The Deck Brighton - Brighton, Victoria

roshane D. S.

Went in for Saturday late brunch with family. The food was incredible. My daughter had her ricotta pancakes and the baby chino at the kids cafe they run separately.
The coffee was on point and the fresh pressed orange juice was delish.
Overall the vibe of the cafe is good too..

Aanchal T.

We had a decent breakfast experience at the deck in Brighton. The chilli eggs and the chicken focaccia were really good. Even the drinks were quite nice. My partner tried the refreshers juice and I had their regular cappuccino and both were made pretty good. We were a bit taken aback but their service. The servers were inattentive and a bit rude. No one came to take our order for 20 mins until I walked in and requested to give the order. Also all the items were banged onto our table. The cafe was not busy at all and neither was it their closing time so I wonder why was the service so inefficient. Overall good job to the chef for the amazing food.

Yuri M.

Came here for breakfast. Service was inattentive. No one came to take my order so ordered at the counter.
Never got my coffee.
Food was average. I personally didn't need apple slices in my eggs bene, or the beef.

The G.

I've eaten here on and off through the years. Today was good. My poke bowl was delicious but could have been more generous. The avo smash was fresh and tasty. The steak sandwich was enjoyable. Service was average somehow my mums meal was forgotten or they were confused. So it didn't come and they apologised and bought it later. So that was disappointing. I will go back as I enjoyed the food. There is a large choice with the menu as well.

Ishwor B.

Amazing food. Friedly staff and the team. I love their fries, just like Mcdonalds but better. The atmosphere is sound and quiet. Has plenty sitting space as well. Overall, great experience.

Foodie F. M.

Well since moving to the area I’ve certainly changed my opinion on The Deck! Admittedly it’s been nearly five years between visits (and it’s clearly withstood the test of time in a competitive hospitality market that has endured multiple years of Melbourne lockdown). I had my baby shower in the Ivy function room and was thrilled with the accomodating service.

Staff were flexible in allowing me to shuffle numbers all the way until the day before the event and reallocate funds into the drinks tab as I lost attendees due to illness. They even decorated the tables which I hadn’t expected (as we arrived toting our own flowers!) and thoughtfully saved me some cake for a takeaway box.

They almost forget the fruit platters I had ordered but when reminded they came out relatively swiftly. Food wise I thoroughly enjoyed the ricotta lamb shoulder gnocchi and would definitely order that should I return the restaurant. Definitely recommend the venue in terms of a function space other than a few minor things, firstly the lighting isn’t amazing for photos given there are no windows and secondly I would have expected that when we chose five entree items those with dietary requirements would have been given alternates for the ones they couldn’t eat. Other than that a really perfect event

Original cafe
A filler cafe in my opinion. Food meh, interior meh, service meh nothing that would draw me back especially given the half an hour drive. The lack of wow factor may be more palatable to locals but I just found it lacking in flavour overall.

I enjoyed the refresher juice with yummy watermelon and pineapple and I do appreciate the availability of healthy choices on the menu (clearly catering to the Brighton set) but at $8.50 for the juice and $25 for a paleo breakfast you'd be paying $67 for breakfast for two and that's without a coffee. Maybe that's acceptable bayside but it's not to the rest of the Melbourne population

Cristina Z.

We visit the Deck every year for a work event and we absolutely love it. The two event spaces are lovely, spacious and the food and beverages on offer are great.
We'll be back again and again!

Sam K.

I used to go to The Deck when it first opened, a long, long time ago, it was very dark and moody but now completely different, so light and airy with white walls, light coloured furniture and pops of greenery. Originally we were seated outside but after feeling one side of my face being burnt, because a very sunny day, we came inside. They have lots of seating inside and out on the deck (funny that) and on the street but when multiple people have to move inside its probably time to pull the shades down. We had coffees (flat white and decaf soy latte) while husband had big breakfast and I had avocado smash with side of mushrooms. Avocado came with obligatory poached egg which husband had as I can't stand eggs. $63 which is pretty steep for 2 coffees and 2 breakfasts (includes additional $5 for mushrooms, $1 for soymilk and .50c for decaf). They also have a large function room out the back which from reviews I've read, seems to be very popular. So yes really nice Cafe, great food and environment but of the 100 I've gone too, definitely one of the priciest.