The 34 best breakfast and brunch in Manningham

Snazzy eatery on the main street. Yesterday’s muffins are a bargain at $3! Service is friendly & the crowd is well dressed.

First time at this cafe for our family of 4 and a fur child. We sat at their outdoor tables 10 mins before the cafe opened, but as we did we were greeted with a friendly smile. Impeccable service really. The coffee was perfect and a few little nibbles we got (croissants, ginger bread etc) were delicious. A delightful start to our day - thank you!

First time here. Excellent service, and luckily, a table was free for 4 as it was quite busy. Whilst I wasn't hungry my partner enjoyed a very tasty Ruben sandwich... and, instead of eating half and taking half home, she gobbled up the lot as it was so yummy.

Been few times. Coffee is consistent but food is NOT. I was left searching for chicken in my $15 pesto sandwich today and the $5 add on chips, the quantity was very disappointing. Hope this prompts a bit more quality control.

Looking for some healthy appetite dishes? Now and not yet is one of my favorite cafe at Warrandyte. Fresh ingredients and taste with friendly staff. The location is great, walking distance to the river walk.

We waited over an hour for food whilst people who ordered after received theirs before us with no communication. When we got our food - the eggs were overcooked and my scrambled eggs had a black hair in them and were watery. I understand a Father’s Day rush but cutting down on quality shouldn’t be something that is done.

Baked goods we ordered were dried out and inedible. They did not say they were selling us day-old (tasted like week old) Coffee was lukewarm and crappy. Handed the baked goods back nicely saying they were not good but no acknowledgement of our dissatisfaction by staff. They just tossed them. Utter waste of $26!

If I could leave 0 stars I would! 😡 We have been going here for many many years and never had an issue with the service or quality of food until recently. Last few times food has been forgotten with the order, *** allergy requests NOT followed***, pancakes came hard a rock with lack of presentation, chicken burger was still RAW - I repeat: RAW! As were the potato chips. $90 order for inedible food - what a joke. Get a new chef and sort this out! You’re losing my weekly business and I’ll make sure other people DONT go here as well! Disgraceful! 🤮

4 stars is the best I'll do unless my expectations are surpassed. That said, this cafe wins on it's spacious but quiet atmosphere. High ceilings, full length windows opening to a well covered spacious courtyard and a good selection of cakes, savouries and drinks. Service with a smile but nothing particularly outgoing. Seats are moulded plastic with flexible backs and a comfortable couch at one end. The spaciousness is what really endears this place. It has a light ambience without being too loud at all or too sunny. It's perfect in many ways for a late winter sunny Saturday afternoon Well here for a second time .. Staff friendly, We ordered a frittata and a quiche to avoid sweets. Coffee with a smile. Very good service for a sunny sat afternoon.. I'm starting to enjoy this place access was good as parking around the side is ample. No criticisms.. today.

The coffee was good and the floor staff were lovely and attentive, but unfortunately the food was pretty average. What stood out most, though, was how poorly the boss treated the staff. The staff are doing their best, but the management takes away from the overall experience.

I recently tried the Haleem with Rotti bread at Indulgence Cafe, and it was absolutely phenomenal! The Haleem was rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection—full of tender meat and just the right blend of spices. The Rotti bread was soft yet slightly crispy around the edges, perfect for scooping up every last bite. The portion size was generous, and the dish felt like a warm, hearty hug. The service was friendly and the atmosphere cozy—definitely a spot I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommended if you're craving something comforting and delicious!

The man who served me was such a delight! He was very polite and friendly! The toasties and sandwiches were also very delicious! I dont come to The Pines often but next time I am here, I will come back to this cafe for my food and drink! Thank you for being awesome!

I had a nice chicken grilled sandwich in this cafe. It was well cooked and came with freshly prepared fries. I liked the taste. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Delicious food a bit pricy but definitely worth it 😊😊😊

I drove an hour to attend a meeting and decided to try this branch for sweets. The place itself is nice, and I appreciated the ample parking. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. The loaded fries were burnt, and at $19, the portion and quality didn’t justify the price. The crepe was also underwhelming—so small it felt like a kids’ serving, yet charged at full adult price. The only item I enjoyed was the cinnamon scroll pancakes, which were reasonably sized and tasted good. Overall, it felt like we ended up paying more for the space than the food itself. It's 24/7 so if everything is closed..visit

The food was OK with steaks, crepes, Cajun chicken salad. We also had the Dubai and Sticky date pancake which was good. After there were a few mistakes with the steaks, we greatly appreciated the attention Oli gave to us to make sure we were taken care of.

I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Pancake Parlour in Doncaster. The menu offers a great variety sweet and savoury options that cater to every craving. The coffee was strong and smooth, and the service was warm and friendly from the moment we walked in. The cozy decor and relaxed atmosphere made it the perfect spot for a weekend brunch. Highly recommend this place if you’re a pancake lover or just looking for a comforting, delicious meal. I’ll definitely be coming back!

I like it but can be a bit sweet, particularly the chocolate royale drink, maybe it is just my preference. The crepe was tasty but pricey for the quantity. Service seemed to be sparse maybe it is because the place was busy. The overall feel of the place feels dated, but maybe it is just chosen vibe of the place.

Love this local pancake parlour it’s always a go to for my friends and family. Service is always friendly and happy to help and the atmosphere is very warm and cosy. I’ve come again today and tried their winter menu with the cinnamon scroll pancakes and I have to say this is my favourite thing I’ve had at Pancake Parlour. I seriously recommend it my friends and I loved the cinnamon scroll pancakes and you have to try before winter is over. The decor is also very stimulating and there is always a lot to look at.

This is one of the few options in east Melbourne for dining and gathering until late night. As it can be guessed from the name, the pancakes are great. I personally love the strawberry one. I have also tried the food options. You can experience options with a fusion of multiple cuisines. Overall, this is highly recommended if you are in Doncaster or nearby suburbs.

I had my 30th birthday in the function room at pancake parlor Doncaster. I had such a great time. From the beginning The organising of the function via email was seamless. They were very accomodating to my requests. I was able to decorate the room How I like. The waiter was very attentive and friendly. Food and drinks non the less amazing. I highly recommend booking the function room for your birthday! No matter how old you are.

Have been to Carluccis on multiple occasions for breakfast over the last 20 years and I was impressed to see it’s still super busy when I visited for dinner last week. I ordered the pesto gnocchi which was fairly bland as far as pesto goes but they certainly had an extensive variety to choose from in terms of pizzas, pastas and many other tempting dishes so I would be happy to try something else in the event of a future visit. Generous serves and friendly staff

Great food, super service, a little noisy but a Saturday night, so... Limited vegetarian options. Highly recommend.

Carluccis always provides the best food, drink and service for any occasion. Any time of day for great breakfast, lunch or dinner or any time in between. Wonderful friendly and helpful service. Highly recommend to anyone. Thank you to the whole Carlucci team.

Loved this place. It was super buzzing on a Friday night. Staff were professional, friendly and always service with a smile. Everything we ate was so delicious, the pizzas are cooked to perfection. Calamari is a must! And really recommend the Bread and Butter pudding. My friend's Gluten free pizza and crepes were excellent too! Can't wait to come back!

We always have the best time here! It’s our regular haunt for a week night dinner and they never disappoint. My favourite is the chicken Parma, Carbonara & penne in bacon, tomato cream and vodka

We had another wonderful dinner tonight at Carlucci’s Restaurant, and I’d like to especially thank Mr. Nima for his excellent service. He always takes great care of me and my family, providing the same warm and professional service every time we visit. It’s a pleasure to be served by someone so attentive and kind. I’d also like to congratulate the manager for running the restaurant and the team so well. It’s clear that the staff are well trained, happy, and committed to giving guests a great experience. Thank you again for another lovely evening — we’ll definitely be back soon!

Amazing! Feels like we were transported to Italy, with the amazing food, drinks and atmosphere. We ordered pizza, pasta, soup, wine and dessert and everything was fresh and delicious. The staff were friendly and funny and the overall vibe in the restaurant was relaxing and good. The food was also reasonably priced, with many options and big portions. Would definitely recommend, and will definitely go back!

We recently had a lovely get together with my brother and his partner and some family friends from our childhood. We chose the “Stonehouse” because we had such a great time when we went there last year. We were not disappointed with our choice. The food was excellent, very happy with the menu choices. Having an “all day breakfast” on the menu is a real plus, especially if you are going for brunch. The staff are very friendly and attentive and it was a nice friendly, comfortable atmosphere, especially with the fire burning. We will be back for sure.

The food was excellent, but the service fell short. There was a significant wait for the food to arrive, and despite the staff not apologizing for the delay, the dish itself was impressive enough to make up for it. With a bit more attention and a sincere apology, the overall experience would have been greatly improved.

