There are thousands of best Melbourne brunch spots to choose from, and new cafes continually popping up all the time. To list only 20 of the best brunch Melbourne has on offer is not easy. Melbourne is largely known for its food and coffee lifestyle. Here are only some of the stand out coffee, brunch and bottomless brunch options in the inner city.
Melbourne CBD Brunch
There are countless Brunch places to choose from in Melbourne CBD. Here are some of my preferred options for brunch Melbourne CBD has to offer.
Degraves Espresso
Degraves is one of the best melbourne brunch spots to visit, with its inner CBD laneway location, neighbourhood charm, and reliable coffee. This iconic cafe serves delicious breakfast, brunch and lunch. Grab a table outside and take in the bustling activity in this entertaining heart of Melbourne.
Mr Tulk Café
Mr. Tulk is a reliable Melbourne coffee and brunch cafe. Its name comes from Augustus Henry Tulk who was the very first librarian at the State Library of Victoria.
This spacious indoor cafe was formerly the State Library’s locker room. Laptops are welcome at the communal table and high ceilings and arched windows give the interior a vintage vibe. The design is modest yet friendly, the perfect meeting place, or for quiet reading with a good coffee.
The menu covers all bases from eggs to burgers. Mr Tulk is a must visit for coffee or brunch in Melbourne.
Melbourne Brunch Fitzroy
Industry Beans Fitzroy
At Industry Beans Fitzroy the coffee menu focuses on single coffee bean origins. The food menu has been built by a team that has spent almost a decade creating the all-day menu.
Try the pandan bubble waffles, poached eggs or the bubble tea which includes tapioca pearls dipped in coffee.
Mario’s
Mario’s has been a Brunswick Street institution, since it first opened in the 1980’s. The menu has been gradually modified over time to reflect Melbourne’s changing dining trends. Mario’s continue to serve delicious, traditional pasta dishes along with smaller snacks. The hearty Italian food and warm service at Mario’s make Mario’s a true Melbourne experience. The coffee here is traditional and reliable.
Archie’s All Day
Archie’s is tucked away among the variety of bars and diners on Fitzroy’s popular Gertrude Street. A cosy cafe to pass some time and take in people watching, with delicious items to choose for brunch.
The menu is divided into breakfast and lunch, but you can still order eggs in the afternoon or an early burger. Consider the Huevos Sucios, the crispy Colombian arepas or the Wagyu burger.
Dench Café
Dench is a family owned cafe in Fitzroy North, attracting people with its quality bread and baked items. The owners have also begun a bakehouse in Abbotsford to meet demand.
The bakery is well known for its delicious pastries including croissants, puffy Italian bomboloni and freshly baked cakes. The breads will make you return to Dench repeatedly. There is a variety of organic sourdoughs, including a grain loaf, white, seeded, olive and rosemary, and light rye. Baguettes, raisin loaf, brioche, and ciabatta are also available.
Melbourne Brunch Chapel Street Precinct
Abacus
South Yarra’s Abacus has an open, fresh and clean atmosphere. The bright hanging ferns and palms give the room’s spacious minimalism a sense of outside/indoors.
The all-day menu was inspired by their wood fire oven, which is the true draw card here. The meals are prepared with a modern, continental flavour and fresh, in-season ingredients.
Journeyman
Journeyman is located on Chapel street, in Windsor. It has established itself as a popular destination for many locals. The company was known Dukes Coffee Roasters, changed its name to Journeyman in 2014 to present itself as a cafe.
Try the baked eggs or the almond and cornflake crispy chicken burger to accompany your specialty coffee.
Best Bottomless Brunch In Melbourne
Lulu White South Yarra
With its dusky-pink interior and comfortable, lush landscape, Lulu White in South Yarra gives Melbourne a taste of tropical LA. Visit for a long breakfast or lunch. Or try Lulu’s bottomless brunch, which mixes mimosas, espresso martinis, and bloody marys seven days a week. Some of the accompanying bottomless brunch dishes are savoury pancakes, smashed avo, fish tacos, and eggs any way you like.
