Rumour Has It Menu

2 Monteath Ave, Hawthorn East VIC 3123, Australia
$$$ Cafe
(170 Reviews)
Price Range $20–40

Welcome to Rumour Has It, a charming café nestled in Hawthorn East. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and spacious interiors, this café stands out as a fantastic spot for brunch or lunch with friends or during a leisurely dog walk.

The menu boasts an array of classic brunch options alongside freshly baked goodies from The Hamptons Bakery, including croissants and decadent cupcakes. Diners rave about the daily specials, particularly the vibrant Nicoise Salad, perfectly paired with crispy fries and hollandaise sauce.

For those who enjoy a glass of wine, Rumour Has It offers an impressive selection, featuring renowned Pinot Noirs and richly flavored Shiraz from local vineyards. Customer reviews highlight the café's friendly service and modern aesthetic, making it a perfect relaxational hub.

Whether you're after smooth coffee or a delightful meal, Rumour Has It promises an experience that won’t disappoint.

Breakfast

  • Sourdough
    A$8.50
  • Vanilla + Wattleseed Granola
    A$20.00
  • Buttermilk Pancakes
    A$19.00
  • Smashed Avo
    A$7.50
  • Chilli Folded Eggs
    A$24.00
  • Soft Omelette
    A$21.00
  • Green Eggs & Ham
    A$25.00
  • Sourdough Crumpets
    A$24.00
  • Eggs Your Way
    A$13.50

Sides

  • Hollandaise
    A$3.00
  • Roast Tomato
    A$5.50
  • Potato Hash
    A$6.00
  • Roast Mushrooms

Brunch

  • Herbed Chickpea Falafel
    A$25.00
  • Olive Oil Poached Chicken Salad
    A$26.00
  • Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower
    A$24.00
  • Salmon Rillette Focaccia Wafers
    A$25.00
  • Pan Fried Potato Gnocchi
    A$25.00
  • Rueben
    A$25.00
  • Wagyu Beef Burger
    A$26.00
  • Pan Roasted Crispy Skin Pork Belly
    A$35.00
  • Hereford Prime Rump
    A$36.00

Sandwiches

  • House Made Falafel Roti
  • Southern Fried Chicken Burger
  • Corned Beef Reuben
  • Rumours Wagyu Beef Burger

All Day Brunch

  • Hamptons Bakery Sourdough
  • Rumour's Hash Brown
    A$25.00
  • Pink Lady Porridge
    A$18.00
  • Arepa Benedict
    A$25.00
  • Goodness Bowl
    A$19.00
  • Blat On Turkish
    A$16.00
  • Peach Melba French Toast
  • Chicken Waffle
    A$23.00
  • Rhi Smashed Avo
    A$21.00

Rumour Eggs

  • Chilli Folded Eggs
    A$23.00
  • Soft Omelette
    A$23.00
  • Eggs Your Way
    A$13.50

From The Cabinet

  • The Hamptons Bakery
  • Stone Ground White
  • Croissants
  • Cupcakes

Bubbles

  • Nv Tarot Prosecco Adelaide Hills Sa
    A$14.00
  • Nv Paul Louis Blanc De Blanc Loire Valley Fra
    A$69.00
  • Nv Laurent Perrier Champagne Fra

Rose

  • 2023 Medhurst Rose Yarra Valley Vic
    A$15.00
  • 2021 Artea Rose Provence Fra
    A$78.00

Smoothies

  • Bft's Coco Berry
  • Tropical Sunset

White Wine

  • 2022 Marnong Estate Chardonnay Sunbury Vic
    A$15.00
  • 2023 Acme Single Vineyard Chardonnay Adelaide Hills Sa
    A$88.00
  • 2023 Castle Rock Estate Riesling Coonawarra Sa
    A$70.00
  • 2023 Howard Vineyard 400m Sauv Blanc Adelaide Hills Sa
    A$65.00
  • 2023 Babich Black Label Sauv Blanc Marlborough, Nz
    A$12.00
  • 2023 Cantina Tollo Pinot Grigio Friuli Ita
    A$56.00

Red Wine

  • 2023 Paringa Estate Coronella Pinot Noir Mornington Vic
    A$95.00
  • 2023 Skye Ridge Pinot Noir Strathbogie Ranges Vic
  • 2022 Fighting Gully Road Grenache Beechworth Vic
    A$88.00
  • 2023 Reschke Malbec Limestone Coast Sa
    A$12.00
  • 2021 Tenacity Old Vine Reserve Shiraz Barossa Valley Sa
    A$78.00
  • 2021 Skye Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Sa
    A$72.00

Beers

  • Peroni Nastro Azzuro
    A$12.00
  • Corona
    A$12.00
  • Peroni 0
    A$10.00
  • Beechworth Pilsner
    A$10.00
  • Strangelove
  • Beechworth Larger
    A$10.00
  • Brick Lane Brewing Pale Ale
    A$10.00
  • Brick Lane Brewing Hi Fi
    A$10.00

Bubbles + Rose

  • Squealing Pig Prosecco South Australia
  • Charles Latiffe Rose Sparkling Nv France
  • Abbotts Delauny Grenache Rose France

White

  • Church Road Chardonnay Hawkes Bay
  • Chain Of Fires Pinot Grigio St Leonards
  • Blind Corner "Blanc" Margaret River

Red

  • Bullant Shiraz Langhorne Creek
  • Ingram Road Pinot Noir Yarra Valley
  • 1314 A.d Pinot Noir Bannockburn

Black

  • Short Black

Not Quite Coffee

  • Hot Chocolate
  • Turmeric Latte
  • Chai

Others

  • The Hamptons Bakery Toast
  • Cinnamon Porridge
  • Milk Bread French Toast
  • Avocado Toast
  • Citrus Cured + Seared Salmon
  • Winter Mushrooms
  • Rumours Crisp Hashbrown
  • Grilled Prosciutto + Heirloom Tomato Omelette
  • Eggs On Toast
  • Harissa Spiced Scrambled Eggs
  • Spiced Vanilla Porridge
  • Bircher Muesli
  • Cinnamon French Toast
  • Ocean Trout Gravlax
  • Rumour's Crispy Hash Brown
  • Rumour's Chicken Waffles
  • Eggs Royale
  • Free Range Gippsland Eggs On Toast
  • Strangelove Soda
  • Tropicana
  • Bft's Fave Coco-Berry
  • Strangelove Still/Sparkling Water
  • Coca Cola