Reviews Wide Open Road

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Dave Myers
+5
Amazing staff and the Coffee is to die for. BUT if you have never had “Momo’s” before, treat yourself! They are off the hook!
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Michael J Sabo
+5
Found this place today for Breakfast and it was Wonderful from start to finish �����
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Eleese Wyborn
+5
Had a wonderful breakfast with my 3 daughters and my sister a few weeks ago beautiful food awesome coffee
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Candace Benson
+5
Awesome service and top notch takeaway coffee! ���
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Julie McKie
+5
My regular... best Chai in Melbourne & the staff are gorgeous �
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Khanh Nguyen
+5
One of our favourite cafes in Melbourne. Good food, drinks and ambience. It gets busy on weekends for brunch but we haven't had to wait too long
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Alexander Hanafi
+5
Great atmosphere and a very friendly service! Coffee is great and the place is very comfortable. Recommended to spend time working and bringing your laptop and zone out. Also comfy spaces to hang out with friends too.
9 months ago
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Theycallmemaggie
+4
Brunswick’s Wide Open Road first landed on my radar years ago, and the eatery has long established itself as one of the area’s go-to brunch destinations. The prime opportunity to visit recently arose through a catch up with a friend who recently moved to the area. With our opposing preferences for savoury and sweet, I opted for the nourish bowl and got to try a tasty bite of the weekend special quince and prosecco sabayon. That’s some balance right there.
11 months ago
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Amy Flood
+5
Wide open road coffee I have never seen it pop up on my Instagram or anything. However, I found myself having a little google map search and it popped up. I looked at the menu and loved the choice of dishes so I went for an adventure to go and grab some brunch there.

The staff were friendly upon arrival, I was straight away asked if I would like a drink. I got a kombucha.

I sat at a more communal table which was cool, I like them, for solo brunches it’s a nicer feeling.

I ordered the harissa chickpeas (dairy free version) with two poached eggs, mushrooms and sautéed greens.
IT WAS DELICIOUS. It also came with two slices of toast and it filled me to the brim. The chickpeas were mushy and had that harissa spice. Was very much like a fancy beans on toast but 10x more delicious.

The poached eggs were perfect and the mushrooms came with a nice seasoning and dukkha topping.

A cool cafe vibe, friendly staff, awesome menu and tasty food. It is definitely in my top 5 for a brunch dish. Delightful.

I will be back.
11 months ago
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Tim Mohr
+5
Best chilli scrambled in Melbourne! I have been hunting cafes around Melbourne for months to find the best and yes... this is the best
Oct 05, 2019
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Jessicaj
+5
Best batch brew I have had so far in Melbourne. Always consistent coffee.
Friendly and efficent staff.
Excellent menu for vegetarian/vegan. Killing it!
Jul 30, 2019
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Bel Wilson
+5
A coffee gem, wide open road are always on top of the game when it comes to a delicious brew. I find it really depends on timing when it comes to sitting in the staff can be really attentive and on point but sometimes I've also had a bit of a hard time with ordering. That being said, really polite and considerate service.

Menu wise love the range, had some delicious food here including an amazing sandwich which is not my go to but 💯 was not mad at it, totally filled the spot.

It's a hispters paradise, if that's your jam then head here without a doubt you won't be disappointed.
Jul 28, 2019
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Clare
+4
What a lovely large space! Heaps of room and obviously making the most of it as it was full the entire time we were there. Having said that though, we were told only a 15min wait (ended up being 25 or so - totally fine) and were given a spacious u-shaped booth when it came up. I had a filter coffee which was strong and bold. I also had the fruit toast which while I thought was going to be too thin with not enough butter, turned out to be the perfect amount of both. I have to admit tho, I got a bit of food envy when my husbands caramel chilli eggs came out. The sauce (I cant eat eggs) was delicious!!! The potato cheese hash was a win too (would’ve loved some of the caramel chilli sauce with that!) great place, great service, great coffee. Will definitely be coming back!
Jun 29, 2019
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Simmyeats.Melb
+4.5
A google search brought me here today, after seeing the high rating I thought I would give Wide Open Road a go.

The cafe is beautifully decked out, very large inside and the decor is lovely.  A great menu, so many things I wanted to order.  Service was good, they were very busy but did the best they could.

