I did not like what I had ... But objectively and fairly this is a good place. Yarraville has a lot of restaurants ... But at lunchtime few people eat there. The crowds pile into two places, two coffee cafes across the plaza from each other. The crowd is Anglo and affluent. The food is Australian - with artistic touches. Love of the life was enthusiastic about her smashed avo. I had an enormous chicken salad, With superfresh beautifully poached chicken breast Lots of Asian cabbage And enough bird peppers to ruin the whole thing. Not very many bird peppers will do the job, And there were more than not very many here. I think the attempt was to be not just a typical Anglo-Aussie cafe, But to have a dish with an edge to it. I like the spirit ... But that is not at all how I would add kick to chicken salad. That said - both the size of the crowd And the high quality execution of everything except that one silly error Suggests that you can do well here. read more

This place gets pretty packed on a Saturday morning, but then again I've come to expect that from most coffee shops on a saturday morning. We did manage to find a table, and they had an interesting selection on the menu, though nothing that really stood out. Despite the crowds the order did come out relatively quickly, which I appreciated, and the tea wasn't too bad either. However, there wasn't much that would make this place stick in my mind. read more

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I remember when a trip to the corner shop was the highlight of my day. After doing some chores for Mum and Dad .. perhaps mowing the lawn or putting away the dishes, I'd meander to the end of the block. Purchase a packet of footy cards and maybe some lifesavers. The Corner Shop in Yarraville doesn't sell lifesavers nor footy cards but it is tucked into a trendy part of this cool suburb in the pedestrianised area over the road from the marvellous Sun theatre. My short black coffee was rich, smooth and hit the spot. I arrived a touch late for the breakfast menu (2:30pm), so instead I ordered the nutritious sounding red rice bowl. The bowl arrived with a fresh interesting mix of textures .. gooey egg, soft grains of rice with crisp greens. The pickled daikon was crunchy and tart, the raw oyster mushroom was not too my taste, I preferred the thin enokis. Must admit it all felt very healthy .. just the thing for a guilt free lunch. A great space, large windows let the light in with benches to sit on and look out. There's a large timber communal table near the door, the rest of the tables inside are for 2 to 4 people. The high ceilings with noise dampening do a great job of adding atmosphere without the din of a full cafe. There's also an outdoor area. With some inventive dishes (the coconut dahl is also good), casual relaxed vibe and solid coffee - this is a corner shop you would relish having on your block. Newspapers - yes Music - gentle bass bouncing around in the background, perfect balance of atmosphere read more

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This cafe is awesome. Located in the perfect spot opposite the Sun Theatre, you can pull up a chair at the window to get a view of the cute green strip, or set up out the back in their courtyard. The coffee is Coffee Supreme and my long black hit the spot. Their menu is fantastic and I loved the smoked salmon on sweet potato cake - lovely to look at, delicious, and a perfect not-too-carby option. I love a cafe that offers more than just bread and eggs. For coffee nerds - they also had the Small Batch Kenyan on iced filter as an option on this particular occasion (another big tick in my books!) so if you're after something speciality, might be worth asking. Coming here after 9am on a Thursday morning, I obviously didn't experience this cafe in peak-time crazy, so it was popular but not nuts. I guess judging by other reviews you need to pick your moments! On the way out, I spied a nice little craft beer selection by the bottle - this means I'm definitely going to need to come back for a laid back and casual pre-movie bite to eat. Honestly I couldn't fault the place and will be back for sure. read more

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Espresso love! The hotcakes and pibble and squeak are delicious and I firmly believe they have THE BEST COFFEE IN YARRAVILLE. The staff didn't seem as friendly at first, but you keep going in and they learn your name and don't roll their eyes as much when your toddler gets crumbs all over their floor, or rubs his hands all over the glass door. I had Ricotta Hotcakes this morning and they were GORGEOUS! Trendy little spot with a menu that tastes even better than it sounds. read more

The Corner Shop - Apple and blueberry muffin so delicious! - Restaurants Near Me - Yarraville, VIC

Cornershop is a great little cafe and brunch spot in the heart of Yarraville. It's consistently busy with a line out the front, but get there early and you won't have a problem. I suggest getting a table inside or in the courtyard though, the ones outside are a little squishy and extremely busy when a line starts to form. This was our second visit. One the first visit I had the scrambled eggs with cavolo nero with parmesan. This was absolutely delicious! This time however I opted for the ricotta hotcakes with mascarpone and blueberry compote. It was a little too light on the mascarpone but the flavours were amazing. My partner ordered the shakshuka and could not stop raving. Coffees were great and the staff were extremely friendly. Team all of this with the beautiful decor and perfect atmosphere and you have a place that's a permanent on our regular list. read more

