Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brunswick

"Went for lunch, enjoyed it thoroughly. Piano Piano makes amazing use of their limited cooking facilities to make delicious toasties, baked stuff and..."

Kyle Campbell

Natasha Close

"Best coffee around, she is an absolute master on that machine! I am there practically every day lately and the staff are always incredible, and the..."

Caley Zingerle

"Have been meaning to get in forever, finally made it in and demolished a manwich: absolute cracker! The hotcakes are absolutely delicious..."

Ciaran Ardren

"easily the best caffeine on sydney road..."

Stefan Nott

"Really nice server!!! Great value for money and food was so tasty..."

Karina

"Had an $8 Chinese pancake w/ egg, lettuce, pulled pork, siracha and kewpie.. only a special, but I hope they have it more often because it was so..."

Food Boi

"Classical music playing in the background, it’s a good place to do some work. The atmosphere is very peaceful. The food is well presented and..."

Suhujana

"Yum!I’m doing a 5 day yoga workshop close by and needed to grab some lunch. Maddox was the first place I came to and I ordered the portobello..."

Nette

"This is an older style cafe on Brunswick street. There are some table and seats at the front and in the back of the shop too. The service..."

Timinmelbourne

"Stumbled across this place today and was so surprised! Such a cute little place with lovely music in the back round! The food tastes amazing and..."

MeaganJaye

"A little cafe in Sydney, we came to check out the hotcakes they looked really good on the social mediaand we weren't not disappointed, it was nice..."

Thecheftable

"wide menu with an interesting selection - the rosti had a well-meditated mix of flavours and the hot sauce added a nice kick to it. bf had scrambled..."

Soymilkisagoodbeverage

"Had breakfast here and found it to be quite delicious! The coffee was good, the food was very tasty, the portions were decent and the waitstaff were..."

Lilly Pilly

"Another cafe run by a group of guys in Brunswick. Food was well seasoned and had large windows so that it was well lit. Think there was a back area..."

Cynthia Giang

"Maddox has a relaxed and chilled type of atmosphere and is situated towards the city end of Sydney Road. Our dishes were prepared quickly and..."

Andy

"Loved it! Staff are very friendly and amusingly excited (new venture?), reasonably priced and delicious.The coffee is sublime and perfectly well..."

Jess

"Very cool place. Variety of menu options ranging from pancakes to eggs on toast to muesli to burgers. Pancakes seem their biggest seller with their..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"I should've ordered the hot cakes cuz they look amazing. Instead I tried their shredded chicken salad dish called lob gai if I'm not mistaken and it..."

Syaf

"Customer service !! Number one Was having a terrible day until i walked in ! And wow what a beautiful fresh chicken snitzel butger i..."

Johnathon Kellargias

"This place has such great vibes and super friendly staff!! The waiter tried to guess our orders and was surprised that we weren't ordering any of..."

NING

"Dec'16 update - went again with some friends. Service wasn't as good this time, but probably was just that one waitress. Took matcha latte this time..."

I. D.

"Another good find along the busy street. We went there on a Friday morning for lunch and ordered their dish on the special menu of the day. Food was..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Indecision reigned despite the small menu with so many appealing options, but eventually settled on the mushrooms. The babaganoush gives a middle..."

J0yy173

"Had a great brekkie again at maddox. The staff are friendly and the food is delish. Highly recommend. Had the big brekkie, dont know what they put in..."

Unknownzone1983

"Overall I was pretty happy with brunch at Maddox. The salad I had was fine, needed more lamb though. The drinks seemed overpriced, even for a cafe...."

Lachlan Stott

"Excellent food and service. Would be happy to go back. Loved the pancetta and eggs on sourdough. The caper dressing made the dish so delicious...."

FroggyLegs

"Good food, great coffee (in my top 3 in Brunswick right now - consistently good too). I hope they never get rid of the hot cake special. Topping..."

Emma Heidi

"2017Noticed that has changed of management/ ownership, was planned to visit here for the peanut butter hot cake.Ended up to try other..."

Snoopy

"I'm usually more of a lunch/dinner person and didn't have brunch for a while already but this place needs to be on your "eat-out bucketlist"! Had the..."

MelbFoodHunter

"Great quality coffee. My favourite Brunny cafe for an amazing chai. Awesome vibe, friendly staff. Breakfasts are pretty awesome too. Not the hugest..."

Ramen_Girl

"Received menu, salivating!! that’s the only way to describe me after looking at all this food porn.I love to eat breakfast, it’s the..."

Feed Your Fancy

"Really nice and relaxing cafe with a easy breakfast menu and great quality coffee. Embodies a great local feel with a relaxed feel partnered with a..."

David Facciolo

"Such a lovely and inviting cafe! Caught up for a coffee with a friend. Coffee was great & service was very friendly. Will definitely be..."

Melbournemunch

"Another cool place to pass the day on Sydney Rd, Brunswick with consistently good coffee and cool background music.Can't wait to try the menu,..."

Crispymelbreview

"Maddox Café stands out from the crowd in Melbourne's competitive and crowded cafe scene with delicious and modern brunch offerings. An all-day..."

Gastrology

"I love this place! It's easy to miss which makes it a little less hectic, away from the weekend brunch madness. The tuscan eggs and ricotta pancakes..."

Maddie Clare

"The hot cakes were to die for! So nice and full of flavour and absolutely loved the passion fruit yogurt on top. I wish I could of finished it all,..."

BrunchQueen

"There's a place on Sydney road that sits quietly as busy punters drive past, you could miss it in a blink of an eye, but you would be truly mad not..."

Em Belden

"Cute place on Sydney Rd. This cafe has such a great vibe, I really love going there. The coffee is great and the service is so warm. Upon paying one..."

Rachel L

"What a lovely and friendly cafe. Gorgeous design with fresh flowers lightening the rich wooden tables, upbeat but not in your face music and great..."

Em Belden

"Good food, good staff, good fit out! One of Sydney Road's better cafes! It's very evident there's a lot of love put into this cafe. Every time I have..."

