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Dawn Ocean Grove

4.7 (31)
$40 and under
Café
131 Ocean Trwy, Ocean Grove, AU-VIC 3226

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Dawn Ocean Grove

4.7
$40 and under
Café
Ocean Grove

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
Opposite the beach in Ocean Grove, Dawn is a casual and relaxed café led by Head Chef Dylan Kueffer. Known for crowd favourites like our egg & bacon roll and avocado on toast, our menu truly shines at lunch with fresh, seasonal dishes designed to be enjoyed with friends. With a warm, light-filled atmosphere and seating that spills out the front, there’s no better feeling than soaking up a beautiful summer day with a Coffee Supreme brew or something from our wine and cocktail list. Whether you’re after a quick bite or a long, lingering meal, Dawn has become one of the area’s go-to spots for locals and visitors alike.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocean Grove
  • Cross street
    Ocean Throughway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Dawn Ocean Grove.

4.7

4.7
(31)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dawn Ocean Grove shines with its "fabulous food and service," offering a delightful dining experience. Popular for its "great food, ambience, and service," it's a favorite for many, despite a menu leaning towards breakfast. Guests rave about its "beautiful scrambled eggs" and "delicious Kimchi raw tuna rice bowl."
31 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Tasmania5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top location with heaps of parking. Fabulous food and service. Highly recommended

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  2. Kaye

    Victoria1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    It was too heavily weighted to Breakfast choices. I was disappointed for instance they no longer do Fish Tacos.

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  3. Heather

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the service and good at Dawn Ocean Grove is excellent!

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  4. Sarah

    Victoria6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night and the food was so delicious and the service was 5 Star. Great food, ambience and service. We will be back very soon for sure! Thank you.

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  5. Henry Gold

    Victoria24 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Large crowd as usual but nice atmosphere here,noise level at 98 decibels but that means people were enjoying themselves

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  6. Elisabeth

    Victoria3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    My style of fresh, light yet,tasty lunch. The Kimchi raw tuna rice bowl was delicious. The sticky chai well brewed & hot as requested.

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  7. Henry Gold

    Victoria24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful scrambled eggs on sourdough toasted bread great taste,creamy texture wonderful dish

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  8. Diane Gold

    Toronto8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 12, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good all-around but more vegan options would be nice (would return if we didn't have to eat the same thing every time). Also, cake was tasty but felt a bit pricey at $7.

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  9. Christina

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our lunch with our friend. The food was lovely — a little pricey, but the service was excellent.

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  10. Henry Gold

    Victoria24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a beautiful toasted avocado sandwich very filling will have it again

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ocean Grove
  • Cross street
    Ocean Throughway
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Dogs are welcome, guests frequently describe Dawn as dog-friendly, and dogs are commonly seen in the outdoor/front seating (guests even mention puppycinos and a dog-friendly atmosphere).

Guests commonly describe portions at Dawn Ocean Grove as generous and filling, items like the avocado toast are repeatedly called ‘very filling’ or ‘generously portioned.’

Dawn Ocean Grove is warm, light-filled and welcoming, a bright, airy café with friendly, attentive staff and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe that suits long coffees or lingering lunches.

Yes, the outdoor/front seating at Dawn Ocean Grove regularly welcomes diners with dogs, and reviewers note friendly, attentive staff for guests with pets.

Dawn Ocean Grove fills up most on weekend mornings and during school-holiday or summer/holiday periods, guests advise booking; quieter, more relaxed visits happen on chilly midweek mornings.

For a calmer visit, try a quiet midweek morning at Dawn Ocean Grove; weekends, school holidays and Saturdays are noticeably busier so it’s worth booking then.

Dawn Ocean Grove offers a warm, light-filled dining room that spills out the front into outdoor seating, a relaxed spot opposite the beach.

Sunday mornings are a favourite at Dawn Ocean Grove, guests specifically praise the Sunday breakfast and the scrambled eggs.

Yes, Dawn Ocean Grove is family-friendly, with regular family visits, kid-focused extras like books, colouring and outdoor toys, and a small playground at the back.

Yes, Dawn Ocean Grove’s seating “spills out the front, ” and guests regularly mention dining inside and outside, making it a lovely spot to enjoy a summer day by the beach.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is entirely appropriate at Dawn Ocean Grove.

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Dawn Ocean Grove

4.7
$40 and under
Café
Ocean Grove

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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