Restaurant
Rumour Mill
22 McAdam Square, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
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22 McAdam Square, Croydon VIC 3136, Australia
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Tucked into McAdam Square, Rumour Mill delivers punchy cafe plates and easy conversation in an airy room that keeps the clatter down. Regulars head straight for the chilli scrambled eggs, breakfast burritos stuffed with spiced beans, or the mushroom medley over a crisp potato round. Come midday, the counter crowd gives way to long catch-ups with a glass of local wine or a cold craft beer, while evening shifts into full sit-down dinners built around tender eye fillet.
- Spacious, Sound-Softened Dining: Spaced-out leather benches and acoustic dampening keep morning noise down so you can actually hear your table.
- Daytime Drinks & Bar Menu: From morning flat whites to lunchtime cocktails, beer, and glasses of wine alongside savoury plates.
- Evening Dinner Service: Transitions from daytime brunch staples into evening dinner service featuring eye fillet steaks.
What's On at Rumour Mill
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Diners Choose Rumour Mill
Key advantages that set Rumour Mill apart for brunch, casual gatherings, and dinner.
Attentive Full-Service Brunch
Attentive table service and freshly prepared brunch staples create a reliable cafe experience.
Table service and water is provided, which is fantastic.
Miss Sage Sugar Licensed Lunch and Midday Drinks
Diners can complement daytime cafe dishes and lunch fare with a curated selection of alcoholic drinks.
I also love that you can order a glass of alcohol at lunch time.
Liese Acoustically Comfortable Conversations
Acoustic dampening ensures guests can converse clearly even during busy dining periods.
Great atmosphere with sound dampening so you can hear each other, not everyone else.
Linda Ross Spacious Friend and Group Catch-Ups
Generous seating and a welcoming ambience make the venue a natural gathering spot for friends.
great for having a brunch with friends
Ash Y Evening Dinner Destination
The venue extends its daytime hospitality into an evening dinner destination for the local community.
So excited this well-loved cafe is now open for dinners!
Millie High-Standard Evening Dining
High culinary standards and table service elevate the evening dinner offering above typical cafe fare.
Highly recommend coming here for dinner.
Jason Mijat
Most popular items
Customer-favourite brunch staples and signature breakfast dishes
Smashed Avocado
The Smashed Avocado is to die for!
Leonie Parsons Chilli Scrambled Eggs
(chilli scrambled eggs) was exceptional!
Sam Blease Breakfast Burrito
the meal (breakfast burrito) and (chilli scrambled eggs) was exceptional!
Sam Blease Mushroom Medley
Standouts from the menu are the mushroom medley, eat yo greens and the chilli scramble.
Maria Andrews
Other favorites
Delightful drinks, desserts, and evening selections
Cake
happy with both the cake and lactose free latte
Auntie Barb Pet Groomer Mojito Glow
I drank the mojito glow which appealed for the coconut water, mint, lime and watermelon factor.
J H Eye Fillet
Do not miss the eye fillet - could cut it with a butter knife!
Millie Tempura Enoki Burger
I had the tempura enoki burger (pictured) and it was very tasty.
Lyndon Walker
Before you head over
Practical planning tips for timing, atmosphere, and dining options at Rumour Mill
Time Midday Visits Around Peak Hours
Lunch can become very busy between 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM, so arriving outside this window or visiting for late breakfast helps avoid the midday rush.
Enjoy Low Noise and Stroller-Friendly Spacing
The cafe features spacious seating, generous gaps between tables, and sound dampening, making it an easy spot for pram access and audible conversation even during bustling periods.
Look Beyond Daytime Coffee for Dinners and Drinks
Beyond classic morning coffee, the venue provides evening dinner service as well as a selection of beer, wine, and cocktails for lunch.
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