Yeah, this place is pretty cool. I came here with a friend, after spending 6 months locked down due…read moreto a rampaging virus, and honestly, this was one of the first good coffees that I've had in quite a long time. In fact, this place was nothing short of awesome, even though they were only doing takeaway at the time. Mind you, the crowds out the front sort of gave me the impression that this place is pretty popular. You can probably tell that the coffee here is awesome, a true Melbourne icon. I've really got to come back here again, especially since the service was top notch as well.Y

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, we all know that…read more This means that if I go to a cafe for breakfast, it better be good or I am a grumpy little lady. Hot honey did not disappoint! Firstly we were greeted by surely the nicest waiter I have ever met, she asked us how I morning was then went on to tell us the specialties and all the while being bubbly and smiling. So refreshing. Firstly I got the iced coffee, and just as expected it was a delicious espresso with not too much milk all icy and delicious. Plus a little scoop of icecream on the top made it sweet and tasty! We were told the avocado smash and the corn bread were the best sellers. So we ordered them. They quickly arrived. The cornbread was thick and moist with a beautiful avocado and tomato salsa with a little coriander (YUM!) the bacon was generous and well cooked. The smashed avocado was served on crusty bread with just enough mint to make it tangy not too tart. We added bacon and again it was a generous portion and well cooked. There is seriously no feedback I could give Hot Honey, other than to keep doing exactly what they are doing. Lovely staff, great organic food, good value and great location! I will certainly be a returning customer and if you're looking for a yummy breakfast then you better get down to Hot Honey :)

I am really surprised that this cafe only has one review, clearly it is a hidden gem…read more Whilst saying in Melbourne we stumbled across Sacred Alley one morning hidden in Equitable Place off Elizabeth Street. My breakfast was outstanding and easily the best breakfast I had whilst I was in Melbourne over the last week. I ordered the breakfast special which was Dukka Eggs, the serving was huge - complete with poached eggs, falafel, humus and a type of chorizo. It was one of the most unique breakfasts I have had and was so good I attempted a re-visit yesterday morning before I left, but sadly the specials had changed and there was something new on the board when I walked past. Service was excellent and I really enjoyed the coffee, which we were advised was a new blend for them having only just changed to Dukes Coffee. All up breakfast came to $17.00 including a long black coffee. Excellent value considering I didn't need to eat until dinner. Be sure to check out the specials board on your way in for what is on offer on that day!

Excellent service, nice diner-style fit out, good coffee and the usual breakfast choices - various…read moretypes of eggs, house made muesli, pastries, porridge and importantly, good coffee. I told the waitress I was in a hurry and my poached eggs with avocado and tomato was out in 3 minutes. Super quick! I asked for no bread (following Paleo) and got a generous helping of avocado instead. Yep, I'd go back here again.

I love this cafe. Everything feels like it's from a design magazine. The glasses, coffee cups and…read moreeven water jugs all look lovely. The small cafe is filled with natural light and the out door seating is perfect for a summers day. Staff are always a little snappy when I've been in, must be all the tasty coffee they are drinking putting them on edge. That brings me to the coffee. So good! They are happy to make it anyway you like, I suggest asking the barista what they recommend trying - there seems to be new beans in all the time. Food is minimal but good. The savoury waffles are my personal favourite. A nice place to relax, read the paper and have a bite to eat with some good coffee.

I almost walked past this place, thinking it was a pub (due to name and proximity), but was…read moredelighted to find a gorgeous little cafe inside. This friendly little spot has one large communal table, bar seating and some outdoor table to enjoy a coffee or brunch. Coffee wise, I think the rotate their beans because I've seen mentions of Code Black but my iced pour over was Dukes beans - and delicious. Really delicious. They offer espresso and pour overs, and have a range of home brewing equipment for sale (particularly the Kalita brand). I just popped in for coffee, but food wise they offer great brunch fare. If you're a fan of waffles, you're in luck because they have a dedicated waffle section, as well as some other very tempting items like 5 and dime bagels. All very bread/carb heavy so if it's not your bag, you might not find something you're after. I'd definitely come back for the coffee or a waffle if I was feeling less virtuous than my last visit!

