This new kid on the block hasn't been open long, but fills a gap in a neighbourhood that was crying…read moreout for a good local cafe off the main shopping strip. On the Victoria St side of Bridge Road, it's a smallish cafe with a lovely but simple fit out. Staff are super friendly, even if you are just in for a takeaway coffee. They use Industry Beans and their brews are pretty good! I've only been once for food and had the beans fish and it was delish with just the right amount of spice and chilli. The husband also enjoying his pancakes that came with figs, maple and walnuts - yum! Prices are on the pricier side of cafe fare, but if it's good quality, I think it's justifiable. The salads and sandwiches and sweets in the cabinet look very tempting also. I'll be back to try more!

Nice looking place, though the location is slightly unexpected…read more Parking is not the easiest, with one side of the street as permit parking only. Service was friendly but a bit aloof - the waiter couldn't remember who ordered what dish, and one of the orders were taken incorrectly. The coffee was good, chai latte average. I got the smashed avocado with harissa which was a very generous amount of the avo, slightly disproportionate to the amount of toast, though it allowed me to share some with my friend who didn't receive her avocado on the side. Flavour profile slightly off, needs a bit of acidity to balance the avo mix. The mushroom dish with the runny eggy hole brioche looked lovely, as did the homemade baked beans. The special of the day Nutella hot cake with cookie dough and ice cream (my teeth ached from reading the menu!) was shared between 5 of us - which ended up being the right amount. Some interesting interpretations of brekky staples here.

The best oat milk cappuccino I've had in Melbourne my entire trip. The service was good and the…read moredecor is cute and quaint. Highly recommend visiting this coffee house but don't miss it tucked away in the center of the laneway.

There is a lot of competition on this little street, but I can always count on Tulip for a fresh,…read moreflaky chocolate croissant and a refreshing cup of chai latte. Good choice for breakfast and midday snack!

Torino is hidden behind Richmond station, just off Swan. It's not a secret though - many people…read moreseem to have discovered its charms. Rich the barista turns out smooth, velvety coffee - the best on this side of Richmond, in fact. Worth seeking out the next time you're looking for a new favourite coffee shop.

Great coffee!! Had bacon and eggs which were hard and not great! Great little spot for a…read morebreakfast next to Richmond station, try a bit harder on the food and this pit stop is excellent!!

This is another of the many cafes that seem to be located in the area where I work, though some of…read morethem do require a ride on the train to the next station. Actually, I vaguely remember going to a cafe in the area years ago, though I suspect that even if it was this one, it was probably the one that was here before this one appeared. Anyway, I rather liked it. It certainly did meet the standards of what I look for in the Melbourne cafe, particularly since it is located down a side street. So, the meal was good, the tea was good, and the service was good, so that should pretty much tell you everything.

Ambience was good inside service was great outdoor seating as well. Good menu and coffee but my…read morewaffles a little dry I thought they came with ice cream but it was no where to be found.

Despite living right around the corner from Hide & Cheek, I have been procrastinating about going…read morethere. One reason for this is that I'm a little bit sad about the demise of Land of Siam, the Thai restaurant that used to be at this location, because it was a staple in my lazy Friday nights when all I want to do after work is collapse on my couch with some pad thai and a bottle of red. But then Derby Thai moved in down the road, so that helped the Thai issue (even though I really liked the Land of Siam in particular). The next reason for procrastinating about Hide & Cheek was their choice of font in their signage. No, really. Maybe I hang out with too many graphic designers or something, but this is a really naff font choice. Font matters because this made me think this was going to be a really naff place. While I would still love to give their signage and their menu layout/design a complete overhaul, this is actually a nice little local cafe. Inside it is quite light yet warm and cosy. There are some good choices on the menu. I had the Mermaid, which is an egg white ommelette with honey vodka cured salmon, spinach, toast and hollandaise on the side (my favourite little touch, as you can make it as healthy or unhealthy as you like). Next time I happen to wander down I intend to try the Speedy Gonzales, which was baked beans but with the genius touch of haloumi, which makes every breakfast a winner. The coffee was good, but I prefer mine a little hotter. They do, however, use Bonsoy, which is a big mark in their favour. So the food was good, the service was fast and friendly...but I still can't get over that font...

Delicious breakfast wrap, awesome coffee, and a cheeky nice group of people manning the desk…read more Actually, I believe the joint is owned and run by a couple women, and I hope they do great. It is a perfect little neighborhood place and I will be sure to pop by every time I'm in the 'hood. Oh - check out the TASTY looking pastries. Mmmm!

Hidden down a lane way, it's a nice and quiet place with great bacon and eggs and one of the best…read moresmoothies I have ever had - incredibly well priced too! The coffee here is also pretty good, definitely try this place out.

Sweet by name, even sweeter by taste this café is by far my favourite in and around Oak Park. It's…read morea cosy little café located in the Snell Grove precinct, just a minute's walk away from the train station. There's seating inside if you want to stop in for a treat, but I prefer to grab my specialties to devour at home. I'm a big fan of home made pies but usually I'm left disappointed by the quality of the meat or other ingredients used. Not so with Sweet Nektar. Their beef burgundy pies are the best I've ever tasted and the different lamb varieties should be award winning they are just that delicious. The thing I love is that everything is made on site on the day, so you can't always be sure your favourite will be available when you go there. It's so not a bad thing here though because it just frees you up to find something just as scrumptious and loveable. The made to order rolls and sandwiches are delish as well, even my daughter who is addicted to hot chips loves coming with me to order her own special sandwich. While your there you have to spoil yourself with one of the handmade sweets, from cookies to slices and cakes you'll want to take the lot, but do yourself a favour and at least try the hedgehog! I'm also big on service and the people here are lovely, and because they always take the time to talk with my children and tell me how cute they are they win extra points with me!

This is a great little cafe and rather appropriately named Sweet Nektar. My French toast and cafe…read morelatte this morning was delicious as always and the owner is wonderfully warm and engaging to all her customers. Sweet Nektar is a genuine treat with everything being prepared daily on the premises. Recently I asked them to cater an event I was involved in and as usual, the food was fantastic. Whenever I am in Snell Grove I never miss an opportunity to call in for a bite to eat and a coffee and of course the enjoyable friendly atmosphere that can always be found at Sweet Nektar Cafe!

It's nice to be able to review a cafe whereby no bad incidents happened. Lord knows, that's rare…read moresometimes. It was quite by accident/chance that we came here. I saw something on Instagram from here that took my fancy, and wouldn't you know it, when we sat down to order, I couldn't find the picture again so didn't even order that (I know; screenshot it next time). Instead, I ordered the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon on a potato rosti, pickled red cabbage and poached eggs and Harissa hollandaise. It really was good. MAYBE if I were to be fussy, I'd say the potato rosti was just a fraction over done, but that's splitting hairs. The staff were friendly, the food came out fast, and it was really good. They do sell little cakes and muffins etc to either eat in or take out. I must say, not all looked appealing, but there was a great variety. Parking could be an issue at busy times. The council seem to think that by taking away parks, it "beautifies" the street. Uh, not so much. But if you go for breakfast early enough, it's a good spot. I highly recommend eating here. The breakfast is all day and there looks like a good lunch menu as well. Perhaps that's what I'll go for next time!

Great little local cafe with a high end feel. Clean and…read moreinviting interior, nothing too OTT from the outside. Our table had the crumpets with mango curd, the chia pudding and the eggs with sausages. All excellent, very timely and friendly service from the waitress. Would return happily!