I walked past this place earlier and decided to come back later because it looked like a bar. Well,…read moreit isn't really a bar, it is more a cafe that has a rather nice courtyard out the back. I found that the service too bad, and they were reasonably helpful as well, but the food choices didn't seem to be all that great. Still they did make some rather nice, and quite crispy, fries, so I did actually like that. Yet, the place didn't seem to jump out at me in the way that some places tend to do. I was nice, but not as great as some.

It's a 3.7 for me. Nice sized space inside. Not too noisy either. Lovely outdoor area as well…read more I started with a lovely long black coffee. It was superb. You can't do it much better. I ordered the chilli scrambled eggs. These had a pleasant nicely balanced warm lips generating flavour. I initially thought the dish but a little light on for eggs. The sourdough the eggs were were perched was good but a little bit thick. But, by the end I thought I was probably wrong about those two aspects. The dish was very nice and the size was basically perfect. Other meals were much enjoyed by our party of 6 including the world's most beautiful woman's pumpkin toastswith avocado, chick peas, oven roasted tomatoes, etc. There was delightful service throughout from a number of servers including one in a beanie and black t shirt who was exceptional. Conclusion: a perfectly good well run place with very good food and nice service. Not mush else needed is there.

Living in the Mont Albert/Surrey Hills area, one of the bugbears I have is that there aren't that…read moremany 'good' cafes in the area. There are plenty around, but in the recent boom that we've seen in Melbourne, many in the area appear to be second rate compared to the new-wave of cafe. Reunion is hopefully the first of many to replicate that same feeling you get in the city in the 'burbs. Situated near Surrey Hills Station, one of the great aspect is the whole shopfront is windows, with 70% of them also able to be folded away to let in the fresh breeze on nice days! There is plenty of space, and the staff there were delightful. Coffee is supplied by Atomica, with the baristas operating a grand-spanking-new LaMarzocco machine. I haven't come across much to do with Atomica beans, and whilst it was the best coffee I've had, it definitely did the job. The menu was a lot more impressive however. Very simple, with breakfast and lunch offerings put into one to create a whole-day menu. I was able to try the soft-shell crab tacos, which were delicious! The cost of the meals vary wildly, some at the more than affordable price of $10, and others approaching $25! It's great it can provide an option for everyone.

Loved everything, the service menu and prices. Nice family owned business where you are treated as…read moreone of their own. Serving time o went there, they immediately recognized me. It's going to be my regular hangout...

After hearing lots of good things about this place I was keen to give it a go. I'm happy to say I…read morewas not disappointed. When you look at the menu you'll be pleasantly surprised to see that not only do they have the usual suspects of breakfast and lunch choices, they also have many awesome extras such as pulled pork belly burgers, and scotch eggs (yes scotch eggs) with a twist. Being a Brit I couldn't let scotch eggs pass me by so I took the plunge, eagerly awaiting what was to come. When it did arrive I was actually a bit blown away. It came on a nest of fries that had been woven together to form a birds nest. The scotch eggs were perfect with runny yolks and the nest and accompanying tomato base was really tasty too. My dining partner chose a fruit salad. When I say fruit salad this was no ordinary fruit salad. It contained so many fruits and berries and every piece looked like it should have been on a menu photograph. Apparently it tasted great too. You can tell the chefs and owners care about their food here. The coffee is really nice too and it's all very reasonably priced. I'm definitely coming back here. And if it's as good second time out I'm upping my review to five stars.

4.5 stars for this little gem…read more There's no shortage of brunch options in these parts, so when a new kid hits the block they need to bring their A game. And these guys have succeeded. They're reaching for many different markets but it doesn't feel like they're trying too hard, seems to come easy. On the menu they have the healthy-set options think egg whites, rice bread, cold pressed juices and fresh baby coconut etc. Cool, will bring my fuss bucket sisters here. There's several 'build-your-own' options for fussy eaters. A very strong interesting breakfast menu, given the way it was presented it seemed like it might change regularly. Coffee game: strong. Value: strong. Interesting options on the menu: strong. I had Mr Bean and wow, was it interesting and like nothing that came before it. Poached eggs, tofu, mock meat, stir-fry veg. Different? Yes. Delicious? Yes! Dining partner had the scotch eggs. Two golden brown eggs in a potato rosti nest. The tomato underneath brought a nice bit of heat. He fancied his breakfast. As we finished up we both mused that this has become our new favourite.

I came here with a slight hangover and dead excited to try out the Reuben sanga. Had the sads when…read moreI read the menu and that item was by available til 11:30 (we got there bout 10:50). But no matter I went for an eggs Benedict instead, and so did the other half. Heard good things about the coffee here. Unfortunately I am no longer an avid drinker of coffee (thanks juice cleanse) so I just went for an OJ. That was served freshly squeezed in a huge mason jar it was cute. My partner got the latte and from the smell of it it seemed top notch! Also he said it was pretty damn special - so take his word for it guys :) So when hungover, time went by real slow for me. I was content sitting there spacing out and sipping on my OJ. Had I not been hungover though, I would have realized that 35 minutes went by and we didn't have our food yet. During that 35 minutes my partners coffee was long gone and 2 times that a waitresses came over she never offered him another coffee..! One of the waitresses came over extremely apologetic and promised us it was 5 mins away and admittedly they forgot about our order.. Dan was pretty dejected from this moment and wasn't very impressed with the place! They redeemed themselves though! Firstly they offered a second round of drinks on the house, and the food did come within 5 mins (notice that by the time we had our food we were now able to order the Reuben.. Dag nammit!) but the food was deeeeeelicous. It was beautifully presented and eggs were poached to perfection! We left there happy customers! So they had a rocky start, but we enjoyed the place and will come back (most likely after 1130 next time :))

