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Flower Drum

88/100 (3715 ratings)

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Fine Dining

"Absolutely love the Peking duck!We had lunch last Friday with friends hereFood is delishI can’t wait to come back!..."

Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola

"An iconic institution in the Melbourne food scene that has surpassed the test of time. Wasn't sure what to expect but imagined it might dish up..."

Stuart Robinson

"DO: Everything on the menu that you can afford. If you have no idea do the banquet or better yet, have a chat to the waiters and they'll sort you..."

David Food Leasing

"We had a wonderful birthday dinner here right before the restrictions came. The entrees were excellent and the scotch century egg and fried potato..."

Nalia

"I love this place. The food, the vibe. Just an amazing, iconic experience in itself...."

Katie

"Absolutley love the Peking Duck here. Generous portions for the banquet. I think we were a little greedy wanting to try everything. Definitely..."

LittleAsianGirl

"Great classic Chinese restaurant, great service first class, food simply the best, great atmosphere. This was the best Chinese food we have tasted in..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"We had a spectacular birthday lunch for my dad today. Quality of the produce was evident as was the care of the cooking with very gentle flavours..."

Jenny McWren

"Flower Drum has been in Melbourne for many years and it is a 2 hat restaurant. Nice decor and the ambiance is awesome for special events.I..."

Leo

"Expected a bit more. It was a work lunch and took 40 minutes to bring the first dish and there was no flow or service that you would expect at that..."

RM

"One of the oldest and most expensive Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. They have consistently listed in the top restaurants in Victoria. The dishes..."

Debby

"This place has got a classy reputation. When you tell people you're going to Flower Drum, they're expecting a fancy dinner with a price..."

Alisha

"Flower Drum is definitely on the high end of the spectrum. Classy, refined and elegant. There's a whole presentation before each meal where they..."

Jasmine

"First time coming to Flower Drum. Every dish that came out was outstanding. So yum!!! My favourite was the mushroom dish. The steak was so tender &..."

Kim C

"This restaurant is well known since the 90’s. However it has changed owner last few years. I was told by a friend that it was a very grand..."

Noble Foodie

"Look, this restaurant isn’t cheap but the food and service is impeccable. It really is a Melbourne institution.I also love the nostalgic/old..."

Tania

"Definitely one of the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. You won’t get disappointed. Service is excellent! We were trying few more dishes but..."

Priscillia

"This restaurant have reputation of one of the best chinese cuisine in melbourne. The place and the ambience were so stunning like a traditional..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"I nice spot in the CBD for a special event. A bit pricey for an average night out but a quality feed none the less. I have been here a couple of..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Never ever order off the menu. Let the professional waiters do it. They are well versed into the seasonal produce and what is the best way to cook..."

Le Wine Journey

"Definitely a great dining experience - ordered mostly seafood and they tasted super light and fresh. Great service, friendly and informative. Food..."

StepiiGM

"Flower Drum has a legendary reputation for Chinese fine dining in Melbourne. Its name is always spoken of in reverence. Flower Drum's entrance..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This restaurant is really worth 5 stars. The service, the food, and the experience was great. The food was unique, full of flavor and it was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"My favourite Chinese restaurant. Super impressive! I’m much more adventurous with food choices here because everything is so perfectly prepared,..."

Tanya

"OMG. Wow. The door the entrance, the elevator up, the room the atmosphere, it’s definitely a rare occasion to be in awe. It’s absolutely..."

HeraldSun Reviews

"This restaurant has been so famous as the best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne and I have been there finally with group of friend.We didn't know..."

Fussy Eater

"Impressed with the layout, service and ambience. Food hit the mark, and highlights were the pearl meat, wagyu cheek and dumpling seafood soup with..."

Thunder8621

"Flower drum was a great experience, heard a lot of good things about it so was good to try. We had the banquet menu which had around 4-5 dishes and..."

Davisco Sprincorza

"The flower drum is quality Chinese fine dining. It’s been around for years and is a Melbourne classic. When it first started it was in a class of..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Had a wonderful experience here. I felt immediately welcomed on arrival by many of the friendly staff. The restaurant has the atmosphere and ambience..."

Georgia Sing

"Treated to a birthday celebration here and was very impressed. This place is top notch. Not usually a fan of Chinese food but I am a fan of this..."

Johnny

"I went a little while ago and it was a great tasty treat. Amazing service and great food. Chinese like I'm not used to. Abalone and great Peking..."

John Carver

"Service - Very attentive and friendly staffs. They take their time to explain each dish and the ingredients used. Food - They are very..."

Oscar Lau

"Most people have a Flower Drum story, and a view on its merits as a big night out. Back when I first ventured there in my mid-twenties it was a three..."

Ben Lee Kong

"My partner and I came here last night for my birthday. The service was the best I’ve ever received, I’m left handed and within moments of..."

Look.its.sarah

"Ate tonight at the flower drum. A good fress. The food was delicious and the food was fresh, tasty and was nice. I felt a million dollars the waiter..."

FoodieGuru_770

"I’d never been here but had always wanted to come to this well known Melbourne icon. It’s an extraordinary experience with the food and service..."

Two Sheds

"third time to flower drum and what can I say it's flawless from the food to the service, you must try the dim sum it is the best in the country other..."

Flashfryer

"Best chinese i’ve had, the sauteed seafood is excellent, lobster is big and springy and presentation is different to your standard chinese..."

TD

"The food is very good and standard Chinese fare..service is outstanding too. Would love to give it five stars but it didn't have the wow factor ......"

The Cheeky Chomper

"It’s been many years since I’ve been here and not much has changed. Formal fine dining service together with Cantonese cuisine cooked and..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Chinese fine dining at its best. This place is a hidden gem. The staff are very friendly, and the food is substantially elevated from other Chinatown..."

Dumba

"Went here with my family and the service was amazing but the food doesn’t meet the expectations. The food was good, but not authentic Chinese and I..."

Alijargalb

"Always wanted to try flower drum been so famous in Melbourne. Finally had a chance to try it out. The service was excellent the food was delicious...."

Michfish

"Staff was great, scallops were divine, but we found the rest of the food average for the prices they’re charging. Glad I went, but wouldn’t go..."

Lindsay Marriott

"They say this place is an Melbourne Institution and I can see why. From the moment you walk in, the dining room has the confidence and grandiosity so..."

Jesskaar

"Flower Drums has a reputation for exceptional customer service and Cantonese cuisine fine dining experience. My last visit to Flower Drums was a few..."

Jolene Lim

"Best Chinese cuisine in Melb, they say... well, I'm still waiting for the drums to beat to the final bang. Having said that, it is after all a..."

Justsoph

"I first discovered Flower Drum from an issue of the Conde Nast Traveller magazine. A photo of thinly sliced, glossy crispy duck skin enveloped in a..."

Dolce Bunnie

"Delicious. Best Cantonese in Australia. Baked crab in turmeric sauce beautiful. Whiting with fried enoki so fresh and tasty it was amazing. Peking..."

Jen

"Finally got the chance to have dinner at the famous Flower Drum Chinese restaurant. The decoration of the restaurant was full of Chinese elements,..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Went here for our anniversary and loved it. Firstly going up to the beautiful red door so mysterious. Then up into the elevator and once the doors..."

Leanne Dando

"Had a great night at the flower drum. The service was very good and the food was excellent. The duck pancakes are the winner! Would highly recommend..."

Ben Carrington

"This place has been on the list for a while and finally we made it here , nicely set up and very organised was expecting a much more quality and..."

Good Food = Happy Mood

"Drumming to its own beat.Picture this. Earthbound entrance, unappealing lighting and a confusing entrance before jumping on the lift to..."

Michael Daaboul

"I'd heard great things in the press about Flowerdrum, but it didn't overly impress. We had the Chef's 6 course tasting menu. The food was good..."

RoxyMaxwell

"Easy to see why this is a Melbourne institution. We actually went to this restaurant some time ago but only getting around to writing the review..."

Little Man

"Definitely worth the experience, service was amazing and food was delicious, not your average Chinese restaurant as some would say, all the flavours..."

Lucy Nguyen

"Fantastic atmosphere and quite possibly the best service we have ever seen in a restaurant. We tried exotic dishes like the jellyfish and the Peking..."

Tassie Eleftheriou

"A timeless classic, providing of course fantastic food with high class service. However for a fraction of the cost bamboo house or the likes provide..."

An

"I had heard so many positive reviews about this place and our first visit recently certainly my did not disappoint! Service was impeccable and the..."

Sneha Arora

"Food was delicious! Service could have been better as we had to keep trying to get the waiters attention to get menus and the bill. Then they also..."

Luciana Pinto

"Went here for an anniversary dinner as I've heard about this places lots I knew it wasn't going to be cheap but I don't mind paying good money if the..."

Paul Delaney

"Great food and ambiance, and the staff very attentive. The restaurant has a very good wine list and the food is served at a good pace to allow you to..."

Gursharan Chana

"What's not to love about amazing Cantonese food! It is a bit more pricey it the food is well worth it. The staff are so attentive! A great dining..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Exquisite. Perfect food combined with perfect service. The four course lunch menu for $75 is the best value fine dining experience in Melbourne...."

Wedders

"grandma's house - it's warm and welcoming, the furniture is comfy, your waited on as if you are the only person in the room and some the dishes,..."

The New Fave

"My first visit to this Melbourne Asian restaurant with the biggest legacy of all!Big boots to fill..... and fill it did!The..."

Chris Kilpatrick

"Hasn't lost its touch after all these years.You won't find better Chinese.You won't find better service. Every dish a winner. Peking..."

Foodie AC

"Cannot fault Flower Drum, beautiful food, beautifully presented and friendly staff... If ever there is a special occasion this is the place to go!..."

Lanz

"Firstly, service was ah-mazing! The waiters pay attention to every detail and attends to your needs. Stand out dish was the abalone with rice noodle..."

Carissa Lee

"Food and service meet the reputation . Enjoyed pretty much everything . We ordered two chef special , enjoyed every dish , and service is very..."

Julia Ye

"Polite and attentive service as you would expect. Great value lunch at $75 for four courses considering the quality of the food. Recommended for..."

Stan

"Been trying to eat here for years but couldn't land seats. So for my wedding anniversary, I booked a table 3 months prior to ensure we get..."

Olahn Zaft

"For my 4th year anniversary my boyfriend had arranged for us to have dinner at Flower Drum. As like every anniversary, I had no idea where I was..."

Caroline Beaney

"First time for me dining in this famous Chinese restaurantIts ambience bespeaks of its nearly forty years existenceI was impressed by the..."

Jit

"Flower Drum has a special place in our family as we always go here for special gatherings. This time around, my parents were meeting my brother's..."

Occasionalist

"One of the best dining experiences I've had. Been here a few times, each better than the last. Jason Liu is the consummate professional. The..."

Hungry_One

"We booked in for 6pm and left 3 hours later but time flies when you're having fun and good food. Entrees included San choi bao, garlic ribs, dim sum,..."

Helen

"I took a friend of mine from turkey to try some Asian food as she really wanted to indulge with Asian cuisine. I must say it looks really good from..."

Food Affair

"Who doesn't know flower drum? It is the quintessential Chinese restaurant of Melbourne. Many reviewers have dissected each dish and raved about..."

TheBearReview

"It really is a treat going to Flower Drum. It’s like entering a whole new world, away from the hustle and bustle and interesting odours of..."

Jacqui's Food Fetish

"The best dining experience I've had in Melbourne. The service here is at another level and the food is exquisite. Photos wouldn't do the dishes nor..."

Food Comatose

"This restaurant deserves all the accolades and more. If you're looking for Asian fine dining then look no further. Service here is impeccable, and..."

Guzzling

"Flower Drum does not need another glowing review but it deserves one anyway. For such an institution you might expect a bit of snobbery and..."

Johanna

"The Devil is in the details! thank you flower Drum for educating Melbourne Aussies about food, experience, detail and the rest. Well you know the..."

Restaurant Rescue

"You cant just go past Flower Drum. There is no doubt it is still the best in the Southern Hemisphere. The service is fine dining and the food..."

Gary Taylor

"Still in bloom. Flower Drum has long been reputed as the leading Chinese restaurant in Melbourne - first under Gilbert Lau and then Anthony Liu. The..."

Missdelish

"Lovely service and meal at the flower drum , we had the 6 course banquet and enjoyed it all, faves were the crab entree and the seafood served on an..."

Terri

"Visited Flower Drum the Thursday night before Good Friday as we'd heard so much about it (I'm from Sydney). Very upmarket Chinese very different to..."

Polito

"What a fantastic birthday meal! This was our first time to the Melbourne Mecca of Chinese food. I know this establishment has been around for many..."

Chad

"Melbourne's renowned top Chinese Cantonese cuisine. Their grilled wagyu beef with fried rice, fried oysters, San Choi Bao, and Peking duck were super..."

J88

"For me, one of Australia's best restaurants and dining experience.The service is impeccable, the food is done to perfection and it's really..."

Sarah O

"Flower Drum is one of the few Melbourne restaurants that can be spoken of as an icon over decades. This year Flower Drum, founded by Gilbert Lau,..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"What more can be said about the Flower Drum. Service is exceptional. The restaurant is divided into three sections and the tables are far apart so..."

MelbourneMiss

"Only been once. Was kindly invited here. Probably too young to really enjoy it. This was a catalyst to me enjoying Chinese food. Awesome courses,..."

Tony

"I'd heard mixed reviews about Flower Drum so was excited to finally experience it for myself! We went for lunch and the staff were extremely..."

M.

"Visited here for lunch and it was a splendid experience. The service and attention to details was the best that I have ever seen. The waiters noticed..."

Nestor Tsioustas

"Flower Drum...what better place to celebrate a loved one's birthday than Flower Drum! Entering the venue and then being escorted up in an..."

Kaushik Sridhar

"Now this is a classy restaurant that impresses. The food is beautiful and is presented with precision. The waiting staff are friendly and extremely..."

Lee Pownall

"This place should get 5 stars for the service alone. Our party was treated like royalty. The food was incredible too. Definitely a special..."

Rodger Reviewer

"Can I give 3.0 for their overly priced menu though? Haha. What can I say? Gourmet dim sum at its priciest figure. I love the..."

Hahappieats

"My partner and I spent our 1 year anniversary here. We got the banquet which was $150 each and enjoyed the many dishes that came with it. Food was..."

Steven Shipley

"The service was fantastic, we ordered the slow roasted garlic pork rib, shang hai pork dumplings, peking duck, also a beef dish with oyster sauce...."

Dave Zoogs

"There is a sense of splendour and occasion at Flower Drum, reflected in the menu which focuses on high quality, local ingredients and traditional..."

