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Hours
Sun
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mon
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Tue
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Wed
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Thu
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Fri
7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ratings and reviews
4.5
RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Quick Bites, Cafe, European, Australian, Vegetarian friendly
Is this restaurant good for local cuisine?
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About
All day breakfast, brunch and lunch menu with options for everyone. Serving international award winning specialty coffee.
PRICE RANGE
$6.00 – $25.00
CUISINES
Cafe, European, Australian
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards
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4.5
209 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
54
Average
14
Poor
5
Terrible
4
Melbournetourist
Melbourne18 contributions
Jan 2021 • friends
We (two couples and one kid) went for breakfast in cafe Melzar.
Our order:
Toasted chicken sandwich
Big breakfast
Avocado Delight
Pancakes (from kids menu)
Juice
We liked:
Pancakes looked beautiful and were delicious
Food was delicious
Lots of vegetarian and vegan options
Freshly squeezed juice (without ice and not diluted with water)
We did not like:
Ambience was not cool
Crowded (probably a popular cafe for breakfast)
We had asked for a glass of watermelon juice, a glass of pineapple juice, a glass of orange juice and a glass of apple juice. However, we were served 4 glasses of mixed fruit juice (watermelon, pineapple, apple and orange). Staff apologised and happily replaced the juice on our request though.
Written 2 January 2021
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EmmaH
Hobart165 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
Would recommend! Staff are friendly and helpful, we have scrambled eggs on white bread ($17.50) with a side of bacon ($8) and the classic two stack, with a kids cheese Vegemite on toast and a pot for 2 of tea! Total of $59
Food was great, no faults at all! I would of hoped for larger portions sizes for the cost
Written 9 February 2024
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Henry C
Henley Beach55 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
Ordered the big breakfast with a coffee. The total cost $24. It came out quickly and the staff were friendly. My only disappointment was, the menu said a cheese kransky, but mine was cut in half, lengthways and only half was on my plate...not sure where the other half went? The two eggs were beautifully done, and the toast was nice, but it was on the small side, therefore at this size I would have preferred an extra slice, one for each egg. Overall, very nice and I will go back.
Written 2 March 2021
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R0bynMc
Dartmoor121 contributions
Jan 2020 • couples
Went here because the trip advisor rating was good! We were unfortunately very disappointed. It was busy when we arrived for what we thought was an early lunch at 11:30, the only table available was outside. We waited 35 minutes for our simple meals, a chicken burger and open steak sandwich, the sandwich was drizzled heavily with some unknown oily green ‘sauce’. Tasted unpleasant. The chicken burger was dried up chicken in an over cooked crispy coating on a slimy mix of something! On a dry bun. The iced coffee was strong but ok. We won’t be back! Almost forgot to add the smokers on the table next to us who ‘politely’ stood less than a metre away from their table!! 😳
Written 18 January 2020
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cafemelzar
We’re sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your visit to our Cafe.
Our wait times are generally 20 minutes, but during peak times it can stretch to 30-35minutes (you mentioned you visited in peak with only one table available meaning that approximately 45+ people had placed their order in the same time frame as you). This is within acceptable ranges during peak trading.
It is incredibly rare for us to receive poor feedback on our chef prepared food (in particular our steak sandwich with caper dressing; the “slimy oily sauce” you refer to), and we greatly value feedback in all forms. Had you raised your concerns to our staff at the time regarding your meals our chefs would have rectified whatever issue it was that you had or we would have happily provided you with a refund.
In regards to the individual smoking, you were seated in the outdoor area which is next to the car park. Had you alerted our staff that they were upsetting you, our staff would have done everything possible to remove you from the area and find you a more suitable area to sit. However, you did not express your concerns.
We wish you luck at other establishments you wish to visit.
Regards,
Cafe Melzar Management
Written 21 January 2020
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Heather S
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Breakfast was lovely BUT very expensive! We both had scrambled eggs on sour dough with bacon , 1with Rosti , an orange juice and a hot chocolate $72 ! Felt a bit ripped off as the bacon (2rashers each) was an extra $16 . It worth it and won’t be going back there !
Written 29 November 2023
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epsone
Melbourne103 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
Rather disappointing. We went here due the the good reviews, but were left disappointed.
Coffee was very milky and weak.
Bacon was crucified and the tomato was far much better.
Average at best. 5/10
Written 1 January 2021
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DJCase
Hi there!
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very sorry to hear that you were left disappointed by your meal.
We are a very busy and popular cafe who strive to provide a high level of service and product (as evidenced by our google & TripAdvisor ratings). It’s disappointing that we missed the mark for you on your visit.
We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Cheers,
Cafe Melzar
Written 4 January 2021
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pakabay
Adelaide2509 contributions
June 2024 • couples
It’s been a few years since I have been lucky enough to visit Mount Gambier and enjoy brunch at Cafe Melzar.
It hasn’t changed much, which is a good thing. They’re doing something right, and I personally hope that they keep doing it for a very long time.
Pretty busy on a (post long weekend) Tuesday morning, but service was still prompt, polite & professional.
And the food is simple, generous and very, very good. Keep it up!
Written 11 June 2024
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Earlsfieldgirl2012
London39 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Amazing place. It looks like nothing and is down a side street but this was one of the most amazing breakfasts. I had the big vego and my friends had bacon eggs. The review - best scrambled eggs ever! Period!
Highly recommend!
Written 11 January 2020
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DJRalph
Hi!
Thank you for your review of Cafe Melzar. We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Kind regards,
Cafe Melzar
Written 23 February 2020
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Kira H
Melbourne48 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
The best breakfast I’ve had in a very long time! I ordered the Corn Jack Stack (without the eggs) and didn’t want it to end. It was so delicious. Their whole menu looks delicious. Highly recommend!
Written 27 December 2022
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jimchacko
Melbourne1794 contributions
Mar 2024 • family
We were there for a Sunday breakfast. I would say we were lucky to get a seat. Looks like the place is really famous among tourists. We ordered different foods. Breakfast burrito was amazing. All the items were good. #SundayBreakfast #FoodieLife 🍳🥦🍽
Written 11 March 2024
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Emily from Bahgallah
Casterton137 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Came for brunch. Have been meaning to for awhile but live an hour away. Great selection of brunches which are available all day. So hard to choose what to have.
I had sourdough toast with dukka, smashed pumpkin, balsamic, poached eggs and lots more. Husband had corn cakes, poached eggs, halloumi, rocket and more. Both delicious. Good coffee too.
Written 30 May 2023
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Crystal P
6 contributions
Mar 2023 • solo
I love going to Melzars for food and drinks! The Chai is my favourite and the hash stack is delish! Staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is warming.
Written 9 March 2023
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Jörn K
Miami Beach96 contributions
Feb 2023 • couples
The meat lover breakfast was good and rich. But the pancakes were dry and the berries for 4 AUD ( I count 11 blue berries) that‘s a bad joke.
Written 10 February 2023
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nilintentum_reliquit
Melbourne2597 contributions
Jan 2023 • solo
Farmers Eggs Benny was perfectly presented and the bacon delicious. Coffee was very good.
Thanks for the vote if you found this review helpful.
Written 27 January 2023
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Michael C
Melbourne5966 contributions
July 2022 • none
Arrived here for lunch on a busy Sunday. Interesting menu. Gluten free options. Superb burgers. Great cappuccinos. Service good. Reasonable prices.
Written 29 August 2022
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