Instant love…read more Elceed has such friendly helpful staff, a great menu and food that lives up to it. I had a hard time making a choice today, everything that came out looked good and made it one of the longest decision making processes ever. In the end you can't go wrong with french toast and I highly recommend both the menu french toast and what ever special french toast they might have. They do it right! Can't wait to head back in and make my way through the menu.

Nice smiley quick service and tasty fresh breakfast !…read moreHarissa hollandaise was a hit ! Matcha latte was disappointing as the matcha powder was still lumpy through the milk..... Apart from that lovely !

Having come all the way up to Balwyn the week before only to discover that I was a week early for…read moremy film, it gave me an excuse to come up a second time, and this time to actually have some breakfast. Being next door to the cinema was quite useful as it meant that didn't have all that far to walk. Okay, the menu wasn't hugely inspiring, but the omlet basically changed that. The staff were friendly, and the coffee was also pretty decent. Oh, and the décor was really, really nice.

If anywhere was to be correctly described as a "hidden gem" - this is it. Behind a dark and…read moreunremarkable shopfront in the small shopping precinct near Balwyn Cinema, this bistro is fabulous. Its small front space should not deter you - there's more eating areas including upstairs. My wonderful dinner included Pumpkin Croquettes, mixed lettuces, sautéed greens - followed bmy the most divine soft-centred a Chocolate Sponge dessert I've ever had. Bravo! The service is polite but informal and the venue is delightful. Thank you.

Scarvelli Cafe was opened by Clare Voitin in 2013 with a commitment of serving "real food" and…read moreoutstanding coffee. They pride them self in showcasing some homemade retail food as well as their own produce from Sway Bay Farm. "Paddock to Plate" is one of the trending topic in food industry right now and it's a philosophy that so many Australian chef, cafe's and restaurants embrace. Clare has an entrepreneurial spirits inside of her starting with her own jewellery store in the district than finally entering her first venture into the food scene inspired by her lawyer husband who grew up on a farm. Her husband passion for the country lead on developing their own farm where some of the meat and majority of the vegetables are produced for Scarvelli's. It's the real Paddock to Plate experience. Clare with her husband run their own business, a 12 acre farm while raising their three boys is just beyond impressive. I was invited to Scarvelli Cafe by Carlos and decided to visit them on a Friday afternoon. I travel from the city using 109 tram from Collins St, the journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Upon arriving, I was amazed by the rustic but modern decor. The cafe itself are divided into 4 separate spaces; they have several seats outdoor upfront and then there are two indoor spaces. Honestly, I love the second space the most with open bricks, deer decorations and the world map on the wall. Somehow it was homey, warm, messy yet well decorated. I was seated back on their spacious patio. There is a warm country vibe with some plants, vegetables, rustic wooden panels decorating the dining area. It's perfect for any seasons since they also provide shades to avoid direct sunlight or rain.

I used to go to the gym across the road from Scarvelli and watched it being put together dreaming…read moreabout what it was going to be like while on the stair-master earning more 'eating out' points. Now I go to Scarvelli more than I go to the gym. Unlike the great Snow Pony down the road, we've never had to wait here, so it's a viable back-up option if you can't be bothered waiting there. Not that it's a poor-man's Snow Pony at all: Food is great, but agree with @Monique H about the lack of bread on some breakkie dishes - just seems like an odd statement to make, and means some egg googyness goes to waste without anything to sop it up with. I'm not a regular coffee drinker (I feel your scorn) but the few short blacks I've had here smelt and tasted truly amazing. Might be the fact that the staff is quite young, and everyone below 30 now looks the same to my old-man eyes, but feels like every-time we go in there there's a whole new set of faces working. That's ok though, unlike some I don't get too attached to my waitstaff, and plus it means I can re-use my jokes. Also I think their POS system is rigged through an iPad and every staff member settling our bills seems to struggle with it, but hopefully they've smoothed that small crack over by now.

