We came here for lunch and every one of the servers was great to chat with and very friendly, also as soon as we sat down they brought us water which I always think is a plus, however I ordered a tea and the cup was dirty with dried tea left over so I asked for another cup which was cleaner but not completely clean. They came and checked up on us quite a bit to order because we had to wait for another party member so they kept asking if we need anything and they were very attentive while we were waiting, but after we ordered it wasn't that easy to get their attention and they would often forget to bring me equal. Finally when our food came they brought out the plates for 2 of the members of our group and I had to wait almost another 10 minutes for mine and mine wasnt even that complicated. It was a jaffal (panini) with ham and cheese and potatoes roesti. Having worked for years as a waiter, I've learned that is a nono. You always make sure to bring out all the plates for a table. You can't have half the people eating and the other half waiting for their food. The roesti was dry compared to the one in my wife's plate and the jaffal was ok. Generally, if the staff wasn't so friendly id rate this place lower, but the staff was very nice.. almost worth going back just for them. If I lived in the area, I might.. as we are just visiting, I don't think I'll go twice. read more

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My first Yelp review in Melbourne, so I'll start with a good one :) I met up with friends at Oscar Cooper for brunch on Sunday. The weather was great, and we managed to get a table outside (for 7 persons and a baby!). The service was really good, our waitress checking in quite often although our friends were late. Also, it didn't take that long for food to come considering the place was full! Food wise, I took the eggs Benedict which are made up of a rosti, smashed avo, poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce, and I replaced the mushrooms by roasted tomatoes. It was absolutely divine, and I was quite full in the end. Nice spot for a Sunday morning! read more

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The thing I love about Oscar Cooper is that no matter how busy it can get, the staff always treat you fabulously. I love their jaffles and their breakfast burritos. Coffee is always on point too. I have had my works Christmas Party here before, so it is also a great venue for a function too. Everyone at my work had a great time, maybe too good a time (as Christmas parties go I guess!) The awesome thing right now at OC is that on Saturday's they are serving up a beauty, the Nutella Doughnut. If you get a chance to get your mouth around one of these, it is an absolute must. They have a great outdoor area to eat al fresco if you please and ample amount of seating inside. Oscar Cooper is a winner for me. read more

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This place is fast becoming one of my favourite places to hang out while travelling through the fab Greville Street on a weekend. They have breakfasts AND lunch up until 3:30pm. It really is the place to be if you want good food and would like to engage in some people watching. I ordered the zucchini slice which was not quite what I was expecting but definitely delicious. It came served with a light garden salad and an almost excessive lashing of balsamic. I had a strawberry fields juice to go with it which was also nice. My partner ordered the calamari encrusted with wasabi which also was quite tasty. The only thing I could fault about this place is that when its almost full the kitchen do not seem to be able to keep up with the orders. For our meals we waited longer than what you would expect. read more

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I knew there was somewhere I'd forgotten to review from our trip to Melbourne! We made a quick stop at Oscar Cooper for a drinks/rest break after lots of walking. The decor is great and it was so nice to sit inside but have the breeze from the open windows. I had a glass of wine and ogled the toastie menu - I wasn't hungry but I'll have to remember to go back here next time we're in Melbourne. Staff were friendly and helpful, and I liked the relaxed atmosphere. Well worth a visit. read more

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This place is great. Great drinks, food, and really friendly staff. Came here for Saturday brunch at about 1pm, had to wait about 20min for a table. We had cocktails while we waited (bloody marys, espresso martini, brekkie bramble), all of which were great. The brekkie bramble tastes like a jolly rancher. Then we sat down, and had eggs benedict, and the poached eggs on bruschettas. We also ordered a sparkling wine bottle/orange juice to make mimosas. And then had a nutella donut mmmmmm.... Everything was great. Probably one of the best brunch experiences I ever had in Melbourne, start to finish. Great options, very reasonably priced ($10 cocktails etc), and friendly staff all throughout. I'd definitely return here and highly recommend for fun brunches with drinks. read more

Confession: I hate making my own coffee. And since my new office is a stone's throw from Oscar Cooper, I let these lovely folks relieve me of the efforts on a regular basis. OC may be the new kid on Greville Street, but they're a serious contender for Best Cuppa on the block. Equally amazing are their selection of juices. (Try the Purple Passion or Buffalo Soldier.) They also make a mean Bellini until 5pm if you're so inclined. As for food, well, let's just say I've sampled my share. The wagyu beef burger the first time I had it was out of this world. Definitely try the pork sliders; my colleagues plan lunch meetings around these tasty little treats. The calamari got very poor reviews in my last lunch here, but breakfast is a huge win. I dream about their pesto mushroom & toast! Friendly staff, brilliant people watching location, and affordable food. Definitely worth trying. read more

