The best Brunch in Belgrave | Sluurpy updated in May

Bensons Cafe And Restaurant

86/100 (973 ratings)

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"We came here tonight first time we’ve been. Used a Groupon voucher food was amazing. I had the Thai mussels and the barramundi delicious. My..."

Bridget Warner

"Busy cafe, food was delicious, best lunch we’ve had on our holiday so far! If you are in Belgrave you should definitely..."

Ann Allman

"Excellent service, great new menu, although I had my favorite, seafood paella. Always a great experience. Well done..."

Debra Ellis Worrall

"We purchased a Scoopon deal, OMG what we got was sensational, Juice I had watermelon my husband had orange it was fresh and the coffee was perfect. ..."

Janelle Maybury

"Had lunch here yesterday with my daughter . It was first class food. Staff were lovey and very efficient. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Shirley Bare

"Great Coffee, excellent position and wonderful..."

Martin Clementson

"Excellent service with good..."

Marco Martini

"Beaut food, beaut service . A very pleasant experience..."

John Van Putten

"The Moroccan lamb salad was packed with flavour and the serving was huge. They had a generous amount of lamb which was nicely cooked. Service..."

Amy

"Quality quality quality. Food here is amazing with not one critique. Cant wait to come back. Food sizes are..."

Jake Keenan

"This was such an amazing brunch experience!! The drive to Belgrave is quite a trek however I think that if you are in the area or would like to..."

Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)

"Have been to this cafe twice now and have loved being in there both times. Had a parm with chips and salad, partner had risotto and both dishes were..."

Molly_chick

"Staff was very friendly and gave really good service, food had amazing presentation. I ordered the pear pancakes and the special which was waffles..."

Findingfoodmelboune

"Great little restaurant/cafe. Went with a Groupon and it was definitely worth the money. Polite staff, great food, great service. Will definitely be..."

Spicelog

"Amazing little cafe tucked away in Belgrave. W and I visited one weekend on a Groupon. The cafe was quiet and we were seated promptly. We ordered the..."

Tina Zhang

"Benson’s is a shopfront café on a corner location, right across from the Puffing Billy railway station. It has a large glass facade affording..."

Andrew T

"When advertised open until 5 I would assume the kitchen also open, However, stayed for cakes had to get up to order then again for drinks as the..."

Angela Celeste Varga

"Love this place, been here a few times. Great menu selection and reasonable prices. Staff are lovely as well! I had a snickers milkshake which did..."

Nailer Tessalyn

"Classic "country" set up with a bit of twist ...A nice drive, long and winding roads, great village surrounding, corner block, big glass..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Came here with a groupon voucher where you can pick a main and a coffee. There is a groupon menu set aside. Nice wooden interior and seating. Soy..."

Cookielessvee

"L O V E Benson's!! Service is always on point and food is always fab (that calamari tho). Service is impeccable and you're always greeted with a..."

Myra Claire Davidson

"Best service I've had in ages, nice decor and food is on the unique side but very well balanced in terms of flavour and presentation. My partner had..."

Daniel McManus

"Nice food and great service. I ordered the lemon pepper calamari and my wife ordered the pancake both are good with sizeable portion and the kids..."

Chewtianjun

"This place is so lovely located in the heart of Belgrave. Making the drive down here is definitely worth it with the great food and service provided...."

Alice Durham

"Went there with our friends for coffee. Plenty of tables and coffee was good and an orange cake really tasty. Kitchen was closed at 4pm though...."

Tanya Sharma

"Very well priced, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This though, is not the place for cakes, muffins and sweet things. Its beautifully open and..."

Andries Van Wyk

"Came here with a groupon voucher with a friend for lunch. I had the chicken salad with the watermelon juice and my friend had the chicken tenderloin..."

Lav K

"Good little cafe with well balanced coffee. We shared the tapas board - decent sourdough bread (toasted, but probably didn't need to be buttered),..."

Gotham

"Dined here on Saturday morning with a Living Social voucher with a friend - $25 for both of us for a breakfast item & fresh juice each - great value!..."

I Love Food

"I came here with family and friends for brunch. There was a big group of 21 of us (mostly ordering coffee and food, some just drinks). Very impressed..."

Lizzie Duffett

"I think this place is highly underrated and up there with the best brunch spots in Melbourne! This place is perfect for everyone with the extensive..."

