Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Aspendale

4 restaurant menus in Aspendale, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Morris Leigh Cafe
Morris Leigh Cafe
91/100 (276 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Mushroom Bruschetta
Eggs Florentine
Breakfast Burger
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Breakie Burger
Zucchini Salad
Super Grain Salad
Pulled Pork Eggs Benny
Australian
Mid-range
"Love this cafe on the Nepean Highway!Situated in the perfect location, it is a 2 minute walk from the beach. Definitely the kind of place..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"We had our breakfast there, and was really good.Poached egg with avocado dish was really good. Chilli scrambled was a bit excessive in chilli..."
Philip
"Great cafe and impeccable service!I’ve been getting my coffee via skip on the way to work and the Barista is so attentive he brings it..."
Emmmm
"Had an amazing experience at Morris LEIGH! The sun was shining, so we sat outside. I love the decor and colour scheme!! We ordered some..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Morris Leigh Cafe provided me with on the best brunch experiences I’ve had. The service was phenomenal and the smashed avocado was simply amazing...."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"We were excited about this new local before it even opened. It didn’t disappoint. Good coffee, super friendly staff, toddler friendly, and tasty..."
Love2Eat
"🌟 Light and Fresh 🌟Here’s another little cheeky cafe popping up in the suburbs! This time it’s a good one. Situated..."
KITCHFIT
"Lovely little cafe with friendly service. Very accommodating and the food was delicious. Would recommend to anyone passing..."
James Watts
"Coffee was delicious, chilli scrambled eggs was packed with flavour! Friends got brekkie burger which they said was delicious as well. Best cafe I've..."
heyylen
"Located along Nepean Hwy, and in very clse to the beach. Had eggs benny and burger, both of them were cheap and yummy. Coffee was good as..."
Mitsuhiro Kato
"One of our local favourite places to go with kids. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. They're always accommodating their little guests,..."
Kids For Dinner
"Bangin’ coffee and very friendly staff! The pistachio almond was next level and a bargain for what it was. Tables out in the sun are nice but on a..."
Donald Yip
"Very good breakfast! Chilli scramble was the..."
Patrick Leahy
"My No1 fave brunch by a mile! Great menu, great coffee, great service. Full chefs..."
Naomi Wilding
"Had an early breakfast here with a girlfriend. We ordered the brekky tacos (at the recommendation from the waitress), eggs Benny and of course a..."
Jesse Kell
Skinnyboyjim
Skinnyboyjim
88/100 (308 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Cheap Eats
"Coffee on point, generous serving of avocado and the flavours are plate-licking good! Love how the menu is all gluten free and vegan friendly too..."
Cathy Wong
"This is the best thing that has happened in Aspy since I've been here. Amazing how a great coffee shop can connect the community. Delicious food and..."
Julia Dyer
"Fabulous food, coffee, service & staff! Be it the avo smash or the waffles you won't be disappointed!! Awesome vibe for a suburban caf. Worthy of ..."
Natalie Marie
"I don’t know how they keep such beautiful smiles � going through that mad morning rush � but they do and all the while make us the most..."
Rachel Williams
"Great food and excellent service from very friendly staff. Coffee is wonderful also. I had smashed avo with egg which was cooked exactly to my..."
Terry Lavelle
"Cant go wrong here. Great vibe and great coffee. Ps: if you are hungry get Michelle to make you 'The..."
Wayne Williams
"For a place i saw fail over and over , it's so good to have a crew in there now that actually know how to look after their valued customers. Well..."
Shane Hannett
"Happy Birthday to you gorgeous ‘ Skinny Boy Jim ‘ crew. Love you guys & my morning coffee. Always the perfect coffee..."
Ingrid Seedsman
"Dougie and Amanda have created a space that is warm and welcoming. Coffee is wonderful, food excellent quality. Gluten free and..."
Deborah Williams
"Great coffee, amazing food and friendly staff. Very cool..."
Benn Williams
"An absolute gem in Aspendale, the food delicious, the coffee divine, the staff friendly, warm and welcoming. So much to choose from. Get yourself..."
Wendy Steward
"Great coffee, yummy waffles & fantastic service! Fantastic place for a family brunch on Sunday morning - thanks SkinnyBoyJim..."
Lyndal McAteer
"Nice place, we had latte which was good, and Eggs Benedict was fine but cooked in a bit heavy way for breakfast.Service was good but the place..."
