Best brunch cafes in Haymarket
Last updatedHaven Coffee leads this list of brunch cafes in Haymarket because its coffee is the most consistently praised and its outdoor tables suit a slow morning. The other picks cover matcha, Thai food, quick breakfasts and sweet stops, so you can choose by mood or by how much time you have. Each cafe's opening hours and nearest park are listed below.
Quick picks in Haymarket
- Best for a specialty coffee outside: Haven Coffee, with outdoor tables and well-made milk coffees.
- Best for matcha and soufflé pancakes: Issho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House, open until 11pm every day.
- Best for a quiet catch-up: Edition Roasters, with tiramisu and Basque cheesecake.
- Best for a large brunch menu: BOON Restaurant and café, with noodle soups and an Asian pantry next door.
- Best for a fast breakfast before work: The Naked Duck Campbell, open from 6:45am on weekdays.
Best brunch cafes in Haymarket, ranked
#1Haven Coffee for a specialty coffee in the sun
$Outdoor seating🌳 Chinese Garden of Friendship, 3 min walkHaven Coffee is the top pick for a slow morning coffee in Haymarket. Order the oat cappuccino, which customers find creamy and hot, and pair it with the banana bread. The cafe has outdoor tables and opens at 8am on weekends and 7:30am on weekdays, closing at 3:30pm. The Chinese Garden of Friendship is 3 minutes on foot.
#2Cafe Japanon Ultimo for a quick weekday matcha latte
$🌳 UTS Alumni Green, 3 min walkCafe Japanon Ultimo is a small Japanese cafe on Thomas Street that serves breakfast and lunch on weekdays only, from 7am to 3:30pm. Order the matcha latte, because views on the coffee are mixed. Karaage rice bowls and avocado on toast with eggs are the savoury choices, and staff are described as friendly and polite. UTS Alumni Green is a short stroll, 3 minutes.
#3Issho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House for matcha soufflé pancakes
$$Outdoor seating🌳 Belmore Park, 4 min walkIssho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House is the sweet stop on this list, open from 9:30am to 11pm every day. Order the matcha soufflé pancakes and a matcha drink, which customers describe as having a strong matcha flavour. Savoury brunch dishes such as the egg sando and a grilled wagyu don are also served, and the menu offers some gluten-free options. Belmore Park is 4 minutes on foot, or a short stroll from the door.
#4Edition Roasters for a quiet catch-up over tiramisu
$$Outdoor seating🌳 MacArthur Park, 1 min walkEdition Roasters is the calm coffee shop in this list, with a room that suits a quiet conversation. Pair a coffee with the tiramisu or a Basque cheesecake, and order the matcha soufflé pancake if you are there for brunch. It opens at 8am every day and has outdoor seating. MacArthur Park is a 1-minute stroll.
#5BOON Restaurant and café for a large menu of Thai dishes and noodle soups
$$🌳 Belmore Park, 4 min walkBOON Restaurant and café on Pitt Street has the widest menu on this list, from noodle soups including tom yum to Issan Thai plates. Order the pork floss and pandan croissants or a matcha to go. It opens at 8am every day, and the grocer next door sells Asian pantry goods, so allow time to browse. Belmore is the closest park, 4 minutes on foot.
#6Coop and Cart for toasted sourdough sandwiches
$Outdoor seating🌳 UTS Alumni Green, 4 min walkCoop & Cart is a casual cafe on Quay Street, open from 6am to 3pm on weekdays only. Order the toasted sourdough sandwiches or the breakfast sandwich, and the bacon toast if you want a savoury plate. Regulars call the coffee smooth and well balanced, and families with children visit. It has outdoor seating. UTS Alumni Green is 4 minutes on foot, the closest park.
#7Hay St Roasters for a quick takeaway flat white before the city
$🌳 MacArthur Park, 4 min walkHay St Roasters is a counter coffee stop on Hay Street, open Sunday and from Wednesday to Saturday, closing at 4:30pm. Order a piccolo, flat white or cappuccino, which customers call strong and smooth, and add a ham and cheese croissant if you want something hot. Customers say the queue moves fast, even on a busy Sunday morning. MacArthur Park is 4 minutes on foot.
#8The Naked Duck Campbell for a fast breakfast before work
$🌳 Belmore Park, 3 min walkYou will find The Naked Duck Campbell in a Campbell Street lobby, opening 6:45am on weekdays. Order the poached egg on toast or the shared breakfast wrap, and try the salted caramel frappe if you want a sweet drink. The cafe roasts its own blend of four origins, which is the one on this list you won't find elsewhere. Visitors say service stays quick even with a queue for coffee, and toilets are available. A 3-minute walk takes you to Belmore Park.
Compare best brunch cafes in Haymarket
The table below compares price, brunch, outdoor seating and weekend hours for each cafe, with the nearest park alongside.
How we picked best brunch cafes in Haymarket
Cafes are ordered by how well they are regarded, with more weight given to those with more feedback behind them. We then checked each for brunch on the menu, weekend or early opening, and outdoor tables. Each cafe's own page was read for what it serves and how its coffee is described, and the picks are shown in the order they ranked.
Best brunch cafes in Haymarket: FAQ
Which Haymarket cafes are open for brunch on a Sunday?
Haven Coffee, Issho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House, Edition Roasters and BOON Restaurant and café all open on Sunday. Haven Coffee opens at 8am and closes at 3:30pm, while BOON stays open until 10pm.
Which Haymarket cafe is best for dessert?
For a sweet stop, Issho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House serves soufflé pancakes, while Edition Roasters is the calmer option for tiramisu and Basque cheesecake.
Which Haymarket cafes have outdoor seating?
Haven Coffee, Issho Cafe - Tokyo Dessert House, Edition Roasters and Coop and Cart all list outdoor seating. Each of the four is on a street with foot traffic, so arrive early for a table.
Which Haymarket cafe opens earliest on a weekday?
Coop and Cart opens earliest on weekdays, at 6am, while The Naked Duck Campbell opens at 6:45am. Coop and Cart closes at 3pm, so it suits a breakfast rather than a late lunch.