what a great place to pass an hour or two with friends or family.Sit down have a coffee or order a meal,the service is spot on the staff friendly and the food exceptionally good and reasonably priced.You will go once and find yourself having this place as your favorite saturday/sunday coffee stop
i havent been there for ages as was not happy with service, food or general atmosphere.. But heard that owners changed so decided to give it a go and have to say that was a wonderful experience, staff were friendly and down to earth, food was beautiful and the atmosphere was awesome... Will def be going back and the best thing was that the coffee was fab :) Well done to the new owners to making it an enjoyable cafe again :)
The food here was fantastic, especially the crab chilli scrambled eggs! The coffee was a bit on the lukewarm side though.
It is also good to see they are taking the Covid restrictions seriously.
Will definitely return.
Having previously enjoyed my visit to Merchant’s Guild, I did not hesitate to order from them when I was craving for some brunch meals at home. The Chilli Crab Scramble, and the Korean Crispy Chicken Bao both did not disappoint.Both generous in serving sizes, and well-executed in terms of flavours. The fresh chillies lent a spicy kick to the crab scramble, and the buttery croissant provided a flaky mouthfeel and a richness to the dish. On the other hand, the fried chicken was well-seasoned, albeit a bit dry, and the combination of the lemon and paprika aioli with pickled Asian slaw was the epitome of fresh, zesty and bright flavours. The Green Machine Smoothie was very enjoyable too – smooth, creamy and beautiful flavours. A great meal to be having at home when we can’t be brunching outside at the moment.
Merchant’s Guild is definitely a destination cafe. We loved the sleek decor, the greenery and the Insta worthy food. We visited the cafe on a busy Friday morning. We had coffee by Tobys estate and enjoyed The American dream beef burger with a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, jack cheese and home-made barbecue sauce. The onion rings were a great addition to the burger & so were the chips. My friend ordered the pork benny on gratin which was a delicious serve. I had a fork full of the pulled pork which was full of flavour and loved the beetroot hollandaise. I had food envy and when I go back, im definitely ordering it next time! Staff were extremely friendly and I can see why Merchant’s Guild is one of the best cafes in Melbourne.
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Real rating 4.5 ⭐️
We had visited Merchants Guild a couple of months back for lunch and here’s what we had!
Corn and zucchini fritters - served with pickled beetroot, saffron labneh and coleslaw salad with onion! The corn fritters were fried well and had a nice sweetness to it! The addition of the salad was a nice refreshment to the fritters!
Maple glazed pork belly - served with two fried eggs, black barley, radish and macadamia nut salad with feta mousse! I got to say the pork belly was cooked to perfection with the meat being super juicy and succulent and easy to cut! The black barley was a smart idea to go with the yummy pork belly!
Korean style crispy chicken baos - served with pickled Asian slaw, carrots, fresh coriander, lemon and paprika aioli and green chilies! All I got to say was the baos were packed with sweet and sour flavors which made it a good combination!
Red velvet pancakes - served with mascarpone cheese, chocolate ganache, brownie bits, seasonal fruit and rainbow ice cream! First of all, this a complete stunner when it came out! Secondly, the pancakes were super thick and moist and had the right sweetness in it! The rainbow ice cream was a nice icing to the pancakes which made it even sweeter and my fave dish for the day!
We had a delightful time and would love to visit again!
We had a great experience at Merchant's Guild! Started with an iced chai and the peanut butter protein smoothie. The chai was average - maybe a bit watery but the smoothie was sooo delicious, loved it! We ordered:
Maple glazed pork belly - the pork belly was so delicious and cooked beautifully, lots of fat and full of flavour which was great! the eggs were perfect as well however I wasn't a huge fan of the salad.
Pulled pork benny - absolutely delicious with perfectly poached eggs
Chilli Crab Scrambled eggs - the best dish we ordered, it was full of crab flavour and wasn't too spicy either, eggs were scrambled perfectly and overally a really enjoyable and yummy dish
Overall, portions are very decent and filling and food was delicious and perfectly cooked!
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We were invited to Merchants Guild today which was a huge space, it doesn’t look too extensive from the storefront but it’s quite a sizeable venue with an open kitchen. I had a freshly brewed chai as I awaited our food today which was very flavoursome.
Unfortunately by the time the food arrived and I took a few quick shots it had been 50 minutes so I had to dash off to change my carpark before eating anything, definitely advise you to park in the 2 hour spots near IGA. The food was all beautifully presented and after I bolted back I got into my smashed avocado which was very vibrant.
