Review The Old Bike Shop Cafe - Brunswick

Love the relaxed atmosphere and great food here. Recommend the green and red breakfasts. Coffees are nice.

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.

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

Best toasted tuna sandwich I’ve ever had (Swiss cheese, capers etc). Fab place.

Had a great brunch in the sun! Really big generous servings!

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.

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.

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.

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 ����

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!!!!!

Friendly staff, consistently excellent coffee and food. Saturday morning breakfast in the sun at the old bike shop is a highlight of my wife's week.

This cafe has become my second home. It’s dangerous living so close them. Great personal service, efficient, nothings a problem and the food is delicious. This weeks special is blowing my mind!!

Poor service, rude staff. Was mocked when asking about a specific drink. Waitress shook her head, walking away in disbelief that I didn't know the difference between a flat white and a latte. Just trying to have conversation, being from Canada where we mostly only have drip coffee. When paying for our meals, my friends were greeted with a smug attitude.

Great food that hits the spot and excellent service. I love sitting in the big sunny north facing window - warm in winter and shaded in summer.

love it , the food is amazing and super tasty; the service is great and not in your face and the coffees rock!

What a great cafe. I ordered the breakfast tachos which were excellent. Great coffee, very friendly service and a really relaxing & inviting place. Loved it.

Fast service!!! Best French toast ever!!! Definitely be back'

Great coffee great food and friendly staff....my morning local ☕️

my only problem was how long to stay, great breakfasts, do I just work my way through the menu?

Great staff - great coffee - great eggs on toast! A local asset.

Best coffee in Melbourne for sure! Try the breakfast tacos, no one will be dissapointed.

Best cafe in town

It’s an even 3 for me. The coffee was ok but not as good as nearby. It had a slight residual bitterness and less length than the other had I’d had earlier. I ordered a BLT which was certainly large enough, but the dish lacked finesse I felt. Just an average dish. They took 20 minutes to clean the dishes away from my table and the place wasn’t busy. That said, service was pleasant.

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.

It was a while ago when we visited here. Located on the corner and not too hard to find parking. Enjoyed the baked eggs which was delicious.

The old bike shop cafe. <br/>an average cafe, good salad, decent service, quiet (as there was tram construction going on) so lygon st was quite empty. <br/>The food came quickly, i got the ‘Mixed grain salad’ which was actually really nice- however it was quite salty and a bit small for $18. <br/>I also got some shoestring fries with aioli which was nice. <br/>Thank you, Ice Cream of Melbourne

I cannot believe the absolute rudeness of the staff. They made me feel as though i had interrupted their day with my business. Will not go again. I was ignored and then spoken to rudely. <br/><br/>There was not even a hint of a smile coming from the staff. It was one of the most uncomfortable experiences at a cafe I ever have had.

Thursday lunch. Very quiet, so service and attention was spot on. So was the food.<br/>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.

Killer Choc Brownie ....<br/><br/>We love converted heritage/vintage building with a bit of "new age" paint job .... graffiti :-) <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Must come back and try their Brunch Menu, thank you. JT - 06/07/2017<br/><br/>

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.<br/><br/>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.<br/> <br/>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. <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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.

Pork, Beans and a Turkish Roll<br/><br/>Another great brunch place on Lygon Street serving wonderful food, with good tasting coffee and plenty of places to sit. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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!<br/><br/>Restaurant Type: Brunch Cafe

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

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. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Cute little place, good service, affordable, and great location.

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! 🍠 🍟

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

One of my favourite locals for breakfast.<br/>Friendly hard working staff. <br/>Nice coffee.<br/>And I love the Green Breakkfast.<br/>The painting of the Johan Van Oldenbarnevelt..... I love it! Its the ship my Mum came over on. So Brunswick...

Went for brunch yesterday and it was disappointing. The room was boiling and noisy and they had a maintenance man in making a lot of noise as well. Decent coffee but the food was over priced and average and the Bloody Marys were bloody awful! They were completely over-spiced and over-black peppered.

Great food and coffee. Lovely staff, they are always super friendly and on the ball! We have had the green breakfast and the haloumi and pea fritter, they are both awesome options. Really nice relaxed vibe.

Great place for brunch... Excellent service.. Friendly waitress. .. Food is Great.. Coffee is excellent. . for the price charge this is a good place to hangout..

Very nice grub, great coffee and friendly staff. Seems to be a very popular place to come and grab some brunch, will be back and will recommend to others.

This place is pretty popular on the weekends for brunch and you will see all sorts of people sitting outside. The food is good and better than your average brekkie fare.

The atmosphere is nice in this cafe, and the seats outside are lovely. I had a red breakfast and long coffee, both were pretty average. You can find better places in brunswick for same or even cheaper price. Still a good place to have a coffee with friends

Old favourite. Great coffee, friendly service, nice vibe. Have been serving locals well for years.

Disappointing. The staff was friendly. The baked eggs were underdone. One of my eggs' white didn't look quite set and some of the beans were undercooked. I would have sent it back but I was half way through and super hungry after waiting so long for it to come out. The flavours were there, but after waiting for nearly 30 minutes I'd expect my food to be at least fully cooked. The toast was delicious.

