From banh cuon and yum cha to syrupy stacks of hotcakes. 10 Marrickville brunch spots the rest of Sydney travels for—right on your doorstep.
Brunch is arguably one of the best meals of the week — and one of the best things about brunch in Marrickville is that it travels culinary worlds beyond fried eggs and hotcakes.
For more than a decade, institutions like Two Chaps and Hung Chueng have earned their place as much-loved local meeting spots, but in recent years, there’s also been an emerging crop of new-gen cafés and bakeries bringing in hungry hoards from all over Sydney.
Whatever it is you add to your weekend rotation, brunch in Marrickville guarantees this: menus shaped by a melting pot of cultures, an unhurried schedule that takes you from an early breakfast to a late afternoon lunch, and many a reason to get your loved ones over to your side of town to try something new.
Angus
📍7-minute walk from Wicks place
Could this be the best fish burger in the Inner West? We’ll let you be the judge. With sunny outdoor seating and a sun-filled warehouse interior, Angus has become a neighbourhood favourite for brunch punters, their kids and the neighbourhood dogs. Excellent sandwiches, excellent baked goods, excellent eggs. Ticks across the board.
Banh Cuon Ba Oanh
📍15-minute walk from Wicks place
There are few places in Sydney you can score fresh banh cuon without having to travel out to Cabramatta (or Vietnam). The tiny shop is run by husband-and-wife duo, Michael Lu and Minh Nguyen, with each plate cooked by Nguyen’s mum who perfected the Northern Vietnamese specialty at her stall in Hanoi. Each rice noodle sheet is ladled over the hot griddle, rolled with fillings and served with their house nuớc chấm and fresh herbs. The congee is also not to be missed. Arrive early and expect lines.
Superfreak
📍10-minute walk from Wicks place
In 2024, the brilliant minds behind Inner West favourites Soulmate and Splash welcomed Superfreak—one of the most talked about cafés openings in recent years. Equal parts homely and high design (with sun-drenched outdoor seating), Superfreak’s menu leans wholesome without ever compromising on that essential brunch feeling of indulgence. Think soy-poached chicken, jammy eggs, collagen-infused smoothies, and adaptogen hot chocs.
Valentinas
📍18-minute walk from Wicks place
On the other end of the wholesome-to-indulgence spectrum, you’ll find Valentinas from the Grumpy Donuts team. Inspired by the all-day breakfast tradition of American diners, expect a menu of comfort classics: fluffy stacks of pancakes with blueberry sauce; sausage, egg and cheese muffins; and a mean hot honey chicken sandwich.
Yum Cha at Hung Cheung
📍15-minute walk from Wicks place
A weekend ritual for many Marrickville families since 1991, Hung Cheung is treasured in the Inner West for its traditional Cantonese yum cha, served from trolleys. It’s large and lively, perfect for group celebrations, family gatherings with little ones in tow. Don’t leave without trying their sticky rice and pork wrapped in lotus leaf and custard tarts for dessert.
Kurumac
📍12-minute walk from Wicks place
A bite-sized Japanese café-deli hybrid, Kurumac offers considered plates rooted in Japanese home-style cooking. Start with their onigiri cult-classic breakfast set, before moving onto the mapo gelato milkshakes, eggplant katsu sando, yuzu shio ramen, and hojicha with black sugar and a frothy espresso cream.
Algorithm
📍8-minute walk from Wicks place
Another husband-and-wife run joint, rolling out brunch classics with attention-stopping twists. Think banana bread with early grey caramel butter, roasted spam and egg, and a smoked salmon bagel with nori butter. Coffee, matcha and tea here is treated like art, with all of their beans roasted in-house.
Two Chaps
📍7-minute walk from Wicks place
Since opening in 2014, Two Chaps has been a cornerstone of the Marrickville brunch crowd, known for pioneering an inventive vegetarian menu, with a made-from-scratch ethos and locally-sourced produce. Settle in for their nasi lemak with crispy tofu and housemade sourdough crumpets. Grab an iced chocolate for the road—made with raw cacao and house-made vegan gelato—and a danish topped with seasonal fruit.
