Gontran is a little gem in this jam packed neighbourhood of food…read more The pastries are divine. Almond croissant is flaky and they're not stingy on the almonds. The lemon curd was superb with a nice balance of tang. The berry tart and cannoli were probably the only let downs but the pear tart was awesome. Arguably it could be just a matter of taste bud preference.

Stopped by for brekky while strolling through Fitzroy. Really cute cafe with great pastries and…read morecoffee! I got the chorizo egg danish (heated up) and it was amazing--perfectly flaky-- and a cappucino. The seating area is very open and spacious! Definitely worth stopping by. Other people mentioned problem with customer service, but it was great for us. We ordered, sat down and they brought our pastries and coffee out shortly.

I love myself a good piece of cake and this place had the top quality ones I like…read more It was a quiet day and the staff seemed absent. Not all that welcoming. Shame as the trio chocolate gateaux was so nice. The chai latte also went down nicely for $12 in total. Maybe they had a bad day but even if you only have one customer I've seen better customer service elsewhere. I may give them a second chance.

While the coffee is good the sevice moves at a snails pace so be sure youre not in a hurry and get…read morecomfy... If your looking for a quick take away coffee or hot chocolate you will most likely be waiting at least 10-15 min - I have been to told up to half an hour previously... for just a takeaway coffee? For such a large and busy place there never seem to be enough staff on board and one seating section seems to always be closed! There is no shortage of customers so why not add a person to get things moving a little faster?

Okay, I'll be the first to admit to not knowing a lot about Spanish food. I had a paella once, and…read moreI liked it, but that's all I could have really said, prior to having something here. Thanks to this shop, my Body Mass Index isn't as good as it used to be (and it really wasn't that good in the first place). Seriously, you know when you need something chocolatey? If you get that feeling at roughly the same time that you feel a craving for hot jam donuts, then this place is heaven. The service is pretty normal for a cafe. Nothing special. The people who work there do a good job of keeping customers happy. I really like the place and will be going back as regularly as I can until I can't fit into the car anymore.

This place has been there for quite a few years, nestled amongst the many shops near the Syndal…read moretrain station. The selection is a bit on the small side, but what I've had, I've enjoyed. I often grab some white rolls when I'm making hamburgers, because they're easy to get to on my way home. They do have a lot of competition in the location that they are in, but for the products that they offer, they're every bit as good as the others. I haven't yet had any pies or sausage rolls there, but the people are lovely and chatty, and I've always walked out feeling as good as you could expect when you buy something at a bakery. Give 'em a go.

I love the smell of fresh bread, and a good bakery should smell of that aroma all day…read more Syndal Hot Bread manages this. The bread is lovely, as are the cakes and slices. I'm not a huge fan of the pies, the pastry was soggy and the filling a little on the bland side, but the pasties were ok. The pastry was flaky (though again the filling was on the bland side). Not a stand out bakery, but worth going their for their bread.

What could easily be an overpriced and underwhelming cafe designed as a tourist trap is actually a…read morerespectable restaurant in the quaint town of Olinda. Stopping here on a cool spring day and we were warmly greeted, explained how to order and given our choice seating by the window. The standout dish was the haloumi and zucchini fritters, very filling and flavourful with yoghurt and a side salad. The least favoured was the chicken and mushroom pie, just average in taste. Other dishes were on the better side and service was top notch. There is a decent drink menu featuring milkshakes, smoothies and spiders along with the usual coffee and soft drinks. With ample space for families and outdoor seating, I can see why it was consistently busy and would easily venture back the next time I'm in the area.

What a lovely spot to stop. We decided upon the Olinda Cafe by the menu - reasonably priced and…read moreplenty of choice on the lunch menu. They have both an inside and outside eating area. The inside is cosy and has plenty of seating. The inside area can get a bit noisy with all the wood, but you can still have a quite conversation and enjoy your own space. The staff are friendly and helpful and very accommodating. There certainly was a mixture of ages and the cafe is open to small children. We enjoyed our meals and would certainly go back again.

Very typical Australian cafe, but not what you would call a Melbourne cafe…read more This is a great place to bring your grandparents, or someone who isn't looking for Melbourne cafe quality; it feels like if your nan launched cafe.

They do a great cup of coffee here…read more A nice little café in the strip shops with really nice and warm service every time I've been in, plus every coffee you buy comes with a free chocolate, which is a nice touch. Compared to bigger chains, the staff here aren't here on their day off school, and make you feel welcome, in fact it's kind of like getting a coffee made for you by your mum.

On Sunday 11th August 2024 I went there and I bought a Chocolate Ripple Baked Cheesecake but it was…read moreextremely nice of Desarae to give it to me for $20 since I called in at 11:00 that morning and that is what they promised me over the phone. Also I texted them a screenshot of the call I made to them.

Nice little bakery. Pies are good and so is the coffee. Their sweets are very good…read more My favorite is the chocolate iced donut. There is a lot of indoor seating to sit down and enjoy your food. Specialty cake bakers aswell. So they can cater for your party or special day

Best bakery ever - really great pies, especially their Lemon one and chicken curry. Quick service,…read morebaked fresh daily. Lots of seating inside and outside. Close near the Dandenong outdoor excursions.

Great bakery. I love there white bread and they make a meanest pie. My favorite is the curry pie. I…read morehave eaten hundreds of them over the years. They make some nice sweets aswell.