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Boosa

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"such great service....."

Show Me The Yummy

"A nice little cafe set amongst the Bentleigh shops. Very busy on a Sunday morning but we got a table straight away. Iced Nutella was..."

Maria Condello

"polite staff and great Middle Eastern-ish brunch food!! highly reccomend the rosti - all the flavours went really well together. a good place for..."

Vera Chan

"I’ve been to this place twice now. The first time I ordered a meal that is only available on Tuesdays called “housemade hummus”. The friendly..."

VeganeatsM

"The coffee and the food were good. But, like most busy cafes, it was too noisy to enjoy my coffee in peace. I think I am getting old if I am..."

Ahmad Rida

"I was recommended this place for brunch by a colleague who said it was very good. We came on a busy Saturday morning and waited in line for a table...."

Willtravelforfood17

"I'm a man who loves some nice Shrooms for Brunch and this place does a brilliant job of it. My go to is the Mushroom Chorizo Bruschetta. The place is..."

Alfonso

"A local cafe in Bentleigh East that serves a small but brilliant menu. The drinks are the specialty innovative and good vision. I wanted..."

Acky

"Love love the middle eastern element to all the breaky dishes here. So many added to my wish list - am coming back for you waffles and chicken..."

Shruti Sood

"Lovely little coffee shop. Very exciting menu with a twist. Coffee is always nice and the relaxed friendly atmosphere makes it an easy choice as a..."

Stephen Raitman

"Delicious breakfast, with a wide selection of tasty middle eastern dishes (in addition to traditional cafe food) which differentiates Boosa from..."

Burgerman77

"A good place really trying to do things just a little differentAlthough busty we were not rushed with our table of 4I had coffee, egg on..."

Mandja

"Great local cafe, menu is different to the usual , the coffee is great and food full of flavourThis place is always busy, food comes out quickly..."

Sig

"A lovely little cafe that is evidently popular with the locals as its constantly packed no matter rain hail or shine. The incorporation of middle..."

EatPicLove

"Boosa is a busy little cafe right in the centre of Bentleigh along Central Road. The cafe is always full of people but service is friendly and..."

Jillian

"Love this cafe... friendly, helpful staff & the food is always great! The haloumi smashed avocado dish is absolutely delicious & I would go back for..."

Niki T

"Always excellent service and great food! Very unique combinations of meals that always taste great! The coffee is very delicious too which is always..."

Alicia Leanne Sach

"Family friendly Excellent service Delicious food (favorites: chorizo mushroom bruschetta, arayis, pumpkin happiness and the..."

Yaz Gaté

"Such friendly service and high quality food. Drinks came out super fast. Everything was really flavorsome and well presented. Can not fault the..."

Food&Wine&GoodTimes

"Update review: Loveeeee boosa, one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne ❤️ food is so good, can never decide between the Mushroom chorizo..."

Serina Tanaka

"Very pleased with both of our meals. A great well thought of combination of flavours, served in a very inviting and aesthetic atmosphere. Customer..."

Jadejones2317

"Very welcoming cafe on Centre rd. Place looks great and the staff were very attentive. Great little spot to chill out and enjoy a coffee. My strong..."

Fish

"Good local cafe!Food comes out quickly and service is quick. Menu is creative and the food is nicely presented. Plates are a good size but they..."

Kevin

"Extremely pleased with our visit. the coffee is delicious and the food was exceptional and most excitingly, different! Place was extremely busy and..."

Cass F

"Loved this cafe! Amazing food and it was presented so beautifully. They were super busy but the staff were still very attentive and food came out..."

Nikkola Adams

"Favourite local cafe. The staff are super friendly, the coffee is great and the food is consistently amazing. My favourite dish is the Caulipower - a..."

LROSE24

"Boosa, Bentleigh East. A cafe in the burbs is always welcome! A ten min drive and deliciousness awaits. The eggplant pita in the photo was really..."

Vegbourne

"Came here with a friend for lunch and really enjoyed my experience. I ordered the smoky lamb burger and my friend ordered the halva dream with a..."

Dine And Dash

"My absolute favourite local cafe! The service is truly exceptional (they take the time to get to know you, your order and will stop to have a chat if..."

Lauren Maree

"A very positive experience at Boosa today. I recommend if you are in Bentleigh to check this place out. The staff have a happy disposition, they..."

Michelle Pavone

"Great cafe! Wasn't expecting so many different flavours and combinations - I was thoroughly impressed. Coffee was fantastic too. Get the chips!..."

Cryptopher Kipouridis

"Super friendly wait staff that were willing to engage in banter and a bit fun; ultimately made this experience a winner! 👏🏻 Boosa provide a lot..."

Thebananasplitz

"A great place to catch up with friends and family.It is vibrant and exciting. Friendly and quick service but the place is a bit too loud.The food is..."

