TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Faraday's Cage

91/100 (909 ratings)

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"I can't praise this place highly enough! Lovely, super-professional staff, cosy atmosphere, great coffee, and the food... don't even get me started!..."

Chloé Hazelwood

"Arguably the best breakfast i've ever had! And the Cronut to top it off was to die for. Will be back very..."

Trent McDermott

"Definitely one of the best treasures in Fitzroy! The Mushroom dish is to die for! 10 stars! Service impeccable and super friendly! Love it..."

Alberto Vivekananda De Freitas

"Truly one of the better cafes in Melbourne Their pastries are top notch and definitely a stand out Each dish I tried was also amazing and..."

Vivian Kha

"Not only is the food fantastic - always fresh, delicious, flavoursome......But the staff are amazing - efficient, friendly,helpful.... even when..."

Aniko Kariko

"The only bakery we’ll go to, in the Fitzroy / Collingwood area, for the truest French bread we’ve eaten, outside of France. There’s an..."

Shane C Gibbons

"Probably one of the best croissants in Melbourne!!! A local favorite bakery that has a creative breakfast, brunch and lunch menu and let's not forget..."

Lucy Lui

"I had my first ever cronut here today and I don't usually leave reviews of cafes but that cronut was the best thing I have ever tasted. I'm not sure..."

Louisa Deasey

"This place rocks! Great food - awesome staff and neat..."

Mardi Smith

"This is an amazing little find.. We actually ventured into the city to go to a different cafe for breakfast, but after parking, we could not just..."

Sarah Shaw

"This is the only cafe where I have never felt more comfortable just conversing with friends and/or complete strangers. The food, the coffee, the..."

Matthew McWhinnie

"Had the pleasure of enjoying ... Coffee & Brunch at this gorgeous Cafe in Fitzroy. The food offerings were delectable, the chia pudding & ricotta..."

Noula Filis

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Finally found some time to visit..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Faradays Cage is open for business and I popped in to grab some sourdough bread. I arrived too early in the week as bread is only currently available..."

Espy Eats

"Best chilli scramble in Melbourne, maybe the world. Love this place and will continue to come back for many many more years. Good to be back..."

Rob F

"Fairly different menu from many other cafes. Ordered the egg plant schnitzel dish. Super tasty, not too oily and loved the addition on the egg and..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"You know a cafe is good when you have trouble deciding what to order... ended up with the house smoked salmon and corn fritters ($22) ft. An egg,..."

Chewie

"Beautiful and delicious brunch dishes. I got the mushroom dish with poached eggs, my friends got the wagyu beef burger and smoked salmon & fritters,..."

FoodieQueen21

"Good coffee and really yummy danishes. The waitress was friendly and made some nice suggestions. Will be keen to come back and try the main..."

Shannon

"Came to Faraday’s for a catch up with my friend & our dogs. It was a beautiful scene with lovely outdoor seating and good space for the..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Had the opportunity to visit this cafe as a result of winning an instagram giveaway. Part of the giveaway pack was a sourdough loaf, baguette, almond..."

Anneliese

"Very impressed by Faraday's Cage! Went there for brunch this morning and were greeted by lovely staff who were very attentive despite a 10min wait..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"What didn’t we love? We loved everything! The food was amazing! The corn fritters and hot smoked salmon was perfection. A must visit..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"When a friend recommended we visit Faradays Cage I got excited because all I’ve heard is some amazing things about this cafe/bakery.So..."

Timinmelbourne

"The service is very good! My friend and I ordered a benny and a zuccini pancake, they are so good. I love this place!..."

Vivian Ng

"One of the best meals we've had in Melbourne and that's saying a lot! Generous portions, different and delicious flavours and excellent quality..."

Gila Klatzkin Germon

"CHORIZO SHAKSHUKA It had been a while since i have had Shakshuka. Until i took my first dip into the magical dish i knew i missed the..."

Kathy Chen

"The food here was amazing, some of the best chilli Scrambled Eggs I’ve had with a very generous serving size! Service and customer experience needs..."

Cmzajicek

"Very friendly staff. Food came out really quick. Got the mushroom bombe from the specials menu and it was absolutely amazing. The mushrooms had so..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Hands down the best cafe I've been to, you know the place is a gem when dishes look and taste amazing ! the hotcakes and benny are a must..."

Meowktail

"this place is good! quite small, and the customer service is lacking a little. the food here is not top notch, but it is pretty good. the chilli..."

A

"I have a new favourite local favourite place. It makes beautifully presented dishes that look like works of art, almost too beautiful to eat! The..."

Alan Tse

"Absolute fantastic. I would say 5/5 for hotcakes and Benny especially the crispy and light honeycomb on hotcake! Beautiful environment and good..."

Vivi Hiew

"Faraday Cage is where its at, pastries are to die for. The staff are always smiling, the vibes are so warm The ricotta and raspberry..."

Bambina

"Whatever you visit Faradays Cage for, make sure you leave with some baked goods. The brunch is all delicious from the spicy chilli scramble or to the..."

Lee Crawford

"It’s always a treat going to Faraday Cage!! They make really tasty pastries that look ALMOST too good to eat. The staff are always smiling, the..."

The High Tea Girl

"Location was just off a busy st in Fitzroy, inside a cute brick building. The service we received was fantastic and the meal came out quickly even..."

Brooke Phillips

"Deliciously unique flavours and attentive staff! My only criticism is that the coffees were cold :( would come back for the food - definitely want to..."

Abigail Pinto

"This cafe is such a popular brunch spot in Fitzroy, that we decided to stop by to try. The place was quite busy on the weekend however we manage to..."

LittleM

"Step off the street and you'll feel right at home inside this beautiful cafe. Currently I've been feeling a healthy vibe and went against my usual..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"I love the step down from the street into the restaurant. Friendly service, great coffee great food. We had the kale salad which was awesome. A must..."

Paul J Fisher

"Food was excellent. Hotcakes were fluffy. Staff were all so friendly! We went near the closing time so they gave us pastries on the house and they..."

Clarissa Cheong

"Always on the look out for a great green breakfast salad and Faradays cage hits the mark! Topped with a delicious beetroot hummus, poached egg and I..."

Kyah English

"This is one of my favourite places to come with my grandson regularly. Fabulous friendly staff, food is always consistent and coffee never..."

Labg65

"I ordered Raspberry Ricotta Hotcake and Rubeen Sandwich. The hotcake was very lovely and generous portion. The sandwich taste so-so but the fried is..."

Elisa Sowono

"They sell the best southern fried chicken burger ! The Mac & cheese fingers with jalapeños were amazing - loved it ! Very friendly staff and good..."

Baira

"I went here with my Husband & my 1 year old son.First of all, the venue was beautiful but a little too small to bring a pram inside. So my..."

Dhania Bawahab

"This place is a personal favourite. Really lovely and confident staff, beautiful setting and food that has been dished out with love and pride...."

Lion

"What a beautiful cafe! The service was so professional and efficient. The drinks came out super fast and were exceptional. And then the food -..."

Food&Wine&GoodTimes

"Came here after hearing great reviews from friends. First of all, really loved the vibe and the decor of the place! So vintage and authentic, and it..."

CALINSHA .M.Y

"No doubt to say, it is beautiful place to have an lunch. Has an exotic atmosphere contrast to other cafe. Especially, thick pancake was so great and..."

Be Honest

"An outstanding experience! Had the raspberry ricotta hotcakes and they were tasty. The hotcakes were nice and fluffy. Definitely can be shared..."

Revolver

"Been here a few times and each and every time I leave satisfied! Nice and friendly staff, great coffee and even better food. Can’t go wrong with..."

Kaylamimi

"Hidden gem✨Great ambiance, great coffee and food. Food was very..."

Taylor

"Fabulous food (despite abit of an overhype 😅)I recently developed a newfound obsession with hotcakes (as many brunchers do) and was..."

Jianne Yong

"Finally got to check out this brunch spot.Came in at about 1, the place was really nature-ish, divided into two sections, we were seated at..."

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"Breakfast board ($22)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Quaint cafe serving delicious food and the #breakfastboard was perfect for those wanting a more..."

Cafehoppingkids

"Another one of Fitzroys gems. I have been here once with a group of friends. The cafe was sooo busy! But they managed to get us seated in..."

Amy Flood

"This place was amazing for breakfast I got the salmon and fritters and my partner got the eggs with pork. It was different, funky and flavours just..."

Dee Tuncer

"Fastest service I have ever seen, The food got there so fast I thought it must be a mistake. They also sat us very quickly even though it was a very..."

Tabi Ei

"The plain croissant here is better than the Lune one. And the bread is also excellent. In fact, everything that Faraday’s does is great including..."

Jjjj

"After looking through a few 'must visits' in the Fitzroy area, I settled on Faradays Cage as the venue for a long overdue catch up with friends. I..."

Kimberley Leggett

"We absolutely love their eggs benny here. Such generous serve of pulled pork and seriously goof sauce. Coffee was great too. This place leaves us..."

Emily

"Friendly service and the best chilli scrambled eggs I’ve ever had! So much flavour - I didn’t even need to season it.Taken 1 star off only..."

Tania

"The food and coffee at Faraday’s Cage is really yummy, fresh and easy on the eye. The staff are on the ball and helpful, and the atmosphere is..."

Audrey Kate

"Early breakfast for two couples both with 1 year olds. Excellent menu and food, cool fit out, great service and really accommodating for the kids..."

Simon Biddle

"Came on a Sunday afternoon, it was busy but not full. Stood at the door for quite a bit and no one acknowledged us. That was always a bit annoying..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Loved the breakfast board - so delicious and worth the price of it. The lighting in the back room is strange however (green and uncomfortable)...."

Romy Schneeweiss

"Benny (pulled pork eggs benedict) blew my mind... had a great brunch hereNice placeCoffee was also great.Croissant was buttery...."

Sarah Laurentia

"Faraday's Cage was on my partner and I's to-visit list for a while. Such faith was placed in the rave reviews and ratings that we may have went a..."

