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Lamby's Cafe

396 Dorset Rd, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

Recommended by 11 people

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396 Dorset Rd, Boronia VIC 3155, Australia

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+61 3 9738 2528
HoursMonday: 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM Tuesday: 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM Wednesday: 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM Thursday: 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM Friday: 5:45 AM – 2:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lamby's Cafe

Lamby's Cafe powers Boronia from dawn with hearty breakfast rolls, hot carvery meats, and strong coffee. Trade regulars know it as a quiet institution for early fuel—firing orders from 6:00 AM without skipping a beat. Plates move fast over the counter, stacked with crisp bacon, fried eggs, and crackling-topped roast pork or beef swimming in warm gravy. By midday, workers pack the room for hefty chicken schnitzel rolls and fresh homemade pies straight from the bain-marie.

  • Pre-Dawn Cooked Breakfast: The kitchen fires hot bacon and egg rolls, coffee, and chicken ribs starting at 6:00 AM for early-shift work.
  • Carvery Counter & Hot Rolls: Hot rolls packed with roast beef, lamb, pork crackling, and rich ladle gravy are ready for the midday rush.
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Why Locals Choose Lamby's Cafe

Fueling early mornings and midday breaks with hot carvery rolls, prompt service, and unbeatable value

  • Pre-dawn hot breakfast and coffee

    Ready as early as 6:00 AM with fresh coffee and cooked hot items like bacon and egg rolls or chicken ribs for workers heading out before sunrise.

    Best early morning coffee and best early morning egg and bacon roll in the surrounding area.

    Steven Tonkin

  • Hearty roast meat and gravy carvery rolls

    A hot carvery bain-marie filled with tender roast beef, pork crackling, and lamb with rich gravy ready for a fast, hearty lunch.

    The best roast beef, lamb, pork rolls in Melbourne. Nice & fresh, soft rolls, gravy is spot on.

    TT

  • Uplifting, genuinely friendly morning crew

    A warm morning welcome and lighthearted banter from the crew that sets a positive tone for a demanding workday.

    Friendliest staff I have seen in a while; Its good to know people can still be happy while they work.

    Sam Mcfadyen

  • High-value sustenance without the cafe markup

    Top-notch breakfast staples and hot lunch meals served in generous portions at a fraction of typical cafe prices.

    Great coffee and the food was top notch - at a fraction of the cost of average cafe prices.

    Dylan Sterland

  • A trusted morning hub for workmates

    An unpretentious spot where local workmates and tradies gather to share breakfast and kick off the day together.

    Where the guys gather for a morning meet Lambys is the name, and it's the place to be

    Jonno Robin

  • Boronia's best-kept tradie secret

    Known among local trades and nearby workshops as an essential, high-quality pit stop for quick refueling.

    I urge more people to come for a quick coffee, bacon and eggs at this best kept Tradie secret.

    Dylan Sterland

Customer favorites and hearty staples for breakfast on the run or a satisfying lunch break

  • Bacon & Egg Roll

    this cafe has the best bacon n egg rolls in Australia

    Jaxon Hound

  • Roast Beef Roll

    Best roast beef roll going around.

    L H

  • Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich

    Best schnitzel sandwich I've ever eaten. Not stingy on the salad, fresh schnitzel and supersoft fresh bread.

    Christy Shadbolt

  • Chicken Ribs

    Had great chicken ribs this morning with my coffee, at 6:20am!

    Steven Tonkin

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the opening hours, and is the cafe open on weekends?

Lamby's Cafe is open early on weekdays starting at 5:45 AM until 2:30 PM (Monday through Friday), making it accessible for early-morning breakfast. The cafe is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

What breakfast items are available early in the morning?

Top morning picks include the bacon and egg roll (with custom sauce options like HP) and chicken ribs, which are hot and available from early morning hours like 6:20 AM.

What hot food options are served for lunch?

For lunch, popular choices include hot roast meat rolls (beef, pork with crackling, and lamb) served with gravy, homemade pies, and chicken schnitzel sandwiches.

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