• Locals voted for their favourite breakfast spots in Canberra on the We Are CBR Instagram account.

• This article lists more than 15 places to get breakfast in Canberra.

Looking to kick start your day right? Head to a local breakfast spot and fill up on a coffee, big breakfast, sweet treat or whatever tickles your fancy!

We put the call out on the @weareCBR Instagram page to find your favourites.

Here are the results:

Belconnen:

Little Oink, Cook

This suburban café is serving up some delicious meals, while letting loose with pig themed décor and puns.

Choose from breakfast classics to house specials that you can’t find anywhere else.

54 Benjamin, Belconnen

Modern, inviting and an ever-changing menu, 54 Benjamin should definitely be high on your bucket list of breakfast spots in Canberra.

Central:

The Cupping Room, City Centre

Looking for an award-winning breakfast spot that still feels cosy, warm and local? The Cupping Room is a local (and Aussie wide) fave for all things sweet, savoury and delicious.

Pick up an ONA coffee and browse through the seasonal menu.

The Knox, Watson

A Canberra classic serving up breakfast classics - a match made in heaven. This place will make you feel at home as you support local suppliers and communities.

Their slogan says it all: ‘for the locals, by the locals’.

Gang Gang, Downer

This café cares about music, sustainability, good service and supporting the community, all while serving up amazing breakfast foods and their own locally-roasted coffee.

Melted Toasted Sandwich Emporium, Fyshwick

This is not your average toasted sandwich shop. The menu offers a classic grilled cheese, all the way to a mi goreng noodle toastie or 24-hour BBQ beef brisket toastie.

Deakin & Me, Deakin

Loved by the locals, this café is serving up all round good vibes and meals.

Check out their cloud and matcha bar, plus the iconic D&M meal or Cornish breakfast.

Edgar’s Inn, Ainslie

Café by day, pub by night, this local café is a second home to many Ainslie locals, and for good reason!

With many classic breakfast options to choose from, you might start calling this place home before you know it.

Doubleshot, Deakin

Acai bar, toastie bar and smoothie bar? Yes please!

Start your morning in a good mood at Doubleshot, sit outside and soak in the peaceful and wholesome vibes.

Pollen, Acton

Nestled within the Australian National Botanic Gardens, this café is sure to wow any friends and family you bring.

Dig into your breakfast while surrounding yourself in the native gardens and flowers.

7th & Bake patisserie and café, Kingston

Have your breakfast with a side of beautiful views here at 7th & Bake.

Tuck into a Kingston bacon egg and cheese, a foreshore roll or a 7th street waffle.

Gungahlin:

Sunday in Canberra, Gungahlin

Need a café that will give you a lot of different options? Sunday in Canberra has got you covered, from fancy French scrambled eggs to a great Sunday recovery burger.

Mitchell Bakehouse, Mitchell

Not only will you have breakfast covered at the Mitchell Bakehouse, but you can pick up family pies, cheesecakes and lots of bakery goods.

Woden:

A Bite to Eat, Chifley

Serving up local Red Brick Coffee and being a go-to place for locals, A Bite to Eat is a vibrant café with options for everyone.

Space Kitchen, Phillip

From a full Nordic breakfast plate to the most crazy, wild and interesting desserts you’ve ever seen, Space Kitchen is the talk of the town.

Make sure you book your table and don’t miss your chance to snap some pics for your social media.

Maple and Pine Café, Isaacs

Maple and Pine provides the three C’s: comfort, connection and community.

Keeping the menu small, but mighty, you’ll soon fall in love at this cosy breakfast spot.

Tuggeranong:

Café Beetroot, Greenway

This hidden gem is blending Korean heritage with classic breakfast items like kimchi scrambled eggs and pulled pork benedict with crispy enoki.

Common Grounds Corner, Gowrie

After a breakfast spot that is a bit unusual with its menu items?

Think banana bread with caramel mascarpone, or pancakes that are blueberry and rosewater flavoured, or even salmon truffle scrambled eggs!

Various locations:

Café Himalayan, Phillip and Greenway

Nothing starts your morning off right like a delicious cup of coffee with a warm and hearty meal. The menu caters to both vegetarian and gluten free.

EightyTwenty

A Canberra classic for a reason. Choose from various locations either north or south side and dive headfirst into raw desserts, specialty coffee and great breakfast options.

Get in touch

Did we miss your favourite spot? Email us at ourcanberra@act.gov.au

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