Decent Feed

"I’m so glad that we are getting out a little more to explore our nearby cafes. Fitzroy is so close by and there are some awesome cafes around. I..."

LifestyleByLily

"Love love love Faraday’s Cage, have been here a couple of times and it always delivers with delicious food! Have had the chilli scrambled..."

Yorkstergram

"I ordered the Spanish baked eggs because it was on the special’s menu. I like the combination of this dish and this dish is rich in flavour. I also..."

HuntingCalories

"Mushroom was really good, I added bacon and it was one of the best cooked bacon I’ve ever had, super yummy.Chilli scrambled eggs are pretty..."

Kai Han Cheam

"奔着Zomato上4.9的评分去的.. 个人觉得评分有点太过了吧 .. 食物还不错 Egg Benedict 手撕猪肉味道很赞蛋黄酱可以..."

Christinana

"Good food, but not sure if it warrants a near perfect score of 4.9 rating. We ordered the highly rated ricotta hot cakes and also the truffle..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"The cafe has a nice ambience, can be quite loud since it's often crowded w ppl. Polite staff. Iced chocolate is delicious with ice cream on top...."

Thảo Lê

"I have always wanted to check this place out. I love the food, location, and the ambience was lovely. My friends and I ordered various dishes so we..."

Mira Listar

"aight my first review for this lovely café. ordered beans, which’s one of the week’s specials. actually i just had the ‘slow cooked..."

Andy Han

"After reading the positive reviews on here, we decided to give this place a try. Granted that we came in on a Sunday around 2pm, the cafe was still..."

Vanessa

"First of all the service was really attentive, staff seems really energetic and keen to help.We ordered the ricotta hotcakes and the mushrooms..."

Stephanie Karlinda Sari

"Great service, good ambience and the coffees are lovely too. We ordered smoked salmon with the fritters, the food is great, nothing to critisized..."

Shareen

"This place deserves the best of ratings! It’s such a warm and welcoming place with amazing food! I tried the breakfast platter and loved every bit..."

Tashveen14

"Fantastic! We shared the pulled pork Benedict for the devil in us, and the kale salad for the angel. Really well put together and fantastic taste...."

Matt Taylor

"One of the best cafe in fitztroy. Everything about this place amaze me! The ambience were light, bright and airy. Upon my arrival, the staffs..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"I had late lunch here after reading a lot of positive reviews. The customer service was alright but it was dying down on a weekday so no harsh..."

Jaehee Kim

"Honestly, not exaggerating, this is one of, if not the best brunches I have had in Melbourne. We ordered a black cherry danish and two coffee while..."

A Black Sheep

"Today I wanted to visit lune croissant in Fitzroy. However, they are sold out. So we changed out mind, and found there was a exquisite cafe called..."

ZIHAO LIU

"Faradays Cage takes its name from scientist Michael Faraday, a 19th century inventor.In terms of its scientific meaning, Faraday Cage..."

Tess Presso

"A good place where you for sure can have a get to together if you want to impress others. Like I wasn't expecting much but from their service till..."

Kalana Sharma

"Amazing food, with cool atmosphere and good service.We had the breakfast board, big breakfast, eggs benedict and white truffle mushroom with..."

Marie

"Visited Faraday’s Cage after seeing rating/reviews on zomato. It definitely did not disappoint! We had the big breakfast with potato..."

EatsByM

"One of the tops spots, both metaphorically and physically, to eat in melbourne. Really great ambience . The food matches the setting. A big variety..."

Brien Dhas

"In store baked goods are impressive here. Flaky pastry and complementary fillings of a high quality. Perfectly poached eggs with a bounty of bacon..."

Kelly Belly

"Had breakfast here on a Saturday. At 9:45am the place was packed and people were already queuing for a table. Luckily, we had a booking. Had the..."

Shaun

"Ordered Egg Benedict and the Pear Granola. The food is very fresh and taste great. The juice was very nice as well. Do enjoyed the time. Will..."

Nan Ma

"A cafe with something for everyone serving beautiful in house pastries and lovely coffee for a light brekky to a wide range of substantial flavourful..."

A Choong

"Great cafe just off the main road. Bit squishy inside but that adds to its charm.Food was great - staff were also lovely too.The options to..."

Kevin

"This place has been on my bucket list for so long and it definitely lives up to its rating. I give a 5 star to places that I can’t fault on the..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Absolutely out of this world food! So many flavours on one plate and still went down well! Food was coming out from the kitchen for other customers..."

Cyrus Daji

"Came here super last minute as a walk-in and everyone was extremely polite and welcoming. We had the salmon fritters (just the right side of spice)..."

Annii

"OMG yummers - again, a perfect papa’s day brunch with superb food served with style. Lovely east village styled warehouse enclave in grungy Fitzy...."

Michael O

"Just another example of why Fitzroy is the best place for coffee. I paid way more yesterday for a rubbish coffee and cake in Ivanhoe. Never again...."

Matt

"I have eaten at Faraday's Cage 3 times now - each time I am also pleasantly surprised. My go-to is poached eggs on toast with sriracha hollandaise &..."

Madeline Nancy

"Came here mid afternooon on a Saturday - great timing as we didn’t have to wait for a table. There were so many yummy items on the menu that we’d..."

Mats

"Located in Fitzroy, Melbourne's art and graffiti hub this is a place that should definitely be on your list. It features both outdoor and indoor..."

Pratik Khubchandani

"Such friendly and bright staff made our already great brunch even better.We got the benedict and the highly raved pear bircher..."

Eatalatte

"Faraday’s Cage seems to be one of the few cafes left absolutely nailing the ‘classic’ dishes, service and coffee simultaneously. The menu is..."

PositivelyDelicioUs

"Just had brunch here and my corn fritters with salmon was perfection itself! Just a divine combo of sweet, savoury and kick. Hands down best I have..."

Chrissy Lu

"Very nice coffee!! It's perfectly foamed and good temperature. No wonder this place has high rating☆The cafe is located on quiet street and I..."

Chai

"Loved their hot smoked salmon & fritters... and the jalapeño popper! Asymmetrical and beautifully plated, nestled between 3 fritters, one spicy and..."

Thepetitefooddiary

"Ambient of this place is cozy, fits right in Fitzroy. Order a soy FW, it was smooth and perfectly balanced. My other half ordered the egg Benedict's..."

MrNomNom

"This plaster definitely lives up to the hype. Had the smoked salmon with fritters as well as the hot cakes. Honestly can’t fault anything. Food was..."

Super Soba

"The chilli scrambled eggs are to die for. It’s hard to make such an outstanding scrambled eggs but I’m very impressed! The staff are incredibly..."

Matty Krelle

"Food : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Really like the eggs Benedict and love the Pain au Chocolat ! Price : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Average..."

MC

"It's places like this that set the high standard for Melbourne's competitive scene. I received such a friendly greeting on entry and could see the..."

J0yy173

"Had an amazing experience here in faradays cage. Very easy to book through zomato. We ordered their special’s french toast, ricotta hotcakes, and..."

TheTwinsDiary

"One of the best brunch spots I've been to in the last year! The food here is so delicious, and exactly what we needed! Tucked away in Fitzroy, this..."

The Hungry Vegan

"Super nice interior and staff. We got the corn fritters and truffle mushroom. I loved the stuffed jalapeños that were served with the..."

Eunifoodie

"Would I return? Every single day if I could! Quiet location but busy venue – FOR A REASON. You don’t get a rating like this for..."

Pareto Diet

"I entered Faraday’s Cage as a Collaboration visit. I love the whole atmosphere of this place. As soon as I walked through the door I had such a..."

Themummyblogger

"Love egg benny so much! The meat is well cooked, which is tender and yummy! By the way this one is too much for breakfast, better to order it near..."

Debbie

"Delicious and amazing! Ordered the White Truffle Mushrooms (and swapped out the poached eggs with scrambled eggs - the staff were super friendly and..."

Julia.eats

"Lovely brunch spot.. I love the pancake.. Looks good & taste good too.. One of the best hotcake in Melbourne.. I think coffee can have better..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Got the truffle mushrooms, it was delicious! Best brunch dish I have had in a while. The balance of flavours worked really well, each element of the..."

Aldrin Canta

"Came here because of the high rating plus so many compliments. It was quite crowded, we arrived around 11AM and there was only 1 table left, most..."

Bie

"Busy little cafe with the queue to match on a Sunday. The coffee was good to start. I had the sautéed mushrooms with poached eggs, bacon and a..."

Gee

"First time be here, quiet location but busy venue. Like the chili scramble egg, tasty. Really want to try the croissant, but too full. :( will try..."

James Wang

"One of the best smashed avocado dishes in the city. Beetroot hummus was scrumptious. Would definitely return for their delicious menu and friendly..."

Jacinta Cari

"Loved this!!! We got the pancakes and white truffle mushroom and both were delicious, filling and presented well!The cafe obviously gets..."

Jordan Wong

"Love how they made their herbs tea with fresh ingredients and the way they cooked for food. The mushroom is so good to describe how good it is...."

Catlady

"Service here was amazing! They couldn’t find us a table inside but they had space outside. They had an amazing heater on out there so it didn’t..."

Eating With Ebony

"It is really good experience, the source with rich flavour to satisfied our taste bud, can’t wait to visit again, next time want to try can’t..."

Liulibai830

"Best brunch in Melbourne! Love the coffee and food and most importantly the staff!! Definitely will come next time!! Try flat white and the..."

Leiliang913

"This place has got to be one of the busiest cafes in Melbourne. Came on a Sunday afternoon, waited for a table for 4 people and it took us under 1..."

Danielle Nguyen

"A great brunch place in Melbourne’s HPSTR capital, Fitzroy. Ordered a cappuccino, soy mocha and a latte, they were all really good. For the food we..."

Pandy

"Great brunch spot. The staff and atmosphere were warm and friendly. The food was really tasty. Eggs Benedict was incredibly generous in portion size..."

