Cafe Lucio

317 reviews

Bundoora Square, 9/27-31 Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

+61419263741

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Cafe Lucio is a Cafe located at Bundoora Square, 9/27-31 Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia. It has received 317 reviews with an average rating of 4.2 stars.

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Hours

Monday6AM-3:30PM
Tuesday6AM-3:30PM
Wednesday6AM-3:30PM
Thursday6:30AM-3PM
Friday7AM-3PM
Saturday6AM-3:30PM
Sunday6AM-3:30PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Cafe Lucio: Bundoora Square, 9/27-31 Plenty Rd, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia

  • Cafe Lucio has 4.2 stars from 317 reviews

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  • "Used to love coming to this cafe, the food was great but will not return due to the way we were treated,(returning customers mind you) ordered a big breakfast as I have previously many times before, when asked if we could have our eggs replaced as they were over done and we have never receive them like that before, nothing nasty, we were screamed out by a little Asian guy whom than storm back into the kitchen and came back with our plate not new eggs (same eggs) with some yoke spelt over the top and continued to belittle us Infront of the entire cafe, no replacement of eggs were offered just a barrage of him carrying on regarding thats how eggs are cooked, asked for a refund as the way we're spoken too (screamed at) was uncalled for, he than got our money and slammed it on the table, absolutely disgusting customer service and definitely will not be going back there!!"

    "Love this place"

    "Nicely located on a corner of the shopping area, Cafe Lucio is a nice place to come for any meal plus they have a good takeaway menu"

    "A excellent breakfast at Cafe Lucio"

    "Excellent service"

Reviews

  • kylie lowden

Used to love coming to this cafe, the food was great but will not return due to the way we were treated,(returning customers mind you) ordered a big breakfast as I have previously many times before, when asked if we could have our eggs replaced as they were over done and we have never receive them like that before, nothing nasty, we were screamed out by a little Asian guy whom than storm back into the kitchen and came back with our plate not new eggs (same eggs) with some yoke spelt over the top and continued to belittle us Infront of the entire cafe, no replacement of eggs were offered just a barrage of him carrying on regarding thats how eggs are cooked, asked for a refund as the way we're spoken too (screamed at) was uncalled for, he than got our money and slammed it on the table, absolutely disgusting customer service and definitely will not be going back there!!

  • Alexander Ilić

Love this place. It's even a little quirky. Order at register, handed a table number, go pick a table and wait for your food or coffee. Love it! This place is about the food and coffee. If you want table staff to drool all over your new Gucci Handbag, go elsewhere they are way too busy for that. Can get very noisy but that's part of something called atmosphere. I've been coming here since 2012, never had bad food, coffee is strong, with a kick, jyst ask for 1/2 strength if you like a mild coffee. Some days, weekends, I've counted 12-14 staff so they must be doing okay. Love their scrambled eggs ☺

  • Debi Slinger

Nicely located on a corner of the shopping area, Cafe Lucio is a nice place to come for any meal plus they have a good takeaway menu. Last week I had a toasted sandwich and pot of tea - very nice sitting outside in the warm sun on a winters day. Have eaten here before and did enjoy coming here with a friend and their son too. He had a nice kids breakfast which caters nicely for kids. Staff were very helpful which in light of the amount of patrons, they did a good job. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Good parking.

  • Cara Phillips

A excellent breakfast at Cafe Lucio. I had the breakfast burger, my husband had bacon and eggs. The food was delicious, the service was efficient, the staff were fabulous. We were looked after by Ava, who made sure we had a great dining experience.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Kid-friendliness
There is plenty of room for children and babies in Prams .
Wheelchair accessibility
As well, wheelchair accessibility, with ample space.

