We wandered into Thangs Cafe, situated at the top end of Lygon St where there is not much on offer,…read morefor a late lunch and were greeted by the friendly staff as we headed to the counter. The menu was full of mostly sandwiches and burgers, which suited us just fine. I ordered the Roo Burger and my wife the Open Vegie Melt. We were excitedly told about what was in each meal before being told to not worry about paying yet and to grab a seat. I also ordered a strawberry milkshake, which was unfortunately a little disappointing and essentially just a Big M in a glass. I did have it topped up for free while I was half way finished though. We were the only ones in the cafe, but the wait for our food was still quite a bit, but once it did come out I was more than happy. The Open Vegie Melt was big and cheesy and the Roo Burger was absolutely delicious, not too big, but the perfect size to fill me up. The breakfast menu looked to be quite good too, containing all of your standard cafe brekkie items. We were in the area looking for a new house, so I hope that I'll be able to head back soon to try out more of what's on offer!

Have been here twice now. Once for lunch and today for a coffee. The man that works there is…read moreabsolutely delightful. Very helpful and super friendly. The menu is not huge but pretty offers a good range of burgers and sandwiches. I had the open veggie grill, which was delicious. Serving sizes are pretty good as well. Nice spot to just have a coffee and sit back and relax. We sat at the window today, so nice to people watch and watch the world go by.

Buzzy little cafe on the eastern edge of the North Balwyn village. It was doing a good local trade…read morewhen I visited. It seemed like a fairly run of the mill cafe with not much evident to put it above the pack. It contrasted badly with the care and quality of the excellent Le Clec just a few suburbs away and for around the same dollars. Big difference in the decor, dishes and decoration. There's no style evident here and not one hint of greenery making for plain basic and fairly uninteresting decor. I ordered a long black which was slightly bitter with a not too pleasant and long lasting flavour. It had length for the wrong reasons. I didn't have food but what I could see looked pedestrian again. Basic cakes and sandwiches. Some of the meals on the board looked interesting but they were mainly on the pricey side. Service was ok but rather distant and unfamiliar. A disappointing local cafe for me. I can see no reason to return.

I used to go to grigons and Orr quite a while back and loved it. So when my friend asked where we…read moreshould go for a big vegan breakfast that was close to home we chose here. I was let down this time. Their vegan options had dwindled to just one and we had to 'make your own' to put together a meal which turned out extremely expensive for what we got. The vegan option was crumpets with spread. As we were hungry we opted for toast with the sides of avocado, hash brown, mushrooms and tomato. This came to the hefty sum of $22! (I'm certain we were charged for the eggs even though we didn't order them) The meal it self was tasty! I couldn't help wishing for lemon with the avocado but the hash brown was so delicious! The service was great and friendly and the place is so adorable. There was a very long wait on food, which we were fine with and they had set our expectations early. There also seemed to be a bit of a wasp problem so we needed to move inside. I love the outside tables on what is a quiet spot on queensberry st, so I hope they deal with the wasps somehow. It was like watching a comedy sketch, everyone flapping them away or running about then sitting down again. Overall, it was too expensive for such a basic meal and took way too long to come out considering there was still empty tables. Order the set meals and you will probably have a much better experience!

Great local cafe. I always get one of the many yummy jaffles and my partner loves the rosti and…read moremushrooms. It's one of our favourite breakfasts. The coffee is great, the orange juice is fresh and the staff are friendly. I love the quirkiness and laid back atmosphere. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wow! What a great little place. I love to come here for lunch when I am in the Southbank area and…read moredon't want to get stuck with the tourists who stroll around down the rest of the river... They have a great selection of light lunches available to take away as well as a full menu if you would prefer to eat in. I have enjoyed a rather tasty pear and chorizo risotto which was, quite frankly, orgasmic. On a lighter day I have taken away a crispy baguette filled with fresh ham, brie and salad. Both DEE-LISH. I tend to be picky with my coffee, but I was left very impressed - this barista knows what he is doing! It always seems to be pretty busy too which is nice to see, however part of me wishes no one else had found out about it... I want it all to myself!