Figures

"Faraday's Cage is an awesome cafe located in Fitzroy. Have been very eager to try it out and what better way then to visit on Queens Bday long..."

Mr Foodie

"Faraday’s cage in Melbourne. One of the most popular brunch cafe in the area. A lot of good restaurants in the neighbourhood so it always amazes me..."

Steven Gu

"Well this is a beautiful place ... I personally loved their dish,the one I ordered was chilli scramble egss Mrs tried their Riccotta Pancake...I was..."

Darshan Dave

"Love love love, one of my favourite brunch places. Currently my no.1 favourite. I’ve already been back twice for the fritters / the loaded..."

Sylviateon

"Really interesting spot in an old power station. Slightly cramped inside but environment is fun and service is great. Food options are interesting..."

Scott

"Had a lovely brunch here! The hustling and bustling environment and the warehouse-like layout of the cafe was very exciting! Definitely lived up to..."

FoodieYeo

"Great spot for brunch - worth the bit of a wait if you haven’t been! The white truffle mushroom is a standout and recommend finishing off with..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Faraday’s has been on my hit list for a while and today was the day to check it out. I like that the cafe is tucked away from the hustle and bustle..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"By the end of breakfast, I knew I wanted to come back and try some different things on the menu. We had the baked beans which were flavoursome and..."

Mrs Mark

"What whaddaya know? It turned out not only to be an excellent benedict, but possibly one of the best I’ve ever had. The thick, fluffy toast was..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Faraday’s cage in Fitzroy is by far one of the best cafes in Melbourne serving marvellous coffee, drool worthy dishes all accompanied by the most..."

Brew Hunter

"Great cozy neighborhood cafe for great coffee and nice brunch menu in the funky Fitzroy area. Might need to wait for tables around busy..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Love stopping here for a morning coffee and a ham and cheese croissant while walking my dog, they do great coffee and everything is baked fresh,..."

Susan Chin

"A cafe which is also a fully fledged bakery.The bread products are very impressive. Sourdough was so good and they know how to do good puff..."

Tinmans Treats

"I really enjoyed Faraday's Cage when I visited for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Such a cool quirky place, located down the end of a Fitzroy..."

Oj_always_eating

"Love how this place is not too crowded and love their friendly service. We were seated in the courtyard, so it was a bit chilly for winter but still..."

Chee Ching Low

"TL:DR - Really good menu, strong coffee and dishes that are plated well.The pear granola is a really good dish - very impressive to look at, I..."

Flying Forward

"Went there for my birthday. Great vibe and fantastic staff. Just when I’m tired of the typical Melbourne brunch, this place surprised me with the..."

Ted Wu

"Hipster cafe with great vibes and delicious food! Enjoyed the Benedict eggs with pulled pork and the chilli scrambled eggs, with addition of chorizo...."

Bear Noms

"Good food and venue. They make their own bread in house and it really shows in their dishes. The pancakes were one of our favourites with them being..."

DamoForce Food

"i had such a hard time in deciding what i want to have as all the options look great to me.;) i finally decided to go with the soft shell crab burger..."

Jing

"A great little cafe in Fitzroy with excellent staff and amazing food. This place is packed on weekends and we can see why! All food was on point and..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"Hidden gem throughout beautiful lane in Fitzroy, surrounded by old housings and autumn breezed trees. The place is not much an eye-catcher but once..."

Munching Pandas

"There's so many brunch spots in Fitrzoy, but I'm glad I opted to try Faraday's Cage first! The interior was nice and industrial and casual, making it..."

Tifa Cheung

"Great cafe just off Johnston St. They serve a good variety of dishes so everyone will find something they like. I was really impressed with ‘The..."

LouLou Loves Food

"met up with a friend here for brunch. Staff are friendly and the food was gorgeous. Got a fried cauli and cous cous salad which was perfect! The..."

4theloveoffood

"I was lucky enough to have been brought here by my foodie friend Split The Bill. From the moment we stepped inside the door to the moment we stepped..."

Table For Two Melbourne

"Great cafe, nothing to complain about at all. Everyone’s food was excellent (shout out to the eggs Benedict) good coffee and great orange/apple..."

Denny Patron

"Great service food and ambience! We got the fritters and scrambled egg with avocado and bacon. Generous portions and seasoned well. Great..."

Khrisey

"Great place to have breakfast, service was fast and food was delicious. They also sold yummy bread. It was big enough that you got to be seated..."

M. A.

"Having heard so much about Faraday’s Cage, it was so exciting to finally go for an early Easter Monday breakfast. We were treated with a delicious..."

2wo Fat Girls

"This place is really nice. The venue is absolutely awesome! A gorgeous converted warehouse that remains very bare and industrial on the inside. Very..."

Melbourne Epicure

"All the dishes are well presented, especially the house made pear granola, poached pear, muesli, yogurt, coconut juice mixed with blue berry,..."

Gourmet Explorer

"Hooooooo my god. The ricotta pancakes? Full on perfection. Feast for the eyes, mouth AND tummy. Beautifully fluffy without being too dense or cakey,..."

Elia Anis

"The food certainly lives up to the hype here. The ingredients are obviously great quality and flavours with each dish are complex and deliciously..."

Dimzib

"my oh my. what a delightful find. It's located in a compact alley/street with streetside parking which can be a squeeze but I managed to find a spot...."

Dr S

"Can’t fault. Beautiful place, staff were super friendly and engaging, coffee was amazing, the ricotta pancakes are PERFECT, please never change. I..."

Chloe Anderson

"We went here with a group of friends and other bloggers. The food wasn't particularly "Wow" but it was certainly decent. The reviews all seem..."

@foodtom

"I absolutely adore this place. Super friendly and helpful team and the food was amazing! Breakfast board (Can't Decide) had the best croissant I've..."

Foodloverwhojiggles

"The best brunch I’ve had in Melbourne, faraday’s cage is next level and everything on the menu looked amazing I had the smashed avocado and..."

Chris.degregorio91

"The ricotta hotcake is the best I’ve had in Melbourne and the eggs benny just worked so well.. this cafe has a high rating for a reason so go..."

Dinermelb

"We had the perfect lazy Sunday afternoon brunch at Faraday's Cage. Service was warm and friendly, and the food was fresh, delicious and beautifully..."

The Frugal Cats

"Visited Faraday's Cage last weekend with my partner for a re-review and quite frankly, we were both blown away. Have always loved the tasteful / hip..."

Ben E

"Any place that has a score over 4 on zomato will excite this foodie… so I was very excited to check this artisan bakery and cage out with some..."

SueyLuey

"Faraday’s Cage is definitely up there with my favourite cafes in Melbourne (big call I️ know!) 😍 They are also an Artisan Bakery so all the..."

Foodbourne_

"Noting better than have some cafe food and drinks with a bit of chill out time on the weekend morning. This cafe gave u a comfort, chilling ambience..."

Margaret

"Fantastic service, coffee, and food! Seated and served very quickly by friendly wait staff. The cafe had a great relaxed vibe, loved The Mushroom..."

Kt

"Really friendly staff, great atmosphere and really good food! I had thw furikake greens with added chicken, absolutely loved it and would..."

Stevie Lee J

"This humble brick exterior of Faraday's Cage leads into a rustic bakery and cafe. The bright dishes, paintings and flowers alongside the friendly..."

Heidi

"I absolutely love my experience at Faraday‘s Cage. The food here is so delicious and unique as well. The pastries are to die for and I 100%..."

Being Delicious

"Great place, inside and outside seating . Lovely wait staff, good ambience and delicious food. I had the home smoked salmon with sweet potato and..."

Cafe Cathy

"My husband and I re-visted Faraday's Cage today. We were greeted by Ellie who was amazing and took great care of us. Our coffees were spot on, the..."

Lucy Lu

"Food:With my brunch companions, together we ordered the Instagram-famous House Made Pear Granola, the Ricotta Pancakes, the Hot Smoked Salmon..."

Blessed Brunchie

"Had a quick fly in fly out kind of brekky whilst waiting for an appointment in the area this morning.Ambience is impressive and staff extremely..."

Nikki

"Huge ticks on the following:- friendly staff- food is tasty and fresh, looks as goos as it does on instagram- coffee is good-..."

BMac

"Revisited Faraday's Cage on a Wednesday and was blown away by the hospitality. We were greeted warmly by Ellie and seated shortly after. My friends..."

Hangry Horace

"I thought the food was good, would have liked to see something fun and exciting on the menu. Parking was great on a Sunday and the atmosphere of the..."

The_littlehungrylife

"We ate here for brunch on a Saturday morning. It was quite busy and full inside but the staff found us a spot on the communal table very..."

Rooshka

"😱Lizzie's first impression: This place is hidden off the busy streets of Fitzroy but it was still super busy so prepare to wait a bit longer on..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Came here twice and tried the pear granola and pancakes. Both were really tasteful! My friend had the chilli scrambled eggs and liked it a lot, she..."

Joyce Van Der Kaaij

"Ate here today, tried the pancakes and chia pudding.Pancakes themselves were nice, but found toppings overly rich and heavy, particularly..."

R M

"First time coming here and I must say I really enjoyed my mushroom meal it was so tasty!!! The only let down was that I did find a hair in my meal..."

Linda

"OMyGod, I only discovered this gem today! It has two entrances on two little streets off Johnston Street and it is easy to miss. Great coffee, food..."

Ross Crisp

"Finally found another hidden gem outside of the city. It’s been a while since I last found a good brunch place. Had the smoked salmon & fritters,..."

Mabel Lee

"Tucked away a little off Johnston Street, Faraday’s Cage is a cozy little cafe that has slotted right into the Melbourne Brunch scene since opening..."

Love At First Bite

"Overall, Faraday's Cage exceeded my expectations. It was truly a delicious meal, that I was super impressed by. The wait staff were friendly and we..."

Vi Dang

"Went with a bunch of girlfriends. Ordered an almond latte and it tasted good. I also ordered the chilli scrambled eggs and the presentation was great..."

