This cafe wasn't too bad, though when I was here it was still mostly closed down, due to the virus…read moreof course. As such, they were only doing takeaway, but they did have some seating out the front where people could sit, and they were also accepting keep cups, something that I certainly did appreciate since I'm not a fan of disposable cup. I grabbed a coffee, and it was nice, though probably not one of the best. It was a shame that I couldn't grab anything to eat, but it is sort of understandable in such times.

The food remains top notch yet the service can be patchy and the time from ordering to food arrival…read moreis just on the too long side. The addition of outdoor heaters and umbrellas would be welcome.

Very close to Chadstone Shopping Centre yet miles away from anything that shopping centre's cafe's…read more(I'm sorry to say this but I have tried a lot of them) has to offer, grab your friends, make any excuses to get them here and they will thank you for it. They have an all day breakfast and a big lunch menu, amazing customer service, wide space inside and at the backyard.We have no other reason but to love and appreciate what this guys are doing.

Hidden away next to the rail line in suburban Ashburton, the resident has established itself as the…read morehip local brunch location. Equipped with a large outdoor area it suits the mild Melbourne spring days. The breakfast menu seems substantial enough with highlights of cured New Zealand salmon with rosti and eggs. The truffled mushroom with fried eggs looks a little slapdash. Service here is a bit haphazard and large wait times between being coffee and food is unacceptable. On the day we went they even managed to run out of fresh juice although I am not sure how that is possible. What could have been a great experience was a bit of a let down.

Love, love, love it here. I came some distance to try Shanklin Cafe out after noting its lofty…read morerating and excellent reputation. These things are very well deserved. This is a very fine bistro restaurant that I'd score an easy 4.6 taking account of all key measures, food, service and decor. A top place. The excellent 50c had a superb experience here today. It was his choice of venue so he may have to be upgraded to 75c given how could Shanklin is. Shanklin is a beautiful warm pleasingly designed space with decorated in a very pleasant modern style. We were very happy to escape the cool, wet and windy Melbourne morning and we happily set ourselves up inside. The soft well chosen music playing helped make for a comfortable and cosy atmosphere. We couldn't have been happier. Various earlier reviewers have praised the staff here. It's easy to see why. They're great. I received a lovely smiling greeting as soon as I entered. The pleasant and attentive standards didn't waver through the whole experience. The staff also looked to be enjoying themselves which makes for a nice workplace as well as delighted customers. I started with a beautiful coffee, a long black with accompanying mini jug of cold milk which was made to an excellent level. I took advice on food, due to difficulty of choosing between the Shanklin breakfast - essentially the big brekkie - the baked eggs and the signature dish, Eggs and Shanklish. I chose the last which is scrambled eggs with fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, spring onion, wilted spinach and mint. I added bacon and avocado as well. Cracking dish. Lovely flavours. Immensely satisfying. Lovely texture, beautiful flavours, generous serve. It met every need. 75c had the Portobello Mushroom which sounded and looked fantastic. He declared it superb with an authority that excluded all argument. We shared a Madfish sparking over our brunches. Delicious it was too. It went very nicely with the food. I can why people like me travel a little out of the way to get to Shanklin. It's a very, very good cafe bistro. Everything operates in impressive harmony. That's why it was buzzing today. The rating captures Shanklin accurately. It's a great place. Highly recommended.

Great friendly service and their menu is healthy yet affordable and delicious. Other than weekend…read morebrunch it's not too crowded!

Fast service, friendly staff, nice and clean environment to grab lunch for a shopping centre…read morerestaurant. They do breakfast till 3pm which is great. I ordered the Pumpkin Risotto and asked if they could add some seafood to it? I was told they don't adjust the menu at all. The meal was out in 5 mins, same amount of time as it took to make my coffee. The food was lukewarm, not hot. The meal was very salty and the texture of the rice was mushy, that of baby food. Large servings, they don't do smaller servings, well they can but it will cost the same. The menu reads well and good variety for everyone. The coffee was nice, but it was only warm too.

A day with seniors today snd a very nice day it was to. But, they weren't asking me for cafe…read morerecommendations and that's how we ended up at Billy's Lounge. Sometimes it's good to go to a place like this just to help gauge how good much of the rest of Melbourne's food scene is. So, how was it then. I'd say just ok and largely endorse the current low or mid range rating. I'd give it 2.7, just above a pass. It's a pleasant open cafe/bistro with a modern fit out. It was doing a very good trade when we arrived and we were told we might have to wait up to 20 minutes for our meals. The menu looked ok with some reasonable sounding dishes on it. We were served quickly and pleasantly. I started with a coffee which was average but ok, I thought. No prizes but no no major problems either. I had the chilli scrambled eggs for main. It had decent heat but with an unusual spice or spices which left a slightly odd after taste. On the plus size the dish was moderately well presented and was a decent size. There was a good serve of bacon as I'd added that as an extra. The grilled chilli on top of the dish was a nice touch. The egg itself in the dish was cooked reasonably well. I also tried the bruschetta. I've never encountered one like it. The tomato was cut into long slices instead of being diced. The bread (not toast) barely had any oil on it so it hadn't softened and was excessively chewy. The method did not make it easy or pleasant to eat. On the plus side one of our party had the arancini balls and enjoyed them. Overall, it's an average place for me with fairly prosaic food. But, it was a pleasant and convenient place in the middle of Westfield Doncaster to prop and have a nice catch up.