Sweet cherry tomatoes and even a bit of corn on the cob action as well as some yummy flaked almonds, goats curd and a bit of a beetroot smear on the plate provided various different textures and flavours and resulted in quite the colourful dish.
The red velvet hot cakes were absolutely stunning and accompanied by the tastiest rainbow ice cream oh my goodness I was just obsessed with it. Perfect texture on the hot cake too, I strongly recommend ordering this!
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It's quite clear that great cafes are no longer just the domain of the CBD, with the suburbs serving up some fabulous cafes for those who don't want to venture into the city. Merchants Guild in Bentleigh is the perfect example of one of these fab cafes. With a large, open space and lots of natural light, we instantly felt at ease when we arrived here. I love the interesting light features and wall art, plus the touches of greenery that bring life to the space. The staff were very welcoming, and we found a great table with comfy bench seats. Starting with fresh juice and coffee, we perused the menu and then settled in to enjoy the lovely ambience.
We began with the Eggs Benny, which came atop a delicious potato gratin. This was a fantastic concept, and a different interpretation of the more common potato rosti. The eggs were cooked perfectly, and the beetroot hollondaise tasted fantastic as well as adding a serious punch of colour to the dish. The added chilli really complemented the creaminess of the potato, and we agreed that this was a fantastic dish.
I couldn't resist the red velvet hotcakes with their pretty rainbow icecream, fresh fruits and berry coulis. The hotcakes themselves were thick and fluffy, dripping in chocolate sauce. The berry coulis added some extra sharpness, and the berries and kiwi fruit were fresh and tasty. I absolutely loved this dish as the pancakes were so full of flavour, and it wasn't too sweet.
Service was prompt, and the staff were lovely and helpful. With a busy brunch period, they managed to cope well with the crowd, and we experienced no problems. The fact that the place was so busy shows that Merchants Guild is a very popular destination in this area, and for very good reason. Fabulous food and service would make me a regular if it was in my backyard; but I will happily travel the distance for a return visit.
Thank you for hosting us.
Friendly staff, nice coffee, and good food with a rotating specials board. Oh, and it's kids friendly too. I do notice they have a bad habit of not putting prices on their specials menu though. They need to fix that.
Merchant's Guild is one of our locals and their eclectic breakfast and lunch menu ensures they stay busy throughout the whole day. . Merchant’s Guild – The Overview…. Food: “The American Dream” Beef Burger, Middle Eastern Breakky and Red Velvet Pancakes. Ratings:Food: 4.5/5
Good food, good atmosphere
Staff friendly, meals came out in a reasonable manner of time
Coffee was good , all in all a nice place to eat
Great food and good coffee. We had the slow cooked lamb on crumpets and pulled pork eggs Benny. Was v nice and we both liked it.
Brunch on mothers day was amazing. The prices are much the same as other places, but the little kitchen presented the food as you would expect from a top notch restaurant. Taste was superb as well. Four meals and every one a winner.
Great coffee, good and service! Not much else to ask. The hallumi was a little weird texture wise (not your usual firm but squeaky type) but still pretty tasty.
Absolutely love this place 🥰 I come here often for brekkie and it’s so delicious!
Excellent and visually pleasing food. Loads of vegetarian options which I liked the best. Order Merchant Avocado from the menu and trust me you won't be disappointed ❤️
Can be super busy on weekends. Kids friendly too. Our little kids were given drawing sheets and colours to keep them occupied. Small gesture but goes a long way in making parents at ease
We heard a lot about this place. At last we visited. This cafe situated in heart of Bentleigh east is the place. Ideal for big groups, pet friendly with a great courtyard and park let in the front of the shop. Staff is attentive, friendly and helpful.
Main feature about this place are their coffee and food. Nobody, in the area make the coffee like Merchants guild. Menu is vast with plenty of options. Tried Iron goodness today, cannot wait to try other food on the menu
Delicious food and the best coffee in the area! Went for lunch yesterday with a few friends and it was extremely packed and busy. We were happy to wait for a table to become available and were promptly seated and served by the lovely Sophie.
Immediately provided us with water (tap AND sparkling - I love sparkling water 😍) and took coffee orders, which were served in super quick time given how swamped they were! (We heard a few disgruntled and impatient people around us complaining about how long they had to wait for a seat - but that's expected given how popular this place is!)
We ordered the Miso Salmon Salad and the Prawn Tacos and it did not disappoint. Presentation was on point and most importantly was finger-licking delicious! Will be back to try everything else on the menu 😋
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