Gossipgalaxy

"This place is as good as its rating. I don’t normally give out 4.5’s for breakfast, but this cafe is a well oiled machine. We arrived at..."

Sweetlikesugar

"Hot smoked salmon & fritters: the fritters are really amazing 💕 + love the jalapeño poppers👌🏻 pretty filling! Chilli scrambled..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"I have so mushroom in my heart for this dish. Shrooms and cheese deluxe! Take-away coffee and pastries are always my go-to treats here, but popping..."

Food Comatose

"A beautiful and deceptively spacious bakery/cafe tucked away in a quiet, leafy residential street. Quite busy at midday Sunday but we only waited..."

Nini Foodie

"The most generous staff and management here!!!! Such great vibes and Instagram friendly interiors in the heart of Fitzroy!!! We had the Chia Pudding,..."

Healthyfoodfast

"Very busy little cafe so as always if you’re going on a Sunday be in and out before 9.30-10 latest and you’re laughing. Service was great, fresh..."

Birdman

"This cafe is super cute and an awesome place for brunch - my sister and I loved the whole space especially the courtyard out the back. Also, the..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Great brunch location, can be quite busy at peak times with a queue. Very hip, warehouse location.Iced coffee, $6, nice but could have been made..."

Affogato Addiction

"We went on a Saturday morning and it was quiet. Nice peaceful environment, perfect to enjoy their great coffee. I wanted to get the “can’t..."

Jstina Cho

"Came just want to try the granola and it didn’t disappointed at all.. it came in lil bit small bowl but fulfilling enough for me. I love the..."

Donita

"It has been a while since I have tasted brunch dishes that are actually impressive. I am definitely spoilt by the good brunch joints scattered across..."

Justin Wong

"Cool cafe situated in a nice spot. Very enjoyable coffee (I had two), I had the breakfast board which was delicious. Prices aren’t to bad..."

Beck Haley

"Do yourself a favour, and add Faraday’s cage to your To Do list. All four dishes that we tried were incredible, colourful and bursting with..."

BitchUnhealthy

"I like their superfood salad, it has citrusy cheesy kale, tomatoes, charred corn and beetroot salad. Adding the egg will give more richness to the..."

CLABEL

"Pretty alternative cafe with a nice selection of dishes. I chose a plate of greens with poached eggs which was good (apart from the sauce which had..."

Julia Stehli

"Loved the cozy vibe; they have a courtyard as well. Went on a Thursday at 1pm, was really keen on trying their pastries but sadly they ran out of..."

Christine Chin

"Delicious chilli scrambled eggs. The eggs were beautiful and the sourdough was amazing - not over-toasted so its texture was perfect. The hot smoked..."

Julycheee

"Ten or so minute wait for a table, but I was totally fine with this as I knew that most likely constituted a great brunch spot. Had brilliant banter..."

Joanna Kanakis

"Recently my favorite! The egg Benny is so delicious. The Bacon makes the source more tasty and the meat is sweet. Replace my previous fav egg..."

RZ

"the services are so nice，kind and the food was really quick，my friend and i didn't wait too much time，the taste was delight and yummy， strong..."

Yuan Tian

"Overrating I would say.Wifi is provided.No standing table.Staff was willing to meet your requirements.Had smashed avo，added one..."

Alexis Chan

"Just PEARFECT!! I love the pear so much! Perfect for spring weather !!! Recommended 🤘🏻Besides that their sour dough was really good -..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Do you remember the episode of Buffy where Buffy's sister suddenly appeared and everyone believed she had always been there, before slowly realising..."

Iris Myandowski

"Lovely cafe with several different eating areas; out the front, inside and then out the back. Plenty of parents with prams here too which was nice...."

Clare

"Rave reviews and well deserved! I’m so glad I spent my Sunday afternoon here - the food was absolutely amazing. My friend had the smashed avo which..."

Demi

"UPDATE 06/11/2017Finally had the chance to try the delectable pastries, and a gorgeous loaf each of sourdough and baguette, thanks to the..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Been here a month ago, haiz, a bit behind in reviews...But adding my reviews to recommend this hidden secret in Fitzroy is a MUST! It’s expectedly..."

Jaime Eat&Fit

"I really adore this place, but watch the steps before you enter. (Knowing me I would probably be clumsy and fall down..) The flowers are..."

Maria

"Great cafe!! My beetroot falafel dish was the best and my soy chai had a lot of chai flavour! There were quite a few things on the menu that I wanted..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"A TRULY KID FRIENDLY CAFE!At first glance, this cafe looks like a typical hipster cafe for singles. It's not.The owner of this..."

Elaine

"Faraday’s Cage is hidden away off the main streets of Fitzroy. It still offers that bare brick wall, edgy Fitzroy feel, but in a bright open venue,..."

Suzie Scribbles

"I absolutely LOVED this cafe! every single dish we tried was absolutely unreal! The staff were super friendly, and a really nice relaxing homely..."

Misscleanliving

"Absolutely loved this little industrial style cafe with great breakfast and lunch options! We enjoyed excellent coffee and had one of the best..."

Laura

"Decided to give this place a go, seeing how highly it was rated. The staff were very friendly and made sure we got a table - didn't have to wait long..."

FionaC

"I was extremely impressed from my visit at faradays especially after hearing such great things about this cafe . Everything was spot on and presented..."

Vivian

"How had I not been to Faradays Cage before? It’s fantastic! The actual venue looks like it’s an old warehouse with exposed brick and a high..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Faraday's Cage is a hidden gem, seemingly simple from the outside, however I was immediately taken aback upon entering through the front door...."

Wendell

"Great location in a little nook off Johnson st. The food is magnificently presented and flavours are something to brag about! As a person who..."

Louieblue88

"On a beautiful sunny Melbourne day we enjoyed breakfast at this great hideaway! We were invited to try the brekky menu, we kick..."

Split The Bill

"Iv been here twice and i have had both the fritters and the salad, portion sizes are on point and taste was great! Lovely coffee! Love the decor as..."

Melbrunchin

"Hands down one of the best brunch places we have been to. The service is fantastic, the food is delicious and the pastries are AMAZING!!..."

Melb Food Baby

"I wondered why we had not been to this cafe after reading all the rave reviews. However, since now trying it out, I’d say the food is good but..."

Miffy

"A nice sunny day catching up with mates with some seriously delicious food and friendly service. Everything looked good. There were a couple of..."

Samantics

"The latest word around town was that this was the new stand out in the Melbourne brunch scene so of course I had to give it a shot. Located in the..."

Hangry Dreamer

"The friendliest staff you’ll ever meet and delicious food at Faraday’s Cage makes it worth the wait on a Sunday morning. We decided to dine..."

Melissa Yeap

"Second time I have been here. Coffee consistently good, service friendly and interesting menu. The space itself is typical Fitzroy - think bricks and..."

Comfy Chairs

"Probably the most unique café I've been to. The service crew carried genuine smiles across their faces and the ladies were dressed in the cutest..."

Amanda Ng

"This place is THE place. Faraday’s cage has skyrocketed to one of my favourite brunch spots. The ambience is refreshing and the food is absolutely..."

Mr. Hakuna Matata

"Popped in for brunch on Saturday. Cute bakery/cafe with seating on the pavement plus a covered courtyard. It was pretty chilly outside even with the..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"What a treat to be invited to Faraday's Cage this morning and what a way to start the best day of the year in Melbourne, grand final day. You know..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I had the ricotta pancakes and they were delicious! I couldn't even finish them because they were too filling and sweet, but if you are ordering..."

Dc

"If you haven't been to Faraday's Cage yet. Well, you should. An artisan bakery that also serves exciting breakfast and lunch options alongside..."

Gastrology

"Review Update: After an initial disappointing visit we were invited back by the owners to experience Faradays Cage after my feedback had..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"A really nice spot for brunch with great food. The egg benny and salmon fritters are both nice. And the coffee is great too. Oh, they don't take..."

VodkaO_ZS

"Lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. Very relaxed and generally a nice place to be.We were seated straight away as it wasn't too busy..."

Helen O'Kane

"A friend and I went on Friday for lunch. I ordered The Mushroom. The poached egg is covered with sticky rice which is the first time I see the..."

Ivy Shen

"Bit of a hidden gem. An unsuspecting cafe front but when you step in its very Fitzroy and very melbourne ❤️ the food is delicious , we tried the..."

Foodforthought

"We found this cafe to be average. Not much indoor seating. Coffee was strong (we ordered it strong) but barely warm. Food was nice: scrambled eggs we..."

FoodN

"REVISITED: APRIL 2018Ahhhhh Faraday’s Cage…what can we say? You hold a very special place in our hearts, and from the moment we left you..."

Bitsofbites

"This cafe has moved to the top of my list of favourites since my visit last week.The service was friendly and quick, and the three dishes we..."

Anika Sweet

"Great location in Fitzroy. Friendly staff and service was good. The exposed brick interior looks great and the atmosphere was good. Had the Chilli..."

Anna Singh

"Neighborhood atmosphere. Very cost place and friendly staff. In here, they know how to present their food. It looks delishhhhhh. All the dishes come..."

Alwayshungry

"Weekday brunch Venue: simple, clean, cosyService: friendly and fast Food: Not only pretty, delicious too! Good portion. We ordered..."

GoodFood HappyTummy

"> House-made pear granola with saffron poached pear, house granola, honey, thyme labne, acai + seasonal berries AND Ricotta pancakes with caramelised..."

Breakfastpiggy

"Very child friendly and vegetarian friendly! We were totally amazed by the exceptional food and customer service. Will definitely come back for this..."

Veggielover

"One word 'flawless' Everything was perfect here. Such a great location in Fitzroy away from the buzz of Brunswick Road. Easy to find parking right in..."

Nay Nay

"This is one out of the box for me. For some reason, I'd never heard of Faraday's Cage but it fair jumped off the web page with its rating when we..."