I ordered the eggs benny with truffle hollandaise sauce with the smoked salmon, wow what a dish! The salmon was smoked inhouse and was an actual piece of fillet of salmon.  The truffle hollandaise just stunning, not too overpowering, my eggs poached perfectly.  My friend ordered the paprika marinated chicken with verde salsa on Israeli couscous, again a delicious dish that had the wow factor.  

Coffees were great and I will most definitely be back again soon.
May 25, 2019
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Pamela Bishop
+5
One of the best cafes in Melbourne. Very interesting menu and each time I've been I have ordered something new and been very satisfied. They do the basics very well by adding a twist you didn't think you needed until you had it.
May 23, 2019
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Pinch Of Bacon
+4
What a great little find! The service here is great! The place is constantly full with people happy to wait a few minutes to get a seat. The food tastes awesome - bags of flavour!
May 04, 2019
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Whalesfoodadventure
+5
Lovely service. Food however took a while to come out but it was absolutely delicious. The beans on bread had amazing flavours. Will be back
Apr 07, 2019
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Drishtant Kapur
+5
This is an amazing cafe with plenty of seating area. Would give it 4/5 for the pricing but the food is just amazing. Ordered a cuppiciano and chilli scrambled eggs and both tasted excellent. The cafe offers excellent customer service. Would recommend it to everyone.
Mar 17, 2019
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Emily Elizabeth
+5
Coffee was great, pleasantly surprised by how tasty the nourish bowl was and bacon sandwich received good reviews from my friend too. Bonus points for paper straws and actually giving a f*ck about the environment. Easy to miss as it’s tucked away but you’d be sad if you did
Jan 13, 2019
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A Choong
+4
This place serves some wholesome tasty food with amazing coffee and chai. A decent kids menu selection is much appreciated but high chairs are not available. House made banana bread is awesome and great value.
Dec 07, 2018
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Natalie Ryan
+4
This is my favourite ~specialty~ coffee in Melbourne. Their coconut cold brew is just so good. Food is fantastic too, as well as the fit-out.
Nov 20, 2018
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2 Slices Of Toast
+4
Went here for the first time today. Upon arrival the cafe was very busy, the indoor area was quite nice, open windows towards the front and a slightly less lighted area towards the back. The outdoor seating was a little lack lustre. The place was very busy which lead to slow service however the staff were very nice.

I ordered the thick cut bacon. Overall this was delicious. I’ve never had bacon that thick cut before which was interesting. The beetroot relish was delicious, eggs well poached and the potato Rosti was light and fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. The chipotle Aioli was disappointing however lacked a kick and flavour was a little off. More beetroot relish instead would have been awesome

Food 4/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Nov 13, 2018
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HuntingCalories
+4
The drawing on the building drew me to this cafe in the first place. I actually thought that the cafe’s name was John Palermo but after that I realise that the actual name of the cafe is Wide Open Road! LOL 😝 So my friend and I decided to go into this cafe to try out the coffee. I personally haven’t got the chance to try out the food yet but I just want to do a quick review on the coffee.

I ordered flat white and it’s good but that wasn’t my favourite. On the other hand, my friend ordered ice mocha and I decided to take a few sips. At that moment, I instantly knew that was my favourite drink in this cafe! I can taste the chocolate and the coffee together. The taste of chocolate didn’t cover up the taste of coffee, nor did the taste of coffee cover up the sweetness of the chocolate. I love it! 👍
Oct 24, 2018
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BakeFace
+4
Been here a bunch of times over a few years. Solid choice in the Brunswick area, and manages to uphold a pretty high consistent quality of food, coffee and service that I can rely on. The menu changes often and I've never had anything that wasn't pretty great!
Oct 20, 2018
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The Biker Foodie
+4
Very good coffee. Good breakfast menu and good staff. Modern decor intertwined with a rustic feel.
- no deviations from the menu. Only what's there
- no split bills

I harp on about this and I make no apology for it. This no split bill policy in Australian food establishments is ridiculous. They provide an itemised bill, it's not hard to take our money and cross it off the list.