Great local relaxed. A great little local nearing the top end of Lygon Street, East Brunswick. Always a great chilled relaxed atmosphere, and on a nice day, outside is always a super spot. Coffee is always a winner and breakfast tacos are a fav. Cool Brunswick feel. Great people who work the floor and kitchen.

Don't Bother. It's very disappointing but in the past few years this place has declined rapidly.<br/>Having not visited in months (due to a bad experience) I went back to give it another try over the weekend. I had a coffee (which was bitter and burnt) and one of the new menu items- a fish finger burger (which wasn't much better). <br/>Seriously here's a list of other cafes off the top of my head that are in the same area I'd recommend over the TOBSC in a flash: <br/>Brunswick East Project<br/>New Day Rising<br/>Small Block

Friendly and fast for take away, the chicken sandwich is ace!

Wow how does this place stay open?. Inspired to join Urban Spoon to recommend diners NOT to visit this place. The food was mediocre, the coffee cold and burnt and the waitstaff were rude and unhelpful. <br/>In a cafe mecca like East Brunswick it's a mystery to me how this place stays open. <br/>Go to Maccas at the end on Lygon, you'll have a better meal.

Disappointed. After moving to Brunswick recently, I was optimistic about this cafe with very lovely decor. However, I ordered a strong latte and was definitely over-extracted leaving me with a salty and savoury experience. Little care taken with a full head of foam overflowing the glass. I couldn't savour it with sugar and left it after a few sips. Would go the extra mile to walk to Code Black. The menu looks nice...

Great food, great setting.. Great food and coffee, relaxed staff and setting. No obsequious staff. Flavours well balanced, and menu thoughtfully put together. Decor honest to it's beginnings.<br/><br/>nice one!

Ace Place!. Food is great and the staff are lovely. Best coffee I've ever had.

Disappointing. The meals are way overpriced and small in portion size for what they are. Pulled pork for example is not rocket science. It is a cheap and easy dish which shouldn't be served on a tiny bun with crisps from a packet and a low grade pickle. Service was average - overall very disappointing.

Tinnys and midday breaky. De lish and nu trish <br/>fritter is mmmm <br/>beans and eggs frothworthy<br/>latte is the go<br/>=[]-|-

Diner from Melbs. Great casual vibe! Great coffee and friendly service.

Great Spot. This place has a brilliant outdoor space, coffee is great, bloody mary jugs in the sun and great breakfast.

Gorgeous cap, big blob'o'choc powder on top, friendly staff, prompt service

This place baffles me. I've stopped in here for baked goods a few times and they've been decent, the meals I've seen people eating are appetising, and the staff are friendly and competent. But if you hold yourself out as a cafe, it's probably incumbent upon you to make decent coffee. It's the price of entry.<br/><br/>I've given this place a few chances and the espresso, while not terrible, isn't particularly pleasant. <br/><br/>I'm told by a mate in the business that the price differential between a low-end brand of beans and a high-end brand is between 10 and 15 per cent. Why you wouldn't just head for the top end is beyond me, particularly when you're surrounded by competitors who do put together a decent cup. Surely the extra business you'd attract would more than offset the shrinking of your margin, especially if you passed on some of that cost to customers? I'd rather pay $4 for a great cup of coffee than $3.50 for a crappy one.

Awesome spot!. The corn fritter with poached eggs is to die for! I added some avocado because I'm an addict.. Great coffee. Sat outside despite the chilly, windy day and loved it. Will come again!

Stopped in on a Monday arvo for a catch up with a friend.<br/>the venue was rustic and very appealing, music to match and the service was acceptable.<br/>The food we got was not worth what we paid. a large cappuccino came in a takeaway cup minus the froth, the small cappuccino was just a flat white with chocolate sprinkled on top. paid $4 for a quarter of avocado and $4.50 for 2 small rashers of bacon. and $10 for eggs on toast. <br/>the food was tasty, but not worth almost $15 each. very disappointed

Amazing coffee, bloody Mary's to kill for. Neil Young playing....what's not to like?

Relaxed and consistent. We love this place! Very comfortable seating and fabulous food that isn't just the traditional bacon and eggs.

The staff are attentive and friendly, coffee is brilliant and the food is great! Couldn't say a bad word about this place.

Great coffee, super friendly staff and Breakfast Tacos! That's all my boxes ticked :)

Great Vibe. I'm glad this place exists in Brunswick. It is great for large groups. There is enough room for me to fit the family in. We have been a few times now being new to the area. The place has a very American vibe. They even have the red plastic diner baskets they serve burgers in.The food is great and the staff are always friendly even when it is busy, impressive coffee as well, we will definitely be back.

Best coffee in the strip. Great coffee, music, décor and artwork Dan is the man.<br/>poached eggs, bacon, avocado, fetta to die for!

Love this place. Great coffee, nice food and sweet tunes. Will definitely be back.

Best coffees in Brunswick! I know that's a massive statement but it's very true! Yummy food as well! Very busy on weekends for a reason so get in early!