Can't speak highly enough of this place, it's an absolute gem and I'm so happy it's located in this…read morepart of town. The food is incredible, definitely has that home-cooked with a lot of love flavour. The guy there is really friendly and welcoming. If you're in the area, you must try it, definitely a place that's gone under the radar.

We came for breakfast, and left planning a trip to Turkey…read more We started with a Turkish coffee each, and then shared a lamb mince Gözleme and a Turkish breakfast, which was an amazing array of bowls filled with olives, boiled eggs, cheese, small slices of sausage and more - with plenty of Turkish bread to eat it all up on. Surprisingly filling, we struggled to finish it all. The decor is great - and makes the Teahouse double as a bazaar of sorts, with everything from lights to rugs, handbags and decorative doors all carrying price tags. Definitely something different from your 'smashed avo' cafe on every corner, but that's a good thing. Might not be a place we visit every weekend, but will be sure to pop in from time to time to shake things up and try something new and interesting. Service was incredibly friendly too. Worth checking out.

Amongst the industrial pocket of Melbourne West is a quirky, honest & homely cafe Junie Moon's…read more I've decided since moving close by it's my new found local & why wouldn't it be when I'm welcomed so warmly by the down-to-earth couple Josh & Mel. Their vision of sustainable food, honest homemade cooking & their specialty of knowing you on a name basis makes you feel right at home. The pretty courtyard out back dotted with herbs & greens & seating options for a bunch of mates or the solo foodie is serene enough to forget you had a 3pm meeting! I've yet to try the entire menu however not sure if that would be possible seeing as they have a menu that changes weekly based on produce - we all deserve surprises & how lovely to come on a weekly basis knowing there's always something new to try. But so far. Damn... those Pork & Fennel Sausage Rolls with the home made tomato relish makes me feel as if I'm in a small country town bakery.

A reliable little café in an area where daytime places to eat are scarce on the ground, Junie Moons…read moreoffers lunches, reliably good coffee and super friendly service. You can sit in the front room looking out the windows onto Spencer Street, or wander through past the kitchen and out to the sunny courtyard out the back. The lunch menu is small but tasty, with everything made fresh on site. There's a standard menu of about five different sandwiches, and a handful of specials written up on black cardboard above the drinks fridge. There's usually a salad (pumpkin, kale and feta), an Asian dish (dumplings or rice paper rolls),pub type food (home made pies or a burger) and something more substantial (pasta or risotto) Serving sizes are perfect for lunchtime, and prices are very reasonable. Still feeling peckish? Use your change to buy a muffin or single serve cake to take back to the office.

Stopped for a glass of wine here prior to going out. We had a big lunch and thought we would just…read moreget a small item to share. Turns out the share platter was quite big and we couldn't finish it. A nice little cafe in one of Melbournes famous lane way cafes. The place was packed and the food others were eating looked good. They have a bid selection of pasta dishes, pizza, starters and desserts. We said after leaving that it's will be on our list to return here for a nice pasta meal on one of our next trips to Melbourne. I would recommend it for sure.

My husband and I had dinner here. The service was mediocre (took us ten minutes to get someone's…read moreattention for the check), but it was nice to have long periods of being able to talk without interruption. They have two outdoor tables that are more private, indoor seating, and the general seating under the umbrellas in the street, but that is quite tight. I had a salad and a pesto pizza. The pizza crust was very thin, but had very little sauce and it was unevenly distributed. The flavor on the pizza was bland and I added a lot of salt and parmesan to try to get it to have some flavor. The ambiance of the place was nice, especially the outdoor seating.

Kallista Tea Room has been on my to-visit list for a while and when we decided to drop in, at lunch…read moreon a weekday, I was very pleasantly surprised. Let's talk food: AMAZING. I had the chilli eggs and would heartily recommend: just the right amount of kick and full of flavour. Hubby had the brioche french toast, slightly elevated from your typical fare by the delicious addition of pear compote and coconut custard. A must have for all the sweet tooths out there. The prices were maybe a touch on the dearer side (think tourist pricing) though I personally think reasonable enough for the quality. As far as atmosphere think ecclectic-bush-hole-in-the-wall; a big tick in my book. With a laid-back, chill vibe it's perfect for a long, gossipy cuppa or just a quick bite to eat. Of note and one of the HUGE highlights for me was the picturesque native cockatoo viewing: free with lunch. The interior of the cafe has a section with this glorious picture window showing the local winged residents chilling, pruning and putting on a free show. It was as unexpected as it was delightful. I'll definitely be back: the high tea is calling my name.

