The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Brunswick, April 2024

Alasya Turkish Restaurant

74/100 (1029 ratings)

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"Awesome place. A variety to choose from the menu. Great place for a late lunch. Good place to experience some Middle Eastern..."

Athelston Wallang

"Have eaten here heaps of times good food great staff one of the best in Sydney..."

Deb Gordon

"Beautiful food and plenty of it ; ample parking; good service; comprehensive..."

Angela Winton-keirl

"The staff were very helpful towards my elderly people i look after and everyone really enjoyed their lunch . Thankyou..."

Tracey Richards Mcghee

"Amazing food and fast..."

Kendall Phillips

"Great food! Friendly staff. Great atmosphere and reasonably..."

Janelle van Deelen

"I wanted to try their garlic Turkish bread and took 3 breads which were 4$ each , to my surprise a single bread was too big for atleast 2 people to..."

Everyday Foodie

"This place is an institution. Always does not..."

Vanessa Simonds

"10/01/20TakeawayItem: yogurtlu chicken doner kebabThe best word to sum up my experience at Alasya is VALUE. The delicious kebab was..."

Mark Li

"rating 3.5Bought the lamb gozleme for take away, chuck it in the oven for a few minutes. It was crispy and a little chewy. We also had the turkish..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Our go to when on Sydney Rd. The restaurant is spacious, the food is always consistent, tasty and the portion sizes are great! Very family friendly...."

Split The Bill

"It’s been a long time between visits and not much has changed! The food is good, the prices are good but the decor is, well, the same as ever......."

YummyMummy

"The Turkish coffee is pretty good! It's different compared to the normal melbourne coffee. I love this more tbh. haha.Got the sweets and..."

Chewynoms

"I visited Alasya after seeing the reviews. It was worth it and totally authentic Turkish place bustling with people. The ambiance is next door, large..."

SohzFoodTrail

"Yes/no? Yes!!!Honestly what can I say, Turkish folks are yet to let me down The moment I walked in, the smell of the meat just..."

YesNoMelbourne

"First time here - amazing food and fast service, great value for money too! We had the dips, delicious! Bread was always refilled, fresh warm and..."

Kendall.phillips

"Had a birthday party with 40 guests fed with the set menu + 1 vegan + 1 veg. Closed one section off for us. Allowed byo all drinks. Very reasonable..."

Bensuemacdar

"We ordered vegetarian delight, the mixed grill, and some dips (babaganush, humus, ajwar) everything was amazingly delicious - the only thing I would..."

Josh Andres

"We were craving a HSP which wasn’t on the menu but they still served it, with lamb and chicken and a can of Coke for $17. Not bad and full of..."

Gee

"An expansive, family owned Sydney Road institution that has been there for 20+ years! Decor is embarrassingly late 70s/early 80s with the walls..."

Taya Ha

"Hands down one of the BEST Kebabs in Town. The portion, the flavors, the break, and the meat - all perfect! The dips are great too. This restaurant..."

The Gastronaut

"Had some super yummy takeaway from this fab Turkish spot in Brunswick. Every dish was a flavour bomb and for the price, it's a bargain! We would..."

The Other Jenners

"The food is top notch, high quality. So expect to get your money's worth, because it's worth every penny. We ordered the meatlovers banquet x2, and..."

Shaie25

"We enjoy going to this place for lunch sometimes. The cooking is very old school and reminds me of the kinds of style cooking of my grandma. By no..."

Lilly Pilly

"Alasya has amazing doner kebabs. So big that we would often split one between two people. Well worth trying out if you're in the area and feeling..."

Eucalyptus

"Great and very spacious Turkish restaurant. Doner plate was tasty with a moderate serving size. Mince borek and pide were very similar in taste...."

Critic

"Does an alright kebab which elevates to N amazing Kebab at 2 in the morning the chicken beats the lamb if your indecisive. And you can order mini..."

Hemi Rakei Reidy

"This restaurant has been around for eons. Been coming here since 2006 and still love coming here. Ita a good cheap feed in the likes of Sofia's...."

John

"I think this is one of Melbourne's best restaurants. It's cheap, fresh food and while the inside is dated, it certainly has its charms. I always..."

MallyMelbs

"Had the chicken HSP. The meat was done really well and the sauces had a really good balance. They add the hot meat onto the cheese so the cheese is..."

Ahmed Naufal

"I am a return customer, the, Meat Dolma is something I will nip in to just buy takeaway (amazing, simple and delicious). Had a late lunch there..."

Elizabeth Margaret

"We all went here for Mother's Day lunch and were impressed with the food. The meat was tasty and tender, the dips delicious and the service by..."

Havachatkiwi

"I have been going to this restaurant since I was 5 years old and it's still by far my favourite place for a meal out! Yes the decor is a bit..."

Monique Olszewski

"Who ever wants to try the best kebab in the Melbourne come here they make their on breads and all the other ingredients are very fresh too with..."

Caleb

"If you want a great feed and value for money, this is the place. The food is reasonably priced and if you do not judge a book by its cover, you will..."

May Charles

"Retro decor and charming staff add to the delightful experience but it is all about the absolutely to die for food!!! The kofte is melt in your mouth..."

Judy Quinn

"As usual a busy place and tonight was no exception. In fact so busy that they confused the dips with meat platter giving us the meat platter before..."

'Enrico Rotunno

"best kebab I've had in my life... The bread is perfect and it's so filling but I ate the whole thing because it's that good! and I've struggled to..."

