Secluded and beautiful views of the ever pretty Canterbury. The local dialect of Canterbury is…read moreremarkably similar to that of common language which is helpful when requesting the time or a beverage. My friend Jay seems to like it here quite a bit even if the jetlag from Melbourne time plays with his stomach a bit.

My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.

Over priced and over hyped! Don't even try to go without a…read morebooking otherwise they will look at you with disdain and revulsion. Simple Italian cooking and they jack up the price on it. The wine list is limited and grossly overpriced for what you get. No BYO wine. They get away with it because there are no other real alternative Italian restaurants nearby.

I have a confession to make..... I've lived nearby for more than a year and never visited. I'M A…read moreFOOL!!! What fantastic pizza. What fantastic service. Why oh why have I been going to the mediocre pizza joint around the corner when this place was RIGHT THERE??? I have a confession to make....I move from the area in exactly one month but there will be at least one more check in from me... Okay, probably two. Yum!

So, this place was once a bank, but now it happens to be a wine bar (I know it was a bank because…read morethe vault is still there, though I wonder if modern banks still have the vaults - it doesn't look like it, at least like the ones in these old banks). I actually suspect that this is located in the section of Melbourne that was known as the dry zone, which is why there is a huge area to the east of the city where there are absolutely no pubs. However, this is a wine bar, and yeah, it wasn't great, but at least they had some nice beers on tap.

As a local I would love to give a positive review however our experience was less than positive. We…read morewere made to sit on bar stools which for older people was not ideal. My seat was close to the kitchen corridor which was breezy and distracting from the close distance to both kitchen and wait station. All courses came in staggered procession. Meaning some dinners finished before others started for all courses. Staff were apologetic but this is not good enough when entertaining others from interstate.. Could and needs to better.

I probably shouldn't call this place a pub, namely because it happens to be a bar, but it is a…read morerather nice one at that. Like a lot of bars, it is rather narrow, but it does have a couple of levels, including a couple of rooftop decks up above. Also, they have a nice lounge area there as well, something that a lot of pubs seem to be missing. Oh, and it also has some nice beers on tap as well.

For Cajun food in Australia, this is pretty impressive…read more There's a pretty good rotating beer list, and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable about what's on tap. The beer flights are also recommended if you're indecisive! As far as food went, I really liked the deep fried mac and cheese, and the shrimp po boy was quite tasty, but could do with a bit more remoulade. We also got the Dom and that was INSANE! I have no idea how one person is supposed to eat all of that. It was really tasty though, but I felt like I was going to explode from eating it. There's also a very impressive collection of hot sauces you can try with your meal, including one with a "try at your own risk" label on it! It's in a pretty convenient location, although being above Camberwell station does mean it can be a bit noisy.

This was very close to being a perfect suburban Japanese dining experience for me, with just a…read morecouple of small bumps keeping it from becoming my new local Japanese go-to. The dumplings were one such thing - beautiful measured tastes in the dumpling and sauces, but they were a little chewy and under-cooked. No such issues with the Tempura Calamari which was cooked nicely, as was the Nasu Dengaku (eggplant dish) which was up there with the best I've had. What a dish. The tofu was also fine, but got pretty soggy and lost its crispness pretty quickly in the sauce. The sashimi is where this place really steps up its game. Perfect melt in your mouth stuff. The sushi rolls that accompanied them on the platter we got were just ho-hum, but that sashimi was to die for. Next time we'll probably just gorge ourselves on endless plates of that. Service was again *almost* great. Lovely and attentive to our water, but they did give us prawn sashimi after we alerted them to not wanting it due to allergies. Lucky one of us could eat it, so it was all okay, but you lose a little confidence in them there. Overall though we really enjoyed it and will be back to give them a chance to nudge this 4 up to a 5.

After my favourite Japanese restaurant in Balwyn changed hands (and quality) I was desperate to…read morefind another venue to satisfy my craving for perfect tempura: crisp crunchy batter, with no taste of over-used frying oil and vegetables with some bite to them. Wa Fu fulfilled my requirements. Each succulent piece of the mixed vegetable selection (eggplant, zucchini, carrot and sweet potato) survived the 10 minute drive home in a brown paper bag and was complemented by the best Nasu Dengaku I have ever had: the deep fried egg-plant melted in my mouth, the miso sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and savoury and left me feeling that this is a place to revisit! The warm welcome, the cleanliness and the ambiance further enhance my belief that I can stop searching for that perfect tempura! A very pleasant surprise from a suburban café.

had smiley faces on and were polite with service. nowadays became a sunny Saturday afternoon, we…read morehad been instructed we may want to sit down anywhere so we chose a table outside. Sipping a mocktail with the solar's warmth for your returned and hen's eye views, virtually outstanding. super add to the Glenny scene. meals was fun. We began with half a dozen oysters. Theses had been pretty small in length but tasted sparkling. The flavours to the barramundi were more mild and calm however once more, fish became very fresh. My companion appreciated the chorizo sausage and rice balls the maximum from the tasting platter, even as I enjoyed the sweet chilli chicken pieces most. the atmosphere inside may be described as stylish and sophisticated, can see it would be super for those past due night drinks. would recommended and come returned some time.

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Tried Fiorelli's simply because I like Italian and I needed a quick meal before a movie at The…read moreRivolli across the road. It felt luxe. The food was good, the staff were great. I left wondering why I'd never tried it before. I think it looks more expensive than it is. You can get pasta or risotto in the 20's. I had chicken risotto and it hit the spot. Well worth a visit.

Very solid four star bistro. Works on all levels and deserves its rating as the best eating place…read morenear the Rivoli theatres. My prawn risotto was very tasty. No skimping on the prawns either, so full points there. My companions enjoyed their meals as well. The space here is very nice. Service is great too. Conclusion, this is a solid, reliable establishment.

This place is home to the best breakfast in Melbourne ladies and gents…read more That's really all I need to write if you value my option, but some people might need a bit more persuasion. The crispy eggs at Mr H actually made my eyes roll back in my head. I called people on the phone after I finished eating to discuss it.... so ya, it's that good. The sweet potato purée is the perfect nest for the crispy fried poached eggs. The fresh cos lettuce salad with homemade ranch cuts through the luscious ham hock perfectly and the sliced sourdough toast is an excellent tool to tie it all in. I'm drooling just typing about it. I went back a second time, but made sure to but take my husband because I wanted to share the love. While he ate, I snapped a photo of him that is cringeworthy, but you can see the expression on his face while shovelling the remnants of a crispy egg that he is indeed in food heaven nirvana. I decided to get the brocolinni salad my second visit which was outstanding as well, really high caliber food and so healthy and fresh. My only, only complaint would be smoking outside on the patio. In 2016, and that is a huge turnoff while enjoying a coffee or a splendid meal. Love ya Mr Hendrix. Mrs Hendrix is a lucky lady

Took us a while to get here from some really good word-of-mouth, but glad we eventually did, and…read morehave been back a few times since. Yet to circle in on a firm favourite - always torn between the breakfast and lunch menus too - but everything is great, service is good, and make sure you try to nab a seat in the courtyard to enjoy some of Melbourne's summer weather while it lasts.