Poppy Benedict$31
Two poached eggs on house-made potato röstis with hollandaise and wilted spinach. Choose one: free-range bacon with chorizo crumbs; Australian smoked salmon with crispy capers; or beef brisket with kale chips.
Our Menus
Explore Hot Poppy Cafe menus across two Melbourne locations: all-day brunch and premium toasties in North Melbourne, plus golden jaffles, coffee and lunch combos in South Melbourne.
HOT POPPY CAFE NORTH MELBOURNE
All Day Brunch
Premium Toasties
Kids
Coffee & Drinks
Alcoholic Drinks
All-Day Breakfast & Brunch in North Melbourne
Explore our North Melbourne cafe menu, from all-day breakfast and brunch to burgers, fresh salads and premium toasties. Visit Hot Poppy Cafe at 9 Errol Street, North Melbourne. Call (03) 9326 9299.
Full Breakfast$33
Free-range bacon, chorizo, truss cherry tomatoes, roasted mushrooms, house-made potato rösti and two eggs, poached, scrambled or fried, on sourdough.
Sambal Chilli Scramble$28
Scrambled eggs with mild chorizo, sambal paste, Meredith goats’ cheese, crispy kale, watermelon radish pickle, fried shallots and sourdough.
Truffle Mushrooms (V)$30
Thyme-butter mushrooms, whipped French chèvre, two panko-crumbed eggs and white truffle oil on toasted multigrain.
The Vego (V)$29
Roasted mushrooms, truss cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, avocado, basil pesto and two eggs, poached, scrambled or fried, on multigrain.
Heirloom Tomatoes (V)$25
Heirloom tomatoes with Meredith goats’ cheese, avocado, basil, mint and a poached egg on sourdough.
Brioche French Toast (V)$27
Golden caramelised thick-cut brioche, whipped mascarpone, strawberries, house-made blackberry compote, roasted pistachio and maple. Add one scoop of gelato $3.50 or free-range bacon $6.
Buttermilk Pancakes (V)$25
Buttermilk pancakes with blueberry compote, raspberry and panna cotta gelato, organic maple syrup, fresh strawberries and shaved white chocolate. Add free-range bacon $6.
Hot Poppy Brunch Experience$52
Coffee or tea, a main and a sweet finish. Main: Poppy Benedict, Sambal Chilli Scramble, Truffle Mushrooms (V), The Vego (V) or Full Breakfast (+$4). Sweet finish: Buttermilk Pancakes (V) or Brioche French Toast (V). Fresh juice upgrade +$4.
Beef Brisket Burger$31
Slow-cooked beef brisket, tangy apple slaw and sharp cheddar, served with fries and aioli.
Southern Crispy Chicken Burger$30
Crispy fried chicken with creamy slaw, dill pickle, aged cheddar and Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce, served with fries and aioli.
Asian Style Chicken Salad$25
Poached chicken breast, slaw, cashews, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, crispy shallots and Asian dressing.
Toast (V)$11.50
White sourdough, multigrain, fruit toast or gluten-free toast with your choice of honey, peanut butter, raspberry conserve or Vegemite.
Eggs on Toast (V)$17
Poached, scrambled or fried eggs with sourdough.
Extras & Sides
Hollandaise sauce $4 · Roasted mushrooms $5 · Chorizo sausage $7 · Truss cherry tomatoes $5 · Free-range bacon $7.50 · Wilted spinach $4 · Potato rösti $7.50 · Meredith goats’ cheese $6 · Avocado $6.50 · Haloumi $6.50 · Fries $6.50 · Cold-smoked salmon $9.50 · Gluten-free toast $3
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Premium Toasties & Rolls
Made fresh to order with quality local ingredients, pressed hot on sourdough or multigrain as listed. Add French fries: small $6.50 / large $11.
Mawby$22
Pulled pork, double-smoked ham, Gruyère, pickled red onion, pickles and mustard on sourdough.
De Feu$21.50
Reuben with pastrami, Gruyère, sauerkraut, pickles, Russian dressing and garlic butter on multigrain.
De Grunchy$20.50
Poached chicken, Meredith goats’ cheese, rocket, capers and salsa verde on sourdough.
Falshaws$20
Free-range bacon, Meredith goats’ cheese, cheddar and jalapeño salsa on sourdough.
Eades (V)$19.50
Haloumi, avocado, basil pesto, rocket and lemon on sourdough.
Errol$19.50
Bacon, fried egg, three mixed cheeses, tomato, spinach and harissa on sourdough.
Munster (V)$18.50
Avocado, tomato, spinach, vegan cheese and basil pesto on multigrain.
Egg & Bacon Roll$16
Free-range fried eggs, crispy bacon and house relish on a soft toasted milk bun.
Ham, Cheese & Tomato$15.50
Leg ham, melted cheese and fresh tomato on toasted sourdough.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Kids’ Food & Drinks
Bacon & Egg on Toast$13
Eggs poached, scrambled or fried.
Chicken Nuggets & Fries$15
Cheese Toastie$10
Pancake$12
Strawberries, maple syrup and vanilla ice cream.
Kids’ Juice$7.50
Apple or orange.
Babyccino$2.50
Kids’ Milkshake$8
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, caramel or lime.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Coffee, Tea & Fresh Juices
Coffee
Espresso $5; double espresso $5.50; piccolo $5.50. Latte, cappuccino, flat white, long black or macchiato: small $5.50 / large $6.50. Mocha: small $6 / large $7. Magic $6; affogato $7.50.
Milk & Coffee Extras
Soy, almond, oat or lactose-free milk +$1. Decaf or an extra shot +$1. Syrup +$0.70.