This place is just what the doctor ordered on a lazy Saturday for coffee & some brekky. Great…read morecoffee, great, kind & attentive service, great selections, comfortable environment, & at long, long last, a melbourne cafe that gets the music volume right - loud enough to enjoy but soft enough to enjoy a convo or hear your own thoughts. This crew seems to have the customer front of mind, & it gets the Goldilocks rating from this humble reviewer

I definitely liked the cafe, particularly since they made a great pot of tea, and also some…read morebeautifully creamy eggs, and some lovely bacon, along with some hash browns. Yeah, I sort of discovered it in my wanders, and since it was the first place where I jumped off the train, I decided to give it a go, and it was definitely worth it. Oh, and the service was great as well. Being close to the railway station also helps quite a lot too.

Nice restaurant and good food. Nice atmosphere and the customer service is great. There are no…read moremistakes and they try to make the customers feel appreciated with their services

Nestled in with the other shops in the lovely Warrandyte area was this little coffee shop/cafe…read morewhere we enjoyed a couple of nice dishes over a kind of impromptu "brunch" gathering with friends. I sampled the Bacon and Egg Burger which came with all the usual suspects but actually had TWO fried eggs on it with bacon and cheese, etc. Very tasty and very filling. Another person tried to the fruit toast - very fresh, tasty and nicely presented. Still another tried the poached eggs and enjoyed them a great deal. Service was fast and friendly and the location just can't be beat with lovely river walks only moments away. Must see place in a must see area.

What ahem of a cafe…read more If you like good coffee, this place is for you. Consistently great quality. Even the decaf is great!! Also good for a light lunch. I've had all day breakfast (poached, sour dough, usual extras), chicken salad was ok (chicken a bit dry), lamb salad much better. My fave so far is the smashed avocado with feta rocket and a poached egg on top. Yum.

A friend from home who lived in MEL said this was her favorite cafe in the city and mmmm was it…read moredelicious! Just missed the big brunch rush (got there around 2) for a perfect late lunch. The Timber folded eggs were delicious, light and fluffy and quite filling! With a very healthy heap of goat cheese on top! Added the smoked salmon and it was just as delicious, and a good portion size. The service was very quick. Cool cafe and decor, very open and bright light!

This place takes bookings Went here at a lunchtime on a…read moreThursday Was fairly empty Ordered the shakshuka. Sizeable portion very filling but I can make it better hence was not impressed There's a massive surcharge if you pay by card. Wish I had known Friends had the cauliflower quinoa salad the smashed ago and the salmon salad and loved their meals Lots of options Split billing allowed Friendly staff

They've done it again. The team behind Barry, Touchwood and Pillar of Salt have opened yet another…read morepower house cafe to add to their collection. True to its name, Mammoth offers a food menu that is packed with a mammoth array of strong, slightly left-field dishes combined with some quality speciality coffee. Perched on a triangular corner in dreamy Armadale, Mammoth boasts a sleek, clean interior with white painted brick walls and light timber furnishings. Touches of light pink and blue add to the relaxing but inviting atmosphere. Unconventional shape aside, the bulk of the bulk of the cafe is a big, open and vibrant space with a slightly raised dining room and the kitchen up a couple of steps. Seating is a mixture of small tables, communal benches and some small tables outside. The food menu. Lobster donut burger, green chilli chicken, lamb spare ribs, spanner crab crepes; this is a menu like no other. It can be largely divided in to some creative takes on the usual breakfast dishes, slightly bigger lunch dishes and a handful of super salads. On this visit I had the lobster donut burger with green mango and papaya slaw, cucumber jam and sriracha kewpie mayo. There are a lot of components there wouldn't usually go together in the same sentence, and it's difficult to imagine how they would. But it works. The soft, tender lobster with a touch of spice from the sriracha mayo and balanced by the creamy mango and papaya slaw and the salt and pepper-dusted bun. Something to be tried at least once. If that left you wanting more, there is a dessert option. Golden Gaytime panna cotta with honeycomb, sablé biscuit and chocolate coated popping candy. It's exactly amazing as it sounds; creamy, sweet but slightly rich panna cotta with some texture from the crunchy honeycomb and biscuit and a welcomed surprise from the popping candy. There is also a selection of pastries and slices available. Coffee is from Five Sense with a range of espresso and filter options available. Soy and almond milk is on offer. There's is also a selection of teas, juices and soft drinks. Unlike many newly opened cafes, service is exceptional and that of an established venue. This is due to most of staff being well experienced, coming from the other cafes in the owners' suite - Barry, Touchwood and Pillar of Salt. If opening week was anything to go by, it is exciting to see how this mammoth of a cafe will evolve.

Delicious food, friendly service but a bit rushed as it was so busy. Dishes look amazing and…read moredeliver on flavour. Great coffee too!