Brother Hen
đ Melbourne, VIC
Brother Hen is a Melbourne brunch cafe with a spacious courtyard featuring a hen house, vegetable garden, and relaxed seating across multiple rooms. Kids are entertained by the hens and outdoor space as adults eat.
December 2025. Young staff here who are very attentive & pleasant. Sat out the back near the hen house & was advised may have to share our table - all good. Coffees were excellent, Farm Yard Bircher delicious & Breakfast Board very well received. As it got busier we were asked again could we share our table - appreciated & happy to do so although tables were pulled apart anyway. Small frontage but large space with plenty of different sections. Highly recommended. Will return.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families with toddlers and primary-age kids who want a relaxed brunch rather than a structured activity. The hens and courtyard keep younger children occupied without any organised programming. Works well for a weekend morning without needing to book an experience in advance.
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Tas Net
3 months ago
âDecember 2025. Young staff here who are very attentive & pleasant. Sat out the back near the hen house & was advised may have to share our table - all good. Coffees were excellent, Farm Yard Bircher delicious & Breakfast Board very well received. As it got busier we were asked again could we share our table - appreciated & happy to do so although tables were pulled apart anyway. Small frontage but large space with plenty of different sections. Highly recommended. Will return.â
Caroline Hallmark
3 months ago
âHad a wonderful brekky at Brother Hen while in Melbourne on holiday. We got coffee, hot chocolate, ricotta hotcakes and smashed avocado toast and everything tasted fantastic. Everything was reasonably priced for what we received and would definitely recommend it as a casual spot for a good meal!â
Karen
2 months ago
âBeautiful food and Cafe! Loved the variety and uniqueness of the menu, will definitely come back to try the rest of it. Loved the chicken coop in the back! Went on a Sunday around 2pm and wasn't too busy. Plenty of different rooms and places to sit so can choose depending on your vibeâ
Brian Vogelsinger
2 months ago
âStopped by for a late lunch and had the smoked salmon Benny and a banana smoothie. The presentation is fantastic and the food is even better. Service was also stellar. We will be back!â
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Overview
Brother Hen serves brunch across a courtyard and several indoor rooms, with a working hen house and vegetable garden out the back. The menu runs to ricotta hotcakes, smashed avocado, smoked salmon benny, and a rotating specials board â reviewers highlight the bircher and breakfast board. Coffees are consistently praised. The multi-room layout means families can pick a quieter spot or sit outside near the hens. Shared tables are possible on busy mornings.
