Ophelia Westgarth

4.3

10 Reviews

$A40 and under

Café

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

Welcome to Ophelia Westgarth, a charming café in the heart of Northcote where we offer a relaxed yet refined dining experience.

Our menu showcases creative takes on breakfast and brunch, with standout dishes like our silky Eggs Benedict with house-made hollandaise and the crowd-favourite Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes topped with fresh fruit and mascarpone.

We’re all about using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients to ensure every dish is as vibrant and fresh as it can be. Pair your meal with our expertly brewed specialty coffee or try something unique, like our Beetroot Latte—perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a leisurely brunch.

Set in a stylish and inviting space, Ophelia Westgarth is the perfect spot for casual catch-ups or solo coffee breaks. Our friendly team is here to make every visit special, whether you’re enjoying a hearty meal or just popping in for one of our fresh pastries.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9942 9674
Website
http://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dale Kemp

Location
85 High St, Northcote, AU-VIC 3070
Neighbourhood
Northcote
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Coffee Date | 30mins
Multiple dates available
Just want to stop in for a quick tea or coffee and a snack? Bookings for coffee dates are 30mins. If you would like to stay longer, you are more than welcome - Please select the longer dining option.
Cafe Dining | 60 - 90mins
Multiple dates available
Want to stay a bit longer for some breakky or lunch, please do! Dining bookings are for a standard 60 minutes for groups of up to 4 guests and an hour and a half for 5+. If you would like a longer dining time, please leave us a note when booking or call us.

Ophelia morning loafA$16.00
organic quark, macerated cranberries
Iris toastA$17.00
market cheese, seasonal jam, cultured butter
GranolaA$18.00
Enbom honey, thyme, sheeps yoghurt, spring fruit
Caramelised milk breadA$21.00
dusted in cardamom sugar, orange, citrus curd, mint
GaletteA$24.00
buckwheat savoury crêpe, roast zucchini, buffalo milk ricotta, rocket pepita pesto, aleppo, nigella seed
StaropolskaA$26.00
mustard braised cabbage, relish, fried egg, pickled baby fennel, herbs
TartineA$27.00
la fontella, Rassa farm asparagus, pink pepper gremolata, golden beetroot, soft egg, red elk
2 free range eggsA$17.00
scrambled or fried, relish, cultured butter, dressed leaves, Iris toast
Goats fetaA$6.00
Avocado w/ pink pepper
Streaky baconA$7.00
StaropolskaA$8.00
Spiced hot smoked troutA$10.00
Confit potato latkeA$12.00
garlic mayo, horseradish
Bullhorn peppersA$24.00
stuffed with fried red rice, black bean, tahini, grana padano, chives
Barramundi rilletteA$24.00
served with rye toast, smoked mustard, bread and butter pickles
Panko chicken thighA$28.00
caper honey mustard, radicchio, endive, herbs, manchego, charred leek salt
Deli plateA$35.00
market cheese, cold cuts, pickles, crudités, seeded mustard, relish, sourdough, Toolunka olives, seasonal fruit

