1880 Cafe & Takeaway

39 Gladstone St, Glenrowan VIC 3675, Australia
+61 3 5766 6108
$$$ Cafe
(50 Reviews)
Price Range $1–20

1880 Cafe & Takeaway in Glenrowan offers a relaxed and approachable café experience, fitting seamlessly into this small country town's pace of life. With indoor and plenty of clean outdoor seating, it’s a great spot to pause whether you’re passing through or making a morning ritual out of it.

Locals and visitors alike seem drawn to both classic café staples and some standout hearty options. The Kelly Chilli Scramble and Ned’s Big Breakfast are favorites for those needing a fulfilling start to the day, while the brisket burger surprises with generous, tender fillings at a price that feels fair by any standard. Coffee here complements the menu well—nothing overly fancy, but just the reliable, good-quality cup you’d want to kickstart your morning or settle into a casual break.

The pace and vibe lean toward easygoing, with friendly staff and a casual, friendly atmosphere that encourages lingering over a smoothie or grabbing something quick to go. The Ned Kelly-themed decor weaves in a bit of local history and gives the café a distinct sense of place, intriguing travelers who want a taste of Glenrowan’s story alongside their meal.

Early to mid-morning visits seem ideal for breakfast lovers or those wanting a caffeine boost, while lunchtime brings out the heartier options and a chance to enjoy some shade under the outdoor cooling misters on warmer days. Whether you’re after a sit-down meal, a quick takeaway, or a casual catch-up spot, 1880 Cafe & Takeaway offers a down-to-earth option in the town, especially for those looking for satisfying, affordable food with a side of local character.

Highlights
Great coffee
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Assistive hearing loop
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

50 Reviews
Joshua Norrie

26 Dec 2025

The best breakfast in Glenrowan. Excellent food & service. Great selection of cafe classics and coffee. Of course Ned Kelly theme through out and a fun photo opportunity. I would recommend the Kelly chilli scramble. It was the best breakfast of my roadie.

Nick Searson

12 Dec 2025

When I saw a brisket burger on the menu for $13, my expectations were not high, having lived in Sydney and usually paying $25+ for a very average burger. Unexpectedly, the burger was absolutely delicious, the brisket was tender and flavoursome, and there was plenty of it. If this place was my local, I might be going here every day. Definitely recommend the brisket.

Kellie N

13 Nov 2025

Lovely cafe for a small country town. I ordered a Bacon and Egg roll with an Iced Latte and both tasted great. The staff were all friendly and polite, they had plenty of outdoor seating and the tables and chairs were all clean. I will definitely be stopping in here again on my next time in town.

Scott Wiggett

28 Oct 2025

I came in just to grab an egg and bacon roll to go ended up changing my mind together staying and getting a smoothie as well, then came back for lunch. The Brisket burger has to be the best Brisket I’ve ever had, all at a reasonable cost too I was expecting it to be much more. Thanks again

Ben Turner

08 Oct 2025

Five star service, food and atmosphere!! Highly recommend. A good range of gluten-free options. Make sure that you try coming here. They even have a cooling mist to keep you comfortable outside on a hot day!

Daud i

01 Oct 2025

On our way back to Melbourne we stopped in this small beautiful town of Glenrowan. We originally wanted to try another Cafe for breakfast, but that had been closed. So we ended up having breakfast at this cafe. We ordered Plain toast with Jam and 2 Caps. The size of the plain toast was bigger than usual. It seemed like the bread was freshly made. 1 serving had 2 toasts. The jam given was Raspberry. Initially we thought it would be a normal jam, but the taste of the raspberry jam was great. The Caps were good as well.

Brant Allen

28 Sep 2025

Such an amazing cafe! Good was amazing Breakfast wrap hit the spot and the coffee was beautiful. Not going to lie I wanted to try a pie as they look better than the bakery’s across the road but was to full from the wrap! Will be stopping in on our trip back up the coast next week!

Garry Bruce

27 Sep 2025

We had a great breakfast here. Poached eggs and bacon were perfect and Big Breakfast was excellent. Both meals cooked fresh and hot. Coffee was also good. Staff were friendly and good for a chat. Lots of locals calling in which is a good sign. We’ll detour here again. I want to try the Briskit Burger! Room to park the caravan out the back street.

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