HolyBelly's coffee program is notably good, with cappuccinos that reviewers compare to genuine Italian ones. The café also offers London Fog, espresso, lattes, and their signature New Orleans iced coffee. Australian coffee training shows in the execution.
Tips from diners
The cappuccino here is genuinely well-made—don't skip the coffee just because it's a brunch spot.
The signature stack that reviewers call the best pancake dish they've ever had. Made with light, airy pancakes and quality bacon, finished with bourbon butter and real maple syrup. Multiple reviews specifically mention this as a must-order.
Tips from diners
Go for the bacon here—they use quality bacon from The Beast that makes a real difference compared to standard options.
Reviewers consistently praise the scrambled eggs as the lightest and fluffiest they've ever tasted. You choose from sides like fennel sausage, baked beans, hash browns, bacon, or green salad. This flexibility makes it a personalized breakfast.
Tips from diners
Choose scrambled eggs if you order this—reviewers specifically call them out as the best version compared to poached or fried.
A lighter breakfast option with house-made granola and creamy yogurt topped with seasonal fruit. Popular with diners who want something fresher than the heavier egg-based dishes but still satisfying.
Tips from diners
If you want something without eggs or meat, this granola bowl is one of the few fully vegetarian hot items.
Ripe avocado spread on quality bread, dressed up with either a perfectly poached egg or crispy bacon. Simple but well-executed, and you can customize it based on what you're in the mood for that morning.
Tips from diners
Add the poached egg for richness—it makes the dish more substantial and worth the extra euro.
Founded in 2013 by Australian owners trained in Melbourne, Holybelly serves American-style breakfasts in a loud, energetic 100-seat dining room. Solo diners often get counter seats overlooking the kitchen—a quirk that keeps people coming back.
Skip weekday lunchtimes between 12pm and 2:30pm, and weekend waits between 10:30am and 3pm if you want to avoid 45-minute queues. Arrive before noon or after 2pm.
If you arrive alone, someone will write down your party size. Say 'party of one' and you'll likely get a counter seat overlooking the kitchen—you're transported straight to the back with no wait.
This place does not take reservations—it's first-come, first-served only. No point emailing them to book; plan to queue.
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