The Backboard Cafe

15/06/2026

Hey teamsters

Vote for Bulleen cafe and let’s get the party started.

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After huge responses in 2024 and 2025, Triple M’s Best of Melbourne is back for 2026, bigger and better than ever!

12/06/2026

Hey Teamsters - If ur missing a hydration vessel - there are several thousand of these things in lost property. Go check them out before they end up as empty time capsules in a local dump. I wonder what future generations will think when they dig up all these.

And for you young people check this out - https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HR9DS6rDs/

10/06/2026

Ok - so we've committed and have changed the chips we're serving.
Just in case you need to know the details we were using a 10mm double coated chip, but are now using a 13mm chip. These chips are golden on the outside and fluffy in the middle.
Now the only question is - should we offer gravy and cheese as toppings?

29/05/2026

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Churros trace their roots back to the Iberian Peninsula, widely credited to Spain. However, their true origins are a beautiful culinary melting pot of Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish influences.

The exact history of the churro is a blend of a few different theories:
The Chinese Connection: Many food historians believe the churro descended from a crispy, salty Chinese fried-dough street food called youtiao. In the 16th century, Portuguese explorers traveling through China brought the concept back to the Iberian Peninsula, where locals adapted it by adding sugar and shaping it with a star-shaped nozzle.

The Spanish Shepherds: Another popular theory is that Spanish shepherds invented churros. Because they lived in the mountains and lacked access to fresh bakeries, they made a simple flour, water, and oil dough that could be fried easily over an open fire.

The Name's Origin: The name "churro" is widely believed to have come from the Churra breed of sheep in Spain. The shape of the fried dough reminded the shepherds of the sheep’s distinct, curly horns.

27/05/2026

Quick question to you good folk. Do you prefer thick or thin chips? We're thinking of shaking it up and getting thick chips for a change. Let us know in the comments below.

27/05/2026

Have you tried the KB-izel?

12/04/2026

New at the Bulleen Cafe...Jelly Bags...how cool are these!

17/03/2026

Missing something? Hydration vessels left at Sheahans Rd and EDSC. Get in now to claim yours.

01/04/2022

Breakfast is back at the Backboard Cafe!!
Come on down to Sheahans Rd for your morning Coffee, Egg & Bacon Muffins, hot jam doughnuts and ham & cheese croissants!

The cake fridge is full of toasties, sandwiches, Greek salad, fruit salad and cupcakes.

There might be some jelly setting in the fridge for mid morning too 😊

Jordy and I are ready to serve you all!

Good luck to all our Boomers for Semi Final Day! 💙💛

19/03/2022

First Game of the 2022 Big V Basketball Season kicked off tonight and The Backboard Cafe were proud to reopen our second venue at East Doncaster Secondary College to cater to the crowd and feed the scorebench. It’s great to be back looking after our Bulleen Boomers and their guests after a very long break!

26/02/2020

The Backboard Cafe is vibing high tonight while we’re hosting a watch party of the WNBL semi final.

We love a full house and happy crowd.

Save the date for the WNBL grand finals!

Go Boomers!!

24/10/2019

We love Thursdays because the crew from Ready Steady Kids come in!
We love our littlest members, feeding and making coffee for their parents and finishing the Thursday session with these delicious iced coffees for the beautiful staff!!

01/10/2019

School Holiday Camps are on and we get to feed our coaches and kids!

We are open 9-4pm Wednesday and Thursday this week as we close out the school holidays with loads of basketball fun and games.

06/07/2019

Good Morning Melbourne it’s 11 degrees out - it’s almost WARM but if you’re feeling cold and hungry this morning the Backboard Cafe is up and ready to serve with egg and bacon muffins, ham and cheese croissants, raspberry jam doughnuts and of course coffee!!

It’s Day two of our annual Myths and Legends over 40’s basketball tournament and we’re loving serving the grown ups for a change!

See you soon!

14/05/2019

We loved having our Walking Basketball Players back this week for Round 2!

17 eager over 55 year olds took the court with smiles, friendliness and sporting prowess.

They enjoyed their training, game and afternoon tea kindly provided by the staff at the Backboard Cafe!

We look forward to seeing how great they walk again next week!

Who do you know that would like to join us for the next two Tuesdays in May 1pm-2:30pm.

It’s Free to join.
Your Afternoon Tea is provided.

22/02/2019

🍽 Launching this Weekend 🍽
BOOMERS SNACK PACKs
We have our delicious hot chips covered with melted grated cheese and your choice of sizzling lamb or shredded chicken or a mixed meat topped with sauce.

Small $5
Large $10

Tag a friend who LOVES Snack Packs and come and try yours tonight or tomorrow in the Backboard Cafe!

25/12/2018

From the Managers and all the Staff at the Backboard Cafe we wish you all a very Happy Christmas 2018.

We thank you for your patronage, loyalty, laughter and cheer this year, you have helped us grow as people, leaders and in business.

We wish you all a Wonderful New Year 2019 and we look forward to seeing you and serving you then.

However you celebrate, May you have peace, joy and goodwill in your hearts, homes and lives.

From our little family to yours
Katrina, Claire, MJ, Kayla, Aaron, Deanna, Chloe, Dan, Hannah & Emily

18/12/2018

BRUSCHETTA 👌

One of our beautiful platters of antipasto from a Christmas event we catered last night 😍

What's your favourite appetiser at events for the Christmas season?

16/12/2018

Have you picked up one of our Loyalty Cards in-store? They're worth it after nine or so coffees over a few trips 👌

14/12/2018

Something to get you going today before the heat kicks in!

Be sure to swing by for your mid-morning pick-up 🤭 we are open from 8!