I love this place! SO glad it is back in action. The people are so lovely, friendly and unpretentious. The menu is small but perfect, and the dishes are beautifully executed and presented.
I popped in for the first time this morning for a T/A coffee. Couldn't resist the savoury muffins so got one for lunch. Well, it's now 10.45am & I have no lunch left! A little taste turned in to many because the muffin was so delicious! Seriously the best savoury muffin I've ever had! Coffee was great too. I'll be back. Thank-you!
Our favourite closest to home cafe, 5 stars especially for the home-made muffins and artful/delicious coffee
Great friendly staff, dog friendly, wonderful menu
Great find. Stayed just up the road for my week in Melbourne and ended up having a few breakfast's here. Great coffee and LOVE your menu �
Great cafe with yummy food and grwar decor. The staff are friendly too!
Great service, delicious food and awesome coffee!
I had a lovely breakfast at HS this morning. Lovely welcoming staff, yummy food, great mags to read while sipping on my tea thankyou.
Great little place a short walk from home. Will be back.
The best Banana Bread and Chai Latte
Great friendly staff in a convenient spot
How did I ever survive without Hello Sailor?? Service, food, coffee, Wade, Ned and staff
Awesome smashed avo with poached eggs! Excellent , friendly service.
Love the food, the teas, the decor and the service. A new favourite local brunch spot!
Great coffee, great Food and great friendly service.
Cute little cafe on a main road. Coffee is good, as is the service. Toilet is outside, which makes it awkward when it rains.
Great little cafe on Auburn rd. Can't go wrong with complimentary sparkling water. They used to not charge for almond milk either, but I think that's changed since I've been there. Food is great (green bowl is my favourite) but a little on the pricier side considering some of the dishes don't come with poached eggs (i.e. smashed avocado). Decor is great, and staff are friendly.
Great venue with super friendly staff. The coffee is delicious, but a bit steep at $4.20 for a small. I have dined here once on the weekend, when it was not super busy, and the service was a bit slow. I drive past it every morning and it's also pumping, so it must not bother most people.
Rare for me to give 5 stars but had no choice
Sparkling water complimentry I was shocked
Ordered the breakie special pesto heirloom tomatoes with this astounding creamy mozzarella cheese ball like a steamed bun
called burrata...wow
Must try.
And poached eggs for $18
And coffee perfect too.
Staff nice
Guys well done.
3.7. First impressions good. We attempted to stop here for lunch around 12pm but no tables were available sadly. We went to Loc’s cafe up the road instead and that was terrific. We returned to Hello Sailor later though for a cleansing coffee.
I must say we very much liked what we saw here. It’s a really lovely fit out. Bright and stylish. Wonderful greenery around. Good playlist on. A great feel overall was our strong impression. A lovely pkace.
They’re at best practice here with water with free sparkling water on tap. Exactly as it should be. Onto more important things. The coffee here is superb. Smooth, silky and substantive. It was expertly made and we loved our long black and flat white respectively. Add a salted caramel cookie and all was good with the world.
Nice place. We’ll make it for a meal here next time. The dishes other people were tucking into nearby looked good.
Personal favourite. Always lovely and cosy. Great coffee and vibes. The only thing which bugs me from time to time is that, my soft boiled egg would be slightly over cooked, but staffs are usually helpful in sorting that out. Keep up the good work
So happy to have Hello Sailor back ! Loved coming here for their Smashed Avo's was sad that they were closed for so long !
Friendly staff and nice corner spot with tasty coffee.
LOVED Hello Sailor.
The decor is amazing, we sat outside and their are carabiners to put your dog leads in while you eat/go inside to order a takeaway coffee.
Coffees are faultless, staff are friendly and attentive.
Will definitely have to come back to try some more breakfast options. Would have been five star however my poached eggs were very over cooked, hasn’t turned me off because everything else was of such a high standard I feel as though it was a once off.
It was winter season around june in 2016, when i decided to have some hot breakfast because it was so cold outside!
I ordered Pork belly which is so good!the sauce was blend with the salad.the meat was very tender & perfecly season although the meat was very little compare to the fat. The Breakfast bun was good too! The meat was soft and tender,perfectly cooked and season.lots of flavours when you eat with the sauce. However,its quite dry. The chai latte & coffe was very nice too!
