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EUGENES

30 The Mall, Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

Recommended by 59 people

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30 The Mall, Wantirna VIC 3152, Australia

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+61 3 8820 9620
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: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About EUGENES

Tucked away in Wantirna Mall, Eugenes brings inner-city Melbourne brunch craft to the outer eastern suburbs. Morning regulars drop in for breakfast tacos layered with avocado smash, fried egg, and chorizo over seasoned hash browns. Sweet plates lean toward tiramisu French toast drizzled with espresso maple syrup, balanced alongside freshly pulled lattes stirred with mismatched vintage teaspoons. Families settle in without the usual cafe friction—staff immediately hand over crayons, colouring menus, and tailored children's bento boxes with toast and fruit. Servers work the floor with warm banter and fresh cracked black pepper at the table, keeping things lively and unhurried.

  • Inventive Daytime Plates: Breakfast tacos stacked with chorizo and hash browns alongside tiramisu French toast finished with espresso maple syrup.
  • Effortless Family Dining: High chairs, colouring sheets, and dedicated kids' bento boxes keep toddlers settled so parents can relax.
  • Thoughtful Table Touches: Tableside cracked pepper and eclectic antique teaspoons bring vintage warmth to modern suburban cafe culture.
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Why Choose Eugenes

Discover why locals love Eugenes for elevated brunch, thoughtful family hospitality, and relaxed neighborhood charm.

  • Effortless Family Dining Amenities

    Parents can dine at ease with dedicated high chairs, colouring materials, and toddler-friendly bento and lunch boxes.

    The staff seated us immediately with a high chair, crayons and a kid's colouring in book/menu he could scribble on.

    Bron Venables

  • Tailored Toddler Bento Selections

    A thoughtfully composed kid's bento box featuring self-feeding finger foods lets young children eat independently while parents unwind.

    The kid's menu included a bento box (pictured, after a bite was taken out of it!) which had eggs, toast, fruit, yoghurt and granola, most of which he could feed himself so I could relax and enjoy my meal.

    Bron Venables

  • Caring and Unhurried Hospitality

    Guests enjoy a relaxed, welcoming environment where staff offer genuine, attentive care without rushing table visits.

    caring and 'unhurried' service (not at all slow, just that the team are present to the customer). All round relaxed vibes

    Fiona van Breugel

  • Homely and Reassuring Ambiance

    The cafe creates a homely setting that feels like dropping by a close friend's house for brunch and specialty coffee.

    Eugene's Cafe makes you feel like you are hanging out with friends, a place that embraces you with a hug of good food and coffee.

    Ebony Jackson

  • Creative Modern Brunch Twists

    Brunch classics receive inventive modern makeovers, from breakfast tacos topped with hash browns to tiramisu French toast with espresso maple syrup.

    Breakfast taco was great with avo smash, hash brown and chorizo sprinkled on top a fried egg - full of flavours! My parents cannot stop talking about their Tiramisu French Toast!

    Olivia XIAO

  • Eclectic Vintage Service Accents

    Thoughtful nostalgic details like eclectic antique teaspoons and tableside cracked black pepper bring unique character to the table.

    Baby friendly with high chairs and change table in a generous sized bathroom with eclectic decor. Teaspoon collection reminded me of my grandma (in a good way!).

    Joy

Customer favorites and signature brunch creations at EUGENES

  • Breakfast Tacos

    Breakfast taco was great with avo smash, hash brown and chorizo sprinkled on top a fried egg - full of flavours!

    Olivia XIAO

  • Tiramisu French Toast

    The dish is so pretty and the combination of the tiramisu, icecream and French toast was so impressive.

    Olivia XIAO

  • Chili Scrambled Egg

    Very on point chili scrambled egg with cheese inside, generous amount, friendly staff, chill vibe.

    B X

  • Poached Eggs

    Delicious food, coffee and perfectly poached eggs.

    Tiff

Beyond the menu

Memorable gestures and personalized service details that elevate suburban brunching

  • Thoughtful Birthday Candle Surprises

    Guests celebrating a birthday with family are surprised with a lit candle served alongside signature dishes like the Tiramisu French Toast.

  • Tableside Cracked Black Pepper Service

    Staff offer personalized tableside cracked black pepper to finish brunch dishes upon arrival.

  • Eclectic Vintage Teaspoon Collection

    Hot drinks and lattes are presented with an eclectic collection of vintage, nostalgic teaspoons reminiscent of heirloom flatware.

  • Toddler-Ready Bento and Activity Kits

    Parents dining with toddlers receive high chairs immediately alongside coloring books and crayons, paired with dedicated self-feeding bento and lunch boxes.

Before you head over

Helpful timing, ordering, and family tips gathered from customer visits.

  • Note the 2pm Monday Kitchen Cutoff

    The kitchen closes at 2pm on Mondays, so make sure to arrive well before then if you are stopping by for a warm meal.

  • Share the Rich French Toast

    The Tiramisu French Toast is exceptionally decadent with ice cream and espresso maple syrup; guests suggest splitting it across the table rather than finishing it solo to avoid a sugar overload.

  • Take Advantage of Family Setups

    For toddlers and babies, staff promptly supply high chairs, coloring sheets with crayons, and dedicated self-feeding kid's bento lunch boxes so parents can relax.

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