The Critic's Critic

"Met some girlfriends for breakfast today, the coffee was first rate-fantastic! I had the scrambled eggs, they were flavoursome and light and..."

Chocmousse

"Sydney rd has many cafe options. But why I choose to go to Maddox? The coffee, food, service, the sweets and the interior. I love seeing a cafe get..."

Zoe Joune Klemenczuk

"Recently added some extra vegan options to the menu and they are delicious! The moroccan salad is one of the tastiest salads I have had. Not a piece..."

Lil Miss Vegan

"I enjoyed the Moroccan breakfast salad with smoked Beetroot and babganoush whilst my sister tried the black rice Bircher with coconut cream and fresh..."

Brew Hunter

"it’s not often you can boast about being on the site of the very first café in a suburb. a whilst the name and owners may have changed from..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"I had the black rice Bircher for breakfast on a Saturday morning around 10ish. My food was nice, it was different and I liked that the cafe are kind..."

Taniacandido

"Walked into this cosy restaurant where we were seated up the back. It was comfortable little two seater. The service was very good. Ended up ordering..."

Lachlan Chan

"Went here on weekend to try the gorgeous blueberry hotcake. The hotcake tastes amazing, decent price and portion, absolutely love! Tried the tuscan..."

Arahma

"Among the litany of cafes on Sydney Road you’ll find Maddox. It’s a charming little cafe with some older and more modern touches. The front..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Great little place! The food was delicious Blueberry hotcakes with banana maple syrup 😍 delicious! And the Morocco breakfast salad was fresh..."

Instamato

"Last Friday the State Government of Victoria were at its most popular. Why? The introduction of the new Grand Final Day public holiday had..."

Hungrycookie

"Lamb salad special here was lovely. it came with candied figs which complemented the lamb well. Lamb was cooked well and seasoned to perfection. The..."

Vishnu Sachidaran

"Maddox quickly became my go-to when I am in Melbourne, I actually feel disloyal when I go anywhere else. The food is unlike anywhere else, you'll..."

Elly Castles

"My partner went into a foodgasm while eating his manwich. That manwich was enough for him to plan a next visit back to Maddox and I am in total..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Maddox is a perfect brekkie destination located amongst many cafes in Brunswick! Maddox has the tastiest poached eggs, our fave brekkie are the..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"Cute little place offering your standard cafe food. The bacon & scrambled egg focaccia's were fresh, reasonably priced and tasty.. The chorizo round..."

Julie T

"I haven't eaten here as yet ,but did purchase coffee on two occasions and must say if they serve food anything like their Coffee I'm heading back..."

ARNAVUT

"Called in for midweek brekky. Great choice. Tuscan Eggs and good coffee. Nice feel and friendly staff. Love the decor. Pick of the cafes in the area...."

PT

"I decided to check out Maddox for lunch after reading about it in 'The Specialty Coffee Book: Victoria' and really enjoyed it. My friend got the Larb..."

Gabby

"Friendly staff, great food. Great little spot to stop for a quick Sydney Road lunch. Manwich was a highlight and the fries were..."

Dos Delish

"Amazing. Had the special beef cheek with chickpea chips it was so amazing. Really friendly staff..."

Dublinese

"Yes, you're spoilt for choice in this part of town, but make Maddox your first port of call. Great coffee, and the cakes are extraordinary:) highly..."

Iceman

"Delicious! Came here for Brekky/Lunch and it was an excellent choice! I had the Tuscan Eggs which were so good! Poached eggs with pancetta rocket and..."

Emma

"Legit. Love this place. The staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. The attention to detail with everything is spot on. Go here..."

Rusos

"Fantastic! Maddox is a perfect place to meet with Mates, enjoy a beautiful breakfast or grab an amazing take away coffee. Credit to the staff they..."

Darcy Bishop

"Sydney Road treat. A lovely Brunswick local just opposite Aldi supermarket on Sydney Road ( just a quick tram trip away), you will find Maddox Cafe...."

Pau

"We went there for the first time on Sunday for brunch . The service was exceptional and the food pretty good as well. It's really worth giving it a..."

Simon

"Delicious food, amazing coffee and great service, not only were we after a vegan & vegetarian option which they had plenty of, the chef came out and..."

Jennifer Issa

"Great service and delicious food - love the extras offered with eggs (such as potato and tomato relish) - will be..."

Jlikesfood

"Excellent food and smart staff.My daughter had her first babychinno here and she loved it.... And the food too.Perfect weekend breakfast..."

Karen

"Very friendly, genuine service. Raspberry lemonade is soooo delicious! A great place to check out..."

Bessie

"Must try brunch. Maddox is one of my regular brunch destinations. I love the salmon and avocado with ricotta. The staff are just lovely. The glass..."

H.dashnow

"Amazing french toast (fresh strawberrys, poached fruit on top), good coffee, great place & nice..."

Selin Erkan

"Good find. Nice and cozy, great staff, nice coffee, good food and..."

Peter Dietsch

"On a sunny Sunday afternoon I stopped by for some lunch. Ordered the "Manwich" Burger and it was perfect! Fresh produce, large burger and the meat..."

Jimmy Phoenix

"Fantastic Mocha Coffee and homemade banana bread. Superb customer service. Great value. Definitely good..."

David Carullo

"I had a tastey banana bread! I also had a great experience with a blonde curly haired stuff member! Lovely chat and great service, would recommend..."

Pippa Mcewen

"One of the best coffees I’ve had in ages. Heaps of vegan and vegetarian..."

hannah bambra

"Their egg and bacon roll is delicious highly recommended staff friendly I met a waitress named lulu and she was..."

Taj Cook

"The new owner has really lifted this place and I have been here a few times so far. Best coffee on this side of Brunswick (the filters are great)...."

Ronald Koo

"Absolutely loved the service we received here, the food was also delicious and would recommend everyone to visit the bathroom for the artwork! Great..."

