Sydney is one of the most vibrant cities in the world. It’s easy to get disoriented on the sidewalk if you are a newcomer and completely lose yourself in the beats of this metropolis. In order to fully enjoy everything Sydney has to offer, you’ll need a quality meal to kick start the morning before you embark on your urban adventure. These are the places where you can have the best breakfast in Sydney.
1. Shuk
Finding the best breakfast in such a big city is like finding a needle in a haystack. Wouldn’t it be nice to start off the day at one of the most iconic locations in Sydney, Bondi Beach? Situated at the corner of Murriverie Road and Mitchell Street, this charming restaurant was a carefully hidden secret of the cuisine aficionados that really know the beat of the city.
However, it seems the rabbit is out of the hat. Visits have increased significantly over the last few years and there’s really nothing surprising about that – the food, which is a mix of Mediterranean and Israeli sensibilities, will give your taste receptors a whole new palette of impressions. Shakshuka, which is a combination of scrambled eggs, tomato, onion, olives and spices, will give you a solid energy boost for a busy morning.
2. Blackwood Pantry
Even though it sounds like a location straight out of David Lynch’s nightmare, don’t let the name fool you, (considering his nostalgia-stricken all-American sensibilities, he’d probably be thrilled with its gentle diner-like setup).
Located on Cronulla Beach, it’s off the beaten path for many people which are visiting Sydney for the first time. The chow is worth the trip! Blackwood offers an array of salads that rotate based on seasons, and some of the lightest yet nutritious breakfasts you can have.
Want to try strawberries on a toast? Here’s a place where you can do it. For something more substantial for breakfast, we’d recommend you to opt for Turkish eggs.
3. Bernasconi’s Cafe
You can’t have a solid breakfast without a cup of coffee. On the corner of O’Sullivan and Plumer Road lies one of the most comfortable breakfast spots in Bellevue Hill/Rose Bay area. It’s not only a casual place with relaxed atmosphere, it’s a place with a twenty-year long tradition. And it sports some of the best coffee around which you can have with a healthy and filling meal.
If you want a calm start to your morning, this is a perfectly cozy place hidden away from the scorching tropical sun by over-arching treetops. If you are up for a no-nonsense meal, you can have a complete ham and eggs breakfast, French toast with crispy bacon etc.
If you are up for something more adventurous, Bernasconi’s Café has its own share of grilled bananas, gluten-free ricottas, mashed avocado combos, smoked salmon, and other meals that will lend something new to your palate.
4. Blackbird Cafe
Are you looking for a place that is situated in a dynamic urban area? You can hit one of the gorgeous Darling Harbour restaurants in the popular Cockle Bay Wharf dining precinct for a top-notch meal and enjoy arguably the best cocktails in the harbor.
Blackbird has both indoor and outdoor seating options but the choice offers the same visual stimulus. The Cafe overlooks the waters of Cockle Bay Wharf and a vivacious river of passers-by. Since the place is so popular, it is always filled with various visitors. If you are up for just watching people as you dine, you won’t miss out anything if you opt to go inside.
As far as breakfast is concerned, the Spanish Omelet is amazing, and it goes with onions, mushroom, cheese and served with toasted Italian bread. There’s a variety of coffees and tea options at your disposal, as well as smoothies for a true morning energy boost.
5. Ruby Lane
Cities like Sydney have quality food joints for everyone’s taste at every corner. However, up north, just beside Manly Beach, lies Ruby Lane Wholefoods, a place for those who are bound to more subtle dietary regimes.
It is a health food club with a variety of colorful meals that will give you all the needed nutrients through organic food with no gluten, added sugar, salts and, if you are lactose intolerant, no dairy. The main selling point of Ruby Lane is that all meals are absolutely delicious and irresistible.
Sydney is not only a bustling metropolis, it is a place that can offer something for everyone. Sydney hotel choices abound! Go around the block a few times, and we bet you’ll find all the perfect breakfast places, parks, and “it” spots. You’ll end up fashioning your own Sydney out of the existing one. Just make sure to get a substantial energy kick with a solid breakfast before you embark on conquering the town.
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