Located just five minutes from Melbourne Airport, The Ninth Ave is a hidden little gem with a tight-knit bunch of regulars.
Step inside and take a deep breath. The aroma of specialty-roasted coffee will breathe life into you, and you'll be greeted like an old friend. Settle in for a slow brunch, a working breakfast, or a catch-up that runs well past the last coffee.
Brunch, taken seriously.
Everything is freshly prepared on the premises: modern Australian with a classic twist. These are the plates our regulars cross town for.
The menu changes with the seasons.
Housemade potato rosti, six hour braised ham hock, two perfectly poached eggs and a generous pour of hollandaise.
Cavolo nero, charred broccolini and green beans over quinoa and romesco, with toasted hazelnuts, crisp sage and basil oil.
Smashed avocado on toasted sourdough with marinated goat cheese, heirloom tomatoes, shaved radish, mint and fresh herbs.
Roasted field mushrooms, grilled haloumi, wilted spinach and blistered vine tomatoes on sourdough, with poached eggs on the side.
Torn kale, roast pumpkin, crisp prosciutto, candied pecans and pomegranate under a whole burrata, finished with aged balsamic.
Coffee worth the detour.
Our barista-made coffee is a specialty blend sourced from Roasting Warehouse: sharp, full-bodied, with hints of syrupy, rich dark chocolate.
Have it poured over ice, pulled long for the drive, or settled into a mocha beside a bowl of our slow-cooked porridge. However you take it, you'll be tempted to make it a habit.
Word gets around.
Rated 4.7 on Google by the locals who keep our seats warm.
"Such a cozy little cafe with great vibes and amazing coffee."
"Great vibes here. Food is absolutely delicious and service was the best."
"Atmosphere is so good, coffee is so good. Highly recommended!"