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!
Awesome place, very nice view, nice staff & nice super salad ��
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!
Wanted to just have homemade food so we thought to go to the farm cafe and visit the collingswood farm as well.
Considering it is a farm I would have thought the food would have been a lot nicer but we thought it was pretty average. The coffees and chais were however good.
Giving it a 4 because of atmosphere and friendly staff (despite orders going to wrong tables) because credit to them for being very smiley and cheery working amongst many children and families every day :)
Nice cafe in the farm. It was great to enjoy a coffee will our toddler follow chickens. We love this place. Variety of farm animals and activities.
really nice atmosphere, great coffee and love how they use biodegradable takeaway cups with no lids!! would recommend coming here. thanks guys!
Cycled to The Farm Cafe on a sunny day. A great setting for a cafe with a relaxed vibe.
Food - mixed reviews. I had the super salad which consisted of rather interesting textures and flavours but quite bland (which I guess is on purpose for the healthy living). Smashed avocado is good but doesn’t stand out in the crowd.
But I give this a high rating for the ambience.
Been here a couple of times, the food is very good and healthy, you don’t need to visit the farm to be able to dine here either which is good to know. However, the farm is nice especially if you have kids.
Aw the Farm Cafe is so nice! I wanted a healthy lunch with my friends so I met with them after I walked from Burnley station for some exercise (yes that was a bit crazy 😂).
I was really impressed with how pretty the yoghurt dish was, and was all served with such fresh fruit and even passion fruit was included! It was also very cheap!!
Perfect place to go with some friends or if you are looking for a venue that is also dog friendly.
By far my fav place, love everything about it. Tucked away near the abbotsford farm close to the Yarra, this place is so beautiful! The food is simple but so delicious- had the green breakfast and avo on toast. They were both great. It’s dog friendly too! Great place
Little Bit Of Everything
+4.5
Such a beautiful spot to sit and eat. Incredible experience to be able to sit out in the open with plants and animals and not being stuck in between walls. We where there for Saturday brunch. Walked around the farm after wee ate, such relaxing and soothing experience. Friendly staff and quick service. Might have a to wait for a table if its a peak hour on a sunny day.
Delightful setting. Beautiful farm land feels like your in a rural community. A good place to walk around and take in the scenery and various activities going on at the convent. Lots of cyclists seem to stop here as you can tell from the raft of bikes parked outside. Really tasty food and lots of vegetarian options. I had the field breakfast. Was surprised when I was told they don’t do scrambled eggs however. We asked if we could substitute items of our meal which the waitress said “of course” however she didn’t mention we would be charged for this. Also, my coffee seemed to have been forgotten as it came out after I asked twice and almost an hour had passed. The food and vistas made up for that though.
We got a table without a booking on a busy sunny Sunday. This place is a hidden gem, located behind the Yarra bend, with a beautiful surrounding view. It gives you a natural fresh-air feeling to sit down and be enjoying your coffee.
Dishes were nicely presented. Some are a little pricey compared to other brekkie places, but it does have some good items. Has no soups though.
The biggest downside to this cafe is the parking. $3 for every 30mins, which is a little outrageous. Yes, even on the Sunday, because of the children's farm. You can try to find parking on the residential streets and walk in. Otherwise I would totally give this place a higher rating. I would come back mostly because of the ambience; country side cafe hidden in metro!
Great place to visit with children and family. Good friendly service and very good food. Eggs were very orange and so fresh! Coffee was good.
Nice atmosphere
Had a white winter soup there and love it so much! The soup is made out of parsnips, potato, leek and some other ingredient. Come by its side is the sourdough.
Such a great eating experience in the beautiful collingwood children's farm! Menu was inspiring and good was delicious. Definitely a great cute spot when visiting the area!
What a beautiful place to eat a meal! Fresh air, beautiful surroundings, fresh flowers and the sound of chirpy animals! If you love animals then I'm sure you'll love having a cheeky hello from the free range cats, peacocks and such! Food was beautiful, a little bit of a wait and coffee was a little on the cold side. Would definitely visit again!
