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Not Bread Alone

Not Bread Alone Not Bread Alone is a charming breakfast and brunch restaurant situated on Pacific Highway in Crows Nest that also doubles as a café. Established in 2000, this eatery is one of the area's gems and prides itself on offering fine Australian cuisine made from the freshest ingredients. Their menu items are versatile, ranging from fresh juices to mouth-watering slow-cooked lamb shanks. They also roast their own coffee in-house, and all their homemade desserts, cakes, and sweet things are made with love. Dining options include indoor or outdoor seating, and they are both licensed and BYO. Street parking is available, with a two-hour free council car park located in Nicholson Street – just a minute's walk away.

Recent social media posts

Today’s plan: coffee first, everything else later...📷 Wendy
31/05/2026

Today’s plan: coffee first, everything else later...

📷 Wendy

“Delicious food and even better service! Love that they do breakfast all day - will be coming back. Went with our dog an...
29/05/2026

“Delicious food and even better service! Love that they do breakfast all day - will be coming back. Went with our dog and sat outside!”

📷 +📱: Anoushka R

French toast, but make it luxe ✨Perfectly golden slices of French toast served with house-made rhubarb compote and finis...
27/05/2026

French toast, but make it luxe ✨

Perfectly golden slices of French toast served with house-made rhubarb compote and finished with pure maple syrup. A balance of sweetness, warmth and just the right touch of indulgence.

Best enjoyed slowly.

We like to reward good decisions 👀15% off* your Not Bread Alone favourites is yours when you order takeaway or delivery ...
25/05/2026

We like to reward good decisions 👀

15% off* your Not Bread Alone favourites is yours when you order takeaway or delivery through our website notbreadalone.com.au.

*Valid for online takeaway and delivery orders A$30 or more (up to A$8 off) between 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

A small gesture, for a big cause 🤍 We were honoured to contribute trays of muffins (sweet and savoury) and friands to Th...
22/05/2026

A small gesture, for a big cause 🤍

We were honoured to contribute trays of muffins (sweet and savoury) and friands to The Royal North Shore Hospital’s Biggest Morning Tea.

A big thank you to everyone involved in raising funds to support people impacted by cancer and support ongoing medical research.

This is not your average muffin 🤍Soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness, baked in-house with sweet bursts of berries and frui...
21/05/2026

This is not your average muffin 🤍

Soft, melt-in-your-mouth goodness, baked in-house with sweet bursts of berries and fruit that will have your tastebuds dancing. Finished with a light dusting of icing sugar magic.

It’s no wonder they’ve been a favourite here for as long as we have.

Available 6am – 2pm ish, 7 days

Our “lick the plate” Eggs Benny and freshly roasted coffee have definitely earned their place as favourites with many of...
17/05/2026

Our “lick the plate” Eggs Benny and freshly roasted coffee have definitely earned their place as favourites with many of our guests 🤍

Find us just up from the Crows Nest Metro, or drive on over.Free parking is available at the nearby Nicholson Street Cou...
15/05/2026

Find us just up from the Crows Nest Metro, or drive on over.

Free parking is available at the nearby Nicholson Street Council Car Park, as well as along Hume and Nicholson Streets with unmetered on-street parking.

We look forward to welcoming you this weekend.

Creamy, comforting and just a little bit irresistible 🤍Pasta Boscaiola with bacon, mushrooms, onion & garlic in a white ...
13/05/2026

Creamy, comforting and just a little bit irresistible 🤍

Pasta Boscaiola with bacon, mushrooms, onion & garlic in a white wine sauce.

😋 Available 6am – 2pm ish, 7 days

Ordering direct just got a little better 🤍Enjoy 15% off* when you order your favourites for takeaway or delivery through...
10/05/2026

Ordering direct just got a little better 🤍

Enjoy 15% off* when you order your favourites for takeaway or delivery through our website.

notbreadalone.com.au.

*Valid for online takeaway and delivery orders $30+ (up to $8 off), between 6:00am – 2:30pm.

Not to brag… but 👀Our short espresso was voted 8th best in Australia by 32 baristas ☕️Roasted in house, crafted from a u...
08/05/2026

Not to brag… but 👀

Our short espresso was voted 8th best in Australia by 32 baristas ☕️

Roasted in house, crafted from a unique three-bean blend and perfected over 26 years.

If you know, you know 🤍



📷 Nathan Dumlao

If you needed a reason for dessert… here it is 🤍Sticky date with butterscotch sauce & ice cream.
06/05/2026

If you needed a reason for dessert… here it is 🤍

Sticky date with butterscotch sauce & ice cream.

Celebrate Mum with good food, great company and a relaxed moment in our pretty café courtyard 🌳🤎Call us on (02) 9966 978...
04/05/2026

Celebrate Mum with good food, great company and a relaxed moment in our pretty café courtyard 🌳🤎

Call us on (02) 9966 9788 to book your table.

Free parking is available nearby at Nicholson Street Council Car Park, as well as unmetered street parking along Hume and Nicholson Streets.

Plant-based food lovers, this one’s for you. 🌱Did you know we have a dedicated plant-based menu alongside our main menu?...
20/03/2026

Plant-based food lovers, this one’s for you. 🌱

Did you know we have a dedicated plant-based menu alongside our main menu? Perfect for plant-based food lovers, or anyone keen to try something different.

Find us just up from the Crows Nest Metro: Shop 2, 376 Pacific Highway.

