Early birds cafe hastings

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Closed nowOpens 8amSunday: 8am - 3pm
20 Victoria St, Hastings VIC 3915

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Hastings' best-kept brunch secret: perfectly poached eggs, generous serves, and a host who makes every table feel looked after.

Warm, inviting café with north-facing windows that flood the space with natural light. excellent for a sunny winter breakfast. Clean interior with inside and outside seating options and plenty of car parking nearby. A relaxed suburban feel without pretension, run mostly solo by chef-owner Gary who brings real energy to the room.

Fully customisable big breakfast. choose up to five extras for $2 each on top of the base; daily specials board with rotating dishes like cauliflower fritters and breakfast burritos; freshly squeezed juices; loyalty rewards cards; ample parking next to Kmart on Victoria Street.

Classic Australian café format with no specific cultural claim. The chimichurri scrambled egg burrito shows some global influence but the overall offer is firmly modern Australian brunch.

Strong value across the board. the big breakfast customisation system (5 extras for $10) is regularly praised as excellent value. An egg and bacon sandwich with coffee for $11 was highlighted as a bargain. Reviewers consistently describe getting more than they expected for the price.

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20 Victoria St, Hastings VIC 3915

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