A good find, great vibe good coffee and a selection of pastries. Love the ambience and service.read more

Oh Darling! Pushing the boundaries of cafe food cuisine, Darling Cafe dares to be different and…read morebrings the wok to brunch with modern charm. Hiding down its namesake side street in dense South Yarra, the cafe's simple black and gold signage opens up into an interior that is elegant and sleek down the smallest details. Marble counters and bench tops, floor-to-ceiling bifold windows around the outside, gold trim around the stained timber tables, a copper-framed cake fridge and a handful of full length mirrors leaning against one wall; it's all class. The styling follows through to the centred Synesso MVP Hydra espresso machine. Small cuttings of red lilies on each table add a touch of subtle colour. Seating is an array of small tables both inside and outside along the footpath. The menu. An eclectic mix of typical cafe fare with hints of Asian fusion. Divided into three sections, there's all of the usual breakfast suspects along with some creative additions. Dishes include smashed avocado with a twist of kale chips and chilli cherry tomato concasse, a chilli prawn omelette, sticky date pancakes and hazelnut fudge waffles. Lunch highlights include marinated lamb fillet, honey sesame chicken and zucchini and corn fritters. The third section will likely surprise and confuse many and takes the hints of Asian fusion seen throughout the menu to the next level, entitled The Wok. Peking duck stir fry, Pad Thai noodles, Nasi Goreng. At a cafe. Asian classics with cafe styling but still keeping the original street food charm. It works and works well, but still feels weird. Coffee is from Five Senses with a house blend and single origin options available as espresso or cold brew. There's also a range of teas, including matcha, cold press juices and smoothies. Since it's always 5 o'clock somewhere, wines with mulled wine in winter and cocktails are also on offer. Cakes, donuts, slices and pastries are a rotating selection from local bakers that include Butterbing, Sweet Doll, Nutrition Darling, Vickie Liu and Buttermafia. A local favourite,Darling Cafe has taken some bold choices with the uniting of the cafe world to Asian fusion and street food, but it pays off well.

After being disappointed that the place I wanted to check out didn't actually do anything to eat, I…read morewandered around the corner to find this old warehouse which had been converted into a cafe. Once again it surprised me at how big this place was, though I guess I hadn't visited this place on a Saturday, or a Sunday, which is usually when these places get really, really packed. However, I still liked it, the breakfast options were good, and they made a decent pot of tea as well. Mind you, there did seem to be a lot of people going through the door grabbing takeaways, but then again it is Brunswick.

It's always rather exciting to see a new cafe open in your neighbourhood. So when Project281 opened…read moreup in an underused corner of Brunswick I made sure to pay it a visit. The first thing you will notice when you walk in the glass doors is the industrial design aesthetic. Think plain painted bricks walls, concrete, steel. The ceilings are high and the space is large. To soften the vibe there are numerous leafy indoor plants. Was greeted with a smile and given a choice about where to sit. I ordered a short macchiato, which shortly arrived in a small cup .. similar in appearance to a liquid chocolate easter egg. Quite unique. Coffee was a little over roasted for my likings though, hence a touch bitter. It's a new roastery so this might change as they hone their technique. Korokke Benedict was my choice food wise (smokey brisket hollandaise, charred pepper, goats cheese, tonkatsu, pickled something, garden herbs). First things first it looked beautiful, colourful and intriguing. The 2 poached eggs were well cooked, sitting on top of two rather large crumbed potato cakes. Definitely had a japanesey flavour (bonito perhaps), the outer coating was light and crispy. But as I ate more I felt there was too much potato in each bite .. maybe the it should have been thinner, or something added with the potato to give it more texture. Only opened a week ago - so might take a bit of time for them to get into the groove. I like that they're trying some new ideas, worth giving them another try but I'll wait a few months. Wifi - no but on its way according to staff. Newspapers - no. Music - Not sure if they're trying to be ironic but it was very prominent and they were playing 80s/90s (bit like Gold104 without ads), not my cup of tea for a cafe. Feel the ambiance would have benefitted something more electronic or background.

While exploring Melbourne (precovid), we came across this cute blue door and decided to give it a…read moreshot. I tried one of their specialty matcha lattes, and it was pretty interesting for sure. The space was very cute and the prices were standard for the area.

I had a chai latte here it was so cute and small. The store was packed, the service was fast and…read morenice though! And I really liked the location, so much cool street art to see

In a city where coffee is not just about the drink, but rather an overall experience, Coffee Rush…read moreis a spectacular fail. The only thing I felt afterwards was light headed from disappointment. If you are into "brash" Sydney style service, this is the place for you. By the way, the coffee is totally mediocre. For a complete Melbourne experience that you will want to return to time and again, try Higher Ground (expensive but worth it), Kinfolk (who pay forward with charity), and The school Of Life (that is cerebral coffee all the way). I wish there was a minus 1 star.