Alona Elijah

"Outstanding coffee. It is so good that I am writing this review with my coffee in hand. Great work not easy to make a coffee this good. We have tried..."

Buket Bilici

Balha's Pastry

87/100 (1363 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Great place to visit and experience some real yummy food.. Staff were very helpful and welcoming.. We will be..."

Chris Enryb

"If you are in Melbourne, you should visit this shop. If you live interstate, you can order the sweet online and it will arrive within 2 business..."

Zahra Alwash

"You can not drive pass this place with out stopping for a nibble ,its all delicious I’m definitely a fan ,aiming to taste every sweet made in..."

Lody Khawli Aquilina

"Best sweet shop in the country never had a problem and your customer service is first class keep up the good..."

Abu Wallid

"What a fantastic pastry shop! Bringing the fine traditions of Lebanon to Sydney Road, Brunswick. I live in the area, whenever I pass by I see so many..."

Karima Farouque

"Lovely aray if sweets beautifully presented �� just what you need after a meal something to finish or something to take for..."

Lois Perry

"The baklava was great. Traditional sweets excellent. I would rate it 5..."

Buland Zeshan

"Just went to the shop on 6 Apr 2016. Was served by a charming man....love the baklavas! Have been craving for this for years! So delicious and I just..."

Faz Nasution

"Amazing tasty treats and happy smiling..."

Antony Cox

"ilove every thing about this place including tjw friendly Lebanese..."

Roland Semaarn

Frank Dahbache

"I have been going there for years not that I get there often but it has the best baklava in Melbourne!..."

Patricia Rae Oakley

"Hands down best sweets in Melbourne. Great service and quality food. Thank..."

Danial Gyftakis

"Balha’s Pastry is not a place you can miss. It’s massive, double-storey and always busy no matter what time of day you visit. They have an..."

For the Love of Food

"Ordered 21 * 2kg trays of mixed baklava’s. The girls at the service area were absolutely amazing. Nothing was too hard, flexibility of packaging..."

Meryem C

"Needed a last minute cake for a dinner party, and ran in crossing every part of my body that they still had something. They did! Great..."

James Armstrong

"Their baklavas are always good to eat! Not too sweet, simple and they’re so addictive until I forgot to leave some for my partner. We love cashew,..."

Michelle Chin

"Clean, authentic and tasty middle eastern pastry restaurant. The staff are very polite and caring. The pastry are die for. The skill of making coffee..."

Vasu Somasundaram

"If you are a fan of Lebanese Sweets, you must give this place a go. I have been going this place for years just to try their Ward El Sham and Znood..."

Abu Idris

"Abou Omar is the King of l bebanese Lebanese sweet ....he always great you with welcome offer you refreshments. Nice sweet and good service from him..."

amer hoblos

"The absolute best sweets in Melbourne! As soon as we walked in we were greeted by friendly staff who offered us their best service and were very..."

Zakia Mustapha

Two Little Pigs Charcuterie & Grind

"A cool little cafe in Brunswick, I love coming here for my coffee fix. With a lovely feel, and a friendly vibe, Two Little Pigs is such a great..."

Morgs71

"Not a bad spot for fans of pork, I had the pulled pork waffles and it was pretty good. Different, but good. Planning to head back to try the Croque..."

Melbourne’sTopEats

"Two Little Pigs is not very vegetarian-friendly, as the name would suggest. Although there are a few options, I've always stuck to coffee and maybe a..."

Quince And Cheese

"Looks cute but boy, are they filling FOOD: I ordered the Hotcakes (of course) and I waited around 20 minutes for it! I was their first..."

Jianne Yong

"It was lovely saturday brunch. Me and my friend wants to try some good brunch near brunswick area since the weather was okay and i feel excited too..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"One word. Delicious. Coffee was great but the food was and should be the highlight. Great little Cafe to go to. Service was quick too. Will be back..."

Elon Solomona

"A nice brunch place to catch up with friends.Friendly staff. Relaxing and cosy atmosphere.Close to Barkly Square shopping centre..."

Lina's Music House

"i ordered the loaded waffle and it was really good. the flavours and textures balanced out really well. the waffle was soft and bland but it balances..."

Kannitha Jurilla

""Magic" coffee at Two Little Pigs. They aren't usually on the menu but has been a thing in Melbourne. I read that it is called a "ristretto"..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Two little pigs went to the Brunswick flea market and stumbled on the Two Little Pigs on Sydney Road. The first little piggy had the..."

Lifecycle

"We had the roast pork belly roll. It was delicious. The coffee was really good too. The service was excellent as well. We will be back again..."

Justin

"My to go local cafe every Sunday. I’ve tried different dishes every time I go here and haven’t been disappointed 👌🏾Recommended..."

Jane Dang

"Absolutely amazing. Service was excellent and the food was even more so. Had the loaded waffle and it was absolutely perfect, the flavours were..."

Therese Rowan

"Jeepers, this place is good! Hog Heaven, and even your vegetarian partner will find good stuff to eat. OK, very good coffee is a requirement (this is..."

Cullen254

"TLP is the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. Located on busy Sydney Road in Brunswick, the interior invites you into a rustic and minimalistic..."

Sylvia's POV

"Attentive and friendly staff. Food came out at a perfect time. It was busy for them but the Still didn't take long. The cold meats were delish, the..."

Mylinh

"We have been here around 4 times, so no need to explain how much we love this place! Last weekend, we had a chance to try the Piggy Stacks..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Decent staff, coffee was good and ambient was lovely. There's a small backyard too which is good for a summer day. Have not try the food yet but will..."

Jayda S.

"I love this place! It is great for brunch. Make sure you get the duck fat fries. I have been craving them! The service is good and it is a very cute..."

Lolaraean9

"It was an absolute joy to eat at this cafe. The food was delicious and fresh! The Fritters has a little falafel twist which was quite refreshing and..."

We8melbourne

"Me & my partner had brunch here a few times while in the area. Love the coffee with full of flavored and creamy. Nice classic breakfast , well..."

