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The Best Cafes in Parramatta for Your Next Brunch
With fresh flavours, picturesque plates and killer cups of coffee, here are the best cafes in Parramatta for your next brunch.
For a proper brunch, Parramatta’s best cafes span old-world charm and Middle Eastern-inflected menus. Circa Espresso on Wentworth Street pairs in-house roasted coffee with a standout winter avocado dish, while Social Hideout on Victoria Road brings over-the-top, Instagrammable plates like matcha French toast. For something more understated, Kafeneio on George Street serves impeccable espresso in a minimalist space, and Homage’s industrial-inspired room is the pick for a serious caffeine hit. Here’s our full edit of where to eat in Parramatta.
Choosing where to kick off the day can be a tough call, and if you’re in Parramatta, you’re downright spoilt for choice. Ready to explore? Read on for the best cafes in Parramatta.
In This Guide:
- Best Cafes in Parramatta for a Classic Brunch
- Best Cafes in Parramatta for Aesthetics and Photos
- Best Cafes in Parramatta for a Quick Coffee
- Best Cafes Near Parramatta River and the Park
- Best Cafes in Parramatta for Something Different
- Best Cafes in North Parramatta and Rydalmere
- Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Cafes in Parramatta
Best Cafes in Parramatta: Editor’s Pick
Circa Espresso
Bouganvillias and red umbrellas greet you as you arrive at Circa Espresso, a cosy little spot that is not only one of the most beloved cafés in Parramatta but one of the best spots for a coffee and some baked goods.
With carefully sourced beans roasted in-house, the coffee is unmissable and their menu features the best of Australian and Middle Eastern flavours.
Sitchu Tip: If you’re craving something sweet, the twice baked french toast is a sugar lovers dream (and it looks just as good as it tastes). For savoury, our editor recommends the ottoman eggs which have been on the menu for 15 years, and for good reason! The dish comes loaded with poached free range eggs, crumbed eggplant, garlic labneh, burnt chilli & sage butter, crispy cavolo nero, focaccia… we’re drooling just typing this out.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Brunch, Locals, Weekend plans
Best Cafes in Parramatta for a Classic Brunch
NIC GRAHAM & ASSOC.MISC
MISC fits snugger into the restaurant category but with a delish breakfast and lunch menu it’d be remiss not to include it here too. Swing by MISC on a sunny day and you’ll find tables and chairs set up outside the sleek restaurant with share-style brunch plates inspired by the flavours of the Middle East. Sip on matcha, homemade iced tea or coffee before digging into the likes of Sicilian pita, smoked labneh, house made hummus and jam donut hot cakes.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Cafe
Best For: Brunch, Outdoor dining, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Outdoor seating available on sunny days.
The Shed Cafe
Pop into The Shed in Parramatta, where the team – and the coffee – has your back for a creamy latte and delicious breakfast or brunch.
With an all-day menu of eggs, smoothie bowls, pancakes and French Toast, plus salads and burgers come lunchtime, there is a dish to satisfy any sweet or savoury cravings.
Oh, and if you happen to be hosting any fabulous events, The Shed also offers catering.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Business lunch, Group dining
Need To Know: Catering available for events.
Best Cafes in Parramatta for Aesthetics and Photos
Social Hideout Parramatta
Social Hideout in Parramatta is over the top in the very best way. Known for its incredibly extra dishes, Instagrammable interiors, and more florals than Floriade, you’ll come for the aesthetics but stay for the delicious food.
From colourful and indulgent hotcakes to matcha French toast, each inventive dish pairs well with bathtubs full of iced drinks.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe, Brunch
Best For: Group dining, Special occasion, Weekend plans
Homage
From the moment you spot the slanted roof and concrete exterior, you know you’re in for a treat at Homage.
Cool kids on the block who know their way around a cup of coffee, this is the place to go for a caffeine hit in an industrial-inspired space.
With all the breakfast classics and dishes with a Middle Eastern twist, there’s always something new to try.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Locals, Quick bite
Best Cafes in Parramatta for a Quick Coffee
Piccolo Me
With not one, not two, but three locations scattered throughout the suburb, Piccolo Me has been family-owned since 2012. This cafe is all about the simple things in life – great coffee, good food, and connection with community.
Pop in for a takeaway cuppa, or stay a little longer and enjoy a meal from the extensive breakfast and lunch menu – with everything from classic eggs on toast, banana bread and smashed avo to hearty bowls of pasta.
Suburb: Various Parramatta locations
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Budget-friendly, Locals
Kafeneio
Just minutes from Parramatta River, this minimalist coffee shop serves impeccable espresso alongside a curated menu of breaky faves. Not sure where to start? Kafeneio‘s toastie of the week is as good a place as any!
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Solo dining, Locals
Best Cafes Near Parramatta River and the Park
Lil Miss Collins
Parramatta locals were essentially responsible for loving Lil Miss Collins into existence. After two mega-successful pop-ups, they set up permanently in the heart of Parramatta right by the station and have a recent addition in Westfield Burwood.
Step through the recycled wooden fence into a pastel, courtyard wonderland where they roast their coffee beans (their in-house blend, Orthodox, is to die for) and serve up some tasty breakfast classics. Plus. they’re pet-friendly too!
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Dog-friendly, Breakfast, Locals
Need To Know: Also has a location at Westfield Burwood.
