Sleepy's cafe and wine bar

4.7

14 Reviews

$A41 to $A100

Chinese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

Good Food
Good Coffee
Good Wine
Good People

Cafe by day, wine bar by night. Sleepys is your local caffeine dealer, funky wine sommelier, comfort food hotspot and third place.

Come say hi at 787 Nicholson St, Carlton North.

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
787 Nicholson St, Carlton North, AU-VIC 3054
Phone number
0422 452 288
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Night Chef VS Day Chef
A$65.00 per person
Multiple dates available
At Sleepys we lovingly operate as both a cafe during the day, and as a wine bar during nights. This peace has been shattered recently however, with both Night Chef Steve and Day Chef Jacob competing over who the better chef is. To find out once and for all, we're hosting a Night Chef vs Day Chef popup, where it'll be a set menu of $65, you'll get 3 savoury dishes and 1 dessert from both chefs, and at the end YOU'LL vote to which set of dishes were the best. There can only be one Best Chef at Sleepys, and we're asking for your help to decide this! For this, this popup won't be able to cater to dietaries unfortunately. We'll write and share the menus in advance, but meat/dairy/seafood will be present unfortunately.

Cucumber Salad, Chilli PickledA$5.00
(Deep) Fried Rice Ball, Nori, Kimchi MayoA$4.00
Nian Gao (Rice Cakes), Sweet Soy, SesameA$7.00
Anchovies on Toast You Tiao (Chinese Donuts), Egg, ChiveA$8.00
Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings, Chilli Oil, Spring Onion (6pc)A$15.00
Hokkien Noodles, Doubanjiang (Spicy Soy Bean Paste), Parmesan, ButterA$16.00
Hokkien Noodles and "Lion'S Head" MeatballsA$18.00
Nian Gao (Rice Cakes) w/ Chickpea Mapo TofuA$20.00

Other Drinks

Cocktails

WakeysA$16.00
Raspberry Candy Espresso Blend, Mr Black, Rhubi
NegroniA$17.00
Melbourne Gin Company, Campari, Cinzano, Fernet Branca
Cascara Old FashionedA$17.00
Gospel Rye Whiskey, Cascara, Bitters
Watermelon Mezcal MargaritaA$18.00
Tequila, Mezcal, Watermelon, Campari

Beers

Henty Street Ale Hawkers BeerA$7.00
Pilsner Hawkers BeerA$8.00
Watermelon Smash Sour Stomping GroundA$8.00

Non Alc

Heaps Normal BeerA$6.00
SupermatéA$6.00
Monceau Pet Nat KombuchaA$8.00

Fizz

2022 Riesling Coferments VICA$14.00
2022 Fiano Pippa Beyond The Glass VICA$61.00
2021 Cinsault/Counoise Pleasure Town Brave New Wine WAA$62.00

Pink

2021 Syrah Blush Latta VICA$16.00
2021 Merlot Yume VICA$70.00
2012 Riesling/Pinot Noir/Pinot Blanc Mehr Frauen? Ja Bitte! Vin de La Gamba DEA$95.00
2019 Aglianico Rosato Cantina Giardino IT (Magnum)A$118.00

Skin Contact

2021 Pinot Gris Ex Nihilo Latta VICA$70.00
2022 Moscato Giallo/Vermentino Fistful of Flowers Momento Mori VICA$65.00

White

2021 White Blend Sigurd SAA$14.00
2021 Chardonnay Mayzons Blonshes Eleven Sons SAA$70.00
2021 Chardonnay Bella Si Vintners WAA$72.00
2019 Riesling/Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Waterskin Field Blend Patrick Sullivan VICA$85.00

Red

2022 Red Blend Vino Rosso Lucy M, SAA$14.00
2021 Touriga/Shiraz Tu Rigoles? Eleven Sons VICA$15.00
2021 Cabernet Franc Pwakkenbak Yume WinesA$17.00
2021 Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre Percy Beyond The Glass VICA$62.00
2022 Gamay/Merlot/Mourvedre/Syrah Vino Rosso Lucy M, SAA$66.00
2020 Syrah/Malvasia/Schioppettino Rosso Momento Mori VICA$68.00
2020 Merlot Chapeau Melon La Vrille et le Papillon FRA$68.00
2021 Syrah Commune of Buttons SAA$69.00
2020 Syrah Entropy Wines VICA$70.00
2019 Bobal BB 'Special Cuvee' Partida Creus ESPA$102.00

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Sleepy's Cafe and Wine Bar promises an unforgettable dining experience with "amazing as usual" food, "gorgeous service," and a "cozy and warm atmosphere." Known for its "fantastic night out" vibe, Sleepy's blends the charm of a local favorite with "fine dining" finesse, ensuring every visit is a delight.

