Your southside breakfast guide
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After all, it is the most important meal of the day. Here’s where to find a delicious breakfast on the southside of Canberra.
There’s something about going out for breakfast. Whether it’s the leisurely pace, the promise of barista-made coffee, or simply the joy of someone else cooking for you, breakfast outings have become a beloved ritual for many.
Luckily, from cosy neighbourhood cafés to bustling brunch spots with lines out the door, the southside has plenty of destinations worth setting your alarm for.
Covering both the south and inner south, pop these venues on your breakfast bucket list.
Just a note: this is by no means an extensive list to end all lists. These are just some places where we know you can get a morning meal that will leave you full and happy. Please don’t yell at us, we know there are many more places to eat out there 😊
Agostinis (Griffith)
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You might love them for their pizza, but did you know Agostinis also does breakfast?
Serving classic dishes with a naughty Italian twist, from croissants filled with Nutella cream to pork neck lasagna and carbonara scrambled eggs with Schulz bacon, order yourself a Mimosa to go with your meal and make a morning of it.
East Hotel, 69 Canberra Avenue, Griffith | agostinis.com.au
Café Beetroot (Greenway)
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Located on Anketell Street, just a short 10-minute walk from South.Point Tuggeranong, this is a great little local – with a twist. Paying tribute to Australian foodie favourites (like bacon and egg rolls), the menu is also a nod to the Korean heritage of the owners.
Who can say no to kimchi scramble soy pepita, togarashi, sesame oil, shallot, and coriander?
281/311 Anketell Street, Greenway | @cafebeetroot_cbr
Café Blanco (Kambah)
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This venue might be small, but it packs a mighty punch. Serving Latin American-inspired food in a cosy space that’s complete with warm white walls, natural timber, brown accents, and terrazzo tables, it’s the perfect place to start the day. Expect to find inventive specials like French toast, mascarpone, blueberries and Goat cheese, potato, and chorizo. Muy rico!
Shop 1/3 Carleton St, Kambah | @cafe___blanco
Common Grounds Corner (Gowrie)
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One of the southside’s most loved cafes, Common Grounds is under new ownership and has a menu to match – but it’s still living up to the legend. Serving up delicious and modern takes on your loved breakfast classics as well as wholesome family-style meals, the seasonal dishes will leave you wanting more.
And as a little bonus, it’s dog-friendly!
4/1 Jeffries Street, Gowrie | facebook.com/CommonGroundsGowrie
Cup and Coaster (Fyshwick)
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Something of a hidden gem, Cup and Coaster in Fyshwick has an unmatched café menu. Serving Asian-fusion food, not only will you find eggs on toast but also delicious dishes like the Seoul Brioche, Oko-Nomi-Yaki, and Pork Belly Rice.
Unit 2/64 Wollongong Street, Fyshwick | @cupandcoaster
Early Edition (Kingston)
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Located on the Kingston Foreshore, here the views are just as picturesque as the food. Serving modern Australian brunch food (led by a chef who brings experience from Sydney’s The Grounds of Alexandria), the menu is packed with mouthwatering dishes like Buffalo Burrata and classic French Toast with maple bacon.
Matcha lovers are also in luck – here you can try the Iced Rosey, a combination of matcha, rose syrup and oat milk. And it’s as pretty as it sounds.
2 Trevillian Quay, Kingston | earlyedition.cafe
Fox and Bow (Farrer and Red Hill)
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Two words: Spanish Eggs. With something of a cult following, this Spanish-inspired café can be found in two locations, doubling your options for a delicious breakfast or brunch.
Want a hot tip? While the main menu offering is sure to tickle your taste buds, keep an eye out for the specials – with previous options including Smokey Pork Hash and a Chilli Crab and Prawn Omelet, we promise that they will be a ‘must-try’.
Shop 4, Farrer Place, Farrer and 10 Duyfken Place, Red Hill | foxandbow.com.au
Good Neighbour (Kingston)
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Serving breakfast all day, Good Neighbour has become a popular location for those seeking a morning meal. From the team behind Gus’ Place in the city (if you know, you know), you’ll find savoury classics like the Mexican-inspired Huevos Sucios (Dirty Eggs) and Shakshouka.
And for those with a bit of a sweet tooth, it’s also the home of various flavoured matcha, New York-style chunky cookies and cheesecake! Just a warning: it’s walk-in only and you will probably have to wait for a table. But it’s well worth it.
1/55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston | @goodneighbour.cafe
Penny University (Kingston)
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This is a classic Canberra café in Old Kingston that always hits the spot. And while the menu selection is small, it’s mighty, offering punches of flavour in classic dishes with a twist. An example? Green Eggs and Ham, Forest Fungi with eggplant puree and Okonomiyaki Savoury Pancake. Yum.
15 Kennedy Street, Kingston | pennyscbr.com.au
Pialligo Bakesmith (Pialligo)
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This artisan bakery and café is located in the gardens of Pialligo and is home to a range of delicious options to tempt your tastebuds. From the Boulangere Potato (baked layered potato with poach eggs, maple-glazed bacon, grated parmesan and garlic and thyme butter), to French Toast with lemon curd, vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, espresso, anglais and cinnamon crumble, it’s sure to impress even the fussiest foodie.
Make sure to order yourself one of the classic French patisserie treats and pastries as well – you can thank us later.
Beltana Road, Pialligo | @thepialligobakesmith
Recess Coffee (Griffith)
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Created to be a classic café serving superior dishes and exemplary cups of coffee, you’ll find just that at Recess Coffee. With a menu that boasts classic brunch staples that are simple, yet moreish, the word on the street is the fluffy pancake stacks topped with butter and maple syrup and the breaky muffin layered with folded egg and your choice of beef sausage or bacon are the must-try dishes.
6B Barker Street, Griffith | @recesscoffeegoodtimes
Red Baron (Symonston)
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Craving a classic Australian breakfast? It’s time to head to Red Baron in Symonston. Another hidden gem in the south, you can get your hands on acai bowls, a Breaky Burrata Bowl, Smashed Avo and more until 11 am. Not super hungry? They also have gourmet and croissants if you’re looking for something small.
There’s only one catch – this café isn’t open on weekends. Weekday breakfast date, anyone?
2 Faulding Street, Symonston | redbaroncanberra.com.au
Rose ‘N’ Brew (Greenway)
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A new café and acai bar have opened in Greenway, and with pink interiors and a gorgeous flower wall, it’s the thing Instagram dreams are made of.
But they don’t just do loaded acai. Head to Rose ‘N’ Brew for your next catch-up for classic café breakfast (Pistachio White Chocolate Crepes, anyone?) or to browse their overflowing cake cabinet. We’ve heard a rumour that they even have a Dubai chocolate cupcake…
Suite 16/236 Cowlishaw Street, Greenway | @rose.n.brew
Salters Café (Fyshwick)
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From delicious coffee and exquisite cakes to savoury breakfast options (including tantalising dishes prepared with seasonal ingredients such as the Polenta Royale – grilled polenta topped with tall poppy chilli onion jam, portobello mushrooms, two poached eggs, and finished with truffle hollandaise). Here you’ll find a culinary haven.
It’s just a bonus that it’s located in Dirty Janes – after all, nothing goes together better than vintage shopping and a big breakfast.
80 Collie Street, Fyshwick | @salters_canberra
Feature image: Good Neighbour. Credit: Ben Calvert Photo.