I love this cafe. It's ideal for cute dates with your doggy and other loved ones. The cafe is very family friendly. It has a beautiful rustic vibe, perfect for relaxing and catching up with friends over some coffee. The food was good and there's nothing I can fault here. I recommend the scones! The cafe is located next to a walking trail which is perfect if you over-ate like I did :).
Great location for a cafe. Near dight falls along the river. Next to the children's animal farm.
Fresh air (and animal poo), nice view while drinking coffee 😉
Great for families.... only negative has to be price
Great outdoor cafe for a coffee or lunch. This place has the best Almond milk chai lattes I've ever had (I've tried many!)
Love how this cafe looks out into the Collingwood Children's Farm. Good vibes at this place and it will always be a favourite
We visited on a sunny Sunday with our dog. Food and coffee is very good. And if you have a dog, this is a great place to be as it's dog friendly, and ur dog will be overloaded with belly rubs😂
What a beautiful little treasure! This place has such a nice and relaxed vibe. Delicious food, amazing value for money and friendly staff. I had the field breakfast and throughly enjoyed it. Huge portions and fresh local produce. Coffee was also nice. I will be back again and again!
Service is immaculate at this place. Super friendly and genuine staff that always have a huge smile on their face. You just know that they want to make your experience in the cafe as comfortable and as happy as possible. It's been a while since we've been served with such dedication and sincerity :)
Food wise... we ordered the farmer's breakfast as well as the sausage roll. The pastry for the sausage roll was on point. However, the filling lacked flavor. The hub's dish was all right, though he did mentioned that the beans were really odd. He didn't end up finishing that part of his meal. Though, he did demolish the beautifully poached eggs and the fresh sourdough bread. The food was ordinary. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good either.
We would come again, if only for the wonderful service and perhaps a cup of coffee.
I just love coming here with my little one any day of the week. A great range of options, even for my fussy eater, and lovely surroundings. Service is basic but always pleasant.
Beautiful space! Happy and attentive staff, yummy food, and very dog friendly! A nice relaxing environment to have a meal.... Ticks all boxes 😊 Willow, our cheeky spoodle, even made it onto their doggy Instagram page! She was very happy with the love she received from the staff.
Nested in the Collingwood Children Farm in Abbotsford, this small cafe provides a good range of breakfast items and drinks. The food is by no means fancy (likely be kept warm on the Bain-Marie) but is served quickly. The poached eggs with the various breakfast meals were well-cooked and runny in the middle. The beans were a bit bland but the mushrooms were nice. The sausage roll had a nice accompanying relish however finding insects in the lettuce with it was a little off putting (guess on the plus side - less pesticides used...) The drinks ordered were all nicely done - ice coffee, chai tea and baby chino with marshmallow for the little one. Overall, a really good experience!
The Farm Café is in Abbotsford along the Yarra Bend Trail. So many times I have tried to find this place using public transport to the Convent and could not. Now I finally figured it was on the Yarra Bend trail itself. And it also goes past the Collingwood Childrens Farm. Here they use organic produce which is sourced locally hence everything is expensive. And seeing as they are an outdoor café with shelter, dogs are welcome. And I patted a few whilst there.
Pleasant brunch at reasonable prices. Super family friendly so avoid if you don't like kids! It's definitely a unique location and lovely when the weather is good. Had the farmers breakfast and some banana bread. Great that you can buy food and snacks for kids easily too.
We had the goat toast , chicken baguette, a chai latte & a chocolate milkshake. While we were waiting I saw many people are having the goat toast so I ordered the same thing . Lol. Turns out pretty nice . Very healthy with lots of fresh vegetables . Big quantity of food and nice decor. Friendly staff , reasonable price . The only thing I would like to say is it's very popular during the weekend , busy buzzy , if you go during the week day I assume it would be nicer to enjoy a tea time . A good place for family meet up .
