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Operator25

Operator25

Café$$$$
Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
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8.7/10
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    Bear C.
    "dutch chocolate hot cakes"(2 Tips)
    Ludacus
    "The pork eggs Benedict is really good!"(2 Tips)
    Kris W.
    "Balinese pull pork burger is always good!"(2 Tips)
    Monica F.
    "Had the soft shell crab burger, delicious, with a matcha latte."(2 Tips)
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  • Monica F.
    Monica FulcoNovember 17, 2017
    Had the soft shell crab burger, delicious, with a matcha latte. Love the Asian influence on the menu, something a little different to run of the mill Melbourne cafe cuisine.
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    Jun HengMarch 1, 2015
    MUST TRY: pork burger, house Benedict. I also had the breakfast tortilla and Loved the taste of the chorizo scrambled eggs in it. The soft shell crab is also good except for the sesame crackers.
    Upvoted 2 weeks ago
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    Alicia OhFebruary 9, 2017
    The barramundi was cooked to perfection and the puree was melting in the mouth. The cured king fish dish was a little off balance because the rice was seasoned too heavily. Friendly service.
  • Lars G.heart icon on user image
    Lars GinnerupNovember 7, 2019
    Great cafe - well made coffees, and tasty food. A lot on the menu sounds very interesting, but I went for the simpler breakfast choice. But amazing options as well, if you wanna be more adventurous.
  • Lisa S.heart icon on user image
    Lisa StarbucksOctober 19, 2018
    A different kind of breakfast if you are looking beyond your smashed avo and bacon. Food is delicious and pretty arranged. Tgey could do with a better fan though - your clothes smell of food. 🤦🏻‍♀️
  • Bear C.
    Bear CrystalNovember 6, 2014
    Totally fresh taste and recipes for breakfast/brunch/lunch 😍😍😍 dutch chocolate hot cakes, smashed avocado with toasts and poached eggs and duck confit
  • Monikaheart icon on user image
    MonikaNovember 12, 2018
    Great combinations of japanese and modern western food. Everything I had was just exceptionally good in taste and presentation and originality.
  • C H.
    C HsiehJanuary 27, 2017
    The corn (fried) fritters here are a very good way to start the morning. Filling without making you feel heavy. Well-balanced with some nice vegetables and a tomato base underneath.
  • K W.
    K WApril 2, 2016
    If craving for something sweet, try their Matcha Friand- accompanied with poached pears, chantilly cream and choc biscuit crumbs.
  • Christine L.heart icon on user image
    Christine LimOctober 11, 2017
    The pulled pork eggs benedict is really nice. Order that! Nice and friendly service and cozy environment to enjoy brunch/brekkie! 😃
  • Ricky B.heart icon on user image
    Ricky BoyDecember 2, 2016
    Latte and matcha lattes are incredibly. If you come down for breakki get the pancakes or eggs with bacon, they are delicious.
  • Kevin Magnus 陳.heart icon on user image
    Kevin Magnus 陳December 17, 2014
    Friendly Service, Great Coffee, Nice Latte Art, Good Food, just a bit tat Expensive though negligible
  • Lina Y.heart icon on user image
    Lina YippyDecember 8, 2014
    Breakfast scramble egg was good. Hot drinks were fantastic. Highly recommended!
  • Go Find Aliceheart icon on user image
    Go Find AliceFebruary 10, 2016
    Amazing brunch place in the CBD. Order the barramundi!
  • Prij
    PrijJuly 4, 2014
    Super friendly, great menu, delicious food and swan flowers. And the sweet potato wedges. I love them.
  • Emma H.heart icon on user image
    Emma HedgesJuly 6, 2019
    Their berry mascarpone french toast and the Rendang french toast are the bomb!
  • VJ L.heart icon on user image
    VJ LeeApril 15, 2015
    Most amazing food and service. This is a must visit cafe!
