You woke up in Glen Waverley hungry, near Springvale Road, and every “best brunch” list looks like it was written from a CBD desk. Start with The Roe Australia, then use this to pick the right backup without wasting a weekend.
The Verdict
The Roe Australia is the first pick for Glen Waverley brunch because it has the strongest proof of repeat local use: 4.8/5 from 5,398 Google reviews at 49/55 Myrtle St. That matters in Glen Waverley, where a lot of “brunch” decisions are really a choice between Kingsway dining, The Glen convenience, and a quieter local cafe. The Roe sits close enough to the Kingsway and Springvale Road action to feel central, but it is not just another food-court fallback.
If you want a smaller cafe feel, Jack’s Bistro at 265A Springvale Road is the clean second choice on rating, with 5/5 from 43 reviews. Willow Ave General Store is the better pick when you want something more neighbourhood than precinct, and común glen on Waverley Road is the one to check when you are already east of the main strip. Don’t treat this as a smashed-avo-only mission: if your group actually wants noodles, buns, sushi, barbecue or malatang before midday, Glen Waverley is better than most suburbs at making that normal. Don’t default to the busiest obvious option at The Glen just because parking is easy; you’ll regret it if what you really wanted was a proper sit-down brunch rather than a quick food-gallery feed.
What It’s Actually Like
Glen Waverley brunch is split between three zones. Springvale Road gives you the most direct run, with Jack’s Bistro, BBQ Code and Meze Restaurant all sitting on or near that spine. Kingsway is denser and more chaotic, with 壹碗BOWLTIFUL Halal Lanzhou Handmade Noodles Glen Waverley at 95 Kingsway, David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫 Glen Waverley- Malatang, Hotpot at 14 Kingsway, and Gunpowder Social The Garden Bar & Terrace up on Level 3 at 73/75 Kingsway. The Glen is the easiest choice when the weather is bad or you are already shopping, with RamenRamen, Sushi Jiro - The Glen Dining Precinct and OMI The Glen all inside 235 Springvale Road.
The trade-off is atmosphere. The Glen is convenient, but it can feel like you are eating around errands. Kingsway has better energy, but queues, parking pressure and group indecision build quickly around lunch. Myrtle St and Willow Avenue are calmer bets if you want to talk, linger, or avoid the main shopping crush. Skip this list if you need a leafy, slow, inner-north cafe morning; Glen Waverley is more practical, busy and food-driven than romantic. If you are west of the World Vision Building near Burwood East, Little Things Cafe probably makes more sense than crossing back into the Kingsway orbit.
Who This Suits
If you’re a first-timer who wants the safest single pick, choose The Roe Australia. If you’re a cafe loyalist chasing the highest rating, start with Jack’s Bistro. If you’re meeting someone who hates shopping-centre dining, pick Willow Ave General Store or común glen. If you’re feeding a mixed group, use The Glen options: RamenRamen, Sushi Jiro - The Glen Dining Precinct and OMI The Glen keep the decision simple. If you’re brunching with people who would rather eat something savoury and substantial, Bowltiful, Jumbo Buns and Kebabs, BBQ Code or David’s Master Pot will beat another round of eggs.
Cost-wise, most of this list needs checking venue-by-venue because the original verified data only marks BBQ Code and David’s Master Pot as mid-range. The practical expectation is simple: cafe brunch and The Glen food-gallery meals should be easier to keep casual, while barbecue, hotpot-style meals and larger group orders can climb quickly. Check the latest menu before you go, especially if price is the deciding factor.
Timing matters. Saturday late morning is the hardest window around Kingsway, Springvale Road and The Glen because brunch traffic overlaps with shopping and lunch. Go earlier if you want a calmer table, or push later if your group is happy with noodles, sushi, buns or malatang instead of a classic cafe plate. In winter, The Glen wins on convenience. In good weather, Myrtle St, Willow Avenue and the quieter edges are more pleasant than battling the main precinct.
What to Do Next
Pick The Roe Australia first, then keep Jack’s Bistro as your cafe backup if Myrtle St is too busy. For a wider suburb read before you plan the day, use the Glen Waverley suburb guide.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack’s Bistro | 5/5 | 43 | — |
| Little Things Cafe (Burwood East) | 5/5 | 8 | — |
| Willow Ave General Store | 4.9/5 | 20 | — |
| común glen | 4.9/5 | 17 | — |
| The Roe Australia | 4.8/5 | 5398 | — |
| 壹碗BOWLTIFUL Halal Lanzhou Handmade Noodles Glen Waverley | 4.8/5 | 1543 | — |
| Jumbo Buns and Kebabs | 4.8/5 | 509 | — |
| Gunpowder Social The Garden Bar & Terrace | 4.8/5 | 203 | — |
Verified Venue Details
1. Jack’s Bistro
Address: 265A Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 5/5 (43 reviews)
2. Little Things Cafe (Burwood East)
Address: Inside World Vision Building, 1 Vision Drive, Burwood East
Rating: 5/5 (8 reviews)
3. Willow Ave General Store
Address: 44 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.9/5 (20 reviews)
4. común glen
Address: 2/649 Waverley Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
5. The Roe Australia
Address: 49/55 Myrtle St, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.8/5 (5,398 reviews)
6. 壹碗BOWLTIFUL Halal Lanzhou Handmade Noodles Glen Waverley
Address: 95 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.8/5 (1,543 reviews)
7. Jumbo Buns and Kebabs
Address: 203 Gallaghers Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.8/5 (509 reviews)
8. Gunpowder Social The Garden Bar & Terrace
Address: Level 3, 73/75 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.8/5 (203 reviews)
9. Paradise Isle Glen Waverley
Address: 31 Martin Place, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.8/5 (16 reviews)
10. BBQ Code
Address: 249 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,302 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
11. David’s Master Pot 大味麻辣烫 Glen Waverley- Malatang, Hotpot
Address: 14 Kingsway, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.7/5 (1,195 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
12. RamenRamen
Address: Food Court, Shop G51/235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.7/5 (464 reviews)
13. Sushi Jiro - The Glen Dining Precinct
Address: Shop G019/235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.7/5 (327 reviews)
14. OMI The Glen
Address: Ground Floor Food Gallery, K0024/235 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,066 reviews)
15. Meze Restaurant
Address: Ground Floor of Novotel, 285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley
Rating: 4.6/5 (540 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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