Seven seeds Is nice, not amazing I must say, but nice. The service can be a little bit lacking at times ( and it does depend on the time ). Very close to Melbourne Uni though so always good to just pop Into for the odd brunch or mind clearing coffee on the way past. read more

One of the few places I will give 5 stars on coffee alone. I haven't received warm service or food worth writing home about, but man I've had some good brew here. read more

Recommended by my Airbnb host, this is a great brunch place that is off the beaten path and not crowded. Definitely worth visiting for a much more chill vibe and delicious food at a reasonable price. Inside a large warehouse that was nicely redone. Service is quick and pleasant which is an added bonus. read more

This place is amazing!! I love the porridge, highly recommend! I love their merchandise as well. Will come back again and again.

There are a few things that always make me wary of any food-and-or-beverage establishment. One is any daily special that includes the word 'soylent'. Another is proximity to open sewage or Robin Thicke performances (which, as far as I can figure, are the same thing.). Another is immaculate-looking chefs. True story: before I realised that I could just as easily cop abuse, collect scars and teeter on the brink of a nervous breakdown by dating the guys I used to date, I used to be a chef. When I worked the pans, in lieu of make-up I wore a disgruntled scowl, and, sometimes, a look akin to that of a bunny who's just woken up from nappy-noos to find a hunting rifle nestled snugly into her warren. On the few occasions on which I did wear make-up (rookie mistakes, all), it was worn not so much exclusively on the areas for which god/Napoleon Perdis intended it, rather, it sort of worked itself into a homogeneous mess of cosmetics, sweat, tears and goose fat, distributed all over my face. The chef at Seven Seeds, on the other hand, is a totally different story. Not only is she much more attractive than a breakfast chef should rightly be (think of Horatio Sanz's character in Road Trip), but she somehow managed to look spectacular at noon. That's like, 6 hours into a shift. And that ain't right. Honestly, she looked like she was about to turn around, place an unrealistically well-plated dish on the pass, smile disarmingly into a lens and start talking about her super fund. But let's forget about the implausibly good looking kitchen staff. Seven Seeds, as you might already be aware, is a brand of coffee popular in Melbourne. Which is a big deal. We love our coffee. Most of us. Living in Melbourne and NOT liking coffee is sort of like getting into heaven when you never believed in God. You just kinda do shifty-eyes and slink around hoping that no one notices and shouts "Hey! You're not one of us!" and you get kicked out to Hell/Bendigo. That's me. Not a coffee drinker. Needless to say I don't get too worked up when a place has like nine methods of coffee production and twice as many places of origin. Or something. See? I don't even know if that's a thing. But apparently that's one of the major draws at Seven Seeds and maybe that's why I didn't think the place was much chop. But there's more. I went to SS on a Thursday with my (coffee-enthusiast) boyfriend Bumpsy, and his out-of-towner mum. Being vegetarians who don't eat sweets at breakfast, Bumpsy and I are always limited in our options. He ordered the balsamic mushrooms with poached egg, I ordered the heirloom tomato medley with cauliflower cream and poached egg, and his mum ordered poached eggs with added sides of bacon and tomato. Nowwwww... as hospo workers who do a lot of breakfasts out, Bumpsy and I are pretty tough to dazzle. But I have to say I wasn't hugely impressed. The heirloom tomato dish was eggs on toast with a few unusual and pretty tomato varieties atop; the cauliflower puree failed to make it interesting. Bumpsy's mushrooms weren't too bad, but GlamourChef left them sitting under the pass lights (in our full view) for about ten minutes while she filled the rest of our order. Somehow the eggs were still warmish and nicely runny, so she gets points for that. And her liquid eyeliner of course. Which, by contrast, wasn't runny at all. Then there was the poached eggs with two sides. Extensive breakfasting experience assures me that eggs on toast with bacon and tomato should cost less than twenty bucks. Which this did. Fifty cents less. So... that's *nineteen-fifty* for eggs on toast with a bit of bacon and four cherry tomatoes. Yes - four cherry tomatoes. For $4. I was never very good at maths but even I know that's a buck per cherry tomato. At my wage that's three minutes work, per cherry tomato. Now, I know everything is expensive now and cherry tomatoes are included under the 'everything' umbrella. But that seems kinda... like... extortion? No, that's too strong. It was just a hipster rip-off, and that's the worst kind of rip-off. The windowed coffee lab might earn Seven Seeds a bonus point (though I was disappointed that the girl testing the coffee had neither lab coat nor clipboard), as might the production room (which looks like it could feasibly be the control room for an interstellar mission). The indoor bike rack I'm not sure about: innovative ingenuity or hipster gimmick? Because that is the worst kind of gimmick. Overall: Not terrible, but I won't be going back. If I could give it 2.5 stars I would, but I'm not feeling like it's a 3. read more

I never get a table but still happy to go for takeaway. Clearly the best coffee in Melbourne, as so many cafes and brunch places serve seven seeds coffee. I wish they made coffee pods to take away...... wishful thinking!!!! read more