Maddie Loves Food

"Wow, attended the Master & Apprentice lunch which was a cook off between old and new Chinese chefs from Flower Drum and Victor Liong from Lee Ho..."

Melbourne Foodie

"After hearing about the amazing food at Flower Drum for the past 20 years, I decided to give it a shot. Our family went for my sisters birthday, and..."

Antigone

"Super high quality Chinese food, with a price to match. Certainly a reasonable choice for a special occasion, although there are alternatives with..."

C

"Finally I make it to Flower Drum! Uber Uber Exquisite! This place is class all the way! Service was just amazing, the waiter even fetched an extra..."

Uberfrauline

"I can't fault this place. It's the most perfect Cantonese food with 6 star service. Yes it's pricey but it's totally worth it for the..."

NomNomNom

"Fine dining with excellent service and very nice wine too. We had the 2014 D’sas Pinot Gris. The Peking duck was amazing as so many people have..."

Heidi

"This would have to be Chinese food at its very best. And a wine list to match. A great night out. All the food that came out was so fresh and..."

HH24

"The service is second to none. The waiters know the exact moment that you are ready to order and when to bring out your food and wine. I don't..."

F&K

"Wow! The Flower Drum exceeded my high expectations.. Our waiter was exceptional particularly when he took the time to give one of our guests a..."

Carla Kathleen

"I was taken to the Flower Drum for my birthday dinner. Not being overly familiar with Chinese cousine and after being told it was holding a..."

HungryPole

"What a great dining treat! Yes it's a bit old school but that's part of the charm :) What's the most important is the food and the food was fabulous!..."

Silk_rr

"We arrived at Flower Drum last night (Sunday) with no reservation, about 9.20pm. We were told by the man at the entrance downstairs that the kitchen..."

Tyler Brown

"Yes you still need to book 6 months in advance. Yes this place hasn't been renovated in a while. Yes it's expensive.However, they are very..."

Nelly

"Always a joy to return to this award winning Chinese diner. Well crafted menus, brilliantly cooked meals and skilled wait staff who'd warn you to..."

SN

"Amazing experience. Great atmosphere, service was impeccable and excellent food. We has an excellent evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience...."

Kevin

"Iconic. All too true, and is proven from its old school approach on literally everything. Decor is true to this living legend and the service I can..."

Erin Burke

"Old-school service of classic Cantonese food. Such a great space to have a meal and be able to talk privately. The service was exceptional and..."

Tales Of Rose

"My parents used to run a restaurant opposite Flower Drum. Growing up as a kid, I would always wonder what was behind the heavy red door across the..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"Came here for my birthday and had a wonderful time. Service is on another level and the food is delicious. Highlight was the sawtooth fish which I..."

Michaela Foodie

"Nice and spacious without the hustle of the latest fad places. Super quality food, let the waiter just arrange a suitable banquet to fulfil your..."

Gtime

"Outstanding food and fabulous services. Only in Melbourne for a couple days and decided to try the lunch banquet, really tasty quality food. It is..."

Natalie W

"Outstanding service and attention to detail, a really wonderful experience, many other reviews say it's too pricey but it is a special restaurant for..."

Sgue

"I was excited to try Australia's best Chinese restaurant but was a little sceptical on how good Chinese food could actually be. Our waiter was very..."

Simmybear Eats

"When you think Chinese restaurant, your first thought would be non-existent service, cheap decor and bargain food. WARNING: Flower Drum will blow..."

Nibblesforgiggles

"We approached the little red door in Market Street that signified we'd arrived. I didn't really know what to expect, but as we walked up to the..."

FoodMeUpScotty

"I began to frequent Flower Drum in the evenings on Saturday of all times with very little notice because like Tom Cruise's star, the hype and awards..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Fresh and moist, the cod was silky, slippery and velvety. Enhanced only by the spring onions, coriander and aromatic seasoned..."

Popcornandtoast

"Flower Drum is a successful establishment that has weathered through decades of competitions. Many travel magazines and bloggers around the world..."

Lydiapebbles

"Flower Drum, if it were a band people would be inclined to say it peaked some time ago, released some forgettable records for a good decade and in..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"My first impression said I was going to love Flower Drum. As soon as we arrived at Flower Drum, we were greeted by their pleasant staff at the..."

Angel Khong

"It was reported in the papers that due to the financial crisis, stockbrokers were cutting back their expenses and not taking their clients to Flower..."

I Eat Therefore I Am

"Get lots of good wine, get lots of good food and enjoy the place and the awesome..."

Jobe

"Everyone knows the Flower Drum song. No, I'm not referring to the Rodgers and Hammerstein version; I'm talking about the one that stormed up the..."

Libby Margo

"Just the best. Back to the flower drum tonight after some years. Just the 2 of us so could not really try too many dishes . After all these..."

Peter Hugall

"Delicious, yet expensive. Amazing food but out of the price range for most people. You can find heaps of great Asian food in Melbourne for a fraction..."

Chica_aus67

"Quality food and service...but you pay for it!. I had high expectations given the status that flower drum has. Our meals were of a high quality and..."

New 2 Bwick

"Great food but over-attentive service. Wonderful location - large dining room and tables set well apart allowing for privacy and ambience. The summer..."

Roy Burrows

"I liked it, heard so much about this place.. Thought it would be a little better all in all a group of 5... Pretty $$ but good food and..."

Food 2 Run

"Well worth it. Excellent food and service. Duck and crab were top notch. Some say it's a bit too expensive but for a special occasion I recommend a..."

Cmrickards

"FL gem among Chinese restaurants in Australia. I feel compelled to write this review after I read some critics of 'Over rated' on this restaurant...."

Ronnielui2003

"Excellent, as always. This is our go-to "Special Occasion" restaurant. This occasion was our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Superb service, plush..."

Manmar

"Loved it!!. Went for a Friday night dinner and from the moment we stepped into the restaurant the service was warm, friendly and very efficient. We..."

Christina Triantafyllou

"Loved it! Especially when my brother paid! Good food and..."

Marvelous Mark

"Impeccable Service, great Sommelier. First time patron to the Flower Drum and all i can say is that i felt compelled to write a review, which i've..."

AL87

"The best. Can't believe people can knock this establishment. Been here a few times - usually for special occasions and always walk away thinking that..."

Lunchalot

"Love this place!. Can only afford it once a year, but it always gets..."

Csebarber

"People! All I am reading is "value for money" or "for the price" forget that, if you want value for money by a pre packed luv a duck from Coles and..."

Professor Pig

"EXACTLY WHAT WE EXPECTED. We celebrated My Mum's Birthday here, and were not wanting for anything. Food (We ordered the banquet and one meal off the..."

Bomber Boy

"Best Chinese Restaurant. We went to The Flower Drum for our anniversary, and decided to go with the 6 course tasting menu with matching wines. All in..."

Stvar1

"Loved it. Fabulous service, including geuridon. Food was lovely, glad I had this dining..."

Cathprentice24

"Was a fantastic night! Great restaurant, great service, extremely attentive staff without being pushy! Food was..."

Bear Pollard

"I wasn't blown away by most of the food. The service was excellent except for the older waiter. He seemed to have a bit of an elitist attitude and I..."

K C G

"Great for special occasions. We've been going there about once a year for the past five years. I am always impressed by the food and the service. I..."

Igiveupitstoohard

"Excellent service and food. We had the 5 course banquet and all the food was exceptional and well presented. Could not fault anything. The Grain Fed..."

Angela

"Incredible fine dining. The food is exceptional although fractionally larger portions would make it so much better. Service is second to none. Be..."

Mark

"What a fantastic night From.... What a fantastic nightFrom the moment you walk into the door it is perfect service and magnificent food...."

Donm

"Food fantastic of course although unfortunately sexism at an all time high. Only male employees serving the tables while the women clean up and it's..."

Brunchisbest

"Cantonese Fine Dining. This place has a reputation and, for better or worse, it's certainly well earned. It's certainly not cheap, but then again,..."

Serrin

"Excellent Services. Live in Melbourne for many years and finally decided to try Flower Drum.. It was a Saturday lunch, food overall is good but a bit..."

CC

"Very nice Asian fine dining experience staff were extra friendly and always attentive. Food was incredible obviously you can find cheaper Asian..."

Foodie

"Wow..."

Jackson Fletcher-Coon

"Two things - everything old is new again and everything you remember is somehow better now. There are many restaurants in Melbourne where you could..."

Elsie The Cow

"This place deservedly belong in the top 50 restaurants in the world. The service tonight was topnotch, and not just because our orders were nearly..."

Woofman

"As always fabulous. Thank..."

JoeyKMB

"Went here on Sunday night. Nice place. Excellent, friendly service and staff were very attentive. Food was nice, serves were quite small for the..."

Foodie13

"The Best!. Have been dining at Flower Drum for many years now and it is always a pleasure.Perfectly executed food showcasing the highest..."

Xiao Long Bao

"OMG!!! The best chinese ever, the service and all staff fantastic, worth every..."

Megsmoo

"Nothing to fault. Best chinese food i've ever had, best service i've ever had. Was really good value for money too ... thought the serves were very..."

Mel

"Best service in Melbourne, terrific food. What can I say? It is simply a fantastic dining experience for a special..."

Melb Foodie

"Amazing way to finish off our weekend in Melbourne. The shark fin soup was amazing. Actually all the food, was to die for.service was great,..."

Marianna Di Gregorio

"Loved this place. Had the 6 course banquet paired with wine. Great service, wonderful..."

SuzieQ

"Fantastic service and food! Have dined at the flower drum twice now and it is amazing. The staff happily cater for me, being a vegetarian and even..."

Steph

"Standard maintained and still being followed. Didn't feel comfortable at first with their over the top service, but get used to it very soon. Their..."

Ryan

"Soft Shell Crab. Always great - i could literally live entirely off the soft shell crab and Tsingtao. Service is..."

Jodes And Mike

"$40 for 2 Course Lunch - YUM!. Yes, you can enjoy the Flower Drum for only $40 for a 2 course lunch or $55 for 3 courses.There are 3..."

Julie T

"Yep still the best cantonese in..."

Bridgethopkins

"Chinatown. Had dinner here on thursday night, the food and service are amazing. Best peking duck and chicken sweet corn soup. Fried ice cream is to..."

Samantha

"All class. The Flower Drum is classic, old school fine dining and is the perfect place for a BIG event meal. Yes, there are trendier, hipper..."

Yummy Mummy

"Old school chinese experience. I flew over from adelaide for the day to shop and lunch. when i arrived at flower drum i was pleasantly surprised from..."

Bianca R.

"Crazy not to enjoy. Words can not describe how much I enjoyed this place, from the service to the food it was all outstanding. If you plan on going..."

Machiz

"Amazing! 5 stars for their service, it was like we were the only people in the restaurant. Food was full of flavour and the toffee bananas for..."

Food Lover

"I have never had a Chinese experience quite like Flower Drum. Everything from the service to the food was quite literally perfect. No complaints from..."

Jack Shaw

"Lovely. We popped down for a la carte lunch today at the Flower Drum and ordered various dishes, all to which were artistically presented and full of..."

Katiza

"Fantastic dinner we had the 6 course menu , everything was perfect , amazing service the place was very busy as it was oaks day . I will def be going..."

Kim Black

"In the know. Best way to experience Flower Drum is to get to know a waiter - eg: Barney - we never see the menu, he suggests, (we always have the..."

Fair But Honest

"Peking duck to die for, exceptional, attentive service, fabulous menu, worth every additional..."

Leonie Green

"The service here is the best I've ever seen, and the Peking duck was to die for. Highly..."

Lauren

"Some of the best service I've ever experienced and the food was great. Waiters were so attentive and had exactly the right..."

Tammy Neilson

"Enjoyable Chinese but can be found elsewhere. The dishes didn't stand out for us, which we were expecting.. But they were still good and we left..."

Rob

"Things done right.. Have been there for lunch a few times and its been consistently good.Nice decor and very attentive service without being..."

Alano

"One of the best dining experiences ever. Amazing, fresh, interesting food..... Fantastic service, we had great wines matched for us...... Certainly..."

Food Critics Wife

"Best Chinese restaurant in Australia.. To people who don't like this restaurant what's wrong with you? I have been going for close to ten years.. And..."

Berbatov

"Great service, lovely food, painful on the wallet. My boyfriend and I had planned to go to Hauf Brau Haus (sp?) in China Town but when we got there..."

Talychka

"Mixed Bag. OK, after many visits to Flower Drum. I've decided to say something. Most of the food is still sensational, the service is outstanding,..."

Byte

"Service is impeccable! The food delicious, everything was spot on. However, really your paying for the service. The only dish that really stood out..."

A Team

"Speechless. Was phenominal!!Service matched the..."

Will K

"Fine night out with the family. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday on the weekend, and we'd planned well in advance to go to Flower Drum with..."

Louise

"Flower Drum, worth it. Had seafood and peking Duck, delicious. Staff..."

Socialite

"Saturday lunch is the go. If you want to avoid:- A second mortgage- Lots of snobby w**kers- Being seen in a future series of..."

Julian Shambles

"Will always have a soft spot for this place. Food is spectacular and the spacious interior takes me back to when I was a child and thought that place..."

Foodie_j

"Timed to Dine. Recently whilst working in Melbourne, four colleagues and I were left to last after a hectic week. Someone suggested a quick lunch at..."

Sir Lunchalot

"Faultless. My companion had flown in from Canberra the night before, spotting a review of a Flower Drum dish in the in-flight magazine. Mud crabs..."

Gin

"Very good food, but not the finesse & wow factor I was expecting. Hard to see value for money. Also hard to see how they get two hats. Impeccable..."

Narelle Grant

"So brilliant, what a night! Lovely service and yummy food. Well worth..."

Dee

"Not if I'm paying. Great spacing of tables. Some of the dishes world class, like the abalone. BUT it is tired and a parody of classy chinese..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Flower drum was yum yum yum!!! Went there for special occasion and it just added to our amazing evening! Fong our waiter was so sweet and was very..."

DB4SB

"Have been visiting FD for the past ten years and have always been happy with the exceptional service from the tentative staff and the amazing food..."

The Hungry Scorpio

"The BEST customer service I have ever experienced. Oh and the foods mighty good..."

Tina Stojkovska

"Highlights? The service, the pace and of course, the food. Steak to die for, Peking Duck that was just mmmm! Moment to treasure: they overheard my..."

Terry O'Hanlon

"Outstanding appetisers - Delightful calamari with spicy salt, good duck wontons, and great Szechuan eggplant. Then the wheels came off with the mains..."

Peter White

"Amazing service and amazing food, went for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend and our waiter made my night even more delightful, peaking duck is..."

