This place was rather nice, though I'm not entirely sure whether it is a bar, or something more. I'll assume it is a bar, particularly since they were more than happy for me to come in here and have a beer, and didn't insist that I also purchase something to eat as well. In a way, though this place was actually rather nice, and the service wasn't bad either, though I'm not inclined to consider it to be one of the best that I've visited. read more

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Lovely salad! And my friend ordered a veggie burger it was amazing! Was there again i took another dish and the bread was pretty old. Not expected! read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

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Awesome chill place for food/drinks. Both indoors and outdoors. They play great music too and have friendly staff. Came for lunch on a Saturday around Noon and loved it. Would def come back anytime to check out again. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Caesar Salad + Bloody Mary - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

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Somewhere you can get a massive meal and a beer for $20? Yellow Bird will have you sorted. Tijuana Tuesday is a busy night to be here, but it's a fun atmosphere with people trying to scarf down huge plates of nachos and burritos stuffed with salsa. The beers are cheap, the Bloody Mary's may kill you (in a good way - honest!) and while the food isn't going to be the most exciting thing you eat all week (for me, the prawn tacos lacked seasoning and could have used a good dose of lime, chilli and coriander) but it's fun, casual and will mean you can buy an extra round of drinks and stick around to make eyes at the hot guys and girls sitting on the nearby tables. read more

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The first time I came to Yellow Bird was actually a little bit of an odd occasion, I stopped in for breakfast after quite a big night out. Feeling rather peckish after quite a few rounds of beers I ordered the Ave Amarilla; Corn fritters stacked with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, rocket and a poached egg. That definitely hit the spot, we also couldn't pass up ordering the cleverly named Green Eggs and Ham. Not knowing exactly what would be presented we were pleasantly surprised when presented with a huge plate of scrambled eggs with house-made pesto, ham and freshly shaved Grana Padano on sour dough. Heaven! Yellow Bird is also great for dinner and drinks, on Tuesday nights they have $5 Corona's for their Mexican themed night Tijuana Tuesday's. There is also a selection of corresponding Mexican dishes as well fruity Margaritas. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

1)The tacos are the absolute tits 2) fries/ chilli fries are enough for 2 and are good 3) good music and overall vibe 4) always cute doggos walking past 5) if it's cold outside they give you a blanket Staff in general are always so friendly read more

Tijuana Tuesdays is how I was introduced to Yellow Bird... Ordered the Mexican Super Bowl: A layered bowl of arroz, frijole beans, guacamole, house-made salsa, shredded lettuce and topped with sour cream and coriander with spicy mince beef $15 A-mazing. Would go back again just for that. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

As soon as you step in to Yellow Bird there's a distraction of kitschy art, cafeteria tables and chairs and a shrine above the bar to the yellow bird. As far as popularity goes, it seems to get pretty busy here, so along with the loud music and louder chatter it can be kind of hard to have a conversation. Although if you are coming for the soul purpose of getting wasted then you probably don't care about that. But onto the food: The bean & coriander quesadilla w/ jalapeños, salsa, sour cream & avocado was agreeably tasty and well made. The cheeseburger w/ jalapeños and tomato relish on a brioche bun was so-so, not great. It was too greasy but the brioche bun was a nice touch and it's saving grace. The accompanying fries were dismal and were like a bad order of McDonald's chips. A positive note was the Tobasco and hot chilli bottles scattered on all the tables. I'm hot sauce obsessed so it was a pleasant find on the table. Now the worst part was the service here is appalling! Rude, oblivious, unobservant and bad-mannered were each and every staff member I encountered. Looking over the menu was hard, as the lighting was so dim. Once the waitress had come to ask what we'd like, we had literally uttered the last word of our food order before she ran off like speedy Gonzales not giving us the chance to order drinks. It was then a looooong while before she came back in our vicinity again. Now comes the part where we want to leave but there's a million people at the bar and no staff in sight. My friend and I stand around for a while (probably 15 actual minutes) before we finally have to become bounty hunters and locate one sole waitress to pay so we can get the hell out of here. Overall we were left underwhelmed with this lacklustre "cafe" which is more like a seedy Tijuana bar that most people would avoid. read more

