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CUMBÉ Tortas & Coffee

551 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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551 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

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

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About CUMBÉ Tortas & Coffee

Sydney Road usually runs on standard café fare—CUMBÉ swaps the routine for Mexico City street breakfasts. The centerpiece is the torta de chilaquiles, stacking sauce-simmered chips, braised pork, and crema inside sturdy rolls built to get messy. Regulars cut through the carb-heavy bite with an iced coffeechata, pairing spiced rice milk with a shot of espresso. For a quick counter snack, grab a flaky sausage roll and splash on Caballo Muerto, the kitchen’s house-fermented spicy tomato sauce.

  • Signature Tortas: Crusty rolls layered Mexico City-style with sauce-simmered chips and slow-cooked cochinita pibil.
  • The Coffeechata: Traditional Mexican spiced horchata poured over ice with a shot of Melbourne espresso.
  • Caballo Muerto Sauce: Proprietary fermented spicy tomato sauce served alongside warm bakery sausage rolls.
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Why CUMBÉ Tortas & Coffee Stands Apart

Authentic Mexico City street-food craft meets Brunswick coffee culture. Book your visit to experience Sydney Road's boldest daytime crossover.

  • Mexico City-Style Tortas de Chilaquiles

    Hearty rolls filled with sauce-soaked chilaquiles and slow-braised cochinita pibil or crispy schnitzel deliver substantial, authentic street-level comfort.

    he recommended me the pibil braised pork torta, it was to die for… the special ingredient is Chilaquiles.

    Mimi S

  • Savory Bakery Staples with Fermented Hot Sauce

    Flaky Australian bakery staples like sausage rolls and chunky meat pies are updated with Mexican-spiced fillings and elevated by house-fermented Caballo Muerto spicy tomato sauce.

    The biggest standout was actually the sausage roll with their housemade tomato sauce. The sauce had a spicy kick which elevated the whole thing.

    Christopher Wu

  • Signature Iced Coffeechata Fusion

    Traditional chilled horchata infused with spices meets specialty Melbourne espresso for a distinct, refreshing signature beverage.

    To drink we love their coffeechata which is an iced combination of horchata and coffee, absolutely delicious 😋

    2 Good Forks

  • Authentic Mexican Meets Melbourne Specialty Coffee

    An unconventional pairing that unifies authentic Mexico City sandwich traditions with Melbourne's craft coffee sensibility under one roof.

    What truly sets it apart is how they’ve blended authentic Mexican sandwich culture with Melbourne’s specialty coffee scene — a combo you don’t see every day.

    The Nik Take

  • Nostalgic Transport to Mexico City

    Sauce-simmered tortilla chips, warm crusty rolls, and traditional sides instantly transport diners straight to Mexico City's morning street food stalls.

    Had the torta with chilaquiles and eggs plus a guava Boing and took me right to Mexico City in a cold morning.

    Honcho Lopez

  • An Energetic Break from the Everyday Brunch

    Bold, saucy Mexican flavors and an unfussy aesthetic offer a satisfying alternative for diners fatigued by predictable café brunches.

    If I'm going out I prefer food that I wouldn't make at home and something a little different. This nails that brief!

    Aimee

Signature street food staples and crossover drinks at CUMBÉ

  • Chilaquiles con Cochinita Pibil Torta

    The Chilaquiles con Cochinita Pibil (14-hour slow-cooked pork roll) was the one I preferred, with the pork more prominent and flavourful.

    Stephanie Rose

  • Coffeechata

    To drink we love their coffeechata which is an iced combination of horchata and coffee, absolutely delicious 😋

    2 Good Forks

  • Chilaquiles con Huevo Torta

    The chilaquiles con huevo torta was delicious - good balance of flavour, textures and good amount of filling.

    Kylie

  • Sausage Roll with Housemade Spicy Sauce

    The biggest standout was actually the sausage roll with their housemade tomato sauce. The sauce had a spicy kick which elevated the whole thing.

    Christopher Wu

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of food does CUMBÉ specialise in?

The core specialty is Mexico City street-style tortas de chilaquiles, where crusty rolls are stuffed with sauce-simmered tortilla chips alongside fillings like 14-hour slow-cooked cochinita pibil, chicken milanesa, or fried eggs. You can also order these fillings served in a bowl instead of a roll.

What is the Coffeechata drink?

Coffeechata is CUMBÉ's signature iced beverage combining traditional spiced horchata with espresso. If you prefer, it can also be ordered without espresso as a classic horchata.

Are there bakery items or pies available?

Alongside tortas, they bake Australian bakery classics with a Mexican spin, including chorizo or pastor sausage rolls and slow-cooked meat pies. These are typically paired with their house-made fermented spicy tomato sauce (labeled 'caballo muerto' or 'dead horse').

How large are the portions, and what should you expect?

Tortas and bakery rolls are substantial and generously filled—some visitors find a single torta can easily serve as a very hearty meal or two lighter portions. Tortas are packed with saucy chilaquiles and juicy braised meats, so expect them to be messy to eat.

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