Two Sheds

"What I dislike most about brunching lunching on the weekend is the crowd and the lining up.. I'm a regular weekday bruncher being on maternity leave..."

Munch On Melbourne

"Such a fantastic cafe that serves wonderful dishes and great coffee. We enjoyed a lovely selection of dishes on the day we visited. We had the..."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"Usually the term cage has a negative meaning but in this case you will fall in love with Faradays Cage.We came here on a busy Saturday..."

Must Be Hungry

"Started out with Faraday's long black, I wouldn't recommend the coffee. It wasn't a good blend at all. Tasted very acidic.The service was..."

Jean

"Faraday’s Cage has been a very popular cafe destination since it opened two years ago, operating out of a converted warehouse that used to be..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Melbourne’s brunch game is pretty strong these days, with so many vibrant looking dishes that are made for Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. But..."

Nicole Tang

"The setting of this cafe is perfect - there's a choice to sit inside, in the heated courtyard or outside the front or back of the cafe. The food..."

Miranda Lewit-Mendes

"There’s no doubt that the breadwinner, pun intended, for Faraday’s Cage is their baked goods. With a perfectionist head baker preparing..."

Penguineats

"Oh Faraday's, how I love you. I drive all the way from Oakleigh just to eat your food.Food is amazing - well portioned (not too much to be..."

Omocha

"Just fantastic!! Popped in for lunch on a dreary Sunday afternoon and it was just the right spot to warm up! Ordered the poached pear granola with a..."

Loz Arthur

"Faradays cage is a cafe that does justice to the reason Melbourne is known for good brunches. From the moment you walk in and are greeted by smiling..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Went here with my partner for breakfast. Such a beautiful building and i was told it used to be an old recording studio. Service was fantastic and..."

Nick Lowe

"Food here is excellent, service is great and food comes out super fast. Ordered the brisket burger which was amazing and the chorizo croquettes on..."

Will

"Our first visit to Faraday's Cage wasn't quite as successful as we'd hoped and it appears that owners Kim and John felt the same way after reading..."

Minda Barley

"What's your favorite breakfast? ☕️🍳🥓🥑🥐🍯🤔❓CAN'T DECIDE? So this amazing breakfast board is the best way for you to try..."

HUNGRYMATE

"We had the brisket burger served with chorizo croquettes, the pulled pork benedict and the pancakes. The benedict was amazing, loved the twist on the..."

Brunchtime

"Love this place! So rustic and an amazing menu! There is so much to choose from and their bakery & patisserie are so fresh and made onsite! This one..."

Food Review Australia

"An amazing place hidden in Fitzroy. We have been coming since the beginning, my son has almost grown up there. He knows the way and when passing by..."

Sara Sol Bigom

"Awesome new cafe with a trendy industrial style fit out and brilliant menu. I ordered the eggs benny which came with pulled pork, chipotle..."

Kate Dougherty

"Discover this absolute gem of a Cafe & Bakery tucked down Gore Street, where we can guarantee that you will be blown away by their stunning pastry..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Can't wait to be back!! There are so many choices on menu that all look great to me, so I ordered a "can't decide". Really satisfied, great fresh..."

J

"The menu has lots of variety and the service was friendly. I had mushrooms on brioche with a side of kale and it was delicious. Everything else I saw..."

Kaylah Adams

"Our first 5/5 ever!!! We seriously loved everything about Faraday's Cage from the amazing dishes on the menu, to the house made bread and the most..."

Brooke & Nick

"Stumbled across Faradays Cage for a Sunday birthday brunch and so glad we did!!! We had the mushroom dish and the smoked salmon corn fritters,..."

Justine Chiara

"Easily my favourite coffee and breakfast spot in all of Melbourne, cafe built in an old recording studio, how much more "Melbourne" could you get..."

Emma

"Faraday' Cage is a gem, The food is delicious and enjoyed in a warm, cozy atmosphere. The service is first class. Try the cronuts! Can't wait to..."

James Cody

"Faraday's cage is my new favourite cafe in Melbourne, and that's saying something. The food was absolutely impeccable- the ricotta pancakes wow, the..."

Miranda Stuart

"Faraday's Cage is truly a hidden gem in a quiet leafy street, a stone's throw away from Johnston St in a cosy old recording studio in Fitzroy. Not..."

Emily Cody

"What a lovely little gem this place is! It’s an amazing cafe but it has the amazing added bonus of a bakery as well. They sell fresh bread and..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Visited Faraday's Cage today for lunch. Great venue and vibes with friendly staff. Tried the beef brisket and the house roasted salmon with fritters,..."

Jessica Ransom

"Great food, great coffee and fantastic service. The Brisket Burger was awesome and it is impossible to leave without taking home some of of the..."

Robyn

"Best Eggs Benny in the world - OMG! More more more please. You have got to try these eggs - seriously unbelievably good. Cafe atmosphere is great..."

Phil Ransom

"Fantastic corn and sweet potato fritters with poached egg and tomato relish, my family had eggs benny and pulled beef burgers and loved it! Great..."

Kelly

"Cool place, delicious food, and super friendly staff! Definitely on my list to come again to try some of the other yummy sounding food on the menu,..."

Belinda

"Had chosen this Cafe not realizing until we got there that I had been here for coffee a while ago! Main entry is on Gore st but it does have a..."

Carol Sheldon

"Great place, love the cauliflower fritters and good coffee. It's very relaxed and not too packed on weekends. The service is excellent. They thought..."

Petra White

"Dropped into Faraday's Cage lunchtime on a Saturday, which happens to be around the corner from Addict on Johnston Street heading into a residential..."

Einas

"I came in for the first time last Saturday and have been thinking about it ever since! had the most beautiful coffee and great brunch. Great service..."

Jane Peer

"The service here is always excellent and it has a very varied and exciting menu. My fav is the mushroom ragout which is amazing. The take away bread..."

James Bullock

"Such a cool location, really friendly staff and great coffee! My favourite things are the bread and the amazing home made sausage rolls! Love this..."

Steven Cale

"Fantastic brekkie menu and friendly staff...thoroughly enjoyed. Has a great location, easy enough to park and lovely atmosphere. Faraday's cage with..."

Vivienne Amery

"We loooooove everything about this hidden gem. Breaky is amazing.Coffee is delish. Bread is off the scale. Pastries and other sweet..."

Pipzuzig

"First visit for takeaway was a delight although 13 bucks for a takeaway sausage roll was a bit steep if you ask me ( even if it was super delicious)..."

Shazzamataz

"Very impressed , what a great find ! I came here by accident ( we were looking for another cafe close by ) with a girlfriend last Saturday . The..."

Drlill

"Hidden cool little place where to have a good quality breakfast. Not overcrowded or overpriced . Waitstaff friendly - coffee good, selection of..."

Mister & Mrs T

"Had a nice brunch here with friends yesterday. The place was full and we were placed at a table outside. The staffs were super friendly and had..."

Voravana

"Headed to Faraday's Cage for another delicious breakfast! Had the baked beans which were incredibly tasty and filled with flavour. We also had the..."

Julie Emmerson

"I live around the corner from Faraday's Cage and it has fast become my favourite cafe in the area. I used to go to Addict for coffee but have since..."

Foodlover95

"Had a fantastic lunch at faradays can recommend the mushroom ragout! Beautiful modern food fresh ingredients, nice vibe, definitely worth a try I..."

Lisa Ricardo

"We came here for the first time yesterday and we're already back today! Really love the atmosphere, not too noisy and the staff are really friendly...."

Kate

"Funky cafe with great relaxed vibe. Menu has lots of options and some unique dishes- all sounded delicious. I had scrambled eggs which were cooked to..."

Bhender92

"Great food and coffee - we had brunch - and excellent customer service! A nice little find when we took a wrong turn while searching for another..."

Elizabeth Clements

"Nice cafe with good outdoor areas. We had lunch here and the dishes were good. The waitress was superfriendly as well. Green juice was yummy. They..."

I. D.

"Had a fabulous brunch with friends today. Big brekfast is what it says - big and the Granola with yogurt tops it off. Avo smash delicious...."

Anne Trueman

"Easily one of the best cafes in Fitzroy. The bread is always fresh and delicious. My favourite is their House made beans and their coffee is also the..."

Stephanie George

"Love this place. Wish it was closer to me and it would be my everyday choice for coffee and bread. Best sour dough going. Rye delicious and fruit..."

Ali

"Great new arrival on the local scene - the coffee is excellent and the breakfast is spot on. I really liked the chilled vibe and the fit-out has..."

Ken Molloy

"Stumbled on this little gem on a morning run and had to check it out. Staff are lovely, coffee is great and the food is delicious! Had the Avo this..."

Adam Williamson

"This place is fantastic. Really friendly staff, excellent pastries and fabulous coffee. The fit out is outstanding - really industrial without..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Amazing homemade sourdough, one of the best sausage rolls and pastries I've ever had. Nice relaxed and rustic atmosphere. This place is a bit hidden..."

Lionel

Rustica Sourdough Bakery & Cafe

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"Bought a loaf of sesame sourdough to take home. Given that the word sourdough is in the restaurant name, we had high expectations and they did not..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Great bakery, cafe and brunch spot in Fitzroy! Great coffee and delicious food all round 😋 The lobster eggs bennedict is a personal favourite!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"This place is popular so be ready to wait for a table! I had been craving Okonomiyaki all week and while this wasn’t the best breakfast version of..."

Sarah

"Visited Rustica cafe on Saturday afternoon. I ordered Avocado toast with extra trout. Love the combination of crispy toast, mashed avocado, fresh..."

ALWAYS_CHEATDAY

"Love this place! Their baked goods range is off the charts! Hot tip - get the savory muffin that’s stuffed with cream cheese! The waffles with..."

Thebrunchgirls

"By chance my 20yo daughter spied this place as we drove up Brunswick Street and insisted we explore for lunch. Initially we sat outside but..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Bloody amazing. Great friendly Baristas, good tunes and amazing brekky. But please bring back the mushroom breakfast! It was the absolute best and..."

