Gluten Free Options cuisine: the best places to taste it in Balwyn

Mr Hendricks Cafe

87/100 (867 ratings)

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"The food was amazing, our group all chose different meals and they were all so delicious. Great thing was - they were all a variation to what you may..."

Julia Tonkin

"Amazing food, great atmosphere, excellent staff, this is a well oiled machine! Had the mushroom stack of course, which is off the charts yummy. When..."

Helen Jarman

"Amazing food with generous portions, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Coffee was great too. Will come back again for sure. The French toast was..."

Trish Desiany

"Love love love mr Hendrix! Everything about this place is 5 stars! Amazing food, coffee and service! This is our go to place and we take all our..."

Katie Paton

"Amazing coffee! Don't forget to try that muffin that has the lemon-y curd goodness inside...."

Kelly Rae

"Amazing coffee and the breakfast was amazing! My hubby loved the gluten free bread, said it was one of the best he has ever..."

Dee Dee

"AMAZEBALLS... Mr Hendricks won't disappoint! The food is fresh, cooked to perfection, and a little bit different. Nothing boring on the menu and..."

Cara Louise Gillespie

"Great food great coffee great people. Sorted. Even had a change table for the bubba. Now wonder there's a few..."

Simon Brown

"This isn't a review as much as it is me simply telling you guys that I am literally counting down the days I can get my hands (or mouth!) on those..."

Jessica Jaensch

"The service was superb and the staff are very friendly. The food are awesome and one of my favourite dish is the crispy egg. The combination of..."

Hong Cheng

"Amazing food, coffee & service! Highly recommend..."

Dana Salih Toogood

"Yum yum yum! Smoked ham hock is a winner � the home made dark rye bread is..."

Yva Saba

"Such a lovely cafe in the heart of Balwyn! A must order is the crispy eggs with ham hock, and apple & walnut salad served on toast. Also had a lovely..."

Anneliese

"A cosy little cafe with nice atmosphere and great customer service! 🔆LOCATION🔆 Mr Hendricks is situated on Whitehorse Road near the corner of..."

AngeLuvFood8

"Amazing hotcakes in a cute little cafe!FOOD: After lusting after these hotcakes for the longest time, I got to try them and they were..."

Jianne Yong

"Had breakfast at this cute little cafe yesterday morning as a catch up with the girls. The coffee was delicious, could have been slightly hotter but..."

Liv (nourishinglively)

"The food was pretty good and it has a nice lay out. The staff were friendly too. Overall decent experience and decent eastern suburb brunch spot...."

Janna Beh

"The quiet ambiance in conjunction with the friendly staff and delicious food is the creation of a truly exquisite cafe. The two dishes, a Salmon..."

Elle Xie

"Very small place in Balwyn. Heard of this place for long time. Nice and sweet. Food delivered not too long and fresh. Coffee is just in normal..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Not the cafe for everyone, good food but far too many health fad itemsIt's a great cafe no doubt, but it's not my kind of cafe, I can't..."

Matt Thalmeier

"Always love the vibe and outdoor setting. Dogs are very welcome here and on multiple occasions where I have come here there has been a dog or two..."

Corrina

"A really great cafe serving great food with great service. Can't ask more than that. My gf got the chilli scramble and I got the corn fritters, both..."

AaronN

"We were lucky enough to try Mr Hendricks this morning for breaky for the family and boy did it deliver! Serious coffee, great kids food & drink..."

LetsDoBreaky

"Great food every time. Often quite busy so might need to wait for a table. We’ve been around 4 times and waited for a table twice. If the weather..."

Molly King

"I’ve got to say, I really love the turmeric latte here! It’s just the perfect balance and temperature. We ordered two! Coffee is good as..."

Vanessa

"Came here today for brunch. It was quite busy which is expected on a Sunday morning. I ordered the mushroom with scrambled eggs on sourdough and a..."

LC

"went there at 9am on a Wednesday and it wasn't too busy when we got there. The coffee is great and got the pancakes with blueberries and strawberries..."

Adrian Toy

"Fantastic food and good coffee. The really pleasant outdoor dining area at the back. The menu was adequately varied and the prices were fair. Outdoor..."

Isabel Picton

"Beautiful little cafe! I found the service as quite efficient and the staff was friendly polite. Menu choices aren't that diverse but well that is..."

Samuel Braim

"Very nice brunch place. Portion is generous. Love the avocado toast with the refreshing mango and feta cheese combination. Would come back to try out..."

XinRu Ong

"Beautiful little cafe in inner east and provides a nice outdoor seating which can be enjoyed on a nice sunny day. You can easily find a place to park..."

Sash

"Came to Mr. Hendricks a few years back and fell in love with their lobster tail roll. Quite sad that they no longer have it and now have changed it..."

Josephine

"Fantastic food and good coffee. Really pleasant outdoor dining area at the back, perfect for a spring/summer day. Menu was adequately varied and..."

Nick X Thomson

"We meet Mr Hendricks and boy were we pleased. Easy and convenient location, Simple and well styled. Outdoor seating was just perfect on a beautiful..."

Nay Nay

"Been here twice and not disappointed with Crispy Eggs at all. Hollandaise sauce was one of the better ones I’ve had too. Burger was on the other..."

Corgi The Foodie

"Favourite breakfast place! Their crispy eggs dish and salmon on dark rye are must-orders. Coffees are pretty consistent and good too. Fortunate to..."

