Brunetti is always a fan favorite, it has cases of pastries and endless cakes/treats when you first enter the cafe. You take a number then order, you'll be given your pastries there but if you order coffee you will wait at the coffee bar just next to the bakery. It was lovely summer evening so I opted to sit outside. I wish the outdoor tables had napkins and condiments on them, they were bare so I had to walk all the way back in to grab stuff I needed. It's a bit pricey for what you get but it's the environment you pay for. read more

Brunetti - Iced coffee and biscoff eclair - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Melbourne institution We always visit Brunetti when we come to Melbourne and we feel that this is the best outlet! We love the old style service, marble counters and displays! read more

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- breads were as soft as pillows - Loved the pizza - lemon pancakes were out of this world - I enjoyed all the coffee products and hot chocolates - cookies were the bomb - good bacon - wonderful brunch food read more

Brunetti on Lygons St. in Melbourne Australia is amazing. The food are very authentic Italian and the pastries are delicious. You walk in and order your food at the cashier and you go and get a table. When the food are ready, they will bring them to your table. They are very busy even for lunch. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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This is a busy and robust bakery with pastries for days and delicious breakfast and lunch options, gelato and so much more! It was well worth the carb indulgence. I visited twice while visiting Melbourne this month! read more

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The best takeaway cakes in Melbourne's north. Any cake imaginable is available a must stop off if in Melbourne read more

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We were looking for somewhere different for dessert but being Australian Day, pickings were slim. A friend suggested Brunetti, a massive Italian cafe, that does a bit of everything (pizza, coffee, gelato and every type of cake/macaron/pastry imaginable). Too many things in my opinion but the masses would disagree with me. They have two other locations (Flinders Lane and Myer). We dropped in on a Friday evening (around 9:00pm) and the place was packed. Apparently, this used to be a bookstore; the inside is enormous. We checked out all the displays but decided to stick with gelato (located all the way in the back). There's 21 flavours to choose from and yes, they have sorbet (5 flavours). There's a continuous line but it moves quickly. They even let you sample a few flavours although with some attitude. - Cashew & fig ($4.70 AUD small cup) - I wasn't overly impressed with my samples so I winged it and went blindly with the cashew & fig. Turned out to be a good choice. Good bits of real fig mixed in. Cashew had a nice creamy texture, almost caramel like. - Tirimasu ($4.70 AUD small cup) - B's choice which I tried. It tasted pretty artificial and fake. Way too sweet. Don't get it. - Black sesame ($4.70 AUD single cone) - I sampled this flavour and it was actually quite close to real black sesame. - Strawberry sorbet ($4.70 AUD small cup) - my dad wolfed this down. Decent but not good enough to come back for round 2. read more

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Awesome one stop coffee and cake or meal spot. Coffee and cannoli went down like a treat.

Reasonable coffee. But, they are lazy sods ... the customer has to do everything... order and pay for coffee, hang around while they make it,carry to your table. It is a very large business, it's prices are top of the range and they can't offer table service ... very, very difficult when one is vision impaired! read more

This gigantic Italian place has a rather industrial but nonetheless appealing atmosphere, and a busy location. I came for the gelato, which was tasty enough. Oddly, the tiramisu flavor cautioned that it was slightly alcoholic, but to be honest the mint flavor tasted more alcohol-y to me (admittedly not my area of expertise). They had an exceptionally wide sorbet selection (probably a third of what they offer). They offer a full menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which I did not try but would have been happy to. read more

Brunetti - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Brunetti. I have given this venue a few go over the past few years. But now I avoid it at all cost. Brunetti is definitely something of an institution in Melbourne, so it's fair that you will have a decent if not high expectation. Some people love it to bits, but I am guessing it has something to do with Brunetti's age old reputation for its coffee and cake appeal. Everything looks pretty at Brunetti's, but I'm sorry to say that most of these pretty things taste like cardboard. I visited a few times to make sure that maybe it was unlucky choices, but sorry to say that for me Brunetti is nothing but hype. You will find the major crowd on a usual day at Brunetti are mainly older Italian men, sitting outside smoking, having coffee and the odd cakes. I imagine Brunetti is a great venue for this, catch ups when the food doesn't really matter to much. read more

Epic cake shop. For coffee and a treat or your next birthday party, Brunettis is an institution that you can't go past.

