This cafe is so close to home, I don't know why I didn't try it earlier. It's fairly small on the…read moreinside, and the first table we were shown to was a little cramped, so they kindly sat us at another table which was perfect. There's a nice selection to choose from for both breakfast and lunch, and we all happened to settle on the same toasted sandwich which we all loved. The staff were friendly, the service was quick and the food was reasonably priced. While I don't drink coffee, the other two in my group do, and they said it was really good. I definitely won't leave it too long until I come back here again.

The Cappuchino is some of the best we have ever had. Owner Peter made us feel at home. Recommend…read moresitting upstairs by the window. The hash brown is a fried shredded potato very light but crispy and firm. Delicious. We had second Cappucinos even though they are large. 5 stars!

The food here is always exceptional and reasonably priced. While it might be a bit of a hike to get…read morevegan or vegetarian food, it's always been worth it. I won't lie though, the service can sometimes seem a little abrupt but when food tastes this good I can ignore it! Do book ahead though. At the normal meal times this place it packed and bustling. The great thing is, it's not filled with the usual vegan and veg crowd, it's generally full of large Asian families out for yum Cha and enjoying each other's company. Makes for a great meal without the 'hip' factor. Make it on a Sunday at lunch for the yumcha menu. You tick off on a sheet what you want and they bring out all your little dishes. I recommend the pan fried dumplings. Get 2 serves (there's 5 in a serve and I'm greedy!). The curry mock lamb should also not be overlooked. Probably the best dish on the restaurant! Lunch menus come with rice and are quite cheap (~$10) while the dinner menu is the full meals better for sharing and you add steamed rice on the side.

OMG - I wish I could give this place 6 stars. In fact, I'm going to do that !!…read more * * * * * * This place is so awesome, my only regret is the hesitation I had going there earlier. I am not a big vegetarian eater but was so impressed with all aspects on the Vegie Hut. The food was outstanding, the flavour, portion size, fair price and did I mention the taste!! Service also was brilliant, intelligent well informed waitress', food was out quickly (even before they said it was going to be) which always makes me happy and the meals all came out at one - fantastic service. The only thing that confused me was how the food was on the menu. Some dishes clearly looked like a meat meal and although it was a vegetarian one I found you had to ask what was in it if it wasn't meat. A few vegetarian friends don't eat meat because of the taste, so a few dishes they wouldn't enjoy. There were still a few pure veg dishes like the hot and spicy eggplant which I had - absolutely delicious. The setting was so inviting, it was just a great place to be. A table next to us was reading a book it was just so ambient but everyone was able to talk also. We we lucky to get in without a booking but it quickly filled so will be sure to get one next time. I will definitely be going back, may even be a regular weekly thing. It has been so long since I went out to lunch and didn't feel greasy or sickly full after eating such a big meal. The food fells so healthy its like your organs have gone to the gym.

So you think you know Malaysian food? Think again. This is possibly Melbourne's only venue…read moreshowcasing dishes from Sarawak, the Malysian state on the coast of Borneo. Blogs say Kitchen Inn is not 100% authentic - but given every family in the world have their own 'authentic' recipes, I'll take that with a pinch of salt. So I also didn't go with the expectation of eating KL, Ipoh, Malacca or Penang style Malaysian food. I tried Sarawak laksa and kolo mee, both delicious and interesting. I have a vague idea of how they ought to taste and was happy with what I tried. Prices are as low as the froth on the Teh Tarik is high. I'd definitely go again. I don't care that it is cramped, I don't care that the decor didn't cost a squillion and that there are no hipsters sitting on milk crates there. I don't care that you order at the counter. I came, ordered $22 worth of sustenance for two, and paid $5.50 per hour to use a parking meter. I left fully sated. Try it!

Ok Melbourne... you definitely beat Sydney in the Malaysian culinary competition. Sarawak Laksa?!…read more Get out! It's not even that easy to find this on the west side of Malaysia. The laksa was not bad and there was A LOT in it so left me pretty stuffed. The restaurant was very busy so expect to wait/share tables. Service was a bit slow and we had to ask a few times for our food. Overall thought I have great respect for places trying to bring out new unique dishes for us to try!