Wendy Chang

"Lovely, quaint cafe tucked away in suburbia. Friendly staff, cozy and warm environment, smooth coffee and tasty food. The crispy eggs dish is..."

Blueberrypie

"Mr Hendricks is a lovely restaurant. The outdoor area is spacious, and heaters and umbrellas ensure it’s the perfect place to have lunch on a rainy..."

Caroline Beaney

"Crispy Eggs were okay. Ham hock on the side felt like a Caesar salad. Chocolate Brioche French Toast was good! A little rich to have it alone...."

Kimmy Liew

"i had the salmon breakfast and i thought it was delicious! 🤤 i’m a massive fan of salmon and i thought this was cooked beautifully with the..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Great service and great coffee. Good place to catch up over brunch. I had the waffles which were an interesting mix of flavours and a nice sweet..."

Salsaal

"What's our no. 1 tip for the best experience at Mr Hendricks? Before we get to that, if you find yourself driving along Whitehorse Road and feeling..."

Explore.Melbourne

"Gorgeous and very popular cafe with lovely staff and a great menu. The coffee was excellent and there is a sweet outdoor eating area so you can take..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Food: I’ve been coming to this place for years, and their food has been consistently outstanding. Value is fantastic as the portions are pretty..."

Nom4423

"Mr Hendricks rarely disappoint. You know you will have a fulfilling meal, leaving satisfied. Beats having to travel to the city for a good brunch..."

Ksng25

"I've been wanting to try the chocolate french toast here for ages and boy I was not disappointed. It was absolutely delicious and something I would..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Went here for breakfast this morning, I had the mushroom scrambled eggs and a hot chocolate. I thoroughly enjoyed them, the gluten free bread was..."

Katielangeee

"Small venue. With the bad weather everyone was crammed inside. We opted outside under cover - it was cold but bearable. Drinks were nice but didn’t..."

My Thats Tasty

"It’s a 4.2. I’d been wanting to come here for years. Mr Hendricks has a great reputation and it’s well deserved. It’s well managed and has..."

Two Sheds

"Been here on two occasions and enjoyed them. While the charcoal bun with shrimp was plain, the pork burger with sweet potato fries and lamb were..."

Bear Noms

"Simply cafe, big difference tasty! Iove the sunny day sitting at the back yard.Nice service and fantastic breakfast salad and the French toast..."

Mia Chan

"Friendly staff greeting on arrival. Sunday noon time does require much waiting. Probably due to showers in the morning, they closed a section at the..."

Yuri Song

"Pros: food and drinks were tiptop! The flavours of the crispy egg dish (that snapworthy oozing egg yolk video didn't disappoint) complemented very..."

Linda

"One of my go to cafes ! The space is quite small and it’s usually always very busy . The crispy eggs is my all time favourite dish, sort of..."

Vivian

"I have been coming for a few years now, but less than impressed with the recent changes. I have noticed that the portion size has become..."

Chun Li

"This is a pretty good cafe that make my friend and me feel really relax and comfortable. And not only did foods look delicious，they tasted..."

Narrisa1717

"Really love lobster roll! Every time order. And the ice brew! It's not easy to have a place with high quality food and coffee together. But Mr..."

EGG BABE

"Long viewed as one of the top players in Melbourne’s brunch scene, Mr. Hendricks offers creative brunch fare in a relaxing atmosphere...."

TimTamEats

"A little adventure over east yesterday saw a friend and I try out Mr Hendricks. A cute little cafe on Whitehorse Rd with great reviews. We were..."

Where Will We Eat

"Lovely brunch here at Mr Hendricks today! Everything was delicious & we walked out of their very full. Beautiful atmosphere sitting outside. Food..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"I am so enthusiastic to go for brunch on sunny sunday in Melbourne. No need to wait or booking for the place,you can just walk in. The place was..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Enticing menu, gorgeous dishes and a cosy courtyard. Mr Hendricks ticks all the boxes for a relaxing afternoon brunch. We had the salmon and..."

Fiona

"One of my faves and absolute go-tos for brunch as Mr Hendricks never fails to deliver. Very attentive and friendly staff. Excellent place for brunch..."

PS91

"Nice ambience. Menu sounded delicious, and the food was great but lighter than I would’ve liked - to be fair have only had one dish. Would def..."

Live2Eat

"We checked out Mr Hendricks for the first time for lunch and really can’t fault it. We tried the Crispy Eggs, the Chechen burger and a side of..."

FeedMe

"Our go-to simply for the chocolate brioche french toast; to die for!! Other dishes have been enjoyable but I just can’t go past their french toast...."

Charlie Bean

"Came here for a weekend brunch, quite busy in the mornings. We ordered prawn and corn fritters and the salmon breakfast. There were so many flavours..."

Tania

"Second time coming here, as I just couldn’t get enough of their delicious brunch options the first time round. Mr Hendriks cafe has a large..."

Decent Feed

"Lovely seating areas outside, the waiters have great services, very polite and quick in taking our orders. Lattes are alright, the food came in about..."

Faye Ye

"Mr. Hendricks is by far one of my favourite cafes that I’ve reviewed so far. The service is friendly and prompt and the venue is beautiful. I chose..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"This is my favourite of favourites for brunch. Love their menu. Best breakfast . Coffee menu is amazing great coffee. Friendly staff and..."

Sophie Pappas

"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟We ordered the soft shell crab roll, crispy eggs and a strong soy latte. Although we found the charcoal brioche roll from..."