Food was very nice, good atmosphere and enjoyed watching the birds…read moreantics................................

B&P is accurately described as a sweet *studio*. You'll be wowed by the displays of exquisite…read morechocolates and cakes that are as pleasing to the taste as they are to the eye. I love their little chocolate (lolli)pops. The dark-choc-salted-caramel one is perfect when you desire just a tipple of something sugary. The only fault is that they don't have anywhere for you to sit and enjoy your heavenly dessert inside. A cafe extension would be perfect. For now, there is a bench outside which you could use, if you just cannot wait to get home to indulge. Totally understandable.

Absolutely delicious and amazing sweets. I visit the store every Melbourne trip and would love to…read morewalk away with one of everything! I had the 'Coconut, passionfruit, ginger, mint', which was recommended by the helpful staff and I was not disappointed. I particularly liked that it wasn't excessively sweet.

Really nice afternoon tea / cake shop. Just to sit around soak up the atmosphere with watching…read moretourists discover Southgate... We tried the Black Forest and passion fruit cakes. Both were fantastic. Loved the Black Forest the most. Moist and chocolately without the sugar high!! coffee and hot chocolate were ok but not the worst I've had :)

You really need to be in the mood for something super sweet when you come here. Service is…read moreexcellent and lots of dessert choices from cakes, waffles, crepes, sundaes, macaroons and chocolates. It's quite pricey but they have recently had some specials on Scoopon that have been super popular and you really need to book. We tried the Scoopon $29 dessert platter for two. This consisted of a choice of 4 crepes, chocolate covered strawberries and a milkshake, tea or coffee. I had the salted caramel and banana crepe with salted caramel icecream. It was delicious but very rich. I also had the mint milkshake which was tasty. My partner had the chocolate and strawberry crepe but he wasn't overly impressed. They also have savoury options and high tea experiences. We tried the Raspberry and Rose High Tea. It was a lovely experience, service was great, but it was not the best high tea I have been to. I quite enjoyed the rose flavoured tea and Lavender macaron.

This lovely place is full of pretty teapots, teacups and tea. I'm a huge tea drinker so I couldn't…read morehelp but wander in for a look. They have a number of premium teapot brands, from classic Japanese pots which feel like they weigh a ton, to the traditional British 4 cup. You'll also find all sorts of tea related trinkets: strainers for loose leaf tea, teaspoons and tea towels. And, of course, tea. I asked the sales assistant for some help finding a few new teas, and she was more than happy (even excited) to oblige. I gave her a few criteria and like magic she suddenly had three large tins of tea in front of me to smell. She did a great job at describing them all, and from my experience in drinking the tea I purchased from her, her knowledge and recommendations were spot on. The tea is reasonably be priced for premium tea, and is worth the little bit extra just to get the expert opinions. If you're looking for an awesome malty black tea to have with milk and sugar, try the Assam Dimakusi BOP. It's smooth, has a lovely aroma and isn't at all bitter. It's replaced Yorkshire as my favourite cup of tea! Just note that this isn't somewhere to sit down and have a cup of tea - The Tea Centre is purely retail. If you're hankering for a cup of tea and a scone, head down a level to The Tea Salon.

NOTES: ~ Don't fret if you're new to bubble tea or Asian…read moredrinks in general. They have a pretty good little diagram of how to place an order and choose your flavours. ~ Do not come to this place for actual food. It just serves Asian drinks. But thankfully because of the location you can just order a drink and hit an actual food shop nearby. If you have no idea what to order, I personally recommend the Honeydew Milk-Tea, which they are consistently good with. The downside is, this is one of the smaller Bubble Cup locations, so their menu does not have much variety. Grab-and-go safe? Check! They make their drinks really quickly, instantly if you order something simple. I would order my Honeydew Milk-Tea, pay, and then it comes out so there is pretty much 0 wait (maybe a maximum of about 30 seconds)! I would definitely come here again... and again... and again... for my fix on my favourite drink. It would help if this establishment ups the variety of their menu though to be a bit more inclusive of all tastebuds!

Bubble cup and other tea places like it are sprouting all over Melbourne. Occasionally the drinks…read moreat Bubble Cup are overly sweet, but I find it I ask staff to reduce the sugar in the iced teas, then all is fine. The idea of sago and jelly in a drink initially grossed me out, but now I love the tapioca pearls. A must try for everyone. The taro and papaya favours are great. Sounds weird but worth a try. Be brave and experiment.