Patrier Habteb

"Cool cafe with very friendly service. I am very hard to satisfy with pancakes, but these ones (more like a hotcake) were absolutely great! My..."

Julia Stehli

"The staff were friendly and attentive, the coffee was great and the food was incredible! I had their roast pork roll and it was delicious! The roast..."

Victoria

"Friendly staffs. Nice coffee, honest portion. I mean, really big portion with the money we paid. Most importantly, good food. Flavours were well..."

A Black Sheep

"i ordered the ham-hock benny, which was utterly scrumptious, tasty and well made - the bacon and eggs benedict was top notch, and the pumpkin purée..."

Julia Liow

"After a night of self-debate, it has been decide that this morning will be Two Little Pigs. I got in early so it was still quiet but I heard it does..."

Kenny Khamly

"A glorious day to visit one of my favourite spots! This pork belly combo is a winner! The roast pork didn't leave us unsatisfied either. Lunch goals..."

Jaclyn Ranasinghe

"Hangover heaven = roast pork roll. Crispy pork belly (seriously amazing), coleslaw and mayo in a soft bun, I just loved every bite!!! Great..."

Ashleigh7713

"The coffee was very good, food was very filling and fantastic tasty colours!! We sat outside due to peak hour, was a little cold outside, good that..."

Jenny Rao

"A bacon and carb lovers paradise! Excellent food, good coffee, and warm cozy atmosphere. The vegetarian/vegan options are limited, but to be..."

Bexchum

"Service is great! Very relaxing, not a bad place to have a brunch with friends on weekends. Definitely will have more meals here in the..."

Hailee Mu

"First timer at Two Little Pigs and the coffee was fantastic. Beautiful full flavoured and creamy coffee. Cafe is cute and staff friendly. I will..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Consistently fulfils the need for a big, hearty brunch, black pudding and paté for breakfast!? Good coffee and cute little courtyard out the back...."

Dougal Hanson

"The coffee is amazing! The food is really good but not amazing. There was significant variance in the same dish between visits - consistency is king..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Every time I have been here, the food and the service are great! The staff were friendly and made sure were being looked after.1st time - Loaded..."

Juwiee

"Excellent dishes, coffee and staff.Best breakfast pork dish to date! Pork was tender, crackling had good crispiness to it.Definitely a..."

Jessica Bowskill

"Came here for the charcuterie board and It was so worth it. The roast pork belly roll was delish. We also had the beef and bacon burger. Nice clean..."

World Eats Food

"Food is yummy, coffee is great! And what is most impressive is that it is quite a trendy cafe yet still maintains excellent -and I do mean excellent-..."

Lilly Pilly

"My partner and I came to Two Little Pigs for Saturday brunch. The cafe looked quite packed with limited indoor seating area. However they have a a..."

Jolene Lim

"The small and cosy Two Little Pigs cafe and deli is dedicated to all things pork and charcuterie. Deli meats hang at the back and are up for sale,..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"If you love crispy pork and pork belly, you will love this place for breakfast or lunch.Cool cafe in Brunswick. My go to place for a great..."

Chris

"Great staff and the Cuban croque Madame was amazing. Need to go back to try the loaded waffles! If I could of fit in, I would of also had the ice..."

Ag

"Great little cafe on Sydney Rd, Barista was exceptional - really personable and made the experience great. My husband ordered the mushroom scramble..."

Phillipa Peel

"In the heart of Brunswick, what looks like your run-of-the-mill cafe is actually a hidden gem amongst the buzz of Sydney road. Today marks a..."

Andrew Mihos

"Vegan's worst nightmare, foodie's paradise; this is Two Little Pigs. Very well treated produce with lots of, you guessed it: pork on the..."

Must Be Hungry

"O M G so good!! The hot cakes were the best hot cakes I've ever had I think. I maple bacon ice cream!!! Friendly vibe. We're new to Brunswick and..."

Laura

"I went in last december and the food was real tasty. But nothing was tastier than the hot greek waitress serving me that day 😍Would go back just..."

Big John

"The Charcuterie Breakfast was off the menu which was said but props all the best for my arteries couldn't have handled to many more. I went with..."

Chocolate Habibi

"Cute place for brunch. Their waffle serving size was huge, but everything just melted in your mouth. The pork crackle was hot and crunchy. Will..."

Tania

"I followed their Instagram. I enjoy knowing their weekend special from ins each week, which means that I have already known what our weekend brunch..."

Emma Xu

"Great brunch! Happy staff without being overbearing, decent coffee and tasty food. Had the two little pigs which was basically a fry up and the beef..."

Gee

"Two little pigs is one of my favourite brunch places in Melbourne. The café is cute and cosy with dining areas both inside and out back. The coffees..."

FOOD TRIP

"Mostly been here for the coffee and the take-away sandwiches (baguettes?) from the cabinet. Both really good. I want to go get that right now..."

Emma Heidi

"Two Little Pigs is a quaint little cafe easily located on Sydney Road in Brunswick. The storefront is quite unassuming, but you’ll notice the big..."

KT

"Porky ninja !!!This place is specialised in Pork and cured meats, so if you love that than this place is the place to be...."

Asian Food Ninja

"Wow did this place make me feel like a little piggy! Absolutely love this cafe. Everything in their menu was very enticing and it was also..."

Occasionalist

"Great breakfast / brunch menu. Whilst not specifically on the menu I felt like a toasted ham, cheese and tomato sandwich. They were happy to make it..."

Madamcafebeing

"it was such a beautiful day with brunch spent at this lovely little cafe in the courtyard. staff were friendly and helpful! I ordered the ham and..."

Kitakai

"My husband tried the waffle with pulled pork and ham and really loved the flavour. I went the healthy route and tried their coconut yoghurt which was..."

Syaf

"Now THIS is brunch! What a gorgeous cafe. Menu managed to incorporate the old favourites and new dishes seamlessly. Coffee was amazing, and so was..."

