Felt like Cambridge Mass in Melbourne, more specifically Central Square on a good day, lots of friendly hipsters, plenty of ink but not aggressive amounts, very chill attitudes. I ordered the sweet potato/feta hash with basil, spinach, poached egg, more like two fritters and very good. Wife had the muesli, a bit dry, she asked for some oat milk which improved it. The coffee was diabolically good. Fresh squeezed OJ rounded out this ample breakie. We'll be back for more! read more

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Galleon has been on my to - do list for a very long time. Today however, feeling a bit under the weather, I decided to go somewhere I didn't have too travel to far to and Galleon popped into my mind in an instant. Pretty popular spot amongst the locals and I love that feel of it. I wanted breakfast a good breakfast so chose 'eggs any way I wanted' scrambled and just one, with a side of mushrooms avocado and smoked salmon. The good thing is that you get what you pay for so $6 for scrambled egg on multi grain toast and $3 for extras. Great deal. I found their coffee to be delicious too. I like how the interior is decorated with posters of perfomers playing and I like how you can grab a random business card - I grabbed a few yoga/meditation ones. I enjoyed my Galleon experience, glad I finally got to tick it off my list Its So St Kilda. read more

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My first trip to Australia. The food is decisively Australian. If you're from the states. Make sure you order the scrambled eggs well done with it I'll come runny. Overall very accommodating and the food was good read more

Love the venue & what they have done with it the decor is a bit of step bak in time but I like it, It has a nice warm cosy feeling to it. The staff were really cheerful which was refreshing, I had a salad roll which was the nicest 1 I've had in ages the ingredients were so fresh & the coffee wasn't to die for but it wasn't that bad, I'll keep this place bookmarked for the next time I'm in the area. read more

Galleon Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

We stopped here for a bit of hangover breakfast. The place had the usual cafe buzz, but we were seated right away. I had the sweet potato hash with the poached egg. One thing I love about Aussie restaurants is they can properly poach an egg. It's hard to come by in the US. read more

Galleon Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Galleon has a great menu, fantastic atmosphere, and friendly staff. What else could you want? Well, they deliver on their great menu by providing amazing food and coffee. They are also located At the top end of Carlisle St next to Acland which make Galleon a great place to drop in when you are seeking to absorb some of the best that Melbourne has to offer. Something that I really liked the last time I came here was the unique style hash brown/potato rosti/latkes (whatever the kids are calling them these days). It was made with sweet potato which I thought was a nice twist to start the day in a creative way. read more

Galleon Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Friday was a crazy night, we drank and we drank but i knew that the one thing i could look forward to (except the hangover of course) was the amazing breakfast i was going to have here at Galleon! Now a warning to my friends out there in Yelp land, be sure to get in early, Galleon is very popular and you will find your name on a brown paper bag stuck up on the front door as the next-in-line waiting period commences. The venue is always quite busy on weekends so be sure to get in as early as possible. The venue is spacious and funky, but when its peak time be prepared to share your table (we sat at a 6 seater with 3 of us and 3 randoms but hey, a great way to keep social!), the coffees are amazing and brought out quite promptly. Your mouth-watering breakfast is also quick to be delivered to you, and my-god is it a great breakfast. read more

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Galleon is the benchmark when it comes to cafes in St. Kilda. This restaurant has it all. I love its random style settings and huge peace sign out the front. The atmosphere is really good. The food is crazy yum. The coffee is arguably the best I've had. The service is great. It's one of those places that you feel compelled to spend extra to get the better meals so I end up having the "Big Brekky" most times I go there to make the most of it. It really captures St. Kilda's urban vibe where it is usually a mix of alternative types, with footy players and older couples. It does get very busy due to its popularity but it is never a huge wait and as it's across the road from Luna Park it is always entertaining watching people screaming on the roller coaster. I love that you can go to St. Kilda and have a great cafe to sit and read the paper on your own and enjoy the coffee and meal or be able to take family and friends there to show it off. It's not too classy and the relaxed atmosphere really helps you settle in there after a busy morning on Acland Street. Even if there are flaws I don't really mind because it's position and style just means it's a winner and will be popular for a long time. read more

