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Ground Zero Cafe

34 Murradoc Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

Recommended by 74 people

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34 Murradoc Rd, Drysdale VIC 3222, Australia

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+61 3 5251 5100
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: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ground Zero Cafe

Ground Zero Cafe delivers top-notch Allpress espresso and house-baked breads to industrial Drysdale. Locals head here for unhurried morning catch-ups over plates of crispy-edged bacon and fluffy eggs, or substantial lunchtime rolls piled high. The dining space stays relaxed and easygoing, complete with a family-friendly corner where parents can park on comfortable sofas while little ones play. Plates come out generous and thoroughly prepared, from fresh avocado breakfasts to hearty tuna melts and blended house soups adapted for dietary needs.

  • House-Baked Breads: Fresh rolls and sandwich loaves are baked in-house on premises daily.
  • Family Play Corner: Dedicated play space paired with adult sofa seating eases morning outings with toddlers.
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Reasons to Choose Ground Zero Cafe

Why locals and visiting diners choose Ground Zero Cafe in Drysdale

  • In-House Baking & Generous Servings

    Ground Zero bakes its rolls and breads on-site, serving substantial portions alongside top-grade specialty coffee.

    Delicious rolls made in-house.

    Jo-Anne Dal Santo

  • Scratch-Made Breakfasts & Destination Coffee

    Dishes are prepared with fresh, house-made bread and perfectly cooked breakfast components that draw customers from across the region.

    The eggs were fluffy and they make all their own bread.

    Sue W

  • Dedicated Play Corner for Families

    A dedicated play space with a comfortable sofa allows adults to relax while toddlers play within sight.

    She had the best time in the play corner where they hsve a lovely sofa for the adults to sit on and watch her play.

    Julie Edwards

  • Thoughtful Setup for Parents with Babies

    Staff actively assist visitors managing infants, offering hands-on hospitality from heating bottles to carrying orders.

    He even went out of his way to heat up the bottle for me then brought it to the car.

    Kimberly Kilner

  • Attentive Support for Medical Diet Needs

    The kitchen adapts meals for sensitive post-surgery and medical dietary needs, providing reassuring care for anxious diners.

    Offered me the chicken and sweet corn soup, blended it and even made sure l could take the rest home.

    Chelsea Novoselac

  • Reassuring Care for Dietary Restrictions

    Guests with strict dietary restrictions like coeliac disease dine with confidence thanks to attentive, helpful service.

    Lovely friendly staff, very accomodating and helpful when told I was coeliac.

    Jane W

Customer favorites freshly prepared for breakfast and lunch

  • Bacon and scrambled eggs

    I ordered bacon and scrambled eggs, which was cooked to perfection.

    Sue W

  • Smashed avocado dish

    your incredibly fresh smashed avocado dish and, without any exaggeration, the best coffee in the entire state forced me to make an exception.

    Ильяс Кузибаев

  • Tuna melt sambos

    THE BEST tuna melt sambos - extremely filling and very gourmet-tasty with none of this jalapeno stuff that lacerates the mouth

    Annie Ok

  • Bacon and egg roll

    Also highly rate the bacon and egg roll as well nothing beats this place

    Adam Monaghan

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful personal touches and attentive gestures that go beyond standard cafe service

  • Car-side and baby care assistance

    Staff offered warm, proactive support for a customer with a 10-week-old baby, volunteering to heat up the baby's bottle and carrying orders out to the car.

  • Custom-blended dietary meal prep

    To support a post-surgery guest on a liquid-only restriction, the kitchen adapted the chicken and sweet corn soup by blending it smooth and packing the remainder for takeaway.

  • Dedicated play area with lounge seating

    The cafe features an indoor dedicated play corner complete with comfortable adult sofa seating right beside it for parents to relax while supervising toddlers.

  • Personal floor visits from the chef

    The owner and head chef regularly steps out from the kitchen onto the floor to personally greet and chat with diners at their tables.

Frequently Asked Questions

How generous are the portions?

Ground Zero Cafe offers generous portion sizes across its menu, from substantial breakfast rolls and big breakfasts to hearty lunch specials and fillings.

Is the cafe suitable for young children and toddlers?

Yes, the cafe features a dedicated play corner with an adult sofa right beside it, allowing parents and guardians to relax while toddlers play.

Does the cafe make its own bread?

The kitchen bakes its own bread and rolls fresh in-house on the premises.

Is there parking available on-site?

Free parking is available directly outside the premises, featuring flat ground for easy access.

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