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Warm interior of Sweet Evelyn Cafe on Union Street

128 Union Street, Brunswick

A neighbourhood café
built around people.

Dog-friendly, community-first, and full of something freshly baked. This is Sweet Evelyn.

Our story

Where Brunswick comes together.

Sweet Evelyn Cafe sits at 128 Union Street, right in the heart of Brunswick. It is a cozy, dog-friendly café and micro-bakery that has grown into something more than a place to eat and drink. It is a creative space where friendships flourish and stories are shared.

Whether you are enjoying a quiet moment with a notebook, catching up with old friends over a long brunch, or pulling up a chair to collaborate on a new project, there is always a table for you here. The atmosphere is warm and unhurried, the food is made with care, and your dog is genuinely welcome.

From the first coffee of the morning to a proper dinner on a Thursday evening, Sweet Evelyn moves with you through the day.

Friendly barista behind the Sweet Evelyn counter

What we stand for

A few things we believe in.

All day, every day

Open early, so you can start the morning right. All-day breakfast means there is no wrong time to come in for eggs on sourdough and a properly made flat white.

Community first

Sweet Evelyn exists because of the people of Brunswick. Regulars, newcomers, solo visitors, and whole crews. Every single one matters here. Pull up a chair.

Made from scratch

Every sweet on the counter, the gnocchi on the dinner menu, the pastries in the cabinet: all made in-house. Real ingredients, real effort, real flavour. No shortcuts.

Dogs always welcome

Four-legged friends are as much a part of the Sweet Evelyn family as the two-legged regulars. Bring your dog. There is room for everyone on Union Street.

Union Street Brunswick neighbourhood in the morning

The neighbourhood

Brunswick is the kind of place
that makes a café possible.

Union Street runs through one of Melbourne's most creative and connected inner suburbs. The people here value things done well: good coffee, honest food, spaces that feel genuinely lived in. Sweet Evelyn grew out of that spirit. The café reflects the street it sits on.

Find Us

From morning to night

Everything we serve, and when.

All-day breakfast plate with eggs and sourdough at Sweet Evelyn
Every day

All-Day Breakfast

From 6:30 am on weekdays and 7:00 am on weekends. Seasonal, fresh, and worth slowing down for. Whether it is your first coffee or your second brunch, there is a seat for you.

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A beautifully crafted latte at Sweet Evelyn Cafe
Every day

Specialty Coffee

Carefully sourced, carefully prepared. The team here cares about every cup. No burnt milk, no rushing. Just coffee done properly, every single time.

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House-made gnocchi at Sweet Evelyn dinner service
Thu – Sat evenings

Dinner Service

From Thursday to Saturday evenings, the kitchen opens for dinner. House-made gnocchi and a golden chicken parmigiana worth making plans for. The neighbourhood café by day becomes something a little more special by night.

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House-made sweets in the Sweet Evelyn micro-bakery display
Fresh daily

Micro-Bakery Sweets

Baked in-house every morning before the doors open. Cakes, cookies, slices, and seasonal specials. Recipes shift with the calendar. Some sell out by noon. Come early.

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The team at Sweet Evelyn Cafe behind the counter
A happy dog beside a café table at Sweet Evelyn

The people behind it

Friendly faces,
every single morning.

The team at Sweet Evelyn are the reason the regulars come back. They remember your order, they ask about your week, and they will happily fuss over your dog while you find a seat.

The kitchen and the bakery run with real pride. Every dish that leaves the pass and every sweet that lands in the cabinet has been made with attention. That is the standard here, and it is not going anywhere.

Get in Touch

Come and see us

128 Union Street,
Brunswick.

Hours

  • Monday – Friday6:30 am – 3:00 pm
  • Saturday – Sunday7:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Dinner (Thu – Sat)Evenings

Get in Touch

(03) 9078 3734

128 Union Street
Brunswick VIC 3056

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Brunswick neighbourhood near Union Street, Melbourne