I have to admit that this place was actually pretty cool. Okay, it is one of those hole in the wall…read morecoffee shops that you pretty much see all over the place these days, and it's position right next to the railway station is pretty handy, especially since it is the station I get off at to go to work. Sure, the food selection isn't the best, but it isn't trying to be anything in that regards. In the end, it does what it sets out to do, and that is to deliver pretty good coffee.

I have no idea how they managed to get their hand on what I think is the quaintest peice of…read morereal-estate located right under the the ramp of Glenferrie station platform 3. With only one doorway and a half stable door opening this place a little gem. The owner is a very kind and humble person and his selection of pastries and cakes is just delightful. The coffee they serve is great and for those on the run it just so convenient. For those soy conscious, they only use Bonsoy!

Divine and beautifully dressed desserts on display…read more This place on Glenferrie Road dresses the street up with their stunning display of cakes, pastries and savouries. You pay for what you get. It's very busy on the weekends so a touch of patience is required but once you take a seat, it's a place you want to be to share a cup of coffee and a chin was with a friend. Don't be fooled by the size of the place at the front as they have more seating at the back. The lemon tart had a good balance of tart and sweet. The pastry was crumbly and complemented the filling. Definitely a local's favourite for catch ups or simply to read the newspaper.

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Laurent Bakery must be a major pastry supplier for local markets and it's retail counters must be…read morevery popular in the neighborhoods. However, I was very disappointed that I had to wait for my Flat & White in the next 15 minutes, that I was told to be excused for staffs shortage. The table I sat down wasn't serving ready and I pointed out to the server but no one cared. This time no excuses. Coffee was so so, their pastries are far much better presented in the super markets. Same pastries for example the Almond Croissant in store is $5.8 and in the market which is $3.50.

Super tasty toasted ham and cheese sandwiches here. For $7 it comes with a salad on the side as…read morewell. Purchased a cheesecake for a birthday which was a crowd pleaser. Pretty to look at and better to eat. The staff were friendly but the service was a tad slow. I had to ask for my sandwich after my friend had finished.

While the cafe's in Kew Junction are plentiful, we are somewhat starved of good quality coffee and…read morebaristas, hence why many of us travel up the hill to this chain cafe. Yes, the coffee is good and made quickly, however I do think it is a little cheeky of them to charge almost $4 for a small coffee... I have certainly had better elsewhere and for cheaper. But it is the baked treats that will catch your eye and make you swoon (and make you fork out the dough. Pun intended.) Muffins, cupcakes, tarts and giant cookies - it is all here. Perfect if you are looking for a birthday cake or a little gift for a job well done. Cocoa is actually much bigger than it may first appear - sneak down the back hallway and you'll find yourself in a gorgeous outdoor courtyard. Perfect for a sneaky coffee in the summers sun!

Pssst.....don't tell anyone but we go there once a month to get the birthday cake for our office…read more Ok we have been doing that for the last 3 years. It started off with just one person going to pick the cake- now for of us make the beeline first Tuesday of the month to bring the cake home and of course the coffee! It is the best coffee on this side of hoddle street. And the sweets are so tantalising.

If you are over the queues at some of the other popular Hawthorn / Glenferrie Cafes and have a…read moreserious carb craving, then say hello to Depot De Pain, a friendly French cafe, where you can get a seat quickly, grab the paper and gorge on any of the delicious treats on offer. I'm one of those annoying people at the moment, watching what I'm eating so I ignored the crepes, friands, pastries and all other deliciousness that were going around the and focused all my attention on the breakfast cassulote, which was a great choice to help avoid the carbs (because I'm being annoying at the moment). It was tasty and filled with some delicious protein like ham hock, beans and a nice little herb crust. I couldn't finish it all. My breakfast date had the eggs Benedict, with the most amazing (artery clogging!) hollindaise, he too was defeated, but enjoyed it. Great little stop for a breakfast without the ridiculous crowds, not a great stop if you have self control issues or an epic sweet tooth. Then you are in trouble.

