This cafe was actually pretty cool. Sure, they go by the organic moniker, which still seems to be a…read morebit of a fad these days, but unlike a lot of cafes they do have a number of organic products on sale, including coffee of course. The coffee itself wasn't all that bad (I did decide to have one this time, but these days it is a rarity) and the service was pretty decent as well. It was a nice and relaxed place.

As the name suggests, these folk are really fuckin' into coffee. And the shit thing about places…read morelike this, is that they can have a tendency to alienate those of us who: a) like coffee but don't really give a toss about whether it's been hand picked by naked Bolivian princesses; or b) are addicted to caffeine, so need coffee but don't really give a toss whether it's single, double or god damned multiple source (whatever that means). Growers have a range of single sourced beans and dish out a few locally grown varietals. And, to be fair, every coffee I've had from this place has been bordering on exceptional. They have a tendency to go heavy on the pour, so be wary of asking for a 'strong' anything -- their shit is already guaranteed to rock your caffeine receptors into a coma. So, if you like coffee with your coffee and a healthy dose of 'information' along with it, I couldn't recommend this place more.

Nice ambiance , I felt the menu to be a little pretentious , food was decadent to say the least ,…read morefriendly staff , quick service (dishes did seem a little cold though ) busy place so obviously very popular , a go to place for a coffee though

Only worth going back for the coffee. This establishment serves puny portions of chocolate waffles…read morefor $18. I understand that this is a brunch place where prices are inflated, but there are boundaries to that. When I asked the staff about the portions they told me that is normal. Pictures are proof see for yourself. AVOID AVOID

A fantastic coffee shop. It really goes beyond coffee shop for me as this place really introduced…read moreme and gave me an education to coffee. I started out at Campos in Sydney and firmly believe that Padre continued my coffee tutelage. Always consistent and delicious I have loved their slow expansion through melbourne while not selling out and retaining their same delicious passion to their craft. A handy spot to buy coffee gear as well as you can find much of what you need for aeropress, chemex's, pour overs, hand grinders, electric grinders, etc. All in all a great coffee institution of melbourne

So how's your father? Well they take your favourite caffeinated drink here very seriously. This…read morebusy coffee shop and roaster has helpful, knowledgeable staff at the previously unloved end of Lygon st that's getting more interesting all the time. A casual vibe, small tables for 2 people mixed with communal tables. White walls, sky lights, easy listening music at a good volume and plenty of papers. My macchiato had a choice between 2 single origin beans (Colombia and Ethiopia). Was well ground with a good consistency, smooth, but a touch over roasted for my palate. This is not a brunch place, as they don't pretend to have much in the way of food. There's a few savoury tarts, croissants and muffins but it's the coffee that people come here for. I had a breakfast tart which was flaky and buttery. I devoured it in about 30 seconds. Good place to meet your Dad for a cup of joe plus the sparkling water is a nice touch.

The Coffee Cupboard is fast becoming my favourite coffee shop in Moonee Ponds. It's the only place…read morethat I know of in MP that offers a selection of coffee bean blends. There is the house blend and then two others that generally change fortnightly. The owner is a knowledgeable guy & happy to discuss the coffees that they have on offer and which blend of beans might suit you palate the best. The Coffee Cupboard has a small selection of cakes & pastries available to go with your hot beverage...almond croissants are always a favourite of mine. It's a pleasant if not slightly cramped environment to sit in or if you prefer you can sip your drink in the outside seating area.

I no longer work at the ponds anymore and it saddens me it's no longer my goto morning coffee…read more However I come visit the ponds every so often for hair cuts, wine bar visits and some grocery shops and when I do this is my first stop! These guys make great coffee and I absolutely adore their takeaway cups. I don't think they open on sundays so if you want to make the effort to try this place out don't do it on a Sunday! Small and quaint, I've yet to dine in to drink here but I'm sure it's just as pleasant!

I finally made the effort to come and visit this place, though it had more to do with actually…read moregetting up early enough to, well, just basically visit any place. Yeah, it turned out that this place was pretty cool, and the service was fantastic. In fact, even though the crowds were present, I was served relatively quickly, and my breakfast didn't take all that long to manifest either. The other thing was that the tea was actually pretty nice as well, so, yeah, this place is definitely recommended.

As my friend so eloquently pointed out, my Southern American accent will not allow me to say the…read moreword "Barry." It comes out as "Berry." And I can't help it. We had a good laugh about that. The very first place I visited in Australia. I get right off the plane, straight into my friend's car, and we went straight to Barry for some lunch. Excellent choice, Steph. Great food. Great environment. Decently priced. I can't imagine that there are too many places better.

I'm going to have to call this a train-station cafe, not that it is in the train station, but it is…read moreclose enough for you to grab a coffee before jumping onto the train to go to work of a morning. I spied it one morning as I was passing and I thought it looked cool so a couple of weeks later a jumped off the train, came down here, and ordered my breakfast. As well as a cup of tea I ordered the seasonal fruits, and was half expecting to get some fruit that had been cut up and a cream dumped on top. This made me wonder why it was taking so long, when all of a sudden this work of art appeared before me. Now I understood why it took longer that normal. I have to admit that it was one of the best breakfasts I had that week.

Yet to eat here but so far, I'm impressed. Cute little space that fits into the cubby category…read more Looks more like an industrial workshop from the outside... Very cute and simple fit out. There is a herb garden built into the communal table! Simple menu. Lovely. Chamellia tea, prana chai, padre coffee.. Just lovely. Looking forward to coming here again. x

There seems to be quite a few of these places scattered around the various shopping centres in…read moreMelbourne, though I have to admit that the only one I've had any experience at is the one at Epping Plaza. I started coming here after the staff at the other coffee shop I would visit really started to annoy me, and since I would walk past this place regularly I decided to try it out. I must say that I was pretty impressed. Okay, the coffee is, well, coffee, not bad, but nothing special, however what caught my attention was not only the huge mug, but the fact that they weren't a stickler for exact change. This is definitely going to be a stop off point for coffee in the future.

This is a must for anyone spending a shopping day at Epping Plaza (Pacific Epping) or even if…read moreyou're just running in to get the milk! Jim and his knowledgable staff are always happy and quick with your orders. I always get the organic fairtrade coffee whether I'm getting takeaway (in your own keep cup or you can buy one of theirs!) or sitting down for an all-day breakfast. Their cafe style menu is great for the healthy minded or for those that need a nice slice of cake to sooth those tired shopping feet. Make sure you sign up to they're loyalty club. There are a small number of Jamaica Blue's out there, but this is the best!

Beautiful trendy cafe right near Essendon station with a great menu…read more Quite a bit noisy though, and very small. It was busy and packed when I went midweek for brunch. The corn fritters are marvelous and stacked up with flavour. They include smoked salmon, avocado, kale and a 62 degree egg! Their juices are also delicious. They have great combinations- the juice I had contained ginger, pineapple and berries. I ordered a hash brown too because I was randomly craving one. It was good! I'm planning on visiting st Rose again soon - I can't wait to try out the rest of the menu!

I knew St Rose was going to be good from the moment I received the post card in my letter box…read moreannouncing their upcoming opening! I wasn't at all disappointed when I visited in their first week. The coffee is delicious and so is the food. I second LG on the atmosphere of St Rose- a gorgeous space that feels airy and inviting. The staff are all lovely and accommodating. St Rose is a must for a coffee on the go as you run to your public transport of choice or for a yummy food stop while your shopping on a lazy weekend.