Tall Timber is a brunch brunch spot in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Editorially verified June 5, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Must order: Smashed avo with fermented chilli and seeds on sourdough
Address: 60 Commercial Road, Prahran VIC 3181, Melbourne
Journeyman on Chapel Street in Windsor is a consistent south-side brunch room: direct-trade Dukes espresso, seasonal produce and a loyal following since 2014.
Order: Persian feta potato croquette with fresh corn salsa and poached egg
St. Ali in South Melbourne is Melbourne's original brunch destination: the warehouse and espresso-led egg menu set a standard hundreds of cafes have followed.
Order: Eggs Florentine with St. Ali espresso
Auction Rooms in North Melbourne set the third-wave template in 2009: excellent espresso, reliable brunch plates and a room that handles weekend chaos well.
Order: Bacon and egg roll on brioche with house ketchup
Hardware Societe on Hardware Street is the CBD's most popular brunch queue: baked egg pots in cast iron, copied across Melbourne for years and still the best.
Order: Baked eggs with chorizo and gruyere
Journeyman on Chapel Street in Windsor is a consistent south-side brunch room: direct-trade Dukes espresso, seasonal produce and a loyal following since 2014.
Order: Persian feta potato croquette with fresh corn salsa and poached egg
St. Ali in South Melbourne is Melbourne's original brunch destination: the warehouse and espresso-led egg menu set a standard hundreds of cafes have followed.
Order: Eggs Florentine with St. Ali espresso
Bentwood in Fitzroy applies wine-bar sensibility to brunch: benchmark granola plates, natural wine from midday and the suburb's best outdoor courtyard.
Order: House granola with seasonal fruit and labne
Mammoth in Armadale runs the weekend brunch queue that defines the suburb: seasonal ricotta hotcakes, Inglewood coffee and a room that handles pressure well.
Order: Seasonal ricotta hotcake with roasted pear and burnt butter maple