Rachael Conway

"One of the loveliest danish I have ever had. Amazing flavour with the passion fruit and pineapple danish.For more foodie goodness follow my ig:..."

Emptystomach

"It was almost closing time, I happened to find the nice place on the way home.Ordered strong latte and bought coffee beans 'First Love'.It..."

Leena

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I love that there is a bakery at the back where I can see the freshly baked croissants and pastry come out of the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"The cake display 😍😍😍 One of the best porridge’s I’ve had over the years! Loved loved loved it The food here is epic!..."

Brunch Enthusiast

"Walked in the first thing grabbed my attention was the cake display. So many different options and they all looked so good. Sat down and couldn't..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Absolutely amazing!!! I keep thinking of the food here. I’m obsessed!!! The food looks beautiful as well as tasting beautiful!! Clever cheffing..."

Sue Mccarthy

"This is one of my absolute favourite cafes in Melbourne! Their breakfast and brunch menu is superb, the chilli scramble and smashed peas are..."

KnowingMelbourne

"The Melbourne foodie hub was lucky enough to have some of these sensational croissants catered at its 1st birthday party. Rustica is absolutely..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The pâtisseries here are absolutely brilliant. You can see the pastry chefs rolling croissant dough through big glass windows and their bread is..."

Brunch Diaries

"Needed some good quality bread so popped into Rustica late afternoon to grab a couple of loaves. Sadly, but I really should have expected, the stock..."

Espy Eats

"We loved the coffee there. Cheesecake and vanilla donut were excellent. Friendly staff and efficient service. We will come back for the coffee and..."

Maidstone Yana

"Nothing like really good toasted grain bread, poached egg, avo and Hummus for breakfast. The best brekkie I've had other than my own. You know it's..."

Natalie Edwards

"Shopping in Fitzory, passed on this cafe. $50 for two. Beautiful food presentation. Lots of brunch/cafe in this suburb, this one is a little higher..."

Shizuko

"Awesome little cafe and bakery in Fitzroy. They do run out of things, so I don’t recommend going in the afternoon. I went in Saturday around 10:45..."

Cookiemuenster

"Loved the breakfast board, love the idea of savoury and sweet. My friend had the greens and really enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly would..."

Beck Haley

"Have been to two locations of this cafe, Hawthorn & Fitzroy and would love to check out the city one soon! I ordered the greens + seeds dish..."

Anneliese

"Came late to this cafe but glad they still have 1 ispahan croissant left.. 😊 We ordered ispahan croissant, strawberry vanilla cronuts and latte,..."

Donita

"Great Atmosphere. Great Food! Staff are friendly. It does get a little busy, but its totally understandable the food is just too good! Got a matcha..."

Gizelle

"With an appetizing array of baked goods on display, this place is open, clean and always busy. The brunch/breakfast dishes are typical of what you..."

Flying Forward

"Loved the chestnut eclair and would goback to try more of their pastries. Its berry jam & cream filling was a bit inconsistent i sometimes got a bite..."

Ponzugirl

"The scramble was cooked amazing, one of the better ones we've had in Melbourne- super flavoursome. The donut sweet dish was also super interesting..."

Brunchtime

"Great bakery and cafe. Savoury and sweet loaves between $5.50-7, small rolls and pastries. Tarts/pies about $7.50. Vegan options..."

Affogato Addiction

"I had a wonderful experience here! We got a table straight away as it was early on a weekday. Service was friendly and prompt. I loved the interior..."

Amy Sharma

"Fabulous delicious and wholesome breakfasts, coffee is average but the most amazing pastries and breads. I have seen many cafes around CBD stick..."

Deep Dhanoa

"I had to choose a cafe close to where we were shopping today and came across this cafe/bakery. I can now confirm eating bacon and eggs on brioche is..."

Fiona Le

"The food and coffee were delicious. We ordered French toast: Strawberry, vanilla ice cream, fresh flowers, chocolate. Breakfast board:yogurt, healthy..."

Fiona Wang

"Second time visit in over 6 months, menu hasn't changed dramatically but that's a plus great variety and choice for all tastes or for the more..."

Leo Vredenbregt

"Love this place. Fantastic coffee and amazing selection of baked goods/bread. If I wouldn't put on 20kg from eating cronuts everyday I would be more..."

An

"Brunch dates are starting to pick up from my end, enabling me to try out various brunch spots that I have not even thought about. Small cafe with an..."

Michelle Leong

"This cafe is probably well known for their bread as their name suggests. (I'm only speculating here.) Had a pretty standard breakfast here, scramble..."

Tzi-Eu

"Very popular cafe, but generally have to wait as it is quite busy. Friendly staff but on a few occasions, the service has been a bit slow. Happy with..."

Cynthia Giang

"French toasted croissant and Ham. Looks really lovely and really tasty～Open kitchen and warm friendly staffs～Good place to go with friends in..."

Yingliu0429

"Go to for fresh mouth-watering just-out-of-the-oven baked goodies, pastries, croissants, cronuts not to neglect the great coffee and tempting..."

PS91

"Absolutely love this place! If you are looking for a delicious and good looking brekkie, this is the place! Food is packed with flavour and The..."

Mia Tua

"Nice little cafe, perfect for brunch. We had the smashed Avo and the chilli scrambled eggs. Both definitely had a kick. Loved the food and coffee...."

DK S

"Oct17 update - went for a weekday breakfast and took the pumpkin with fruit toast and the breakfast salad. Not convinced by either of the dishes...."

I. D.

"Went with baby and toddler early Sunday morning. Tot loved her hot cross bun (though ours was served pre-buttered which wasn't ideal) and I thought..."

Soy

"the spicy smashed avo is perfect, also the croissant very good. It s definitely my favourite place in Melbourne. The staff is friendly and present..."

Clar Isse

"With central Brunswick Rd dominated by vegan only restaurants; it's reassuring to know there's still great establishment for mixed affair brunch if..."

Xin Zhao

"Went today for crossiant and coffee, it was around 1pm , the cafe looks quite busy . Although I missed those cronut which might be sold out already ,..."

Mrs Lavender

"Had a cronut and croissant from here today along with some coffee. We took a sourdough home to enjoy as well. Everything was divine!!! Will..."

CDee

"A small Sour Dough Bakery in the heart of FitzroyA pretty impressive sight and smell of baked goods as you walk in the door. We were..."

Just Jamie

"Noice little hipster cafe. We tried some of their premade baked treats, which were Awesome! Two coffees, two brioche donuts and two Ispahan..."

.iHo

"I arrived at Rustica Sourdough on a Sunday morning around 10.30 and was there with a group of around 10 people. We waited for around 20 minutes..."

Dr S

"You can't beat a place that bakes their own baked good really can you? Awesome muffins and other baked treats, wonderful breakfast menu..."

DStarTing

"Yum, yum, yum! Finally got my butt to Rustica today and glad to finally get to join in on the hype. I had the Beef Brisket burger with tater tots and..."

Demi

"I've frequented this cafe a few times over the Christmas break as my usual cafe has been closed. Poached and scrambled eggs were cooked well. Coffee..."

FoodN

"Okay, so the sourdough toast placed under my chilli scrambled eggs was delightful, and the coffee very good... I expected that... but all in all the..."

Mattiva

"Easy to be seated at 11am Sunday morning, and get a free sour dough for moving from a big table to a smaller one! First time receiving bread because..."

Ye Liu

"Picked up a few afternoon treats & was not disappointed with our choices at all.We got the pistachio custard danish, heavenly.We also got a..."

CasualFoodie

"Quite nice cafe although it is a little bit small. The sautéed mushroom is so great which has garlic purée truffled eggs and ricotta. Honestly I..."

Happytalent.66

"Chilled out cafe with welcoming and very helpful staff. Coffee is fantastic and the food... holy moly. I ordered the greens + seeds and my..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Rustica Sourdough is not exclusively for doughnut enthusiasts. Indeed anyone with a sweet tooth will cry Marly and Me-style over their glassed..."

Eat Play Love Travel

"Loveeeee everythang about this place! Choosing something from the menus was a task purely as it was all so yummy!!! But definitely the French..."

Emii KS

"Nice bakery, noting you want more but patisserie and bread. Ok coffee there...busy cafes, not recommend for a long stay. Breakfast are so so, best..."

Margaret

"Almost spewed at the long line outside Lune around the corner at 8am on a weekday. Already had my eye on Rustica for ages and so so happy I went. The..."

Friedrich Hayek

"After a 6am wake up call, Rustica hit the spot.Luckily, breakfast was 8.30, so it was still quiet and the food came quickly, which is..."

KevC

"Passed by the store and only tried their cronut, both my friend and I almost lost words.It's crispy and sweet outside. But there's yoghurt in it..."

Klara

"Freaking delicious and fast! Had the chilli scramble with a side of Avo and they give you half an avocado!! The sourdough bread it was served on was..."

Deezarock

"The presentation of our dishes were wonderful and well portioned. The breakfast board is perfect for someone who wants a sweet and savoury breakfast...."

BrunchQueen

"This place was a nifty idea, a cafe and bakery in one! With a large cake display and a window into the bakery kitchen what a fresh idea. I really..."

Loulou

"I had the steel cut oats porridge for breakfast and they were filling and delicious, although so much banana that I couldn't finish it! The chai was..."

Bella Cameron

"Would come here for the bread alone! One of my favourite brunch spots in Melbourne's north. It's one of those places where you find yourself coming..."

The Hangry Chick

"Got here early for breakfast on a Sunday, got a table easily but by the time we were leaving there was a queue to get a table. I had the avocado with..."

Gidget

"Poached eggs were slightly over cooked, but was still a delicious meal regardless. Sautéed greens were great, and I loved getting an entire half an..."

Megan Henderson

"I know, I know, a place that specialises in buttery baked goods is not the most vegan friendly joint but I feel like it deserves a review on the..."

Bronimal

"A delightful bakery that serves fresh delicious delights and consistently has a line out the door for take away and full tables for most of the..."

