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Travellers' Choice2023
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USD 1 - USD 12
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

The eggs benedict was delicious and had a Brick Lane spin on it - tabasco hollandaise, fennel salad and pumpkin sourdough. Really yum. It's in a great spot and staff were very friendly. We were handed the bill right after finishing our meals and a...few minutes later asked (politely) to move on as people were waiting for our table. While this was somewhat understandable, it was a little disappointing, especially given there was only one small group waiting and other spare seats inside. This soured the experience a little and for this reason I've given four stars.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 20 October 2023 via mobile

Amazing from beginning to end! Great service, prompt with food, food was delicious and beautiful and staff super friendly and helpful! Can’t fault at all 🤩

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

Found this place in middle of city and open on weekend. Great it survived the great lockdown. Coffee is full flavoured and you are told what they are serving. A bit grainier than I like. Long Black is my drink. Grainy seems a bit trendy...at moment. Breakfasts were first class. Chilli Scrambled Eggs best I ever tasted. Ordered again following day. Wife ordered Mushroom breakfast day one and breakfast salad day two. Servings are generous. Big enough to abandon only thoughts of lunch. Probably a tad too generous. Great venue Great Breakfast Excellent Coffee Well Done.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 10 October 2023

brunch et lieu incroyables je recommande sans hésitation thank’s for the service we will come back

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 25 September 2023

The food is amazing and I had a Baba Ghanoush (please excuse my spelling) The place is so good they could literally serve trash on a plate and make it taste good. Would give it 6 stars if possible

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023 via mobile

Certainly! Here's a review: I recently indulged in the Big Breakfast featuring Turkish beef sujuk sausage, bacon, mushrooms, roasted Roma tomato, two poached eggs, and Rustica sourdough. The meal was an incredible culinary delight. Each element was cooked to perfection, offering a symphony of flavours...and textures. The sujuk sausage added a unique twist, while the eggs were poached just right. Paired with the rustic charm of the sourdough, it was a satisfying feast that I'd highly recommend. A true breakfast champion!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 12 August 2023

Brick Lane Melbourne's healthy breakfast options impress with their freshness and variety. Nutrient-packed dishes are beautifully presented, making it a must-visit for those seeking a wholesome start to the day.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023

I loved visiting this beautiful little cafe in the nicest laneway in the CBD. The food was really nice, has vegan options (which is so appreciated) and the serving sizes are really generous. I had the pumpkin and pesto toasted sourdough sandwich, which they made...vegan, and it was amazing. The chai latte isn't vegan (has honey), but there are other options and of course coffee.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 July 2023 via mobile

The location, ambience, coffee, food and attentive staff are why I have given 5 stars for this restaurant. My family and I had breakfast here and the food service was so quick, the staff were so friendly and efficient and the food was visually appealing...and tasted great. When we left there were so many people out the front waiting for table which I think highlights the popularity of this restaurant. Thanks for the great breakfast!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 June 2023

Delicious brunch in great Melbourne location. Staff were kind about managing wait time expectations (very cold outside). Perfectly poached eggs. Teenagers enjoyed the meals and experience

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 24 May 2023 via mobile

That day I was fulled from the other restaurant already so I just grab a coffee here. I ordered Picolo and it was superb, If I had time, next time I'll try their meal

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 20 May 2023 via mobile

No more special than every other cafe about but was nice. Extremely busy, so be prepared to wait. I was solo so wasn't an issue for me. Coffee pretty good and wait staff quite friendly. Size of breakfast was substantial

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

Food was pretty good. Coffee was lukewarm and didn't really taste of much - I had decaff but that shouldn't mean it's tasteless

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 30 March 2023

Best in the business! Fantastic coffee and the best breakfast in the CBD. Really good atmosphere and friendly staff. A must visit.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 28 March 2023 via mobile

Disappointing. Not sure by this rates so highly. I found the coffee average at best- Patricia’s coffee is SO much better. Menu OK but quite inflexible - I wanted to do a minor substitution, but it was all too hard

Date of visit: March 2023
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  • Food: 4.5
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  • Value: 4.5