Bagelhutzy

"Staff were friendly but once seated, remained unattended to and un-noticed for 20 minutes. Once we finally were able to order, we attempted to order..."

Jacob Garnaut

"First time for Breaky food was fresh and tasty, would probably come again if up this way again, service was prompt and with a smile, Veggie breakfast..."

Martyn

"Great service to be had here. Very friendly too. I had the Iced Snickers and Moroccan Lamb Wrap. The Iced Snickers was especially indulgent and..."

Eatwithmyfoodsafari

"The veggie fritters here are the best I've ever had. Huge and very crispy, then topped with shredded pork and rocket. Yum. An excellent place to..."

T

"Early Sunday breakky with delightful fruit toast n marmalade marscapone; what a treat. Coffees with enjoyable aftertaste, lingering bitter earthy..."

Autumnsadieo

"Love the food here, I come here regularly and find that I surprise myself every time the food is awesome and their coffee and cakes are amazing,..."

Melbourne Foodie Lover

"Dinner mid week and the food was fantastic. Initial service was good but after the main course was served we were not offered dessert or..."

Kim

"Just had a lovely last-minute lunch here - corn and zucchini fritters were delicious, as was the Cuban sandwich. Service was great, prices very..."

Vanessa Bradford

"Nice dining in Belgrave. A surprise visit with relatives last Saturday saw our family dining at Bensons that evening. All four diners were impressed..."

FoodLoverMelbourne

"First experience. First ever dinner at Bensons tonight! We had a fantastic experience.We were greeted with very friendly and welcoming..."

Jessicakate95

"I went to Benson's for Mother's Day and what a beautiful lunch we had. The service was sensational and the food was absolutely divine and such a..."

Molly Exton

"Great visit and great service.Im not one for reviews of coffee but the coffee i had here was lovely, the chicken bruschetta was amazing!It..."

Thinkimages

"First thing I will say about Benson's is the food is great and staff friendly and efficient. We live in the hills and go there often for these..."

Adrian

"Great place for the private dinner party that you have always dreamed of. 6 of my girlfriends helped me celebrate my birthday last night at Bensons...."

Nikkimbrazil

"I have only been to Bensons twice. I went today for lunch and am going tomorrow for dinner with family. Both times have been amazing. The staff are..."

Amy Elliott

"Foodie. I must say that I have never been disappointed, the food is amazing and the service is great. The menu is fantastic, with lots to..."

Tracey.martin

"Amazing iced coffee - but be prepared to wait.. Stopped in on a hot afternoon to cool down with some iced coffees and iced chocolate. Also bought 2..."

Spikeycat

"Amazing Breakfast, friendly staff. I visit Bensons regularly with a friend where we catch up over breakfast. The staff are very friendly and they..."

Titill8ed

"The.best!. Excellent high quality produce, fresh cooked and serve to table. Great service. Fantastic atmosphere! Will come..."

Andrea Bonilla

"Awesome night out. Fantastic service and beautiful food. The paella was awesome and the calamari tapas were incredible. The staff are lovely and..."

P.cherie

"Great Fantastic, Delicious. We go every Sunday for breakfast. Great service, thanks girls, Nice to see the Puffing Billy mob arrive.All..."

Adamlettie

"Hearty food.. The pasta is nice with pumpkin and hints of curry powder..."

Andrew_tohjinjin

"Another great meal here on Friday night. Delicious prawns and soft shell crab for entree and duck for the main. Staff were fast and attentive and..."

Lovetoeat

"Wonderful experience!. Came in for dinner Thursday night with my wife and we were pleasantly surprised by our experience! We were greeted instantly..."

Rob.z.harvey

"Came here last night for the first time, food wasn't bad, however, the service was definitely lacking. they seemed understaffed for a restaurant that..."

Megan Fry

"FUEL UP HERE BEFORE PUFFING BILLY!. I have been to this café twice, but only for lunch and only for the same thing twice, because I believe it is..."

Lilleesa

"We just been to Benson's and had an amazing lunch. We shared 2 dishes and loved them! The calamari was truly the best we've ever had - melt in the..."

Janeh

"Nice staff and coffee. Better service than choc sensations nearby in our..."

Nintiblue

"I usually just pop in for a coffee as I'm out and about and I'm always so impressed by the friendly girls who serve and the yummy coffee. It's always..."

