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

The Old Cop Shop

79/100 (491 ratings)

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"☆ amazing food -- hubby and i shared the meat share plate whilst our other friends had top dishes also ☆ Cheers also to the service we..."

Cheryl-Ann Arrowsmith

"4 of us ate at The Cop Shop last night and could not have been happier. Every facet of our experience was spot on-friendly staff, nice food, nice..."

Daniel Sullivan

"We celebrated a 70th at the old cop shop. It was a brilliant night. The staff were adorable and nothing was too much trouble. The food was excellent..."

Denise La Franchi

"Huge thanks to Chris, Lisa, Brendan & all the crew at The Old Cop Shop for making Mum's 60th birthday a memorable night. Can't thank you guys enough...."

Morris Mercuri

"What a wonderful night out. There were 11 of us there last night Sat 12 May 2018. The service was magnificent and the food was spectacular, I can’t..."

Rob Baker

"Just had the best meal in Melbourne great food great service on holiday from..."

Janet Panagiotou

"We had a great time here. The food was so delicious! The kale salad was amazing. Staff were so helpful. Cannot recommend it enough. As a venue for a..."

Lili Iluffi Sandiford

"The potato and leak soup and the battered zuchinin flower was the highlight of my day . U can easily tell theres a chef back there in the..."

Sam Darwish

"Great venue & great service not to mention all the friendly helpful staff - would highly recommend this place for your next..."

Janette Pirret

"We were there Sat 23rd June for my 60th Birthday Celebration . I would like to say a big THANKYOU to The Old Cop Shop. Especially Al, Sash & Elly..."

Carol Ryan

"Popped in here for a meal recently. I’ve been meaning to try it for ages because I drive passed it all the time. The interior is cool if you’re a..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Been here a few times for breakfast/brunch and overall pretty happy. Food comes out quick, water served on entrance, staff polite and friendly, with..."

Andranik Kazaryan

"Really nice atmosphere, we had a lovely warm night & sat outside for drinks & dinner - the staff were friendly & the service was great. The menu..."

Clenden

"Nice set out with a great little courtyard area. Food was very tasty however a little overpriced. Their home brew lager was delicious. Well worth a..."

Chris Ili

"It's all about timing. The Coburg area needs just this sort of place, and the Cop Shop fills a gap that has needed filling for some time. There are..."

Professor_JER

"One Saturday night the girlfriend and myself were out and about and thinking of a place to eat, when we caught up with my brother who immediately..."

TwoFatWogs

"After the utter debacle that was our last attempt the pressure was on to find a decent spot for our next review - I'd be facing a mutiny if I put..."

Parma Daze

"This place has the best ribs in Melbourne! My gawd the sauce they put on it is unbelievable! Great ribs, great breakfasts and great coffee. Can't go..."

Mervin

"Great what they have done with this place. Been here a couple of times. Great range on the menu for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Every time..."

Michy

"Not too bad. I feel the menu could be improved and find some of the stuff on there a bit on the pricey side.Their dessert menu is quite..."

Sheemal Visun

"I can see what they are trying to do here. sadly they are just off the mark. Nice food. Awesome service. Good selection of alcohol. It's all nice but..."

William Hasnever

"Fantastic modern pub style food and lovely service. Worth the $$ for the food. Will definitely return!The Open souvlaki and pork belly were the..."

Grace Buckley

"The Old Cop shop has stepped up a notch, its fast becoming my new local fave! A great addition to the nth suburbs, finally a decent wine list and a..."

The Lionking Diner

"Loved how they kept the theme of the old cop shop it's got great memories and photos and history of this place and the decor is tastefully done. The..."

Mary-mia Ioculano

"We've been meaning to visit The Old Cop Shop for ages and finally got there tonight. What a find! We had the most delicious meal, crispy skin..."

Annie C

"Have Driven past all the time since they opened finally decided to check it all out. Menu was not bad choice wise. Expensive though for the area...."

Chickinator

"Tried the 'old cop shop burger'. Although theres nothing unique about this burger (lettuce tomato cheese etc...) it tastes damn good. A tasty and..."

Micky

"We were greeted with a friendly smile and the rest of the service was extremely friendly too. The food came out very fast and the coffee was..."

BrunchQueen

"Went there for Mothers day with all the outlaws. Food was terrifi. Good variety on the menu and all turned up hot and delicious. I especially..."

Magilla Gorilla

"I love it here! So good to finally have an excellent restaurant in coburg. The food is always delicious But service can be a bit slow/poor at times....."

Aberdeen

"A most wonderful dining experience. This restaurant was an old police station and after 10 years of being closed, it was extensively restored and..."

Joe Carriera

"If it wasn't for the clever chef in the kitchen this place would be boring... Beautifully presented and great tasting food is what is on offer here -..."

SpaghettiCarrot

"Tried this new place for breakfast the other day, and it wasn't a bad experience. The interior design is very eye catching and warm. The service was..."

