Early Birds

The Boathouse Shelly Beach. Dainty sandy kiosk-cumkitchen for feel-good morn fare and local marine stars. 1 Marine Pde / Manly / 9934 9977 / b’fast & lunch daily / theboat housesb.com.au

Devon Cafe. If you’re over all the smashed avo, try Tan’s Asian-tinged twisted plates. Smoked eel croquettes? Yes! 76 Devonshire St / Surry Hills / 9211 8777 / daily / devoncafe.com.au

The Grounds of Alexandria. Old pie factory turned lush gardened caff for homegrown veg + leafy coffee kiosk. Bldg 7a / 2 Huntley St / Alexandria / 9699 2225 / b’fast & lunch daily / onsite The Potting Shed for sips till 10pm / thegrounds.com.au

Three Blue Ducks. Walk Bondi to Bronte then waddle in. 141 Macpherson St / Bronte / 9389 0010 / 7am-2.30pm daily, dinner Wed-sat / threeblueducks.com / Syd’s best bread is next door at Iggy’s / 9386 1370 / iggysbread.com

Bathers’ Pavilion Cafe. Spanish-mission Mos-mum go-to. 4 The Esplanade / Balmoral Beach / 9969 5050 / b’fast, lunch & dinner daily / batherspavilion.com.au