Melburnians are known for their love of late starts and strong coffee—so it’s fitting that brunch is a mainstay meal across this laidback Australian city. From party-style bottomless brunch to local bakeries and hangover-cure comfort food, the best brunch in Melbourne awaits.
Check out a world-renowned roastery cafe with a fortnightly rotating coffee menu in Fitzroy. Dig into stacks of rainbow pancakes and fairy floss at a made-for-Instagram spot with locations all over the city. Head to a cafe and bakery in Collingswood that doubles as a social enterprise dedicated to providing young people with hospitality skills.
Whether you’re after post-workout fuel or a leisurely sun-soaked brunch that stretches into the afternoon, Melbourne’s got you covered. Read on for the best brunch in Melbourne and book your spot on OpenTable.
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For curing a hangover – visit Secret Kitchen in Chinatown CBD
Yum cha restaurant Secret Kitchen caters to those who might’ve partied a little too hard the night before. Take a seat at one of the large round tables, sip on pots of healing tea, and let the pushcart trolleys deliver dim sum to your table. Highlights include the steamed golden cheese lava bun, coloured black with squid ink, prawn dumplings with black truffle, and steamed custard buns fashioned to resemble piglets. If a hair of the dog is in order, choose from Secret Kitchen’s extensive cocktail, spirits, wine, and beer menu.
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For an all-day brunch – try Industry Beans in Fitzroy and Chadstone
The aroma of freshly roasted coffee fills the air at this spacious roastery cafe. Located in Fitzroy and Chadstone, the fortnightly rotating coffee menu is a strong drawcard at Industry Beans, but it’s the seasonal all-day food menu that gives you a reason to stay. Go for the porcini-dusted poached eggs and wild mushrooms, served in a “nest” of shredded fried potatoes or the pandan bubble waffles with blueberry gelato and sesame brittle. Larger plates include a signature coffee-rubbed wagyu burger with pickled zucchini and cheddar in a charcoal bun. Every last Sunday of the month, don’t miss the lively bottomless brunch in the Chadstone outpost.
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For one of the best brunch in Melbourne for groups – book at Nancy Eatery in Pakenham
Step inside the Robert Gordon pottery store and you’ll find more than just crockery—you can dine and shop by grabbing a table at Nancy Eatery, the contemporary onsite cafe. Expect homestyle dishes such as coconut and orange muesli, tofu scram, toasted crumpets with jam, brekky burgers, and tabasco chilli scramble with chorizo, salsa verde, whipped lemon ricotta and parmesan crisps on sourdough. Wash it down with an Industry Beans coffee or fresh pot of tea—plus smoothies and milkshakes for the kids.
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For one of the best outdoor brunch spots in Melbourne – visit Gilson in South Yarra
Gilson is a charming neighbourhood spot offering an extensive selection of coffee, pastries, and breakfast on Domain Road. Grab a group of friends and sip mimosas or bellinis under the umbrellas, with picturesque views of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Pair your drinks with crowd-pleasing dishes such as eggs benedict, salad bowls, an asparagus, taleggio, and chive omelette, or ricotta hotcakes with banana and honeycomb butter.
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For an Instagram-worthy brunch – don’t miss Feekah in Hawthorn, Moonee Ponds and Doncaster
It’s not just the walls that are adorned with roses at Feekah—many of the restaurant’s photogenic dishes are also decorated with flower petals. With locations in Hawthorn, Moonee Ponds, and Doncaster, snap away as you feast on stacks of rainbow-coloured pancakes with a side of fairy floss, and kaleidoscopic breakfast bowls available in sweet and savoury forms. To drink, there are gem-toned lattes, juices, and cocktails, confirming that Feekah most certainly deserves a spot on your Instagram highlights reel. Bring your friends and make it boozy with 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles.
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For one of the best bottomless brunch in Melbourne – try Bodega Underground in Melbourne CBD
Head underground to the basement of the Crossley Hotel and you’ll find Bodega Underground, a buzzing taqueria and mezcal bar. Spice up your weekend with the bottomless Mexi-brunch, a five-course feast of street corn, beef and vegan tacos, and churros with dulce de leche. Free-flowing mimosas, palomas, espresso martinis, and a steady stream of beers and bubbles keep the fiesta vibes strong.
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For one of the best dog-friendly brunches in Melbourne – book at Vertue Coffee Roasters in Carlton
Head to Vertue Coffee Roasters for a coffee date with your best furry mate for a relaxed weekend brunch at this Carlton pet-friendly neighbourhood gem. The renovated stable (complete with a graffiti-lined alleyway) exudes the quirky cafe culture that Melbourne is known for. Expect bold riffs on brunch classics such as mac and cheese croquettes with slow-braised ham hock, poached egg and beetroot béarnaise, and brioche French toast with an apple filo cigar and turmeric chai ice cream.
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For an outdoor brunch at an environmentally-conscious cafe – visit STREAT Cromwell Café in Collingwood
Brunch comes with a purpose at this one-of-a-kind cafe: STREAT Cromwell Café is a food systems social enterprise dedicated to helping young people with hospitality training. Though it has multiple Melbourne outposts, its flagship location is a 150-year-old heritage site with industrial vibes, a flexible indoor and outdoor space, plus expansive grounds that house an edible garden. Ethical coffee is roasted onsite and complements a menu of global dishes including a Japanese breakfast bowl and Mexican black bean skillet.
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For a plant-filled brunch with seasonal produce – try The Feasting Shed @The Garden Feast in Werribee
Get closer to nature at this unique cafe on the grounds of the Garden Feast Nursery. The Feasting Shed @The Garden Feast is all about pot-to-plate dining, with dishes centred around seasonal produce and foraged native ingredients from the garden and its surroundings. The classic brunch menu features eggs, housemade lemon curd, and jam on sourdough toast, plus salad bowls and hotcakes. To round out the visit, book a seminar or cooking lesson at the cafe before stopping by the nursery to purchase a plant for your home garden.
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For one of the best brunch in Melbourne for fusion food – book a table at Jardin Tan in South Yarra
This picture-perfect all-day restaurant offers a vibrant fusion of Vietnamese and French cuisines in the heart of the Royal Botanical Gardens. Jardin Tan specialises in high tea with sophisticated staples such as housemade scones, Chantilly cream, and jam served with savoury bites and free-flowing coffee or tea. For something more substantial, get the sweet-glazed salmon with pea puree, the soy-glazed braised beef with coconut and cauliflower puree or crispy silken tofu. Toast your special occasion with bubbles, wine, or cocktails.
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Whether you’re heading out on a brunch date or planning an exciting get-together with friends, the best brunches in Melbourne are scattered around the city and promise a memorable time. From bottomless brunch to laid-back neighbourhood gems, the best brunch spots in Melbourne suit any taste or budget, from elegant breakfast buffets to all-day brunch menus. Start your culinary adventure today, the best brunch places in Melbourne await.
