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Footscray Milking Station

35 Bunbury St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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35 Bunbury St, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

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+61 411 733 222
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: 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Plan your visit

About Footscray Milking Station

Paces from Footscray station, this corner spot serves serious daytime plates minus the inner-city pretense. Regulars gravitate to the leafy courtyard for corn fritters with dill sauce and unhurried mornings with dogs in tow. Behind the bar, staff keep Padre espresso dialed in—prompt enough for train commuters, steady enough for long sit-downs. Group dining stays effortless thanks to table bookings and split bills, while plates of pulled-pork rosti land under the courtyard trees.

  • Standout Brunch Plates: Known for savory pulled-pork rosti, spiced birria toasties, and corn fritters finished with house dill sauce.
  • Dialed-In Coffee: Serves carefully extracted Padre espresso alongside batch brews and specialty dairy options.
  • Sunlit Courtyard Setting: A dog-friendly outdoor dining space sheltered by trees, offering unhurried open-air seating.
  • Accommodating for Groups & Transit: Welcomes advance table reservations, split payments, and quick commuter orders minutes from Footscray station.
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Why Choose Footscray Milking Station

Discover why Footscray Milking Station is a local staple, and plan your visit for dialed-in coffee and easy courtyard dining.

  • Hassle-Free Group Bookings & Split Bills

    Organized gatherings run seamlessly thanks to rare cafe perks like accepting advance reservations and accommodating individual bill payments.

    The Station accepts reservations and split bills.

    John Stirk

  • Reserved Seating on Busy Mornings

    Weekend mornings get busy quickly, making advance table reservations the most reliable way to avoid waiting in line.

    if you don't have a reservation you will have to wait for a while before you can have a table.

    Carla Mariscal

  • Sunlit Courtyard Brunching

    An open-air courtyard provides a sunlit, peaceful ambiance for enjoying morning coffee and a leisurely brunch.

    the courtyard dining provided a nice atmosphere in the winter sun.

    Mario Psaila

  • Relaxing Tree-Shaded Garden Setting

    Shaded outdoor seating beneath the trees offers an unhurried, restorative environment to dine, read, and unwind.

    sat under a tree reading my book, such a lovely place with great customer service

    Sanduni _Illan

  • Welcoming to Four-Legged Companions

    Courtyard and outdoor seating allow guests to bring their dogs along for a relaxed morning coffee or full brunch meal.

    last but not least it is pup-friendly.

    Joshua Tsung

  • Family-Friendly, Patient Hospitality

    A warm, patient hospitality culture ensures families with young kids feel genuinely accommodated and welcomed.

    The owner Dan and his team are always friendly, accomodating and patient with myself and my family. Having 3 boys under 5, it can be difficult finding places to accommodate for us but we’ve never had an issue here and have always felt welcome.

    Angeli Shaw

Customer favorites and signature brunch staples in Footscray

  • Avocado Toast

    However, the true star was the Avocado Toast with Bacon and Poached Egg—an exquisite combination of creamy avocado, crispy bacon, and a perfectly poached egg atop a crunchy slice of bread.

    Alex Lapina

  • Pulled-Pork Rosti

    I will continue to pour my life savings into the pulled-pork rosti as long as it's on the menu

    Joshua Tsung

  • Corn Fritters

    It was corn fritters with a twist. The dill sauce made the dish extra special.

    Luci Lawrence

  • Birria Toastie

    One of the few places that does a banger Birria toastie! A must try✨

    Anamika

Other favorites

Complement your meal with house-made sides, bakery treats, and specialty drinks.

  • Chai Latte

    The Chai Latte, served in the most interesting and traditional manner, added a touch of innovation to the brunch experience.

    Alex Lapina

  • Freshly Done OJ

    The coffee and freshly done OJ was great

    Remy de Vries

  • Almond Croissant

    notable side-quests include their delicious bacon & egg roll and/or an almond croissant.

    Joshua Tsung

  • Mushroom Arancini

    Would recommend the house special mushroom arancini which were perfectly crunchy and coupled perfectly with tomato and fennel.

    Bec Bol

Beyond the menu

Small details and thoughtful hospitality that make every stop effortless—plan your visit today.

  • Attentive Table-Side Owner Hospitality

    The owner regularly stops by tables in the sunny courtyard to personally greet diners and take follow-up coffee orders.

  • Smooth Group Bookings & Split Bills

    The cafe readily accepts group table reservations and handles individual split payments without hassle.

  • Patient Welcome for Young Families

    Staff show genuine warmth and patience accommodating parents dining with energetic young toddlers.

  • Complimentary Pastry Surprises

    Diners are occasionally treated to complimentary surprise pastries alongside their brunch orders.

Before you head over

Practical advice on booking, transit, and seating—plan your visit today.

  • Reserve Ahead for Peak Weekend Hours

    Saturday mornings around 10am get busy and can involve a wait without a booking. The cafe accepts table reservations and easily handles split bills for group meals.

  • Easy Transit and Street Parking

    Located less than a 5-minute walk from Footscray Station, it is an easy stop for train commuters, with ample 4-hour street parking available nearby.

  • Courtyard Dining for Dogs and Families

    Head directly to the open-air, tree-shaded courtyard if you are dining with young children or bringing along a dog.

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