Best Brunch Restaurants in Essendon

145 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

4.6

Exceptional(241)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Ascot Vale

Booked 5 times today

At Old Man Drew, we know that memories are to be cherished. Are you coming to visit us to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement, or any special occasion with a small group for breakfast of lunch? Think about booking one of our exclusively set celebration tables in the café, atrium or garden. Enjoy a special spot set with white linen, fine china, fresh flowers and glass ware, a truly beautiful setting. Please request in one of our celebration tables when you make your table booking. The charge starts from $40 per table, which is payable at the time of booking.

2. 2 Fat Greeks

4.6

Exceptional(216)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 13 times today

Experience the best in truly authentic Greek street food with our range of souvlaki, pitas, chips and salads!The masters of delicious Greek food!Offering a huge range of tasty meat, seafood and vegetarian options, we prepare all our dishes fresh to order. Come in and experience the best Greek street food, mouth watering desserts, and plenty of drink options. See you soon!

3. Humble Rays

4.7

Exceptional(45)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Carlton

Booked 20 times today

A crowd favourite brunch location in the heart of Melbourne, offering innovative, fun, photogenic and delicious food in an inviting and relaxing space. Chef and co-owner, Sutinee works her magic on an array of Asian-inspired comfort dishes, balancing spice, sweetness, sourness, and saltiness to perfection. Be sure to try the signature Crab Meat Scramble! Sit back, immerse yourself in the calm and relaxing tones of eggshelll blue, mint green and colourful vibrant patterns to enjoy your oat matcha latte. Open daily 8:00am - 4:00pm (kitchen closes at 3:00pm). Awarded 2017 Melbourne Top 20 Brunch Cafes by The Age Good Food Guide and recognised as 2018 Most Popular Cafe by Zomato with the highest number of bookmarks by users.

4. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(105)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 5 times today

Step into Maven, Fitzroy's lively and stylish dining spot by Morgan Hipworth. Enjoy Mediterranean-inspired dishes designed for sharing, alongside innovative cocktails in a relaxed and buzzing atmosphere. Whether for a casual night out or a special occasion, Maven offers memorable moments over great food and drinks.

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5. Convoy Moonee Ponds

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4.8

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Moonee Ponds

Convoy Moonee Ponds is a vibrant and welcoming café in the heart of Moonee Ponds, known for its exceptional coffee and thoughtfully crafted dishes. Perfect for early mornings and relaxed afternoons, Convoy serves a menu that celebrates fresh, local produce, offering everything from hearty breakfast staples to innovative lunch creations. Signature dishes include their perfectly poached eggs with house-made hollandaise and unique, seasonal specials that keep locals coming back.The warm and stylish interior makes Convoy a standout for casual catch-ups or focused work sessions, complete with a community-driven atmosphere and outstanding customer service. Whether you're grabbing a coffee to go or indulging in a leisurely brunch, Convoy Moonee Ponds is a must-visit destination for food and coffee lovers alike.

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6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.6

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 3 times today

A fun packed kitsch Pan-Asian diner with DJ's and a private Karaoke room. Serving delicious food that encompasses the dynamic flavours of the region and the vibrant culture of Fitzroy.

7. LaBurrata

4.5

Awesome(130)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Moonee Ponds

The desire to serve good food to the people with our passion in the cooking led us to open La Burrata.La Burrata is an Italian cuisine which serves its customers with different variety of food. As we believe best Italian restaurants always serve the best Italian food and unrivaled quality. La Burrata is proud to serve fresh food prepared from freshly brought ingredients. Enjoying freshly home made pasta and quality hand stretched pizza when you dine in with us along with choices of seafoods, stake and main dishes. The customers can reserve the table, walk-in and enjoy the fresh dining with us.

8. Cross Keys

4.3

Awesome(247)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Essendon

Booked 5 times today

A local favourite for over 150 years, The Cross Keys Hotel is the perfect spot to bring the family. The Cross Keys boasts an impressive bistro serving up tasty meals Monday through Sunday, a fun kids room, a lively sports bar showing all the must see games on the big screens, a modern TAB facility and two spacious event rooms. With weekly specials and all your favourite pub classics, what isn't too love? See you at The Keys !

9. Naga Moon

4.4

Awesome(37)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Moonee Ponds

Booked 5 times today

Modern Thai cuisine and specialty cocktails on Hall Street

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10. Bluestone American BBQ

4.8

Exceptional(742)

Price: Expensive

• Barbecue • Coburg

Booked 1 time today

Bluestone American BBQ features a Latin American spin on authentic low and slow traditions from the US BBQ belt. Chef Alvaro Malel draws inspiration from his Uruguayan heritage, and his passion for cuisines from both American continents to reimagine smoked classics like Yearling Beef Short Rib with chimichurri, and Pit-Braised Pulled Lamb with salsa criolla and arepas.His talent for bringing together the best of North and South American food traditions has been a drawcard for diners across Melbourne since the restaurant opened seven years ago. He credits the success of Bluestone to his Uruguayan culture and heritage, which is all about “food, family and fire…BBQ is a feature of all my best memories. There’s no better way to celebrate milestones, or to just kick back and have fun with the people you love. Bluestone has always been about creating that experience for other people.”

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Leandra
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a wonderful time! Food and drinks were great, as was the beautiful ambience of the private dining space. Thank you to the Convoy team for making it such a memorable experience :)
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Convoy Moonee PondsPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Moonee Ponds
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4.8
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CharlieVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Was introduced to this fascinating place and love it. Introduced it to friends for brunch. We all loved it. The service is good the ambience and the food divine and the atmosphere superb. Just love the place !
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Old Man DrewPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed an amazing bottomless Friday and everything was just right! Thanks, team Maven!
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Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
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4.7
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Carmela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on 18 Dec 2024
Food was great service was great have been here a few times and they never disappoint .. we had a table of 14 and service ran smoothly
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2 Fat GreeksPrice: Expensive• Greek• Essendon
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4.6
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Ravindra
Victoria •3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Dec 2024
Good place to start your morning. The breakfast is good and the hospitality is friendly.
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Humble RaysPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Carlton
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4.7

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145 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

2. 2 Fat Greeks

3. Humble Rays

4. Maven by Morgan

5. Convoy Moonee Ponds

6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

7. LaBurrata

8. Cross Keys

9. Naga Moon

10. Bluestone American BBQ

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