Sydney Outdoor Dining Guide: Top Cafes for Coffee and Brunch
Sydney offers a range of outdoor dining spots, from garden courtyards to waterfront tables. Here is a selection of notable outdoor cafes across the city for coffee, brunch, and casual meals.
The Grounds of Alexandria
Located in Alexandria, this venue functions as a cafe, restaurant, bar, garden, bakery, patisserie, coffee roastery, animal farm, florist, and market. Visitors can explore The Grounds Garden to see fresh flowers and animals, or eat at The Potting Shed.
La Renaissance

Situated in The Rocks, this spot is known for French pastries, cakes, desserts, and macarons created by co-owner Jean Michel Raynaud. Guests can sit in the back courtyard or out front.
The Greens North Sydney
Set in St Leonards Park in North Sydney, north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, this venue offers lawn bowls, live music, and fire pits. The menu includes items such as whipped goat cheese and fig bruschetta.
The Boathouse Shelly Beach

Positioned on Shelly Beach in Manly, this location provides walk-in coastal dining with horizon views. The menu features Australian seafood dishes like crab scramble and tuna tostada.
Three Blue Ducks
Located in Rosebery, this establishment focuses on local and seasonal produce. Dishes range from fire roasted eggplant to slow cooked lamb shoulder with red chimichurri.
Outfield

Found in Ashfield, this parkside cafe offers takeaway hampers and picnic blankets for use on the grass. Popular menu items include the kimchi egg and cheese toastie and the smoked salmon bagel.
Flying Bear Cafe
Set on the wharf at the Sydney Flying Squadron in Kirribilli, this cafe offers water views alongside dishes such as eggs benny and Greek lamb pita.
Porch & Parlour
Located in North Bondi, this spot has served the local community for more than a decade, functioning as a coffee stop near the water.

