All I ordered here the first time was a dessert as they were closing. However, I got a pho on a…read moresubsequent visit. They have the same menu as the other location I ate at, and this is a nicer area (and a very vegetarian-friendly street) that seemed slightly closer to other things I wanted to see. And like its sister restaurant, the offer a mouthwatering and customizable and cost-efficient array of Vietnamese classics sans animal products. I am reasonably confident the rest of that menu is worth it. The raw chocolate mint thing was pretty delicious, too.

First time I've visited and I must admit I was highly impressed, excellent food a good choice of…read morebeers and attentive staff. The service was quick and the menus easily read, with simple symbols for vegetarian, vegan, mock meat and gluten free options. A strong focus on broths and noodles, and a plus for me was the non spicy options, Highly recommended

It's a small cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff was…read morevery attentive and friendly. I got the avocado smash and my friend got the pink smoothie. My food had a big serving but tge taste was just ok. The egfs were done well which I liked. Restroom was clean and there is street parking.

This is a fab little cafe just near greville street. I had had coffee here a couple of times as it…read moreis near somewhere I do some work and it has not disappointed. I also once got a takeaway toasted chicken sandwich which was a bit of a sensation. So today I visited for lunch and had their winter warmer bowl. This involved buttermilk chicken, lots of forms of squash, pine nuts, raisins and spinach and was not only delicious but I believe quite nutritious! I topped this off with a salted caramel brownie. I purposely requested the smallest one to lessen my guilt and that worked well in terms of balancing richness and enjoyment!

In my opinion, Nhu Lan is the best place for Banh Mi in Victoria particularly for their mixed ham…read more(thit nguoi) because their pate is amazing. Let's not forget they are well known for their baguettes which are crunchy on the outside and fluffy soft yet slightly sweet on the inside. If you've been to Hoi An or Da Nang in Vietnam, then you'll enjoy the baguettes here. Besides the mixed ham banh mi, I also love their bbq kebab and tofu banh mi. Once in a while, I'll get their french sticks with pate and mayonnaise. I love their pate and mayonnaise so much that sometimes I buy it to takeaway in a separate container so I can spread on my bread on the next day. Other note worthy items include their Banh Pate Chaud, Banh Tieu (Vietnamese Hollow Doughnuts) and Vietnamese creme caramel Flan. You'll easily get your banh mi between $4-5 depending on what you include/add in banh mi. I think it's ridiculously that there are places that specialise in banh mi and charge $7 plus. Banh Mi was designed as a quick and cheap food for breakfast or lunch. The best time to get banh mi or bread at this place is between morning till 12:30pm. During this time, their baguette tends to be the fresher and crunchiest. If you decide to buy their bread on itself own (including the Hollow Doughnut), I suggest you eat it on the day unless you plan to toast it the next day. There are few other favourite places I like to eat banh mi, but this place always delivers consistently yummy banh mi.

Its good, trust me…read more The bread was crunchy like the one in ratatouille, the meat was meat and the veggies were veggies. This used to be my secret local spot that barely anyone knew about and now people heard of it and its a long ass line but hey, sharing is caring. Am i right?

So, I was surprised to find that this outlet wasn't listed on Yelp, as I couldn't wait to write a…read morereview. Was very keen not to do the usual TGIF visit and The Groove Train at Southland did not disappoint. With the usual menu, at very decent prices, the specials were certainly offering something different. My friend had the mixed grill which was presented in a unique and and appealing way. The service however was the thing that impressed me the most. Very friendly, accommodating and without giving the feeling of being constantly 'helicoptered' the waitress we had was exceptional and would be enough to make me visit this restaurant again. Without hesitation, I'd give The Groove Train at Southland a review of 5stars.

Quality hearty and good portioned food at reasonable prices... pretty much sums up what we had…read more Ordered the egg plant chips and calamari as entree .. for mains Fish of the Day and Rib eye steak.. the egg plant chips was enough to get you full. Think a whole eggplant was served.

I used to go to grigons and Orr quite a while back and loved it. So when my friend asked where we…read moreshould go for a big vegan breakfast that was close to home we chose here. I was let down this time. Their vegan options had dwindled to just one and we had to 'make your own' to put together a meal which turned out extremely expensive for what we got. The vegan option was crumpets with spread. As we were hungry we opted for toast with the sides of avocado, hash brown, mushrooms and tomato. This came to the hefty sum of $22! (I'm certain we were charged for the eggs even though we didn't order them) The meal it self was tasty! I couldn't help wishing for lemon with the avocado but the hash brown was so delicious! The service was great and friendly and the place is so adorable. There was a very long wait on food, which we were fine with and they had set our expectations early. There also seemed to be a bit of a wasp problem so we needed to move inside. I love the outside tables on what is a quiet spot on queensberry st, so I hope they deal with the wasps somehow. It was like watching a comedy sketch, everyone flapping them away or running about then sitting down again. Overall, it was too expensive for such a basic meal and took way too long to come out considering there was still empty tables. Order the set meals and you will probably have a much better experience!

Great local cafe. I always get one of the many yummy jaffles and my partner loves the rosti and…read moremushrooms. It's one of our favourite breakfasts. The coffee is great, the orange juice is fresh and the staff are friendly. I love the quirkiness and laid back atmosphere. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

The sign out the front said "menu changing soon", is that a good thing or bad? My mind was racing…read moreas I considered the pros and cons (is the current menu no good? New management?) Anyway after speaking with the friendly staff I was told that the chef fancies trying something new, more modern and more seasonal .. all sound promising to me. The cafe on a quiet residential side street is simple, unpretentious. The staff are friendly and it's an unhurried relaxing space with concrete floors, off white walls, indoor plants, large tables and a book shelves. Short black had a good flavour, enjoyable if a little weak and I would've preferred hotter. For food I went with the Pea smash. The busy plate arrived with a generous portion of bacon that was well cooked and tasty. The hash was over seasoned for mine. However the star of the dish is the smashed pea which had a beautiful texture, light and fresh. Sitting on top was a poached egg .. well cooked, I liked the radish too. Will be interesting to see what the change of menu yields, I hear they're toying with the idea of a vegan cafe with the option of adding non vegan extras - regardless if you're in the area worth a visit. Newspapers - yes Music - upbeat and bubbling away nicely in the background

Really good coffee and food, however very slow service, so just go if you want to chill and you're…read morenot really in a big hurry. Staff is very friendly as well :)

Called in impromptu for weekday brunch. Busy inside abit cool to sit outdoors, but lots of seating…read more Very different and unusual menu. Lots of tasty options including the massive muffins on the counter. Service was awesome and The Smiles really are FREE . The extra touches like flaked salt, lemon in the complimentary water, meals served on wooden plates all add to the charm of this bordering hipster cafe.

Great menu - looking around at the meals - I will be back here again very soon ! Very relaxed…read moreatmosphere , not crowded - friendly staff !

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.