Jane

"Saturday night. We had the pleasure of dining here with family and friends on Sat evening. The food was excellent, although we all had different..."

Meadowsfamily

"Great Food, Great Service!!. Dined here on a Sunday afternoon. Food was flavoursome, great portion sizes and couldn't fault at all. Prices where also..."

Laura Seymour

"Delightful. We had the pleasure of dining here Tuesday evening. Quite crowded which we thought was a good sign.We both had the parma which was..."

Declanliam1

"Fantastic service, great cake and coffee, my only complaint would be coffee was only just like warm and be nice to get a glass of water upon arrival...."

Victorian Dinner Critics

"It was just a lovely dining experience. Nice open plan sitting with lots of large windows letting the light in. A bit of sophistication and elegance..."

Natalie Knox

"WOW. I came here with two of my best childhood friends to have a nice sit down and catch up. And it was great. From the moment we walked in we were..."

Cassiecakes

"Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Fresh delicious food. It's nice to have the option of a meal in the hills that isn't a pub or takeaway joint...."

Hells Bells

Earthly Pleasures Cafe

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"The staff were wonderfully polite. The food was fantastic best bacon I have had and don't get me started on the iced caramel! Prices weren't too bad..."

Cassandra Leask

"I performed a wedding here yesterday (as a celebrant) and I cannot speak highly enough! What a stunning place! Friendly professional staff, yummy..."

Yvonne Robertson Wood

"Really lovely spot in Belgrave with some great breakfast and lunch options. They often offer great specials, the most memorable of which was the..."

Quin Moore

"Tracy and I had our wedding reception here for around 80 guests. As it was a 1920s themed wedding the venue was perfect and Adam made sure we were..."

Mark Higgins

"Just back from a lovely dinner tonight. Extensive, well thought out menu for a vegetarian not just vegetable risotto or pasta and the sticky date..."

Jean Aylward

"Beautiful place and very helpful and friendly people and lovely food alot vegan..."

Vani Genga

"Stopped here with my family for brunch, after a recommendation a family member, many choices for everyone's taste buds, loved the origins of..."

Hayley Suselj

"Great atmosphere. Love coming here with a book and soaking up this lovely cafe over breakfast, coffee and/ or a fresh baked something. The staff are..."

Tahlee Clarke Campbell

"The new dinner menu is lovely. The barramundi and lamb were delightful! Thank you for giving us somewhere fabulous to eat in the evenings in..."

Kat Wilder

"Amazing food and amazing service! Love every inch of this..."

Mammarose Amara

"We have our monthly club members breakfast there and always have great time, everyone loves the venue, food and service- that's why we keep coming..."

Arek Rainczuk

"Great place to relax, coffee, food, dessert were all excellent. Plenty of vegan options as well. Highly..."

Lctcheung

"A nicely setup exquisite blue stone cottage. Best for vegan and gluten friendly dishes. Vegetable lentil soup, bread dip, folded omelette and pesto..."

Abhinav Khandelwal

"Went here and had the vegan turkish panini and the vegan cheesecake with a soy mocha. Absolutely incredible! Amazing ambience, amazing service, food..."

Emily Rose Natoli

"They catered to my meal requesting, basically a meal of just the extras with no issue. My food then came out beautifully and there was plenty of it...."

Elizabethmpederson

"Beautiful old establishment that was once owned by a doctor. Didn’t even know it was there until I was trying to do a ‘U’ turn to come back..."

Food Hexe

"This spacious cafe has most dietary needs covered (vegan, vegetarian and gluten free) without compromising on variety or flavour. With a large..."

Tracey Kendall

"A fantastic coffee, Staff were extremely friendly. I look forward to visiting again. I have always wanted to visit this cafe since it looks..."

Joshua Cacavas

"Stopped by here after exploring the Dandenong ranges. It’s a different and interesting place and it actually works well. I loved their..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"We drove pass the cafe today and stop by by the sign . Couldn't believe that we missed this beautiful cafe since we are quite often in the area ...."

Mrs Lavender

"What a delight to find Earthly Pleasures! Beautiful building set back from the road in garden of mature trees. Terrific menu: the Vietnamese chicken..."

SK

"My son took me there on Friday for breakfast. The food was great. Lovely setting and the staff were wonderful. Definitely go again. Really..."

