Cute little bakery with delicious baked goods and simple dishes (sandwiches, quiches, salad, etc)…read more Everything was fresh and seemed pretty healthy. There is indoor and outdoor seating available, altho indoor seating was a bit limited (especially for tables; plenty of bar/stool seating). Free still & sparkling tap water available. This place is perfect for a bite after a rigorous bike ride or hike. Service staff is friendly (like all of Aus that I've encountered). Not open everyday so check the hours before you go! Ordered the spinach, ricotta and feta pie with a side of daily salad (green bean and a bunch of other veggies in vinaigrette dressing). The pie came with a side of homemade chutney and the serving size was pretty big (for a pie). Even though it was filled with cheese, it didn't feel heavy in the stomach. My partner ordered the sausage apple roll (made from free-range Victorian Pork) and it was the biggest sausage roll I've seen. Jam packed with quality meat and also served with a side of homemade chutney.

Delicious. Eclectic. Quaint. The pastry chef should be commended. The pastries are world class. The…read morebreads, home made jams etc are perfection. The staff baristas can make a good cup of coffee. Highly recommended!!

Kallista Tea Room has been on my to-visit list for a while and when we decided to drop in, at lunch…read moreon a weekday, I was very pleasantly surprised. Let's talk food: AMAZING. I had the chilli eggs and would heartily recommend: just the right amount of kick and full of flavour. Hubby had the brioche french toast, slightly elevated from your typical fare by the delicious addition of pear compote and coconut custard. A must have for all the sweet tooths out there. The prices were maybe a touch on the dearer side (think tourist pricing) though I personally think reasonable enough for the quality. As far as atmosphere think ecclectic-bush-hole-in-the-wall; a big tick in my book. With a laid-back, chill vibe it's perfect for a long, gossipy cuppa or just a quick bite to eat. Of note and one of the HUGE highlights for me was the picturesque native cockatoo viewing: free with lunch. The interior of the cafe has a section with this glorious picture window showing the local winged residents chilling, pruning and putting on a free show. It was as unexpected as it was delightful. I'll definitely be back: the high tea is calling my name.

Food was very nice, good atmosphere and enjoyed watching the birds…read moreantics................................

Small and cozy, the Sassafras Cafe is an unnoticeable building, tucked in amongst the more touristy…read morestores. We had the quiche and scones which were quite nice. The selection of tea is wonderful as well, highly recommend the Tumeric or the Coconut.

Like a hidden little cottage in an enchanted forest, Lady Hawke can be described in one word -…read morecosy. While accommodation at the B&B is limited to only one room (and I've not yet tried it so can't offer any recommendation) the cafe is open to all, and he staff/owners are friendly and welcoming. Like your own little kitschy cottage house away from home, the cafe features brightly -coloured walls, open fireplaces and a gallery of original art by local artists. Lady Hawke does all day breakfast - $10 for a big brekkie and a beverage. The venue can also be hired out for events, including wedding receptions (my brother had his there). They decorated it beautifully, and without the usual trumped up cost.

What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

i saw many cops here... food must be pretty good to stop by hey? service + ambiance!read more

The staff are rude. My daughter has celiac and can't eat there food but wants to join the family…read more They insisted they could provide her food and we needed to order her food. This is not helpful and makes her feel more uncomfortable. Yes it is unique inside, however, not worth the price or the unfriendly and rude staff.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, coffee and food. Served super fast once we ordered. Trio of dips was…read moreonly a duo which should have been advised when ordering, rather than us having to ask after being served and already eating. Other than that disappointment, perfect. Definitely worth a try.

Nestled amongst the tea shops and clothing stores in Sassafras is a converted old wooden building…read moretrading as "Ripe". We used to come to ripe under the old owners, who departed a couple of years back. Since then my affair with Ripe has dwindled a bit, however I decided to head there for breakfast on my birthday this year. We grabbed a chair at the large share table by the fire, which in a Melbourne June was a very good place in the world to be. Although the menu reads like a bit of an exercise in uppity wordsmithery, the food is what keeps me coming back. As a vegetarian, my choice here is limited, which is a little surprising. However I ordered the Vegetarian platter, and was treated to portions of quiche, a small bowl of soup and other tasty morsels to warm me up. The coffee is always fantastic here, and it's become a tradition of mine to order a boutique beer to have after breakfast, of which they have a small but consistant selection. New owners don't mean a lot of change in terms of the feel and service at Ripe. Both are fantastic, and although our relationship isn't what it used to be, I'm still a fan.