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I'm of the humble opinion that Cornershop single-handedly defies all the stale beliefs Melbournians seem to have about the west of the city. It's got all the things a great brunch spot should have. Consistently good coffee, interesting but accessible menu (my personal favourites are the black rice w/ yoghurt, berries and coconut and the quinoa porridge with rhubarb... arrrrrrrggggghhhhh) and on the whole pretty great service. The only bummer is that it's often busy, irrespective of the day of the week or the time of day, it seems to only trade in varying degrees of popular. At $35ish for breakfast and two rounds of coffee for two people the price is right too. What're you waiting for? read more

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I'd never been to Yarraville before, and reports from friends had led me to believe it was twee, full of cupcakes and white lacework. There is a bit of that, but there's also a vintage industrial edge that the whole city of Melbourne is famous for. Cornershop is in one of these converted factory buildings, with exposed brick walls set off by bulbs hung in fantastic wire shades created from old lamp fittings. There's a heavy recycled wood table for communal dining and several smaller spots around it, making for a casual space. I was blown away by how genuinely charming the staff at Cornershop were, cheekily encouraging us to have a "tiny splash" of Grey Goose after a wine-fuelled Sunday lunch. And what a lunch! My boyfriend had the meatballs, which were so damn meaty I'm sure they'd packed an entire cow into the single serve. I stole one - it was seriously rich, but in a very satisfying way. My lamb pide was equally fantastic, with ultra-tender meat, lots of onion and some kind of unidentifiable but amazing sauce. We also enjoyed coffee, wine and cake (we don't do lunch by halves) which were all up to the same high standard. And the best part was at the end of it, it all came to less than sixty bucks. I'll be going back soon. read more

The Corner Shop - Restaurants Near Me - Yarraville, VIC

Well that ends that. I've never been a huge fan of Cornershop: It's always been overpriced and mediocre and the service has always been a mess, but I've kept coming back because they have more flexible hours than neighbouring cafes. They're one of the only places open on Mondays and past four pm on weekdays. Today was the fifth consecutive time that I've been here and thought "meh" so I'm going to go ahead and declare myself officially over Cornershop: Service was again unfriendly and inattentive. I had to ask for milk for my tea twice and the teapot itself was rudely banged down on my table. Yes it was busy: It was Monday and there is hardly anything else open. Maybe they should think about upping their staffing or at the very least hire someone who knows how to smile at a customer. The sandwiches were expensive for what they were: Ten dollars for some hummus and shredded carrot on bread. Eleven dollars for a single slice of ham and a scatter of lettuce. We mostly paid for the mayo, of which there was heaps. Other than the convenient hours, I simply don't see the appeal. read more

This cosy little local cafe across from the Sun Theatre will keep me coming back time and again with it's consistently good coffee (memorable even), great desserts and tasty lunchtime fare. Staff are always friendly and unpretentious (so refreshing). My girlfriend swears by their breakfast. Great spot to meet a friend anytime of the day or night. read more

The Corner Shop - Restaurants Near Me - Yarraville, VIC

This is a great little cafe opposite the sun cinema in lovely yarraville. I went with a friend who is a local and a foodie and this is her place. There is seating outside back and front and very friendly staff. Good coffee of course! We went for breakfast. I had the baked beans with battered eggs and she had the smashed avocado on toast. Delicious and a great spot! read more

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Always bustling, and busy, groovy in apprearence safe in its menu, still, never been dissapointed by any of the food on offer. read more

The Corner Shop - Big breakfast! FTW! - Restaurants Near Me - Yarraville, VIC

Right next to the endearing Sun Theatre, the Cornershop is Yarraville's best kept secret for one prodigious, "smashing" dish. A bristling breakfast atmosphere is what you will find here, with a hit of vintage furnished chairs and tables to the nostalgic decor that greets your wandering eyes, it's the perfect setting to start your day. It's often mad in here, it's busy, busy and the breakfast loving crowd cheer, but they can't slow down the staff. They do a great job with the Mad Hatter party going on in the dazzling courtyard, which was impressive. There's always an elusive table under the ladder that's always free when I embark on my breakfast adventure, so I haven't had to wait yet. The menu is inspired with a kick of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wonder, but if you left without ordering the Smashed Avocado with spring onion, coriander, chilli & fetta (add bacon and one or two poached eggs for a complete hit), then you haven't had breakfast yet! I'm not sure what sorcery of herbs and spices is in this dish, but the fetta plays a cheeky role in making the amazing flavours seduce your tongue and makes your stomach fall in love. With the romance aside, the coffee is smooth without adding sugar and the experience you're left with is whimsical. read more