  • Petra Hansen

Excellent service. All the staff are very friendly, down to earth and welcoming. I've only had takeaway lately due to covid restrictions but the coffee is really good and they make a great toasted egg and bacon sandwich or roll. Since restrictions have lifted there is always a lot of people dining in which is a good sign and whilst waiting for my cuppa, the meals I saw being table served looked incredible. Love it.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–20

  • Rachel Winter

There are outdoor areas under umbrellas, but the smoking area is right next to the non smoking area, so you get the cigarette smoke anyway. It's nit table service, you go up and order, but the staff are friendly and helpful. There are a couple of high chairs available, first come first serve. Very noisy inside and the aircon left something to be desired. Parking is plentiful, but poorly laid out and you can get trapped waiting for cars to clear the way to get out or in.

  • Joshua Fiyalko

I have been going there for a while now as a regular place to get my morning coffee before I go to work and the service is amazing. The staff are always helpful and kind to me. I'm a person who will only like getting a coffee from a place that has respect and makes people feel welcome. And Cafe Lucio is one of them. The over all quality of this venue is highly credited in my personal opinion! Keep up the great work to everyone of Cafe Lucio!!!

  • Jaiby Cherian

I had chicken parma with Avocado and it was great. The hot chocolate I had was not that good though. I like the ambience of the please as it has large seating area and good location
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Radoslav Stefanovic

If I could give a lower review I would , from the minute I walked in I had been treated with complete utter disrespect from the start. I requested to change my table number and was unsuccessful due to the store not allowing me to . I had fully paid for my meals + drinks and had left without receiving anything I would strongly and utterly advise you not to go to this cafe

  • Shaik Sharukh

Outstanding Coffee and Service! I recently visited cafe lucio, and I was blown away by the quality of their coffee and the exceptional service. The barista Maggie were friendly and knowledgeable, and the coffee was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend stopping by for a cup of their amazing brew. 10/10!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Dora Vas

Went and bought my usual 2 coffee's for the day and was questioned about my free coffee. Been going there for over 20 years and never had such appalling service. The girl behind the register was so rude, if they don't want to provide a free coffee after the 9th one you purchase they should not provide the service - simply as that. Dora

  • Lulu Blue

Walked in very noisy so if you like a quiet cafe this is not the café for you.. orderd two latte's very average it was more of a cap with a side of chicken avocado sandwich that was soggy tissues came out dirty. Staff were OK friendly they give a good vibe to the place, but also hygiene needs to be looked at more

  • Richard Thorp

Great cafe, been going here for a number of years. Food is always good and the wait staff are excellent, regardless of how busy the cafe is. This is a fantastic place to have a meal.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

  • Marija Lakovska

Great and delicious food. Good atmosphere.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$40–60
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Chicken Parmigiana
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Kid-friendliness
Room to go with my pram

  • Vilz21 Semaan

First time here and the atmosphere on a Saturday was nice. Food was great and prices were reasonable but the table service was bad. When we received our order, the waitress who obviously didnt want to be there had dumped the plates in front of us. Im happy to come back but hopefully to good table service

  • Allan Burfitt

Went in for a coffee with some friends. You order from the counter, get a number and select a table. Order's delivered to the table and service is relatively quick. With a medium number of patrons, noise is an issue. Good quality food and menu has many dishes to choose from. Staff were very pleasant.

  • Glen Maxwell

This joint tugt me not to trust a pop off I asked for soy but they give me full cream. I been drinking soy for a long time so it all kinda tats like cow to me now so I don’t think anything of it but when I messed my pants shortly after I knew it was not soy. Had to go to laundromat stat afte that

  • Julie Nardella

First time coming here. Ordered the pasta chicken avocado. It was delicious! Will be back to try other items on the menu. Wish it was open a little later.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nell Bea

Bustling, friendly atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor seating. Extensive menu and very reasonably priced. I had the very fancy raisin toast, very highly recommend-two Slices with plenty of butter, always a plus! Coffee was very good. Highly recommend ya pop in and see for yourself.

  • Cathy Wright

Had breakfast here today. Absolutely delicious and super friendly staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Vegetarian options
Had the vegie breakfast and it was awesome.

