Bowery To Williamsburg

Awesome Reuben. Highly recommend.Very generous serving. You won’t be disappointed. Also ordered an espresso and this really good as well. Great selection of NY classics. I’ll be back to try the others.

Just had the Best Classic Lox Bagel. Lived in NY and this was probably my favorite! The bagel itself was delicious, soft with a unique crunch on the outside, nicely filled with Lox, super fresh and perfectly delicious. Husband had the brisket bagel, which was unique and delicious, he was a big fan. Like most cafes in Melbourne, coffee was perfect, the dirty chai was one of the better ones I’ve had. Strongly recommend this hidden gem !

The food was insane! I love their special menu, the 14 hours cooked brisket, with triple cheese , caramalized onions with sourdough. That was BOMB ! Totally love this place. The service also very friendly, love the music, the ambience. Definitey must visit place when come to Melbourne.

Brutal. Amazing sandwiches. I'm a guy who can eat a lot and I was really full after finishing the brisket, and struggled to help my wife finish hers. Even though it's Easter holiday it isn't crowded in the morning, which is great too. Oh, and the coffee is pretty good. We had a FW and a Latte. Edit: we had to come the next day and try more stuff. Really good!

Tried their vanilla & berry waffle along with, of course, coffee. The coffee was excellent, and the waffle was delicious; perfectly crispy, served with a vibrant berry compote and a very generous dollop of cream. I would’ve liked a bit more texture for contrast, but overall really enjoyed it. Nice to see the fried chicken waffle still on the menu after all these years. Service was impressively quick too.

This cafe is a hidden gem! With an impressive selection of Gluten Free (GF) and Vegan Options (VGO), it caters to a wide range of dietary needs. The charming setting offers both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion. The Padre coffee is exceptional, and the breakfast and lunch menu is solid, featuring a delightful array of bagels, including GF options. The American-style menu is a treat, and we were thrilled with the delicious brisket and asparagus. Plus, the staff was accommodating, allowing us to customise our sides to perfection. Highly recommend!

Delicious Shakshuka in a cosy little cafe,hidden away in an alley in Melbourne cbd!! One unfortunate detail....we had quite a bit of leftovers but the cafe claimed that they cld not pack for us ....we did not leave a tip as we would HV paid for the takeaway container if needed!

Really disappointed. The baked eggs were bland and nothing special — definitely not as good as what you’d get at plenty of other spots. What bothered me more was the cleanliness. The place didn’t feel clean at all, and even the water glasses smelled greasy. Honestly, I’ve had better food and cleaner setups from random street carts in New York and Melbourne. Wouldn’t come back.

The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google search led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

Fresh food. Good portions. Don't recommend the hash or the brewed coffee, but other dishes looked good.

Lovely quaint place with quick, efficient service. Depending on how you like pastrami on rye with slaw, you'll enjoy this or just find it ok. I was the latter because I was hoping for more of a Katz's experience with really tender and moist pastrami, more of a saucy slaw, and a softer rye bread. But if you're not as picky, this is a hearty meal that should keep you fueled for the rest of the day. Still would recommend and to try the other dishes.

The brisket was fabulous! As an American at first I was going to pass on this meal but the server recommended it. I'm glad she did! The eggs complemented the brisket nicely. Great breakfast spot!

Been here multiple times and soooo good. Quality NYC food in Melbourne, a rueben to die for!!

1st impression on a Tuesday around lunch time? Meh. Had the Shakshuka with hot smoked salmon. The salmon wasn't hot or smoked. Maybe I'm missing some nuance there. Also tried the corn bread w/salsa as a side, but it was light on the corn bread flavor. Popular place, so maybe there are other, better items.

Delightful breakfast spot! Absolutely loved the bagels here and the coffee was great (coffee in Melbourne is typically world class). Also, if you come to Melbourne you simply must eat in one of our famous laneways... it really is a unique experience and one of my favorite things to do in this city.

