The Best Cafes in Glebe for Coffee & Brunch
For the best brunch options the locals love, look no further than the best cafes in Glebe.
If a suburb's coffee and brunch offerings reflect the area, Glebe’s cafe scene does so perfectly. Ticking every box – a little edgy and bohemian, with an eclectic melting pot of people, cultures and cuisine.
From innovative plant-based creations and loaded sandwiches to bookshop cafes serving up famous books on plates, creativity makes Glebe's blueprint.
Here’s the run-down of the best cafes in Glebe, and where to find the best coffee and breakfast nosh in this quirky enclave.
Cafe the Bethel
Spilling its rustic charm onto Glebe Point Road, Cafe the Bethel is hard to miss for a cuppa Joe made with love. With cosy corners, exposed brick and a dog-friendly attitude, we love this spot for an overdue catchup or a solo coffee date.
The Korean-inspired menu is fresh and flavoursome, with toasted kimchi sandwiches, avo toast and a loaded Bulgogi burger pairing perfectly with your drink of choice.
325 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Oh My Days
This one goes out to all the vegans craving a pastry hit. Plant-based patisserie Oh My Days has the goods, serving freshly baked delicacies from their buzzing spot on Glebe Point Road.
Their Insta-worthy croissants are a specialty and include favourites such as Lotus Biscoff and raspberry rose. They've also got plenty of savoury options, so swing by to sample just how good a vegan croissant or brunch bite can be!
99 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
The Wedge Espresso
The Wedge Espresso is always busy serving specialty coffee, signature sandwiches and friendly service to the Glebe locale. Beginning as an espresso bar and growing to a fully licensed cafe and restaurant, the space is light-filled, with beautiful oversized windows to watch the world go by, latte in hand.
Funky seating and corrugated walls give an industrial vibe, and be sure to peruse the daily specials for some great dishes, with the menu highlighting Euro-influence from France, Italy and Portugal.
55 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Sonoma Bakery Cafe
Baking some of the best sourdough loaves in town, Sonoma is the family-run Sydney empire, baking and delivering delicious, crusty bread to cafes and restaurants since 2001.
Branching out to pastries, biscuits, tarts and mueslis, you can enjoy all their signature treats at their chic, French-feel cafe on Glebe Point Road.
215A Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Sappho Books, Cafe and Wine Bar
Fans of a good book and coffee combo can’t get enough of this hidden gem, because Sappho Books has artfully mastered the practice with effortless flair.
Pick up an out-of-print or hard-to-find book in the charming second-hand bookstore and find your spot in the courtyard cafe to find a book-lovers oasis in the heart of Glebe’s busy strip.
Their menu items are named after famous books – our favourite being The Catcher In The Rye (avo on rye bread – genius!).
51 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Cambodge Cafe
Cambodge Cafe sits proudly among the bustling dining scene in Glebe, with its charming atmosphere, friendly staff, and delectable dishes drawing a crowd of visitors and locals in daily.
From aromatic coffees and Acai soft-serve scoops to mouth-watering pastries and tasty sandwiches, every item on their menu is crafted with love, using the finest and freshest ingredients.
9B/2-12 Glebe Point Road, Sydney
Dirty Red
This stylish eatery delivers expertly brewed barista coffee and flavour-packed brunch. Take a seat in the alfresco courtyard and soak in the sun at Dirty Red this weekend, and may we suggest ordering an almond croissant or fruit danish, paired with a cheeky Bloody Mary to spice things up.
41 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Badde Manors
An Inner West icon for over 30 years, Badde Manors is known for its eclectic vegetarian menu drawing inspiration from various cultures and regions, whilst maintaining an authentic coffee house culture of the 50's and 60's.
This is a charming and inviting place, where you will have no trouble finding something to satisfy your hunger and quench your thirst.
37 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
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