Good sandwich places (I'm talking about the seriously good ones) are few and far between in this…read morecity - Martha Ray's definitely one of them. Cosy ambience, unassuming setting and friendly staff. While the menu is not overly extensive, they are good at everything they do (at least the ones I have tried so far anyway). The Benalla pork belly (with crispy crackling no less!) is an absolute must-try - be there by 1pm though, as they are usually sold out after. The chicken sandwich is a winner too, so is the reuben (if meat is your thing). And yes, what good does a sandwich place do without good coffee hey? Well, Martha Ray's definitely got this covered, serving one of the best coffee this end of Brunswick St (Newtown S.C is the other great spot , must lacking on the food front for sure). Be sure to give this tiny place a go - don't tell too many people though, as it gets filled up really easily considering its size! ; ) And oh, did I also mention they have printed copies of Broadsheet?

Just discovered this wee gem on Brunswick street today. Being so small it's very easy to miss, but…read moreif you want good coffee on Brunswick street this place has it. The food is also incredible and very well priced. Try the sourdough with homemade pepper pesto, tomato and goats feta, delightful. They only lose a star because the waitress got my order wrong, This is now my favourite cafe on Brunswick street

Being a visitor from the U.S., I can't quite stomach the more European influenced breakfasts of you…read moreAussies ;) It's just too bread-heavy for me. Thankfully this little cafe right next to the place I was working at makes one of the best omelettes I've ever had! It's big, it's French style (the best way to have an omelette!), and they change it up every few days. They still have the usual assortment of other local breakfast options as well as good coffee, but this omelette made a great start to each of my workdays in Melbourne! The place is easy to miss. The first time I saw it I thought it was a full fledged restaurant so just walked on by. Then one of the guys at my workspace mentioned it again so I checked it out, and wasn't disappointed. The only complaint I'd have is that the interior could use a bit of sprucing up, but this is coming from a guy who is spoiled by the Fitzroy hipster cafes every day.

Small cafe servicing the immediate coffee and lunch needs of offices near by. The business area…read morehere is a bit strange. Almost middle child syndrome of tall ish buildings that are kinda nice in an inoffensive way. Bond St Kitchen offers a friendly face an a decent coffee without having to venture out to Collins St.

Definitely a treat to find this place open so early for the jet laggers from the US... took my kids…read moreand they absolutely enjoyed the food. How can you not love super thick toast French toast with vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas and berries. The chocolate croissant definitely much better than the ones I have had in Bay Area. They also have an assortment of baguette with fillings which can be toasted. We tried the bacon egg and cheese and my son loved it. We will definitely come back!!!

Lovely little breakfast in a cold winter morning with lovely service and ambiance to match.read more

This place really does feel like an institution, and one of the great things about it is that it…read morehappens to be in an alley off of the main road. There was a time when such a place would never been found, but this is not such a time. It was certainly busy when I came here, and the service was pretty good, but then that is because it is an institution. I thought it was pretty good.

The whole Melbourne coffee/brekkie culture can seem a bit much, but I gotta say…read more.... Wow wow wow the hype is real, the peshawar naan, the coffee, the service,,the warehouse vibes, the whole package was an absolute pleasure. World class St. Ali, I cannot wait to come back tomorrow.

This place seems to be another Melbourne institution, namely because it happens to be located…read moreeverywhere. Honestly, it is actually better than some of the other coffee places that I've visited. Actually, they completely mucked up my order, so they were more than happy to rectify it, which basically meant that I ended up getting a free breakfast. In fact, this place had been recently renovated, and yeah, it looked quite good.

I've known the manager for a few years. Amazing barista who's great at doing a million things at…read moreonce. I was really sad to see her leave one of my regular spots in the city but so happy she's running this place. Definitely someone who deserves it and is the biggest draw card for me as I know she will look after everyone. It's your typical hipster place with polished concrete floors and light timber everywhere. I don't find it amazing but that's down to personal taste, however the timber roof frames are amazing and original I believe. Coffee is always fantastic. Today's coffee, a long black, tasted like a fruit liquor. Amazing. I thought the food menu needed a few more options previously, and this week they started a new menu which is well rounded. Good variety of options. I had the toastie and was deliciously comforting for a cold melb arvo. This is my favourite of the Code Black family and one of my favourites in Melbourne.