The Hunger Trail

"Want beautiful food that tastes great - this is the place for you! Coffee here is top notch too! Love the nice outdoor courtyard sitting in the..."

Tantalizeme

"Came back here for the first time since new owners had taken over and we were pleased with our experience. Salmon breakfast was great and coffee was..."

Tilley Eats

"This is an excellent cafe. The service is outstanding. The food is delicious! Will come again specially for crispy eggs and shai latte, court yard..."

Antonila Eglosios

"Smooth, beautiful coffee and flavour-packed food! I was very impressed by Mr Hendricks Cafe, having popped in on a complete whim one Saturday..."

Clarissa Whitehead

"The avacado on toast and crispy eggs are worth to go for while the pork belly salad tasted more like Vietnamese food (chose it because it was the..."

EL

"They have a nice backyard to make people enjoy the brunch. The must have ones listed on the web are yum. Like the eggs and prawn.Will go..."

Vivian

"Fried Signature egg was great, overall experience was good provided that they had a very clean and organised environment. Healthy food..."

Shun Liu

"Croque Madame was nice but quite salty due to the terrine. Fried egg was overcooked so didn't get to enjoy the runny yolk with it. Famous French..."

Emily

"Three years since my last visit to Mr Hendricks and not much has changed - excellent in every way from the food to the decor to the atmosphere. Mr..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Having been recommended Hendricks for over a year, was excited to be in the area during brunch on a weekend.Service was great - we were served..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Overall An Okay but not so memorable experience.We visited Mr Hendricks on a weekend, it's always been in our wishlist and we are exciting to..."

Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood

"Beautiful food, fast service. Like seriously the food comes out so quick it’s amazing. Usually it takes awhile to go to any cafe on a weekend but..."

Alvin Wong

"Great cafe that does great coffee, nice food that caters to all types, with friendly staff that were nice to my family. Highly recommend this place...."

Delasantos

"Mr Hendricks is one of my favourites.We often have brunch here. My scrambled eggs (a little too runny for my liking), bacon and tomatoes..."

Louis

"We ordered mushroom scramble, porker belly salad and Chocolate ... french. Every dish is creative and tasty. Chocolate french is so yummy. They have..."

AMBER HE

"Busy Sunday brunch meant a short wait at the window seating before we could be offered a spot. While it was a cold day, sitting out the back in the..."

Ambra

"Mr Hendricks really is an unexpected treasure in Balwyn. I’ve had their rice porridge dish and fritters before which were both delicious, but for..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"A really cute and trendy cafe this place is. Coffee is one of the bests out in the suburbs and service is excellent. Really enjoyed my Saturday..."

FoodieMelb

"26.7.18 pumpkin soup and rosemary chips. 24.7.18 mushroom scramble - the tastiest thing I've had on the menu and I've pretty much had..."

Yuji D

"Visited this cafe at the start of school holidays . Quiet in the front , but packed in the nice sunny courtyard. Ordered the coconut milk..."

Mei Yee

"We ordered breakfast cassoulet, prawn roll and salmon breakfast. Generally it is a bit overrated, the food there tastes good but I felt quite thirsty..."

Sinwellxiaowei

Snow Pony Cafe

75/100 (545 ratings)

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"Broad menu. Service was good too. Lovely place for a catch up. We had the toasted foccacias and they were delicious. The coffee and tea was..."

Two Sheds

"I ordered the grilled salmon bowl which was delicious as well as colourful and beautiful. They have a warm, cozy, friendly environment and drinks and..."

Browngirl

"I honestly love this place so much, the staff are super and the food is probably the reason why I keep coming back! I always order the Avocado..."

Laerimie Lyew

"I am new to the area and discover this cafe in my local . Interior and back yard is okay-ish. Varieties of menu ideas . I had a special vegetarian..."

Archie Sanchez

"Headed to this local cafe for quick bite to eat. Lovely service, quick arrival, light and fresh dish. Nothing to fault. Enjoyed my experience..."

RunnyYolko

"One of my favorite spots in the area for a coffee.Definitely don’t miss the cakes cabinet; Nutella bombolini, lemon slice, house made muffins..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Great cafe with friendly and accommodating staff. We are regulars here, and the staff do not chase us out even when we overstayed a little bit past..."

Snowflower

"Balwyn takes its cafe culture seriously. If you find that Balwyn is a central meeting spot for a catch up, we recommend trying out a brunch at Snow..."

Explore.Melbourne

"Located on Whitehorse road (towards the corner of Burke) Snow Pony is in a prime location for the morning coffee drive-by. This was my second time..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Good little cafe for the locals. Popped in as we had an appointment nearby and arrived early. Decided to have some brekkie. Average breakfast good..."

Sophie Pappas

"Great cafe with a wide selection of options on the menu. The smashed avocado is delicious, definitely give it a try. Service is good. Highly..."

Natwoodhouse94

"Super cute little cafe that you'd drive right passed if you weren't on a mission to go there, or a local. We were early for an appointment nearby so..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"good service serving size is appropriatewe ordered cheesy toast, pasta, chicken pie and big breakie:)coffee is nice and they offer..."

Papapon

"Hadn't been back to Snow Pony in a while and was so impressed! The staff were lovely and even though our entertainment book voucher had expired they..."