Brunetti is a huge bakery/dessert shop. The display cases were all filled with incredible desserts and I struggled with choosing. A few of the items were marked as gold medal winners and I decided to narrow down my options to those items. After a hard fought internal debate, I finally decide on the cheesecake that won the 2016 gold medal at the Australia food awards. It was a chocolate/Nutella cheesecake. It was very tasty: creamy yet not too sweet. I wish I have multiple stomachs; I would've loved to try more desserts from here. read more

Brunetti - So many choices, so little stomach space - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

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How can you pass up on a Carlton icon? Since it's relocation from Faraday street, nothing has changed (only, of course, the location), still able to get your fix of Italian cakes & fantastic barista service. The branch out to other venues around Melbourne is a testiment to the success of Brunetti, however, I prefer to stick to the original. read more

I had no idea how this place slipped through my radar the last year. This place is mammoth. I was surprised to say the least, walking through the giant doors and trying to absorb all the sugary madness that was before me. It's hard to describe exactly what this place is beyond an institution. Rows of pastries, cakes and canollis - oh my! Then came the bar and the deli section with its shelves of pizzas and sandwiches. The seating also went back for miles. It was hard to know where to begin. Thankfully I remembered I was here for lunch and proceeded to the counter to order. After placing your order and paying for it at the main counter, you go to another counter to pick up your drinks and wait as your food arrives, most likely dishes will arrive separately as they are ready. We got a veggie pizza and risotto with prawns and mushrooms. The risotto was divine in buttery goodness and loads of mushrooms along with giant butterfly prawns. The pizza was also delightful, loaded with cheese and the right amount of toppings for a thin, Italian style pizza. The wine was a bit average but for the price, I wasn't expecting Italy's finest. My dining companion went for a post-lunch gelato. It was refreshing and tasty. Somehow I managed to pass the dessert counter and multi-display cases again on my way out and promised myself something decadent next time. There will definitely be a next time! Oh Brunetti, you have got me good. read more

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How can you not love Brunetti? They churn out coffees at super speeds and fabulously consistent quality, the cakes are as Mathan described "magical," the entire place is a real treat. To top it off, they are open until midnight most nights I believe, which suits me great as I have Neon Syndrome. There isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been said by others, so just take our word for it and try it out, it's so Melbourne and it's worth it. read more

Brunetti - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Brunetti ... you are just evil. Now I have to go work out some more for all that I have consumed from you. Just kidding. I can see why this place is bustling. The amount of dessert choices are just...ENDLESS.. LITERALLY. I mean how much cakes or sweets can you really take? And not to say how much can you prepare to sell in one single restaurant? ALOT. The display shelves goes one end to the other starting with Gelato on the left and in the "restaurant" session. And spread all across to the left filled with macaroons, pie, tarts and cakes, and popsicle, and puffs and whatever you name it. It was eye opening for me from a point of view of a visitor to Melbourne. I surely enjoyed my visit. I have shared 3 items among a group of 4. They are mostly delicious, one more then the others. Rum ba ba cream- definitely with cream over the non cream. Oh and my favourite of all. I am actually not a fan of cream and yet I think it was a good balance of the rum with the cream in it. It has a moist texture, yet not soggy , and with strong rum. *tip: don't squeeze out all the rum from the tub just because it's there. I got way too excited and it was too strong for me. Haha. Semifreddo bacio- sort of like a Nutella mousse with macadamia nuts. It's rich and nutty. Not too sweet but hard to finish a full jar of it. Lemon meringue tart- love the flamed top , but lack of lemon flavor. Would not order this again. Its not bad, but with the amount of choices will rather try something out. The cafe and dessert area is a self serve area, grab a table. Take a number and wait for your turn to order your items and carry over to your table. As much as its mostly self serve, the servers are still very helpful and nice to us when ordering and cleaning up. Would recommend visitor to Melbourne for a trip of sweets! read more

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This is dessert heaven! The display case goes on and on and on with one gorgeous thing after another! It's hard to choose! You should decide what you want first, then take a number from the middle of the display. They have everything from massive cakes to generous slices to small half-size tarts and cannoli and eclairs. (This means you can get lots of different things without feeling guilty. I figure 3-4 littles is about one regular size slice. Heh heh.) There's a separate counter for savory items, which smelled amazing. And then gelato all the way in the back. After you've paid, find a seat. It's a popular spot so expect it to be loud and though there is tons of seating, during peak times, it can be tough to find a spot. Coffee is definitely not their strong suit - better to stick with pastries and a glass of wine. read more

