I was really looking forward to my spinach and cheese roll - and then I bit into it. Filled with…read morepasta (a cheap filler, I guess) and a minimal amount of spinach and cheese, these were tasteless and stodgy - not something I'd want to eat again. Super-disappointed. Service was grumpy and curt, but was prepared to overlook that if the food was good. Sadly, it's a big miss on both counts. Avoid.

The best potato and leak and cheese pasties ever! Ok, so…read morethis is the only bakery I have found who make these, but wow, they are amazing. I made the mistake of living around the corner from this bakery for 2 years. I say mistake, because it definitely was for my waistline! They have a huge range of cakes, slices, hot food, bread. And everything is great. Apart from the pasties, the vanilla slices are great, with nice crispy flakey pastry, and the dounuts are fresh and soft and obviously made daily. This bakery is everything a bakery should be.

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 enjoyed a delicious fried chicken bento box here. The staff were friendly and the food came out…read morequickly. There is a wide range of authentic Japanese dishes on their menu and plenty of seating. The goldfish at the front of the restaurant are a nice touch and add a bit more Zen! I will definitely eat here again! :)

Used to go here often as the food is decent but some time back I had the worst customer service…read moreexperience of my whole life here. After ordering something I'd never had before but the picture showed veggies with what looked like a poached egg on top, it arrived with the egg in the form of a custard on top of the veggies. I absolutely cannot stand custard so I sent the food back as it was not as pictured (or described) on the menu. The owner of the place came out carrying the dish and stood over me carrying on about how they can't show it as it is on the menu because then you couldn't see the veggies (never mind they don't mention custard in the description). Long story short, I refused to take back the dish I'd returned and refused to pay for it. After a little bit more arguing they took it off the bill. The dish was worth $6. If the owner had just said "I'm sorry it's not what you were expecting, would you like something else?", I'd still be going there today. I was so upset and mad to be argued with over such a ridiculous thing, especially given they knew me as a regular customer. No one should be treated like that at a restaurant. There are places as good or better for the price where you don't get total rudeness when you send back a dish that wasn't as advertised in the first place.

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.

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

Fabulous cafe in the outer east of Melbourne…read more The food was amazing, and definitely the major draw card here. A variety of offerings from various cultures all cooked and presented beautifully. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. Their dedication to the cafe was obvious. The coffee was good - they buy from a local roaster. Not as spectacular as some coffee places closer to the city, but still drinkable. The cafe had a good atmosphere with expressive art on the walls and different seating options. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food that we received. This is definitely a cafe to visit if you're in the area.

Great service and great food. Probably one of the best…read moreplaces in the general area to have brunch at

Upon my return to Melbourne, the wave of hipster café's continuing to grow has been noted. Whilst…read moreI've still got my faves in my back pocket, I am open to trying the plethora of brunch establishments available all over Melbourne. So cue South Society. What a flop. This is my other issue with being spoilt for choice, you have no idea hows it going to be until you have been, and if it's rubbish sadly you won't get your two hours back (thank goodness for the good company!) It's a fairly large cafe located on the shopping strip just off Blackburn road with ample outdoor seating. My friend and I were seated on a very wobbly table outside (which also sent a glass of water into my lap after the table tipped towards me) which was rectified by moving. Also a wobbly table, this was fixed by stacking a pile of napkins underneath. Coffee orders were taken promptly but food took ages. I ordered myself the Mediterranean eggs Benedict and my friend had the mushrooms on toast. It was about 45 minutes before the food came out and it was such a disappointment. My food was more tasteless than plain rice. It was supposed to be poached eggs, sitting atop shredded pork shoulder on Turkish bread, topped with jalapeños, coriander and hollondaise sauce. The whole thing was bland and soggy. Hollondaise was too runny and not well seasoned. Eggs overcooked. My pork shoulder was so watery it tasted like boiled pork and sitting atop the Turkish bread just meant the whole thing was soggy. The only flavour I could actually taste was the coriander. My friend who had the mushrooms was also quite unimpressed with her meal. I've added an extra star here because the coffee and ambiance are nice, but I'd recommended just sticking to the coffee and people watching.

After 3 visits, it is time to write a review…read more This cafe is fairly new and is located on the corner of Blackburn Road right of the freeway at the Pinewood shopping village. If you live around the area, you will know this location is tough and the spot has undergone several changes throughout the past few years and never quite made it. With Glen Waverley becoming busier, it is natural for the overflow of people to move towards Pinewood and with cafe's becoming "the thing" in Melbourne...South Society has taken the bull by the horns. Newly renovated with simple open plan full - wooden tables, dessert display and pot plants... With an all day menu from 7am, I have tried: Pumpkin linguini, red velvet pancakes (strawberries and chocolate drizzle) and the big breakfast (with a cheesy potato croquette). The food is on the pricier side however is in line with other hip places. The chai latte is always well brewed with actual tea and served a brown platter. The coffee always looks pretty and friends say it is an average coffee. I come here as there is always parking, the food is the same price as Glen Waverley Cafes and on par for quality. The food ranges from muesli - bacon and eggs - smashed ago - burger - pasta which caters for a variety of people I enjoy catching up with. Will be back for the convenice however the most recent visit I was a bit disappointed with the floors and tables not being well kept and food order taking some time.

First time having breakfast here and I;'m impressed! The menu has a great selection, something for…read moreeveryone. I had the Gourmet Smashed Avo & Salmon. The portion was was good with plenty of Avo and Salmon and the eggs were perfectly poached and runny. The only slightly negative thing I can say is that I asked for the hollandaise sauce to be on the side and it came out all over the top, but I just scrapped some off and it was fine! Coffee was great came out piping hot but not bitter. They provide plenty of alternatives to milk if needed/wanted - Soy, lactose free, almond milks etc! Space is a bit tight, but is also in the middle of a shopping centre.

Excellent 5 Senses coffee can be found in this cafe by Anstey Station…read more Nice and spacey, not too loud and free wifi on offer makes it a great place to pull up a chair and grab a coffee. Food wise, if it's huge portions you're craving then your hunger will be satisfied here. From giant slabs of toast to overloaded bagels and burgers, they don't skimp. Unfortunately they are also pretty heavy handed on the salad dressing, and they put a side salad alongside every dish whether you order it or not (even simple toast orders). This leaves all bread items pretty soggy. Worth seeking out for the coffee or if you have a large appetite that needs to be filled with bread!

Strap yourself in and cycle on down to this creative little cafe. By far the most accommodating and…read morerelaxing cafe in the area. Set alongside the Anstey train station it's easy to cycle on by. Don't. Get off your Lycra clad butt, put down the protein bar and take 5mins to enjoy 5Senses coffee. The space is open, bright and oozes a sophisticated steam punk decor. Lots of raw materials and quirky feature pieces. The staff here are anything but hipster. Polite, efficient and listening to some relaxing tunes. Topped off with free wifi and no judgement if you byo work related device. A fairly typical Brunswick menu offers something for everyone. Stay a minute, stay an hour or all day. You'll soon feel at home here.