Tinker Northcote

2.0

1 Review

$40 and under

Café

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Tinker Northcote is a vibrant and Instagram-worthy café, beloved for its colourful, seasonal dishes and expertly brewed specialty coffee.

Nestled in the heart of Northcote, Tinker’s menu combines fresh, locally sourced ingredients with bold flavours and creative plating. Signature dishes like the decadent Ricotta Hotcake topped with fresh fruit and mascarpone or the indulgent Smashed Avo with dukkah and beetroot relish make every meal feel like a special occasion.

With a bright and welcoming atmosphere, Tinker is the go-to spot for leisurely brunches, casual catch-ups, or simply enjoying some of the best coffee in Melbourne.

Our café’s commitment to high-quality produce and impeccable presentation ensures a dining experience that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9482 5264
Website
http://www.tinkernorthcote.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Dale Kemp

Location
235 High St, Northcote, AU-VIC 3070
Neighborhood
Northcote
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Coffee Date | 30mins
Multiple dates available
Just want to stop in for a quick tea or coffee and a snack? Bookings for coffee dates are 30mins. If you would like to stay longer, you are more than welcome - Please select the longer dining option.
Cafe Dining | 60 - 90mins
Multiple dates available
Want to stay a bit longer for some breakky or lunch, please do! Dining bookings are for a standard 60 minutes for groups of up to 4 guests and an hour and a half for 5+. If you would like a longer dining time, please leave us a note when booking or call us.

Toast w/ SpreadsA$8.00
Sourdough, multigrain, fruit toast, or glutenfree (gf +2.0) Choose two: butter, vegemite, jam, honey, peanut butter - extra spread +2.0
Millet Road CrumpetsA$9.00
Organic wheat crumpets w/ your choice of two spreads - butter, honey, jam, peanut butter, vegemite
House Baked Banana BreadA$10.00
w/ espresso mascarpone (vo, ve)
Eggs Your WayA$12.00
Poached, scrambled or fried on toast Sourdough, multigrain or gluten-free BIRCHER Apple bircher, blood orange sorbet, mango, seasonal fruit, toasted seeds, lemon balm (ve)
Sweet Potato PancakesA$16.00
Coconut custard, rasberry coulis, maple peaches, fresh rasberries, ginger crumb, slivered almonds (gf, ve)
Acai BowlA$21.00
w/ brookfarm apricot and macadamia granola, house made peanut butter, seasonal fruit & coco (gf, vo)
Smashed PeasA$23.00
w/ citrus labne, pickled baby beets, puffed wild rice, haloumi, chilli oil, and poached egg on sourdough (gfo, ve) - add bacon +7.0
Eggs BenedictA$25.50
Poached eggs, cornbread waffle, slow cooked pork shoulder (or mushroom), chipotle hollandaise, apple + fennel slaw, and sweet potato crisps (gfo, veo)
Smashed AvoA$28.00
w/ black lime hummus, seed cracker, pickled & charred zucchini, salsa verde, squacerone, and crispy kale on sourdough (vo, gfo, ve) - add egg +4.0
Zucchini Haloumi FrittersA$23.00
w/ tomato sugo, fennel & kale salad, preserved lemon dressing, sunflower seeds, poached egg (ve) - add avo +6.0 - add bacon +7.0
Chilli ScrambleA$26.00
Chilli scrambled eggs w/ crispy Birdseye chilli oil, pickled shiitake, coriander, Vietnamese mint, parmesan, and fried shallots on sourdough (gfo, ve) - add brekkie potatoes +6.0 - add bacon +7.0
Tinker B.L.TA$25.00
Streaky bacon (or haloumi) roma tomatoes, butter lettuce, black pepper mayo & smokey tomato relish on milk loaf (gfo, veo) - add fried egg +4.0 -add smashed avo +6.0 -add fries +6.5
Fried Chicken SandwichA$24.00
Panko crumbed chicken breast, pickle & herb mayo, red oak lettuce, american cheese, turkish roll -add bacon + 7 -add fries + 6.5

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

2.0

2 based on all time ratings

3Food
4Service
3Ambience
3Value

Noise • Moderate

1 Review

J
Jen
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Arrived on a warm 33°C day, water provided but little if any air conditioning. Couldn't provide more than 4 glasses of bubbles, so three of us missed out. Champagne was nearly flat and not cold. Meals were good and service was good.
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FAQs

Tinker Northcote offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9482 5264.

Tinker Northcote is rated 2 stars by 1 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

235 High St, Northcote, AU-VIC 3070

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Northcote
Hours of operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 7:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Café
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dale Kemp
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.tinkernorthcote.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 9482 5264

Tinker Northcote

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Coffee Date | 30mins

Cafe Dining | 60 - 90mins

Menu

From the Cabinet

House Baked Banana Bread

Dining

Toast w/ SpreadsA$8.00

Millet Road CrumpetsA$9.00

House Baked Banana BreadA$10.00

Eggs Your WayA$12.00

Sweet Potato PancakesA$16.00

Acai BowlA$21.00

Smashed PeasA$23.00

Eggs BenedictA$25.50

Smashed AvoA$28.00

Zucchini Haloumi FrittersA$23.00

Chilli ScrambleA$26.00

Tinker B.L.TA$25.00

Fried Chicken SandwichA$24.00

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Tinker Northcote offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Tinker Northcote restaurant rated?

Is Tinker Northcote currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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