The burger here was really good, nice and big with lots of toppings. Deffinately hit the spot on a…read morenice summers day. (Check out the pictures for an idea) Great service, friendly stuff and an all round great place to try if your in the area.

Came here for brunch with my elderly aunt and uncle and all three of us had absolutely beautiful…read moremeals. Perfectly cooked eggs, fresh avocado (not the going brown ones you usually get at cafes). The only thing they could do better would be to have home-made hash browns rather than the frozen triangle variety. Also asked for a spearmint milkshake in the off chance they could do it and bingo done!! I've been living in Melbourne four months and this is the first place that could make me one. It was soooooo good. LIST it on your menu guys!!!!!!

I've been here twice now and I can't complain about anything. Not yet anyway…read more The restaurant has always been clean. Empty tables are cleared very quickly. And they are always busy. It is a very popular cafe. Open for breakfast and lunch.Which I may add they are opening for dinner rather soon. But as for breakfast can highly recommend. We had 4 people on our table and each meal was enjoyable. They serve freshly squeezed juice and coffee was made as ordered. Also they serve European hot chocolate in 15 different flavours. There is also a variety of cakes and cookies for purchase. And the sizes are massive. The continental vanilla slice is to die for.

My friend and I wanted to try a local cafe, and felt like trying something different…read more Lovely looking place, pretty clean, lots of tasty food on the menu, but the service and coffee are less robe desired. My mocha was ok, but my friend ordered a latte, it was more like a cappuccino, and tasted burnt. The brownie was yummy, but I left like an inconvenience when I asked to order, we sat there ignored for most of it. Yes, it was busy, but plenty of staff were on to cater to everyone else. I even wanted to order more food, the waitress never came back.

The cappuccino and hot chocolate that I tried with my family weren't a big deal, but they worth the…read moreprice. Comfortable place to come and have a relaxing or study time. Nice decoration and lovely staff. :)

This is such a quirky little café with cute, unique decorations that kept me entertained the whole…read moretime. If you sit in the back room you'll see a cardboard moose head on the wall and cool giraffe knickknacks. There's even a tree planted right into the floorboards. The food is quite good. They offer a mix of Western and Asian cuisines, like veggie dumplings and soba noodles or pies and quiches. The desserts are really worth trying, and so are some of their more creative drinks. The downside is, the menu is quite small and so after a few visits you'll find that you've already tried everything on offer. The service is also fast and efficient, which makes for a very good overall experience.

Located in Bundoora Square, Cafe Lucio appears to be a favorite for the locals. Writing this review…read moreat 10:30am on a Monday morning and the place is quite busy. There is a lot of seating available both inside and out. It is a basic café by which you take a seat and look over the menu and order at the counter. All of the menus on the tables are very worn with the laminate almost completely coming apart. When I arrived it wasn't too busy. After receiving my table number I proceeded to sit back down. I didn't have to wait long before my coffee was dumped on my table and the runner gone from sight. The coffee was not good, it tasted as if the coffee beans had been burnt. On the up side the food also didn't take long and I was presented with my Eggs Benedict with bacon. This wasn't the best meal I've had, but not the worst. The eggs were hot when I smooshed them open which is a plus, although they were slightly overdone and not as runny as I like them. All in all, a little disappointed considering the obvious popularity of this cafe. The prices are reasonable and reflect the meals :)

Best coffee in Bundoora if Fernando the Magnificent makes it. Very nice meals everytime. Always…read morefull, that says a lot.

The food was beautifully presented and the space was warm. The service was great and friendly…read more I ordered the cookies n creme smash Oreos sliders and I just couldn't love it. There was really just one note, just sweet. It's creme in a donut style bun and on a plate of bananas, figs, honey comb, caramel, honey, pistachio, edible flowers. But there was no balance just sweet on sweet on sweet. Fearing this I ordered smoked salmon just to have a bit of salt. The dish was visually amazing but it was hard to eat and I couldn't finish it. I love the idea but just needed something. Even if the pistachios were salted that would have helped. I get what these guys are trying to do but it just want for me.