Was craving breakfast in the area and saw how this spot had plentiful reviews, so we paid a quick visit to grab a bite. There's an interior and exterior area for seating. The inside feels like a little cafe, with a long table for people to be seated next to one another. I ordered the Lox and Potato Latkes for $22 AU and it was...pretty good! The house cured salmon had a sturdier texture to it and its smokey flavor comes through really well. The potato latkes are rather dry but with the eggs becomes an easier eat. I like how there's a lot of varied flavor profiles on one dish - personally I think the dish could be cheaper, but its overall flavor was still worth it. PROS: - seating available inside and outside - cozy interior that feels like a cafe - plentiful dish, pastry, sandwich + more options - dishes have varied flavor profiles packed in CONS: - price point could be a bit lower

Great little place in a back alley in Melbourne CBD. We had break here a couple of days in a row as it was good and we both had a bagel craving. The food was good with plenty of variety and fresh and delicious. The coffee was also really good. We shared a Ruben bagel with Pastrami sauerkraut and Swiss cheese. It was both good and satisfying and was just what we needed to get out day started. With a side serve of potato latkes and sour cream to top it off. The staff were friendly and helpful and eager to help. I would come back here again for sure great little place for breaky or lunch.

A cute little coffee-sandwich shop channeling the N.Y. subway-hence the name. Tucked away in a little alley, they feature N.Y. style bagel (pretty authentic) as well as eggs and a few other breakfast goodies. When you travel, it's nice once in a while to get a taste that's just aa bit familiar and this great spot did the trick for us on day 10 of our Australian holiday. We popped in just a few minutes after their 7:30 am opening and got a little table tucked just under the stairs. We each got a bagel with cream cheese and an orange juice-excellent quality. While we sat and munched away, lots of people came in for their morning coffee to go. The staff greeted many of these regulars by name-so it's definitely that kind of place. We thought it was really good and a nice quick and easy breakfast.

What's not to like!? Best breakfast ever! The bearded staff at the front of the house gets the Most Enthusiastic Person of the Year award super friendly guy. Now... the menu! Reminds me of a Brooklyn deli menu. Simple yummy food. Bagels and latkes mm yes please! My hubby and I shared a lox everything bagel and lox latkes. Cream cheese shmear piled high on a crunchy sweet bagel. Hubs had a Texas Bloody Mary (breakfast of champions) and I had a Dunes & Greene sparkling wine. Love the casual atmosphere and the music. Prices are very reasonable. Communal tables and glass pitchers of water. Outdoor seating with patio umbrellas. I highly recommend this place for a nice breakfast or lunch.

We are visiting from Hawaii, but know good food when it is served up. B2W delivers. Great variety, creative breakfast combinations, friendly staff and cozy Cafe! Pastrami, slow-cooked beef brisket, sweet potato hash, NYC style bagels...you won't be disappointed! I only regret We can't take the crew to Honolulu so that we can continue to eat this well!​

Excellent!!! I had the Vanilla berry waffle and a side of bacon. Dirty chai was great too.

Unpretentious place with excellent breakfast food and friendly service. We went there on a Tuesday morning. The place was about half full with people catching a quick cup of coffee and a bite before work. We were warmly greeted and told to sit anywhere that's open. We chose a small table in the corner. The menu was small but the items looked enticing. We started with the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate served with a side of Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Wow what a treat. Wonderful balance of chocolate, warm milk and we loved that it was just the right amount of sweetness. For breakfast we had the Savory Breakfast Board with house cured & smoked fish, smoked salmon, poached egg, horseradish cream fresh, dill schmear. Loved this dish. The house cured and smoked fish was off the hook and the smoked salmon was fresh with a beautiful shine. We also had the Shakshouka and pita. Wow another winning dish ! Three poached eggs served in a metal skillet on a bed of stewed tomato with toasted naan bread. The tomato sauce, eggs and garlic toasted pita went perfectly together. I would come back just for this dish. Follow my food adventure on IG @tazebudshawaii Happy Eating !!

