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The Backyard Est 2016

19 Mason St, Newport VIC 3015, Australia

Recommended by 78 people

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Find The Backyard Est 2016

19 Mason St, Newport VIC 3015, Australia

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+61 3 9973 4611
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 Backyard Est 2016

This Newport standby gives parents something rare: a quiet, hot flat white while toddlers tackle the open-air play yard out back. Locals head here when they need an easy weekend brekkie without paying inner-city markups. The kitchen dishes out generous plates like maple pulled pork with poached eggs and eggs Benedict with crisp bacon, while kids stay occupied with ride-on trucks, a cubby house, and chalkboards.

  • Dedicated kids' play yard: A spacious rear yard equipped with a cubby house, ride-ons, chalkboard, and lawn toys keeps little ones busy while parents dine.
  • Hearty, budget-conscious plates: Substantial brunch staples like maple pulled pork, Benedict on sourdough, and avocado roti priced accessibly for everyday outings.
  • Unpretentious local atmosphere: Consistently smooth coffee, quick drink orders, and a relaxed, unhurried neighbourhood pace.
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Why Choose The Backyard Est 2016

Why parents and locals choose The Backyard Est 2016 for family-friendly brunch and relaxed dining

  • Dedicated Backyard Play Yard

    A spacious outdoor backyard area equipped with cubby houses, ride-ons, trucks, and blackboards keeps children thoroughly occupied while parents dine.

    as we walked through to the back yard I was amazed at the amount of toys, trucks, ride ons etc available for my son to play with!

    ak w

  • Hearty Fare at Accessible Prices

    Generous breakfast and lunch meals paired with specialty coffee deliver satisfying portions without high cafe markups.

    What i liked about the place was the quality and quantity of the food served along with the great coffee. Definitely not a hipster cafe that charges a bomb.

    Rigzing Choppel

  • Uninterrupted Parental Relaxation

    Parents can unwind and savor a peaceful hot drink knowing their toddlers and young kids are happily immersed in activities.

    I love the quiet relaxing coffee I get whilst my son is caught up playing with all the toys in the huge backyard.

    Carol Lewis

  • Worry-Free Value Dining

    Families can enjoy dining out on satisfying brunch favorites without stress over rising cafe expenses.

    It means I can treat myself to lunch out without worrying about the budget.

    Carol Lewis

  • Calm, Conversation-Friendly Atmosphere

    The venue offers a comfortable, welcoming ambiance featuring low conversational noise that makes dining easy and peaceful.

    Relaxed atmosphere with space that makes one feel invited in and music which doesn't overwhelm conversational English levels.

    joseph price

  • Warm and Attentive Neighborhood Service

    Welcoming, approachable staff deliver swift and attentive hospitality across both the dining room and the courtyard.

    Very welcoming and friendly staff, the service was fast, great environment and convenient location just by the road, near Newport station

    On-anong Klabklan

Hearty, flavorful brunch favorites paired with family-friendly dining

  • Maple Pulled Pork

    I ordered the Maple Pulled Pork and Red Hot Chili Prawns. The pulled pork is the best stewed pork for me the texture is soft, and it comes with green apple. It was so tasty.

    Krongkarn Siripunyawat

  • Eggs Benedict

    The meals were beauty, possibly the best Eggs Benedict I have ever had.

    Jodie Darley

  • Red Hot Chili Prawns

    The Red Hot Chili Prawns are scrambled eggs mixed with prawns, topped with crispy fish, and served with chili in olive oil. They are also very tasty.

    Krongkarn Siripunyawat

  • Avocado Roti

    Got the avocado roti, it's kind of like 2 roti tacos with avocado, cous cous and some other stuff inside, then fried eggs separate. Wasn't hungry at the end which was great.

    Dru Taylor

Before you head over

Practical advice on parking, courtyard ordering, and outdoor dining to ensure a smooth family visit.

  • Mind the 1-Hour Street Parking

    Street parking directly out front has a 1-hour time limit, so keep an eye on the clock or explore nearby side streets if planning an extended stay in the play yard.

  • Order Food at the Counter

    Staff may take drinks orders quickly outside, but if you are seated in the back courtyard with hungry kids, pop inside to the counter to place your food order promptly.

  • Watch Outdoor Food from Birds

    When dining at tables in the open outdoor yard, keep an eye on unattended plates, as local seagulls will opportunistically swoop for food.

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