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.

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A cafe classic, done properly.Beer battered fish with crisp chips and a fresh garden salad, balanced, flavourful and alw...
09/09/2026

A cafe classic, done properly.

Beer battered fish with crisp chips and a fresh garden salad, balanced, flavourful and always satisfying.

Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered.Freshly brewed coffee, something sweet over ice, or a glass of wi...
06/09/2026

Whatever you’re in the mood for, we’ve got you covered.

Freshly brewed coffee, something sweet over ice, or a glass of wine to wind down.

As a fully licensed café, you can take your pick and settle in.

From our favourites menu…"OUR STACK"Field mushrooms, baby spinach, haloumi and Roma tomato on sourdough.Rich, savoury an...
04/09/2026

From our favourites menu…

"OUR STACK"
Field mushrooms, baby spinach, haloumi and Roma tomato on sourdough.

Rich, savoury and full of flavour. Usually finished with a poached egg, but just as satisfying without.

📷 Mehmet A


Sink your teeth into our feature Ravioli dish.Choose your filling: Queensland crab, veal and ricotta or pumpkin and sage...
03/09/2026

Sink your teeth into our feature Ravioli dish.

Choose your filling: Queensland crab, veal and ricotta or pumpkin and sage.

Then pair it with either napolitana and baby spinach or a creamy pesto sauce.

Finished with shaved parmesan and served fresh.

For those who know their chips…Golden, crispy perfection straight from the fryer.Hard to beat a good chip done well!    ...
31/08/2026

For those who know their chips…

Golden, crispy perfection straight from the fryer.

Hard to beat a good chip done well!

We’re so wrapped it’s the weekend…And our Club Wrap is ready to go.Chicken, avocado, bacon, roquette, cucumber, Spanish ...
28/08/2026

We’re so wrapped it’s the weekend…

And our Club Wrap is ready to go.

Chicken, avocado, bacon, roquette, cucumber, Spanish onion and aioli, all tucked into one very good reason to stop by.

Wrap or sandwich, we won’t judge.


Smashed avocado, oven roasted Roma tomato, baby spinach on sourdough toast. You’ll find this beauty on our dedicated Pla...
26/08/2026

Smashed avocado, oven roasted Roma tomato, baby spinach on sourdough toast.

You’ll find this beauty on our dedicated Plant Based menu. Add a poached egg and Danish fetta option if you’re after more.

Gluten free available too.

Available 6am – 3pm ish, 7 days.

Just a quick stroll from Crows Nest Metro, look for our famous wall art and boom, you’ve found us! Breakfast all day fro...
23/08/2026

Just a quick stroll from Crows Nest Metro, look for our famous wall art and boom, you’ve found us!

Breakfast all day from 6am–3pm ish, because rules about “breakfast hours” are a bit overrated.

Free parking’s just around the corner too in Nicholson Street Council Car Park or grab unmetered street parking on Hume & Nicholson. No excuses, come find us.

Introducing our real deal Eggs Benedict   😉 Featuring our fresh, house made hollandaise. Not from a packet, not from a b...
21/08/2026

Introducing our real deal Eggs Benedict 😉

Featuring our fresh, house made hollandaise. Not from a packet, not from a bottle, made right here in our kitchen.

Pair it with smoked salmon or bacon, the classic Eggs Benedict, done properly.


Big news....Tender roast duck, sweet strawberries, crunchy roasted almonds and fresh greens, all tied together with a ze...
19/08/2026

Big news....

Tender roast duck, sweet strawberries, crunchy roasted almonds and fresh greens, all tied together with a zesty orange dressing. Our Roast Duck Salad is officially back!

Available 6am–3pm ish, 7 days.

Chicken, avocado, bacon, roquette, cucumber, Spanish onion and a generous swipe of aioli, all wrapped up in our Club Wra...
16/08/2026

Chicken, avocado, bacon, roquette, cucumber, Spanish onion and a generous swipe of aioli, all wrapped up in our Club Wrap. Prefer it stacked on a warm Turkish roll instead? We’ve got that too.

It’s Saturday, bring your pups! 🐾 Good coffee, good food and a warm welcome for your four legged friends too.          ...
14/08/2026

It’s Saturday, bring your pups! 🐾 Good coffee, good food and a warm welcome for your four legged friends too.


Some things never go out of style, and neither does sticky date pudding.Warm, sticky, ridiculously good and freshly bake...
12/08/2026

Some things never go out of style, and neither does sticky date pudding.

Warm, sticky, ridiculously good and freshly baked in house, exactly as it should be.

Dine in, pick up or have it delivered, we’ve got you 😉
Available 6am – 3pm ish, 7 days

Sunny sits on our balcony, come and join us!We’re just a quick stroll from the Crows Nest Metro. Free parking is availab...
09/08/2026

Sunny sits on our balcony, come and join us!

We’re just a quick stroll from the Crows Nest Metro. Free parking is available at the nearby Nicholson Street Council Car Park and also along Hume & Nicholson Streets in un-metered on street parking.

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!