We decided to try this cafe on Queens Birthday because our usual local cafe had the day off. I was welcomed by friendly staff and ordered the breakfast tower & a latté. The food presentation was amazing! BUT...... tasted even better :) coffee was a 10/10 , Im glad I found this place. they have a huge garden/courtyard with a cozy vibe that has heaters and makes you feel at home. Good work guys! Will definitely visit again! Brunswick needs this
Entered the cafe to be welcomed by the LOVELY staff members and was served by the most sweetest lady. We requested to be seated outside and was escorted to a gorgeous little terrace.
Drinks came out quickly as well as the food. The food was WONDERFUL!!! Crispy, light sweet potato chips, perfectly poached eggs, fluffy sourdough bread, fresh avocado, and delicious roasted veg... WOW! My friends and I also shared the Nutella pancakes which came with the towers which were heavenly !!!
Would definitely recommend and come back again !!
I was visiting from Sydney with my family and decided to have my birthday brunch there. The staff at Northern Perk Cafe were very accommodating for a group of 15 people. The food was amazing. Definitely recommend to all!
Delicious Kentucky burger, 31st August 2018
SOOO DELICIOUS!! Came in for a late lunch with a friend and was so impressed by the service, food, and ambience, can't wait to come back and try out some more dishes soon!!
4.5. The food is lovely here! Chicken is a little dry and eggs flavourless but other than that great atmosphere and staff are gorgeous and friendly!
I have created zomato just to review this amazing place. friendly staff, service was on point.
A very warm and welcoming cafe. Would definitely be back
Absolutely loved this place. We are not fans of sweet dishes but we loved their pancakes so soft and fluffy! The standout dish was the Lebanese breakfast it’s always one of our favourites and can never go past it. Can’t wait to go back!
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Northern Perk is famous for their breakfast tower and this beast of a tower is really a sight to behold. A huge platter comprising items commonly found in a big brekky (eggs, toast, smashed avo, tomato, halloumi, hash browns, spinach and mushrooms), and items not that commonly found in a big brekky (beef rasher, sujuk, olives, feta and hummus), plus a stack of Nutella pancakes with a Cornetto ice cream stuck into it. I strongly suggest you bring back up.
Even though they were 3 of us, we decided not to try the breakfast tower, and instead created our own feast to rival that tower. Said Nutella pancakes made an appearance, as did the Lebanese Breakfast. And because no one ever says no to chips, we ordered the Chicken and Mushroom which came with a side of thick crunchy chips.
First I must discuss the pancakes. What a delicious stack they were! Light and fluffy with a tender texture, and most importantly, not too sweet even with the Nutella and maple syrup added on to them. The berries added a hint of tartness to the pancakes, and of course, no one can fault a Cornetto.
The Lebanese Breakfast was akin to a big brekky Lebanese-style. The slightly spicy flavour of the sujuk is delicious, and when eaten with the salty semi-soft halloumi, the combined flavour was fantastic. With fresh cucumbers and tomatoes on the side, this was a nutritious and balanced meal.
The Chicken and Mushroom was simple on paper but executed really well. Tender grilled chicken breast drizzled in a most savoury and flavourful mushroom gravy, and my favourite, chips!
With plenty of seating inside and out in the courtyard, Northern Perk is doing great things to keep the locals caffeinated and fed. The owner and staffs were incredibly lovely too, making this an all-round brilliant cafe!
