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    Babka Bakery Cafe

    4.0 (26 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Emma W.

    Great coffee and breakfast. I had the beans and feta and husband had French toast. Both yummy and filling. Coffee was really nice, atmosphere cute and artsy... Very Fitzroy.

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    Celia M.

    This is one of the best cafes in Melbourne. There I said it. Prove me wrong. Babka is an institution on Brunswick Street, always busy, always delicious and well worth a visit on any day. Freshly baked bread and pastries (don't leave without an almond croissant), delicious seasonal produce: cabbage rolls braised in white wine stuffed with beef and rice, ham hock and pea lentil soup, and ricotta hotcakes with honey and pistachios are just some of the highlights currently on the menu. Getting a seat can be difficult, if it's a sunny day then opt for an outdoor table, if there's no space available then queue. The chefs and wait staff are organized and professional enough to make service fast and still friendly. On several occasions I have bough pastries and cakes from the café. The tarte tatin and Belgian chocolate cake are sensational, and Babka is home to my favourite lemon tart in Melbourne. Buttery pastry and citrus curd it is perfection in every mouthful. The bread alone is worth the wait. Follow it up with the chai tea, it's brewed in the pot with soy, skim or full cream milk and served with leatherwood honey. On a cold day the tea and bread is the perfect way to start the day. Babka is consistently brilliant and worth queuing every time.

    Vanessa R.

    Unless it's some random and relatively rare hour of the day that Babka is not absolutely rammed with hungry, sugar-starved locals, I can't handle eating in here. It's just too busy and I can't quite relax. That's no bad thing though as the staff at Babka are only too happy to pack up whatever sweetie it is that you crave and send you off on your merry way, which is how I like to do it. It's no secret that the lemon tart here is legendary, and pretty much any of the cakey, biscuity treats are worth a taste. I've never tried their eggs or other savoury dishes, but if the sweetness is anything to go by, then the rest of it is bound to be a winner too.

    Miriam S.

    Babka is a tiny Russian bakery that makes the most delectable pastries, breads and meals. The place can get so busy they've had to devise a clever system to make sure things run quick and efficiently. If you're there for takeaway you must wait in the right queue and if you'd like to eat in, then wait in the left queue. Everyone has a favourite here, some love their sausage rolls and pies, others the pasta, maybe it's their borscht or the Russian blintz. Some swear they have the best lemon tart in Melbourne, and well, I have tried it and I must say it was damn good. So were the hotcakes. Slight crisp on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. Plus I've got to say the combination of strawberries and pistachio was so delightful I've used it several times at home for myself and to impress my friends. There's something so cosy about this place. The people are welcoming and I find the matryoshka, or babushka, prints on the wall outside kinda calming as you wait and wait for your turn.

    Pulled Pork Roll

    Stumbles upon this place by accident! Yummo pulled pork roll. BIG servings - their sandwiches looked ginormous - good value! Relaxed atmosphere and one of those places where you can't decide what to eat because half the items make it to your - could totally devour THAT right now - list!

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    A small little bakery but it is big on quality. I love their breads. you can eat in but i havnt done that yet

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    Not the cheapest but it's always FULL and FRESH .... should make an effort coming in early ...

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    I also had a chai, which would have to be in my top five chai's in Melbourne, served how it should be-in a pot!!

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    Feast of Merit - Swan Street cafe

    Feast of Merit

    4.1(29 reviews)
    3.5 kmRichmond
    $$

    walked in around 12 on a Sunday and was seated straightaway. With a view of Coles there is not much…read morein terms of ambience. As I waited for my friends I perused their menu of non pronounceable dishes. I got the zucchini haloumi fritter with hazelnut and warercress salad. My skim cappucino was great but the food was not. My fritter was raw mushy and tasteless. And I only got one. No cheese was found. My friends beetroot salad just tasted like bottled beetroot. No flavours. My other friend ordered a burger and didn't like the burger bun Quite disappointing They are no longer affiliated with ygap. There was no feast and their food was not of merit

    There is a lot to love about Feast of Merit. A quick scan of the menu instantly shows that this…read moreplace cares about quality ingredients and healthy food offerings without a gouging ticket price. In addition to taking care of your insides, Feast of Merit is also a YGAP initiative, which means all profits are put back into youth and leadership projects locally and in third world communities. It's feel-good food with a feel-good outcome. The space is large and airy, the perfect place to unwind over breakfast, lunch or dinner. I came for breakfast, but it appears they've got a few beers on tap and a bar so I am keen to check out their evening offerings. For breakfast I was torn between their 'Yeusli' (Organic puffed quinoa, chia seeds, activated buckwheat, figs, goji berries, pomegranate seeds, coconut flakes, almonds, currents, raw cinnamon, your choice of milk on the side) and one of their incredible looking smoothies. I opted for the Yeusli and had no regrets. Delicious, super-charged with raw food goodness and a reasonably-sized, filling portion. No overload of oats and yoghurt like most cafe muesli offerings. Normally I don't give 5 stars if the coffee isn't amazing, but I loved the different food offering and concept enough to bump it back up. Coffee is totally fine but the black coffee is not amazing. If you're a latte drinker you probably won't notice at all and there's the bonus of being able to choose different milks if you're not into soy or lactose. The staff were friendly and accommodating, all menu items were well priced and can feed you for $15 or less. Winner.

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    Feast of Merit - Cauliflower salad.

    Cauliflower salad.

    Feast of Merit - Eggplant dip, roasted Jerusalem artichokes and Turkish bread.

    Eggplant dip, roasted Jerusalem artichokes and Turkish bread.

