Brother Nancy

Cafe · West Footscray

Brother Nancy

Cafe · West Footscray

182 Essex St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia

Highlights

This cozy café offers a menu bursting with flavor, from truffle mushrooms to Aussie breakfasts, all served with a side of friendly buzz and great coffee.

182 Essex St, West Footscray VIC 3012, Australia Get directions

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A$20–40 · Menu

@onthegrid

"Deep in residential West Footscray you will find the treasure that is Brother Nancy, charmingly wedged in between a classic neighbourhood milk bar and a bus stop. The team at Brother Nancy seem to have a genuine commitment to completely messing with your idea of ‘brunch’, without stooping to the lowly act of smashing a defenceless avocado. We’re fine with this. There is some seriously ambitious food being pushed out of the tiny kitchen here. A constantly-evolving menu that reads like a Parisian bistro via Footscray Market consistently dishes up unexpected hits. Say hi to owner Leigh and he will be your best mate by the time you finish your coffee. Could you also kindly ask him to bring back that glorious thing with the fried sesame & coriander polenta chips? Photography by Gianna Rizzo." - Susu Studio

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@onthegrid

"Brother Nancy, Footscray by Susu Studio. Deep in residential West Footscray you will find the treasure that is Brother Nancy, charmingly wedged in between a classic neighbourhood milk bar and a bus stop. The team at Brother Nancy seem to have a genuine commitment to completely messing with your idea of ‘brunch’, without stooping to the lowly act of smashing a defenceless avocado. We’re fine with this. There is some seriously ambitious food being pushed out of the tiny kitchen here. A constantly-evolving menu that reads like a Parisian bistro via Footscray Market consistently dishes up unexpected hits. Say hi to owner Leigh and he will be your best mate by the time you finish your coffee. Could you also kindly ask him to bring back that glorious thing with the fried sesame & coriander polenta chips?Photography by Gianna Rizzo."

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Adrianne Limgenco

Google

The Truffle Mushrooms were to die for. Had great synergy! Fries also very nice and crispy. Even though it was quite busy, the staff were quite accommodating.

IGuideU

Google

Visited here twice, friendly crew serving and preparing the food. Interesting Sth American flavours and options. Small indoor dining space and some footpath tables also. Worth visiting.

MANDIP ADHIKARI

Google

One of the top destinations to visit! Brother Nancy served exceptional dishes like Aussie breakfast Smashed avocado, pork belly , fritters —some of the best we’ve ever had. We’ll definitely be returning. Thank you to the team and the chef!

Thomas J. R.

Google

What a delightful cafe. Highly recommended for everyone who wants awesome and friendly service, delicious food and great coffee. This café has it all. I am very impressed with it. And will definitely be back to try everything on their menu. Today I had the Kaiser Benny. So good.

Tania Piazzese

Google

Service was extremely poor. The place was empty with one 1 table with 2 people on it. The table we were sat at was dirty. We had to ask for menus. They never came back to take our order. Had to call them over. The food took 30 minutes to come out. Again, only one other table with 2 people that already had their food. We ordered the fritters. They were dry and burnt. The kale never made it to our plate. The poached eggs were over cooked and hard yolks. The halloumi was also burnt and crispy. When we went to pay, the guy who took our payment didn't even smile or ask is how our meal was. I did advise that the food wasn't great. Didn't get an apology or a discount. Was just told that he would let the chef know. I can almost guarantee that the message probably never made it to the chef. Won't be returning here again.

Smiley Smith

Google

Ordered the Brother Nancy Fritters Have had this before and it was really good - that's why I came back to get it again! Last time the fritters, from memory, were round, juicy and plump. This time, the fritters were overcooked, flat, and hard, and the poached egg was overcooked.... the haloumi was very salty, and there were tiny flecks of kale. Quite ridiculous. Disappointing - won't be buying this again.

Tina T

Google

Cute little Cafe with an interesting menu. Got the wagyu burger and hot chocolate. The fries were tasty you could tell they were cooked in clean oil. The burger was pretty tasty The beef pattie was cooked right through if you like it that way

Chris Curwood

Google

Update: Service has taken a dip and the coffee is inconsistent. Probably unable to get enough workers. Fantastic food and coffee. The WEFO breakfast was perfect. Everything was properly seasoned, the bacon was browned/crisped as were the mushrooms. Just perfect.

Steve M.

Yelp

I'm kicking myself I didn't try the coffee here earlier. Leigh makes a cracking almond latte. Staff are friendly. Place is clean. They get the door sometimes when free without asking when I have the pram. Outside seating available.

Stuart M.

Yelp

Groovy like local secret. Very swish menu for a small local establishment. I had the breakfast burger, the egg cooked perfectly for, my taste. My wife had a salmon dish she says was really tasty. They served a boutique cola which I enjoyed also.

Stephanie D.

Yelp

I was super excited when I heard a French chef was making steak tartare in the suburban bowels of West Footscray. I myself can't eat it due to dietary restrictions but my French dude was really stoked to try it. We rocked to the little cafe around 1pm and it was chock a block full of lunching mums. No inside seats were left so we grabbed a table out front. Service was a bit slow but it was busy and they were friendly throughout. We ordered two decent if standard coffees and the steak tartare (for him), the Chapin breakfast (for me). Sadly, I wasn't impressed. The tartare was ok, if missing the raw egg that is essential in a French bistro. My breakfast, on the other hand was really disappointing. I had been happy to see plantains on the menu...you never see them in Melbourne. I'm used to having them sweeter, with an almost candied tang. These were a bit starchier and blander than I liked. I'm not sure if it was the cooking technique or if Brother Nancy is serving up a different type of plantain but it wasn't great. The plantains were served with very nice, fluffy pile of scrambled eggs, some very under seasoned black beans, and a dense, greasy piece of toast. It was all very heavy, bland, and unexciting. They're aiming for South American but there was no spice, no tangy salsa to enliven it, no fresh tortillas. It just failed utterly and at 16 dollars, was the most expensive item on the menu. No thanks. I'm not in any rush to return here. A shame, as this part of town deserves a good cafe.

Kitty K.

Yelp

Cute spot. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Ever changing small menu. Coffee is hit and miss.

Ashley C.

Yelp

Lovely staff, especially Leigh who is always so welcoming and warm. Coffee consistently good and a nice assortment of food from their little kitchen out the back. Free wifi.

Des T.

Yelp

I eat here all the time & love it, Great for breakfast & lunch & for a coffee #lovingit

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Adrianne Limgenco

Google

The Truffle Mushrooms were to die for. Had great synergy! Fries also very nice and crispy. Even though it was quite busy, the staff were quite accommodating.

IGuideU

Google

Visited here twice, friendly crew serving and preparing the food. Interesting Sth American flavours and options. Small indoor dining space and some footpath tables also. Worth visiting.

MANDIP ADHIKARI

Google

Thomas J. R.

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Tania Piazzese

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Smiley Smith

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Tina T

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Chris Curwood

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Steve M.

Yelp

Stuart M.

Yelp

Stephanie D.

Yelp

Kitty K.

Yelp

Cute spot. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Ever changing small menu. Coffee is hit and miss.

Ashley C.

Yelp

Lovely staff, especially Leigh who is always so welcoming and warm. Coffee consistently good and a nice assortment of food from their little kitchen out the back. Free wifi.

Des T.

Yelp

I eat here all the time & love it, Great for breakfast & lunch & for a coffee #lovingit

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