I love the variety, selection and quality of food at Aviv. There's a good mix of savoury and sweet…read moreitems, and you can always find something to buy to satisfy a craving or to organise a work lunch/party or whatever. Their bagels aren't my favourite, but they have great quiches, and often at work we get their cakes for various occasions and they never disappoint. However ... with all of that said, the only real negative I can say is that they are a tad overpriced and to me, it lets them down. I also happened to buy a birthday cake, a mini quiche and a cookie and I had some sticker shock for sure. When the cookie was rung up and it said $5, I thought that was the mini quiche and cookie added up together. So that day I spent $51 and when I was leaving, I asked if there was a bag to put the cake in. The only bags were the cloth ones, and they were going to charge me .50c for one when I just spent $51. I had to do a whole separate transaction on EFT-POS just to pay for this .50c bag. I feel that not only are they a bit overpriced, but they need to use common sense when charging for a bag after someone has spent a certain amount. It's a bit off putting, however I'm sure the lure of their bubka (the best I've ever eaten anywhere) will get me back there eventually down the road ...

If I could travel the world on a journey just to find the best vanilla slice I would go in a…read moreheartbeat. Until I book that flight I have found Melbourne's contender in the challenge and it is located inside what some say is also one of the best places to buy bagels in town, Aviv's. If you are planning to have people over for brunch I highly recommend pre ordering some mini bagels. Your guests will be as happy as I am when I go to someone's house for brunch and I see those little circles of holy dough.

This French inspired cafe has been rocking out Collins St for a long time. It's super popular with…read morethe older business folk around town. In the mornings you'll walk by and see them grabbing a quick coffee and mentally calculating which cake to get. But get in quick if you want some of that cakey goodness. By 3pm the overflowing cabinet is empty. Dessert desolate empty. It's a terrible feeling when you realise that you've missed out on the vanilla slice or custard filled doughnut. The coffee here is so-so. Neutral on the tastebuds but works well with the sweet treats on offer. The staff here are some of the friendliest around.

Lovely cappuccino, great mini mince pie and very friendly service. It's not magic but when you get…read moreit, it's good. Keep it going. Gotta love it.

Cavallini is fantastic if you not looking for friendly enthusiastic service staff, then the place…read moreis 5* the quality is with many quite unique items. even the macarons who very popular France pastry made by thousands, are exceptionally good.!! well, must try if you in da area.

I was brought here by a French friend who said that this was the only place in Melbourne she had…read morefound to make authentic eclairs that matched up to those she was used to in France. That sounded like quite a qualified reference, so I decided to indulge. Like Kate, I was sucked in by the macaroons. They look incredible and they taste even better than they look. As for the eclairs, they were also amazing. If you suffer from a sweet tooth, I'd stay well away from Cavallino. You might just start spending the whole of your pocket money here when you should be saving those pennies. It's a good job I don't live around the corner! Go in and everything you see in front of you is just TEMPTATION!

Sometime in 2009, I made my inaugural visit to Phillipa's in Armadale and since then, it's become…read moreone of my best loved places. Opened in 1994 apparently, this awesome little bakery is more than just that as it also stocks a select range of bread, cheese, eggs, biscuits and olives. With a seasonal menu in play, there's always something new to try and my current rave items include the Rustic pizza with Napoli with pancetta, fontina, roasted Spanish onions, baked button mushrooms with taleggio. I also love the egg and dukka with fresh spinach leaves on a seeded grain sourdough, which is lovely and wholesome and will leave you satisfied for hours. But besides the excellent menu, clearly it is the large range of bread, pastries and cakes that have made it famous, with people coming from far and wide for their fill. My all time favourites include the Victoria sponge cake and the lemon tarts. In the bread department - must tries include the pane toscano and the honey and oat whole-wheat tin.