Philip
"Our local go to coffee joint! Love pre order on skip app (no queueing and free coffee every 7 coffees).Mum enjoys the ham and cheese..."
Our Family
"Realllllly good coffee, great service, nice and tucked away. Clean and pleasant space, delicious menu with staff willing to accomodate for good vegan..."
Steph Freeman
"Excellent food and amazing coffee with cool staff. Off the main drag so no traffic sounds. My favourite Melbourne cafe that optimises what a good..."
Matt Testoni
"Had the pulled pork and poached eggs on a bagel and it was super yum! My husband had mango waffles which was perfect and not too sweet tastes blended..."
Priya George
"Great food and vibes! Hidden cafe but what a find! Delicious food and fantastic service. Is a good cafe for the area, will go back and try some more..."
Ashlee
"AMAZING coffee and service and fabulous food, will definitely be back. Innovative twists on old skool classics make for extremely tasty bites. Great..."
Emma Farr
"Came here for a late breakfast pretty hungry and left more than satisfied.Delicious food and coffee. The best gluten free bread I’ve had at a..."
Jazza Lynch
"I really enjoying seeking out these new little cafes tucked away in small suburbs. And this one was great.Pleasantly welcomed and fretted with..."
KITCHFIT
"Good service, BBq pulled beef cheeks are to die for. Coffee is nicely made as well! Nice quaint little hidden gem of a cafe. Will definately come..."
Marcus Cheung
"Such a lovely little new cafe in an unsuspecting location. Its small and simply styled. The menu has a good selection and all the dishes with a good..."
Nay Nay
"The soy chai was amazing (prana chai 👌🏼) I had Puerto Rican Beans with poached egg, cheddar and Toast for breakkie - yummo! The staff are..."
Laura McKellar
"Skinny boy Jim is a new cafe located in a refitted shop front in a small and nondescript local shopping strip in a back street of Aspendale. It is..."
Andrew T
"Cool new cafe that has just opened up in Aspendale. Wicked gluten free waffles, killer coffee and the friendliest staff. Apparently opening up in the..."
Amanda Williams
"Went for brekkie with the family, and each of us LOVED our meals. Also, so impressed with how accommodating they are for vegan and gluten free..."
Jess Richardson
"Great little cafe. The coffee is top notch. We had waffles and smashed avo with eggs on toast, both were hot and delicious. Will definitely come..."
Corky Hedges
"Great coffee and killer gluten free waffles. Has an awesome gluten free menu with vegan options. Good to see in aspendale. Found my new local...."
Doug Baldwin
"Coconut Chia Pod, Fruit Toast and (lactose-free) Cappuccino to start my Sunday. SBJ is clearly a popular..."
Ian Argent
"Young friendly staff. The bagels are great but you have to try their iced coffee. It's the..."
Cameron Tampling
"What an amazing place . Their coffee is outstanding, service very friendly but their waffles are out of this world. I didn’t get a picture of the..."
Greg Winter
"Great coffee and the smashed avo was awesome. The only thing better than the food and coffee was the service. I’ll be back here for sure…..."
Offroad Images (Offroad Images)
"Terrific cafe with the best coffee in the area! Warm and friendly staff and a great..."
Tim Chisholm
"A great little cafe, delicious food & good..."
Keshena Libbis
"I did review the cafe that used to be here but this cafe is world's ahead of it The coffee was great and the eggs Benny was top notch too, service..."
Brandan Murray
"Super friendly staff. Reasonably priced. Great beagles. Good coffee. What else could you hope..."
Abraham Davidson
Two Farm Girls
Two Farm Girls
86/100 (525 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Australian
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"My friend and I popped in for a quick bite before I had to fly back to Brisbane. As recommended by the lovely waitress Jacqui we had the barnyard..."
Jan Nichols
"Fresh, healthy, interesting and delicious menu.... what more could you want?! And the coffees and staff are second to none! We were made to feel..."
Sharon Giana
"Best coffee AND breakfast I've ever had, won't go anywhere else now! I drink soy lattes which can really be hit or miss but every coffee here is..."
Sarah Van Gils
"Had lunch at this new cafe today and it was great ! The service is tops - we were given a table quickly and the staff were really happy to engage..."
Robyn Daff
"Wow! I visited for the first time today and I wasn't disappointed. My breakfast was fantastic and my latte was perfect. All the staff were very..."