Christie Cathcart

"Good food but over priced. Enjoyed the food but I wouldn't go if I was..."

U4128308

"Expensive but a must try (for a very special occasion). Flower Drum is most definitely fine dining - both in terms of price and service. Their..."

Hungry Princess

"Great service great food a great business still going..."

Hung Lo

"Anniversary. Thanks to my partner for a great 1st anniversary. It was off to a slow start as the service wasn't that quick, but once we had ordered..."

Krishna Brannigan

"As time goes by..... Been going for a long time...never disappoints.....the pearl meat is always a winner for me.But I can see in today's market..."

Gracefully Grazing...

"Set menu sets my canto instincts on edge but the drum pulls it off. However going phantom menu is the best way to order. Service consistent. For some..."

Tastybits

"Peaking duck!. Yes its pricey - but it is easily the best chinese in Melbourne if not Australia.You will not find better staff anywhere in..."

Anonymous

"Great food & service. well worth the..."

Richie Hunt

"Just outstanding. Having been going to the Flower Drum since I was young, it just never disappoints.The service - it just doesnt get any..."

Richard

"One of the few chinese restaurant you get good..."

Kong

"Simply the best restaurant service I've ever..."

Tiff

"Amazing. This is a beautiful restaurant with the most amazing service I have experienced. I enjoyed the pearl, dim sum and peking duck. Beautiful..."

Dani Lindsay

"Exceptional....... You have'nt had a great meal with great service until you have been to the "Flower Drum"........ I can't say much more except try..."

Matthew Jackson

"Always a great meal, go the..."

Paul Tomkins

"Best service in the world.. After a bit of saving I took my partner to the FD for the banquet. Whilst the food was great and the 'cheesy crab' will..."

Stacey

"How do you say perfect in cantonese?. FINALLY i got to try the ever so famous Flower Drum thanks to my beautiful boyfriend.We did the $165..."

Fat_kid

"Excellent food, superior service. Nuff..."

Racy_jacy

"A real flower .... We were treated to a degustation menu by the chef at his pleasure and consequently ours as every item was a taste sensation! Often..."

Stephen Sander

"Friendly service. Flower Drum's lost its lustre recently with the entry of new pretenders into Melbourne's dining scene. The food on its menu can be..."

Steamrollersam

"Yes it is stuffy, yes it is expensive, but the food is delicious. Do not eat shark fin soup as it is a barbaric practice. Tell..."

Jrgnsn_tjf

"Our first visit to Flower Drum in the "post-Lau" era. We went because our 9 year old has become something of a Peking Duck tragic. So, we went really..."

Heracles

"Just go.... ...and don't order from the menu. The waiter will tailor the banquet to your palate. Best enjoyed with a group of friends, a wad of cash..."

DanielB

"Amazing. Not cheap but brilliant food and service. The banquet is..."

NK

"Fantastic.... Try the Chef's Tasting Special. Authentic food, different from the run of the mill Chinese.The Duck is..."

Neil

"Big deal!. Probably is the best but for me it felt pretentious and I did not feel relaxed because the wait staff made me feel this way. So when you..."

Tony Parisi

"I have long been a fan and used to believe the food here was better than eating on Hong Kong where we lived for 5 years. But last time, I felt it had..."

Mike B

"I have always heard of this place as being highly rated for excellent Chinese food however never managed to pay a visit until we received a gift to..."

Jia

"The annual award winning 15 chefs hat restaurant lives up to its reputation. Fabulous environment for vivacious celebrations, superb food and..."

life

"Amazing atmosphere, the customer service was immaculate. We came as a group of four, when we ordered the mains they served it all to us all equally..."

Joy Dala

"So far this is one of the best Chinese restaurant with five star service. I can feel the warm welcome from the supervisor, it was very sincerely and..."

Guru Gun

"Ordered the Chef's Signature Banquet (6 courses) with the matching wine menu. The courses were all prepared well and the wine went really nicely with..."

Nathan Coates

"We had another wonderful dinner at our favourite restaurant in Melbourne. The flower Drum is one of Melbourne icon restaurants we have dined here on..."

Melissa Trainor

"Amazing quality food & friendly staff. My husband has been celebrating his big birthdays here from 18th, 21st, 30th to 4oth and every time the..."

Faye Mach-Phung

"Came here with a group of 11 for lunch. Although almost of the dishes were cooked well, I highly recommend the Seafood Soup Dumpling, Crispy Skin..."

M So

Operator 25

85/100 (1550 ratings)

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Gluten Free Options

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Juice & Smoothies

Salad

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Duck

Fish

Salmon

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Eggs Benedict

French Toast

Beef

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Accepts Credit Cards

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"We happen to visit this cafe only by chance, we were that impressed we went there everyday for breakfast. Coffee and food was on point every time we..."

Meny Antonakelly

"Perfect coffee. Incredible (vegan) food. Service was also top notch. Really can't recommend highly enough...."

Judy Wilson

"Massive serves! Strongman food! Great little set up everything was delicious! :) I had the Congee and it was very satisfying! Highly recommend for..."

Chris Bellette

"There was a bit of a line up as it was a public holiday, however staff were very accommodating. We had the pulled pork benedict and it was..."

Lizzie Colbert

"Came to Melbourne for a little holiday. This was first stop and the only place I returned to multiple times. Food and coffee was some of the best and..."

Tom Chiumento

"I would like to eat breakfast here all the time. Great staff. Great food. What more do you need? My new..."

Anthony Atapattu

"Delishhhh!! Cannot recommendation this place enough! Loved..."

Candice Lewry

"Excellent coffee, food & service, made our Melbourne visit when starting our days at this venue...."

Jose Pestana

"Lovely brunch had. Tucked away in a old telephone exchange building. Staff very..."

Michael Shugg

"Happy people , great service , everything we ordered was top notch! Fab coffee..."

Masina Miller

"One of the best cafes to head to in Melbourne, the food and coffee was 10/10! ☺️👌 Just be sure to book a table otherwise you will be waiting..."

TeeTastes

"Having to isolate myself, a good breakfast and a fresh coffee are crucial for survival. Appreciate their quick preparing time and extra thought in..."

Chan Christine

"My first breakfast in Melbourne and it was amazing ! They have delicious dishes, very original and so esthetic ! No matter what you prefer, you’ll..."

ARMANEATS

"I just left my little belongs which were wrapped in the issue after the meal, and even didn't think I can get it back since the table has already..."

Wuwinnie1128

"Ordered the Char Siu Benedict, Salmon Aburi and a Kaya Matcha Latte. The dishes were all prepared beautifully, searing of the salmon was perfect,..."

Sylv

"The Ume Waffles are sensational. Fantastic coffee too. Great little gem in a quiet part of the cbd for a relaxing breakfast or brunch any time of the..."

Hansolo

"The french toast was delicious however it got a bit too sweet towards the end. My friend also enjoyed her dish. One of the best cafés in the CBD and..."

Tran N

"Seems like a really popular place as we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. But the food and coffee is amazing. It totally does justice to..."

G

"This beef salad is sooo good, like a light and dry Japan ramen! But matcha latte is a bit sweet and not that pure tea taste. I met cute friends here..."

Celia

"Great selection of traditional breakfast items as well as Asian fusion main courses.Very good latte art.Busy even on a weekday.Will..."

NotJenn

"We waited around 20 minutes to be seated on a busy Sunday morning and sat on a shared table. Waiter was attentive and polite, very happy with the..."

Sam C

"This place is popular but we didn’t have to wait to be seated. Waitress was very friendly. Food was well made and prepared. Been here once would..."

Suhujana

"Magic..."

Shrek Childs

"I LOVED this place. Operator 25 mixed two of my favourite types of foods; brunch with a variety of asian cuisines. I loved it a lot. The Rendang..."

Alicia

"After about a 15 walk, we arrived at Operator 25. It was nice to walk there after sitting down for so long. We nearly walked straight pas Operator..."

TheNailChronicle

"Really nice and cosy cafe. The staff were friendly and quick with service and the food was very good. We ordered the Balinese Burger and the Japanese..."

Lia Eats

"Having been here last year I couldn’t quite remember the place but it all came flooding back when we went here for breakfast. This is popular place..."

Jason Jost

"Truly a dish that says “fusion”. Had this when I was feeling a bit sleepy and wanting to get brunch although it’s 12PM in the afternoon..."

Celline Tamin

"Delicious food and great historical..."

Liss Tries Food

"I’m really love fresh toast here!!! It was honestly the best I've had in Melbourne. Love the Asian fusion within the traditional breakfast foods...."

Kikfoodlover

"Set in Melbourne’s first telephone exchange, Operator25 cafe pays homage to the buildings past with its beautiful decor. This stunning brunch spot..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"The very short time for waiting on Sunday morning. We’ ve ordered matcha latte and hot chocolate for cartoon face. It is so cute for coffee. ..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Operator 25Came on a sunday morning due the amazing reviews. It did not disappoint.There was a small 5 minute wait for a 2 person..."

Joshua Osborne

"Busy on the weekends, best to go during the week...."

Amberlee Yup

"This rice pudding dish was absolutely phenomenal 😍! The flavours, textures and portion size were right on and a fantastic way to start the working..."

Cmzajicek

"Got surprised with this cup of hot choco. The Benedict is soft and mildly-flavoured with salt& pepper at your disposal. A warm way to start my..."

Sijia Wang

"Good brunch. Had an asian twist to it, more of a fusion brunch. The pulled pork eggs benny was good, a must try. Platings, environment and..."

Fat Dreams

"Came in on a Tuesday afternoon, fairly busy but didn’t have to wait longOrdered the Roast mushrooms, Ube waffles and batched brew..."

Just My Opinion

"A delicious gem in Melbournes CBD!‘Smoked Sardines' on grilled rye, w. pickled cucumber + sour cherry + manchego + parsley + rocket &..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Real rating 3.75 ⭐️ We had visited Operator25 a while back and here’s what we had!Kaya french toast - brioche toast with..."

Win - FSC

"I rarely go to the city but today decided to go because Operator25 has been on the bucket list for way too long. We visited at around 1pm and had to..."

Flabnbone Food

"I was surprised to see the cafe packed with so many people. Lots of seating for large groups and outside areas as well.The staff were very..."

Y

"Delicious food with great service. I tried out the sweet potato waffles and it was quite an interesting and unique combination that worked well..."

Anisha

"I thoroughly enjoyed my brunch in Operator25. I came at around 11 am and the place was quite full with people lining up for coffee but we got a place..."

Tania Shinalini

"Came to Operator 25 after being recommended by two friends, and I’m happy to say that it met my expectations.Food: 8/10 (Rendang Egg..."

Jie Yee

"Great brunch in CBD!Brunch with Asian twist.Nice coffee, nice egg benedict with rendang.The crumpets with coconut jam is also very..."

Hon

"Rendang benedict ($20)Balinese pork burger ($21)Ube waffle ($19)Overall ⭐️ 4/5 ⭐️🍴Fusion cafe with interesting dishes..."

Cafehoppingkids

"We made our way here one morning.. this cozy little cafe was a warm welcome from the cold Melbourne morning..This place was a fusion type cafe....."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Really good food, had the pork belly Benedict! Amazing, great service and chill atmosphere.I loved the menu, had so much variety would..."

Amanda Ngo

"3.5. The brunch here was nice and staff were friendly. Pork burger was good, although pretty small considering the price, and the matcha dessert..."

Nalia

"🥑 avocado smoothie bowl🏚: Operator 25📍: Richmond, Melbourne💵:..."

Sense Of Food

"Had pork benedict at Operator25. I was told it would be quite filling but unfortunately not that filling to fill a starving stomach. Good cafe though..."

Tushar Pasrija

"My last trip here was outstanding. Tasty food (pork eggs benedict) and an excellent clever dripper coffee that I'm still thinking about. Well..."

Coffee Boy

"After being around so long, it’s great to see that Operator 25 is still so busy!I popped in today for breakfast and felt like having..."

Eats With Kayli

"This cafe is on the pricy end but offers an interesting southeast Asian-inspired menu for the price. That said, I chose to save a few bucks and order..."

Quince And Cheese

"Menu looked interesting with an Asian twist like kaya and ube featured in it. I ordered the roasted mushrooms which was delicious. Portions are not..."

Lunarcry

"This Operator does not only know how to bring ingredients together but certainly knows the magic of dishing-out flavors that satiates hunger, heart..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Whilst everyone is screaming about the purple sweet potato flavour waffle, I am obsessed with their sweet and sour chicken roll. The chicken is juicy..."

Melbourne Travel

"Great cafe. Friendly service, good coffee and delicious tasty food. Pretty different breakfast menu options so if you are looking for a change away..."

Martin C

"Finally got to try this cafe! The ube waffle was really good, the waffle was crispy, and the ice cream was really tasty. The sauce was the best part!..."

Makan2Melbourne

"This place was such a pleasant surprise. Coffee, though, is really good. Very popular with folks working in the city. Food wise, this is a good..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"Love love love the eggs benedict! In my mind I’m not really sure how it was going to taste but emergewd that dish is heavenly and just the right..."

Le Cat & Kate

"The service was friendly and the environment was very welcoming! The food tasted good and is very aesthetic for taking photos. The proportions were..."

Sannguyen2001

"They got food both for your stomach and your eyes!I got recommended by my friends to this store. It was hidden from the noisy street and..."

Foodie By Heart 💓

"First of all ! A wonderful brunch spot to visit especially when touring around Melbourne! The foods are worth the wait and experience with friends...."

Bingeforever

"Without a doubt one of the best brunch cafes I’ve been to. Did not have to queue for a party of 3 on a Monday morning. The menu offering was..."

Alain Amarante

"this is the second time I’ve been to Operator25.This time, we tried three different dishes, and all of them is BOMB❤️❣️.. the dishes..."

Jessie Wid

"Quality brunch joint with a solid queue on our visit. Luckily there were ample seats for the wait (and the treacherous Melbourne weather held..."

Hungry Koala

"Great place great food! No words! Got 4 meals, 3 sides, 2 coffee and 3 juices. Totalled up to $140+ , a tiny bit pricey BUT tastes..."

Jess_foodie

"The food here was amazing and worth the wait. the waffles were the highlight. Amazing flavour. The soft shell crab was also very good however got..."

D36R4

"Last minute decision to come here, but it was worth it! Waffle was very crispy (me like!), and I was surprised by the flavour of the pull..."

Andrea Leong

"Came to this cafe on a saturday morning for brunch and was PACKED!!! We waited for about 30 mins and got our seat. I order the Bbq pork benedict, it..."

Piggy 小猪

"Tried our luck again here after missing out the first time due to a long waiting list, we finally got a seat (albeit after another 40 mins of..."

