the sticky chai is yum! the coffee is a little too strong for me but i guess its an acquired taste. the chicken momo tastes exactly like the ones in nepal!
Great service and very polite owner, who came and took our order and explained the dishes. We went to try the exiting menu that had mixed classic Melbourne brunch menu with nepalese ingredients and cooking style. Very fresh and full of flavour. Dishes were well balanced and came out quick. Coffee is good as well . But the Nepalese Chai is out of this world. definitely a must try
Definitely recommend the place.
This place was recommended by a friend as an alternative to Stagger lee’s around the corner. First time up, the fritters were amazing and I was sold. Went back a couple of days later with my partner for Scrambled Tofu which seems to be their most popular dish. Hands down the best scrambled tofu I’ve had in my life. My partner had the Nep gringo and he told it was easily one of the the best breakfast he had in a long time. Menu has great varieties and very unique dishes which you would never find in surrounding cafes. Great fusion food indeed!
Place has a great ambience. Staffs are extremely friendly and take the time to have a conversation with their customers, making you feel extremely welcomed and comfortable.
A true gem of Brunswick street and our new regular breakfast spot. Thank you Elektra!
I go here for coffee when I’m in the area and the baristas are so sweet and friendly! I really like the vibes and the set up of the place. They play pretty good tunes too
I absolutely love this place! They have great coffee and the staff are incredibly lovely and friendly. I tried the Himalayan omelette which was super fluffy and delicious. I will definitely be coming back!
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This is my first review on Zomato. Started using it after moving to Melbourne from Sydney past month to look out for great cafes. Have been to several cafes here( the popular instagrammable cafes of melbourne as well) but what makes me write a review on this cafe is its sensational food and exceptional service. You enter the cafe and you see all the staffs greeting you with a genuine smile no matter how busy they are. Extremely friendly and helpful and you could see the staffs are great at what they do.
Coffee is good but food is on another level. I had the Savoury Pancakes which was their special for the weekend and to say the food was amazing would be an understatement. The pancakes were made with lentils and were topped with avo and chickpeas and few other things. The chickpeas sprinkled on the pancakes were so good that I requested the server if he could get me a small bowl of just the chickpeas. Divine food. I overheard other customers telling the waiter that the hashbrown they had was the best they ever had. So that will be the next thing I'll try from their menu ;). Their menu is very interesting with lots of Himalayan fusion food.Will be back to try the other items. Thank you Elektra team! Can't recommend this place enough. My new go to place every weekend.
Went here for Sunday brunch with friends and the cafe was very busy but we got the table for three of us. And mamma mia what a great experience we had. With a wealth of cafes close by, it is not easy to stand out and Elektra Caffe makes it seem effortless. The combination of Himalayan falvours and western food is phenomenal. Never seen before in Melbourne.
Perhaps the standout dish on the table for me was the Mushroom Choila! The flavours were amazing. I love it when looks and taste are both bang on. Topped it off with Himalayan Iced Chai and hands down was the best Iced chai I've ever had.
We loved our server very much. Such a mightily efficient and pleasant person and he was so good at managing both the floor and coffee machine. He is a credit to his craft and we left an appropriate tip.
There is very little to fault about the place from its ambience to great service from friendly staff and the food was a hit making another return to this place inevitable.
Went there for brunch on the weekend. I wasn't expecting much as the place didn't give out any vibe but we were very pleasently surprised. The 2 guys working there were very friendly and welcoming. The food portions were really decent and well presented, coffee was good and the prices reasonable. Hit all the right spots without being pretentious. Will happily go back.
'Da Bomb' and the rose lassi are delicious. Prices feel worth it. Inside is comfortable, relaxed, quiet and inviting, staff are friendly and accomodating but stay out of your way which is nice. They used to be called Atomica Cafe?
Only went to have coffee with a friend so can’t comment on food. Service was as really friendly and lovely. Coffee outstanding so on that basis alone I will be back. Helped that the chairs were comfy 😄
Got to eat there this time. Friendly service as usual. Cold brew coffee was lovely. Food was substantial and yum.
Just a small shop on the busy brunswick street. Friendly service. We just had coffee. Long mac, we enjoyed this while having a chat amounst friends. Might have to try the food one day.
been here a few times but this dish was one of the best breakfasts I've had in Melbourne thus far. All the flavours went so well together couldn't fault anything
Went to the café on Easter Monday and it was worth it, staff were very welcoming and the quality of food and service was exceptional, what I normally expect from a five star property/hotel etc. The food was served reasonable quick. Choosing from the variety of coffee beans was another great option as I like my coffee strong and smooth. Over all a great experience, will definitely return when visiting Melbourne again.
