Bruthen Tearooms

Inside Bruthen Tearooms

Bruthen Tearooms is a cozy cafe nestled in the heart of Bruthen on Main Street, offering a relaxed spot for a casual lunch or a restful break during a day of exploring East Gippsland. Known for its quaint outdoor seating and dog-friendly atmosphere, it draws both locals and travelers looking for a light bite accompanied by thoughtfully brewed coffee or refreshing homemade lemonade.

The vibe here is informal and welcoming, perfect for slowing down on a weekend or when passing through town. Locals seem to favor the generously stuffed toasted sandwiches—especially the ham and cheese and the Reuben with its signature homemade sauerkraut and Russian sauce—making it a satisfying stop for families or solo visitors alike. The scones are another highlight, served fresh with a rotating selection of house-made jams that reflect local ingredient creativity and care.

Bruthen Tearooms also caters to those with specific dietary preferences, featuring well-regarded gluten-free cake options alongside classics like orange cake and milkshakes. Coffee is handled with attention, offering everything from flat whites to iced coffees, often praised for balancing robust flavour with a smooth finish. The child-friendly menu includes babyccinos, and soft drinks round out the beverages.

Best visited on weekends when it’s open, the tearoom can be a lively spot during sunny afternoons, with a steady stream of visitors enjoying the casual outdoor tables. The friendly, hands-on service adds to the sense that this is more than a quick stop—it’s a place where the folks behind the counter know their regulars and take pride in preparing each order with care.

Whether you’re making a pit stop on a day trip or looking for a familiar spot to unwind after local walks, Bruthen Tearooms suits those who appreciate simple, hearty fare paired with a genuine community feel.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Serves great coffee

Has great tea selection

Popular for

Popular for breakfast

Popular for lunch

Good for solo dining

What they serve

Serves coffee

Serves healthy options

Quick bite

Serves small plates

Best for

Serves breakfast

Serves brunch

Serves lunch

Serves dessert

Accessibility

Has wheelchair accessible parking lot

Has wheelchair accessible seating

Parking

Free street parking

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Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

Closed

Saturday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What Locals & Travelers Say

46 Reviews

Katie Corless

04 Dec 2025

A beautiful spot to relax over lunch. The scones are fresh and delicious. The home made jams are all really tasty and unique. The toasted sandwiches, in particular the ham and cheese are incredible! A great find when passing through Bruthen.

Mark Callenberg

03 Dec 2025

Wow!! Passing through Bruthen on Australia Day public holidays (27th 2025). We had 3 scones with home made jams, ice coffee(coffee over icecream YUM!!!) ham and cheese toastie. And the best gluten free cake I have ever had (iv eaten ALOT of cake!!). The service was personal and amazing, someone who clearly cares about what they are doing. It shows through in every part of our experience here. I will divert my trip from Melbourne to Raymond Island to enjoy the food and real chai tea again. Thanks so much. We will be back again.

Elizabeth Gao

24 Nov 2025

Cute little cafe, the perfect rest stop. The jams were unique and delightful. Outdoor seating, dog friendly.

Dan H

23 Nov 2025

My kids want to make the trip each time we visit the area and I’m never disappointed. The scones are consistently good and jams are sublime. The toasted sandwiches are always packed full of tasty goodness. Will be back again in a couple of months.

C S

20 Nov 2025

Bruthen Tearooms are a lovely stop as you pass through Bruthen. The lady who runs the shop is friendly and makes some of the tastiest toasties going. My Reuben sandwich was packed full of flavour from the homemade sauerkraut and Russian sauce. The owner also makes many award winning jams. We tried a couple on some scones and they were delicious. Do keep in mind that the shop only opens on weekends and that there is no eftpos. It is a very old-school place so expect to wait times to be slow as you enjoy the beautiful building and surrounds.

Rein Rein

05 Oct 2025

The owner was super friendly and made sure we got everything we needed. The food and drinks tasted amazing! Everything was gourmet and had such a classy, luxurious vibe. Cumquat hand made jam is the best!!

Olivia Szalay

27 Sep 2025

Such a lively little place to stop at! The owner and her brother were so welcoming, the selection of jams and spreads were incredible, and the food was superb. Please give them a go if you're in the area!!

Evan Strouss

27 Sep 2025

I would detour any roadtrip through Eastern Victoria through Bruthen just to get a taste of their mouthwatering jams, marmalades, chutneys, slaws, soups & sandwiches. Everything has a homemade (with love) taste. Lots of attention to detail and passion goes into the food and the very cute/cozy setting. An absolute gem. 10 out of 5 stars! Can I bathe in their cream???

Inside Bruthen Tearooms

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

46 Reviews

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