Was recommended this spot by my homie who came here in a trial before our big trip to my old hood…read moreand I was super shocked. My normal spot is proud Mary and those who know its name know its not everyday a spot gives it a run for its money. This place surprisingly does. I got a flat white and a hot honey halloumi sandwich and my homie got a long black and the eggs. Everything was heaping quite clean and flavorful. The coffee wasn't overpowering or super milky and I was surprised at how easy it went down given a lot of flat whites I've tried have been all over the spectrum. Prices were easy to stomach given the under 20 for my sandwich and my flat white being 5 bucks. Our waiter was super solid and costantly doing all the things I do appreciate when it comes to customer service even refilling my coffee when I didn't expect to. I do like this spot and I expect this to be a break in the usual rotation in a good way. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

Loved this place, the coffee, the staff and the experience. Very friendly staff and great ambiance.read more

This new kid on the block hasn't been open long, but fills a gap in a neighbourhood that was crying…read moreout for a good local cafe off the main shopping strip. On the Victoria St side of Bridge Road, it's a smallish cafe with a lovely but simple fit out. Staff are super friendly, even if you are just in for a takeaway coffee. They use Industry Beans and their brews are pretty good! I've only been once for food and had the beans fish and it was delish with just the right amount of spice and chilli. The husband also enjoying his pancakes that came with figs, maple and walnuts - yum! Prices are on the pricier side of cafe fare, but if it's good quality, I think it's justifiable. The salads and sandwiches and sweets in the cabinet look very tempting also. I'll be back to try more!

Nice looking place, though the location is slightly unexpected…read more Parking is not the easiest, with one side of the street as permit parking only. Service was friendly but a bit aloof - the waiter couldn't remember who ordered what dish, and one of the orders were taken incorrectly. The coffee was good, chai latte average. I got the smashed avocado with harissa which was a very generous amount of the avo, slightly disproportionate to the amount of toast, though it allowed me to share some with my friend who didn't receive her avocado on the side. Flavour profile slightly off, needs a bit of acidity to balance the avo mix. The mushroom dish with the runny eggy hole brioche looked lovely, as did the homemade baked beans. The special of the day Nutella hot cake with cookie dough and ice cream (my teeth ached from reading the menu!) was shared between 5 of us - which ended up being the right amount. Some interesting interpretations of brekky staples here.

Our family use to frequent this Cafe every weekend and then we would go window shopping at…read moreChadstone. I think this place has gone downhill since then though. When we first found this cafe, the food was excellent, the coffee was amazing and the service was perfect. Now, everytime we go back, it seems the standards have gone lower and the prices have gone higher. The food has started to take on that bland taste that definitely isn't worth the price that has been put to it. I normally have the EBLT on Turkish Pide, but now it seems as though it's something very bland that I could honestly cook better at home with a few extra seasonings added to it. The scrambled eggs on sourdough have gotten a bit more watery as well. I'm not sure if they've just gotten a new chef or the ingredients have changed to make what is being made cheaper to produce but it's not very impressive. The one thing that I definitely think is worth the money, although I did notice that the recipe has changed, is their muffins. The Blueberry Yogurt Muffin is delicious. Their lunch menu is quite good as well. The service is hit and miss. Some days they have too much staff on and you are waited on quite quickly and sometimes even asked twice for your order (which you think they would have someone just ordering for certain sections but it doesn't seem so). Then again, some days, you tend to wait for a while and it does end up that you get a bit antsy because you can see the staff chatting away but not doing much to assist. It's really a shame as well because the head people there seem quite nice and they do tend to greet, recognise you, and remember your orders.

Speaking of ambience, Café Sapore is bang in the middle of the shopping centre so the only…read moreatmosphere that you get is of busy shoppers and of course, a lot of window shopping from your seat. The café is pretty much full throughout the day but you are likely to find a place soon enough with the constant streaming in and out of people. Both the times, we were promptly approached by the staff and seated comfortably. The menu was bought over immediately which included both the meals and drinks. Look out for the specials board as it changes every day. There is also an in house bartender but he is only available at certain times of the day so check with the staff and then order the cocktails. But otherwise the drinks menu covers all the basics. There is a kids menu too with the standard fare but I am always happy to see one as it means spending less money and also lesser portions. There is a also a selection of sandwiches, pastries, cookies and baked good at the counter for light bites. Now since we went twice, I am going to break down the review as Day 1 and Day 2. Day 1: For drinks, it was the Peroni for my hubby and the Pinot Grigio La Maschera (Limestone Coast, SA) for myself. A refreshing white, not too strong and went well with the seafood dish I ordered. And that seafood dish was the risotto with an assortment of seafood, white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli and extra virgin olive oil. I was really happy with the risotto; it had a real good flavour, not gluggy or starchy at all and that hint of chilli totally lifted the dish for me. My husband got the Open style souvlaki with both grilled lamb and chicken served with a Greek salad, lemon, tzatziki and pita bread. It was average; the chicken was cooked well but the lamb fell short of expectations. Good portions but just average. And from the kids menu, we ordered a plate of chicken nuggets and fries. A classic which can't go wrong with children; it was polished off in no time. Day 2: This time, the hubby ordered a chicken parma with fries and garden fresh salad. It was a really good parma, cooked well and lots of flavour from the tomato sauce and cheese. And good portions too. I ordered the special of the day - grilled snapper with a radish, green apple, witlof salad. I loved the salad; fresh, vibrant and zingy which went so beautifully with the fish. The snapper was cooked well but I would have preferred a bit more flavour to the fish. And we finished off the meal with a Nutella cupcake served with chocolate drizzle and fresh cream. Yumm! That's all a nutella cupcake needs. Overall, it was a good experience on both days. I would definitely step back in for a quick meal or coffee while I am there.