A new cafe opens in Melbourne nearly every month but are usually concentrated around the city and…read moresurrounding suburbs. The newest opening comes from the team behind powerhouse cafes Short Straw, Touchwood and Tall Timber and resides in dreamy Carnegie. Located on an street corner in a mostly residential area, Left Field brings it to life with good quality food and coffee and accompanying crowds. It actually took two attempts in the weekend after opening to get a table. Left Field takes on one of the signature design trends of white walls, light timber and exposed light bulbs which offers a clean, open and modern atmosphere. A dark-toned tile mosaic behind the counter area and a scattering of potted plants throughout the cafe add a touch of colour. Seating is a mixture of small tables and booths inside and the same outside along the length of the white painted brick exterior. The food menu, as the name might suggest, is a little left field with Middle Eastern influences. Highlights include the Smashed peas bruschetta, Beetroot cured ocean trout and the Supergreen tacos. The braised Moroccan lamb shoulder with pistachio, cranberry and quinoa tabouleh, feta, green chermoulah dressing and garlic yoghurt. Presentation was a little surprisingly with fine dining-like styling. The lamb shoulder was tender and juicy with an exciting flavour combination provided by the rubbed spices and the fruity tabouleh. Gluten free, dairy free and nut-containing dishes are highlighted for those with dietary requirements. Coffee is from Niccolo with a blend and single origin espresso and filter options. Soy and almond milk is available. There is also a range of teas, soft drinks and cold pressed juices. Service is like clockwork, especially during the busy opening period. Left Field brings a touch of the city cafe culture to the outer south eastern suburbs and is sure to be a local favourite.

This cafe is so close to home, I don't know why I didn't try it earlier. It's fairly small on the…read moreinside, and the first table we were shown to was a little cramped, so they kindly sat us at another table which was perfect. There's a nice selection to choose from for both breakfast and lunch, and we all happened to settle on the same toasted sandwich which we all loved. The staff were friendly, the service was quick and the food was reasonably priced. While I don't drink coffee, the other two in my group do, and they said it was really good. I definitely won't leave it too long until I come back here again.

The Cappuchino is some of the best we have ever had. Owner Peter made us feel at home. Recommend…read moresitting upstairs by the window. The hash brown is a fried shredded potato very light but crispy and firm. Delicious. We had second Cappucinos even though they are large. 5 stars!

Pros: - Super friendly staff…read more- Bangin' coffee from Dukes. - Pretty serving ware. Order a pour over and I swear you'll be tempted to steal the pretty glass it comes with. - Enough sweet temptations to break the resolve of any healthy eater. - Lots of "grab and go" options for lunch Cons: - Can be tricky to find the first time (it took me 20 minutes!). Pro tip - come in via the concourse level of Southern Cross station. - It's a bit dark in there due to the surrounding buildings. - Only four tables inside that are big enough for 5 people but are generally only used by 2 who give of the "I don't want to share" vibe.

Oh Story, where were you back when I was stuck in Docklands? Churning out delicious Dukes coffee in…read moreespresso, filter and batch brew in a pretty little space with cheery dudes behind the counter - it's great to see places like this satisfying the masses of workers that flood the area on weekdays. So as a place for great coffee, Story is a no-brainer. For lunch, they have a good selection of salads, baguettes and flat bread sandwiches for eat in or take away. As a dine-in cafe, the seating arrangement is a little awkward. It appears to be designed for solo lunchers, but the way people space themselves out doesn't always work out like that. Thankfully my lunch buddy and I came a little later and were able to snag one of the larger tables to ourselves to enjoy a more relaxed lunch and a chat. Probably better for take away, unless you can time it right. I wouldn't recommend it as a work-meeting type spot. Overall though, solid cafe with great coffee.

If you look at the front of the store. Look higher and you'll probably notice the number 1 from A1…read moreBakery sign is missing. Look down and it looks like any average Dandenong shop. NOT WELL THOUGHT THROUGH IN DESIGN OR PRESENTATION. Yet they have amazing Baklavas in such a big range. There is all kind of Lebanese breads and pizzas, Middle Eastern spices galore, sherbets, syrups and more The shop is a hybrid of -Grocery store -Cafe ($2.50 for an average coffee) -Bakery. So this shop really needs recognition for what it does beautifully. That is why the presentation of the shop only takes away one star.

A Middle Eastern bakery that serves food…read more This a a place that typifies Melbourne multi cultural dining. This an opportunity to eat good food at a great price of a middle easter style. There is a exceptional range of authentic middle eastern product, spices, dips, cakes/pastries to take home. For me the cheese pies are the specialty of the house. Be adventures take a trip to Dandenong and see a great range of food from all over the world; this is just one opportunity.