The cappuccino and hot chocolate that I tried with my family weren't a big deal, but they worth the…read moreprice. Comfortable place to come and have a relaxing or study time. Nice decoration and lovely staff. :)

This is such a quirky little café with cute, unique decorations that kept me entertained the whole…read moretime. If you sit in the back room you'll see a cardboard moose head on the wall and cool giraffe knickknacks. There's even a tree planted right into the floorboards. The food is quite good. They offer a mix of Western and Asian cuisines, like veggie dumplings and soba noodles or pies and quiches. The desserts are really worth trying, and so are some of their more creative drinks. The downside is, the menu is quite small and so after a few visits you'll find that you've already tried everything on offer. The service is also fast and efficient, which makes for a very good overall experience.

Initially loved this place when it opened - but then it got sloppy and stopped stocking gluten-free…read morebread for the croque monsieur/madame. And having a 15-year old waiter "correct" your French pronunciation always ensures repeat business...NOT! Tryhard outer suburban "Euro cafe". If you'd rather not deal with kid waiters with a 'tude, drive the extra km's to inner Melbz. The prices are too high for MEH food and the cheapo kiddo waitstaff think they're Parisian or something. The coffee is weak and poorly made. If you have left Australia and experienced real Euro cafes and coffee, this place is simply laughable. If you're a cashed-up bogan who doesn't notice or care, by all means, my friend

I would go back to La Baguette for the great service and friendly staff alone. The beautiful food…read moreand very nice coffee is the added bonus!

The place that brought the Melbourne burger scene to life!…read more I've never had a bad meal here, the food has always tasted fantastic, and no matter how busy they are, it's not a very long wait. Staff are lovely and friendly, one day, I'll try something other than a burger.

This has been on my burger hit list for some time now. ever since it came on the burger radars of…read morethe GFG n Burger Adventures... and finally tonight the planets aligned... the dandy pav is on the site of the old pancake parlour .. similar setup to hogs in decor and feel. Competition is tough but when ur named the best!! I had to try it .. from their separate burger menu I decided to go with the Giro.. Beef patty, melted swiss cheese, braised lamb with truffle mayonnaise. the General sounded too heavy and the Tsar.. well will give it a go next time.. The burger was fantastic! Juicy meat and with the right amount of melted cheese (this got a bit too much for me near the end). very nice touch to have small pickles served on the side.. in case needed to balance out the heavy combo of an all meat burger served with cheese and mayo. For the meat lover this is the one! I don't think there is a signature burger here but will def try the Tsar next time... Anyhoooo... was it that good to deserve the #1 slot ??? IMHO and YMMV... a gd burger it is but I would probably only come back only to try the other burger to give it a go. The Giro is boring and uninspiring. I was expecting a "wow" factor from the #1 but it lacked complexity in flavour and the heavy cheese mayo sauce drowned out everything. It took away the taste and flavour of what was a very good patty! In one word "forgettable". In writing this I am convincing myself that I ordered the wrong burger or that my expectations too high for melb's #1? Still I'd rate the Chew Burger as the best burger and Laurie Dee's #2. May revisit dandy pav to try the Tsar. But on tonight's forgettable burger choice alone .. nah .. and again this is my opinion only. give this joint a go and make up ur own mind :)

What a lovely spot to sit and enjoy a meal. The menu is varied and they have breakfast until…read more2:00pm. It was quite busy when we were there and there are a range of places to sit both inside and out. There is also the option to reserve a table if you're after the perfect vantage spot overlooking the water. You order at the main counter and the staff are happy and friendly. They also provide a range of children's meal as well The meals were large in size and I would recommend it if you're passing by. Not necessarily somewhere you'd make a special trip too, but lovely all the same. Happy eating.

Nice place to have a coffee but, spoiled by a bad waitress who thought she was better than customersread more

The staff are outstanding. The food is excellent! A high standard with the bonus of value for…read moremoney for me it served as an exciting part of the whole experience. Everything is immaculately clean with a higher than usual attention to detail by the service attendants. The ambiance is a more casual one, family friendly as well as accommodating intimate couples and large gatherings. Honestly, it was the best place in Melbourne to go where I could be guaranteed on a continuum that the food would always be at a very high standard and reasonable price.

This place is very aesthetically pleasing, the vibes are so warm along with the food being lovely!…read more Recommend to all who want to try something different!