Great place. It was busy and a tad noisy when we walked in, so we took a seat on the balcony. Nothing was a problem. All day breakfast win! We both had the breaky burger in a brioche bun.Great price $17 & delicious! Good coffee. Excellent service (even though they were down a staff member) Bing bang boom we were fed and happy. 😃

Nice quiet and cosy location. Whether you dine inside or on the deck outside you will enjoy the ambience. Nice open fire inside was warm. Had a Brekky roll and mug of cappuccino. Lovely

Very nice place. I reckon we came here for breakfast during the covid lockdowns and this place now has a lovely vibe. Fresh, great menu options, gluten free options and caters for big groups. Coffee is also really good. I had poached chicken, that was literally delicious. Can’t wait to come back!

A great peaceful vibe with beautiful outdoor seating with a view. Really happy with our big breakfast we ordered, good value will definitely come here again. They were also quite welcoming with our reservation request Thank you for making this day memorable for us. 😊

Not my first time and certainly not my last. Beautiful little place in amongst the gums. Busy but not overcrowded like some places. Outside area would be gorgeous on a sunny morning. Service is always on point and food is delicious. Plenty of parking too. The whole family loves it.

We were on our way of a road trip and stopped here for a quick coffee. I was ordering some Macaroon without telling the staff I wanted a rainbow collection of them. But she’s so smart and automatically filled up the box with another 3 when I ordered 3 colours. Perhaps she saw me counting and looking at the colours. I was pretty impressed :-) The macaroons are very nice and the coffee is good too. Worth to have a coffee here

Had a lovely lunch here today. Small menu and more vege options would be nice. Staff were friendly, servings were generous and the food was delicious. We loved the interesting decor and welcoming atmosphere. Definitely recommend.

Good food and coffee wasn't bad. Decor inside was different but different in a good way Wait time for a toasty was to long, over 30 mins . Still Worth checking out

Nice cafe, good food, though few light and lower priced options, and despite their menu saying there’s a 5% weekend surcharge they charged 10% surcharge then tried to defend it as if I should accept it. Cafes have a responsibility to be honest about their prices and, if they’re going to increase it further, display that client including amending existing details on the menu.

Nice ambience cafe, they have good antique decorations and overall gives a nice and cosy vibe. We ordered Thai red curry roast pumpkin soup and the big breakfast. Love both, for me the soup is very hearty with a slight kick of spiciness. There are outdoor and indoor seating options which is nice.

Love this place! Consistently fantastic drinks and a lovely menu that I have not been disappointed with. Has dog friendly seating outside which is nice for people wanting a drink whilst out. The cafe can get very busy especially on weekends so its worth booking if your planning on making the trip then! Would highly recommend!

I write 5 star review 11 months ago, however my recent experience wasn’t as gear as last year. We received our coffees after finishing breakfast. This is a big no for me on a chill Saturday morning. We still like window seats though, cozy vibe

Melissa in Templestowe is a true culinary standout. The food and service are absolutely exceptional, making every visit a memorable experience. The menu offers a fantastic range of dishes, each prepared with care and showcasing high-quality ingredients. From the first bite to the last, you can tell the chefs pour their passion into their creations. The staff is equally impressive, providing friendly and attentive service that makes you feel genuinely welcome. While the food and service are flawless, it's important to note the atmosphere is quite lively. The noise level can get extremely loud, which might not be ideal for those seeking a quiet, intimate meal. However, if you're looking for a vibrant and energetic dining experience, this is the perfect place for you. Despite the noise, the incredible quality of the food and the top-notch service make Melissa a cafe worth visiting again and again. It's the perfect spot for a delicious meal with friends or family, provided you don't mind a bustling environment. The waffles were delicious xx

Food was good, service was friendly, but the indoor restaurant is reeked with choking cigarette smoke that came from the 2 side doors adjoining to smoking room, often forgotten to close by the staff who were in out serving the two areas. We tried to inform the waitress politely to shut the door each time she opened it, as few of the tables including us have babies & young children, but our reminders fall to the deaf ears, very disappointing. We could have recorded the video and photo to submit to the council to file a complaint, that under the law, all indoor restaurant must not have smoking area, or it must be smoke free to ensure safety & wellbeing of the public/customers. I’m writing here in hope the owner of Melissa will take note and make changes. Dining should be a pleasant experience, for non smokers, a room filled with nasty second hand smoke could potentially do harm to the young & the old, the vulnerable group with underlying health condition. If you can’t stand second smoke, best to avoid, especially dinner peak hour, a lot of smoking customers smoke heavily in the smoking zone, leading the smoke to non smoking areas, worst still when the servers left the door open from time to time. Definitely not a kids friendly place.

Nice place for a meal. Great location providing views of greenery. Friendly and welcoming team members. Delicious food , well prepared. Enjoyed the chips and calamari rings. The Meat Platter was very filling and delicious. Most enjoyable time. Thank you.

Tucked away in the heart of Templestowe is a Greek-inspired gem you’ll want to bookmark — Melissa Cakes Café Bar. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm, casual, and family-friendly. Our wait person, Brittany was AWESOME, her humour and attentive service helped make the evening special— the kind of place where laughter and great food go hand-in-hand. We kicked off with the Open Souvlaki, packed with juicy, marinated meat and zesty sauces. The Lamb Shoulder, was slow cooked to perfection and falling apart with every forkful. And just when we thought we couldn’t fit another bite... the cake counter called to us — an incredible display of Greek sweets and desserts that are impossible to ignore. What sets this spot apart? A carefully curated selection of traditional Greek beers, plus a full range of wines and spirits for every kind of palate. The staff were genuinely warm and attentive, which made the experience feel like a little slice of the Mediterranean right here in Melbourne. If you're into rich flavours, authentic hospitality, and a great place to unwind — Melissa Cakes should be on your foodie hit list.

I come here sometimes by walking through the nearby parks and not once have I ever been disappointed! The portions are generous and delicious and I always highly recommend this cafe restaurant to my friends as well. Will definitely be back next time!

We visited your restaurant recently to celebrate a friend’s birthday, but unfortunately, we found mold on the birthday cake that was served to us. This was extremely disappointing. One of the serving staff handled the situation very politely and apologized sincerely, which we genuinely appreciated. However, the behavior of the management team was very unpleasant. There was no apology or acknowledgment from them. Instead, we were met with rude behavior and even unfriendly staring, which made the entire experience upsetting. We had expected a much higher level of professionalism and care from the management, especially in a situation involving food safety. We hope this feedback helps improve customer service and food quality in the future.

The atmosphere was pleasant and the staff were friendly. However, the food and drinks were disappointing this time. We ordered a chocolate milkshake, which tasted more like milk with a bit of cocoa powder mixed in — not a proper milkshake at all. We also tried the Chicken Kitopia, which was similarly underwhelming. Overall, the food quality was quite poor and did not meet our expectations.

Attended for a cappuccino, decided to have a toasted ham and cheese toasty. Both the coffee and toasty were lovely. Atmosphere was good. Bust at the time. I attended around 11:15 am on a Sunday and it was rather busy which I would say is a good thing. I noticed a number of reserved tables obviously for lunch. Friendly staff and very attentive. Yes I will return real soon.

Wow this Cafe is amazing. Staff friendly, service exceptional and food perfectly presented and delicious. Atmosphere relaxing! Will be back and highly recommend to others.

nice, chill place for brunch and catching up We tried: Chorizo scrambled eggs - chilli was just the right spiciness - generous amount of scrambled egg - they use crumpets here Karaage don -Loved the sweetness of this dish from the sweet soy and mayo -The daikon and cabbage helped balance the dish -The most crisp karaage batter I've had, remained crisp throughout the meal, the chicken was so juicy Taro latte - sweet and milk well frothed

We had lunch today (Father's Day) and booked online 9 days ago. I think they didn't have my reservation, not sure. It was all a bit strange, we changed tables twice. They offered us scones for the trouble but we said no thank you as I don't like scones. Maybe would of preferred a coffee instead. Anyway, they were very busy and had to wait for 30 mins for the food. The angel hair pasta was delicious however the Roti Scrambled Eggs was ok. Possibly go again another day when it's less busy.

Amazing staff!! Unfortunately an incident took place the morning we were there but the staff were absolutely incredible, handled with privacy and dignity. The food was delicious and the iced chai was absolutely amazing. They went above and beyond for the rest of the customers while facing a very difficult circumstance. Hats off to everyone!

Came here about 2pm on a Wednesday. The place was partially full. The decor here is lovely, lots of fake plants hanging down from the ceiling but that's about all I liked. The pathetic gluten free slice was $8.80, although nice but nothing to scream about. The other GF option had run out so it's quite bad that they have so limited options for GF. I ordered a flat white while my friend had a latte, the bill came up to $19.75, ridiculous! We only are here because Jackson Court didn't have any other cafes around, Bamby was closed and the other further down was packed. Well, never again.

Dined for breakfast, I ordered the chorizo chilli eggs & sticky chai. Both were tasty & service friendly.