Weekdays are quiet than the weekends at Lulu White, which is perfect for coffee or lunch dates. For sunny days, there is shaded outdoor seating.
Arcadia Fitzroy
Arcadia in Fitzroy is rumored to be the longest open café on Gertrude Street. The high quality coffee and food are sourced locally from places like Hey Tomorrow, Hawkers and Fitzroy’s own Industry Beans.
There is a variety milks to choose from for any sort of coffee. Arcadia also serve fantastic burgers and large breakfasts.
Arcadia is open every day for breakfast, bottomless brunch and drinks, including wines and tap beers.
Melbourne Brunch South Melbourne
St ALi
ST. ALi are famous for being one of the originals to provide specialty coffee in Melbourne.
This cafe has been a leader in direct partnerships with farmers, in-house roasting, and skilled coffee brewing and is one of the best Melbourne brunch spots to visit in South Melbourne.
The brunch menu has delicious food to pair with your coffee, including baguettes, fruit toast, eggs, pancakes, and porridge.
Once you have visited St ALi, you are bound to return to this cafe, which is tucked away down an alleyway. There are not many cafes to rival this restaurant in the area.
Melbourne Brunch North Melbourne
Code Black
Code Black in North Melbourne is located roughly halfway between Seven Seeds and Auction Rooms.
The food that executive chef Steve Rangiwahia created is sure to impress. One of Code Black’s famous breakfast dishes is applewood-smoked salmon, with potato rosti and horseradish hollandaise. Or try the “T-rone” steak sandwich, named after the Melbourne street artist, or the turmeric poached chicken salad, which is a good option if you want something a little lighter.
Twenty & Six
One of the best Melbourne brunch spots is Twenty & Six Espresso, a sweet North Melbourne cafe on Queensberry Street. The interior is bright and airy, with sand-colored wood tables. The cute details like milk crates strung from the ceiling like makeshift shelves and uncovered globes which hang from wires.
The delicious meals are created using fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown in the courtyard garden. Try the crispy pork sandwich with garlic aioli, or something sweet, like pecan and almond granola.
Melbourne Brunch Northcote
Barry
You may be heading to the Terra Madre the near-by organic store when you see Barry‘s light-filled design. Barry is very popular for brunch in Melbourne and gets very busy.
The menu is tasty and healthy and the restaurant provides for the preference in the area for a healthy lifestyle. Granola with poached fruit or Thai coconut sago pudding are two options for gluten-free breakfasts.
The Wagyu burger and Korean chicken kimchi sub are popular, and the salads delicious.
Coffee at Barry is brewed by 5 Senses using an elegant, specially made Synesso, a pour over, or an Aeropress.
Poke The Bear
Ryan Cassidy created the first menu for his Northcote cafe, Poke the Bear. while on a holiday in Bali. This is clear from the weathered light shades, which give the cafe a Balinese holiday feel.
Poke The Bear serve all day breakfast and lunch. Try the Grizzly Bowl (Acai bowl with extras) or the Paddington: BLT with avo on a turkish roll. (Notice the bear-type names).
Little Henri
Little Henri Café is located on High Street. It pays homage to local history by honouring Sir Stafford Henry of Northcote and his contributions to Melbourne, attracting customers to this cool cafe.
The stylish interior has rich textures, natural lighting, and a selection of earthy furnishings. You can start with an All Press Coffee, before you try a gourmet brunch.
Melbourne Brunch Clifton Hill
Two Bob
There are many top cafes to choose from on Queens Parade, Clifton Hill. Two Bob which launched in 2011, does not disappoint. The service is friendly as you sit in the light cafe. The long wooden tables are perfect for taking in the scenery of Queens Parade.
Try the gluten-free kale, mushrooms, and poached eggs or the potato and pumpkin rosti.
Conclusion
There are countless brunch options in Melbourne. These are only some of my preferred best brunch Melbourne spots to try in Melbourne CDB and the inner suburbs.
Happy brunching. I’d love to hear if you have any to add to this list!
