We'd just driven for over an hour from Tullamarine and arrived in pouring rain - unbelievable after…read moreleaving a heat wave in WA! I was damn cold and hungry and my cousins and I ran down laneways in the rain and found Villa Café just past a very good looking fish market. This little café doesn't look cool or urban or funky but it serves a great breakfast with sourdough on request, great poached eggs and crispy bacon and fat hot coffee. Because I drink black coffee it needs to be very smooth, from clean pipes, made well. This was strong but without bitterness. We were the only customers and received great service from cute buff guy. My cuzzies had bacon/egg sangos and left no leftovers so musta been good. Best thing, great restroom so I could freshen up and clean my teeth and braces after the meal. Each time I passed a thin handsome dude having passionate conversations on his mobile - was he the cook? Thanks guys, you were great.

From the moment we stepped into The Winey Cow, we felt right at home. The atmosphere is the perfect…read morebalance of relaxed and vibrant - modern, welcoming, and full of charm. It's the kind of place where you can catch up with friends for a long brunch or treat yourself to a solo coffee and feel totally at ease. The food? Next level. Every dish is beautifully presented and packed with flavour. You can tell there's genuine thought and creativity behind the menu--there's something for everyone, whether you're after something nourishing, indulgent, or somewhere in between. Plus, their coffee game is strong! The staff truly make the experience. Friendly, attentive, and always up for a chat or a recommendation - they go above and beyond to make you feel special. It's that warm, personal touch that keeps you coming back. And can we talk about the Boozy Brunch? Absolute genius. Mimosas, good food, and great vibes - what more could you want? If you're in Mornington and haven't visited The Winey Cow yet, you're missing out. It's everything you want in a café and then some. We'll definitely be back (again and again)!

The Winey Cow never disappoints. Beautiful food. And always great service. Big thanks to Alex for…read morealways looking after us well and to Zoe for helping her do so today.

My regular breakfast/brunch haunt when I'm in Melbourne…read more I love the coffee, the service is friendly and the food is delicious and the portions are generous and they do all day breakfast!!! Today I had toasted sourdough layered with slices of bacon, topped with a salsa made with tomatoes, Spanish onion, avocado and basil, and two poached eggs. All drizzled with olive oil and lemon juice. OMG! Amazeballs!

Every Saturday I enjoy a lunch here the service is friendly and coffee is hot and yum !…read more There is free wifi and inside and outside for sun lovers or smokers is garden out back is peaceful. The menu has lots to chide and is yummy hope you get time to drop in they are open 7 days. Regards Lex

Popped in after a visit to the Cat Cafe , a nice rustic looking cafe situated in a warehouse , menu…read morea mix of Korean and euro Korean , nice atmosphere

I could go on and on about the solid coffee from Proud Mary, the great tea selection, delectable…read morecakes (GF brownie with banana chunks in it anyone?), the cool tunes, industrial feel, friendly staff or the menu that can take you from morning, to lunch to after work snacks... but well, I'd rather tell you about the nook. Yup. The nook. In the middle of this large cafe is a little cubby-house like structure that has a table set for four inside. Score this spot and you're going to be super chuffed. Its cute, private and you can pretend you're a four year old playing tea parties all over again.

Somewhere just out of the city lies the commune; hidden in amongst State Parliament…read morehouse territory, and the park Hyatt. There's also an influence of corporate types/ office workers near by. Thursday night is Jazz night, every week, showcasing some traditional Australian jazz- swing, bossa, classic numbers etc. It's small and intimate inside with sit down table seating. The commune also has a large area with plenty of seating outside. Basic meals and drinks are available throughout. If you need some space, you're able to expand outside. The commune is located along st Andrews place, which is handy if you're on the 112.

Someone suggested a business meeting here. I've not spent much time in this area of the city, but…read moreit's easy enough to find. I really liked the layout, with an indoor and outdoor option, coffee re-fuelling station, breakfast/lunch place. Service was pretty good. My iced coffee was room temperature (but it was a scorcher of a day) and they happily added ice and offered to go further and re-make it if needed. Didn't try the food, but I'd go back for sure.

What a delightful airy place near Coventry street and away from the noise and crowds of South…read moreMelbourne market. The place boasts an all day breakfast menu and a delicious lunch menu with lots of healthy options. For drinks choose from the cold pressed Kombuchhas, the fresh juices, the smoothies made out of fresh raw ingredients, or just get the coffee or mork hot chocolate. Coffees start at 3.80. Despite going there for brunch on this sunny day I chose from the lunch menu. I got the Scotch eggs covered in sesame with chatted zucchini, kale, tomatoes, and pumpkin seeds. Quite a substantial meal for 17 dollars. Couldn't have enough of the charred veggies. My friend ordered the salmon covered in garlic butter that came with an ample helping of broccoli and other greens. Service is quick and coffee is just the right amount of creamy. Staff are lovely. Split billing offered and they have sugar free desserts. The cafe supports those who are vegan, gluten intolerant and on a food map diet.

