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Ten One Ate cafe

1018 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

Recommended by 69 people

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1018 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC 3040, Australia

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+61 3 9379 4892
HoursMonday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Thursday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Friday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Ten One Ate cafe

Essendon locals lean on Ten One Ate for dependable flat whites, massive brunch plates, and hospitality that handles chaotic group tables with ease. Morning regulars get their coffee orders remembered by their second visit—no fuss, no ticketing delays. The kitchen turns out hefty plates like beef chilli scramble, loaded Biscoff French toast, and towering shakes customized on the fly for picky kids, with staff regularly sourcing ingredients off-menu to suit strict dietary needs. Tables stay relaxed and easy to talk over, right down to the last forkful of sujuk and eggs.

  • Bespoke Accommodations: Staff and management readily adapt dishes off-menu, adjusting recipes for allergies and building custom shakes for kids.
  • Personal Drink Recall: Baristas and floor staff pick up regular coffee orders right down to milk choices by the second visit.
  • Hearty Brunch Spread: Generous portions cover everything from beef chilli scramble and sujuk to loaded Biscoff French toast.
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Why Guests Choose Ten One Ate

Why locals and travelers choose Ten One Ate for family gatherings, dietary accommodations, and morning coffee.

  • Tailored Modifications for Dietary Needs

    The kitchen and management readily accommodate dietary restrictions and custom requests without friction or hesitation.

    Staff was lovely and wait staff, kitchen staff and management were all happy to accommodate my FODMAP intolerance making sure there was no garlic, onion and apple in my salad which I really appreciated, thanks guys!

    Ozlem Munur

  • Seamless Group and Sports Team Dining

    Staff comfortably host large groups and sports teams, delivering quick meals with genuine attentiveness.

    Came in with a sports team of around 25, mix of adults and kids. Service was amazing. Nothing was any trouble. Food was out of the kitchen fast and tasted fantastic.

    Ethan Egan

  • Going Beyond to Create Special Moments

    Management goes above and beyond standard service, sourcing missing ingredients to make custom treats for young guests.

    Most venues would have left it at that, but no, the manager went off shopping and not long later a super shake was delivered to our table.

    Vicky Gardner

  • Reassuring and Kid-Friendly Hospitality

    Families feel completely at ease with attentive staff who cater effortlessly to children's food preferences.

    What I love about this café is I have fussy children and they were happy to accommodate to my kids needs.

    Lisa Baraki

  • Morning Coffee Orders Memorized by Name

    Attentive baristas and owners recall repeat visitors' exact beverage preferences by their second visit.

    The owner himself pays attention to detail. The second time I walked in, he remembered my coffee!

    Lisa Baraki

  • Craft Coffee with No Bitterness

    Coffee snobs and regulars enjoy smooth, high-quality espresso expertly extracted alongside generous brunch dishes.

    One of the best coffees I've had, no bitterness very smooth and creamy milk the food was very generous

    Alex Hamdaan

Signature sweet and savory dishes praised by our guests

  • Biscoff French Toast

    the French toast with biscoff, strawberries, and blueberries was heavenly, perfectly balanced with creaminess and crunch.

    Jj Jace

  • Chilli Scramble

    We got the beef chilli scramble and pistachio pancakes, they were delicious.

    Jennifer Dorairaj

  • Pistachio Pancakes

    The Biscoff French toast was absolutely amazing, and the pancakes were just as delicious.

    Tania L

  • Hot Honey Chicken Tacos

    The hot honey chicken tacos were really good, attention to detail was noted.

    Joanne Feda

Other favorites

Specialty drinks, treats, and morning accompaniments

  • Crazy Shakes

    Definitely try their crazy shakes but be warned, they're basically a whole meal by themselves!

    Ethan Egan

  • Chai Latte

    i got a chai latte and its the best i have ever had.

    mahmoud.hamdan

  • Banana Bread

    I love that I walk into the cafe and they know my order (Skim cappuccino with one equal Cheeky banana bread).

    Lisa

  • Fresh Juices

    Juices were freshly made.

    A B

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality details that go beyond standard cafe service.

  • Sourcing Ingredients for Custom Birthday Shakes

    When a birthday boy discovered his requested off-menu Ferrero Rocher shake was discontinued, management went out shopping for ingredients to handcraft and deliver the custom shake to the table.

  • Next-Visit Order Memorization

    The owner and team routinely remember regular orders, such as an exact morning coffee specification or custom beverage, right down to the second visit.

  • Cross-Team Allergen and FODMAP Tailoring

    Waitstaff, management, and kitchen staff actively coordinate across teams to tailor plates to strict dietary needs, including verifying no garlic, onion, or apple for FODMAP intolerances.

  • Custom Off-Menu Treats for Children

    Staff and ownership go above and beyond for younger visitors, handcrafting bespoke crazy shakes and accommodating children's specific tastes without hesitation.

Before you head over

Helpful tips to make the most of your visit to Ten One Ate cafe.

  • Mention dietary needs and custom tweaks early

    Management and kitchen staff readily cater to specific requirements like low-FODMAP requests or kids' custom preferences, so let your server know your dietary boundaries upfront.

  • Book ahead for large parties or celebrations

    The venue effortlessly hosts large multi-generational outings and celebrations, but making a prior booking ensures table readiness and coordinated kitchen timing.

  • Plan around hearty, shareable portions

    Signature creations like the crazy shakes and savoury dishes like the Taste of Beirut offer substantial portions that work best when shared or ordered hungry.

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