14 Reviews

M
Mbūgua
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne, Sleepys effortlessly balances all the best parts of your casual local and the fine dining place you book months in advance. The food, the ambience, and the service; Sleepys is a packaged culinary experience, a venue that’ll have you leave with both your heart and your stomach full.
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Marie VIP
Melbourne4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Awesome food and drinks, awesome staff and ambience. Will definitely be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite places to eat, always a fun time, can’t recommend more 😊
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DeborahM
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as usual!! Thanks again for the experience
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DiMo
Victoria4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great intimate place for delicious food and friendly service.
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Grace
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, gorgeous service, really really yum coffee!
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John
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best place in Brunswick East to eat. Food was great
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Natalie
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb. I love Sleepy’s, the crew there are so nice and the food for the pop-up was great.
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HannahT
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great evening. Lovely ambiance and delish ramen, will be back.
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DeborahM
Vancouver2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Epic night for James & Jens pop!! Amazing vibe and great warm service from everyone
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FAQs

Sleepy's cafe and wine bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0422 452 288.

Sleepy's cafe and wine bar is rated 4.7 stars by 14 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.

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Sleepy's cafe and wine bar

787 Nicholson St, Carlton North, AU-VIC 3054

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
0422 452 288
Price
$A41 to $A100
Cuisines
Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of Operation
Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Sleepy's cafe and wine bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Night Chef VS Day Chef

Snacks and Plates

Cucumber Salad, Chilli PickledA$5.00

(Deep) Fried Rice Ball, Nori, Kimchi MayoA$4.00

Nian Gao (Rice Cakes), Sweet Soy, SesameA$7.00

Anchovies on Toast You Tiao (Chinese Donuts), Egg, ChiveA$8.00

Mushroom and Cabbage Dumplings, Chilli Oil, Spring Onion (6pc)A$15.00

Hokkien Noodles, Doubanjiang (Spicy Soy Bean Paste), Parmesan, ButterA$16.00

Hokkien Noodles and "Lion'S Head" MeatballsA$18.00

Nian Gao (Rice Cakes) w/ Chickpea Mapo TofuA$20.00

Other Drinks

Cocktails

WakeysA$16.00

NegroniA$17.00

Cascara Old FashionedA$17.00

Watermelon Mezcal MargaritaA$18.00

Beers

Henty Street Ale Hawkers BeerA$7.00

Pilsner Hawkers BeerA$8.00

Watermelon Smash Sour Stomping GroundA$8.00

Non Alc

Heaps Normal BeerA$6.00

SupermatéA$6.00

Monceau Pet Nat KombuchaA$8.00

Fizz

2022 Riesling Coferments VICA$14.00

2022 Fiano Pippa Beyond The Glass VICA$61.00

2021 Cinsault/Counoise Pleasure Town Brave New Wine WAA$62.00

Pink

2021 Syrah Blush Latta VICA$16.00

2021 Merlot Yume VICA$70.00

2012 Riesling/Pinot Noir/Pinot Blanc Mehr Frauen? Ja Bitte! Vin de La Gamba DEA$95.00

2019 Aglianico Rosato Cantina Giardino IT (Magnum)A$118.00

Skin Contact

2021 Pinot Gris Ex Nihilo Latta VICA$70.00

2022 Moscato Giallo/Vermentino Fistful of Flowers Momento Mori VICA$65.00

White

2021 White Blend Sigurd SAA$14.00

2021 Chardonnay Mayzons Blonshes Eleven Sons SAA$70.00

2021 Chardonnay Bella Si Vintners WAA$72.00

2019 Riesling/Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Waterskin Field Blend Patrick Sullivan VICA$85.00

Red

2022 Red Blend Vino Rosso Lucy M, SAA$14.00

2021 Touriga/Shiraz Tu Rigoles? Eleven Sons VICA$15.00

2021 Cabernet Franc Pwakkenbak Yume WinesA$17.00

2021 Grenache/Syrah/Mourvèdre Percy Beyond The Glass VICA$62.00

2022 Gamay/Merlot/Mourvedre/Syrah Vino Rosso Lucy M, SAA$66.00

2020 Syrah/Malvasia/Schioppettino Rosso Momento Mori VICA$68.00

2020 Merlot Chapeau Melon La Vrille et le Papillon FRA$68.00

2021 Syrah Commune of Buttons SAA$69.00

2020 Syrah Entropy Wines VICA$70.00

2019 Bobal BB 'Special Cuvee' Partida Creus ESPA$102.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Sleepy's cafe and wine bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Sleepy's cafe and wine bar restaurant rated?

Is Sleepy's cafe and wine bar currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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