Absolutely amazing!!! Went here on a Sunday morning and got seated straight away, even though it was cold they had heaters cranking and it was super cosy. The coffee is amazing and the food even better, massive servings, super tasty and all reasonably priced! Staff are also really nice and super helpful! Will definitely be back!
My friend has been talking about wanting to go to the Children's Farm for almost a year now. We were planning to come since spring last year ... But then summer came and went and somehow it's winter! We decided we won't let the weather deter us again so we went despite the cold day.
My friend had news ... She's pregnant. But not in a good way ... She was still reeling from morning sickness. After looking forward to this place for so long, all she could stomach were some scones. I, on other hand, was not feeling nauseous and got myself a sausage roll, which hit the spot.
The husbands got the Farm breakfast ... The one that came with the lot. Both finished it with nothing left on their plates so I assume they liked it.
Service was also amiable and we didn't have to wait. I would come again when the weather is nicer.
Wanted to go to the Meat the Makers Market today at Abbotsford Convent, but decided to have a late lunch at the Farm Cafe instead. Such a nice spot, it was warm enough to sit outside and feel a little bit in nature. Had one of the specials which was like a beef stew and a salad. Both were nice. Friend of ours had a big breakfast which looked lush. They also had a soup special, but this was $16,50 as well which I find very (!) steep for a soup. Service was fine.
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Located on site at Collingwood's Children Farm, The Farm Cafe is an oasis for tired joggers or weary parents to rest their feet and replenish their stomach. The calm and serene surrounding adds to the dining experience at the cafe, and you get the pleasure of dining with chickens, peacock, cats and the ever-present birds. I had no problems with the service even during peak lunch hours during school holidays, and staffs have definitely been trained to deal with little ones who can't make up their mind on what to order (speaking from experience). The food offering are standard cafe fares but leaning towards more healthy rather than over-the-top indulgent dishes. Simple dishes such as bacon and egg toast, sausage roll, farmer's breakfasts I.e. big breakfast are executed well with flavours being on point. Unfortunately didn't really enjoy the coffee; for a place that are frequented by parents who have been running after their kids who are running after the animals, coffee needs to be much more stronger to give parents a much needed energy boost.
A great cafe in an amazing setting. I had the green breakfast and it was amazing! The house pickle alone was enough to warrent a trip to abbotsford! Coffee was delicious! They even supplied a blanket because it was chilly!
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A day out at the children's farm or a walk down the Merri Creek Trail deserves a much needed rest and The Farm Cafe is the spot for it. It's an outdoor cafe that's has coverings protecting the patrons from the elements, a lovely and fresh menu (not the one that is shown here) and excellent to bring your dog to.
I had the pear, lime and ginger tea with a bowl of Autumn Granola. I normal don't like drinks with pear as I find that it is over powering, however this tea was balanced perfectly. It may be a little sweet for some people but the ginger does spice it up. The granola was the best granola I've ever eaten! It was completely gluten free, containing roasted nuts, seeds and coconut, a raspberry compote, yoghurt cream and apple chips. Served with milk on the side, this dish is extremely filing due to all of the nuts, though I took the other half home for breaky the next day. I know ordering granola can be a little 'boring' to order when there so many other amazing options to eat but do us all a favour and try it. You won't regret it!
This place was beautiful! Great setting and is dog friendly. The cafe is kind of tucked away and not where the children's farm is.
The food was great and the staff were friendly. We had the turkey/cranberry roll- great but I opted for the toasted option not realising there was lettuce in it. Ended up all wilted and gross so picked it out. My bad!
Sausage roll was huge and came with a lot of side salads.
Eggs and bacon were eggs and bacon but my god, was there a lot of bacon!
Great little place and would have given it 5 stars if not for the 4min wait just for drinks!
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
+3.5
Great atmosphere! We really only came here for a drink after a long walk along the capital trail - really enjoyed the mug of chai I ordered. Couldn't resist ordering the chicken and tarragon pie of the day special to share as our "snack"....a tad dry but I did enjoy the flavour of the meat and the fluffiness of the pastry. Will come back here for a full brunch meal. We had lovely company from a friendly beautiful peacock too!
