Assembly Ground

Right off the Essendon tram line sits your next essential weekend ritual. Assembly Ground delivers that quintessential Melbourne cafe energy—breezy, welcoming, and relentlessly good. Brunch aficionados constantly point to the kitchen’s serious culinary chops. Think Chunky Avo elevated by roasted kale steeped in a flavor-bomb infused oil, or the monumental Breaky Board—a beautifully plated spread anchored by stellar blueberry pancakes. Word on the street is the deconstructed chicken parmigiana is an absolute showstopper. Behind the machine, baristas pull shots with exacting precision, pouring flawless microfoam art over complex dirty chais and decadent Tiramisu Lattes from the specialty menu. Grab a sidewalk table, let the hyper-attentive crew take over, and dig into a seriously top-tier brekky.