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Sesame n' Soul

471 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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471 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

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+61 3 9077 1060
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sesame n' Soul

Brunswick East gets its morning reboot from this family-run bakery dishing out warm, sesame-crusted ka’ak straight from the oven. Forget the standard avocado toast routine. Tables fill fast with generous Levant breakfast spreads—thick slabs of halloumi, spicy sujuk, tangy labneh, and rich shakshuka eggs scooped up with warm bread rolls. Regulars often double down on toasted ka’ak pocketed with garlic toum or za’atar.

  • In-House Ka'ak: Bakes sesame-crusted Lebanese ka'ak bread in-house, served warm with savoury fillings or alongside morning spreads.
  • Levantine Spreads: Pours skillet shakshuka alongside generous spreads of sujuk, grilled halloumi, labneh, olives, and za'atar.
  • Halal-Certified Menu: Offers a certified halal menu featuring vegan platters, vegetarian pastries, and meat banquets.
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Why Dine at Sesame n' Soul

Discover why diners choose Sesame n' Soul for authentic Lebanese breakfast, freshly baked ka'ak, and heartfelt hospitality.

  • Fresh In-House Baked Lebanese Ka'ak

    Sesame n' Soul bakes fresh traditional sesame ka'ak in-house daily, serving warm, crunchy specialty breads and sandwiches that stand out across Melbourne.

    Lebanese bakery serving delicious rolls, wraps and mini pizzas on bread they make inhouse – the sesame ka'ak bread in particular is excellent!

    World Foodie

  • Generous Traditional Breakfast Spreads

    Generous traditional morning platters and shakshuka eggs bring authentic Levant flavors with sujuk, halloumi, olives, labneh, and za'atar.

    The Lebanese breakfast has everything you could want, sujuk, halloumi, olives, pita, labneh, zataar and more.

    Darcy Murphy

  • Warm, Family-Run Hospitality

    Guests are greeted with personal hospitality and genuine care, creating a welcoming, family-like cafe atmosphere.

    You can tell it’s family-run in the best way possible, the warmth and care comes through in every dish.

    Aymen Ali

  • Reassuringly Authentic Flavors

    Exacting homestyle recipes provide authentic culinary reassurance and genuine flavor nostalgia for guests seeking true Middle Eastern taste.

    Very close to the pies served in the Middle East. 1 of the best I've eaten in Melbourne.

    Munawar Naik

  • A Fresh Alternative to Standard Brunch

    The vibrant Levant menu offers an exciting departure from standard cafe fare, making it ideal for unique brunch visits and takeaway snacks.

    definetly a must try in Melbourne if you want something extremely tasty and a little different from the usual cafe menu!

    Joshua Clerk

  • Inclusive Halal & Plant-Based Choices

    With 100% halal certification alongside plentiful vegan and vegetarian options, the cafe effortlessly accommodates diverse dietary preferences.

    Everything is house made, and you can taste the freshness, the pride and the love. The vegan selection is plentiful and tasteful.

    linda Pierson

Authentic Lebanese breakfast staples, baked specialty ka'ak, and savoury platters

  • Shakshukah eggs

    the shakshukah eggs had so much flavour and depth, the homemade sesame bread rolls that come with it added a great crunch to the meal

    Darcy Murphy

  • Lebanese Breakfast set

    We had the Lebanese Breakfast set & it was delicious

    Spencer Sequerah

  • Labneh ka'ak

    my friend had the labneh ka'ak

    Ker'en Draunidalo

  • Chicken shish platter

    I had the chicken shish platter

    Ker'en Draunidalo

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitable gestures that make dining at Sesame n' Soul distinctive

  • Warm Table Welcomes with Fresh Mini Ka'ak

    Guests waiting for their meal are treated to complimentary freshly baked mini ka'ak straight from the oven to whet their appetite.

  • Thoughtful Group & Birthday Photo Assistance

    Family and birthday celebrations are met with personal attention from the staff, including offering to capture group keepsake photos.

  • Take-Home Bags of House-Baked Ka'ak

    Diners can take freshly baked bags of housemade sesame ka'ak home to enjoy bakery flavours after their visit.

  • Dedicated Homestyle Vegan & Vegetarian Spreads

    Patrons with strict dietary preferences are accommodated with dedicated, flavourful plant-based platters, vegan falafel wraps, and Middle Eastern pastries.

Before you head over

Practical suggestions for planning your visit and ordering from the menu

  • Come with an Appetite or Share Platter Spreads

    Portions across the breakfast spreads, platters, and ka'ak are generous—come hungry or plan to share items like the shakshuka and Lebanese breakfast set.

  • Visit After the Lunch Rush

    If you want to avoid peak lunch rush and enjoy freshly baked ka'ak in a quieter setting, consider arriving slightly after the midday rush hour.

  • Broad Halal & Plant-Based Choices

    Those seeking vegan, vegetarian, or strictly halal dining can choose freely across dedicated falafel wraps, platters, and 100% halal meats.

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