Ok, We saw chocolate everyone in the car screamed so we stopped to indulge. We were driving along…read moreand needed a coffee break. And a chocolate cafe was just what we needed. The shop front of this is great, inside you get heaps of different samples you can try. and lots of different chocolate options. MMM was nice. We stayed here for lunch and a coffee. They had these pretty amazing wraps at the counter, I have a spinach and feta wrap with a caramel latte. It was really nice, the dinning area also looked very beautiful and relaxing. Every that i was with really enjoyed themselves here also, we all walked away with some chocolate too

My friends took me to the cafe located in Ferntree Gully. What a terrific experience. First you…read moreorder your choice of coffee and while waiting, you sample the truffle fillings and dark and milk chocolate. When the coffee is served they also bring a tray of chocolates and truffles for you to choose one. I had the dark chocolate ginger truffle which tasted like ginger and melted in my mouth. The perfect accompaniment to my decadent mocha. I will be returning!

our experience was sensaitional, a little expensive but overall delicious and sensational. your…read morecustomer service was sensational and your music was sensational.

If you've ever visited the Yo-Chi store in Balaclava you'll kind of know what to expect:…read more- Fine scandi furniture - Helpful staff - A super fresh toppings bar that is kept immaculately clean - Lines that increase as the mercury rises higher - Creamy fro-yo in interesting flavours (chai anyone?) - Expensive prices that will feel like extortion the first time, but you'll willingly pay the next time. Visit the new Carlton store and add in: - More indoor and outdoor seating - More flavours (licorice!) - More ways to make the lines faster (hello SECOND toppings bar and cashier) - More enjoyment These guys are dominating the fro-yo experience in Melbourne if you ask me. There's a constant stream of customers visiting on a more frequent basis because they've taken a great model and made it even easier to access. I'll be needing to exercise all my restraint to not be here every day.

When it's hot, this place is one of the busiest places in Knox. It's seriously such a great little…read moreshop, with an enormous range of tasty, tasty icecream, gelato, sorbet and frozen yoghurt. There's like half a dozen different chocolate varieties alone. Guess what? THEY'RE ALL AWESOME! I usually grab a cup with three flavours. My favourite combination at the moment is Choc Therapy, Hazelnut Roche and Pokey Pokey. The sorbets are a very healthy dessert option too. If you're nearby on a really hot day, make sure you cool down here. I always do, and I'm always much happier afterwards.

This place is probably the closest to proper Italian Gelato that I have found outside of Italy…read more There are plenty of flavours, and the flavours of the gelato tastes real (for example the pistachio actually tastes like it cont aims pistachios, and not just essence and green colouring). It can get pretty busy, but it is worth it, especially in the heat. They tend to be pretty generous with their scoop sizes.

Best yogurt!!! Best flavors!!! So many great toppings!!! They love to give yogurt samples so you…read moretry them all and really know their flavors!! They add new ones all the time!! Friendliest staff always!!!! Lots of tables to eat in. Coming to Miami next year!!!

nick was a very lovely worker, he served me with such kindness it made my day. i got one frozen…read moreyoghurt. he helped me decide which flavours to get by offering taster cups, we really need more workers like him around the town, really such a charming young man.

I ordered the parmesan, greyer and dijon toast with bill's smoky ham, poached eggs and baby…read morespinach. And my customary latte. Mum ordered the spinach and feta wrap with a coffee. I wasn't too impressed with the presentation of my meal when it arrived but as soon as I sampled the toast, I was sold. Just the right amounts of greyer and dijon and parmesan made for a lovely tart taste. Eggs nicely poached. Coffee very nice. Mum wasn't too impressed with hers so that was a negative. Prices were a tad steep though, which is why I wasn't too impressed with the presentation but that said, I did get full. Still, nothing to write home about. Decent feed, slightly overpriced. Wouldn't avoid but wouldn't recommend. Good if the other places are closed.

The chocolate waffle was tasty. It had texture due to the peanut butter crunch, maple syrup and…read morereal banana. The scramble eggs on toast was boring. Coffee is average. The pricing is medium high to expensive and with that I would expect at least some table service. Unfortunately order and pay at counter plus 10% surcharge on public holidays. I'll not be returning.

I will follow Messina, follow him wherever he may go!! Sydney, Melbourne... I'm there!…read more Is a review even necessary? The Messina name precedes its reputation. This household name conjures thoughts of creamy, silky, chunky swirls n mixes of textured, sweet sweet goodness. Flavours to please every palate whether you're more into the fruity or a chocoholic! Always consider the specials menu first before you go for the standard.. They're special cause they're special! Otherwise my staples are the salted caramel & the traditional simple yet oh so so soooo satisfying banana split. Mmmm mmmmm!!

