Friction

Friction There’s no feed like Friction’s 👌🏼
Bright, seasonal dishes & rich St Ali brews ☕️

Crispy Chicken Tacos: the kind of finger-licking lunch you're still thinking about by dinnertime. 🌮 See you for a serve...
17/07/2026

Crispy Chicken Tacos: the kind of finger-licking lunch you're still thinking about by dinnertime. 🌮 See you for a serve tomorrow.

Tuesday deserves the sweet treatment, too. Stop in for a serve of Sticky Date French Toast, made with banana bread, butt...
16/07/2026

Tuesday deserves the sweet treatment, too. Stop in for a serve of Sticky Date French Toast, made with banana bread, butterscotch sauce, coffee date paste and melting vanilla bean ice-cream. We won't tell a soul 🤫

🏟️ ⚽️ The countdown to the is ON, and here's the latest score: we're opening at 5:00AM on Monday 20th July, streaming ...
14/07/2026

🏟️ ⚽️ The countdown to the is ON, and here's the latest score: we're opening at 5:00AM on Monday 20th July, streaming the World Cup Final LIVE from Friction! 🙌🏼

We'll keep you fed with coffee on demand and breakfast rolls, served throughout the match – but we recommend booking ahead so you can get pitch-side seats! 😏

Kick on and book now ⚽️

One weekend down, another week ahead. 🙌🏼 Thanks for another weekend of full tables, coffee catch-ups and slower brunche...
12/07/2026

One weekend down, another week ahead. 🙌🏼 Thanks for another weekend of full tables, coffee catch-ups and slower brunches at Friction.

We’re looking forward to doing it all again this week.

The close-ups say it all ✋🏼 Crispy calamari, crunchy cucumber, fresh herbs and crispy chilli, all working together to e...
10/07/2026

The close-ups say it all ✋🏼 Crispy calamari, crunchy cucumber, fresh herbs and crispy chilli, all working together to elevate your Saturday feed. Meet you here – online bookings recommended!

Weekend brunch plans? As long as they’re centred around Friction, we condone it. 💚 Bring the family and come settle int...
10/07/2026

Weekend brunch plans? As long as they’re centred around Friction, we condone it. 💚 Bring the family and come settle into a cosy corner with a hot coffee, and let’s ease into the weekend together.

09/07/2026

An end-of-week burger feels like good decision-making. Stop in for a stack of juicy beef, melted cheddar, pickles and Friction sauce, layered between a soft potato bun with chips that disappear shortly after – or throughout. 🍟

If we say so ourselves, our House Made Granola is giving vibes here – but you don’t need a ticket to New York and a wai...
07/07/2026

If we say so ourselves, our House Made Granola is giving vibes here – but you don’t need a ticket to New York and a waitlist to dig in. Just meet us in Essendon Fields before 3pm daily 🥄 🍓

Let this be the hardest decision you make today: Coco-Mingle ☁️ or Vietnamese Salted Coffee? ⚡️One is smooth and chocola...
05/07/2026

Let this be the hardest decision you make today: Coco-Mingle ☁️ or Vietnamese Salted Coffee? ⚡️

One is smooth and chocolatey, with refreshing coconut water; the other is bold, unexpected and topped with salted cold foam that makes you go straight back for another sip.

Which one are you picking?

Art, brunch, or both? Either way, our Grilled Barramundi is a masterpiece. 🎨
03/07/2026

Art, brunch, or both? Either way, our Grilled Barramundi is a masterpiece. 🎨

Your Friction feed for the week. 🍴 Something sweet, something savoury, extra coffee and perhaps a side of fries, somewh...
30/06/2026

Your Friction feed for the week. 🍴 Something sweet, something savoury, extra coffee and perhaps a side of fries, somewhere in the middle. Come by when you're ready – we always are. 💚

Weekend brunch plans? As long as they're centred around Friction, we condone it. 💚 Bring the family and come settle int...
28/06/2026

Weekend brunch plans? As long as they're centred around Friction, we condone it. 💚 Bring the family and come settle into a cosy corner with a hot coffee, and let's ease into the weekend together.

Boycotting winter already? We'll support you. 🥤 Choose between Tropical Dream or Berry Delight – two smoothies bringing ...
26/06/2026

Boycotting winter already? We'll support you. 🥤 Choose between Tropical Dream or Berry Delight – two smoothies bringing a little summer energy to your wintery Friday.

Steamed milk, fresh espresso and baristas who take their pours seriously. Your next ST. ALi COFFEE ROASTERS coffee is wa...
26/06/2026

Steamed milk, fresh espresso and baristas who take their pours seriously. Your next ST. ALi COFFEE ROASTERS coffee is waiting for you at Friction. ☕️

Cool beans: from matchas to mochas, we’re brewing chilled beverages for all those who believe there is no end to iced dr...
25/06/2026

Cool beans: from matchas to mochas, we’re brewing chilled beverages for all those who believe there is no end to iced drinks season. 🍵

One to bookmark for lunch this week: the Chicken Caesar Schnitzel. Basically a salad, but less boring – and more crunchy...
23/06/2026

One to bookmark for lunch this week: the Chicken Caesar Schnitzel. Basically a salad, but less boring – and more crunchy. 🍗

22/06/2026

Coffees are pouring, tables are filling and Friction is filled with the buzz of a week that’s just beginning.

Whether it’s brunch with friends or a quick coffee in the warmth, we’d love to see you at Friction.

Online bookings are recommended, but walk-ins always welcome 🙏🏼

For those rare little moments of winter sunshine, crack 🍳 out the Eggs Benedict – because nothing feels better than sink...
21/06/2026

For those rare little moments of winter sunshine, crack 🍳 out the Eggs Benedict – because nothing feels better than sinking into an oozy yolk with crispy bacon combination, especially on a Saturday. 🙌🏼

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12/30 English Street
Essendon Fields, VIC
3041

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

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