Overall,the place was small but it was comfy, airy and bright.. the staffs were very friendly and kindly explaining us about the breakfast menu. It was such a pleasant breakfast experience, i’ll make sure to comeback here again and try the other menu!
#BHAsFoodDiary
Whole package! Love love love this place. Fantastic coffee, great food, and an awesome vibe. The only negative is that I wish it was closer so I could make it my regular :(
I visited Hello Sailor for the first time last week and the food & coffee was exceptional. I chose the Smashed Avocado which was cooked to perfection. While there was a delay in our meals, the waiter apologised for the inconvenience and gave us complimentary coffee. Will definitely be coming back here again!
Sometimes I do find it in my heart to let someone else chose the breakfast destination and on this lucky day my partner got to pick. It was an awful place for him to bring me to when I was trying to make healthy choices as some of the menu options sounded insanely delicious. He opted for his standard smashed avocado and ignored the sweet delights that spoke directly to my heart and soul and went for something savoury on multigrain with poachies. Still a very tasty choice. In fact the whole menu was appealing. Maybe there's something in this whole don't be a food control freak and let others dictate the restaurant sometimes thing.
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It's been over a year since we've visited here and we regret not coming in earlier!
Such a nice interior with so much natural light and greenery and friendly staff to seat you upon arriving
We came in early on a Thursday morning when the place was relatively quiet, we were offered coffee immediately, which was delicious but perhaps a tad weak (personal preference).
We ordered the breakfast roll and the smashed avo.
The breakfast roll was amongst the best I've ever had - so simple yet done to perfection; plenty of bacon with minimal fat/rind, egg cooked exactly how I asked, the cheese had completely melted and added to the 'ultimate comfort food' vibe and the brioche bun was light toasted, yet soft without being too heavy, teamed with the tomato relish leaving the flavours perfectly balanced. If anything I'd have loved some rocket/spinach to help cleanse the palette but not a game changer!
The smashed avo was simple, yet delish with the avo being well seasoned and eggs cooked perfectly
I didn't get a photo of either as we couldn't wait to start but we'll definitely be back and if my self control allows I'll update this review with a pic
There's also a delicious looking selection of cakes at the counter, which is also on my 'to-try' list!
This place is a must if you're around Auburn rd during these spring months!
This cafe has a really lovely feel when entering. There is lots of greenery, a window to peak at the treats and friendly staff. I have my morning coffee here quite often but am waiting for some vegan options to join the menu. If there were more food options for me I'd eat here regularly !
Cute little cafe with a cosy interior space. Didn't order any drinks but the sweet potato was cooked to perfection. Definitely worth checking out if you're around Hawthorn.
I drive passed this place almost everyday, finally I had the chance to visit to grab a quick breakfast before work. I ordered crumpets with honey and butter and a Chai latte. Food and drinks came out quick. The service was fantastic, great to see people loving what they do. Worth a visit to try the delicious foods as well as to check out the deco. The outside looks like a ship where as inside looks so airy with pot plants hanging from the roof, love it.
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Pure tranquility in one of the quieter streets of Hawthorn. After a recent fire, Hello Sailor reopened its doors not too long ago with a revamped interior. Lots of green mixed with bright wood colours and lots of natural light brighten up the space. A small menu impresses with the apparent high level of creativity that combines typical Melbourne brunch dishes with Asian flavours. We chose the pork bao as well as the sweet potato dishes and it was a delight. The pork was very moist and falling apart by the touch of the fork. It is a very simple dish with few ingredients but that's the best part of it as it brings out the full flavours of the pork. The sweet potato plate was fantastic. The sweetness of the sweet potato paired with the saltiness of the halumi and feta cheese as well as the umami of the poached eggs were amazing. Definitely one of the favourites brunch dishes so far in Melbourne. Finally, service and coffee are fantastic also. Check this one out when you are in Hawthorn. Rob & Seb
Was itching to try this place but it sadly burnt down last year. My goodness it was definitely worth the wait! I have been twice since the recent re-opening. The smashed avo is to die for , amazing portions (2 slices of bread , two poached eggs and a generous amount of avocado / feta and finger lime!!!!!!) under $20. 10/10 :)
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We watched Hello Sailor opened in 2004 and had our first soy milk latte over there, we loved it!
After two years, we came again, hope to have the same amazing soy milk coffee. But I think they change the soy milk brand, the coffee we ordered were not as good as we expected. They didn't have the creaminess...
