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Porgies Cafe Hawthorn

291-293 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

Recommended by 48 people

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291-293 Auburn Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia

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+61 437 125 941
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Porgies Cafe Hawthorn

Porgies Cafe pairs generous neighbourhood brunching with an expansive, leafy backyard garden courtyard. Regulars gravitate toward the covered outdoor tables—complete with winter heaters—for laid-back get-togethers with prams and dogs in tow. Mornings lean on hearty plates like crispy prawn tacos and golden folded eggs alongside house-made hash browns and specialty coffee.

  • Year-Round Garden Courtyard: A leafy backyard garden space offers covered seating and winter heaters for comfortable alfresco dining in any season.
  • Family and Dog Welcoming: Spacious seating accommodates family gatherings with high chairs, generous pram room, and an open welcome for dogs.
  • Inventive Daytime Plates: Kitchen favourites include golden folded eggs, crunchy prawn tacos, and house-made hash browns.
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Advantages of Dining at Porgies Cafe Hawthorn

Why Hawthorn locals and visitors choose Porgies Cafe for courtyard brunches

  • Easy Group Gatherings for Families and Pets

    The cafe provides dedicated outdoor spaces tailored for social catch-ups with dogs, babies in high chairs, and prams.

    Defs a great spot to catch up with family and friends.. and definitely pram and kid friendly!

    Eating Travelling Couple

  • Thoughtful Preparation for Family Dining

    Staff seamlessly accommodate family tables with pre-set high chairs and care for visits with children and pets.

    We had booked a table for 6 with two baby high chairs and everything was laid out for us when we arrived.

    Daniel O'Reilly

  • Relaxed, Backyard-Style Hospitality

    The secluded backyard courtyard delivers an intimate, relaxed setting reminiscent of relaxing at home with friends.

    The courtyard feels close and personal, like you’re in a friends backyard.

    Vivian Cromack

  • Welcoming, Right-at-Home Atmosphere

    Attentive staff and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere leave guests feeling genuinely cared for and at ease.

    Such friendly staff who make you feel right at home.

    Luisa @SmoochBody

  • Heated Courtyard Dining in Every Season

    Patrons can enjoy the outdoor dining environment regardless of the season thanks to covered tables and dedicated heaters.

    We loved their outdoor courtyard seating, which we were able to enjoy even in winters as they have heater setup.

    Pragya Gupta

  • Comfortable Covered Garden Seating

    The outdoor space includes sheltered seating out back so guests can relax alfresco comfortably.

    And there's heaps of sitting and a cute covered outdoor area out back.

    Jackson

Customer favorites and signature daytime plates

  • Crispy Prawn Tacos

    Crispy Prawn Tacos - one of our highlights! The prawns were soooo crunchy and full of flavour

    Rollie and Fatso

  • Golden Folded Eggs

    Highly recommend Porgies’ golden folded eggs — so pretty too. The homemade chilli jam was amazing.

    Bianca Broomhall

  • Hotcakes

    Hotcakes - yummm! They are fluffy yet crisp on the outside. Not too sweet. Good quality fruit!

    STEPH • MELB FOOD & TRAVEL

  • Green Bowl

    if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the green bowl. It was soo nourishing and was packed with superfoods 😋😍

    Lynn.Melbfood

Other favorites

Sides, specialty smoothies, and brunch drinks

  • Housemade Hashbrowns

    Their home made Hash Brown is a great add on regardless of what you get !!🙂

    James Elder

  • Mango Smoothie

    the mango smoothie is to die for.

    Luisa @SmoochBody

  • Apple Pie French Toast

    We had the Crispy Prawn Tacos, Apple Pie French Toast, Mixed Berry Juice and Detox Juice! It was all so delicious

    Eating Travelling Couple

  • Mimosa

    Delicious coffee and mimosas. Can’t recommend it enough. Come here!

    Simon Mollborn

Before you head over

Practical advice for seating, family visits, and peak brunch hours at Porgies

  • Book Ahead for Family & High Chair Setups

    If dining with little ones or requiring baby high chairs, reserve ahead so staff can have seating arrangements ready when you arrive.

  • Opt for Covered Heated Courtyard Seating

    Check out the covered outdoor courtyard section equipped with heaters so you can enjoy garden dining even on cooler or rainy days.

  • Plan Around Busy Weekend Peak Times

    Peak weekend brunch periods, especially Sundays, can bring longer wait times to order and receive food, so allow extra time or plan an unhurried visit.

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