This place is like an oasis away from the hustle and bustle of city and suburban life.
It really feels like you're in the middle of the country, as it's a lovely rustic weatherboard building, adjacent to the Collingwood Children's Farm and the Abbotsford Convent. Lots of lush greenery to look at, and just a short stroll to the Yarra River, and a few minutes to Dight Falls.
The menu is simple, but wholesome, and the service is friendly. Child friendly, dog friendly - pretty much everyone friendly.
Just a great place to relax, chat with friends, enjoy a salad or sand which, a nice cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Set in the beautiful Collingwood children's farm you can't help but imagine the salads, eggs and veggies taste more fresh, more real and more delicious. Sadly no produce for the cafe is sourced from the farm however the Farm Cafe will not disappoint!
We enjoyed the mushroom pie with the goat's relish and poached eggs. I asked for well poached eggs but the message mat not have made its way through to the chef-regardless the house made Babaganoush and beetroot relish on the goats relish made up for it!
Originally thought it's just gonna be a cafe with farm theme.. but it's a cafe in the actual farm! Quite pleasant to have a coffe and scones here, very relaxing and can also wonder around the farm a bit. We went on a beautiful day it was sunny and very comfortable sitting outside. The food actually didn't let it down. Fresh and tasty. We ordered the salmon special of the day. The side salad was very fresh and yum as well. The only small thing tho, which wasn't that pleasant will be the flies... (it's in a farm after all). But will definitely come back.
Visited today with our puppy - everyone was super friendly and even got a bucket of water for him. Mushroom pie was amazing! The pastry was so flaky, buttery and just delicious. Only minus would be that menu is slightly pricey - but would definitely return for the pie!
Don't come here If you're a single man or you'll look like a pedo. I took the missus along and was moved to tears by homesickness and the lovely atmosphere. The food is good but watching peoples reaction to the chooks is bloody priceless. A wonderful place.
Bored having brunch in the city area? This place is definitely where you need to go ! Unique concept and not too far from city .. Probably around 30 mins by bus.. Having brunch here gives you a different feeling.. If you have children, it's a nice place to go.. Nothing special about their foods though.. If they offer more choices in the menu it'll be perfect ! Overall, nice experience..
Went here on weekend just to have brunch and wondering around the place. It is such a cool place where you can enjoy your meal overlooking the farm surrounded by trees. I got scones and coffee and they were so good. It's recomended to spend few hours here.
I chose a vegetarian dish, the ‘Mushroom Pie – mushrooms, roasted chestnuts and white wine served with potato salad, greens and tomato relish ($14.50)’. This pie was incredible! Look at that golden crust! The pastry was gorgeous... The filling was gorgeous... I didn’t even need the relish as the pie tasted so good! However, the relish also tasted amazing so I had to eat that too.
Great location but nothing too special food wise. We ordered the farm breakfast, pulled lamb sandwich & two kids homemade sausage rolls with sauce. The sausage rolls were probably the best part of all the meals. The breakfast was very bland, looked good but I didn't get much flavor or seasoning from it. The pulled lamb sandwich was ok, some seasoning or extra flavor wouldn't have hurt. The homemade sausage rolls the kids loved! I tasted a bit & enjoyed it. Next time I might order a sausage roll & scones (the diners next to us ordered them & they looked delicious) a great setting, will go again only because the Collingwood Children's Farm is a great day out but will order something else next time. The cupcakes were good though, very light, fluffy & buttercream just the right amount.
Great little 'rural in the urban' setting. Very cosy, even on a cold day, with quick no fuss service. The others were boring and had eggs and bacon...but my brekky was yummy, the rhubarb was a win...and there was so much plate envy I was forced to share!!