ALOT of work has been done to lift the service standards since Christmas. Prior there was nothing but disinterested hipsters serving me and I stopped going for almost 2 years. ( I don't care how good your coffee is if your service is crap) I decided to give them another go at the start of the year and much has change, now I am served by lovely, happy staff that actually look like they enjoy their work. Food is good and menu seems to change regularly. Coffee very good as usual. read more

Updated review: breakfast was served quickly this morning, although museli was a bit dry and lacked more dried fruit. The blueberry yoghurt with it (more like fruche) was delicious. read more

Seven Seeds may not know this, but a love seed has been planted in me. I adore everything about this place: the concept, the bike racks, the natural sunlight, the outdoor patio in an alleyway, the sliding door leading to the restrooms and the use of taking an old brick building and revamping it into a modern space, while still maintaining the rustic appearance. Seeing that the interior already wooed me, I was excited to dig in on their menu. I shared with my cousin and her husband - the soft boiled eggs with toast soldiers, smoked salmon and asparagus on a toasted slice of baguette and a bagel sandwich with egg and bacon. It was all so flavorful and well-portioned, leaving me perfectly satisfied and not at all overstuffed. And of course, I had to order a cup of espresso and was caffeinated with love and happiness. When I come back to Melbourne, I'm coming back for you, Seven Seeds. I'm comin' back! read more

How to win at life, make money, and wake up with a big smile on your face in the morning - That should be the book of successes for the Seven Seeds franchise. I do not need to talk this place up. They know they're awesome. Everyone does. Well done team. read more

Amazing coffee, polite staff, and once in a while, you'll spot a cute dog or two hanging outside.

Four stars for the almost-perfect drinks (because there's always room for improvement!) Other than its coffee, their hot chocolate here is to equally amazing as well. Food wise, it depends on what you pick. I'd reckon they have a better savory menu here. read more

Fantastic food. Beautiful location. Excellent coffees. Used to love their french toast, but it is no more :(. Quite loud, and likely that you will be sitting at a communal table. I prefer loud places with my kids, so those are both fine with me, but worth knowing in advance. PARENT INFO: No high chairs but happy to let us use the pram at the table in spite of the limited space. Baby loved their eggs and avo toast. Note for parents of picky kids (and definitely not a criticism of the restaurant)--This is not a good location for kids who are picky eaters. 6 year old couldn't find anything on the menu he was happy to eat (he said all the descriptions had too many things in them), so we ended up feeding him snacks we had brought along. read more

Exquisite and expensive breakfast. I had the simple 2 boiled eggs plus soldiers (strips of buttered multigrain toast). The eggs were perfectly boiled, the bright orange yolks just set, soft but not runny. Coffee was good but on the tangy/acidic side though I had decaf and that might have tasted different than my friend's regular which she thought was some of the best coffee she's ever had. read more

They make an excellent soy latte. Tried the ham and cheese toastie and loved it. The mocha served with a huge chunk of chocolate also looked to die for. read more

Seven Seeds is conveniently and dangerously located at the back of Melbourne Uni, meaning it is all too easy to pop down there for a coffee. I'm always glad when I do though, because the cofeee is good, the service is good, and it's a good place to study or catch up with your peeps. Eftpos minimum is $20 though, which is a bit shit- (the nearest ATM is the milkbar on Queensberry), but there are tasty danishes if you need to meet the minimum. read more

Decent brunch grub but the coffees and teas are what makes this place a great place to hang out. The queue can be long but I suspect it's because of its location ie not much decent brunch places around the uni. Great interiors - a raw industrial look with raw red bricks, complete with bike racks read more

Was in Melbourne for 8 mornings, and after discovering this on day 2, I ate here 6 times. I don't drink coffee or eat meat, so thats a warning, but there was so much great things for me to eat here as an American looking for some eggs and carbs to start my day. It was convenient, tucked away down an alley near the Uni, and was warm and inviting. Never too crowded, and everyone was so nice and pleasant. Just the basic two eggs on toast was fantastic, every egg I ate tasted spectacular! Splurged on the porridge with mascarpone and it was so tasty! Even the Huevos Rancheros, which I felt weird ordering way down under, was awesome. There is a reason I didnt venture out for breakfast any other day. read more

Seven Seeds is my happy place. I dream of their batch brew on a cold winter morning and their cold brew on the warm summer days. I am officially addicted to the chilli scrambled eggs. A perfect place to spend a weekend brunch. Excellent for picking up home brewing gear too. Don't forget to grab a pastry on your way out! read more

I came to Melbourne from Sydney on a coffee pilgrimage and was not disappointed by seven seeds. Great atmosphere, spacious and excellent coffee. Will definitely go back when I get the chance. read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed 7 seeds before! I love this place! The coffee is exceptional and the staff are a very well oiled team. They are very much on the ball to keep up with the exceptionally busy cafe. The menu is limited, yet each item packs a punch with its deliciousness. Service is quick and although its a busy place you still feel relaxed enough to carry on drinking your coffee & eating your meal by not feeling rushed to get out of the place so others can take your seat. Go to 7 seeds if you are in the area! read more