This is the second time I've popped into Phillipa's. I live in the area but, being a bakery, it…read moreisn't my first choice for a place to eat. I was only after a coffee - which my colleague and I jinxed describing as "ok but not amazing" - but I could easily have been swayed by the desserts and pastries on display had it not been 11am. On both occasions I've visited, staff were not overly friendly. Not to say they are rude, but they were very job-oriented and rarely smiled. The barista who handed me my coffee was quite nice, making sure I understood that the cups were thin and doubled, and the coffee was hot. I wouldn't return for the coffee or customer service, but I would come back for a snack.

DELICIOUS,my absolute favourite cakes and pattiseries in Melbourne…read more Friendly staff and reasonable prices.not cheap but neither am l.

One of the best places in Melbourne to eat Vanilla slice! The pastry is flakey and crunchy! And a…read moregenerous size!!!The vanilla custard filling texture is perfect and smooth. I love the almond croissant and the sausage rolls! The pastry is amazing! Flakey and crunchy! Free tomato sauce is provided without having to pay extra for it. They have a limited range of hot pies, quiches and savory pastry choices, delicious and tasty.

In all consideration of the idea that some "hole in the walls" are great! This little place is just…read morethat! Excellent on service! All smiles! A must: Chocolate eclairs! potato pies, Lamingtons (when it's there- runs out fast) and the special menu!!! Ham crossiant and coffee deal!!! ... The nenish (spelling) tart!!! A delicious must! Added update: Aug 18th. 2016 I found that some of their best seller items are the following- -steak and mushroom pie -chicken and mushroom pie -Vanilla slices -The tortes- fruit or chocolate, but mostly chocolate -And their half size cakes I recommend their lunch specials/ reasonably priced and comes with coffee or cold drink.

Food: Found this place by chance one day when nowhere else was open, and now we're regulars. Their…read morecakes are gorgeous - we particularly love the almond friands, which I actually could eat 100 of every day, but they do pretty little jam tarts with crispy pastry and beautifully crafted desserts and biscuits too. Coffee is the only let down - it's fine, but not excellent. Atmosphere/service: There are a couple of tables inside and a few out on the street. We will often try to sit in if there is space, but it's definitely more of a takeaway bakery. Space is very limited and the few tables that are there only seat 2 people. Service is efficient and friendly, not much chit-chat, mostly due to the nature of the place, but pleasant and smiley. Would I recommend it: Yes! Their cakes are spot on. Don't go for the coffee, or fancy service, but if you want delicious, classic baked goods, this is a real hidden gem! Quality surpasses many of the flashier places on nearby Chapel Street, but you'd walk past this bakery 10 times before you even realised it was there.

I often stop here when shopping in Coburg because this Vietnamese bakery does continental bakery at…read morelow prices. The bread is good and fresh. And the small selection of Danishes, escargot, and other pastries are both excellent and generous in size. They have a fridge with milk and drinks and a small fresh sandwich stand where they fill fresh bread rolls to order. I haven't tried their sandwiches but I always indulge in one of their pastries, as they are as good as I've had anywhere in the world.

I have been going to Danish Nosh for a long time. I go there for meals or coffee or anything I feel…read morelike. I just love it to bits. The owner, Yaniv is always friendly and welcoming and very easy to talk to. i have also ordered take home meals especially for Shabbat. The chopped liver, dips and salads are exceptional and I always enjoy my experience over there. I highly recommend this lovely friendly place. Esther Chait

We've been to this cafe twice in 2 weeks because our kids just love it!…read more The standout items have been their bagels, generously filled with slow-cooked brisket, pastrami, smoked salmon, and more! If my cholesterol-levels would allow it, I'd have the chopped liver every time :) Our kids love their meat pies with tomatoey minced beef and tasty chicken sausage rolls. And the kids schnitzel and chips is a steal for a huge serve at just AU$8. There are cute cookies for kids, and seriously yummy biscuits for adults. Don't go past their chocolate babka or poppyseed Danishes. You won't regret it! Best of all, service is attentive and amazingly friendly. A gem of a cafe on a deserted row of shops in Glenhuntly.