Pav Arneja

"This outlet is amazing. The service was friendly and attentive. The food was sensational! We ordered the duck leg, crispy chicken roll and the French..."

Beck Cahill

"Great place for brunch or lunch - we stumbled across the place just before the 9am opening time and there were already people lining up at the door,..."

Srslyfoods

"A talk of the townAs I love Brunching, Operator25 was a ‘must-try’!When I went, I was welcomed with friendly staff and the..."

Jianne Yong

"We have been to Operator25 many times and still keep going back. Their asian inspired brunch menus are on point! We really like the fact that they..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"What a beautiful breakfast experience we had with our family today. Gorgeous fluffy Japanese omelette, pork belly Benedict and French toast! And my..."

The Famished Fork

"They always change their food menu which is great! Yuzu Matcha Latte - A smooth and creamy milky green tea with a tinge of yuzu taste...."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"They have a good service with a very friendly and approachable staff. They also serve one of the few egg benedicts that i love in melbourne. Cant..."

Jessica Felise

"This was recommended by a friend of mine as one of the best places to visit for brunch. The service was good though quite slow. It took around 30..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Asian inspired goodness! The dishes were so delicious, especially the kaya french toast. Coffee was great too. If you’re looking for brunch in the..."

Leila

"4.5/5I ordered the French toast and my friend ordered the beef brisket rendang. The French toast was thick and tasty but to me, just a..."

Happy Foodie

"Operator 25incredible French toast and hojicha latte. I have tasted many kinds of crepes,waffles,and toasts in Melbourne since I am so into..."

Angeliainmelbourne

"Incredible food, relaxed atmosphere, fast service. Totally worth the short wait for a table. Loved the friendly shared table. We’ll be back!..."

Heather Snow

"Super good food, service and ambience! The twist on brunch x asian flavours really brings out the best and specialty of this place! Definitely one of..."

Laksana.andrea

"Hip trendy very Asian hang out good magicThat's coffee if U don't know corn fritters r insane with poached eggs for breakfastStaff freindly..."

Shrek

"operator25 is a small cafe on Wills street. The food is super delicious and would definitely come again for another brunch date. The food is worthy..."

Melissa Phu

"Great coffee place. Fancy place for brunch. Always full during the busy hours. Nice environment to chill with friends. Have been here for several..."

Yuxi Li

"4.6We found it hard to fault this place. It’s a beauty as there’s so much done well. I used to work in this area of town and in those..."

Two Sheds

"Very friendly engaging I just had a muffin and coffee but best coffee I’ve ever had. Will be a regular at wills street. Food looked tasty as..."

Mike

"Great coffee as always. The blend is smooth and the strength is medium range. The milk is not overly frothed. The decor is bright and the space is..."

Karina J

"Operator 25 is fusion brunch at its best! Delicious chais and matcha lattes, seasonal fruits and vegetables in thoughtfully made food, all..."

Yorkstergram

"There were so many things on the menu that I wanted to try! Settled for the mushrooms (the vegemite rice purée sounded better than it was) and the..."

Mrs Mark

"Been here once for a fancy lunch. The food was good and i was served by friendly staff. The speed of the food was pretty fast and the quality and..."

Daniel Duong

"I went there around 1pm, still lots of ppl eating. I really like the Asian style omelette, it’s good! And also, the staffs are friendly. Ice latte..."

HC

"Lovely staff, great coffee and a cool menu - can’t wait to return! Brick walls are a great base decor to build on. The pulled pork Benedict sounds..."

Ashan

"Had the BBQ Pork Benedict. Everything on it was perfect. The texture of the pork was amazing. Hollandaise and poached eggs were cooked to perfection...."

Andy Ly

"This place rates well. They are perfectionist trying to get all the elements to a good cafe right. The coffee was done well (i just happen not to..."

Linda

"This was seriously the most amazing breakfast I’ve ever had!! We ordered the Kaya French Toast and the Ube Waffle along with a peanutella and a..."

Jasmin Lyons

"Cute brunch place in the city.Ambience: The place is okay size, not small but not big as well. Most of the tables are bit tall, but some..."

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"I love this place for breakfast. Great coffee and such creative, delicious food. Also very pleasant service. I like the space but expect to be..."

Harrysingh Rawat

"Great customer service! Great range of delicious food options! Would definitely recommend. Had to wait 40 minutes to sit a table of 5 but it was..."

Anita Luong

"We had to wait for ages, which is what lost this review it's 5/5 star. It's such a busy place too. I ordered the Blurple Iced tea, which was honestly..."

Joanne Liu

"One of nicest brunch places I’ve been to in a while. All of the items on the menu are very creative and 100% instagram-friendly! The service..."

Louise

"Conveniently located in the CBD and neatly tucked away in a smaller street, Operator 25 is a lovely place to seemingly get away from the hustle and..."

Carmen Lim

"Was really pleased to eat at Operator 25! Ordered the Ube waffle and BBQ Pork Benedict which were so pleasing to consume. Especially the..."

Eunice Garay

"What a sensational place! The food here is exactly what Melbourne is about. It's edgy but comfortable, bright and colourful but tasteful, bold but..."

Descartesmuse

"I headed to Operator 25 to catch up with a girlfriend visiting Melbs which was just the ticket. Keeping its historic bones - originally a base..."

The Go Go Mumma

"I had a really good experience at operator25 , my friends ordered the granola and matcha waffle while I had to kaya French toast. Let me tell you,..."

Emily Chung

"Stay in Melbourne for a week,breakfast here everyday,Friendly staffs, gorgeous food, fantastic place, A wonderful cafe must come again!!! Passionate..."

Walter

"Perfect menu for meat lovers!!! Duck leg was juicy and mushrooms r soft. The pie beneath absorbed the juice from the duck meat n become partially..."

Kaseyzz

"The decor in this place is great, loved the coffee puns on the walls. The staff were very friendly and helpful! I thought the price of most food was..."

Amysyder

"We went here bcz of the matcha waffle, which didn’t disappoint us- the matcha taste of waffle, the sweetness of ice cream and fruits and the..."

Alice Yin

"Love this slightly hidden, small cafe just near Flagstaff Gardens and Queen Victoria Markets. When you arrive you will have to wait 15-20min for a..."

Sally Phillips

"One of the most impressive cafes I’ve been to in a very long time. All of our dishes were amazing, but the Kaya French Toast ($18) actually made me..."

Nini Foodie

"It’s hard not to recommend this place for the best kaya matcha latte!!! reasonable price with solid portion. Eye catching decoration and cosy place..."

Tintin39

"Every weekend I will go to different restaurants have breakfast. Today's breakfast really good. The egg is very soft, it's perfect eat with tomato..."

AManda Chen

"A few matcha craving individuals stumbled down here on a Sunday seeking some brunch to fill their partied out stomachs and brains. The matcha latte..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"This cafe serve some amazing food. We came here on a rainy weekday and it was very crowded. We had to share a table with others.We ordered the..."

Foodie In Paradise

"Love this place. Amazing service. I ordered the Matcha Waffles. They were perfectly cooked and combined with a range of fruits. It was..."

Lisa May

"Though busy, staff were pretty attentive and provided good service. We ordered a flat white, apple juice, iced matcha and peanutella for drinks, and..."

Jamie

"I had a great time at Operator25 although it was very crowded. I had to share table with other parties but it was fine. The table was large enough to..."

Kat Tran

"Thought I’d pop in after seeing so many raving reviews from this place. It was a rainy day when I came so it was nice to be able to grab a coffee...."

Christy

"It was a bright spring day when my friends come to Melbourne and i invite them to have some brunch with me. We waited for approximately 30 minutes to..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Used to go to Operator 25 every week when they firstly opened, back then there wasn't any queue or any hype but I loved it. Went again recently and..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Absolutely amazing! Delicious food and coffee, nice refreshing setting - prepare for a long wait if you go at peak lunch time but it’s worth it..."

Laura

"Came here with my girlfriend to try the place out based off a friend’s recommendation. Located in a laneway, in a cute little spot. We tried out..."

Jason Estepa

"Beautiful atmosphere; they've built a nice theme around the building's history. The coffee's good (I had a nice iced latte) and the citrus cured..."

Fatcat

"Always a favourite of ours when we travel to Melbourne.The menu has changed slightly since our last visit, however, the food and service was..."

Gillydoesfood

"{ _anne_with_an_e // review }* ORDERED: Chia pudding - best I've ever had. Perfect combination of flavours, textures and presentation. The..."

_anne_with_an_e

"Operator 25 is just awesome, one of my go to places when I'm craving some fusion inspired brunch dishes. Great coffee too and I love what..."

John Michael Ong

"Interesting menu. The pork belly was tastey, but needed another piece of toast. The matcha waffles were nice, but need much more sauce! The green tea..."

Xtina

"The wait on weekends is super super long but if you love brunch, then you can hear the 35 minute wait... Super good food and service was a bit slow..."

Vic

"Beautiful brunch food with amazing coffee. If you have dogs and want to bring them along, outside seating is usually available which was..."

Michael Tan

"This place was super crowded at lunch time. I had to share table with a family. The Japanese open omelette was pretty nice. Although the art..."

Pinkysori

"The portion is of decent size. The flavour of both dishes were alright. Didn’t get any coffee this time because there’s nothing special we want..."

Jocelyn

"Had the matcha latte, duck and soft shell crab dish today! Lovely presentation and tasted fabulous. The duck was cooked just right with a crispy..."

AvocadoToast

"It was a really nice place to eat and enjoy the taste of foods in weekend. I love the blurple ice tea here. It’s very signature flavor and the..."

Linh Thuy Vu

"Decided to have brunch in the city last Saturday afternoon and came across this place on Zomato. We went there and we got told there would be a 30..."

LA Aguirre

"nice little restaurant for brunch. had waffle plus a duck leg~yummmy~wait time: 5minsfood: 4 starsservice: excellentwill come..."

Cherry Chen

"Had the soft shell crab soba today, and the taste was very rich and thick. i don't know what to expect since they put laksa for the base soup. But it..."

Munching Pandas

"Prepare to wait for at least 30mins at this busy joint, but we were lucky enough to be seated in 10minutes!! One little look at the menu, there’s..."

Hungry Polar

"The duck leg is really amazing not that strong sauce and everything is just balanced! The service is good but just a bit slow serving, as 35 mins..."

Rebecca

"We tried to get a table here and failed due to the number of people. Determined not to have the same issue, went this time with just four including a..."

Vkap8

"Tried the balinese pork burger and found that it was a bit too rich in flavour for me - generous servings, however, and thoroughly enjoyed the soy..."

HeHe He

"I do love the interior, it's a gorgeous setting and there is never a long wait when I go. Only thing I would comment on is the lighting on the inside..."

KLLYXNG

"Great coffee and a very interesting menu with loads of unique dishes. I couldn't resist the open Japanese omelette. To get a table does take time and..."

Anton Stevens

"The waffles where cold , the fruits on the waffles however where really good, the fried chicken inside the burger was very sweet but still tasty...."

Skeyfei.jia

"Operator25 is located in a quiet alley a little off the main CBD area. It has a very "Instagram worthy" feel inside and I didn't hesitate to snap a..."

Chibi

"This is the brunch place I visited the most. Firstly the location is good. Secondly the food itself is so yummy! Then change menu quite often! But..."

FoodieLoveEatFood

"These place seems to be quite popular so I had to give it a go. I ordered the five spiced duck leg. The flavours complimented each other well. The..."

Danielle Nguyen

"The pulled pork eggs benny is a brilliant way to start a Sunday morning. The hollandaise sauce isn't too heavy, but still rich and smooth. It is a..."

Judy

"Nice coffee with very friendly staff. You had to share tables with other customers in this cafe. Very busy cafe, people finished their foods and..."

Flora Pun

"Operator 25. The place I like to come and they change the menu all the time. Therefore Always something new to me. Like the old menu which some of..."

Steven Gu

"Very friendly serviceHad the pulled pork benedict with some mushroom and avocado on the side and a long back, the coffee is shorter than I..."

Whitnieee

"Ambience is average, typical modern cafe. Food was great! Coffee or matcha tea is yummy. Price is descent as the serving is very large. Customer..."

Maureen Grace Kuran

"I've been here twice. At the first time, one of waiter was bit rude for me. His face, actions did. So i didnt go here for a long time but i went here..."

Hoyon Jo

"Honestly, I thought this was just another one of those overhyped and overrated cafes in Melbourne but I was so wrong; this cafe is AMAZING. The..."

Eunifoodie

"Long queue but worth the wait. The matcha latte is smooth and creamy with just enough matcha. The burgers are unique and delicious. Most definitely..."

Joan Lee

"Nice environment but you have to wait about half an hour as the business was really good! I love the burger so much. Thanks for making a cute latte..."

Sin Yee

"It's not hard to find good coffee and a good breakfast in Melbourne but Operator25 is one of my favourites in the CBD. Service was great..."

Fat Boi

"A nice brunch place to visit but the queue gets quite long for lunch. I very much liked the pulled pork eggs benedict. The ice matcha latte (not..."

Mary Tran

"Great atmosphere and menu! Definitely recommend for a nice brunch with a group of friends! The chai latte has a tad bit too much cinnamon but..."

Sanj Tanya

"Pork benedict amazing! Coffee not so much. Don't understand baristas that decide to serve you a half latte in a piccolo glass.I..."

Sebastian55

"It's been a while since we returned and Operator25 never disappoints us. From the service to the food and coffee, everything is good. As usual there..."

Taeyeon's Hamster

"Piggies recommend this breakfast for people who love that something sweet in the mornings! Very delicious and great coffee! The service is good as..."

Breakfastpiggy

"Good coffee, friendly staff, reasonably quick service usually. Definitely cheaper coffee of a similar standard in the area that don't charge a credit..."

Shelly

"Been here a few times and though I love the atmosphere of this place, I must admit that the food can sometimes be a bit hit and miss. Coffee here is..."

Karen Giang

"was keen on returning to operator25 for a second time today! we ordered almond chia pudding, matcha waffles + blurple iced tea. Chia pudding was..."

Jade

"Being attracted to operator25 by its matcha latte. It is really as expected. The cute baby bear made me not bear to drink it. Really spent a nice..."

Aabcsunyue

"Reliably good coffee, and a variety of seats for small and large groups. Nice location (tucked up a small street, but still in the CBD), with..."

Jessamy

"I come get a lot and love it every time! Customer service is great, even on a Sunday morning when it's quite busy. The photo is of the matcha..."

Hannah Rogerson

"Went here for a catchup with my friends yesterday, and we were quite impressed with the presentation of our dishes (except for the pork burger..."

Kira Dinh

"This place is absolutely over expectation , if you want to try something different to normal brunch have , you must try this cafe, the food combines..."

