Where to grab brunch for $15 and under in Melbourne’s east

Have you ever woken up a little late on a Sunday, keen to tuck into something greasy or sweet, only to be left shocked at the cost of a simple bacon and egg roll? 

We’ve put a list together of nine cafes across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs where you can sit down (or pick up) some brunch treats on the go for $15 and under.

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The Hatter and the Hare

If the name doesn’t already tip you off, this cafe in Bayswater has a whimsical twist behind it. Its menu includes dishes ranging from the “Recurring Dream” (eggs on toast) for $15 to the “King’s Roll” (a breakfast burger) for $15.

Inspired by the imagination of Lewis Carroll, the food isn’t the only attraction. The whole place is full of plenty of floral scents and colours.

Where: 1/21 Scoresby Road, Bayswater

Dröm Bakery

Just next door to The Hatter and the Hare, Dröm Bakery is always busy with lines stretching out the doors and patrons wolfing down their yummy croissant and sweet selections on milk crates outside.

Their savoury takeaway selections include a garlic cheese twist for $11 and a Korean barbecue Suisse for $14, while their sweet options include a blackberry almond crescent for $14 or a cinnamon scroll for $8.

Where: 1/19 Scoresby Road, Bayswater

Amazing Coffee Van

Just looking for a bacon and egg sandwich and a coffee with no frills? The Amazing Coffee Van has been a favourite stop for Mount Evelyn locals for years. From 5am to noon on weekdays, pick up an egg and bacon sandwich and a medium coffee for $12.50.

Where: 1 Tramway Road, Mount Evelyn

Mano’s Doncaster

Tucked away in the Tunstall Square Shopping Centre in Doncaster East, you can find Mano’s, a cafe keeping it casual and quick.

Tuck into an omelette with toppings of your choice for $14. Or, if you only have time for a quick bite to go, select from their range of brekky burgers ranging from $8.90 for a simple egg and bacon roll to $12.50 for “The Ultimate” with egg, bacon, a beef patty, hash brown, cheese and Hollandaise sauce.

Where: 2/43 Tunstall Square, Doncaster East

Crest Cafe

Driving through the suburban streets of Wantirna, Crest Cafe just looks like any run-of-the-mill milk bar. However, it can either be a great stop if you have kids, with a play zone out the back or a quiet place to sip a coffee and have a bite.

Polish off a bacon and egg roll for $14.50 or a simple toastie starting from $9.50.

Where: 17 Crestdale Road, Wantirna

Eugenes

Tucked on the edge of Wantirna Mall, Eugenes is always hustling and bustling and is a great place to laugh along with the fun-loving baristas and servers to start off a weekend morning.

Chow down on eggs and toast for $14 or pick up a brekky burger for $13.

Where: 30 The Mall, Wantirna

Matilda Mont Albert

A short walk from Mont Albert Reserve, Matilda is a quaint stop aiming to conjure up images of a Parisian coffee shop.

Their display cabinet has a range of small bites to hold you over until lunch, including a ham and cheese croissant for $14.50 and a bagel with cream cheese for $8.

Where: 15 Arcade Rd, Mont Albert North

Just, Loved

On top of a cafe, this shop can also provide everything you may need for your next event, from cakes to catering and styling.

Quick brunch options include croissants from $4.50, toasties from $10 and croffles (a mix between a croissant and a waffle!) from $13.

Where: 8 Hunter Drive, Blackburn South

1809 Cafe

Located at Willow Avenue Shopping Centre, 1809 offers up a wide range of cheaper options for hungry locals on the go, including an egg and bacon bun with Vietnamese slaw and homemade chili oil for $14.50 and toasties from $12.50.

Where: 34 Willow Avenue, Glen Waverley