For many, one of the best bits about staying in a luxury hotel is the chance to tuck into the breakfast buffet. The charcuterie! The buttery pastries! The made-to-order omelettes! Whatever you’re in the mood for, whether it be sweet or savoury, a swanky hotel buffet can almost always satisfy that craving.
Fortunately, you don’t necessarily need to be staying at said swanky hotel to take advantage of its breakfast buffet. Sydney in particular has plenty of hotels that open their buffets to the public. From a buffet with no less than nine made-to-order cooking stations, to another with live music and free-flowing sparkling, these are our picks for Sydney’s best hotel buffets, no stay required
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Epicurean at Crown Sydney, Barangaroo
Nine chef-manned, open kitchens and an ever-changing menu of international cuisines, including Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Italian, you can expect to satisfy any craving at the buffet at Epicurean at Crown Sydney. Breakfast runs 7am – 10:30am, but it’s worth noting that it isn’t open to non-hotel guests on weekends, public holidays and school holidays. Lunch, though, which runs 12:30pm – 3pm on weekends is always open to non-hotel guests.
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Harvest Buffet at The Star, Pyrmont
Seafood fans, Harvest Buffet is your spot, with its menu showcasing sushi, oysters, prawns, crabs and mussels. Also on offer are roasts from the carvery, pizzas, pastas, curries, soups and salads. Finish with your picks from a decadent dessert bar, complete with three chocolate fountains. Breakfast runs 7am – 11am, while lunch is 12pm – 3pm on weekends.
Altitude at Shangri-La, CBD
Though this isn’t a buffet, it’s still worth a mention. Every Thursday to Sunday, Shangri-La’s level 36 restaurant Altitude hosts a sunrise breakfast. Over the likes of Western Australian lobster omelettes, Black Oscietra Caviar and Sonoma sourdough, watch the sun come up over Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House, from your window table. Seatings are 6:30am – 8am.
Sailmaker Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sydney, CBD
Located on the lobby level of Hyatt Regency Sydney, Sailmaker Restaurant focuses on sustainably-sourced produce. Led by Executive Chef Sven Ullrich, the culinary team works closely with NSW fisherman and farmers on its menu. Breakfast is 6:30am – 10:30am on weekends.
Kitchens on Kent at The Langham, Millers Point
A smart casual dress code should indicate the atmosphere of Kitchens on Kent inside The Langham. The buffet is interactive, with passionate chefs at various cooking stations able to tailor your meal to exactly what you want. Breakfast is 6:30am – 10am daily, while lunch is 12pm – 2pm Friday to Sunday.
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Feast Buffet at Sheraton Grand Sydney, CBD
The Bottomless Sunday Brunch at restaurant Feast inside Sheraton Grand Sydney isn’t actually part of the hotel’s overnight stay. It’s a separate experience, on every Sunday 11:30am – 4:30pm, that’ll see you dining on seafood, pasta and waffles, while sipping free-flowing sparkling, spritzes and Bloody Marys and enjoying live music.
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