The food was great. The service was ok. The coffee was terrible…read more Our waiter was constantly apologising for the coffee being slow. And it was. We waited around 30 minutes for them! My cup was ok. But the other coffees were cold. The staff were very confused which table to take the coffee to (we were seated outside). The tonic shot was delicious. Fresh and spicy. The avocado toast was reasonable. But the bacon, poached eggs and tomato looked amazing.

Fav bakery- all the ingredients are high quality and the tiger bread is unique and premium. It…read moredoesn't crumble but still has a nice crunch from the outer layer. The crispy pork is so good I can never get over it. If I'm feeling like something more salty and smokey I go for grilled chicken/pork. It packs a punch. The slow cooked roast beef is what I go for if I'm looking for something more hearty and wholesome Their signature bbq sauce flavour also brings all the flavours together without being too prominent. I love that there is a colourful range of veggies and crunchy friend onions, and can't forget the extra pork crackling sprinkled on top. The butter and pate also gives the roll a creamy component. There is so much going on while still giving a distinct taste. I truly appreciate this innovation in banh mi. It's good with their Vietnamese iced coffee as well, or sugar cane if you're not a coffee drinker!

Spotted this bakery on my way to drop the boss off at the hairdressers. Thought I'd give it a go…read morewhilst I wait.. the crispy pork I admit was pretty good. but the bread was like the ones you can get at the shops where you take home and oven bake yourself. Not that crisp and almost sour dough like consistency? Saw a bunch of middle aged Viet dudes sitting at outside tables smoking ciggie.. so decided to grab a Vietnamese coffee and sit outside as well.. as I did a Turkish family with teenage kids plonked themselves down in the next table.. we exchanged smiles as the father went in to order the same for himself and family.. this is what makes Melbourne GREAT!! :) oh .. hmm ... As for the bakery? give it a go still to make up ur own mind.

I've been a fan of Gong de Lin for a long time. It's one of those crowd-pleasing Chinese…read morerestaurants with an incredibly massive menu that will satisfy everyone. Gong de Lin is pretty typical of most Buddhist vegetarian Chinese restaurants in that it serves a whole lot of mock meat -- but if mock meat's not your thing, there are plenty of veggie-only offerings too. Also plenty of tofu options. Over the years I've had and can recommend the sweet and sour pork, the teppanyaki steak with black pepper sauce, the lemon chicken, the curry potato casserole, and veggie fried rice. The sweet and sour pork and lemon chicken are probably my favorites, and I'm not even a huge fan of mock meats! But these are delicious. Everything here is vegan except for some drinks and desserts that might have honey -- be sure to specify that you are vegan when ordering any sweet drink or desserts. Atmosphere-wise, this place is a bit weird and hard to describe. More function than form, I'd say. Gong de Lin is hidden in the same building as popular rooftop bar Goldilocks, with a noodle shop on the ground floor. You go into the noodle shop and immediately head to the elevator on the left, which feels all secretive and Melbourne-y and stuff. Then you take the lift to level 3 and the doors open into the strangely sterile-yet-peaceful Gong de Lin. It's very bright and has cheesy Chinese flute music playing in the background, with dated decor and a smattering of Buddhist touches around. To improve on the atmosphere, I highly suggest you grab one of the tables against the window. There's a lot more natural light here and it's fun to look down on Swanston St. Service is good, always quiet and polite. Honestly, the only thing that prevents me from coming here on a regular basis is cost. Some dishes are reasonably priced, but a lot of dishes seem more expensive than their portion sizes should allow for. The food is good, but sometimes you feel like you're paying upscale prices for a not-upscale vibe, so that's a bit of a let-down. Still, definitely worth a visit if you're in the CBD and looking for good Chinese food in a quiet oasis above all the hustle and bustle.

To be perfectly honest this place was fantastically mediocre. The entrance to this establishment…read moreinvolves a ride in a rickettyish lift. However upon entry, the vibes are quite nice and calming. Upon being seated we were served by a lady who was nice but kinda abrupt. We obviously came for the food and as vegetarians/vegans with decent ish standards we were both slightly impressed yet disappointed at the same time. I mean the food is tasty and decent at what I would say is a reasonable price BUT it's also kinda disappointing The quality was not quite there on the night and the flavours a bit overpowering. Food left a msg aftertaste which could not be satiated for a good time after. Overall though I always love a good vegan restaurant so for what it delivers definitely was happy enough :)