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Burnside

87A Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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87A Smith St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Burnside

Right on the Smith Street corner, Burnside anchors the morning commute with dialed-in Seven Seeds coffee and hot sangas handed over in minutes. Regulars rely on the brisk pace—crowds clear fast while baristas pull shots and dish up warm bacon-and-egg rolls or ham-and-cheese toasties on regular or gluten-free bread. Tall corner windows and low stools offer a brief pause to watch the street traffic drift past before the day takes off.

  • Seven Seeds Brews: Espressos, clean batch brews, and flat whites pulled consistently using beans from Seven Seeds.
  • Brisk Morning Service: A streamlined ordering pace delivers takeaway orders to morning commuters within a couple of minutes.
  • Hearty Toasties & Sangas: A focused selection of bacon-and-egg rolls, toasted ham and cheese, and fresh salad sandwiches with gluten-free options.
  • Corner Window Perch: Stools tucked beneath tall glass windows offer an unhurried perch to watch the trams roll down Smith Street.
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Why Burnside Is Fitzroy's Essential Morning Stop

From dialed-in Seven Seeds espresso to street-facing window perches, explore Burnside's menu online and plan your visit.

  • Expert Seven Seeds Coffee Extraction

    Baristas pull flawlessly balanced Seven Seeds espresso and batch brews without compromising precision during morning rushes.

    They make a magnificent seven seeds coffee here. Mine was expertly made. It was delicious and faultless.

    Two Sheds

  • Rapid Counter Workflow for Commuters

    High-efficiency morning ordering moves heavy queues swiftly so patrons receive fresh coffee and food in minutes.

    Staff are super friendly and provide quick service! Never have to wait more than a couple minutes!

    Ariaan

  • Airy Window Seating on Smith Street

    Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows provide a relaxed corner perch to watch the junction and passing street life.

    Nice big airy floor to ceiling windows looking out on the junction, and friendly service.

    Jon Reeve

  • Local Tram-Watching Urban Breather

    A prime streetfront vantage lets customers pause and soak in inner-north streetscape energy over a freshly prepared bite.

    listen to the 86 roll past up smith st as you eat your daily delicious sandwich and sip on some of the best coffee in Melbourne.

    Cameron Watt

  • Personalized Recognition for Regulars

    Attentive baristas remember repeat orders and greet familiar faces the moment they step through the door.

    Staff recognise and remembers our order as soon as we step in the door!

    isabelle

  • Warm Community Behind the Counter

    An unpretentious, friendly counter crew creates genuine neighbourhood connections that turn visits into regular rituals.

    super friendly staff, awesome sandwiches and a few tasty treats. It’s the quality of the coffee that keeps me coming back and the friendly faces behind the counter.

    Steph Irwin

From expertly pulled espresso to wholesome, fresh-cut sangas, explore our most popular orders—then check the website to plan your visit.

  • Seven Seeds Coffee

    They make a magnificent seven seeds coffee here.

    Two Sheds

  • Salad Sandwich

    the salad sanga sandwich is absolutely delicious

    Ketan Patel

  • Chicken Sandwich

    If I could only have one, it would be the chicken, but they’re all great. The ingredients are fresh and there’s a lot of flavour, which I enjoy in food.

    Benjamin Thomson

  • Iced Coffee

    The iced coffee here is also amazing; it's smooth, full-bodied, and not too sweet.

    Arush

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, unprompted gestures that elevate your daily coffee run

  • Cheering Up Rough Mornings

    When a guest arrived having a rough day and missed out on the final croissant, the team gifted a cookie with their coffee to brighten their morning.

  • Attentive Well-Being Care

    When a customer arrived unwell with a headache, team members followed up by bringing over a glass of ice-cold water with lemon directly to the table unprompted.

  • Instant Order Recognition

    Baristas greet regular visitors by remembering their exact coffee orders the moment they walk through the door, bypassing repetitive ordering.

  • Direct Hand-Delivery

    During busy morning peak rushes, team members personally walk takeaway cups out to waiting patrons rather than calling them back to the collection counter.

Before you head over

Essential timing, seating, and ordering tips for your stop at Burnside. Check the website to plan your visit.

  • Arrive Early for Popular Bakes

    The food menu is intentionally compact and popular items can sell out later in the morning. Head in early if you are aiming for croissants or specific daily sandwich varieties.

  • Plan for Quick Counter Seats or Takeaway

    Seating is primarily low stools and window counters looking out on Smith Street. While orders move rapidly, larger groups may want to plan for takeaway during peak morning periods.

  • Gluten-Free and Plant Milk Flexibility

    Toasties can be prepared with gluten-free bread upon request, and the espresso bar readily accommodates alternative milks including oat and soy.

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