Wedding - 5th March, 2016!
Wow! We have just held out wedding at the farm cafe on the 5th of March and it was simply the most magical and amazing experience enhanced by the professionalism and friendliness of the farm cafe. Throughout planning Vanessa our contact was always available, friendly and very hospitable to our questions and requests. We had an event that has a ceremony under the huge beautiful oak tree, nibbles and drinks in the paddock and a fantastic reception in the barn. On the day Rox and I just enjoyed our day with no stress or issues and our request for decorations, food and drink were met with no fuss and perfectly to our instructions!
Roxanne my wife and I highly recommend having your wedding at the Farm Cafe and the Collingwood Children's Farm....
Wow!!! We just had our wedding on Saturday and we had the most amazing day. Maya is an absolute legend and so were the rest of the crew. They went above and beyond for us, even though it was a horrible 40 degrees!
We had so many laughs with the staff and it felt like we had extra friends with us on the day. They all helped us pull off the relaxed day we were after. Wish we could do it all again!
Really lovely space and view of the farm. My toddler loved looking at the chickens while eating lunch. Food was served relatively fast as we came when it wasn’t busy. Food is fresh and delicious. Brunch is done well here. Only minor thing/issue is because it’s an open space there are a lot of birds flying in and out. Sometimes they land on the water glasses/tables and chairs and it doesn’t seem all too hygienic. Overall an enjoyable experience.
The Farm Cafe is a lovely semi-outdoor cafe that we were told served up an amazing brunch so we had to go. We went for the Farmer's Breakfast, which was simple but in a good way - anchored by a serving of straight up bacon, sausages, poached eggs and toast with no fancy garnish. We also got a sausage roll which was a perfect pastry packed with hearty meat - it may be too meaty for some but certainly not for us - it went down a treat. To mix it up, scones with cream and jam was also ordered and devoured. Farm Cafe is also uniquely situated along the Yarra Trail, next to Collingwood Children's Farm and Abbottsford Convent, making for a great day out and putting even more runs on the board in our rating. It definitely lives up to the bill and is well worth a visit.
Such beautiful spot! Melbournian is so blessed to have this place. The setting is so natural and simply beautiful. The menus are perfect , the staff is friendly and very accommodating. We have to wait for our table as we came as big group but def worth the wait. The kale salad with soba noodles are delish! The big breakkie is perfect. The chai spot on. Very kids friendly too. Def place to go in any seasons , but the perfect time is spring and autumn of course
So well organised to have a waiting list and buzzer when your table is ready. We’re told 45 mins but much quicker than that. Such a peaceful haven 5 mins from town amongst trees, cows, goats and sheep!
Coffees came quickly as we waited for our table and great service on a very busy Sunday lunch.
The home made beef sausage roll with slaw (nice it didn’t have mayo!) was perfect to share. Really lovely. All of us were very satisfied all around prices very reasonable. Only wish it wasn’t that far from home as I’d visit more often.
The food was amazing and freshly made. The staff were friendly and helped create a welcoming atmosphere. A perfect place to get brunch or coffee and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Great spot to sit and enjoy lunch
Perfect outdoor environment
Lots of flys in summer however
Would visit again
Food was lovely
Was busy in school holidays
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Being a Wellingtonian in Melbourne is tough. My foodie bar has been set high and I'm loyal to home. So right now, I'm torn because I am trying not to be biased.
The Farm Cafe isn't on a main road and is quite out of the way so on any normal holiday, I would not have visited. We found it by chance when out wandering during a break in an event we're attending at the Abbotsford Convent. But, even then, it took me a couple of days to realise its existence.
As soon as you walk in, you feel the farm vibe. As the name suggests, it's next to a wee children's farm and the produce is sourced locally. The thing I love is their commitment to helping the homeless community through donations.
For someone like me, the menu is gorgeous. Lots of vegetarian and GF options, sourced locally and combined in a well thought out way. But don't worry omnivores, the options are still plentiful for you too.