Hard to choose menu, EVERYTHING SOUNDS YUMMY! I've ordered the Chipotle and Bacon Bagel sandwich and it was a great choice for my breakfast, topped up with a soy cappuccino and a cinnamon and choc chip cookie The staff is friendly and fun specially my waitress Serena It will be my mandatory stop whenever I come down to Melbourne. Unfortunately I got to excited about the food and didn't take a picture

This place came highly recommended and like so many small spaces in downtown Melbourne, the quality was up to that standard. Wait 15 -25 minutes to get started inside. One large table with only a few smaller 2 or 4 seaters available. Cool New York vibe. Coffee, long black, was hot and decent but skip hot chocolate here ours was tepid and bland. The sandwich bread quality was good overall - exception being the bagels are half sized and of a different texture compared to the emulated NYC style. The Reuben was generously portioned with decent cheese, kraut and sauce- beef was a tad chewy. Mustard and pickles were to end! Some sandwiches are served with pretzels- skip that if possible, they seem like snack bag stuff from Aldi. Staff was genuine and available, but a bit too busy. High rating because the food quality.

We were visiting from east coast US, and somehow found ourselves eating "NY-inspired" brunch (go figure) at B2W, located in one of Melbourne's many charming alleyways. Recommend trying: 1. Shakshuka baked eggs - YUM! Nice bold flavor in the tomato broth and a good portion. Didn't care for the pita bread - wish it was challah to complete the "NY" theme. 2. Mofo (dark) hot chocolate - rich and high-quality. 3. Fried chicken and waffle - the spiced butter and chipotle dressing really enhanced the dish. Stick with the waffle; don't sub for cornbread like I did. Service was friendly and accommodating for my group of 10. Food came out quick and as ordered. Overall, a solid brunch choice in the Flinders Street/Federation Square area!

I'm not typically too tempted by sweet offerings at brunch. Pancakes, waffles, French toast and the like never sound as good to me in the morning as a sandwich, burger, soup or a big, bountiful salad. With something savory in mind, I decided to push a little outside my comfort zone and ordered the shakshuka eggs. Bowery To Williamsburg's take on this Israeli poached egg dish arrived with Merguez sausage, Persian feta, heirloom tomato salad, a delightfully spicy tomato sauce and a couple of toasted pita triangles to sop it all up with. It was gigantic! And delicious! I'd surely come back to sample the bagels and sandwiches. And next time, I'll know to bring cash, since that's the only form of payment they accept.

This place is a prime example of how Social Media that also includes Yelp, can kick start your business. Hidden in a sub subterranean basement off a little known laneway off Flinders Street/Lane is this hidden gem. Great service amazing bagels and waffles to die for. The southern fired chicken waffles with maple syrup, would have Frank Underwood from House of Cards making this his daily breakfast special. Oozing with flavor, southern fried chicken has a new home. Coffee was good but as I like extra hot, few places get the order right, so one star is deducted on an otherwise perfect venue.

Service is amazing and one guy very funny. Place is very clean, very friendly, crowd is all ages! Food looks incredible. And it tastes... Incredible. A++

Hello, my absolutely newest favourite breakfast/brunch place in Melbourne! I had the savoury board which had cured salmon, pickles, tomatoes etc, and you get a choice of bagel and a schmear that goes with it (I picked cinammon raisin bagel with peanut butter praline schmear). Holy moley I was BLOWN AWAY but how AMAZING each element on the plate go so well together. It was like explosion after explosion in my mouth. So delicate and subtle but so bold and punchy. The soft buttery praline schmear worked so well with the tang in the cured fish, the sourness and punch in the horseradish beetroot was crying tears of joy in the softness of the bagel. I was in heaven. The key lime pie was great as well. Could do without the marshmallow pillow on top, but the pie itself was divine. Oh, the place is great too, love the branding. The coffee ain't bad either. Get there early as it packs out quick - we circled the block half an hour early to secure a seat.

One of my fav brunch spots in Melbourne. The food was fresh and delicious. The service was out of this world, they made me feel as though I've been coming in for years. Based on those two reasons I ate here three of the five days I was in town. If you're ever in the area look them up!!