Anita

"My friend & I went there for brunch , I like the interior design , clean & modern. I have to say , the service is EXCELLENT! The staff asked us few..."

Sam

"Nice cafe along Centre Road. Vibrant and busy atmosphere which is great for a cafe. Had the Cauliflower Power (vegetarian version) and the Potato..."

EpicuriousLady

"Boosa is one of my favourite cafes in the area. The coffee is consistently good and food and milk shakes are great too. I usually have the panacotta..."

Tori Ainsworth

"Another great place to visit for interesting food. Very clean and modern interior with welcoming staff.My partner and I went there for..."

Food Hexe

"Got the Smashed AvocadoThe service was great and genuine and the dish was a good portion size too. Although if you are looking for creativity..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Cute, clean and modern cafe on Centre Rd with a Middle-Eastern menu. It was packed when we arrived at 12pm but the wait was short, and we were..."

Ash

"This place is really good. Went here with no expectations and it was fantastic. The food was delicious and the presentation was amazing. Have the..."

Sam

"Came here on a Saturday morning after wanting to visit this place for a while. The interior is bright and roomy. The downside here is that it's very..."

KITCHFIT

"Pita tostada was 9/10! Great crispy eggplants, juicy pickles and great flavour all round. Come here all the time as it's that good. Get around it..."

Ronnie Binder

"DO: The coffees and home made pastries. The almond croissant was one of the best I've had in Melbourne. DON'T: Come late. Place gets packed..."

David Food Leasing

"The geniuses behind Caulfield's 'Einstein's' restaurant have done it again but with more refinement and skill than before. I love the French style to..."

Jesse Hirsch

"The menu is a mix of lighter options and more substantive lunch choices. I was tempted by the brioche French toast with chocolate and halva but I got..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Always a delight visiting this local cafe. The smashed avo is a brekkie essential and the open sesame is a great lunch choice. Always friendly..."

First Class Food

"After the mocha I got there, went back for brunch. I so love the inside of the place, beautifully designed. Loved the fact we hadn't sat down for..."

Carmilla5

"First time to Boosa. Instant welcome. Mocha paid for and received in good time. Lovely surprise seeing Lisa, a waiter at Turquoise working there...."

Lisa Sutherland-Fraser

"Highly recommend the open sesame shawarma and the Turkish delight milkshake. Incredible food and attentive customer service. Miles ahead than the..."

Rosalyn Gladwin

"An interesting menu, great coffee, great food and very friendly and attentive service. This is a newish cafe from the founder of Einstein's in..."

Hungry Tum

"Worth the wait Had a short wait for a table but well worth it Food was all amazing!! I would highly recommend the ham hock Benedict and the..."

Amber Barnes

"Boosa is the best! I don't know why everyone hasn't rated it a 5. Food is amazing. Had the soup, the Panko eggs, the home brew tea is so relaxing,..."

Sarah Lee Strac

"This is my new favorite cafe in the Centre Rd strip. The food is original and fantastic, with a cool Mediterranean vibe. (I note other reviews..."

Simon Rose

"This cafe ticks very box to me. Great vibe with clean fit-out, terrific coffee, creative menu and helpful service. Since Merchant Guild has become..."

EatToLive

"Have always wanted to check out this place as it's a 15 min walk from home. Coffee is strong and my caulipower brekkie hits the spot for something..."

Green Bay Tree

"My new favourite local. The panko eggs were amazing, especially with the fresh herb and pomegranate salad. Love the staff there, very attentive and..."

Rhi

"This Middle Eastern cuisine cafe takes flavour and presentation to an all new level. We thoroughly enjoyed all the dishes we tried here with a middle..."

@twogoodtoresist

"The menu is creative and different from other places which is a refreshing change. The food is delicious, the only improvement would be the size of..."

Eating Around Town

"Coffee coffee coffee. The best coffee in a long time. Loved the presentation of the black coffee with a side of soda water. This is how it's done...."

Chelsey Ramos

"It's getting harder to chose my favorite cafe in the Bentleigh area! I have been to a few, but Boosa is definitely up there with the best. Love the..."

Alice Graham

"Good healthy competition to Merchants Guild. Loved my brekkie @ Boosa! Super creative menu, especially the presentation of Cauli Power, simply..."

Who Loves Good Food

"I Ordered the open sesame which was great. It comes with delicious chicken Schwarma in pita pockets, With a side of tabouli and tasty tahini...."

Davidberlinski1

"My friend and I wanted a quick lunch in the area and she told me there was a cafe I had to try. Boosa is on the same strip as the popular merchants..."

Matt

"We've had several meals here and the food is consistently delicious and imaginative. The staff are attentive and food comes out quickly and always..."

