I didn't know about this tiny little café/bakery in Ivanhoe until a co-worker rocked my world by…read morebringing their (his?) gingerbread men to a meeting. The. Best. Gingerbread. Ever. Yes, I mean it. Seriously, I had dreams about these men (not in the usual George Clooney/Brad Pitt type way) but in a must get my hands on some more type way (okay so not really that different I guess.) So every December over the past few years I have stolen away to this café to get a sugar hit in the form of stars, gingerbread men, and bells, and every other month in between I go there for the fabulous coffee and to test my ability to resist desert temptation. Go there for the fabulous coffee and see the window filled with delicious looking tarts, donuts and cakes and you will agree! Can you resist the temptation?

Quite nice decor. Fresh and modern. Friendly service. But, our quiche was probably brought in…read morerather than being made on the premises. The chicken and avocado focaccia had only the tiniest piece of avocado in it and was pretty tasteless. On the good side, the coffee eclair was absolutely beautiful and went down very well. The coffee was just ok. Conclusion, a pretty average place.

Good food and coffee. Service generally very good. Something noteworthy about this place is the…read moregreat opening hours. 7 am to 6 pm seven days a week.

Yep. Tried it again. Still disappointed. Service was prompt but it stopped there. Went in after…read more10am and croissant tasted like it was yesterday or the day before. Not fresh and rather heavy. Offered jam, but arrived cold. Coffee okay. Should have trusted my instincts. A short walk either way would have brought me to other cafes where the experience may have been different. Can't say I did not give them a fair go. But a 3/3 miss, won't be going here again.

New cafe in the area :) a really cute spot with nice dining space and fresh vibes…read moreCame here on a Sunday to enjoy a morning out and some good food. Cant say I was blown away by the food. It was pretty tasty and looked spectacular but for its price point was typical for brunch. A bit underwhelmed by the coffee - was expecting a little better. Staff overall were pretty nice and helpful but unfortunately when taking away the dishes, one managed to drop a knife and fork over a companions jacket (accidentally but still..) Nice place to check out when in the area nevertheless :)

From the owner: Olive Lane is a Hellenic-inspired eatery that's putting a contemporary spin on the authentic…read moreflavours of Greece. Transport yourself to the isles of the Mediterranean with the scent of our traditional baked goods & the silky smooth taste of our coffee. Proudly owned and run by a Greek-Australian family who is bringing something special to 3104.

I came across 180 degree cupcakes at a small stall at the Melbourne Wine and Food Festival. Shops…read moreare beginning to pop up like 'The Cupcake Bakery' all over and whilst not a chain store yet, this business has potential. The cupcakes here are fresh and the icing is super rich and tasty. I bought a box (thinking of what an epic eating adventure my housemate and i would have) and started off our weekly 'True Blood-athon' with a box of these delicious wonders. They had such a large assortment of cupcakes, the designs are truly individual (they had Collingwood vs Cats Jersey cupcakes), I took home 'Red Velvet' which was a delicious white choc top with red base, and Lemon Meringue cupcakes. The Lemon Meringue was something out of this world. The cupcakes depending on design can set you back $3 - $4.

The pies are larger than your standard pie and yum! Coffee is great and good value with a large…read morebeing only $4! Girls are always happy to see you.