Little hidden gem! From the moment we walked in the employees were very friendly and attentive throughout our time there. We did not have to wait very long to get our food. Very nice, clean and aesthetically pleasing. The bagels we had were delicious & flavorful. & not to mention their peanut butter hot chocolate - not too sweet, just right!

Disappointing. Over cooked eggs and soggy toast because of undrained greens. Asked for some replacement toast and got a slab of bread. Staff looked rushed with a full breakfast service

Amazing food. Had the Shakshuka Baked Eggs and it was amazing. Wife had the eggs and Brisket and it was fantastic. Coffee is really nice too Well recommended

Had the Reuben today after enjoying the bagels and coffee here on several occasions. I hate to play the patriotic card (not really) but Sydney has the better version of this staple American sanga. That's right, I cast my vote for the best Reuben in Oz as coming from a place called Reuben & Moore (various locations in Sydneytown). Better bread, pickles on the actual sandwich, more mustard (Bowery version had practically no mustard) and the corned beef way saltier & tastier. I have put down the gauntlet. But surely it needs to now be confirmed by a Sydney-visiting Melbournite, which has more chance of happening than a full day of sun down here ;-)

Another Melbourne laneway was explored today with brunching away at b2w. Tucked away in Oliver's lane is this unseeming ny style cafe with ample outdoor and indoor seating with the choice being long communal tables. Food and drinks menuw are on postcards depicting a U.S. Located staircase. Specials are on the chalkboard and for a mere 22 bucks you can have 12 hours slow cooked pork, poached eggs, and a range of things. Plenty of options and the coffee is one of the best ive had. My brunch comrade and I got two cappucinos, the breakfast board and the salmon shakshouka. The cappuccinos come with a hersheys kiss each and are chocolatey creamy and large sized. #winning The salmon eggs shashouka is massive with four poached eggs in sweet tomato sauce with crispy oiled pita. The smoked salmon goes deliciously well with the eggs and tomato though the tomato base is quite sweet and would be nicer with some herb or cheese flavours. The addition of smoked salmon and peeled zucchini/cucumber? (The citrus flavour is quite refreshing) and served with pita instead of sourdough is definitely unique. My brunch companion's breakfast board looked dismal in comparison with a bagel, some butter and granola, but he seemed to enjoy it. The bill came to 49.50 for the two of us and we were full. No rush to leave and attentive staff. Coffees for 3.80 which is a nice change from most places where coffees start at 4 or even 4.50 on the weekends. Cons No split bills (they weren't even full and had no queues) No privacy when eating as you're sitting on a long communal table

Stopped here on a Sunday around 11 am to get a quick takeaway of their Mac & cheese. As an American living in Melbourne I was looking for some comfort food, and I found it! The Mac & cheese was really good. The cheese isn't really sharp which I like, there was a golden brown top which was incredible! While I waited for the takeaway every plate of food I saw go out looked incredible! I will certainly be back.

Great vibe, quick service, simply delicious food. Popped in before 10am for a quick bite before my flight. Having spent a lot of time in Brooklyn I wanted to see what they had to offer. I was really impressed with the menu and operation. They had all sorts of New York classics on deck from pastrami sandwiches to lox bagels all with their own little twist. Very creative spot with awesome coffee (like most places in Melbourne). I ordered the Chicken and Waffles which literally came out in under 5 minutes while the place was relatively busy. Waffles were delicious, Chicken deboned thighs nice a crispy with a chipotle butter and fresh maple syrup. Fresh squeezed OJ was also refreshing. Next time I'd def get a pastrami or lox bagel and a coffee to go and eat as I walked through the alley ways of Melbourne.