Probably my fave cafe in Yarraville. Breakfast is great, service is always good. Only really BAD point is its popularity - especially on a weekend. If you're not in before 9am, be prepared to wait (mind you, it's usually not for too long). Weekdays aren't so busy.... Coffees are great. Breakfasts delicious AND so are the lunches and dinners. My pics from the current menu: - Avocado (was 'smashed avocado with chill, lime, etc) with feta and salary stuff with one poached egg. YUMMO! - Bubble and Squeak was AWESOME (now no longer on the menu) - Mint and zucchini fritters (lunch/dinner) - Haloumi salad (lunch/dinner) - Sardines (lunch/dinner). Oh, also noticed on Friday and Saturday nights you're best to book ahead. read more

My #1 favourite cafe in Melbourne. My weekends are spent here with my hangover, and their cures. They have a smashed avocado dish which is clearly their signature dish. Refreshing as fuck. Visually, the cafe is very well presented. I love a good communal table. Plenty of things to Instagram. The wait times are balls but that's no ones fault. Plenty of interesting shops to look at while you wait. They have the system down packed. read more

This cafe is a great place to hang out especially in summer time, the food is not bad and the staffs are friendly The only thing I cannot stop think about this place is on how slow the food and drink come. I'd finish my entire tea pot and the food hasn't arrived. However having said that, there's a book shop in front of the cafe, might be a good idea to go and check out while waiting for your food read more

Stumbled upon this at random with a friend. I was intrigued by the black pudding they had on offer and curiosity got the best of me and went ahead and ordered it with my toast. Was surprised how much I loved it despite how my friend who's English described it (adventurous foodie he ain't). Came back again with plus one in tow and went a different direction which was the red bean pudding, a lighter variation from its Asian counterpart topped with yogurt and a sprinkling of coconut. If you're ordering toast their baked tomatoes are a must have! read more

I'd love to give Cornershop five stars because it's my favourite place in Yarraville Village. I love the big slab of a communal table. I love perching at the bench lining the giant front windows. I love the pressed metal tiles lining the bar, the old bookies' board with specials on it, the courtyard at the back and of course, that friendly Village atmosphere that is at its greatest concentration in this crowded cafe. But I can't give it five stars because the consistency of service just isn't quite there. The coffee is mostly solid but rarely great. The food is fantastic but occasionally my eggs are over or under cooked. And the wait staff, while always busy and friendly, occasionally mess up orders. None of these are game changers, more accepted flaws in a loved one. It's still the best brekky spot in Yarraville and I'd happily recommend it to anyone. Have the baked eggs with kasundi relish and fetta. Or the spicy smashed avocado. Or the paprika-laden braised beans with chorizo. They're all fantastic. And be prepared to wait for a table on weekends, because everyone in the Village loves their Cornershop, regardless of its wrinkles. read more

The coffee is good however this is the third time that I have either had breakfast or brunch and the service has been less then standard, inclusive of waiting a long time for our meals to arrive. Having been seated by a host we had to get up and ask for menus. It's a shame cause the quality of the meals is quite good. read more

It is a great location, right opposite sun theatre. The place is very popular and almost full house. I had a smoke salmon on waffles, it was OK. The brunch menu had nothing particularly special. For a brunch there a lot more places in Melbourne that serve something more interesting. read more

Fantastic brekkie here. The baked eggs with kasundi are my favourite Melbourne breakfast. Coffee is fantastic. Only complaint...the place becomes a bit pretentious/wanky in the evenings. The dinner menu is overly fussy which is a shame, as the laid back vibe of this place calls for honest, simple food. Go for brekkie and you'll walk out smiling read more

Not bad but seems overrated to me. Pricey and proportions are small, and the food is good not great. Coffee is okay as well better than java across the road. read more

Good coffee, mediocre over-priced food, appalling service. You'll love this place if you enjoy being ignored for half an hour, your food order being "forgotten", and when it eventually comes, food missing sides and even *ingredients listed on the menu*. Utterly appalling on every level. Have never, ever experienced such poor service in any cafe before. Won't be back. Avoid. read more

The cornershop offers a great atmosphere. Although, the menu is very pretentious; if you love a traditional bacon and eggs probably not the best place. They had tried to do a modern twist on just about everything and they have gone just a bit too far. read more