Bentwood Fitzroy

3.9 (131)

$40 and under

Breakfast

237 Napier St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065

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Bentwood Fitzroy

3.9

$40 and under

Breakfast

Fitzroy

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

Bentwood occupies a a large corner site on Fitzroy's leafy Napier Street. The spacious cafe seats 115 people and is filled with natural light.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9419 1614
Website
http://www.bentwoodfitzroy.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Bentwood by name, bentwood by nature; eponymous blonde-wood chairs pair with rust-coloured interior finishing for a softer side to the exposed-brick warehouse shell. Brunch runs all day and expect Melbourne cafe standards done exceptionally well.

Location
237 Napier St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Leicester St/Brunswick St Tram Stop
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Bentwood Bottomless Brunch
A$70.00 per person
1 - 14 people
Multiple dates available
Feast on delicious food and sip to you heart content on a selection of boozy, sparkly, funky beverages for $70! Each bottomless booking is 90 minutes and features a fun selection of cocktails in collaboration with our friends at 78 Degrees, as well as a meal and a side per guest.

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Bentwood Fitzroy.

3.9

(131)

4.1Food
3.6Service
3.9Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Energetic

131 Reviews

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Charlotte
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 29, 2026
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The place could be so great, but the service was very slow and we had to chase up our breakfast on a day when the cafe wasn’t very busy. The bathrooms were also a bit grim.
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Collin
Gold Coast1 review
4.0
Dined on March 9, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Good location and ambience. Staff were nice and good customers vibe too. One hiccup though: my partner chose intentionally the normal milk and wished to see a proper coffee art on the top. Turned out it was just a splash of foam. She was disappointed right from that point, unfortunately.
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Angela
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Appalling service. I had booked in advance and confirmed twice a lunch booking for Christmas Day. I had my family with me including my elderly parents. On arrival, there was no table. The owner/manager said it was ‘out of his control’ as previous patrons were not leaving after the allocated 90-120 minutes per booking. We waited 40 minutes for the owner / manager to put two small round tables together. He didn’t wipe the tables down. There were low staff waiting on tables. I could only see one young lady running around doing her best to service countless tables. Our booking had been for 1:45pm. Our food arrived at 3:30pm. It was appalling. A Christmas Day lunch with family that was meant to be a joyous occasion turned into a gut wrenchingly miserable experience. The owner/manager didn’t care. He was focused on providing countless of rounds of alcoholic drinks to the nearby long table of 20 or so guests. If you can’t provide a service on Christmas Day, then don’t advertise that you can. This was the most appalling dining experience I’ve ever experienced. Shame on you BENTWOOD FITZROY CAFE for diminishing my family’s 2025 christmas.
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Mara
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went Xmas day, thinking it would be quiet. Not at all. It was chaotic, and understaffed. It took an hour for our food to arrive after repeatedly asking the waiter for a time check. The restaurant was in disarray with plates piled high on empty tables. When the food arrived it tasted good but the vegetables were undercooked. If it wasn’t Xmas day it may have been okay, but don’t open your doors unless you can staff it properly.
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Connacht1 review
1.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very poor service. Drinks and food took far too long unfortunately. And it wasn’t busy at all. I ordered an elderflower spritz and it was awful. The avocado toast was lovely.
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Marian
Victoria3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and coffee were very good. Looked like they were short staffed but that didn't effect us much. Coffee aroma was so good. I'd go back again.
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Phoebe
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
This is probably the worst cafe I’ve ever visited. We booked an outdoor seating which was in a very small courtyard right behind the restaurant. There are 2-3 small tables, unused garden patio umbrellas and a locker in that tiny courtyard. It’s so filthy and dusty in that area, feel like it’s never been cleaned. We waited for our food for about 45mins, I’m not sure why it’s taking so long because it’s not busy at all, probably only seated with 5 tables of people. Food and coffee were overpriced.
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Rue
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food at this place was really good and freash, but the wait time was way too long when there was barely anyone in the cafe.
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Sharyn
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent venue! Lovely setting, great food and exceptional service. We will definitely eat here again!
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Janelle Gold
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, location and food! Would recommend.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sat, Sun 7:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9419 1614
Website
http://www.bentwoodfitzroy.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Bentwood by name, bentwood by nature; eponymous blonde-wood chairs pair with rust-coloured interior finishing for a softer side to the exposed-brick warehouse shell. Brunch runs all day and expect Melbourne cafe standards done exceptionally well.

Location
237 Napier St, Fitzroy, AU-VIC 3065
Neighborhood
Fitzroy
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Leicester St/Brunswick St Tram Stop
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Bentwood Fitzroy has outdoor seating: guests have booked a small courtyard right behind the cafe, and others enjoy sitting outside when the sun’s out.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothes are entirely appropriate when visiting Bentwood Fitzroy.

Bentwood Fitzroy is at its liveliest around lunch service, guests note the cafe “did get busy around lunch time.” Weekday mornings can be much quieter; one reviewer called Thursday morning “quite empty.”

Bentwood Fitzroy feels calmest in weekday mornings, Thursday mornings were specifically called out as quiet, while lunchtimes tend to be busier, so mornings are your best bet for a relaxed visit.

Bentwood Fitzroy feels bright and modern‑rustic, a spacious corner cafe filled with natural light, warm orange interiors and exposed brick that make for a cosy, inviting breakfast spot.

Yes, Bentwood Fitzroy is family-friendly: it offers a kids’ menu, staff happily assist families (for example, cutting a kids’ burger in half), and families regularly visit and enjoy breakfast here.

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Bentwood Fitzroy

3.9

$40 and under

Breakfast

Fitzroy

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2 people

Nov 9, 2026

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Bentwood Fitzroy

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Bentwood Fitzroy

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