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A Minor Place

4.4 (30 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Bubble and Squeak.
Phoebe S.

A Minor Place is definitely one that ticks many boxes. Smooth coffee, plenty of breakfast options (although my only gripe is that a lot of the savoury dishes seemed too similar...), friendly staff and great outdoor seating areas for a sunny Saturday brunch. I had the Bubble and Squeak which absolutely hit the spot for this slightly hungover punter - egg sunny side up resting on potato rosti, which is all supported by a bed of cabbage, fresh peas, chorizo and Otway bacon with a hint of mustard. Delicious.

The A Minor Breakfast divine!
Nicole H.

Absolute stand out place. The food was so fresh, really high quality ingredients showcased in their natural state with not too many flavours to overpower the simple goodness. I had the A Minor Breakfast and it was amazing. My flatmate had the pumpkin and goats cheese breakie and her quite if the day was "this is the meal I'd order on death row". The staff were super friendly, seated is straight away and our meal came out fast despite almost every seat in the place full. Thumbs up!

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Nic C.

On a recent weekend jaunt to what we consider to be the top end of Melbourne i.e. the end of Lygon Street, we took the opportunity to visit a place that I have heard much about but due to the distance have never been in it neighbourhood. This may also be due to the fact that the location is actually smack bang in the middle of a quiet residential street in Brunswick. Such a quaint little place is a perfect fit for those on the way to work and want to pick up a coffee and breakfast at the start of their journey. Despite looking quite small , they have utilised their space to great effect. Inside are the usual tables and chair setup - but outside they have made good use of the balcony which overlooks the footpath and the side of the building also accommodates those that trust in mebourne weather. The menu is a small but solid list of Melbourne brunch favourites but with a good mix of New York (bagels) and Mexican (quesadilla) twists to give it some flair. As we were doing 3 brunch places (the things a foodie must do....) that day we tried to go quite light on the food to give us an indication whether it was worth coming back to. The coffee was well above what I was expecting - which was due to their own roasted coffee beans - which was a mix of Bazilian, Costa Rican, Etheopian and Kenyan beans. This mix, names Bathysphere are roasted just down the road at Wide Open Road. The food was kicked its own goals with WordMonkey deciding on The Mumbler - Poached eggs on toast with pesto, fetta, spinich, fresh tomato & dukka. This really came into its own with the pesto tatsing so fresh it was as if they had scooped it from the mortar and pestle straight onto the toast. The chipotle mayo on the B.L.A.T was the selling point for me to give this old favourite a try. But it was a hard choice when you throw a steak and a chicken sandwich into the array of options I could have easily ordered. The sandwich was constructed well so that when you lifted it up to take a bite, there wasn't any filling falling by the wayside and the juices were absorbed by the bread and not the cuffs of my jumper. Even thought the service was sporadic - they do have to cover a number of sections not usually in use in other cafes - I will be coming back to sample a few other dished on the menu. It seems like Melbourne Gastronome's meal didn't hit the standard she was expecting in 2009, but it looks as if it's rolled with the punches and is kicking on in its own corner of the world.

Arabella G.

I have a major crush on A Minor Place. A residential cottage turned milk-bar turned oft-slated-for-its-service little cafe that takes its name from a line in a Bonnie 'Prince' Billy song. Located on the corner of one of the back streets of Brunswick, at a Minor Place you'll find patrons sitting on milk crates in a nod to its erstwhile status as a milk bar and a positively lengthy breakfast and lunch menu on offer taking in Melbourne classics such as smashed avocado on sourdough alongside more unusual fare. A decidedly sleepy little cafe, A Minor Place's coffee is particularly good and I've not experienced this awfully lax service that everyone seems to harp on about. That said, I've tended to patronise this place on a lazy Sunday afternoon and have found it relaxing, charming and very sweet.

Jason H.

What was once a milkbar in days of old Melbourne now stands as a Brunswick place to be. With hipsters a-plenty - all ironic sweaters and fixed gear bicycles - the best time to grab a bite is middle of a weekday, weekends get quite crazy. Takeaway coffees are glorious, and there is a fine selection of medium sided meals and smaller bagelesque pieces for the light eaters. I recommend the beans - simple enough to never get wrong and the avocado grapefruit smash is also a winner. Inside with cool tunes or a lovely shaded area to see the street yet free from traffic, this is the perfect place to waste a morning, meal or afternoon. Buyer beware, bikes stack up as do young mums abs prams.

Travis K.

Brunswick is well known for its artsy, so-alternative-they're-almost-mainstream types and A Minor Place has more than a few of these crew on a typical day. Not that that's a bad thing, far from it! With a chilled vibe and plenty of outdoor seating, most of which is on old milk crates, it's a great example of what Melbourne does so well - the independent coffee shop that has sprung from nowhere. Always busy, even for a weekday afternoon, the coffee here is divine as were the poached eggs I had while the service is super-friendly. It's a little bit off the beaten track between the upper ends of Sydney Rd and Lygon St so there's plenty of able competitors around but it's definitely worth a look in if you're in the area.

sam m.