Galleon Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

We waited in the wind for maybe five minutes to get into this extremely popular cafe in St Kilda on a Sunday morning. It's obviously a place people go to the morning after the night before with Bloody Mary's on the menu. I ordered a Virgin as it was too early for vodka for me. I find it hard to get a decent Bloody Mary in Oz, so this was nicely spiced with two (!!!) stalks of celery. Perfect. The tables are straight out of the fifties, laminex and chrome in bright, mismatched colours. Totally cute and kitschy. Do not come if you are looking for a quiet chat however. It's intensely noisy, clattering dishes, espresso machine, bells, loud conversations. But staff are friendly and smiling though under great pressure to squeeze through the tables to deliver the orders. The place has a fabulous breakfast/brunch menu with vegan options such as tofu scramble. I ordered the vegetarian sweet potato hash with a poached egg and spinach. Oh wow. So delicious. Hints of apple and cinnamon in the hash and relish. I would come here every Sunday if I lived here. Good coffee too. Awesome. read more

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Yum! This place is cool and the food is great. Our table was in the shape of a boat. How many times have you said that? The kids enjoyed porridge and eggs and soldiers (or something like that) and of course babycinos. The adults enjoyed a ver nas latte to start with. I have to add the water bottles being recycled Absolut bottles really made me like the place more. I had the bacon and egg sandwich which was delicious. My wife had the BLAT and enjoyed that. The large bowl of chips is quite large, so for 2, you can probably deal with a small. All in all, for our second meal here, it is well worth returning to and I'd go again tomorrow. Howsat? read more

A highlight of our rugby tour to Australia! And for a cafe, that's saying something. Usually we come home talking about great bars, clubs and the local sights, but the lads haven't stopped talking about the daily trip here for breakfast. Except on the weekend days that is, when we couldn't get a table for love nor money. It's a popular place this. The reason we loved it so is that the hearty and very tasty breakfast offerings were the perfect foil to the sore head and needy stomachs that tend to accompany such a rugby tour. Especially when we're staying at the very nearby hostel and attempting to drink them dry. My highlight was the bubble and squeak. I'd usually throw an extra poached egg on top for perfection, but it was tasty enough without. The coffee here was excellent, it is in Melbourne usually, but it was worth the extra dollar or so than its competition over the road. As a collective of rugby gents, we couldn't be any more different from the usual folk who frequent here (think yoga mats under the arms and overgrown beards), but the staff looked after us and treated us like locals. Hungry, hungover and needy locals. Expect to queue for a long time on the weekend. Even for a takeaway coffee. Much love, Hammersmith and Fulham RFC. read more

The only complaint I have about Galleon is the waiting time. Make the mistake of dropping by late morning on a weekend and you'll find your name has to be marked up on the wall with a half an hour wait ahead of you. As a result the staff are pretty harried, although this is only natural considering the hordes of people that flock to this place. However, rant aside, I have to say that the wait is worth it. If it was anywhere else I would have given up and left, but Galleon certainly does deliver. Easily St Kilda's best brekkie spot, this place has the charm that the surrounding cafe's lack. Service is quick and the food is delicious. Not the most exciting number on the menu by far, but the salad sandwich is delicious. A slightly more exciting option is the the sweet potato, basil and feta hash, served with wilted spinach, one poached egg and tomato and chilli chutney. Delicious. Because this place is so busy, your meals may not arrive at the same time, but this is a small price to pay. Sitting outside in summer is gorgeous, this place just has a really nice feel to it. Definitely one of the highlights of St Kilda's dining scene. read more

Visiting from Los Angeles, California and really loved the breakfast! The ambiance was retro, with 1950's music playing. Not the most beautiful cafe, but food does not disappoint. The Sweet Potato Basil Hash with poached egg looked as good as it tasted. The lemon butter and strawberry Pancakes were divine! They do fresh juices, we had a carrot apple juice which was wonderful. Highly recommend this place for breakfast, if you are looking for something yummy. read more

Galleon Cafe - Lemon Butter and Strawberry Pancakes. I asked for the lemon butter on the side. - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