However, we still love to sit there and have our brunch there in this cozy, simple, lovely environment with lots of green plants and flowers. The cakes and pastries on the counter looked attempting as well...I will just save for next time.
#Farro salad (vegetarian option) with chorizo sausage-this salad packed so many good stuff, Farro+avocado+poached egg +feta cheese+cherry tomato+pistachio nuts...everything you need to make a healthy meal is in the plate! The smell of the chorizo sausage made me drool! Farro was cooked to perfect, not too hard, not too soft, it still has the chewy taste. I really enjoyed it~
#corn and avocado bruschetta-the bruschetta bread was crunch and chewy. The roasted capsicum mayo was really good, the whole thing felt very light and refreshing. Add some extra side dishes according to your preference to make it even better;)
Hello Sailor had quite extensive menu for brunch, during the weekend the restaurant was quite busy, so go at the right time.
Fantastic cafe in hawthorn. Always get a table and the service is friendly and helpful. Their toastie is perfect when hungover but everything on the menu is delicious.
The place gets very busy at the weekends. When we arrived there were no indoor tables so we sat outside, as soon as a table came available the staff came out to let us know. The staff are friendly and helpful. The coffee was a little weak for my taste but the brunch was delicious, will definitely go back.
Friendly staff and great coffee. I tasted the vanilla macadamia ball it was delicious! I would definitely like to try their breakfasts they looked really good.
Hello Sailor is a cafe in Hawthorn close to Auburn Station on the Belgrave/Lilydale/Alamein line, close to another cafe I've recently blogged about, The Counter. I'd noticed the cafe a little while ago because of the huge 'Hello Sailor' logo painted on the wall of the cafe (it's located on the corner of a street), and the fact it seemed to be always very busy when I went past.
Expensive Delicious Habit.
+3.5
I had a really hard time choosing what to eat as everything on the menu looked inviting. It's a good problem to have! I chose the Warm Lamb Shoulder Salad minus the lamb! So it was a lovely salad with greens, toasted sunflower seeds, persian feta, mint and pomegranate, and I added avocado to replace the lamb.
I have visited numerous times and I have always been delighted with the quality and friendly service. The food options are varied and always delicious and the coffee is top class.
Good breaky stop! Coffee was perfect drinking temp and just the right strength (surprising how many people don't quite get there on those!) Poached eggs on toast with avo smash and dukkah. Very tasty! Thanks guys!!
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Green credentials/ community. Ecco coffee card app on your mobile. Loyalty program.
Bafflegab. Coffee seven seeds churned out of a beautiful White la Marzocca machine. There is a wide selection of Storm in a Cup tea's, ranging from Black, Green, Herbal and Premium White Teas like their Forest White., Victoria Market juices. Thank you Water, Fentimans soft drinks,( try Wild English Elderflower or the Cherry Tree Cola and great daily selection of Little Bertha cakes.
Workability. Lots of tables, Wifi-BYO. Parking in Auburn Rd and local side streets.
Something different. Almond milk lattes, Speciality coffee roast of the day.
Eats. The menu at Hello Sailor has some of the usual suspects like eggs, bacon and Smashed Avocado, but I love how they have lots of different stuff on their menu. they have gold old fashioned homemade Crumpets, the most delicious Banana Bread with chocolate, pistachios, fresh blueberries and drizzled with salted caramel and my favourite Brioche French Toast with chocolate mousse. How decadent can breakfast get. If your after a more healthy alternative try the spiced Granola or the Coconut Bircher. Lunch is covered by 8 choices ranging from a warm Lamb Shoulder Salad, House Made Beans and the Hello Sailor Burger.
The Feel. This place is always busy on the weekend when I'm driving down Auburn Road. It's attracting a wide range of customers coming into sample their fabulous menu and their great friendly service. The 'Hello Sailor' theme is used through out the café. Big chunky rope bollards are used to define the area of the outside seating. Posters of Sailors on the walls give an overall Sea theme.
Their staff all have snazzy denim aprons which goes with the beautiful fit out that extends all the way though to their patron bathrooms. No detail has been overlooked. There's comfy banquette seating along the wall, Danish style timber chairs and stools in beautiful pale timbers and a Communal table at the back of the inside dining area.