Eugene Li

"Operator 25 is a cafe located in the Melbourne CBD and has become a Melbourne institution ever since it opened up. It’s Asian inspired menu,..."

Love At First Bite

"After being left disappointed by another brunch spot in the CBD, Operator25 left my partner and I more than satisfied! With an Asian twist on typical..."

Lena

"Being indecisive with my ordering I picked a dish based off a waitress's recommendation from a select few. I ended up getting the Japanese open..."

Mustard

"Had brunch here with a few friends, everyone enjoyed their food. I had the corn fritters which were crispy on the outside and soft inside, overall..."

Maddi

"Cute little place with the perfect decor for the current cafe seen. And I love the Asian fusion menu. I had the Japanese open omelette and flavour..."

Ben Streater

"Very busy Sunday morning, we didnt want to miss the oppurtunity so we waited and got a seat. Staff are absolutely amazing 😊Had a chai..."

HungryMelbournian

"Had some matcha infused drinks and food here. The Kaya matcha latte was delicious but had no hint of Kaya at all, the matcha was definitely..."

Elmocookie

"Got the Teriyaki Benedict with avocado and the Japanese open omelette, pricing waa competitive, the portions were pretty big, couldnt finish the..."

Kurt Jenkins

"I have heard Operator 25 have the best matcha in Melbourne. My friends and I went there to enjoy the brunch and taste the best matcha. We ordered..."

Jessie Foodie

"On a day when the taste buds demanded something inspiring to start the day, Operator 25 answered the call in a most satisfying way. Starting off..."

J0yy173

"The first day we had breakfast here it was delicious! We ordered poached eggs on toast with a side of avo and the smoothie bowl.The eggs..."

Urban Foodie

"Best brunch in Melbourne. The food is excellent quality and perfectly prepared! I was visiting a few friends in Melbourne and they brought me here..."

Kriti Kapoor

"The Long Black with Colombian Single origin is the best I had today in Melbourne. Extremely sweet and fruity smell and flavour. No bitterness means..."

Patrick Leung

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff most of the time and good coffee. Recommend: Cured kingfish on sushi riceCured..."

Wandering Ella

"Amazing Chicken teriyaki benedict! i loved it :) the service was nice, the staff was helpful except the long waiting time for the table and the..."

Paulin Kosasih

"Very beautiful layout inside the cafe~ cosy, modern and elegant. Went there on a sunny Saturday to catch up with my friend. We loved the food corn..."

Full Time Wholesomeness

"How do you keep in touch with people who you no longer see regularly? A sad part of adult life seems to be losing touch with friends. Sure, you can..."

Ferris Wheel Flight

"Came here with my friend as I was visiting Melbourne city last year. I had the granola bowl? ( forgot what's the name of the dish). It was leaning..."

Sarah In Melbourne

"When we arrived at Operator25, we didn't have to wait for a table which was great. We ordered a double espresso and some food. I had the five spiced..."

Hangry Horace

"Highly anticipated cafe that was on my watch list. Sadly was a hit and miss on this one. Food was bland and texture was off, felt very one..."

Leah Deutsch

"A lovely cafe with many great brunch options. I had the Balinese Pork Burger which was really delicious. At the time of my visit, they had the matcha..."

IEats

"One of the best brunch places I've been to. Food was absolutly delicious and the wait was not long. The vibe of the place felt amazing and overall a..."

Danny Nguyen

"I've gotta say, I was very impressed. Their matcha latte was smooth and creamy, and matcha waffles were very creative and delish! Probably worth the..."

Bi.ly

"Great atmosphere for breakfast and good coffee before going to uni. Their food was quite tasty, good portion size and customer service was friendly..."

欣玲刘

"Do yourself a favour and get down here. By far my favourite cafe of all time 🙌🙌. Ordered the corn fritters and chia pudding which were both..."

Venky Rajagopalan

"Feeling like a Saturday brunch? @operator25cafe is the place to be on a springy day like today! Featured here is the Slow Cooked Duck Leg with..."

Whenfoodiesmeet

"Cute, little cafe tucked away in the CBD providing Incredible food and service! The teriyaki benedict was perfection as it was so innovative, with..."

Anson

"Good ambience and great food. The Teriyaki Benedict was a unique Japanese twist on a classic brunch dish. Be prepared to wait on weekends..."

Nozomi Oishi

"I had always wanted to try Operator 25, and so glad I finally did. I went with my cousin and sister on a weekday (no waiting time) and we all raved..."

Lisa Giles

"Excellent breakfast menu! I had the Matcha pancakes which were to die for! Great vibes, although not a lot of seating so make sure you book a table...."

Kirby May

"Beautiful atmosphere and service, and the crumpets with butter and compote were five star! Highly reccomend for coffee and relaxing, really nice..."

Alex

"One of our favourite places to bring our out-of-town guests is brunch at Operator25 and then a short stroll to the Queen Vic Market, which is the..."

Expat Gourmand

"Teriyaki benedict was flavourful. The pulled pork gave a different but pleasant twist to an ordinary eggs benedict. Would definitely come back to eat..."

Goldentongue

"After a long boring class, I came here alone for lunch. There is bar I can sit on my own. Love this beautiful duck leg 💕 and I like this matcha..."

Winnie Fafa Chan

"Operator25 has forever been one of my favourite brunch spots in the CBD - probably the closest I could ever come to a 'regular' spot. The seasonal..."

Retno Widyanti

"Operator25, where shall I start: from the awesome service or the incredible food?😅Came in for a quick breakfast and I couldn't have been..."

Must Be Hungry

"Awesome vibe, great set up. Slightly tricky to find but so worth it! Delicious food - the eggplant was delicious the marinade quite sweet though. The..."

Ariana

"One for the very first brunch place I ever went to. I've been there more than once and every time the menu is different which I really like it..."

Neha Deverapalli

"Excellent food We had matcha waffles with green tea ice cream and the duck leg with roti prata. Absolutely loved it, especially the duck leg...."

Avolemon

"The benedicts here are the best ones out there really enjoyed my time there but had to wait quite long but was definitely worth it. Service was also..."

Alessia185

"I took a visiting friends from overseas to this cafe, we got there after 3 in three arvo, they were cleaning up but still happy to serve us their..."

Jaynie's Belly

"Asian inspired brunch. To people from Asian countries (like myself) who are new to the brunch culture. This is a good place to start to avoid food..."

Sher Win

"Food was great! We ordered the lamb shanks, cured kingfish, teriyaki Benedict, japanese open omelette, and matcha waffles and Kaya matcha latte. ..."

Nelson-zhang

"One of my go to place for brunch! uber loved their eggs benedict with a little asian twist to it with friend won ton skin on top. Would 100%..."

Ernest Leow Yan Cher

"Near our home, we enjoyed a delightful brunch. Like other reviews, must say the dishes were delicious. Great place to have a light meal! We will come..."

Stepha

"I'm 99% sure my soulmate is a smoothie bowl. Bursting into the Asian fusion brunch space is Operator 25 named as such for being housed in an..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Ordered the smoothie bowl at the server's suggestion. Not my typical breakfast choice, but it was amazing. Stone fruit, banana, granola, and..."

M J

"Good coffee and good food. Nice spot , smaller than on the photos, good art style and get matcha waffles. Teriyaki Benedict was also nice too...."

Sam Clifton

"Its a little specialty-coffee-brunch located very close to flagstaff garden. I had the teriyaki benedict and a cup of magic. The food is outstanding,..."

Gabriel Karamoy

"Housed in a heritage listed ex-telephone exchange building. Operator 25 offers contemporary asian fusion fare, with punchy flavours and bold..."

TheZenChick

"Melbourne has so many hidden lanes, alleys and streets and mills st is no stranger. And it houses a modern rocking Asian fusion all day breakfast..."

Dr S

"Melbourne is never short of cafes that serves equally good coffee and food. Operator 25 is one of them. Conveniently located off the main shopping..."

Mei Ch'ng

"Overall, it is a good place for brunch, the location is slightly hidden but still easily accessible, about 5 to 7 mins walk from Melbourne central...."

Sam

"Yum! My partner chose here for breakfast and it didn't disappoint! Located in a 1900s heritage listed building, originally housing Melbourne's first..."

M.

"Ordered the Smoothie Bowl, which tasted amazing simple but has a bust of flavour, the dried fruit (apples) tasted awesome, this dish also had oats..."

Benita Tang

"I've heard about the raves and nays with Operator25. One of my friends' dishes didn't turn out that great but I'm purely rating based on the food I..."

FoodforThought

"Visited this restaurant with a gf today for brunch:) We had to wait for 20 minutes to get a table but that was the only down. Interior of the..."

Foodlover12

"First time here on a weekend, a little bit of a wait due to its popularity and small space. Food wise - slightly mixed reviews. I had the pan fried..."

May

"Service was ok, food was unique. The description of what you are buying was exact - my bacon was slabs not slices, butter was yum. Coffee spot on...."

Danny G

"Operator 25 is an interesting combination of some classic breakfast staples like eggs Benedict and hotcakes with wonderful Asian twists. We went..."

Sebastian Judge

"I nipped here for brunch today with a friend. Got a table straight away which was great. The decor of the place is fresh and we liked how it used to..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Terrific service and meals. My wife is in a wheelchair and the staff were really mindful of her situation, made us feel mpst welcome and then the..."

Steve Pash

"Ordered the confit duck and Japanese omelette. The duck was nicely done and moist and the puree at the bottom was something so simple but done..."

Askl

"I went here last weekend with 2 friends. Coffee was very nice and food was fantastic. Really really love this place. The best cafe in CBD. I will..."

John

"Pretty good for brunch in the city but just keep in mind of the waiting. They have great coffee and love their interior, fusion inspired breakfast..."

Mi55Bee

"Magic good food hmmmmm well it took a while a bit too long for me the sizes of dishes is just ok a bit bland but very big on Asian culture if u..."

Shrek Oh

"I like the overall taste, its just that texture of the crumpets is too rough(?) idk if its the original texture(?). But definitely coming back to try..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"In the competitive Melbourne cafe scene, this is one of my top 3 favourites - ticks all the boxes with good service, excellent coffee, exciting menu,..."

Brando The Pig

"We order a bbq pork Benedict and a matcha pancakes. The benedict was nice. I like the sweetness of the BBQ pork. He pancakes was good too..."

Lili

"Decided to drop by Operator25 one morning and what a great decision! We tried the Kaya Matcha Latte and it was so good we decided to get the iced..."

Grapefruit Groupie

"Love this place!! The atmosphere here is super chilled and the staff are lovely. We ordered several dishes and were very impressed with them..."

Renee

"This place is always busy, especially during peak hours. But we were lucky enough to get seats without having to wait too long. Food was not too bad,..."

Omelette

"Operator 25 has been on my radar for some time. Social media led me to some of their impressive photos and I just knew they were the goods. I have..."

Food Etc.

"Good tastes good and not overwhelming. Portion is just right for girls~The matcha cake is not too sweet, good to go with..."

Yolanda Wong

"Had a japanese omelette for brunch yesterday.The taste was just so-so, under expectation. Would like to try another dishes which I believe will..."

Jessica Wirawan

"Had a really good brunch here. We ordered the bbq pork burgers and corn fritters. Both were well presented, lovely flavors and arrived really..."

Fifi

"We went on friday lunch time it was busy but we got the table pretty quick. We ordered black rice, fish and matcha pancakes couldn't..."

Mel's

"Had brunch today to take advantage of the sunny weather. We were greeted by a lovely female attendant who seated us promptly. I ordered the slow..."

A. Chan

"Heard about how tasty this cafe is and it did not disappoint me, the Kaya Mocha Latte was wonderful and the mocha flavour was blended naturally into..."

FoodBooster

"Love this place! Their menu is a great combination of fusion dishes, with flavours from Japanese and Indonesian cuisines come together deliciously...."

Xuan Anh Nguyen

"Went with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. We had to wait for 25 minutes which was fair enough since it was brunchtime! We ordered the following -..."

Foodie Ahlawat

"(Monday 30/11/2015)Love the ambience of the place.Has the unique and chill vibe for people to hang out and have a cup of..."

Pauliwag

"Great location, a short walk away from Melbourne Central, along a quiet lane. I have visited a few times and I love the softshell crab bun and..."

Shuun

"It is a busy brunch restaurant in cbd. Waited about 30min to have a seat for two people. Not bad food but still need to wait for a long time until..."

Ruiyao

"hotcake is heaven though is a small portion, and the doughnut names raspberry rose lychee is one of the best I ever tried, definitely come..."

Brenda Zhu

"That Pork Benedict was the bomb! The lime and coriander hollandaise worked really well with the bbq pork. I could taste Hoi Sin sauce which balanced..."

Crystaleats_

"We got there early which and got seated straight away. The drinks were fantastic and service was prompt and friendly. There were so many good things..."

Thooha Saleem

"The staff are always very welcoming and the fitout is great. The coffee is fantastic and there are always plenty of new specials for us regulars who..."

Kirst Dollery

"Weekend mode is on and so is good matcha latte hunting. Read a lot about the good matcha latte served at Operator25 and it definitely didn't..."

Evelyn

"Been wanting to try Operator25 for a while and was able to finally tick this off the list. Went there on a weekend and because it was early we didn't..."

Just Another Foodie

"Went here when the place first opened around 2 years ago and really enjoyed it. I recently came back with the same friend to try their latest menu..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"Solid queues even after 2pm confirmed our judgement that Operator 25 was worth visiting during our trip to Melbourne, and it remains one of our..."

TrufflePig

"loved the smoothie bowl they had, the bbq pork benedict was nice since we shared between two, but it maybe heavy if you had it by yourself. wished i..."

23x31

"Operator25 runs a delicious brunch operation.I really like the Asian flavors which are incorporated into the dishes here.The curry sauce..."

.xLngo

"Headed to operator25 for a quick brunch. We had to wait about 15 minutes for a seat, which we had to share with another group. Despite that the..."

Bloo

"This should be a new menu, accompanied by sweet potatoes, corn is a very clever match. The sweetness of sweet potatoes with sour cream, very..."

Willie Chang

"I have been searching for anything matcha and found operator 25. I enjoyed my kaya matcha latte and matcha hotcakes. Hubby ordered the beef cheeks..."

Mama Of 3

"Turned up around 10 in the morning and the place was busy with diners already, which meant we had to line up. However the wait wasn't long and within..."

Nancy Luu

"Delicious food in stylish surroundings. The textures of the Dr Marty crumpets and matcha hotcakes were perfect. Perhaps it may have been good to see..."

Shekky

"Baby friendly, just avoid the peak lunch hours. Meeting up for brunch on weekdays are great. Fusion Asian/Aussie breakfast. Coffee is strong and..."