Charlotte Huddle

"Tasty 'pea and ham', I really enjoy their crispy pork belly, it was so good. The café is cozy especially in the freezing day. Next time would like..."

Joyce Wu

"I went for lunch during a weekday and had a coffee and the pea and ham. The pork belly on the pea and ham was delicious with crispy crackling. It..."

Irene Khoo

"Always looking for new places to try and it's always a gamble cause you never know if you're gonna enjoy it or not, but that also makes it..."

TheyCallHimX

"The cafe is of top quality. For those of who don't know let them know that you want to seat in the backyard. It's a beautiful environment quiet from..."

Auntik

"Cute little cafe right on Sydney Rd. Loveeee the jam donut pancakes with the maple bacon icecream on the side. Can't also go wrong with the..."

Ej

"Have been meaning to tick this place off for a while so stopped by while we were in Brunswick recently! We shared the small charcuterie board and..."

Heidi

"Late Review: No one can go wrong with an all-day-breakfast menu hence I enjoyed my first brunch in this city. Love the lightness and rustic feel of..."

Sai

"I love the coffee here, great flavor and very smooth. The food is clutch, albeit a little pricey, but very worth the money. It's easily..."

Danielle Z

"I love this place. Time and time again I come for the excellent coffee and plentiful offerings of delicious pork products. I personally struggle to..."

Rohan Flack

"I have no words....no bad words. Came here for fathers day. Service was excellent and prompt, meals came out very quickly and the food was maybe..."

MC

"Rarely do I ever brunch and want to revisit the same place again, usually it's not worth it for me to miss an opportunity to try new places out . Two..."

Vivian

"The courtyard at the back of the cafe is incredibly cozy and it's what makes brunch, brunch. Was seated near the heater in the middle of winter and..."

Andrew Yeo

"The food was phenomenal but the coffee really let this place down. Weak and got cold very quickly, which was disappointing. I'd still definitely..."

Laura Bath

"Three little piggies arrived at Two Little Pigs at 11am on a Sunday morning. We were ecstatic to be seated immediately. It's a bright little place..."

Twinklelittlestar

Peifinna Pangestanu

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely brunch , highly recommend service great food sensational , lots variety on menu , had smashed avo with salmon best ever had . Booked a table..."

Karen Deer

"I’ve been here several times and it never lets me..."

Vi Tran

"This place is the definition of a Melbourne Cafe/restaurant ☕ such a vibe and very Instagram..."

Ken Valdejueza

"We often go there for weekend brunch and have tried quite many from their menu. Love all the food we had but only one thing I don’t like about this..."

Julie Lee

"Sooo yummy! Coffee is great too. I come here whenever I’m either to catch up with a group of friends over brunch, or when hungover and need a good,..."

Shannon Plum

"Housed inside a converted warehouse this Brunswick stalwart turns 10 years old this year. I remember coming here way back in 2010, and learning how..."

Tess Presso

"Great food, lovely atmosphere, really enjoyed the outdoor..."

Valina Whites

"Best atmosphere, accommodating staff, meal and coffee was delicious. Will definitely be..."

Blaze Magerstein

"Great spot for a coffee, whether inside the large venue or outside in the courtyard, where there are always lots of cute dogs. They do a nice soy..."

Quince And Cheese

"In a beautiful, converted warehouse in a side street of Brunswick, Lux Foundry is an extremely popular cafe for very good reason. With a hip..."

Morgs71

"The ambience is so stunning. The old warehouse building is beautiful. I ordered a cappuccino with honey which was nice. And the porchetta roll which..."

SuziEats

"Great menu in a cool converted warehouse space with plenty of outdoor seating.Love the ample outdoor seating at Lux, I always recommend it..."

Melbourne’sTopEats

"4.5 Lux Foundry is a stunner of a brunch venue both inside and out. The menu has just enough creative mixed with old favourites for a refreshing yet..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Lux Foundry is located in large warehouse space with plenty of seatings both indoor and outdoor. We went there on rainy day sadly that we could not..."

Jeffry

"Absolutely loved this place. Came here for breakfast and was not disappointed by anything. Great coffee and a very nice bloody mary, i was also given..."

Michael Mawal

"Wanting to escape the Melbourne hustle? Lux Foundry, is established in the converted warehouse that was Lux Oven Company is just off Sydney Road...."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Best Brunching Spot in Brunswick! From the minute I walked up to Lux Foundry, I knew we had found a winner. From the amount of customers there,..."

Foodie Of South Melbourne

"🦀 singaporean crab chilli scrambled🏚: Lux Foundry📍: Brunswick, Melbourne💵: $28AUD..."

Sense Of Food

"Was blown away by how stunning this industrial style cafe was! We loved our recent visit where we enjoyed the raspberry panacotta, the chicken..."

Agreekable

"🥚 Crispy Poached Eggs🌶 Chilli Caramel Jam💰 $17.00.Lux Foundry has ALWAYS been on my list of breakfast/brunch spots in..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Found this place on google maps because i was in the area to see my friend. Staff are nice and helpful. Food is delicious. Would love to come..."

Vlogs By Andrea

"Was in the Brunswick area and stumbled upon this place through my search for a lunchtime feed. The service was great and the food was equally..."

Lisa

"One of the best Eggs Benedict’s in Melbourne and amazing coffee!!! What more could you want?I’ve visited lux foundry a few times now..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"Absolutely love the decor and vibe here! Great for a brunch or coffee catch up.I had a yummy strong almond latte, and a vegan poke bowl..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"A really nice cafe that sits in quite a residential and industrial area. The menu and service here was really good.My coffee was nice and..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"A fantastic venue in terms of space wise with incredible friendly staff on hand. Delicious flavours all round and unique combinations of Asian and..."

EatPicLove

"The whole experience is wonderful. I’m after something sweet so I chose the passion fruit panna cotta.. it got different texture.. crispy nut, icy..."

Ariel Pun

"Atmosphere is very nice and waitstaff were very friendly despite being so busy!A bit pricey but nothing unusual for a brunch place, though I was..."