AskRuthie Rating. ✔️✔️✔️✔️
My favourite local spot! The Staff are always so lovely and so is the coffee. I've never had a bad meal here, my menu favourite is the lamb salad but you can't really go wrong no matter what you order!
Come here every now again and it never disappoints. Prices are seriously reasonable and the portions of the dishes are generous. Great value for money is the Bircher or the smashed avo. They are tasty and will definitely fill you up! Would highly recommend.
The smashed avocado from Hello Sailor was the best smashed avocado I have ever eaten!! The multigrain toast was full of seeds and very tasty! Cute little courtyard at the back and good service
Been visiting here almost every week since moving to the area and haven't been disappointed. love the crumpets and the hello sailor burger.
coffee is the best in the area. seriously live so locally and have tried everywhere. nothing beats hello sailor
Awesome coffee, nicely decorated little cafe, I also liked their coffee cake. Haven't tried their brunch yet but will definitely go back for their perfect coffee!
Lovely cafe in Hawthorn's less popular street. Great selection on the menu for vegetarian and pregnant patrons. Thoroughly recommend the chia coconut pudding- absolutely delicious, though a little additional honey improved the dish immensely
Banana bread was amazing. Coffees were great, went back for seconds. Worth the drive from the other side of town. Would definitely go back!
Meet up with a friend here this morning , lovely place for coffee . The place isn't huge but feels very open inside the cafe . There is also outdoor sitting for a sunny day .
One of my favourite cafes to go along auburn rd. Love the outdoor seating. Service always great, food is excellent. I have a terrible case of sweet tooth, so my favourite dish is the brioche French toast with chocolate mousses, mascarpone cream, strawberries and chocolate shards.
Hello sailor has delicious food. They are always consistent with the meals and the staff as super friendly. Really nice place to sit and relax. Great atmosphere.
Eat And Be Merry Crew
+3.5
Hello Sailor is a good local cafe with plenty of outdoor seating options along Auburn Road and the side street for those with prams and dogs. I went for more a breakfast offering of smashed avocado, poached eggs, chargrilled lime on toasted sourdough ($18).
Just go there and enjoy. I've been a few times now. Food lives up to and beyond expectations. Great people. I rate this one up there with the best I've had anywhere. Coffee smooth, poached eggs perfect. Great serving size.
The food is consistently great!! I love the French toast and the smashed avo and feta!! They have really good gluten free bread and if the weather is nice, sitting outside is a must!! The coffee could be better but overall it's a good little cafe!!
Amazing coffee and outstanding food. Lovely cute cafe always try something different on the menu and never disappoints. There Chai is beautiful and worth trying. Nice and friendly
I just had a little look through my photos folder and it's definitely time to have a clear out before I start finding dead cats hidden under mouldy files. . I tend to enjoy eating anything that's edible, and sometimes unwittingly find that I have eaten things that are not (I swear I didn't know!). That said, if I find something questionable you know you need to avoid it like the bubonic plague. I digress. Let's start with a little positivity on this page, however, and I can't think of anything that evokes happy like this elegant set-up called 'Hello Sailor'.
The burger is Aaaaamazing!! .... The burger is Aaaaamazing!!
The right balance of every flavour, and more importantly the right kind of pickles.
The staff are lovely and attentive with a genuine smile.
The coffee is delicious and the ambiance relaxing with some great music for a Sunday treat!
(The savoury muffin I'm told was just as yummy, with the mix all the way through, not just on the surface!☺️).
Quite easy to get lost in time here with all the yummy food & beverages at your fingertips.
Interesting fact: The owner is an ex navy. The nautical ropes outside enticed me to try this place.
I went with the corn and bacon on toasted brioche with vintage cheddar, two poached eggs, cilantro and jalapeño relish. Although tasty, the dish is for those that want to over indulge and enjoy a rich breakfast. I'm interest to return and try a few other items on their breakfast menu.
Instagram: @twohungrybirds
Nice food, service was good. Rocked up with my girlfriend and the service was good.. the staff and owners really nice and cannot fault the place
1st time my friend and i have been there and we thought we try another local cafe and will return
Hot chocolate, fresh juice.. all nice
and the Smoked Chicken / Camebert roll was really good
not easy to eat when you have to talk... but that is what happens with all rolls , you have to take a bite so to be subtle to not make a mess, you take your time..
all good. will be back and try other food on the menu...