Once again, that painful procedure alone will have me looking elsewhere next time I'm in the area.
Sep 28, 2018
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Belly Happy
+4
A solid 4 from today’s breakfast experience. Coffee is delicate, but not strong enough to what we are used to. I guess it’s personal preferences really. Breakfast menu is great and exciting considering we haven’t seen many places offering Fish Fingers.
Jul 26, 2018
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Kimberley Leggett
+4
Came here for brunch on Sunday around 11.30am and after a short wait (as we got there just before a big wave of people) we were sat at a comfortable table in the corner. I really liked how well the menu read with heaps of great sounding options which made choosing difficult! The waitress who sat us down quickly asked us for coffees whilst we decided on food so I ordered an almond latte which was really tasty - the coffee had a great flavour. 

In the end, after a short deliberation I decided that it was closer to lunch than breakfast and got the winter salad with roasted chicken. My friends ordered the omelette with smoked salmon and creme fraiche and the thick cut bacon (which look SO good) and came with a rosti + poached egg. 

Our food did take awhile to arrive (so we waited for about 30mins) but given that it was a weekend and they were very busy this didn't bother me too much. When the food came out I was delighted that they were good portions and generous with flavour/texture as well as presentation. I often get irritated at places which skimp on ingredients  (i.e. $6 for a side of something and it ends up being a few slivers of something and hardly worth a dollar!) but that being said, I was happy that Wide Open Road was not one such place as plates were very well portioned.

We were all very happy with our meals - and despite this being our 2nd option (as Code Black was so crowded and had a long wait) I would definitely come back soon. Great food and a relaxing cafe to unwind in with a book to pass the day.
Jul 23, 2018
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Hangry, Feed Me
+4
We ordered an Omelette and fruit bread to share along with coffee

The omelette was incredibly tasty. But the only addition I would've liked is toast on the side. I smashed the omelette regardless.

The fruit toast was...fruit toast with butter.

Coffee was decent.

Service was a bit slow but I guess it is a Saturday.
Jul 21, 2018
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Carolynn Le
+4
Use to come here nearly everyday with a few mates for breakfast. Never disappointed.
Scrambled/poached eggs on GF toast & Fetta. So good. So fresh.
Jul 12, 2018
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Talia
+4
Always wanted to try this place, so went on a sunday morning around 9.30am which was nice as it wasnt busy yet. Come close to an hour later the place was packed with people waiting to be seated.
I ordered the banana bread which was a nice sweet option for breakfast. It was toasted served with caramelized banana, strawberries with cream and caramel sauce. Loved the flavours and decent size which was a plus.
The cappuccino i ordered was ok, alot of places seem to put emphasis on the coffee art which is usually produced on a coldish coffee which im not a fan. Thats just my own personal opinion , i like my coffee at a decent hot temperature dont really cate too much on the artwork.
As the place was so busy it was hard to get the waiting staffs attention to order another drink, but thats what happens when a place is popular and busy.
Thanks for the great experience i will return!
Jun 27, 2018
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Therese Rowan
+4
Great atmosphere. The food was pretty good, highly recommend the bacon sandwich. Good service for a busy day. Very happy, but would’ve liked more cheese in the potato cake.
May 27, 2018
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Sarah Allen
+4
Amazing food and coffee in this hidden gem, worth the wait. Down to earth interior decorated with a few pretty plants, offering a simple yet yummy menu, making it the perfect brunch spot. I ordered the avocado and pea smash which was really yummy. The avocado to pea ratio was was nice and the flavours were balanced nicely. The poached eggs were cooked to perfection, garnished with pistachio dukkah and micro herbs. Their house made chai was sweet and spicy, would recommend trying it with soy milk 🧡
May 08, 2018
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Sylvia's POV
+4
With friendly staff and neat-looking dishes; this place can easily be overlooked as it is tucked away from the main road, but once you find it you'll be surely welcomed into friendly vibes and rustic crossed with minimalistic interior.