Foodies Guide To Sydney
+4
T H E ☆ F A R M ☆ C A F E
This is a wonderful cafe situated in a children's farm. Enjoy some organic food and is pet friendly. Majority of the seating is outside, so I won't recommend coming here when it rains or when its cold. Food and service is great. I recommend the home made baked beans. ✌ @foodiesguidetosydney
Unique! A fantastic little spot. Food was sensational. Coffee was spot on. Service was attentive. A real family area, with kids running around the farm with the animals. Couple of things to note - busy, could be a wait on a weekend and expensive. You pay for quality here, don't expect a cheap eggs and bacon! Unfortunately we were sat really close to another table, so much so that we had to ask the people at that table if they could get up for a tic so we could leave! Apart from that, definitely recommended - whether you are with friends, family or your partner. Something for everyone.
Very lovely place to have your breakfast. The staff are always nice and helpful. The farmer's breakfast and scones with jam and cream were so both so good.
Great atmosphere here at The Farm Cafe, very welcoming and always accommodating. When our dog is with us the staff often provide her with a blanket to snuggle in. The goats toast with an added egg is our favourite as is the super food salad. Would highly recommend especially those with family or people who like fresh air.
This is such a lovely place to have brunch on a nice day- literally a little farm house, in the middle of the children's farm. This place is perfect if you have young kids, hence lots of children running amuck and feels a little chaotic on a busy, windy day. It is often very busy requiring a bit of a wait. Friendly staff though difficult to get their attention at times.
The food is fresh and tasty, though slightly overpriced, and the coffee is quite good. Would most definitely come again.
Watch out for the wasps. Had a lovely breakfast on the weekend. Service was fast, food was fresh and tasty. Only problem was the wasps. Half way through the meal two wasps would not leave us alone. We had to keep leaving our table while they hovered over our food. We asked to move tables, however there was nothing free. We quickly finished our meals and left. On leaving we were told they are "gentle wasps" either way we didn't want to hang around.
Great location, great service and good food. Had brunch here last weekend and enjoyed the sunny weather sitting in a partially enclosed space. The breakfast is standard but good flavours. Coffee is nice.
Came here for lunch. Both of us had a sausage roll & milkshake. Drinks arrived promptly but food took a little while. Left very full. Beautiful part of Melbourne to visit.
Hidden gem at Abbotsford, side to side with Collingwood Children's Farm. Average latte, was having brunch with Swish Brown Mushrooms and love love the polenta! Exquisite ambience like in a countryside
Expensive Delicious Habit.
+4.5
On first impressions, I was extremely impressed at how stylish the cafe was! Of course, I had already done some website snooping and had ascertained that it was a bit fancier than hot meat pies and instant coffee (thankfully).
My breakfast was absolutely amazing~! The beetroot relish had such a lovely sweetness while complementing the goats cheese and seeded sourdough. The poached egg added a great texture and greens brought the whole dish together. I highly recommend ordering!
Their signature dish, the Farmer’s Breakfast makes for a hardy meal. It comes with perfectly poached eggs, an enormous serving of bacon, sausages, mushroom, roast potato cake and sourdough toasts. But if you asked me I would say that the tomato chutney
If you are in the mood, nothing beats good old fashioned bacon and eggs and this disappeared no problems. The eggs looked perfect, white orbs waiting to burst forth with delightfully gooey yolk. The bacon was crisped just how I like it (I samp
Goat’s Toast, made up of colourful beetroot relish, fresh baby spinach, avocado and marinated goat’s cheese on sourdough. We went the whole hog (no pun intended) and got a poached egg on the side
Would I go back to Farm Cafe again? Yes. While i'll never get a $5 dish again there, even the simple sandwiches they had in the cabinet looked delicious and made me want to come back for more.
I loved the feel of the cafe. For one there’s a cow that stared at all the passerby right across it and it was just full of parents with young children or couples with their dogs enjoying a good day out.