Adrienne McGrath Pooley
"Coffee was to die for! I had the green eggs and ham breakfast that hit the spot perfectly..."
Kell Mades
"The farmers breaky was spot on this morning. You won't find a better coffee in the area! Great to have a decent cafe in the..."
Ash Whitfield
"Enjoyed a beautiful Fathers Day brunch, love the relaxed atmosphere & super pleasant staff. Food is always..."
Rachel House
"Awesome place, great staff, food and coffee! It's a fantastic atmosphere..."
Janet Horvat
"We had the steak sandwich and chicken Caesar salad and both were delicious. The coffee was spot on to We will be back girls ,..."
Kate Little
"Love Love Love this beautiful little spot! Amazing service, amazing food and even more amazing coffee!..."
Allyson-Jade Bond
"We come here a lot. The food and coffee is consistently good and the service is always warm and..."
Ki Scully
"We had a delicious breakfast here this morning. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the service and the lovely fit out. Thankyou! Can't wait..."
Grace Blogg
"Very fortunate to have this as our local. Staff are always friendly and efficient, good coffee, and haven’t had a bad thing on their menu. And..."
Love2Eat
"Local busy weekend cafe!There’s a saying that if it’s busy, it must be good, and usually that phrase calls out to me. So, my part we..."
KITCHFIT
"I genuinely love this place!It's a cute little cafe with lovely staff and people, I've been here so many times as it's local to me and each..."
OverEating101
"Welcoming, attentive and efficient staff. Delicious range of breakfast options with a nice spacious decor. Family friendly. A lovely local cafe!..."
Shaz Stone
"My go to brunch spot in my area! Coffee is always spot on, food is fresh and wholesome, but sometimes can take a while to come out. The dining area..."
Eleanor Kate
"It was the most delicious brunch I’d had in a while. I’m a local to this cafe but don’t go very often due to how pricey it is. My credit card..."
Sabz
"Had brunch. Very pleased with the food portions and the Nutella milkshake was YUM!! The staff were really friendly. Nice place, will be going..."
Jaimie
"Came here on an early morning Sunday and this cafe was already buzzing. Loved my porridge, not too heavy, however I wished it had more fruits. Peanut..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Sunday morning breakfast here. Popular place this morning. The first thing you will notice here is how clean and sterile the place is... that’s a..."
Ricco
"Enjoyed a lovely long brunch here on a Saturday morning. From the get go all staff were very friendly and accommodating without being pushy. Coffee..."
Stephifrances
"My first time here and it won’t be my last. Can’t fault a thing! The staff were really friendly/accomodating and my almond latte was absolutely..."
Brianna J Hunter
"Amazing! This is a great place by the bay, the food was really good, reasonably priced and lovely customer service staff! Will definitely..."
Rachel
"Delicious, wholesome food served with cheerful efficiency. Pretty decent coffee too. All day breakfast. I’m thinking it will become my regular..."
Adam Brown
"The service is good and staff quite friendly however the options on the menu are very basic and not up with the new food ideas. If they introduced..."
Ashlee
"Breakfast was amazing although mango smoothie wasn’t worth the price...still would come back though service was lovely highly recommend the..."
Fin
"Light and airy farm style atmosphere with friendly service. Food was out of this world with generous helpings and plenty of unusual options for..."
3 Generations
"Great food, beautiful presentation, the coffee is like in the CBD and the atmosphere is always cheerful. Definitely the best cafe in the area...."
Itayziv
"Two Farm Girls is a local cafe that I've driven past so many times, and it's always full of happy brunchers!Upon arrival I was immediately..."
Hanmac
"Just a beautiful cafe and so well styled. All the staff were so lovely and welcoming. The coffee was made too hot. The service was also quite quick...."
Nay Nay
"Just a short walk from Aspendale station, this is a modern cafe with a homely feel to it. The décor comprises polished boards, a light grey colour..."
Andrew T
"We very rarely get the chance to venture this far down the coast, however this particular weekend brought us further south than usual for some..."
Stuck In Transit
"Stunning meal with stunning decor, great coffee. Pram friendly. Quick and Effiecient. This will certainly be my new cafe haunt. Keep up the great..."
Courtney Cox
"Great little spot in Aspendale a must go to for breakky. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great menu selection I couldn't decide what to eat..."
Tash Elizabeth
"Pleasant surprise to discover such a hidden gem down this side of town. Amazing coffee and extraordinary service. No need to travel for great food or..."