Evelyn

"Ventured to Snow Pony to try their impressive looking hotcake stack I'd seen on Instagram. Not sure if it's all in the angles or zoom but the real..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A very cute and nice cafe,with outdoor seatings as well. Very good service, staffs were very friendly, food also very nice..I had ham cheese tomato..."

Jani Sutisna

"Came here for a late brekkie with the family for Mother's Day, from the outside it looks like your standard small cafe, but extends out the back to a..."

S.

"This is a great find in Balwyn, love the banana hotcakes! Definitely their signature dish! We also had some poached eggs with dukkah. Usually packed..."

Hungry Polar

"I had a breakfast business meeting here and although you would not think so from outside, there is plenty of room inside. As a consequence the noise..."

Bertram Daniel

"Well known local spot with new owners from end of last year making for fresh service and improved quality. Coffee ordered:Have had..."

Feed Me

"Really yummy chai latte! A great place to catch up with your friends for a lazy brunch. It has both an inside and an outside sitting area - both..."

Gigi

"I remember this cafe being so much busier about 18 months ago...may be the hyped has died out. It wasn't particularly as busy for a Saturday like how..."

Mia

"Ever since Bernard Salt fired shots about young people and their irresponsibility in consuming smashed avo during a housing affordability crisis,..."

Ronnie

"Details: My friend showed me this gorgeous little cafe near her house not too long ago and I fell in love! It was the day after our law ball so it..."

T

"They veganised the smashed avocado on gluten free bread with hummus lime and corn for me - it was lovely and filling. I also had a green ayomo..."

Spirited Stardust

"Every time I have been here I have thoroughly enjoyed myself and my meal. The banana bread is to die for! Lovely little place and really chocolatey..."

Karla Herschell

"Snow Pony absolutely delivered on taste and presentation!! Was super delicious, with what seems like an indian influence through some dishes. The..."

Gdkf

"We came here today for lunch , it's in a quiet location but pretty popular for the locals . I would love to give the credit to the staffs that they..."

Mrs Lavender

"Best coffee I've found in the area and staff seem lovely. Food menu doesn't do much to excite me but what I've eaten there has been nice. Down point..."

Jessie1079

"Cool cafe in Balwyn. Great food, great coffee and nice service. Food was out pretty quick and waiter was nice. Worth stopping bye..."

Susan Rep

"Snow pony is a pretty nice place for brunch but one thing I found is that the sourdough bread is always a bit tough to cut. Really just a minor thing..."

Mark

"Came here for lunch and the pumpkin, goats cheese, capsicum and mushroom ciabatta roll is delicious! Quick service and my only criticism is that the..."

April

"Been here a couple of times. Snow Pony has excellent food & coffee! Had the "Pony's cheese & bacon burger" -which I was apprehensive about ordering-..."

Emma Harding

"Food was great! They make very good lentil, you have to try the Bombay eggs (Divine!). Coffee was as good, overall very satisfying. The only..."

Brunching

"used to come here all the time for the banana bread French toast. I have always loved the cafe aesthetic, and I have missed my regular..."

Sandranewcombe1964

"I have been here many times - I feel that there is new management.. The food was good, coffee was great.. However service was a little bit slow and..."

JM91

"Absolutely delicious food!! Came here with mum and dad, and inside the small front section was very busy, but to our surprise there was a court yard,..."

Gem

"After hearing great reviews this has been sitting on my "to eat" list for a while now and I was not disappointed. We sat in the courtyard out the..."

Loulou

"Another great local cafe. Great coffee and a nice quiet place to have brunch. My eggs were perfect. Love the courtyard with its atmosphere. Will be..."

Johnmv888

"Snow Pony has been on my waiting list for as long as I can remember. Then I heard it went under new management and received quite many bad reviews..."

One Piggy & A Bear

"Another local-ish cafe to me that we go back time to time and is pretty distinctive with the white horse on top, so pretty hard to..."

CityWorker88

"A long time ago since i went here... but all i can remember is how amazing the smashed avocado was!!! not stingy on the avo which is important. great..."

The Brunch Club

"Snow Pony is a great cafe in Balwyn perfect for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. Always delicious food with fantastic customer service. I have only ever..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Great breakfast menu which changes quite a bit. Service is hit and miss although the food and coffee is consistently good here. Haven't eaten here..."

Mike McDowell

"Brilliant! We have hunted around Melbourne for a great breakfast cafe and the snow pony is spot on. The service is friendly and prompt. The coffee is..."

Danni Staley

"This place hasn't disappointed us. The service is great, the coffee even better, the food absolutely delicious and very friendly staff...can't ask..."

Gary

"One of my favorite places in Melbourne to come for breakfast. Love the pancakes and the Bircher muesli. Coffee always great. Good work guys keep..."

Sophie

"The staff is very friendly and the coffee is not bad! I would definitely recommend the place for brunch but the food comes a bit slow. However the..."

Michfish

"Food is served promptly & looks great! They had fantastic customer service to make sure your order was correct. Although the food is not that superb,..."

Rena Zhu

"One of my top spots for brunch in the suburbs. Their famous toasted banana bread lives up to its hype. I've also had a simple fare of scrambled eggs..."

TresHungry

"I went to this place a while ago but still remember about how great the food are. Really enjoy it and the atmosphere is good for a Sunday chill with..."

SW

"Delicious brekky here with a friend. Coffee was superb and strong enough without bowling you over. Meals were delicious and looked excellent however..."

