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Friends of Ours Cafe

1097 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon North VIC 3040, Australia

Recommended by 45 people

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1097 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon North VIC 3040, Australia

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+61 431 901 199
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Friends of Ours Cafe

Essendon North regulars stop by this lively tramline perch for house-brewed sticky chai, rich long blacks, and hearty brunch plates. Morning foot traffic orders directly through the street-facing window, while tables fill up inside and on the pooch-friendly footpath. The kitchen turns out comforting staples alongside prawn chilli scrambles, chicken tacos, and garlic prawn risotto.

  • Street-Facing Service Window: A street-facing window serves up takeaway orders and coffees before guests even step inside.
  • House-Brewed Sticky Chai: Pours a dedicated house-brewed sticky chai, serving as a specialty beverage option on the Mt Alexander Road strip.
  • Dog-Friendly Outdoor Dining: Outdoor footpath seating accommodates visitors dining alongside their dogs.
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Why Choose Friends of Ours Cafe

Discover what makes Friends of Ours Cafe a standout destination for breakfast, brunch, and community catchups in Essendon North.

  • Thoughtfully Crafted Dishes

    Dishes are prepared with thoughtful technique and balanced flavor profiles, offering standout brunch dishes like chicken tacos and prawn chilli scramble.

    Great flavours, beautiful presentation and quality food all around.

    Rowson Niroula

  • Specialty Coffee Quality

    Carefully extracted specialty coffee and distinctive beverages anchor a memorable cafe morning experience.

    Coffee is magnificent. Love it

    Thomas J. R.

  • Warm, Attentive Hospitality

    Attentive and welcoming front-of-house staff create an inviting setting where guests feel embraced like family.

    The staff were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed.

    Sanjay Ji

  • Comforting Neighborhood Ambiance

    The interior aesthetics and neighborly hospitality combine to foster an intimate sense of belonging and home.

    The cafe inside has some beautiful features that make you feel at home.

    Jana Ibrahim

  • Relaxed Social Catchups

    A bustling, friendly cafe atmosphere provides the ideal backdrop for catching up with friends and family over brunch.

    Lovely catchup with a friend, enhanced by time spent in this cafe.

    Ellen

  • Dog-Friendly Dining Space

    Welcoming outdoor seating gives dog owners a comfortable neighborhood space to dine together with their pets.

    From coffees to an ambience that loves pooches I love it as our doggo loves it.

    Hemika Singh

Customer favorites and signature cafe dishes

  • Chicken Tacos

    Chicken tacos — one of the best!

    Rowson Niroula

  • Big Breakfast

    The big breakfast and nasi goreng have beautiful flavors and generous serving.

    Xiaohan Pan

  • Garlic Prawn Risotto

    My favourite is the garlic prawn risotto, must try

    Anna Pino

  • Prawn Chilli Scrambled

    Prawn chilli scrambled — absolutely top notch!

    Rowson Niroula

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and sweet baked goods

  • Sticky Brewed Chai

    great sticky brewed Chai, the only one on the strip

    Anna Pino

  • Bounty Hot Chocolate

    Recommended is the bounty hot chocolate

    Amilliah

  • Portuguese Tarts

    yummy Portuguese tarts

    Lina Borg

  • Berry Muffin

    berry muffin

    Lina Borg

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitality touches that elevate your visit to Friends of Ours Cafe.

  • Open Street Window Welcome

    Before customers even step through the doors, staff welcome pedestrians directly through an open street-facing window, taking orders and greeting passersby seamlessly.

  • Dedicated Dog-Welcoming Atmosphere

    Diners visiting with four-legged companions enjoy an outdoor dining setup specifically maintained with an ambiance welcoming to dogs.

  • House-Brewed Sticky Chai

    The kitchen prepares slow, authentic house-brewed sticky chai, serving as a distinct specialty beverage option along the Mt Alexander Road strip.

  • Surprise Fresh-Baked Extras

    When kitchen batches yield fresh extras, team members surprise seated tables with complimentary treats like freshly baked cookies.

Before you head over

Practical advice on ordering, parking, and dining with pets

  • Order Ahead at the Street Window

    Take advantage of the open street window to order takeaway coffees and pastries quickly from the footpath before entering.

  • Plan for 1P Street Parking

    Convenient 1P parking is located right in front of the venue, making it an easy pitstop roughly 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport.

  • Bring Pooches to Outdoor Seating

    If you are dining with pets, head straight to the outdoor seating area which comfortably welcomes dogs alongside regular table service.

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