Norman South Yarra

4.4 (23)

$40 and under

Café

Shop 2, 300 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly

As you enter Norman South Yarra, you are not only greeted by a team member but also a two-level tranquil venue which can hold up to 100 guests. The cafe is sleek and sophisticated with brushed gold finishes, marble patterns, baby blue hues and greenery throughout to give it a homely vibe. Norman’s newest addition since opening its doors (officially), is its outdoor seating which has partially taken over Cunningham St, with six bench tables seating up to six guests. The outdoor space allows for customers to enjoy the summer air all while enjoying a delicious feed.
When it comes to the food, the Norman South Yarra menu features a mix of classic cafe dishes with a twist as well as entirely new creations, giving cafe goers every reason to try something new. Whether it be an all-aussie breakfast dish like Norman’s Vegemite avo toast or more left of field like zucchini and corn waffles, Norman really has something for every hungry tummy.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 7045 4583
Website
http://www.normansouthyarra.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Shop 2, 300 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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4.4

(23)

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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23 Reviews

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Charles Gold
Melbourne9 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Smart, well presented venue in a great location. Perfect for an informal business lunch or just catch up for coffee - inside or out.
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Lauren Gold
Melbourne31 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice food presented well. Modern clean cafe nice to sit in. Staff were lovely it was a birthday and they gave us 25% off for the birthday which was much appreciated. Thank you
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Joaniesgirl
Melbourne17 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A post-Christmas catch-up with friends at cool and relaxed Norman was exactly what was needed. Meeting for brunch we enjoyed the truffled hash, chilli scrambled eggs, sushi bowl and eggs on toast - all well made and delicious - and good coffee. Service is swift and friendly. Can recommend!
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CHARM
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on March 18, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Very unfortunate circumstances. They were short staffed. Only a handful of menu options were on offer. The worst part was how poorly the manager handled the situation. He was clearly stretched beyond coping and was abrupt and curt when I queried the situation. The p,ace was empty. We should have left when we saw the problems but felt sorry and thought we would support the place.
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PaulW
New Orleans2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All good, however we had VERY noisy table behind us!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great experience this morning, coffees were great, food looked beautiful and was delicious! Everyone in our great really enjoyed our experience. Atmosphere was vibing too!
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KateO
Melbourne1 review
1.0
Dined on January 21, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Lengthy wait for a “booked” table, drinks came and waited for food, food came and drinks empty. Asked for drinks to have with out meal. Again, food finished and drinks came. NEED more staff and organisation/management to cope. Also a surcharge to pay and quite expensive 😞😔
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Luana
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lucky this one is my local. The coffee is great, the food is always delicious and the service is excellent. The new Truffle Hash dish was YUM!
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne15 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 12, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Edit- 12/11/22 12:10 am Coffee was good, food was okay, a bit overpriced but tasty. Energy was way too underwhelming. It seems the wait staff was only interested in catering to fair skinned patrons, we were the only not so fair skinned and were made to feel like someone coming in for free food. I wanted to share my experience with manager, not because I was being a Karen but just so they know and see if they can find opportunities to improve. - I was told there’s no manager and they are short staffed. Monica spoke to me and am very happy with the way she spoke to me. It seems that she understood and has requested that we give cafe another go. We’ll go back at some point and Hope that the service has improved. It will take a landslide difference in our treatment for me to call this cafe 5 stars. 12/11/22 11:30am At the restaurant now. I have a confirmed table reservation, however walk-in we’re attended to first, I’m asked thrice if I made a reservation before being asked to seat. Once seated 4th person asks have you made a reservation. Still waiting for a glass of water after 15 mins. Will update my review after food, let’s see if the stars change.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always the best at Norman. Love it
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 7:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 7045 4583
Website
http://www.normansouthyarra.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Shop 2, 300 Toorak Rd, South Yarra, AU-VIC 3141
Neighborhood
South Yarra
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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The Chapel Street Precinct Association has revived the Chapel Champion Awards for 2024, featuring 16 categories and a $5,000 prize package for winners. Online voting is open for the public, with Norman South Yarra listed among the venues creating toasties and other contenders on Chapel Street.
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Coffee by Zest

House Blend WhiteA$5.50

Single Origin BlackA$5.50

MochaA$6.00

MagicA$6.00

FilterA$6.00

Cold BrewA$6.00

Iced CoffeeA$6.50

Iced MochaA$6.50

Speciality Beverages

Prana Chai LatteA$7.00

Mörk Hot ChocolateA$6.50

Organic Matcha LatteA$7.00

Iced Strawberry Matcha LatteA$9.00

Tea

English BreakfastA$5.50

Earl GreyA$5.50

PeppermintA$5.50

ChamomileA$5.50

GreenA$5.50

Lemongrass GingerA$5.50

Iced Peach TeaA$7.50

Iced Lemon TeaA$7.50

Fresh Juices

GreenA$11.00

OrangeA$9.00

Apple, Watermelon & MintA$11.00

Thick Shakes

ChocolateA$12.00

StrawberryA$12.00

VanillaA$12.00

Cold Beverages

Strangelove Still, Sparkling Mineral WaterA$5.50

Strangelove Yuzu, Mandarin, Ginger BeerA$6.50

Kombucha Raspberry Lemonade, MangoA$6.50

Soft Drink Coke / Coke No Sugar / SpriteA$4.50

Smoothies

GreenA$14.00

BananaA$14.00

BerryA$14.00

Boozy

Bandini Prosecco, Veneto ItalyA$12.00

Reverie Rosé, Pays d’Oc FranceA$12.00

Espresso MartiniA$20.00

Bloody MaryA$20.00

Aperol SpritzA$18.00

Lemoncello SpritzA$18.00

MimosaA$15.00

Peroni Red Lager, ItalyA$10.00

Sweets

Carrot CakeA$6.00

CookiesA$5.00

MuffinsA$7.00

CroissantA$7.50

Pistachio CroissantA$10.50

Almond CroissantA$10.50

Banana BreadA$8.00

Additional information

Chapel Champion Awards 2024: Public voting opens with Norman South Yarra among toastie contenders for $5k prize

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