Torie Ryan

"This is a beautiful place to have brunch , the croissant I recommand and I love the coffee better than any other place. Enjoy the sunshine at the..."

Helen

"My fiance went out to Snow Pony this morning and brought home for me this stunning pistachio cupcake! Snow Pony have gone to tremendous effort here..."

Matty T

"I visit Snow Pony quite often because it's close to me and is one of the best cafes in Melbourne. I love sitting at the pathway inside, bright and..."

LittleMsEden

"Good service, good food, good coffee.. Lovely decor and reasonably priced!! Had the smashed avo, with a poached egg.. Yummy! Nothing outstanding..."

Emily

"Much like its sister restaurant, porgie and mr jones it never fails to deliver the classic brunch dish- smashed avacado with thyme buttered..."

Little.miss

"Snow Pony is a popular cafe in Balwyn, easily accessible by tram 109. The cafe is probably most well known for its toasted banana bread with a berry..."

Delightfullytasty

"Love the decor. Super cute & cosy! The brekki and coffee was up to the typical standard expected in Melbourne! Would go back again if I was in the..."

TheSkinnyFoodie

"Food is getting worse and worse, with the menu so different from its glory days. The only thing consistent about this place is the service. Every..."

RordonGamsay

"The dark front of house is matched with a surprisingly smooth yet clearly dark and full bodied brew of allpress supremo. Or you could step in the..."

Brod Asakura

"Snow Pony on Whitehorse Road. Even the name seems to be as thoughtful as this little place that serves a perfect range of breakfast. A great little..."

Jess Z

"Every time I visit Snow Pony I simply can't go past their folded eggs. They are always cooked to perfection, complemented by just the right amount of..."

Perpetuity Of Food

"Love the Giddy Up. Recommend the Giddy Up..."

Omnomnom

"Amazing breakfast. I have to say that I read all the negative reviews and I was a little apprehensive about going here for breakfast. I was..."

Xaviernatacha

"The mushrooms were balanced well with the thyme, which wasn’t too overpowering, and the acidity from the lemon juice and feta helped cut through..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"I've always wanted to have brunch at Snow Pony, Balwyn after hearing and reading good reviews regarding the food. There was no doubt that it was a..."

Melissating

"Let's see, where's Snow Pony ? .... on Whitehorse Road of course ! Very clever. This cute little hipster cafe just so happens to reside in the suburb..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"My Piadini was delicious, Smoky scorza cheese melted into slices of pork belly and fennel sausages with spinach, chutney and some chilli flakes to..."

Melina Han

"It's the sister to Porgie and Mr Jones in Hawthorn, which I always enjoy. Hello, good coffee! I was relieved when we got a park right out the front..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"...all signs pointed to the toasted banana bread…. and just looking at it makes me..."

Fanny Njo

"The crisp, salty rashers of bacon were the highlight, but it would be remiss of me not to mention the creamy avocado mash and plump grilled..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"...A comforting arrangement of ham off the bone, emmental cheese, and "creamy dreamy scrambles" between 2 perfectly toasted english muffins, this was..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"Coffee wasn't the best I've had in Melbourne, although it was by no means bad. I would return just for the environment and friendly staff which makes..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"Rating: Yummy. No doubt a local favourite around..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"Snow Pony is the offspring from the owners of Porgie & Mr Jones and offers a very similar menu. The cafe is modern and bright with the pendant lights..."

Petit Miamx

"Hmm, Golden Palomino a few weeks ago and Snow Pony today, go figure. But hey, I love them both. Mum's really been in the mood for cafe's for lunch..."

Ashley

"Overall nice place, good food and fast service however to be cash only is not only inconvient but a deterrent (we had to drive to an atm after..."

A M

"Banana Bread. So delicious and not too..."

Liv

"Great coffee and breakfast selection. Perfect poached eggs and worth going back for..."

Ally

"Recently opened for dinner as well as breakfast and lunch so we thought we would give it a go. We were not disappointed. The four of us shared a..."

Mike's Reviews

"Went there for dinner tonight- lovely food, relaxed happy atmosphere, attentive service- loved it and will be..."

Jan Flanagan

"Best Coffee in Melbourne. Breakfast salad is AMAZING - although not on the menu anymore :( Coffee never disappoints! Manager is always friendly and..."

Amy.stephenson17

"Great breakfast spot. Delicious breakfast, perfect coffee and cool fit out. Will definitely..."

Lauren

"SNOW PONY WINTER WARMER. If you want delicious freshly made croissants that just melt as you cut through them this is the place! The serving size is..."

Tihara

"Great vibe at snow pony - were greeted by the manager at the door and he had a table for us straight away (when it was very busy too!) smashed..."

Jess

"Good food, bad service. This cafe is smart and a little funky, the food and coffee are delicious but the service was a little impersonal. I don't..."

Roger Ramjet

"Steak Sandwich!. I had the steak sandwich it was so delicious! It was satisfying and original. I also loved the coffee. I believe it was excellent..."

Victor

"It's as good as they say! H.... It's as good as they say!Hands down best smashed avocado I've had so far. Wasn't the biggest fan of the overall..."

Lily

"Soured by service. Had brunch today here for my birthday, and whilst the food was impeccable, the service was appalling. Several waitresses were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Great atmosphere, staff are always lovely I come every weekend for my coffee and always walk away very satisfied with snow..."

Jane Mil

"Love the breakfast menu. Always guaranteed a great, quality..."

