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Poke The Bear

Brunch Cafe, Vegan Menu, Bear-Themed

Worth ordering: Poke bowl

Order the brown rice poke bowl for a fresh and healthy vegan option.

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Top tips

  • Try the Care Bear toast with smashed pea, beetroot, and hummus for a flavorful vegan breakfast.
  • Staff are well informed on allergen cross contamination, suitable for coeliac diners.
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  • Enjoy the crispy potato skins, praised for their perfect crunch.
  • Take advantage of outdoor seating with wheelchair accessibility.

People mention

Benedict, coffee and potato skins.

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Also smashed pea, beetroot and hummus toast with hash brown, toast, latte, pancakes, salad and slow roasted mushrooms.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Poke the Bear is a rustic, bear-themed brunch cafe with a strong focus on vegan offerings, including dishes like smashed pea beetroot toast and brown rice poke bowls. The venue provides both indoor retro-style and outdoor seating, with wheelchair accessible facilities and consistent positive remarks on their coffee and friendly service. Prices are mid-range with gluten-free options, making it a popular spot for casual solo dining and laid-back brunch experiences.

Vegan menu

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Poke The Bear · dine-in · 11 dishes and drinks

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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2A Mitchell St, Northcote VIC 3070, Australia

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–14:45
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
07:30–14:45
Friday
07:30–14:45
Saturday
08:00–15:00
Sunday
08:00–15:00

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good food
  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Abundant · 10+ dishes
menu
Separate vegan menu
staff
Knowledgeable
What the grades mean

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