I had such high hopes for this restaurant based on their menu, but ... Firstly, they sat the three…read moreof us down at a really small table (which was pretty cramped when the dishes came out), and gave us our menus. I thought I knew ahead of time what I was going to get, but they had a really good sounding special which I ordered instead ... I ordered the Salmon special, which was Pan fried salmon with basmati rice, tomato and avocado salsa, sauteed baby spinach with a peanut butter sauce. I must say, it was really good, and salmon cooked beautifully, but honestly, I could have made it at home myself. My friends got the dill battered fish and chips (there WAS dill in the batter, but it was so sparse, that you could barely taste it), and the other one got the chicken schnitzel which they said was quite average. The arancini balls they ordered as a side apparently tasted like they were from the freezer and just heated up. The staff were slow to clear away the tables, and when taking away the coke bottle, there wasn't an offer to get another one. Desserts all sounded good; various flavours of cheesecake and other chocolate cakes and sticky date puddings. But all of them were a bit sickly sweet, and the ice cream that came with it tasted like diet soft serve. On the plus side, there was good background music and nice big glass windows that were opened to let the warm night air in and it was fun watching people walk by. Would I come here again though? I don't think so. I've tried it and it certainly was ok, without being outstanding. There was nothing overly memorable about the meal that I'd rave about and it will be forgotten in a week or two. Maybe their breakfasts are better, but I'll skip that, thanks.

One of my fav places for breakfast,brunch or afternoon tea! The cakes are amazing and if you fancy…read moresomething savory but small, try the feta and pumpkin muffins ... Warm and with lashings of butter! To die for! Sorry no photo! I scoffed it too quickly!

Hard to choose menu, EVERYTHING SOUNDS YUMMY! I've ordered the Chipotle and Bacon Bagel sandwich…read moreand it was a great choice for my breakfast, topped up with a soy cappuccino and a cinnamon and choc chip cookie The staff is friendly and fun specially my waitress Serena It will be my mandatory stop whenever I come down to Melbourne. Unfortunately I got to excited about the food and didn't take a picture

Don't come i ordered a simple meal. When it came it had taken 40 minutes to vome and the was…read moreinclean the bread was and had a hair in it. In the restaurant it was so hot and other customers smelt. Avoid at all costs

Very close to Chadstone Shopping Centre yet miles away from anything that shopping centre's cafe's…read more(I'm sorry to say this but I have tried a lot of them) has to offer, grab your friends, make any excuses to get them here and they will thank you for it. They have an all day breakfast and a big lunch menu, amazing customer service, wide space inside and at the backyard.We have no other reason but to love and appreciate what this guys are doing.

Hidden away next to the rail line in suburban Ashburton, the resident has established itself as the…read morehip local brunch location. Equipped with a large outdoor area it suits the mild Melbourne spring days. The breakfast menu seems substantial enough with highlights of cured New Zealand salmon with rosti and eggs. The truffled mushroom with fried eggs looks a little slapdash. Service here is a bit haphazard and large wait times between being coffee and food is unacceptable. On the day we went they even managed to run out of fresh juice although I am not sure how that is possible. What could have been a great experience was a bit of a let down.

Really yummy food with great service. A great relaxed…read moreatmosphere for a nice night out!

Embassy is easily missed walking down Fitzroy Street, it is only small but really worth a look…read more French by cuisine they offer some stunning food options at very affordable prices, the day I was there they were offering two course and a bottle of wine for only $35 each! I was amazed and delighted, I ordered the Grilled Baguette with Rocket and Mushroom Risotto it was very tasty indeed the Risotto was cooked really well creamy and sticky. I then ordered the Duck L'Orange for main, it came with fresh mixed veggies and potatoes which was a decent serving and very filling. The staff here are really fantastic they are always attentive and really make your dining experience enjoyable they are happy to offer recommendations and I loved the wine choice they made for us, it was a smooth, velvety Cabernet Sauvignon, which went really well with our meal and finished the night off perfectly.

Delicious vegan sandwiches! Service was fast and we sat outside because it's literally one of…read morethose walk up and order from the counter type of food places. Amazing! I got the beyond burger sandwich and my friend got the ham and cheese. Wish I lived in Melbourne so I could visit this place regularly.

