Great service and food. Very relaxed vibe , appreciate the friendly service.
Fabulous porridge and a lovely blend of chai available.
We've been here a couple of times and will keep coming back.
Love the friendly service
Best coffee in Melbourne, place has such an infectious passion for coffee !
Let's just say that I get my fix at Oak Room...
Top service, top coffee, top people!
Excellent selections of beans.. I guess this is only place in Melbourne you can find 90+ beans
My favourite local coffee joint. Whether it's because of the excellent selection of coffee, high quality food or fantastic and friendly service you're guaranteed to leave satisfied.
Fantastic coffee, came past on a whim and love it! Monk bohdi darma beans
Without a doubt of friendly service Ken with his team in overall, an aroma coffee which make me and my partner keen to go back for more!
Excellent service. Ken and his team have it dialled in for all areas of hospitality. Great coffee and food.
I went there this afternoon with Emina and my Mum. I had a Steak Sandwich with Cheese and a serve of Chips with a skinny vanilla milkshake. Emina had a skinny cappuccino. My Mum had a mochaccino. They both shared an Orange and Poppyseed Muffin. The staff were kind to us and the service was amazing.
found parking off the street right outside. We were seated and served very quickly. We ordered the calamari, chilli scrambled and open omelette. The service was fast and efficient, the surroundings comfortable and suitable for families and children.
Oak room is a great place to try out.
It has a good feel/vibe to the room. Kind staff that could use more training but, they put in effort.
At the end of the day, the food is really good.
If you lived near here, I would recommend it for you.
A mismatch- Dowdy interior and over the top decor lends itself generally to poor food and service but not OakRoom! I have walked past this cafe many times with no intention of trying due to uninspiring curb appeal however after trying this cafe out today I wish we had tried it earlier.
The food and the coffee are heads and shoulders above the average for the area. We had the open omelette (Yum), the OakRoom poached eggs, coffee, hot choc and a smoothie. The service was efficient and professional and overall the operation is impressive
The coffee was okay but not as good as it used to but I still enjoyed it. It was the second attempt as it closed early the first time I dropped in
Went there for a take away coffee and it was delicious!!! The staff was welcoming! What a good happy vibe to start my day! I definitely recommend it!
One of the best coffee experience in the inner south east suburbs. The barista’s are friendly and knowledgeable about everything coffee. Love their espresso based coffees.
I ordered the smoked king salad through Uber eats and found every element to be of high quality and prepared well.
The service was quick, nothing was burnt or undercooked.
The portion felt as though it was great value for the cost, given the quality also.
The kitchen thought ahead and included cutlery and serviettes.
Nothing lost points on this experience. I would order from here again.
We had orange poppy seed muffin and wagyu burger. My muffin was moist and just right sweetness. My husband was very hungry so he ate his burger very quickly and of course he enjoy it and he think standard of burger is rising in Melbourne.
I was eager to went to this cafe. It was a sunny days in oak room and i was so hungry. So i ordered chai latte, Eggs royal, Oaks room mighty breakfast
And Brekky roll. The food was really good as i expected! The staff was kind and friendly. The place have inside and outside table. It was a great ambience. Overall, such an enjoyable experience
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Tucked away on High Street, Ashburton, Oak Room offers a warm, unassuming atmosphere.
My sister and I ordered the Eggs Royale and Mango Panna Cotta to share. I loved the hollandaise on the Eggs Royale and the panna cotta was beautifully presented and well balanced in flavour. Both dishes were enjoyable although the Eggs Royale was the standout dish for me.
The service was excellent, the staff were friendly and attentive. Overall we enjoyed our visit and I recommend you check out Oak Room if you’re in the area.
Natalie Snook-eye Scarlett
+5
I had the king smoked salmon and it was one of the best breakfast dishes I have ever had. I really enjoyed the meal and the staff are super friendly.
I've been trying in vain to stick with a minimal carb diet with little success due to my abysmal will power. My sister's waffles and fried chicken were like kryptonite. I caved big time and was soon stealing most of her waffles. These were warm and fluffy with a hint of orange scent. It came on a bed of raw waffle batter - almost as good as the cooked waffles and topped with fried chicken tenderloins and coleslaw. Out of sheer politeness, I restrained myself from eating her fried chicken as I've consumed most of her waffles. This was the special for $17.50.
