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, seasonal fruits
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CHIA PUDDING (df/vg) * $18.0
Osmanthus tea chia pudding, almond milk, mango coulis, fresh fruits, lemon sorbet
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CORN FRITTERS (v) $23.0
Corn & spring onion fritters, poached egg, cheddar, red capsicum pesto, dabu-dabu salsa, kaffir lime yogurt, fresh herb salad
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BEEF BENEDICT $27.5
Sweet soy & lime pulled beef, English muffins, poached eggs, cucumber & rocket salad, hollandaise
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SINGAPORE CHILLI CRAB OMELETTE $29.5
Open omelette, fried soft shell crab, Singapore chilli crab sauce, white toast, herb oil
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THAI PORK OMELETTE $29.0
Open omelette, roast pork belly, Thai basil Kra Pao sauce, pickled onions, white toast, chilli oil
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SPICY MALA BAKED EGGS $28
Spicy Szechuan spiced baked beans, eggs, bacon, mushrooms, mozzarella, fried Chinese bun
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YUZU SMASHED AVOCADO (df/VG) $23.0
Smashed avocado, Japanese citrus dressing, multigrain toast, halloumi, beetroot chickpea purée, sun dried tomatoes, edamame, sesame seeds
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*vgo substitute haloumi to vegan feta
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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
Brioche french toast, peanut sauce, banana, strawberries, condensed milk, milo ice cream, berry coulis, cheddar snow
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UBE WAFFLE (v) $25.0
Purple yam waffle, ube white chocolate sauce, jackfruits, coconut, strawberries, coconut ice cream
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STRAWBERRY MATCHA HOTCAKE (v) $25.0
Vanilla hotcake, matcha cream, strawberry sauce, fresh berries
(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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PRAWN BURGER $28.0
Crumbed prawn & tobiko patty, tartare sauce, brioche bun, lettuce, shoestring fries
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BALINESE PORK BURGER $29.5
Balinese pork belly, brioche bun, cabbage slaw, sambal matah, fried egg, mayo, coriander, sweet potato fries
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BEEF BULGOGI TACO $29.0
Korean beef bulgogi on tortilla, mozzarella cheese, lettuce, kimchi, Japanese mayo
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CHICKEN RICE (df) * $26
Grilled marinated chicken, seasoned rice, soy marinated egg, ginger & spring onion pesto, chilli vinegar sauce
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PEKING DUCK LEG (df) $28.0
Twice cooked duck leg, roti paratha, fried egg, peking duck sauce, spring onion & cucumber salad
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GOCHUJANG TOFU (df/vg) $24.0
Korean chilli paste grilled tofu, chickpea purée, mixed vegetables, chimichurri, focaccia
(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 $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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COCONUT COFFEE CREAM (df) $9.0
Chilled coconut water, espresso espuma
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MONT VERTE ^ $10
Single origin iced filter coffee, pistachio foam
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MOCHA BANOFFEE ^ $12.0
Banana chocolate milk, double espresso, salted caramel foam
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COFFEE-MISU (WARM / COLD) ^ $12.0
Single origin chilled batch brew, vanilla mascarpone, chocolate, savoiardi biscuit
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STRAWBERRY MATCHA ^ $10.0
Matcha, milk, strawberry foam
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UBE MATCHA ^ 10
Matcha, milk, ube foam
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MATCHA THAI TEA ^ $10
Matcha, milk, Thai tea foam
^ 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
COLD PRESSED JUICE
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HOUSE MADE YUZU SPARKLING LEMONADE 8
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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
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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.