Located in a heritage-listed, original telephone exchange building on Wills street within minutes of the leafy Flagstaff Gardens, you’ll connect with our home’s history from the moment you walk in.
Operator 25 is a must visit when you are in Melbourne, perfect for catching ups or a relaxed brunch session. We offer a unique Melbourne brunch experience, infused with delicious Asian flavors. Our coffee selection, featuring Code Black Coffee, is a highlight, complemented by our house-made specialty drinks.
For us, the discussion gets serious when it comes to our obsessions: food and specialty coffee.
Our all-day menu showcases Asian flavours packaged in Australian brunch favourites, executed by our chefs with a combination of international flourish and modern cooking techniques – bringing you ‘breakfast restaurant’ quality food.
Two pieces of toast with butter and your choice of spread
(Berry jam / nutella / honey / peanut butter / vegemite)
Poached/ sunny side up/ scrambled eggs
Maple toasted oats, coconut yogurt, soy milk, poached apple, kiwi seasonal fruits and pomegranate seeds
Rolled oats, Thai milk tea infused oat milk, black rice, whipped coconut cream, poached strawberry and seasonal fruits
Corn and spring onion fritters, red capsicum pesto, dabu-dabu salsa, wonton crisps and makrut lime yoghurt
Add poached egg +3
Sweet soy and makrut lime glazed pulled beef, English muffins, poached eggs, cucumber & rocket salad, and hollandaise
Open omelette with fried soft shell crab, Singapore chilli crab sauce, white toast and herb oil
Open omelette with roast pork belly, Thai basil Kra Pao sauce, white toast, pickled onions and chilli oil
Spicy Szechuan spiced baked beans, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, cabbage, coriander and fried Chinese bun
Smashed avocado, Japanese citrus yuzu dressing, multigrain toast, fried halloumi cheese, beetroot chickpea puree, sun dried tomatoes, edamame and sesame seeds
Add poached egg +3
(v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (df) Dairy-free
*This dish does not contain wheat products
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have food allergy, please notify your server.
Cheese crusted brioche french toast, peanut sauce, banana, strawberries, condensed milk, milo ice cream and cheddar snow
Purple yam flavoured waffle with ube white chocolate sauce, jackfruits, coconut, strawberries and coconut ice cream
Japanese green tea hotcake with pistachio sauce, mixed berry mascarpone, fresh fruits, pistachio crumbs and boysenberry ice cream
(v) Vegetarian
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have food allergy, please notify your server.
Lemongrass marinated fried chicken on brioche bun with pickled carrot, pickled daikon, Asian herb salad, spicy mayo and shoestring fries
Balinese marinated pork belly on brioche bun with cabbage slaw, sambal matah, sunny side up egg, mayo, fried shallots, coriander and sweet potato fries
Korean beef bulgogi on tortilla, mozzarella, lettuce, kimchi, Japanese mayo
Miso glazed salmon on rice congee, pickled green mustard, shimeji mushrooms, Chinese doughnuts, fried garlic, onsen egg and fish broth
Twice cooked five spiced duck leg, roti paratha, sunny side up egg, peking duck sauce, spring onion and cucumber salad
Korean chilli paste gochujang marinated tofu, served with chickpea pureé, focaccia bread, chimichurri, and mixed vegetables
(v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (df) Dairy-free
*This dish does not contain wheat products
Our kitchen handles all the main allergens, including but not limited to, dairy, eggs, nuts, peanuts, gluten, sesame, sulfites and soya. If you have food allergy, please notify your server.
We are as passionate about coffee as we are about food. Our specialty coffee menu, featuring Code Black Coffee, includes classic espresso-based drinks as well as alternative brews, such as filter coffee and cold brew. There are different blends or coffee available for your enjoyment, and also single origin coffee on offer.
If you are feeling adventurous, keep an eye out for experimental drink options created by our barista team, including seasonal coffee spritzers and tea or chocolate variety drinks.
Add coffee jelly +$2
^ Contains dairy and cannot be made dairy-free
Hot or iced filter coffee, cold vanilla mascarpone foam, chocolate, savoiardi biscuit
Iced matcha latte, strawberry foam
Iced matcha latte, ube foam
Iced matcha latte, Thai tea infused foam
Iced coconut water, espresso cloud
^ Contains dairy and cannot be made dairy-free
English breakfast / earl grey / chamomile / green / peppermint / lemongrass ginger
Cola / Lemonade
Orange juice, De Bortoli Prosecco, orange slices
Aperol, De Bortoli Prosecco, soda
(King Valley - VIC)
Pale Ale (Footscray, VIC)
Apple Cider (Huntingdale, VIC)
Operator 25 is run by a passionate team, keen to provide a quality moment-to-moment experience. We look forward to connecting with you. For any enquiries, please fill in the form below.
We accept reservation only on weekdays (excluding public holiday). Online reservation closes one day prior. Walk-ins on the day are still welcomed if you don’t have a reservation.
10% surcharge applies on Saturdays and Sundays.
15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Delivery is available via Hungry Panda and Uber Eats app.