Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Coburg

True North

78/100 (923 ratings)

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"Great Coffee and super friendly staff..."

Joseph Capriti

"Food and service were good. Noise from the coffee is a little noisy, but otherwise nice ambience.Food was tasty and with good portions, tho..."

Nicholas C

"One of the best places for breakfast in Melbourne. Unpretentious and whole vegan menu. Friendly staff and great coffee.I have been three times and..."

Nicola P

"This cafe has a funky fit out and a cool vibe, and is actually quite spacious with comfortable seating. I've been here several times, and love the..."

Morgs71

"Very nice customer serviced greeted at door by a fantastic workerFood and coffee was outstandingThey actually season there food..."

Samual

"This is my favourite north-side (or Melbourne-wide) cafe. I've been there many times over the years and i've never had a disappointing..."

Andre Smith

"What friendly staff who are genuinely happy to be chatting with their customers I live not too far away so have stopped in for coffee a few..."

Bites Of Melbourne

"I love the atmosphere, coffee, and vegan sweets at True North.I have only eaten the more substantial food off the vegan menu, but it's all been..."

Emily

"It's unusual but great that a cafe can give you an almost identical menu that is entirely vegetarian from the standard menu, yes they have two menus..."

The Pet Roo

"I’ve been here a number of times, and have always left feeling satisfied and not too overly out-of-pocket. The pancakes are generally my ‘go..."

Rohan Flack

"Love everything about this place! The decor, the food, the coffee, the quiz night - the everything! Vegan options are extensive and oh man those..."

Jen

"Ordered a take away flat white and gotta say I loved it! Milk was so nice and creamy. Coffee was perfect, strong and smooth.I actually..."

Me

"Currently sitting in a powered booth with my laptop studying (procrastinating right now), with a cup of filtered coffee that keeps being refilled by..."

Anna Haintz

"The owner was friendly, beer selection good. Hot sauce selection even better. Not bad Ruebens , the brekky is also ok. The quesadillas didn't cut it..."

Jjaass

"True North opened in Coburg in 2013, but somehow we only recently caught wind of its existence. A travesty given that the cafe/bar is now one of our..."

The City Lane

"Their food is worth a 3.5 and the coffee around the same, but I love the vibe and atmosphere so much that I've had to give it a 4. Hands down best..."

Emma

"Pretty good. I ordered the quesadilla, and my wife ordered a sandwich of some sort. Both meals were really good, and the portion sizes..."

Nawksnai

"True North located just off Sydney road in Coburg is a pretty cool establishment serving breakfast and lunch as well as operating as a lively..."

Brew Hunter

"A quirky and cute little cafe hidden in coburg. The decorations in here fill the cafe with an abundance of character, tattoo-style artwork, old..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"If I lived closer (And had days off) I would spend a lot more time up in here. The coffees great, the beer list next level and the music just the..."

Chocolate Habibi

"Coffee wasnt to write home about but really..thats the only thing could falter here. The place was amazing, staff were friendly and the food was to..."

Unknownzone1983

"I really enjoyed True North. On the recommendation of other bloggers I ventured up the top end of Sydney Road, well past my regular Brunswick..."

Tomas

"Only stopped in to grab a coffee. Was going to have it there but they use compostable takeaway cups, which is great to see. Coffee was good, service..."

Squirrel

"I like this place. A great local with consistently good coffee and a no frills menu. Had the herb chicken sandwich today, simple and tasty. Will be..."

Megan M

"Love how they cater to all dietary requirements. Felt really comfortable being able to adjust my meal. The pancakes are a personal favourite,..."

Nikki Mier

"Please only come here if your a legend. If your looking for an excellent adventure filled with beautiful bottomless filter coffee,..."

Nico

"True North in Coburg is a place I return to often– good food, friendly staff and right near where I do most of my shopping. I’ve blogged about..."

Veganopoulous

"Yep its pretty hipster, but it has substance. The staff are lovely, the menu is small but tasty, the decor is comfy and the the coffee is the best in..."