Fluffy ricotta hotcakes, smothered in passionfruit butter and a slow morning. If that’s not a good reason to stop by for...
18/03/2026

Fluffy ricotta hotcakes, smothered in passionfruit butter and a slow morning. If that’s not a good reason to stop by for breakfast, we don’t know what is. 🥞

Team sweet breakfast or savoury?

Available 6am – 3pm ish, 7 days

📷 by mimi

Let us be your little pocket of calm in the middle of the day.Rustic touches, leafy greenery and a cosy courtyard to enj...
15/03/2026

Let us be your little pocket of calm in the middle of the day.

Rustic touches, leafy greenery and a cosy courtyard to enjoy your coffee and take a moment to slow down. ☕🌿

📷 by Wendy

When a basic breakfast won’t cut it… Go the Double Egg & Bacon Turkish Roll. Two fried eggs, crispy bacon and your choic...
13/03/2026

When a basic breakfast won’t cut it… Go the Double Egg & Bacon Turkish Roll. Two fried eggs, crispy bacon and your choice of BBQ, tomato, relish, aioli or cheese.

The hardest part? Choosing the sauce. 🥓🍳 Are you team tomato, BBQ, tomato relish or aioli?

📷 by Tom D

This is what brunch & lunch dreams are made of 🤍Golden sweet corn & chive fritters w/ crispy bacon or go veg with avo in...
11/03/2026

This is what brunch & lunch dreams are made of 🤍
Golden sweet corn & chive fritters w/ crispy bacon or go veg with avo instead!

🍽️ Available 6am – 3pm ish, 7 days

Monday blues?The cure? Our homemade café goodies… without the cooking.Take 15% off your Not Bread Alone favourites when ...
08/03/2026

Monday blues?

The cure? Our homemade café goodies… without the cooking.

Take 15% off your Not Bread Alone favourites when you order takeaway or delivery through our website.

Visit → notbreadalone.com.au ☕
What’s your Monday pick - coffee, brekkie or comfort food?

Two moods, one cafe: hot or cold, which are you? ☕🥶📷 Sophie
06/03/2026

Two moods, one cafe:
hot or cold, which are you? ☕🥶

📷 Sophie

Thursday tastes better with cake 🥕☕
04/03/2026

Thursday tastes better with cake 🥕☕

Turns out our coffee pairs nicely with creativity ☕✏️Huge thanks to our talented customers! .syd for capturing our café ...
02/03/2026

Turns out our coffee pairs nicely with creativity ☕✏️
Huge thanks to our talented customers! .syd for capturing our café on paper while enjoying a brew. This might just be our favourite kind of review yet 🫶

Big brekkies, great coffee and weekend vibes — all roads lead to Not Bread Alone Cafe ☕🥞
27/02/2026

Big brekkies, great coffee and weekend vibes — all roads lead to Not Bread Alone Cafe ☕🥞

If comfort food had a love language, this would be it.Homemade gnocchi + chicken tenderloins + roasted pumpkin + creamy ...
25/02/2026

If comfort food had a love language, this would be it.
Homemade gnocchi + chicken tenderloins + roasted pumpkin + creamy white wine sauce w/ shaved parmesan = pure magic ✨
We are open until 3pm ish, 7 days.

Start your week with a 15% discount* on your cafe favourites on your takeaway and delivery when you order online on our ...
22/02/2026

Start your week with a 15% discount* on your cafe favourites on your takeaway and delivery when you order online on our website: notbreadalone.com.au

*Get 15% off (up to A$8) for takeaway and delivery orders A$30 or more. Online ordering hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM.

Address

Shop 2, 376 Pacific Highway Crows Nest
Sydney, NSW
2065

For those taking public transport, take the train to St. Leonards Station and then catch any bus heading towards Pacific Highway Crows Nest. Alternatively, take a bus directly to Pacific Highway Crows Nest from Wynyard Station or North Sydney Station.

For those driving, take the Pacific Highway and turn onto Falcon Street. Continue straight until reaching Alexander Street and turn left onto it. Then turn right onto Holtermann Street and finally turn left onto Pacific Highway where you will find the restaurant.

There are several paid parking options available in the vicinity of the restaurant, including metered street parking on Alexander Street and Holtermann Street, as well as several nearby parking garages.

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 3pm
Tuesday 6am - 3pm
Wednesday 6am - 3pm
Thursday 6am - 3pm
Friday 6am - 3pm
Saturday 6am - 3pm
Sunday 6am - 3pm

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What people say

Not Bread Alone, located on Pacific Highway in Crows Nest, Sydney is a must-visit breakfast and brunch restaurant. Established in 2000, this gem of a cafe offers fine Australian cuisine that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

One of the best things about Not Bread Alone is that they serve breakfast all day long. You can have your eggs cooked any way you like from 7am to 3pm. The menu also includes fresh juices, salads, burgers, and heartier meals like their mouth-watering slow-cooked lamb shanks. All the dishes are made using only the freshest ingredients.

Not Bread Alone also roasts their own coffee in-house which adds an extra touch of freshness to your morning cuppa. And if you have a sweet tooth, you'll be delighted to know that all their homemade desserts, cakes and 'sweet things' are made with love and are good for you too!

The cafe/restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating options available for customers. They are licensed and BYO as well. If you're planning to visit Not Bread Alone, it's recommended to make a booking beforehand. Street parking is available but there's also a 2-hour free council car park in Nicholson Street which is less than a minute walk away.

Overall, Not Bread Alone is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a delicious breakfast or brunch spot in Crows Nest. With its fresh ingredients, homemade desserts and friendly service - it's definitely worth checking out!