Hot Chocolate & Lattes
Hot chocolate: small $6 / large $7. White hot chocolate: small $6.50 / large $7.50. Chai latte: small $5.50 / large $6.50. Matcha or turmeric latte: small $6 / large $7.
Tea$6
English breakfast, Earl Grey, lemongrass & ginger, green, chamomile or peppermint. Sticky chai +$1.
Iced Drinks
Iced latte, iced long black or iced chai latte $6.50. Iced matcha or turmeric latte $7. Iced coffee, chocolate, white chocolate or mocha $9.50.
Freshly Squeezed Juices$12.50
#1 Orange, pineapple & ginger; #2 apple, carrot, beetroot, ginger & celery; #3 apple, pineapple, watermelon & raspberry; #4 watermelon, strawberry & mint; #5 apple, pineapple & mint; #6 apple, beetroot, raspberry & ginger; #7 orange.
Milkshakes & Thickshakes
Milkshake $11 / thickshake $13. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, caramel, lime or coffee.
Soft Drinks & Mineral Water$5.50
Coke, Coke Zero, lemonade or mineral water.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Cocktails, Beer & Wine
Mimosa$13
Champagne and orange juice.
Spritz Selection$17
Choose Campari, limoncello, pink grapefruit (Pampelle), Hugo elderflower with fresh mint, or Aperol. Each served with prosecco and soda; the pink grapefruit spritz also includes pink grapefruit.
Bloody Mary$18
Vodka, tomato juice, fresh lemon, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
Gin or Vodka$14
With tonic or soda.
Beers$12
Furphy or Peroni Red.
White Wine
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, NZ $15. Dandelion Vineyards Riesling 2021, Eden Valley, SA $16.
Rosé$16
Triennes Rosé 2023, Var, France (organic).
Red Wine
Saint Clair Pinot Noir 2022, Marlborough, NZ $16. Dandelion Vineyards Shiraz 2022, Barossa Valley, SA $14.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
HOT POPPY CAFE SOUTH MELBOURNE
Jaffles
Everyday Combos
Something Sweet
Coffee & Drinks
Golden Jaffles in South Melbourne
Golden jaffles. Great coffee. Lunch sorted. Visit Hot Poppy Cafe at 274 Park Street, South Melbourne. Call (03) 9191 2223.
Made to order on white bread, toasted golden and served hot.
Ham & Cheese$10
Ham, Dijon mustard and melted cheese. The comforting classic.
Poached Chicken Melt$14
Tender poached pesto chicken and melted triple cheese.
Beef Brisket Melt$15
Pulled beef brisket, jalapeño salsa and melted triple cheese. A hearty lunch favourite.
Banana & Nutella (V)$9.50
Warm banana and Nutella inside golden toasted bread. Made to order whenever you need something sweet.
Make It a Meal
Add any juice with your jaffle for $6.
Add a Little Crunch
Lightly salted potato crisps. Tomato sauce available on request.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Everyday Coffee & Lunch Combos
Coffee & Jaffle$14
Ham & Cheese Jaffle plus a regular coffee.
Lunch Box$15
Ham & Cheese Jaffle, salted crisps and your choice of Coke, Coke Zero or lemonade.
Coffee Break (V)$10
Today’s muffin plus a regular coffee.
Make Either Jaffle Combo Your Own
For Coffee & Jaffle or Lunch Box: choose Poached Chicken instead +$4, or Beef Brisket instead +$5. Swap the Lunch Box soft drink for Allie’s juice +$2.50.
Coffee combos include a regular latte, flat white, cappuccino or long black. Larger sizes, alternative milks, decaf and other extras are charged at the prices shown on the coffee board.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Something Sweet
Today’s Muffin (V)$6
Ask about today’s flavour. Available warmed.
Banana & Nutella (V)$9.50
Warm banana and Nutella inside golden toasted bread. Made to order whenever you need something sweet.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Coffee, Tea & Cold Drinks
Coffee
Espresso $5; double espresso $5.50; piccolo $5.50. Latte, cappuccino, flat white, long black or macchiato: small $5.50 / large $6.50. Mocha: small $6 / large $7. Magic $6; affogato $7.50.
Milk & Coffee Extras
Soy, almond, oat or lactose-free milk +$1. Decaf or an extra shot +$1. Syrup +$0.70.
Hot Chocolate & Lattes
Hot chocolate: small $6 / large $7. White hot chocolate: small $6.50 / large $7.50. Chai latte: small $5.50 / large $6.50. Matcha or turmeric latte: small $6 / large $7.
Tea$6
English breakfast, Earl Grey, lemongrass & ginger, green, chamomile or peppermint. Sticky chai +$1.
Iced Drinks
Iced latte, iced long black or iced chai latte $6.50. Iced matcha or turmeric latte $7. Iced coffee, chocolate, white chocolate or mocha $9.50.
Cold-Pressed Juices$7
Ask our team about the available selection.
Milkshakes & Thickshakes
Milkshake $11 / thickshake $13. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, caramel, lime or coffee.
Kids’ Milkshakes & Thickshakes
Kids’ milkshake $8 / thickshake $10. Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, banana, caramel, lime or coffee.
Babyccino$2.50
Soft Drinks & Mineral Water$5.50
Coke, Coke Zero, lemonade or mineral water.
All prices in AUD. A 10% service charge applies on weekends and 15% on public holidays. V = vegetarian. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options available; please ask our team about dietary requirements.
Plan your visit
Good food is better together.
Book a North Melbourne table online, or contact your cafe directly for group visits and other enquiries.