Ringwood - Brace yourselves! Nick & Jac together with their…read moreamazing team have opened up their 1st business venture. Located in the heart of Ringwood with free 1--2hr street parking on their doorstep, this place will definitely be a regular coffee haunt! Exposed brick, copper piping and cheery staff welcome you as you take a seat. Axil coffee is on point as is their Quinoa & Chicken salad. If you are looking for a place to catch up with friends, chill out and read a book or to brunch/lunch at.. Come check them out!

HOLY CRAP this place is good. Been hearing much about this…read moreplace and had to try it out. Went with the wife and kids last night and what a treat. The food was so clean and fresh I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the little ones, I am definitely coming back here. Five well earned stars.

This place was beautiful and a wonderful experience. From presentation to taste, everything was…read moreamazing. Was able to visit with my mother and aunt and we had a lovely brunch.

The food was incredible and the desserts were amazing. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. I am visiting my…read morehusband's family from the US, and this restaurant is a must do if visiting Melbourne especially over the holidays. They are decked out in Christmas decorations, and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely encourage my friends and family to eat here if they are in the area

Beautiful café, but the food was a let-down. Paid $40 for two poached eggs with bacon--eggs were…read moreovercooked, bacon tasted odd, and the bread was rock-hard and obviously frozen. Serving this in such a stylish place is pretty disappointing. No butter on the toast, either. Desserts were decent, but for the price and presentation, the basics should be much better. Wouldn't come back for breakfast.

First impression is the speakers mounted above the door to entertain those that sit at the tables…read moreout the front. A bit loud and not great sound quality so head inside, ah, that's better. TV on wall showing music videos but the customers don't seem interested in it. The place certainly looks clean and inviting in a slightly cramped clinical sort of way. The tables are small but should comfortably fit four adults but not much wiggle room around them would really limit you to three I think. The mug of Flat White is a good size and is nice and hot with a good flavour, the chai latte tastes nice but having never tried it before, I have no reference to compare it to. Certainly nice enough for me to try again. There are a plethora of items to choose from to eat. I had a delicious roast beef and salad with cheese and lovely mustard with my choice of roll, a great combination of flavours and textures. The tandoori wrap was a delight but bordered on the edge of being to hot. Then you cast your eye over a sheer symphony of delightful desserts, a masterpiece of items to get your taste buds jumping up and down with delicious anticipation. How do you decide from such a selection, can you stop at just one or do you flee to save that waist line you've sacrificed so much for. Of course you get a couple of things promising yourself to work that bit harder next time at the Gym. Enjoy, it's the little pleasures in life that add up you know. So, will I drag myself reluctantly back here. You better believe it, especially now I can afford it since cancelling that pesky gym membership. Oh oh, there goes that waist line Back to reality for a moment, there were two uninvited guests at my table today, a legacy of the open door policy, Mr Mozzy and Mrs Blowy. Other than that, a really nice little place with very friendly staff and reasonable prices. Enjoy.

Fabulous cafe in the outer east of Melbourne…read more The food was amazing, and definitely the major draw card here. A variety of offerings from various cultures all cooked and presented beautifully. The staff were very friendly, accommodating and cheerful. Their dedication to the cafe was obvious. The coffee was good - they buy from a local roaster. Not as spectacular as some coffee places closer to the city, but still drinkable. The cafe had a good atmosphere with expressive art on the walls and different seating options. The prices were extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food that we received. This is definitely a cafe to visit if you're in the area.

Great service and great food. Probably one of the best…read moreplaces in the general area to have brunch at

Food was ok but service was average . Waiter didn't seem to want to be there , brought cutlery out…read moreonly after meal was served and long wait for order . Burger and Smashed Avo probably won't re visit .

I LOVE this place. Coffee is great and the tea range exceptional. Food is great quality, with…read moretrendy offerings that cater for everyone including vegans, allergies and healthy types. Activity packs available for kids, toilets have a change table and seating arrangements include couches, tables for two or four & communal dining with bench seats or bar stools. My only little bugbear is that they have Thankyou branded soap bottles in the bathrooms and have refilled them with cheap soap... Which kind of flies in the face of the Thankyou brand. Other than that, it's awesome, by far the best cafe in the area and even better than its sister restaurant 'Kofi Bean' in the Main Street. Love it.