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
+3.5
Lovely service and I enjoyed my iced latte on what was a very hot and dry Sunday summer afternoon - made just the way I like it!
Would love to come back for lunch sometime!
Oak Room is a bit further down from the main strip of High Street but the locals seem to flock here. Which is understandable why from the moment you walk in. Genuinely warm hospitality, simple but gorgeous and delicious food and the best skinny latte that we have had in a while. The highlight here is undeniably the coffee. Strong latte with a luscious foam and velvety creamy milk. For coffee snobs, there are siphon, pour over, cold brew, the whole gamut. Come for the coffee, stay for the whole package.
Great coffee says by my husband , good quality tea leaves are used so I am pretty happy with my tea too. Food was amazing ! The soft shell crab burger are so fresh and the kale chips in the smash avocado are a must try . ( well somebody might thinks it's a bit oily , but , I meant , it's kale chips and we even have French fries , and it's Sunday so who cares lol)
Hubby add an red alarm ( fresh juice ) after his coffee and it's quite good too . Many interesting artwork hanging on the wall giving a artistic style for the cafe . Clean toilet , very friendly staffs and chefs , nothing to complain ! Like it !
Went for breakfast staff very friendly and helpful.
Had poached eggs on sour dough toast really nice.
Great coffee although we ordered a second one which the waiter forgot to put through but will still go back.
Such great food. Can't believe I have waited this long. 12 of us went with BYO beers and wine. Amazing night thanks for having us. Be back next week.
Immaculately clean and immaculate service are always a good start to breakfast. Apart from my warm water hate, there was a lot to like here... from the superb coffee to the tasty meal to the pleasant ambience. High Street, Ashburton has a lot of high quality cafes ad the Oak Room is a welcome addition.
The coffee today was just like the song that says over and over..."Because you're SOOOO SMOOOOOTH"
Sleek, snazzy, woody. The Oak Room is chilled.
The coffee? It's their own blend and it is FABULOUS. The barista dude with the MAN-BUN made it as velvety SMOOTH as a WHIPPETS.....ear?
RECOMMENDED.
Ps maybe we will offer WHIPPET STATUES to all the places we RECOMMEND Lol
On a chilly Saturday morning, I ventured to this cafe with a friend for breakfast. It's quite a cool and modern interior, selling some unique artwork and cards.
I really liked the look of the menu and one of the reasons I chose this café was because the menu and zomato said there were gluten free options as my friend is celiac. It was a little disappointing to find out she could eat either the porridge or get gluten free bread with poached eggs. However my friend informed me that this is the norm for most cafes. A congratulations to them in at least stocking good gluten free bread and not something that tastes like cardboard.
Meanwhile I had the omelet special and I really enjoyed it. It was cooked well, the mushrooms were tasty and the fetta was nice and crumbly. I'd like to come back and try their coffee. It was a tea kind of morning with a touch of honey.
An added bonus as a member of the entertainment book.
Great coffee, lots of fancy options available. Good food with a menu that regularly changes. Staff are real friendly too. This is my goto local cafe :)
Nice cafe at the far end of the Ashburton shopping centre. The coffee and staff are excellent. Menu looks interesting. Haven't eaten here but will return.
Been here a few times now, staff is always lovely, great coffee and great food.
Amazing selection of brewing methods for coffee as well, the cold drip is fantastic and if you make your own coffee at home there is a really nice selection of beans.
Had the calamari which was simple but very well cooked and nice on a warm day and a special which was a southern chicken burger, little bit of heat to it which good and the chicken was perfect.
This is a really nice cafe . I called in here for a quick lunch recently , after finding it on Zomato . The all day menu is a little devoid of choice , however what we had was very nice . The Chicken Pie on Mash & Mushy Peas ( the Pie of the Day ) was excellent . My companion for the day had the smashed avocado which she said was also very nice. The coffee is excellent , the service was very good and prompt and the cafe itself is clean and nicely decorated . Great place for a quick Breakfast or Lunch or just a coffee and read the paper .
Casual and colorful decor encouraging comfort and relaxation in the open and generous space. Love the art work along the walls and light fixtures! (Great to see support of Melbourne artists! 😘). The staff were very warm, efficient and attentive. Small menu with a good selection of brekky and lunch dishes (from lighter to more sufficient). Fresh and seasonal produce.