My order consisted of a chai latte and smashed avocado. I would have to say the Chai was lovely, hot and perfectly made.
However, I think the pea-to-avocado ratio was overwhelmed by peas in the smashed avocado dish. Nevertheless, the bread was toasted to crispy perfection a and the egg was poached well.
Apr 27, 2018
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Nomafoodic Chipineats
+5
Amazing cold brew bottled coffee. A little pricey but worth it. Strong, without leaving a bad aftertaste in the back of your mouth. The smoked salmon and poached egg brunch dish was super too. Love the good twist of flavours, unlike the typical brunch menus that many places offer now. The decor simple speaks old, classic class too!
Apr 25, 2018
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Acire
+4
Great spacious cafe with friendly staff. Loved the iced latte. The bacon in the bacon sandwich was slightly fatty but overall a delish breakfast - could taste every flavour the menu described.
Would come here again!
Apr 18, 2018
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Brunny Girl
+3.5
Don't come here as much since I've moved,but its always a great spot for brunch. The grilled mushrooms are pretty good. And the cheesy potato cake should be mandatory.
Apr 11, 2018
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JJ
+4
Great atmosphere, but like most places in Melbourne, overpriced for what it is.. I got the nourish bowl and it was super delicious but not worth over $18! Really would like to come again for some coffee and cake
Apr 04, 2018
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Perry
+4
Omg public holiday has 15% surcharge😭Went here around 12pm with my friend. Lots of people lined up. We were about waiting 15 minutes or so.

I had Canellini Toast, it’s vegan. I love beans~ while my friend had today’s special Cooled Egg w Bacon, and lemonade juice. She said it’s pretty salty hahah. And we ended up had takeaway coffee. TBH, their coffee wasn’t good and surprising, we ordered it just because their coffee cup is pretty 😂

Besides, their menu is slightly different from their web. They have more vegan dishes and options which I’m really happy about. Anyway, I think I’ll be back when it’s not a public holiday 👋🏻
Apr 02, 2018
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Tracey @ NoWongFood
+4
Set in a warehouse like other roasters but in Brunswick. Convenient by tram and close to Barkly Square shopping centre. It was very easy to find a parking on a Sunday morning…. Went in at around 10am, it was already busy with sunday – brunchers… We had to wait for about 15 minutes, so we figured we’d try their coffee while we wait. The staff were friendly, and would with our tough coffee orders.
Apr 03, 2018
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HUNGRYMATE
+5
Wide open road cafe is a beautiful place to have a healthy and tasty breakfast or lunch with a cup (of 2) of good coffee ☕️ !
Seasonal tasty menu and plus beans for sale!
And so good coffee and tea! What can be better?

Come visit Wide open road cafe and enjoy their tasty meals and friendly atmosphere!
Mar 21, 2018
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Thecheftable
+4
one of my favourite cafes around Brunswick , nice atmosphere and great coffee it get really busy so prepare to wait. highly recommended 😃😃😀
Mar 17, 2018
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Toby Chen
+4
Coffee was pretty good (easy to drink) and friendly staff depending on when you go. Really comfortable place to chill and relax with many seats.
Mar 14, 2018
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Carlton_Mama
+4
Stopped in for a quick lunch - seated quickly - food arrived in record time and was fantastic- had the nourish bowl which had salmon, brown rice, sweet potato, greens and avocado- great presentation- only thing that could have made this lunch better was if the sweet potato was cooked a little more as a few pieces were slightly undercooked- it was a fantastic lunch despite that - staff are fabulous- cheeky, knowledgeable keen to help and make the best coffee in Brunswick- love this gem of a place
Mar 08, 2018
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Floraljigsaw
+4
Please bring back Kimchi Arancici dish!! I miss it so much. The flavours were so wholesome. Another point to note I love the iced latte at WOR. But I haven’t gone back since they removed the dish from the menu...
Jan 26, 2018
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Brunch Diaries
+4
A nice space, the food is tasty and the coffee is good, the service was also professional. They seem to keep things pretty simple. I can’t say anything really blew me away food wise but the mushrooms on toast were tasty and the thick cut bacon was good. They got my dining partners order wrong but dealt with the mistake quickly and professionally.
Jan 21, 2018
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Chantelle Hiley
+4.5
I came here with friends for breakfast last Sunday morning. The interior was nice and we were seated right away at 8:30am. It was difficult to choose something from the menu however I went with the reasonably priced pea and smashed avo which was delicious.
Dec 17, 2017
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Summer Rae
+4.5
Although I have only been to this cafe a few times I would still say it is one of the best brunch places in Brunswick. I would specifically recommend the potato croquettes and the bacon sandwich.
This shop is a bit pricy and that is why I don't go very often. But over all I would definitely recommend this cafe!
Dec 13, 2017
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Lolaraean9
+4.5
This place is great for brunch, although it's usually crowded. I would recommend the bacon sandwich. It has bacon (obviously), pickles, cheese. The potato croquets are also really delicious. Would recommend!
Dec 13, 2017
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LittleM
+3.5
This cafe is very spacious and open. Friends and I came here for lunch. I had the avocadon, pea and goat feta smash, which was a generous portion size and very filling; however it lack in taste and would've been better with some seasoning. I also had an iced latte which was great.
Dec 09, 2017
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Ruby Walsh
+5
Excellent coffee, bacon sandwich and interior. Great service too and warm feel to the place. Nothing disappointing about it. New favourite. Thinking about moving to Brunswick to be closer to it!
Dec 02, 2017
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Espy Eats
+3.5
I do like a good public holiday brunch out and cafes that open must also enjoy the increased patronage of having people in who would normally be stuck in the office working. This is why I abhor the practise of charging a 15% surcharge for public holidays... I simply don’t buy the having to pay staff more argument... it’s a con.