Assumedly named after the Will Oldham song of the same name, this place is hip. It's basically a converted weatherboard house on Albion Street in Brunswick. They exist on the principles of good coffee paired with good food and relaxed atmos equals good cafe vibes. Albion Street can be a bit of a racetrack, so you can get extra excitement watching the idiots hurtle towards each other through the chicanes while you're sipping your latte. The food is generous and reasonably priced if a little patchwork. A favourite is the BLT, which they offer up for around a tenner and is sure to fill any stomach hole. The corn fritters aren't as good as my dad's, but y'know, that's a difficult act to follow. Any gripe with the place centres around wait times, especially on weekends. My tip is to take the paper, be cool, be OK with a bit of a wait and you will be rewarded.

Anne H.

Had the most delicious berry pancakes here. I think we timed out arrival well & grabbed one of he last outdoor tables. And sitting on milk crates was surprisingly comfy, with cushions of course! Service was friendly, coffee was great & I'd like to return to try some other menu items. My partner had the Henry's white beans, I had a taste of these, yum! Then I demolished my pancakes.

Wagyu burger
Hugh M.

Very much a blink and you'll miss it, kind of place, A minor place is definitely off the radar, almost with nothing else around it, in the middle of suburban Brunswick. Strangely enough it's located on quite an aggressive street for traffic, with busy bus lanes and many cars that seem to be trying to set speed records. Eating here is essentially eating in someone-else's house. It's a converted house, replete with a veranda, and other homely touches. It's a nice calm homely place to eat. The wagyu burger is great, and the chilli scrambled eggs look pretty darn appealing too. Service is great, very attentive and friendly staff.

Always a good choice for these wintery mornings.
Ben R.

This place is cosy and has been a regular for a few years now. Their food if always fresh and delicious. But as of late I've been disappointed with their coffee. Weak strength, coffee was quite cold and not what I was hoping for on my Saturday morning. I hope it's better next time.

A Minor Place, Brunswick.
Michael W.

Consistently excellent coffee and food. A Brunswick institution!

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Excellent coffee blends with many options. Food is also really great. Lovely people there

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Great atmosphere and good taste in music! The food and coffee were fantastic and the staff were super friendly!

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The banana bread is incredible. Put heaps of honey on it. Friendly service. Good wifi. Nice atmosphere.

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A Minor Place make some of the best coffee this side of Sydney Road. Lovely strong latte and just hot enough.

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Stuck in a weird spot on Albion Street, A Minor Place never fails to disappoint with its delicious coffee and interesting menu.

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Small Victories - Fried eggs on toast with spinach

Small Victories

4.2(24 reviews)
3.3 kmCarlton North
$$

Cafe with outdoor and indoor seating and ample street parking. Arrived here on a Sunday noon and it…read morewas almost empty inside but lots of people on the outdoor tables. Free wifi. A small selection of baked goods on counter. Menu consists of wraps, burgers and a handful of brekkie items. Despite being a small menu it caters to all tastes. My friend got the small victories sandwich which is bacon fried egg tomato in slices of bread. He inhaled it and liked the freshness from the tomato. I had the lamb wrap with pulled succulent lamb, refreshing pieces of cucumber and tomato, delicious undertones of the sauce and complementary sourness and crumbly texture from the feta. The wrap itself was a thin white wrap. I devoured mine too and the hot crinkly cut chips were a bonus Our coffees were robust yet creamy. Great value for money. Good friendly service.

Around the corner of my house Small Victories has taken my preference for a sit down breakfast. I…read morelike the brightness of the place as for a breakfast dimmed lights don't make sense. It is the meal that starts your day, it should awaken you like a beautiful sunrise when you just had a 9 hour sleep. Food wise always up to scratch, I have had soup, sandwiches and the small victories breakkie. Sucker for black pudding and love the way it is served. New age fun with a vintage feel. The space feels great, always feel welcome and most importantly they tolerate me just talking shit about everything and nothing. Recommended by me. But then again. Who the fff hell am I?