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Brunetti is known for their great cakes and desserts and is well worth a visit. The store is bound to make anyone who appreciates a good dessert to drool. You walk past several refrigerators full of cakes as you enter the store from Lygon St before coming to their cake, cookie, and pastry display cases. There's a huge variety to choose from -- the biggest problem is likely to be selecting which of the many delicious items to buy. In addition to their cakes, pastries, and biscuits, they also make good coffee, they serve gelato, and they even have a full food menu at the back of the store. I will say that I'm less of a fan of the Lygon St location compared with the previous Faraday St location. They have done a decent job of outfitting the new location, but the building doesn't have the same character. read more

Brunetti - Cakes and pastries in one of the many display cases - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Best melbourne cakes in town!!! Go to the Lygon place for more variety of cakes! Yummy!! read more

Brunetti - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

TIR-A-MI-SU! Really, I shouldn't need to say anything else. But I will. Brunetti's is the mortal enemy of dieters and diabetics alike. There are oh so many sweet, rich, chocolaty cakes here there's bound to be something for everyone's sweet tooth. The cakes are beautifully presented, like little sugar-filled sculptures. They also do savory food and, of course, an excellent cup of coffee. The buzz from Brunetti's dominates Faraday Street, with the outdoor seats are packed late into the evening with families and luuurvers enjoying a post-dinner treat. I know Carlton has an awful lot of 'institutions', and this is one of its most deserving. Don't miss it. read more

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Omg! There are no words to express just how amazing the desserts here are. The aesthetics are also stunning. Once you've passed under the brick arch and walked past the gorgeous, freshly baked cakes behind glass lining the entrance way you walk into a huge room that is split into sections..the first of which is an array of gorgeous looking slices and cakes, the second is the section where they make the coffees which are honest to goodness Italian style coffees that keep you awake for the next 6 hours. There is no table service and once you grab your number (like you do at a supermarket deli) to order your cake you are given a receipt with another number on it for your coffee so you have to stand around waiting for your coffee to be made. That's the only down side to the place though and why I've only given it 4 stars. The place is beautiful, the desserts the perfect mixture of absolutely wonderful flavors and the care of a true artist and the staff all lovely and efficient. Look, this review is pitiful when compared to the desserts. Just go...go now. You won't be disappointed read more

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Ordered: Tiramisu Ambience: the cafe is in the shopping mall. It's a block long cafe with at least 8 different stations. You find celebration cakes then small pastries then hot oven baked pizza then ice cream corner then coffee being brewed then there is the bar and many more. This cafe is literally endless and it doesn't even have an inch of free space - needless to say it's BUSY! Review: with quantity you sacrifice quality. For a city that has SO many Italian spots, Brunetti fell flat on the taste of its products. Plus the long lines make service slower and lethargic. The tiramisu was too sweet and moist, not much Cake or mousse, it had layers of wet cake cream and wet spongy cake layers. Plus is that it has a variety of stuff and is open late but minuses are quality and service. read more

Every time I walk past this flagship store, it was always packed-inside and out. Honestly I try and just get in and out of there as quick as possible, mostly because I'm only there to buy some take away goodies. This brunetti's is truly huge, it's got a two separate sections. One for pastries and savory things, and one for sweets. Its also got a pretty big variety of cakes for sale. Personally I think brunettis is overrated and overpriced, I don't find their food that great, it mean its nice, but not $8 nice. I bought 2x hot chocolates, an egg bacon roll and a Danish for $35! We might as well have just gone for a real breakfast. The wait for your savory food to be heated/toasted is also pretty long wait, at 'least' 5mins. Maybe I'm just impatient because I don't enjoy waiting around in such noisy and crowded places. There is one thing I have to mention though; their chocolate mud cake truly hits the spot. Their hot beverages are also served with a little complimentary cookie, which is always a nice touch. I don't think their sweets are bad, they look lovely and the whole places is definitely tantalizing, I just think it's a bit overrated. read more

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It has an amazing atmosphere. I recommend just coming for a coffee and a desert instead of the mains which are good but can be overpriced.