Great little cafe serving brilliant food. For once, I didn't actually taste the coffee as I just had one, but the juices were very bright and flavoursome. The menu is full of great options and after a bit of decision anxiety, we ordered the breakfast burrito and pancakes with lemon curd. My boyfriend raved about his amazing smelling burrito and insisted he could have eaten another one. I had the pancakes with lemon curd. So damn good. Definitely worth seeking out. read more

Was only here for a quick drink, so this isn't going to be a massive review. In terms of look and feel this feels very Melbourne, with exposed brick and tiled walls, a nice open atmosphere with big windows that lets you look out onto Greville Street, and relaxed friendly staff. There is a good selection of food and drinks, and they even have a fancy jaffle list! The missing star is only really because I didn't get a chance to have the food - if that matches everything else then it's likely to jump up. Well worth a look. read more

We're not locals and we don't come to Oscar Cooper's every other day. We're casual visitors to Melbourne from Canberra but had breakfast here by accident on one visit and now whenever we can we pop in for a great brekkie served by polite engaging staff who obviously care about their food, service and business. Eggs benny is awesome and the Breakfast Bruscetta (mine with chorizo hers without) is a clear winner. The staff make us feels like local regulars each time we visit. read more

Oscar Cooper appeared on my radar quite recently when I paid a visit to the offices of Dos Blockos craft brewers - watch out for a blog post coming soon on this Prahran hot spot. Located just off Chapel Sreet on Greville Street (a few shops past Ladro and across the road from St Edmonds) this under-construction venue was quickly getting ready for business. Owners Paul Butera (the guru behind the very affordable cocktail list) and James Barone come to the venture with a strong background in hospitality and the two previously working together at The Collection, which James bought when he was 24 and built from the ground up over six years. The Collection was sold a few years ago and now all time is being invested in the new Greville Street eatery - named after the pair's two dogs. Looking at the menu, it's clear the team are working with some top Vic producers. Coffee comes via Small Batch and they have a rotating guest grinder which will feature a smattering of local roasters. With milk from Jonsey's, bread and cakes from Noisette and Phillipa's, it's well worth your time to just drop past on the way through. What really caught my eye was the drinks list. That usually doesn't happen with me but I have had a few conversations with people recently about having such an amazing source of wine and beer right on the doorstep - yet there are so few venues that utilise them to their full capacity. What I am saying is that If I had a wine bar I would look to use Australian and NZ wine and beer exclusively. Oscar Cooper have done just that - wine has all been sourced from Victoria (although there is French champagne if you want to go a little crazy) and beer from local brewers Two Birds Brewing, Hawthorn Brewing Company and Southern Bay Brewers. This drinks list has all the paw marks of Tiffany Waldron (aka @BeerGirlBites) - Melbourne's up and coming craft beer specialist who is working with new and established venues to tune up their customers' beer tastebuds to what Australian and international brands are offering. The interior is bright and airy yet not overly styled with a wink to Three Bags Full with their central communal table. Clean and comfortable with a plant-filled garden feel, it offers an outside/inside space and there is a large dining space out on the footpath. Large windows open onto the area's best boutiques, but while the cool weather sticks around they have a nice little fire going in the main dining space. We started off with a couple of the freshly squeezed juices which are a steal at $5 a pop. The Golden Pash - pineapple, apple, orange and passionfruit - was summer in drink form. The Buffalo Soldier - watermelon, apple and mint - provided a nice zing that was the perfect alternative to a wake-up coffee. WordMonkey took the lead from the breakfast menu - baked eggs, ciabatta, spicy tomato sauce with chorizo, roast capsicum, Spanish onion and feta. The mix of ingredients were cooked perfectly and she made special mention of the chorizo being great spicy quality. On the other hand I dipped into the lunch menu and was torn (like the table beside us) between ordering the pulled pork with apple coleslaw, pickles and sweet mustard on mini rolls (which I have an aversion to now as the Asian pulled pork slider I had at Parlour Diner this week had a piece of bone in it that broke a tooth) and the dish I eventually decided upon - wagyu burger on a toasted brioche bun with bacon, cheese and pickle. This combination of ingredients was incredibly moreish and was the perfect size for one person to eat and then sit content that a precious weekend meal was well chosen. Tables are easy to come by at the moment but there may be some wait on the food - but that is to be expected while the kitchen team manage busy weekends while still trying to find their feet. Oscar Cooper have set themselves up nicely just off the main shopping strip. Bring on extended trading hours so I can dive head first into the drinks list and I will remain a very happy camper. read more