Is it just another cafe down Chapel St that tries to be urban and hipster? Yes, it's nothing unusual but maybe, with the competition that surrounds, it gets intimidated and doesn't get the same result. I have some of my favourite cafes down this street where on occasions it's hard to get a seat and I suppose that's always a good sign. Yellowbird is never completely full and it is nice as a back up but it just doesn't make my top 5. Sadly, it lacks the spark of some of its competitors where I've had some bad customer service incidents there as well as an upset tummy from the somewhat greasy burger I had. I like my cafe food to be fresh and it's more of a pub-style menu there, which does appeal to some. Not so much me. The set up there is cool with its punk rock style (music up loud) and funky paintings on the wall where it does turn into a little drinking hole at night. I'm yet to go there at night and maybe it's more suited to a nightcap? It's hard in such an over-populated cafe area to stand out where Yellowbird hasn't given me enough yet to really go "rock'n'roll" wild over. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

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An eclectic little eatery/ bar in the grungier side of Chapel Street, just walking past Yellow Bird is enough to make you take a second look. First, because of the hip but diverse crowd that flock here and second because the food smells so good. With an interior dressed with whimsical bird cages, mis-matched retro furniture and a colourful vintage vibe, it's one of those places that you'll just want to lomograph. The outdoor area is also a good spot to people-watch. Friends of mine can't stop talking about the breakfast burritos and modern-australian take on mexican food. That said, I decided to conquer the Chilli Burger - a spicy ground beef patty, jalapenos, tasty cheese, red onion, tomato, bacon, rocket, chutney and a very generous side of fries. My partner had the fish and chips done in a White Rabbit ale beer batter, served with salad, chips and homemade tartare sauce - which he absolutely devoured. Both mains were simply delish! And you know what that means - Yellow Bird is a friend of ours! (Toilet tip: If you can hold, don't venture there. The toilets are a little bit grotty for my liking) read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Yellow Bird.... yo te quiero! Seriously, I love you at breakfast time, with your diverse menu and awesome corn fritters. I love you at lunchtime, when you have a range of latino-eque dishes on your menu and TWO types of burger. And I also love you for understanding when I need to get in shape for summer, and have at least four salads on offer. I love you for coffee, sitting out in your outdoor area people watching. I love you in the evenings, when I want a non-pretentious place to have a beer and stare at weird artwork and fake floral arrangement. Thanks for being you. xx read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Their portions are huuuuuge! I had a nice mushroom burger with a huge bowl of fries for a good price. Last time I visited there, it was the Easter holiday and a Saturday but the cafe was still not that busy. That didn't stop staff to be grumpy though. I don't know why but they weren't happy and interested. Anyway, good food!!! read more

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Great atmosphere, food and prices (in that order). Tijuana Tuesdays are good, but there is some pretty solid fare on the other nights as well. My favourites are the Yellow Bird chilli burger and the roast pumpkin and green bean salad. The veggie burger is also ok, though a bit heavy so don't get it if you're hankering for something healthy. As far as drinks go, if you like it hot definitely try the spicy bloody Mary - one of the best in the city, though be prepared for it to dissolve your stomach lining. read more

We had an unplanned meal while passing by the area and enjoyed every bit of it. The french toast is mind blowing as well the burgers. Don't get me started on the fries. They provide an outdoor seating to enjoy the food with fresh air. read more