Who doesn't love a bagel, right? I mean, it's like three slices of white bread in one PLUS they're yummy and flavoursome and they come in different flavours. Bagels are basically the ultimate bread. Am I right? (I am!) I came to BTW because it was recommended to me by a Melbourne local. I wanted to have a quick breakfast, a good coffee and get some work done. I loved the venue the second I walked in. It felt very NYC (which I am aware is deliberate), but it wasn't cheesy or overdone. I set myself up at the communal table and looked over the menu. I was there to get my bagel fix, but I was almost drawn away from the bagels but the other menu. Mezcal cured salmon with zucchini and potato latkes with horseradish, fennel and asparagus? GET IN ME. But I resisted and went with a bagel. (Side note, someone next to me ordered it and looked freaking to die for. Part of me really regrets my decision now.) Onion bagel with jalapeno and dill schmears with a side of warm smoked salmon, plus a coffee and an apple juice. The juice was totally yum. Pressed is the way to go! The bagel arrived and it wasn't what I expected. I wouldn't say deconstructed (so totally hipster, I know) but it was served so I could build it as I wanted. In theory, that's awesome because it makes I can have all of the cream cheese, but the downside of that is once I'd had a sip of juice, took a photo or two (I know, I'm THAT person), my bagel had started to harden. I was expecting a bagel loaded with two types of cream cheese and salmon and then toasted, I think I was just expecting something a little different is all. That being said, it was all very yum and I loaded it up and chomped away as I tried to work, eat, talk to my friend and drink my coffee all at the same time. The decor and vibe are 100% wicked. If I hadn't have had a mid-morning appointment, I would have sat there until lunch and then eaten again, just drinking tea and coffee and working away. Bravo, BTW. You're killing it.

In Melbourne to catch up with friends so hit the trusty app to see what other Yelpers had recommended. Absolutely loved it! Had the peanut butter hot chocolate (you add a Reese's Pieces to the hot chocolate) - F*** me, why have I never thought to do that?! Followed that up with the daily special which was seafood gumbo and grits topped with poached eggs. Top notch! But the piece de resistance was the southern fried chicken and waffles. Absolutely amazing! Chicken was juicy and tender. They didn't skimp on the maple syrup and the spiced butter was freaking amazing! In all - it has that cool little laneway vibe you can only find in Melbourne, great staff and amazing food. Try it!

Ambience is so Melbourne, we love it! The greeting at the entrance is warm and courteous. There was just the right amount of waiting time as we looked through the menu and our waiter provided a very thorough service. The Benjamin is a great treat! If you're a lover of bagels, this one's for you. There's a wide variety of menu items for everyone to choose from. The Padre Coffee's another classic favourite.

Bowery to Williamsburg have really nailed the hip, New-York-style delicatessen. I really loved the decor with a few recreations of New York signs and fixtures. The have sheltered outside setting and a long communal table inside. Their specialty is sandwiches. Probably the best Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich I've ever had outside of Philadelphia. They also do the famous New-York style Reuben which I've been told it's pretty great too. Inside the store behind the glass counter are all the sandwich ingredients prepared like a classic sandwich shop; you can mix and match and grab a side of pretzels, mac & cheese and a pickle too. They also have a breakfast menu, the waffles look really nice, especially the vanilla berry. Coffee was also exceptional. Be warned the prices and menu does change on weekends and possible during the day? (Unsure) Fantastic little joint and great to see it's still fairly quiet and undetected from the busy Flinders Street crowd. Will definitely return :)

Great place! The NY look and feel is somewhat in the true direction. Only reason it's not 5 stars is that the sound level is almost similar to the actual NY subway. (In my opinion) had the Turkey sandwich and sweet potato salad. Heavenly!! Nice big serving that I had to split in half and bring home with me. Service level is high, great atmosphere and super friendly staff.

This was an awesome breakfast find down a little alley way in Melbourne. At first glance, the alley doesn't seem to be much of one to walk down but so it goes in Melbourne...The sign was hard to see and we would have kept walking if it wasn't for the excited gent standing out front to welcome us in. You can either sit outside on the patio or head inside to mostly community dining. My friend and I grabbed seats at the end of the long rectangular table inside and immediately began to drool over our neighbors' meals. Water and menus were promptly handed to us and the search for the perfect breakfast bite was on....it was not easy as most the menu sounds lovely. If you decide quick enough, unlike our party of two, you can spend time reading the local newspapers or popular travel magazines. After much back and forth of "what are you going to get - ah, I don't know - what are you going to get?" We "settled" on the grilled halloumi bagel sandwich and the lox bagel. Actually, the lox bagel was decided on the flip of a coin alongside another pending option...can't remember the gent's name who welcomed us in and then served us but he was awesome...his idea to wisely flip a coin when one just "can't even decide," and an emphasis on the "can't even." In hardly any time at all from ordering our food was run to our table... The halloumi was HUGE and messy but good! It had just the right amount of saltiness. The only one SMALL complaint? The bagel was a TAD too chewy for my liking. The lox on the other hand? Well, I didn't even try it but my friend thoroughly enjoyed it and had no complaints. Both our plates were left clean. This was one of the few places that allowed us to split our check during our visit to AUS and we were happy about that. This place has got an edgy location and interior alongside welcoming service. Go see for yourself!