🌲 ☕️ Love the atmosphere at this super cosy narrow hole in the wall cafe in Templestowe. The locals love it here. 🍽️ Service is always great and they’re super fast and switched on, and look like they enjoy working there. 🥯 Breakfast Bagel $16 was pretty good. Nothing out of this world, but decent for the price and expectation. - No split bills - Public holiday 15% surcharge - Smaller car park - Located in small local strip of shops - Walk ins - Potentia Pilates a couple doors down

Every time we pass by this place it looks busy. Finally we dropped in to try it out. Good customer service, nice seating options. Coffee is good. The Hole Lotta Breakfast dish has a bit of everything, but, the tomatoes come cold rather than grilled. Poached eggs on a bed of kale is quite tasty, eggs were smaller than average. Both dishes left us feeling very thirsty afterwards, perhaps the spices they used.

Really impressed with these guys. Have worked in hospitality for 6 years and lived in Melbourne for 19 years. This is hands down one of the best cafes out there. Incredible service offered by Olivia and Joe. The vibe was great. Music perfect level, lots of happy tables and prompt service. The atmosphere of the kitchen is cohesive and focused. Such a delight and took me by suprise. Food was hot and served within under 7 minutes. This is what Melbourne’s all about. Impressive to say the least!

Great coffee, great Yuzu Benedict and Breakfast Board. Worth the drive to tuck in and enjoy on any given day…. For when colleagues in Eltham say they’re working from home that day, this is the spot! Same owners have apparently ventured out to Blackwood Hotel near Daylesford… must drive out that way to see what’s cooking 😋

Nice place. Definitely recommend. Chop Chop Salad was really good, and sitting outside is very nice on sunny days. The brioche donuts are amazing. They served us our drinks really quick. Reasonably priced, we didn't need to wait for a table today.

Truffle scramble with dill and Parmesan was fantastic. Perfectly made coffee as well.

Nice food and awesome staff. Quite busy though. Well done 👍🏻

Whenever we visit Warrandyte, we pop into The Bakery. For a lunch snack under the trees. Or to get home made pies to take home. Often both … The Bakery is a beautiful old building, well kept. The staff are always friendly, thank you. It is between the main road and the Yarra River walk.

Popular, rustic outdoor seating. Good coffees. Can be sllow, but the view is nice. One gluten free option is a welcome addition.

Nice location with a leafy outlook and short stroll to the Yarra. Alas the curry pie had stood too long in the bay Marie and was dry and almost burnt. Not a big fan of mince - would have preferred meat chunks and a real gravy. Can be rather busy. Took a while to get my coffee 10min plus. Coffee was just ok lacking depth of flavour. Open on weekends is a bonus. There is a hot donut caravan adjacent also and a kids playground close by

Fantastic pies! You can really taste the difference compared to factory-made ones, these are the real deal. A perfect stop during a walk along the Yarra, with a quality playground just 10 metres away to keep the kids happy too. Highly recommend!

What a disappointment, terrible sausage rolls, almost no meat, all filler, bad pastry, steak and mushroom pie was about the worst I've ever had. Burnt on the top, tasteless and no mushroom. Pastry again was shocking. Had a try of the carrot cake. So dry it tasted like last week's. If a bakery can't get pastry right, there's a problem. Overall never going back. Shame as I'm a tradie working in the area.

Had a pie, coffee and lemon tart. Pie was nothing special coffee not great and lemon tart just a bit too tangy. Its a basic bakery. Its a nice spot with tables and chairs on the edge of the river

We really liked this little bakery! Went in just to have a look and came out with a couple of bags of goodies! Highly recommend the donuts and muffins. The staff were really friendly and up for a chat.

When I worked in the area, I used to come to this cafe under their former name, as it was a quite pleasant walk from my office. The staff are so friendly, attentive and cheerful. The cafe itself is fairly large and often have some work catchups due to the large dine in area. The food and coffee is also exceptional. Great cafe on the ground level of the medical centre.

Beautifully cooked and presented dinner with friendly service. They take great pride in the quality of their produce - the waitperson came back from the kitchen after we’d ordered to say the chef wasn’t happy with the quality of the protein in the dish I’d ordered, and made a recommendation for a substitute. All our meals were beautiful.

Delicious food that loves you back, and soo beautifully presented. It’s so special to have this coeliac safe haven. First time visiting Regretless today and we will be back as soon as possible!

Great cafe serves a wide selection of delicious low carb food and beverages. Reasonable price, generous quantity and friendly services. Special compliment to SU for her 5 star plus services

Absolutely loved my experience at Regretless Low Carb Pleasure! The food is delicious, creative, and truly satisfying without the carbs. Perfect for anyone eating low-carb or just looking for a healthier option without compromising on taste.

No regrets indulgence Had a fantastic guilt-free dinner at Regretless Café with friends. Enjoyed low-carb pasta, chargrilled meat platter, perfectly grilled salmon & sugar-free cakes - HEALTHY never tasted so good. Friendly service and relaxed vibes made it a night to remember!

The food at Regretless isn't "good for low carb" it just good. Exceptional, in fact. Sophisticated flavours, beautiful presentation and large portion sizes. This is as good as any fine dining establishment in Melbourne, and the team is so warm and welcoming too. Regretless and flawless! I will be back again and again.

Stunning plating and delicious flavours it was clear to see why this suburban cafe was absolutely buzzing. Highly recommend the chicken and waffles and the pistachio croissant was beautifully executed. Was also impressed by the variety of dishes on offer, if you crave it it’s likely available!

Melbourne! Looking for a great cafe in Doncaster East? Then this one's for you! 🙌 This spot serves up some seriously tasty dishes. Here’s what we ordered: 🦐 Coconut & Prawn Scramble ✨️ 🥯 Salmon Lox ✨️ 🥢 Nippon-Style Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl ☕️ Flat White ☕️ Babycino ⚫️ Black Sesame Latte 🥐 Almond Croissant ✨️ = must-try! Everyone had a bite of my coconut & prawn scramble and yes, it was just as good as it looks. The little one loved her salmon lox, and that poke bowl? Packed with goodness. 📝 Heads-up: It gets busy on weekends, so brace yourself. 🐾 Dog lovers! This cafe is for you! Lots of pups chilling outside 🐶

Cozy space, great for catch ups. Easy to get parking, that is so good! We had the crispy chicken waffles, really well done. Maybe have the sweet chilli sauce on the side so the waffles doesn't get soggy. Their sticky pork belly banh mi is also really yummy. My friend had their salmon with eggs, she loved it! Definitely worth a visit! They are also dog friendly.

The quantity, taste and quality was superb! Pistachio croissant was a must here and oh my, their coffee was a standout drink! As coffee lovers, we can say that this was one of the best iced coffee’s we’ve tried! Staff were so lovely - Highly recommend 🫶🏼

You know the food is delicious when you devour it in silence! It’s that kind of place - gorgeous plating, food that tastes as good as it looks and such a nice quiet little cosy cafe to have brunch with friends! 😋 We ordered: 🧇korean chicken & cheese waffle 🦐garlic prawn linguine 🍵white choc pistachio matcha ☕️mocha 🍫raspberry brownies 🥛puppicino Loved that it was dog friendly, the outdoor seating had coverage from the sun and a little rain and the puppicino was a hit with my pup! There is a dog park located nearby, so this cafe is super convenient for food & pup adventures! Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu out as we know everything will be so yummy! 😌

Absolutely love the neighbourhood here 😍 Came out to Doncaster East via bus from the CBD to try this place! Big fan of the French toast! Good amount of sweetness and fruits! Love the baby Bumblebee ☕️ and the strawberry matcha as well! Lots of puppies around, there's outdoor seating so it's pet friendly!

Bob's Your Uncle is a must-visit in Doncaster East! I went with a local friend who is a regular, and I immediately understood the hype. This cafe perfectly balances incredible food artistry with genuinely warm service. The food was an absolute delight—every dish was picture-perfect and delicious. We had to try their legendary items: The Tipsy Baileys French Toast: Pure, decadent indulgence. The elaborate Pistachio Croissant creation—a total showstopper. The savory Sammy Royale and the refreshing Beef Vermicelli Salad (a great balance to the sweets). The drinks were a highlight: the White Choc Pistachio Matcha and the Taro Matcha were both stunning, unique, and tasted as good as they looked!

This is a hidden cafe in Templestowe's Macedon Square. It looks small but opens right up as you go in. The space is lovely with bar space and tables and booths on a split level. At the back there are lovely jungle style indoor plants. Service is great, very friendly, you are given water without having to request it. The coffee is excellent, strong and smooth. Almond croissants ($7) are big and very delicious. I have eaten an egg breakfast here which was delicious.

Great atmosphere with a lively vibe. The staff were attentive and friendly. The Breakfast Board and Caesar Salad were definite highlights—fresh, tasty, and well-presented. The coffee milkshake was just okay, but overall, a great spot for brunch. Would visit again!