This place is located in the small alley. There are multiple well-known restaurants near by as…read morewell. My first impression when I stepped into the restaurant was very hip and modern. I loved their interior design and the color and how bright the inside was. Their food also looks very hip (definitely instagram worthy)! So by its look, this place deserves five-stars. However in terms of taste, I wasn't really amazed at this location. Their salmon was a bit too salty and chilli egg was aight. (Not a fan of mushy texture- didn't have much flavor). I liked their seasame latte though. Price is average considered in Melbourne and their service was good.

Personally, if I had to pick between this place or the other popular brunch spot next door, Hash,…read moreI'd go with this one. They have a lot more menu options and their portions are bigger. I'd mark this as one of the best brunch spots in CBD. The quality is average but the things they put together are unheard of and I like that new experience. My food unfortunately took nearly 90 mins to come out but they gave me another free crafted drink to make up for it. Their matcha latte and cappuccino are satisfying.

We spent a week in Melbourne and I was on a quest to find the best coffee I could find, and I'm…read morealways on the lookout for a good breakfast place. Stagger Lee's was hands down the best flat white I had in the city. I won't list all the places I went, but in the 8 days I was in melbourne I had at least 2 flat whites a day. Melbourne is perhaps one of the BEST coffee cities I've ever visited, and that's saying a lot as I love my coffee. Something about Stagger Lee's coffee was perfect, it had the right amount of richness and boldness without any bitterness, and it was perfection. There were 4 of us, and three of us ordered another round of flat whites which is the only place we've done that haha. I talked enough about the coffee, let's talk about the food! All I can say is WOW! We all enjoyed our dishes. I ordered the Burrata, Spiced Pumpkin, Pickled Beets, and Chili Maple Cashews. It was outstanding, everything matched so well from a taste and texture standpoint. You have the creamy almost sweet burrata, the tangy beets, the crunchy cashews, all with a wonderful dressing. What an outstanding dish. Finally, the workers there were super efficient and friendly. One woman working there reminded me of Kate McKinnon from SNL. I mean that in the most complimenting way possible, just a bundle of good energy throughout. The place was also great, with a good vibe and a relaxed atmosphere.

Super yummy breakfast spot with delicious coffee and a nice little inside seating area.read more

Nice and simple. Enjoyed the coffee. Small selection of pre made focaccias, but found filling…read moreingredients to be good quality. Would return. Quick and friendly service. Great spot for a quick lunch.

I have been to Sezana's on quite a few occasions, it seems the coffee can go either way depending…read moreon who is making it but for the most part it is quite drinkable. The best value for money seems to be the burgers for between $8 and $10 you may choose between chicken, beef or veggie burger you can then take your pick of sauces; tomato, mayo, chutney, seeded mustard or relish. Chips are served as additional extra so don't expect to see them without request. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, Sezana's is one of the few cafe's that remains open after 3pm on Sundays in South Melbourne. Oh and not to mention they also have free wifi available for their guests, just ask at the counter.

I've given Sezanas 3 stars mainly due to its location on Clarendon Street close to Clarendon…read moreshopping. In all fairness, the latte is not that bad - I've tasted worse but then again I've had better. I order the Sezanas burger - beef pattie, beetroot, pineapple, egg, chutney, mayo, bacon and a side of chips. I hate mixing sweet and sour so the beetroot and pineapple shouldn't be in the mix, then I remember that I ordered the simple sezanas (all of the above minus the beetroot, bacon, egg and pineapple obviously!) and, thanks to a call from a friend of mine while I was paying ordering and paying, the mistake has been made and I only realise that when they bring my order. Anyway, back to the burger, it's quite nice - juicy pattie and fresh ingredients but the pattie does not do the bun justice so in the end I'm having a quarter of the bun with only beetroot and pineapple - my favourite ingredients in a burger!! The interior is reasonable in size and there's plenty of space outside. Overall, it wasn't too bad..

Maybe I have been suffering a bit of brunch fatigue of late but not much has really stood out for…read moreme. Everything in Melbourne is just a bit samey and call me grumpy, but why has everyone accepted the fact it can take up to an hour to even get a table at most places for the same old avo on sourdough? My weekend visit to The Maling Room was such a refreshing change that i walked away feeling happy, full and wondering when I can pop by again. We were greeted by friendly staff who were quick to bring out a pretty fabulous tasting latte while I looked through the menu. The variety was great and although i ended up going for the special of warm grain salad with lamb (amazing!), the brunch offerings looked delicious. The vibe was friendly, relaxed and efficient. Definitely worth a trip to the 'burbs.

Perfect coffee, atmosphere and staff - you can't want for anything else! The light and airy post…read moreoffice-come-cafe is a reliable haven for those times you just need a no-nonsense perfectly-crafted latte close enough to the city to be convenient, yet far enough away in leafy Canterbury to feel like you've just slipped away to your favourite cafe at your weekend home in some yet-to-be-discovered nook of heaven! Friendly, knowledgeable, personable staff, sunshine teeming from every crevice - you won't be able to tear yourself away from the place until you have the coffee-jitters from too much Costa Rica cuatro mujeres or the staff slowly coax you out the door and turned the "closed" sign in the process. If you're contemplating it, just go experience it already - you're missing out!