Excellent service, great coffee, delicious food served promptly..! Outside seating a little uncomfortable..!

Cool vibe and nice dishes but the brisket was a big let down. Coffee is good and plenty of great brunch choices to choose from but the brooklyn vibe set high expectations on the brisket front, especially after being told it was smoked. The brisket still had its webbing between the muscle fibres, meaning it hadnt been cooked long enough for this connective tissue to break down. The lack of pink smoke ring and or any smoke flavour suggests an oven cook, not smoker. Addressing these flaws would ne worth a extra star

I was in Melbourne recently for the battle-station and deathstar convention and as you can imagine you get some pretty uptight dudes at these things. I just had to get out and sample some of Melbourne's finest. New York, being the place I would move to if I won the galactic lottery, I could hardly go past a place called Bowery to Williamsburg. I was really hoping for the chicken and waffles to recapture my Williamsburg Sweet Chick experience but it's wasn't to be, it was off the menu. I ended up having the waffles, bacon and maple syrup with whipped cinnamon and it was excellent! I can certainly recommend Bowery to Williamsburg for fans of American cuisine. To top it all off you get a Reeses cup with your coffee... best garnish ever. The only downside is you can't jump on the L train to Union Square.

Bowery to Williamsburg is as close as you can get to a New York City style deli in Australia. The pastrami is lean, thinly sliced, and piled high with Russian dressing. It's the best sandwich I've had in Melbourne. For a bit more you can get some pretzels and a pickle and a side and I suggest you try the broccoli if it's on the menu. 5 stars alone for pastrami! Great spot for lunch in the CBD.

Yes, the sandwiches are amazing. They're piled high and come with a deli pickle and a handful of pretzels for an extra $4. You'll feel like you've eaten a brick - in a good way, honest! At breakfast my pick is an onion bagel with schmere and a potion of hot smoked salmon. At lunch I actually skip the sandwiches (*GASP*) and instead keep it relatively light with a mixed salad plate. Coffee from Padre and milk from St David's Dairy makes this a legitimate spot for the coffee nerds amongst us. There are Pour-overs and French press options too if you want to truly embrace the Brooklyn. The fitout here is amazing and everything is executed in a clever way. It's hard not to love it, especially because they serve their coffee with a little Hershey Kiss!

Do I dare say it, but is Bowery to Williamsburg better than Katz's? It may be my man flu, but yes, I think it is. There it is, I said it. I've been wanting to come here for soooo long, and just clicked its a minute from my new apartment. Score! I went the Reuben, with a side of Mac & Cheese take away ($17), and along with service, the sandwich was a perfect melt in your mouth reminder of my second favourite city in the world! Not the cheapest, but I've saved the second half of my sandwich for later it's that big! Can't wait to try breakfast! Fun Fact - inside even looks just like the NYC subway

Breakfast and brunch gem tucked in an alley! Being our first time in Melbourne, the city has converted many of the laneways (aka alleys) in to mini streets with bars and restaurants. We found BW in the laneway and almost right past it as the sign is not very clear. They have a couple of outdoor benches while indoor had a large sharing table. The decor was very cool as they had pics and pieces hanging from the wall. Our server was a happy cheerful guy. We order eggs benny with smoked salmon and the waffle with Chantilly cream and berries. Eggs benny came out perfectly with their latkas while I think the winner was the waffle. Soft and freshly made while being drizzled in syrup, berries and cream - yum! The place seemed pretty popular as lots of people popped in to get their coffee. They also have some funky milkshakes and bagels which we have to come back to try.

