Bellboy Cafe is a new cafe in Melbourne located at the East Brunswick Village on Nicholson Street serving the local community in Brunswick, North Fitzroy and Carlton North.
Started by owner Emilio, it has a modern take on Melbourne brunch classics, a dedicated (NYC-style) bagel menu and coffee roasted on site by award-winning Roaster, Mark Leo, Bellboy’s goal is to ensure that time spent at the Cafe is the best part of your day.
With free parking on site and a spacious outdoor terrace (complete with ‘check-in’ zone for dogs) Bellboy is a perfect destination to relax and reconnect with family and friends.
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Nestled in the vibrant heart of East Brunswick Village, Bellboy Cafe has quickly become a local favourite, charming the folks of Melbourne with its modern twist on brunch classics and a tempting NYC-style bagel menu. Customers rave about the rich and perfectly consistent hollandaise sauce that graces their eggs Benedict, while the kids' menu, including a well-crafted ham and cheese melt, gets a big thumbs up from both little ones and adults. The cafe's friendly vibe, bright decor, and dog-friendly terrace add to its appeal, making it an idyllic spot for a family catch-up or a relaxing brunch with friends. The in-house roasted coffee by award-winning roaster Mark Leo garners its own praise, ensuring that Bellboy Cafe is not just a place to eat but a culinary experience that keeps patrons returning. Whether it's for the praised coconut chia pudding, the beautifully presented dishes, or the convenience of ordering online, visitors can't seem to get enough of this East Brunswick gem.
Last Updated: 22/12/2023
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rachel clune
We had eggs Benedict and kiddo had the kids ham cheese melt..first of all..let’s talk about the Benedict..we of the do it yourself foodies know a Benedict is not without the hollandaise sauce…chef special in this place…was a very rich and delightful taste, consistency was on point. The hash browns where made so good that the eggs onto in space of bread held there own. That pastrami, well done..for a normally basic dish this classed it up.. making that a bit more special..Only criticism, perhaps one slice of bread to break up the salt 🧂 😪 I for one know I love the absorbed egg yoke on the sour dough bread…perhaps next time just that one small piece underneath it all to be the best bit at the end and time sauce at the start being the star of the show. Otherwise well played. 👍
Helpful ReviewKiddo 15 months old enjoyed her cheese melt, was easy to eat and pulled apart well..adults taste…again flavour but not over powering so kiddos can enjoy that touch of fancy..Service…they are brilliant..the moment we walked in, right questions, right attention to customers and the promptness of service with meals and a good coffee to boot. No need to wait ages..enjoy.
Thanks to the team at bellboy. Well done.
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George Janko
What a great place. Bright and airy modern decor. Friendly staff and a super bright cafe manager! And then the food….. I had a two really well poached eggs with very well prepared steamed broccoli. Loved it and so did Nicko my Labrador friend! And of course the coffee was excellent. As would be expected from the Italian owner.
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Cheekyangel
Favorite go to cafe for brunch – staff are friendly and food is amazing! Please bring back the coconut chia pudding
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Martin Hand
Emilio and the team work really hard to deliver a world class experience to East Brunswick Village, even with the staff shortages and crisis hospitality is facing; they haven’t let things slip. The food and drinks are excellent, the coffee is roasted on site and is decent for a brunch venue. I’ll always have an oat flat white and the Bellboy Benedict or pastrami bagel. Their lobster roll, chop chop salad and halloumi bagel are also really popular. I prefer to dine in, but everything is available for takeaway and if I’m in a rush I can order on Mr Yum. P.S. This cafe is also dog friendly.
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Lisah Pigdon jiggens (Gammagal)
Well well well.
Helpful ReviewA gorgeous place to enjoy an early morning breakfast ☺️.in my neighbourhood too.
I must state that unlike another little shop further on down, in which I’ll remain courteous to the least, the service was great!.
I had poached eggs with an extremely well done,sour dough bread.
BTW, normal bread does not exist because well, some places are just aiming higher and it’s ok.its more than ok where the guy allowed us to dine before opening time!!.
Oops!🪃.I don’t expect you all to be lining up at 6.45am either K🪃🪃🪃.
A place on the eloquent Barkley square estate as I call it.
Down to earth still.
It’s not over expensive BTW.
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Carmel Elliott
Fantastic cafe! The staff were super friendly and the service was great. The coconut chia pudding is exceptionally good! Will definitely come again on our next visit to Melbourne from Sydney! 😃
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Ashkan N
Yes it is a great cafe! The salads are perfectly designed and you can easily find something on the menu for all diets.