Ed

"Tacos were average however oats bowl was satisfying with fresh fruit. Great service. Loved the juices and shake. Vegan chocolate cake was real..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"The first thing you notice about Lux Foundry is the venue - situated in a heritage listed landmark, the once power station turned warehouse stays..."

The New Fave

"I had the sweet corn and manchego croquettes. Definitely a different brunch style at this place - they have other dishes besides smashed avo. Coffee..."

Nhi Tran

"Loved the vibes and the food there. I ordered Wagyu burger and a berry smoothie which was really yum. My friend ordered the fish tacos which were..."

Napatsawan Siwatkittisuk

"Such a cute place with a very nice outside area. I had the chai and as somebody who is very picky about my chai I absolutely loved it. Staff were..."

Taya

"Went on a week day and it wasn't busy. Still got left standing at the door for a good minute with no one acknowledging me, that wasn't a happy..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"The perfect Melbournian ambience comprised of everything you want from a Café; rad tunes, chill vibes, friendly - helpful staff, strong wifi, ample..."

Grace

"Headed back on a Sunday for a visit and it was absolutely full house which is what you love to see. Luckily I managed to get a table for one straight..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"This is one of my favourite brunch spots. One of the only spots I will regularly come back to because it is consistently good, the staff are lovely..."

Erin King

"Came in for a quick lunch. Turns out I have found a gem. As soon as I arrive, there was a waiter greeted me to show a place to sit. I already knew..."

Peter

"Really enjoyed it! The staff were lovely and helped us get a seat outside to enjoy the great weather, as one became avaliable. Our group had the..."

Rachael B

"Came here on a super quiet Monday afternoon and had a late lunch.The building is spectacular, with high ceilings and fairy lights that make it..."

Alex

"Subtly flavoured food in a warehouse set out. Be sure to arrive early as the wait can be long. Nothing extraordinary but overall a good experience...."

The Yabby In The Pond

"Great food! Daniel and the team make you feel like you’re visiting an old friend. The building and ambience is classic Melbourne warehouse charm..."

Voiceit Ornot

"Great food, great coffee. You know you’ve found a great brunch spot when you’re already planning what to eat next time you visit.I enjoyed..."

Val86

"One of my fave brunch place ever, introduced by a good friend of mine @alitafernandez.Lux foundry does not only serve good #coffee but also has..."

Adinda Meycy Aksari

"Really enjoyed the FRENCH TOAST ah!? Thought was(Pancakes). they were nice and fluffy, not to sweet nor heavy. I'm just not sure about the berries, i..."

Bikool

"I haven’t been brunch in a while so I decided to do some research and came across this cafe. The photos looked great and the reviews were positive..."

TNT 😋❤️

"Looove the place and the service. Staff are so nice and friendly and the food is great! However I don’t recommend matcha latte here coz it tastes..."

SSSangria

"Delicious sweet corn and manchego croquettes. Attentive and friendly staff. Relaxing and casual vibe. Crowded. Will be back to try other exciting..."

Miss T.A

"Parking area off the Sydney Rd and there is large outdoor seating across railway.Inside seating area was also very large and good to come with..."

Leena

"Friendly cafe, great location for functions. The crispy poached eggs was mediocre but the pulled pork eggs Benedict was amazing! Serves decent coffee..."

Bear Noms

"The staff were super friendly and helpful getting us an umbrella for our table as we were sat in the sun with our 1 year old. The coffee is great,..."

Facebook User

"Good place to take kids with books for them and colouring pens etc also plenty of space (great outdoor space) and friendly staff. Food is well done..."

Scott

"Staff were very friendly. Amazing coffee. The food was great and the atmosphere nice. Enjoyed the outdoor seating area. Bit pricier than other places..."

Victoria Jenner

"Been here a couple of times, now its time to rate. If your into going somewhere beautiful and classy, its likely the owner will welcome you as a Gold..."

DineByNine

"Randomly found this place near the train tracks and what a find. Cool layout and friendly staff. I had the sweet corn & manchego croquettes and my +1..."

Hungry For Chips

"Probably the best eggs Benny I've ever had!! Nothing to complain about and just hoping it will always be on the menu! The granola was really nice..."

Homa Sadat Tousi

"It was a long weekend day off. I was craving to get my hands of this cafe. It was such a great place however we should wait to get our table. After..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"First time coming to Lux Foundry with my friend. Thr resturants has a really live vibe around and thr service was really friendly and attentive...."

Winney Wang

"Lux Foundry is one of the many lovely brunch places in Brunswick. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The food is delicious, lots of..."

TheHungryCouple

"Really love the outdoors area at Lux. They have very friendly staff and amazing coffee! I would stringly reccomend getting their falafels or the..."

Genevive Kroussaniotakis

"Crispy Poached Eggs is something you don't usually read on a cafe menu so i pounced at the opportunity and ordered it and threw in a side serve of..."

The Pet Roo

"Great spacious place for weekend brunch. With both and indoor and outdoor space it’s great to take families and even pets. We had the..."

One.hungry.girl10

"I had brunch here. There is a great courtyard space in the sun, w plenty of seating. Inside this old foundry, think warehouse style is..."

Timinmelbourne

"Good dishes, mix western and eastern, pork belly bao is so cute and the juice is so fresh that the bee want to drink as well. Good cafe in..."

HC

"Great service and lovely menu. I had the Mediterranean breakfast and it was full of flavour and delicious. Eggs were poached nicely. The..."

Foodserra

"Food coffee ambience is always great here. Just wish the staff were a little more engaging. I know I’m being picky but this is my local. I’m at..."

Steve64

"Very nice location for a sunny day to eat outside, but also super stylish interior. The food and coffee is pretty average though (and I really..."

Julia Stehli

"Came here on a Saturday for lunch, I had wanted to try their popular spiced gingerbread but it ran out (even though it was only 1pm!) so I opted for..."