Elya.telegin
"Our favourite local! We drive from Bonbeach to come here at least once a month. Coffee is the best, this side of Mentone. Service is always friendly,..."
Alicia
"Tried this place the first time today since it opened and have to say that I was impressed. The service was great. Everyone was pleasant and very..."
Ivana.kido
"On the weekend i managed to check out this place located in the South Eastern suburbs. Now don’t quote me on this, but i do believe that this cafe..."
TheLivingEssential
"Always been very satisfied with food, attentive service and above all a high quality double-ristretto-almond-latte (my go-to coffee after I had to..."
David
"I love this new gem. It is in a great location and has minimal competition of its level cafes in the area. The staff are so lovely and really..."
Coffeeaddict
"This cafe is a local gem. Beautifully styled, gorgeous furniture and decor, you feel like you could sit inside all day and watch the world go by..."
Made It
"Excited to have another local cafe in the area. Went for breakfast and had the smashed avocado and poached eggs while my daughter had the buttermilk..."
Sunshine
"Just came here yesterday for an early lunch. Nice strong smooth coffee (some places struggle to do). Ended up getting a take as well which says..."
GF Foodie
"My new favourite local cafe. Been waiting for years for a cafe like this in the outer bayside suburbs. Great food, coffee and service. Good work..."
Lappo
The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc
The Bridge Hotel Mordialloc
73/100 (865 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
Australian
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lamb
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Burger
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Beef
Fish & Chips
Tapas
Seafood Platters
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Scallops
Lasagne
Duck
Fish & chips
Ice Cream
Oyster
Calamari
Sit down
Bar
Australian
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I attended my Uncles wedding at Doyles a couple of weeks ago and had a really good experience.The ceremony took place outside and was laid back..."
Nicole
"Nice place for a great meal..."
Parul Aggarwal
"Doyles Deck & Bistro is located on Nepean Highway in Mordialloc. It’s a big complex with 3 different dining areas & spacious rooms for functions...."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Despite a booking for 11am we couldn’t be seated for another half hour so we went next door the the Bridge Hotel Cafe and had a great timeZ..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Bistro dining at its best, this place has dropped the gold for years now I’ve been coming here for over 10 years and the meals are always cooked to..."
O.B.T
"Lovely place to have a few drinks.. beautiful atmosphere. I love the views and location! Would recommend this place, especially on a nice summers..."
Anna Lee
"Amazing wood fired pizzas. Ordered over the phone for pick, really friendly staff and very accommodating to making changes to pizzas. The pizzas were..."
April_eats
"The bistro is very overpriced for the quality of the food and the service isn’t the greatest either. After being to both I do find the cafe staff..."
Ashlee
"Definitely a local favourite of mine and my families!We come for dinner, snacks or just to chill with drinks. We come in winter and sit by..."
Angey
"This place is great for groups with a good variety of food in a very nice setting. It's great to sit outside by the water on a nice evening watching..."
Steve Levon
"Fantastic views of the marina. Food spot on with generous servings and service very attentive and good. Great way to celebrate lunch Easter Monday..."
Mediterranean Greek Tavern
"On a beautiful Sunday afternoon we were seated on the deck in the shade. We started with the tasting plate with saganaki, olives, chicken pieces and..."
Sunshine
"Great place to go for a casual drink after work with fantastic views of the river. In warn weather its great to get a seat down on the deck but also..."
Miichan
"This place has become really yuppie & full of beautiful people. I don't appreciate being looked down upon when the food is not right & I ask for my..."
Junnay
"I've been here twice so the score is combination of both visits.1. An evening meal of fish and chips in the dining room with dips, oysters and..."
VegEats
"Firstly the view from the deck is the draw card. The food however,  which at best is just old style pub grub, should be overhauled or atleast have..."
Andrea Myob
"Been here twice. Great venue but never been that impressed with the food and considering the price it should be amazing. Location is really good and..."
Hbomb
"As we pass by quite often we pop into Doyles Bridge Hotel - Café & Bar for a glass of vino and tapas! We love the flavoursome and nicely presented..."
Foodinfocusz
"Visited the café/bar Cup Eve with the family and was surprised to see it so quiet. Obviously the locals are all too focused on their hipster,..."
HaydosEats
"Seafood is good but comes at a high price tag. Staff are usually really friendly and cleanly. Despite the price I've never had a complaint. ..."