Wide Open Road is a great little industrial styled coffee roaster cafe just a little off Sydney Road in Brunswick. It was a busy buzzy place of Melbourne Cup morning but we were warmly greeted and offer s choice of share table or bar table. Our coffee order was promptly taken and when the coffee arrived our food order was also taken. I need led something to line my stomach for a day of drinks do orders a bacon sandwich after contemplating the pea, feta smash.

The bacon sanga was chunky and buttery with a really good quantity of bacon and a mild apple chilli relish. Coffee was good as you would expect from a cafe with a wide glass of wall viewing their coffee roasting operations. They were in the middle of roasting while we ate which was fascinating to watch. Overall a really enjoyable dining experience apart from the evil surcharge.

Nov 08, 2017
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Jolene Lim
+4
Great place for coffee and I especially like the chai latte that is served a bottle of honey and ginger cinnamon sprinkle. As the kitchen was closed by 3 pm, I ordered the almond orange cake for snack. There is a 15% public holiday surcharge which I though I was a bit steep.
Sep 29, 2017
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Alexis Chan
+3.5
the skinny flat white was good,but really really overcooked poached eggs. the waitress changed it for me. plain avocado,tasted not fresh. Bad meal
Sep 12, 2017
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Phoo Pwint
+4.5
It is always jammed packed with a long queue on weekends. However, if you are around the area during week-days for lunch, this place is yours. 
The ambience is very industrial with high ceilings and it being a converted warehouse. Window seats at the back are my favorite spot. 
Their food presentation is stunning and the food so delicious.  However, in my opinion, their Thick-cut Bacon is the winner here. I'm not bias, I'm just a bacon lover. ;) And if you're a bacon-lover like me, make sure you try their Thick-cut bacon.
Sep 04, 2017
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Kate McCallum
+5
Coffee - brilliant. Lemongrass tea - sensational. Bacon sandwich - to die for. I ordered the scrambled eggs on toast with avocado and it was just so delicious!!
Sep 04, 2017
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Cassie Betteson
+4.5
I've been here twice now and both times I have left very satisfied! The kimchi arancini balls are to die for, and the whitebean harissa on roast is also a great choice! The staff are very friendly and have found that never had to wait that long for service. Seat by the window is the best, but remember to pull down the blind :)
Aug 30, 2017
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Eatdrinkrepeat_
+3.5
Had to wait approximately 40 minutes for a table at 9:30am on a Sunday. Food had the right ingredients but came out lukewarm. Coffee was acceptable.
Aug 13, 2017
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Rhiannon Beck
+4
This place was packed!! Saturday morning breakfast after a run around Princes Park. There were a lot of people waiting inside the door but they were mostly waiting for take away coffee. Only a 5 min wait for a table of 2. Chai was served on a tray with a cute little jar of honey. Coffee looked good. The Divorced Eggs were very flavoursome. A Mexican breakfast dish with some eye catching presentation. The building is very inconspicuous. I love that such a gorgeously revamped cafe is hidden behind the industrial frontage.
Jul 30, 2017
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Foodserra
+4.5
I had the herbed mushrooms and it was delicious! I added poached egg (which I forgot to do when I ordered) and they basically gave me the poached egg in 10 seconds when I said I forgot to add it. Mushrooms were seasoned really well and were not mushy or Damp. Brioche was soft and the lemon ricotta was not over powering. I do recommend making a booking if you go during "peak times" as we had to wait for a table. Would recommend to others!
Jul 16, 2017
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Affogato Addiction
+4.5
Excellent cafe, with an interesting and delicious menu. Prices are on par with other cafes in the area. Great warehouse conversion building, can get a bit noisy at peak brunch time. Has their own coffee bean blend for sale.
Jul 08, 2017
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Charles Lin
+5
Great coffee and awesome food. Came here on Sunday afternoon with Sunny Sun and really enjoyed it. We ordered rosemary mushroom and thick cut bacon, both are really nice.