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    7 Grams - Coffee from 5:30 Monday to Friday bliss

    7 Grams

    4.6(8 reviews)
    3.9 kmRichmond
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    Mmmmm, lunch! 7…read moreGrams sure knows how to hit the spot. I used to venture here quite regularly for lunch when I worked down the road on Church Street. And I ventured back again the other day when I was in the area and hunger struck. And boy am I glad I did. They have lots of options: sandwiches, wraps, focaccia & a selection of hot food. None of which I have tried because of the incredible range of super tasty salads on offer. And these aren't your boring green tasteless salads. Think falafel, brown rice, roasted sweet potato, Greek, tuna, quinoa, freekah, potato, tabouli, beetroot and more! Choose your size (small or large), to have in (for an extra $1) or take away and then pick which ones you want. They load them into your container and away you go. I've tried many different ones, this last time included 4 types: roast sweet potato, freekah, tabouli & falafel salad - a bit of a middle eastern slant, totally delicious and healthy to boot, getting in a good couple of serves of veggies for lunch! I couldn't finish the whole thing (large takeaway container) so I ate half and saved the rest for alongside dinner that evening. Delish! I've also heard great things about the coffee, but haven't tried it myself. They are only open Monday to Friday, but they open super early (pre 6am) for your pre work coffee. There are a few outdoor tables that are good for a sunny day, but no room inside to sit and eat so you might need to takeaway if the weather ain't great. Friendly & efficient service tops it all off. Highly recommend you check it out if you work in the area or are passing through!

    Not dissimilar to myself, this place idealizes coffee and the culture that it promotes. A family…read morerun business that has been in the heart of Richmond for many years serves each cup of coffee with precision and dedication. Cemented by their display of awards and trophies, you can tell upon ordering that they are itching to make you a coffee and if there are crowds passing in and out (which there will most likely will be on a weekday) their commitment to the coffee cause never waivers. Roasted almost to heavenly perfection each sip of my skinny milk latte was silky smooth. Definitely a winner in my books!

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    7 Grams - Choose your own salads - $9 for this large takeaway box that I only ate half of! 4 different kinds of salad! Nom!

    Choose your own salads - $9 for this large takeaway box that I only ate half of! 4 different kinds of salad! Nom!

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    Aunty Peg's

    Aunty Peg's

    4.7(9 reviews)
    1.0 kmCollingwood
    $$

    Traveling to Australia was a learning experience. I learned that drop bears aren't real, avocados…read moreare unbelievably expensive, and that United Airlines won't get you home on time. But the one of the biggest lessons I learned was that Australia's coffee game is on a whole. 'nother. level. Regardless of where I went to eat or just chill, the establishment would have a ~$6000 espresso machine ready to go. Aunty Peg's, however, was the only place that I saw espresso machines without steam wands. My cousin, Jeremy, told me that they specialize in coffee in it's purest form, and thus, would never need steam wands (since they're never steaming milk). Jeremy and I are both fond of filter coffee, so we both decided to get a flight of V60s. This was a terrible idea. We didn't realized that that meant we would both have to drink ~800 mL of coffee each. Caffeine doesn't really do anything to me, but Jeremy was starting to get jittery by the end of the flight. If you're coming here with someone else, share the flight. However, if you're getting a flight of espresso, then yeah, it would make perfect sense to have your own. The flight included three different types of coffee each processed a different way. We tried a single origin, a honey processed single origin, and the gesha. I wish they offered the honey processed coffee for purchase, because that one was my favorite. It was so smooth and tasted like mangoes. The gesha reminded me of an Earl Grey tea, which was a weird since it's, you know, coffee. Regardless, all three of the coffees were delicious. The staff at Aunty Peg's was great too. The barista was laser focused while making the drinks. Once he finished making our flight, he was super chill and fun to talk to. I had a great time here. Everything about Aunty Peg's is what I want to see more of in Oklahoma city. I'm especially glad that I bought some coffee to take home. Try the Humbler, it tastes fantastic!

    The Proud Mary family keeps on delivering, with Aunty Peg's the latest in the Melbourne speciality…read morecoffee scene. Many months in the making, the rumour mill has been rife with what was going on at their Collingwood site. Finally it is open, presenting itself in the form of a roastery, cafe, shop, warehouse and training centre. From the moment of walking in the front door the warehouse nature of the venue is apparent with large open spaces. Located directly in front of the door is the front counter with a delicious selection of pastries and cakes, freshly baked upstairs. Next to the counter are the large, ornate, dresser-style shop shelves with a vast array of brewing equipment, beans, merchandise and books for sale. The coffee bar is the centrepiece with a sweeping array of custom single group heads, grinders, filter brewing equipment and what appear to be beer taps. But they're not beer taps in the sense that they pour beer. Pioneering a new technique of cold brew coffee, a local Geelong-based brewery has been enlisted to brew coffee in cold water which is then kegged and poured on tap with the help of some nitrogen. Served in a beer glass to complete the experience, it almost similar to Guinness in body. A delicious apple and raspberry tea cake matched surprisingly well. It should also be noted that this is a black coffee-only cafe, there is no milk available. This has been done to better highlight the qualities of the many coffee beans on offer. Next to the bar are a number of benches with demo brewing equipment for prospective customers to try out with an endless supply of beans. The stars of the show, the roasting machines, are visible further back in the warehouse. It is clear that Aunty Peg's is all about bringing quality coffee and its origins and various brewing techniques closer to the general public. A must visit for anyone interested more in coffee or just to taste some good coffee and tasty cakes and pastries. But above all else, visit for the cold brew.

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