Fresh, modern eatery, hidden behind a Woolworths shopping area in Lower Templestowe. Food was well presented and delicious... and filling. The housemade Cheese Rostis get a special mention.

A wonderful atmosphere, even at it's busiest. Riddik offers an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, (including cocktails and more!) that is bound to cater to any dietary requirements. The coffee was amazing as well, smooth and strong!

This place is such a hidden gem. I will be coming back here forever, till the day I die. First of all, ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL ATMOSPHERE. The tall windows are so gorgeous, feels rustic and summery and modern but not the type of modern that drives you away. It's so inviting. The menu is so diverse and there's lots of options. They also rotate the food options pretty regularly so that's super cool. Food is super yum anyways. I have to say it is a bit expensive but totally worth it in my opinion. And it's a super convenient location. What's not to love. Staff are so so so so lovely and kind. Also the coffee is delicious. YOU HAVE TO COME HERE!!!

We attended a birthday function at Riddik and were truly impressed. The girls who looked after us for food and drinks were absolutely beautiful—always smiling, professional, and incredibly friendly. Their warm energy made the evening even more special. 🤩 Everything about the night was lovely, but what stood out most was their outstanding hospitality. A big thank you to the amazing team for being so lovely and making us feel so welcome 🙏🏻💖👌🏻

We came here last weekend and absolutely love this cafe. Great place to chill and have a coffee with your friend or love one. Customer service was excellent and we were well looked after by the waitresses. We ordered two coffees and a light meal to share which was fantastic. Will definitely come back for the coffee and try the lunch menu.

Ham and cheese croissant … where is the cheese? 1/2a piece of sliced cheese? Had finished the coffee before the food even came out. Not even busy yet. What happened to quality and old time service? Happy to pay for good food and good service. Won’t be back.

Went on a weekday. While the servers were really kind, I was given the wrong meal (completely different order). By the time the kitchen made my meal, the rest of the table had already finished eating. We ordered traditional lemonade. However, it tasted like sprite with lemon in it. Plus they served it in a plastic cup although we were dining in. So much for being environmentally friendly. Not a horrible experience but definitely better options near by. Would highly recommend they improve how their food and drinks are served.

Terrible.. in the morning I ordered tiramisu cake at this cafe and unfortunately found a small piece of plastic while eating it. At first, I thought it was just something hard, but upon closer inspection, I realized it was plastic. I’m really disappointed, and it raises concerns about safety. I was looking forward to enjoying a delicious dessert, so this experience was quite upsetting. I hope you can pay more attention to food quality and safety in the future.

It’s a nice location, the service I’ve experienced has been consistently adequate and they’re nice. It’s pretty expensive but a nice spot to meet with friends for a coffee once in a while, I enjoy the view from above too

Unfortunately, this was a terrible place for lunch. Here’s why: Customer Service: The staff at the front were more focused on chatting than assisting customers. They walked past us multiple times without even making eye contact Excessive Wait: We waited over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. Misleading Menu: The menu photos were completely deceptive. What we received looked nothing like what was advertised. When we asked about the missing mango in our dish, the staff claimed it was “in the sauce.” After requesting fresh mango, the girl reluctantly brought out a tiny amount and dropped it on the table without saying a word. It’s not even fresh cut fruit but canned fruit. Ridiculous.

There was so much wrong with my order. Not only was it cold and poorly presented, they got one of the dishes completely wrong, giving md the regular benedict instead of the B.L.A.T benedict i payed for, and forgot to add the hashbrown I payed extra for. I also found a dark wavy/curly hair in my food between pieces of bacon. I myself work in a kitchen. It's not that hard to get good quality food out correctly, and it's especially easy to not get hair in customers food.

$7.55 down the drain. Had a very bad experience, yeah ordered a croissant. Asked the girl if they had a fresh warm croissant she said yes afterwards she served me a croissant, which the chef opened the croissant from a sandwich remove the sandwich and serve me the cold croissant. Not only that was not what I asked but it was cut opened and cold from maybe previous day that was sitting there.

I was in a hurry the other day and accidentally spilled my coffee inside the café. I felt so embarrassed, but the staff treated me with such kindness and a warm smile. They even made me a fresh coffee and kindly refused to let me pay for it. Thank you for your generosity and for such great coffee!🥰

Great food with really friendly service. There is lovely outdoor seething to enjoy the sun! Had the eggs benny with a green smoothie.

Delicious food and old fashioned customer service. We were very impressed and will make this our local. Coffee was also very fast and delicious. This place is a gem :).

I love this place. We come here when we have our dogs washed at Canine Elegance. The quality of the food is consistently good. . The coffee is wonderful and the bloke who owns it has his family members on staff, so they really care about the quality.. At the moment it closes early on Saturdays at 1300 hrs, so if you want to order, rock up by midday! It’s my go too cafe when i am in the area!

Very popular with locals & tradie regulars for breakfast. Opens early every day. Great service. Coffee variable, typically excellent: generally best early on weekdays. Fast, friendly service during week, more relaxed at weekends. Food good. A happy place. Most popular in the busy strip. Dog friendly outside seating.

I absolutely love this place. The coffee is perfect, the service is fantastic, and the new chef is cooking some amazing dishes. Highly recommend Harry's Cafe, it's a Melbourne icon for me.

Twice ordered bacon egg sandwich breakfast, and twice had to ask AGAIN and AGAIN to get it served after ordering. This guy is incompetent and did not even offer any compo like a coffee or anything. Utter clownshow, stay away!

Pumpkin chicken salad was amazing. Just the right amount of chicken, the cous cous was perfectly moist and had enough seeds/fruits to give it a nice flavour, and the pumpkin was well proportioned and still had good integrity even though I got it take away and didn't have a chance to eat it for nearly an hour. Fetta was a nice touch as well. Pumpkin chicken risotto was also great, and my friend had the ginger porridge with a great amount of fruit. Coffee was very good. The whole Cafe was busy, staff were friendly. But the food was a standout

Very friendly staff and good service! I had a delicious avocado, chicken and cheese toastie this morning, and the latte was nicely done 👍

We had breakfast Saturday morning, as I was still hungry I ordered one additional slice of gluten free bread. Hope you're sitting down while reading this... $9! NINE DOLLARS! That was on its own, no additional condiments i.e butter etc. In context, 14 slices is normal for a gluten free loaf which costs $9-$12 in a supermarket. This cafe is onselling the same for $126. If that is not price gouging customers I don't know what is. No excuse or reason to be charging $9 for a slice of bread. None. Disgusting.

My daughter and I sat down to have lunch here today. The menu did state gluten free option and also LG (Low Gluten) I understand that there is always the possibility of cross contamination. I informed the waitress that I was Coeliac. I asked about the beef thai salad. The response I got we get the meat from outside is that ok. I said well if the meat is raw then cooked here it should be ok as long as you don't put gluten in it. Then she said I can put the sauce on the side. Is the sauce gluten free? Every question was a problem the kitchen had no idea at all. What would they do with people who are anaphylaxis ? You seriously need education in food allegeries and how to handle this. We had ordered but after all this we asked for a refund and walked out. Education please.

Ordered the steak sandwich and iced chocolate when catching up with friends for lunch yesterday. The steak sandwich was quite huge, buns were soft. For small eaters, would be advisable to share it with someone. Chips were freshly cooked and crispy. The iced chocolate on the other hand was a bit of a let down. For $7.5, it came in a narrow thin tall glass. Not much of chocolate sauce in it with a small scoop of ice cream. All I could taste was like a watery milkshake with a tinge of chocolate flavour only, hence I gave only 4 stars. Staff were friendly though and there was no public holiday surcharge yesterday.

It’s my first time being here. The price and quality of the food are good. I will recommend this cafe for brekkie & lunch. The service is also great. I love the coffee art! 😊

Dropped by for tea time and had lemon cheesecake and coffee Billy's lounge. The cheesecake was tangy and delicious. Good pastry as well. The hot chocolate was ok. The latte was not bad. Great atmosphere with good seating and tables. Good place for tea time.

Visited Shingle Inn recently and was really impressed. I ordered the big breakfast and a strong coffee – both were excellent. The coffee had a nice kick to start the day, and the breakfast was hearty and well-prepared. The café itself is clean and welcoming, with great service from the staff. What really stood out was the décor – it has a warm, slightly Persian-inspired feel that gives it a unique atmosphere compared to other spots. Overall, a great place to relax, enjoy good food, and have a quality coffee. I’ll definitely be back!

Staff are so genuine and friendly. I went back a week later because I loved it so much and the lady remembered my previous order! Amazing. Also they have delicious matcha latte. They must use ceremonial grade tea. So good. If I lived in Melbourne, this would be my fave cafe.

I ordered the Goodness bowl today for lunch and paid extra for chicken (all normal and paid $25). I was disappointed to fine that the salad was a bit small but also completely dry - NO sign of dressing just dry ingredients in the bowl. When I asked for dressing, I was told that would cost $1 extra. Seriously??? A salad with no dressing isn’t normal. Sorry. The staff told me this was the ‘recipe’ and they couldn’t do anything about it despite receiving this feedback many times before. I paid the $1 but really think this is ridiculous for that price tag and today’s standards.