We love this cafe and come here often for the coffee. The ricotta hot cakes are to die for (try them with the tandoori honey, very interesting flavour, as opposed to the caramel, which can be quite sweet). For an extra kick for those with a sweet tooth, try the white chocolate rocky road.....YUM!!!!
Just finished our second brunch in two days from here! Excellent service, friendly staff and great quality food. Our meal did take a little while to come out on the second visit due to how busy the cafe was, but we where promptly offered a free round of coffees. Definitely worth a visit!
Coffee was beautiful and creamy, and the food was delicious. Scrambled eggs were fluffy and sat perfectly on the buttered multigrain (soft bread with a perfect crunchy crust). The smashed avocado was incredible with the dukkah and Persian feta. Would highly recommend!
Good place for brunch. Interesting brunch menu. Had the French toast with rhubarb and mascarpone and it was delicious.
Awesome new outdoor dining area! Plenty of charm and character, an adventurous and creative menu, handsome staff, on the right side of the street. Get in early on the weekends!
What a gem of a find! Great coffee, service and beautiful menu. Get in early for brunch during the weekend or you'll have a small wait but it's worth it.
Yummy food, good coffee and friendliest staff! Recommended.
Came in on a busy Sunday... Place was pumping!! Great coffee! Great tucker and great FOH staff! The Kiwi Cola- cures a tight head! ;)
Keep it up!
Delicious brunch. Had a delicious breaky here on Monday, I had the bircher muesli and my boyfriend the brioche roll with sausage. Coffee and juice where also really good! Wished we lived in melbourne as this would deffinately become our regular. Thanks guys :)
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+5
Staff were super friendly & accommodating. both in an indoor/outdoor setting! The dishes we picked was delicious and well presented! I highly recommend getting their tacos 🌮 its full of flavour . Also they had the edible coffee take cup which is awesome! What we ordered:
🍄 Mushroom Medley
🍳 Eggs Benedict
🌮 Grilled Prawn Taco
🍓 Berry Bliss Smoothie
🍵 Matcha Latte
☕️ Cappucino in Good Edi cup
The staff were super friendly and helpful. Our meals came out quickly. Nice coffee and delicious food, had the seafood linguine which is great and tasty, highly recommended and will come back again!
Friendly staff, nice street view. Relax environment. Deserve visit :)
The cosy cafe had a nice fit out which was comfortable and calming, the team that greeted and served us were welcoming and friendly and the menu was extensive! We popped in before work on this cold day so all we wanted was a beautiful bowl of porridge and this one did not disappoint, need to try the other delicious sounding dishes too! The coffee was also really nice, the beans had a nice nutty texture to them! All around a great way to start the day! We both had:
1. Porridge (rolled oats cooked with milk and served with home made granola, seasonal fresh fruits and honey)
2. Skim Latte
Long time no brunch ! This cute brunch place just meet my expectations. I ordered the middle eastern egg and the smashed avocado. The display and pastry were also good and delicious.
This place has a relaxed, casual vibe. And they have the best Benedict in Melbourne 💕Whenever you go to there it is clean and various decorations are always thoughtfully arranged in different places. Nonetheless,the service there is really excellent.
great food and great service!
this place was bustling when i visited! it was jam packed inside but thankfully the weather was good and they offer plentiful seating outside too!
they got a good range of brunch dishes with some cocktails to keep life interesting! i hiiighly recommend the baileys hot choc!!! but definitely get pouring asap before it cools down too much (especially in this winter weather hehe)
i didnt have any issues with parking but do note that street parking has time limits on them! dont get caught!
oh! and it is a dog friendly cafe!
if you are here for a quick coffee pick up, they also provide a leash holding area outside for you to tie the leash to!
Cute cafe very close to Auburn train station serving both brunch staples and unique dishes. We tried 2 of the winter dishes: Shakshuka and Veggie Linguine with Prawns. Both were very hearty and tasty. Friendly staff and cosy interiors. Great outdoor seating in front of an eye catching mural!
Food here was brilliant! 💯 We loved every single dish that we ordered. These dishes were soo colourful and had tonnes of fruits and veggies. 🌽
I love the tangy and spice kick to the squid ink pasta, the creamy dish from the Benedict and the sauce combination of the tacos 😋
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND visiting @hellosailorcafehawthorn and don’t forget to use @memberbuy ‘MPAY’ newest feature to earn CREDITS from your meal ✨💰
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