This place was great. Basically I was wandering up around Ascot Vale, namely because I wanted to…read moresee how long it would take for me to get from my house to the exam venues by public transport, and since I was down here having some breakfast was definitely called for, so I decided to come here. Well, not surprisingly they had a great eggs benedict, though the tea wasn't one of the best that I'd had. Still, it was pretty cool, and the staff were also really friendly.

The coffee is poifect, the food - delightful. A small selection of foods but really hearty and full…read moreof flavour. You can't complain when you have the choice of pairing your brekkie with an Oreo milkshake (milk is not a bad choice here, Ron Burgundy!) Union Road has some seriously awesome cafés to choose from, but if I'm on my own, I'll always go to Grandpa Joe and grab a seat by the window, fill up on creamy lattes and watch the world go by. You're generally helped along by some classy tunes and the Banksy-ish artworks that graces the walls within. Don't go in a large group, tables generally cater for two inside and four outside.

Situated in the foyer of 500 Bourke St, this cafe serves mostly the business crowds. The kitchen…read moreis very open and you can see the staff making beautiful fresh salads in between customers. For me the standout is the Chorizo and Roast Pumpkin salad. I sometimes think the coffees when they are served are a bit too hot! Paypass any amount here, no need for cash!

Normally very good teas, muffins, lunches & breakfast yogurts. A few staff are brighten-your-day…read morefriendly, Danielle being the best example. Sometimes the queue is long, sometimes the staff are purely functional.

We wandered into Thangs Cafe, situated at the top end of Lygon St where there is not much on offer,…read morefor a late lunch and were greeted by the friendly staff as we headed to the counter. The menu was full of mostly sandwiches and burgers, which suited us just fine. I ordered the Roo Burger and my wife the Open Vegie Melt. We were excitedly told about what was in each meal before being told to not worry about paying yet and to grab a seat. I also ordered a strawberry milkshake, which was unfortunately a little disappointing and essentially just a Big M in a glass. I did have it topped up for free while I was half way finished though. We were the only ones in the cafe, but the wait for our food was still quite a bit, but once it did come out I was more than happy. The Open Vegie Melt was big and cheesy and the Roo Burger was absolutely delicious, not too big, but the perfect size to fill me up. The breakfast menu looked to be quite good too, containing all of your standard cafe brekkie items. We were in the area looking for a new house, so I hope that I'll be able to head back soon to try out more of what's on offer!

Have been here twice now. Once for lunch and today for a coffee. The man that works there is…read moreabsolutely delightful. Very helpful and super friendly. The menu is not huge but pretty offers a good range of burgers and sandwiches. I had the open veggie grill, which was delicious. Serving sizes are pretty good as well. Nice spot to just have a coffee and sit back and relax. We sat at the window today, so nice to people watch and watch the world go by.

I'm no coffee conniseure but I can tell a bad coffee from a good coffee and a good coffee from an…read moreexcellent coffee. This coffee lay somewhere in between good and excellent, as it should because it is called an "espresso bar" after all and for $4 you get a gigantic mug of this decent stuff. There wasnt a lot of food on display but they did have a chef out back cooking from the menu. However, today I had the cheese, tomato and chicken snitzel on crusty, seaseme seed roll with mayonnaise and a dash of hot chilli sauce which was quite tasty. The pricing however was a bit steep. $27 for two coffees abd two above mentioned rolls. I cant say I've even paid this price in the city so I'll probably just grab my coffees from here and eat elsewhere. The staff were friendly and the chef came and had a chat with me. He seemed to know his stuff so I might be keen to come back and try the menu next time. Perhaps after I pay my credit card off.

Good coffee, great service, the seating is a little uncomfy and certainly doesn't have that warm…read moreinviting feeling a cafe should have, but overall a nice spot for coffee

Honestly. This venue…read moreoperates in a very competitive location and it also houses a very lucky position with itself sitting pole position from the Sun Theatre properties. However.. This seems to be one of the only positive aspects of the Business through my previous visit. As mentioned very competitive and populated area around Sun Theatre. The desserts are all outsourced, which is fine yet are clearly not kept or served with care. Cakes are dry and not as you'd least expect. Wine also tasted questionable which I find difficult to understand if it's due to the product itself ( Poor Menu Listing) or contained signs of aerated. [ We had the macadamia cheesecake with a glass of shiraz & rielsing] Staff service. Very poor. Caucasian Male staff member carrying on and walking in and out of the venue during our time spent and then returning with friends who would also allow themselves out back to the kitchen/food prep area and engage in social conversations with younger female staff in what was a clear desperate cry for attention and acceptance as a young male. Conversations could be heard throughout the venue about their desire to go out 'get pissed' and general respect towards other staff non involved in their conversations were very blunt for a team atmosphere. Confronted the staff regarding issues when leaving and was amazed at how quickly their attitude changed when behaviour was addressed. He's response was some what of a child being lectured by a teacher at school which leads me to believe he was full of sh*t when agreeing to his behaviour as poor status and will continue to behave with no care of the business he represents nor self presentation in the future. As mentioned. Venue is great and has potential and poor experience was definitely driven by the team representing the business that evening. I will not be returning.

Cosy comfortable fun friendly. I had ceasar salad my +1 had mussels. Food was delicious…read more Close by to the cinema. Grab a delicious lunch before your 2 pm movie. Walk around the streets lots of intrtesting places to wander through

Giving 2 stars because the coffee is good (good brand of oat milk - Califa Farms) and the staff are…read morefriendly however wouldn't recommend getting food. Me and my girlfriend had the "Three Amigos" ($18.50) breakfast item because it was the only vegetarian dish for breakfast. Salsa was 90% onion, avocado was spread thinly on one slice of toast and was already brown. Even though we had a Groupon deal which was valued at $57 and we paid $33 it was not worth the money. Would only come again for the coffee

Food: I love Loco! The brunch menu is delicious and their cakes and pastries are excellent. We've…read morealways had an enjoyable experience every time we have visited. Fresh food, and gorgeous coffee. The baked doughnut is delicious, and highly recommended. Atmosphere/service: Staff and friendly and eager to please. We are always treated well, even when only visiting for coffee and cake. The cafe has a modern "industrial" feel, it is fairly small, and can get busy but there are a good range of tables, including outdoor seating, a bench by the till and communal seating, so they certainly do their best to fit in as many people as possible. Would I recommend it: Yes, for brunch and a snack alike, it's a friendly, popular local cafe!

Excellent cafe! Great food and coffee in a cozy setting filled with used books for sale. It's like…read morea combination book and coffee shop (one stop shopping?!). Definitely a great coffee for breakfast, a snack, or just a quick coffee to go!

5-Senses Coffee on a La Marzocco machine produces rich coffee with a smooth after palette…read more The cosy atmosphere is a great place to enjoy the smoky bacon (which is a must have) with eggs on the side. No porridge, which is a shame because it is an environment made for a bowl of rich oats. Second hand books and crocheted tea cosies finish the effect. I'm going to leave this review shorter than usual because I have my coffee to finish...

Nice little cafe in a office building. Mainly professional customers. The staff are friendly and…read morethere is a counter of premade sandwiches and cakes. The cheese croissant was tasty but that's hard to get wrong. Chai was ok.