Essendon North has 15 verified spots worth your time for brunch. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athos Cafe Deli | 4.9/5 | 161 | — |
| Hoffman’s Road Milk Bar Cafe | 4.9/5 | 74 | $ |
| BASE 131 | 4.8/5 | 220 | — |
| Buddy Espresso | 4.8/5 | 156 | — |
| NOYADE Bar & Grill | 4.8/5 | 95 | — |
| Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar | 4.8/5 | 84 | — |
| Mr McCracken | 4.7/5 | 1291 | $$ |
| Curryocity Authentic Indian Restaurant | 4.7/5 | 830 | — |
1. Athos Cafe Deli
Address: 8 Lloyd Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.9/5 (161 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon North with 161 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
2. Hoffman’s Road Milk Bar Cafe
Address: 75 Hoffmans Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.9/5 (74 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Essendon North with 74 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
3. BASE 131
Address: 131 Keilor Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (220 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 220 Google reviews.
4. Buddy Espresso
Address: 12 Lloyd Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.8/5 (156 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon North with 156 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
5. NOYADE Bar & Grill
Address: Rear/333 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.8/5 (95 reviews)
NOYADE Bar & Grill is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
6. Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar
Address: 1039 Mount Alexander Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (84 reviews)
Pezzetinos Pizza & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
7. Mr McCracken
Address: 1A Larkin Boulevard, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,291 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Mr McCracken is a verified local spot in Essendon North. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Curryocity Authentic Indian Restaurant
Address: DFO Essendon, Shop G203/100 Bulla Road, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (830 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 830 Google reviews.
9. Signature Brew
Address: 100 Bulla Road, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (351 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon North with 351 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. Semosh Mum’s Kitchen - Essendon
Address: Shop 2 & 3/324 Keilor Rd, Essendon North
Rating: 4.7/5 (341 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 341 Google reviews.
11. Le Saigon Banh Mi
Address: 10 Keilor Road, Essendon North
Rating: 4.7/5 (230 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 230 Google reviews.
12. 8 Slices Pizza
Address: 299 Napier Street, Strathmore
Rating: 4.7/5 (201 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 201 Google reviews.
13. Two Minutes Turkish
Address: Shop 10/30 English Street, Essendon Fields
Rating: 4.7/5 (198 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon North with 198 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
14. Gelato Lulamina
Address: 338B Keilor Road, Niddrie
Rating: 4.7/5 (139 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon North with 139 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
15. Noodle Town
Address: 17 Keilor Road, Essendon
Rating: 4.7/5 (78 reviews)
One of Essendon North’s verified dining spots with 78 Google reviews.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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