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Stagger Lee's Fitzroy

276 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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276 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia

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HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Stagger Lee's Fitzroy

Brunswick Street energy—bottled. Stagger Lee’s cuts through Fitzroy’s brunch noise with assertive, lunch-leaning breakfast plates and serious coffee. Brunch sceptics get won over fast by salty anchovies stewed in tomato and eggs or hearty cornbread chilli scramble with bacon. Portions run large, and the kitchen easily handles gluten-free switches on the avocado toast. Espresso pulls hit with rich balance—locals lean on their flat white as the city benchmark, while batch brews and bracing Bloody Marys cover the rest of the spectrum. Snag a table indoors or out on the patio to watch the street wake up over thick, berry-loaded hotcakes.

  • Inventive Brunch Plates: Hearty, savory twists on morning fare like anchovies in tomato with eggs and spicy cornbread chilli scramble.
  • Precision Coffee & Cocktails: Melbourne-benchmark flat whites and pour-steady batch brews poured alongside bracing morning cocktails.
  • Brunswick Street Patio & Vibe: Lively Brunswick Street dining space featuring both indoor tables and sunny outdoor patio seating.
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Why Choose Stagger Lee's Fitzroy

Why Fitzroy diners and travelers rely on Stagger Lee's for inventive brunch plates and exceptional coffee

  • Inventive, Savory-Forward Breakfast Plates

    The kitchen takes brunch well past conventional boundaries, crafting punchy combinations like spicy cornbread chilli scramble with bacon and anchovies in tomato with eggs.

    I am forever changed thanks to the corn bread chilli scramble. The fat belly bacon…. Life altering.

    Aria Ruddell

  • Decadent Morning Dishes with Layered Complexity

    From indulgent hotcakes loaded with lemon curd to burrata matched with spiced pumpkin and chilli maple cashews, dishes balance textures and rich flavours.

    Straight-up dessert disguised as breakfast. Thick like proper cake, not that flat, floppy pancake business.

    Tarra

  • Specialty Coffee Crafted to Discerning Standards

    Baristas consistently deliver balanced, smooth specialty cups, from dialed-in batch brew to rich flat whites free of bitterness.

    The coffee is always fantastic, and is my benchmark for great Melbourne coffee.

    Kim Ellis

  • Flexible Indoor and Brunswick Street Patio Seating

    Guests can settle into the buzz of indoor dining or take a seat outside along Brunswick Street to soak up the Fitzroy streetscape.

    Trendy and spacious cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating on Brunswick Street.

    Daniel

  • Accommodating Large Walk-Ins with Rapid Turnaround

    Even when the venue is bustling on weekends, groups and walk-ins can secure seating quickly and enjoy prompt table service with large portions.

    a party of 5 with no booking. The place was packed out! Luckily we were seated within 10 minutes.

    Anthony Bowden

  • Crowd-Pleasing Options for Group Brunches

    Whether sharing baked eggs, cornbread, or burgers across a group of friends, varied plates ensure everyone at the table finds a memorable meal.

    Our group of 5 all had different meals and we were all raving about them!

    Madisan Chippindale

Signature dishes and benchmark coffee defining the Stagger Lee's experience

  • Corn Bread Chilli Scramble

    I am forever changed thanks to the corn bread chilli scramble. The fat belly bacon…. Life altering. The chilli scramble…. So spicy, I briefly passed away, but it was WORTH IT.

    Aria Ruddell

  • Spanish Baked Eggs

    Had the Spanish baked eggs, dead on what I needed. Actually spiced (but not spicy) and the chorizo was the perfect balance to the sauciness, and the bread was perf.

    Dhruv Krishna

  • Eggs Benny

    Omg, the eggs Benny here is truly incredible. Possibly the best I've had (and it's been my go-to dish for decades). Such a spectrum of flavours that helps perfectly on the palette!

    Suzie Blade

  • Flat White

    Stagger Lee's was hands down the best flat white I had in the city. I won't list all the places I went, but in the 8 days I was in melbourne I had at least 2 flat whites a day.

    Paul M

Other favorites

Complementary sweets, specialty brews, sides, and brunch cocktails

  • Hotcakes

    These hotcakes? Straight-up dessert disguised as breakfast. Thick like proper cake, not that flat, floppy pancake business. Loaded with juicy berries, a generous swipe of lemon curd, and enough cream to make you pause mid-bite and grin.

    Tarra

  • House Potato Hash

    We had a breakfast of eggs and sides which was all delicious and generous in size,(especially the house potato hash).

    Daniel

  • Batch Brew

    Really recommend the batch brew.

    CaffeineCrawler69

  • Bloody Mary

    a bracing Bloody Mary and some clever breakfast dishes helping us that like lunch food at breakfast.

    Gregor Heard

Beyond the menu

Personal gestures and hospitality touches that elevate breakfast on Brunswick Street

  • Hands-on Owner Hospitality

    Host and owner Chris personally spends time chatting with diners, sharing sourdough recommendations, and connecting at the table.

  • Complimentary Treats for Kids

    Families dining with young children have been surprised at checkout with complimentary massive chocolate muffins from the owner.

  • Gluten-Free Custom Adaptations

    The kitchen accommodates dietary restrictions by preparing custom gluten-free versions of staple dishes like avocado toast.

  • Thoughtful Recipe Twists

    Dishes feature distinctive, custom culinary flourishes like house apple-and-mint cider hollandaise on eggs benedict and native touches in the granola.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice to streamline your visit

  • Plan Group Payments for Weekends

    During peak weekend services, the venue does not offer itemized bill splitting, so coordinate group payments beforehand or designate a single payer.

  • Expect Quick Turnaround on Walk-Ins

    While popular walk-in times get packed, turnover and table seating are swift even for larger groups without bookings.

  • Request Dietary Substitutions

    The kitchen accommodates dietary modifications smoothly, including offering gluten-free options on standout menu items like avocado toast.

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