This cafe is right across the street from my company's Melbourne office, and when I'm visiting from…read moreSydney I always go here. Because its coffee is heavenly. Like, truly great. It's extremely busy in here during morning business coffee hours (the only time I've been here). But it's worth the wait. The hipster vibe will impress or annoy, depending on your taste. I've had a tasty croissant here, and they have some nice fresh-squeezed fruit juices too. This is just what a busy, trendy, inner-city coffee shop should be.

There simply aren't enough words to express how wonderful both the food and the service were. I…read morewill be back here next time I'm in Melbourne for sure.

I've been coming here for years and they always have interesting creative items on the menu. After…read moremany years they have now decided to change the menu and it's still amazing and keeping up with the latest trends. Superfoods fritters, made with kale, beans etc a special yoghurt and Moroccan sauce, extremely nice and refreshing. The service is not impeccable.

Found within the glass walls of Australian newspaper The Age's Collins Street home, Espresso Hub…read moretries to be as the name implies - a hub. This is where people meet. Be it outside watching the traffic pass at a safe distance, in amongst. The dark wood furniture for more of a meal or a quick takeaway for those catching a train from Southern Cross Station but unwilling to settle for street vendor coffee. The dub music playing adds a nice ambiance and covers the conversation that echoes against the flat surfaces. Sound travels well here. I'm sure I can hear a security door opening three floors up. Put the place is enchanting in a 2001: A Space Odyssey kind of way. The baguettes and Turkish breads the fruit salads all look tasty in a same same kind of way. The coffee is great and a man ten years my senior called me Sir. Stranger things have happened, and if you're after a new experience that is somehow a little unsettling with all the sounds of life passing you by, then defensively give this place a go.

Service is quick and chef accommodating to variations…read more Downside, eggs are not free range and have no flavour. Spiced apple porridge came without the apple. Coffee is good. It's the building cafe so I'm sure I'll be back again at some point for breakfast but no rush. Daily coffees will continue.

I was looking for a morning coffee in Bentleigh after having my hair cut (@ The Barber Club), and…read moreBent Espresso appeared on Yelp as the closest place. After a walk about Centre Road's exceptional offering of variety stores and op shops, I made my way back to Bent Espresso for a latte. They grind Toby's Estate beans, the service was friendly and relaxed, and casual in a nice way. I didn't bother to check the menu as I wasn't interested, but the coffee was delicious and the little cabinet of treats looked enticing. If latte art is your thing, you would be disappointed if my coffee is anything to go by. Even without a milk flower, it was a good brew. I liked the carafe of ice cold water as well. Small place, seemed to do more take away than drink in when I was there at 10:30am. Check out the funky mural on the back wall. I'll be back here at some stage.

Came here looking for breakfast and coffee on a Tuesday morning and after looking at the menu, I…read moredecided to skip breakfast. Prices on food, even for Melbourne, are really high. In excess of $15 for most items on the breakfast menu. The prices mean I won't be back here. The positive is the coffee, which is from Toby's Estate and well made and presented.

This place was great. Basically I was wandering up around Ascot Vale, namely because I wanted to…read moresee how long it would take for me to get from my house to the exam venues by public transport, and since I was down here having some breakfast was definitely called for, so I decided to come here. Well, not surprisingly they had a great eggs benedict, though the tea wasn't one of the best that I'd had. Still, it was pretty cool, and the staff were also really friendly.

The coffee is poifect, the food - delightful. A small selection of foods but really hearty and full…read moreof flavour. You can't complain when you have the choice of pairing your brekkie with an Oreo milkshake (milk is not a bad choice here, Ron Burgundy!) Union Road has some seriously awesome cafés to choose from, but if I'm on my own, I'll always go to Grandpa Joe and grab a seat by the window, fill up on creamy lattes and watch the world go by. You're generally helped along by some classy tunes and the Banksy-ish artworks that graces the walls within. Don't go in a large group, tables generally cater for two inside and four outside.