I come here every week (usually in a Saturday with the whole family). and have done so for years…read morenow. I love it. Supper friendly, great food, even better coffee. Try the rancheros: beans and chorizo. OMG. Love your work guys.

Went here when my beloved short round was closed on a public holiday as they are literally next…read moredoor to each other. Staff here are absolutely lovely and that's why I've given this place the rating that I have. They were efficient, friendly and and didn't rush us to leave. Food is ok. It's executed well enough but didn't blow me away. I had the huevos rancheros - it was fine but not the best I've had. Standards are so high these days and when you have a place like short round so close who are absolutely killing it, you need something a little more than these guys offer right now. So I guess I'm saying I wouldn't go here outright but it's fine if you need to eat and short round is busy.

Melbourne started the "flat white" sensation that captivated the coffee-drinking world, likely…read morebecause of globetrotting Australian baristas. Coffee's next evolution is the "magic" which is a stronger version of the flat white because it features a lesser volume of milk. This newish place on Thomson street in Northcote, Melbourne has perfected it. What's more, the decor is a warm wood-forward 70s lounge room vibe and the nibbles are well curated and deliciously executed. The simple tomato cheese croissant was tasty and toasty. The potted omelette looked decadent and the veggie egg tart was light and fluffy. Great service. Beautiful spot. Magically good coffee.

Nice local feel here. Darkish decor but it works given the light the large front window allows in…read more The place has a warm homely feel and it was good to hear the happy chatting and chiding between the staff. It all adds to a happy amiable atmosphere. Beautiful coffee here. A lovely deep dark and lovely offering with silky flavour and excellent length. I didn't try the food here but will next time. The menu looked good.

A nice little cafe for lunch. Go for a late lunch around 2 and it's quiet. Enjoyed my shepherd pie…read more . Would go again Have been again since- had the leek and chicken pie-served with salad. Very nice. Closes at 3pm

Great café. Good coffee and home made muffins. Excellent service…read moreI accidentally dropped some money out of my pocket. A waiter found it and gave it back to me the next time I went. David Perry, Sandringham

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.

I had several entries here. Most delightful people. The place is small, but seating is offered out…read moreback. The lentil burger is awesome! And the Eggs on toast also very delightful (mine were scrambled) the desserts and savories are so tasty! And they have the day olds to offer too if your spending on a budget... The prices overall are affordable! Coffee is set off by the environment! Just perfect come home style!

I had heard so much about this place and salivated over the tantalising menu which was at very very…read morereasonable prices Almost half of what you pay anywhere else But then this is why you can't expect service Instead of going for their awesome hot food options I went for something in their glass cabinet A prepare lamb parcel and some iced coffee I waited for 20 minutes despite having my coloured yellow tile on my table I saw at least six staff serving and saw three tables sever before me with freshly cooked meals After 20 minutes of waiting I received an iced coffee with the ice cream having made a disappearance The waitress inquired whether it was for me But here I had my yellow tile on the table I aslkef where my food was She slowly walked away and five minutes later came with my food Surely you can carry a drink and a plate together toserve Very very disappointed with the service And food was average

While I wouldn't necessarily say that it was love at first sight for this place, it didn't take all…read morethat long for me to realise how awesome a place it was to grab some breakfast. Actually, it went beyond awesome, if that is at all possible. Like, their eggs benedict was nothing short of perfection, and in fact they made it in a way that suggested that they were more than willing to add their own special touch to it. Yeah, I have to say that I absolutely loved this place, and I probably should mentioned that they made an awesome pot of tea as well.

Love this cafe! I spent a lot of time here when I frequented Epworth on Bridge Rd. The cafe itself…read moreis super cool, minimalist and concrete. The food is great, but you cannot go without trying one of two dishes: The breakfast burrito and the pumpkin pancakes. I usually lean towards savoury when it comes to brekkie, but hot damn they got good cakes! If you want something smaller, they have out if this world muffins if you're a muffin fan! Great place to check out if you're in the area. Fail safe, never disappoints.

Cool little place in the heart of the uni area in Carlton. I…read morecame here as a small stopover before a client meeting and it was everything I wanted. I had space to work on my laptop while I ate a vegetarian mex plate (delicious), and enjoyed a pour over coffee (divine). While it might be seen on the pricier side, I would 100% pay it again for the quality of food and drink that I received.

The kids at QPH know how to do the simple stuff well. The coffee, the food, the decor and service…read moreare all spot on and make for a terrific pit stop while in this part of town. I mostly pop in for a coffee and email reading session, but I have eaten here on a couple of occasions. A Mexican salad and smashed eggs on toast were simple and kind of like something I'd cook at home... but then I really like that! There's a lot of tricked up food in Melbourne and sometimes you want something made with real ingredients that doesn't need to be deconstructed and photographed from 50 angles before you can enjoy it. It's simple and unpretentious and sometimes that's just what you need to help you along with your day. The service is friendly and if you ask nicely they might give you the wifi password.

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!