One of the most delightful experiences I've had at Doncaster Shopping Centre! From the moment I walked in, the warm smiles and friendly vibe from the staff made me feel genuinely welcome. The café itself has such a calming and inviting atmosphere — a perfect little spot to take a breather. The coffee was absolutely delicious, exactly what I needed to brighten my day. If you're looking for a cosy place with positive energy and great quality, I highly recommend stopping by this café. 🌿☕✨

Extra hot mocha was really good 👍 it’s a nice place to unwind and simply enjoy a hot beverage.

Lovely cafe within the busy Doncaster shopping centre. Out of all the cafes here, I recommend this one if you want to properly sit down and enjoy your coffee or food in peace, in a calming environment.

Pro tip: avoid using cash at this place unless you like surprises. My dad got the wrong change and was billed twice for a single coffee. Really impressive commitment to creative accounting.

Amazing breakfast and relaxing atmosphere in the shop! Owners of salted Caramel Cafe are nice and warming! I definitely will come back ❤️ The truffle scramble egg is rich flavor with crispy butter toast!

The owner/manager was so nice and very active. Fast service. Lovely corner for kids, with books/stories to read, games to play, and more. Photos of the upper level only. The ground level looks nice and has nice sitting areas too 😊

Stopped by for a quick bite between work meetings. Ordered the Salmon Poké bowl off the recommendation of one of the workers. My colleague had the Truffle pasta and both were fantastic. Will definitely drop by if I’m in the area again.

Really enjoyed the poke bowl here and appreciated the extended cafe hours which makes getting a late lunch easy. Warm friendly staff and nice atmosphere.

Not bad, but small servings and the ingredients seemed to be just standard grocery store quality. Probably wouldn't come again. Coffee was alright.

Beautiful decor and atmosphere. Staff quickly attended to us and were very helpful in providing information to us about the food. I got the grilled chicken burger but removed the cheese. The chips on the side were average. The burger had a nice soft bun although the chicken required some excessive chewing which made the burger unbalanced with the rest of it which went down easy. It was decent but I wouldn’t order again. My friend ordered the vegetarian big breakfast. The avocado served as a cool refresher to balance the other elements of the meal. They said this dish was good but not *amazing*. For drinks we got a vanilla shake and a freshly squeezed apple and pineapple juice which were both very nice. The milkshake was practically perfect as far as vanilla milkshakes go. Overall was a nice experience but areas of the food could be improved. However I appreciate the visible love and effort put into the food. Thank you

The staff were incredibly friendly and the portion sizes for food are quite generous and taste nice. However, the tables were of an uneven height and the bread they use for the Eggs Benedict was very hard to cut into. There was a lack of garnishes to the food, such as a lemon slice and capers for the salmon benny, and there wasn't a lot of strawberries on the pancakes, and a lack of other types of berries, as well. Despite all this, the drinks were wonderful. Would definitely recommend the hot chocolate 👍.

Had a delicious brunch here today. Best chilli scrambled eggs ever! Prices are very reasonable and the service was great. Liked the booth option, big tables and open padded seats in this relaxed, casual cafe. Lots of art on walls ( some can be purchased) but I would like to see a namesake "blue dog" painting/ mural or statue somewhere in the cafe and maybe some soft background music to create atmosphere.

The service and atmosphere were great, Alot of people but staff had it under control. I sat in and had the big fried breakfast, I was a little bit disappointed with it , I had to order the bacon as a extra as it didn't come with the meal, The eggs were ok, the sausage was is undercooked in the middle, the hashbrown was the sized to feed a small child, my plate was covered in oil and had the oil taste through the whole meal. On the bright side the orange juice was great, I definitely wouldn't call it a big meal

I came here in the middle of winter with a mate and my daughter. We had a couple of big brekkies and caught up. Coffee was pretty good: not too bitter or burnt, full bodied. Park Orchards is pretty quiet in general and Blue Dog was no exception. You could come here, spend a couple hours whiling away, lost in your own thoughts or focused on your laptop and no one would bother you. For that, I recommend it.

Lovely Services here, felt extremely welcome and will do their best to cater to my difficult needs!

A couple of vegetarian options that were yum. Service was friendly and the coffee was perfect Inside was nice and breezy without being noisy, a pleasant atmosphere

Overpriced, would like to see the mark up for there toasted sandwiches, $70 for 4, $20 worth of ingredients

I recently moved to Park Orchards and was so excited to find a friendly and delicious local cafe! To make things even better, Friday nights are pizza night and they even have vegan cheese!! This vegan pizza lover is in heaven :) I cannot recommend this cafe and the wonderful team behind it enough! 😎👌🏼🍕

Stopped by Riverview Café in Warrandyte and really enjoyed the experience. The coffee was excellent—smooth and well-balanced. Their pies and sandwiches were also delicious, made with fresh ingredients. The relaxed atmosphere and beautiful riverside location make it a perfect spot to unwind. Will definitely be back!

Excellent service, your order is almost ready as you order it.The staff being mainly Jackie, Nicky,Tony or Sam. Are family and the staff they employ are really lovely young people. The coffee and food is always fresh and excellent. My wife and I have been all over Australia and have never tasted better coffee anywhere else. We can not recommend Georges highly enough. We and the locals have known the cafe as Georges since George and Claudia opened it about 40 years ago. Keep up the good work guys Frank Cahill

I had a Shepard's pie and it was really nice. The coffee was really nice too. The staff were friendly and it had a nice friendly atmosphere. Would recommend visiting this Cafe

Great place to eat if you like to go with your dog!! Big space indoors and a little area out front. Very quiet today (monday) kid friendly as well. Very clean. Huge selection of ready to eat snacks, sweets, ice creamand bakery goods. Across from a great walking path, which is dog friendly. Highly recommend. I had a pie, and it was very good, we also had a lime milk shake and gosh that hit the spot. We sat outside in the sun, which was amazing but got a bit hot, then all of a sudden a hidden pagolla spred out to cover up. An absolute hidden gem.

My husband, daughter, & myself have taken my non verbal severally autistic son here several times lately & every time the people working are just absolutely wonderful & lovely. We could not recommend thus cafe for their food, coffee, service & lovely atmosphere! 🫶

We visit River View Cafe at least once a week, and our experiences have consistently been positive. The cafe tends to get quite busy on weekends, which is typical for all of Warrandyte, but we’ve never had to wait long for our food and coffee. The efficiency of their service is impressive, allowing us to enjoy our meals without much delay. One of the standout features of River View Cafe is their huge display cabinet filled with a variety of ready-made options, including sandwiches, pies, bagels, and more. It’s always a treat to browse through the selection. I particularly love their chicken focaccias; they are absolutely delicious and a must-try! Additionally, the coffee here is consistently good, making it a great spot to grab a quick caffeine fix. The staff at River View Cafe have always been friendly and welcoming - they even remember our coffee order - which adds to the overall enjoyable atmosphere. Whether we’re stopping by for breakfast or lunch, the combination of great food, friendly service, and the beautiful riverside setting makes every visit worthwhile. I highly recommend this cafe to anyone looking for a great cafe in Warrandyte!

They have so many options to choose from. We tried the lamb and beef pie, spinach and lamb pita. Turmeric latte was very sweet, that I didn’t like. Ice latte was ok. The pistachio raspberry croissant was nice and fresh. They have ice cream as well which I didn’t try. In general a good spot with a nice walk across the road alongside the river. It was vary busy but they were relatively quick with the service.

Nice cafe appearance, with a European feel. BUT Sadly all our 5 dishes were very bland tasting, which was both surprising and disappointing. Food Rates in the bottom 2% of 200 local reviewed cafes we have been to in the last 3 years! Poached eggs were overcooked. Shaksuka was watery, bland and tiny portion. One person was given the wrong item and when queried, they tried to say it was what she ordered, yet many of the ingredients in the burger she ordered weren't present???( And may have provided some flavour??) We did like the stylish padded open booth area at the rear but after such poor tasting and unappetizing food and average service we definitely won't be back.

Visited on a Sunday. Cafe was quiet, maybe 4 or 5 tables were being used. Service was prompt and helpful. Had ordered coffee within 5 minutes of sitting down. Coffee was tasty and warm enough. Ordered the smashed avo with well done poached eggs and bacon (an extra $6.50). Meal came out and while it was delicious, the eggs weren't quite poached hard, and there were also three skinny rashers of bacon (at $6.50 a pop). On a plus side, the addition of chilli to the meal was fantastic. Just wish there were a few more pieces and a little more feta All in all, a nice place with lots of potential.

