Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Tamworth

"It’s one of those rare places that’s as comfortable for breakfast as it is for midnight cocktails, and you never EVER think you’re sitting in a hotel foyer. There are nooks to hide away in, a fire to warm yourself next to, and the elegant salon right next door, should you decide to head in for something more substantial. The great thing about Monster isn’t Sean McConnell’s inventive cuisine (although it’s amazing), or the carefully crafted cocktails and interesting wine list; it’s that this is a place that transcends generations."

"Within the four separate spaces—the lounge, mosaic room, the salon and dining rooms— of this industrial-chic restaurant in Hotel Hotel, the Modern Australian plates served are designed for sharing, showcasing local and seasonal produce through each one. Sharing plates such as clams, chorizo, samphire and cider, and pressed ham hock with celeriac, apple and mustard are followed by sweet plates such as poached quince with yogurt sorbet, barberry, rose and pistachio. monsterkitchen.com.au"

"Italian confidence with big dish energy is on the menu at Capitol Bar and Grill in Canberra. Located within QT Canberra on London Circuit, this fine diner projects a trendy power lunch persona with le..."

"I liked the generous portion of buttermilk pancakes with seasonal fruits, lemon yoghurt sauce, house made honeycomb and vanilla ice cream. I loved the lemon infused yoghurt that thickly coated the pancakes providing tartness to the otherwise sweet dish. The vanilla ice cream, also a generous serve (about 2 scoops!) was served in a small bowl on the side."

"You’re also assured of excellent customer service from their staff. Dobinsons opened its kitchen in 1994. They have been continuously providing quality cakes for Canberrans ever since."

"They have been creating the most exquisite of cakes since 2013. Their elegant cakes are readily available every day. You may even order from their online store."

"I was impressed with the Green House’s ricotta and date pancakes with banana, salted butterscotch sauce, whipped vanilla mascarpone and candied walnuts. The pancakes were fabulously fluffy and soft, lightly drizzled in an amazing sticky butterscotch sauce with a good portion of banana, blueberries and strawberries. The portion was smaller than I would have liked but that just means less calories!"

"Kid’s meals are only $15 each at the First Edition Restaurant And Bar, with plenty of classic options to leave everyone feeling full and satisfied. The menu includes cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, grilled fish, ham and pineapple pizza, spaghetti bolognese, and toasted sandwiches. Not to mention, the meal also comes with either vegetables or salad, a drink, and two scoops of ice cream to finish."

"Whether you’re in the mood for the perfect espresso, pour over or cold brew, Harvest will sort you out with a solid refuel. It’s been a long-term favourite for coffee fans in Canberra thanks to its range of quality coffee serves. They also sell beans to take home, so you can try to replicate your brew."

"Although I haven’t actually tried the pancakes yet, I have tried the French toast version with orange infused maple syrup, mascarpone, mint, strawberries and blueberries. I loved the mascarpone which had also been infused with orange. The contrast of elements worked so well together."

"Ciao Cafe & Cakes Braddon is located at the heart of Canberra. It is a well-loved locally owned café and bakery. They are famous for their authentic coffee and baked goods."

"Canberra’s very own place of coffee worship, The Cupping Room is a concept cafe that takes its customers on a flavour journey across a range of coffee blends. The team includes world champion barista Sasa Sestic, so you’re in safe hands here. Coffee comes from sister spot, Ona Coffee, which is a great specialty coffee roaster."

"I liked the generous portion of buttermilk pancakes with seasonal fruits, lemon yoghurt sauce, house made honeycomb and vanilla ice cream. I loved the lemon infused yoghurt that thickly coated the pancakes providing tartness to the otherwise sweet dish. The vanilla ice cream, also a generous serve (about 2 scoops!) was served in a small bowl on the side."

"You’re also assured of excellent customer service from their staff. Dobinsons opened its kitchen in 1994. They have been continuously providing quality cakes for Canberrans ever since."

"They champion local ingredients and artists in-store, and use Fairtrade Organic coffee beans. As well as serving up great coffee, their food menu is a highlight: think local produce that changes with the seasons. australiaCanberraCanberra coffee"

"Whether you’re in the mood for the perfect espresso, pour over or cold brew, Harvest will sort you out with a solid refuel. It’s been a long-term favourite for coffee fans in Canberra thanks to its range of quality coffee serves. They also sell beans to take home, so you can try to replicate your brew."

"Your new go-to hang if you want to up the ante on your boring weekday lunch. Rebel Rebel is a semi-new kid on the block and loved by working locals for in between meetings/ casual catch ups. Their food is unique too but work perfectly when you want something quick, but still unlike anything you could make at home."

"REBEL REBEL is a casual eatery, wine bar and bottle shop in Newacton, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week."

"Inka is the new kid on the block, having only opened its doors at the end of March this year. Inka’s menu is Nikkei cuisine, the unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine. Decked out with original pieces from a Lima-based artist, the kitchen serves amazing blends of the two cuisines’ flavours and techniques with their acevichado maki rolls, ceviche, lamb cutlets with quinoa and miso, and many more delicious, inventive dishes."

"INKA, a blend of Japanese/Peruvian fusion, is one of the newest kids on the block. In the 1900s when the Japanese migrated to Peru, the cultures came together and birthed a new cuisine: Nikkei. INKA encompasses just that within the walls of its stunning restaurant."