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03/10/2026
Swipe for your next lunch order.
Flank steak, red w**e and shallot sauce, frites, and a couple of sides you won't want to share.
193 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
01/10/2026
Every neighbourhood needs a bistro.
A place where the w**e is good, the food is made with care and someone always knows your order.
Welcome to our little corner of France, in the heart of Fitzroy.
29/09/2026
A sugar cube, a slotted spoon, and ice-cold water dripped slowly over absinthe until it turns cloudy.
In France, we call it la louche.
Come and try it at the bar.
26/09/2026
The face behind the bistro.
Running Bon Ap' for over 10 years, bringing a true French bistro to the heart of Fitzroy.
Come and say bonjour.
25/09/2026
Les petits détails.
We believe it's the little things that make all the difference. Fresh ingredients, the perfect drink to match, and the joy of seeing a familiar face.
Pull up a chair this week. 193 Brunswick St, Fitzroy.
24/09/2026
Long weekend plans? We're open as usual.
Friday to Sunday 11:30am until late. Pop in for brunch, a long lunch or a glass of something nice.
See you this weekend.
17/09/2026
BOUILLABAISSE 🇫🇷
Close your eyes and you're on the coast of Marseille with a bowl of fresh seafood simmered slowly in a saffron broth with tomato, fennel and herbs, served with potatoes, toasted bread, rouille and Gruyère.
Only $46 per person, this week only.
📍 193 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
15/09/2026
THE PLAT DU JOUR:
Bouillabaisse 🇫🇷
A traditional Provençal fisherman’s stew, with a selection of fresh seafood gently simmered in a saffron broth with tomato, fennel and herbs. Served with potatoes, toasted bread, rouille and Gruyère cheese with plenty of broth to soak up.
This week only. $46 per person.
📍 193 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
11/09/2026
A great meal deserves a great glass and we've got a w**e list built to match whatever you're eating. 🍷
Pull up a chair, order a glass and we'll bring out a complimentary serve of French cheese or olives on us. Because that's just how we do hospitality around here.
📍 193 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy | Happy Hour daily, 3:30–5:30pm
10/09/2026
Everyone comes for the baguette. Everyone stays for the brunch. ☕
Fitzroy's little French institution since 2016 come sit with us a while.
📍 193 Brunswick Street | Open daily from 11:30am
08/09/2026
WEEKLY SPECIALS 🇫🇷
LE MENU DE NOTRE ENFANCE: Our childhood menu
This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane.
🍽️ Blanquette de veau, riz pilaf
Tender veal slowly simmered in a silky French cream sauce, served with pilaf rice.
🍮 Le riz au lait de Grand-mère Yvonne
Grandmother Yvonne's slow-cooked vanilla rice pudding, finished with salted caramel cream and nuts brittle.
Available Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 September only.
Book your table. 193 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
06/09/2026
A piece of Paris in Fitzroy 🇫🇷
From a Mitraillette and a glass of w**e at lunch, to entrées like escargots and charcuterie come dinner, same French charm, any time of day.
📍 193 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Open daily 11:30am–11pm
Reserve via the link in bio.
03/09/2026
Celebrate Father's Day with the flavours of France 🇫🇷.
On Sunday 6 September, we'll be serving our full à la carte dinner menu from 11:30am until late.
No set menu, just a relaxed day with generous
French food, good w**e, and plenty of time enjoying the people who matter most.
Fitzroy see you Sunday.
29/08/2026
Part restaurant, part café, part bar, entirely committed to looking after you.
Some places make you choose what kind of outing this is. We'd rather you didn't have to.
Open 11:30am to 11pm. Come whenever suits.
27/08/2026
From 11:30am to 11pm there's plenty of time to change your mind about what kind of day this is.
Started as a quick coffee, ended as a two hour lunch. It happens more than you'd think, and we're built for it.
Come see how your day evolves. Link in bio.
25/08/2026
Low light, a wall of w**e, and zero notifications you actually need to answer.
The kind of place where one glass turns into the whole bottle.
Book your table. Link in bio.
20/08/2026
Before the meal, there's the apéritif.
A small ritual, a little map of France, a moment to slow down before the meal even begins.
This is the art of French hospitality, see you at Bon Ap'.
18/08/2026
Every plate at Bon Ap starts with what's freshest that week, then gets the classic French treatment it deserves.
Done properly, with produce we're proud of.
Come try it for yourself.
16/08/2026
The doors open, the bar is stocked.
From 3:30 to 5:30 you get to choose, a glass of w**e or a glass of ch*****ne, always with something delicious on the side.
See you at the bar.
13/08/2026
This room glows a little warmer after sundown.
From happy hour, long lunches or big celebrations.
However you gather, we've got the table.
11/08/2026
From sunlight to candlelight.
There's always room for a glass and a share plate.
Come share yours.
06/08/2026
A little sweetness to finish the evening.
Our Mousse aux Chocolat brings together deep dark chocolate and soft chantilly for a dessert that is both elegant and comforting.
Find us in Fitzroy.
04/08/2026
A little indulgence for your lunch break.
Our Mitraillette brings together grilled steak, golden fries, fresh pesto, pickled cucumber and aïoli, all tucked into a warm baguette and ready to be enjoyed.
Join us for lunch. Bookings online, walk ins welcome.
Address
193 Brunswick Street
Fitzroy, VIC
3065
To get to a French restaurant and coffee shop located on Brunswick Street in Melbourne, there are several options for public transport or driving.
Public Transport:
- Take the tram 11 towards West Preston from Parliament Station or Collins Street and get off at stop 16 (corner of Brunswick Street and Johnston Street)
- Alternatively, take bus number 200 from Melbourne Central Station and get off at stop "Brunswick Street/Cemetery Road"
Driving/Parking:
- From the city center, head north on Nicholson Street until you reach Brunswick Street. Turn left onto Brunswick street and continue until you see the restaurant.
- There is limited street parking available on Brunswick Street as well as several nearby paid parking lots including one on Moor St just a few minutes walk from the restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
10am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
10am - 12am |
| Thursday |
10am - 12am |
| Friday |
10am - 12am |
| Saturday |
10am - 12am |
| Sunday |
10am - 12am |
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What people say
French restaurants are known for their exquisite cuisine and Bon Ap on Brunswick Street in Melbourne is no exception. This French bistro and neighborhood wine bar offers a delightful dining experience with its authentic French dishes and traditional ambiance. The Toulouse sausage, confit duck leg, pork belly cooked in a delicious cannellini bean ragu is a must-try specialty from Toulouse. And if you have a sweet tooth, the Rum Baba ananas dessert with plenty of rum is simply divine. The homemade country-style terrine and salami are perfect for pairing with your favorite wine. Don't miss out on the French onion soup which is back on the dinner menu, just in time for cooler weather. The Witlof, Fourme d’Ambert blue cheese, apple & walnut tarte Tatin is another mouth-watering dish that will leave you wanting more. Bon Ap also offers affordable prices without compromising on quality food or traditional ambiance. If you're looking to experience France's regional cuisine, don't miss the Brittany dinner on February 23rd at Bon Ap Petit Bistro. With its delectable dishes and warm atmosphere, Bon Ap is definitely worth a visit!