Was craving Bao today so called in a takeaway order for the Bao Bao Bao lunch from Gardenia Cafe. A triple Bao take away box which came with a pulled pork, marinated chicken and soft shell crab Bao... each a different flavour profile and juicy with a soft Bao bun. I also grabbed a skinny latte which was an enjoyable drink. Would definitely have again.
Nice little neighbourhood cafe right outside Blackburn station. It’s a small place so perhaps get here early if you want to come on a weekend. Was fairly quiet when we came which was a weekday morning, with us being the only customers at that time. I wasn’t too hungry so I ordered a small item - the mushroom crepe, and my friend opted for their chilli scrambled eggs croissant with added salmon. My crepe was really nice, delicious and light, and I also really enjoyed the coffee. On the other hand my friend wasn’t too happy with her food as it was a little bland and not the kind of flavour she was expecting. I guess everyone has their own preferences, I didn’t try hers so I can’t comment. It was great to get 20% off with the Gold membership and I actually think it’s seriously worth going back. Maybe I will try their burger next time!
The service was good, the food was average as it was a little tasteless. The latte was good. Needs more quantity too
One of the best in blackburn, service is good. And food is amazing!!
Quick service despite cafe being full on a busy weekend. It is quite small on the inside but staff were friendly and accommodating. Enjoyed our meal with our 2yo.
Bit salty but Love the crab burger. Not baby friendly (tight seating arrangment, no bathroom). Nevertheless, will definitely return.
Great little cafe tucked away on the side street. The food selection is great with a range of varying portions from small to large breakfasts and lunch menu. It tastes fresh and of good quality. The St Ali coffee is also great 👍 Can’t complain!
Veg sobs noodles was awesome! Must try. Had the matcha ice tea and salmon crepe and prawn Panko Benedict. Food presented well and friendly staff. Massive brunch, took a while to get but worth it.
Great little asian inspired cafe, went for the bao buns which were very good and a chicken rice burger. 2 compressed discs of jasmine rice made up the bun and in between was a great katsu chicken with a beautiful mayonnaise. Very interesting dish and I loved it.
The salmon crepe was also quite good, coffee was ok, needs to be hotter but this place is a definite return visit destination.
Just had a great lunch at Gardenia Cafe
We had Soba Noodles, wife said it was very fresh and light. Presentation was authentically japanese.
My son had the Ramly burger. I thought the patty looked very thick but after i convinced my son to give me a bite, I knew why he was reluctant to give me any. It was very tender and tasty.
I had the soft shell crab burger. Came with a fresh salad and sweet potato fries. Packed with flavor and perfect for lunch for a biggish guy like myself.
Also had a matcha latte and a giant cookie. Their service was very friendly and accommodating.
Gardenia is a nice little cafe tucked in one of the side streets near Blackburn station. Their standard menu prices are more economical compared to other brunch places. Yet, their food tastes even better than some of the well-known cafes in Melbourne! On my last visit I tried their summertime salad which was only available recently. The chicken in the salad was nice and crispy and the teriyaki dressing is to die for! The best part is they used fresh mangoes instead of the canned ones unlike a lot of other places which made a huge difference. Overall it was a very refreshing and satisfying salad! I also heard that they make really nice baos buns. I'll definitely be back soon to try those!
Awesome food and very creative menu. Friendly staff.
All the food was extremely good
Went here using a Groupon with my sister. Such great value! But I definitely want to go back since the food was so good!
It’s located near Blackburn station, a cozy little cafe. It has a great variety of food on the menu. Something for everyone. I got the bao bao & my sister got the bacon, eggs & avocado.
I got 3 baos that were all different. The crab one was definitely my favourite which I did not expect! Nothing to fault with the baos. All 3 were delicious. My sister liked her dish too. Had plenty of avocado & bacon & the bacon was cooked well.
Overall food was awesome & they had great prices! The service was also very welcoming & friendly. Thank you so much for having us 😊
Happened to stumpking upon this cafe and had their 25 dollars set brunch. The omelette was really good and their coffee was great as well. Staff were all very polite.
Nice little cozy cafe near Blackburn station. We had the Ramly Burger and 3 types of bao. Both dishes are delicious and big serving. Coffee and macha latte are good as well. The service is very personal and excellent. Will visit this place again.
Cute cosy little cafe situated nearby Blackburn train station. Food are well presented and pretty tasty too. Excellent value with Groupon vouchers which been there twice and ordered different food options! Enjoyed the coffee that’s comes with the meal deal
Limit to this cafe is there is no toilet access and stinky odour on clothes after having a meal in there
Great little cafe near the Blackburn station. They offered great selection of Asian style brunch. I loved the coffee and enjoyed the time there
I’ve been here with and without a voucher and food, coffee and service is just wonderful and delicious. Had the rice chicken burger and the chicken katsu was juicy. And those beer batter fries are crunch on the outside and fluffy inside 👍🏻
Going into the cafe, we were greeted with very friendly and welcoming staff!
Coffee is very important to me in determining whether a cafe is good or not, and this place definitely has great coffee. In addition with great food, it made the whole meal very enjoyable. Will definitely be back, thats for sure!
Had lunch here for the first time today and was very impressed. Delicious food, great coffee and excellent service. Cafe owner was very friendly and attentive. A great little place for breakfast, lunch or coffee.
Friendly staff and good food. The decoration is also really nice, though it can get a bit cramped if at full capacity. A friend and I have the Panko Benedict with pork, the Ramly burger, a coffee and a beetroot latte. Both meals were very generous and the fries were well made. The coffee had an excellent taste (St Ali beans) although the texture felt slightly thin (possibly not enough milk or the milk wasn't textured enough when steaming). Will definitely come back again.
One of the best places I’ve ever eaten at. I ordered the burger and it was honestly the best burger I’ve ever had, the sauce was perfect, the patty was beautiful, the egg was amazing and the chips were fried to perfection. Would highly recommend. Also the Nutella milkshake is amazing, definitely try it out.
This place is truly wonderful. The food is amazing, the service is amazing and the people are truly something else. If you are nearby I would highly recommend this place.
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