  • Ian Porteous

Fantastic food exceptional service, you can tell when a place is run well the staff are happy and the service is always friendly. The food is always consistent and the shop is always busy. One of our favourite eateries.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Akoscreative Handmade Jewellery & Accessories

It's seems spacious, good customer service , I saw a lot of happy chatty faces, enjoy ing ☕️ . I think the atmosphere is
Service
Take out
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Mark Brooks

Consistent food quality, excellent service
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot

  • Nigel Lawrence

Lucio's is an institution. It can be relied on for great service, great all day breakfast and excellent chili prawns. A great way to spend a Sunday arvo, watching the world go by or get lost in good company and good conversation.

  • Pooia Lalbakhsh

A great cafe with great coffee. Staff are friendly, professional and helpful. There are indoor and outdoor tables. Plenty of parking spots around. Their breakfast and lunch menu has a good variety of meals. Highly recommended!

  • Ella

They serve quick, and staff are polite, but it was really disappointing experience. They use supermarket quality not cafe one, Like hash brown and bread. They just put things in a dish with considering the flavours.

  • Megan McKenry

Amazing, friendly staff - excellent coffee and delicious food. I've been coming to this Cafe for years and can't recommend it enough! Coffee is cheap and fast. Definitely pop in before work or on your lunch break!

  • Rosa Rios

I had Lucio's breakfast and it was delicious! My cappuccino was warm and so good that I had a second one. Staff were so affable and we'll who doesn't enjoy a nice breakfast with friends
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Debbie Vella

Prices are great and food was good
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Eggs Benedict

  • AJ Rocca

Been coming here since i was like 5, im now 18. Staff are the best people i know, food is always great, atmosphere is good and homingly. If you attend this cafè it wont be a one off thing ill tell ya that

  • wimmy d

Generous size breakfast and very reasonably priced too, staff are friendly. Coffee was okay but not outstanding, Overall the food experience was great, would happily return just for the great breakfast.

  • Carl M

Terrible Coffee, asked for an almond piccolo first attempt milk came out curtled, sent back and waitress was not apologetic. Second attempt, piccolo tasted quite awful and burnt, took a sip and left.

  • Bradley Eps

Cafe in great convenient location. Serving good meals at decent prices. Nice atmosphere and plenty of seating options, outdoor area very good also. Quick customer service and welcoming staff.

  • Ian James

Large, spacious cafe with inside and outside seating. Inside is like a big cafeteria with little atmosphere and very noisy. Large range of menu items, reasonably priced with large serves.

  • Paul Oneil

I had the calamari with chips and salad takeaway meal , it was still hot when I got home very tasty , people are very friendly . Will certainly be back . Has always been top notch .

  • zoran balat

Looks like a cafe, but the food is above cafe level and the coffee is fantastic and the staff are great. Better coffee than any I've ever had in London except Nobu in Shoreditch.

  • Corey R

Stopped by to my new local cafe. Cafe Lucio had very helpful and friendly staff, and I ordered a typical brunch of eggs, bacon and toast. I'm glad I have a tasty place close by.

  • Anthony Abbott

Pricing of the coffee is good. But unfortunately the taste is on the “BITTER” side. Hopefully one day a new & “smoother replacement bean”will take over from the current bean !?

  • bob maclennan

Our Bacon & egg sandwich, coffee's were really good it was nice we sitting outside only criticism would be the chairs need to be updated.
Food: 4
Service: 4

  • Stephen More

i can give a review in one COFFEE.......... The coffee was so good , and the omelette i had was so well made .......... But the coffee was the best i have had in a while

  • Yvonne Marshall

Bought 2 Medium Lattes that tasted like slightly flavoured milk. Most likely only used one shot. Which in my books is ripping people off won’t go back there again

  • kibol kimpay

Usually no frills breakfast but they served an omelette once in a scrambled form with the shape of the circle pan. It is like they are not even trying at all....

  • Catherine Moshonas

Not somewhere I eat regularly, only as a special treat when I catch up with a friend. The pasta with chicken, avocado and cream is the BEST in Melbourne!

