Sydney: My Picks for Bubby-Friendly Brunches

Aussies love their children and Sunday brunches are part of family traditions. While most places in Sydney will welcome babies, some tend to be harder to maneuver around with a pram, etc. Here are some recommendations with wide passageways, kids’ menus and outdoor seating that make for a great brunch experience.

Centennial Parklands Cafe: If you don’t live in the Eastern Suburbs, you may very well be oblivious to the existence of Centennial Parks, one of the most beautiful recreational parks in Sydney. You will find tons of spots with bbq hubs, horse-riding, biking, several playgrounds and a lake to make for a great day of family picnic-ing and relaxing. Or instead of a D-I-Y meal, make your way over to the Centennial Parklands Restaurant and Cafe. The restaurant offers more by the way of fine dining, but I really like the cafe with its bright space, outdoor patio, and proximity to a playground. The menu is gourmet brunchy (mind you, you’ll pay for it), and there is an assortment of items on the children’s menu. The cookies for kids and the wine list for adults make it a happy afternoon for all! Beware that it can be quite crowded on the weekends so arrive early or prepare for a bit of a wait.

Bill’s Woollahra: Bill Granger’s casual but sumptuous scrambled eggs have made him a household name in Sydney brunches. While there are three locations in Sydney, the one is Woollahra may be the most pretentious, but it is definitely the best brunch location. Settled on elegant Queen Street, Bill’s offers patio dining as well as a small indoor option (usually empty on warm, sunny Sydney days). They don’t have a children’s menu but their breakfast all day, made-to-order omelettes and freshly squeezed juices make for great baby-friendly options. Plenty of space for prams, large tables and breakfast classics with a twist have Bill’s one of our favorite brunching spots in Sydney.

When you are done, check out some of Queen Street’s exclusive boutiques (especially if you care to drop AUD 500 on a Baby Dior jacket) or nip into educational kids’ store Kidstuff right next door for a post-brunch treat.