Arcadia Cafe And Bar

Arcadia Cafe And Bar brings all-day brunch, coffee and drinks to Gertrude Street in Fitzroy. Its menu covers familiar cafe staples alongside more distinctive brunch plates, including chilli folded eggs, ricotta hotcake, chicken waffle, corn and zucchini fritters, Arcadia avo smash and eggs benedict. There are also lighter choices such as broccoli and hummus salad and summer oats, as well as burgers, a steak sando and sides for anyone after something more substantial. Prices on the current menu range from $12 for toast with condiments to $27 for chicken waffle.

The venue’s own description centres on taking time over everyday rituals: an espresso in the morning, a well-prepared poached egg and a glass of wine with a friend. That gives Arcadia a relaxed, food-and-drink-focused identity rather than positioning it as a quick stop only. Coffee and brunch are central during the day, while the drinks list includes cocktails, wine and beer. Its all-day cocktail offering includes options such as a Fitzroy Spritz, Sbagliato, margarita, mimosa, espresso martini and passionfruit mojito.

For groups, Arcadia offers a bottomless brunch arrangement: guests can add $49 to lunch and enjoy selected cocktails, wine and beer for 1.5 hours, subject to conditions. That makes it a practical option for a social meal, while the menu’s drinks and shared-table emphasis also suit a catch-up over lunch or an afternoon drink. The website invites guests to book, though the supplied information does not give further details about seating or the booking process.

Arcadia also makes a clear point of being welcoming to people from all backgrounds, with respect, warmth and genuine connection described as part of the venue’s approach. Its food philosophy is similarly local, with ingredients sourced from nearby farms, markets and makers, and a stated focus on Victorian produce and seasonal connection. Families are catered for with kids’ options including avo on toast, toast with preserves and cheese on toast. Whether you are stopping in for brunch, arranging a bottomless gathering or settling in for coffee and a drink on Gertrude Street, Arcadia’s offering is broad enough to cover different kinds of visits.