Melbourne Food Wanderer
+4
🗼 YOU'VE HEARD OF THE 'LEANING' TOWER? WELL THIS THE 'BULKING' TOWER 😏
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What do authors eat for Breakfast? 📚
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Answer - Synonym Buns 🥐
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📍 Brunswick
🏠 @northernperkcafe
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🗼 Northern Perk Tower
💰 $24pp - photo shows a two person tower
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⬇️ Level One
🍳 Eggs Your Way on Sourdough
🥓 Beef Rashers
🍟 Hashbrowns
🥑 Smashed Avocado
🥗 Olives, Tomato, Spinach
🍄 Garlic Mushrooms
🥣 Hummus
🌭 Sujuk (Chorizo)
🧀 Fetta and Grilled Haloumi
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⬆️ Level Two
🥞 Nutella Pancakes
🍯 Maple
🍓 Strawberries
🍦 Cornetto Ice Cream
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You want a breakfast that will fill you up for the rest of the day.. and then some? 🤔 Northern Perk is your spot! 😎 great cafe in Brunswick that's chilled with a nice outdoor eating area 😁 staff are amazing and friendly which is always a fantastic bonus! It sets the mood, then once your food comes out you're on another level 😉 pun intended.. lets get down to the platter! ☝🏽
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☑ 8/10! Tower for any Hour! 🕢
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💥 HITS - The quality of the food on the plate is exceptional! Im such a big fan of the BEEF rashers! 😍 the garlic mushrooms were also a massive winning point! Theyre cooked to perfection and bring so much flavour to the eggs! 😁 the addition of the hummus and olives added good kick as well with the grilled haloumi! If you're a fan of middle eastern food then you'll LOVE this platter 👌🏽 for me the real winner were the pancakes 😍 not just because im a sweet tooth but simply because they were THAT GOOD! 🤤 packed with nutella goodness, the pancakes were ON POINT! ☝🏽 DELICIOUS! 😍
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💨 MISS - there weren't a lot of negatives at all for the tower from northern perk. The stand out would be only receiving ONE cornetto for a TWO person platter.. doesn't really add up to me.. 🤔 i dont know about you but i dont wanna share one 😅 if i had to nit pick, then i would love more of the beef rashers aswell! 🥓 there just wasn't enough for two people.. likewise with the avocado 🥑 it also seems quite pricey at $24 per head for the platter, but at the end of the day you're getting a big breakfast PLUS a pancake each! 💰
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💡 TIP - they also have a BURGER PLATTER! 🍔 get on it 😎
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Love a good outdoor area, and Northern Perk delivers with a courtyard out back with spacious dining. I came here with a friend and we chose the breakfast tower to share. The only thing I can fault is there was too much food! Scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, fluffy and creamy. Hash browns were crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I'm not normally a fan of chorizo but this was deeelish. There was so much to devour that by pancake time, I could sadly only fit a few bites of the fluffy dessert. The staff and service is fantastic. Great local gem!
I love the Northern Perk Cafe!! It is such a great brunch place and there is so many delicious options to try. I had the nutella pancakes and they were absolutely delicious - I would highly recommend. The staff were friendly and the service was great. I can’t wait to go back and try more things :)
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What a great brunch!
The cafe isn’t overly fancy, in fact it has a very homely feel which I really liked. The staff were lovely and chatty.
The menu has a slight Lebanese twist to it. This means some dishes are a little bit different on the menu for once! They do sharing brunches for two, giant stacks of pancakes and much more!
For a drink I had lemon and ginger tea which came with a side of honey. I appreciated that extra touch. I opted for the veggie breakfast board. I really liked the sound of having a little bit of everting. I also love veggies and I’m not too bothered about eating meat at brunch. So this was perfect!
The dish included:
Eggs of your choice
Slice of toast
Broccoli
Capsicum
Mushrooms
Carrots
Avocado smash
Labneh
Sweet potato
Potato wedges
Haloumi
Tomato
Everything was tasty, cooked well and my eggs were poached perfectly. My only small criticism is that I think one of them was slightly underdone as the white ran a bit too much. But that could just be me being a bit cautious. And my tomato could have done with being slightly more cooked (I think maybe going for roasted baby plum tomatoes would be a good option for this dish).
Lovely service, really nice food which wasn’t overly pricey at all. I would go back for sure!
