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Alisha's Cafe Collective
95/100 (142 ratings)
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"It’s not everywhere you could walk in and feel at home immediately. And while at it, have food that feels like home food. I don’t know if I like..."
Alka Vjn
"Great coffee, cool culture and awesome food selection. As someone who isn't completely vegetarian, I have a lot of respect for a place that does good..."
Jacob Reuben
"My family loved the Moroccan deli. We had a meal at (the new) Alisha’s Cafe Collective today. It was fantastic, I mean hugely impressive. The menu..."
Barb Waters
"Love this place :) A beautiful community where diversity is celebrated. Food is..."
Oscar Alfonso Jimenez
"Alisha’s is incredibly warm in the soulful, hearty sense. It’s a gorgeous, comfortable & vibrant space with lovely attentive service & generous,..."
Georgie Khan
"Absolutely divine food and wonderful staff..."
Emma Hall
"Divine food, gorgeous people, lovely..."
Jade Burstall
"Delicious honest and hearty food. Great atmosphere..."
James Doman
"Brilliant story, great energy and service! Excited to see what else is being offered and created..."
Heather Joy Bassett
"Delicious, excellent value, great alternative. Do it! You know you want..."
Shae Parker McCashen
"Have got takeaway from here a few times and need to eat in very soon! Halloumi fries and burger are awesome!Run by great people..."
Melbourne’sTopEats
"This place is the bomb. We left completely full and happy! The Middle East Platter was delicious and was generously piled up to the top with..."
Ruby M
"Love this place and the energy it brings from the workers. Really nice workers and amazing food. got the three different types of platters and highly..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"I just had the middle of the east plate..best thing I've eaten since who knows when..beautiful fragrant flavours and spices, many familiar some not,..."
Krysma
"AMAZING Middle Eastern fare (plus a few fusion dishes) in the space that used to house Moroccan Delicacy. I ordered the Middle of the East Plate..."
Quince And Cheese
"Now Alisha's Cafe Collective definitely deserves time spared for a review.Despite it being a full house Saturday arvo, we were greeted and..."
Deelek
"Another good middle eastern restaurant that doesn’t disappoint. This is more of a fusion restaurant though. We had middle of the east plate and..."
Chasingawesomeness
"I can't wait to come back to this place - the food is INCREDIBLE. I had the middle east plate with mushroom ragu as an addition and it was insane...."
Speccy
"Great environment, healthy food, live music and warm service. Came to see Oscar Jimenez on a Sat night and Golden Chai plus cake was love at first..."
Cesar Torres
Little Oscar
93/100 (124 ratings)
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"Came here with a discount for brunch on a weekend. Was a great way to try a new place and we weren't disappointed! Heaps on the Brekky Menu to..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Had a wonderful breakfast here about a month ago. New owners, new menu, new feel. It’s great American inspired food with good service and good..."
Dayvud Birn
"Hopped in on a Sunday afternoon. The place had a great fit out with even better tunes!The food came in large portions and were..."
Sivashankar Sivam
"Fantastic find on Lygon St. we are very spoilt in East Brunswick with food options and it takes a lot for me to give a 5* but Lt Oscar was so..."
TR
"This is a great little cafe. Been here a couple of times for brekky and been very happy. The service is friendly, portions are good and prices very..."
Sam
"Fab cafe! Lovely relaxed place to have breakfast, great food and coffee, also make really good fresh juices! This place had a great vibe, was..."
Ruby Lee
"The new guys running the place are the best thing to happen to Little Oscars! So lovely. Coffee is consistently great. Definitely recommend...."
Amiee
"Loving the new menu at Little Oscar - Chicken and Waffles were 👌✨ will definitely be back to try their breaky! Good coffee and good service to..."
Priya Govender
"Great coffee, service and food 👌 hidden gem in the middle of Brunswick East - highly recommended. The chef's smashed avo was something else ..."
Heather Morton
"Sensational burger, great popcorn chicken salad, good vibes and coffee. Great service.Wish we discovered this place earlier. Will be returning...."
Dan Kelly
"Came to this lovely cafe with a Scoopon voucher - breakfast for 2. Cafe owner was kind enough to extend the scoopon valid period which was much..."
Foodlover12
"Little Oscar is a great cafe situated on busy Lygon Street in Brunswick. Always serving great food and coffee. The Eggs benedict are our favourite!..."
We8melbourne
"Cute little spot off Lygon Street. Menu is cool and fun. We ordered burgers which were tasty but maybe slightly overpriced for the amount of meat on..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Burgers are priced higher than you would expect for the quality. For takeaway in the area it is ok but might consider other options. Online delivery..."
Affogato Addiction
"Went there last night, food was prepared perfectly. The amazing even chef recommend an peculiar drink with popcorn syrup in it. Needless to say but,..."
