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 catch-ups or a relaxed brunch session. We offer a unique Melbourne brunch experience, infused with delicious Asian flavours. Our coffee selection, featuring Code Black Coffee, is a highlight, complemented by our house-made specialty drinks.
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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Gluten free toast $10.0
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GRANOLA (df/vg) $17.0
Maple toasted oats, coconut yogurt, soy milk, poached apple, seasonal fruits
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RICE PUDDING (df/vg) ** $18.0
Warm coconut rice pudding, red beans, fresh fruits, poached strawberries, mochi, almond streusel
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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 (i), 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 $28.0
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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Add poached egg +3.0
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*vgo substitute halloumi to vegan feta
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EGGS ON TOAST (V) $14.0
Poached/ sunny side up/ scrambled eggs On sourdough / multigrain toast
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 (i) / pork and fennel sausage $7.0
(df) Dairy Free (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (vgo) Vegan Option (i) imported seafood (A) Australian seafood
* This dish does not contain wheat products
**Dish can be made gluten friendly
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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DUTCH PANCAKE (v) $25.0
Vanilla dutch pancake, 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 (i) & tobiko patty, tartare & mentai 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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THAI GRILLED CHICKEN $26.0
Thai marinated chicken thigh fillet, cheese garlic butter naan, papaya salad, nam jin jaew dipping sauce
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DUCK CONGEE (df) ** $29.0
Confit duck leg, rice congee, onsen egg, pickled carrots, Chinese doughnut, spring onions, toasted sesame seeds, black vinegar & chilli oil dressing
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GOCHUJANG TOFU (df/vg) $24.0
Korean chilli paste grilled tofu, chickpea pureé, king brown mushrooms, dutch carrots, brussel sprouts, chimichurri
(df) Dairy Free (v) Vegetarian (vg) Vegan (vgo) Vegan Option (i) imported seafood (A) Australian seafood
* This dish does not contain wheat products
**Dish can be made gluten friendly
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 $5.0
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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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GREEN VELVET ^ $10.0
Pandan infused single origin cold brew coffee, salted pandan foam
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JASMINE MATCHA ^ $9.5
Jasmine tea infused milk, matcha cream cheese foam
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UBE MATCHA ^ $10.0
Matcha, milk, ube foam
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STRAWBERRY MATCHA ^ $10.0
Matcha, milk, strawberry foam
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COCONUT COFFEE CREAM (df) $9.0
Chilled coconut water, espresso espuma
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COCONUT MATCHA CLOUD (df/vg) $9.5
Chilled coconut water, coconut matcha foam
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 $8.0
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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.