This little hole-in-the-wall with great coffee and awesome jaffles used to be called "Local Birds"…read morebut is now "Union Kiosk." The proprietors are super-friendly and there are heaps of vegan options. Because this place is pretty tiny, their offerings are limited to jaffles, soups, salads, and baked goods, but they're delicious! I've had three of their jaffles -- the Mexican jaffle (black beans, salsa, and guacamole -- you can add vegan cheese too if you ask nicely); the avocado, vegemite, and cheese jaffle; and the jerk jackfruit and chili pineapple jaffle. They're all tasty but the Mexican jaffle is by far my favorite -- don't miss it! The jaffles are inexpensive and super-filling. You can also get them on gluten-free bread. For their coffee, vegans can choose from a wide variety of non-dairy milks including soy, almond, coconut, rice, oat, and macadamia. I haven't tried any of their baked goods yet, but many of them are gluten-free and vegan and I've heard from others that they're delicious! Only downside to this place is given it's a tiny hole-in-the-wall, there's not much seating (one little table with a few stools) so it's mostly take-away only. Definitely give this place a try :)

I had high hopes for this fresh pasta restaurant, but the prosciutto and mozzarella were drowning…read morein balsamic vinegar. The prosciutto was from a supermarket package. Then the sickening sweetness continued with a tagliatelle Napoli in which the sugo had no spice, too much parsley, and tasted like Kool-Aid. Even the Parmesan "cheese" had zero flavor.

I had just got out of a grueling Geology exam and needed something of substance (spending 2 days on…read morenothing but Ice Break Double-Shot Coffees is not a fun thing I tell you). Thankfully, I managed to stumble onto Seasons Provedore, a tiny little cafe in the Italian district of Lygon Street. Ambiance: It was decently clean, with wooden tables and neat wallpaper. Not much quality with the decorations, but who cares, really? Customer Service: The majority of the service was pretty good. There was one woman who handled the register and greeted people - she was amazingly kind and gave directions to some of the other employees so I assume she's some sort of manager or at least in a decently high position. One of the servers though wasn't rude, but she could be more friendly. When my breakfast came, she just sort of plopped it on my table and left without a word. Not even a "Here you go!" Fine~ I don't want to be friends with you either :c Food: I ordered the Florina (Eggs Florentine) which set me back 16 dollars. Not bad for a delicious breakfast of poached eggs, spinach, smoked salmon, english muffins, and hollandaise sauce. I can testify that they don't skimp on the salmon or hollandaise sauce. Absolutely beautiful meal! --- The Florina wasn't the most incredible Eggs Florentine I've ever had, but it for sure hit the spot. They could work a bit on improving their service and maybe their overall atmosphere. This restaurant lacks a bit of the strange charm a lot of Melbourne-cafes have to stand out. But will I recommend it? Definitely.

This is another of the many cafes that seem to be located in the area where I work, though some of…read morethem do require a ride on the train to the next station. Actually, I vaguely remember going to a cafe in the area years ago, though I suspect that even if it was this one, it was probably the one that was here before this one appeared. Anyway, I rather liked it. It certainly did meet the standards of what I look for in the Melbourne cafe, particularly since it is located down a side street. So, the meal was good, the tea was good, and the service was good, so that should pretty much tell you everything.

Ambience was good inside service was great outdoor seating as well. Good menu and coffee but my…read morewaffles a little dry I thought they came with ice cream but it was no where to be found.

Great view, good service, nice location make nice burgers,…read moreMake sure you meet hugo the water rat at the end if the pier

View: 5 stars Music: 5 stars…read moreService: 4 stars Atmosphere/vibe: 5 stars $15 happy hour pizza and beer: 5 stars for value Pizza quality: 2 stars When genuinely asking if it was a frozen pizza, I was quickly told no. I still don't believe it because I'm not one to leave food on the plate, but I didn't (and couldn't) eat more than a quarter of it. Undercooked, quite bready, flavorless and soggy. Naturally makes me cautious to give any of their $30-$46 entrees a try.