Best pumpernickel bagel in Melbourne! House cured beetroot infused Lox with dill smear and capers transported me to Alphabet City instantly! The Steak and Fried Eggs and Baked Bean dish were bang on too. Hero of the day was the cold drip coconut water coffee. Don't go expecting a Big Apple serve though, it barely half filled the ice topped glass (!) Service was ok, bit of attitude from the waitstaff and a smile wouldn't go astray (the guys inside are champions though) but the food helps you see past that. Will be back again real soon!

Now that I've been to the Bowery and back, all I want is to go again. It's taken me a long long time to finally getting around to trying it but, tell you what, it was worth the wait.. What do they generally say? Absence makes the heart grow fonder? Hmm.. Hang on.. I don't think that's related to food or is it? Bowery to Williamsburg reminds me of NYC's Bowery subway station and I couldn't shake off that nostalgic feeling of missing the land of the free and home of the brave when I was there. I love the place (yes the US too but, right now, I'm referring to Bowery). The staff are great, the coffee is good, the menu provides a broad range of options to choose from, the food is really good and some might also say it's bagelicious!.. The decor is cool too and I love the subway sign w/ the J & Z lines on it. I can't explain it but I always think about Becker when I look at it. I'll definitely be back and I have a feeling it's gonna be very very soon... Can't wait to try one of their pies too.. Sour Cherry or Pecan... Hmm.. Anyone?

Met some work peeps here for a rare trip to the city ('they' don't let us out much...) and it proved to be yet another one of the many reminders of why I miss working in the bright lights so much. I was welcomed by a friendly waitress who was happy to chat and she buzzed about taking orders for coffee. The coffee was good but I think something went wrong with my second cup...wasn't quite as nice as the first but I still guzzled it down. My beetroot and rye bagel with eggplant more than made up for the average second cup though. Fresh, filling and down-right delicious! I'm going back. Soon.

Bowery To Williamsburg is one of Melbourne's many eateries tucked away in a lane way. Bowery is styled after a New York subway cafe. They do some really good sandwiches -- I tried the reuben and was happy with it. When ordering sandwiches, you have a choice of just the sandwich or the sandwich accompanied by a small salad, pretzels, and a pickle. Their salads are creative -- I tried one with pumpkin, white sesame seeds, black wild rice, and several greens. The salads are served in small glass jars besides the sandwiches.

I Iike it, After going to bagelicious, Glicks and a few other places, This high end cafe really hits the mark. I got the beef salami bagel this time around, with the puy lentils as a side. I've yet to try, and still wanting to, the peanut butter hot chocolate, The ruben, which everyone raves about, and of course their coffee, which comes from padre. Padre is exceedingly popular these days. I should try the Ruben as that would actually fill me up. But its a cool layout and design and well worth the efforts of all concerned. It's busy, and it also delivers well on it's simple concept. Great quality fresh food, being pumped out by great chefs, and the team runs this joint together well. Great food all round with excellent flavors.

Great little spot off the main path. Some seating outdoors. We grabbed a cozy table by the stairs. Turkey club was very worth it, actual cooked turkey breast and tasty mayo on challah. Friendly service.

A taste of Jewish 'Murica, right in Melbourne...sweet decor to boot. Came here a little bit too early on Sunday to order sandwiches ('DOH! I really wanted to try the Reuben,) but their breakfast menu seemed appetizing nonetheless. Come at 11am onwards for sandwiches. I ordered the Pastrami Hash and my gf ordered the Lox Latkes. I was a big fan of the pastrami hash and also enjoyed her lox latkes, though she wasn't as big of a fan since she's not really into heavy/rich food. Let me remind you, these meals are HEAVY...so be prepared. The flat white I ordered was pretty good too, but the standout was the Peanut Butter Hot Chocolatet served with a side of Reese's. God damn, god damn! Will come back for the Reuben some day...