9/10
We have been here a number of times however, I’ve never reviewed! We love it here so much that my daughter wanted to bring her friends here for her birthday lunch after bounce- gone are the days of a happy meal. We ordered the breakfast Tower and some drinks. All the food was gone including the extra hash brown and pancake the staff generously added to our tower. Previously, I’ve had the burger tower, my hubby loved the Doritos crispy chicken - next level! Thank you Northern Perk, we will definitely visit again.
Breakfast stack for 2 is insane! Eggs, spinach mushroom some meats and of course we can’t forget the pancakes!!!!!!
Great cafe vibes. Ps the guy with the beard is such a gentlemen!
A beautiful busy cafe with kind staff located conveniently next to Anstey Station. We ordered the breakfast tower for 3 people and a plate of hot chips. The food was beautifully presented and the food was filling and delicious. Only wish that my poached egg was a little more runny and it only came with one slice of sourdough bread for each person and small bowl of sauces. Some parts of the food felt a bit cold like it had been sitting out for a long time. It would have been better if the tower was served with extra bread so we could eat it with the meats and veggies. The pancakes on top were sweet and fluffy although my stomach was too full to devour it.
I definitely would want to return to this beautiful cafe in the future!
I was here a few weeks ago and the service was great! Although it took a little while to receive our food it was quite busy. The veggie board was so good, I would definitely order it again 😍😍
Great customer services, even better food!
Was in on labour day pretty busy cafe with a very nice layout. Coffee is always good at this place
This cafe has a great central and accessible location. The staff are really friendly and the fit out is very ‘Brunswick’. This cafe has only gotten better with time and we really like almost everything that we have ordered. The only criticism we had is that at our very first visit the pancakes were served with a drumstick/cornetto just stuck in the middle where we were expecting something with a little more attention to detail, eg, ice cream on top with wafers and the chocolate syrup sort of like a deconstructed ice cream? But we have been back and enjoyed everything else we have tried. 100% halal! Good coffee!
Very delicious food, reasonably priced. Coffee was great.
Staff are friendly and welcoming.
Recommend ordering the share plate, great value for money.
Highly recommend if you are in the area!!
Cinnamon's Food For Thought
+4
I have been following these guys on insta for sometime now, constantly jealous of people & their brunch pics of their food but the day has finally come when i get to engulf their famous NP Tower!! And engulf i did!
It was almost too pretty to eat, overwhelmed and not sure where to start, did i wana finish on the sweetness (which involved d'lish fluffy pancakes stabbed with a ice cream cone) or did i wana finish on the Salty (double patty angus burgers so massive i can barely fit in my mouth)
The only one let down were the chips, no flavour at all but thats just being petty, coz there's salt on the table so problem fixed :)
Wow did this burger tower fulfill all my needs! Do yourself a favor and defts go have one!
Coffee is also A+
Cant wait to come back and try the other breakfast tower!!
Crispy chicken burger from @northernperkcafe was on my to try list for some time and I was sure not disappointed. The burger has a lemon slaw, tomato, spicy aioli and two pieces of the crispy chicken, the texture of the slaw was crunchy so you know it was fresh, the chicken itself is covered in corn chips and fried making the outside crispy whilst the inside remained juicy and perfectly cooked, the spicy aioli was more tangy than spicy which I found scrumptious, my only change would be having thick cut potato fries on the side rather than the chips, next time I’ll be trying out the desserts 😋
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When a friend and I first came in, it was a little awkward at first. We didn’t know where to go and where to sit. We finally settled for the outside, we waited for a good 15 minutes to be served and then I had to ask to be served. By the time the waiter had came, it was already 30 minutes that had past. I ordered the chicken burger and the pancakes. The chicken burger was absolutely amazing, I couldn’t stop gushing about how tasty it was. The chicken wasn’t too drying and seasoned well. Everything in the burger was done well. The chips on the other hand had little to no salt! a bit annoyed at that bit. The pancakes weren’t the best either, the chocolate had this artificial taste to it and I wasn’t impressed at all. They had now changed it to Nutella, so my opinion may change now. Overall 4/5 is a generous amount, the service needs to be improved and so does the salt-less chips.
