the little ox cafe
452 New St Brighton 3186
Ph 03 9596 6577
hours:
open 6:00am – 3:00pm m - f
open 7:00am - 2:30pm s - s
Brighton's favourite cafe, open every day
The Little Ox cafe has been a Brighton institution since 2009, serving breakfast and lunches with the best local ingredients and produce.
At The Little Ox our approach toward hospitality is simple – Great Food, Great Coffee and Great Service.
Enjoy our sun-filled
casual dining space
We offer a relaxed, casual space enjoying all year round sunshine, with our corner location on New & Cole Streets Brighton.
There's plenty of outdoor dining if you want to bring along your pooch or park your bike.
Menu
banana bread
toasted with butter
6.0
toasted sourdough
choose from white or multigrain with
peanut butter, jam, vegemite or honey
- fruit toast
- gluten free
9.5
10.5
10.5
croissant
toasted with butter and jam
with ham, cheese and tomato
8.5
13.0
acai bowl
organic acai, granola, almond butter, seasonal fruit, chia & flax seed, coconut yogurt (n,vg,gf)
vegan protein +2.0
25.0
porridge
poached pear, caramelised banana, strawberries, blueberry, cinnamon crumble, goji berry & maple syrup (v)
22.0
pancakes
buttermilk pancakes, lemon curd, berry coulis, strawberries, meringue & pistachio ice cream (v)
25.5
breaky roll
cheese, relish, kewpie, rosti, bacon, egg, rocket, milkbun
jalapenos +1.0 | halloumi +6.5 | bloody mary +16.5
22.0
avocado toast
smashed avo, dukkah, cherry toms, poached egg, beetroot hummus, feta, sourdough (n,v)
bacon +6.5 | smoked salmon +8.0
24.5
eggs benedict
double smoked heritage ham, free range poached eggs, pork crackling, house made hollandaise on english muffin
24.5
nduja chilli scramble
calabrian sausage, bippi chilli, fried shallot, coriander, sourdough
bacon +6.5 | halloumi +6.5
25.0
mushies on toast
garlic & herbed charred mushies, smashed avo, saganaki, chimmichurri, walnut dukkah, poached egg (v)
bacon +6.5 | smoked salmon +8.0
25.5
big ox breakfast
bacon, mushrooms, grilled tomato,
rosti, poached eggs, sourdough, relish
halloumi +6.5 | bloody mary +16.5
32.0
brekky burrito
ox chilli scrambled, chorizo, corn salsa, black beans, avocado, chipotle mayo
rosti +6.5
24.0
fritters
zucchini and corn fritters, homemade tomato relish, horseradish créme fraiche, halloumi, charred leek, poached egg (v,gf)
bacon +6.5 | smoked salmon +8.0
26.0
rosti stack
smoked salmon, horse radish créme raiche, avocado salsa, poached egg, house made hollandaise
bacon +6.5 | halloumi +6.5
26.5
eggs on toast
poached or fried eggs on choice of sourdough
scrambled +2.0 | bacon +6.5 | smoked salmon +8.0
14.5
buddha bowl
charred broccolini, cavalo nero kale, chard, cherry tomato, quinoa, almonds, feta, green goddess dressing (v,n,gf)
peri peri chicken tenderloin +7.5 | smoked salmon +8.0 | halloumi +6.5
25.0
strong nation salad
spiced chickpeas, harissa roasted sweet potato, spanish onion, feta, rocket, pomegranate, pickled cucumber, & herbed labneh (v,n)
halloumi +6.5 | peri peri chicken tenderloin +7.5 | smoked salmon +8.0
22.0
halloumi and mushroom burger
homemade tomato relish, rocket, tomato, onion, avo, kewpie, fries (v)
24.0
double smash burger
two smashed angus patties, iceberg, tomato, dill pickle, onion, white american cheese, ox sauce, fries
26.0
chicken souvlaki
peri peri tenderloins, tomato, spanish onion, tzatziki, bippi sriracha,jalapenos, coriander, fries
jalapenos +1.0
25.0
schnitty roll
house crumbed chicken thigh, iceberg, tarragon butter, half sour pickles, cheddar, schnitty sauce, fries