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Hungry wasps... Hearing that the weather was supposed to be nice this past weekend, my sister and I decided to find a nice outdoor spot to have brunch. We decided on trying the Farm Cafe. At around 10.30/11 on a Saturday morning we had no trouble getting a table straight away. We both ordered the bacon and eggs, with sides of avocado and spinach, coffee and tea. Had no complaints about the food, it was lovely and the portions were decent. However, we were swarmed by wasps as we tried to eat.. at first it started with one.. and just when I thought it had left, several more appeared.. and then more.. The couple at the table next to us unfortunately were experiencing this too.. I had trouble eating my breakfast because of this. I think i spent half my time dodging wasps and not being able to eat, and especially didn't want to continue eating my food after the wasps had swarmed my plate. After we said something to the waitress, without apology, were told we could simply move to another table. I'm not saying she was rude, she wasn't, and I understand it is a farm, but it was incredibly uncomfortable to try and eat with wasps in my face and on my food. I'm not sure if this is a common ongoing problem in the cafe but it might be something to look at. That aside, without the wasps, It was a lovely place to visit, and the food was very good. Would go back.
Family Friendly. Great Cafe if you have kids, always busy so book ahead if you can
Best Muesli ever!. A friend and I had lunch there today and shared the muesli and the organic beef sausage roll. While the sausage roll was very nice I would have to say the muesli was the best I've ever had. Both of us agreed the flavour was just amazing and we're now going to try and replicate it at home. Thoroughly recommend for a relaxing brunch and very friendly service. Can't wait to go back!
Yes!. Love love love this place!! Great food, awesome service in a great environment, would travel for it.
Luff this joint. I love this joint. The offerings are excellent - good solid food with a twist. Coffee was top notch. The location is first rate. Well bloody done on creating a one of a kind cafe.
Animals running around + Brekkie = Fun. Wow, I had such a good fun sipping a nicely brewed cuppa, having my breakfast with chickens running around. Food is surprisingly good and the staff very attentive. It is such a relaxing place and the kids were having such a good time. Nice timeout from the urban corporate stressed out lifestyle. You have to buy the farm entry ($8) in order to get access to the outside part of the cafe for some animal fun.
Finally found a great pet friendly cafe. This place is absolutely wonderful. The staff are so welcoming and nice even when it is busy and fully pumping on a weekend. My partner and myself brought our new puppy here and we loved it and so did our new pup. They have a great menu selection and the coffee is amazing.
Nice place. Such a nice place to relax and enjoy the nature while sipping a cup of coffee. The scones are delicious, great coffee and friendly staffs. A recommended place to visit especially on a sunny day :)
Love this cafe. Mid week bliss is visiting the farm cafe. Staff are friendly and the food fantastic. The green eggs with quinoa is divine for us peeps trying to avoids carbs...I would love to see a panacotta dessert or cannoli to go with a coffee. Also if you like ginger tea they have the best. Well done.
Victorian Dinner Critics
+4.5
Mixed Feelings. I had Brunch here on the weekend with friends, our first visit to the farm. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table (cant book) which was fine, we looked around and were called when our table was ready. The menu was very egg based, everything came with poached eggs, great if your an egg fan. I did ask if you could get the eggs anyway and was told poached or fried and could be done hard if you request. I opted for the mushrooms with polenta with eggs. I found the mushrooms tasty but seriously a few tablespoons of mushrooms and a few slithers of polenta with runny eggs (after requesting hard) I was still hungry after breakfast which never happens. Friends had the Farmers Big Breakfast and the beans were cold, eggs again not cooked as per request. The flavours were all bland nothing to rave about and considering the prices are not what I would say cheap (ie $17) I have mixed feeling about this place, the coffee was nice, service was great just think the meals themselves would not draw me back there again, it would be more the location that's the winner. Others at the table all agreed that food was basic but lovely Sunday spot if you can get a table.