Ashleysarax

"The food here is good. And there is sooooo much! So much to choose from, really generous serves and all of it was really good.Don't go..."

Dos Delish

"TIPS ON HOW TO ALASYABy Cheembert1. Hunt down a table. Wave someone down for drinks order. This waving down theme should be modus..."

MellowFever

"Always good, Alaysa turned on the deliciousness for us tonight. Sunday night service is fast and friendly. The chicken doner is possibly even better..."

NezWez

"Consistently excellent. I've been coming here for 13 years, and I've never had a disappointing..."

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"Amazing. Had the iskender and it was the best I've had. Definitely returning for..."

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"Diner from Adelaide- Regular diner. I cannot describe the authenticity of the meals at Alasya's! It has a great 1970's vibe. I urge all tourists and..."

James.tattoli

"For the night owls.. Another one of those 1980's Melbourne, time capsules. Opened in 1979, it doesn't look as if much has changed since 1986...."

Rowdy Man

"Really enjoy the food, great prices, service good. Keep coming back when food is this..."

Steve

"Great value and great food. Meat was so tasty and full of flavour. We ordered one of the banquets for two people and had heaps of food left over to..."

Christina Gangemi

"Went on a Saturday night and had a great experience! Affordable, family run venue and lovely service. Kebab meat, home made dips (beetroot dip was a..."

Helen Echter

"Delicious and very filling. It took a bit if time but it was soooo worth the wait. The lovely waitress was also very nice and helpful when we..."

Lyndsay C Kirkham

"Alasya Restaurant is a must-try Turkish Restaurant on Sydney Road in Brunswick! We had an absolute feast when we were there and enjoyed all the tasty..."

Two Hungry Diners

"Great food and lovely friendly staff. Foods delicious and good value for the..."

Trung

"Have been coming to Alasya for over 30yrs now and every time it has been a treat. Super flavoursome food and the staff are excellent We now live in..."

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Northern Perk Cafe

72/100 (1071 ratings)

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"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..."

Diane Dawes-Wright

"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..."

Danielle

"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..."

Mona Anwar

"Delicious Kentucky burger, 31st August..."

Melbourne Halal Food

"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..."

Salma Hamid

"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..."

Carissa

"I have created zomato just to review this amazing place. friendly staff, service was on point. A very warm and welcoming cafe. Would definitely..."

Lisa Porrla

"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..."

We8melbourne

"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..."

Hello. Imnikki

"🗼 YOU'VE HEARD OF THE 'LEANING' TOWER? WELL THIS THE 'BULKING' TOWER 😏.What do authors eat for Breakfast? 📚.Answer -..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"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..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"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..."

Georgia

"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...."

Amy Flood

"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..."

Split The Bill

"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..."

Briana Terues

"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..."

Lisa Nguyen

"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..."

Ellise

"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..."

Harrison Beatrus

"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..."

Halal Food Melbourne

"Very delicious food, reasonably priced. Coffee was great.Staff are friendly and welcoming.Recommend ordering the share plate, great value..."

Ondreea De Vincentis

"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..."

Cinnamon's Food For Thought

"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,..."

AusTurk Food Blogger

"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..."

Brunchinwithray

"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..."

The Beauty In Living

"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...."

Sweetoothbrunches

"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..."

Lauren Pinch

"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..."

Roxanne Groebel

"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..."

Emma Panayiotou

"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..."

Rabyarra

"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..."

@foodtom

"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..."

The Official Food Hunters

"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..."

Pete Thunder

"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..."

Sylvia's POV

"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..."

Mhk123

"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..."

Gavin Gusling

"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 Real Review ~

"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..."

BeardedBruncher

"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..."

Kate

"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..."

S

"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..."

Danica

"We came here pretty early, the staff is really nice and friendly. We ordered carrot juice and strawberry milkshake, they both came very quickly...."

Kezia

"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..."

Habib

"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..."

Stephanie Jade

"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..."

TheFitFoodie

"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..."

Britney Collins

"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..."

Haylee Jane Walker

"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..."

PlasterPillow

"Came here for a Saturday morning breakfast and the place was packed. Got a table right away amazingly. I ordered the Lebanese brekky:-..."

Beau James

"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..."

Noey Natnaree Triamkedsub

"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..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Indulgence at @northernperkcafe with Nutella pancakes and their signature drumstick sticking out of the middle! 😍 Washed down with a super thick..."

DamoForce Food

"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..."

Angee

"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..."

Skyemaree12

"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..."

Lauren Samantha

"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..."

Biscuit Jeff

"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..."

Rachelizabeth516

"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..."

Miyonikuromizu

"My friends and I loved our breakfast tower! Everything was delicious, could not stop eating the pancakes, they were super fluffy and yum! Would..."

Sarah Perri

"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..."

Rebecca

"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..."

Ptle

"Ordered one of the breakfast towers. The food was amazing and tasted so good. Everything was presented beautifully as well. Only downside was the..."

Jasmine Watson

"My new breakfast go to for sure! Staff were all incredibly friendly on both occasions I’ve been, and very attentive especially given the..."

Lauren Knox

"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..."

Nat

"The best breakfast menu tried their breakfast towers and labanese breakfast it was delicious. 10/10 for customer service. We will definitely come..."

Syed Quadri

"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..."

Shehneela Iqbal

"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..."

Zaid Kent

"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..."

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