Emma

"Slightly mixed feelings about True North. The coffee is great, I'm a big fan of the filter @ $5 with unlimited refills. Their espresso based coffees..."

Hamish

"A great spot for breakfast/brunch if you are looking for something more than the stock standard bacon, eggs and toast. The atmosphere has a great..."

Accidental Foodie

"Cafe with a 70s vibe and mexican food. This place could have delivered on a HUGE scale, but was 'whelmed' with everything. Had the Huevos rancheros..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Billy Gibbons was a breath of fresh air. Something different than your usual sandwiches that are served in most cafes. Staff were always smiling even..."

Jay

"Staff are extra friendly Lots of vegan options I ordered a vegan breakfast roll and was a bit shocked to find it full of eggplant, spinach..."

Zoe Ann Hopkins Chorn

"Best. Just the best. Became our go-to breakfast, brunch, lunch spot. American inspired. So damn tasty. Rad staff. If you don't come..."

Megan Cugley

"We've just moved to Coburg and discovered True North. My first visit was to grab some coffee on the go, I was pleasantly surprised by the awesome..."

Sarah Jade Green

"Friendliest staff in Coburg. Excellent coffee, food and most importantly impressive range of hot sauces! Highly recommend! And open New Year Day and..."

TWM

"I need to start with a disclaimer, this is my favorite cafe! It is the kind of place where you always feel welcomed, the coffee is always good and..."

Abbie Melchior

"One thing that I love about True North is the diner vibe and the random assortments of knick-knacks scattered around the shop. I have been here twice..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Our Coburg local! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, best coffee in the area and one heck of a Latin American-flecked menu. Importantly for us, they..."

Paul Nelson

"Great Coburg cafe and worth a drive if you are from out of town. The menu is different, interesting and well executed. The only downside would be..."

Castle Kella

"Great additional to Coburg! Not a broadest menu but have enjoyed each dish tried. Started small and keeps expanding and improving. Sandwiches are..."

JB35

"True North has been on my mind for so long. Since April in fact, ever since Johanna from Green Gourmet Giraffe blogged about her Reuben sandwich...."

Veganopoulous

"True North brings a breath of fresh air to the North. It has a modern simplistic set up with an edge and has a great brekkie and brunch selection..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"This is totally going to seem like a fake review since it's after a very horrendous one about the staff, but I assure you that a) it's not and b) the..."

S Cam

"I love a sandwich and I really like this Coburg Cafe. Great vegan and vegetarian options. Coffee is top notch. I had the tuna melt which was the..."

Purple Monkey

"Been here a bunch of times. Usually have BLT or Reuben for lunch. Coffees have been consistently good. Staff are friendly & music is great and they..."

Lemonfades

"I’ve been a bit sick of my breakfast rut recently and so I decided I’d go out. It also had to be somewhere new. What’s the point of getting out..."

Quincesandkale

"Staff are lovely. The cafe is beautiful and I like their music. The coffee is great from all the baristas . Haven't tried their food but the menu..."

Katie Jones

"My go to cafe. I love True North! Lucky we have moved only 5 minutes away. The coffee, the service & especially the vegan sangas...Which to..."

Kate.r.thomas79

"Ticking all the boxes. I walked in feeling a bit fragile from a big night before. The friendly staff and cheerful interior made me feel immediately..."

Thegormondiser

"Today we went to a newish COBURG establishment in TRUE NORTH, where we were welcomed heartily by staff. We were served water on sitting down and the..."

Mike W

"Great sandwiches, amazing coffee. Lots of very good vegan options, good service, coffee is excellent. I wish I lived a little closer, it's very..."

Bobby

"Great Coffee Small Food!. Great coffee possibly the best in Coburg and the cafe is pretty cool as are the staff.Ive eaten here twice the food..."

Karen Nash

"Love the improvements, they have doubled their size and added a kitchen, so there are some new additions on the menu which is great. I find the staff..."