Wasn't expecting much from this place, just another hippy cafe in Collingwood. Boy was I wrong, hands down the best breakfast dish ever. Green eggs. The aioli was yum, quinoa salad delicious and eggs were so orange it was like it was out of a photo. There were some areas for improvement though. The coffee was ok but not great and the service leaves a lot to be desired. There wer lots of staff but there was no urgency in there action. We also got a take away coffee on the way out of the farm and it took 20min! Come on guys not good enough. You need to sort your systems out because your wait staff are all over the place. I will go back one day just for my green eggs. Please don't change it because it is perfect.
LOVE IT!! We went this morning with three generations of our family for breakfast, service was great, coffee fantastic and meals were delicious. Great atmosphere too. Wish I could take them here every weekend, we will definitely be back. Thank you :-)
Coffee inconsistent. Fantastic location. Really pleasant looking over the farm. It's a shame the coffee is unpredictable in it's quality. The last I had at the farm was watery and burnt. I tipped it out.
Really enjoyed weekend special of grilled asparagus, softened leek and spinach, crumbed poached eggs with truffle salt. This top class dish was a clever creation, visually appealing and most satisfying to the taste buds! Yum!
Went for a late Sunday lunch. Great food. Crappy service.
The place oozes peace. and also has great coffee and food. fantastc service too.
The Brunswick Bampot
+4.5
Farm Cafe you wee gem. Hiring a car for the day toot toot ended up at this wee gem tucked in the grounds of the convent. It feels like eating outdoors but your kinda indoors as it's very much open plan with the tress surrounding. The staff are friendly and warm. They serve loose leaf tea which is always nice to see as a non coffee drinker ,cafés often forget about us brew drinkers in the heavily coffeed melbourne! Food wise we ordered the farmers breakfast and green eggs. Cannot complain the breakfast was rare ( not in an undercooked way) and the egg dish was light and delicious! Bloody perfect poached egg! Now going for a gander round the grounds to let my breaky sink down. We will be back ! Shamone to that!
Gorgeous place in a gorgeous setting. Service was attentive and friendly. The four of us thought the goats toast with goats cheese, beetroot, avocado and poached egg was delicious though we all agreed it needed two poached eggs, not one. Overall, loved it.
Mmmm. Was delightful will be back for more
Even better than before.... Loved the food each time I've been here since the reopening - loved this place in the past but reckon it's gone to another level since the relaunch; definite favourites are the Goat's Toast with bacon and the Ploughman's breakfast...fun to eat! Coffee good, service friendly....really love the vibe of this place and the beautiful setting only serves to add to the experience. Will be back!
Superb food at the Farm Cafe. The Collingwood Children's Farm is a wonderful outing with the kids - milk the cow, cuddle the goats, pat the horses and hold a guinea pig. Top this off with a visit to the Farm Cafe for Goat's Toast and a coffee. Great affordable food, fantastic environment and attentive staff.
Great place for the kids and a family meet up,the kids can get up really up close to the animals,love the goats in the paddock,the cafe has good food and coffee.
The beautiful farm cafe has stepped up a notch, with stylish decor and delicious food, which is fresh and classy. Great kids options, the kids ploughmans plate is a stroke of genius for kids who like separate foods! It feels like a great fit for the farm, and has obviously been put together with great thought for both the environment and for good, nutritious eats. Yum.
Portions are tiny, but tasty. The Niçoise salad came in a tiny bowl literally half filled, as in all pushed to one side. Very weird and so expensive for the amount of food you end up getting. Green eggs were tasty but also quite small. The cafe is really nice though and the frozen apple juice is great for hot days.
Good food but they could work on there customer service waited 1 hour for a coffee
I had breakfast at the farm cafe with 6 other adults and 2 babies, which i thought might be a stretch but turned out to be nothing of the sort. The food was fantastic, the coffee hot and strong and the service very good given the changes post renovations. Absolutely love this cafe and it just keeps getting better! Welcome back!
The Farm Cafe is now open!. The Farm Cafe has been closed for a while for renovation but as of the 21st of January is it open!
Absolutely brilloant. One of the best places to have breakfast in Melbourne. Great food at surprisingly reasonable prices. Beautiful setting on banks of the Yarra. Feels like you are in the country but, in fact, only a few kms from the CBD. A must if you have young kids as it is literally inside the Children's Farm.