Aleesha

"Fantastic for breakfast. Great coffee, a small but in depth breakfast menu with well cooked produce. Smashed avacado with mushrooms, poached eggs and..."

Steven

"After reading the reviews I was a little skeptical of visiting snow pony. However upon my arrival I was welcomed with a big smile from the blonde..."

Kylie

"Tasty. Lovely courtyard out the back decorated tastefully. I tried one of the most popular dishes - the smashed avocado with thyme, buttered..."

Nicole Raynal

"Always a good choice. I love Snow Pony. It's a little bit on the pricey side, but I would rather pay more money for good food than to pay a couple..."

Rosie

"Hit or a Miss. Likes: The foodDislikes: Service (hit or a miss)The coffee beans they use are amazing and the organic orange juice is..."

Meeneeq

"Foods great, service needs slight improvement. We ordered bang bang eggs, steak sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, presentation was fantastic, taste of..."

Pyro

"SO RUDE! Still eating my breakfast at 12:30 and a waitress puts down a reserve sign saying you need to be out by 1! I get that you're busy but I was..."

Tomatosauce

"Snow pony is definitely my favourite breakfast place around the eastern suburbs. It is expensive, yes, but so so worth it. I've taken so many friends..."

James Cameron

"Cracker. Still the best smashed avo in the district. Good coffee. Sure, no effpos is a hassle, but at least you know you're in for a treat every..."

Prenda_a77

"Get some wi fi snow pony & i will be there every day also arrange eftpos..."

Naroo

"Went there for lunch recently. Very busy and obviously popular as had trouble getting a table. No card facilities only cash which Is inconvenient and..."

Maxwell

"Not worth the hype. I recently visited for brunch with a friend after she'd been raving about this place. The food was great, albeit overpriced. We..."

Jackie

"Deliciously Awesome!. Awesome food, good sized portions and good pricing. Orange Juice was a delight. Rather skeptical about other reviews commenting..."

Keith

"Dinner was stunning on a Saturday night at snow pony. Cosy, dim lighting and super lovely staff. Had a fabulous meal off the winter menu and a..."

Renée Danger

"This place is great! Good service even better food and great atmosphere! We had breakfast and it didn't dissapoint, the chai latte was..."

Brittany G

"Tried this place out on recommendation despite not so gd reviews received of late. Tested the smiley thing.. that passed. All waitresses smiled today..."

Convivialsins

"Awesome brunch spot. Love going to Snow Pony! The 'smashed avocado, thyme buttered mushroom & feta cheese on toast' is a must-try! Our other order,..."

Happy Dumpling

"Food yes service meh. Had brunch at snow pony today, would not have found the place if not for the pony on top on the building. The..."

Melbournefoodie

"Love It!. Yes, the service was probably below average and the cash only was annoying but adequate warning was given about that and personally I found..."

Chloe

"It was incredible tasty and beautifully presented! I really enjoyed..."

Feed Your Fancy

"Beautiful food and coffee. Fair warning about no eftpos so no hassles there. There are a lot of negative reviews about the services, I found it..."

Edwina Devine

"The good: very attentive service (seated upon arrival and water was out on the table), food came out quickly and reasonable value for money. We..."

Rachel

"Maybe my hopes were too high but they take cash only- dodgy! Coffee was average, food took ages to come out and it was nearly cold. Food was good..."

Sarah Ball

"If you like consistency, great fresh food, good service, then this is the place to come! I have come to snow pony quite a few times and the..."

Denise

"Really fresh and beautiful food.. Great atmosphere and delicious coffee.. Reasonably..."

Michael Gazzo

"Fantastic! Both my fiancé and I really loved our breakfast - we both had the thyme buttered mushies with avo smash and a poached egg. Can't wait to..."

Jane C

"Good Gluten Free and Veg options. A cute little hipster cafe with a good menu, with decent amount of options for gluten free and vegetarian diners...."

Emma

"Went in for a quick coffee and a bit to eat for lunch and was impressed with the whole package!..."

Spiro Theodosiou

"Worth visiting. Typically trendy ambiance with typically trendy menu and coffees. I always enjoy my visits, food is good. Would be nice if the menu..."

Brunching Around

"Snow Pony = Value. Another surprise in the Eastern suburbs - of all places a quaint stylish 'cash only' cafe - about time!Coffee is good,..."

Bigfoot

"Lovely coffee, great menu, buzzing atmosphere. Had a really nice lunch, signature smashed avocado and a fantastic coffee, but it was flat out busy,..."

Lucy

"Coffee. Beautiful coffee with lovely young..."

Lizzy

"Giddy Up!. We visited the Monday of the Australia Day Long Weekend - they were packed out, but we managed to find a table for 2!We had the..."

Annabelle282009

"Great little breakfast place but big on food. if you like crispy bacon then this is the place. lot of choices. only one critism, coffee cups too..."

Rosabarn

"Nice coffee. Too bad kitchen closed at 3:00pm. Next time will try the..."

Cynthia Leong

"Good timing?. I get the impression that my friends and I experienced better luck than som of the other reviewers here! We weren't too sure what time..."

Cari

"Love this cafe! Staff always friendly and attentive . Food is AMAZING! Def not ur average cafe food. For those who appreciate the more than average..."

Green Frogs

"Staff are great Love the fo.... Staff are greatLove the folded scrambled eggsGiddy up breakfast Herb cheesey toastFor a quick..."

