Great new thai/vietnamese cafe on Gertrude street. Perfect for a healthy, fresh but super…read moresatisfying lunch. Its nothing to out of the box but it is done really well for a reasonable price. You can sit down to great service for a meal of around $10 -$15 per head, in a really great people watching setting with pretty crockery. There are freshly made cold rolls (duck, pork and prawn or crispy tofu), an aromatic pad thai, a sesame beef or poached chicken salad and roti wraps. ALL of these are great with generous hits of herbs, vegetables, flavour and crunch. There is also a range of difference chilli sauces to chose from and pickled chilli too. And they are real hot. All items mentioned above were delicious and low in oil so I have left on all three occasions feeling like I did something healthy to my body for once but not like I needed to eat more. The drinks menu is a little bit more on the expensive side and the coconut water is in a huge can so you can probably share this with your lunch buddy. Eat your own dish if you have to (boring) but its way more fun to share all of this especially if there are two of you as cold rolls come in a social two roll serving.

Even with 4 staff working in the 1/2 full cafe it took over 15 minutes to get a take-away coffee…read more Then after that wait itwas utterly mediocre. I won't be back.

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.

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?

We ended up here by accident as the nearby Mexican place was closed. This place actually looked…read morelike it was closed too but thankfully we were welcomed in and took a seat at the bench seats. The menu is pretty short - small plates, larger plates and pho. We ordered: Pork Spring Rolls, Nuoc Cham, Iceberg, Herbs - these came fried and were light and refreshing with the iceberg lettuce and herbs. Soft Shell Crab, Sriracha Mayo, Beetle Leaf, Watercress, Spring Onion Salad - I think we got a large portion of this as it had two crabs on the plate. Again, a lovely fresh dish with a good balance of flavours and the mayo was really lovely. Seared Tuna, Green Papaya, Coriander, Vietnamese Mint, Perilla, Crispy Bits, Sweet Peanut + Lime Dressing - this was my highlight. A generous portion of tuna which was perfectly seared. We had these plates between two people for lunch and found it was a good amount of food. I really enjoyed the food here, everything was super fresh and a lovely mix of flavours. The waiter asked for our feedback on the dishes at the end too, which was nice. It's a relaxing kind of place with tasty food - I'd go back if I was in the area.

Awesome! A hip casual place to come and get your pho fix!…read more Situated in Balaclava right next to the train station so there is no excuse not to visit. Minimal rustic interior, great view of the kitchen and communal seating, which to me is fine. Fair Pho in my opinion! Definitely worth a visit, we didn't have to wait long and the service was fantastic. We were really looked after. Menu is very reasonable and minimal so you don't have to sit and scan for too long. At the time we went their liquor license was not yet available but we were assured it was on its way. GO TO MOPHO YO!

My favourite part of some of melbourne's Cafes is that the menu might look pretty standard but what…read morecomes out is just art and Bawa and it's sister Cafes really know how to art the flavour out of food ;) Coffee. Great! Food. NOM! Service. Delightful! Environment. Clean and plants grow on the ceiling! I really do recommend Bawa and guess what; the signature California super salad is here as well! And with the option of chicken for those like me that don't add the tuna! Enjoy it this cafe is not one to miss in Hawthorn area.

This is basically my mid-morning coffee cafe, or at least it was back in the days when I saw the…read moreinside of an office. Yeah, I actually haven't been to the office in, well, I don't know how long. However, it's actually pretty good. The service is great, and the coffee is outstanding. I even managed to come here for some breakfast, and sure enough it was pretty good. Yeah, this is my favourite coffee shop near work.

Wow...I can't believe no one has written a review for this place yet. This is another favourite…read morelittle gem of a cafe that is just exceptional in every way. The decor is warm and inviting with lots of outdoor seating. The service is fantastic with staff being warm and chatty and very good at good service, making sure you feel like royalty. There is a community here of regulars and the staff all know them well. Inside there are pillows along two wall-seating areas so you can read a good book or just have a great place to sit with a friend over breakfast or lunch. I've had quite a few meals here and my all time favourites are the french toast and the chicken caesar salad. The french toast is done just as it should be, not soggy, but well done and comes with lightly cooked banana halves and crispy, crunchy bacon. The flavours all go so well together. The chicken caesar was perfect with all the components...crunchy homemade crouton slices, poached egg, crunchy bacon and a light dressing that was just right, not too oily and full of flavour. And of course I have to comment on the coffee.....excellent of course!!!! You know I wouldn't come back unless it was LOL It's one of the few places I can "not" order a "strong" latte and it comes out strong (as in not milky and full-flavoured coffee). Highly recommend this place and, it's owned by the same people as Cocos Lounge in Glen Waverley that I rave on about. Food is slightly pricier than a normal run-of-the-mill cafe, but the quality of the food you get is so worth it I'd rather eat here and know every meal I get I will like than to take my chances somewhere less expensive and not sure I'll like what I get.