Brunching

"Hidden gem in the northern cdb. Initially perplex by the sharing tables (we are still European inside), we found that the operator 25 is fabulous...."

Giorgio Barcaiolo Battaglini

"DO: The Balinese burger, soft shell crab or duck. DON'T: Be boring and have eggs on toast. I suppose you can but couldn't you have just..."

David Food Leasing

"Obviously biased considering I live above this gem, but the food is creative and diverse. There is enough to return frequently for brunch, lunch or a..."

Carra

"My first time here, quite hidden, not exactly where I usually walk around in the city but I glad I found it! Love the overall design, not your..."

Hosanna

"The kaya matcha latte was underwhelming. If you're ordering the hot version, it'll taste more like straight up matcha latte. You get that slight hint..."

G

"Went for Sunday brunch. Had to wait for approximately 15 minutes. When we got our table, we ordered coffee.Coffee was great. The food,..."

Levina

"Ordered straight up on arrival, a strong café latte and a cap $4.0 which was served just the way coffee should, straight up and strong. The place..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Pulled pork Benedict to die for 👍🏼 it's really juicy, just perfect! Milk tea pudding wasn't up to our expectation though. The service was..."

Jessie Ng

"Welcoming and attentive staff give this little cafe a nice atmosphere. The breakfast menu offers a wonderful and interesting choice. The BBQ Pork..."

Michelle Hosemann

"Operator25 is located near Flagstaff Garden and is magnificent place for brunch and to catch up with friends! The food and staff was great (although..."

GREENTEA

"A bit of sweetness, a bit of sourness, a bit of spiciness and a bit of saltiness. The food was very satisfying to the palette. Each ingredient was..."

TweeVy Ngo

"Japanese ninja!!!This place, a very Inspired Japanese fusion cafe. The matcha hot cakes were abit thick and rich in matcha flavours so if..."

Asian Food Ninja

"A nice place for brunch. The pork benedict is definitely the highlight. Coffees are smooth but a little weak.Note to staff: make sure to..."

Foodasociety

"I just spent my long weekend in melbourne and had a great breakkie at operator25, the place isn't really big however, really cozy and situated close..."

Jenius Antariksa

"I was pleasantly surprised by this cafe. The location has changed hands many times. But they are onto a winner now. Great innovative dishes. Keep it..."

Ellinaki

"This has got to be up there in Melbourne's top brunch spots! Always excited to try the new dishes they have. If you feel like somertihng a little..."

Stefanie Gilchrist

"Yum!Very innovative menu, and food made for Instagram, as attested by the number of cameras that feasted on food before their owners did...."

Tony

"A couple of weeks back when YY was still here, we went to Operator25 for brunch. I've heard a lot about this place but I've never been, plus it was..."

Shereena

"Sleek operator and they have evolved .....It was mind boggling to hear from the original owner the investment on this place.It..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Brilliant ambience and the best staff in Melbourne. Coffee is great and the menu choice is awesome. I eat here every weekend and I'm disappointed..."

Richard King

"A revisit was due since Operator 25 seemed to have re-added the Matcha Hotcakes to their menu. It comes and goes on the menu in different variations,..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Really friendly staff and great service! They have created a really cool atmosphere which has a nice feel to it. The food is slightly Asian inspired..."

Liv Balzary

"The service is friendly and really fast! My friend ordered the benedict and I ordered the smoothie bowl. The add of rose water in smoothie is a..."

Joni Wang

"I have been wanting to try Operator25 for so long now! Being such a popular joint I understandably had high expectations! I ordered the balinese pork..."

Gdkf

"A nice brunch place in the CBD. I came here with a group of friends and we tried different dishes. I had the balinese pork burger which has an..."

Angie Bui

"We ordered chicken laksa, pork burger, matcha friand and bbq pork Benedict for brunch, all are so tasty, and they also serve great coffees, the..."

J3FF

"Operator 25 – have heard so much about this place! And finally I had breakfast there, we ordered the Matcha Friand and Balinese Pork Burger. I have..."

Biggiechee

"点了bbq pork Benedict！..."

Bonnie Ke

"Another great find in CBD, a good cafe but always crowded. I love their meal, simple but tasty. The quality of the coffee was fantastic too. Service..."

Ezio Hungary

"Pretty good cafe. Great decor too. However it's 2016 and you operate a coffee shop, get rid of the $10 minimum on eftpos. Invest in payWave if its..."

Hungry

"A momentous event happened in this very cafe last week. A coffee virginity was lost and it was a magical, mouth watering, eye opening moment...."

Charlotte White

"Well.. I've said it many times to many people before but I'll keep on saying my love for MATCHA is unbeatable and it'll always be my no 1 over a good..."

Let's Nomnom

"Awwww sweet place. Came here with my high school girl. I ordered BBQ Pork Benedict. Highly Recon. Really delicious!!! Popular brunch place, it's my..."

Perry

"Good coffee, yummy food, nice ambience. Come here for brunch on a Sunday. Me and my SO ordered the famous balinese pork and the duck. They are..."

KungfuKitty

"Easily one of those the best Benedicts I've had. The lime hollandaise was amazing. Nice zingy texture to it which make it melt in my mouth. Place was..."

Phuong Phan

"Visit this cafe on a Sunday morning. It was quite busy, but staff are very friendly. we got seated after 5 mins waiting outside. Ordered the BBQ pull..."

Cissythescorpio

"This popular place is located at a nice, quiet street in the CBD. But don't let it hinder you from trying their Matcha Friand! It has a little crisp..."

Let's Nomnom

"Another rare 4/5 rating place! The soft shell crab squid ink burger was beyond Hannah's expectation. It tasted so good with the crunchy but not oily..."

Luke And Hannah

"Great atmosphere, the place is set up so you'll be sharing a table with other people. Service was good. The menu is rather adventurous and it might..."

DatAznGuy

"Impressive cafe with a tasteful minimalist interior situated in a nice Parisian style backstreet of the CBD which you wouldn't know was..."

Crispymelbreview

"My second trip to Operator25. Previously I had been underwhelmed despite the very interesting and innovative breakfast ideas. The flavours had been..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"Summary Review: Asian fusion brunch place, very popular, very good food, very good coffee/drinks variety. I couldn’t fault it from the moment I..."

Mz_J

"Every time I pass, there are lots of people. I went here a week before when my friend came to Melbourne. It was a lovely brunch started with nice..."

Shijing Wang

"The pork eggs Benedict is amazing. Matcha latte is pretty normal though! But great service, queue wasn't too long, overall a good place for..."

Lucas Foo

""Have you heard about Operator25? They are great!" exclaimed my colleague."Yea? What sort of insurance are they selling?" I..."

Giovanni Go

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Zhitian Zhang

"We started with outside table but admitted defeat by the gale force wind and moved inside. The menu was imaginative and with a twist, such as the..."

The RnB Diary

"I love the design inside, it's so modern, clean and comfortable. The coffees are very nice here especially the match latte really matches their non..."

MF

"It took me a while to jump on the matcha latte bandwagon, but once I had it, life was never the same again I was hooked. Ironically, the first time..."

Sammy C

"Good place for brunch & coffee. Very easy to find this place after hopped out from the free tram. They were always busy so try to go in earlier to..."

Monkey King

"可以说是malaysian fusion cafe,..."

JZY

"I have passed by so many times, and finally had a chance to discover those creative cuisines. Operator25 is kind of a Western x Asian fusion cafe,..."

Joyce Wu

"Loved the decor and nicely presented dishes - cute ceramics! Also loved the drinks for their creativity. Food was an appropriate portion size and was..."

Sal

"Knowing that i'd be spending a weekend away in Melbourne 😄 I jumped straight onto Zomato and compiled a 'must go to' list of restaurants and cafes..."

Jenlicious

"Fast, friendly and delicious! Laksa grilled chicken with crispy nooodles... OMG! It was like a great party in my mouth! Beef checks rendang...YUMMO!!..."

Shazzamataz

"This place is seriously top notch. Food is a brilliant fusion taste bud sensation. Coffee is brilliant. The majority of the staff are polite and..."

James Crabtree

"First visit of 2016, and it is as good as ever. Cold brew was on point as per usual and the menu made me drool. I chose the duck which was damn..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"PSA: Kaiserfleisch is a type of bacon.My mood went 100-0 when we sat down and saw the lack of bacon listed under 'Extras'. What kind of place..."

Iamapotato

"While it didn't quite blow my mind, Operator25 is certainly a decent brunch spot in the CBD area. Great vibes and good coffee for sure. Some dishes..."

Go Find Alice

"This is no ordinary cafe, my foodies. Cleverly named to pay homage to Melbourne’s first telephone exchange company, Operator 25 offers a cool,..."

Food Comatose

"For what it is - quick, relatively cheap breakfast/lunch joint - Operator25 hits the mark. Tasty food, bit of a funky atmosphere & good service...."

David Reaburn

"Surprising cafe.Great coffee and food. Poached eggs were perfect.Atmosphere is ideal for meetings or lunch or late breakfast which is..."

Roy Dogan

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJ1. It can be a little exhausting to know that there are probably hundreds of brunch..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"Have been for brunch here twice. Have tried the braised eggs and soft shell crab. Definitely loved the soft shell crab. Looking forward to trying the..."

Janet Duong

"Love the story behind Operator 25 brand. They have massively improved on their service & foods, now they are one of the top brunch place in..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"Smooth Operator. It was a wonderful development when Operator 25 joined the fairly dismal dining options near the Flagstaff gardens a couple of years..."

Missdelish

"Went for brunch with my friends. Food was good but the portions were a bit smaller. Service was quick and attentive. Overall a nice venue for brunch..."

Food Affair

"Overall the food was really good, hot, and delivered relatively quick. The coffee was subpar. It had a good flavor but was barely lukewarm. I will be..."

Tom Schweitzer

"The tapioca and potato fritters was different to your usual brunch but tasted average. My friend's matcha pancakes were a little sad + pallid. The..."

Tdiddy

"Absolutely loved their coffee~ beans were perfect to my preference and was spectacularly made. Food was also really amazing. Good portion size that..."

Yi Lin Inez Zheng

"My number one coffee hut in the CBD. Staff are always friendly but that doesn't really matter as its all about the coffee. Soft silky and robust...."

Benny Jets 77

"Came to Operator25 a while ago with friends from Uni, we were able to book a table last minute so when we arrived and it was pumping we were 10/10..."

Kira Jade

"Upon arrival, you'll notice that, for quite a darkly painted and bricked interior, Operator25 has some strikingly bright spaces. We were greeted as..."

JoJo X LiLi

"Albeit the space is very small and cosy, I think it is still a great spot to catch up with friends. Operator25 has great coffee, service, environment..."

Jean

"Was in the bottom end of the city yesterday for a client meeting and we ate at Operator25. The fit out of the space is fairly unusual and is not the..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Don't be fooled by the simple menu, the quality of the food here is top notch and certainly filling. Coffee was outstanding. Waiters were polite and..."

Jessica

"Operator25 has actually become one of my favourite cafes. Decided to check it out on a Sunday afternoon and expected a longer wait but it was..."

LeixD

"Came for lunch on a Sunday afternoon, and as expected it was busy, though the wait really wasn't that long. The place was smaller than I expected and..."

L

"My friends and I love to catch up and try new eating places and Melbourne is the city for that. There seem to be a new cafe popping here and there..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Loved it! From the coffee to the food, this place is amazing. Surely, deserves a better rating than what they currently have. Environment was good..."

Tony

"Quirky little CBD cafe with an Asian inspired menu. I ordered the matcha crumpets with poached pears, macerated berries, kaya sauce, mango and lychee..."

Kate Dougherty

"I love this shop! Went there for breakfast on my birthday! How can you not love the Ted coffee. Food was very good, but I find the sticky rice too..."

Louise Zheng

"Great service and very filling meals, enjoyable and relaxing experience would definitely recommend this for friends, family and visitors. A must try..."

Ai Ng

"Nice interior and friendly staff. Quite an eclectic menu.Got a "Sweet Marty" and it was delicious. I'm obsessed with crumpet and..."

Why__dee

"Located in a heritage listed telephone exchange building at the top of town, we have been trying to get to Operator 25 for ages now and I am so glad..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The soft shell crab with black bun taste really good ,especially with the salad including mint. It is so fresh. The yuzu matcha latte is recommended..."

Joyce Wang

"Nice CBD cafe with bustling atmosphere. I had the soft shell crab on a brioche bun which was quite nice. The black bun was a unique touch to the..."

Angie

"Very limited menu at breakfast, and there was no need to wait (I think I went very early in the morning). My eggs Benedict was not disappointing but..."

Selena Zhang

"I like the soft shell crab, everything worked well together, the combination of flavors were very fresh. The matcha crumpet presentation was..."

Angela Eats

"Great cafe serving an interesting fusion of southeast asian and traditional brunch staples. Innovative and beautifully presented dishes with an..."

Potaoto

"Loved it! Different, modern, welcoming and amazing. Japanese cushion cafe in Melbourne. Absolutely thought it was brilliant. My crumpets benny was..."

Gabbys79

"Good effort on the creativity but I wish our dishes tasted as great as it looked! I had Dr. Marty's matcha crumpets with mango and lychee pearls. The..."

Sakura Dallaire

"Came here for their last menu which had the congee, which I absolutely adored. Sadly, the menu had changed by this visit. We got the soy scrambled..."

Food1995

"Having been here twice for breakfast in the last few months I can attest to the quality and freshness of the food. The fruity crumpets were tasty,..."

Dan The Man

"The inner OCD in me was put at ease as each dish from Operator 25 came out from the kitchen. The Matcha Crumpets, the Cured Ocean Trout and even the..."

ParsnipAndFennel

"A very impressive all-day brunch menu. Well-deserved praise for the chef Val Fong.The dining tables are communal style and can be a little bit..."

The Epicurean

"Went here not that long for the first time after stumbling upon it on Zomato. From a first glance I fell in love as I love the interior design and..."

Sam Kc

"Me and my best friend went to this place earlier this year.She discovered it on Instagram and once I saw the food I was down to go!She went..."

Jess B

"Love the menu at this place! We had the Indian style beans which were absolutely to die for, the rotti and coriander yoghurt were superb. And the..."

HH24

"For my opinion this brunch cafe was totally overrated. The foods are so-so compare to other brunch cafe such as hammer and tong, auction room and..."

I Am Cheng

"We were greeted with really friendly and bubbly staff, which was a huge plus for us! Despite being a weekend, there was no wait at all, which was..."

Rachel Tan

"it's a nice place, great food, but a bit over priced comparing the portion. not much variety of cakes and pastries. all in all good and..."