I was looking for strong excellent coffee in the Saturday afternoon tea time and targeted to visit a cafe on Johnson street but missted some. Simply because the coffee cannot smell from the cafe plus some don't look outstanding. Walk three suberbs then finally decided to stop without rely on reviews. It was quiet but I can smell good coffee a few shops away. It was worth visit and will be my favourite cafe.
Melbourne is known for good coffee. The saturated industry of coffee-serving cafes currently occupying Melbourne can make it hard to separate the bad from the good, the good from the excellent, and the excellent from the best. When it comes to the best coffee, Atomica Cafe is a definite candidate. A boutique coffee roaster and cafe located along hipster Brunswick Street, Atomica Cafe has been roasting beans since 1996. And it’s clear that the baristas that work there know what they’re doing, and are passionate about providing the highest quality coffee they can to their customers.
I’ve been the head barista at ATOMICA CAFE for 6 months , and even if i’m not working there anymore , it remains my favourite coffee roasters in melbourne , so i went back there but for food Blogging purpose this time 😋 accompanied by Foodie friends Feedblogspot and penguineats …
This drink, which I believe was spearheaded by Atomica Cafe, is definitely an exciting and welcome addition to the already diverse coffee scene in Melbourne. Not only was it thoroughly enjoyable, turmeric also carries with it many health benefits.
Would Pen
Staff was excellent. Coffee was excellent. Vegan Avo on toast was the best I've ever had...amazing. Good choice to get a Sunday morning started!
Coffee was nice and strong. The baked eggs were slightly over, but otherwise an enjoyable meal. The service was friendly and quick. The cafe itself is simple and fuss free.
Good coffee, good cakes, chips n good music
I like the creme brulee cappuccino n chocolate walnut..😻😻😻😻😻😻😻 it is relaxing and vintage
Stopped at the Atomica cafe for a quick brekkie and coffee. The rice coconut porridge with apple compote was really great. Coffee is nice too. The ambience is really nice ...definitively a choice if you want to enjoy a quite breakfast
Absolutely love the coffee, food and friendly service! Da bomb was a hit! Couldn't fault anything at all, definitely will be coming back again!
PERFECT is the word. Visited Melbourne for long weekend and was told that Atomica specialist coffee house is a must visit. Can't deny the fact as had the BEST coffee till yet. Smooth as silk coffee with top class customer service ending with a friendly walk out treatment by friendly staff members. Will be visiting again soon for sure.
The food and coffee at 'atomic' was great and I highly recommend this cafe. The menu had a lot of options to choose from. I'm coeliac and they catered for my requirements.
We had a lot of fun chatting to the friendly staff as well; the manager came around to check on us a few times which was really lovely. I definitely recommend 'atomica' and it is now my favourite breakfast place hands down!
Great coffee!! I ordered a latte here last week and the coffee was incredibly smooth and delicious! Will definitely be returning here for another coffee!
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Having made it my ritual to visit Brunswick Street every Saturday for a coffee in the last month or so, I pranced upon the "coffee specialists" Atomica Cafe.
While I have rated them 5.0, they're really a 4.75, losing out on 0.25 for a coffee which I would have liked to been two or three degrees hotter, bacon could have been a little more lean, and music which could have been 5db quieter (but in their defense I was sitting directly at gun point range of their speakers).
Nevertheless, Atomica Cafe is one of the best places I have been to on Brunswick Street. Their staff are friendly and attentive, with a courteous touch to holding a conversation with their customers. They are clearly happy working here, exhibiting individual eccentric dress codes on the job. Atomica whilst appearing to cater for the younger crowd, still manages to attract the upper-middle aged individuals here. Sitting in front of the kitchen door you can tell that their hygiene practices are graded A/5 stars by the council, and that even the chef is willing to pull some extra team work having personally served my food to me with a "you're SO very welcome" when thanked.
The average price per dish is about $17 for mains and their menu offers a good variety to choose from. I was torn between the "Eggs in the Hole", the "Lamb Roti", the "House Burger of the day" but alas I settled for the Turkish Benedict which is essentially Benedict on Turkish Bread.
Customarily, the coffee came first. I ordered a Soy Cappuccino which required some convincing by the waitress who took my order. I asked about the strength of their soy (as I didn't want something too overpowering) to which she appropriately drew my attention to the quality of their coffee beans being a dark roasted blend which would be fragrant and not under or overly powering. She offered another cup if it was not to my liking which only further reinforced how impressed I was with the place only having shortly having stepped in. Talk about making first impressions!
