Best tacos, best staff, best music, best breakfast
Fantastic place great food and the music š¶ is fabulous
Great place, great vibes & awesome breakfast ļæ½ļæ½
Only one thing I need to say, when I walked in there was a song playing by early 1990s obscure indie rock band Pavement, a favourite group of mine, have their CDs, but never heard them played in public. You had me at that point! Aside from that, a most excellent restaurant, the decorations, the music in general, the food was great and the staff wondrous (I am still amazed at how they commit orders to memory without writing down!). Highly, and sincerely, recommended to one and all!
Been going here 10-15 years. Love that it never changes, as places around it get swankier. Food is obnoxiously good and so cheap. Love the staff. Best Bloody Marys on Chapel St!
Even though there weren't many GF options, the service was lovely!! Our waitress tried so hard to meet my dietary needs. The happy hour red wine is awesome and vibes are chill ļæ½ļæ½
I had the french toast with peaches and mascarpone topped with maple syrup. The best meal in Melbourne so far!!
They have sorted out the smoking rules so you can eat out the front again till 10pm, great move! Was so happy to be sitting in sun out the front and the food was spot on.
My wife and I were visiting from Perth and this was by far the best establishment we went to. Great food and atmosphere!
Great spot - highly recommend it. Warm vibes, good times.
Went in on a rainy Sunday afternoon and watched the staff try to accommodate everyone looking for a table. The place went from quiet to very busy in 20mins. We were not overlooked when it came to food or drinks. Great meals, excellent ambience, wonderful service! We'll be back
I love coming here for great coffee and breakfast when I study in Melbourne for the day.
Went to the bar for a few beers and ended up staying for dinner which was amazing. We had the soft shell chicken tacos, bean quesadilla and the chicken and cheese burrito. The quesadilla and the tacos were absolutely amazing, I would definitely return for that as it definitely some of the best Mexican Iāve had.
Great atmosphere and vibe, little bit alternative but nice for a change.
Not so keen on the same sex toilets but itās a small sacrifice!
Didnāt take any snaps this time Iām afraid. But Iāll be back!!
Great food, really cool bar and cafe.Ā
Cheap hour was a big tick but can not get over how delicious The Reuben was. Consisting of pastrami, sauerkraut, pickles, cheese, Dijon mustard, mayo, a brioche roll and on a truck load of fries, The Reuben is a must try especially paired with an $8 Pint of larger.Ā
Also, they serve All-Day Breakfast?!?!?! Eggs Benny and a few pints - love it.
We will be back very soon.
Great food, great portion sizes. Maybe not the best choice if youāre on a diet but the food is delicious and comes quickly! If you have a complex order ask them to write it down to avoid disappointment, other than that itās consistently good- a rare finding in chapel st.
What a wonderful place for breakfast or lunch! Love the colorful setting with outdoor seating. The chicken burger was great and the salad my wife had was very tasty. Will surely be back again!
This is a cool bar especially for after work drinks. But it really gets busy with the music pumping and the punters having a good time.
Beer wise there's a limited selection on tap, w Red Stripe, Young Henry's. There's Melbourne Bitter and a cider.
The service is efficient.
It's one of the few places that I've seen that still sells cigarettes... and coffee lol
I'm not really a fan of Red Stripe so I'm not sure why I ordered it. Mmnn maybe the signage? Anyway I had a Young Henry's just to balance things out hahaha
This place is worth a visit.
came here for lunch and really enjoyed it. It serves the exact food that you expect from this place and the big servings to go with it. The best time to come is when you're starving and thirsty.
Before we got here, we thought that this is a Mexican joint but actually it was only a portion of it's menu. They serve brunch/pub grub dishes. The burger was a little dry but the fries are crunchy which is how I like it. The fritters are pretty good and not as dry as the other restaurant's. Food comes out fairly quickly too and they have extensive drinks menu including cocktails.
My partner and I regularly visit Yellow Bird!
The food is always great but can never finish the meals as they are quite big so if you have a good appetite this is the place to go!
The burritos are good and burgers always delicious! The nachos are good too!
Green Eggs and ham is my partners favourite!
We will continue to come back here!