The nutella milkshake was great and had lots of flavour. The price was good for the size and the staff were very friendly! I would love to go back and try the full menu! Follow @thebeautyinliving on instagram for more reviews
This place is a must visit for any foodie, but make sure to come hungry and with a friend as their tower is for two and sure to fill you up. Reasonable pricing, located near public transport and incredibly friendly staff.
Absolutely LOVE Northern Perk. The NP tower is one of a kinds and is the go to dish nearly every time. The beauty of both savoury and sweet in the same order is an amazing option and don't know why more venues are following the trend. Why not get both - Well you can!
Lovely cafe in an easy to get to location. Great fresh yummy food! Big portions and friendly staff! Their nutella milkshake is to die for!!!! Defs need to go back !!
been back four times just for the tower! amazing price for the amount of food. great tasting and friendly staff. not the nicest environment but not bad either.
Have been wanting to come here for a while, got the np tower, brilliant, nice touch with the pancakes, after the coffee and the food, the best thing about this place is the accommodating staff our little one had an “accident” and they did everything they could to assist. Thank you
Everyone kept raving on about how good the tower was from here, and it's safe to say I am certainly impressed. The tower was massive and we had a hard time finishing it. Awesome work.
The Official Food Hunters
+4
Been wanting to try the Breakfast Tower for a while now and finally got the chance to getting around it! Quick wait time, but maybe it was due to the fact the place was practically empty.. however presented well and cleaned up the platter between the 2 of us. The pancakes were a highlight of the meal, so fluffy and sweet, are they homemade?
Lost one star because there was no avocado on the plate despite saying it on the menu. Would have been nice to have been notified that there was possibly a shortage of avo?
Can only review the coffee because I havent had the time to spend eating here as yet. The coffee is seriously good, perfectly made every time. The best coffee in Brunswick? It would have to go close 👍
After seeing all the raving reviews and aesthetic photographs of the iconic Breakfast Tower, we finally had the chance to try it out!
We ordered the tower for 3 with poached eggs.
Before we knew it, the tower of mouth-watering food appeared in front of us.
So many choices, each one executed slightly differently. I'd say we tackled it quite well, with only a few olives and some of the pancake left. The pancakes seemed to pre-made or perhaps store-brought. Either way, it was overly sweet. Other than that, the tower was great. Staff were friendly. Would definitely return.
Not bad, but a very one-time thing. Had the Northern Perk Tower for 2- definitely can feed 3- though not an outstanding brunch experience. All the flavours were very average. Wouldn’t recommend travelling the distance if you live really far like me. However, if you’re always indecisive about choosing between sweet and savoury, this could be the place for you
Lots of coverage on social media on the towers and shakes here, we had the NP and chicken burgers and they were very good, eggs served well and to order.
Service was good and friendly a little slow out of the kitchen but it was fresh and worth the wait.
I’ve had the Northern Perk Tower for breakfast and found it quiet tasteful.
The wait time was a bit slow when waiting for my hot chocolate
The atmosphere felt welcoming and humble, really relaxed and comforting.
The food overall was good, however not great. Eggs were a bit cold, and tomatoes were a bit bland and I don’t believe there was enough haloumi to fully satisfy.
So it seems there’s some hit and misses by reading the other reviews but that’s part of having different opinions.
We had the fava beans and hummus with mince meat and they were bloody delicious and excellent sized meals for the money we paid.
The only down side was that the coffee took ages to come out but when it did, it was tasty tasty nomnoms!
Give this place a crack - clearly it’s not for everyone but we enjoyed it!
Cute and kool little cafe. I got the tower and shared it with my husband and little boy. It was so yummy and we all had a bit of everything. Staff were so friendly and nice. Definitely be going back!!!!