The coffee was indeed excellent and delighted my caffeinated taste buds. The milk was creamy as it should be, the coffee blend was indeed roasted as ordered to my fussy palate. However, the temperature of the coffee tended towards the cooler side of warm on arrival but that may have been the compromise made by the barista when I was rather quickly served moments after ordering. I would have been willing to wait that extra 10 seconds for a slightly more delectable warm(er) coffee with everything else having been so perfect about the cup.
The bread was toasted to a crispiness that left you wanting more by the end of the meal and was well complemented by the perfectly poached (and garnished) eggs and well balanced Hollandiase sauce (which was not too rich or watery). The salad portion on the plate was just right - in my opinion, any more would have been too much, any less I wouldn't have had enough to supplement the mains. The bacon was excellent and very enjoyable. It didn't drip of oil. It wasn't so dry like like biting through bacon chips. Nor was it too salty. My only minor complaint was that it had a little too much fat on the strips but that's something I can live with and I'm sure many bacon fans could do so too. At the end of the meal, I asked the waiting staff to compliment the chef. Deservedly so too.
With personable and professional staff, extra smiles, and a place which prides itself on its New York studio style ambiance this place is definitely worth your time, money and effort. I thoroughly enjoyed my 2 hours experience here and would highly recommend this as a place to come spend some relaxing "me time" or friendly banter with your friends and family.
Melbourne Food Social
+3.5
Have stopped by Atomica a few times purely for coffee. Nice tasting bean which goes well with soy. Service was great. Would recommend a cup if you're in the area.
This was quite a lovely cafe to visit for brunch. I was disappointed that they didn't have French toast on their menu like it shows above, but perhaps that's an older menu. However, I did have the pancake with caramel sauce and honeycomb and it was yummy and filling! The coffee was delicious as well.
Atomica has the best smoothest tastiest perfect temperature coffee in Melbourne. And I have tried a LOT of the others. Made by hipsters. Frequented by hipsters. Be a hipster. Drink Atomica.
great service and great food.
being badly lit is probably the only issue with this place to be honest and even that's trying to find something wrong.
Good coffee that Al Pacino would start his day with! I frequent Atomica cafe on a weekly basis to grab a take away coffee. Their coffee bean blend is smooth and strong, for me first thing in the morning strong is what I need. I dinned in the cafe for brunch one day & took photos of our coffees. When our breakfast dishes arrived they looked so yummy I tucked into mine straight away before realising I didn't take a snap! I had the big breakfast and the produce they use is fresh, delicious with plenty of good use of flavours. The hash brown was the winner, not sure if they make it in house but the outside was crispy and the potato inside was lovely and fluffy.
Go back 10 years and Atomica was one of the coolest places on Brunswick st. Very cool, slightly intimidating..
Currently, it feels like it's trying to find it's spot on the strip again.. basically, for me this means that the coffee is great, service v.good and very accessible to the common person (i.e. ME).
So, I like this joint.. gringo eggs, pork pulled brekky rolls.. good brekky / lunch stuff and better than ave coffee
The poached eggs were to perfection. The chilli sauce added to the sweetness of the corns in the fritters, and the cool avocado was great on the side. Couldn't finish the last fritter and egg, but it definitely wasn't because it wasn't delicious, Atomica! I just have a very small stomach and it had unfortunately been already half full before coming over.
The World Loves Melbourne
+4.5
Atomica Caffe is a cool cafe on Brunswick Street that has delivered on ambience, imaginative food and killer coffee since 1996. Atomica is an interesting place with alternative art on the wall, exposed brick, a black and white tiled floor and often an eclectic crowd sitting around tables or perched at the window overlooking Brunswick Street.
