Elster

4.3

27 Reviews

$40 and under

Breakfast

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2 people

Mar 22, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

PLATES CLATTER.
PEOPLE CHITTER-CHATTER.
ELSTER ONCE A STOP ALONG A JOURNEY, IS NOW THE DESTINATION.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 9532 7765
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
New cafe and eatery set in an historic Tudor garage in the heart of leafy Elsternwick. Focus on seasonality and quality with great speciality coffee.

Location
258 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick, AU-VIC 3185
Neighborhood
Elsternwick
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 27 people are saying

Elster reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Elster, a charming venue with a "wonderful slice of Elsternwick history," offers a delightful brunch experience with a "thoughtful and delicious menu." The "friendly and attentive" staff enhance the relaxed indoor and outdoor atmosphere. Although some find it noisy, it's a "great spot" for coffee, brunch, and gatherings.

27 Reviews

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Amy
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I paid $36 for eggs on toast with 2 sides and a coffee. The side of tomatoes was sliced cold tomato on a plate, The waitress had asked whether we wanted our toast buttered, which we said yes to, and it came out without butter. Everything about this experience was disappointing apart from the nice interior fit out.
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Nikki
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great cafe with really nice food options and dietary options. Great vibe!
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Rae
Melbourne5 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love going to Elster and have never had a problem. Yesterday, I found two hairs in my food. The issue was dealt with respectfully from both sides and an adjustment on my bill was taken care of. I do enjoy going there; the atmosphere is nice and it was quite because of the holidays.
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Jo
Melbourne16 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Elster is a great spot for coffee, brunch and getting together. Friendly team who were attentive and accommodating.
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Shirley
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Excellent seating in response to a special request.
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Kath
Melbourne11 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, innovative and delicious food. A little pricey for breakfast.
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Martin VIP
Melbourne1 review
4.0
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good breakfast experience at Elster. Service was great from the moment we walked in. Food was also very good.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Attentive service, great food. A tad too noisy (Sunday arvo, busy). Please turn music down!
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Louise
Melbourne1 review
3.0
Dined on February 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The place itself is really nice but the food has nothing special. We had to wait half an hour to be served our food.
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EduardP
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely family brunch. Nice slightly separate elevated area at the back
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FAQs

Elster offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9532 7765.

Elster is rated 4.3 stars by 27 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 22, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 4 times today

258 Glen Eira Rd, Elsternwick, AU-VIC 3185

Additional information

Neighborhood
Elsternwick
Hours of operation
Daily 7:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Breakfast
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Phone number
(03) 9532 7765
Catering
New cafe and eatery set in an historic Tudor garage in the heart of leafy Elsternwick. Focus on seasonality and quality with great speciality coffee.

Elster

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About this restaurant

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What 27 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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