Roshanaksamadirad

"Went there on Melbourne cup day, and got a seat for two immediately. the ambience is rustic and warm. staff is quite friendly and service is quick...."

Mausam Jha

"I've been wanting to visit for a long time. Was impressed with my green tea crumpets with poached pears. A very nice atmosphere with nice and..."

Charlotte Simpkins

"Lovely atmosphere. I recommend sitting at the bar table so you can enjoy the barista skillful coffee making process :)The chai latte here is..."

Panda With No Bamboo

"Small cafe with a refreshing look of trendy meets open-loft. There is a great deal of technique and love in their coffees! Staff are friendly...."

Narzi-Goreng

"I would call this an experimental food heaven ! The menu is exquisite but you have a limited options ! But the food was amazing and people around..."

Arv Sharma

"Great brunch place to hang out, we had our brunch around 1pm waited for 10mins till our table. Great service, food is decent "Balinese pork" & "Squid..."

Mavis Tan

"Today's Food 'Operation' is Operator 25! Located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, These guys have been serving up some great brunch dishes and are..."

ThatFoodie

"By far the best bacon I have ever tasted. The servings are generous and beautifully plated and the waiting staff friendly and always seem happy to be..."

Kelly Palmer

"I'm impressed with the menu. Perth has some catching up to do in terms of food fusion. Absolutely delightful! I had a tapioca and potato dish: the..."

Janice

"I wentt to Operator 25 for brunch this morning and was delighted by the bubbly staff, fantastic coffee and prompt service! Beautiful presentation of..."

Viperinblack

"Small cafe on the north edge of the CBD. The interior has a modern, sleek look and feel to it with a nice atmosphere. The staff were friendly and..."

Binula

"When it comes to cafe in the CBD, you definitely need to visit this quirky cafe at the corner of Wills Street. Operator25 is one of my..."

The City Walker

"being a fan of polenta, i was quite happy to find out that this place serves "polenta soldiers" in the menu. i decided to give it a try for breakfast..."

Eatwithhendri

"One of my favourite brunch places in the city of Melbourne – Operator25. I definitely need to compliment the savoury taste of the dishes. The..."

Meily So

"Convenient brunch place to dine in. Instagrammable interior + food but need to widen their menu selections 😊 one of the nicest brunch places in..."

Mabel Lee

"An absolutely spectacular breakfast! The service was very good and the food delicious. I had the scrambled eggs on toast with a side of bacon but..."

Jimmy Miloseski

"Chose Operator 25 for my birthday breakfast! Heard so much about this place, especially about the long queue to be seated. So I was pleasantly..."

Gem

"Loved this place. Food tastes sooo good here! Definitely worth the wait! Definitely will go back! One of my favorite brunch places. PS photos..."

Patronus

"The food here is definitely unique - serving an asian inspired menu showcasing some unusual combinations that you're probably not quite sure they..."

Kmlisaa

"Sometimes you have to step away from the hustle and bustle of the main CBD streets to find truly delicious food. Operator25 supports this theory..."

Trading Plates

"This little gem is located on Wills Street as part of the Wills Court apartment on the ground floor. It was opened in 2013 but I only visited it..."

Fifi.ng

"So happy to have found this place, its really cool and its one of those breakfast places you are gonna wanna stay for a while and not just eat and..."

Lanaa

"Come here for morning coffee regularly. Thought I'd pop in for breakfast one day. I'll start with the coffee. Its awesome (hence being one of my..."

Jacob

"Food is amazing!!! But servings are pretty small, would go and get maccas after as it didn't fill me up. Good service, location is hard to find..."

Juliana Chang

"Our first stop on what turned out to be a gourmet tour in Australia. It took about 25 minutes to be seated, with a long line of people waiting. The..."

Tia Mukherjee

"Breakfasting at Operator25 is a pretty good way to start your day. Arrived around 9.30am and was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately...."

Pineapple San

"Really good,food...... The people soo friendly... The breakfast in a thing to die for... Finally a good cafe that can meet the needs of..."

Bunny

"What I like about Operator 25 is that in addition to standard Melbourne café menu items, there is always a couple of super unusual dishes for those..."

David Gonzalez

"gf brought me into this joint, love the interior design of it, love the coffee to kick the morning, and also a great choice of breakfast for..."

Misscharlot

"Industrial interior and coffee bar front welcomes you as you enter. Friendly staff will find you a table in a reasonable moment. Food: does meet..."

Lilian Baedeker

"Friendly staff & a pretty cool space that isn't over done. Coffee is nice - the chai latte with soy is delish! & the food on offer is really yummy..."

Kris

"Excellent lunch at this smart industrial space with a good fit-out. Cheerful, friendly staff and imaginative, fresh menu. Not a bruscetta in sight!..."

Robert Karoly

"Good food & coffee (only thing is that the poached eggs are not done well as they should be - still raw inside)... Been here many times. The place is..."

World In A Bite

"Heard about this for a long time and we were lucky we only waited for 15 mins. It's a small restaurant, coffee wasn't my type, it's too milky and I..."

Gin Tan

"Food was very unique but not amazing. Not a big fan of squid ink so maybe that was why. I did enjoy my bf dish with polenta chips but it was still..."

Eating

"Waited for more than 30 minutes to be seated in a Sunday afternoon, but not problem getting a seats at a shared table during the week. Dishes were..."

Aki

"We had the Dr. Ruben Crumpets with smoked salmon, braised beef and Dr. Marty's crumpets with caramelised banana. All dishes were fabulous but my..."

Elizabeth Duong

"The fact I woke up early, walked all the way from my hotel in Southbank, just to get here before they open to avoid the crowd is testament enough, I..."

Jason Meaden

"I don't venture into the city for brunch all too often as I prefer the peruse the inner suburb. However we decided to watch Miss P's hockey and it..."

MissyNess

"Great friendly service! The coffee was delicious and well made, as was the food. This is a unique little cafe with good vibes. I will definitely be..."

Elsie K

"Have visited and dined to Operator25 twice. From the very first time, I had some hot chocolate to start the day, followed by main and dessert. The..."

Mottlino

"Have dined at Operator25 several times now and have always had a superb experience. Coffee is spot on, as is the food and especially the service...."

Minyip

"They have really cool flavour combinations! Coffee was great and service was good. Highly recommend it, so disregard all the the..."

Monica

"From service to food this busy little pocket was coming fast and with great quality. Although we had to wait 25 minutes to be seated during the early..."

LNHN

"This place is a hidden gem where it serves pretty amazing brunch. Had their pulled pork burger and it was their sweet potato fries that were amazing...."

Justin Wong

"Had the matcha latte and coconut porridge. Both were delicious. The atmosphere is great and the food is really creative. Great place for a lunch..."

Nathalie Keeler

"It's just a simple dish, with bread, poached eggs, and salmons, but the taste is so good, especially for the poached eggs! The poached eggs are..."

Peifinna Pangestanu

"Brunch catch up with Miss Pear and her friend was due and I got to pick and BAM Operator 25. I got there early with Mr D just before 12PM on a sunday..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"My treat yourself breakfast: soy latte and ham & cheese toastie from Operator25. BEST HAM AND CHEESE TOASTIE EVER!!!! Be warned though. They only..."

Denise

"Haven't eaten here but have had MANY coffees and all have been great. Funky atmosphere in an unexpeteced location, staff all seem really..."

Lauren Jameson

"Operator 25 is successfully collide the unique taste of indonesia with western brunch. My sis ordered balinese marinated pork and gosh it was the..."

Ellen Silvia Oetomo

"Nothing to write home about. The space is bright and well laid out. The coffee is decent for a lighter roast. Our waiter was super friendly, though..."

MellowFever

"Only bad thing on my experience was the 45 minute wait for a table for 2. Aside from that the service was so friendly and helpful and the food was..."

Krystal

"Was quite disappointed that they remove the matcha cake. But! The ginger banana bread was excellent!!!! It taste special with those combination. Nice..."

DiLing

"Amazing. Have been here 4 times, I love the matcha pancakes and backed eggs. My go to breakfast place when I can't think of a new place to try...."

Christabel Patterson

"Tried their Balinese Marinated Pork and Polenta Soldiers. I loved the Balinese Marinated Pork as the pork was well marinated, since the flavours was..."

Charizard

"Absolutely delicious! Chai and oats coconut porridge. Would definitely come back to try out more others. It's a busy cafe, don't mind the long wait..."

Tannie

"Having outdoor lunch here and I have to say the food decor is really nice, place for foodie looking for good food pics, the taste is ok I..."

Tram Dang

"On our last day in Melbourne, we made our morning-hating selves to this eatery to experience the hype that we've heard from all around. Meh. We..."

FizzleO

"Another delightful spot for brunch, pork burger and sweet potato fries were tasty, mango sweet was even better than expectation. Better avoid weekend..."

Lisa Wang

"I love a good sardine dish for brunch and the smoked sardines on toast here hit the spot (congee is not too bad either)! If you're looking for your..."

Eyes > Belly

"The interior of the cafe is lovely. Loved their Balinese pork dish! Their duck was alright, could've been more flavourful. Overall it was a pleasant..."

W

"This place has a great atmosphere and the food is generous for the price they ask.Although, we had to wait in line to be seated as it is a..."

Mr S

"We had brunch at Operator25 after hearing good reviews, and it was absolutely amazing. I am usually picky but this one hits it on every mark...."

Peppermint

"Nice cafe with a good community vibe. AMAZING latte art. Staff were all lovely and welcoming and our waitress gave us her opinion on the better dish..."

Eleni Metaxas

"Nice atmosphere and creative food, I had three rice congee which was nice especially for winter morning, coffee was great too. Will come back to try..."

Amy

"I've been there several times. Coffee quality is above the average. Lamb and beans are all good in taste. Burger is also delicious with sweet..."

Grace Zhang

"Operator25 is in a laneway in between Queen and William sts in the city. It is near Flagstaff station. It was here that I met Julia of Zomato. Zomato..."

Katherine Chiu

"Saturday morning on the stroll down town heading to the Queen Vic Market, we spotted a very inviting eatery sign. We entered Operator25 to be greeted..."

Mo.liem

"Very yummy and creative food. Nice environment too. But - after short term close and menu changed this place just too busy with being a Hot n popular..."

Anna Doyle

"A nice place for brunch with nice coffee. Went there with my friends and luckily the waiting time wasn't too long for us. It was soooo sweet to have..."

Peggy

"Warm little cafe with great food! Love the elderflower sago since I am a big fan of chia seed pudding this one just hit the spot. The menu..."

Mommyinmelbourne

"Like most good things in Melbourne, you need to seek them out. We are not the Harbour city where the beauty leaps from the sea and smacks you in..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"My favorite brekky venues are typically outside the CBD: Seven Seeds, Carlton; Two Birds, South Yarra; Fifty Acres, Richmond and St Ali, South..."

Steven L.

"You know great things can be expected when a cafe has a line of people waiting to get in, plenty of space inside, a grand coffee machine, and let's..."

Beini

"Operator 25’s actually been around for a quite a while, however unlike many of its compatriots, its now booming popularity was a bit slow to come..."

Rob Y

"I had the soft shell crab roll which was very flavoursome. My partner chose plain eggs & bacon - not adventurous, but enjoyed it. Our first coffee..."

Baba93

"First time here today for breakfast and was super-impressed - the coffee was up there with the best, and my duck & poached egg congee flavourful and..."

Megan M

"Exceeded my expectations. Coffee was average maybe because I usually drink stronger coffee but the burger was one of the best spicy burgers I've had..."

Melbourne, Let’s Eat

"Waited an hour. Coffee is good. Food was not as good as expected. May because I was expecting too much. Elderflower sago is good, sweet and sour. Do..."

Evelyn Liu

"Have tried few times to come to Operator25... Unfortunately I wasn't lucky to get in from the past.. I woke up early and be here before 10:30!!..."

Melbournespoon

"loved the coffee, had a strong body with great flavor, plating is very impressive, and tastes good as well, staff was friendly, however lacks..."

John

"Nice place, a bit hidden and hard to find. I like the interior. I had the benedicts and my boyfriend had the omelet. The benedict was good but..."

Chisyelda Oey

"Love this brunch place. Staff are very friendly, the coffee is very smooth. Ordered the three rice congee, the presentation was very good as well as..."

Jianierrrrrr

"The food is outstanding! Sure, this is based on one brief first visit, but I am still thinking and talking about this dish a week later having eaten..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Portion sizes were really good for value, rarely the case with Melbourne brunches! Staff were friendly and attentive and the interior design was..."

L Y

"Good service. Good brunch. They even offer you tea while you wait when the weather is really cold outside! How sweet! The ginger date was a bomb!!!..."

Angel Putritama

"Love everything about this place! Amazing food, great ambience and staff are very friendly. Love the food presentation as well. Well..."

Foodieadventures

"I always ask soy latte when I first time come to a new cafe. However, as one of Melb best cafe, operator 25 quite let me down, milk was not very..."

I_M_M_ND_

"Came here for weekend breakfast with friends, and the round table was perfect. Interesting menu, and had some unusual items, but all so tasty. The..."

Elonie

"Absolutely LOVED this place when I was in Melbourne. My friend Bailey and I came here twice because we just loved the vibe, the coffee, the food and..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"Love it. Worth waiting. The food was really good. Best coffee. Must try. Even though, I waited for 1 hour on Sunday but worth it. Definitely come..."

Another Chef

"The fanciest congee I've ever had in my life. The three rice congee has brought me to a new perspective about cafe food. The combination of..."

May L.

"An all time favorite and convenient as I work just around the corner! The interior has changed and there has been a slight seasonal change to the..."

Mariposa

"Best brunch place I've been so far. Even though hard to find and have busy environment. But love the dish I had, slow-cooked lamb. Next time will..."

Be Wachi

"Been going back to Operator25 on and off for the past year from old to new menu - Balinese pull pork burger with sweet potato chips is my all time..."

NicholasT

"Once I glanced at the impeccable, varied menu I couldn’t resist ordering the Balinese Pulled Pork Burger ($20.00) with a fried egg, chilli mayo,..."

Food Comatose

"Even though I just live across the street this is the first time I came, because it's really popular right now and wanted to have a try for a while..."

Kimmy_desu

"As soon as I arrived at Operator25 I fell in love with the decor and atmosphere. It was super busy with a lot of people chatting away but I felt..."

Taste Buds Galore

"They took longer to return and take our orders but we were happily sipping coffee by that stage and weren’t too bothered by the delay. They were..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Autumn is the season where all we want to do is just tug comfortably in knit sweaters and faux fur scarves. Every season our palate changes and..."

Evelovelle

"The menu has a great selection of dishes that are all plated with phasic and inspiring compositions that is now what is hitting the breakfast food..."