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

10 Reviews

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MadelineW
San Francisco6 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We really wanted to like it. We did. But we just couldn't believe it ... What's the hype about? 2 x Bloody Marys 1x pinot gris 1 x flat white x 1 cold brew 2 x omelettes 1 x bresaola & stracciatella 1 x bacon and 1 x latke The Bloody Marys were sweet and just kind of odd. We added salt and pepper to them. Definitely needed acid as well, drinks list said lime, hardly. Asked waitstaff for Tobasco or Aleppo, never came. Better Bloody Marys at almost every other venue in the street. One folded omelette looked like it had gone in oven and was a bit of a souffle. Both had a weird scoop of cultured butter on the warm plate, which had melted like a pool between the omelette and the toast, on the pass under the heat lamps. Not on the bread. Apart from that, there was a handful of under-dressed lettuce leaves on the plate, which my partner thought, and I thought was odd for brunch. Bresaola- bread was on the side. So stracciatella is just on the plate, not like a beautiful breakfast bruschetta situation it sounds like. The egg was obviously boiled and quartered, set yolk, and was iced cold to touch. So I asked for another egg and it to be warm and soft. Was advised they will all be cold as they come straight out of an ice bath. An ice cold hard egg on straciatella? They don't do poached or sous vide eggs. The "soft eggs" are boiled. And that's OK, I get it, chefs don't want to have a poaching pot on all day. I really think that needs to be advertised on the menu. I wouldn't have ordered it if I'd known. I'm just one of those who can not stand a hard egg in any form, especially if it's offered as soft. So, I ordered a replacement galette crepe. Appreciated the quick replacement, but it was luke warm and had a handful of super bruised mint and hardly chopped herbs on top. Had potential that was missed. Latke - what's served is not a few latkes as a side, but is a slice of pommes pave. That was nice, but not even close to latkes. Won't be back.
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Nicole
Victoria9 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, lovely staff and ability to reserve a table. Will be back
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Matt VIP
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a new venue by the Terror Twilight team. Already starting to get busier, but that's because the food, coffee and ambience are on point. We've needed something like this down at the Westgarth end of High St, and I couldn't have been more impressed.
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Joe
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ophelia Cafe is an absolute gem! The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed lunch. The coffee is delicious, and the meals mouthwatering. The staff is friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh, simple and delicious food. A relaxed and stylish environment.
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Kate
Melbourne15 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The standout was the miso butterscotch latte. Delish!! My bacon and egg breakfast roll was fairly average and the acoustics were deafening. Stressful even as an ND customer. I’ve been here before and sat on an outside table which was much more manageable sound wise. Service both times however was very kind, attentive and faultless.
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Gabrielle
Melbourne4 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We had brunch. The ambience and ocerall experience was marred by the lack of staff. Yes it was busy and the staff did the best they could under the circumstances but the service was slow, very slow. I had the folded omelet with chorizo and chard and it was excellent. My fiend had the scrambled eggs and they too were very goid. My latte was only 1/2 full and the coffee was weak. On the other hsbd my friend had a black coffee and it was so strobg and bitter it was almost undrinkable.(l poured some if her coffee into mine to offset the shortcomings of my latte)! In a coffee-driven Northcote, this is not good! I will give it another go at a quieter time and hope for improvements.
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Deb
Melbourne11 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Great atmosphere for an afternoon or evening bar. Food average. Waited a while at the door before any of the staff passing me even looked in my direction.
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daniela
Melbourne2 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Attentive, friendly service with staff who take the time to explain things well. Very willing to please. The salads were fresh and well dressed. The smoked trout on the side was super tasty and perfect texture. My only complaint was the noise level, but I'm an old bat, the young people probably think its atmospheric.
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Kate
Melbourne15 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had been wanting to come here since I heard it had opened and I started following it on insta. I didn't try the miso butterscotch latte like I had intended- That will need to keep until another day. The galette I ordered was delicious and everyone else at my table's food looked fantastic. Service was friendly and efficient. One of the wait staff kindly offered to pull out the awning to give us shade as we were seated outside in the full sun. Thanks again it was a refreshing experience.
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FAQs

Ophelia Westgarth offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9942 9674.

Ophelia Westgarth is rated 4.3 stars by 10 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

85 High St, Northcote, AU-VIC 3070

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Northcote
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dale Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.opheliawestgarth.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9942 9674

Ophelia Westgarth

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Coffee Date | 30mins

Cafe Dining | 60 - 90mins

Menu

Uncategorised

Ophelia morning loafA$16.00

Iris toastA$17.00

GranolaA$18.00

Caramelised milk breadA$21.00

GaletteA$24.00

StaropolskaA$26.00

TartineA$27.00

2 free range eggsA$17.00

Goats fetaA$6.00

Streaky baconA$7.00

StaropolskaA$8.00

Spiced hot smoked troutA$10.00

Confit potato latkeA$12.00

Bullhorn peppersA$24.00

Barramundi rilletteA$24.00

Panko chicken thighA$28.00

Deli plateA$35.00

What 10 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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How is Ophelia Westgarth restaurant rated?

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