Great day out. You would be hard pressed to find a cafe in a better location than the Farm Cafe. They somehow manage to cater for all different types of people and maintain consistency no matter how busy it is (and it gets very busy!)
Whether you are planning on going down on a weekend for a lively, fun time or are wanting to sneak an hour in the sun by yourself on the week days this is the place to do it.
The goat's toast is an old favourite not to be missed and their selection of cakes and sandwiches to take away is extensive. My all time favourite is the brownie...moist and lots of hazelnuts...it is truly decadent.
Perfect. The most perfect lunch imaginable. Fresh, bursting with personality and Full of nutrition. Uncompromising in terms of quality of ingredients and reliably cheery and offbeat service. The new grass is greener is a must try.
Such a beautiful way to spend a few hrs.ideallic scenery & relaxed, casual atmosphere.I didn't have breakfast but one of delightful chicken & avocado sandwiches & chai latte.ingrediants were fresh & tasty & more importantly bread real and rustic - tired of being served tiptop in cafes!not a large menu but number of delighful egg inspired breakfast dishes & amazing cakes.would definately recommend for morning or afternoon tea to beat the crowds.the only downside is limited parking even with the paid parking lot.we arrived for lunch fri & took 1/2 to find a park.weekends be vry challenging.aside from this a truly delightful experience-highly recommended!
Lives up to the good reviews!. What can I say? The big breakfast absoultely hit the spot, quality bacon and sausages and perfect eggs...the chooks wondering around are a cute touch too....service was brilliant despite being incredibly busy...excellent first visit to the farm!
Goats toast great. Great combo beetroot and goats cheese on crusty bread i ,loved it.also we had our little dog with us and since its out doors we can take her with us,and she can watch the chickens running around.
Nostalgic cafe. The Farm Cafe is a rare find in Melbourne.
Not only will you stumble across a children's farm only 5 km's from the city but a lovely open-air cafe perfect in summer, bringing you delightful fresh produce & what I believe to be some of the best food in Melbourne.
The food and surroundings go hand in hand, this space is charming, relaxed and beautiful.
The Goat's Toast is my favourite at the cafe: Sourdough topped with beetroot relish (yum), plenty of goats cheese, avocado with greens and a poached egg at $16.50
A market on the 4th Saturday of each month is open to the public next door at the stunning Abbotsford Convent.
Brekkie. Farmers breakfast (mushies, bacon, sausage, hash, tomato chutney, poached eggs, toast) - excellent. Good coffee.
Wholesome and Pretentious... who would think?. We love the Farm Cafe... get there on a nice day, and its a great spot to enjoy the quiet of Collingwood (yep... just this little square of the cafe and the Children's Farm... thats your lot pal!).
Food is good and well prepared. Quality ingredients make for a quality meal.
The only real negative are some of the customers... best described as urban hipster. There are two types...
1- The ultra cool, brand-chic types that loll about having lattes, hogging tables for hours and letting the kids 'go native' (i.e. feral) in the farm grounds, and
2- The art-involved, inner city scruffy types that scrape together enough coin for an afternoon latte and discussion (at volume) of the latest 'urban art installation and spoken word screaming match'... or something.
But don't let that stop you from coming down, you parents and young kids!!! Enjoy the peace and the good food of the Farm Cafe, and then get over to the Children's Farm.
Best breakfast in Melbourne. Where else can you eat marvellous food surrounded by peacocks, designer chooks, and lush surroundings? The staff are nice, and it's a great place to bring kids.
Great family day out!. Had a family gathering here for Mothers Day and we all loved Farm Cafe's food, was a bit hectic trying to get a table for a group of 10 but we just hovered and managed to nab one in the end. The food was divine, we all had the Farmers breakfast with perfectly cooked free range eggs. Great choice for the kids too along side good coffee make this a great way to start your visit to the farm. We will return just for the food!
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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