0.5 points off for slow dish serving, however the taste of each dish is awesome which adds another 0.5 back to the score! Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

There are some kimchi/Korean fusion dishes which I don't usually see in other brunch joints which I would definitely come another time and try again.

Will definitely come back for the food!
Jun 18, 2017
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Sunny Sun
+4
Great coffee and food! !Nice Sunday out with Charles Lin Waited only 5 minutes for a two people seat on busy sunny Sunday. Friendly staff. Had ordered thick cut bacon,a bit salty but great with sauce and my favorite poached eggs. Will definitely come back again.Yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 18, 2017
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Liv Burgess
+5
this place is honestly the place that warms my heart. the perfect go-to when you need the coffee and food more than you think you do. It's local, homey and beautiful on the inside and out! Always buzzing and always serving meals that are that much mort special than you ever wanted
Jun 01, 2017
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Belindamohr
+4.5
Great building with heaps of space for bigger groups. We all enjoyed the meals kimchi arranchini balls were particularly fab! Service was efficient and friendly- thanks!:)
May 31, 2017
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Flakeymanners
+5
Favourite spot. Great food always , thick cut bacon to DIEEE and always hot coffee. Always worth the wait for a table on weekends. Lovely and spacious inside
May 07, 2017
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Jennifer Silverii
+4.5
By far the best breakfast around. The thick cut bacon is amazing! Coffee is great. The reason I didn't give it a 5 is because the odd time the bacon has been on the burnt side and some of the staff seem to be on the grumpy side (maybe it's a hipster thing)
Apr 19, 2017
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Mat
+4
Good coffee, good food, good service. Thick-cut bacon is delicious.

Sometimes it's a little noisy, but it's fine when there's only two of you and you're seated close to each other.
Apr 07, 2017
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Mizpiggy
+4
Wide open road has been on my bookmarked list for ages and I was not disappointed.

The coffee is awesome. The service is great. The environment and vibe great and the food excellent.

I went for my usual, the simple but reliable - eggs on sour dough and it was great.

Will be back next time I am in the area.
Apr 05, 2017
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Sallysfoodadventures
+4
Zucchini tacos are the shizzzzz. Fun and tasty to eat. Something different. Coffee is just divine, note - long blacks are good here. Lady who served me with the blonde hair was really sweet (owner??) anyways she really knows her coffee when recommending to customers. I love the innovative menu I'll need to come back to the area to try the other things. It's a no brainer why this place is my friend's regular.
Mar 22, 2017
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Ali T
+3.5
This cafe has definitely earned its reputation for serving some of the best coffee in melbourne. But they also deliver on the food front too! The kimchi arancini balls were delicious and perfectly balanced with the creaminess of the poached eggs and blue cheese mayo. Weekends are busy, so be prepared to be placed next to strangers for a seat and be mindful that the noise factor can make conversation more difficult.

Food: 4/5
Service: 3.5/5
Environment: 3.5/5
Mar 07, 2017
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Megan M
+4.5
I had heard about the thick cut bacon at Wide Open Road and have been keen to go for many months. Finally got a chance on the weekend and got my slab o' bacon - wow. Just wow. You'll want to make sure you're hungry. Also had the cold brew with condensed milk, such a refreshing beverage for a warm Saturday morning
Mar 05, 2017
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Must Be Hungry
+4
Sunday breakfast was calling and Wide Open Road answered. Arrived at 9.45 and we were able to squeeze in and get their last table ☺.

We ordered a single origin espresso and a latte to start with. Unfortunately as fast as they arrived, they were returned as both cups were stained in lipstic 💋.
Coffee ☕ arrived again and it was spot on, full of body and tasty aroma 👌. These guys roast and sell wholesale coffee, hence the standards are quite high.

