I was wandering around Brighton one morning, waiting for a movie to start at one of the local…read morecinemas when I realised that I was a little peckish. Well, actually, I was looking for a place to grab some breakfast, and this place seemed to be convenient. Anyway, it was one of those lovely inner city cafes with an outdoor area out the back, so I grabbed a big breakfast, and it was certainly well done, and very filling as well. The staff were quite friendly, and the vibe was very relaxing. Definitely a place I would return to.

We stayed in a VRBO in the neighborhood and were really pleased to find this terrific coffee shop…read moreless than a block away. The staff was friendly and remembered both our names and our drinks by the second day. Pastries are surprisingly good and seating was available inside or outside. There are plenty of options close by but this one is the best! Be sure to read the back-story in the menu.

YES! Favourite cafe. Ever…read more The staff and owner are wonderful, knowledgable, friendly and funny people who will answer all of your questions and make your day. The atmosphere is modern and industrial while being warm, inviting, cozy and flowing. The tables on rails are cool. The back patio is cute, too. Even the bathrooms will have you reading the story of Omar. Everything here just works perfectly. We brought the whole family along, and everyone was blown away. The breakfasts and brekkie sangas are priced really well for Melbourne, and are BETTER than most of those other fancy pants places anyway. The pastries at the till are yummy, too. They aren't big on wanky latte art either, just great tasting and best of the best high-quality coffee with no cheap gimmicks. Come here for some of the best coffee of your life - filter, espresso or capp. You will not be disappointed. I've also purchased the best coffee beans for home here. They source and roast to perfection. All-around winning, here.

What a beautiful hidden gem for the foodies. Welcoming to all and even specific dietary…read morerequirements. Really nice and tentative staff, I lovely variety of foods that alters little with the seasons so that all the dishes made with fresh vibrant Quality produce. The place has a lovely atmosphere for families, couples, just going by yourself with the book, ect... This cafe is also quite accessible for people with disabilities although you wouldn't be able to get a scooter in then there is a small step that separates inside the cafe so there are two levels first is accessible second one would be excessive unless you are in a electric on motorised wheelchair however they are considering a small portable ramp and it is easy to park and find. The staff and management very proud of their food and so they should be it is absolutely delicious fresh vibrant and easy on the eyes. They really care about presentation just as much as making your taste buds smile. I had the French toast which was absolute amazing. You can also get takeaway if you like but sitting down for coffee for a bit is a lovely experience this is definitely a must see and experience place.

Great for breakfast and coffee. Friendly staff always make you welcome. Also try the deli two…read moreshops down.

This is a super cute place on Bay Street in Brighton. Loads of outdoor seating and big communal…read moretables gives it a very homey comfy feel. I popped in for a great coffee and couldn't resist a brownie - which had a great hard choc top. I even got a takeaway chicken baguette which I enjoyed later for lunch!

Bossy Boots is one of the locals favourite in Brighton area. Just recently renovated to a fresher…read moreand much modern look has once again became the popular cafe on the area. They have 5 chefs with various background working on their breakfast, lunch and take away menu. Love their lasagna.

Love the organize fresh range here, who would think something so simple as chicken & salad could be…read moreso good! I ordered the Vietnamese chicken curry with brown rice it was soooooo good! Would highly recommend this place for an excellent takeaway alternative.

From the owner: Healthy takeaway food, made by us. Delicious free range roast chicken and salads. Visit us in…read moreElwood/Malvern/Port Melbourne/Richmond

I don't know why it took me so long to ever try a meal here. It's always busy, with lines out the…read moredoor at times, and people lining up for take away coffees. Tried it today for the first time ever, and I was glad I did. The breakfast and brunch menu have some different items than the rest of the cafes in Melbourne (who all have pretty much the same menus). While I only chose the Eggs Benedict with Smoked Salmon, the others in the group had different items, and we all enjoyed what we had. The service is friendly, the decor is lovely, the food is tasty. IF I had to be picky over anything, it would be the pricing. I do think some items were really high, especially for things you can easily make at home. Also, no effort whatsoever to attempt any substitutions with things in a dish. With that said, I'd definitely come back again. It was also a really nice touch that they gave me a complimentary cupcake with sparkler for my birthday. It just made the whole experience that little nicer still.

Such a good breakfast place. The food was fresh and the atmosphere was very laid back and chill…read more The service was incredible and there was no wait to get seated. Scrambled eggs are perfect.

Nice cheeseboard with wine pairing. Not sure it deserves an entire chain of restaurants for the…read moreconcept. I've had similar boards as one of a number of appetizer or dessert offerings at other restaurants. The cheeses were quite good and the wines and champagnes were fine. The pours felt stingy since we ordered the "large" pours. Points off for not having some labeling system to know which wines and cheeses you are eating.

Absolutely loved this place. I was looking for a little bite of cheese and some wine and this spot…read morecompletely answered my prayers. They've fantastic flight options: wine, champagne, beer, cider, whiskey, gin and even sake! And it all comes professionally paired with perfect portions of cheese. Our waiter expert explained what each wine and cheese was, where it was from and exceptional notes. I'd highly recommend stopping by if you fancy yourself a cheese lover. You can also order a la cart if flights aren't in your cards.

Most definitely the best cafe in Ormond. It shows that the owner has great passion for good coffee…read more Get your coffee fix here on weekends, enjoy the light Jazz playing in the ground, and maybe also get a bag of freshly roasted on-site bean home. On the good side, the lack of substantial offerings shouldn't be a deterrent. What's famous is their bagels and they are good!

Great coffee after a hard game of netball - something to definitely look forward to! Lovely staff…read moreand great vibe. Thanks guys. Absolutely coming back here !!

Love this place, have been coming here for years. Great service and even better food all at…read morereasonable prices, which is unusual for the area. Mongolian lamb is a favorite.

Breakfast, we are told, is the most important meal of the day, but unfortunately very few…read morerestaurants get it right. The Diplomat Cafe in Highett I'm pleased to announce is one of the few. This cafe is centrally located on the main strip across the road from the Highett train station. The cafe itself is really well designed with a small show kitchen pumping out meals to a rather large minimalistic dining room. It really has a great vibe. The first thing that I was impressed with was the staff. Upon arrival I was greeted warmly, and escorted to my table, offered water and a coffee to start with. This in itself seems to be a lost art in today's restaurant scene. I ordered a jasmine pearl tea to start, which, when arrived was presented on a wooden board, with a cup, an iron teapot and a box with three sandglass minute timers. The first one set at one minute, the second at three mins and the third at five minutes. Each timer representing the strength of the tea. A pretty cool concept. The menu looked awesome, but all I really wanted was poached eggs, bacon and mushrooms. So that's what I ordered. Now it's generally at this stage when I ask the waiter if I could have my bacon crispy, but in all honestly I forgot, so I was a bit concerned. My breakfast arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and my first impression was, that it looked pretty good. It wasn't good, not at all, it was awesome. Let's start with the eggs. Perfectly poached, soft and gooey yolks, and perfectly poached whites. As much as the eggs impressed me it was the bacon that wowed me. Crispy but still juicy and full of flavour, just the way I like it. I have to say this was one of the best bacon and eggs I've ever had. The food that was coming out of that kitchen was amazing. So if you find yourself down Highett way check out The Diplomat, it truly was amazing.

WOW what a place! And what a find. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too…read moremuch trouble. Both the breakfast and lunch menu options were varied. I had the smashed avocado and poached eggs and it was absolutely scrumptious. Couldn't recommend this establishment enough. The atmosphere was buzzing and filled with laughter and cheer. A must try if you ask me.