Cafes That Take Bookings

We all know the feeling too well! It’s the weekend – you are catching up with friends for breakfast. The last thing you want to do is get up at 7 am on the weekend so you can get in early and not wait in a queue.

We have you sorted!! Organise ahead and book a table so you can jump the queue!

Abacus Bar & Kitchen

Location: 383 Chapel St, South Yarra

Mon – Tues: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Wed – Thurs: 7:00am – 11:00pm

Fri: 7:00am – 12:00am

Sat – Sun: 8:00am – 1:00am

MBD Picks: Sweet Ricotta Dumpling – Maple & ricotta stuffed dumplings, confit rhubarb, salted peanut, passionfruit & pear tea

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Square & Compass

Location: 222 Clarendon St, East Melbourne

Mon – Fri: 6:30am – 3:30pm

Sat – Sun: 7:30am – 4:30pm

MBD Picks:  Crunchy peanut butter, heirloom tomatoes, salt and pepper peanuts on toast (trust us)

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Higher Ground

Location: 650 Little Bourke St, Melbourne

Mon – Wed: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Thurs – Fri: 7:00am – 11:00pm

Sat: 8:00am – 11:00pm

Sun: 8:00am – 4:00pm

MBD Picks: Avocado seed cracker, macadamia feta, mojo verde, poached eggs, toasted and fresh seaweed

Bookings for 6 or more.

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Time Out Fed Square

Location: Federation Square, 2 Swanston St, Melbourne

Trading From:

Mon – Fri: 8:00am – Late

Sat – Sun: 8:00 – Late
MBD Picks: Buttermilk Pancakes – Served with muddled berries, Canadian maple syrup and ice cream

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Sir Duke

Location: 99 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds

Trading From:

Mon – Fri: 7:30am – 10:00pm

Sat – Sun: 8:00 – 10:00pm
MBD Picks: Halomi & Carrot Fritters – Haloumi & carrot fritters, labneh, watercress, pickled cucumber and poached eggs

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The Stables of Como

Location: Cnr Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave, South Yarra

Trading From:

Mon – Fri: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sat : 9:00am – 5:00pm

Sun: 10:00am – 5:00pm

MBD Picks: Warm banana bread, stone fruit compote, 
maple mascarpone

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Two Birds One Stone

Location: 12 Claremont St, South Yarra

Mon – Fri: 7:00am – 3:30pm

Sat – Sun: 8:00am – 3:30pm

MBD Picks: Sauteed Mushrooms – Soy & linseed toast, cauliflower, kale, goats cheese, crispy shallots & poached eggs

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Long Story Short

Location: 40 Crockford Street, Port Melbourne

Mon – Fri: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Sat – Sun: 8:00am – 4:00pm

MBD Picks: Pull Pork Harissa Croquettes – Mint peas puree, poached eggs, beetroot hollandaise, apple salad

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Breakfast Thieves

Location: Shop 1, 420 Gore St, Fitzroy

Trading From:

Mon – Fri: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Sat – Sun: 8:00am – 4:00pm

MBD Picks: Malaysia Kaya French Toast – Brioche french toast, homemade pandan coconut jam, brûlée banana, raspberry cream , coconut-salted candied walnut, pineapple curd  & strawberry

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The Tradesman

Location: 1/260 Wickham Rd, Moorabbin

Trading From:

Mon – Fri: 6:00am – 3:30pm

Sat – Sun: 7:00am – 2:30pm

MBD Picks: Superfood Salad – Black rice, quinoa, sweet potato, turmeric cauliflower, pomegranate with poached eggs & beetroot yoghurt dressing

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Cru

Location: 916 Glenferrie Road, Kew

Trading From:

Mon: 7:00am – 4:30pm

Tues – Fri: 7:00am – Late

Sat: 8:00am – Late

Sun: 8:00am – 4:30pm

MBD Pick: Pumpkin & Haloumi Fritters – Avo Smash, grilled bacon, sweet corn & chilli salsa with a sesame crusted poached egg

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