FoodforThought

"Came to look at engagement party venues and ended up also indulging in brunch - I reckon that's got to be the best use of the saying 'killing two..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Nice chic industrial layout with good brunch food. Good variety and pretty good service.Bit hard to find but nice place to come with..."

Michael Tan

"Awesome coffee and food. Loved the aesthetic and big open spaces. Had some communication issues with the staff but I didn’t let that get in the way..."

Ben10

"Great service, quick and efficient! Nice atmosphere. Food was delectable. The pulled pork eggs benedict 🙌. Hit the spot, as did the bounty..."

Conza

"Lux Foundry is a located in Brunswick in a large warehouse converted into a cafe. There is a large courtyard at the front where you can enjoy..."

We8melbourne

"The Chilli Scramble ($16) was as good as it gets, the eggs whipped to a creamy, glistening gold. The chilli was mild, but in combination with the..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"A nice place for breakfast. I tried the crispy poached eggs with a side of avocado - the eggs were delicious however the chilli jam on the side was a..."

Megan M

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"First time coming to Lux Foundry and it won't be my last time that's for sure. I honestly cannot express how perfect everything was. The coffee was..."

Robert L

"First visit here. Arrived nice & early at 8am. Coffee is good. I’m told the Lux breakfast roll was tasty. The rice porridge was nice, but..."

Bella Xena

"Loved staying at the balcony with puppy! Friendly staff and pretty looking food. Ordered scrambled egg and crab w/Sourdough, and it wasn't perfectly..."

Sonia

"I've now been to Lux Foundry three times and am yet to find a dish that's disappointed. This is an extremely well run cafe with efficient service,..."

Nicholas Ryan

"Food was AMAZING, really tasty, would eat here again in a heartbeat. Short wait for a table but worth it. Filling portions & well presented. Worth..."

Tonya Gr

"Lux was pretty good but not great. The food was delicious and reasonably priced, though the bread was unbuttered and was a slightly dry multigrain..."

Phillip Edward Ness

"Absolutely lives up to the hype. Sure it’s a bit expensive but not by a lot. The outdoor seating is super aesthetic. Great place for some really..."

Hoofprints AndPaws

"Super Tasty food, best coffee in melbourne, Toby is a rockstar behind the coffee..."

Clancy Le Blanc

"Excellent service, Great food and Atmosphere would recommend this to all my..."

Trent Morrow

"Sat outside and enjoyed the most amazing coffee and food here with my Mum, Aunty and our two old dogs today � Such friendly, excellent service and..."

Rolla Leaves

"Fresh menu...both healthy and tasty, lot's of options! That Burrito will keep you going all..."

Laura Devereux

"Very friendly and helpful staff. Amazing tasty looking food. We had the lamb burger, smash avo, French toast and halloumi. We Definitely will go..."

George Homa

"These guys are currently #10 in Melbourne on their way to #1. I had the baked eggs with lamb hash and it was absolutely delightful. Every mouthful..."

Bryan Langler

"Fantastic food and coffee!! All the staff there are lovely! Would highly recommend the French..."

Maria Carambelas

"I live upstairs and just love wandering down to get the most excellent long black..... Staff always attentive, fast and fabulous..."

Andrea Peacock Ousley

"Great Service. Coffee Amazing. The variety on the menu, will have anyone's mouth watering. Cafe space very inviting and comfortable. Loved it, wish I..."

Sarah Grenfell

"One of Melbourne's best breakfast and the Coffee is Amazing Attentive staff, kids..."

Joseph Haddad

"Best Coffee � I have every..."

Mathew Jacobson

"Very..."

Joe Uva

"Love the fresh open look and relaxed vibe! Very excited to have found a cafe that can do amazing coffee!! And the food, o-m-g .. I'll be..."

Laura Allen

"Best breaky in town definite must do, get involved and don't sleep on this..."

Joshua Monteiro

"Lovely atmosphere, great coffee, fantastic service and excellent food. Will be..."

Alicia McNiff

"Nice bagels, with great filling options.Veggie bagel, $11, had a lot of good tasty layers, but then hard to eat without making a..."

Affogato Addiction

"Such a cute cafe with very tasty food. The ambiance is very welcoming. The staff are very nice and the service was good. Would definitely recommend..."

Georgia

"Our favourite spot to eat in Brunswick! The vegan gyros is so delicious, along with the bagels too. Coffee is great, service is always top, it's our..."

Georgia Maccan

"Lovely little cafe with friendly staff. The dishes are very good value, they have bagels for around $5. I had smashed avo for $15, with two poached..."

I. D.

"Friendly staff, great service, amazing food, coffee and hot chocolate. Fresh and healthy menu. Good place to go if you’re near Brunswick area...."

Kate-lee Burns

"good vibes, service, staff and more. Feels like the new owner has put a creative spin on breakfast and lunchtime cuisine. Defiantly recommend..."

Trent Morrow

"Great cafe with excellent service. The food is tasty, really well presented and most of the dishes have a culinary twist. And it's lovely to be..."

Anna Harley

"A great little cafe in union Street, the service was friendly and fast. coffee was on the light side which I am not a fan of , food was nice and..."

Thecheftable

"Probably one of the best cafes in Melbourne. The food and the environment is just great. The staff are also very cool. I had an Acai that was to die..."

Facebook User

"Dropped in for a quick mid-afternoon snack and was pleasantly suprised by the customer service.Bagels could be more palatable and coffee more..."

Yashodhi Wickrama

"LOVE HOW THIS IS RIGHT NEXT TO MY UNI!! Excellent decor. Everything is nice, neat and clean. I can feel the simplistic! Service is great, quick and..."

Ket

"Putting our grip to a different use down at @unionstbrewers with their Ruben. Off the main strip of Sydney road in Brunswick, this cafe is fresh -..."

DamoForce Food

"Lovely local - great food which tastes and looks good. I don't drink coffee but their chai is excellent and the staff make a real effort to remember..."

