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5 Melbourne Breakfast Spots You Need to Visit

Nathan MurphyBy Nathan MurphyUpdated:December 9, 20245 Mins Read
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The perfect bacon and egg roll.

Ricotta hotcakes.

An Acai Bowl with Bloody Mary’s.

There’s nothing like starting the day with great hearty breakfast options at the best breakfast spots.

We all know Melbourne is the place to be for excellent coffee, but what about brekkie? Well, we’re here to tell you that breakfast restaurants in Melbourne are damn hard to beat. Whether you’re looking for a good place for some quick fried eggs and perfect smashed avocado, a classic eggs benny, acai bowl with bloody Mary, or a wide range of inventive dishes in the Melbourne CBD or South Yarra, Melbourne has the breakfast spots in Australia.

Here are five best places to drop into for the best brunch spots, or a week-day bite to eat if you need an eggs benedict before the work grind starts.

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  • 1. Vertue Coffee Roasters / 8 Raffa Place, Carlton
  • 2. St Ali Coffee Roasters / 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne
  • 3. Seven Seeds / 114 Berkeley Street, Carlton
  • 4. Green Refectory / 115 Sydney Road Brunswick
  • 5. Alimentari / 251 Brunswick Street Fitzroy
  • Honourable Mentions
  • Frequently Askes Questions (FAQs)
  • Final Words

1. Vertue Coffee Roasters / 8 Raffa Place, Carlton

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Tucked away just off Lygon Street in Carlton, Vertue is an great place for a unique and delicious breakfast experience. Alongside delivering the classics, Vertue also offers dishes like tamarind prawn toast, and even a fried chicken burger if the Monday blues are getting you down. As the cafe is first and foremost a specialty coffee roastery, you can guarantee you’ll get a smooth coffee with your meal. The place smells amazing from the moment you walk through the doors. Take a friend here and impress them with your unusual yet scrumptious taste for Melbourne cafes.

Recommendation: Poached eggs with a side of avocado, cashew cheese and beetroot dust.

2. St Ali Coffee Roasters / 12-18 Yarra Place, South Melbourne

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St Ali is the go-to breakfast spot you didn’t know you needed. Again, you have to venture down a side street to find the old warehouse space, but once you’re there the open room beckons you in. Like Vertue, St Ali likes to push the boundaries of breakfast food, offering an all-day breakfast menu and brunch food menu that includes Banh Mi, Mexican corn fritters, Japanese tofu and all-American pancakes. No need to book those overseas flights when St Ali gives you that worldwide experience.

Recommendation: “The Dirty Eggs” – poached eggs, roasted bull horn peppers, crispy fried potato gems, potato & smoked paprika mouse, crispy potato noodles, padron pepper sauce and chorizo.

3. Seven Seeds / 114 Berkeley Street, Carlton

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Seven Seeds is a bustling, energetic cafe with an exciting menu highlights to match. Melbourne University is only a block away and the constant stream of students lining up for brekkie and some of the best coffee is a testament to Seven Seeds’ reputation. Whether you’re living healthily (charred broccolini salad or the wild mushrooms perhaps?) or indulging (beef brisket hash or wagyu burger), this is the place to be.

Recommendation: “Fried Eggs and Waffle Benedict” – Smoked pulled pork and cheddar waffle, poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise.

4. Green Refectory / 115 Sydney Road Brunswick

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Green Refectory is one of the best spots for breakfast if you want a cheap and delicious feed for the most important meal of the day. In a city that thrives on overpriced coffee, getting sweet treats and a coffee for $3.50 is unheard of – except at this place. Its other major advantage is that it’s bloody massive. You can sit inside at a cute wooden table for one, at a bench for 6, or at a small table for 3. If you’re loving that summer breeze, the outside tables rest under sprouts of greenery and patches of sunlight. Drop in for some of the best breakfast meals, or stay for an hour – no one will bother you either way.

Recommendation: Breakfast Stack with potato pattie, bacon, tomato, spinach, halloumi, basil and a poached egg (for just $12). Or try any delicious cake from the display…

5. Alimentari / 251 Brunswick Street Fitzroy

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If upon walking down Brunswick Street you feel overwhelmed by vintage stores and trendy cafes, pop into the Alimentari deli for a slice of old-fashioned tranquillity. Open from 7 AM during the week, you are guaranteed a perfect rendition of all the classics – corn fritters, bircher muesli, as well as sneaky favourites avo & pea smash and Persian scrambled eggs. Feeling more of a brunch vibe? Grab tasty rice and sultana salad from the display, or perhaps a panini. Alimentari is unassuming and gorgeous to experience.

Recommendation: Rice bowl with chickpea, onion, coriander, dill and sultanas.

“Melbourne is a real leader in breakfast and brunch venues. There is no shortage of exceptional coffee, and breakfast classics available.” – Anna Elliott, Marketing Manager at Vectron & Bepoz.

Honourable Mentions

  • Rustica Sourdough
  • Kettle Black
  • Hardware Societe CBD
  • Higher Ground CBD — or their sister cafe the Darling Group

Frequently Askes Questions (FAQs)

Do I need to book in advance for popular Melbourne breakfast spots?

For the most popular spots, especially on weekends, it’s a good idea to book ahead if they take reservations. Some cafes operate on a walk-in basis, so arriving early can help you avoid long waits. Always check the café’s policy online to plan your visit smoothly.

Are there vegetarian and vegan-friendly breakfast options in Melbourne?

Absolutely! Melbourne is known for catering to diverse diets, with many cafes offering delicious vegetarian and vegan options.

Final Words

So there you have it, a few delicious cafes to indulge in before the 9-5 begins. I’ve incorporated a mix of classic dishes and ones that are funkier, so take your pick! (Or invite three friends and steal all their grub). So go ahead and pick up some baked eggs and avocado toast over at these amazing restaurants. Happy breakfasting!

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Meet the founder behind Just Melbourne. Nathan's a business and tech enthusiast, triathlon lover, and avocado fan. He has called Melbourne home for close to a decade and is passionate about delivering top-notch content about everything Melbourne. Tweet your thoughts or ideas to him @nathanjmurphy - he loves hearing from our readers!

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