Kiyone Food

"Good food but atmosphere lacking. Snow Pony has yummy food but not so great service and atmosphere.I came in around 2pm on a Friday, and had a..."

Gemma

"Mushroom Brekkie. For those who would like to have a healthy brunch. This place has one of the famous dish which full of avocado and butter thyme..."

Healthy2Petite

"Good café, freshly squeeze OJ is delicious however food portions are smaller compared to sister cafe Porgie + Mr Jones in Hawthorn which is a bit..."

Nancy

"IGNORE the nonsense reviews about this being cash only, it's CASH ONLY, deal with it! From a food quality and service perspective nothing's gone..."

Paul Donovan

"Show Pony?. Actually this is an ok weekday cafe which is usually taken over around 10.30 by mother groups planning world domination or the next art..."

Boccadellaveritas

"Snow pony - smashed avocado and poached egg, yummy. This was the tastiest breakfast meal ive had in years. The combination of avocado, feta,..."

Liz

"Just a short walk away in the quiet precinct of Deepdene, Snow Pony serves up consistency again and again. Favorites are mushrooms, avocado and bacon..."

Darren

"I love this place!. I was a big fan of breaky bruschetta they served until they changed their menu... so disappointed.. but we still keep going as my..."

NikBee

"Best coffee in Balwyn. I know that's not saying much, but it really has great coffee by anywhere standards. The food is exceptional for a local cafe..."

Eatright

"Love this place. Snow Pony is a great cafe in Balwyn perfect for a coffee, breakfast or lunch. Always delicious food with fantastic customer service...."

Matt Roberts

"Good points and bad. Snow Pony has definitely been a worthwhile addition to an otherwise completed dull strip in Deepdene. Seriously, what did we do..."

Foodie

"The food is absolutely delicious. The folded eggs are delicious and the staff are lovely. You can tell the staff really enjoy being there and that..."

Nomsthetea

"Don't let the service slip.. Been coming here for few years as its the best closest joint to work, great food which maintains its greatness,..."

Geeboy

"I come here almost every weekend! Breakfast is always amazing!! Doesn't matter how cold it is outside.. It's always worth the..."

Anna M

"Liked it- just!. I am of the older brigade and waiting outside for a table for 4 in the freezing cold is not my cup of tea (excuse the pun). Many..."

Allan

"Best breakfast in Melbourne. Love the flavours of their mushrooms, tomato. Smart use of fetta, avocado in the Giddy Up. Stay long enough to make room..."

Chris Fraser

"Some good, some bad. After coming here about 5-6 times there are some good and bad points but the good trump the bad!. Not so good: watery chai and..."

Sweet&Sour

"Very modern, highly recommended. Food is lovely ( but I really hope they give a thinner toast, as the thick slice is really making my mouth sore) and..."

Celeste

"3out of 4. Great coffee, staff and food...but the loo needs a Reno....and a good..."

Snowy

"Eat like a king. I feel like a big fat king in his castle at snow pony. Love..."

Sam Marwood

"What pony? Snow Pony!. Went here at 11am on a Saturday morning and it was packed!! It was decided then and there that the food must be good and I..."

Doug.lau

"Delicious!!. Thanks everyone at Snow Pony for another delicious breakfast! We love the Banana bread with berries, marscapone and pistachio; and the..."

Nicoleg

"Great cafe, great location, staff are friendly, coffee is top..."

Lachiem7

"Just what Balwyn needed!. Love heading to Snow Pony when I have a morning free! Tasty breakfasts and lunchy things, good coffee and a great buzzy..."

Courtney

"Service is fantastic. The staff are super friendly and remember what we ordered last time so that they steered us in the right direction. They make..."

EatingOut

"Lovely little cafe. Best steak sandwiches ever! Topped with all the trimmings. Would return just for these and also wanted to try the burcher muesli..."

Ems Review

"Delightful staff - attentive and helpful and enjoy a laugh. Breaky menu is extensive and has plenty of healthy options - organic and veggie choices..."

Eton's Mess

"Good but not great. I went to Snow Pony for brunch on the recommendation of several friends. I'm not sure if I was just expecting too much but I was..."

Kate Van Der Lit

"Little gem among the quiet streets. Ate here yesterday with my boyfriend - first thing I noticed was chalkboard writing on the wall that said 'Cash..."

Judyphey

"Best coffee!. Loved Snow Pony today! Best coffee I have had in Melbourne - smooth, creamy, just awesome! Fantastic atmosphere outside in the..."

Ados

"Giddey up. If you're looking for a perfect brunch spot on any day of the week, then look no further than Snow Pony.This delightful cafe in..."

Natski

"Always busy good coffee, fruit toast is great and now I want to work my way through the rest of the menu! Worth a look, and..."

Gabriel Michael Carey

"Love this place. Food and coffee always spot on, staff are all really nice and anyone who says otherwise must have been the ones being rude and then..."

Melbournian

"Went today, my friend had a ham baguette she said the bread was crunchy, I had the french lentil salad which was a great vegetarian meal. Skinny..."

Lavet

"Local breakfast fav!. Since making this awesome discovery about 2 months ago, I've been back 3 times and never been disappointed. The food is great..."

Vi

"This little cafe is always busy it seems, but the staff work hard to manage expectations and accommodate your needs as quickly as possible. The..."

Nicole Hill

"Good food but thats it.. Great breaky, slow..."