Had lunch here - relaxed atmosphere…read more Chicken and avocado baguette was yummy. Baguette was great. The mini rolls with roast beef and salmon looked great. Selection of pastries also looked tempting. Must return and try and eclair.

B&P is accurately described as a sweet *studio*. You'll be wowed by the displays of exquisite…read morechocolates and cakes that are as pleasing to the taste as they are to the eye. I love their little chocolate (lolli)pops. The dark-choc-salted-caramel one is perfect when you desire just a tipple of something sugary. The only fault is that they don't have anywhere for you to sit and enjoy your heavenly dessert inside. A cafe extension would be perfect. For now, there is a bench outside which you could use, if you just cannot wait to get home to indulge. Totally understandable.

Absolutely delicious and amazing sweets. I visit the store every Melbourne trip and would love to…read morewalk away with one of everything! I had the 'Coconut, passionfruit, ginger, mint', which was recommended by the helpful staff and I was not disappointed. I particularly liked that it wasn't excessively sweet.

Reachable via a laneway that happens to lead to the station, you're chased in by the sounds of the…read moretrains overhead as you enter this cupcake restaurant of doom. Perhaps that's too strong a word. It's not really a restaurant, more of a cafe. But cupcakes and doom. The amazingly tantalizing taste of doom that can only come from slightly overpriced but elegantly decorated sugary treats of eye watering proportions. What's even better is the wonderful crew here also take classes in Cupcake Baking & Decorating! They consider it a Masterclass, which after sampling the goodies they have on offer here I would have to agree. They can make you into a cupcake aficionado in no time! While the classroom isn't here itself, you can sign up for them in store or online. The cafe is remarkably small for the amount of people that seem to flow i and out of it, all smile and eyes glazed over on some sort of sugar cloud. I've been told they open early for coffee but the cupcakes aren't actually on offer until 9am. Brace yourself

A big - I won't be back…read more.. I live and work in the area and have gone a couple of times. I have to say on all occasions that my service has been very up and down, lack of consistency drives me crazy. However today I went to get cupcakes for myself and work colleagues and waited, and waited while others were served before me - EVEN though they came in after! The girl serving had seen me, asked me if I was ok which I said no. Maybe she didn't hear me but her lack of enthusiasm wasn't comforting either. Basically I walked out cupcakeless to a girl making coffee going "sorry!". Yes, you will be. I won't be back - at all. Note, please don't have staff work who look sick and unenthusiastic either... it's still food handling and I'm kinda glad that your staff missed me now. I also agree with other reviewers about the paper bagging, if I'm paying $4 for a cupcake, I don't want the icing on the bag when I remove it.

Delicous food, helpful services Finest Swiss pastry for…read moresavoury and sweet food Hill Top Swiss cakes has been a popular local family business for decades

Zimt (cinnamon in German) is a great find whether you're having breakfast/brunch, coffee & cake or…read morewant to take-away a special sweet for dessert such as apple strudel or a berry tart. There is such a variety of beautiful cakes, slices and pastries to choose from. We had breakfast here. I tried the two olive & mushroom quiche which was delicious and chose the raspberry filled doughnut and slice of carrot cake as a take-away for later. The carrot cake with cream cheese icing was especially scrumptious, moist and not too sweet. There are also jams and an assortment of speciality biscuits which you can buy, perhaps as gifts. Will definitely be back.

I like cake, I like coffee and I like brunch - these guys do two of these things well…read more.. Zimt is now my local go-to place for a sweet treat. The carrot cake and vanilla slice are both pretty delicious with the coffee being a solid pass. Prices are a little high but it is Surrey Hills, dahling! We popped in here for brunch with out of town friends over the weekend and sadly, I was a little disappointed with the choices. Very limited indeed and sticks to patisserie items mostly. No fry ups here - think danish, tarts and muffins. Certainly hit this place up for cake and coffee, but give it a miss if you are chasing the grease on a lazy Sunday morning.