Lovely little café, really clean with seating inside and out. They have one of the nicer coffees in…read moreBoronia and make some delicious food, including home made cakes and cookies. You will be back for more. I like the fresh made sandwiches and a flat white personally and they have a great selection of food on offer at reasonable prices and table service. Well done Hilda, keep up the good work. It's a big two thumbs up from me.

Like a hidden little cottage in an enchanted forest, Lady Hawke can be described in one word -…read morecosy. While accommodation at the B&B is limited to only one room (and I've not yet tried it so can't offer any recommendation) the cafe is open to all, and he staff/owners are friendly and welcoming. Like your own little kitschy cottage house away from home, the cafe features brightly -coloured walls, open fireplaces and a gallery of original art by local artists. Lady Hawke does all day breakfast - $10 for a big brekkie and a beverage. The venue can also be hired out for events, including wedding receptions (my brother had his there). They decorated it beautifully, and without the usual trumped up cost.

I've eaten here a few times now, and this cafe continually impresses me…read more The food is great. Beautiful Dench sourdough breads (also available to purchase in whole loaves), perfectly poached eggs, and an interesting menu with beautiful presentation make it a delight to eat here. The coffee is veneziano, made well, and there is usually a single origin coffee available. No filter coffee menu, but the single origin espresso option is usually fresh and enjoyable. And available! Which is spectacular in the outer eastern suburbs, where I am usually met with a blank state when I ask if there is a single origin coffee on offer. They have Larsen and Thompson teas available, but if you like to be specific about how your tea is brewed, be prepared, as they serve them without brew timers. The space is nice, with an outdoor table out the front, some tables inside, and space out the back. It can get busy! Especially on the weekend. The staff are great, though, with service being prompt and friendly, and chatty when it's not too busy. *TL;DR: currently the best specialty coffee cafe in the outer eastern suburbs, so visit!

Super nice staff, and good coffee.... haven't quite mastered the iced latte but the hot coffees are…read moregood!

Had a long hard morning climbing the 1000 steps of the Kokoda Memorial Trail and my girlfriends and…read moreI were looking forward to a well deserved protein hit (read: bacon and coffee please). We headed over the road to cute little cafe called Brew'd. We entered to find wooden floors and exposed brick which gave a funky New York loft vibe. We were greeted by... Oh wait, we weren't. We came inside and hovered awkwardly around the counter for about 5 minutes, waiting to be seated, or perhaps were meant to seat ourselves? Is there table service? They need a sign or something because the barista sure wasn't in a hurry to let us know, or to even say hello really. Hmm. Eventually someone directed us to a table and we helped ourselves to a menu. It was pretty impressive I've got to say. Lots of choice and very well priced. I ordered smashed avo, bacon and eggs which I paid for.. In cash... Because they are cash only. No I don't mean they have a $20 minimum, I mean it's 1980 again and we're all expected to walk around carrying pineapples. Ugh this is my pet peeve. If you are a business where people regularly pay you amounts higher than $10, GET AN EFTPOS MACHINE!!!! It's very lucky that my smashed avo more than made up for this massive transactional faux pas. It was delicious! They also do really, really good coffee. Their coffees come with a little chocolate on the spoon. I love a bonus treat with my coffee, Brew'd definitely knew their way to my heart. Even if I had to pay in cash for it.. The good: nice decor, expansive menu, very well priced (avg $15 for a hearty brekky), really good coffee, bonus chocolate The bad: cash only!!! Slightly non-attentive staff

Took a chance driving over from Wantirna South in search of a decent brunch as there was only one…read morereview but came away happy we did. Managed to secure a table outside which was a bonus and we were promptly given menus and told to order at the counter. The menu isn't enormous but contained all the standard fair and tbh it's nice to have your choices limited when you're fighting off the effects of the night before. I went for the Veggie Breakfast and my wife chose the Atlantic Eggs and both came out within 10min. Both dishes were an ideal size and the presentation was very appetising, my tomatoes were nicely grilled, the mushrooms were properly sautéed not pale and watery as can often be the case and the spinach and feta were in good proportion. The only criticism would be that the poached eggs were a minute over done, still slightly runny yolks but definitely over. I tried my wife's eggs and the hollandaise was rich and perfectly tart but again eggs slightly over (at least for our liking). Overall $45 for 2 good brekkies and 2 coffees is very reasonable and we'll definitely add this to our brunch rotation.