Absolutely primo coffee and pretty good eats as well. I don't usually go the beans and toast route for breakfast but I was feeling rather beanie this morning at Seven Seeds so I ordered the chickpea and white bean ragout. It was a very warm, and comforting combination of beans, goats cheese, coriander salsa, and zucchini, with two pieces of good quality bread on the side. My companion had the French toast with roasted pears, marscapone, and pecans, which was totally stellar. The coffee was terrific as usual, and the service, though a bit haphazard, was friendly. Left with a bag of espresso beans and a moist lime cake with cream cheese frosting to enjoy at teatime. read more

Lovely smashed avo breaky today. Great flat white. Cool vibe and overall a great experience.

Seven Seeds is THE iconic coffee hub of Melbourne. Ask any Melburnian about coffee and they would probably highlight Seven Seeds as the benchmark for specialty espresso. It has won The Age Food Cafe Guide's best coffee award in 2011 and 2012. The whole warehouse roastery vibe draws in the university crowd and hippies from far and wide. The brunch and lunch offerings smelled darn awesome and i was eyeing the eggs benny next table despite my exploding tummy. read more

I use to like their french toast a lot. but it is not available any more :( Other food is good as well. perfect coffee!!! read more

Not much to write on this one. Took a detour down a side street to try their coffee on our weekend getaway to Melbourne. LOVED IT!

This cafe was humming along nicely for so early on this rainy ANZAC Day morning. Soothing tunes were playing and friendly staff let us sit where we wanted. We chose a communal table and coffee order was taken. Service in total was really prompt and pleasant. I ordered Chipotle Beans and poached eggs. The meal as its name would suggest was spicy hot but was cooled a little with lime sour cream. The Chipotle chilli gave the beans a warming smokey flavour which I really enjoyed. Overall I found the dish to be a little too salty for my taste. It had me guzzling post coffee water. The coffee, seven seeds own roasting, was a familiar taste for me having taken many a bag of beans home for grinding from their sister cafe Brother Buba Budan. I liked. Kellie had the strongest looking decaf coffee I had ever seen (quite the contradiction!!!). Plenty of other interesting items on the menu that I have yet to try. Waffles sound good. read more

Seven Seeds - Chipotle Beans with sour dough and poached egg. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlton, VIC

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Seriously good coffee, good service and a bustling cafe close to the university. I quickly became an addict. Sadly the food is not up to an equally high standard, good but not great. read more

Great food and coffee, but slow and slightly haphazard service.

Thanks to all the fellow yelpers for getting me onto this place! I concur with all the other reviews. Excellent cafe. Would likely get upgraded to 5 stars if I had the opportunity to come back often. read more

Coffee was pretty good. Maybe over hyped I tried ordering a cafe AU lait (being American) and then an americano but wasn't too satisfied with my drink- great service because my waitress came out next with a flat white on the house. Food wise I thought average. I got the salad which was OK. read more

Pretty special bread and butter pudding from the specials. The space is loud but very sunny. They know how to brew their tea just as well as their coffee. read more

Seven Seeds - Bread pudding and tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Carlton, VIC

Got the Granola in a "mason" jar, which was I guess "pretty" but impractical to eat. The peach was poached and amazing but the rest of it was just cornflakes/muesli nothing exciting. read more

My friend refer me to this cafe, the interior setting is better than I thought, coffee is good, nice place to catch up with friends.

I really like it here. Wish it wasn't busy all the time. I would love to just settle in and chill. The food is always awesome no matter what we choose and we have worked our way around most of the menu. The coffee is brilliant and we usually leave with some beans to take home for our own kit. read more

The coffee at seven seeds is so good. They have a good range of food options love it!!

A little price-y. Nope, I didn't get paid for this review, but this place did not impress me enough to remember too much about it. Not too special unless you are a coffee drinker. I'm not; and I've worked as a barista before. I remember it being overcrowded. I suppose it is a good place to take people if they are visiting for the first time, the menu did not have much variety for someone with allergies or intolerance to products as far as I can remember. Nice vibes, just don't go at the wrong time!. It is located near University of Melb, (so if you are hoping to land a law or med school student ;)..) A few tram stops up from RMIT in the CBD! read more

The food was bland and tasteless, I'm really surprised that his breakfast place is so highly rated. Wouldn't recommend it or go back.

a good comfy classic, seven seeds always delivers delicious food in a warm friendly atmosphere. awesome classics, like eggs benedict, as well as interesting twists on the classics, such as pecans with your french toast, seven seeds is still one of the best places for brunch in melbourne. read more

The coffee is fine, or at least a little better than the alternatives nearby. But, seriously, no wifi??