Operator San

Operator San A Japanese-inspired brunch by Operator25 cafe, serving all-day breakfast, sweets, savouries, specialty coffee and drinks.

Find us on Therry Street, right by Queen Victoria Market, presenting you with a taste of Japan, within the heart of Melbourne.

Melbourne winter has us ordering differently lately.Hot matcha lattes, warm Earl Grey Hojicha, comforting bowls of menta...
09/06/2026

Melbourne winter has us ordering differently lately.

Hot matcha lattes, warm Earl Grey Hojicha, comforting bowls of mentaiko udon, and a table worth staying at a little longer.

Operator San, a little Japan in Melbourne, right when you need it.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—บ for capturing a table that feels like Operator San in one photo.A little bit of everything: com...
02/06/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ถ๐—บ for capturing a table that feels like Operator San in one photo.

A little bit of everything: comforting bowls, Japanese brunch favourites, matcha, coffee, and something sweet to finish. โœจ

The kind of table where you come in for one thing, then somehow end up staying longer, ordering more, and sharing bites across the table. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตโ˜•๐Ÿœ

Thanks for stopping by and sharing your experience with us. Weโ€™re glad Operator San could be part of your Melbourne food adventures. ๐Ÿ’™

King's Birthday trading hours are up.Matcha and brunch plans, sorted.
01/06/2026

King's Birthday trading hours are up.
Matcha and brunch plans, sorted.

Anyone tried the new menu yet? ๐Ÿ‘€Because every table lately has been looking a little too good.๐Ÿ“Operator San, Japanese br...
26/05/2026

Anyone tried the new menu yet? ๐Ÿ‘€

Because every table lately has been looking a little too good.

๐Ÿ“Operator San, Japanese brunch in Melbourne near Queen Victoria Market.

22/05/2026

For the people who just got back from Japan and already miss it a little.
Sometimes Operator San gives Melbourne moments that feel strangely close to Japan again. ๐Ÿต

๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐‹๐ข for stopping by and already trying our new menu at Operator San.Safe to sayโ€ฆ this table esc...
19/05/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big thanks to ๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐‹๐ข for stopping by and already trying our new menu at Operator San.
Safe to sayโ€ฆ this table escalated very quickly.
Started as โ€œjust brunchโ€ and somehow became hotcake, sandos, tamagoyaki, coffee, and absolutely zero self-control.
A little Japan in Melbourne, one very full table at a time. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตโ˜•๐Ÿฅž

Thanks for capturing the food, the chaos, and the vibes so beautifully.
Your spread deserves main character energy.

๐Ÿ“ท Snap your spread
๐Ÿ’ฌ Leave us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ Your table might be featured next.

New signature drinks just dropped.This is Operator Sanโ€™s latest lineup, a Japanese-inspired cafรฉ in Melbourne near Queen...
05/05/2026

New signature drinks just dropped.

This is Operator Sanโ€™s latest lineup, a Japanese-inspired cafรฉ in Melbourne near Queen Victoria Market worth pulling up for.

Start with one, then watch how that plan falls apart.

New menu just quietly took over.From Japanese-inspired brunch plates to matcha drinks that actually hit, this is Operato...
01/05/2026

New menu just quietly took over.

From Japanese-inspired brunch plates to matcha drinks that actually hit, this is Operator San, a go-to Japanese cafรฉ in Melbourne near Queen Victoria Market.

Bring friends, order across the table, and see what sticks.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐š for pulling up with a full Operator San lineup ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ Mentaiko Udon, creamy, spicy, slurpy goodnes...
21/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐š for pulling up with a full Operator San lineup ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ Mentaiko Udon, creamy, spicy, slurpy goodness with that jammy egg moment + crispy seaweed on the side (texture level: unlocked).
๐Ÿณ Katsu Curry Benedict, golden crunch, thick curry hollandaise, runny eggs doing what they do best.

And the drinks? Main character energy:
๐Ÿ“ Strawberry Matcha, sweet, earthy, pink-to-green perfection in one sip.
๐Ÿฅญ Sparkling Mango Yakult, fizzy, fruity, dangerously refreshing (blink and itโ€™s gone).

Marina really said savoury, sweet, & sparkling. No half decisions here ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San feast
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your foodie POV featured here

Operator San, where brunch goes bold, green, and a little bit extra.

