barracks at Georges Heights is a celebrated high tea, à la carte and wedding reception venue with commanding views of Sydney Harbour. Originally, however, the elegant sandstone structure formed part of the colony’s network of coastal defences. Let this sense of history, as well as the coastal bushland serenity afforded by the venue’s location, heighten your next brunch outing. Available form 10am, Gunners’ Barracks traditional high tea is an irresistible option for those seeking a late breakfast.
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