The Chicken burger called Chooky was perfectly cooked. Nice coating on the outside. The chipotle mayo had a nice kick. The bun was lovely and fresh. The sweet potato fries were cooked perfectly and had a yummy salt taste. The Cauli and Chickpea Fritters were lovely. Great flavours. You could taste the cauliflower and chickpeas. A nice serving with the salad. Goes well together. The Belgium waffles were presented lovely. Nice flavours. The passion fruit curd nice and zingy. Lovely chocolate sauce. Very welcoming and friendly service. Thank you Wind Chimes Cafe for looking after us.

Friendly staff, good coffee. Lovely cafe to sit and read the newspaper. I had the smashed avocado and it was unique that it came with a sweet compote on the side. Lots of seating space too.

Nice coffee and muffin but expensive. Good location at donburn shopping centre. However sometimes the coffee is too hot. Close to buses. Has outdoor seating and cafe is pet friendly.

Since the new management, the quality of food has gone down. The table had sticky stuff, I called the waitress to re-clean. She is friendly. The Cafe was empty at 12 noon. The chips were soggy, I sent them back to be rebooked. The flathead tsils were crumbed, not battered, and overcooked. The salad leaves were fresh, except for a few pieces , shown in the photo. The serve was small for $22 fish n chip. Very disappointing.

Jahan and Kimia always draw a smile on our faces as they are always smile. I love their coffee. I face difficulty having a coffee from other cafes or when I travel overseas. For instance, yesterday I was chatting to my friend and my coffee needed to be heated. Kimia insisted to prepare a new coffee for me. How thoughtful of you, Kimia. Thanks for the amazing coffee, tasty muffins (and croissant) and your smiles 😊

Dropped in for coffee and cake. Friendly staff, quick service, quite a few people in there for a Friday afternoon.

Absolutely best place to get greek coffee. Perfect every time! Beautiful delicious fresh cakes too! The most incredible vanilla slice I've ever had too!!

Nice & clean place , prompt and good customer service , loved the Tiramisu in particular , recommend to try with coffee

Sugar Art Cafe made an amazing birthday cake! Three layer carrot cake, beautifully decorated and it was delicious! So grateful for their work and friendly service.

Love the coffee and the snacks the staff were great ten outta ten

A great place to sit, smoke, and coffee with your friends.

Had very nice coffee and baklava it was nice got water too

Tried a piece of their cheesecake last week and my daughter really liked it. So I ordered a whole cake for her birthday. Picked up this afternoon and used after dinner for celebration. Very disappointing of its uncooked inside texture. Soggy and runny, making it hard to cut and tastes awful. Totally different than the one we had last week. This cake cost $70. Yep what can I say.

We ordered almond croissants and cappuccinos. The almond croissant was fresh and tasty, but the coffee wasn’t as good as we expected.

The pistachio cake and coffee quality was excellent , nice area to seat , staff not very professional and a very long time to get the order.

Have been here numerous times on a weekly basis, however this time, it left a lot to be desired. We waited 20 minutes for coffee to arrive, which wasn't extremely hot as we ordered. Then waited another 10 minutes and food still hadn't arrived. Went up to ask for mum's cake to come out, which it eventually did, but still no toasted sandwiches. The person on the table next to us arrived 20 minutes after we did, and got his food long before we did. My toasted sandwich eventually arrived, stone cold and without the usual salad that accompanies it. My husband's gluten free toasted sandwich arrived microwaved and not toasted, the cheese wasn't even melted. Had to order another round of coffees as we'd finished ours long before the food had arrived. The person at the counter couldn't care less about their appalling food and lack of service. Will NEVER go there again

My wife and I checked out the website for this cafe the night before we came here. The Big Breakfast was advertised at $19. However when we came here the price had mysteriously jumped to $29. Clearly the management hasn’t bothered updating their website in a long time. On top of that the spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms and bacon were swimming in oil (as was my wife’s breakfast sandwich, which also had uncooked bacon in it). My flat white was burnt, and the replacement coffee was burnt as well. Service was ok, but won’t be coming back again.

Came a couple of times and love their ham,egg, and cheese toastie. However it it always burnt so badly. Told the front staff to NOT burnt the food during preparation but end up similar ALL THE TIME. Will not be returning. Terribly bad at understanding simple instructions.

Ok coffee place, nice surroundings,,service was quick & polite. The vanilla slice was very tasty & seemed to be fresh. And so it should be for over $8 although it was quite large. Coffee was a bit ordinary. Edit: next day I have had really bad gas & cramps, I don't know for certain it was the food here but I didn't consume any other takeaway food & I am very clean with preparing my food at home. Also previous reviews indicate they have served previously frozen cake etc. Buyer beware!

Your staff refused to handcraft a cup of coffee; instead, they used a fully automatic coffee machine right in front of the customer.

I’m sorry but when I’m paying 8.50 for an iced chai it better be made with chai leaves not powder. They didn’t even make sure the powder was dissolved. Terribly sweet and I was unable to finish it. Disappointed because I saw good reviews and I deliberately walked here to get a drink. And yes I should have known better and got coffee but they included hot chocolate and chai in their summary as well so I expected it to be decent at least.

Surprisingly a kiosk in a shopping centre serves such high quality coffee. Definitely a good place for recharging with s cup of nice italian coffee.

Beautiful coffee. I’m a big fan of Veneziano coffee and love their Richmond cafe. I was very excited & happy upon hearing they will be replacing coffee hit, but was met with extremely rude service by the Chinese lady who served at the cashier counter taking order. She was rude, no greeting whatsoever with an angry stone face. By taking a take away coffee order surely wouldn’t be that difficult? There are many options in Westfield when it comes to good coffee, not just Veneziano, a customer positive experience is essential in today’s extremely competitive market. I went back second and third time to get my coffee fix. Second time was pleasantly served by others, then 3rd was that Asian lady again. Same treatment, rude service. If this kind of service persist, I’m happy to spend my money elsewhere. Teddy cafe have a group of lovely front of house staff that will be my to go place to have my coffee fix. Do better Veneziano.

Excellent service and super friendly staffs, best quality coffee and consistent taste. Sometimes when they are very busy, staffs will apologise to me first and let me know that waiting time might be a bit longer. I will give 10 stars if Google allows.

I've been coming here since the pandemic. The best and most authentic coffee roasters in the shopping centre and Doncaster area. The owner is an incredible bloke too who takes immense pride in his business and this shines through the staff as well.

Coffee is not bad but tables are dirty without proper cleaning. Staff is not busy but just standing looking at phone. They need improvement if they wanted to retain their customer.

Friendly atmosphere, attentive service, great coffee, and sumptuous food at a reasonable price.

Freshly made breakfast wraps and coffees. Food is yum. I’ll try coffees next time. I bet they’re good. They make the wraps in front of you. Lovely staff. Restaurant is very clean and tidy.

We usually come in for coffee. Today we have more time and decided to try the spinach and ricotta pie. It was delish 👍the filo pastry was nicely done. Staffs were friendly and helpful even at their most busiest time!

Delicious food, best smashed avo and poached eggs ever. Excellent service and great value for money. Loved it!

Hard Working Family Business at Cafe Julia Doncaster East. As a local resident I can confidently say they make the best coffee and breakfast wraps in the area with friendly service and most importantly very clean premises. Keep up the Great Work.

These guys are fantastic! Great food Great value! Don’t need to be a millionaire to eat at this cafe! 👍

Great friendly service, excellent food, many choices, sunshine streaming through the window on a frosty morning.

Mixed feelings about this Cafe. The old fashioned stables building within the residential estate is a unique setting. The atmosphere inside is cosy on a cold morning. However, the farmers stable (big breakfast) was quite plain, lacking flavour, just a collection of items on a plate. Thankfully, Coffee lifted the experience.

There’s a reason the Paddock Smash has quickly become a cult favorite at Providoor. Picture a perfectly smashed avocado base, seasoned just right with zesty lime and a hint of spice, served on rustic sourdough that strikes the perfect balance between crisp and chewy. Topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta (or tangy goat’s cheese if you’re feeling adventurous), a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil—it’s a flavor bomb in every bite. The dish is artfully arranged and utterly delicious. Whether you pair it with their signature flat white or a sparkling juice, the Paddock Smash delivers on taste and presentation every time. It’s a must-order for any brunch lover, and once you try it, you’ll be wondering why you didn’t discover it sooner!

Nice spot within the suburbs and amongst the doncaster apartment buildings - food is definitely on level with the standard for brunch in Melbourne. Good variety of options on the menu. I liked my dish but it didn't feel balanced from a flavour perspective.

Good coffee, never tried the food. It's nice inside and the staff are friendly and fast. Very clean place in a good location near playgrounds.

I’ve been to Stables a few times and the coffee has been consistently good. However, the service has been a large let down over these visits. Most recently, we waited close to an hour for our food, and our coffees also took quite a while to arrive. It was difficult to get the attention of staff, who seemed understandably busy but quite focused on individual tasks. What would have really improved the experience is some proactive communication. Even a quick check-in to let us know they were really busy and that wait times might be longer than usual would have made a big difference.