bacon +6.5 | jalapenos +1.0
25.0
chicken sanga
poached chicken mix, fries
21.0
sides
relish | bippi | hollandaise | egg
avocado | feta | mushrooms | grilled tomato | spinach
bacon | chorizo | potato rosti | halloumi | saganaki
smoked salmon | sautéed greens
fries | peri peri tenderloins
fries with feta, oregano and sriracha mayo
3.5
5.5
6.5
8.0
8.5
12.5
v - vegetarian | vg - vegan | gf - gluten friendly | n - nuts
please let staff members know if you have any dietary requirements,
sorry no changes to the menu on the weekend
10% surcharge on weekends / 20% public holiday surcharge / fees apply for all cards
coffee black / white
regular
large
extra shot | mocha | lactose free | decaf
almond | oat | coconut | soy
babychino
hot chocolate
batch brew
prana chai
iced coffee
iced chocolate
5.0
5.8
0.5
1.0
2.5
5.5
5.0
5.5
7.5
7.5
teas by teapot
earl grey | english breakfast | chamomile | green | peppermint | lemongrass & ginger
ox tea - ginger, mint, lemon, honey
5.5
6.5
juice
cloudy apple juice
freshly squeezed oj
freshly juiced watermelon
+ ginger, mint, carrot
7.5
9.0
9.0
0.8
cold pressed
ginger ninja - carrot, apple, ginger, tumeric
greens - spinach, kale, apple, pineapple, cucumber, mint
jack rose - apple, strawberry, lemon, mint
8.5
smoothies
banana - coyo, banana, honey, cinnamon, coconut milk
mango - banana, mango, passionfruit, coconut milk
green - spinach, avocado, banana, dates, coconut water
+ vegan protein | peanut butter
13.0
13.0
13.0
1.5
cold drinks
kombucha - blueberry & strawberry | lemon and ginger capi sparkling water
capi sparkling water - grapefruit | blood orange
ginger beer | lemon lime bitters
coke | coke no sugar | diet coke
sml 5.0 | lrg 9.0
5.5
5.8
boozy things
ox tails
bloody mary - vodka, tomato juice, goodness
+ bacon bits | berocca on the side
mimosa - freshly squeezed oj, prosecco
aperol spritz - aperol, soda, prosecco
16.5
2.0
14.0
16.5
tinnies
melbourne bitter (4.6% abv)
peroni red (4.7% abv)
balter xpa (5% abv)
brookvale ginger beer (4% abv)
moon dog fizzer tropical crush (4% abv)
moon dog fizzer piney limey (4% abv)
9.0
10.0
12.0
13.0
13.0
13.0
champagne / sparkling
henkell piccolo sparkling 200ml
motley cru prosecco nv
king valley prosecco nv
pommery piccolo champagne 200ml
taittinger champagne nv
13.0
10.0 | 45.0
13.0 | 65.0
42.0
120.0
white / amber
motley cru sauv blanc 2021
the other wine co pinto gris 2022
craggy range ‘kidnappers” chardonnay 2021
cullen amber 2021
10.0 | 45.0
15.0 | 60.0
78.0
65.0
red
motley cru shiraz 2022
yarra valley “rising” pinot noir 2021
mountadam eden valley cab sauv 2017
10.0 | 45.0
69.0
60.0
gls | btl
gls | btl
gls | btl
About The Little Ox
At The Little Ox, we are passionate about creating the perfect blend of flavors in our coffee and baked goods. Our team of talented baristas and bakers work tirelessly to bring you the most delicious and satisfying treats. From our carefully sourced coffee beans to our freshly baked pastries, every item on our menu is crafted with love and attention to detail. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or a place to indulge in a sweet treat, The Little Ox is the perfect destination. Visit our website to explore our menu and find the nearest location to you.
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Location & Hours
The Little Ox Cafe
452 New Street Brighton 3186
Open:
Monday to Friday 6.30am - 3.00pm
(kitchen 6.30am - 2.30pm)
Saturday Sunday 7am - 3.00pm
(kitchen 7am - 2.30pm)
We'd love to hear from you!