I recently had brunch at Rustica in Melbourne and it was truly a treat. The service was excellent and the space was beautiful and cheery! First off the espresso was spot-on--perfectly pulled! I tried the Spanner Crab Omelette, which was delicious, and the French Toast was also really good. The Lobster & Prawn Benedict was nice, but the real stars of the meal were the Truffle Toastie and the Maple Cruller. The toastie had that perfect balance of crispy and melty, and the cruller was so good I couldn't resist bringing some back to Los Angeles with me! If you're in Melbourne Rustica is definitely worth a visit. read more

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Cronut. Go there. Devour Cronut. Lick your fingers, don't waste a crumb. Seriously so amazing. A croissant and a donut got together and made the most deliciously glorious baby. read more

Rustica Sourdough Bakery - Restaurants Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

Carb lovers take note: From the traditional sourdough, grainy loaf or my personal favourite - the rosemary and vine fruit - this is some damn good bread. The baguettes are good to slice and accompany a cheese platter, or buy a sliced tin loaf and throw it in your freezer for easy-to-grab bread each breakfast Pro tip: keep an eye out for the hot cross buns at Easter. read more

Nice enough place. Music a tad loud and totally the wrong genre for what could be a good vibe. The bread is good and the sandwiched tasty. Didn't try the coffee but the bought-in juice was tasty. Would give more stars but the toilets were cleaned some time in 1997 and never since... That always gives me the heebie-jeebies. Look up at the air extractor vent or the pipe work around the loo and you'll see what I mean. read more

Rustica Sourdough Bakery - Cute little place but loud music - Restaurants Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

I arrived at Rustica Sourdough on a Sunday morning around 10.30 and was there with a group of around 10 people. We waited for around 20 minutes before we were seated which was not long given the minimal number of tables. There are two large tables for big groups and then several tables for couples. It's got a very lazy vibe with many young couples (some with babies) and a family of four. The staff doesn't try to rush you out and due to the selection of yummilicious baked goods, there's a decent number of people getting takeaway coffees and pastries or loaves of bread. Our table was set before we even sat down and our coffee orders were promptly taken. My extra hot skim cappucino was hot but sour and not to my liking. One of the guys in our group who had been to the sister Rustica cafe said that the coffee was better there. I guess it all depends on the Barista and the day! Our orders were also promptly taken and arrived fairly quickly. By now I was starving and despite the difficult selection I had to make as all the dishes sounded amazing, I went for the eggs benedict. The description for my eggs benedict was "lobster eggs benedict, charcoal brioche $22.00 poached eggs, greens, saffron hollandaise + crunchy prawn cracker" Brunch menu descriptions are quite innovative and what is sometimes described as prawn cracker is not really a prawn cracker. So, I was quite keen to see what I would get. When my meal arrived, everyone on my table went 'WOW' because what arrived was a massive charcoal bun loaded with goodness. The cucumber(?)/greens was quite mild and went well with the creaminess of the hollandaise sauce. The eggs were deliciously poached and complimented the butteriness of the charcoal bun. The charcoal bun didn't taste smoky or "charcoally" but was sweet, fluffy and east to cut into. What I like about rustica is that they gave us sharp knives to cut into our bread which made eating easier. The prawn cracker was more like salty crackle with a slight sea flavour and was atop a lettuce leaf. Very refreshing. Other than that, the dish didn't have much flavour. It was nice and creamy and the lettuce was refreshing but I felt that it lacked a punch. The man sitting next to me gobbled up his beef brisket burger that came with tater tots. The smashed avocado toast was massive and again devoured by my brunch companions. The girl sitting next to me got the "kaiserfleisch" dish and though it sounds fancy aka "king of sausage", it is just bits of bacon which the girl said was not very nice. Points to the cafe for service, presentation and innovative options, but the dish I had just lacked some "oomph" Will definitely go back to try some of their sweet selection i.e. peanut butter croissant, matcha cronut.....mmm.. read more

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Only got a takeaway coffee but can confirm that it was actually not bad (which means it's definitely erring on the side of good) Solid 7/10 coming from someone with pretty high standards when it comes to coffee :) It is a bit awkward waiting for takeaway as there isn't that much space near the doorway. Can also get really busy and seems to be limited in-store seating, but will have to come back to try that out ;) read more

Great find on ANZAC day, good coffee, amazing service, good also to see the bakers at work through the glass and the pastries are amazing. Good ambience in the venue with good sized tables and comfy bench seating too. read more

Rustica Sourdough Bakery - Yummo - Restaurants Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

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As a pastry enthusiast, I was in absolute heaven here!! Amazing croissants, cronuts, slices and more! The bread is obviously good and the food never disappoints as well! Their staff is always the friendliest and every single time I have been in I have left feeling so happy (and full!). read more