I visit the Oak Room at least a couple of times per week on the way to work for my coffee fix. Their coffee is great and well priced. My favourite part about the Oak Room is their friendly staff - I have never met a staff member who isn't really polite and friendly. I would highly recommend!
I was happy with my experience here. Very friendly staff and great selection of coffee and food. Very well presented food and delicious too. Would definitely come back.
Just come here for the coffee, you won't be disappointed. Great atmosphere as well, love the large table in front. Also recommended - the Spanish style baked eggs.
I usually don't make a big deal about coffee but I need make an exception! The barista is possibly one of the fastest and skillful I have ever seen. The coffee is easily the best on the street.
If you are in this area, make sure you drop by and have some coffee. Great coffee and atmosphere, friendly service. The owner knows his business well. Highly recommended cafe!
Wow. Don't even know where to begin. This place has great coffee, great customer service and an atmosphere that is filled with positive vibes. Best coffee in Ashburton easily, these guys really know how to make great coffee.
If you've never been to Ashburton before, please make time to visit this cafe! You won't be disappointed. (at least I wasn't!)
Best coffee in Ashburton/high at road. This cafe is 10x better than The Resident. Always fabulous, friendly and they greet every customers with respect and love. If you're in the neighbourhood avoid every cafe there and visit this one. Guaranteed you will walk out feeling satisfy.
We asked for it to be cut in half which they were more than happy to do. The slice was beautifully presented and was fresh and gooey. Not just your ordinary mass produced caramel slice...
They clearly take coffee seriously. I was watching the main barista and it was like watching a master. He was also very friendly and asked me if my coffee was okay. I thought that was nice, because usually I don't get asked if my coffee was enjoyable or not. :)
A great place for breakfast. They have the best corn fritters going. A nice selection of different coffee too. Can be a bit noisy. Good service.
Delightful Coffee and Breakfast. My friend and I went to Oak Room for breakfast on Easter Sunday - it was very busy. The waiters delivered consistently attentive and friendly service.
I had the poached eggs on toast with a side of persian fetta and tomato relish. My eggs were beautifully cooked, the yolk oozed out as I cut into them and soaked into my toast - yuuuum! Fetta was good and tomato relish had a zesty tang, complementing the eggs.
Well done Oak Room!
Moni | Thoughts Of A Moni
+3.5
Located on the busy High Street, Oak Room is a perfect place for that impromptu weekend breakfast or brunch. The menu is reasonably vego friendly, and the staff are more than happy to modify dishes to suit dietary requirements. We started with coffees, and I went with my usual, a latte. I'm always a fan of latte art, and whilst it was traditional, I had ot remark that it was well done. Of course, latte art means nothing if the coffee doesn't taste good, and lucky Oak Room di
I would never turn away from a sourdough, so I also ordered their chicken and avocado sandwich. The sourdough was lightly toasted with a smear of butter on top - a nice touch which I wasn't expecting. Good sized fillings and not too mayo-y. The chicken was breast meat which was a good thing. The coffee and the sandwich were approximately $14. The Oak Room - worth a look in if you are in that neck of the woods. " target="_blank"> Until next time...
Semeon Abay N3 By 90+ Cold Dripped. Mindblowing - initially a good single malt whiskey with a tea after taste. Best cold drip I've ever had.
Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)
+5
Perfect coffee. We have been here a lot of times. the food is always fresh and tasty. the coffee is never bitter, so smooth. perfect for a pick me up. love this place. thanks Ken
A great visit but an average sb. Had been meaning to visit for a long time and am glad I did. Really great bacon and eggs, friendly enough staff and a sweet velvety flat white.
The con's were the depressing atmosphere and a short black that lacked any complexity and was just bitter.
I'll be back for sure as I've no doubt my sb was the exception rather than the rule.
Great service, yum food. I had the Persian fetta toast with broad bean dressing, so delish. Lovely coffee. Will definitely be going back.
Best coffee outside the CBD!. I used to think that you couldn't get a good coffee within a 5km radius of the CBD until I came to this place. Ken is an incredibly talented barista and the staff are very attentive and efficient. Those that don't enjoy the coffee here should probably stick to the other bland choices up the street.
