Burnside

Burnside sits on Smith Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north suburbs. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and genuinely good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming spot that draws devoted regulars on a strip full of options.

The appeal is that combination of quality cafe fare, excellent coffee and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere in a prime Smith Street location, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a morning coffee or a casual catch-up. On one of Melbourne's best strips, a cafe that's nailed both its food and its coffee really stands out, and Burnside has clearly won over a loyal following.

With a 4.7 rating from nearly 300 reviews, it's clearly hitting the mark. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a great brunch and an excellent coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Burnside on Smith Street in Fitzroy.