Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

This cafe was recommended to me because it is housed in an old power station or something to that…read moreeffect. Space had a lot of natural light but the service was terrible. We interacted with three different servers and all were obnoxious. Skip it; lots of other cute coffee shops with better service. Food was blah!

One word - amazing :)…read more The food was super delicious and presented beautifully. The hotcakes weren't too sweet and the eggs were well cooked. I think the flavors complimented everything really well. The service was quick and friendly as well. The ambience of the cafe really set the tone of the space. The timeless structure of the building was renovated tastefully. Really pleasant place to chill and pass the time. Would love to come again. Thanks

Excellent prompt and friendly service. An Omelet with peas and asparagus and smoked salmon was…read moredaring for me, but I highly recommend it! The eggs were moist and Veggies were crisp with a large amount of delicious salmon on the side (this picture does not do it Justice) . I split it with my husband for a perfect breakfast. The bakery items look delicious so we will return soon!

A wonderful, hidden gem in Melbourne's theatre district. The coffee is the best in Melbourne and…read morethe staff are always welcoming. Why am I telling this? Shhh.... It's supposed to be secret.

I concur with a number of the earlier judgments about this cafe. It's a hidden gem off Little…read moreBourke Street. It's a little tucked away and not prominent on the street. There's a really lovely cafe space behind the subtle facade if you take the time. The coffee here is really lovely. Deeply flavoured, substantive and offering length. Most impressive. I would have loved to have tried one of the famed almond croissants. Service was warm and friendly. A dark horse establishment which I've marked down to revisit.

This is a hidden gem that the government staff probably want to keep for themselves. Generous…read moreportioned hot meals like chicken Wellington, roasts, gorgeous vege frittata and baked salmon are available everyday. Pair this with a couple of the four salads on offer, such as Caesar, broccoli and bacon, and four grains. The made-to-order sandwiches are heaped on and I can never go past their cute slices or small tarts. Indoor and outdoor seating available - I love the window booths.

My days in Melbourne revolve around many cafe-hopping adventures!…read more And to have shared a split moment of my life at Top Paddock was an absolute bliss. From the same talented group who created The Kettle Black, you can expect some magical looking brunch at Top Paddock! But first getting here was quite tricky. It involves some navigating unfamiliar streets, as the venue is kinda off the grid. The experience, however, was certainly worth the effort to get here. Upon walking in, I was instantly in love with the Interior - it was a spacious dining area with sunlit windows and green surroundings - the kind of cafe that offers you a little piece of solitude. Top Paddock most iconic menu is their Blueberry and Ricotta Hotcake. It is a beautifully plated thick hotcake infused generously in maple syrup, topped with fresh fruits, seeds, cream and garnished with eye-popping edible flowers - It was nothing less than scrumptious! Portion wise it was ginormous and easily last me through my next meal. For my coffee, I ordered their flat white; it was gentle tasting and smooth. I could drink this all day! Short to say, Top Paddock does not disappoint in any way. From the gorgeous food to inspiring atmosphere. The price is as what you'd expect to pay at a fine cafe in Melbourne... heavy on the pocket! But if you're looking for a gratifying cafe experience with Instagram worthy food, Top Paddock surely delivers.

A great ambience especially when it just opens, great coffee and selection of pastries, tram at…read moredoor and it is a good vibe on Sundays. It like me and cant handle crowds, go early to enjoy the serenity.

Really nice atmosphere nice place to chill out while having a good cup of coffee and their…read moredelicious pastries. They make a home made brownie which for me was one of the best I have ever had... It's a must try.

From the owner: Great coffee, delicious food & welcoming service in a French salon-style cafe.read more

While I wouldn't necessarily say that it was love at first sight for this place, it didn't take all…read morethat long for me to realise how awesome a place it was to grab some breakfast. Actually, it went beyond awesome, if that is at all possible. Like, their eggs benedict was nothing short of perfection, and in fact they made it in a way that suggested that they were more than willing to add their own special touch to it. Yeah, I have to say that I absolutely loved this place, and I probably should mentioned that they made an awesome pot of tea as well.

Love this cafe! I spent a lot of time here when I frequented Epworth on Bridge Rd. The cafe itself…read moreis super cool, minimalist and concrete. The food is great, but you cannot go without trying one of two dishes: The breakfast burrito and the pumpkin pancakes. I usually lean towards savoury when it comes to brekkie, but hot damn they got good cakes! If you want something smaller, they have out if this world muffins if you're a muffin fan! Great place to check out if you're in the area. Fail safe, never disappoints.

Honestly I really wasn't all that impressed with the place. First of all it was pretty over priced,…read moreand the food wasn't all that appetising. We basically came here for lunch, and also as a place to shelter from the rainstorm that had decided to dump itself onto Melbourne the day we wanted to go for a wander around the gardens. However, as a place to grab a meal, it really isn't all that fantasic. Oh, and the tea wasn't particularly good either. Yeah, as I mentioned, I really wasn't impressed.

I don't think I've ever paid so much for so little food. We had to go home and eat after. The food…read morewas okay, nothing memorable, portion size appalling, prices ridiculous. My advice, pack a picnic!

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