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Stanley - Mount Waverley

63 Stanley Ave, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

Recommended by 20 people

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63 Stanley Ave, Mount Waverley VIC 3149, Australia

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+61 3 9562 9192
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 – 4:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Stanley - Mount Waverley

Quiet suburban streets give way to serious Melbourne cafe craft at Stanley, a sunlit Mount Waverley pocket built for unhurried weekend rituals. Locals head straight for the heated back courtyard, settling in over house-made potato rosti stacked with smoked salmon and velvety hollandaise. The kitchen flips expectations across the board—pairing truffle-scented sautéed mushrooms with almond dukkah or plating golden corn and zucchini fritters alongside crisp bacon and fresh tomato salsa. For mornings that tilt into celebratory catch-ups, mimosas flow alongside silky flat whites poured with Inglewood beans, and no floor staff ever rushes you out the door.

  • Rosti Benedict Focus: The kitchen swaps traditional toasted bread for a crisp house-made potato rosti beneath smoked salmon, poached eggs, and velvety hollandaise.
  • Heated Garden Courtyard: A covered, heated courtyard space offers comfortable dining sheltered from the elements for unhurried catch-ups.
  • Licensed Morning Service: Daytime tables pair specialty coffee poured with Inglewood beans alongside morning mimosas and alcoholic brunch drinks.
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The Stanley Advantage

Why locals and visitors make this Mount Waverley cafe their preferred destination

  • Signature Benny on House-Made Potato Rosti

    Stanley serves its signature Salmon Benny atop a golden, house-made potato rosti paired with smoked salmon and velvety hollandaise.

    Served on a house-made rosti (!!), it had that perfect balance of salty, creamy, and crispy, with a generous amount of smoked salmon and velvety hollandaise.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Crafted Sweet Brunch Specialties

    Chef-driven sweet selections like the caramel French toast provide a memorable centerpiece for brunch enthusiasts.

    The highlight for me was the caramel French toast — absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced.

    Suman Rani

  • Undercover Garden Courtyard Seating

    An undercover and heated courtyard offers a bright, protected open-air environment suited for all seasons.

    There’s a lovely quiet outdoor seating area that is covered that you can enjoy when the weather is nice.

    Stacey Le Grange

  • Pre-Trail and Recreation Pit Stop

    Positioned conveniently near regional hiking routes and trails, the cafe provides reliable takeaway or dine-in fuel before day trips.

    I always stop off here to fuel up before heading out to Mt Dandenong for some hiking. Coffee is always on point.

    Sean

  • Suburban Catch-Up Destination

    The inviting suburban layout makes it a natural rendezvous spot for meeting up with groups of friends.

    Perfect little catch-up spot with friends

    Remy

  • Unhurried, Relaxed Table Experience

    Guests can converse over long brunch meals at their own pace without feeling rushed or pressed by waitstaff.

    We were able to sit and chat for quite a while without feeling rushed or interrupted, which made for a comfortable and easygoing dining experience overall.

    Tali Ane F

House favorite brunch dishes loved by locals and visitors

  • Salmon Benny

    The salmon benny. Served on a house-made rosti (!!), it had that perfect balance of salty, creamy, and crispy, with a generous amount of smoked salmon and velvety hollandaise.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Corn & Zucchini Fritters

    The corn and zucchini fritters were golden and crisp, paired perfectly with bacon, avo, and that fresh tomato salsa – a classic combo done really well.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Mushrooms on Toast

    The mushrooms on toast were next-level – truffle-oiled sautéed mushrooms with creamy ricotta and poached eggs on sourdough… earthy, rich, and so satisfying.

    Katie Goldberg

  • Stanley Chilli Scramble

    The Stanley chilli scramble was a standout—perfectly fluffy eggs with just the right kick of spice, balanced by fresh herbs and served with crispy sourdough.

    Kaushal Patel Kp

Other favorites

Specialty drinks and sweet additions to round out your visit

  • Caramel French Toast

    The highlight for me was the caramel French toast — absolutely delicious and perfectly balanced.

    Suman Rani

  • Nutella Milkshake

    Drinks were great too, especially the Nutella Milkshake.

    Yuka Monica

  • Watermelon Juice

    Watermelon Juice — refreshing and so good!

    Remy

  • Iced Matcha Strawberry

    The Iced Matcha Strawberry was super refreshing and looked as good as it tasted.

    Haylee Trinh

Before you head over

Practical tips for parking, seating, and ordering on your visit

  • Plan Ahead for Street Parking

    Street parking in the surrounding residential area can be tricky and strictly permit-controlled, especially on weekends, so give yourself extra time to find a bay.

  • Head to the Covered Courtyard

    The undercover outdoor patio is heated and sheltered, making it a reliable option for brunch in varied weather.

  • Prioritize House Specialties

    Popular specialty dishes like the Salmon Benny on house-made rosti and Caramel French Toast are the standout customer favorites when ordering.

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