I had high hopes for this fresh pasta restaurant, but the prosciutto and mozzarella were drowning…read morein balsamic vinegar. The prosciutto was from a supermarket package. Then the sickening sweetness continued with a tagliatelle Napoli in which the sugo had no spice, too much parsley, and tasted like Kool-Aid. Even the Parmesan "cheese" had zero flavor.

I had just got out of a grueling Geology exam and needed something of substance (spending 2 days on…read morenothing but Ice Break Double-Shot Coffees is not a fun thing I tell you). Thankfully, I managed to stumble onto Seasons Provedore, a tiny little cafe in the Italian district of Lygon Street. Ambiance: It was decently clean, with wooden tables and neat wallpaper. Not much quality with the decorations, but who cares, really? Customer Service: The majority of the service was pretty good. There was one woman who handled the register and greeted people - she was amazingly kind and gave directions to some of the other employees so I assume she's some sort of manager or at least in a decently high position. One of the servers though wasn't rude, but she could be more friendly. When my breakfast came, she just sort of plopped it on my table and left without a word. Not even a "Here you go!" Fine~ I don't want to be friends with you either :c Food: I ordered the Florina (Eggs Florentine) which set me back 16 dollars. Not bad for a delicious breakfast of poached eggs, spinach, smoked salmon, english muffins, and hollandaise sauce. I can testify that they don't skimp on the salmon or hollandaise sauce. Absolutely beautiful meal! --- The Florina wasn't the most incredible Eggs Florentine I've ever had, but it for sure hit the spot. They could work a bit on improving their service and maybe their overall atmosphere. This restaurant lacks a bit of the strange charm a lot of Melbourne-cafes have to stand out. But will I recommend it? Definitely.

I really like this place, I have been here plenty of times and it continues to grow on me…read more Definitely time for a review. I'm a little surprised to see people queuing at Axil when this paradise awaits upstairs next door, don't get me wrong I love Axil, but this place is pretty stunning. But please don't tell them, it's rare to be able to get a seat outside on a gorgeous sunny deck under an umbrella surrounded by trees and a veggie garden in Melbourne without a queue. The food has never disappointed. From the porridge and oats to the cooked breakfasts, I always enjoy my meal. Good specials on offer too, on the weekend I had corn and ricotta fritters with heirloom tomato salad and avocado cream, it was the goods and I'd love to see it on the menu. Their coffee offering is pretty solid, from the standard milky affair to the fancy filter stuff I don't understand but order to impress our interstate guests with my Melbourneness. Their green smoothies are tasty too. The staff are great with a sense of humour that I really enjoy, the owners in particular are cool (banter with them is a highlight for me), they're friendly and it's a family affair and they welcome families alike. But don't worry this place isn't overrun with yummy mummies, it's not really overrun with any 'type' it's just full of people who enjoy good food in breezy, relaxing surrounding. They also do yoga on the deck on Saturday mornings.

Fight the lure of Axil and take the stairs to this gorgeous new comer. The coffee was perfection…read moreand made even more enjoyable on the sunny deck amongst the succulents. Choosing a snack was difficult as everything looked delicious. The custard donut did not disappoint. I'll be back to try something from the breakfast menu or for yoga on the deck Saturdays!

I was put off by the Cafe offerings so I decided to splurge for the sit down service. Glad I did!…read more The pasta carbonara was very good and the soft egg a nice touch. I asked for bread and was brought some tasty warm light rye. The pinot noir was fine for $10 but not a fav. I'm happy I choose this over the cafe for sure.

Cafe with outdoor and indoor seating and ample street parking. Arrived here on a Sunday noon and it…read morewas almost empty inside but lots of people on the outdoor tables. Free wifi. A small selection of baked goods on counter. Menu consists of wraps, burgers and a handful of brekkie items. Despite being a small menu it caters to all tastes. My friend got the small victories sandwich which is bacon fried egg tomato in slices of bread. He inhaled it and liked the freshness from the tomato. I had the lamb wrap with pulled succulent lamb, refreshing pieces of cucumber and tomato, delicious undertones of the sauce and complementary sourness and crumbly texture from the feta. The wrap itself was a thin white wrap. I devoured mine too and the hot crinkly cut chips were a bonus Our coffees were robust yet creamy. Great value for money. Good friendly service.

