Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google…read moresearch led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

Food is okay! Coffee was good! Service was decent. I would definitely try again since, 2nd chance…read moreis worth it

This was the best breakfast we've had in Melbourne so far. Wonderful environment, great service,…read moreand absolutely delicious food. We ordered the salmon benedict, the "mighty" bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, and the house special chicken and waffles. All flavors wonderfully balanced! nothing overbearing. In particular the cherries, tomatoes and arugula to the side of the waffle was a wonderful way to add to the flavor profile. Perfect portion sizes as well. We also had a takeaway waffle and some coffee which was delicious as well. If I was local I have a feeling I would be here quite a lot. Highly recommended.

Cute little cafe with lovely staff. Had an awesome breakfast and would definitely recommend!read more

This review is for the original location on Hardware Lane but leaving it here cause I couldn't find…read morethe listing! Make sure to check out Hardware Societe for delicious Australian brunch and lovely service! The Hardware Lane location is a lot smaller than the other one but it's the original location. Highly recommend and it's also right by a hilarious Trump mural. I've also been to the larger location which is also great but definitely less cozy.

If nothing else the theme here is eggs which are just about in every offering. I had the ham…read morecroquettes with an egg on top (given the egg prices you may wonder why) . Service was friendly and the place does have that French cafe vibe. All in all it was a nice place especially for brunch or breakfast. If you are looking more for lunch fare I do not think this is the place.

This cafe was recommended to me because it is housed in an old power station or something to that…read moreeffect. Space had a lot of natural light but the service was terrible. We interacted with three different servers and all were obnoxious. Skip it; lots of other cute coffee shops with better service. Food was blah!

One word - amazing :)…read more The food was super delicious and presented beautifully. The hotcakes weren't too sweet and the eggs were well cooked. I think the flavors complimented everything really well. The service was quick and friendly as well. The ambience of the cafe really set the tone of the space. The timeless structure of the building was renovated tastefully. Really pleasant place to chill and pass the time. Would love to come again. Thanks

Breakfast they say, is the most important meal of the day, it gives you energy, gives you clarity…read moreto get through the day, it sets the tone. So finding the perfect breakfast, well let's face it, is reality easy in a city such as Melbourne. So many cafes and restaurants offering their take on poached eggs, smashed avocado sprinkled with the latest super food grain and freshly juiced kale and ginger juice makes it a smorgasbord of choices for today's customer. Hotel restaurants around the world have been offering up a breakfast buffet since the dawn of time, with a large degree of failure. The biggest challenge being keeping the offering hot and serving up a variety that keeps them a step a head of their competition. Collins Kitchen in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne offers up this time honoured tradition and where others have missed the mark the Hyatt have not only exceeded the mark but have set the barre to new heights. Firstly this is a grand restaurant overlooking the plain trees of Russell Street, with warm and inviting furniture that lets you know you're in a five star dining room in a world renowned hotel, a perfect place for the perfect breakfast. The major difference here is how they offer you the food, there is not a trestle table or Bain marie in sight, instead they have four show kitchens, each with a dedicated chef, either cooking to order your choice of eggs, be it poached or a wonderful fluffy omelette, or continually cooking crispy bacon, sauté mushrooms or an array of dim sum. Fresh fruit, an assortment of freshly baked bread and a chef offering to squeeze you a super juice, is awaiting you in another kitchen. There's a deli with smoked salmon, turkey and ham on offer with a great selection of cheese and crackers. If that doesn't fill you up then you'll need to head over to what one can only describe as heavens kitchen. Freshly made waffles and pancakes with fruit compotes and cream. Pastries and cakes galore will give anyone with a slight sugar addiction the fix they need. The only way to make this experience better would be to offer ice cream for the waffles, but that's just me being slightly greedy. This is not a place for a quick breakfast, to get the full experience you need to spend a couple of hours here and for $42 is certainly value for money.

High Tea at Hyatt So…read moreI just came back from the Hyatt high tea and I had a lovely time. The three of us were given two stands that displayed 9 sandwiches and 8 cakes. We were also given 10 scones and more than enough cream and jam (raspberry & fig) to accompany. The setting here at the Hyatt is beautifully laid out, the table settings are good quality and room oozes of class and style. The service was fantastic, the waiter for our table was extremely polite and professional. I found the servings to be very generous here, we had so many left over cakes-unfortunately they do not offer take away services, and so it's a bit of a waste if you don't finish it. The sandwiches included an egg salad, aged waygu beef and smoked salmon. The cakes included a chocolate mud, chocolate opera, pistachio sponge, cheesecake and strawberry mousse. I was also surprised by how many scones they gave us, did they really except us to eat that many? Overall this was a very pleasant afternoon, the ambience of the place was quite and relaxing and the prices were around $30ish per person. I will definitely head back here soon, perfect place for afternoon tea.

Always enjoy the food, the cute cafe part in the alleyway. And have appreciated the generosity of…read morestaff even when I buy something small I feel quite valued as a customer. And the French accents are sweet too ;)

Yum, yum, yum!!!! We've dined here quite a few times trying both sweet and savoury dishes. There's…read moretypically a line on weekends but it's worth the wait. Staff are always friendly and efficient.

Everything was good. I thought the dishes here were well executed but slightly over complicated. I…read moreprefer more basic and clean breakfast items. Some were overly done as in sophisticated ingredients or composition. It looks like a very popular place. The fresh squeezed orange juice was great. Some dishes the carb to protein and healthy fat ratio were way towards the carb range. Not that I'm expecting that from a restaurant.

Great food but the chai ain't it. Busy place so make sure to be willing to wait. Pastries are also…read moregreat

Very nice cozy place in an alley where not much traffic. Inside is beautiful as well. Servers are…read morefriendly and quick. Latte is delicious and eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was one of the best. Enough flavor, not flowing in sauce - just right amount

Great food, great service. Great location. Well worth a visit if you are in Melbourne.read more

This cafe/restaurant is my local. I enjoyed a relaxed summer afternoon sitting on the outdoor patio…read morewith a glass of Rose - a very nice environment. I haven't eaten here yet, but the dishes I saw being served to others looked really good. I definitely will come back to sample more. The menu is not extensive but looks good, to suit a range of tastes and different sized appetites. Service is very good, that's a big drawcard for me to return. Thank you.

Pretty cool place to chill and unwind .. patrons from all walks of life here.. guess it's more to…read moredo with the location.