Em Belden

"Loved the sautéed wild mushroom but the serving size was a bit small...(or maybe just because I have a great appetite?😂) The lobster Benedict..."

Elderblood

"Main Branch of Rustica SourdoughWent here on a Friday afternoon. Its quite full. But we easily get a table.This place has a high..."

Hartini Wong

"Spotted rustica sourdough at the flour market today and omg! Such a delight they were. Great servers - friendly and efficient. So many to chooose..."

SueyLuey

"Lovely breakfast, had the lobster Benedict such a sexy dish and my friend was going for Kaiserfleisch and pumpkin dish so tasty. Worth the trip from..."

821629753

"Went on a Saturday afternoon for brunch. It was very busy but got a table straight away. The food was delicious I ordered the breakfast board..."

Shell

"Had an amazing brunch with my friends today, loved the sauteed greens with the trout not to mention the coffee cronuts 👌 we all will be returning..."

Rebecca Borg

"Some people always need to have the most luxurious and decadent of everything. me I keep it simple. take this Ispahan croissant I had today at..."

Feed Your Fancy

"Beautiful bread and pastries! I had the crushed avo with Meredith feta and Beetroot chips on olive bread and the bread was delicious. Chips were a..."

Confessions Of A Foodie

"Not at all a sweet tooth.. But my goodness!! That French toast is not only super Instagram worthy, but tastes absolutely delicious! Perfect..."

She Eats And Eats

"Excellent service and an excellent burger. The food was fantastic, great flavours with the lobster burger. Beef burger was also great with exciting..."

Lachlan Chan

"I loved this place! From the beautiful pastries to the coffee this is one of my fav routine brunch places hands down! I cannot recommend it enough!..."

Belinda Vee

"Rustic Sourdough Bakery would have to be the best cafe on Brunswick street housing the most aquatinted and helpful friendly staff, creating a family..."

Brew Hunter

"Very friendly staff and a nice atmosphere for a coffee and a good book. Came here midday during the week and it wasn't too busy. Ordered the french..."

Eatandgetfat

"Waitress forgot to put in our order so we waited 1.5 hours for our food. But they were really apologetic about it and gave us a free box of desserts..."

Super Soba

"A lovely but busy cafe in the middle of brunswick st.Fantastic vibe overall and pastries that flew out the door during a sunday..."

Em Belden

"The decor and location is great for a weekend morning breakfast. It is never too busy so you're likely to get a seat immediately. The coffee is great..."

N & N :)

"Had vine fruits + Rosemary sourdough. The bread was full of flavour with the aroma of rosemary and vine fruits. Their sourdough was very light, and..."

M&M

"Went a bit later in the afternoon so unfortunately a lot of the stuff I had Instagram stalked were sold out 👿. However I scored myself a couple of..."

Mireille

"Had the french toast there ... Omg that was massive !!! And delicious ! The fresh fruits and toast was perfect . The only bad thing was the ice cream..."

Fanny Foodie

"Perfect every time. This is such a little gem of a bakery/eatery, pastries are always yummy and fresh. This is my new go to for brunch on a Saturday..."

UDontWinFriendsWithSalad

"What a fantastic brunch spot. Great, friendly service with good coffee and delicious chilli scrambled eggs. Their cake/pastry display makes your..."

Mikaela Atlanta Fent

"Came here 3 months ago for dine in breakfast and I told myself I have to be back for their pretty ispahan croissant next time. Finally I got my..."

Bon Bon

"My mates and I just randomly stumbled upon this simple and modernly set café for a post-brunch dessert time. With a whole load of tempting sweet..."

Nona Tukang Makan

"Love'in it!The croissants here is beautiful! I cannot tell which one is the best because all of them are very good. It's also a good place..."

Shijing Wang

"I have a thing for good bread. Freshly baked loaves of warm, soft sourdough, with a crunchy crust, and perhaps scattered with grains of some sort,..."

Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni

"service was good ... so was coffee ... chicken burger was average ... wide selection of delicious pastries but they sell out early on weekends..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"A mixture of a traditional bakery and a cafe. Breakfast was good but the eggs were a little under cooked. Picked up a fresh nutella donut on the way..."

Potojong

"Had breakfast here this morning and left hungry. The scrambled eggs with chilli was ok very creamy though and not a lot of food. Partner got the..."

Dam Burger

"My friend and I visited this place today for brunch on Easter Saturday and really enjoyed our meal ^^ My friend ordered the crushed avocado..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"Staff are really lovely, coffee is great, baked goods are delicious, especially the pumpkin bread and the nutella donuts with the..."

Unravelled

"Came here today for brunch and despite being busy, the staff were very quick and efficient. We ordered the brioche French toast and the lobster..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Walking in the cafe and the feel was just perfect. Had lots of awesome desserts on display. Food was well presented and looked very nice and fresh,..."

Anne

"Came here awhile ago... Got seated straight away but when it came to order, the staff were very slow.. Behind the counter talking to each other...."

Jennifer Lay

"Nabbed a couple of treats from the bakery to take away - a donut and a cronut, and the guy threw in a danish on the house! The pastry for all of them..."

Julycheee

"I have dreams about this place. Food is so delish and the serves are enormous. The croquettes aren't too fishy and come with this mustard sauce which..."

Hungryinhawthorn

"Yum, yum, yum...... I frequently visit Rustica for their savoury muffins. They are absolutely delicious. Be warned they sell out super quick so get..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"Great breakfast menu offering both savoury & sweet options. Opted for a savoury breakfast & went with the Matcha cured Salmon with sourdough...."

ROV

"Rustica was very busy on the Friday morning I visited. Nevertheless staff service and food service were timely and not delayed. Their smashed avo was..."

Bloo

"I checked out Rustica with my boyfriend after searching for best bakeries in Melbourne. We visited Sunday a little before closing time (about 2pm)..."

StellaDoore

"The perfect combination! You can come here for a well made coffee and then order a delicious sweet. Perfect place for a cuppa in the afternoon. Next..."

Peter F

"I checked this place but they were already closing in. It really was unfortunate. I end up just getting the mango lassi donut and madeleine. The lady..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"To say I LOVE this place is an understatement! What's not to love!? The food...my faves are the smashed avocado, the croque & the sautéed greens- a..."

Kitty

"Wow!!! And Wow... Top notch French inspired brunch menu. I absolutely loved their matcha cured salmon w rye sourdough. Fantastic soy chai latte and..."

J88

"Do: Any of the amazing pastries and coffee. But the chilli eggs are a must.Don't: Leave without taking a few pastries to..."

David Food Leasing

"Lured in by the delectable photos posted online, Rustica was a must try. My expectations were high, and first impressions did not disappoint. The..."

Gem

"Really impressed with Rustica's brunch menu! Had the tea-cured salmon, friends had the lamb with lentils dish and both were absolutely delicious. The..."

Hilda Lee

"Allured by the incredibly tempting photos online, I finally decided to try out Rustica. As you can already tell from the photos, Rustica's selling..."

ThatFoodie

"Went there just to try their brunch menu as I've tried their pastries before (in the CBD one). Ordered the matcha cured salmon, lobster eggs Benedict..."

Mabel Lee

"Tried the French toast and breakfast board. The French toast looks very pretty. The portion of the dish is quite big that I couldn't finish the..."

Evelyn Liu

"Rustica is heaven for sweet tooth and bread fiend. Once you walk in, you are greeted with the visually stunning display of croissants, cronuts,..."

Hello. Imnikki

"the melbourne food scene is passionate about artisan produce! we love to celebrate a finely-honed craft; a dedicated or unique chef; or a boutique..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"I just walked past this place while wandering through the streets of Fitzroy and actually turned back to go inside..I don't know if it was the smell..."

Fortheloveoftravelandfood

"Personally I'm not a big fan of having sweets for breakfast however both me and my friend were attracted by how good the pastries look the minute we..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Love this bakery!! 😘 The baked treats not only looks good but are tasty as well. A friend and I couldn't resist over ordering...almond croissant,..."

LittleM

"Bread lovers rejoice, Rustica is a beautiful cafe specialising in artisan breads & pastries which is bound to get your mouth watering. We had..."

ByTheSpoonful

"These dishes look small but they sure pack quite a punch. I got a lovely broccolini and almonds on toast with haloumi cheese (#die) and my friends..."

Elizabeth Duong

"Lovely pastries! Eat in brunch menu is good too. Wasn't too impressed with the lobster eggs benefit but the banana pancakes and sautéed greens were..."

Mae Mae Chua

"Food and coffee great - but on occasion the service is absolutely terrible. Not even on busy days, staff forget they've left your sandwich toasting..."

RustyLemon

"One of the best brunches in Melbourne and we have had a lot. The service can occasionally be a little slow, but if you aren't relaxing and taking..."

Chris

"My go-to for Sourdough bread and hooked my friends and families on their pumpkin sourdough, hahaha! Every time I come here I have to struggle to..."

Bioslaya

"Such great service! The staff are lovely and the bread is so tasty. Enjoyed our meals, coffee and the loaf we took home. The staff were extremely..."

Redcat

"Really pretty and delicately pared dishes. Food was delicious!! Generous servings and great friendly staff. Most of all customers were given bread to..."

Steph

"So yummy! Came here for breakfast and had previously walked past to purchase baked goods and the breakfast was so big a delicious. Had their savoury..."

Jay

"Absolutely love coming here whether it just be for some delicious pastries or bread or for a lovely brunch. They do everything to..."

Keen For Cuisine

"Cronuts are THE latest food fad sweeping Melbourne. I stumbled upon one of THE greatest cronuts in my gastronomical existence one fine Wednesday..."

Melbourne Glutton

"Absolutely yum! Rustica has just opened rustica canteen on guldford lane in the CBD and it's a must try. This is a smaller place compared to the one..."

Instamato

"Really enjoy coming here. The staff are friendly and the food is always fresh and fantastic! Even though everything on your menu is great, I must say..."