Around the corner of my house Small Victories has taken my preference for a sit down breakfast. I…read morelike the brightness of the place as for a breakfast dimmed lights don't make sense. It is the meal that starts your day, it should awaken you like a beautiful sunrise when you just had a 9 hour sleep. Food wise always up to scratch, I have had soup, sandwiches and the small victories breakkie. Sucker for black pudding and love the way it is served. New age fun with a vintage feel. The space feels great, always feel welcome and most importantly they tolerate me just talking shit about everything and nothing. Recommended by me. But then again. Who the fff hell am I?

Upon my weekly "where the f*** are we going to eat breakfast" Sunday morning discussion with my…read morepartner, we settled on Maddox after reading the great Yelp reviews. It's a small but cute little set-up with a few tables scattered out on Sydney Road for those keen on some fresh air and people watching. We sat inside in the first room, right next to the main counter. First things first, the service here is outstanding. The staff here will do anything to make you happy. We were immediately greeted, seated and brought coffees - exactly what you want on a Sunday morning. What is something you don't want on a Sunday morning? The top 40 pop songs being played WAH-AY too loudly. Like, I love Calvin Harris... but not with my smashed avo. But maybe I am just showing my age? I have heard a lot about the hotcakes from Maddox but decided to take the (slightly) healthier option of salmon, avocado and house-made ricotta on whole grain bread. It was outSTANDINGLY presented. Picture perfect for your foodie instagram post. We also ordered a Bloody Mary (the hunt continues for Melbourne's best Bloody Mary) and as it was placed in front of us, the server said "this is the first Bloody Mary I've ever made". That's kinda like a chef saying "this is the first dish I've ever cooked". It doesn't immediately instil you with confidence. Thankfully it wasn't too bad and it was nice to see the server asking a lot of questions to ensure his next Bloody Mary was perfect. All-in-all this is an A-OK place for brunch. The food is beautiful and the service is spot on, just know that you'll be getting a side of Rihanna with your eggs.

So after drooling over their Instagram pictures all week I finally tripped right across the city to…read morevisit and try these AMAZING hotcakes! The presentation was beautiful with lots of flowers and I hear the menu for serving the hotcakes is constantly changed up. The girls working were lovely and chatty, which I appreciated considering I was on my own. Sitting in the front window meant I could watch the goings by on Sydney Road while I enjoyed my meal.

Not that I was going to copycat, I looked through other reviews of this place. Reviewers who gave 1…read morestars look to be Ozzy natives. Damn, they seem to be tough to please. Well, my pallet ain't as great as theirs and that maybe why I enjoyed this place so much. Can't say that staffs were welcoming and friendly, I forgot all that once I put Chicken Schnitzel in my mouth. It was perfect marriage between the cheese and the chicken. Cheese was seductively rich and tasty and so was the chicken. Coffee was mild, not acidic and the aroma was quite soothing. It is now my fantasy to work around here just to start my day with their panini and coffee.

Average quality food - nothing special here. But the…read moredishonesty from the lady who took my order blew me away! First she gave me a higher price for my order when in fact the prices were wide and clear on the board behind her .. second she charged for coffee size that is not my size .. I came to the store hungry for food I didn't know she was there hungry for money ..! The place smells when I first walked in I almost threw up! So ya obviously I'm not coming back. The menu is plain - a bit expensive l, the food is average, I had better coffee, the setting area is not comfortable, the service is fascinating (not the good way) ..

Best bacon I've ever had! Saint Helen Cafe was a little out…read moreof my way on walk from motel to conference, but I'm so glad to have found this place. The service was wonderful & food, fantastic.

What a fabulous cafe. We called in for lunch yesterday after the friend I was with recommended…read moretheir food. It is an All Day Menu with so many fabulous options! We watched the food come out to the other tables and were salivating by the time ours reached us! We had the Shawarma. Pita, flame grilled lamb, chicken, kafta, quinoa tabouli and dips. Just sensational! Everything was hot and tasty and just wonderful. The staff were friendly and polite. I am going back for the shared breakfast "The Riversdale" my friend had had with her partner!

Amazing European style cakes and pastries, plus sandwiches, pancakes and coffee for breakfast…read more Several gluten-free and vegan options. The flourless chocolate cake - one of the best I've had, perfection. Not too sweet, Crispy on the outside, then cakey with a liquid dark chocolate center. Yum! Very reasonably prices, with several tables to sit and enjoy inside or on the sidewalk. Neighborhood gem!

We stopped here for lunch because of the eye catching front window and chill cabinet displays. We…read moreliked it so much that we stayed for coffee. Our baguette and deep dish quiche was fresh and delicious. The coffee was excellent and the strudel we ordered was amazing - full of fruit with a light crisp pastry. It was also excellent value into the bargain!