Love this place!! So beautiful on the inside, full of plants and greenery, such an awesome vibe!! And best of all, the yummiest food!!
We arrived at AU79 this morning without a booking and being Fathers Day you can imagine how busy it was! We were told it would be around a 20min wait. 25mins later we were seated in the most magnificent cafe! Surrounded by greenery and flowers, we were in awe!! From the menu to the staff everything was faultless! The smashed avo hit the spot (including crispy kale and chilli nuts) and the kids loved the waffles and hash potato! Considering how busy it was the staff were amazing and there wasn't a long wait for your drinks or meals. AU79 you have nailed it and have won some new fans...the youngest being 7! Can't wait to come back!!
The corn fritters came out looking rather oily, but the combination of it was the salsa definitely lightened the dish. It was super soft, almost gooey like(?) but still quite delicious! The Benedict was really creamy and the beef was tender but it was quite overwhelming by the end. All in all the meals were enjoyable, would come again when they have the full menu available.
Another exceptional brunch cafe in Melbourne! Absolutely huge interior with tables in the front and back. Excellent service. They make their own bread on site. Food came out quickly and we ate until we could not eat any more! Highly recommended for small and large groups!
I love going to AU79. Staff's friendly and beautiful decor. Although I regularly have been to AU79, I tried the Seafood Stew for the first time and it was absolutely devine. It something you have to taste and believe it. The hot chocolate there is one of the nicest I've had.
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Definitely an insta worthy cafe that lives up to its hype! The interior is gorgeously done up, the abundance of natural lighting and pretty backdrops making it perfect for taking photos not just of the food 🥰
Despite coming on a very busy weekend, the 200 seat capacity eatery meant I was seated quickly and service was extremely efficient. One thing to note however, was that the waiter had accidentally switched my drink orders with the table beside’s initially until we pointed it out.
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I ordered the waffles with chocolate soil, chocolate brownie gelato, butterscotch custard, strawberry and raspberry purée, crispy meringue and fresh strawberries. This is hands down, the best waffle I’ve had. Super crispy crunch with a soft fluffy inside that isn’t overly sweet. The very generous brownie servings in the gelato made it perfect. The purée helped cut through the richness of the dish and really tied the meringue pieces altogether
Boyfie got a pulled beef brisket benedict with potato hash, saffron pickled vegetables, poached eggs and sriracha hollandaise with a side of mushrooms. Nothing to fault with the eggs benny. The eggs were perfectly gooey and not overdone. The potato hash was crunchy but still tender inside, not the kind of mushy paste that you sometimes get when a lot of flour is mixed into it. It was the mushrooms however, that let the dish down. They had little to no seasoning on them, which was a shame considering they were cooked perfectly 😔
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Chips were crispy and nicely seasoned but nothing to write home about. The mork hot chocolate was rich and smooth, with a slight hint of bitterness. It also was not overly sweet which I enjoyed. Iced latte was nice too and the coffee not burnt
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Absolutely gorgeous cafe- such a great vibe and really attentive staff. Food was excellent! Great pricing and large portions. Huge range of gluten free, lactose free and vegetarian! Best soy latte I’ve had in a while!!
unlike the other brunch places that only offers pretty food, this one is actually yummy. the mushroom one is the star!! def a must try!
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Basketballfreak came to Melbourne to eat and he wants to go to Au79, which has been on my list forever. We sat down in one of the spacious couch areas, enjoying the greenery while browsing through the menu.
We ordered some coffees to start with and Basketballfreak enjoyed his flat white and my mocha was really nice here. We ordered waffles and the soba noodle salad.
The waitress did warn me it’s more like stir fry noodles than salad but it was quite weird that it hasn’t got more greens in it. I guess I was hoping for stir fry noodles with at least a side of rocket or something so that was a little bit disappointing. However the stir fry noodles was actually really nice, not nicely seasoned and not overly salty. The salmon I added on the side is beautifully cooked as well. It just probably need a better description.
Basketballfreaks liked his waffles, it has a slightly savory tang to it which was interesting. i had a little bite and found the waffle is on the lighter side, not hearty and fluffy as expected.
Overall it was a nice breakfast although there were some unexpected elements to it.