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I arrived early knowing full well this place gets busy staring from my window at the Airbnb apartment I was staying across the road. There's always something great about the hustle and bustle of St Kilda. Coffee is always the first test and it was delicious my partly Italian heritage is particularly sensitive to poor coffee. It was one of the best coffees I have had. The service was exceptional and my waitress Clarrie (hope I spelt her name correctly ) was both friendly and informative about the local area. I chose to have the eggs Benedict which was topped with a homemade recipe. The bagel was fresh and delicious. Eggs and salmon were both delicious. I always like to add sides and the sweet potato, feta and basil rosti along with the beans in tomato sauce were just the perfect compliment. The second cup of coffee was the same as the first just the right temperature and full of flavour. The menu has variety for both meat eaters and vegans. This place gets busy early even on a Sunday so be prepared to wait if your arriving after 9 on a Sunday. I must try the rest of the menu so I will be back again. Sitting outside on a sunny day in St Kilda made it the perfect breakfast place. Might just have to have another coffee. read more

Galleon Cafe - Eggs Benedict with salmon on a bagel. Side of beans and sweet potato , feta and basil rosti - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Ok, so had the veggie burger today and it was deee-licious. Chickpea patty with olive tepenade, spinach and feta on a really nice bun. I'm not veggie, but this burger didn't have me missing meat at all. The service was quick considering it was packed. The servers were both really friendly and they let us split our bill at the end to make it easier for the four of us work colleagues. read more

Even if you're not a fan of veg or vegan breakfast, there's another thing galleon is good for.... the virgin Mary's !! So many choices @.@ and what the hell is clamato juice? Clam and tomato? But aren't these guys vegan? I don't know. Whatever clamato is, they taste bloody good. read more

Galleon has been on my Melburnian brunch to-do list for months, but the wait is usually so long on weekends (and my stomach is usually so grumbly) that I haven't given it a chance. Until a recent Wednesday morning. The place was still pretty busy (considering it was a weekday) but we got a table right away. It has a real diner-y feel with the retro tables and mismatched chairs, but I think that's part of the charm of the place. They do a solid eggs benny - perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise sauce - just the way I like it. And the coffee is quite good too. The prices are also pretty reasonable. I'll happily go back - even if it means a bit of a wait next time. read more

Stepping into this cafe feels a little like stepping back in time - which is exactly what the people at Galleon Cafe are trying to maintain. A retro, Australian diner-esk cafe serving up simple food and smiles. The food options are easy, the coffee isn't bad and the atmosphere was more hushed than a lot of cafes. Not in an awkward silent way. The retro style also means no exposed-brick-warehouse fit out, so I could hear my breaking companion perfectly while we caught up over bagels. It was nice. Breakfast was cheap and cheerful, and while I wouldn't necessarily race here or make it my new local, I would happily stop by again when in the area. read more

Galleon almost turned me vegan. Almost. Until I remembered how awesome bacon is... They have the most delicious dish of sautéed tofu, mushroom and spinach that comes coated in a light sweet and salty sauce. A huge mountain of the stuff, served on grainy toast is the perfect way to start the day with a pot of tea on the side. Read the papers, share a big retro table with some random people and enjoy the charming community vibe of Galleon. Big love for their extensive menu, but especially that vegan dish that makes me feel virtuous and healthy. read more

Casual and friendly waitstaff. Earthy and chilled vibe. Solid coffee too. Will come back here and try food next time.

Been coming here for a while... The food is still solid but there tends to be a bit of a wait. Good vegetarian options as well as full meat. read more

Galleon Cafe - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

Food great but such shame the service is awful I have been coming here for years and always loved the healthy and cheap food options. The service here has never been great in all those years I have been coming but I pushed it aside due to the quality of the food. Today I had an awful experience where the manager served me meat with my vegetarian meal without informing me. He refused to take it off the bill and was so condescending to me. Having been a regular customer for the past 9 years I would have thought the least he could do was take it off the bill but he was so outright rude and uncooperative. It has left an awful taste in my mouth. read more

Absolutely delicious breakfast options that leave my belly full of goodness for hours afterwards. The sweet potato hash, so yummy. If you can manage it, go with a friend for brunch, get a savoury breakfast and a sweet breakfast and share them both, its a foolproof plan with the best of both worlds. Great staff members who deal with the bustling atmosphere with a good humour that makes you feel at home. Comfy booth seating and retro furniture almost make the place feel like your holiday beach house. You sometimes have to wait but its totally worth it especially if you're hungry and there's a haloumi salad on the specials board. read more

So as many of you know I do not cross the Yarra very often so a venture out St Kilda way is worthy of a mention. Meet at Galleon Cafe for lunch? Yeah sure why not. The cafe is a bit like walking into a time warp or jumping into the set of a secret life of us. It is very St Kilda cool and there are people and dogs wandering around everywhere. The menu has some great breakfast options and I like the way you can build from eggs on toast cheaply and without hassle. I had the sweet potato and haloumi salad and it was delicious. To finish off they indulged me in an ice cream sundae and gave me extra topping on the side. This makes it an awesome place to be, I mean who ever gets and says no to extra topping on their sundae :) read more

This has been my St Kilda favourite for 10+ years. Perfect coffees, great simple food, a locals hangout.

