Essendon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Izu | 5/5 | 6 | $ |
| Gathered Cafe | 4.9/5 | 358 | $$ |
| Hold Bar & Eatery | 4.9/5 | 140 | — |
| Khao Hom Thai…… Take away | 4.9/5 | 105 | — |
| Cafe Harmony I Moonee Ponds | 4.9/5 | 77 | — |
| Hippo Banh Mi | 4.9/5 | 60 | — |
| GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds | 4.8/5 | 505 | — |
| Mi Gente | 4.8/5 | 346 | — |
1. Sushi Izu
Address: 13 Pratt Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 5/5 (6 reviews)
Price: Affordable
One of Essendon’s verified dining spots with 6 Google reviews.
2. Gathered Cafe
Address: 63 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (358 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Essendon with 358 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
3. Hold Bar & Eatery
Address: 87 Fletcher Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.9/5 (140 reviews)
Hold Bar & Eatery is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
4. Khao Hom Thai…… Take away
Address: 87 Rose Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.9/5 (105 reviews)
One of Essendon’s verified dining spots with 105 Google reviews.
5. Cafe Harmony I Moonee Ponds
Address: 767 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (77 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 77 Google reviews. Rated 4.9/5 by locals.
6. Hippo Banh Mi
Address: 62 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.9/5 (60 reviews)
One of Essendon’s verified dining spots with 60 Google reviews.
7. GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds
Address: 14 Margaret Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (505 reviews)
GK Tapas Bar & Restaurant Moonee Ponds is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
8. Mi Gente
Address: 2 Glass Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (346 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 346 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
9. Six Points Cafe & Bar
Address: 2/1 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (256 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
Six Points Cafe & Bar is a verified local spot in Essendon. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
10. Take 3 Cafe
Address: 123 Buckley Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (181 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 181 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
11. Plot Coffee & Bakery
Address: 25 Russell Street, Essendon
Rating: 4.8/5 (147 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 147 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
12. New Paradise Indian Restaurant
Address: 20 Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
One of Essendon’s verified dining spots with 128 Google reviews.
13. Pazzo Panini
Address: 18 Everage Street, Moonee Ponds
Rating: 4.8/5 (116 reviews)
A local cafe in Essendon with 116 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
14. 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. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
15. 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. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
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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