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I visited Au79 in the context of an event.
The venue is located at Abbotsford and not only is the entrance an indicator of the beautiful inside and the amazing experience that will soon happen once you walk inside the doors, but the whole layout and disposition once you walk in, really takes you to another world!
Because it café was closed from their usual opening hours for this private event, the venue and barista station was peacefully quiet and clean, and all the remainder of the main room was just stunning and attractively decorated with plants and murals on the walls.
The place is an on site roaster, bakery, patisserie, chocolatier and it works as a function space too and they try to excel and be of Gold Standard in everything that they do.
I was welcomed by the staff and the owner of the venue and I can definitely tell this is a very passionate and dedicated team. For the event they had catered their own breads with spreads and the quality was just remarkable! They featured their:
- Pumpkin Bread – beautiful colour, sightly moist, tender on the inside, kind of a springy light texture and with a crunchy crumb!
- Fruit Bread – incredible dark colour and with actual pieces of raisins chuncks that I loved. This was my favourite one and again moist and tender.
- Olive Bread – interesting one, with pieces of olives inside and a more sour taste. Same consistency as the ones before and paired really well with the savoury spread!
- Seeds Bread – with evenly distributed air with fine grain, thin- spaces this was just delicious and loved the subtle touch of crunchiness from the seeds!
- Sourdough Tiger Bread – the ‘classic’ bread, again, moist, tender and light with a medium crumb consistency.
- ‘Hard small sourdough roll’ - not sure how to call this one (since I am not a baker) but it seemed like a like baguette in diameter size but with more wholes inside and crunchy texture all the way! Very similar to a cracker actually and like you see in grazing tables!
I read on their menu that all breads are started over 48 hours prior to them being baked to allow slow fermentation and flavor and that they have classic European style breads. They had spreads of: hummus, beetroot hummus, savoury, olive oil and what I think it was a yogurt spread (I was told that one had dairy so I didn’t try that one). All the other ones were delightful and definitely loved hummus the most (because who doesn’t love hummus right?)
The place was beautifully decorated for the event and I love visiting places like these that support good causes (they support the Do Good Health Project with the Land of a thousand hills in Rwanda and raised over $5000, with their house Midas blend, which helped build Hana Maternity clinic).
Even though I just came here for an event and I was quite happy quite my experience and shots taken, I would love to visit and try some items from their menu because that brown rice and white quinoa bowl would certainly be marvelous! And the granola bowl that looks amazing and I would love to photograph!
Another awesome cafe hidden away in Abbotsford. Came here a few times and am always impressed with the food and coffee! Had a burger last week and it was 👍🏽
It’s a lovely cafe, full with plants. I love that! The food, the environment, all my favourite!
Searched up the best cafe to visit and happen to find Au79 and it was close to where we had to go. The Cafe is located on the quieter street away from the huff and puff of the busy street.
Was very surprised at the beautiful interiors filled with greenery.
Coffee was great and beautifully presented - I do enjoy my coffee strong.
Food was amazing, healthy and hearty.
Realised they had these beautiful pastry as we were paying the bill.
Service was amazing.
Well done
Nice looking cafe. My usual dbl. Espresso and magic were good with nicely balanced flavour in the espresso. Brunch was nice we had the Avo toast with a side of bacon and Vegetarian Big breakfast. The staff were friendly, professional and attentive. We also bought some pastries to take home which were nice.
Such a wonderful vibes here!
Bright and lovely venue. Nice coffee and foods were delicious as well.
Service was also friendly and prompt.
Ofc! I will come back :)
The cafe interior is so nice, beautiful and a lot of plants 🌱
Photo: Prawn egg Benedict and big breakfast with flat white and batch brew.
Coffee was good and food as well.
Great food and great coffee! The Big Breakfast was perfectly portioned and to top it off the cafe has a wonderful ambiance and interior! It is definitely a go too in Abbotsford!
Great food here! My partner loved her soba salad and I really enjoyed my Wagyu burger. The coffee is excellent and the staff were very warm and welcoming. Will definitely be back!
Very relaxed atmosphere....lots of plants and staff helpful and friendly. Coffee and brekkie dishes were great too! It is one of the largest cafes in the area ...
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