Yellow bird has a fantastic happy hour from 4-6pm everyday. $15 jugs of beer, $6 spirits, $7 pints and $5 wine! I also got a Bloody Mary for $10 and it was very good. They also do $3 tacos during happy hour, they are also really good and they have a great selection of hot sauces to accompany them. This place has a really chilled vibe, fun atmosphere and decor. I would definitely recommend, great value for money!
A friend and I had lunch here recently, I have walked past this place so many times but never had ventured in.
Great outdoor area with lots of seating, good menu too.Ā My chicken burger was really tasty, huge portion that really filled me up! Fries were nice too.
Great music, awesome staff and tasty food/drinks. I ordered their Parma with a Bloody Mary both exceeded my expectations. I also enjoyed the large selection of hot sauces to choose from.
Been coming here for as long as I can remember now and I've never had an issue with anything, the service is always perfect and relaxed, food always spot on and the cocktail always cold and tasty!
Love this place for a drink, great vibe and outdoor seating perfect In the summer, great selection of cocktails and spirits, good to go to in big groups for a drink
Loved this place! I got the SALAD DAYS and it was sooo nice honestly one of the best salads Iāve ever had i was so happy with it and I left feeling really nourished! Service was great and the food was really cheap as well which is a bonus. Unfortunately I didnāt get any photos. Only downside is the music was verrry loud as we went there for dinner however I understand it is a bar as well however I was struggling to hear the person next to me. Iāll definitely be back itās a great place !
Fun spot to grab a drink with friends, some alright food, they sort of do a tuck shop style menu in the baskets, taco's are ok but not the best soft shells were very dry and hard to eat.
I would travel the globe and beyond for a good Reuben Sandwich - Yellow Bird didn't disappoint! This place screams Chapel street - loud rock music, band posters everywhere, funky staff - not for everyone but I seriously felt cooler just by being here! Food was tasty, fresh, served quick & cheap! Service was attentive and friendly. Downfall - feels a little grimy, like more of a bar then food venue. But overall great vibe, pop down for a drink and some grub - won't disappoint!
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Captain Tofu šŖš±āļøš
+4.5
Came here with 0 faith that I was going to find something that I would like.
Boy was I wrong. They have the most delicious salad.
SALAD DAYS
BROCCOLI, CUCUMBER, FETA, SWEET CORN, AVOCADO, PEAS, PUMPKIN SEEDS, SESAME SEEDS, QUINOA 16
Does not disappoint. Absolutely delicious š
Only downfall is the sticky tables outside which ruined my outfit.
Great tunes, vibes, food hits the spot especially if the spot is a bit haggard round the edges from the night before. Nothing mind blowing, good portion sizes so I'll keep going back
Solid feeds, good prices and not bad service. Iconic place in Windsor and has helped many people (including myself) deal with deadly hangovers. I would go to this place once a fortnight just because I enjoy eating big portions. Keep being legends yellowbird.
After a hard night in the clubs I woke from the subconscious surrounded by taxidermic cats. I decided to march off my BAC level and headed for breakfast at a favourite: yellow bird. I decided to indulge outside and watched many hipsters talk about the woes of life. I have not many filters (apart from those at the end of cigarette buts) and had to join the 'local tĆŖte-Ć -tĆŖte'. I ordered death Benedict from the food outlet. Lucky I did not pass. Many sinners (save me father!) passed my table but I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. However the waiter did slop my jus d'orange across mensam (Latin for the table) and got my tight rubber jeans waterlogged. Overall I was on the hydration fixation and enjoyed my morsal. Praise him, father in heaven!
Lincoln ā¤ļø
Love the salads in this place! Wish they would do more GF stuff as I mostly just eat the salads. The beetroot and pumpkin one is my fave. Green salad needs more flavour however. Great on Deliveroo
Great food. The Salad Days with chicken was amazing. I could only eat half so took the rest home. The Beast was also fab. Really friendly service and great tunes too. One of my favs
Food is always on point and the vibe is always good! Amazing coffee too! I go here pretty often and have never had a bad experience. Staff are friendly but the only downside is that they do not write down orders so can sometimes get it wrong. But nonetheless still a Windsor favourite
I'm vegan and I have been here a few nights ago to eat a very delicious mushroom burger. The place is very beautiful, always with good music and very friendly staff. Surely, I'll come back!!!
really good deal for the tacos at the happy hour! They make vegans one to if you ask for it ;) friendly staff and nice interior design, everything i needed today
Had breakfast for dinner here at Yellow Bird š
My 'indie' friend showed me this place (it is a very hip joint)!