Oak Room. Only came for the one coffee. Really enjoyed it. The place is very nice and the owner and staff seem to have time for all their regulars.
Well worth the trip from the North of Melbourne.
Started coming to this place after a friend had recommend it. Being in the industry so many years, can't believe I have found a place where people are really passionate about the coffee and not commercial coffee but specialty coffee. Coffee is NOT bitter (according to some reviewers) but FRUITY would be the correct term. Darren is very friendly as well as Ken, both passionate about the coffee they make. Don't know why other people are angry about the place, when they clearly have no idea what they are talking about!
I came here for breakfast last week and it was a delightful experience, the staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! I had poached eggs (cooked beautifully) with feta, avocado and potato Rosti! It was delicious, will definitely come back!
Been here a few times now. The food is quite good- good flavour combinations, great presentation, well cooked. The portions are on the smaller side (which I prefer but I know friends who would have to order two dishes to feel full). I think what lets this place down is the service. The food takes quite a while to come out it can be hard to get the waiters' attentions to even order something simple like a drink. Can't comment on the coffee because I'm not a coffee person. But the barista's creations do look amazing.
For The Coffee Fanatics. Ken spoke to myself and my partner for 45 minutes about his passion for coffee, his favorite roasters in Melbourne and his love for his customers. This is my favorite local cafe, purely for the fact they make the one of the best coffees in Melbourne and its run by someone so passionate.
Could not recommend this place highly enough for coffee fanatics.
Keep up the brilliant work Ken!
Want fantastic coffee? Simply the best that coffee can be- look up bean hunter and the reports by the coffee fanatics! I am a coffee roaster, and have level 2 Barista - and simply put, if you expect coffee better than here, you are expecting the impossible. The food is fine. Service really friendly. This is a really understated little cafe with reasonable prices selling Gold for the price of Copper! .
Fantastic place. They greet you every time you walk in with a great smile. Service is always top notch. The food you can't fault and the coffee is sensational. Great vibe to the cafe and its child friendly as well with a good array of books and toys. Our new local!
Simply the best coffee in the area. And the scrambled eggs is one of the best too. Slightly too many kids for an up market, relatively expensive cafe, but that's not exactly their fault.
Fabulous little gem. Wonderful coffe, great service, fabulous food. Love the, brunches and the Thai dinner menu. try the cold drip coffee!
Great for coffee lovers.. Staff were very friendly and attentive, with the barista being a keen coffee enthusiast. Their cold drip variety was quite interesting. Went on a weekday morning; tried the 'Spiced Moroccan chickpea cassoulet with sesame spinach, poached eggs and dukkah'. Great balance of flavours with the dukkah adding that extra depth in taste. The toasted Turkish bread had the perfect mix of crunchy/crispy/chewiness.
Great cafe. Everything is just absolutely amazing!!!
Full on falafel. I shared my falafel with a friend & it was more than enough for a light snack with coffee. The coffee was delicious & I particularly loved their unusual sugar which must be demerara sugar tho' I'm not 100% sure. The thing about this place is that the staff are the sweet stuff, warm & welcoming on a cold winter's day. They chat to customers & obviously have their regulars. I was surprised to hear they have been there for 12 months. Well done & I'll be back.
Lovely service, coffee and tea taste great. The owner and staff are very friendly. Breakfast always nice and lunch also great. Yet to try thier dinner menu but sure it will be great.
Great place, the owner is very serious and knowledgeable about his coffee. Always the best Italian and African blends done right. Happy to get an inner-city quality espresso out in the suburbs.
Breakfasts are simple but excellent, and are served until the afternoon
As usual the service and food are fantastic, only recently discovered they are open for dinner too. Because the oak always intends to stay fresh and seasonal the menu changes from summer to winter. So I have to let you know about a winter warmer. Try the 'avocado & goats cheese croquette with grilled asparagus, poached egg, corriander and lime hollandaise. Another great feature... Always open, no set breakfast, lunch or dinner times. U can go in at 3 for food if you wish. Still a favourite love it!!!!