The food order: Bacon Sandwich 🐽 @and Avocado, Peas and Feta mash x 2. Food took approx 30 minutes to hit the table and not only it looked great, it tasted fantastic 😙. Quality ingredients and good combination of flavours, serving size was just enough and we left full and happy 😄.

Before leaving I had an house blend espresso which it was equally as good as their single origin 👍

Thank you for having us 🙏
Mar 05, 2017
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Grace
+4.5
Love this cafe. Service is always on point, and the coffee is delicious. It's a great place to meet a friend or sit with your laptop (although WIFI would be nice, guys!) and they never make you feel like you're in the way or staying too long. Food is consistently good, and the poached eggs are some of the best I've ever had.
Mar 02, 2017
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Psi1971
+4.5
My partner and I came here for breakfast this morning for the first time. Had coffees, OJ, smashed avo and poached eggs and the bacon slab, gruyere potato cake and chipotle mayo.

Everything was first class. Coffees were exceptional. Up there with the best in the city. The type that you wish would never end.

The food was extremely tasty and reasonably priced. Not a single thing was out of place and on top of that you get generous servings. Poached eggs were runny and delicious and all ingredients were prepared with care.

Inside, the place was buzzing. Reminded me a bit of St Ali. Staff moved around like greased lightning, were polite and attentive. There was a bit of Brunswick 'tood but I don't mind that. :) The bill came to $50 for 2. That's great value I think.

On the way out, there was a big queue winding out the door. On their form today, I could understand why.
Feb 25, 2017
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Lightforpaint
+4.5
Quick service and great coffee! We enjoyed the flavours of the unique combi of avo, peas and feta smash, served with dukkah, poached eggs and sourdough toast.
Feb 15, 2017
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Yume Yume
+4
Nice cafe just off Sydney rd in an old converted warehouse. The space has been done up quite nicely and given it's tucked away off the main stretch, the vibe is nice and relaxed.

The coffee is really really good and the food was also very yummy with a range of options depending on what you feel like eating. From salads to meaty dishes to Asian inspired feeds. Many of the options can also be made vegetarian or vegan which expands the menu even further.

Definitely will be dropping in on my way to uni for my morning coffee and I'll certainly be coming back for lunch to try some of the other dishes on the menu !
Jan 28, 2017
5
André Eiermann
+5
Have you aver asked yourselves the question why you are having your coffee where you are having it? Do you always go to the same place, or do you change your place often? And what would make you change your café routine? Today I had the pleasure to be served by an absolutely outstanding barista. She was super welcoming, explained me everything and served me all coffees and the warmed croissant 🥐 to the table. She took the time to take me through the coffee menu, explained me a bit the history of their café and the roastery and gave me an amazing table so I could see into the roastery. She also came to ask me how I feel about the coffees, how the croissant tasted and whether I wish for anything else. Thank you for this absolutely best practice hospitality. We baristas should always remember that we are not rockstars, but work in the hospitality sector. The customer is the focus, and the producers are the stars ✨. THANK YOU 🙏🏻. … and one my way out, I have been asked again whether everything was fine 🥰. Thank you, it was a lovely encounter.
5
AJ
+5
Still got it after all this time! Wide open road is just consistently good! Havent been back here in years after being a regular for many years. Coffee is strong and always on point. We tried the mexican burrito special and it did not disappoint. So much flavour but not overcomplicated like some brunch dishes tend to be. Banana bread was house made, toasted and excellent value. Need to come back again!
5
Patrick Leahy
+5
Delicious breakfast food for a good price! Nice location and friendly staff. The halloumi toastie was a delicious cacophony of sweet and savoury that delights the taste buds with every bite. Chorizo toastie was everything you could every want with generous servings of cheese. Gluten free options available which is always a plus.
5
Atoosa Naseri
+5
Excellent service and food. I got avocado and halumi toastie which was literally to die for! Coffee is very tasty and creamy and interior looks quite "Brunswicky". We will definitely go back to try their beautiful croissants. Thanks
5
J T (JamsJar)
+5
Wide Open road has always been an institution for me. The coffee is always spot on and the food always hits the spot. It was an absolute saviour through the constant lockdowns and staff have dealt with the constant changes amicably. Hats off to you guys. Keep absolutely smashing it Wide.
5
Anne Finch
+5
Delicious breakfast and tasty tea mix! Thick cut bacon for the win.
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