The Old Bike Shop Cafe

The Old Bike Shop Cafe, Brunswick 117 Lygon St - Brunswick

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Based on 625 ratings and reviews
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Last update on 19/12/2023
4,0
17 Reviews
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Last update on 16/06/2023
4,5
161 Reviews
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Last update on 08/07/2020
3,1
11 Reviews
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Last update on 17/01/2021
4,6
24 Reviews
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Last update on 20/12/2022
3,6
84 Reviews

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Last update on 17/01/2021
3,8
2 Reviews

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Last update on 07/01/2021
4,2
266 Reviews

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Kate Louise Ballantyne
+5
We go to old bike shop almost every weekend, they have a delicious, unique menu and really quick and great coffee (the breakfast tacos are the best) The staff are welcoming and the cafe has a really great, unpretentious vibe. It has become our home away from home on a weekend ����
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Jane Mawson
+5
I visit Brunswick East each month found this little cafe close to work fabulous food and music not to loud wonderful staff and menu my problem I enjoy one dish too much love this place!!!!!
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Liam
+5
A really nice lunch! Had the Vege Bean Burger which was really yum! Chips were great too. Really friendly staff from the get go! Defs to return.
Jul 05, 2018
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Magpie
+4
Thursday lunch. Very quiet, so service and attention was spot on. So was the food.
We decided on the Haloumi and Pea Fritter and the suggested soup special of the day which was tomato base with red lentils, chick pea and chorizo. Both dishes were excellent. The soup bursting with flavour and freshness. Very good value for money.
Aug 03, 2017
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"JT" Jeffrie Trika
+4
Killer Choc Brownie ....

We love converted heritage/vintage building with a bit of "new age" paint job .... graffiti :-) 

This place is no different, enjoyable space, a few motor cycle memoriblia but more imporatntly the coffee is good and they have a killer Choc Brownie.

Must come back and try their Brunch Menu, thank you. JT - 06/07/2017

Jul 24, 2017
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Brew Hunter
+3.5
The old bike shop cafe located on Lygon Street is an old school diner style eatery that serves great food and coffee off a classic brunch menu in a unique environment. This spot seems to do rather well as it always appears busy with almost all the seating outside being occupied on most weekdays, but on a lazy Sunday afternoon it looked quite and our tummies where rumbling so we thought we would give it a try.

Upon entering we where greeted by a waitress who gestured for us to sit anywhere we pleased. The inside of the cafe is walled with old school Southern decorations featuring bits and bobs of motorcycle engines, hubs and fuel gauges. The interior features mostly tables for two with booth like seating along the back wall.
 
We chose to sit along the back wall in one of the comfortable booths and where presented with menus. The small menu features classic brunch items offering meals suited to everyones palate, whether you are in a savoury or sweet mood this menu has you sorted. After a quick yet assertive discussion we where ready to order opting for the usual long black along with the Jerk chicken burger and the granola. 

The long black arrived promptly and was excellent. The brew was thick with a very fruity, acidic undertone with a subtle nutty palatable texture. The meals arrived shortly after and where presented exactly as described on the menu, simple yet delicious. The Jerk chicken burger with spicy blacked chicken breast, caribbean green mango coleslaw, shoestring fries and lime aioli was a hearty filling meal. The chicken breast was succulent and absolutely covered in a spicy thick rub of aromatic seasoning. The generous serving of shoestring fries where lovely and crispy and where a match made in heaven when combined with the utterly moorish, tart lime aioli. The refreshing green mango coleslaw cleansed the tastebuds well and soaked up nicely into the well toasted brioche style bun crafting for one hell of a Southern style burger.

The granola littered with coconut, almonds and seeds served with strawberry labne, banana and fresh berries served with my personally preference of almond milk was equally as indulgent. The true standout would have to be the huge clump of tart, thick and creamy strawberry labne that disguised the granola beneath. The labne was amazing as it was nice and tart with plenty of strawberry flavour. The granola was toasted well, packed with almonds, shredded smokey coconut and seeds was well balanced appealing to both salty and sweet palates absorbing the velvety almond milk. The added blueberries, banana and strawberries ensured the dish was fresh and filling. 

The old bike shop cafe is a humble little cafe that is sure to leave one with a full belly and a penny or few to spare. The food is basic and simple but utterly delicious and the coffee is equally as good. The staff are super friendly and the services is great and it is know obvious why this place always appears busy.
Apr 30, 2017
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Just Jamie
+4
Pork, Beans and a Turkish Roll

Another great brunch place on Lygon Street serving wonderful food, with good tasting coffee and plenty of places to sit. 