ANZAC Day hours are set.Weโ€™ll see you in. ๐Ÿ˜Š
17/04/2026

ANZAC Day hours are set.
Weโ€™ll see you in. ๐Ÿ˜Š

17/04/2026

Micโ€™d up Yuyu on shift ๐ŸŽค

Running the floor, talking to herself, narrating her own dayโ€ฆ no thoughts kept inside.
Lowkey the best part of the shift. ๐Ÿ˜‚

If you know, you know. ๐Ÿ‘€

In between sips, bites, and โ€œtry thisโ€ moments.A little Japan, right here in Melbourne.
14/04/2026

In between sips, bites, and โ€œtry thisโ€ moments.
A little Japan, right here in Melbourne.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Anson Wing for capturing this soft, balanced Operator San moment ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ™ Onigiri Set, grilled salmon, seaso...
07/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Anson Wing for capturing this soft, balanced Operator San moment ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ™ Onigiri Set, grilled salmon, seasoned rice, tamago, pickles, greens, miso on the side. Simple, comforting, no drama. Just done right.

And the drinks? Subtle but powerful:
๐Ÿ’œ Lavender Matcha, floral, creamy, layered green to purple like itโ€™s wearing brunch couture.
๐Ÿซ– Earl Grey Hojicha, roasted hojicha base with that smooth earl grey cloudโ€ฆ smoky, fragrant, quietly addictive.

Anson really chose calm over chaos, and honestly? Thatโ€™s elite brunch energy.

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San moment
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your POV featured here

Operator San, Japanese comfort, Melbourne rhythm, always in balance.

Photo dumps from our 2nd birthday, and yeah, weโ€™re still not over it.Huge arigathanks for showing up and riding it out w...
03/04/2026

Photo dumps from our 2nd birthday, and yeah, weโ€™re still not over it.

Huge arigathanks for showing up and riding it out with us.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Anson Wing for capturing this soft, balanced Operator San moment ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ™ Onigiri Set, grilled salmon, seaso...
31/03/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Anson Wing for capturing this soft, balanced Operator San moment ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿ™ Onigiri Set, grilled salmon, seasoned rice, tamago, pickles, greens, miso on the side. Simple, comforting, no drama. Just done right.

And the drinks? Subtle but powerful:
๐Ÿ’œ Lavender Matcha, floral, creamy, layered green to purple like itโ€™s wearing brunch couture.
๐Ÿซ– Earl Grey Hojicha, roasted hojicha base with that smooth earl grey cloudโ€ฆ smoky, fragrant, quietly addictive.

Anson really chose calm over chaos, and honestly? Thatโ€™s elite brunch energy.

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San moment
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your POV featured here

Operator San, Japanese comfort, Melbourne rhythm, always in balance.

Long weekend energy, softer side.Matcha, bowls, and a little reset in between.See you around.
26/03/2026

Long weekend energy, softer side.
Matcha, bowls, and a little reset in between.

See you around.

๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸฅณTo celebrate, weโ€™re doing Buy 1 Get 1 Free on our signature drinks for three days only!! โœจ...
17/03/2026

๐Ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐’๐š๐ง ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿฅณ

To celebrate, weโ€™re doing Buy 1 Get 1 Free on our signature drinks for three days only!! โœจ

๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘โ€“๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ ๐Œ๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก

๐Ÿ“ Operator San, Melbourne

Terms & Conditions:

- Promotion valid 23โ€“25 March 2026 only.
- Offer applies to selected signature drinks only.
- Buy 1 drink, get 1 drink of equal or lesser value free.
- Free drink cannot be exchanged for cash or other menu items.
- Operator San reserves the right to modify or end the promotion at any time without prior notice.
- Standard trading hours apply.
- Promotion subject to availability while stocks last.

Bring your people, your work bestie, your partner, your favourite human, and celebrate together whatever's worth celebrating. New job, finished deadline, or just because you deserves something good. ๐Ÿ˜‰


Behind every good brunch is someone making sure it actually runs. ๐Ÿ˜ŒFrom the kitchen to the pass, bowls of mentaiko udon ...
10/03/2026

Behind every good brunch is someone making sure it actually runs. ๐Ÿ˜Œ

From the kitchen to the pass, bowls of mentaiko udon coming through, teriyaki burgers hitting the table, and that egg yolk moment that deserves its own close-up.

This is the everyday rhythm at Operator San.
Real people, real plates, and the kind of brunch that keeps Melbourne coming back.