Haley

"Rustica Sourdough Bakery is a bakery/cafe in Fitzroy on Brunswick St, easily accessible by tram 11 and close to another place I've blogged about in..."

Delightfullytasty

"We ventured out to the bakery-cafe that is Rustica Sourdough at a time that I didn’t know existed on Saturday mornings. Front of shop houses the..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"Rustica sourdough make beautiful artisan breads and pastries on site that look spectacular and taste amazing. Lots of care has been taken to create..."

Olive Sundays

"We loved this place and could not recommend it more!We were there on Saturday morning for breakfast. What we ate:"Rustica..."

The Red Dress Melbourne

"Love this place. Solid coffee, friendly staff and amazing bread. I get the Reuben sandwich 2-3 times a week. Heaps of sweet treats on offer, although..."

Ben Betschel

"Really lovely little bakery, on the pricey side but worth a splurge every now and then. There's al fresco dining which is fab for a bit of people..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"The food was lovely. Really enjoyed the scrambled eggs and bacon, coffee was spot on. I would have tried squeezing in more food from the cabinets as..."

Bargirl

"Always friendly staff, delicious breads and pastries and coffee is always amazing - the manager gave us a free pumpkin sourdough because he's a..."

Happy Camper

"In preparation for a birthday get-together, I had scoured the internet for places selling good quality slider buns in Melbourne. I was referred to..."

Megan M

"I came here with a friend as we were eager to try the Insta-worthy French toast. It was overall quite nice - definitely not your normal take on..."

Ali T

"I am a massive sucker for a great bakery. I mean seriously people, who doesn’t love great bread, delicious donuts and a big buttery Danish? Yep,..."

MelbourneVita

"I really like their french toast with peanut butter and nutella ice cream. The best french toast ever. The strawberries balance out the sweetness..."

Gemills

"Went here just to taste the famous french toast because people said it is amazing. And yes, not regretting to come here in the middle of rainy..."

Jessica Marsigit

"Last Friday before I submitted my last assignment of this semester, I had brunch in Fitzroy. It was gloomy day in Melbourne, yet suddenly it turned..."

Gemills

"EveLovelle was invited to dine as guest at Rustica Sourdough Courtesy of ID Collective Question, what's better than a local cafe? One that is also..."

Evelovelle

"Favorite place for award winning cakes.. The doggies and I stop here most days for extremely nice coffee and cakes.You will find great breads,..."

Simon Pender (SiTheDogBlogger)

"I’m such a stalker, I am always stalking my foodie friends on Instagram to see what new cafe/restaurant they have recently visited and Rustica..."

DaisyNevertoosweet

"Amazing food but bad customer service.. Two weeks ago, i had the chance to discover the Rustica. I went for lunch, and i ordered the smoked salmon..."

Eva_lucas

"If you're a fan of sourdough at all, I am confident you have come across Rustica Sourdough's artisan breads. Baked using traditional sourdough..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"A little gem on Brunswick Street, the Rustica Sourdough bakery is just fabulous, producing amazing sourdough breads for cafes and restaurants across..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The thick, golden slabs of brioche were coated with sticky butterscotch cream. From the top of the pile tumbled a cornucopia of ripe summer berries,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"If you’ve eaten sourdough in one of Fitzroy’s cafes there’s a really good chance it was Rustica Sourdough’s, they supply to about 80% of..."

Champagne And Chips

" Large, woody, new-looking, earthy, rustic. The place is very laid back, perfect to get your computer or gadget of preference and sit there for..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Great food, atmosphere and warm hospitality. In downtown Brunswick St Fitzroy, Rustica Sourdough Bakery serves all sorts of delicious delights. Our..."

Pau

"Visitor from Sydney. As a regular visitor from Sydney to Fitzroy, Rustica has quickly become my favourite local cafe. The breakfast is fresh and..."

Roulasfeir94

"Local who could take it or leave it.. Good points: Walnut fruit bread is amazing!Sandwiches are tastyBread is fantastic and..."

RedVespa

"Hands down best service I've had in Melbourne, was welcomed warmly by the lovely guy (who had such a way with words and charm) behind the counter. He..."

G. Jones

"Not a bad word. This place is going to become a regular. Love everything about it. The food is outstanding and don't get me started on the coffee......"

Jackie

"B-e-a-utiful!. Love this place. It's my usual coffee dig and having been a barista for 5 years I appreciate good coffee! Tom is a delight, always..."

Meegslovesfood

"Absolute favourite! Love going here for coffee and breakfast. Always head home with a variety of bread and pastries. The staff are all lovely..."

Loveroffood

"Calorie and carb laden delicious pastries. Horribly slow and confused staff. Had the strawberry CRONUT with apple jam and custard. Could really taste..."

Croissant Lady 91

"INCREDIBLE!. Had breakfast here this morning and both the food and coffee were delightful! The avocado crush was delicious as it was mixed with mint..."

AH

"Great food, bad service. Good things: The sweet things here are incredibly delicious. So far I've had the jam donut (fluffy, generous oozing of real..."

Margarita Pracatan

"Great coffe, friendly staff and good..."

Gill Christian

"Love love love this place what the hell are the others complaining about? Generous servings tasty fresh food and staff are wonderful and friendly I..."

Mj

"Randomly popped into Rustica for brunch with friends as our intended venue wasn't open on the public holiday. Although service was a bit hit & miss,..."

Rosely

"Consistently good coffee. Tried 3 dishes ; succulent lamb burger, creamy avocado and Persian feta ( ask for scrambled eggs instead of poached), the..."

Kokubear

"I had the best bircher, ever, yesterday. And tasty coffee too. Well played rustica, we shall..."

The Coffee Table

"Nice. What a pleasant spot. Didn't know where to go for an early lunch date until we stumbled upon a window full of delectable looking sweets which..."

Pulppops

"Fantastic breakfast. Went back two days in a row to have the avocado and Persian feta on seedy sourdough. Perfection! Husband thoroughly enjoyed his..."

Cheryl

"Tick tick tick. Indulged in some takeaway goodies - amazing coffee, hot and flavoursome. Savoury muffin that was packed with beautiful ingredients -..."

Penny Gibson

"Went there for Sunday brunch and syprisingly wasn't that busy. Great value for money, the fresh bread definitely makes the dish. Would be a great..."

Sophie Einöder

"Hidden Treasure. I don’t even know where to start...This is defiantly one of Melbourne’s hidden treasures. The weather’s cold now, so..."

Tara Stojić

"Excellent coffee! We had a double espresso and a soy flat white. Friendly barista. I would come back to try the..."

Joy

"10/10 - great service! Great food! The best sourdough I've ever had, the fig and fennel is my..."

Kathy Mosaic

"Went for first time today. so delicious. had an amazing mushroom tart and bought some olive bread...scrumptious. staff were lovely and gave me a..."

Jen Dorjee

"We've been going here for the last couple of weeks to get away from bluebird on Johnston st as it's always to busy although it is really good so we..."

Celebrity Trainer

"I come across this place a little while ago when i was in the area and it's become my fave for bread and pastries, I don't even mind having to come..."

Katie Nelson

"Great coffee and good simple food. Will..."

JeremyE

"Best breakfast so far in Melbourne!!! Big shout... But backed up! Simple menu, great coffee and amazing bread! Would recommend the poached eggs and..."

Jen Barclay

"First time here today, great find! Service was friendly but not in your face & my breakfast was really..."

Lady M

"Ordered a long mac and it was great. Will definitely come back. Highly..."

Jessica Dudgeon

"Such good coffee!! Favourite in fitzroy so far. Very impressed, and they don't charge any extra for soy..."

Taryn

"My new local. This place is my new local for my bread and coffee. Absolutely beautiful range of sourdough bread. The guy behind the counter is always..."

Al

"Amazing food, staff are friendly and know their coffee. Reccomend the bacon and egg roll to take..."

Patrick Joseph

"Great food, bread and friendly staff. The bread is fantastic, on the weekends they have a hazelnut and fig rye which i loved! Also the olive loaf,..."

Foody

"Lunch. Amazing pumpkin pizza, lovely wines with a nice selection and I took home amazing bread. Try the pumpkin bread and the dark rye both are..."

Rach

"Happy Customer. Delicious coffee, flawless customer service and most importantly my eggs and bacon were cooked to perfection. great atmosphere..."

Simon

"Great food, coffee, wine and service. Have been for both breakfast and lunch, and both times have left very..."

Alison

"RUSTICA SOURDOPE!. Noticed that this place had recently opened, and I love sourdough breads so I stopped in there yesterday to check it..."

Loz

"Rustica Sourdough is a sublime artisan breadmaker and bakery recently opened on Brunswick Street that is surely a standout in Melbourne. Come here..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Then we have the cronuts (yes, you can find cronuts in Melbourne these days - yay!), which I would describe as doughnut-shaped flaky layered pastry...."

Theindolentcook

"Disclosure: I was invited to dine as a guest of the cafe When I think of a cafe in a bakery, I normally assume that the menu will be bread driven,..."

Ashley

"Nice cafe bakery with sourdough bread takeaway, and attentive friendly staff and great breakfasts and toasties. Special coffee for $1 with any..."

Peter Behrendorff

"Must visit, best brunch we had in Melbourne! Friendly staff and food was amazing! Big portions, go hungry. I had the avo smash, and others had the..."

Francesca Everard

"Best avocado toast I’ve had in Melbourne so far! So simple yet so well done! FOOD: We ordered the ‘Avocado Toast’ and the ‘Chilli Scrambled..."

Ji Anne Yong

"By chance my 20yo daughter spied this place as we drove up Brunswick Street and insisted we explore for lunch. Initially we sat outside but today was..."

Debi Slinger

"Great coffee made well, but the killer was the lobster eggs bene'. There was a good amount of lobster on a fresh made bread roll topped with 2..."

damndit

"The absolute best cafe. Danny and Vincent are lovely, they use Ona beans (top roaster in Australia), and the cauliflower toastie has changed my..."

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