Where to eat in Melbourne’s outer north west
FROM Essendon to Sunbury, Maribyrnong to Macedon, these are the best cafes and coffee dealers in the north west.
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LIKE birds flying north for the winter, so too do Melbourne’s brunch seekers.
Why? Because north west is the new black. It’s so cool Kim and Kanye even named their baby after it.
Whether its specialty coffee you’re after or bubble cone waffle pancakes, you’ll be spoiled for choice in Melbourne’s outer north west.
These are some of our favourites.
— BEST BRUNCHES IN THE NORTH EAST
— A MILLION WAYS TO DINE IN THE WEST
BEST CAFES IN THE NORTH WEST
ESSENDON
CAPTAIN GREY: 104 FLETCHER ST, ESSENDON
He really is a beauty to look at. Interiors by Biasol Design. And try the shattered avo. Because smashed avo is so 2016.
ST ROSE: 19 ROSE ST, ESSENDON
We’ll just leave these Ferrero Rocher waffles here, then.
CRÈME CAFE: 2 KEILOR RD, ESSENDON
Honest food embracing local, seasonal produce.
THE JOLLY MILLER: 1057 MT ALEXANDER RD, ESSENDON
Relaxed local with a delicious menu boasting naughty and nice options.
ST. MARTHA’S: 123 BUCKLEY ST, ESSENDON
Don’t let the name fool you, these brownie hot cakes are sinfully good.
BUCKLEY’S CORNER: 200/202 BUCKLEY ST, ESSENDON
We told you smashed avo was so last year.
COFFEE IN COMMON: 25 NAPIER ST, ESSENDON
We mainly go here for the daily jokes board but the food is great also.
FRIENDS OF OURS CAFE: 1097 MT ALEXANDER RD, ESSENDON NORTH
Quality food. Friendly service. Beans by Toby’s Estate.
MAMMA LINA’S BAR CAFE: 257 KEILOR RD, ESSENDON NORTH
Making French toast great again.
LA MANNA CAFE: 10 ENGLISH ST, ESSENDON FIELDS
Wonder if they cooked the sweet potato in the toaster? This cafe is at La Manna Supermarket so you can tick two of your favourite things off at once: shopping and eating. Yewwwww.
GISBORNE
MINI MR. @ GISBORNE: SHOP 13/22 BRANTOME ST, GISBORNE
Urban vibes, Allpress Espresso, raw treats, Ace cookies.
3 LITTLE PIGS: 30 AITKEN ST, GISBORNE
Coffee and Butterbing Cookies are reasons enough to visit this Gisborne gem.
BARINGO FOOD & WINE CO: 283 STATION RD, NEW GISBORNE
All-day cafe, provedore, wine bar and specialty cinema. Specialty beans by local roaster Little Goat Coffee.
JED’S CAFE: 20 HAMILTON ST, GISBORNE
Paleo-inspired and predominantly gluten-free friendly. Padre Coffee on pour. Try the activated charcoal power bowl with chia and raspberry jam, dehydrated pineapple, organic dried fruits, gluten-free flakes, nut butter and caramelised banana.
MACEDON
MR CAFE MACEDON: 23 VICTORIA ST, MACEDON
These guys can smashed avo and specialty coffee with the best of them. Allpress on pour. Hot apple ciders to-go. Doughboys Doughnuts in the sweets cabinet.
MARIBYRNONG
JACK B. NIMBLE: 132 MITCHELL ST, MARIBYRNONG
Beetroot bread, people. What a time to be alive.
CRAVIN’ CREPES EDGEWATER: 13/33 CUMBERLAND DR, MARIBYRNONG
Because, like they, the best things in life are sweet.
CAFE BOUTIQUE: LAKEHOUSE, G3/55 CUMBERLAND DR, MARIBYRNONG
All-day eatery with a bangin’ view.
NOOK CAFE SHOP: 23 WESTS RD, MARIBYRNONG
Delicious food and great coffee served in a cosy space.
NIDDRIE
MISTER HOFFMAN: 85A HOFFMANS RD, NIDDRIE
Locally sourced food and seasonally inspired menu. Chicken in a cone is always a good idea.
TIN ROOF CAFE: 338 KEILOR RD, NIDDRIE
#salivating
OLIVER’S PATISSERIE & CAFE: 364 KEILOR RD, NIDDRIE
If you’re going to treat yourself, you may as well make it worth your while.
MYLK & HONEY: 3/372 KEILOR RD, NIDDRIE
Smashed pumpkin is a thing and we can all die happy.
RIDDELLS CREEK
DROMKEEN: 1012 KILMORE RD, RIDDELLS CREEK
Historical homestead, cafe, team room, gallery and literature centre.
ROMSEY
VERDURE BISTRO: 106A MAIN ST, ROMSEY
Fresh, simple, seasonal menu showcasing local ingredients, including the wines.
SUNBURY
FORK & CAKE: 1 LINK ARCADE, SUNBURY
High tea from the cake heavens.
JUST PLANET: 37 O’SHANASSY ST, SUNBURY
Fair-trade organic coffee roastery and cafe in Sunbury. Vegetarian food from our kitchen garden, biscotti and other homemade treats.
THE SPOTTED OWL: 93 O’SHANASSY STREET, SUNBURY
Lovely Sunbury local dishing up modern meals and bangin’ house-baked sweets.
CAFE CIRCE: 109 O’SHANASSY ST, SUNBURY
Fancy grilled cheese on toast and homemade wagon wheels. #getinmybelly
KRASH AND CO: 3D BROOK ST, SUNBURY
If you like brunches that are almost too pretty to eat, you’ll love Krash and Co. The pulled pork sliders with sweet potato fries are a smash hit.
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