Cafes Brunswick

Green Refectory

115 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

4.5(1,998)· Google$$$$

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Open nowToday 06:30 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

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Opens early (before 7am)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays

A much-loved cafe on Brunswick's Sydney Road, rated 4.5 across nearly 2,000 reviews.

Practical details

115 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, Australia

(03) 9387 1150

$Typically $ · price level 1 of 4

Opening hours

Open now

Monday: 06:30 – 20:00
Tuesday: 06:30 – 20:00
Wednesday: 06:30 – 20:00
Thursday: 06:30 – 20:00
FridayToday: 06:30 – 20:00
Saturday: 06:30 – 19:00
Sunday: 07:00 – 19:00

Why it's worth checking out

Green Refectory sits on Sydney Road in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north strips. A much-loved cafe, it's become a genuine local institution — known for its generous, quality food and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, the kind of beloved spot that draws a big, loyal following on a famously busy strip.

The appeal is that combination of hearty, quality cafe fare, good coffee and a warm, characterful setting on a buzzing Brunswick strip, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a satisfying lunch or a casual catch-up. The generous food and relaxed vibe have made it a real favourite over the years, and the sheer number of reviews speaks to how beloved it's become.

With a 4.5 rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. 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 hearty bite and a good coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in and joining the regulars on Sydney Road.

Spot Score

The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 1,998 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.