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Bowery to Williamsburg

4.3 (155 reviews)
Closed • 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Hipster
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Pastrami on Rye
Rob A.

Lovely quaint place with quick, efficient service. Depending on how you like pastrami on rye with slaw, you'll enjoy this or just find it ok. I was the latter because I was hoping for more of a Katz's experience with really tender and moist pastrami, more of a saucy slaw, and a softer rye bread. But if you're not as picky, this is a hearty meal that should keep you fueled for the rest of the day. Still would recommend and to try the other dishes.

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Angelo S.

The brisket was fabulous! As an American at first I was going to pass on this meal but the server recommended it. I'm glad she did! The eggs complemented the brisket nicely. Great breakfast spot!

Potato Latkes
Danny L.

Was craving breakfast in the area and saw how this spot had plentiful reviews, so we paid a quick visit to grab a bite. There's an interior and exterior area for seating. The inside feels like a little cafe, with a long table for people to be seated next to one another. I ordered the Lox and Potato Latkes for $22 AU and it was...pretty good! The house cured salmon had a sturdier texture to it and its smokey flavor comes through really well. The potato latkes are rather dry but with the eggs becomes an easier eat. I like how there's a lot of varied flavor profiles on one dish - personally I think the dish could be cheaper, but its overall flavor was still worth it. PROS: - seating available inside and outside - cozy interior that feels like a cafe - plentiful dish, pastry, sandwich + more options - dishes have varied flavor profiles packed in CONS: - price point could be a bit lower

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Jim R.

A cute little coffee-sandwich shop channeling the N.Y. subway-hence the name. Tucked away in a little alley, they feature N.Y. style bagel (pretty authentic) as well as eggs and a few other breakfast goodies. When you travel, it's nice once in a while to get a taste that's just aa bit familiar and this great spot did the trick for us on day 10 of our Australian holiday. We popped in just a few minutes after their 7:30 am opening and got a little table tucked just under the stairs. We each got a bagel with cream cheese and an orange juice-excellent quality. While we sat and munched away, lots of people came in for their morning coffee to go. The staff greeted many of these regulars by name-so it's definitely that kind of place. We thought it was really good and a nice quick and easy breakfast.

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Andrew T.

Great little place in a back alley in Melbourne CBD. We had break here a couple of days in a row as it was good and we both had a bagel craving. The food was good with plenty of variety and fresh and delicious. The coffee was also really good. We shared a Ruben bagel with Pastrami sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was both good and satisfying and was just what we needed to get out day started. With a side serve of potato latkes and sour cream to top it off. The staff were friendly and helpful and eager to help. I would come back here again for sure great little place for breaky or lunch.

Rhonda S.

What's not to like!? Best breakfast ever! The bearded staff at the front of the house gets the Most Enthusiastic Person of the Year award super friendly guy. Now... the menu! Reminds me of a Brooklyn deli menu. Simple yummy food. Bagels and latkes mm yes please! My hubby and I shared a lox everything bagel and lox latkes. Cream cheese shmear piled high on a crunchy sweet bagel. Hubs had a Texas Bloody Mary (breakfast of champions) and I had a Dunes & Greene sparkling wine. Love the casual atmosphere and the music. Prices are very reasonable. Communal tables and glass pitchers of water. Outdoor seating with patio umbrellas. I highly recommend this place for a nice breakfast or lunch.

Toan D.

Unpretentious place with excellent breakfast food and friendly service. We went there on a Tuesday morning. The place was about half full with people catching a quick cup of coffee and a bite before work. We were warmly greeted and told to sit anywhere that's open. We chose a small table in the corner. The menu was small but the items looked enticing. We started with the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate served with a side of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Wow what a treat. Wonderful balance of chocolate, warm milk and we loved that it was just the right amount of sweetness. For breakfast we had the Savory Breakfast Board with house cured & smoked fish, smoked salmon, poached egg, horseradish cream fresh, dill schmear. Loved this dish. The house cured and smoked fish was off the hook and the smoked salmon was fresh with a beautiful shine. We also had the Shakshouka and pita. Wow another winning dish ! Three poached eggs served in a metal skillet on a bed of stewed tomato with toasted naan bread. The tomato sauce, eggs and garlic toasted pita went perfectly together. I would come back just for this dish. Follow my food adventure on IG @tazebudshawaii Happy Eating !!

Shakshouka eggs
Miriam W.

I'm not typically too tempted by sweet offerings at brunch. Pancakes, waffles, French toast and the like never sound as good to me in the morning as a sandwich, burger, soup or a big, bountiful salad. With something savory in mind, I decided to push a little outside my comfort zone and ordered the shakshuka eggs. Bowery To Williamsburg's take on this Israeli poached egg dish arrived with Merguez sausage, Persian feta, heirloom tomato salad, a delightfully spicy tomato sauce and a couple of toasted pita triangles to sop it all up with. It was gigantic! And delicious! I'd surely come back to sample the bagels and sandwiches. And next time, I'll know to bring cash, since that's the only form of payment they accept.

Karl H.

