Friction

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

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. 🙌🏼

19/06/2026

Coffees are pouring, tables are filling and Friction is filled with the buzz of a weekend that's nearly here.

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

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

Your mid-week reset on a plate. Fresh ingredients, crunch where it counts – our Superfood Salad keeps things fresh, colo...
18/06/2026

Your mid-week reset on a plate. Fresh ingredients, crunch where it counts – our Superfood Salad keeps things fresh, colourful and satisfying without feeling like a sad desk lunch situation. 🥗

Cold outside. Warm Turkish Eggs inside.With its soft poached eggs in a bed of ezme salsa and whipped sumac yoghurt, we k...
16/06/2026

Cold outside. Warm Turkish Eggs inside.

With its soft poached eggs in a bed of ezme salsa and whipped sumac yoghurt, we know where we’d rather be on a Saturday morning – in a chair at Friction, getting stuck into this ☝🏼 with the grilled Turkish bread.

14/06/2026

Fruits of the sea 🌊 If flash-fried calamari and a crunchy cucumber salad aren’t on your agenda this week, we quietly invite you to reconsider. 🤤

Burger cravings tend to look like this. Luckily for you, we have exactly what you need 🍗 Crispy buttermilk chicken, crun...
12/06/2026

Burger cravings tend to look like this. Luckily for you, we have exactly what you need 🍗 Crispy buttermilk chicken, crunchy slaw, pickles, sweet hot honey... need we say more?

Meet you at Friction this weekend.

For extra comfort on these colder Melbourne mornings, turn to something sweet and soulful: the Sticky Date French Toast....
12/06/2026

For extra comfort on these colder Melbourne mornings, turn to something sweet and soulful: the Sticky Date French Toast.

Banana bread French toast with butterscotch sauce, coffee date paste, seasonal fruit, shortbread crumble and vanilla bean ice-cream. 🍨 🍌

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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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