Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Manly

"Back in the day, a visit to Sydney wasn't complete without a visit to the family-friendly nooks and picture-perfect crannies of the Grounds. You'd know it was a long wait to get in, but it was an honour you'd queue for. While the brand of prettily plated café fare popularised by places like the Grounds has filtered out to eateries around the city, it's still a lovely spot to wander around, pet the pigs and grab a fresh brewed takeaway coffee to sit in the sun with."

"This cafe is constantly rated one of Sydney’s best for a very good reason. The Grounds of Alexandra is a cornucopia of whimsical delights. From the farm animals (meeting the famous pig, “Kevin Bacon” is a must) to the play area, fountain and rambling paths leading through gardens and lanes bursting with flowers, statues and tiny creative details, the external grounds at The Grounds is, in itself, worth a visit alone."

"From ex-pollies enjoying an espresso over the paper to couples in need of a late-night bowl of scampi spaghetti, this café-turned-trattoria is woven into many a local's weekly routine. There might be a wait. A glass of Tuscan sangiovese from the mostly Italian, largely natural wine list might take a while to arrive."

"Something of a city institution, Fratelli Paradiso is bringing authentic food and homemade pasta to Potts Point. Hands down one of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney, the Challis Avenue kitchen is keeping you fed on spuntini platters, Caprese salads, seafood-laden spaghetti and more."

"Restaurants Potts Point"

"Bronte’s favourtie café, Three Blue Ducks, are offering their full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus for takeaway every day of the week!. Think feasts of slow roasted lamb shoulder, smoked salmon fillets and miso glazed eggplant. They will also be offering Ducks DIY meals which can be finished at home and served up with take away wine (score!) and delicious Ducks condiments until the end of lockdown."

"Three Blue Ducks was started by a group of friends-slash-surfers and attracts like-minded locals from across the Eastern Beaches. Much of the produce is grown in the kitchen garden, and most people come to appropriately seek out healthful, locally sourced dishes."

"The CIBO Espresso concept was created from a passion and a yearning to bring a little slice of Italy to our shores. Our founders identified that authentic Italian espresso bar"

"A gorgeous date night spot in Sydney, The North Spoon is serving up cosy vibes and laidback evenings at its McMahons Point cafe. Once  a month, the place puts on an Italian night, where you and your boo can enjoy three courses and an Aperol spritz."

"The Tramsheds Harold Park is generally a winner for kids-inclusive outings, but only one of the venue's 13 eateries actually sees you dine inside a restored tram - Butcher and the Farmer. This is another paddock-to-plate restaurant where meat is given the star of the show, with the provenance and farmer listed for every cut. The emphasis on premium produce extends to the kids' menu of mini steak, house-made pork sausage, chicken tenderloin or pan-fried salmon."

"The interior is decorated with innovative decor and blue walls. Aqua S is well known as an ice cream parlor with a strong soft serve game. Their menu includes the delicious ice creams with elderflower, blueberry, watermelon pear, Kinder Bueno, red velvet, mango passionfruit with sea salt, rum raisin, pineapple flavor, strawberry flavor, mango flavor, minion flavor, and hazelnut and pomegranate flavor."

"With a nod to its name, the ice cream here is blue in flavour and sea salt in taste. Yes, the sea salt soft serve has made this eatery a destination where desserts are done differently. Fairy floss envelopes signature blue ice cream, while toppings are the main game."

"Bringing sea salt soft serve from Okinawa, Japan to the heart of Sydney, this delicious spot has some of the most unique ice-cream mixes around (and crazy toppings like fairy floss and popcorn, too)."

"Miss Dipity’s is one of the newest kids on the block, with an all-new dessert bar that just opened at the Chatswood Interchange!. They offer quite a spread, with 21 flavours to scoop from, 2 flavours of soft serve and 7 flavours of Dipity Pops to dip in your choice of Belgian chocolate and home-made crunches (the Cornflake Crunch is a popular choice). Greek Yoghurt, Miso Caramel and other flavours abound."

"This working brewery on the Northern Beaches is home to The Transit Lounge, where there are 11 taps pouring the latest drops. At this pet-friendly venue, Wednesdays are open for takeaway, Thursdays and Fridays are for tasting paddles and on Saturdays and Sundays, there is live music and food trucks. 5 Sydenham Road, Brookvale"

"Marrickville’s pet and kid friendly brewery The Grifter Brewing Co is equal parts laid-back and cool. The edgy warehouse screams Inner West brewery, accompanied by a full suite of quirky brews like watermelon pilsner and coffee cream ale. For a cheeky drink and some grade-A bar snacks like crackling and jerky, a visit to the bar is a must."

"One of the newest venues to open at The Cannery, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery is a small upscale French bistro come microbrewery. Showcasing the best of French cuisine, the bistro-style menu complements their range of craft beers. For the full experience, book a seat at the Thursday night bottomless beer feast with a shared menu and paired beers."

"For those who like choice, new dining destination Epicurean offers diners a taste of nine different styles of cuisine from nine open kitchens. The fancy food court serves Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Italian cuisine, among others, with dishes created in full view of guests. Finish up with a drizzle of white, milk or dark chocolate from the showpiece chocolate fountain."

"There are three restaurants that deserve a mention for their dedication both to fine food and incredible views for visitors. Sydney Tower Buffet, 360 bar and dining and O bar and dining all take this commitment to the next level – literally – by offering visitors 360 degrees of Sydney vistas in their revolving restaurants. These three restaurants create a visual feast of the many iconic locations and structures all over the city that’s as delicious as the meals served in front of you."

"Sydney Tower Buffet is a fun new way to experience dining with the family, soaring high above the city. Added bonus: it’s 100% family-friendly. Not only will the kids be blown away by the view of the city from exceptional heights, but they’ll also love the spread of fresh bistro fare – it’s perfect for picky eaters!"

"What better place to enjoy brilliant views than a revolving restaurant?!. Make the most of 360 degree views across Sydney day and night at the Sydney Tower Buffet, one rotation of the restaurant takes around 80 minutes. Dine 310 metres above ground with stunning views of the city, Sydney Harbour and beyond."