The fries were real nice that we shared between us but my mushroom spinach and egg white omelette that I had was just delicious!! The interior for this place is the main thing that separates it from other joints in my opinion. Great location on the corner of chapel street!
The cheeseburger was just such a nice burger, one of the nicest I've ever had. Perfect pattie, cheese, sauce, and a huge serve of fries and a nice big pickle to cap it off!
It's the second time I come to that place for breakfast and the result still the same, a nice moment. I had the chance the first time to enjoy the breakfast on a sunny day on the outside table, had a Death Benedict and The pancakes, really tasty, the pancakes were that good that I take them again but with the corn fritter that time (view on the picture). The staff is really nice aswell as the ambiance of the bar. Definitly recommend and definitly would be back again.
Yas yellow bird! Been here a few times and went back last Friday and had chicken tacos they were so so so gewwwd.
They have $3 tacos from 4-7pm š®
This place has consistently great food plus huge servings. Plus it looks cool inside š I like the mexican/breakfast/everything vibe they have going on, kudos.
Really good burgers and great tunes. Not much to choose from on tap but that's a minor complaint. Always good for a catch up drink with mates and decent grub. The coffee is good too š
Came here for dinner and found this place to be a really casual place. In my opinion its not one of my places to dine here. Although I would for a lunch session.
I found the fries to be a little salty, slightly overloaded. But the burgers are the bomb!! Super cheesy which us always the best, as i would prefer it.
I really loved Yellow Bird, such a great vibe. Whoever is picking the music deserves a high five. The staff were great but most importantly, the food was fantastic! I had an amazing veggie burger, but I was super envious of my friend's pumpkin and Beetroot salad, it looked incredible. Thank you!
This place is so much fun. Perfect for your saturday/Sunday recovery session. Menu is perfect for hangovers and is generously served. Big alfresco dining area out the front. 2x unisex toilet makes it a little bit awkward.. highly recommended.
I really like Yellowbird, the atmosphere is singularly unique with the blaring rock music. Turning to the back of menu and it saying 'we like our music loud' , gives you an idea of the edginess of the place. Honestly it works.
The food is not bad and quite run of the mill, kinda like an Australian cafe for breakfast items mixed with a burger and burrito joint.
I'd come back again with mates for a catch up.
Had Benedict. And it was not bad.
However, we had an awkward experience. We sit under the air con, and there are some ash float on us... So we talked to the staff and they rearrange the seat for us.
Eat Play Love Travel
+3.5
This brightly-coloured cafĆ©-come-cocktail bar is a Chapel Street favourite, where you can drink beer out of a can and embrace a bit of rockānāroll. Then come morning, if you wake up feeling like a small animal has died in your mouth, try the signature Death Benedict at this retro diner.
Great value for money, friendly atmosphere and staff are very attentive.
Generous serving sizes with their main meals and coffee was excellent
This is my go to hangover joint. Huge serves, Mexican, American, bloody Mary's are nek lev and it's cheap as chips. Always a large array of condiments which is a deal breaker. The outdoor area is vibing & great for people watching on chaps!
I love this place. But for me it is a breakfast hangout. A place with lots of hot sauce options! Good coffee. And great loud music. Each to their own..
As a Perthite to have $6 Sailor Jerrys and $3 soft shell tacos as part of happy hour on Friday is unheard of!! The soft shell tacos (fish and chicken) were awesome and the music is my soundtrack. Pure gold!!
Love Yellow Bird breakfasts! Want some old school classic eggs benedict with a twist, death bennie is the way to go! Its a go to destination following any big nights! All the classic breakfast dishes with great coffee, you can't really go wrong! If you want something sweet the pancakes are delicious and a great serve, value for money!