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Avo with miso sesame dressing and shiso. Poached eggs, Berkshire bacon and Leek Potato croquettes

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Humble Rays

Humble Rays

4.5(21 reviews)
4.9 kmCarlton
$$

This was my first breakfast after I landed in Melbourne and couldn't have been a more incredible…read morefoodie experience after a 22 hour flight. I can't say enough about this food. My daughter had been telling me about the steak and eggs since she landed a month ago and promised me she would take me as soon as I arrived. It's all I could think about to get me through the terrible airplane food. Worth every uncomfortable minute of poor sleep and food deprivation. The flavors are impossible to describe in these dishes but are absolute perfection. She got the eggs Benedict which is placed on a base of yuzu instead of the traditional muffin. We scraped the sauce up using the lotus root and lettuce until nothing was left. The steak was tender and flavorful with a mushroom gravy that wasn't too heavy but perfect for dipping the fries and eggs into. It's all I think about now, day in and day out until I can go back and eat it again. It haunts my every waking minute. I don't know what I'll do when I have to fly home and can't get it back in the states. If you find yourself anywhere near Melbourne...or Australia...make the trek to Humble Rays in Carlton. It's worth it. Everything on the menu looked amazing. The banana matcha cloud and Orange espresso are both unique and unexpected plays on the traditional drinks that will change your mind about all sorts of flavors. The service and ambience also win! We were lucky and got there right before the line stacked up down the block. It is recommended you make a reservation even for brunch. That line was looooong. But worth it!

SOOOOOOO GOOD!! One of my favorite breakfasts in Australia and maybe anywhere! I got the Belly…read moreDancer plate which is the oddest and best combo of sweet and savory. It has a stack of pancakes with Nutella, banana, and pork belly bacon in between each cake. It's topped with a fried egg and has syrup and Parmesan cheese on the side. Such a weird idea but I really loved it! I'm a huge sweet and savory combo fan so bear in mind if you don't like sweet and salty together this isn't the dish for you. The Thai iced tea was also FABULOUS. Great service and free wifi. Absolutely a top notch spot.

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Annoying Brother - sweet.. bring on more of the rad exposed light bulbs! hehe! ^_^

Annoying Brother

4.1(9 reviews)
2.6 kmFitzroy North
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Do you know how hard it is to find a perfect soy latte in Melbourne? Bloody hard. Baristas often…read moretreat soy milk the same as dairy, leading to burnt soy that can ruin your precious caffine shot. Annoying Brother make the perfect soy latte. It's fluffy, creamy, and just a little sweet. It's mixed in with their house blend which is one of the best I've had. Their coffee is on point! The cafe itself is a sleek and modern affair with hardwood timber countertops and a neat and tidy decor. The staff are friendly and with an open window bench top and street-side sitting, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sunshine during the warmer months. Annoying Brother loses some points due to their menu. I'm not the kind of vegan that demands that cafes cater 100% to my needs, but the menu here completely lacks diversity. I can only see one vegetarian option, and there is nothing that could be made vegan. Considering the number of great breakfast places that cater to all diets in the area, it is a little disappointing. If I'm looking for a caffine hit while I'm in the area though, I will definitely find myself sitting by the street, enjoying the rays.

Every Saturday morning, without fail, I will find myself grabbing a coffee from Annoying Brother…read more Despite living painfully close to MANY awesome coffee shops, before we head out to do our Saturday chores, my partner and I simply NEED to stop by. Nope, we've never eaten there. In fact, we've never even sat down and had a coffee. We've only ever popped by for a takeaway and have never EVER been disappointed. The magical barista will take your order, give you change and make your coffee ALL AT THE SAME TIME and my GOD it is a good coffee. Highly recommended if you're in the area and in desperate need of a caffeine hit.

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Sugardough

Sugardough

4.4(20 reviews)
1.3 km
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There are but a few places that make fine sourdoughs in this town and Sugardough is undoubtedly one…read moreof them. In fact, there are three other great bread shops within about a 500 metre stretch of Sugardough, and then there's nought for miles (?!?). Where Sugardough stands up is through the consistency and crunch of their breads. They don't over produce, so you won't be getting left over stock at the end of the day. This can mean that they won't have exactly the variety you're after, but you know it's fresh and that's of far more importance. They also do great (and consistently so) coffee, cakes, pizza slices and have some of the best pies in Melbourne. Actually, it's the pies that get me going back now that I don't live in the area -- they've still got a bit of a grip on me...

This little patisserie is popular - very popular - and there are hundreds of doughy, sugary reasons…read morewhy. It could be the rustic loaves and pastry filled shop-front window that draws passers-by in for a closer look, and then it could be the country-home interior inviting you to take a seat at one of the delicate tables. What it most definitely is will be the cake-muffin-pie-orgy of a display cabinet running the length of the café that hypnotises everyone who enters with promises of sweet, creamy treats that taste even better than they look. This place isn't just for the sweet of tooth though. There are delectable hot, savoury munchies - spicy Malaysian pumpkin tart, spanakopita with salad and homemade chutney, and breakfast pies, to name a few. Don't forget to check the specials board, and when the cosy café is just too full to accommodate you, place your order at the counter then mosey on out to the back garden for some sunny, courtyard action.

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Sugardough - Flat White and Vegan Apple Raspberry cake - outstanding!

Flat White and Vegan Apple Raspberry cake - outstanding!

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