Pull up with friends, order something bold, and stay a little longer than planned.
Operator San, Japanese-inspired brunch in Melbourne, done right. ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐‰๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ for this lowkey-perfect Operator San lineup ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿณ Mushroom Tamagoyaki, silky soft eggs, buttery mush...
03/03/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐‰๐ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ for this lowkey-perfect Operator San lineup ๐Ÿ’š

๐Ÿณ Mushroom Tamagoyaki, silky soft eggs, buttery mushrooms, umami doing its thing. That toast on the side? Mandatory.

Drinks said balance the mood:
๐Ÿ‹ Yuzu Matcha Spritz, bright, sparkling, citrusy lift with that smooth vanilla matcha base. Refreshing but still serious.
๐Ÿซ– Earl Grey Hojicha, roasted hojicha latte topped with that soft earl grey cloudโ€ฆ smoky, floral, creamy in one sip.

Jeff really went savoury + fizzy + toasty and honestlyโ€ฆ elite brunch behaviour ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San moment
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your POV featured here

Operator San, where matcha meets Melbourne and brunch hits different.

Long weekend calls for something different.Matcha in hand. Bowls on the table.That calm-but-busy kind of vibe.Come hungr...
02/03/2026

Long weekend calls for something different.
Matcha in hand. Bowls on the table.
That calm-but-busy kind of vibe.

Come hungry. Leave happy. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Katsu Curry Benedict that actually wakes you up.Mentaiko Udon with strawberry cream because balance is a myth.Tonkatsu S...
24/02/2026

Katsu Curry Benedict that actually wakes you up.
Mentaiko Udon with strawberry cream because balance is a myth.
Tonkatsu Set for the serious ones.
Breakfast Ramen when you want comfort before noon.
Dirty Matcha Tiramisu to end it properly.

This isnโ€™t a โ€œchoose oneโ€ situation.
This is a bring-friends, share-bites, accidentally-stay-two-hours kind of brunch.

Operator San, Japanese brunch in Melbourne that hits different.
Pull up hungry.

Ichigo Matcha is that chaotic-good combo:fresh strawberries + matcha white chocolate sauce doing the absolute most.And t...
20/02/2026

Ichigo Matcha is that chaotic-good combo:
fresh strawberries + matcha white chocolate sauce doing the absolute most.

And then the soft serve swirl comes in like it owns the place.
(+ $3 and suddenly youโ€™re the main character.)

Only on weekends. Because weekdays canโ€™t handle this energy. ๐Ÿ˜œ

Pull up. Bring a friend. Or donโ€™t.
Either way, this oneโ€™s not staying on the table for long.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Zoe Huang for capturing one of those everything-hit-the-table-at-once Operator San moments ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿณ Katsu Cu...
18/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to Zoe Huang for capturing one of those everything-hit-the-table-at-once Operator San moments ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿณ Katsu Curry Benedict, crispy, saucy, rich, zero hesitation
๐Ÿ Mentaiko Udon, creamy, briny, slurpy in the best way
๐Ÿต Dirty Matcha Tiramisu, dessert energy, coffee kick, matcha doing overtime
๐Ÿ–ค Black Sesame Cafe Latte, nutty, smooth, quietly addictive

Zoe really said savoury and sweet and drinksโ€ฆ which is always the correct order ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ๐Ÿ‘

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San spread
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your foodie POV featured here

Operator San, Japanese comfort, Melbourne pace, no wrong choices.

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐™๐จ๐ž ๐‡๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐  for capturing one of those everything-hit-the-table-at-once Operator San moments ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿณ Katsu Cu...
16/02/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ Big shoutout to ๐™๐จ๐ž ๐‡๐ฎ๐š๐ง๐  for capturing one of those everything-hit-the-table-at-once Operator San moments ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿณ Katsu Curry Benedict, crispy, saucy, rich, zero hesitation
๐Ÿ Mentaiko Udon, creamy, briny, slurpy in the best way
๐Ÿต Dirty Matcha Tiramisu, dessert energy, coffee kick, matcha doing overtime
๐Ÿ–ค Black Sesame Cafe Latte, nutty, smooth, quietly addictive

Zoe really said savoury and sweet and drinksโ€ฆ which is always the correct order ๐Ÿ˜ฎโ€๐Ÿ’จ

Wanna be next?
๐Ÿ“ท Snap your Operator San spread
๐Ÿ’ฌ Drop us a Google review
๐ŸŒŸ You might just see your foodie POV featured here

Operator San, Japanese comfort, Melbourne pace, no wrong choices.

Address

121 Therry Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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+61396874441

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