This is a great place, with quirky interior and comfortable atmosphere. Food is tasty and not overcomplicated - I recommend eggs benedict.
this place always feels like home. always great music, relaxed vibe and the coolest interior ever. like a slice of LA landed here in Melbourne! oh and the food is pretty good too!
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Edit - 16th April 2016:
Still a great place, frequented often. Just an update to inform that this restaurant/cafe doesn't deliver, but accepts pickup orders. Do note that even though they are listed on Menulog, they do not accept Menulog orders. Cheers!!
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Breakfast earlier today (Saturday morning) was a peaceful, gentle pace here at Yellow Bird, with the music at a more mellow volume than usual, even though the pace was still quite hectic with lots of people - just allowing people to be who they want to be, which is great. The service provided was fantastic and very attentive, and the food was amazing. :)
My wife ordered a bacon and egg muffin, with cheese and barbeque sauce (without caramelised onions), which I was told was delicious (looked great from my view too). I personally enjoyed the muesli, which was MASSIVE - served with generous amounts of fruit (banana, kiwi fruit and strawberries), yoghurt and honey) - truly tasty. Do yourself a favour and try this place out, if you haven't, you won't regret it (it's my wife's favourite local, and I can see why). :)
Also had a great time here later this afternoon too - happy hour is great (between 4pm and 6pm everyday) - $3 soft tacos with either chicken, fish or vegetables - if you love your spices, you're gonna love this!! Also great prices for drinks (as you would expect) - the Sailor Jerry Rum and Coke goes down well on a hot day. Enjoy!! :)
P.S. We also saw two ladies attempt to demolish a shared plate of nachos, which was HUUUUUUGE - they loved it, but couldn't finish it, great value!! Will be back to try it. :)
When ordering the fries and nacho's make sure you have room in your stomach, the servings are huge! Also be sure to check if your food is hot chilli as they do cook with peppers! Cool place, with cool music, and fun food.
I'm pretty much obsessed with Yellow Bird, definitely one of my fave local haunts. Such an awesome variety of dishes and flavours to choose from - stacks of all day brekkie options, and I LOVE their burgers, tacos (which you can mix and match - unlike some restaurants where you can only choose one protein per order) and other "south of the border" options for lunch. My biggest dilemma when coming here is deciding what to order! Very generous portion sizes too. Decor is pretty funky and the staff are awesome. These guys have got it all going on!
Love yellow bird! Their array of menu offers casual lunch and dinner dishes from salads, burgers, Mexican, toasties and much more. All such good value for money, have always been impressed the the meals here. The espresso martini was delicious also! However; the music is SUPER loud during night hours, so be prepared to sit outside if you prefer a quieter environment!
Love this place, always consistently a good well priced meal, good drinks (especially the frozen margaritas in Tuesday's!) and proper service. Were locals and regulars and we love the place! Highly recommended for a chill vibe and hearty feed.
Love this place!!! Super friendly staff, great tasting food. It's hard to find a place that will take the yolk out of an egg and scramble the whites. These guys don't bat an eyelid and the food is superb!!
Nothing bad to say about this place. The atmosphere is vibrant and hip. The music is loud but tasteful. The food on point and great for the amount you pay. Do NOT order extra fries, the amount you receive is already massive. All in all, a very good place, i love to go to every time I'm in Melbourne.
EatingMyWayInMelbourne
+4
Good atmosphere, lovely staff and food was delicious! Came here in as we were walking past and really weren't disappointed.Ā
What we ordered: Breakfast Burger & Eggs benedict with Hash Brown.
All good for a random choice in Windsor. Dining solo ... long story ... but was looked after quickly on a very busy Tuesday.
One Chilli con carne and a cheap beer later I wandered off well satisfied. Chilli was a bit on the quiet side, but beany-tomatoey accompaniment did the trick and made the meal. Extra heat from lots of table sauces fixed it up a treat and voila one happy tummy.
Good vibe to the place too, music and general atmosphere get tack too.
Went here for lunch today with my girl. Great food and value for money. We had the cheeseburger and steak sandwich both with fries. Will def be back
After arriving into Melbourne Ā on an early flight, my first brunch was at Yellow Bird Cafe on popular Chapel Street in Windsor , just a short walk from where I stayed with relatives. Itās a funky little joint with a brightly coloured Mexican-inspired interior, lots of outdoor seating and a busy weekend trade. As they are licensed I expect they also do quite well in the afternoons and evenings.