  • Cristina Canedda

HAPPY and super friendly staff!! Got my coffee in less then a minute ❤️
Service
Take out
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20

  • Luke

Have been attending Lucio for two years now. It's a great friendly atmosphere and the staff are so friendly. Food is always fresh and good portions.

  • Rachel Courtis

Amazing coffee, delicious breakfast, and affordable pricing. Will make it my weekly spot.
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40

  • Gary Thorpe

Really large menu and great staff
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$20–40
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Nagy Wingett

Nice out doors sitting area
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • boaty

Staff are friendly, coffee is great and the food is awesome - really good value for money too
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast

  • Casta

First time here. Thursday lunchtime, good vibe with a predominant elderly crowd. Super fast service and great choice for lunch. Great coffee.

  • Rohan Bhatia

Have been coming here for years, great coffee amazing staff.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Breakfast
Price per person
$1–20

  • Janet Skeates

Excellent coffees and we all had egg and bacon rolls and sandwiches which were hot and cooked to our request.
Meal type
Brunch

  • Bernadette Almatrah

Good service, seating inside and outside and area for smokers and non-smokers, the staff are nice and friendly and homely atmosphere

  • Anabelle Mondin

Ordered an egg and bacon roll and asked for runny yolk and the yolk is completely not runny for $7.50 you would expect a runny yolk

  • Tim Biss

Excellent cafe, staff friendly polite and decent. Food great, quality and plentiful servings. Pleasant positive vibes all round.

  • Lucy

I get coffee here every day. The staff are so friendly especially Fernando who makes the coffee. The food is also very nice.

  • Z G

Low quality food and coffee, Terrible customer service!! They have no respect for the customer!!!! Will never go back!!!!

  • Moka

This is the best sandwiches.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Brunch
Price per person
$1–20
Food: 5

  • Wode China

very good customer service, girl maggie especially always serve people with lovely warm smile! Makes me happy …

  • Susan Neumann

Great place to eat and relax. The regular waiters make a point of remembering what drinks and what food you like.

  • Yuan Production

Fantastic food and beverages, very classic Italian cafe, great range of breakfast, lunch and food options.

  • Adam Valvasori

I wish you guys would get a reno. I think you've got potential but your stuck in bogan suburbia circa 1980s

  • Rebecca Soares

Just had, hands down, the BEST creamiest mocha here (take-away of course). Sold on this place for coffees!

  • Caroline McGettigan

Love coming here for breakfast. Food is excellent and very generous portions. Coffee is very good too.

  • Michael Andre

Where else in Bundoora can you get such enormous and delicious salad sandwiches?
Food: 5…
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  • Lazaros Beslis

Regular customer Good atmosphere Friendly staff
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

  • Rena Huang

Food was great, was served quickly too! Ordered soft poached eggs and they were runny. Would revisit!

  • Dani King

Go there weekly with Taekwondo after training. Very good. Their origin coffee blend is the best!

  • Rebecca Trezise

Staff are lovely and provide excellent service The food was quickly prepared and delicious

  • JACK PEACOCK

Great cafe, always a fresh and tasty meal. They're always busy, that's a good sign.

  • Maddy Pocock

just bought a gingerbread man, get home and notice it’s a month expired. not happy.

  • aycan aytas

I had coffee and toast was very nice Good workers and service i would go again

  • Ross Bundoora

Great cafe for a brunch or lunch, can be noisy but food is fabulous

  • Conrad Ranapia

Lovely breakfast. Just poached eggs and bacon. But lots of flavour

  • Nural Seker

Quick service, decent food, decent prices. Good local cafe. ☺️

  • RavenAUS

Good size chicken parma. Good size kids meals. Coffee was ok.

  • Tony Smith

Great food and coffee, friendly staff. Will go back again

  • Alexander Gardner

Great Service, Friendly Staff and Really Good Food.

  • Paul McLaughlin

Good coffee, no ce caramel slice. Good prices.

  • RYB0R6

Great coffee, friendly service

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