Like a hidden little cottage in an enchanted forest, Lady Hawke can be described in one word -…read morecosy. While accommodation at the B&B is limited to only one room (and I've not yet tried it so can't offer any recommendation) the cafe is open to all, and he staff/owners are friendly and welcoming. Like your own little kitschy cottage house away from home, the cafe features brightly -coloured walls, open fireplaces and a gallery of original art by local artists. Lady Hawke does all day breakfast - $10 for a big brekkie and a beverage. The venue can also be hired out for events, including wedding receptions (my brother had his there). They decorated it beautifully, and without the usual trumped up cost.

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................................

Cute little bakery with delicious baked goods and simple dishes (sandwiches, quiches, salad, etc)…read more Everything was fresh and seemed pretty healthy. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, altho indoor seating was a bit limited (especially for tables; plenty of bar/stool seating). Free still & sparkling tap water available. This place is perfect for a bite after a rigorous bike ride or hike. Service staff is friendly (like all of Aus that I've encountered). Not open everyday so check the hours before you go! Ordered the spinach, ricotta and feta pie with a side of daily salad (green bean and a bunch of other veggies in vinaigrette dressing). The pie came with a side of homemade chutney and the serving size was pretty big (for a pie). Even though it was filled with cheese, it didn't feel heavy in the stomach. My partner ordered the sausage apple roll (made from free-range Victorian Pork) and it was the biggest sausage roll I've seen. Jam packed with quality meat and also served with a side of homemade chutney.

Delicious. Eclectic. Quaint. The pastry chef should be commended. The pastries are world class. The…read morebreads, home made jams etc are perfection. The staff baristas can make a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended!!

I have been to two function at Earthly Pleasures, the second was a wedding…read more This is a beautiful venue. Catering was devine and the staff are very friendly and professional making sure their guest are happy. I will definitely come back and recommend this for small to medium functions

Earthly Pleasures is one of the reasons I live on Mount Dandenong…read more Their food is amazing, and their staff are charming. Unfortunately, they don't change their menu anywhere near enough. What they do is great, and if you're visiting, you can't go wrong. As a regular, things will get a bit boring after a month or so. However, if you haven't been there before, you're mad to avoid it - their offerings are amazing, particularly if you're vegetarian.

Small and cozy, the Sassafras Cafe is an unnoticeable building, tucked in amongst the more touristy…read morestores. We had the quiche and scones which were quite nice. The selection of tea is wonderful as well, highly recommend the Tumeric or the Coconut.

Great views and good service. But these days wi-fi is expected and they don't have it. Only thing…read morekeeping this from being a 5-star.

Lovely views, friendly staff and great coffees. A nice spot for morning/afternoon tea.read more

I do hate to give a bad review - however this place warrants it…read more We made a reservation to have high tea. Their website said they only needed 24 hours noticed - which we complied to. To make this review short and to the point after being seating we were (rudely) informed they had no such reservation and needed 48 hours notice - not 24. Something always important to me is customer service and our waitress had none. When we explained our situation she became confrontational and did not apologize for our "lost" reservation. We ended up leaving due to the attitude of the waitress. She made me feel uncomfortable. I will not be going back. :(

So I decided to take my family for a nice relaxing Saturday afternoon lunch at Olinda Tea House…read more This would be my second time at the restaurant and my first experience was positive due to the idyllic settings amongst the greenery. After arrival, we were seated and provided with two lunch menus and a beverage menu. Lunch menu were in Chinese (understandable given we are Chinese), but I requested English menus instead. The first indication that this was not a well run restaurant was when the waiter returned and placed another two drinks menu on our table. He had obviously not checked what he was handing us and we ended up requesting the lunch menus again. We ordered three dishes, one fried rice and two fried noodles. The food took about 35 minutes to arrive and all around us, the later arrival patrons were served first. Luckily one waiter noticed that our order appeared not to have been prepared, otherwise we would have had a longer wait. While the noodle dishes were reasonable, the fried rice dish was bland (kinda hard to do with fried rice, unless you really try). Then the waiter whispered that she would provide us with free coffee and tea after we had eaten, to mitigate our delayed meal. My wife ordered take away coffee and when that arrived, we went to the counter to pay for the food. And would you believe that the bill included the supposedly "free" coffee. I paid the bill and left without questioning the bill. So my experience is that the restaurant is not very well run, food not as good (and more expensive than run of mill Chinese restaurant due to it location), service hit and miss. I will not return to this restaurant and will advise my friend to patronise it.

I love this place. It's a genuinely lovely brunch destination…read more The seating recently changed, it's a little more like a restaurant than a cafe like it used to be. Not necessarily a bad thing though! The menu is seasonal, so you'll have to have a look online for the most recent one. They try to use locally sourced ingredients, from farms and bakeries. The wait staff are fantastic, they really seem to care about your experience. If you have any problems, they are more than happy to help. I've been here multiple times and am never let down. It is more expensive than most other places around, but for what you get its worth it. I had a share platter recently and the choice was amazing. There was meat, dips and other yummies to choose from. Such a treat! We had two between four people and it was spot on. There's parking across the road, with a pedestrian crossing too.

What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.

Great destination spot for lunch, gorgeous outdoor picnic tables under the trees, right next to the…read moreperfectly manicured lawn bowls, croquet and bocce pitches. The Burnham Bakery and Piggery Café is Shannon Bennett's new venture and rumour has it, there'll soon be a six star resort built here & a micro brewery. The food was yum, we had the BLT on brioche & charcuterie, and five senses coffee was lovely. Watch out for the wasps! Service was pleasant. This spot is available for functions / weddings, etc. Sadly I didn't realise it was a bakery until after we left so next time I will try their baked goodies! They have two funny pet pigs on site, aptly named "Bubble & Squeak". Definitely will return next time I'm looking for a fun day out! Oh I almost forgot! The most important part! Dogs are allowed (on leash) in the outdoor areas and there's an off leash area for dogs near the car park! So bring your pooch! X

What disappointed me here was the lack of vegan food. I rang the day before and explained my food…read morechoices which didn't match their venue and besides being extremely apologetic, they explained that I needed to advise my preferences at least one week beforehand!!!! Now seriously guys, it's not as though I have leprosy, a simple non egg pasta with a tomato based sauce would have done. Anyways we were booked in prior to a long Oxfam Trailwalker training walk of 48kms, so I needed to eat. I had two entrees veggie spring rolls and the bruschetta which were both magnificent and actually constituted a full meal for me. All they should have said on the phone was "we can do two entrees"!!!! Service was good and it was a tad pricey but the colleagues enjoyed their spag bog and we had more than enough fuel to keep us trekking for 48 clicks.

This place is very nice. I just had lunch there & I wasn't at all disappointed. Our waitress was…read morea bit slow, but since I wasn't in a hurry was not a problem for me. :) The place boast indoor/outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has plenty of shade - even on a very hot day like today. The menu was very varied & had several options for vegetarians :) & some options even specified could be made to be vegetarian which I thought was a very thoughtful. I had a soy flat white coffee & I'll say it was straight down the line. It was the best but I would go back & have another :) The pricing was a bit pricey on some things - however, the taste was well worth it! Ah, & I couldn't resist the lemon tart & I'm so glad I had it.....YUM YUM YUM!!! A must if you are in the area :)