I visited this place again when i lives in Brunswick, on a Saturday morning stumbling across it seeing good food and wanting to stop! We were  seated outside on a summers day and offered water and coffee as standard! The Coffee came out and as i do like a flat white it tasted great, nice strong quality beans however it was lacking a bit of late art. 

Then the menu, and interesting selection including most standard dishes but including a Mexican inspired one too. Pork and Beans Matt decided on, This consisted off Black beans, a ham hock, tomato, peppers, poached egg, potato hash and one of his favorites and the reason for the dish Corn bread! Sounding good, looking good and tasting so much better! full of flavor and texture is what he said and from my small taste I had to agree. 

I went for the smaller dish of the egg and bacon roll served in a Turkish roll, served with a chili jam! the jam being the start of the dish with the addition of runny eggs. 

Overall this place is in  a great location with a great menu, coffee and service and being reasonable priced too, if i was in the area and i was peckish id consider going back!

Restaurant Type: Brunch Cafe
Apr 23, 2017
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Sugar_licks
+3.5
Our usual cafe had no outdoor seats available so we wandered down the road and decided to try the old bike shop cafe. Coffee was good, breakfasts were served quickly my partner had the green breakfast which was a nice array of eggs, mushrooms, feta, avocado, spinach and relish. I had the pea and halloumi fritters, which were just delicious. Will visit again
Dec 18, 2016
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Alex Tee
+4
Stopped past here to grab a quick bite with my mum the other day. Living in the area my whole life and never noticing this place I was happy to try somewhere new.

We ordered a juice and a few coffees, eggs on toast, and fruit toast, pretty hard to go wrong. The coffee was decent, eggs poached well, and the fruit toast was dense and full of large pieces of delish dried fruits, probably the highlight of the day.

Cute little place, good service, affordable, and great location.
Oct 21, 2016
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Shanna
+4
Solid café, good range of menu items and great coffee. The place is never too crowded which is a bonus. Sweet potato chips are delicious! 🍠 🍟
Jun 13, 2016
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Peter A
+4
These guys know their coffee . Going with kids is a real winner - they just have the gentle touch. They are happy to customise dishes to your liking
May 21, 2016
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Andrew
+4.5
One of my favourite locals for breakfast.
Friendly hard working staff.
Nice coffee.
And I love the Green Breakkfast.
The painting of the Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt..... I love it! Its the ship my Mum came over on. So Brunswick...
Apr 16, 2016
5
Susan Lengyel
+5
Love the relaxed atmosphere and great food here. Recommend the green and red breakfasts. Coffees are nice.
5
Edwina Bartlem
+5
Love this local Brunswick cafe! Consistently great coffee and food served by friendly staff. My favourite brunch is the Green Breakfast with poached eggs on sourdough, grilled mushrooms, feta, avacado, spinach and chilli jam - a classic with a twist.
5
Ben Burgess
+5
I love this place! Unpretentious, great coffee and generous, hearty serves of food. Can happily alternate between the green and red breakfast l, always walking away feeling full and fulfilled
5
Dave Kettle
+5
Best toasted tuna sandwich I’ve ever had (Swiss cheese, capers etc). Fab place.
5
MONICA DWYER
+5
Had a great brunch in the sun! Really big generous servings!
4
Christoph Hammans
+4
A cool bike themed decor and friendly staff. We had some coffees and the granola which was very good. A delicious mix of of nuts and muesli with a strawberry labne and a collection of fresh fruit. Would definitely come back for this.
5
George Forgan-Smith
+5
Stopped by for coffee and breakfast on a Sunday. The cafe was busy with seating filled both inside and outside in the sun. Coffee was great and I enjoyed the granola. recommended if you are in the area.
5
Saad Humaid
+5
A nice cafe located on Lygon st, Went there for brunch. Very friendly staff and delicious food. I has shakshoka and my friend had tacos. Totally recommended.

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Now open
  • Monday: 7.00–15.00
  • Tuesday: 7.00–15.00
  • Wednesday: 7.00–15.00
  • Thursday: 7.00–15.00
  • Friday: 7.00–15.00
  • Saturday: 8.00–15.00
  • Sunday: 8.00–15.00

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