Vicki Shanahan

"A relaxing place to sit and read a book, do some drawings or think about life. The menu it's a little bit pricey but they have vegetarian, vegan and..."

Jo The Fairy

"Stopped in for coffee. Accommodating staff and beautiful grounds. Coffee a little bitter bit their menu looked great for cakes, just wish I hadve..."

Foodie4Melb

"Can't fault the place, has always been a favourite when nearby. Lovely place for a cosy breakfast by the fire in winter. Great atmosphere & love the..."

Greenplategirl

"I love this place. Coffee is always good, there are always vegan food and cake options and the staff are friendly - the owner always remembers me and..."

Sib

"Bit overpriced, but I loved my vegan mushroom burger and vegan raspberry coconut muffin! It was a bit of a wait to get the food as well. To make it..."

Kim

"I've been here hungover many a times and the staff have always been super friendly with quality coffees and food. Specials are always great and the..."

William Kwan

"What a beautiful setting! When I first saw this place I thought the food was going to cost a bomb! It was not only reasonable but was so delicious!..."

Bagelhutzy

"This is the cafe to be even if just for the vibe and settings of it. The cafe is in a historical building. We sat inside and I loved the vibe of..."

Yasi

"To start off with I would like to point out that the venue is exceptionally gorgeous (inside and out) . Beautiful atmosphere and lovely old building...."

Food Goddess

"For all my years of living in the hills, I have only been here once, when I was a teenager. I couldn't quite remember what the place was like but I..."

Ashleigh7713

"Every experience I've had here has been great. Such a picture perfect setting, friendly staff and great coffee's and sweets. The food here is also..."

Alana C

"What a great lunch it was! I ordered the chickpea and sweet potato burger, it was stop on. The service was great, so to was the atmosphere. I can't..."

Luke Mitrousis

"Came here for a lovely brunch.The location is beautiful, the place is so elegant and the whole property had a classical feeling. The front..."

Ray

"This is a special place. First off, the setting and atmosphere are nothing short of stunning. The staff are also warm, professional and efficient...."

Chris Turner

"My favourite cafe in the Dandenongs. The bluestone building and grounds, including a terrace for outside dining, are magnificent. Inside the decor is..."

Andrew T

"Went in mid week for breakfast service was slow waitress not very enthusiastic, the food was ok the coffee was nice..Tables and chairs need a..."

Leanne

"Hands down, one of the best veggie burgers I have ever eaten in my life! The staff were super nice and helpful when it came to endless list of..."

Lucy

"For Mother's Day I went to Earthly Pleasures with my boyfriend's family. I will strongly suggest taking a look out the back of the cafe - there's a..."

Caroline Beaney

"It's a pleasure coming and eating at this Cafe. The vibe and atmosphere is calming and pleasant as are the wait staff. Food is always..."

Foodie

"First time visit after strong recommendations. Ambience is charming old school with a little historic flair. Coffee was excellent 5/5. Food was..."

Colin Godber

"Really enjoy Earthly Pleasures every time I come here! The staff are always extremely attentive and lovely and the food is unique and delicious..."

Vee

"Omnomnom! Cannot fault the food, the vegan options are absolutely divine. We had tofu scramble, banana and cranberry bread and a vegie wrap. Venue is..."

Markus Kreher

"Loved the place, but the food was nothing to write home about. Two friends and I stopped here yesterday for lunch. Two of us ordered the smoked..."

GirlfromCeylon

"Came in here the other day, love the fresh juices and coffee, I wasn't so hungry but their little snack are great with a really relaxed feel I will..."

Melbourne Foodie Lover

"Visited back in August before spending the afternoon at 1000 steps. The cafe is set in a beautiful rustic building and has a very spacious interior..."

TresHungry

"A cafe set up in a rustic, old stone building at the foot of the Dandenongs. The setting is gorgeous with plenty of outdoor seating, perfect for warm..."

Binula

"I love this cafe!! Popped in on a delightful sunny spring day it was so lovely! We chose to sit inside as most of outside was taken and busy with..."

Loz Arthur

"The food was so so ... It's quite busy , so it's hard to get an attention from the waiters especially if you're seated on the second floor. Do go for..."

World In A Bite

"This place is beautiful! From the beautiful flora to the local art hanging on the walls. This is the perfect place for coffee catch up with a friend..."