Upon my return to Melbourne, the wave of hipster café's continuing to grow has been noted. Whilst…read moreI've still got my faves in my back pocket, I am open to trying the plethora of brunch establishments available all over Melbourne. So cue South Society. What a flop. This is my other issue with being spoilt for choice, you have no idea hows it going to be until you have been, and if it's rubbish sadly you won't get your two hours back (thank goodness for the good company!) It's a fairly large cafe located on the shopping strip just off Blackburn road with ample outdoor seating. My friend and I were seated on a very wobbly table outside (which also sent a glass of water into my lap after the table tipped towards me) which was rectified by moving. Also a wobbly table, this was fixed by stacking a pile of napkins underneath. Coffee orders were taken promptly but food took ages. I ordered myself the Mediterranean eggs Benedict and my friend had the mushrooms on toast. It was about 45 minutes before the food came out and it was such a disappointment. My food was more tasteless than plain rice. It was supposed to be poached eggs, sitting atop shredded pork shoulder on Turkish bread, topped with jalapeños, coriander and hollondaise sauce. The whole thing was bland and soggy. Hollondaise was too runny and not well seasoned. Eggs overcooked. My pork shoulder was so watery it tasted like boiled pork and sitting atop the Turkish bread just meant the whole thing was soggy. The only flavour I could actually taste was the coriander. My friend who had the mushrooms was also quite unimpressed with her meal. I've added an extra star here because the coffee and ambiance are nice, but I'd recommended just sticking to the coffee and people watching.

After 3 visits, it is time to write a review…read more This cafe is fairly new and is located on the corner of Blackburn Road right of the freeway at the Pinewood shopping village. If you live around the area, you will know this location is tough and the spot has undergone several changes throughout the past few years and never quite made it. With Glen Waverley becoming busier, it is natural for the overflow of people to move towards Pinewood and with cafe's becoming "the thing" in Melbourne...South Society has taken the bull by the horns. Newly renovated with simple open plan full - wooden tables, dessert display and pot plants... With an all day menu from 7am, I have tried: Pumpkin linguini, red velvet pancakes (strawberries and chocolate drizzle) and the big breakfast (with a cheesy potato croquette). The food is on the pricier side however is in line with other hip places. The chai latte is always well brewed with actual tea and served a brown platter. The coffee always looks pretty and friends say it is an average coffee. I come here as there is always parking, the food is the same price as Glen Waverley Cafes and on par for quality. The food ranges from muesli - bacon and eggs - smashed ago - burger - pasta which caters for a variety of people I enjoy catching up with. Will be back for the convenice however the most recent visit I was a bit disappointed with the floors and tables not being well kept and food order taking some time.

Instant love…read more Elceed has such friendly helpful staff, a great menu and food that lives up to it. I had a hard time making a choice today, everything that came out looked good and made it one of the longest decision making processes ever. In the end you can't go wrong with french toast and I highly recommend both the menu french toast and what ever special french toast they might have. They do it right! Can't wait to head back in and make my way through the menu.

Nice smiley quick service and tasty fresh breakfast !…read moreHarissa hollandaise was a hit ! Matcha latte was disappointing as the matcha powder was still lumpy through the milk..... Apart from that lovely !

Quick service, very nice and comfortable dining area, and perfect food. - Come for lunch on…read moreweekdays for discounted menu.

Absolutely beautiful , cheese and potato pancakes are the best , the $15.00 lunch meal is awesome…read moregreat range with desert .I had a hot ball for desert hot fudge sauce crushed nuts on vanilla ice cream always great service friendly staff

I have to start by saying that a great plus for this place is the location. It's close to…read moreMelbourne, surrounded by vineyards and beautiful countryside. The restaurant is in a beautiful house, and isn't too big, so it doesn't feel crowded or noisy. The decoration is simple and has a homely feel to it. We were a group of ten people. The staff was very welcoming, friendly and accommodating. They suggested getting an assortment of entrées to share, which was a good idea as we got to sample a good part of the menu. We did the same for desserts. The food was delicious and original, as some dishes offered a interesting mix of flavors (for example, the menu comprised an omelet with melon and mint and a curry with watermelon). Overall, I think everyone enjoyed their food. The food was tasty, flavory and fresh. A lot of the vegetables and herbs come from the restaurant's garden, which you can take a walk in after eating or between courses while enjoying the scenery. The bread was homemade and really good (and that means a lot coming from a French person!). As for drinks, we had white wine and red wine, both of which were really good. This is a nice place to go to if you want to have nice and out of the ordinary quality food and local wine and escape the city for the day.

I quite enjoyed the simple, elegant food at Bella Vedere, and the discreet, competent service. The…read moreduck broth was in itself amazing. Quiet, peaceful dinner experience with rustic-chic cuisine and a captivating garden view.

I have been regularly attending this excellent Fish and Chip Shop for probably 8 years! I…read moreinvariably find the chips to be crisp and beautifully done, along with potato cakes and fish / dim sims. It has a generous menu with many excellent dishes to meet many needs. Parking is usually not a problem. I congratulate the owner-operator of this business. Highly recommended for a quick on the run meal! Ray / RHE

We only ever come here for the chips and potato cakes, they are delicious and crunchy…read more I think it depends on the seasons for potatoes how the chips turn out. Only once have I had chips that I wasn't happy about, that's out of 20 or 30 visits. Pretty good average. Service is always friendly and prompt. If you can't wait, they take phone orders. I recommend this shop.