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The staff were prompt with service and we didn't wait long for our food. I would recommend trying the Wagyu burger but the soft shell crab was saltier than usual and I am a lover of soft shell crab. read more

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Cozy corner cafe in the heart of Greville Street, one of my favorite nooks of Prahran. Excellent coffee, the best on Greville I'd say. Even the humble iced latte packs refreshing punch on a February scorcher. Our table ordered the spicy slow-cooked lamb and halloumi sandwich (an absolute winner), the breakfast burrito, french toast, pork ragu and baked eggs with ricotta. There was very little talking while eating, which is always a good sign. Fresh juices hit the mark as well. The smallish interior is extended onto the sidewalk in summer, with 4 tables easily seating six each, shaded by big umbrellas. They are very accommodating for groups - we waited outside for a few minutes with constant, friendly progress updates by the staff, and made no matter of splitting our bill. Really nice touch - will be back. read more

Still the best brunch spot in the area by a long way. Excellent food and coffee, quick friendly service and a choice of indoor and outdoor seating! read more

I love Oscar Cooper for breakfast. They have a menu which is on point without trying to hard to be edgy. They offer some breakfast time cocktails if you're inclined to start early, i'll be honest here... i have been guilty of ordering one or two. This little gem is one of my local favorites for several reasons. The service is always speedy and the place has a great buzz to it. Another plus for Oscar Cooper is the outside seating which allows you people watch along Greville and inside has a cool vibe to it. read more

Had the eggs benedict after a boozy night out...well worth it. The staff are also outstanding... just perch yourself at a window seat and let the grease cleanse the booze away last nights booze... read more

Hats off to the guy who is the central manager of customers, he was exceptionally good. We came to this busy haunt during January 2015 for a brunch with friends that included an infant and a toddler. The guy who was the maître d' has to be gunning for the accolade of No.1 in Melbourne, he went out of his way to make us feel welcome and I really appreciate that he let us sit before the full party had arrive while being conscientious about ensuring the party already seated weren't interrupted. He was great. Loved that the restaurant was pet friendly, this is so important for people who bring their four legged friends on outings. Hope to see more of this in Melb. In addition the avocado and mushroom breakfast was delicious, I also had a couple of coffees (also great) and a bottle of wine which we all enjoyed. Thanks for a great experience, hope more places like this open up in Melb! Would love it if there was WIFI here! read more

Great location and friendly staff ... next time will be heading back here for breakfast.

Pretty good breakfast and coffee. I've had the benedict a couple of times since the hollandaise is so good. The menu is well thought out. I love anywhere that does pulled pork! read more

Outstanding service. Excellent coffee. Lots of seating inside and out. Highly recommend.

Top service, delicious food, nice atmosphere, great coffee. Highly recommend it. Oh, and great cured salmon!

Deliciously classey food in a busy cafe in Prahran Melbourne good coffee and tea as well as fruit smoothies.

Great service, staff could not have been more helpful. The kitchen was a tad slow bringing our lunch order, nearly causing a parking problem. Food was excellent, though it would be nice to be given butter for the toast (with mushrooms) and a little less salt on the fries (with tasty lamb wrap) please. read more

Lovely food, great Bloody Mary's! It's just a shame it gets so busy! You have to queue for a while sometimes and then when you do dit down, you feel a bit rushed. Worth a go though! Try "off peak" times to eat. read more

The guys at Oscar Cooper are simply amazing, as is the food, venue, coffee and beverages on offer. Boasting an impressive venue on one of the most hip corners and streets in Melbourne, this venue presents the perfect Morning breaky or lunch hangout. Having recently hosted an engagement party at the venue too, I can certainly assure anyone that is thinking of holding a similar function that James and the guys here will certainly look after you. Our party went off without a hitch and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking at doing something similar. Everyone is still talking about how great a night our engagement was. Cheers guys read more

What happened to this place? Both coffee and the food was pretty average. I came away feeling like I got ripped off, after spending $30 on a prawn tacos dish (2 tacos w 2 prawns on each) with an extra side of fries plus coffee. Terrible choice on my behalf. Never again. read more