Galleon has a really great atmosphere that really reflects St Kilda. It's buzzing, friendly and even relaxing when you want it to be. Especially over summertime, the vibe alone is really great. But even in Winter, you can look forward to a cup of hot coffee. It's not right on Acland Street, so you don't get the huge amount of noise that that brings. Nevertheless, it's just around the corner, a short walk away, so you can just drop in when you are in the area, or afterwards head over to Acland or Fitzroy St. The only thing is that if you are going there for a Sunday brunch, be prepared for a bit of a wait, as it gets pretty packed. After years and years of being open and building a strong reputation, you can pretty much expect that. I've had quite a few things off the menu, and it's all delicious, but nowadays I always just get the Sweet Potato Hash Brown with a few extras on the side. I'll look at the menu, sure. But it's pointless, as I always settle on the potato hash haha. It really reflects the Galleon pretty well actually, as it has elements of uniqueness (for instance, the way the potato hash is made itself), but also keeps to a kind of traditional breakfast dish. It's kind of rustic, but very clean at the same time. I think the blend of creativity and something unusual and fancy, without getting too controversial or out there, is precisely what a restaurant in such a thriving area should deliver. read more

Amazing experience here yesterday. We arrived at the cafe to a line out the door and decided if this was the line in an area with an abundance of cafes it must be worth the wait! The friendly waiter took our name and around 10-15mins later he apologetically took us to a shared table.. A different experience, we were unsure whether to greet our new companions or pretend they weren't there.. I opted for an awkward hi and began to peruse the menu. I had seen a photo of the meatball pide on a bagel and couldn't get it off my mind so once our coffees arrived I made this request to the waitress and she obliged to make this happen for me!! My partner opted for the Galleon burger which was my second choice. Our coffees were amazing, both in taste and size! Now for the food.. OMG!!! I can't begin to describe the taste sensations that arrived to our table. Let me say we'll be back and both of our meals are definitely recommended. All in all a great place to stop and we got out for $40 for two coffees and two meals!! Got to be happy with that! read more

Galleon Cafe - The deliciousness that was my Meatball Bagel - Restaurants Near Me - St Kilda, VIC

As many of my friends are vegetarian - the galleon is my top pick for breakfast in Melbourne. Their vegan offerings are tasty, the food is served warm and the coffee is consistently good. Their retro theme is reminiscent of my auntie's house in the early 90's giving the place a no-frills, casual, we're-here-for-the-service vibe. Try and get there early during the weekend as at brunch they write names on a brown paper bag wait-list. Also, if you're in a small group (2-3) be prepared to make some new breakfast buddies at a big table! read more

i have come here for years-- what has happened?? it has been my go to for amazing food, welcoming and friendly environment. had such terrible service is begs belief. rude, not interested staff. it's a massive shame. there are so many cafes in melbourne, i hope they become more selective about who represents them in the future. read more

This place is great! Friendly service, good coffee and delicious food. I had the salmon and spinach and it came on amazing dark rye bread. Nice and chilled atmosphere too. I only wish we got to sit at the boat table :) read more

Fairly busy on a Saturday morning. Managed to squeeze seven people in. Nice coffee and a pretty good feed. The girls love the porridge.

I stayed at Base backpackers right down the street and always noticed this place was full of people. Decided to come one morning to help my hangover (or maybe I was still drunk who knows). Got the Bloody Mary, fries with aioli, and the lemon and strawberry pancakes. Best Bloody Mary I've had in a while and the pancakes were incredible! Friendly staff and prices were reasonable. Stayed in Australia for 3 weeks and ate out quite frequently and this place was definitely one of my favorites! read more

Unfortunately, this is one of the absolute worst meals I have had. The scrambled tofu was devoid of any flavor more than oil and the lattes one quarter froth. Extremely disappointing. Avoid! read more