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    JSeptember 25
    Japanese mushroom congee - warming choice for the winter
  • Operator25
    Operator25December 17, 2013
    Hi Operators, from Monday 23 December until Wednesday 8 January we will be closed. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Thanks for all your support in 2013!! See you next year!!
  • Sam G.heart icon on user image
    Sam GilMarch 3, 2017
    Recommend the Kingfish dish. Open omelette was solid.
  • Jana T.heart icon on user image
    Jana TodorovićDecember 7, 2019
    Very tasty food, interesting coffee jello combo.
  • Janice C.heart icon on user image
    Janice ChengJuly 1, 2015
    Poached eggs were perfect. Multigrain toast was a bit too hard.
  • Ludacusheart icon on user image
    LudacusApril 15, 2016
    The pork eggs Benedict is really good!
  • Josef H.heart icon on user image
    Josef HerbertMarch 8, 2015
    There was a 20min wait for a wait for a table, not too sure why, the food is decent but not amazing, I feel like the 8.9/10 is overselling it a bit. Got the barely any 'white chocolate' pancakes
  • Adam P.heart icon on user image
    Adam PJune 14, 2014
    Fantastic food and coffee. Quite a surprise.
  • Giuseppe S.heart icon on user image
    Giuseppe SpinaFebruary 22, 2015
    Little bit of a wait on a Sunday but the food was pretty solid. Not amazing but good.
  • Operator25
    Operator25April 16, 2014
    Easter Weekend Operating Hours: Good Friday (closed), Sat 19-Mon 21 (9am-4pm)
  • 💗Mich W.heart icon on user image
    💗Mich W💗April 23, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Love this little eatery. Came fir brunch, service was fast enough.
  • Christianheart icon on user image
    ChristianApril 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The Pork Buger is amazing!
  • Lucila R.heart icon on user image
    Lucila RicciMarch 7, 2019
    Avo toast with eggs amazing!
  • Kris W.heart icon on user image
    Kris WongJanuary 4, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Balinese pull pork burger is always good!
  • Resha N.heart icon on user image
    Resha NareshwaraMarch 20, 2016
    Everything is good :)
  • Damian C.heart icon on user image
    Damian CoxJuly 25, 2015
    The coffee is good and the menu is imaginative
  • Lisa C.
    Lisa ChanMay 19, 2018
    Asian style omelette... unusual but not bad
  • Kim A.
    Kim AlkillyMarch 22, 2014
    Great coffee, great food and friendly staff..!
  • GAry W.heart icon on user image
    GAry WongFebruary 27, 2015
    Food and coffees all high quality.
  • Vivian L.heart icon on user image
    Vivian LeeOctober 7, 2016
    Matcha hot cakes, Japanese omelette
  • Hyun Ku K.heart icon on user image
    Hyun Ku KangAugust 31, 2015
    Everything is fine but little pricy for breakfast.
  • paulml
    paulmlNovember 7, 2017
    Great brunch place!
  • Chel N.
    Chel NiereJune 7, 2014
    Go for the eggs benedict!
  • James S.heart icon on user image
    James SmoleyNovember 16, 2015
    Unique fusion cuisine
  • Giorgos G.
    Giorgos GoumasJanuary 17, 2014
    Poached eggs with toast and bacon!!
  • AemyL
    AemyLMarch 19, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome coffee and good!
  • Janice C.heart icon on user image
    Janice ChengJuly 1, 2015
    Service is really good 😊
  • Jen P.heart icon on user image
    Jen PAugust 4, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Yummy "folded egg"
  • Jacques R.
    Jacques RunningJuly 5, 2015
    Great service!
  • Sam T.
    Sam TranOctober 1, 2014
    Great coffee
  • 상의 이.
    상의 이June 16, 2023
    불고기 버거 주문. 버거 사이에 상추, 쌈무, 김치, 불고기가 들어 있어 처음엔 당황함. 생각해보니불고기 쌈을 빵사이에 넣었음. 조금씩 먹으니 당황했던 것보다 맛이 좋았음.
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