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Blonde Food and Drink

443 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

Recommended by 24 people

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443 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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+61 3 9077 8378
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Plan your visit

About Blonde Food and Drink

Brunswick Street has plenty of cafes, but this room cuts through the noise with zero pretension and serious morning plates. Regulars treat the counter as an everyday baseline—bustling, welcoming, and backed by upbeat tracks. Grab a stool or tap a fresh cup from the self-serve batch brew station. The kitchen turns out breakfast burritos alongside a chilli scramble spooned over thick toast that crunches audibly with every bite. Out back, the renovated courtyard gives dogs and their owners room to linger in the sun.

  • Signature Chilli Scramble: Boldly spiced eggs piled onto audibly crispy toast, backed by hearty breakfast burritos and vegan options.
  • Quick Self-Serve Batch Brew: A dedicated self-service batch brew station for a fast, wallet-friendly morning caffeine run.
  • Dog-Friendly Backyard Courtyard: A renovated, sunlit outdoor backyard built for relaxed catch-ups with pets in tow.
  • Ego-Free Neighbourhood Welcome: Warm, down-to-earth hospitality where staff greet regulars by name and memorize daily orders.
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Why Locals Choose Blonde Food and Drink

From morning batch brew to unhurried backyard brunches, plan your visit to experience Brunswick Street hospitality at its best.

  • Standout Chilli Scramble & Hearty Brunch Plates

    Generous breakfast options like the signature chilli scramble deliver bold heat and audibly crisp toast without skimping on portion size.

    The flavours were striking, warm, and busy in all the best ways.

    King Ramyun

  • Fast, Low-Cost Self-Serve Batch Brew

    Alongside silky espresso extractions, guests can grab a quick and budget-friendly self-serve daily filter brew on their morning route.

    the $3 brew batch is a terrific cheap and fast coffee option

    Emma B

  • Zero Hipster Pretense or Attitude

    Service remains warm, cheerful, and unpretentious, cutting through Fitzroy cafe tropes with genuine enthusiasm.

    There’s no ego here, no attitude — just genuine, warm service, amazing flavours, and people who clearly love what they do.

    Jessi Singh

  • Hospitality That Memorizes Your Regular Order

    Fiercely fast and attentive staff quickly learn local routines, greeting return customers and recalling repeat orders by heart.

    We went there at the same time fifth days in a row and one of the staff remembered our drink order by the last day.

    Y

  • Dog-Friendly Renovated Courtyard Retreat

    An open-air garden courtyard offers a secure, laid-back setting for sunny brunches and casual meetups with dogs in tow.

    The newly renovated backyard is dog-friendly, safe for furry friends, and a great space for a relaxed catch-up.

    PinShie Quah

  • Neighborhood Location with Free Sparkling Water

    Conveniently located for post-swim or neighborhood outings, Blonde provides complimentary sparkling water on tap alongside fresh cafe bites.

    I love the free sparkling water. Great to go after swimming at Fitzroy pool

    Lucy Tansley

Customer-favourite brunch staples and coffee orders at Blonde Food and Drink.

  • Chilli Scramble

    The chilli scramble eggs were the real standout though, full of flavour, and with just the right kick of heat. Every bite was delicious.

    Douglas Ishibashi

  • Flat White

    If you want the perfect flat white, great brunch, and zero hipster nonsense, this is the café you’ve been searching for.

    Jessi Singh

  • Breakfast Burrito

    The breakfast burrito was not so complex but flavourful and hearty nonetheless. Perfect breakfast food.

    King Ramyun

  • Self-Service Batch Brew

    They also have the self-service coffee brew of the day and I think it's genius !

    Lorena Duranthon

Other favorites

Thoughtful extras and flavourful secondary plates that complement the cafe's core brunch lineup—plan your visit to Brunswick Street to enjoy them.

  • Free Sparkling Water

    I love the free sparkling water.

    Lucy Tansley

  • Crispy Chicken Wrap

    I recommend the crispy chicken wrap

    Lucy Tansley

  • Green Goddess Bowl

    Some favorites being the chilli scramble and the green goddess bowl

    Stephanie Flores-Tapia

  • Haloumi with Poached Eggs

    the haloumi with poached eggs, which was flawless.

    bb

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality is woven into every morning routine on Brunswick Street—plan your visit to experience it firsthand.

  • Complimentary Sparkling Water

    Table service includes complimentary chilled sparkling water for cafe guests.

  • Self-Serve Daily Batch Station

    A quick $3 self-service brew of the day gives early-morning commuters a swift, self-poured specialty filter coffee.

  • Tailored Iced Coffee Presentation

    Staff thoughtfully present ice separately upon request, letting guests adjust dilution and temperature to their exact liking.

  • Personalized Name and Order Recall

    The floor team memorizes regular drink orders and welcomes regulars back by name.

Before you head over

Practical advice on seating, speed, and timing to help plan your visit.

  • Courtyard Seating & Dogs

    Arrive early if you want an open-air table—the newly renovated backyard is dog-friendly and great for a sunny catch-up, but courtyard seating is limited.

  • Fast Morning Coffee

    If you are short on time or watching your budget, grab the self-service batch brew of the day for a quick, cheap coffee without waiting on made-to-order drinks.

  • Early Starts & Tram Access

    Blonde opens at 7 am and fills quickly with locals; step off directly at the Brunswick Street tram stop right outside to grab a table before peak morning rush.

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