Burnside
A much-loved cafe on Smith Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne, rated 4.7 across nearly 300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
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.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Tuesday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- WednesdayToday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Thursday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Friday
- 06:30 – 14:30
- Saturday
- 07:30 – 14:30
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 14:30
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 86
- Popularity
- 75
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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