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The A Team Kitchen

87 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia VIC 3087, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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87 Watsonia Rd, Watsonia VIC 3087, Australia

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+61 3 8407 8070
HoursMonday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The A Team Kitchen

Watsonia locals get their inner-city Melbourne coffee fix right on the strip without braving the morning train commute. Five Senses beans anchor the espresso bar alongside rotating single origins and iced strawberry matchas, pulled fast for the station crowd. Tables fill just as swiftly for the Mediterranean sharing platter—piled high with grilled halloumi, sujuk sausage, labneh, and za'atar bread—before ricotta hotcakes hit the table dressed in lemon curd and berries.

  • Specialty coffee program: House Five Senses Dark Horse blend, rotating single-origin espressos, and iced strawberry matchas pulled with speed.
  • Mediterranean breakfast spread: A multi-dish spread of labneh, grilled halloumi, sujuk sausage, marinated olives, and za'atar bread built for two.
  • All-day brunch staples: Fluffy hotcakes finished with lemon curd and berry compote, alongside crispy chicken tortillas and eggs Benedict.
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Why Diners Choose The A Team Kitchen

Why diners choose The A Team Kitchen for local specialty coffee and elevated brunch.

  • Specialty Coffee Program

    Extracting Five Senses Dark Horse blend alongside rotating single-origin espressos, the barista program delivers city-grade extraction and specialty beverages locally in Watsonia.

    They use coffee by 5 senses with the dark horse blend as the house coffee and rotating single origins also available.

    Timothy Morris

  • Signature Mediterranean Spread

    The Mediterranean breakfast pairs eggs to order with labneh, grilled halloumi, sujuk, marinated olives, and zaatar herbed bread designed for table sharing.

    Featuring two eggs cooked to your liking along with labneh, grilled halloumi, sujuk, shaved cucumber, heirloom tomato, marinated olives & zaatar herbed bread it has a little bit of everything, you can’t go wrong.

    The Brunch Specialist

  • Reliable Kitchen Consistency

    Diners rely on meticulous culinary execution across repeat visits, from scratch hollandaise to eggs consistently prepared with precision.

    This place should get a michelin star for consistency - I have visited and ordered the same thing on different days of the week for years and it always tastes the same

    Elissa Oppenlander

  • Comfortable Dining Atmosphere

    Thoughtful layout and welcoming hospitality foster an uplifting, comfortable environment for weekend mornings and casual gatherings.

    The ambiance is really lovely, lots of tables, some with booth seating, and even though the cafe was busy, it wasn't noisy, just a pleasant buzz.

    Josephine Tyrrell

  • Effortless Group Brunch Sharing

    With broad communal tables and flexible multi-dish orders, groups can coordinate sweet and savoury plates like hotcakes, tacos, and mezze together.

    The ricotta hotcakes arrived at the same time as the other dishes, which was great since we were sharing

    Cody Cheung

  • Celebratory Group Gatherings

    The dining room accommodates celebratory milestone family lunches, Mother's Day outings, and multi-generational catch-ups with thoughtful food presentation.

    We came to celebrate Mothers Day today upon a local’s recommendation and we were so impressed with the A Team cafe.

    N Koles

Customer-favourite signature brunch dishes and sharing platters

  • Mediterranean Breakfast

    It was delicious and filling. The plate is perfect for sharing, we easily fed two people.

    The Brunch Specialist

  • The A-Team Brekkie

    The A-Team Brekkie was very satisfying, and the cheese kransky stood out.

    elisa w

  • Poached Chicken Sandwich

    I tried their poached chicken sandwich and it was really fresh and delicious.

    anita yoosefi

  • Ricotta Hotcakes

    The ricotta hotcake with lemon curd and berry compote was soft and full of flavour.

    elisa w

Other favorites

Specialty beverages and lighter morning accompaniments

  • Iced Strawberry Matcha

    both were amazing and super refreshing

    Cody Cheung

  • Soy Matcha Latte

    the second one was so delightful

    Lisa-Marie Robinson

  • House Made Granola

    It was one of the best granolas I have ever had! Filled with fresh fruit and delicious toasted nuts, it will definitely become a favourite!

    Josephine Tyrrell

  • Chai Latte

    Simple the best. The only place that without fail will makes the best chai latte everytime 💜

    Melissa Jenkins

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the breakfast dishes suitable for sharing?

Yes, the Mediterranean breakfast comes with eggs cooked to order, labneh, grilled halloumi, sujuk, olives, fresh cucumber, tomatoes, and zaatar herbed bread, making it a generous plate easily shared between two people. You can also pair it with dishes like ricotta hotcakes or tortillas.

How long does food service take during busy periods?

While freshly cooked hot items like ricotta hotcakes note a preparation time of up to 15 minutes, orders arrive together and service remains prompt even when the dining room is full.

Can the kitchen accommodate special dietary requirements?

Yes, the cafe accommodates various dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, and gluten-free choices across fresh bowls and breakfast plates. Staff can tailor dishes when notified.

What are the parking and transit options?

Free parking is available right out front and along the surrounding street, with Watsonia train station located right next door.

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