Matt Lawrence

"$3 warm fresh bagel with cream cheese and a great coffee!! Prefect way to start the day. And it's got a nice little vibe about it and friendly staff...."

Nathan Moorhouse

"Great coffee, thanks for coming to..."

Hanna Bentley

"Coburg rejoices. Coburg has been in dire need of a True North for a while now and this cosy cafe delivers in spades. Great coffee, lovely staff,..."

EJK

"Our newest Coburg local. We were pretty wrapped when this place opened up around the corner. Great coffee. Great food. The menu is short but..."

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"Exceptionally great coffee, served with a smile by friendly..."

Blikesfood

"Good honest cafe. They smile, they're quick, they don't allow menus changes (which is great - I hate sitting with people who pull that "can I..."

Crabhammer666

"The hipsters are coming. A trifle pokey, much better on a rainy day than a sunny day. Great coffee served by beards. Bikes abound out front and the..."

Peter Robertson

"There is lots of more interesting food to try. If I get there again in the next week or two, I might sample a hot cross bun. E wants to try a..."

Green Gourmet Giraffe

"True North is a welcome addition to a slightly moribund strip in Coburg. On a sunny Sunday lunchtime, there was just enough room for us to sit in a..."

LottieP

"Dined at Osteria tonight and was blown away. Amazing and well priced vegan eats served by friendly and passionate staff in a homely atmosphere. The..."

Nina Shand

"I hate myself for forgetting this place exists! It is delicious! The staff is super friendly and the ambiance is nice. Lots of vegan options too! The..."

Cecilia Casillas

"Genuinely the best vegan food I’ve had in as long as I can remember. Loved the BLT & Loved the place, Really awesome cafe set-up. Will definitely..."

Jesse K

"Dined at the Osteria on a Friday evening. The food was fresh and delicious and incredibly well priced. Staff were passionate about the food and..."

Rebecca Martin

"Pretty looking and fabulous tasting food. Good range for those after gluten or dairy free. Love the eclectic decorations on the..."

Sarah Chan

"True North was easily one of the best nights out I’ve had anywhere in Melbourne. The food is amazing in both taste and portions, the staff are so..."

Michael Rossow

"The best coffee in Coburg and the bags of coffee beans are also great quality. I’ve had take away food several times which was really good. True..."

Nick Talbot

"You can only trust True North and the first six Black Sabbath albums. Seriously, the food is so good it'd turn down being inducted into the Rock &..."

Matthew Stillone

Two Monks Cafe

77/100 (257 ratings)

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"Very friendly staff and service and great food and..."

Beata BenyheCsuka

"Always great service and first rate coffee, eggs anyway you can think of so my fussy boys are always..."

Rob Thompson

"Fantastic place to eat. The best big breakfast I have had and great..."

Roger Ashcroft

"Nice start to the morning with fluffy pancakes and hubby with the ‘big breakfast’ thanks Two Monks..."

Souzy Makrakis

"Great food, cosy atmosphere and nice people. Great start to a Sunday..."

Simon Haber

"This place is clean and classy, with great food and such great service. I dream about it..."

Daniela Iviglia

"My son has brought be twice to this wonderful Café. We have eaten delicious food and the staff are very friendly, who are always making sure all is..."

Minnie Shefket

"The staff are really friendly and quick services too� coffee is amazing..."

Khadija Dekh Mohamud

"Great food and coffee. Great for breakfast or lunch. Consistent high..."

Adam Marks

"Go here frequently. Food always good, service..."

Neil Shoesmith

"I and some friends were in Coburg and wanted to try a local cafe, this had good reviews so decided to try it. The service was good , the coffee and..."

FoodyBoy

"Delicious coffee and the smashed avo was beautiful! Lovely staff and nice ambience for a Sunday brekkie. Will be coming back for sure..."

Jessica Sexton

"Love this local cafe.. little gem in coburg.. Great coffee.. great food.. great for families here is a mocha.. a coffee with chocolate. . So many..."