Els Cafe & Bar
Overlooking Caroline Chisholm Park, Els Cafe & Bar, co-owned by a mother-son-duo, is part of a Western Sydney foodie dynasty, with delectable dishes featuring fresh local produce and bold flavours.
Recently renovated and expanded, there is even more room for you and the girls to gather for a delicious brunch.
Middle Eastern flavours reign supreme with the famous corn fritters which come stacked with avocado, bacon, zataar, chilli labneh and poached eggs. Unmissable!
Suburb: Winston Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Cafe
Best For: Group dining, Weekend plans, Families
Best Cafes in Parramatta for Something Different
Havenstone
Opening its doors at the start of 2023, this beautiful sandstone building used to house female convicts in the 1800s.
Drenched in fascinating history, the Havenstone cafe is always buzzing and the perfect spot to enjoy the all-day lunch menu.
There’s a cool and contemporary offering – our top picks are the shakshuka, strawberry and pear porridge and the seafood marinara.
Suburb: North Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Long lunch, Special occasion, Weekend plans
Mëraki Merchants
From Milo with chocolate chips to cheese and sausage jaffles, Mëraki Merchants is all about childhood comfort food with a classy contemporary twist.
Caffeine-fiends will be won over by the coffee beans that the barista sources from Stitch in St Peters, however, if you’re looking for something a little different check out the red African hot chocolate or the house-made almond milk-flavoured with beetroot, rose petals and Himalayan sea salt.
Their food menu rotates regularly so you can come back time and time again and never get bored.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Quick bite, Locals, Solo dining
Need To Know: Food menu rotates regularly.
The Container
As the name suggests, this is a quirky cafe that is run out of a former shipping container. Much loved for their family-friendly vibe and soul-warming Allpress Espresso cups of coffee, their menu is equally as delish.
Pared back yet punchy, you can enjoy all the classics from acai bowls, bacon and egg rolls, pancakes, and a huge range of burgers.
Suburb: North Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Families, Quick bite, Budget-friendly
Best Cafes in North Parramatta and Rydalmere
Paper Plane Cafe
As you’d expect from one of the best cafes in Parramatta, Paper Plane often has a line around the block, however, we promise you, this place is well worth the wait.
The can’t-miss dishes here are really the eggs, from their truffled eggs with portobello mushrooms and chorizo to their egg-y croissant loaded with spinach and feta scrambled eggs.
Suburb: Parramatta
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Breakfast, Locals, Quick bite
Need To Know: Expect a queue, it’s a popular spot.
Big Tree House Cafe
Charming neighbourhood haunt, Big Tree House Cafe, is one of the best cafes in the Parramatta area.
Churning out pretty plates of brunch faves like brioche French toast, ricotta pancakes with meringue crisps and cinnamon butter, as well as succulent, stimulating savoury dishes.
Suburb: Rydalmere
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe, Brunch
Best For: Breakfast, Locals, Weekend plans
Frequently Asked Questions about the Best Cafes in Parramatta
Circa Espresso is a standout for brunch in Parramatta, known for in-house roasted coffee and a winter avocado dish with whipped feta, tomato and basil salad. MISC also does brunch well, with share-style plates inspired by Middle Eastern flavours, including Sicilian pita and jam donut hot cakes. For something more indulgent, Social Hideout serves colourful hotcakes and matcha French toast in a heavily Instagrammable setting. The Shed offers a reliable all-day brunch menu of eggs, smoothie bowls and pancakes. Each suits a slightly different mood, from considered and coffee-led to over the top and photogenic.
MISC is the clearest option for outdoor seating in Parramatta, with tables and chairs set up outside on sunny days for its share-style brunch menu. Circa Espresso’s setting, with bougainvillea and red umbrellas at the entrance, also suggests some outdoor or alfresco element. Beyond these two, the article doesn’t specify outdoor seating for the other venues, so this answer shouldn’t be extended to the full list without checking directly with each cafe.
Els Cafe & Bar, overlooking Caroline Chisholm Park, has recently been renovated and expanded, giving it more room for larger brunch gatherings. Social Hideout’s over-the-top interiors and shareable, Instagrammable dishes also suit a group outing built around the aesthetic as much as the food. Piccolo Me, with three locations across Parramatta, is positioned around community and connection, making it a flexible option when a group wants to split up or gather casually. None of these are formally set up for large bookings in the copy, so this reflects vibe and space rather than confirmed group capacity.
Lil Miss Collins, located by Parramatta station with a pastel courtyard setting, is confirmed as pet-friendly in addition to serving in-house roasted coffee and breakfast classics. It’s the only venue in this guide explicitly described as pet-friendly.
Circa Espresso is a strong pick for coffee specifically, with beans carefully sourced and roasted in-house. Kafeneio, just minutes from Parramatta River, is described as serving impeccable espresso alongside a curated menu, making it another solid choice for those prioritising the coffee itself over a full brunch. Mëraki Merchants also stands out here, sourcing its beans from Stitch in St Peters and offering alternatives like house-made almond milk with beetroot, rose petals and Himalayan sea salt for something different. Homage rounds this out as a spot known for knowing its way around a cup of coffee in an industrial-inspired space.
Finished your tour of the best cafes in Parramatta and keen to plan your next culinary adventure? We’ve got you covered. Check out our edit of the best cafes in the Inner West. When dinner rolls around, take a read of our guide for the best restaurants in Balmain.