I had a mate visiting and we hadn't seen him in years so one of my mates suggested we go to Brunetti for dessert. This store is huge compared to the say... Camberwell branch. They have a more extensive menu and are open till late as well. Everytime I drive past, it's always busy and it was on the night we went as well. My flat white was ok, nothing special and I also had a chocolate and pear tarte plus a new york cheesecake (What? I love desserts!) and they were... well exactly as the ones I tried before at the Camberwell store.. Worth a try if you love desserts. read more

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I am melting over how wonderful this place is. Now, I am just a visitor to Melbourne, but the atmosphere of an outdoor/indoor espresso shop with a variety of coffee drinks, dressed up staff, and windows of delicious pastries can't get any better in my mind. Oh, and the beautiful and elaborate marble floor. I came in here for a shot of espresso while taking a break from walking in Melbourne's Little Italy. Most of the other traditional shop were closed, save the Wooly's in the basement and the Novo Cinema featuring independent films (who have discounted films on Monday, FYI). If you like a busy coffee and pastry palace, or need a little pick me up while you roam the streets of Melbourne, definitely make it to the original Brunetti's! (How American do I sound?) ** Thanks to Mel for pointing out I wrote Sydney (3x!) and not Melbourne. That's how American I am, haha. read more

Brunetti - A beautiful espresso bar, plus desserts and other gorgeous treats. - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Yes every Melbourne local knows Brunetti Cakes. With good reason I might add. Their flagship store in Carlton is the mother load. Their cake displays and bakery are heart attach enducing...but if you are going to die, death by Brunetti Cake is a good way to go. As well as amazing cakes you will find slices and pastries and all manner of sweet treats. This is where you head for coffee and cake on Lygon Street. Beware of imitations. Brunetti's is the type of place you always need. Whether it's the cake. Coffee. Gelato on a hot summers night. A quick foccaccia or quiche for lunch. Brunetti's covers the lot. The huge space is also home to a coffee bar where you can order you coffee to go or enjoy inside of out. The coffee is part of Melbourne's excellent coffee scene, but it isn't the best I have had. Controversial? Perhaps. Brunetti's is iconic for a reason. Just prepare to face the crowds of locals and tourists alike swarming in and out of the store and the sidewalk seating. It's worth any and every inconvenience though. read more

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I don't know why I continuously keep trying Brunetti, maybe it's because of its oh so convenient location, or the fact that there are always people out the front. Perhaps it's the very tempting selection of baked cheesecakes and macaroons, whatever the reason I have unfortunately been consistently unimpressed. Don't get me wrong I am sure the macaroons and tarts and all those tasty sweet treats could possibly taste as good as they look, but my issue lies within the quality of the coffee. All three times I have attempted a coffee from Brunetti I have been served a very unsatisfying, airy coffee with a burnt flavour (probably from the milk). I would expect this from somewhere like McDonald's where you are usually paying about $2.50 for your coffee, but not from a Melbourne CBD cafe where they charge you $3.80 even for a take away cup. The staff do seem to be friendly enough, but due to my lack of positive experiences I do not think I will be going back to Brunetti's for coffee anytime soon. read more

Brunetti - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Here is a challenge for all the food snobs: I invite you to walk into brunettis Carlton and NOT be overwhelmed by the absolutely overwhelming bounty of handmade Italian deserts, chocolates, cakes, pastries, gelato, pizzas, paninis, salads and baguettes. It is hard to know where to start but I think coffee is always a good place. The coffee here is great and they do delicious iced coffees and other variations too. The gelato is genuine and tastes seriously authentic. I always have the ferrero rocher and the banana. Also, is a bonus history lesson: brunetti founder Giorgio Angelé began his training as a pastry chef in rome when he was just ten, and the faraday street brunettis has been trading for 26 years. The service is a well-oiled machine, although it is always packed, especially on weekends. Just do yourself a favour and go there. You wont regret it. read more

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Brunetti should be a holiday destination on its own. It's where wonderland went after it closed its doors in Sydney all those years ago. For some reason, all the yummy pastries, cakes, cookies, chocolates and macaroons found themselves locked up behind these brown double doors. Head down to Brunetti after you've eaten a hearty meal (but not too hearty a meal) in the renowned Italian district along Lygon street in Carlton. Its iconic name has become synonymous with all the delicious dessert inside. They have stacks of cakes that you can order and are priced at anything from $30 to $300, depending on how many mouths you want to feed. They have over the counter service where you can pick from all the delectable choices behind the glass (the most exciting part), or you can head around the back to the cafe area to sit with a coffee or gelato. read more

