The Bean Thief

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Closed nowOpens 6:30amSunday: 6:30am - 4pm
773 High St, Kew East VIC 3102

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Kew East brunch institution known for chilli scramble, fritters and reliable coffee.

A characterful, art-filled Kew East cafe with a cosy front room and a quieter courtyard out back, popular for weekend brunch despite getting loud near the coffee machine.

House-baked carrot cake and pastries, a rear courtyard for quieter seating, and outdoor undercover seating with heaters.

A modern Australian brunch cafe rather than a venue built around a specific cultural cuisine lineage.

Mixed value perception. most reviewers find the food and coffee worth it, but several flagged specific items (a $15+ sandwich, a $12 avocado add-on, a $58 breakfast-for-two) as overpriced.

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Comparing options? See Cafe Bacino on Burke nearby · 4.8
3.9Curateria Score
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Google rating4.2 ★ · 452 reviews
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773 High St, Kew East VIC 3102

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Kew East

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