I love this place! I’ve been a few times for breakfast, brunch or lunch but we had our engagement party there last night and it was amazing!
It was pretty short notice as far as planning engagement parties go but everything went so smoothly from planning right thru to the final event.
I was pretty disorganized with music and didn’t have anything prepared but they sorted that out for us without an issue.
The staff were great and quick with drinks on the night and the food was on point! I received so many compliments on the food and everyone exclaimed how full they were and how they all had more than enough which I am so glad about because I was worried about that.
I had a guest snap her heel and the event manager even offered to go and get super glue to fix it!
Super impressed, can’t rave about this place enough!!!
Perhaps one of the best cafe I have ever been in Australia. Really exquisite enviornment, superb coffee and meals with professional and friendly staff members. Will always be my must go coffee and meal place whenever I go back to Melbourne.
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I used to work at this cafe, which by the way was under-paying me and now went out of bussiness, and this chef I met there always talked highly of this brunch place called Auction Rooms. Now, I am not exactly a Bunch-Goer. In fact, I actually hate most brunch cafes. Serving a few slices of bread with 1 or 2 eggs, throw in a bit of raquette making it all insta-worthy and charge $27... ???? like what? But with Auction Rooms, it was different. All the dishes tasted fantastic. Almost restaurant level. Definitely did not feel like I got robbed. Worth every penny 💪
We grabbed Breakfast Board ($23.5), Corned Beef Hash ($21.5), Prawn Linguini ($26). They were all so flavourful. Their chorizo was really something. Probably one of the best chorizoes I've ever had so far. So juicy with layers of herby flavours. Grab an extra if you can. Corned Beef was delicious. Crispy beef hash + Egg yolk + Sriracha Hollandaise + Charcoal pita bread = Perfection! 0 regret. I'd grab it again with a side of chorizo next time. Not to mention, their coffee was great too. Had their Barista Breakfast ($10) and I still can't forget how aromatic their espresso was. Mad Props! Finally a brunch cafe that's actually worthy to be called one of the best in Melbourne.
Great cafe. amazing chill vibes. Got the bfast board, and really enjoyed it! Tried my friends beef hash and I gotta say that was my fav among the 4. Mushroom dish was pretty good too, and even the veggie bowl was yummy. I really enjoyed the halloumi.
, croquette and the granola bowl on my board; Would come back again to have the whole beef hash to myself next time 😋
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Friends from Sydney were visiting over the weekend and they wanted to try Auction Room. We visited on a Sunday morning around 11.00am and there was a bit of a queue. Lucky there were seats inside so we could sit and wait while checking out the menu.
There is a weekend surcharge of 10% and 18% surcharge for public holidays. Oh my god - that's the most I've seen for a public holiday surcharge.
🔆LOCATION🔆
Auction Room Cafe is situated on the popular Erroll Street in North Melbourne.
From the outside it looks like a very run-down establishment, however as you walk inside, it is very rustic-style setting. Very spacious with a big counter/drinks/coffee serving area in the middle and more seatings towards the back. It's very lively and good atmosphere.
🔆SERVICE🔆
We had a really lovely waitress serving us, but our drinks were forgotten for some reason. Our meals came before our drinks, we had to chase up twice.
Honestly I dont think this is a good place to visit on weekends or during public holidays.
🔆VERDICT🔆
The quality of food at Auction Room is quite consistent but was let down by our drinks and the service.
there is surcharge even on weekend and i could noy find this info on zomato
Variety of items on the menu. Wonderful food but room is a bit loud. Had a bit of a wait on Sunday for a 2pm lunch.
😱Lizzie’s first impression: Consistent, great vibes and delicious food.
🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I think this café must have been one of the first brunch places that I went to back in the days, but even coming back recently hasn’t changed my view on it. Their food and service is impeccable. I have tried their brioche French toast many times and it is a winner – deliciously made with caramelised bananas.
🍅Lizzie did not enjoy: There is a bit of a line even early on Saturdays so make sure you come in earlier!
🥇Lizzie rates overall: a great place for a brunch feed – won’t disappoint.
My partner has wanted to take me here for ages and I can see why. The venue is beautiful, it’s such a cool atmosphere. The food was fantastic, the breakfast board was delicious and so were the waffles. The coffee is what originally brought my partner here and he is fussy with his coffee. The menu was really fun, so we will have to come back to try more
Lovely place for late breakfast. We had breakfast both new years eve morning and day morning. Everything we had was super good. Also service was nice! I recommend downloading an app, so you can join the waiting list already at home.
Love the mushroom medley! ! Also candyman coffee, but think they have changed to St. Ali
First time customer, and will definitely be going back. Staff were incredibly friendly, food came out fairly quickly and on top that, it was amazing. Would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice place to go to for lunch and just enjoy the atmosphere.
This is a beautifully maintained historical building. My wife and I went for brunch, the historical was great and warm with families and couples, lots of noise of laughter and chatter. The service was friendly, with us greeted with a smile. This Cafe is also a dog friendly one, with outside seating for the doggies and their owners. I had the breakfast plate, it was beautifully presented and tasted as good as it looked .
If you are around North Melbourne, it is a place that is worth a visit.
Local institution - great place for a coffee, breakfast or brunch.
Auction rooms has to be one of the best local spots for breakfast. The service is great and staff friendly. I can’t remember ever eating anything here that wasn’t great.
If the suns out, enjoy a coffee out the front. If the weather in less tolerable, there’s plenty of room inside.
Always busy and full tables but worth it to wait for brunch and coffee. I had a baked egg, and veggies with garlic toast and it was a good combination of tastes. Also, cute coffee art makes it better :)
A lovely experience though they only do takeaway due to covid. I love their decor and the building. The coffee is great and the staff are friendly.
🍞 brunch in north melbourne
🍳 eggs scrambled on toast
🥕 falafel with carrot jam
🥯 cinnamon scroll
🎃 chermoula roast pumpkin
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📍: Errol St, North Melbourne
📝: I’ve passed this brunch place the first time a few years ago, but they’re always so busy and with all tables full! Lucky I managed to get a table with my friend this time.
❤️: I got the Falafel with carrot jam, farro tabbouleh, beetroot puree, and poached egg. So delicious and hearty, the perfect bowl. And since I’m a sweettooth, I also got the Cinnamon Scroll. I think it would taste even more amazing warmed up!
One of the best places in North Melbourne. The coffee is very nice. I was attended straight away. Friendly staff. I loved the industrial, modern, eclectic style of this place.
It’s my third time here with friends .
No waiting too long time to make order .
And coffe is ok . Juice is fresh.
We ordered king prawn . Breakfast board with grilled chorizo .and daily special. Also coconut set chia pudding . Smoked salmon.
Chia pudding is ok , not my taste.
But poached eggs are good .
Excellent! Great coffee and a slightly abstract special of sautéed mushrooms on soft polenta with hazelnuts and crispy 63c eggs… perfectly balanced! The food on the other tables looked good too.
Friendly service and comfortable indoor and outdoor tables; now wanting to plan my return!
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