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Simply put this is the best coffee I have ever had. Melbourne is known for coffee and this is the jewel of the lot. After eating on Lygon St. We strolled in for an after dinner coffee and dessert. The pastry counter is well varied and has flavors for every taste from puff pastry to ice cream. We gravitated to the Nutella selections sampling the Nutella cheesecake, Nutella ice cream cookie bar, and a strawberries & cream eclair. Even though my wife's Nutella café mocha was a bit bitter it's still worthy of the 5 stars I'm sharing. Don't pass this one by. read more

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Brunetti is by far my favorite place for gelato in Melbourne. The stracciatella is my go to flavor, but I do the enjoy the salted caramel and coffee as well. They also have a pastry section for other desserts that just makes your mouth water as you enter the store. Definitely check out the coffee too! The flavor is nice and it has a good balance of milk in the flat whites. So far everything I have tried has been excellent and I make weekly trips from uni to walk over to this cute Italian dessert shop. read more

Brunetti - Cafes Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

This is a must-visit in Melbourne! Amazing pastries are to be expected, but I was surprised by the full menu of entrees and main dishes as well. Well-designed layout with lots of display cases and places to sit and linger over a cannoli and cappuccino. read more

Extremely disappointed in the service, waited at an empty counter , despite three staff talking amongst themselves , and not even acknowledging my existence .... ended up walking out after 5 minutes of waiting, and went down the road where the service and food was friendly and prompt. Not really sure what the hype was about Brunetti's. read more

I've had coffee and sorbet on few occasions. Both were average. Given the size of the place now, I guess scale is the focus. I can't speak for the cakes. That being said, it is rather an attractive modern interior with a lot of outdoor seating. read more

Ok... Let's establish this first... This is not a bad place... It's just that it is far far from actually good. This is a perfect example of a tourist trap. Epic ambiance... Epic marble everywhere.. Simply grand. But the food and dessert is typical tourist attraction. So much money put into the decor and 'impression'... Yet the people making it all happen food-wise are clearly your run of the mill staff. So... If the ambiance is what you want go here... It really is cool. But do NOT expect epic food or dessert. It so no better then a chain italian place. If you go notice the huge number of desserts lining all the walls... Do you really think they were made that day? Of course not... It's for show. read more

Cakes glorious cakes. Once you walk in it is hard not to feel like you've walked into a gallery, the only difference is you can eat what's on display. On either side of you are fridges full of beautiful cakes. I needed to contain my saliva glands cos I really didn't want to get herded back on to the special bus. It was a late night so I didn't get a chance to sample the coffee but as I approached the coffee bar I was reminded of the great cafes in Rome like Giolitti, with their smartly dressed baristas and waitstaff (I am a sucker for a bow-tie) and their non-sensical hustle and bustle as they moved around the cafe. I had a slice of Opera cake and took something that looked like macarons (but weren't - started with a G?) home to Sydney with me as a souvenir so I was admittedly a bit boring with my purchases but my mates raved about their coffees and pastries. Will definitely be hitting up Brunetti's when I'm next in Melbourne. read more

I love this place for the deserts, italian hot chocolate, and being open late... but that's probably it. The coffee is overpriced, the ordering system is chaotic and stressful, the staff are equally frantic, it's so busy there are never tables free (so you often see people standing around with food and coffees and no where to sit - there's a tip in that), and it can be very loud. I know this may not sound like a three star review but the deserts and hot chocolate are seriously delicious. read more

After 10 years of friendship I hate to say it Brunetti, but I'm leaving you. I miss your quaint vibe, quirky staff and the click of my ridiculously oversized heals on your polished floors. Your recent move back to your past has left me lonely and desolate. A lack of facilities makes this venue a no-go zone for Nana and me day trips out. Whilst there is the potential to be disability friendly the general lack of seating and no bathrooms causes some second thoughts about the suitability. The redeeming factor for Brunetti's is her well earned reputation and ability to earn you brownie points. Had a lovers tiff? Ease the pain with a beautiful maroon box of Brunetti sweet treats. Need to impress interstate clients? Place a tray of miniature eclairs, tarts and macaroons from Brunetti and watch their eyes light up and the tummies grumble. Though this new direction won't stop me from coming to you in a slightly drunken state, late at night for a selection of miniature cakes to take away. And wondering how I got them in the morning. read more