Dom F

"Really good food, price is good. Nice environment, staff is friendly. Definitely will become a regular. Had big breakfast, lots of food. Nicely..."

Lindawang0813

"Best calamari salad I've ever had! The cafe is spacious and cosy, food came out really fast 😊My partner and I had calamari salad and big..."

Hangry Jules

"Came here for brekkie on a Tuesday morning and had the veggie breakfast. It was tasty and filling. The soy latte was very good. My partner had the..."

IloveMelbourne

"This unassuming little the cafe offers a great lunch brunch menu. The Mediterranean breakfast comes with labne, green olives, eggs, sausages and..."

Simon

"Great value for money, portion sizes are generous and great coffee. Staff are also friendly and service is quick. Large cafe good for groups..."

Samantha Rao

"Absolutely fantastic. Stopped for lunch yesterday with an old mate to catch up. Had the steak sandwich. 10/10 best I've had in years. Service was..."

Graeme Clark

"It's so good to see a place like this on Sydney Rd. It's got affordable food. Decent coffee and friendly staff. More are needed just like this. It's..."

William Hasnever

"Food here was so gooood! The big breakfast was what i got and there was nothing bad to say about it. Everything was flavoured and cooked right.A..."

Tran

"Heard very good things said about this cafe so decided to check it out. The ambience is chilled. Awesome meals and good price, will be back for sure!..."

Meltoneater

"Great ambience was noticed when we first entered. Smiles and good humour. The coffee was okay, but the food 👌was fantastic. I loved the food-..."

Lauren Hokulani

"Sunday Brunch: (Image) The aftermath of a Big breakfast & Eggs on toast. We feel like two (very satisfied) monks. Job well done! Money well spent!..."

Devil In The Detail

"I like hat this place is in the entertainment book, but it's not all that exciting. I find it really loud, and whilst the food is ok, the coffee is..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Avo smash and veggie burgers are clear winners for me. Customer service on point. Coffee is great. Food is fantastic. Consistently good, staff are..."

Rebecca

"WOW what a hidden gem! Went for brunch with a friend after seeing the great reviews and was definitely not disappointed. Great service, friendly..."

Rebecca

"Can't fault the food here...it is always good. Coffee is great as well. Always have the big breakfast, eggs are always cooked to perfection. Staff..."

Mel N

"The eggs florentine were excellent, ham and cheese croissant was a little lacking on the cheese side of things however. I'm a huge fan of the..."

Soham Adwani

"awesome coffee, awesome service, i am here most saturdays for a quick grab and go before i adventure off.have not eaten from there so i can not..."

Adam Walton

"Ordered the Middle eastern breakfast and loved all the elements particularly the labne. Service was friendly and quick, only complaint was that it..."

Mireille

"Great coffee great customer service and had the best vegetarian burger! Highly recommend for brekky also. Great location ESP if in need of Sydney..."

Julide Turker Naturopathy

"The best veggie breakfast I've had in Melbs. Buttered sourdough, spinach, mushrooms, roast tomato, avocado and poached eggs with grilled haloumi and..."

Loof

"Good service. good breakfast food. good atmosphere. will..."

T

"Amazing Breakfast!. My first time visiting this cafe was last Saturday.Pros - Fast Service, Amazing Food, Great Portion SizesCons -..."

Kelly Ainsworth

"Two Monks - good times. Two Monks cafe has a good vibe, friendly staff and good prices. The open souvlaki was fantastic and made me want to go back..."

Firdi Billimoria

"Superb. Great friends, excellent..."

572831368

"When I found out Two Monks was opening for dinner I had to go check it out. The cafe has recently come under new management and you could instantly..."

Emily Greco

"Love it!. Now before i make a such a bold statement, i warn you that i am a man who prefers a good ol home brew cuppa Blend 43. This joint..."

