AN AMERICAN DINER THAT'S VERY MELBOURNE

INSPIRED BY THE RETRO AMERICAN ROADSIDE PIT-STOP, OPERATOR DINER COMBINES CONTEMPORARY DESIGN AND A BUZZY OPEN KITCHEN WITH CADILLAC BOOTHS and CROWD-PLEASING COMFORT FOOD.

Operator Diner, the latest extension of the Operator brand, is a foray into breakfast, coffee and sandwiches for the hungry business crowd of the new Wesley precinct. Located on the ground floor between Lonsdale and Little Lonsdale Street, Operator Diner is set to be your new go-to.

Designed with nostalgia and comfort in mind, the space draws from the imagery of the classic American diner, evoking the mood of a place you can visit at any time of day where you will be greeted with great coffee, a tasty sandwich and a smile.

Cosy pockets of seating are framed by low walls and work to define the dine in and take away zones. The warm orange and brown colour tones are inspired by a retro 70’s palette, adding an undeniable warmth and nostalgia.

Kick start your morning with one of your favourite breakfast classics, sweet or savoury. For lunch you can expect a mouth watering array of American diner style sandwiches, salads and soups that are guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds, and top it off with Melbourne’s best coffee, provided by our long standing partner, Code Black Coffee Roasters.

  • THE OAT G (v) $13

    Honey toasted oats, mixed nuts and dried fruits, vanilla yoghurt, fresh fruits

  • BE HAM-BLE $15

    Ham, tasty cheese, sliced tomato, sourdough toastie

  • USUAL SUSPECT $16

    Breakfast roll on English muffins

    • Bacon, egg, American cheese, BBQ bacon chutney
    • Sausage patty, egg, American cheese, BBQ bacon chutney
    • Combo +$4

  • A-TO-VO (vg) $16

    Smashed avocado, sun dried tomatoes, vegan feta, breakfast radish, basil, toasted bagel.
    • Add smoked salmon +$7

  • LOX-STAR $18

    Smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, pickled onion, toasted bagel

  • MR BENEDICT

    English muffin, two poached eggs, hollandaise sauce.
    • Ham $17
    • Smoked salmon $22

  • STACK ON STACK (v) $16

    Buttermilk pancake stacks, maple pecan butter, pure maple syrup

  • BUTTER MY FRENCH (v) $15

    French toast, cinnamon, butter, pure maple syrup

  • THAT SWEET SPOT (v) $19

    Double stack buttermilk pancakes, Nutella sauce, berries, poached pear, cookie crumb, vanilla ice cream

  • EGGS CUE ME (v) $12

    Two free range eggs your way on sourdough toasts

Extras

  • Hashbrown $3
  • Baked beans $4
  • Smashed avocado $5
  • Bacon $6
  • Smoked Salmon $7

  • GONE FISHING $18

    Panko crumbed fish fillet, American cheese, lettuce, tartar sauce, potato bun, pickled cucumber

  • GOT BEEF $18

    Beef pastrami, tasty cheese, sauerkraut, dijon, Russian dressing, rye toastie

  • TUNA MELT $17

    Tuna, dill pickles, capers, mayonnaise, onion, mustard, American cheese, sourdough toastie

  • PASTA LA VISTA (vg) $15

    Orecchiette pasta, arrabbiata sauce, olives, vegan cheese

  • WAFFELY CHICK $19

    Cheese waffles, fried chicken, maple syrup

  • KIM ME MORE $18

    Fried chicken thigh, coleslaw, Korean chilli mayo, potato bun

  • LET THE DOG OUT $16

    Toulouse sausage, white baguette, onion, cheddar cheese, tomato ketchup and mustard

  • BUN IN A MILLION $16

    Beef patty, American cheese, pickles, burger sauce, potato bun
    • Add: bacon +$4, beef patty +$6

  • JULIUS CAESAR $17

    Fried chicken, cos lettuce, bacon, crouton, caesar dressing

  • SOUP OF THE DAY $14

    Served with toasted sourdough

  • JUST WING IT $14

    Fried chicken wings, Buffalo sauce, sour cream

  • DISCO FRIES $12

    Shoestring fries, gravy, cheese

  • BOWL OF FRIES $6

  • BANANA SPLIT $14

    Trio ice cream, banana, strawberry sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, peanuts, maraschino cherry

Coffee by Code Black

  • Espresso / Short macchiato $4
  • Long black / Long macchiato / Iced Long Black $4.5
  • Cappuccino / Latte / Flat white $5
  • Batch Brew $5
  • Bottomless Batch Brew $8.5
  • Mocha / Hot chocolate / Chai Latte $6
  • Iced Filter $6
  • Large + $0.5
  • Decaf + $1
  • Iced + $1
  • Strong (extra shot) + $0.5
  • Soy / Almond / Oat Milk + $0.5

HOUSE MADE SPECIALS

  • Iced Tea $8
  • Lemonade $8
  • Half n Half $8
  • Milkshake $11

    Vanilla
    Chocolate
    Strawberry

  • + Cookies / Coffee shots + $1

SOMEONE’S SPECIALS

  • ‘SIMPLE JUICERY’ 325ml $8.5

    Orange – 100% squeezed oranges
    Cloudy Apple – 100% pressed Australian apple
    Dark Heart – Apple, Beetroot, purple carrot, ginger, lemon
    Green Smoothie – Kiwifruit, pears, mango, peach, lime, banana

  • SOFT DRINKS $4.5

    Coke / Coke Zero

  • TEA $5

    English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Chamomile / Green / Peppermint

come on in

Feeling a little spontaneous? Great, because we accept walk-ins only. Come on in – weekdays from 7am to 4pm and weekends from 8am to 4pm. 

Or choose from our delivery and pre-ordering options: 

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Operator Diner is run by a passionate team, keen to provide a quality moment-to-moment experience. We look forward to connecting with you. For any enquiries, please fill in the form below.

TRADING HOURS: MON TO FRI 7AM-4PM SAT TO SUN 8AM-4PM FOR further ENQUIRIES, kindly reach out to eat@operatordiner.com.au Shop 2/130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
TRADING HOURS: MON TO FRI 7AM-4PM SAT TO SUN 8AM-4PM FOR further ENQUIRIES, kindly reach out to eat@operatordiner.com.au Shop 2/130 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000