If you want delicious ice cream that comes in crazy amazing flavours then this is the place. Gelato…read moreMessina is hip and cool so it's not cheap ice cream but they do know how to make it taste dam good so it's worth paying a little extra for. Always have a look at their specials board as they have interesting flavours that aren't always on offer- had the piña colada last time and it was mind blowing! I love simple flavours like lemon sorbets which they do really well, but their mixed flavours are awesome too. It can get super busy some nights so be prepared to wait a little and they only take cash!

Popped in for two take away coffees on Christmas Eve, it was relatively busy and our coffees were…read moregreat! I'm definitely keen to come back and try something from the breakfast menu, love the space amd decor!

Mayday mayday mayday! Food is needed! The newest offering from the team behind Axil in Hawthorn…read morewill solve your hunger and thirst. With its prime location on busy Bridge Road, Mayday Coffee and Food brings another option to the growing list of specialty cafes opening along the strip. The street-corner cafe is a large open space that wraps around one edge of the counter and kitchen area. A sleek mixture of black and stained timber furnishings, white painted brick walls, a scattering of hanging baskets and potted plants and an array of downlights provide an inviting and modern vibe. Seating is a mixture of small tables and communal benches. There is also a row of small tables outside around the street front. Axil is known for their creative twists on classic cafe dishes and Mayday is no exception. Designed as an all day dining menu, highlights include the Croque Madame with smoked ham hock, S'more chocolate waffles with cookie parfait, Patatas bravas with chorizo and fried eggs and the Smoked slow roasted beef brisket with with a sweetcorn and cheddar johnnycake and chimichurri sauce. On this visit the Herb crumbed chicken breast with cabbage, apple, peas, bacon bits, chilli and tarragon mustard. The cabbage and apple were shredded and presented as a form of semi-dry slaw perched on top of the juicy yet crunchy chicken breast. The chilli slices provided a welcomed spice hit. A range of pastries, tarts and slices are displayed in a glass cabinet on the counter for that mid-afternoon sweet snack. Cronuts are also available, but on Sundays only. Coffee on offer is a blend and a single origin with espresso and filter options, including cold drip. A range of teas, juices and thickshakes are available. Unlike it's sister cafes, there is also a small selection of beer, cider and wine. Mayday Coffee and Food brings yet another quality addition, backed by a powerhouse name, to what is quickly becoming the Bridge Road destination cafe precinct.

Well, we went for a bit more of a wander to find some more places to have a coffee, though my mate…read moreisn't a huge coffee drinker, at least when he isn't at home. We decided to come here, and I must say that I was pretty impressed. The coffee was actually pretty good, and the service wasn't all that bad either. I ended up only having a coffee, namely because there didn't seem to be much space to sit down inside, with restrictions and all, but it was still a pretty good place to check out.

VINTAGE AND RETRO BOOKS (At home feel) SEPT 23RD 2016 1:30PM…read more I once knew a collector back in the US that had a vast majority of vintage books from a long time ago till now. All of which were printed with a very stiff cover and harboured a glosses illustrated tint to them. Some of you reading this might recall such examples like Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys or Jack London's "Call of the Wild" the first fascination to me was the menus in Batches, as they took vintage. Retro styled books and pasted the menu inside them. Curiously, one might be compelled to even start reading them. But its all together a magnificent intrigue of it own and adds character too Batches. There is a sparkling celery tonic drink in the non-alcoholic category of the menu. And as my close friend had remarked its rather refreshing and not too sweet. She would recommend it! She recommends the dish she had also as just and perfect for anytime hunger. Poached eggs over Hash. My dish was the scrambled eggs with sourdough toast And side of spicy baked beans! I have to admit I looked at the other tips and reviews of this place and they were right about getting an egg plate if your not sure cause it was soo filling. And soo perfect for the appitite I did have. One thing that took the .5 away from them was the size of my iced coffee. I'd rather not get into too much detail, but a mouse wouldn't be satisfied with that either... (Sorry no picture of it cause it was that embarrassing) Although I must admit; Prior to receiving the drink at my table I thought it great the server asked if I wanted it over ice cream or just milk. Most places I've already been to here in Melbourne assume- ice cream unless you say otherwise. If it was taller and little larger then a water glass then I would have given them full 5stars. The novelty of Batches is its "homestead" feel and a go to Grandma's home and read book feel!! Get full and come back again! Loved it!!