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wandered around prahran looking at the shops and chanced upon yellowbird so I thought āyeah, this looks coolā. This stretch of prahran had some seriously cool looking eateries so YB had something that caught my eye. Would have happily ate down the street. Still, lunch! Kerb Appeal Yellow Bird has got a very cool funky vibe. The fitout is somewhat mixed, somewhat indie/hipstereque and the whole look is maybe ramshackled and quite appealing. That ridiculous fake flower thing is very mexican and kind of awesome. This joint is full of funk. Came for lunch but its clear the venue easily converts into a wicked small bar at night great looking menu. Its had a diner feel and diner-esque menu.Ā Americana Tex Mex chilli beef burger with Habanero chilli fries. I didnāt expect the portion to be as big as it was and I struggled to finish it. The burger was succulent and delicious (see my charlie co post about cardboard burgers) and this was just great. juicy flavoursome. adorable as ketchup dispens
The World Loves Melbourne
+4.5
Yellow Bird is a cool cafe on Chapel Street where you instantly feel relaxed and pretty soon refreshed. It's a different vibe to many other cafes in the precinct. At Yellow Bird it's like time stops here with retro and vintage fit out. Its the hang out of hipsters and the eclectic.
I was honestly kind of surprised how much I enjoyed the food, and how bright the flavours generally were. I'm quite keen to pop by on a 'Tijuana' Tuesday, where the menu goes all Mexican with burritos, chilli con carne, enchiladas and fajitasā¦and a nice looking selection of margaritas!
I being more than a couple of times to this cafe, I was so sad when it was closed for covid and then, the other cafes started to opening and this one not! I was so confused, I thought maybe they won't be yellow bird anymore??? And here I am again, loving it as the first time, lovely service! Spectacular food and my coffee on the right pointā¤ļøthanks guys and Theresa for today! I'll see you soonš¤
āGood vibeā ambiance. Quick service. Delicious food. Appetizing margaritas!
Literally, hands down, no joke, my favourite place to go for food... I would literally eat this once a week if I could... I moved to the north side but if I ever come to south side again I would go here in a heartbeat... Their staff were so chill and kind, even my parents liked the place.
Their fish tacos were my bf's favourite.
Mine is the enormous parma's that are just so well cooked on a bed of chips and the chicken, cheese and salsa wrap, taco things... SOOO Good.
Recommend to anyone coming to Melbourne as a must go place.
Before we got here, we thought that this is a Mexican joint but actually it was only a portion of it's menu. They serve brunch/pub grub dishes. The burger was a little dry but the fries are crunchy which is how I like it. The fritters are pretty good and not as dry as the other restaurant's. Food comes out fairly quickly too and they have extensive drinks menu including cocktails.
Food - 7
Service - 7
Vibe - 9
Price - $$$,
Great value for money! Love the decor and music. Owner is so nice and all of the staff are really helpful! I had the southern fried chicken burger and a sweet caroline cocktail, both so good. Cannot recommend it enough!
I really enjoyed the mushroom burger and chicken Parma with lots of chips. You are not able to finish it. Beautiful and carrying staffs are taking care of you and you feel more welcoming. Thanks guys!
Yellow Bird is a Windsor institution. Great atmosphere and tunes and a solid outdoor seating area. Staff are attentive and always checking in on how youāre doing. So full marks for service.
Thereās a wide array of drinks that canāt be faulted. Iāve tried a few dishes here - most recently I tried the fish tacos. After reading some reviews I was expecting something pretty epic but unfortunately while still okay they were a bit of a let down. The soft shell tacos were made crispy, or hard whichever way you describe it and had been grilled with a pretty crazy amount of cheap cheese. Unfortunately this let down the rest of the quality ingredients on the taco as it overpowered everything else. Ordered a side of chilli chips and they were very over cooked. I call them chips as Iām not sure if any potato actually existed inside them post deep fry.
Iād recommend this place but still trying to work through the menu to decide my favourite meal.
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