Draps

"Beautiful cafe in the Dandenongs! The setting is lovely with a cosy authentic feel and the food is incredible, the produce is locally sourced which..."

Shae Hailey

"A great cafe! I had a beautiful breakfast here recently. Had the poached eggs and smoked salmon. Was just beautiful and service was fantastic. I will..."

LakeWalker22

"Nothing to complain about. My partner and I found this place today. We were both very impressed with not only the atmosphere but the incredible food..."

Caseyelysewheat

"Love love love! Awesome coffee, great (and big!) breakies, yummy cakes. Lovely atmosphere and beautiful garden and building. Staff are tops...."

KS

"The best tofu scramble I've ever tasted!The good is sooo good and the people are lovely. EAT..."

Rebecca Jade Winters

"Went today for lunch with sister and mr2yo. Had the special of field mushrooms, goats cheese, rocket and pesto sourdough and poached egg. I asked to..."

Foodaholic

"We quite liked this place. We had a nice breakfast there. The coffee was nice but could have been a bit hotter. Was a bit expensive but the food was..."

Foodie Poser

"Great place..."

LasenMasonExprtiz

"Always a delightful..."

Jodie Smith

"Lovely atmosphere. Love this restaurant, good friendly service and nice food. This is a regular place for me and my friend to have a lunch and always..."

Margo

"Best Breakfast in Belgrave. We love this place. even our 14 month old daughter likes it. the menu is organic and the coffee is delish. when we feel..."

Allan K

"Hills in a nut shell. Beautiful historic building? Check.Delicious organic food? Check.Relaxed and welcoming staff? Check.To..."

Layla

"Came to this lovely rustic Cafe after the 1000 Steps Trail - a perfect way to finish off a beautiful day. Would definitely come back..."

Jenny

"We've taken interstate visitors there on more than one occasion and it's always lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful and given the first time..."

Jane

"Great building. Lunch was a bit hit and miss. My food was good but it was a nice simple dish, my partner on the other hand ordered one of the..."

Barley And Hops

"Love this place. The coffee, food and desserts were delicious and I love that they provide free range and gluten free options. Highly..."

Rani

"An absolute personal favourite. Come here very often. Super consistent. The kitchen tries new things that always work.Quinoa porridge. Avocado..."

Matt

"Amazing food! Best bacon in Belgrave! Also really good coffee. Milk was the perfect temperature, not to hot so I burn my tongue off and can't taste..."

Justine Watt

"(Vegan) scrambled tofu is the best scrambled tofu I've ever had. The vegan upside down cake is also..."

Sweet-Toof

"Reasonable - lovely garden and building but food a bit average. Daughter was impressed by the hot..."

Kate

"Lovely building, sensational food. I love the lunch wraps. I live locally and always take city friends for lunch and they rave too. Breaky is great..."

Kirst

"Scramble Tofu: AMAZING. So..."

SP

"Breakfast wonderland. This place is amazing, atmosphere and location (heritage listed building that was 'the hills' first ever doctors surgeries..."

Mel

"Blown away. Wandered in from the rear car park and was set for a tiny little cafe then was absolutely blown away by the magnificent building as I..."

Drew Cummings

"Adore this place!. With an atmosphere that can't be beat and some of the best food in the hills, why go anywhere else?! We love this place and visit..."

SarahAnnie

"Spent a few days in the area and went there twice for lunch with my wife. Absolutely brilliant place. The atmosphere is great with the fireplace..."

maschinedownunder (The Machine)

"Stunning Locale My good friend and I were blown away by the beauty of this historical site. The food and drink were delightful, but I must confess..."

M. Sinclair

"Really beautiful cafe that is tucked away from the busy street. Gorgeous outdoor area, cosy indoor area with unique artwork and brick. The cafe..."

Asha Kurup

"Beautiful beautiful space. It was raining when we got there but I think it added to the appeal. Service was friendly, food took a while to come out..."

Natalie Ngo

"Came here for brekkie on recommendation from a friend. What a warm, cosy atmosphere! And the staff were really friendly too. The coffee was just..."

Tina Pickford (Ting Ting 婷婷)

"Had an amazing saturday by visiting this beautiful and peaceful Cafe in Belgrave. Recommending the Buddha Bowl and Matcha Latte. The Place is just..."

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