Welcome to Operator 25, one of Melbourne’s top brunch venues.
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.
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our menu
Brunch, lunch and everything in between, daily.
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.
wake up call
toast (v)
Two pieces of toast with butter and your choice of spread
(Berry jam / nutella / honey / peanut butter / vegemite)
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Sourdough / multigrain $8.0
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Fruit toast / Gluten free toast $10.0
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EGGS ON TOAST (V)
Poached/ sunny side up/ scrambled eggs
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On sourdough / multigrain toast $14.0
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GRANOLA (df/vg) $17.0
Maple toasted oats, coconut yogurt, soy milk, poached apple, kiwi seasonal fruits and pomegranate seeds
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*THAI MILK TEA OAT PORRIDGE (df/vg) $18.0
Rolled oats, Thai milk tea infused oat milk, black rice, whipped coconut cream, poached strawberry and seasonal fruits
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CORN FRITTERS (v) $23.0
Corn and spring onion fritters, red capsicum pesto, dabu-dabu salsa, wonton crisps and makrut lime yoghurt
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Add poached egg +3
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BEEF BENEDICT $27.5
Sweet soy and makrut lime glazed pulled beef, English muffins, poached eggs, cucumber & rocket salad, and hollandaise
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SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB OMELETTE $29.5
Open omelette with fried soft shell crab, Singapore chilli crab sauce, white toast and herb oil
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THAI PORK OMELETTE $29.0
Open omelette with roast pork belly, Thai basil Kra Pao sauce, white toast, pickled onions and chilli oil
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SPICY MALA BAKED EGGS $27.5
Spicy Szechuan spiced baked beans, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, cabbage, coriander and fried Chinese bun
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YUZU SMASHED AVOCADO (df/VG) $23.0
Smashed avocado, Japanese citrus yuzu dressing, multigrain toast, fried halloumi cheese, beetroot chickpea puree, sun dried tomatoes, edamame and sesame seeds
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Add poached egg +3
extras
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Substitute toast to gluten free $2.0
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Poached egg / fried egg $3.0
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Roasted tomatoes / wilted spinach $4.0
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Roasted mushroom / avocado / bacon $5.0
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Scrambled eggs $6.0
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Smoked salmon / pork and fennel sausage $7.0
(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.
sweet talk
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FRENCH TOAST (v) $26.0
Cheese crusted brioche french toast, peanut sauce, banana, strawberries, condensed milk, milo ice cream and cheddar snow
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UBE WAFFLE (v) $25.0
Purple yam flavoured waffle with ube white chocolate sauce, jackfruits, coconut, strawberries and coconut ice cream
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MATCHA HOTCAKE (v) $25.0
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.
serious conversation
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VIETNAMESE CHICKEN BURGER $28.0
Lemongrass marinated fried chicken on brioche bun with pickled carrot, pickled daikon, Asian herb salad, spicy mayo and shoestring fries
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BALINESE PORK BURGER $29.5
Balinese marinated pork belly on brioche bun with cabbage slaw, sambal matah, sunny side up egg, mayo, fried shallots, coriander and sweet potato fries
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BEEF BULGOGI TACO $29.0
Korean beef bulgogi on tortilla, mozzarella, lettuce, kimchi, Japanese mayo
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SALMON CONGEE (df) $29.5
Miso glazed salmon on rice congee, pickled green mustard, shimeji mushrooms, Chinese doughnuts, fried garlic, onsen egg and fish broth
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PEKING DUCK LEG (df) $28.0
Twice cooked five spiced duck leg, roti paratha, sunny side up egg, peking duck sauce, spring onion and cucumber salad
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GOCHUJANG TOFU (df/vg) $25.0
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.
coffee + friends
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.
COFFEE BY CODE BLACK
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Black – espresso / long black $4.5
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Filter batch brew $5.0
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White – macchiato / piccolo / flat white / café latte / cappuccino $4.5
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Single origin POA
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FILTER CLEVER DRIP POA
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MOCHA^ / HOT CHOCOLATE^ / CHAI LATTE* $6.0
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ICED FILTER COFFEE $6.0
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ICED LATTE $6.0
Add coffee jelly +$2
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MATCHA LATTE*^ $6.5
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HOJICHA LATTE* $6.5
extras
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Strong / soy milk +$0.5
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Large / almond milk / oat milk +$1.0
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*Iced +$1.0
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*Iced + vanilla ice cream +$2.0
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^ Contains dairy and cannot be made dairy-free
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HOUSE MADE YUZU SPARKLING LEMONADE $8.0
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COFFEE-MISU (WARM / COLD) ^ $11
Hot or iced filter coffee, cold vanilla mascarpone foam, chocolate, savoiardi biscuit
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STRAWBERRY MATCHA ^ $10.0
Iced matcha latte, strawberry foam
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UBE MATCHA ^ $10.0
Iced matcha latte, ube foam
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MATCHA THAI TEA ^ $10.0
Iced matcha latte, Thai tea infused foam
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COCONUT COFFEE CREAM (df) $9
Iced coconut water, espresso cloud
^ Contains dairy and cannot be made dairy-free
last call
Others
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TEA $5.0
English breakfast / earl grey / chamomile / green / peppermint / lemongrass ginger
SIMPLE JUICERY SMOOTHIE (325ml)
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Orange Juice $8.0
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Cloudy Apple Juice $8.0
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Dark Heart Juice - apple, purple carrot, beetroot, ginger, lemon $9.0
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Mango Smoothie - mango, peach, banana, pear, lime $9.0
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Green Smoothie - kiwi, mango, chlorella, barley grass, wheatgrass, prebiotics $9.5
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ORGANIC SOFT DRINKS $6.0
Cola / Lemonade
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SPARKLING WATER 500ml $7.0
Alcohol
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MIMOSA $20.0
Orange juice, De Bortoli Prosecco, orange slices
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Aperol Spritz $20.0
Aperol, De Bortoli Prosecco, soda
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DE BORTOLI PROSECCO 200ml $18.0
(King Valley - VIC)
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HOP NATION THE HEART 375ml $12.5
Pale Ale (Footscray, VIC)
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KAIJU GOLDEN AXE 375ml $11.0
Apple Cider (Huntingdale, VIC)
contact us
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.
reservations
- 03 9670 3278
- 25 Wills Street, Melbourne
- Mon to Fri 7am-4pm
- Sat to Sun 8am-4pm
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.