Helpful ReviewIt is also easy to add extras and I particularly liked the option of NO Bread on online ordering system.
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Maryan Valverde
Nice and friendly cafe. Great menu selection. The staff are friendly and nice to talk to. Coffee quality is pretty good
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Austin Norman
Always friendly and efficient staff, when I visit for my daily coffee. I’m happy that the staff make me feel welcome and call me by my name, after they have previously met me. 🙂
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Lisy Kane
Amazing vegan bagel for a ready to go lunch.
Coffee is fine, service is good!
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Valentina Angeloni
The bagels were so delicious! And the service was great 😊
Helpful ReviewThank you 😊
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Rochelle Gonsalves
Cafe of my dreams!!!
Helpful ReviewLovely ambience, friendly staff and amazing interiors.
They make the best waffles in town
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Pillon Maureen
Do yourself a favour and visit Bellboy Cafe! You won’t be disappointed! Small food businesses also need extra support during lockdowns.
Helpful ReviewEven take away their bagels and home made chips are to die for! Staff were lovely too.
I will definitely be back very soon!
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Cindy Tran
Bellboy has become our “go-to” brunch place. We have been coming every weekend to try the whole menu! The Grilled Halloumi Bagel, Avocado Toast and Cold Brew Coffee Spritzer are some of our favourite items 😁 So happy to have this as our local cafe with friendly staff and prompt service!
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An Nguyen
4.3 stars – Cafe is airy and has a nice atmosphere. Dog friendly too. Lovely service and coffee isn’t too bad but prices is a bit expensive. We tried the:
Helpful Review♧ Bellboy benedict – potato hash was sauce was amazing, wasn’t a big fan of the smoked pastrami. It overpowers the dish, they should definitely cut it down
♧ Buttermilk Waffles – a heavy dish but not too overly sweet. Great flavours however waffles was on the dry side
♧ Prawn & crab roll – very flavourful and refreshing. Good amount of sauce and seasoning. The bun was over toasted which made it a bit dry but overall enjoyable
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Tania S
We had previously been to Bellboy for lunch and really enjoyed the food, so when we were looking for a venue to hold our twin daughter’s Christening party, we decided to inquire if the cafe was available for our function. The event was an absolute success. We could not fault the food that the owner organised for us, beautifully set up ‘grazing table’ style and the support they provided to set up the cafe with our decorations and even deal with various deliveries from our suppliers. The space is beautiful, light and airy and just perfect for functions. We would not hesitate to book again. Our guests are still talking about the generous spread of food, how delicious everything was and how beautiful the room looked. Thank you to the Bellboy team – you aced it!
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Two Sheds
It’s a wonderful cafe. It’s a beautiful modern light airy space with natural light from two directions including the north. Nice outdoor areas too. The whole thing has a lovely vibe.
Helpful ReviewUtterly beautiful coffee here: like, meticulously made. The food is excellent too. My scrambled eggs were simply wonderful. Beautifully presented and perfectly delicious. Finally, to top it all off the staff here were lovely to us. Smiling, friendly and helpful. Can’t fault this place. It’s a beauty.
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Emily Jabour
Such a stunning new cafe at East Brunswick Village. The food is fabulous (Chop Chop Salad is my go-to) and such friendly service. The free parking on-site makes it so convenient too. There is a fantastic range of gluten-free dishes and loads of vegan and gluten free items in their dessert cabinet too. A perfect spot for a relaxing brunch date with friends or fam.
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Claire Noel
We visited BellBoy for the first time to celebrate our sons 20th Birthday yesterday after reading the glowing review in the paper. We are so glad we did, inside is lovely, light and airy and the staff are fabulous!. Welcoming, friendly and very organised.
We tried the Chia Pudding, Eggs Benny, homemade crumpets and the Waffles and each dish was a visual feast. How food is visually presented makes such a difference and Bell Boy have nailed presentation.
Looking forward to returning next time we are in the area. Thanks so much for a great experience):)
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Stephanie Rose
Halloumi Bagel – Eggs Benedict – Crumpets – Chocolate Milkshake
Helpful ReviewSuper impressed with this place! A great amount of indoor and outdoor seating (pet friendly). Their delicious crumpets and chips are house made and even have their own coffee roasted on site! Super soft bagels which are personally my favourite so the fillings don’t spill out.
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Jake Turnbull
The best coffee and breakfast I’ve had in a long time. The menu is really interesting and offers some great options. The staff and service is spot on and it’s dog friendly!!! Can’t wait to go back and try the Bellboy Benedict.
Highly recommend Bellboy if you love your food and coffee.
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