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The Little Ox

452 New St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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452 New St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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+61 3 9596 6577
HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Thursday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Friday: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Little Ox

Tucked on a leafy residential corner, The Little Ox delivers hearty daytime plates and espresso without the retail strip bustle. Tables spill out onto the sidewalk with ample breathing room for prams and dogs, while floor-to-ceiling windows wash the inside dining room with sun. The kitchen plates generous brunch classics alongside rotating chalkboard specials and crisp daytime wine. Regulars lean into the hefty potato rosti stack layered with poached eggs and creme fraiche, paired alongside pulled flat whites and fresh-squeezed juice.

  • Residential Corner Retreat: Quiet street-corner perch on New and Cole Street with easy roadside parking away from crowded shopping blocks.
  • Dog- and Pram-Friendly Curb: Roomy outdoor tables cater comfortably to post-run meetups, dog owners, and families with prams.
  • Brunch Plates & Wine List: Daytime menu pairs hearty classics and chalkboard specials with a curated wine list.
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Why Choose The Little Ox

Why locals and visitors make this residential Brighton corner their preferred brunch stopover

  • Fresh, Hearty Brunches & Quality Coffee

    Dishes arrive fresh, generous, and reliably well-crafted, from rosti stacks and egg dishes to specialty coffee and freshly squeezed juices.

    The coffee was excellent, and the breakfast was fresh and well prepared.

    Tony Wan

  • Rotating Specials & Curated Daytime Wine List

    A dynamic chalkboard of creative specials complements brunch favourites, supported by a carefully curated daytime wine list.

    They serve great brunch and usually have have great specials to choose from to keep regulars interested.

    Danny Bearzatto

  • Pram- and Dog-Friendly Outdoor Seating

    A spacious outdoor dining setup makes it easy to bring prams, children, and pets without overcrowding or delays.

    The venue is great for families are groups with indoor and outdoor seating so bring your puppers and your prams.

    Shani Sami

  • Effortless Group & Post-Activity Gatherings

    Spacious indoor and outdoor seating comfortably accommodates post-run groups and social outings with swift table turnaround and attentive hospitality.

    Came here with a group of friends after the Carmen’s Fun Run. We were seated quickly and the staff were beyond lovely.

    Annabel Kelly

  • Quiet Corner Setting with Hassle-Free Parking

    Located away from bustling shopping strips on a standalone residential corner, visitors enjoy an oasis atmosphere with convenient roadside parking.

    It's in an area much more conducive to finding good parking, and has a nice, welcoming feeling to it on the inside.

    Angie Bee

  • Convenient Roadside Morning Pitstop

    Positioned on New Street with quick food and drink service, it offers an easy roadside pull-over for morning commuters seeking breakfast and coffee to go.

    Was not expecting that so glad I pulled over!

    B Mac

Customer favourites and signature brunch plates

  • Eggs Benny

    Shared eggs benny. Again blown away at the exquisite result! Lovely touch with the little pieces of pork crackling which had wonderful crunch. Eggs perfect.

    Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

  • Rosti Stack

    The rosti stack was neatly presented and had the perfect amount of everything that goes well together.

    Paul S

  • Halloumi and Mushroom Burger

    And my partner got the halloumi and mushroom burger, which she loved.

    Morgan Watkins

  • Corn & Zucchini Fritters

    Overall, the best café corn & zucchini fritter dish you are likely to have. Very Instagrammable in presentation, but equally matched by the awesome flavour of this dish.

    Jeff Nanovich

Other favorites

Beverages, fresh juices, and takeaway bites

  • Flat White

    Shout out to El who made makes me a marvelous flat white each morning 👌

    Sam Pitman

  • Mocha

    Best mocha I’ve had in a very long time and I’m a picky girl! Wow so balanced choc and coffee with no scalded milk, just beautiful fuzziness.

    Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

  • Watermelon Juice

    Highly recommend the watermelon juice.

    Laura Riordan

  • Egg and Bacon Mini Pies

    the egg and bacon mini pies are so good it’s actually rude.

    B Mac

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service touches and welcoming hospitality at The Little Ox

  • Immediate Table Water Service

    Guests arriving to dine in are promptly greeted with table water the moment they sit down.

  • Owner-Led Personal Welcome

    The owner personally welcomes diners at the door, fostering a genuine, family-oriented neighborhood feel.

  • Proactive High Chair Setup

    Staff readily accommodate families with young children by promptly offering high chairs and kid-friendly care.

  • Flexible Late-Order Kitchen Care

    Kitchen staff accommodate late-arriving diners by taking lunch orders right up against the scheduled kitchen closing time.

Before you head over

Practical planning advice for dining, parking, and seating at The Little Ox

  • Street Parking on Residential Corners

    Parking is strictly on-street along New Street and Cole Street, but spaces are typically much easier to secure than along congested commercial strips.

  • Outdoor Seating for Dogs and Prams

    Head directly to the open outdoor tables when visiting with dogs or prams, which offer step-free pavement access and space for family groups.

  • Rotating Specials and Wine Pairings

    Check the board for rotating kitchen specials beyond the core brunch menu, and pair your meal with selections from their curated daytime wine list.

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