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The place was cosy, and not noisy! Perfect for a catch up session/just a quiet place for you to enjoy coffee and have a good read. Prem was down at Melbourne for a visit, so WT and I brought him there for lunch! Me and Prem were very close back in my college days, he was always there to hear me out, cheer me up when I was feeling down and being a great company. I don't know what would I have done if I never got to know him in Trinity. WT and I have not hung out together since Trinity as well, and it felt so good to just catch up with each other after all these while. and she also loves going out for food and just trying out new things! WT, can't wait till you're free and then we can go hunt for more good eats ^^ The ice chocolate was the best I've ever tried in Melbourne! The richness was just nice and it t
...by the look of the deep gold, frothy brew, I knew I was in for a good time. The foam was smooth and silky and the line between froth and milk was blurred. The sugar provided was nothing like I have ever seen. It looked like a blend between brown and raw sugar, processed so they were of the same consistency - a rough powder. I sprinkled it over the froth and the gold deepened as it got moist, and it easily dissolved once properly stirred through. The coffee itself was absolutely spectacular! Strong - just as I asked, but not bitter, too hot or cold. The coffee was well roasted, brewed and the soy milk was perfect. It was a perfect soy latte and I ordered a second before we left. The B.L.A.T. came out looking a little small... the turkish bread sandwich was cut in half, stacked and secured with a skewer. It contained bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato and aioli. Despite the size, it looked and smelt the part, and once I had made my first bite, I was nearly convinced that I had g
Cauliflower falafel sooo gooood. Great coffee, great cauliflower falafel, beautifully balanced hummus and avo salsa (if that's what it was called?). I'll be back for more!
Most memorable coffee. I had the best coffee of my life here! Sadly I haven't made it back for more!
As a Fitzroy local for 27 years, I come to Atomica for the coffee, but I stay for the people.
It's the team that make Atomica special. Steve and co make the effort - for the regulars they know our orders. For the walkins- they make them welcome, banter with them and give them the perfect Atomica experience.
I cannot recommend Atomica highly enough because of the personal experience you receive when you walk through the door. From their personal playlists that set the vibe, to the art on the walls that introduces new artists to the Fitzroy community, Atomica - in all its glory- is about the Fitzroy that will always be.
Thank you Team Atomica for your daily hit of coffee (and the personal touch).
Festivus - Very Happy. If you love coffee you got to go here
Close to best coffee I have had .....cant actually remember the best so.....
El gringo eggs were fantastic!
Service at the good old fashioned level that’s gone missing these days
Not to mention super friendly to
Next time im on area for breakfast ill be there
10 out of 10!! Was super concerned I was walking past all these other cool cafés however this hit the spot. Great coffee, great food and great atmosphere. Give it a crack.
Went there today for a bean burrito. Absolutely delicious! 5 star!
Food, Fantastic... Coffee, Awesome.... I had the Fritters, Eggs & Chilli Jam. Such great value, cooked to perfection! My wife had a Shroom Stack, which was perfect, I could have finished her plate to. The food was just delicious and we will return. Thanks to the friendly staff also.
One of the best coffee places in Melbourne. Excellent flavour, great coffee. Tick tick. Love love. Yum yum.
Best poached eggs for a long time. Best poached egg dishes I have had in a long time with generous serves or crusty bread, and mix depending on whether one orders Benedict or florentine etc.
Coffee is good too, with well spaced tables. But the waitress service is really, average. And if you pride in having great single origin, then sell it, explain it, talk to the customers please, they are paying your wage, for gods ske have some passion and pride in your work?!
Awesome!. The staff are super friendly, and so accommodating. I popped in on my lunch break and asked if they had any vegan sandwiches or wraps.. they didn't have any ready-made but they offered to make one up for me. It was delicious!! -- roast vegetable toastie and served with salad. Wonderful service and very tasssty food.
All I can say is what happened to the Big Brekkie? Why did they get rid of it recently? It was the holy grail of big brekkies in Melb but they seem to have done away with it.
El Gringo eggs yessss. Atomica is my brunch place of choice on Brunswick St. I always order the El Gringo eggs when I go. I enjoy it every time, it's just so good! Perfectly poached eggs, and just the right amount of spiciness. The last time I went I ordered the pulled pork buns which looked cute but unfortunately didn't taste so good. Won't be ordering those again, but will definitely be back for the El Gringo eggs over and over again!! Great coffee too.
Black puddding. I had a smidgen of black pudding with scrambled eggs and mushroom, I quite liked it, I've only had it once before and I liked this one better.
Sunday Brunch. What a funky little café
run by a bunch of young staff, who looked like they just rolled out of bed, but you know what, the relaxed vibe works here.
We walked in to the sounds of music and lively chatter, this place was busy!!!!
We were served within 5 minutes, service was friendly and the staff didn’t hang around like fly’s like some do but gave us the right amount of time to decide what we wanted to order.
I went with the French toast, I’m not one to eat bacon with banana but thought I’d try something different, the food was really good, the coffee was ok, and not overly priced given the location
I would eat here again
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Choice Stuff. Can't get enough of the coffee great start to the day!