I tried the Dahl and Mr RaeRae had a chicken sandwich. Both were tasty and satisfied our individual cravings. My Dahl was sweet and fragrant. Paired with poppadoms helped bring out some savoury notes and it was just a delightful meal.
My coffee reminded me of a Pinot Noir. Deep flavours that hit the back of my tongue but, unlike a red wine, the flavour disappeared quickly so didn't leave a nasty aftertaste.
So, why only four stars? Well, as you will see below, the service was a bit left wanting. Our waitress didn't look to be enjoying her time deapite me trying to engage with her when we sat down. Customers can feel that kind of vibe and for someone who goes to a lot of eateries, it is the small things that can taint an opinion of a place.
Overall, thank you Farm Cafe for your great food and support for thos who need some help.
Stars given:
Service: No
Menu and offerings: Yes
Atmosphere/Environment: Yes
Food: Yes
Drinks: Yes
This is a lovely cafe, after wandering around the convent it was lovely to be able to relax at this cafe. It’s a great outdoor venue, and the food was lovely!
This casual and relaxed cafe is located in the Abbostford children's farm. Stopping for a pit stop during our weekend bike ride, the place was crowded when we arrived around 11.30am. We weren't hungry, so we only ordered 2 iced coffees which were great. I would come back to try the food another time. It's a really lovely place for brunch to catch up with friends or for families to bring the kids for a nice weekend out.
Polite and kind staff. Deliciously hot and generous, tasty farm fresh food with elegance and a difference. Will definitely be back. Photo is of my smoked trout Croquettes with fried egg and toast. Yum!
What a great place to feel warm while still experiencing the season! I have been to The Farm Cafe a few times lately for coffee and snacks. A couple of days ago, I shared the sumptuously light scones with jam and cream with a new friend. Today I went for the delicious orange and chia cake. The uber cool relaxed atmosphere, great service, country feel and dog welcome set The Farm Cafe apart from others in the vicinity.
Great place to get coffee and snack particularly on a nice walk or ride along the river. Most of the food is very good, I really like the kimchi scrambled eggs. The coffee is hit and miss, very inconsistent temperature (mainly cold). The baked goods can also be hit and miss - can be hard to find or taste the main flavour advertised!
The service is friendly and helpful - and even with a few mishaps with items they were quick to fix the issues!
We love this place; great food, friendly staff, and a light-filled space tucked away next to the farm. Been back a few times, and will keep coming back!
Really really nice experience! It's such a wonderful vibe being here. The staff are friendly, and the food options are fresh, healthy, and tasty! 👌🏼🌠
Very much worth visiting as a destination brunch cafe for the atmosphere alone; dining basically alfresco surrounded by the animals and veggies really adds to the experience. We arrived early and were welcomed with friendly service. Coffee was perfectly good. Most of the menu steers towards "health-conscious" but it still packs plenty of flavour!
A little freaked to find my breakfast salad garnish had dirty big flecks of soil through it at the end however. More washing next time please!
It’s an easily accessible cafe on the Capital City Trail and it’s dog friendly, family friendly with yummy and wholesome food and drinks. Their scones are truly an experience you would not want to miss! Fluffy and warm… pile on the cream and jam to make it even more perfect. Mmmmm… yum… Then stroll along the Yarra or into the Collingwood Children’s Farm to see and pet some friendly farm animals. What a great spot to be! Their takeaway boxes are all recyclable or compostable which is a bonus although there might be some issues of leakage and spillage due to the wrong or lack of containers used to hold certain items. Otherwise happy.
We had a wonderful experience here. The cafe was warm and welcoming, and near idyllic in the morning sun and warmth. We had utterly charming service here right from the outset, especially from the young woman in the tan flying suit. What a star. The food and beverages absolutely fitted the bill here too. We started with gorgeous coffee, a long macchiato on ice that was a real beauty. And, the Tunisian eggs were a thing to love and behold. So full of flavour and gorgeous textures. Every element was terrific and the extras I chose - bacon and wilted greens - were faultless too. Top marks. What a wonderful little cafe. We’ll be back.
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