Ryan Powell
"Ordered the taste plate and trio of dips for 2.Dips: plenty of hot toasted triangle pita's and delicious varieties of dips that were generously..."
J-dub
"A handy place for a pub meal, always great service from the staff on location. The meals are a good portion in size and a nice selection of wines...."
Made In Mordy
"We came here for lunch on a Sunday afternoon and decided to treat ourselves to a full 3 course feast!We decided to sit outside on the deck..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"Paella was amazing, very filling and will definitely be having it again when I return.The fish and chips are also a great basic, served with..."
Sarah Fergus
"Great day for a couple of beers and a feed out in the cafe section. Great outlook onto Mordy creek with the little boats coming in and out. Fish and..."
Bigdoggeats
"Went for breakfast this morning. Gluten free menu almost non existence. Waitress had no idea what actually was available had to ask another..."
MV
"The food was of average quality; and the menu hasn't changed since I was a teenager. The pizza was mostly onion (the crust was great - not soggy or..."
Pink.rhapsody
"I went to Doyle's last night for dinner. Lovely food, I went for the Doyle's risotto...loved it! Wine was great, location was nice and the service..."
Suzanne Kehl
"We visited on a Sunday lunch just before Christmas (party of 6), and the place was packed & pumping. Sometimes restaurant/hotel management seem..."
Julie
"Visited Doyle's on Saturday night with Kent & Ellen Griswall. Leading up to Christmas it was fully booked. Regardless of the number of dinners the..."
Ricco
"Had meal here with family. Very quick service. Seafood was amazing. Spilled my drink while talking to waiter and waiter was kind enough to replace it..."
Hungry Babe
"Bon Appetit @ Doyles Bridge Hotel MordiallocEntreeWe had a shared Open Souvlaki.  The beef fillet was very tender and cooked..."
Soloviews
"We enjoy visiting this place as it is local, with enjoyable desserts and the wood-heated fireplace - and let's not forget the views of the sunset,..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"After extensive research i have decided this is officially the best calamari in Melbourne. Or at least in Bayside. I’m nothing if not reasonable...."
This Little House
"Great Tapas. Just went for a casual work lunch. Really nice view of the Mordialloc Creek. Tapas were excellent. Scallops, prawns and soft shell crab..."
Zepher9801
"Shocked at the ranking! This place is better than fine... Weird.... As per my title I'm shocked at the ranking and the poor reviews!I've..."
Goodfoodgoodwine
"Interesting Salad, Great Location. I came here after a long bay walk with my newborn baby and I wasn't disappointed at all - I saw the reviews on..."
ToorakM
"OK - but unjustified price hike.. This place does some pretty OK / consistent breakfasts - but isn't great value for money. A few months..."
Niallg
"Ravioli is amazing.....all meals look great. Don't order the meatballs they are..."
J
"Standard pub fare. Standard Parma fare but it was good. Fish and chips were tasty too. Note, dined in the pub tab..."
Pousie
"Great location. The place gets too busy and noisy at breakfast on a weekend though. Food was all ok but I'd prefer to visit a more homely place to..."
Fish
"Location location and view to boot. But service ain't great and not that fast. The food seems overpriced and in creative. Doesn't taste super..."
Camberwell Resident
"A "Bridge Brekkie" feast at Doyle's in Mordialloc. Visited Doyle's for the 1st time with 3 friends this morning for brunch & I chose "The Bridge..."
Melbourne Epicurean Juror
"Mostly good. Mostly.. My wife and I have been going to Doyles at least once a month for over 5 years now...which in and of itself would suggest that..."
Parkers
"We were a bit hesitant about the restaurant after reading some recent reviews but our lunches were great, especially since two of us were able to use..."
Jennifer Bowden
"Great experience all round! Food was excellent, the lobster ravioli is recommended. It got busy really fast so if you are planning for dinner better..."
Rizza Santos
"I should give you 5 star ⭐️ but I couldn’t. View , location perfect. I had great experience on the new year eve. 2 yrs ago To have fish n..."
Minnie BKK
"Nice food - staff seemed a bit inexperienced… new hires I’m guessing. They were pleasant though - I’d say this is a dining experience that can..."
Michael Tomlinson
"Bridge's cafe over creek was my favourite place for many years. Returning here with friends was a bit different experience. It was crowded and..."
Nina Mo