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Mr Burton

199 High St, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

Recommended by 43 people

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199 High St, Ashburton VIC 3147, Australia

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+61 3 9885 0439
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mr Burton

Ashburton locals head to Mr Burton for daytime espresso that pivots into comforting, bistro-style dinners without crossing town. Inside, the dining room stays relaxed and low-decibel under warm lighting, while the sheltered back courtyard welcomes prams, kids, and dogs supplied with treats. The evening kitchen leans into generous plates—tender lamb mains, saucy gnocchi bolognese, and a classic Thursday night pasta and vino deal. Dinner winds down over house-made tiramisu rich with coffee and layered sponge.

  • Thursday Pasta & Vino: Thursdays feature a dedicated pasta and wine special for $29.00.
  • Family & Dog-Friendly Courtyard: A sheltered rear courtyard includes toys for young children and treats for dogs.
  • Tabletop Activities for Kids: Staff supply colouring books and pencils at the table during family meals.
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Reasons to Choose Mr Burton

Why Ashburton locals choose Mr Burton from morning coffee to hearty evening dinners

  • Hearty Bistro Dinners Close to Home

    Evenings feature hearty bistro-style Italian mains, pasta, wine, and cocktails served in an intimate local setting.

    The dinner menu is more bistro style - good portion sizes and hearty. The drinks menu consists of wine and classic cocktails

    Magnus Hsu

  • Weekly Pasta & Vino Special

    Thursdays bring a regular value offering pairing fresh pasta and wine for an easy local dinner out.

    Regular Thursday night offering is ‘Pasta and Vino’ night for $29.00.

    Thomas Reeh

  • Unhurried Dining for Families

    Parents can relax over brunch while little ones stay occupied with complimentary colouring sets and sweet treats.

    The kids were kept entertained with colouring books and pencils provided by the restaurant, making it hard to get them to leave.

    ChuanEats

  • Warm and Welcoming Atmosphere

    Soft lighting, comfortable seating, and balanced acoustic levels make evening dinners relaxing and sensory-friendly.

    I liked the interior, comfy seating, soft lighting and the sound level was perfect for me (I have sensory issues and this place was very comfortable).

    jeyyy

  • Courtyard Designed for Pets & Prams

    A shaded rear courtyard allows families with prams and dogs to sit comfortably, complete with complimentary treats for pets.

    Courtyard at the back is great for children (prams) & pups. The staff were so sweet they came around and offered all the doggies a treat!

    Saachi Fernando

  • Dedicated Backyard Play Area

    The undercover backyard includes a dedicated play corner with toys, keeping toddlers engaged during morning coffee stops.

    It also had a little area for the kids to play in with a few toys and a shaded area. This is rather handy to keep the little ones busy while you try and relax with you coffee!

    Sap Chatterjee

Customer-favorite mains across brunch and evening dinner

  • Bolognese Gnocchi

    The bolognese sauce was an absolute standout, so much flavour I couldn’t get enough of it.

    jeyyy

  • Crispy Barramundi

    Had a crispy barramundi piece served on a very fresh salad with kipfler potato wedges and a chirimuri sauce...tangy, but not too spicy....nice.

    Sonia Zimmermann

  • Chicken Involtini

    I had the chicken involtini which was delicious and it came with the BEST wild mushroom sauce

    Sheyna Sumputh

  • Salmon Florentine

    Smoked salmon and hollandaise sauce on multigrain toast was delicious.

    Vivian William

Other favorites

House-made desserts and kid-approved refreshments

  • Tiramisu

    Very nice tiramisu and coffee!

    LIANCHENG LI

  • Sticky Date Pudding

    Sticky Date pudding was also superb!

    Liza Bun

  • Crème Brulee

    The crème brulee was also incredible, highly recommend!

    Sheyna Sumputh

  • Kids' Milkshakes

    The kids absolutely loved their very sweet milkshakes.

    ChuanEats

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate everyday family brunches and weeknight dinners.

  • Tabletop Colouring Kits for Kids

    Children are entertained directly at the table with restaurant-provided colouring books and pencils.

  • Courtyard Dog Treats

    Staff greet visiting dogs in the rear courtyard by bringing around pet treats.

  • Backyard Toy Play Corner

    The shaded backyard includes a dedicated play corner stocked with toys to keep young children occupied while parents relax.

  • Thursday Pasta and Vino Night

    Weekly Thursday night service features a dedicated $29.00 Pasta and Vino set dining offer.

Before you head over

Practical tips for planning your visit to Mr Burton

  • Catch Thursday Pasta & Vino Night

    If you are heading in for dinner on a Thursday, look out for the regular Pasta and Vino night special priced at $29.00.

  • Head to the Shaded Rear Courtyard

    When visiting with young kids or dogs, head directly to the shaded backyard courtyard, which offers pram space, toys, and treats for visiting pups.

  • Ask for Kids' Colouring Supplies

    For an easy family visit, table activities including colouring books and pencils are on hand to keep little ones entertained throughout your meal.

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