The Little Ox
A hip and bright cafe serving delicious brunch, coffee, and unique matcha in a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Little Ox
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A hip and bright cafe serving delicious brunch, coffee, and unique matcha in a cozy atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visit during less busy times to minimize wait times for your food and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Coffee Temperature
When ordering coffee during busy periods, specify your preferred temperature for the best experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Cafe, Brunch
Price
Mid-range
Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Exceptional Coffee & Matcha
Savor perfectly crafted coffee with latte art and discover unique matcha beverages, including various grades and specialty options.
Hearty Brunch & Unique Dishes
Indulge in delicious brunch options like the Rosti Stack and Eggs Benny, or try unique items like the hash brown with bonito flakes.
Dog-Friendly & Welcoming Ambiance
Enjoy a cozy and bright atmosphere with friendly staff, perfect for relaxing with your furry friends in tow.
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Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visit during less busy times to minimize wait times for your food and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Coffee Temperature
When ordering coffee during busy periods, specify your preferred temperature for the best experience.
Dog-Friendly Space
Bring your canine companions along, as the cafe offers a welcoming environment for well-behaved pets.
Provide Feedback
If you encounter any issues, communicate them. The cafe appears open to feedback and improvements.
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Consider Off-Peak Hours
Visit during less busy times to minimize wait times for your food and enjoy a more relaxed experience.
Coffee Temperature
When ordering coffee during busy periods, specify your preferred temperature for the best experience.
Dog-Friendly Space
Bring your canine companions along, as the cafe offers a welcoming environment for well-behaved pets.
Provide Feedback
If you encounter any issues, communicate them. The cafe appears open to feedback and improvements.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
The Little Ox is frequently praised for its delicious food, exceptional coffee, and friendly atmosphere, with many highlighting unique brunch items and well-crafted beverages. While generally positive, some diners have noted smaller portion sizes on certain dishes and occasional blandness in specific bowls. Service is often described as warm and accommodating, though one review recounts an unpleasant experience of being singled out.
"What a lovely little brunch spot! Walked in on a Saturday morning around 10:20am and it was fairly busy around this time. Lucky enough to get a spot for 2 inside as it was raining. I didn’t need to wait at all but thought I would have had to due to how busy it was!
Menu has so many yummy things, it was hard to choose! My friend ordered the fritters, and I had the rosti stack. Both of us added bacon to our dishes.
Everything tasted so delicious and the bacon was cooked to perfection. The rosti’s were hefty! Avocado was a nice touch of freshness, as was the creme fraiche and the poached egg - added a bit of moisture to my dish which was really nice. It it had just been the rosti and the bacon I think it would have been too dry! But with everything together - absolutely delicious! My friend also couldn’t stop raving about the fritters so they must have been good!
Very happy with the choice I made with the rosti stack and highly recommend you try!
I will drop by again to try some other dishes!
Bonus points for cleanliness of the place - modern and really nicely laid out. The service was also really great- everyone was lovely and accommodating.
Parking is strictly street but it’s relatively easy to find a spot."
Abi DR Perez
"Delicious food. I got the Acai bowl, great presentation, portion size. And my partner got the halloumi and mushroom burger, which she loved.
Lovely inviting atmosphere
Bubbly customer service
Good prices
Definitely would go back there again 😊"
Morgan Watkins
"Lovely experience at Little Ox - their sticky oat chai was so good and I actually even bought a pack to take home as I make them myself!
The service was amazing, the setting great and I love that they are dog friendly. The food took long to be served though and I felt the Buddha bowl was a bit bland but will definitely be back to trial other stuff on their yummy sounding menu.
Keep up the good work!"
Annie B
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Frequently Asked Questions
Diners rave about the Rosti Stack, Eggs Benny, and unique items like the hash brown with bonito flakes. The coffee and matcha are also highly recommended.
Yes, The Little Ox is very dog-friendly and provides a welcoming environment for your furry companions.
Reservations are not explicitly mentioned, but visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid long waits.
They offer excellent coffee with latte art and a variety of matcha drinks, including different grades and specialty options.
Yes, the menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Service is generally described as friendly, warm, accommodating, and excellent. However, one review noted a negative experience.
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Address: 452 New St Brighton 3186 Website URL:https://www.thelittleox.com.au/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thelittleoxcafe/Dishes served: Acai bowls (The Warrior – Acai Berries, House Made Granola, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, COYO & Chia) Restaurant description: The little OX cafe has been in operation for the past ten years (like us). The restaurant uses the best local produce and ingredients to prepare delicious meals. View this post on Instagram
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