Anna

"I'm giving an extra points for the $4.5 pressed juice. I didn't know you could get juice that cheap this side of 1980. It's pretty disturbing that..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Union Street Brewers is a fashionable modern cafe situated just before the train station on Union Street Brunswick. The open vicinity is small inside..."

Brew Hunter

"Its very near from my school and visit here for short break, food and coffee was good good place have a short break on your busy day. Bright interior..."

Jian Lee

"Friendly and nice staff, the food was alright, the place is quiet and nice to hang out. Overall it's an OK value for money given that the food doesnt..."

Val

"The setup and location is Devine Coffee is good I wouldn't say amazing as there is room for improvement Food was good We enjoy..."

RukiFoodi

"My family and I came here to celebrate mother's day. These guys were so amazing accommodating us, they allowed me to book for 18 people, without a..."

Ashlee Scott

"This cafe has been around for about a year, and its located under my building. I visited when they opened and found the menu odd and the coffee..."

Sabine.Findlay

"This place rocks! Best chicken sandwich in town and the French toast is delish. Coffee is great and service is super friendly. I found them by..."

FoodBaby

"Cute little cafe where you can sit inside or out. I originally came across this place as it was a part of a list of melbourne's best coffee. I..."

Moodie Foodie

"Union St Brewers is a relaxed cafe filled with elements of wood and nature, with staff who emit a pleasantly distant, spaced out vibe as is customary..."

This Model Eats A Lot

"Excellent food and service! I am very fussy with my coffee and this place made me the best coffee served as I wanted. Didn't want breakfast but after..."

Hannah Kanjou

"having discovered it’s a rather quick train ride from home for me, i’ve really been enjoying exploring the café scene in brunswick of late…..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Great little café. Really enjoyed the lamb burger; very tender meat. Also had lovely presentation. The coffee was good, with a few different single..."

Christian Serruto

"I drink coffee here most days. It is always great quality and the food is really good. Takeaways are always really quick. It's a bit windy outside..."

Niches

"The staff are always really friendly and they make great coffees. The baked treats are delicious too. I also love the minimalist decor and the..."

HungryRat

"For a cafe to survive in such a cutthroat industry, two things matter - quality of the food and customer service. Suffice to say, Union St Brewers ..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Great coffee and customer service!Staff are always happy to great you and they have the best a cutest cream cheese bagels!My..."

Jessica Chalinor

"Union St Brewers is a place just outside RMIT University in Brunswick. They had just opened in November last year and I had decided to check them..."

Katherine Chiu

"West of the upfield train line you won't find too many Cafes pumping out quality food and coffee like Union St Brewers. Well located off of the..."

Feed Me

"Clean crisp and organic design leading for a pleasant experience.Coffee is consistent and the perfect location for commuters in the area being..."

Em Belden

"Union St Brewers is a relaxed cafe filled with elements of wood and nature, with staff who emit a pleasantly distant, spaced out vibe as is customary..."

This Model Eats A Lot

"The staff here are amazing! Really enjoy my morning here. But unfortunately I went there so late the bagel all sold out !!!!! Next time I should get..."

Si Cheng

"Had breakfast with the gals here and it was fabulous! The others all went for variations on poached eggs with avocado, which looked incredible. I had..."

Chris

"We found their brew to be creamy, bringing out a filter-like flavour at a perfect temperature. This made is very happy customers! Our savoury dish..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Great little menu, and lovley..."

Youroverweightmate

"Found this place due to uni. Coffe is awesome and staff always happy and friendly. Had the smashed avo and is done really well. Perfect poached..."

Hannah Steer

"Am super happy they now have baked eggs on the menu. One of my favourite breakfast in the world and the guys at union st do a really good..."

Jimmy Williams

"Lovely. What a cool place, I had the zucchini fritters with poached eggs today and must say that it was to die for. Definitely a must try.My..."

Summer

"The best french toast I have ever had!!! After hearing all these great reviews, I had to check it out. My husband & I had the french toast & our..."

PEKISH

"I went for a coffee and a bite to eat, and stumbled upon the most heavenly version of the briosch French toast. Great atmosphere and some of the best..."

Jeff

"Definitely worth the trip.. I’m not a local to Brunswick but a friend had recommended Union St Brewers for breakfast and it was definitely worth..."

Sal

"Great start to the day. Great way to start your day friendly faces , good service and great coffee . Been here 3 times over the last 2 weeks as its..."

Carol.boulad

"Wow what an awesome little place. Tried there corn crepes and they were amazing. Really nice coffee as well not too over powering. Oh and girls do..."

Jennifer

"Delicious. Came here for breakfast. Excellent coffee. Love the colored China. Amazing modern comfortable fitout. We had crushed avo on house made..."

Joelirwin87

"Really nice food & coffee in the heart of Brunswick. A must for locals & worth seeking out on a lazy Sunday morning for the rest of..."

Chunky Monkey

"What a Great Find!. The path less traveled Sometimes its when you take a different turn to your daily routine you may stumble across..."

The Coffee Guy

"Totally amaze balls. This little cafe is awesome awesome awesome The coffee I had was exceptional & the food, AMAZING!!! So different to the..."

ERKAN SELEK

"A perfect cafe @unionstbrewers just a few minutes walking distance from Barkly Square, where you can catch up with friends to grab quality coffee,..."

ADITI SAHA

"A wonderful cafe to visit with staff with a exceptionally friendly and have a great attention to detail. I enjoyed having my order promptly taken and..."

Jack McCardel

"Absolutely love the decor! So minimal and so modern with greenery in the corners. Staff were super chill and friendly. When I asked for vegan cheese..."

Nikita Varma

"Awesome service, food & coffee. Union St Brewers is my go to when in Melbourne. Food is always flavoursome and fresh, we're always welcomed with a..."

mckimms

"The staff here are amazing! Really enjoy my morning here. But unfortunately I went there so late the bagel all sold out !!!!! Next time I should get..."

Dazzlyn Tanera

"Great coffee, great food. Friendly and..."

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