Restaurant
Café 1809
34 Willow Ave, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
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34 Willow Ave, Glen Waverley VIC 3150, Australia
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Book NowAbout Café 1809
Skip the parking scramble around The Glen—Café 1809 trades shopping-strip chaos for quiet side-street tables with unrestricted parking right out front. Local regulars bank on a kitchen that rethinks cafe staples, sliding panko-crumbed eggs benedict over flaky roti instead of sourdough. Orders of wild mushrooms, salmon poke, and crisp halloumi share space with rich espresso and balanced, unsweetened mochas. Even when tables fill during peak morning rush, the floor team keeps plates moving with easy composure.
- Roti Eggs Benedict: Panko-crumbed fried eggs and pulled pork served over flaky roti flatbread instead of standard toast.
- Hands-On Hospitality: Attentive, welcoming care from the floor staff and owner, even during full morning peak hours.
- Inventive Brunch Fare: A diverse daytime lineup spanning umami-packed mushroom dishes, fresh salmon poke bowls, and crisp halloumi sticks.
- Easy Doorstep Parking: Plentiful, unrestricted street parking situated directly outside on a quiet suburban avenue.
- Consistent Coffee: Carefully extracted espresso, rich long blacks, and balanced unsweetened mochas.
What's On at Café 1809
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Café 1809 Stands Out for Brunch
From signature roti bennies and rich coffee to calm suburban parking, experience Glen Waverley's most dependable neighborhood cafe—book your table today.
Inventive Benedict on Flaky Roti
A departure from traditional English muffins or brioche, the kitchen pairs two panko-crumbed fried eggs with slow-cooked pulled pork and rich hollandaise over warm, flaky roti.
The eggs ben was uniquely well done with 2 panko fried eggs, an addictively creamy hollandaise sauce, nicely seasoned slow cooked pulled pork on 2 rotis with spinach and mushrooms as a contrast.
Michelle Tiong Consistently Dialed Barista Coffee
Carefully pulled espresso and velvety specialty brews anchor a freshly prepared, generous breakfast and lunch rotation crafted with evident care.
The coffee was rich, smooth, and honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long time.
Zahra Shafieidoost Attentive, Thoughtful Care
Even during peak brunch rushes, floor management stays observant and proactive, offering hands-on attention before guests even need to ask.
That small gesture meant so much: it was thoughtful, kind, and showed genuine care.
Cynthia C Unhurried Neighborhood Atmosphere
The dining room provides an easy, luminous environment that invites slow weekend catchups without feeling rushed through meal service.
The space is clean, bright, and has a relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while.
Wilson T Stress-Free Doorstep Parking
Located along a peaceful residential strip, visitors avoid town-centre traffic with straightforward, unrestricted parking right out front.
Definitely a great option if you like to avoid the parking madness in the Glen.
Ben Johnson Flexible, Accommodating Service
Staff readily adapt to situational requests, smoothly pairing early work sessions with accessible table power points and accommodating dining shifts.
I walked in and was greeted by a server pretty quick. I said I wanted a table and they asked if I needed a powerpoint! Loved it.
Abi DR Perez
Most popular items
Standout brunch and lunch plates frequently praised by regulars at Café 1809.
Eggs Benedict
The eggs ben was uniquely well done with 2 panko fried eggs, an addictively creamy hollandaise sauce, nicely seasoned slow cooked pulled pork on 2 rotis with spinach and mushrooms as a contrast.
Michelle Tiong Bad Boy Burger
I highly recommend the Poached Egg and the Bad Boy Burger — both were absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly.
narges amirifar Mushroom Heaven
the mushroom heaven was a perfect lunch which kept me feeling full for hours, very flavoursome.
Rach Rach Poke Bowl
Poke bowl used some really fresh ingredients; the sesame dressing always tying the bowl together.
Abi DR Perez
Other favorites
Secondary treats, specialty sips, and house extras that complete the table
Cinnamon Scroll
We picked the cinnamon scroll on recommendation from the owner and it surely didn’t disappoint. It wasn’t too sweet and the cinnamon flavour was well balanced.
Michelle Tiong Unsweetened Mocha
The unsweetened mocha was nicely done and tasted great
Rach Rach House Chilli Oil
the chilli oil is a game changer!
Simon Aloi Chocolate Milkshake
The chocolate milkshake was delicious and paired well with my breakfast.
Mandy Nuttall
Beyond the menu
Attentive hospitality gestures that make this neighborhood cafe feel distinct—book your table for your next morning catch-up.
Anticipatory Table Care
When an accidental spill occurs, the owner steps in immediately with napkins before diners even need to ask.
Proactive Workspace Seating
Staff proactively inquire if arriving patrons need a power point and seat them near outlets so they can work and charge devices unhindered.
Flexible Early Lunch Service
Arriving before the official 11:00 am changeover is no hurdle; the kitchen happily prepares lunch dishes like salmon poke bowls ahead of schedule.
Personalized Host Recommendations
The owner personally engages at the table to share tailored recommendations, steering diners toward pairings like the house cinnamon scroll.
Before you head over
Practical guidance on parking, seating, and menu timing for your visit—reserve your table in advance to secure your spot.
Bypass Busy Hubs with Easy Street Parking
Skip the parking congestion around central Glen Waverley; unrestricted street parking is readily available directly in front of the venue on Willow Avenue and throughout the immediate neighbourhood.
Plan Around Peak Brunch Hours
With an intimate footprint and a limited number of tables, the cafe gets busy during peak weekend brunches. Book your table ahead or drop in off-peak to bypass wait times and settle straight in.
Mind the 11:00 AM Lunch Switch
The dedicated lunch menu officially starts at 11:00 am, though accommodating floor staff happily field early requests if you arrive before the morning changeover.
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