Book a table at Monti Food and Wine, a licensed cafe in Albert Park. Breakfast, brunch and lunch, seven days. Open 7am to 3pm weekdays and 8am to 3pm weekends.
Father’s Day in Australia falls on Sunday 6 September 2026 — the first Sunday of September, every year. If your dad is the type who’d rather have a proper feed than another pair of socks, brunch is the easy win. Here’s how to do Father’s Day brunch in Albert Park well: when to book, what time actually works on a busy Sunday, what to order, and a few honest backup options if you leave it too late.
When is Father’s Day 2026?
Sunday 6 September 2026. Unlike Mother’s Day (the second Sunday of May), Australian Father’s Day is always the first Sunday of September — so it sneaks up right at the start of spring. Cafes across Albert Park and South Melbourne book out their mid-morning tables well in advance, so it pays to lock something in a week or two ahead.
What time should you book?
Monti is open 8am to 3pm on weekends — brunch and lunch only, no dinner service. That’s not a limitation, it’s the point: Father’s Day works best as a daytime thing, with the afternoon left free for the footy, a walk along the beach, or a nap in front of the telly. Here’s how the day usually runs:
| Time slot | What to expect |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:30am | The quiet window. Easy seating, fastest coffee, best for early-riser dads and young kids. |
| 9:30 – 11:30am | Peak brunch. The room is buzzing — book ahead, especially for groups of 4+. |
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | The lunch wave. Great if dad’s more steak sandwich than eggs. Booking strongly recommended. |
| 1:30 – 3:00pm | The wind-down. Relaxed tables, room for a second coffee — or a second dessert. |
You can book a table online or call us on (03) 9681 4112. Groups of six or more: please book — Father’s Day Sunday is one of the busiest mornings of the year.
What to order at Monti on Father’s Day
Everything below is on the current menu (the menu page is always the source of truth for prices). These are the dishes dads keep coming back for:
| Dish | Why dads order it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon & Egg Roll | Double bacon, double egg, double cheese on Turkish pide. No notes. | $19 |
| MeneMen | Turkish baked eggs with chili and herbs — add sucuk if he likes it spicy. | $25 |
| Folded Eggs | Persian feta, zhug and garden herbs; add blue swimmer crab for a treat. | $25 |
| Steak Sandwich | Rump steak on Turkish pide with grilled onions and provolone. Add fries. | $27 |
| Signature Beef Ragù | Slow-braised Angus short-rib through pappardelle — the “I’m not sharing” dish. | $27 |
| Lamb Shoulder Pilaf | Slow-roasted lamb shoulder with bulgur, hazelnuts and lemon labneh. | $30 |
Bringing the grandkids? There’s a proper kids’ menu — hotcakes, nuggets and chips, sliders and cheese toasties, all around the $9–$12 mark.
Dad drinks, done properly
Monti is a fully licensed cafe — one of the things that sets us apart for occasions like this. That means dad can have a Peroni or Asahi with his steak sandwich, a Bloody Monti (our house-spiced take on the Bloody Mary, virgin version available), or an espresso martini if the morning calls for it. There’s a considered wine list too, and the coffee holds its own if he’s driving.
If we’re booked out: honest alternatives in Albert Park
We’d love to host you, but Father’s Day tables go fast everywhere. If you can’t get the time you want, these local spots do a good job too:
- Albert Park Deli — reliable counter food and good produce, handy for a takeaway picnic by the lake.
- Jack the Geezer — solid coffee and casual brunch a short walk away.
- Dundas & Faussett — neighbourhood corner cafe with a loyal following.
- Halcyon Days — polished brunch plates on Victoria Avenue.
For a bigger rundown of the area, see our guide to the best brunch in Albert Park.
Make a morning of it
The best Father’s Day plans in this pocket of Melbourne are simple: brunch on Montague Street, then a lap of Albert Park Lake, a wander to the beach at the end of Victoria Avenue, or — if the season’s kind — an afternoon at the footy. Because we close at 3pm, the whole day stays open. Start with brunch or a later lunch, and check the monthly specials for what the kitchen is running in September.
Father’s Day brunch FAQs
When is Father’s Day 2026 in Australia?
Sunday 6 September 2026. Australian Father’s Day is always the first Sunday of September — it’s a different date to the US and UK, which celebrate in June.
Do I need to book a table?
For the 9:30am–1:30pm window, yes — especially for groups of four or more. Book online or call (03) 9681 4112. Early tables (8–9:30am) are usually easier to walk into.
Is Monti open for Father’s Day dinner?
No — we’re a brunch and lunch cafe, open 8am–3pm on weekends. We think that’s the best version of Father’s Day anyway: a big late-morning feed, a drink in hand, and the afternoon free.
Is it kid-friendly?
Very. There’s a dedicated kids’ menu for children 12 and under, high chairs, and enough room that a multi-generation Father’s Day table works well.
Where do we park?
Street parking around Montague Street and the surrounding Albert Park streets is free-timed on Sundays, and the light rail stops nearby. Arriving early makes parking painless.
Ready to lock it in? Book your Father’s Day table — Sunday 6 September, 8am–3pm, 315 Montague Street, Albert Park.