Most cafés sling smashed avo and call it a day. STREAT Cromwell Café isn’t one of them.
Set inside a soot-stained, 150-year-old manor, this Collingwood brunch spot gives you more than a decent feed—it gives you a reason to come back. STREAT doesn’t just serve breakfast; it trains and supports young people who’ve done it tough. Every latte, every pie, every Japanese breakfast bowl is helping someone build a new life.
But don’t come here just for the warm fuzzies. Come because the food delivers. Silky eggs. Flaky pastry. Rich coffee roasted in-house. And for the dog parents? You’ve scored. The courtyard feels like a proper garden escape—green, peaceful, and just far enough from Collingwood’s concrete chaos to exhale. Dogs can sprawl. Kids can explore. You can finally sip your brew in peace.
The Menu at STREAT Cromwell Café
The STREAT Cromwell Café menu punches well above its weight. It’s seasonal, gutsy, and built for real appetites—with local produce and global flavours doing the heavy lifting. Whether settling in for brunch or grabbing a pastry with your pup, you’ll find something that hits.
Brunch & Bakery
Start with the Japanese breakfast bowl—it’s not just a dish, it’s a reset. Pickled mustard greens, silky tofu, shiso mayo, and soybeans on brown rice. Add the 63° egg and house-cured salmon, and you’ve got one of the most refreshing brunches in Collingwood.
The STREAT breakfast skillet pulls no punches: chickpeas, glazed chorizo, bacon, eggs, toast and Spanish cheese packed into one cast-iron pan. Bold, rich, and built for Melbourne mornings.
Corn fritters arrive stacked with poached eggs, cos lettuce, guac and citrus-mint salsa. Chicken 65 brings the heat—fried chicken with sambal and paratha that’s all crunch and spice.
Then there’s the bakery. Pies with buttery crusts. Croissants that flake like confetti. Rich banana bread. Toasties oozing cheese. Even the sausage rolls and spinach-ricotta pastries feel like full meals, not side snacks.
Coffee & Drinks
Coffee is roasted on-site, and you can taste the difference. Full-bodied, smooth, and never burnt. Whether you're into long blacks or soy flat whites, this dog-friendly café in Collingwood nails it.
Hot chocolate? Bitter, rich, and made for adults. No syrupy nonsense here.
The Vibe at STREAT Cromwell Café
STREAT Cromwell Café blends old-school Collingwood grit with garden calm and industrial edge. It’s the kind of place where you bring your dog, your kid, your hungover friend—and they’ll all find something to love.
Dog-Friendly Cafe Garden
If you’re searching for a dog-friendly café in Collingwood that actually means it, you’ve found it. The courtyard is green, fully enclosed, and spacious enough for dogs to roam or snooze while you eat.
There’s a covered section too, perfect for wet weekends or scorching summer mornings. You’re not wedged onto a footpath next to traffic—you’re in a proper outdoor area that’s been designed with you (and your dog) in mind.
Regulars know the drill. Dogs are welcome, not just tolerated. The vibe stays calm, relaxed, and communal.
Service With Heart
Here’s where STREAT really shines. The service has depth. It’s not just warm—it’s human.
Staff here are part of a social enterprise supporting young people facing homelessness or hardship. They’re learning the ropes of hospitality with real support behind them—and it shows in how they show up.
But you’ll forget the backstory when you're in the moment. The service is just good. Friendly. Patient. Present. Like the staff member who spent ten minutes helping a toddler retrieve her dropped drawing from under the deck—not because anyone asked. Just because he cared.
That’s the heartbeat of this place. They notice the little things. And they act on them.