Em Belden

"This place is always great! The food is always flavoursome and yummy! The flavours are different and so are the ingredients....also the staff are..."

Jennie Eve

"Chai Latte...."

Jeev

"Good food, long wait times. I liked this place before it was cool. It's hidden away in the quiet Court district of the CBD, close to Flagstaff..."

YC Chen

"Coconut mango sago... Wow!. Lost for words, just... So... Delicious. Everything. Sensational..."

Sallysfoodadventures

"Yum but long line. Great brunch spot, but has a really long queue. Take us up to an hour to finally get into the restaurant, and another half an hour..."

Seasmile_ozx

"I’d recently made two separate trips to Operator25 in the last couple of weeks, and thoroughly enjoyed the food on both occasions. This trendy..."

MyFoodBelly

"Operator 25 is my go-to weekend breakfast / brunch in the CBD. The Breakfast Tortilla is delicious. The chef plays with the recipe from time to time,..."

Welovemelbourneblog

"keeping up with the fast-moving melbourne café scene is no easy feat. so when one of the long-standing top 10 cafes (as rated on urbanspoon/zomato)..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"This place has been on my must do list for a little while, however as one of Melbourne’s top brunch venues, its popularity comes with a price and..."

Bonjourchickie

"Visually pleasing to the eye and even more pleasing to the palette, we loved the playground of textures and intricate flavours of this dish - from..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"We picked this place off the "Hottest in Melbourne" list provided by UrbanSpoon and I can see how it's reputation has spread.Our group of..."

ScottyH

"Come here earlier for brunch. Forget all the "other" brunch places with hundreds of people in lines. Not naming names haa! But a little walk up north..."

Neen

"Matcha and White Chocolate Hotcakes. Sooooo..."

Vivian

"Had the house Benedict, wasn't quite impressed. It's not that the food wasn't good, but just expected so much after hearing so many good reviews of..."

Kyle Ying

"Great food great..."

Mylittlej

"Best big breakfast. Decided to head to Operator25 two weeks ago when we were back in Melbourne. I love the street/location where, though we had to..."

Thefaeriecupcake

"One of the most wholesome brunch around ! Tried almost all their foods (benedict, corn fritters (fav!!), pork, soft shell crab, coconut sago,..."

Andrea Catalina Laksana

"It was a cold morning and I was interested in trying the three rice congee with pressed duck confit, pickled ginger, puffed buckwheat, lotus crisps..."

Foodpornjournal

"With a minimalistic dining space that extends beyond the interior, Operator 25 positions itself like a hole in a well fitted and painted red brick..."

Minh Thuy Le

"I had to make two trips to this restaurant as the menu had too many tasty things that I wanted to try. Food was tasty and the service was decent. Got..."

Simmybear Eats

"Tucked away in a quiet little street off La Trobe Street you’ll find this great little café, just follow the smell of coffee and you won’t miss..."

MelbourneVita

" Operator 25 is a brunch place I've been wanting to write about for a while. We had some family coming over to Melbourne during the December break..."

Chengweichik

"Operator25 is just a couple of blocks away from Melbourne Central, in a quiet street off La Trobe Street. They serve mostly brunch food, as well..."

Ani

"Operator25 had been on my wish list for ages, after I got major food envy from seeing all the delicious brunch pics pop up on my instagram feed...."

ByTheSpoonful

"Coffee is bold and soy chai is adequately spicy. Milk based coffee is by Code Black Coffee and there are changing single origins and filter coffee..."

SouthSideBrunch

"...The coffee was served mildly warm (a little cooler than I prefer), and did not have a strong caffeine flavour to it, but had a nice woody flavour..."

Duy

"Way out on the outskirts of Melbourne's CBD lies this little treasure. After an unsuccessful morning of cafe hopping with a section of Little Bourke..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Wow. I picked a good one this time. On Wednesday I took Blackburn J out to breakfast before work. I did some scratching around the Internet deciding..."

Lobster

"Awesome food and vibe. Love the food there and one of the waitress that served us provided a good customer experience. It made the whole experience..."

Coldpackage

"Breakfast Tortilla Filled with Scrambled Egg, Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Herb Oil, Sweet Corn and Black Eyed Bean Salsa. Very filling and recommendable for..."

Mello

"Amazing service! I came here with my mum and aunt who being from older generations were not too sure about some of the foods listed on the menu. Our..."

Mads

"Best brunch in Town!. I am happy to report that I didn't enjoy some poached eggs slapped on top of some sourdough. My partner and I absolutely loved..."

M.K

"Nice brunch. Had the pull pork burger here was very good. It's so much flavour.! Tried the hotcake too it was amazing.keep up the good work..."

Mariska Adinugroho

"Matcha and White Chocolate Hotcakes. Very good but it gets a little too sickening. Would recommend this to..."

Melissa

"Excellent coffee, good food only negatives were that the lovely waitress didn't ask if we wanted a second round of coffee's and it was impossible to..."

Sugar_licks

"Love the new rebranding! Now it has the finish look. Perfect combination of the brand and the interior; mixed with the amazing food and friendly..."

Marcella

"BEST coffee, BEST food and BEST service in..."

Kat81

"Super amazing!!!. Love everythinga about this place! Food and service was just top..."

Supper_time

"Urbanspoon ruined it!. Boo for the Urbanspoon Effect—a year ago when I last visited this was a nice, quiet café. Today, now it's in the top 10 for..."

Ben Hourigan

"Cold Mango Rice Pudding, Macerated Berries, Pistachio and Cherry Foam. This was fresh, wholesome and..."

Grazia Prochilo

"Excellent coffee, great service, beautiful food. Love this..."

Antoinette

"Hidden treasure. Rocking up mid-morning breakfast/brunch and we were greeted and seated immediately. Surprised with a lack of standard breakfast menu..."

Jdmtimmeh

"Great Breaky on a Friday. The nice chilled ambience might be because of the weekday but I can see it would still be great on weekends too. Uber..."

Faye Chen

"Can't fault!. With easy smiles and prompt service, Operator 25 definitely made a good impression on me. Not only was their latte wonderfully balanced..."

Valerie

"Friendly service, great food and one of the best coffees I've..."

Anne Pham

"Went for brunch & loooooved it! Had an iced latte & the house benedict with hash browns & sweet potato wedges. It was amazing! The hollandaise with..."

Kate Lancaster

"Great food every time. I visit Operator 25 pretty regularly- mostly for coffees, and occasionally for food. The food and coffee are always fantastic-..."

Kate Burns

"Charming CBD Cafe. Love this place! Great service and lovely food. I found it to be priced very well - so cheap & affordable, especially considering..."

Alyciaa

"Trepidation becomes delight. I am always concerned in some ways when we attend a venue everyone gives a big wrap to and you are worried it will not..."

Mr Killer

"Enjoyed my pumpkin piadina today, was very fresh and healthy. The soy hot choc was yum too. Lovely sunny vibe. It'd be great to see more vegan and..."

Hydomel

"Incredible brunch. Gorgeous food coupled with hipster chic decor and incredibly friendly staff. would recommend to everyone. small but good..."

Triangleshoe

"I'll be back!. Pulled pork roll with coleslaw and chilli mayonnaise was amazing, with a side of the best sweet potatoe chips! Yum! Great staff and..."

Emmar.xxo

"Delicious Start of the day!. Operator25 ...OperatorYUM ! I always enjoy visiting this neat, not overly done breaky/ brunch joint. The food is always..."

Pastry Fong

"Love this place. I come here about once a month and it is always great. The food is tasty and the sweet potato chips are to die for! I also really..."

Shmez

"Lovely breakfast. We dined here as a group of 6 and enjoyed good coffee and breakfast. Slightly overpriced but set off by good location and good..."

Purple Bear

"FLAWLESS!! Coffee is mil.... FLAWLESS!! Coffee is milky and hot with great art it went down so smoothly I had to order a second...."

Almeida

"Super spot. Operator25 is an absolute ripper. Located in a section of the CBD that I wouldn't usually frequent, I made sure headed here after hearing..."

Fish

"A gem. Been there a few times, The food that me and my friend have ordered were both yummy. Especially the suckling pork burger! Didn't wait for long..."

Ann

"Worth the walk up from Bourke St mall. Headed up here for a solo lunch and was not disappointed. The grain salad of quinoa carrots barley etc was..."

Neen

"Awesome cafe! Super friendly staff! Good is sooooooo good! Highly reccomend and kid friendly! Definitely worth a look, get the vanilla sago & rhubarb..."

Sarah M

"House Benedict. The eggs benedict here is possibly one of the best I have had, if not the best.And the extra sides (2 hash browns for $2)..."

Gavin

"Delicious and beautiful food. One of the best brunch spots in the city. The staff are friendly, and the interior nice and spacious. The food menu..."

Julycheee

"Would recommend!. I ordered the buttermilk pancakes with mascarpone and meringue and it was heavenly. The meals were fairly priced and the service..."

Picky_eater

"Want to try everything on the menu!. This place can not be faulted! The food was delicious and so well presented.The interior of the cafe was so..."

Julia Edey

"Lovely café!. Come here quite often. The best meal is the salmon and avocado with poached eggs, delightly prepared with fresh herbs. The staff here..."

FreshBeans07

"Hidden Gem. I can not fault the food in Operator 25, all of the 5 different breakfast items order were top notch. It's a gorgeous building too, just..."

Susan

"Consistently very good coffee. Not too mention a pleasant spot, inside and..."

Soupisnotameal

"You know the food will be good when your coffee is perfect!Normally 'weak and extra hot' results in watery and bitter coffee, but not at..."

Afroditi Penko

"I've been having coffee and pastries here since it opened a few weeks ago, and I can honestly say that the food, coffee and service is perfect!..."

Andrew Underwood

"I'm with Donna, So far the .... I'm with Donna,So far the most impressive breakfast in Melbourne,simple no fuss food that was well prepared and..."

Colin Connolly

"Fab! Wonderful, friendly service. Delicious breakfast and tasty coffee. Our party of 8 all enjoyed the food, apparently the 'hang over breakfast' was..."

Donna

"I can't fault this place. The service is great and the food is even better. I love the menu options and the food presentation was stylish. Smoothly..."

Mick Surfer

"What a gem. Great coffee, lunch menu and friendly..."

Greatatuin

"Suckling pig burger was reaaaalllly scrumptious & different from what I've had at other fusion joints. Wagyu burger was also perfectly done -..."

Miss Nibbles

"I love this place, have been back many times. All the food is made by people with a passion for great food - and you can tell. Best egg Benedict in..."

Summer

"Now this place is something!. Set in a retired Melbourne telephone exchange on the CBD fringe, Operator25 is one of Melbourne's newest cafes and I..."

Need To Eat

"Great coffee, enjoyable atmosphere and friendly..."

Momo

"Well worth a visit. Excellent Coffee, tasty and well cooked breakfasts, handy for the CBD. Give it a try, we'll worth..."

Bill Clarke

"Check out this amazing tucked away little cafe. Love how they kept the heritage going and mixed with their own touch into the decoration. The coffee..."

Estagah

"New little gem. Love the comfortable, contemporary rustic interior styling. brick walls, high wooden bench tables and glossy, black bar stools. just..."

AAA

"Impressive. Don't be fooled by the young man behind the machine.Coffee was very good. Milk was frothed well, bringing a balancing hint of..."

MelbCoffeeSnob

"Great coffee, must try the..."

Marty_Miyagi

"Checked this near little place out about a week ago. Tried the wagyu burger and was very impressed (especially coming from a burger cooking..."

Johnny Hercules Angelopoulos

"Great little spot for brunch. Friendly staff, great food, awesome coffee and elegant design. Highly..."

Nambo Gatsby

"I love brunch!. I was here last Saturday and had the suckling pig burger... Delicious! And the side of sweet potato fries topped it off. Cozy..."

Mickey Love

"Superb new place, great coffee, i heard they used codeblack coffee. Food was amazing, specially their burger!! Try the wagyu or the Pork its..."

Foodandwinelover

"Walking into am industrial styled cafe with rouns wooden communal tables and long bar tables - you are greeted by pleasant staff.The long..."

Millie

"That coconut and tonka bean sago is a cross between breakfast and dessert, and it just works so well. Wonderfully light, with huge hits of sago and..."

The Food Society

"The grain salad was lovely. The pork burger was okay, but it was overshadowed by those beautiful crinkle cut crispy sweet potato wedges. Tonka bean..."

Sheepish

"Brunching with a good friend visiting from Adelaide for the weekend, we opted for Operator..."

Samuel Giles

"There are a few GF options at Operator 25 so I decided to stick in the no-gluten zone as requested and give the salad a crack. This exceeded my..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"Would I go back? Yes, I think so. The breakfast tortilla was tasty, and so big and filling that I only managed to finish half of it (though I..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"Operator 25 is a revelation cafe set in a former telephone exchange located in the legal district in the Melbourne CBD. The place is pumping with..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Post contains only..."

Kedama

"Melbourne has been notorious for not having enough brunch places in the CBD so I'm very glad to see Operator 25 fill that hole in the market. Good..."

The Hungry Excavator

"... the chunks of sausage were large and rustic, and the yolks a perfect wobbly gold. The slab of toasted cornbread however, was perfect – buttery,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"I ordered the House Benedict, I really like this version with the crispy rosti instead of the traditional muffins. The poached eggs were done..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"If you do not like to queue but have no intentions on sacrificing on quality, where do you go? Frequented by my fellow Melbourne residents, is..."

WenY

"I'm talking about the tonic bean and coconut sago, citrus curd, mango and pistachio salted caramel crumbs.Oh. My...."

Ashley

"Waited for 30 min to get a table last Sunday. Waiting time for food to come out (30+min) and the server to come provide the QR code after we sat down..."

Jenny Thu

"Delicious brunch Cafe on the outskirts of the cbd. Great coffee options and plenty of choices for meals or a snack. Friendly service, minimal food..."

Kenny W

"I loved this place. We didn't have to wait for too long. Just 15min. We got a table outside. Food was delicious and not too pricy. Fresh juice $7 and..."

Ruben Sanchez

"French toast tasted good and was well presented. Oat milk flat white came out a little bit cold. Service was nice and competent even though it was..."

Barbara Zintl

"Finally I could come here! It’s so busy that takes us 25 minutes to wait but it’s worthy. Food is great, we order Char Siu Pulled Pork Eggs..."

Heidi

"Food is always exceptionally amazing here. 2nd time visiting here from Adelaide and can not fault anything. We had an ant crawling in our desserts..."

Tuyet Dang

"Was sceptical at first but absolutely loved this place. The food was great! Had the char siu Benedict, chilli omelette and the smashed avo. Biggest..."

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