Disommer

"Very yum and innovative food! If you want something different, this is the place to be! The warm halva drink was out of this world! Two thumbs up for..."

Dani

"Amazing fresh produce, innovative menu, perfectionist chef amd warm service. Best cafe in the south east for sure. I recommend the Panko eggs and..."

SouthSideBrunch

"This cafe is great, amazing food and friendly service. The smokey lamb slider with chips was awesome. Fresh decor, the smells coming out of the..."

Simon Fetter

"I came here for lunch with a friend during the week. The service is a slow but the food is fantastic. I had the open sesame and my friend had Panko..."

Sharon

"Another great addition to Centre Rd Bentleigh East. Breakfast and lunch with a modern middle eastern twist. Delicious! ..."

Sarah Harvey

"Boosa Such an apt name for this perfect, perfect place. The Mushrooms Shwarma (vegan, special) was delectable, the Cauli Power was scrumptious, and..."

Miss Piggy

"Delicious breakfast and great coffee. Had the smashed avocado which was beautiful. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Will definitely be..."

TC78

"Great service, which was perfect timed. I had the zatar eggs and my buddy had the smashed avocado. Both were perfect, and beautifully balanced with..."

Sammy

"The food is simply delicious and very creative! Loved the halva latte and the salmon Benedict with the kale! The burger was also a favourite for me...."

Carlo

"New cafe with very interesting menu good to give it a try. Only the coffees need some improvements as they come out pretty bitter. The cafe itself is..."

Amy Tatosyan

"Without doubt the best coffee I've had in the area (and I've had plenty). Really good. I had the grainy salad with chicken for my lunch and it was..."

GPeeCubed

"Very friendly staff. Regretfully not too much that is gluten free which is my usual preference. But otherwise I would love to try a number dishes,..."

Nelly

"This place was recommended by a friend. Very local so thought I'd give it a try. Fit out and decor are super cute, quite a romantic-chilled vibe...."

VegoWolf

"Food was great (I had the cauliflower dish and my partner had panko eggs) both enjoyed the meals, quite unique. Didn't really enjoy the coffee..."

Amanda O'Sullivan

"A new destination for fuzzy Melbournians Cafe aficionado ..... Middle-eastern influenced, mildly though......Yes, we Melbournians are fuzzy..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Great new addition to Centre Rd! Clean cut cafe with thoughtful staff members and good coffee. I also tried their warmed halva which was delicious...."

Celeriac85

"Fantastic cafe. Just what the shopping strip needed. Merchant's guild watch out, you seriously have some competition! Beautifully prepared meals with..."

Savannah Borowitz

"Checked out this new local with my twin brother today. Ordered a orange & cantelope juice... forgetting I don't like cantelope. (baby brain) Little..."

Christina

"Came here at 1:30pm on a Tuesday afternoon and it was buzzing. Service was attentive and friendly. Food came out really quickly and was very tasty...."

Renae Harrison

"We saw this place opened recently, and we decided to come to compare the coffee with Next door and the coffee was amazing! The staff was very..."

Tony Marcos

"I had the Halva dream, what an amazing dish! Such a unique take on middle eastern cuisine. Next time I'll take a picture, I just had to dig in..."

FoodieMum

"Awesome cafe thats only recently opened 3 weeks ago. Super impressed by the menu, everything sounds so delicious and only makes you want to come back..."

Keen For Cuisine

"Considering this place has only been open just over a week they are doing well. Minor issues with staff prioritizing duties and barista needs to work..."

Fritic83

"Welcome to the neighborhood Boosa! The hype has been building up at this place for a while before opening, and I visited it on the first day. Happy..."

Jeremy Young

"Clean cut & bright. Boosa offers you large tables, easy to read menus & plenty of natural lights for all of your social media snap needs...."

Kira Jade

"Great place for a breakfast and lunch. Cozy atmosphere and tasty meal( all dishes on the menu ) Very helpful and friendly staff. Highly..."

Anastasia Erkic

"Very Nice cafe! It was my first visit here and I did not get disappointed. The service was fantastic and the food was also very tasty. Would..."

farah rafiei

"Some of the most unique and delicious brunch in Melbourne, hands down. With a menu drawing heavily from Israeli culture and cuisine, there are some..."

Donald Yip

"Lovely middle eastern cafe in the heart of Bentleigh East. Giant latkes are my fav for heartiness and freshness to boot. Please bring back your..."

Jana Levit

"Just awesome great atmosphere food is delicious and coffee was..."

Andy Michelis

"Very yummy food. Service is however slow, but that makes up for the giant portions of food they serve. Will come..."

Elize Do

"The staff members here are so friendly 🥰. I come here often in the mornings and they have the best coffees..."

Christine

"It was my first visit but it will not be my last! The staff were amazing. Kind, helpful and really welcoming. The food was incredible. The haloumi &..."

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