Chapel Street Restaurant open 24 hours 7 days a week, serving a delicious selection of simple, no…read morefuss meals; need I say more? Chapelli's is great if your after a traditional Italian meal at an affordable price as well as very generous servings to match. The service however can somehow be jeopardized, as the venue is open 24 hours, late in the night to early on weekend mornings can sometimes see the seedier of clientele wandering in for a feed after a heavy night out drinking. That's not to say that at other times during the day Chapelli's can be very efficient and welcoming, it's just a bit of luck as to what sort of quality you will receive.

I am the type to buy from who I like and boy, do I like the staff here!…read moreLiving just a few minutes away from this always open restaurant ensures that I am regularly here. Regardless of wether you're looking for a feed after a night out on chapel street or you want a nice lunch with friends or a coffee and cake, Chappellis always does the job. It isn't the best food I have ever had but it surely is not the worst! The coffee is great and the cakes are divine! Most of all the staff are absolute sweeties! What brings me back everytime is the smile on their faces and the fact they will always make me feel like I am their best customer! If you're all about good customer service then you will adore this place just like I do! I plan on staying a regular here as long as I live in Melbourne!

It's often hard to find decent food that isn't kebabs after 11pm so it was to my great relief when…read moreI found this place on Google maps. My initial experience was not too bad The food is good for what it is and a welcome relief from the usual late feed. Got the vegan Weiner and wasnt that impressed however with the food itself. Chips were also a bit weird. Kinda soggy and the sauce were a bit meh Staff were super friendly to be fair and decent vibes to accompany the rusty interior aesthetic. Pretty sure they missed another order when I came back a second time. They tried to resolve the issue via FB messenger but it kinda just became radio silence after awhile In summary; not terrible :p

After watching a couple seasons of 'Man V. Food', we decided to look up if Melbourne had any food…read morechallenges. We stumbled across Massive Wieners 25 inch hotdog challenge - so we went to give it a go! The venue is easily accessible via public transport, with tram stops and Prahran train station nearby. It is a cute venue set up like an old American-style hotdog place. We found it entertaining to browse around at all the photos of people that have tried the challenge on the walls. Both staff members we dealt with on were extremely friendly, particularly the owner. He was very sociable and made the whole experience better. They also have vegetarian/vegan options so everyone can have a try! The hotdog really was HUGE! We thought it was pretty great value, as it was only $15.00 - with the allowance of two condiments and unlimited water. The hotdog was really tasty, and had a really nice flavour. There was a very generous amount of sauce, which is definitely needed to complete the challenge successfully! The bun was nice too, but unfortunately both of us succumb to the sheer size of the hotdog - meaning we landed a spot on the 'Did not finish' wall. It was a fun experience despite the serious feeling of fullness for the rest of the day. We look forward to going back to Massive Wieners and trying some of their delicious sides. Check them out!

The food was average and over priced, my steak was slightly over cooked and my plate had a huge…read morecrack right through the center and they did nothing. Didn't ask how our meals were either Poor

Kids meal was great! Came out warm and ready for a hungry toddler to eat, simple and tasty!…read more Ribs were tasty! Not a fan of the salad dressing, chips are crispy and seasoned well. Would recommend, will be back!

This is one of my go to cafes when I am in the city on-the-go. Tucked in an alley of cafes off…read moreFlinders Lane (Centre Pl), the ladies behind the counter are always so chirpy and friendly. They seem to know all their regulars too. There is limited seating in the cafe (~three tables inside, and 2 small ones outside), though it's one of those places great for your grab-and-go. In the city where it costs a fair bit much (for me) to dine in a cafe on a daily basis, 3 Little Monkeys is pocket-friendly (affordable). They do breakfast deals ($5) and lunch deals ($8? $8.50?) - an item off the food cabinet (for breakfast, only the ones on the top row and sweet case) and a small coffee (get a size upgrade for 50cents). With a whole alley full of little cafes offering different food+coffee options and deals, it is tempting to try every one of them. Albeit, once I am hooked, I will always go back. And I have. Keep up the great work, ladies!

I stopped here for lunch and ordered the Spinach and feta pida. The pida was ok but I didn't think…read moreit had much flavor. The server at the counter wasn't very helpful and wasn't interested in answering questions about their menu and food items. The prices were reasonable.