Best Brunch Restaurants in Essendon

144 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

4.6

Exceptional(241)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Ascot Vale

Booked 41 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

4.5

Awesome(218)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Essendon

Booked 2 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(47)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Carlton

Booked 8 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.

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4. Convoy Moonee Ponds

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4.8

Exceptional(3)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Moonee Ponds

**We’re currently not accepting bookings for the months of December and January, however we are open for walk ins! Looking forward to seeing you soon.**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.

5. Maven by Morgan

4.7

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Fitzroy

Booked 22 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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6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Fitzroy

Booked 13 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.

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7. Sporting Club Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(126)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Brunswick

Booked 22 times today

Hosting cosy vinos by the Public Bar fire, delicious get-togethers in the Dining Room, cocktails in the leafy Laneway and sun soaked pints on the Deck with the dog; Sporting Club Hotel is Brunswick’s newest all rounder! Whether you’re looking for your new regular watering hole or a location for a special blow-out; we’ve got you covered.

8. LaBurrata

4.5

Awesome(130)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 5 times today

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.

9. Cross Keys

4.3

Awesome(250)

Price: Moderate

• Australian • Essendon

Booked 9 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 !

10. Sir Duke

4.5

Awesome(149)

Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Moonee Ponds

Booked 3 times today

Sir Duke is a cafe located in Melbourne's North West, Moonee Ponds serving an exceptional array of locally grown produce and seasonally paired with the finest specialty coffee, fresh juices, cocktails, beers and wines.

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Nel
Perth •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Morgan was part of the team on the night. He was excellent, very welcoming and definitely added to the excitement of dining at Maven. Happy to have a chat and answer our questions about his food journey. He is a wonderful young man. We loved our visit.
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Maven by MorganPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Fitzroy
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4.7
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Kanij
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
We sat inside instead of outdoor dining. It was Christmas Day so understandably busy and noisy. The stuffs were doing their best and was very polite and helpful.
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Humble RaysPrice: Moderate• Café• Carlton
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4.7
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Leandra
Sunshine Coast •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
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• Café• Moonee Ponds
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4.8
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CharlieVIP
Melbourne •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
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• Café• Ascot Vale
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4.6
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Carmela
Melbourne •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 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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4.5

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144 restaurants available nearby

1. Old Man Drew

2. 2 Fat Greeks

3. Humble Rays

4. Convoy Moonee Ponds

5. Maven by Morgan

6. Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar

7. Sporting Club Hotel

8. LaBurrata

9. Cross Keys

10. Sir Duke

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