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Friction Essendon menu

25 dishes across 5 sections $20 to $40 Cafe

Prices transcribed from the printed menu, last checked

Menu Friction Essendon photo menu 1
Photographed in store, August 2026. See all 4 pages

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Photographed in store in August 2026. The dish list below covers everything we could read clearly; the full card has more.

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Breakfast 9 dishes

  • Fruit Toast + Jam

  • Eggs On Toast

  • Super Salad

  • French Toast

  • Caramel Pancakes

  • Smashed Avo

  • Mezza

  • Chilli Scramble

  • Orn And Zucchini Fritters

Lunch 11 dishes

  • Bowl Of Chips

  • Falafel Bowl

  • Crispy Chicken Salad

  • Calamari Salad

  • Cauliflower Tacos

  • Prawn Chorizo Linguine

  • Southern Fried Chicken Tacos

  • Cheese Burger

  • Spicy Fried Chicken Burger

  • Brisket Sandwich

  • Steak Sandwich

Smoothies 6 dishes

  • Mango Tango

  • Pink Panther

  • Juices - Freshly Squeezed

  • Sunrise Juice

  • Funky Monkey

  • Detox Juice

White Wines 3 dishes

  • Toorak Estate: Chardonnay - Nsw

  • Savee Seas: Sauvignon Blanc - Marlborough Nz

  • Toorak Estate: Sem Sav Blanc - Nsw

Red Wines 3 dishes

  • Toorak Estate: Shiraz - Nsw

  • Bistro: Pinot Noir - France

  • Toorak Estate: Cabernet/Shiraz/ Sauvignon - Nsw

Rose 1 dishes

  • Barton & Gaustier Reserve: Syrah - Fran

Sparkling 2 dishes

  • Louis Perdrier: Blanc De Blanc - Franc

  • Dogarina Prosecco: Veneto - Italy

Beers 4 dishes

  • Coopers Pale Ale

  • Budvar

  • Peroni

  • Schofferhofer Hefeweizen

Spirits 9 dishes

  • Johnnie Red

  • Johnnie Black

  • Jack Daniels

  • Jim Beam

  • Grey Goose Vodka

  • Kahlua

  • Bombay Gin

  • Frangelico

  • Jose Cuervo Tequila

Breakfast Menu 9 dishes

  • Organic Toast

  • Eggs Your Way

  • Apple Crumble Bircher

  • Lemon Meringue French Toast

  • Avocado Toast

  • Chilli Scramble

  • Eggs Benedict

  • Burrata Bruschetta

  • Seasonal Mushrooms

Lunch Menu 6 dishes

  • Greenfields

  • Super-Grain Salad

  • Chicken Cotoletta

  • Southern Fried Bird Burger

  • Calamari Salad

  • Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder

Sides 1 dishes

  • Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Grilled Chicken

Kids Menu 5 dishes

  • Egg On Toast

  • Popcorn Chicken

  • Baby Pounder Meal

  • Kids Pancakes

  • Kids Milkshakes

Coffee By St.ali 3 dishes

  • White A$5.50

  • Alt Milks A$80.00

  • Batch Brew.5

Iced 6 dishes

  • Cold Brew

  • Latte

  • Matcha

  • Coffee A$8.50

  • Chocolate A$8.50

  • Mocha.9

Specialised Iced 1 dishes

  • Berry Matcha

Not Coffee 3 dishes

  • Hot Chocolate A$5.00

  • Prana Chai.6

  • Matcha.6

Fresh Juice 5 dishes

  • Fresh Oj A$10.00

  • Fresh Apple A$10.00

  • Sunrise A$11.00

  • Detox A$11.00

  • Revive A$11.00

Milkshakes 4 dishes

  • Chocolate

  • Vanilla

  • Strawberry A$9.50

  • Caramel A$9.50

Thickshakes 3 dishes

  • Oreo

  • Biscoff.12

  • Birthday Cake A$12.00

Fizzy 5 dishes

  • Coke

  • Capa Sparkling A$6.00

  • Kombucha A$6.00

  • Mateo Yerba Maté.6.5

  • Lemon Lime Bitters

Alcohol 2 dishes

  • Mimosa A$14.00

  • Aperol Spritz A$14.00

Wine 3 dishes

  • Stratum Sauvignon Blanc 2023

  • Syrah Rose

  • Dogarina Prosecco

Rinks 4 dishes

  • Mbucha Amplify

  • Ngo Tango

  • Ky Monkey

  • Panther

Others 11 dishes

  • Aperol Spritz

  • Mimosa

  • Espresso Martini

  • Cold Drip

  • Ice Coffee

  • Ice Latte

  • Kombucha Amplify

  • Beef Burger

  • Popcorn Chicken Tacos

  • Prawn Roll

  • Barramundi

About these prices

Restaurants change prices without notice, and a menu photographed in August may already be out of date. Treat these figures as a guide, not a quote. If you spot a difference, tell us and we will re-check it.

Let me introduce you to Friction Essendon, a relaxed cafe-style spot tucked away at Unit 12/30 English St, Essendon Fields VIC 3041, Australia, and one that locals quietly rave about once they find it. From the moment you walk in, the vibe feels easy and unpretentious, making it the kind of place you can drop into for a quick coffee or settle into for a longer catch-up without feeling rushed. I usually describe Friction Essendon as effortlessly versatile, because it works just as well for a solo visit with a laptop as it does for a casual meal with friends. The menu leans into fresh, modern cafe fare, with healthy options sitting comfortably alongside small plates and quick bites, so there’s something whether you’re hungry or just grazing. Coffee is clearly taken seriously here, and it shows in the consistency and care behind every cup, while the drink selection stretches further with beer, wine, and other alcohol options that suit an easygoing afternoon or early evening. If you’re someone who values choice, you’ll appreciate how vegan and vegetarian options are woven naturally into the offerings rather than treated as an afterthought. Service options are flexible too, which adds to the appeal, as you can dine in, grab takeaway on the run, enjoy outdoor seating on a pleasant day, or even opt for delivery when convenience matters most. What really stands out to me about Friction Essendon is how smoothly everything comes together, as the food, drinks, and atmosphere feel aligned rather than forced. It manages to feel polished without being formal, social without being noisy, and familiar without being boring, which is why it fits so comfortably into the Essendon Fields cafe scene and keeps people coming back for different reasons on different days. For many regulars, it quietly becomes a go-to meeting point where routines form around good food, reliable coffee, and a welcoming space that feels easy to return to.

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