Long blacks and flat whites, vegemite-spread toasties, stuffed meat pies, avo smash and Tim Tams dipped in Milo. Take your brunches to the next level with these Aussie-style coffee shops right here in New York City.
These spots will challenge your taste buds with relatively healthy organic plates and elevated flavors in delicious carefully-brewed drinks for your pleasure. Our list is glittering with the best of the best, each and every one of them acing well-loved Australian flavors and esteemed coffee culture.
See also: The 24 Best Pubs In NYC
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This 21-year-old cafe is open seven days a week to provide you with some of New York’s most loved Australian flavors made with fresh local products. Ruby’s is known for its brunch options like vegemite toast and spicy sausage breakfast sandwiches as well as their famous Bronte Burger. This spot is first come first serve, so make sure to plan ahead!
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Next time you’re planning a brunch, check out Hole in the Wall. Unlike the name suggests, this sleek line of cafes offers classic dishes nestled in the busiest parts of NYC. From avo smash and mushroom toast to sticky date pudding, their rotating menu will always have something to satisfy your taste buds. Several locations also offer dinner and happy hour, perfect for a small group outing. Be sure to try their widely raved chili scrambled eggs and specialty coffee. Espresso martini, anyone?
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18 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn / 718.383.5345 / Website
Five Leaves is a longtime Brooklyn favorite, serving busy tables seven days a week. They specialize in Australian-New American dishes with well-loved breakfast options including their fluffy ricotta pancakes. This spot serves classic protein-rich options from shepherd’s pie and Aussie skirt steak to vegetarian-friendly choices like their mushroom steak and veggie burger.
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Check out your nearest Citizens to experience the delicious brainchild of Melbourne and Gold Coast natives. Citizens have a wide variety of healthy eats made with fresh, local ingredients. If you’re feeling adventurous with your coffee, try out their flavor-bursting wellness lattes. Their food menu offers several vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options.
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85 Orchard St. / 212.925.7355 / Website
Dudley’s is here to serve coffee to keep you going, and “boozie bevvies” to pat you on the back. Echoing Australia’s staple pub and bistro, this spot has been serving tasty bites for customers since 2012. Order the olives and halloumi with a drink from their expansive selection for a true blue experience.
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Think you can banter with this menu’s wholesome meals? Come to Banter NYC for a wide range of foods prepared to make you feel good. From fresh mixed juices to fulfilling bowls and loaded toasts, you’ll leave with a satisfied stomach and happy taste buds. There’s something here to settle all grumbling tummies with gluten-free and dairy-free options. Sweet selections are also guilt-free for when you’re in a sugary mood (we’re eyeing you, Nutella stuffed french toast).
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No matter how furrowed the logo’s eyebrows are, you’ll find it hard to be upset after trying Café Grumpy’s coffee. This impressive string of 11 frowny-face-decorated shops roasts their beans in-house. Their coffee beans are carefully sourced from specialty producers around the world, all committed to sustainability. If you’d like to take some home, their coffee is available for purchase by bag or as a subscription. All of their coffee is also Kosher certified.
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Inspired by a coffee-lovers heaven, Bluestone Lane hopes to bring Melbourne’s coffee culture to our bustling sidewalks. Their star-studded bags are filled with ethically harvested premium coffee packed in sustainable packaging. And the coffee is roasted right in Brooklyn! Pop by to have a taste of award-winning coffee, and stay for full plates of hearty all-day brekkie.
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428 Hudson St. / 646.678.5678 / Website
Dream of the casual cafés near Sydney’s breezy beaches at this West Village scene. The owner, Peter Godhard, named this café Merriweather after his hometown, Merewether Beach in New South Wales. Here, you can wake up to early birds enjoying the waves and grabbing a cup of coffee. So, if you’re looking for a hearty breakfast after a morning walk or a cup of coffee before heading to the office, try this spot for a dash of Aussie vibes at the start of your day.
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Bourke Street Bakery is a Sydney chain brought to New York. Their classic meat pies, sausage rolls and shakshuka danishes are an Aussie-pastry-lovers favorite. Sweet tooths should try out their almond croissants, pear danish and, one of our favorites, the cinnamon bun. Their baked goods are all made by hand, from scratch and in-house.
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131a Orchard St. / 646.370.4426 / Website
Popularly loved Australian flavors shine through at Good Thanks. The owners of this white bricked café, Tim Cottle and Will Reese, have been managing and owning cafes in Manhattan and Syndey for more than a decade. We recommend their well-loved Blue Bowl, the kimchi scramble, chickpea curry or build your own eggs on toast. What does the name mean? If they ask you how your delicious coffee is, you’ll say, “Good thanks” in true Aussie fashion.
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Experience true local Australian hospitality and café culture at Two Hands. The team is passionate about creating a menu with a diverse palette of flavors crafted with responsible food preparation and sourcing. Founder Henry Roberts and his family raise beef, pork and lamb at their farm in Hudson Valley, which supports Two Hands’ farm-to-table menu. All of their plates are vibrant in color and bursting with flavor, making for a picturesque brunch experience for you and your mates.
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Named after the lively street in Melbourne, Little Collins is curated to make you feel at home. There are heaps of delicious comfort breakfast items to try, like the Pick Me Up and Big Dill sandwiches, or some more sugary options like the Sweet Uncle Fred (their toasted banana bread topped with a mound of fruit, yum!).
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Check out this cozy line of coffee bars for Australian specialty coffee. Their menu bursts with flavors you’re less likely to find in a typical coffee shop, with the turmeric latte and maple latte screaming, “Try me.” Opt for their cold pour-over style canned coffee if you’d like to take their cold drinks home.
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Enjoy the ambiance at this modern and minimalist coffee shop. Thankfully, the flavor is anything but minimalist. Originally from Sydney, Ten Thousand Coffee sources high-quality beans from the brand’s roasting center, so every cup has the maximalist appeal you’ve been craving.
So the next time you’re in charge of picking the day's hangout spot, consider an Australian cafe. Let us know which one you like the most, and we’ll leave the bragging rights to you. Happy sipping!
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