The staff here are amazing, it's great to see they all genuinely enjoy working together and always…read moremake us feel at home ! The quality of food never disappoints and I can't ever settle for just one coffee, the baristas are brilliant and keep my caffeine needs at bay Always bring my visiting friends and family here and they insist on returning at the next possible opportunity. #parkersislife #seeyoutheretomorrow

I have to admit it took 5 minutes to actually find Chases Kitchen, it was kinda low key, there was…read moreno logo or anything big but we found it in the end. In the end we found a table and the waiter came straight away, he was very friendly and didn't mind that my mum didn't want dry fruit in her fruit salad. After a small chat the food came in, we were both surprised how quickly it was. I ordered the Boston Burger which was amazing and it came with plenty of chips and it filled me up really easily. The bread is really soft and the chips were very tasty! My mum enjoyed her fruit salad and was very happy with the restaurant (which can be very difficult). All in all I would 100% recommend going to this place, with friendly staff and amazing food what else is there to want?

If you come here hungry, get the Boston Burger! Huge! It actually comes with a pinch of Mexico on…read moreit with it's deliciously hot jalapeno mayo! Hot Stuff! The bread is specially soft and they come with thin crunchy fries. If you don't have much time on lunch break (like myself), called them to order in advance and their friendly staff will prepare a special table for you and everything. Looking for brekkie? They've got 'em all. I usually randomly ask them to prepare me some scrambled eggs on toast with mushrooms, tomato and spinach. The result is better than expected. Try their Benedict eggs as well. All worth it. Lovely and friendly staff! Nice background music!

Ambiance: This place can get very crowded so watch out. I came in on a rainy day and I had to get…read moresquished in with another table awkwardly. Customer Service: I really actually loved the people here. They were incredibly friendly, greeted me immediately, and seemed really down-to-Earth. One of the waitresses complimented me on my tights which was my confidence boost for the day. Food: I ordered the Breakfast Wrap for a little over 12 dollars, 2 wraps with smoked salmon, egg, etc. toasted. It was actually pretty good and decently filling. The only downside is that it may have been a little bit bland - a bit more flavour would have been nice. --- Overall, I really like this tiny little cafe. They have a lovely charm, and a friendly service that makes you want them to succeed. There's definitely room for improvement but I'm willing to root them on.

Can you imagine the look on that fella's face when he went to get his regular cut-throat face shave…read moreat the Barber of Seville in Richmond, only to be asked, "would you like sugar with that" instead of "would you like to come back in an hour?" I prefer my men with coffee moustaches anyway. Since it opened in spring this year, the Old Barber Shop Café has filled an empty space on Church Street. Backed by Danny Klotz (owner of Torch on Swan Street), it's little wonder this is one of those cafés you are hesitant to share with your friends. You'll spot it easily: look for the sun umbrellas and wooden decking out the front - most probably swarming with regulars who come for the expertly prepared Genovese coffee. As you step inside the endearing Victorian building, a glass display cabinet stuffed with savoury goods battles for attention with the tantalising pastries, slices, cakes and cookies. Behind it, food is busily prepared in the tiny kitchen, which snuggles up to the cash register and extremely rare Wega concept coffee machine. If you like boobs with your breakfast you're in luck. A modern nude of an alluring blonde keeps watch over the front counter. Tables for couples sit beneath her but through the arched wall there's room for more. A rustic, blue communal table takes up the majority of the space alongside smaller seating arrangements and a wooden bench with bar seats. The Croque Madame was a knockout. It arrived, like all of the meals, on a wooden board with the addition of a mini terracotta bowl of dressed roquette... probably to try to lessen that guilt factor. It was humongous. The New York deli corned beef bagel maintained the standard. Accompanied by tangy mustard pickle and potato crisps, the sesame seed bagel was stuffed full of beef, onion and melted cheese. Simple but divine. Another basic but delicious dish was the tuna and mayonnaise toastie, served with a side of juicy cornichons. Also ordered was the crunchy house-made granola, topped with a blob of yoghurt and served with apple and rhubarb compote and a miniature glass milk bottle. We will be back in a hurry to try the rest of the menu and to make the most of the seats in the sun. Just like in Rossini's Barber of Seville, when it comes to the Old Barber Shop Café, it was love at first sight.