Steak & Eggs in Potts Point: A Brunch That Eats Like Dinner
Not every brunch craving can be solved with pancakes and coffee. Some mornings — especially after a big weekend — call for something heartier. That’s exactly the gap Olivia By Fave’s steak and eggs fills on Orwell Street.
The Dish
Olivia By Fave’s steak and eggs pairs a 200g MB+2 rump steak, cooked to order, with crispy fried eggs, a golden hash brown, and a choice of chimichurri or bearnaise on the side. It’s a dish built for people who want their brunch to actually fill them up — protein-forward, generous, and finished with the kind of herby, sharp chimichurri that cuts through the richness of the steak.
It sits at the more substantial end of the menu at $29, alongside other hearty options like the Fave Breakfast, but it’s the one dish on the menu that treats brunch like an early dinner rather than a light start to the day.
Why Chimichurri Over the Usual Brunch Sauces
Most brunch menus lean on hollandaise for everything — and it works, but it’s not the only way to dress a plate. Chimichurri brings acidity and fresh herbs into the mix instead, which pairs particularly well with a well-rested rump steak. If you haven’t tried steak and eggs with chimichurri instead of the usual sauces, it’s worth ordering here specifically for that reason.
Prefer something richer? Olivia By Fave also offers bearnaise as an alternative, so you can choose depending on what you’re in the mood for.
Who This Dish Is For
- Post-workout brunchers looking for a protein-heavy plate rather than something sweet
- Steak lovers who don’t want to wait until dinner for a proper cut of meat
- Anyone sharing a table with a pancake order — it’s a solid savoury counterpart if your brunch companion wants something sweet
Pair It With
A steak breakfast calls for a coffee that can stand up to it. Olivia By Fave’s specialty coffee program is built for exactly this kind of pairing — something with enough body to hold its own alongside a rich, savoury plate.
Where to Find It
Olivia By Fave’s steak and eggs is available daily during breakfast and brunch hours (7:00am–11:30am) on Orwell Street, Potts Point. If you’ve only ever thought of this café for pancakes and matcha, it’s worth knowing there’s a heartier option on the menu too.