We came here for a friend's birthday breakfast and it was absolutely worth it! Ordered the Northern Perk Tower for two people and it easily fed three. Everything tasted fantastic, but my favourite was the dessert sitting above. The pancakes were so fluffy and were not too overpoweringly sweet, and the drumstick made the dish even more indulgent.
The service too was also a highlight. One of the waitresses was very friendly and chatty to us during our meal. She even served my friend a complementary chocolate milkshake since it was her birthday.
I'd 100% recommend others to come here.
Great food and the vibes were amazing! The customer service was great and made me feel very at home. Loved the food and would definitely go again and again!!!
We came here pretty early, the staff is really nice and friendly.
We ordered carrot juice and strawberry milkshake, they both came very quickly. My boyfriend got big brekky, the beef rash is really delicious. Unfortunately they forgot the rash and we had to wait 20 minutes for them to cook. We also ordered Atlanta Salmon, it’s really healthy but average. We’ll try the Tower for two next time.
i have come here on two separate occasions, once for the “tower” and another time for the breakfast menu. both occasions, staff are friendly and attentive. service is quick and prompt. it does get pretty busy in peak afternoon/ brunch times. I found the “northern perk tower” to be the highlight as it’s got a variety of condiments and it’s quite fulfilling. we have sat inside and outside and it’s clean and neat. nice cafe and good food. highly recommend.
Northern Perk is a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch! I loved the Northern Perk tower, we got the 2 people tower which could easily feed 3 people. The owner is friendly and the staff are helpful. Would 100% recommend this place!
I’ve seen photos of the Northern Perk Cafe on Instagram and more specifically their tower of food. My friend and I came here at around 1.00pm on Saturday and were seated right away. The owner/manager was really friendly and gave great service, I explained I’m a vegetarian and was it possible to add extra avocado to the tower which he agreed to, without an extra cost. The food was amazing. An excellent combination of sweet and savoury with something for everyone. We spent approx $28 each including a coffee. Indoor/outdoor seating, great value, good spot in Brunswick - highly recommend. A Melbourne must try.
This place was worth the hour travel. the breakfast tower was lit and looked amazing. The pancakes were the highlight.Food took a little while to come but considering it was busy it wasnt too long. I recommend to try the breakfast tower at least once in your life, really good prices and in a nice area
Incredable food! So much flavour, and great service! Lovely and chilled! Perfect for the area! I will be coming back here for sure :) such a great experience
Shared the breakfast tower with friends and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of options to choose from. Some items were hit and miss, however the pancakes on top were perfection. So fluffy, light and tasty.The big plus has to go to their coffee however - they do a mean cappuccino! Customer service could have been a bit better and the waiting time was a little long however with a full house that could be expected.
Came here for a Saturday morning breakfast and the place was packed. Got a table right away amazingly. I ordered the Lebanese brekky:
- Sujuk was cooked really well though I'll never say a bad work about sujuk anyway
- The dips, haloumi, labne etc. were all delicious.
- Zataar Smash was tasty too!
- Great coffee and friendly people.
Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub
+3.5
We came here for breakfast yesterday. We ordered The Northern breakkie tower for 2 and it was a lot!! The egg was cook to perfection, hummus sauce was great but the pancake was just ok. The freakshake was amazing. The nutella french toast was just below average i have had better. The service was great and the staff was friendly :)
Been told about this place and seen the semi famous 'tower' on social media and had to check it out! This place was PACKED! We had to wait outside for a table to become a available. Once it was, we settled in. For $22 pp for the tower it's worth the experience! With a lovely Lebanese inspired menu, the food is actually quite affordable including the extras compared to other trendy cafes! Staff were under the pump which meant some were more friendly than others. They were happy to split the bill which was appreciated. I'll be recommending to others!
Indulgence at @northernperkcafe with Nutella pancakes and their signature drumstick sticking out of the middle! 😍 Washed down with a super thick and tasty mango smoothie 👌
WE RETURNED!! omg the tower!! Amazing, just like our first time.