Dinner for 3. Staff are very friendly, and the yellow decor goes very well, complimenting their furnishings. Menu could be more specific in terms of no rice/noodles served with stir fry and fish. TIP: order rice/noodles with your meals. Coffee was average, both my latte and chai latte became bubbly after sitting for 5 minutes. Could just be a bad batch - will give it another try another day. Staff member forgot to put through our coconut rice... Ended up ordering another round of coffes instead. Great for catch Ups and booking is a must. Overall: Service 7, Food 7.5, Price 7
Went to oakroom this morning to tried the coffee it was a beautiful blend i started with a sensational flatwhite and a stunning short macchiato of their rwandan s/o. Temperature texture aroma sweet n a hint citrus amazing , Also very interesting new menu the spanish omelette awesome will try the avocado/goatcheese crouqette next visit for sure love the service toothey areso friendly a flat whit
Truly outstanding gourmet food & attentitive service, would highly recommend a visit to the Oakroom for a delicious feast...
A place for dinner and alcohol in Ashburton! Finally! Coffee is yum and breakfast is delish. Tried the red chicken curry and was very pleased! Will keep trying this place :)
Great find - but no signage?. Whilst driving around locally looking for somewhere new (and that was open Easter Sunday) we saw the Age Coffee Army sign on the window so decided to see if they were still saving food.
I had poached eggs, bacon and relish and it was very tasty. Bacon was not over cooked or too greasy. Eggs were cooked nicely and the relish was very tasty.
The coffee (soy flat white with honey) was VERY nice!
Staff were also very friendly and we will be coming back and telling our friends about this place.
Popped in for coffee and was not disappointed. Friendly smiling owner and attentive staff. Menu looks interesting will be back for breakfast.
Great food, outstanding coffee and the friendliest staff you'll find. The coffee (now using Cartel beans, an excellent young roaster), delivered by the passionate and ever smiling owner, Ken, is always excellent. Food too is always excellent, with the Eggs Benedict the highlight of the breakfast menu. The most impressive aspect of Oak Room, though, is the amazingly friendly customer service from Ken and Emelia. They go to great lengths to make you feel welcome and never forget a name (or what you drink). Well worth a visit.
Great coffee, friendly staff and open late! What more could you ask for? Well, they've got free wifi! I love catching up on emails after work here. Gotta try out their dinner menu sometime.
Visited for a weekend brunch and the service was good. The avocado to feta ratio on the meal I had was all wrong! There was loads of avo on top of the pumpkin bread and very little feta. Axil in Hawthorn do a much better job of the avo:feta ratio. I wouldn't say i disliked oakroom however, there are better places in the area. I am yet to try two seeds down the road. I have heard good things about that!
A very enjoyable experience... Coffee was good, but the food really stood out! We had eggs with asparagus and were thoroughly impressed with the thought that had gone into the mix of flavours.
A breath of fresh air in Ashburton. Superb coffee served hot. Clever lunch and dinner menus - both different. Great service.
Just fantastic, life is too short to drink bad coffee. 101%
***WARNING: BE AFRAID*** Be very afraid. You'll never be the same again. You'll travel from the ends of Melbourne to come here. The coffee is the smoothest in Melbourne. The chef creates unspeakable culinary delights - that will amaze you. It's all fresh & made in house. Ask for 'Ken's breakfast' (not on the menu) for an exotic surprise. Oh, and there's wireless (but don't tell anyone)....I'll probably be there when you come,Philip
I live up the road from oak room and I love it. Coffee is amazing, staff always happy and food sets itself apart from regular breakfast eateries. I salivate over the whole menu and am pleasntly surprised with all the unique flavour twists to classic breakfasts: for example the chutney with my eggs andthe delicious mushroom and spinach side dish for the eggs! Desserts are devine too! More people should come check this place out!
Wow... I am in 2 minds... Keep this a secret or give it the publicity it deserves. Ambience, customer service and food all amazing. Would highly recommend the egg lovers. The hollandaise in croustade served with crispy proscuitto, asparagus and beetroot relish simply make it one of the best breakfast I have ever had. Simply innovative and brilliant.
I enjoyed my visit to Oak Room and the relaxed suburban vibe provides for a nice change whilst enjoying both the coffee and food. If you're ever in the hood, make sure you check it as it is leagues ahead of any of those mediocre cafes in nearby Glen Waverley, trust me.
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