The work local! Coffee rush, located lower ground level of the channel 9 building at 717 Bourke…read morestreet!. This is a little cafe shop, and one of my locals as it is downstairs from my work, but in my opinion the better coffee of the lot around here. Consistency is key, and one thing coffee rush needs is a little bit more consistency, however, when they are on point they are on point! A short macchiato once done well is a creamy cup of goodness. Sometimes if I'm feeling a little peckish I'd compliment it with some banana bread with a selection of plain, walnut, blueberry! Staff are friendly and always have a great chat with them when I'm there!

A fantastic tiny little café hidden in the back of a building in somewhat salubrious surroundings…read more Used Yelp to find it, otherwise as a visitor to the city, I'd never have found it. The upside: food and drink amazing. When you order tea it's made in a pot, just how it should be, with fresh milk brought separately in one of those little jugs. The fruit toast and the hot cross buns are immense, packed with fruit and really delicious. Our bill for 2 fruit toast, 2 hot cross buns and 2 teas was $22. Not so bad considering the huge portion size. The downside: there doesn't appear to be any wifi, any toilets, they only take cash and you sit having you breakfast overlooking fire escapes and bins.

This shop exceeded my expectations...not only was the linguini tasty, you'll get the fattest and…read morefreshest prawns to go with it. It definitely made my day on a Saturday branch. The stewed beef was pretty awesome as well. For a modest price of 15 bucks you get what you pay for. Well, the lunch menu is quite limited but then again they have an ok breakfast menu...breakfast will not be served after 12 so go early to get your cravings fixed. Would be going back for their breakfast to complete my overall experience. But for now, a five star experience for me. Great work!

Just to think that I came all the way out to this part of Hawthorn just to have a pot of tea, which…read moreis something I could have done at home. Well, it turned out that this place was here as well, so I decided that I might have one here as well, and that was certainly a bonus because not only were the staff pretty friendly, but they also served up a pretty decent pot of tea as well. Okay, it isn't the biggest of places, but it was certainly a great place to kick back and relax.

We've been watching this place slowly come to life and eagerly awaiting the opening! Had a test run…read morethis morning with a take away coffee and was warmly welcomed into the cafe and promptly served. $5 for a large take away coffee is OK by me for the convenience (maybe a little too convenient) of being across the road. Had a quick peek at the menu and it looks delish. A fairly small selection, however once you step foot inside you'll realise they need this, as it is a small quaint little setup. From Instagram posts and passing by, it seems to be three ladies that have set the place up and they've done a great job! Looks like they may be stocking 5 and dime bagels and short stop donuts too!! Oh dear!! A great new addition to Riversdale Rd and I look forward to returning to road test the menu and delicious sounding ice teas and homemade lemonade.

Piccante Cafe may be tiny but it has attitude! From across the street you can see the barista's and…read morethe coffee machine through the 'hole in the wall' window. Step inside and immediately you feel welcome. All it takes is the smell of great coffee and a genuine smile from staff. I set myself up at a table with a well placed power outlet and got to writing this review. The cafe was busy but not full, perfectly paced for a weekday morning. Quirky artwork for sale drew my attention to the wall and the range of tables and blackboards made for an inviting and charming space. My coffee arrived and it was fantastic, so was the bottle my water came in. I wish I was hungry because a blackboard invited me to look over the menu and to ask for anything! I will definitely be back to this small cafe for a meal. The decor and the staff were exactly what i like in a cafe -extremely charming and quirky.

Today i went for a late brunch in Caffe Piccante in Fitzroy North and had a really enjoyable…read moreexperience. The coffee was good. The baked eggs with sausage, bean, bacon, spinach, poached eggs and cheese really blended together superbly. And the service had zero attitude and a whole lot of friendliness. The menu was fairly substantial and they even let you do half portions of breakfast if you aren't feeling that peckish. But I was ravenous! The eggs were runny and I was given two thick pieces of toasted bread to mop up the yolk infused in with the rest of my dish. Although we went for breakfast, the lunch menu looked pretty comprehensive too. Was very tempted by the bangers and mash with gravy. Will be back soonish to try out the rest of their menu. Overall, great service, inexpensive varied menu, and tasty too.

Stumbled across this cafe as I was doing some errands nearby.. obviously not so hidden for the…read morelocals.. upon arrival the normally quiet street is alive... car park in front of the small shopping strip is full and restaurant is full of activity.. time is 12.15pm. Peak! 5 min wait for a table and food 30min wait (was told up front). On recommendation ordered the beef burger with extra patty. We also had the mushroom with egg. Which had a good splash of truffle oil. If getting the mushroom... be prepared to for an afternoon nanny nap... it's heavy. As for the burger... it's well balanced with a maccas style sauce and the double patty was spot on! Not dry and with the gritty bits on the edges. Add the extra patty otherwise it would feel a bit underwhelmed... size wise. Above average pricing at $22.50.

Franks is by far the best cafe I've tried to date. Their coffee is both consistent and delicious…read more The food is something you can't forget, the taste and presentation is something you won't see anywhere else. The eggs Benedict, chicken sandwich and burger and some menu items that no other place can beat. Cannot wait to visit here again soon. Overall amazing atmosphere, food and service.