Sunnyside

22 St Hellier St, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081, Australia
+61 492 071 125
$$$ Cafe
(255 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to Sunnyside, a delightful café located at 22 St Hellier St, Heidelberg Heights, VIC. This charming spot is a hidden gem nestled in a serene part of suburbia, inviting you to step away from the hustle and bustle of city life and indulge in a refreshing dining experience. Whether you’re looking for a cozy breakfast, a light lunch, or a rejuvenating drink, Sunnyside has something special to offer every visitor.

Sunnyside specializes in a range of delectable dishes, showcasing a variety of flavors that cater to both the health-conscious and those seeking comfort food. The menu boasts crowd favorites such as the Grilled Haloumi and Mixed Vegetable on Ciabatta—a vibrant dish that combines the richness of haloumi with fresh, mixed vegetables to create a sandwich that is both hearty and invigorating. Customizable options are available, such as ordering the hollandaise sauce on the side, adding a personal touch to your meal.

For a lighter touch, the chicken avocado panini is a standout option that customers rave about, offering a symphony of creamy avocado paired with tender chicken, making it perfect for a light lunch or brunch. If you’re in the mood for a refreshing drink, the smoothies are a must-try with options like the Berrylicious, packed with mixed berries, oats, and chia seeds, and blended with coconut water for a satisfying and wholesome treat.

The atmosphere at Sunnyside is refreshingly calm and inviting. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it’s an ideal setting for a casual brunch with friends or a peaceful afternoon coffee. The café is adorned with a warm and cozy décor that echoes its friendly service—many customers have commented on the lovely staff and their commitment to making your dining experience as enjoyable as possible.

As you meander through the surroundings, keep in mind the delightful words of customers who have found joy here. Warwick Jones highlights the warm and accommodating nature of the staff who ensure that any mix-ups are handled swiftly and with kindness. Eyes D mentions the café's captivating menu that intrigued them enough to plan a return visit for another delightful meal. JoJo Foo also commends the café's tucked-away location, perfect for retreating into tranquility.

At Sunnyside, you’re not just getting a meal; you’re embracing a culinary adventure filled with vibrant flavors and a welcoming vibe. So gather your friends, or take some time for yourself, and discover why this café is celebrated as a treasure in Heidelberg Heights. You won’t regret it!

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Saturday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Sunday

08:00 AM - 03:00 PM

255 Reviews
Tina Loui

01 Sep 2025

For breakfast I had your Grilled Haloumi and Mixed Vegetable on Ciabatta. It was a lovely start to the day although I must say the mushrooms were a little chunky and overloaded the sandwich.

Warwick Jones

27 Jul 2025

Slight mix up with our order and they were so, so lovely about fixing it. Really lovely staff and business culture. And the chicken sandwich is off the chain! Very good. Thank you!

Eyes D

17 Jul 2025

Friendly young staff - got a takeaway chicken avo panini - lovely fresh light late lunch - will return as menu looked very balanced & interesting. A gem in a lovely pocket of this suburb

JoJo Foo

14 Jul 2025

Great little local tucked away amongst quiet suburban streets in Heidelberg. Very cozy spot, really enjoyed the peaceful quiet and less hustle and bustle away from the main streets or shopping Center. A decent mix of menu items for a nice light breaky or brunch if you want some toasties or burgers. Venue can seat outside and inside with two areas for seating inside. Kitchen shuts by 2pm and they close by 3pm. Parking in surrounding area is very generous with a lot of 2P areas all around.

Bill Beruldsen

09 Jul 2025

It feels like they're still finding their way at this place. All very young staff, all with a great attitude. They don't come to the table to take your order though - there's a sign (with a smile attached) above the counter that reads, "order & pay here". When I ordered my eggs I was kindly asked if I wanted the hollandaise on the side or on the eggs. When my eggs came the girl asked me if I would like to put the next table together with mine to have more room if I needed, as they did with the people at the table opposite also. Their permit has been approved to expand to include next door, apparently, then they say they'll have a full kitchen - so the menu is a bit limited at the moment. But my eggs were great. Very good hollandaise, which the chef told me is made fresh daily. The sourdough also was very good quality. Let's hope not too many of the locals are like the guy opposite me who ordered a "skinny, strong, extra hot latte".......It would be great if decent barristas like the one at this Cafe also had a licence to EDUCATE, and would tell people like that, "NO, we're not going to completely ruin your coffee sir. Let me tell you, for starters all about why making a coffee scolding hot absolutely destroys it...." Ok that's TWO people now that have ordered extra hot - this time a flat white. God Almighty please don't let these coffee ignoramuses(customers) DESTROY the coffee here!!! (Some cafes, I find -usually outer-suburban - start out with the best intentions, but end up dumbing things down for the locals who have no idea). Good vibe at this Cafe, lots of dog walkers drop in for a coffee. It's a nice relaxed little spot in the quiet back streets of Heidelberg Heights, with good food and decent coffee.

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