Jen

"Love snow pony! Discovered this place a few months ago and have been back atleast twice a week ever since! Best coffee! Fast and yummy food!! The..."

Cafelover

"Yum.. Heard about this place from a friend and had an entertainment book voucher so i thought i'd check it out. had the smashed avocado, YUM!!..."

Loz

"Winning!. Just moved in around the corner and i've already found my local. had the bircher - it was handsdown the best bircher i've had in melbourne!..."

Greeneggsandham

"Good breakfast, good coffee, service okay waited too long for one coffee but otherwise top little place will be..."

Crave4coffee

"Service is the issue. I too have had the problem of poor service here.Also I felt that the food was a little overpriced.We were seated..."

CTKD

"Try the banana bread, you won't regret it. The best I have ever had, and believe me I've tried a..."

Beegirl

"Perfect Breakfast & Coffee. Now here is a place that is doing all the right things.....top shelf breakfast and perfect coffee every time. This is how..."

BellaItalia

"Great Atmosphere, Great Food. Went Sunday morning, around 9.30, was lucky enough to get a table for 6 straight away (I don't think I'd have got one..."

Lachlan

"Some Cafes out there could take a lesson from Snow Pony on how to do a good breakfast. Excellent!! When you can perfect the basics you know your onto..."

Sangee Food Love

"Love it! Went for the first time this morning, had the avocado and mushroom dish, was one of the best breakfasts I've had in a long time. Excellent..."

Michelle Oh

"Sonwy Pony Noey. Love love loved the banana bread tower!and the webiste http://www.snowpony.com.au/ is so..."

Zoe

"Simple and delicious. As a vegan, the two things I look for in a cafe are 1. Staff not grimacing when I mention the "v" word" and 2. A decent long..."

Georgie Stephens

"To die for.. Just came back from having breakfast here and it was amazing! Smashed avocado with sauteed mushrooms and torn basil on thick multigrain..."

Alexandra B Duguid

"Banana bread has shrunk in size since my last visit but it's still best...."

Ella

"Love it. Ambiance and staff at snow pony are top notch, only to be beaten by their coffee. Smashed avocado is one of my absolute favourite..."

Forever Hungry

"Coffee was fantastic - best I've had in a while. Breakfast was average though. The 'bang bang' eggs were cooked well but lacked a sauce or something..."

Hungry Biddy

"No treats for this pony.... Thought the breakfast was preety average here despite everyone's rave reviews. Coffee was amazing and staff were super..."

Fat_kid

"Giddy up!. Great little joint in balwyn,i used to work there back in the day, still whips up a ripper breakie, and can't go past the poached..."

Rohan Cooke

"Neighbourhood Gem. This place is always busy - on more than one occasion I've had to wait up to 10 minutes for a table. For good reason. The food..."

Iheartfood

"The best. It's no wonder this place is alwaaaays busy. The food is excellent and the waitstaff are both friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself..."

Anonymous

"Good find. Stumbled onto this place the other day. the coffe is to die for, service was amazing. had a great chat to the manager. suggested the..."

Figjam

"Delicious. Fantastic food, great coffee, friendly, happy staff and a good crowd on a weekend. I had the smashed avocado with thyme buttered..."

The Hungry Badger

"Not just a cute name!. I have been to Snow Pony on a few occasions and I would have to say the earlier in the day you go the better the experience..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Yes for Banana Bread!. Went to Snow Pony for Sunday brunch and we loved the banana bread. The bread itself to me was almost perfect -- moist and..."

Chanet

"Suburban cool. Hip and trendy brunch spot in the suburbs! Great atmosphere, staff were attentive and food/coffee was served promptly. Loved being..."

Champagnebubbles

"Cute little place. Coffee only OK. Highlight was the food, I had the smashed avo which was great. Booked a table out the back but when we turned up..."

Dumplings For Breakfast

"Potential. Coffee is just ok. breakfast is not great.lunch items are..."

Spooner

"It's a Mother's Club from 8am - 10:30am Monday to Friday! Either that or a daily 4WD club..."

Rob Gell

"Hallelujah. Decent coffee has arrived on Whitehorse Rd. This place is a gem in a sea of burnt and bad coffee that I've had from almost every other..."

Frank111

"During summer, there’s nothing better than dragging your weary self out of bed to gobble down some pan fried mushrooms, poached eggs, ricotta..."

Adrian

"The berries and the pistachio are a great accompaniment, and the fresh banana helps to cut through everything. The banana bread itself was light and..."

Iron Chef Shellie

"On the outside, it is quite unassuming. On the inside, it’s an adorable cafe you wouldn’t expect to sit along the busy Whitehorse road. We had a..."

Parker

"I haven't been back to this place for a while. Standard maintained. Great..."

Vincent Choi

"Great coffee, good food, lovely ambience and attentive services. What else could you ask..."

Edwin Centurion

"Love coming to this place. Their B.L.A.T is so light and tasty and so is the chips ,service is quick , always a friendly smile from staff especially..."

Adriana None

"Broad menu. Service was good too. Lovely place for a catch up. We had the toasted foccacias and they were delicious. The coffee and tea was..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent service, great coffee. I love this place, always fast and some nice food options as well. Parking can be a hassle but the tram is right ot..."

NR Anderson

"Great coffee, delicious matcha and chai lattes. As a builder, I normally get the coffees for our skilled trades here, as our developments are nearby..."

Henry L

"We love this place. Very nice food, perfect espresso and friendly stuff..."

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