Rustica Sourdough Bakery - Milo cronut, peach cronut, forget but tasted like Ferrero Rocher in an eclair(!!!!), passion fruit slice, and blueberry danish. - Restaurants Near Me - Fitzroy, VIC

I popped in here the other day for a quick lunch. Id had takeaway hot chocolates from here a few times and always found them pretty good, however what inspired me to write this review was the most magnificent chicken pie Ive ever had in my life!!! I was peckish and wanted something to eat - I dont normally eat pies and things like that but I couldnt find anything else there that looked particularly appertizing for whatever reason and so I decided on the pie and a hot chocolate. The poor bloke behind the counter had to deal with quite a lot of customers all by himself which kind of annoyed me a bit as it made me think "gosh, are they too tight to put on a second staff member" but was probably more to do with my more selfish thought of "hurry up, Im really hungry".... Anyway, I ordered the pie and it cost $6.50 which I thought quite frankly was daylight robbery, however I sat and had a quick look at the newspaper while I waited (quite a while) for the pie and hot chocolate. It was quite busy and the poor guy was working by himself. Anyway, the pie and hot chocolate came and I took it away. When I opened it, I noticed that included in the bag with the pie was a little plastic container of chutney or sauce (probably chutney) and although it had spilled a bit I thought "thats a nice touch" and the concept made me feel good! Then I bit into the pie and it was the most magnificant pie Ive ever had in my life!!! It had huge chunks of chicken - real meat rather than processed mince! It was delicious! These chunks were about as big as dominos! They were delicious too - as were the mushrooms and peas etc. (It was a chicken and mushroom pie to be precise). I really really enjoyed it and although it was expensive, I am more than happy to pay this price for it again and actually look forward to having another one! Of course the hot chocolate was delicious too - which also added smiles! Im reluctant to give the place 5 stars as the service took a while and it is expensive, though if they keep doing pies like that they might just force their way into that 5th star! Keep up the good work Rustica Sourdough! read more

I just had a savory muffin and a coffee, and both were excellent, and the service was excellent. The other food that diners near me had looked excellent - the Avocado mash especially. I must go back there and try it soon. read more

Great little café on Brunswick street. Chill with a coffee and enjoy their fabulous breakfast menu or savour their wonderful bakery products. The go to place for breakfast. read more

Gold trophy Passionfruit tart. Hello my new friend. read more

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Picked Rustica Sourdough to have brunch with some friends on a Sunday morning. Best decision ever! :) There are heaps of cafes to choose from in Fitzroy, but decided to try this place and we were not disappointed. I picked the 'sautéed greens' for breakfast. It consisted of sautéed broccolini, beans and snow peas served on sourdough with haloumi, resting on a bed of smashed avocado and pesto. Oh and a poached egg and almonds on top! I was originally going to attempt the Croque Monsieur - but there's always next time! It was a generous serving and was such a delight to eat. Fresh, yum and very green. Friend ordered the french toast - and although I didn't get to taste it - it looked delicious. I would love to be able to try their breads - especially the pumpkin sourdough next time. read more

Great place for pastries and sour dough bread. Enjoyed my breakfast with its unique black colored sourdough roll. It's not a very big space so it gets kind of crowded. They have a fairly unique glass window so you can see the pastries being skilfully prepared. read more

Good bread for takeaway or a cafe for brunch. Pretty standard brunch menu of eggs and their house baked bread and some tasty looking specials. Their coffee is roasted in Geelong read more

The cafe didn't feel very cosy, probably because I went there when they were an hour to closing, only a few takeaway customers in the shop beside me. Service staff wasn't super friendly either, would've made my visit a bit better if they smiled. Chocolate cronut and matcha croissant were a little too sweet for my liking. I'd suggest you order something savoury, followed by a sweet pastry, otherwise you'd leave the place sugar high like me! Soy chai latte was just alright, could've used more spice than milk. 1000£ Blend Cafe makes a better one. Maybe I'll return to taste their other items. But this visit was a bit "meh" for me. read more

Great place, I absolutely loved the food. The music was a little bit loud and not the best kind for the vibe they're going for. The service was amazing they were really kind and welcoming. It'd help a lot of their menus said whether the food was vegetarian/gluten free/vegan or not :) read more

Can't really say anything about the food, because the business was closed for the evening! On Yelp, they list Fr-Sat open til 8 pm, but the door posts closing at 5 pm, and when we arrived at 4 pm, the manager was locking the door and all the chairs were stacked. We told her we had seen 8 and pointed the door time, but she was nice about it and said "yes, we need to update all that". Oh well. Went down the street and had a wonderful meal at Brunswick Street Cider House. read more