Had a long hard morning climbing the 1000 steps of the Kokoda Memorial Trail and my girlfriends and…read moreI were looking forward to a well deserved protein hit (read: bacon and coffee please). We headed over the road to cute little cafe called Brew'd. We entered to find wooden floors and exposed brick which gave a funky New York loft vibe. We were greeted by... Oh wait, we weren't. We came inside and hovered awkwardly around the counter for about 5 minutes, waiting to be seated, or perhaps were meant to seat ourselves? Is there table service? They need a sign or something because the barista sure wasn't in a hurry to let us know, or to even say hello really. Hmm. Eventually someone directed us to a table and we helped ourselves to a menu. It was pretty impressive I've got to say. Lots of choice and very well priced. I ordered smashed avo, bacon and eggs which I paid for.. In cash... Because they are cash only. No I don't mean they have a $20 minimum, I mean it's 1980 again and we're all expected to walk around carrying pineapples. Ugh this is my pet peeve. If you are a business where people regularly pay you amounts higher than $10, GET AN EFTPOS MACHINE!!!! It's very lucky that my smashed avo more than made up for this massive transactional faux pas. It was delicious! They also do really, really good coffee. Their coffees come with a little chocolate on the spoon. I love a bonus treat with my coffee, Brew'd definitely knew their way to my heart. Even if I had to pay in cash for it.. The good: nice decor, expansive menu, very well priced (avg $15 for a hearty brekky), really good coffee, bonus chocolate The bad: cash only!!! Slightly non-attentive staff

Took a chance driving over from Wantirna South in search of a decent brunch as there was only one…read morereview but came away happy we did. Managed to secure a table outside which was a bonus and we were promptly given menus and told to order at the counter. The menu isn't enormous but contained all the standard fair and tbh it's nice to have your choices limited when you're fighting off the effects of the night before. I went for the Veggie Breakfast and my wife chose the Atlantic Eggs and both came out within 10min. Both dishes were an ideal size and the presentation was very appetising, my tomatoes were nicely grilled, the mushrooms were properly sautéed not pale and watery as can often be the case and the spinach and feta were in good proportion. The only criticism would be that the poached eggs were a minute over done, still slightly runny yolks but definitely over. I tried my wife's eggs and the hollandaise was rich and perfectly tart but again eggs slightly over (at least for our liking). Overall $45 for 2 good brekkies and 2 coffees is very reasonable and we'll definitely add this to our brunch rotation.

Ended up here because Miss Marple's waiting list was too long. Unfortunately, the extremely slow…read moreservice at the Black Kettle meant that by the time we got our tea, we could have been served at Miss Marple's, even taking into account the waiting list there... Another disappointment was that their advertised specials were no longer available (wipe off the chalkboard then!) and several other items on the menu were not available. I also found the tea to be way too strong, but perhaps that was just a personal preference. All in all, I probably wouldn't go back.

To the Fat Badger Team - thank you so much for a sensational burger night last night! It was a…read morehuge hit with both the adults and kids and the food was sensational! Looking forward to the next one... PS... the kids loved the new kids corner!

What disappointed me here was the lack of vegan food. I rang the day before and explained my food…read morechoices which didn't match their venue and besides being extremely apologetic, they explained that I needed to advise my preferences at least one week beforehand!!!! Now seriously guys, it's not as though I have leprosy, a simple non egg pasta with a tomato based sauce would have done. Anyways we were booked in prior to a long Oxfam Trailwalker training walk of 48kms, so I needed to eat. I had two entrees veggie spring rolls and the bruschetta which were both magnificent and actually constituted a full meal for me. All they should have said on the phone was "we can do two entrees"!!!! Service was good and it was a tad pricey but the colleagues enjoyed their spag bog and we had more than enough fuel to keep us trekking for 48 clicks.

This place is very nice. I just had lunch there & I wasn't at all disappointed. Our waitress was…read morea bit slow, but since I wasn't in a hurry was not a problem for me. :) The place boast indoor/outdoor seating. The outdoor seating has plenty of shade - even on a very hot day like today. The menu was very varied & had several options for vegetarians :) & some options even specified could be made to be vegetarian which I thought was a very thoughtful. I had a soy flat white coffee & I'll say it was straight down the line. It was the best but I would go back & have another :) The pricing was a bit pricey on some things - however, the taste was well worth it! Ah, & I couldn't resist the lemon tart & I'm so glad I had it.....YUM YUM YUM!!! A must if you are in the area :)