Rothy

"Baby friendly. Myself and 3 other mothers and our babies met here today for lunch. the staff were wonderfully helpful with our prams and made us feel..."

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"Lovey lunch today. We had seafood paster and barramundi for lunch today - both the meals were..."

Msingh.melb

"Amazing..."

Vincent Falvo

"Love the Italian feel of this place. Food is so good, service is amazing! No issues at all. Just wish I lived closer so I could come all the..."

Katelin B

"Really impressed. Coffee was great, food delicious, and service..."

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"Went here for lunch today. Very cute Cafe and friendly staff. Food was great. I had the veggie burger and the others I went with had the calamari..."

Eb93

"Great food, friendly staff, perfect for breakky! Will go again for sure! Genuine & welcoming..."

Natkat

"New favourite place. Fantastic service. i came in with a friend and had the veg breakfast with scrambled eggs. the eggs were perfect and the..."

Jayne.perich

"New Favourite Brekky Place. Entered with no one greeting us at the door, we asked if we could sit at one of the tables.. after 10mins, we were..."

Medium Rare Steak

"Great!. Went for the first time the other day, had the Smash and a coffee - both were excellent, the smash certainly something a bit different after..."

Cam

"Funky cafe. Fresh food. Good service. Nice layout and good coffee!I preferred it under previous management though, it hasn't affected me..."

Moodie Foodie

"Visited for breakfast for the first time on Sat morning. Very impressed with the menu and the customer service. This was exemplified when the kitchen..."

Jemy2010

"Big. The big breakfast is one of the most filling..."

Rhys Bezzant

"I like it. Friendly greeting on arrival, promptly offered a coffee and water. Noce mix of brekky options from which i chose big brekky. Dare I say..."

Peter Cartledge

"Breakfast is ok...just make sure they give u enough..."

Jason

"Highly recommended! Went in for lunch and saw they had an all day breakfast menu which was great. The coffee was definitely the best I've had in the..."

Jenny

"Prompt, friendly service, good sized serves and plenty of variety on the menu. All day breakfast is a big plus..."

Discerning Diner

"Yummy food, awesome coffee and great customer..."

Yayasistar

"Guaranteed yumness!! Can't go past the smash with a side of bacon. So great, every time. Well priced, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly..."

Natasha Simpson

"Awesome Food!. This place is fantastic! I just tried the smoked salmon on a brioche bun with two poached eggs which was amazing! The eggs were..."

MoeMoe

"Chorizo heavy you think?!?! The menu needs a tweek.But the coffee is so good, you'll feel like a..."

Winchester

"The COBURGER is the best burger!. This place looks really trendy, reminds me of cafes on Brunswick St, so surprised to see something like this in..."

Amel Katrib

"'The Smash' is a great breakfast/brunch dish. Really like this..."

Accurate Ange

"Great little breakfast place. We had the avocado smash and the eggs Benedict, they were both delicious. Coffee was good too and very well priced. The..."

Paddy And Lu

"So after a bit of phaffing about I got off my bum and went off to Two Monks in Sydney Rd Coburg. It's a spacious and modern area appearing much..."

Mike W

"We had breakfast there, good variety of interesting meals, food was very nice, coffees good although on the creamy side, good vibe, service..."

Happy Eater

"What a Fab place Two Monks is. The service is friendly and attentive and the food nothing short of amazing. A must have if there for breakfast is..."

Iceman

"Coburg real coffee. Definitely coming back!!! great..."

Elias Yacoub

"Surprising!. My partner and I were having a wander around Coburg, and decided to try and find somewhere to have a late breakfast. We didn't have any..."

Nikiik

"Great coffee, great food, great service. My son and I went for Sunday morning brunch. The place was bustling, and rightfully so. We'll be back! I can..."

Alison Templar

"Great looking cafe. Enjoy A quality coffee with free..."

Jondi777

"The food here is great, I especially love the lamb souvlaki and the beef burger. Also the flourless (not that I care about that) brownies are a must..."

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