Something of a Windsor institution Yellow Bird attracts a hipster crowd with its easygoing vibe, funky music (and Aussie band connections), quirky decor and fab happy hour-style Tijuana Tuesday - that's cheap Mexican food and drink to you and me. Grab a seat at a table or the bar inside (if you can hear each other over the din, god I sound old) or head outside to the sprawling enclosed pavement space, complete with heaters for those inclement Melbourne nights. Expect huge sharing-size serves of tacos, quesidillas, enchilladas and burritos, which come with differing combinations of spiced and chargilled chicken strips, chilli beef, beans, melted cheese, guacamole, homemade salsa and sour cream, not to mention nacho mountains studded with fat slices of punchy green chilies. Then there is the extravaganza that is the Mexican super bowl: layers of arroz, frijole beans, guacamole, salsa, shredded lettuce, sour cream and coriander (for a mere $13 / $15 with spicy mince beef. The rest of the week the kitchen churns out sturdy standards for breakfast, lunch and dinner - fish and chips done in a White Rabbit ale beer batter, served with salad, chips and homemade tartare sauce, and gourmet smokey kransky hotdogs topped with caramelised onion, cheese, tomato, rocket, mustard and tomato sauce. Then there are run-of-the-mill snacks - like bruschetta, wedges, fries and toasties - but you can still indulge in the nachos. The latest bottled beer offering from a long list (including Quilmes, Peroni, Asahi and Pacifico, and not to mention a handful of ciders) is Rosita - a bottle fermented, pale/blonde style. Order it for the gorgeous label alone, or quench your thirst on Tuesdays with $5 Coronas and cheapy cocktails - passionfruit, lychee and mango margaritas, sangria and even a 80s throwback tequilla sunrise. Kind of grungy and gritty (toilets leave a lot to be desired, even if the newspaper-covered walls are kind of distracting), cheap and cheerful, overall: good times. read more

Now this place was a very pleasant surprise when looking for a good breakfast place on Chapel Street. The atmosphere is very cool both ambiance and the physical design. Has that artsy vibe but doesn't accomplish it in a dirty or disorganized manner. The food and coffee were big winners. I ordered the Death Benedict which was truly "killer". Instead of using english muffins they went with deep fried hashbrowns (ala mcdonalds type) covered in copious amounts of bacon with poached eggs and hollandaise. Sure as hell was not a healthy breakfast but tasted awesome! read more

One of my favourite spots on chapel street. Friendly staff, good food and coffee. That's all I'm looking for and Yellow bird usually delivers. I say usually because every now and then we get served by a girl who really looks like she hates her job. It ruins the vibe of the place. Overall Yellow bird has everything I'm looking for in a nice basic restaurant. Nothing flash but we usually have a good time. read more

The first time I came here I was taught a very valuable lesson... read the menu. I think it was the Death Benedict that I ordered. In the past I had been conditioned by many a café that I would receive some form of bread with a Benedict. I was wrong as I did not read the fine print or lack thereof. Don't get me wrong though, where they lack in bread they make up with food that is definitely better than most, the atmosphere is great, there are little humorous details all over the place and the service is fantastic. I still to this day frequent the Yellow Bird often. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Been here a million times. Always pretty great. Had a few very average meals but usually good, cheap food. The Death Benedict is a great cure for a hangover. The Ruben sandwich is pretty great too Service with a smile or a few nice words here or there wouldn't go astray but I suppose the whole too cool for school vibe is all part of it. read more

This place has always been consistent over the years, a rare thing indeed. If you can open a restaurant and not change anything about it over three four years and still be popular with the locals you're onto a good thing. If you haven't changed anything over the ten years, and you are still popular.... you have Yellow Bird. read more

If you are looking for THE BEST place to meet, eat, drink along the Windsor end of Chapel St, come straight down to Yellow Bird. Their menu is excellent, the seating comfortable, and the coffee is really good. I often think about visiting the other cafes in Chapel St that I have been to in the past, but I always come back to Yellow Bird. read more