I enjoyed the Stablehand burger at Stables Provedore on the weekend for brunch. Tender patty, tasty, and served on a soft charcoal bun with crunchy chips. Lovely setting and laid back vibe made it a great relaxing lunch spot. Great coffees too. I'd go back happily!

A hidden gem brought to my attention by a friend, which would have been easily missed without her guidance. Nestled within a heritage building, it seamlessly blends the charm of vintage aesthetics. Witnessing the transformation from a stable in 1886 to the surrounding golf course and now this charming cafe adds to its historical allure. The food is delicious, and the atmosphere is both vibrant and pleasing. Be warned, though – it can get quite crowded on weekends, highly recommend making a reservation in advance. This cafe has since become my go-to spot for brunch, and below are some standout items. Drinks: 1. Osmanthus Blend Coffee: This latte boasts a delicate osmanthus fragrance that beautifully complements the rich coffee flavor. 2. Lychee Iced Tea: use Earl Grey tea as the base, this drink is elevated with osmanthus honey, lychee juice, and a creamy foam. The nuanced layers of tea aroma and lychee sweetness make it a refreshing choice. Food: 1. Pad Thai: my favorite dish. The Pad Thai here is a delightful blend of unique Thai spices and flavors. It's light and refreshing, avoiding the typical oiliness associated with traditional Pad Thai. The chef's homemade sauce adds a perfect finishing touch. 2. Feed Bowl: Sushi rice paired with a poached egg, edamame, wakame, avocado, and wasabi citrus dressing, topped with fried shallots and nori. We opted for salmon, I was pleased with taste. The freshness of the ingredients reflects the careful selection. 3. Tacos (with Battered flathead):Crispy battered flathead accompanied by rich avocado and tangy pickled red cabbage. The batter on the flathead is nice and crispy, and I believe it would be even more enjoyable if the tacos had a crunchy shell rather than a soft one. P.S. My friend mentioned that the lavender outside is stunning during its bloom season. Looking forward to experiencing it in the next lavender season❤️

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the best café experiences you can find! Café 130 is hands-down a standout spot for breakfast and brunch. Tony and Chico have created something special here — every dish feels made with care, passion, and real love for good food. The vibe is warm and welcoming, the service is always on point, and the atmosphere has that perfect balance between cozy and classy. Whether it’s their perfectly brewed coffee, their fresh and flavorful breakfast plates, or the creative brunch options, everything here hits the mark. You can taste the effort and pride behind every meal. Tony and Chico don’t just run a café — they’ve built a place where people feel at home. If you want good energy, great food, and genuine people, Café 130 is the spot.

Good food. The only problem we had was the staff were eager to leave due to closing and we were really rushed to leave at the end of it. If you close at say 2 you should really account for 30 more min for people to finish up.

Very disappointing visit to Café 130. I was almost at the front of the queue when a waiter told me to take a seat for table service. After waiting quite a while, the same waiter came back and told me to go back to the counter and line up again; so I ended up right at the end of the queue! I paid $30 for food and breakfast. Half way through, I asked for an extra slice of sourdough. The owner personally came to my table, interrupted my meal, and made me walk to the counter to pay first — $9 for one slice of bread. Most cafés would include this or charge a small amount, or at least ask you to pay when you want to leave! The owner was openly rude to both customers and staff, creating a very unpleasant atmosphere. It feels like they don’t care about customer satisfaction at all. Definitely not a place I’d return to.

Friendly little place. The food was tasty and the serving size was generous at reasonable prices. However the tables were not clean and the toilet was messy. The lighting could be brighter. The menu sheets could be better presented on good quality paper or laminated rather than crumply soft paper which looked rather unprofessional in my opinion.

Fantastic spot for a great coffee and a tasty, affordable meal. The guys here are always welcoming and friendly — just a good honest café that gets it right every time. Highly recommended!

Real score 3.7. The cafe looks pretty good. It’s presented in a good modern style. The coffee here was unexpectedly exceptional. Dark, rich and luscious. It’s just as you’d want a strong coffee to be. It was delicious. And, surprisingly, it was better coffee than that of its feted nearby neighbour a bit down the road, Down the Rabbit Hole. The menu looked good here as well. Someone’s good on descriptions. I started salivating on reading a couple of things listed on the menu. The table water wasn’t cold though. A small thing, granted, but one that matters to me. Chilling table water shows care and class I reckon. And it was beautifully chilled at the Rabbit place. Service was speedy, efficient and very polite at Si. It seemed like a really good place and well worth a return visit.

Very good food and coffee; friendly and fast service. Plenty of seating indoors and a few outdoors tables as well. Great varied selection of food.

Lovely, local patisserie serving a vast variety of baked delights. My friends and I visited after lunch and got mixed boxes of cakes to take home and sample and they were all delicious 😋. At the moment, gelato is 1/2 price.

I ordered the peaches from Dolce Mio — the classic Italian dessert — and they were absolutely incredible! Easily the best I’ve ever had. They were soaked in just the right amount of liquor, perfectly balanced, and the custard filling was so rich and creamy it melted in my mouth. You can tell these are made with real care and tradition. A true taste of Italy — Dolce Mio has completely won me over!

Ordered a Tiramisu cake for my daughters 18th Everyone really enjoyed it! It was bigger than I imagined and well priced. Thank you

Great coffee at a very reasonable price! Always consistent and smooth – definitely one of the best value spots around. Highly recommend Dolce Mio if you love a good coffee without the crazy price tag.

Just had the best gelato from Dolce Mio—absolutely delicious! Every bite was smooth, rich, and full of flavor. You can really tell they use high-quality ingredients. My friend is dairy-free and had the lemon sorbet, and he couldn’t stop raving about it—said it was perfectly refreshing and just the right balance of tart and sweet. So glad we stopped by. Can’t wait to come back when I visit Melbourne again!

Ordered an 8-inch continental cake from Dolce Mio and it was amazing! The sponge was super moist, and I really loved the Strega flavor—so good. The custard and cream were spot on, not too sweet and really creamy. It looked great too, and the price was very reasonable. Will definitely be back for more!

Ordered a gluten free orange and almond cake from here—absolutely delicious! It wasn’t overly sweet, but packed full of beautiful orange flavour. Moist, light, and perfect for any occasion. Highly recommend!

A cafe I always come back to and have brought family and friends to! The staff is always friendly and welcoming, service is great and I love every drink, pastry, and cake option I’ve tried. I also love the interior with all its decorations, everything here is so aesthetically pleasing. The atmosphere is also very welcoming and calm.

One of the best local Cafes I have been to in a while! Perfect place to catch up, study and have delicious desserts. It’s been a while a whisked matcha has lived up to my standards. Highly recommend the early grey matcha 👍🏼, perfectly sweet and the earl grey is moderately strong. The strawberry matcha is nice for those who don’t like sweet syrup, we found it slightly sour. Their matcha umami is more on the earthy side. Good variety of cakes to select, shortcake/cheesecake/swiss rolls. We tried mandarin Swiss roll and Pandan Coconut cheesecake. The Swiss roll had a chewy spongy texture, on the sweeter side. I highly recommend the Pandan cheesecake 👍🏼 I thought the pandan would taste weak, but it was vibrant and paired nicely with the coconut cream. Overall, loved their concept of able to browse blind boxes and enjoy their drinks. Would definitely come back 💋

I always enjoy visiting this café and often order their cakes for special occasions. Their Matcha is consistently excellent — I make sure to have one each time I visit, whether I’m dining in or collecting an order. The staff are energetic and welcoming (perhaps inspired by all the Bearbricks on display!). On one occasion, my cake order wasn’t up to their usual standard, but the team responded promptly and professionally, explaining what had happened and offering a replacement or refund. Great customer service and a lovely atmosphere overall.

I came to Lovely Passterie Cafe Doncaster to pickup a birthday cake for my mom and the store and the cake went beyond my expectations! When we arrived it was nighttime so everything was getting prepped for closing but the store was absolutely beautiful and the range of cakes offered is amazing. Although it is difficult to access, as we had some trouble going through the lift and going back to the car park, I do hope to see them in Westfield Doncaster or another accessible location. I ordered the 6 inch Fresh Seasonal Mixed Fruit Shortcake and it was absolutely delicious, it had the taste of fresh fruit with not an overloading of cream which is great! I would 100% recommend this place as a cafe to go to in the Melbourne Area!

Lovey Patisserie Cafe has really good quality matcha and is freshly hand whisked! The colour is vibrant and the taste is strong and creamy! If you like your strawberry matcha not too sweet, then you will like the one here. However, I found the strawberry slightly sour which didn’t blend in very well with the matcha. The mandarin Swiss roll was not too sweet and the mandarin was refreshing, however the cake itself wasn’t the softest or moistest. Their interior is also super cute and good for taking photos! They also have many rare blind boxes! This is my second time visiting and I would come again!

