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Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine


There’s breakfast - and then there’s the kind of breakfast that makes you want to linger, order another coffee and maybe even plan your next visit before the last bite. Whether you’re starting the day with shakshuka and sourdough, indulging in weekend hotcakes or sinking into a toasted sandwich that’s anything but ordinary, these venues elevate breakfast, brunch and bakery culture into something exceptional.

Here are five must-visit spots where breakfast brilliance and warm café vibes collide.

Sonder – Paddington, NSW

Sonder Café brings a burst of global inspiration to Paddington’s café scene. Nestled on Glenmore Road, it’s a relaxed urban retreat where the love of good coffee meets a menu that crosses continents - from Morocco to Milan to Bangkok. Inside, you’ll find a chilled-out crowd enjoying funky breakfast creations in laid-back surrounds.

Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine

The standout shakshuka is a vibrant fusion of flavours - eggs poached in a spiced Moroccan tomato and capsicum sauce, topped with crumbled feta and parsley and served with toasted Turkish bread and a refreshing Israeli salad. For lunch, the pan-seared barramundi with ponzu sauce or the pea and prawn risotto are both sophisticated yet satisfying.

Craving a fresh take on brunch? Book a table and settle in.

Café Viin – Pearce, ACT

At Café Viin in Pearce, the line between café and bistro is deliciously blurred. Sunlight floods in through the glass frontage by day and by night the venue transforms into an elegant dining destination. Even in daylight, the brunch game is strong - pairing comforting café favourites with subtle flair and French influence.

Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine

The avocado toast here is anything but ordinary, served with jalapeño hummus, lemony labneh and a crunchy sprinkle of puffed quinoa. The sous vide chicken sandwich also hits a high note with avocado, bacon and creamy aioli. It’s a café that embraces contrast: casual yet refined, relaxed yet flavour-driven.

Keen to see what all the fuss is about? Make your brunch booking now.

Farzi – Battery Point, Tas

With a location steps from Hobart’s waterfront and Salamanca precinct, Farzi is perfectly placed for a leisurely breakfast or post-market brunch. Housed on the ground floor of the Salamanca Wharf Hotel, this modern café and restaurant blends sunny alfresco charm with an upbeat indoor buzz.

Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine

The matcha hotcakes are a whimsical triumph - topped with berries, coconut ice cream, oat crumb and yes, fairy floss. If you prefer savoury, the corn and zucchini fritters with hummus, chimichurri and pickled onion are packed with punchy flavour and texture. After a morning at the market or waterfront stroll, this is where you’ll want to unwind.

Ready for a breakfast worth waking up early for? Book a table at Farzi today.

Akuna Restaurant Pizza, Bar & Café – Anglesea, Vic

Beachside brunching doesn't get better than Akuna in Anglesea. Overlooking the surf and sand, this family-run café and restaurant brings relaxed coastal energy to every plate, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite post-swim or sitting down for a long lazy breakfast with someone special.

Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine

While the pizza and gnocchi are weekend staples, mornings at Akuna offer a more laid-back café experience. Grab a sunny spot, sip on a smooth coffee and indulge in classic café fare with local flair - served with a side of sea breeze.

Brunch at the beach? Say no more - plan your visit to Akuna this weekend.

Café 445 – Officer, Vic

Café 445 is the heartbeat of Officer’s growing food scene, bringing bold flavour and bright vibes to the Princes Highway. This Melbourne café nails the brief: modern, welcoming and full of inventive dishes that make breakfast something to look forward to, every single day.

Where Breakfast, Brunch & Bakery Shine

The signature eggs dish is a flavour bomb - fried eggs paired with pickled chilli jam, bacon, tomato, Parmesan and crispy shallots. Add a hash brown and you’ve got the ultimate start to your day. For something lighter, the smoked salmon bagel with cucumber and avocado is a crisp, creamy delight.

Looking for your new morning go-to? Book into Café 445 and brunch like a local.

Whether you're craving a savoury classic, a playful sweet plate or just a perfect flat white with a view, these cafés have you covered. From the coastlines of Tassie to the city streets of Sydney, breakfast has never looked (or tasted) better.

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Cafe Viin

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Cafe 445

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Farzi

Experience unique and exciting flavours at modern and innovative café and restaurant, Farzi on Castray Esplanade in Battery Point. Located on Hobart’s waterfront precinct on the ground floor of Sal...

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Akuna Restaurant Pizza, Bar & Cafè Anglesea

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Sonder

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