I don't know how to convey how much I love this place. The breakfast tacos were life changing. The staff were relaxed and casual, but were right there when you needed them. The food was quick to arrive and plenty of condiments on the table. The coffee was excellent. My boyfriend had the breakfast burrito and loved it. Finding a true all-day breakfast is awesome too. Cause being super hung over, and needing breakfast at 1pm before going to my 2 year-old nephew's birthday, it was the cure of all my ailments! Definitely a winner. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Breakfast Tacos with a side of the spicy beans and hash browns. Best hang over cure! - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Please don't complain about the volume of music - we like it loud here. Good music, good food and drinks with a Mexican twist #justsaying read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Pumpkin toast with feta and poached eggs - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Staff seem angry, got the mushroom and goats cheese on toast very very small amount of goats cheese both the waiter and I couldn't even see it until the chef told him there was a tiny bit wiped on the bottom of one poached egg. Unfortunately this is my first and last experience with yellow bird read more

The size of the dish is mind blowing! Very good food and service. Definitely coming back for more. read more

Yellow Bird Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Windsor, VIC

Can't speak for the food as I was only there for drinks, but even so this place gets high marks. There is a Mexican theme that reminds me of funky bars in Tucson and the walls are plastered with posters from indie and punk shows, The music was great and the staff was friendly and competent. In addition to a great selection of bottled Mexican beer and Melbourne Bitter long necks, they also made some decent cocktails like a dark and stormy. Prices are pretty good for a popular Chapel Street bar. I will have to go back and try the food. read more

Have been to Yellow Bird a few times now, once for their Tijuana Tuesday, and once for brunch. Awesome food, friendly staff, good coffee, and a fun atmosphere. Def recommend this place for both brunch and dinner. read more

Popped in for lunch and ordered the veggie burger (which comes with a side of fries) and a flat white. The veggie burger appeared as a towering mountain with a hill of fries on the side, there is no going hungry in this place. The veggie burger was delicious with a sweet chilli marinade on the outside of the parties, and the fries were clearly not all eaten as their sheer number was too much for me (but they were tasty). My coffee was made to my liking nice and smooth, not too bitter and hot enough, but as it was a flat white could have stood to have a little less foam. Customer service was adequate, I was acknowledged and served quickly and my food brought out quickly. All in All, I definitely recommend this place. Will be back to try their all day brekkie next. read more

Yep... it's good.. I like the dub music and the fact that you can be left alone as you enjoy a coffee or something stronger. If I could give a 3 1/2 star i would as it's better than OK but not amazing... read more

This place is actually the best. Really friendly staff (sometimes a rare find in Melbourne), yummy coffee, cool environment, and tasty food...my favourite brunch destination on Chapel by far. read more

Great for a beer, wine or meal. They play their music a bit loud so don't go there if you want to chat comfortably!

My favourite Chapel Street breakfast place. Great food, great service, great location.

One of the nicest cafes in the area, the food is delicious and you know exactly what you're getting. Staff are wonderful and can make a killer coffee, not to mention the decor which is totally instagram worthy. Over all it's a well priced and well done and honestly a must go if you're in the area read more

Great food and cool urban environment. One of the reasons I like it so much is because it doesn't treat Mexican food like a gourmet novelty and is therefore reasonably priced. While I love the music, it's loud so don't expect to be able to comfortably carry on a conversation. read more

I've eaten here a couple of times only because I like to give the benefit of the doubt! On my first visit, I ordered the Fisherman's Basket as it included beer battered 'flathead fillets'. Being a fisherman's daughter, I grew up eating flathead fillets at least once a week. I was very disappointed when the dish came out with...FISH FINGERS!!!! As in those ones you may have eaten at other kids parties when you were 7 years old! The place was flat out at the time and I was in a hurry, so I decided to let it slide. Not to mention the staff seemed to move at a glacial pace with the personality of a dirty dish rag. So in my infinite wisdom, I give Yellow Bird another shot and once again order the Fisherman's Basket. More out of curiosity to see if the chef actually knows what a flathead fillet is. Strike two! It comes out with hake fillet instead of flathead! (Just to clarify, hake sells for around $9.00 a kg and flathead for around $37.00 a kg) I justifiably felt ripped off. Unfortunately for Yellow Bird they struck someone on Chapel Street who actually knows what a flathead fillet should look and taste like! Do not order the 'Fishermans Basket'. read more