Booked a table for 13, food came out grouse, we all loved it, excellent service, very friendly & nice! Food was beautiful! Just a bit squishy
Simply came for the tower and it did not disappoint! Everything from the eggs to the icecream on top were delicious. Staff were very friendly
Had so much fun eating the tower! Great experience and every single piece of food was beyond delicious. Had to savour every bite! The gentleman who must be the owner/manager was all over it and making sure everyone was accommodated and looked after. Only thing that took away from our experience was the standard coffee. But definitely will go back to try more!
Good smashed avocado and really good coffee. Girl serving us was lovely. Cool setup and glad we went. Very quick service too. We will be back.
After reading a lot of negative reviews in regards to long wait times and slow service, we decided to visit during the week on a Wednesday for brunch and we are extremely glad we did.
After arriving the cafe, it was not busy at all, with only a few others here. The atmosphere was lovey and peaceful and we decided to sit outside and we had the entire outdoor area to ourselves. We ordered the breakfast tower for two, and waited no longer than 15 minutes for it to arrive with great service. It was delicious and the serving size is perfect for two. Northern Perk also do great coffees and hot chocolates as well.
We will definitely be back, but we will make sure it is again during the week!
I actually loved this place, it was affordable and the meal was delicious. There were great and friendly staff, also the waiting time wasn't too long.
My friends and I loved our breakfast tower! Everything was delicious, could not stop eating the pancakes, they were super fluffy and yum! Would recommend!
As a first timer at Northern Perk, it's safe to say my expectations were quickly exceeded.. what a local gem! The friendly staff, the amazing coffee and not to mention the fabulous food! I ordered the crunchy organic granola which was beyond delicious and looked almost too good to eat! I can't wait to return to my favourite brunch spot to date!
Came here on Sunday to try the Northern Perk Tower. More than enough for 2 people and the food was cooked well 😊 The waiter was very nice and got us a table within 5 mins. The wait for food was a bit longer, about 10-15 mins, because most of the customers ordered the same food and the restaurant was busy. Overall, another great brunch place worth going to.
Ordered one of the breakfast towers. The food was amazing and tasted so good. Everything was presented beautifully as well. Only downside was the service. Had to wait over an hour for the food and it wasn't that busy of a day. There was a young female server who was very inattentive but we had a male waiter towards the end and he was great.
My new breakfast go to for sure! Staff were all incredibly friendly on both occasions I’ve been, and very attentive especially given the circumstances with COVID. We have been looked after well on both visits and the food was absolutely incredible, could not fault a single part of our experience! Very generous serving and priced very well! Can’t wait to go back!
Food towers were absolutely delicious. However only rating 4 due to 1. Being a big group with a baby squashed into a corner with a high chair when there was plenty of other tables with space to accommodate us 2. No changing room for babies which is unfortunate seeing as they do cater to children 2. We had to wait quite some time to be served apart from that it was great and I would return and also recommend to other friends and family
The best breakfast menu tried their breakfast towers and labanese breakfast it was delicious. 10/10 for customer service. We will definitely come back to try more menu items.
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It was good, I don't like sausages, salami and hash Brown, may be breakfast food tower was not for me. Will try some burger tower. Overall good experience
Everything was perfect! We were a group of eight and found every part of our dinning experience to be 5star. Great food, great seating and fantastic customer service. Well done Northern Perk!
Absolutely blown away by this restaurant! After hearing about it by my nail lady I decided to give it a try and oh boy am I impressed. The customer service was friendly and comforting and I was greeted and seated in a short amount of time. With some help from the waitress with what to eat I ended up going for the breakfast tower for both me and my partner. The presentation and the taste of the food was divine! The coffee hit home, it’s been a long time since we’ve had a good coffee like that. Special shout-out to the lovely staff and the friendly barista we will be returning soon!!!!!
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