Taner Dalyan Cagin

"Had a delicious brunch at the Old Cop Shop this morning. It was raining outside but the atmosphere was warm and friendly inside. The staff were..."

Laura Wall

"Had brunch here; great quality food and decent portions too. The wait for food could improve as we were often waiting a while. They could probably..."

QC

"Absolutely brilliant! Our favourite place to go out around the coburg Brunswick area. The eye fillet steak is one of the best I have ever had and is..."

Dave Ryan

"Great work they've done to this place with a clean fresh approach while paying homage to the original buildings inhabitants.The staff were..."

Ihatefood

"I have been twice to this lovely refurbished old police station. Lunch and dinner were superb. Food was plentiful and staff were very friendly and..."

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"Outstanding service Food presentation is amazingService is very efficient.Sat outside in the alfresco area and the the service was..."

Ally

"Had dinner on Saturday and had the rib eye that was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth ... Would highly recommend the old cop shop to..."

Jojo

"This was our first visit to a cafe in an area we know well. Fantastic renovation! As a large group we had no problems ordering and receiving drinks..."

Trish Humphris

"Beautiful ambience; casual, relaxed with plenty of great history to soak up. Food is Beautiful and lovely couple who own the place to chat to. Been..."

Angela Collier

"Wow was the first word that came to me when I walked in the old cop shop in Coburg. Beautifully renovated whilst keeping the theme of the original..."

Jon

"Great service here. Have been a few times for brunch, and dinner. Food is very good, there are great vegetarian and a vegan option for dinner. The..."

Vanessa Pratt

"After waiting 20 minutes for someone to take our order my hopes were not high, however the food made up for it. Between us we had zucchini..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"I love what they've done to the place particularly as it is part of "my hood". Great ambience with intriguing things to explore around the place...."

Tdefazio7

"The Old Cop Shop has had a great reno and has a largo outdoor area too - which will be great in summer! I haven't had any food but did have a great..."

Matty T

"This place was absolutely lovely. Despite being totally packed, they didn't mind me and my friend only ordering olives, drinking wine and playing..."

Michelle Walter

"Great little local restaurant, went for dinner with my partner, food was delicious and the very friendly staff were always happy to service us. Will..."

Queen G

"I have only been here for brunch so far and I will definitely be going back to try more food. I had a ricotta hot cakes which were great! It looked..."

Taniacandido

"Heard that they had turned the old cop shop into a cafe and was keen to check out this café. Staff were friendly upon arrival. I selected the..."

JD

"Dinner menu was great, drinks list covered everyone i was dining with. Slow cooked lamb was fabulous and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely..."

Sarah Monique Wallis

"16-AUG-15 : It's nice to finally have a nice venue like this in Coburg for brunch. The staff were efficient and friendly. Love the outdoor area which..."

James Wong

"Dined here for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I made the booking as I am keen to support my local area, and we are desperate for a..."

Rose Of Coburg

"fantastic service staff and food strongly recommend the area needed somthing fresh and vibrant..Well done The Old Cop..."

Costa Bouras

"The Old Cop Shop is literally that, an Old Police Station in Coburg that has been transformed into a restaurant and beer garden. We went during..."

Thosemelbournianfoodies

"As soon as I walked in there was a lovely waitress that greeted me with a smile. I had the zucchini and corn fritter for breakfast and a latte. The..."

TurkishD'light

"Go to coburg every week and would consider myself almost a local. This place is a huge welcome by locals by transforming old abadoned cop station to..."

I Just Love Good Food

"The cop shop recently opened and living in Coburg I had to give it a go. It was so different to what I expected. It was quite a surprise to find the..."

George Eats A Lot

"Beautifully renovated police station into a gorgeous local Eatery, enjoyed lunch and dinner. Service was attentive and seating most comfortable...."

Mary

"Came in for dinner without a booking on a Friday night and the place was busy but we were able to get a table for two right away just in front of the..."

Claire McDonald

"Really enjoyed this place. Great food the portions are large as well quite filling. The staff are extremely helpful especially with dietary..."

Nicole Luckman

"Enjoyable food, friendly staff and good drinks on offer. This is a converted police station and the venue celebrates its history with memorabilia and..."

Michael Hutchison

"Went there for lunch last tuesday , what an amazing night Great food and great service. Thanks we will be back again..."

Hezal Kumar

"It's a restaurant that comes in on the pricey side. The food is nice enough, with a gourmet pub feel. It has a functional beer garden, but is on the..."

Michael Sell (DemonicLacky)

"How good is this place. The food was bloody good, my friend and i share the steak platter and it was spot on and plenty of it. Staff where very..."

Peter Dilkes

"Delicious food, great service along with a nice celebration of its police history on the walls. Gluten free bread also..."

Nino

"The food was good. The variations on the menu are quite wide! Interesting atmosphere with the old room dividing walls, from the police station,..."

Chris

"Yummy breakfast menu & great service. Great coffee too. Definitely will return. There's a kids menu..."

Rima Darwiche

True North

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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 &..."

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