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See Royal Historical Society of Victoria by default, the guests' recommendation is to come to this restaurant as well. Carpe diem – the Australian cuisine waits for you. It's time to try tasty Bbq pork, brioche french toasts and eggs benedict. Being at Operator25, try good brioche toasts, potato waffles and pancakes. Delicious bitter, wine or Spritz will make your meal better and you'll certainly come back. This place is famous for great white coffee, matcha or iced latte.
This place offers food delivery for the convenience of its clients. As a number of guests notice, the service is enjoyable. This spot has received Google 4.4 according to the visitors' opinions.
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Jannat Kaur Waraich
a month ago on Google
Operator25 has a particularly interesting starting point because its location comes with a story. The Melbourne CBD café occupies a heritage-listed building associated with the city's former telephone exchange, and even the name “Operator25” connects back to that history. That immediately gives the business something many cafés have to work much harder to create: a reason behind the name. I think that matters because hospitality names are often chosen because they sound attractive rather than because they communicate anything meaningful. When the name, building and history connect, customers have something much easier to understand and remember. The concept also demonstrates how heritage can be presented without making a hospitality business feel old-fashioned. A historical story can provide the foundation while the café itself remains contemporary. For people searching for brunch in Melbourne CBD, hidden cafés in Melbourne or unique Melbourne café experiences, this type of backstory can be particularly valuable. It provides another reason to choose the venue beyond simply comparing menus. There is also considerable storytelling potential in a building like this. Historical photographs, previous uses of the space, architectural details and the origin of the name can all become part of how people understand the café. And none of that requires manufacturing a marketing story. The story already exists. Operator25 is therefore a good example of something I think more hospitality businesses should explore: before trying to invent a brand narrative, look at the history of the building, neighbourhood, name and people behind the business. Sometimes the most interesting story has been sitting there long before the café opened.
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Al
a month ago on Google
The Thai-style grilled pork was absolutely delicious! The meat was very tender and juicy, while the outside was perfectly crispy. The flavour was amazing and everything was cooked really well. Definitely a great spot in the city — highly recommended! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
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stella L
a month ago on Google
Iconic Melbourne brunch spot Operator25 gets busy on Saturdays, go early to skip the line. Loved their autumn menu: Green Velvet (pandan cold‑brew) and Jasmine Matcha are fantastic drinks. Thai Grilled Chicken is the standout dish, tender and full of flavour. The comforting duck congee with youtiao hits different for a warm brunch.
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25 Wills St, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Features
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Сredit cards accepted
No Wi-Fi
Booking
Wheelchair accessible
Parking
TV
Opening hours
| SundaySun | 8AM-4PM |
| MondayMon | 7AM-4PM |
| TuesdayTue | 7AM-4PM |
| WednesdayWed | 7AM-4PM |
| ThursdayThu | 7AM-4PM |
| FridayFri | 7AM-4PM |
| SaturdaySat | 8AM-4PM |
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