This place came highly recommended and like so many small spaces in downtown Melbourne, the quality was up to that standard. Wait 15 -25 minutes to get started inside. One large table with only a few smaller 2 or 4 seaters available. Cool New York vibe. Coffee, long black, was hot and decent but skip hot chocolate here ours was tepid and bland. The sandwich bread quality was good overall - exception being the bagels are half sized and of a different texture compared to the emulated NYC style. The Reuben was generously portioned with decent cheese, kraut and sauce- beef was a tad chewy. Mustard and pickles were to end! Some sandwiches are served with pretzels- skip that if possible, they seem like snack bag stuff from Aldi. Staff was genuine and available, but a bit too busy. High rating because the food quality.

Mofo dark hot chocolate
Jamie F.

We were visiting from east coast US, and somehow found ourselves eating "NY-inspired" brunch (go figure) at B2W, located in one of Melbourne's many charming alleyways. Recommend trying: 1. Shakshuka baked eggs - YUM! Nice bold flavor in the tomato broth and a good portion. Didn't care for the pita bread - wish it was challah to complete the "NY" theme. 2. Mofo (dark) hot chocolate - rich and high-quality. 3. Fried chicken and waffle - the spiced butter and chipotle dressing really enhanced the dish. Stick with the waffle; don't sub for cornbread like I did. Service was friendly and accommodating for my group of 10. Food came out quick and as ordered. Overall, a solid brunch choice in the Flinders Street/Federation Square area!

R K.

Service is amazing and one guy very funny. Place is very clean, very friendly, crowd is all ages! Food looks incredible. And it tastes... Incredible. A++

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Fresh food. Good portions. Don't recommend the hash or the brewed coffee, but other dishes looked good.

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Loved it! Had breakfast here a couple times while we were in the city. Great staff too.

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Been here multiple times and soooo good. Quality NYC food in Melbourne, a rueben to die for!!

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Excellent!!! I had the Vanilla berry waffle and a side of bacon. Dirty chai was great too.

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Collins Kitchen - my selection of hot dishes with 2 eggs sunny side up.

Collins Kitchen

3.7(10 reviews)
0.1 km•Melbourne
•$$$

Breakfast they say, is the most important meal of the day, it gives you energy, gives you clarity…read moreto get through the day, it sets the tone. So finding the perfect breakfast, well let's face it, is reality easy in a city such as Melbourne. So many cafes and restaurants offering their take on poached eggs, smashed avocado sprinkled with the latest super food grain and freshly juiced kale and ginger juice makes it a smorgasbord of choices for today's customer. Hotel restaurants around the world have been offering up a breakfast buffet since the dawn of time, with a large degree of failure. The biggest challenge being keeping the offering hot and serving up a variety that keeps them a step a head of their competition. Collins Kitchen in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne offers up this time honoured tradition and where others have missed the mark the Hyatt have not only exceeded the mark but have set the barre to new heights. Firstly this is a grand restaurant overlooking the plain trees of Russell Street, with warm and inviting furniture that lets you know you're in a five star dining room in a world renowned hotel, a perfect place for the perfect breakfast. The major difference here is how they offer you the food, there is not a trestle table or Bain marie in sight, instead they have four show kitchens, each with a dedicated chef, either cooking to order your choice of eggs, be it poached or a wonderful fluffy omelette, or continually cooking crispy bacon, sauté mushrooms or an array of dim sum. Fresh fruit, an assortment of freshly baked bread and a chef offering to squeeze you a super juice, is awaiting you in another kitchen. There's a deli with smoked salmon, turkey and ham on offer with a great selection of cheese and crackers. If that doesn't fill you up then you'll need to head over to what one can only describe as heavens kitchen. Freshly made waffles and pancakes with fruit compotes and cream. Pastries and cakes galore will give anyone with a slight sugar addiction the fix they need. The only way to make this experience better would be to offer ice cream for the waffles, but that's just me being slightly greedy. This is not a place for a quick breakfast, to get the full experience you need to spend a couple of hours here and for $42 is certainly value for money.

High Tea at Hyatt So…read moreI just came back from the Hyatt high tea and I had a lovely time. The three of us were given two stands that displayed 9 sandwiches and 8 cakes. We were also given 10 scones and more than enough cream and jam (raspberry & fig) to accompany. The setting here at the Hyatt is beautifully laid out, the table settings are good quality and room oozes of class and style. The service was fantastic, the waiter for our table was extremely polite and professional. I found the servings to be very generous here, we had so many left over cakes-unfortunately they do not offer take away services, and so it's a bit of a waste if you don't finish it. The sandwiches included an egg salad, aged waygu beef and smoked salmon. The cakes included a chocolate mud, chocolate opera, pistachio sponge, cheesecake and strawberry mousse. I was also surprised by how many scones they gave us, did they really except us to eat that many? Overall this was a very pleasant afternoon, the ambience of the place was quite and relaxing and the prices were around $30ish per person. I will definitely head back here soon, perfect place for afternoon tea.

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Collins Kitchen - The bar counter but where's wally?

The bar counter but where's wally?

Collins Kitchen - Fruits and juices.

Fruits and juices.

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Sofa booth seating.

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