Worth It!. Great coffee, great food, great staff and an eclectic vibe sure to delight. My fiancee and I ducked in for the first time while on a random brunch date and we've never once regretted it. Plus, a kimchi sandwich? What's not to like?
Good coffee. I ordered poached eggs and bacon which was nicely done and was a 9/10. A yummm place to go to!
Props to baristas. I order decaf coffees because I can't drink high amounts of caffeine for medical reasons and this is one of the ONLY cafes in fitzroy where my decaf soy flat white order is NOT met with sniggers and sarcastic comments or belittling attitudes! It's awesome and I really appreciate not being mocked for it. Props to atomica. Oh plus their coffees are the best around.
This has been a regular coffee spot of mine for the past two years. The coffee is consistantly great and the staff are lovely without being overbearing. The flourless orange cake is also totally yum!!
Always GREAT.... I've been coming here for years and the coffee and food is consistently great. You guys rock!
Great staff. Just came back to Atomica after a period of absence , what a difference in the staff have to agree with the last post what a improvement , coffee was excellent as always and the food could do with a bit of a change but all the classics are still there try the gringo it's great . Well done for the improvements long may it continue
Better since the fire. Love the coffee, staff have improved, lost there attitude since the fire. excellent vegan slice, eggs and mushrooms are great.
Brilliant coffee. Really love the coffee this place serves up.
Incredible
I like the upbeat and casual service here, as well as the awesome (I repeat: awesome!) menu and snacks eg muffins, and the wonderful coffee! I even don't order variations here (which is super unusual for me!) I love atomica! Also pleased to see their beans at coffeehead in camberwell which is a little closer to home. Doesn't beat the Brunswick street location though :)
Atomican. Friendly staff and very tasty food, ticked all the boxes there. Only qualm was coffee a bit average. Plenty of other tasty sounding food options on the menu so will have to go back to try them out too!
This place has one of the best breakfasts in Melbourne. Coffee is awesome.
We Love You Atomica!. Great food, friendly service...... working our way through the whole menu slowly.... have to keep revisiting the favs.... staff nice and friendly .... wondering if the recent menu change included a couple of 'stiffish' price hikes??? - but you are still pretty good value.
Just one of the staff. I know this is a personal review space but when does a review have to become slander (I am referring to the previous review), atomica cafe has never had a 25% surcharge I don't know of anywhere that has. It does do a 10% surcharge by changing it's menu which is abiding by the law. The rest of that review is someones view and thats fine but blatantly lying in a place where thousands of potential customers would read it is just sad. Cheers.
Beautiful coffee and lovely staff.
Absolutely delicious food. Staff were super friendly and organised a table for our group. So many great Vegan options, and amazing authentic Meat options as well. Awesome little spot to call into if you're exploring the area, or a great place for a date night/dinner. Would definitely recommend, and will certainly be back!❤️
Superb place to dine in. Its really cozy, feels like home. Food is amazing. We ordered Himalayan chai, okra fry best, and vegan platter with chickpea curry. And meat dishes. Beautiful interior. Must visit.
Let me first start with how much I loved the ambience. The decor is so Nepal and I felt like I was sitting in a restaurant out in Thamel (a popular tourist area in Nepal).
And then the chai which was so divine. I just cannot find that taste elsewhere. It had a good mix of tea flavour and spices too. Will definitely go back for their chai.
The food was good too. We tried the mandala pancakes and crushed avomandu. The pancakes were nicely done, but I did miss some achaar to the side. Will probably try something else on the menu next time.
Absolutely marvelous, finally a cafe that is proud to showcase it's flavour. Colourful, decorations galore and makes you want to explore the Himalayas. Coffee is nice and a big menu for food. Well done 👍👍 five stars just for the effort made for your colourful decorations. Delicious food, drinks..tram is outside.
The staff is super friendly, and the food is great. Portions are not huge, but suffice for most people. The interior is cosy and beautiful. Heaps of vegan options available, including amazing vegan muffins and banana bread.
Beautiful vegan food and service. I loved their fritters and Himalayan chai 😍 The okra chips were a little bit too oily but other than that, relaxing atmosphere 💗
Love the cultural decoration here, the cafe seems cosy and have a positive feeling.
My turmeric latte is so good and smooth and I also enjoy my vegetarian mushroom and kales dish.
Seriously one of the best cafes I've been to. The decaf long black is the best so far in Melbourne. The brunch selection is just delicious as well. I would highly recommend everyone to visit here for a coffee & try their tasty meals. Most weekends, I get my coffee here. Their customer service & staff members are very friendly people 😊👌❤
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