Recently ordered this beautiful 4 inch cake for my Friend. The entire online ordering process was very simple and stress-free. The taste of the jasmine cream is amazing and the cake itself is not too sweet. I will say the melon was slightly unripe so not too sweet and hard to bite, but overall Im satisfied.

The cake looked amazing and we were looking forward to it however the cream was heavy and thick, unpleasant texture that affected the entire cake. Between 6 people we barely ate a quarter of it. Given that I paid premium prices I expected it to be at the very least decent. Not sure if this is standard for their cakes

Daniyeru's Detailed Review: Customer Service 5/5 *Service by the lady (most likely owner) was very nice, professional and pleasant. Keep the human touch service up! Food 4/5 *Egg & Bacon Toast was prepared fresh *Sliced into 4 club Sandwich style *Choice of different sandwiches *Crisp bacon, fresh egg and soft toasted white toast *Solid toastie and appreciation to the slices club Sandwich style! Value /5 *EB toast $8. For what it's worth, Atmosphere 4/5 *No frills Cafe vibe, feels like an old school Cafe with old school vibes. Homely & Warm. Overall *Good food combined with great service is a winning sold foundation. Great job & keep it up!

The coffee here is DELICIOUS!!! Best I've had in a long time. Also had a toasted ham cheese and tomato toasty and it was sooo good. Great little Cafe.

Best coffee in the plaza with the bustling atmosphere that you want on your weekend. Love the service cake, price, vibe, everything at this point of the plaza

Love the ham and cheese sandwich! It’s our must go to cafe on every Saturday. The price is also very reasonable. It is a little cafe, but the staff here are very nice! Highly recommended.

Friendly staff.Good service and good coffee ❤️

One of the Best Coffee I had around Eastern Suburbs.

Ask Jen or Brian for a London Fog if you like Earl Grey tea you will love this. It's not on the menu...I requested Jen to make it for me as they are everywhere in Canada and I'd like to share the idea in Melbourne ❤️❤️ I hope to start a special trend here at this lovely, friendly cafe 😉

Booking is essential though not necessary. The ordering is done via a QR code, with a rather extensive menu and reasonably priced. We were quite happy with the congee, and assortment of dim sums. The noodles could have been better as I felt it was rushed and hastily prepared. Tea is complimentary & take away containers are available with a charge. Parking is relatively easy and service fast and efficient.

weekday lunch Atmosphere and service - Warm greeting by lady, promptly shown to table and shown how to order and given hot tea. Clean environment and quiet/calm atmosphere. Food - Century egg and pork Congee - Pipping hot, fresh spring onion and crunchy dough mixed in. Good amount of century egg and pork. Large bowl which can feed 2 ppl. Savoury umami, just the right amount of salt. Good congee consistency, not too thick or runny, just right. Steamed blackbean pork ribs. Lots of sauce, ribs have lots of juicy, tender meat. Sauce on the sweeter side, need a little more blackbean for the umami pop. Egg tart- Moist with buttery flaky pastry. Just the right amount of sweetness and crunch. Authentic Dimsum experience.

Meet take-away frozen yumcha store, cum the modified yumcha ... without the trolley and online ordering ... and self-service. More dining area, upstairs ...

Came here many times for their delicious dim sums. There are seats located both downstairs and upstairs. Service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. Easy to order food through Scan & Order, and the food delivered pretty quickly. The counter lady handed out old used pokemon card, instead of a new one, to kids. Wish they could hand out a new card or a lolly instead.

Visited this place in Doncaster East for the first time and absolutely went nuts with it. Was pleasantly surprised - it’s newish , clean , and most of all the food was delicious and palatable . We ordered the beef balls, siu mai, chicken feet, bean curd roll, century egg congee , chicken pie as well as shark fin dumplings — It was so good that we also bought some frozen ones to take away. The entire service team in the restaurant was friendly and personable . And guess what- it’s a family friendly place too—they have got some toys, activity coloring sheet for young kids to keep toddlers occupied while parents enjoy their food . Well done Andrew and team! We will be back again. Sorry I forgot to take some photos — too excited with the food that we forgot to take the rest of the photos

Was craving for congee so went here and whilst it is a small, no frills place that almost look like a cafeteria, they have upstairs too since there is only one big table on ground floor, and another one outside. You have to write down what to order. When the foods came, I was blown away by the quality. Definitely the crispiest Chinese Doughnut I ever had. No complain for other foods too, they all are very good. You can also take home the frozen stuff. It was such a gem, will definitely come back. Price is also reasonable. Pork ribs was nice too.

Dec 2023 Update: recent visit to the shop and customer service has declined, at the same time the quality of the food has also declined. Some dishes were too salty and some the taste was not quite right. Provided some feedback so hopefully they can adjust accordingly. Wide variety of frozen dim sum to take home and cook. Nice bright environment to dine in. The food is good quality and tastes good. It's not the best I've had, but with soaring prices at yum cha places this is a great alternative. The sitting area is not very big and it's not recommended for large groups or families as there are only 3 small tables that can seat 2-4 people. Prices are not the cheapest but it's only slightly more expensive than other places. Overall it's very good and very friendly staff. I would come again without the kids to dine in but this is now my go to place for take away dim sum. 👍

Great set up for the kids, dire food (well the calamari at least). We ordered salt and pepper calamari to start thinking we would order more food later and it was so horrible we didn’t order anything else. Admittedly the chicken and waffles I saw on someone else’s table look very appealing and I was definitely impressed by the child friendly vibes but judging on the food we had it was a poor experience

We love this play cafe. The food is fantastic and the play area is free for customers. Every time we go the staff are easy-going and so accommodating. It's great to go somewhere where kids can play and we don't need to worry about making a mess!

🎉 We went to this café to celebrate a birthday and had a lovely time. 🍽 The food was tasty, ☕ the coffee was great, and 🍰 the desserts were delicious. The staff were polite and friendly. There was also a nice play area for kids, which made it perfect for families. They even had a small section selling kids’ items, which was a cute touch. Overall, a great spot with good service and a warm atmosphere — we’ll definitely be back!

Great cafe. We had a few friends for a birthday and they were very accommodating. The food and coffee came out pretty quickly. The food was delicious. I recommend the eggs Benedict and scrambled Tom yum eggs. Great play area for the kids with lots of younger kids toys and little playground outside as well

My parent group friends and I discovered Switch and Sip Cafe while I was looking for a First Birthday Party venue. My family and I sat for lunch to check the place out and were really impressed with the food and relaxed atmosphere. We attended a couple of parent group play dates afterwards and two other friends also decided to host their 1st Birthday's. The space is child oriented, which we loved, as there aren't many Cafes like this around that aren't a play centre. No entry fee, heaps of toys for all ages, indoor/outdoor play spaces, and a decent menu/coffee! Ample street parking a bonus. The owners, Ryan and Alex, are so friendly, detail oriented in their planning for our occasion, and made the process seamless. Alex even gave my daughter a little hand made gift at the end of the evening, which was incredibly thoughtful and sweet! I highly recommend this Cafe for both easy play dates and for special events. The food has always been spot on when we've visited and the catering menu is extensive and well priced. Definitely check it out!

This cafe is fantastic for parents and young children. They have a large and easily visible indoor play area for kids 0-5 years old. This cafe would be great for a play date catch up with toddlers so you could drink your coffee and chat while the kids play near by. We had breakfast when we were there too and the food was great with generous portions.

Such a great place to go to eat with kids! We visit this cafe regularly with our 3 children. Great food and coffee, and plenty of activities and toys for the kids to play with while waiting. A lot of the kids meals or smoothies come with cute little touches like frozen bears or neat little straws. The staff have always been very kind as well.

awesome crepes, great service and chocolate frappe was on point with cream. will be back for sure. 03/07/22 return - had the madame this time round and amazing. nutella crepe and nutella and strawberry was on point again. will be back again for sure.

No Sunday is complete for me without swinging by and getting a Taro latte from Angie & Dave. They are so incredibly lovely, the crepes and drinks are divine and I cannot recommend them highly enough!

This place is a hidden gem. I always eat along this street but have never been here. The crepes are yummy. Had the Nutella and almond crepe. Almonds were grounded so flavour was throughout the crepe. Dark Belgium chocolate crepe had lots of chocolate oozing out. Really rich and nice. The drinks options are great. The taro latte was fragrant without being overly sweet. Will definitely come back

This café is located right outside the station hidden in an alley. Use the mural on the wall to guide you. It is located on the left side before the mural. This café serves nice crepe and bubble tea. The owners are from Malaysia and are very friendly. They always provide service with a smile. I would recommend this place.

Got myself a Thai Milk Tea with Pearls. The staff were so sweet and the drink was the same 😉 I’ll definitely be back!

Fantastic service and delicious crepes! They’re very fast and it’s a great treat between study or on the way to the train- definitely go get a crepe here!

the service is really fast and the crepes are paper thin and delicious it's an absolute must try