5 Cafes to Brunch with Family and Friends

We all have our fave café where everyone knows your name and great service and food are guaranteed whenever you visit.

You know the place…well-loved locally and always abuzz with lively conversation as friends and family enjoy a leisurely brunch, lunch of coffee catchup. Here are six cafes you need to check out:

Those looking to refuel and recharge after a retail therapy session at Macarthur Square, head to Petite Papillon’s Brasserie on Gilchrist Drive in Campbelltown. Conveniently located in the Fresh Food precinct, this stylish bistro offers everything from a delicious breakfast to light meals, burgers, steak, seafood and more, all served in light, bright and breezy surrounds. 

 

Enjoy an all-day breaky of smashed avocado, feta and lemon juice on sourdough toast, or a ham and cheese omelette, with chips and salad; while the lunch crowd devours perfectly cooked eye fillet steak with mushroom sauce, chips and salad.

Escape hustle and bustle and relax with a bite and brew at well-loved local hangout, Kafe on Hemmings in Dandenong. Warm, comfortable, bright and spacious, this café takes its name from the different cultures around the city and their common love for coffee; settle in with a cup of choice and peruse a menu boasting everything from fluffy pancakes to a grilled calamari salad.

 

Start your day the right way with a Mediterranean stack of fresh vegetables on sourdough, or zucchini fritters, tomato and avocado salsa, poached eggs and dukkah; perhaps wrap your hands around a chicken, avocado, spinach, cheese and mayo toastie.

Find a feast of flavours on the menu to tempt all tastes at Urban Kitchen Café on Balcatta Road in Balcatta. This locally loved Perth café is bright and breezy with a mosaic-tiled counter, cabinets overflowing with sweet treats and the tantalising aroma of fresh coffee brewing.

 

Burger lovers salivate over choices such as slow-braised brisket, cheese, greens, fresh tomato and chilli lime BBQ sauce, in a pretzel bun; or chow down on a Cuban toastie with smoked pulled pork, ham, Swiss cheese, American mustard, housemade pickles and garlic, herb mayo.

Discover food and coffee crafted by heritage at Café Levant on Waterloo Road in Greenacre. This Sydney dining destination is inspired by the ancient and modern regions of the Levant, taking guests on a journey to the Far East from the food on their plates to the specialty teas and Levantine coffee on offer.

 

Perhaps pair a Persian cardamom tea with a healthy and lean plate of grilled chicken, brown rice, broccoli, carrot and harissa mayo; or devour flame-grilled steak, coriander potatoes, seasonal vegetables and mushroom sauce.

Those seeking a sun-drenched spot to enjoy good times, food and vibes head to Podium Café on Maud Street in Newstead. This new Brisbane café rocks a cheery yellow and white vibe with natural light streaming into a warm and inviting space where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafts in the air amid a lively buzz of conversation.

 

Early risers stop in after a morning walk for a Campos coffee and an acai bowl with blueberries, dragon fruit, kiwi, granola and coconut; or satisfy hunger pangs with a sweet chilli chicken wrap, washed down with a Green Machine smoothie.