Sam Cashen
"Amazing service amazing coffee wow just wow it's a wonderful place. I'll be back tomorrow...."
Calum Davies
"Came here for brunch on a weekday. This place was lovely, attentive and friendly staff and delicious food. Ordered the big breakfast as it has..."
We Nomz
"Beautiful little place at Lygon st, offer a magnificent breakfast. Had a brunch here on the weekend, and we were satisfied indeed.Ordered a big..."
Scrumptious GG
"This week on This Model Eats a Lot episodes, we check out Little Oscar – a new bar & kitchen on Lygon St, Brunswick East. Little Oscar have a..."
This Model Eats A Lot
"Bought a scoopon deal so we booked a table on the grand final public holiday. Friendly staffs, good food & drinks, nice atmosphere. Loved..."
Iris
"I came around 11am and wanted something refreshing, so an acai smoothie bowl ($14), but they ran out so I ordered a chia pudding ($14) instead. They..."
Celia
"Had coffee and breakfast at this quiet suburban cafe by day turned burger bar by night.I felt a little indulgent, ordering myself a spinach..."
Retno Widyanti
"I went here with my friends on a scoopon deal which Little Oscar had advertised.  The food was delicious and the staff were friendly, however, I..."
FoodyBoy
"Enjoyed breakfast at Little Oscar this morning with friends which was not the planned destination and was a pleasant surprise on a wet..."
Katrina
"Coming back and bringing my friends with me Had a tasty acai bowl and the breaky burger was massive & delicious Best value for money..."
Carmen Fiorenza
"Lovely little cafe on Lygon Street. The quieter side with parking just in front. Its simply well styled. Pretty good menu with hearty dishes with..."
Nay Nay
"> BBQ Brisket Benedict with 2 soft poached eggs + slow cooked BBQ brisket served on freshly toasted English muffins, covered with a house made..."
Breakfastpiggy
"From the moment we walked in to this trendy, friendly restaurant we were greeted with top notch music. Amongst ordering our food we received great..."
Janshaaya
"Have become a regular at Little Oscar. Always look forward to the great coffee and even better quality banter from the boys. Not to mention the food..."
Romely Cadornigara
"Great service and good meal after workout at F45! 💪💪 Enjoyed the house deposit with the smoked salmon, legit good. Not pretentious at all..."
Lnn
"Food was amazing, great place to for a brunch!The Maple Sriracha Bacon was absolutely incredible. This place has very quickly become one of..."
Alex Payne
"This place is my new go to coffee shop. Best coffee I've had in a long time. And don't even get me started on how good the BBQ Brisket Benedict..."
Stephanie Rohde
"Went there for a late breakfast today, had the Big Breakfast along with a cappuccino. Everything i ordered was absolutely delicious and the coffee..."
Josh Logan
"Dont like often going out for breakfast on a Sunday but made an exception today and have never neem so impressed, amazing service, friendly staff and..."
Matthew Raab
"Love the funky ambience this quaint cafe has to offer. The staff welcomed us with their friendly and chatty nature, the music brought an up-beat,..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"Came here with a Groupon voucher for saturday brunch. Nice little place just around the corner from my new house. As groupon vouchers can be a bit..."
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"Add this to your to-do list. This modern establishment is bursting with an amazing menu, a beautiful ambiance and service second to none. I loved..."
Hannahphysiotherapist
"What an absolute gem of a restaurant! We were so happy with our meal, and the customer service was absolutely top notch and made the evening. We had..."
Charlotte Huddle
"Calamari is unbelievable and coffee is top notch!Amazing interiors, lovely spot for a few beers at night and a refreshing breakfast in the..."
Bernard Satiadi
"Really enjoyed our dinner here. Venue is great and clean. Staff were amazing all night. Very welcoming from the get go and made sure to check up on..."
TheyCallHimX
"Absolutely delicious. New owners have done a fantastic job with the renovation and it's nice to see the menu hasn't changed. Could not fault the food..."
Reema Elzein
"Thoroughly enjoyed LO. As a Korean dining experience, it's quite the departure from mainstream dining but well worth the diversion. Highly..."
Iceman
"Someone recommended this place to me and given it is so close to home I recently popped in. It has a great vibe and some cool tunes being spun by a..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Ordered though delivery service but was blown away by Little Oscar's customer service when we needed it!Delicious food, and new management..."
Daniel Sutton
"A beautiful Korean-American restaurant that I came across on GroupOn. The service was friendly and patient. We had Kim Jong Un fries and original..."
Yui Fu
"Full of surprises ...... the venue, the food, the wines and the people.Outdoor and Indoor dining area on the main esplanade.Industrialist..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"What a great little find this place was. The food was appetizing and we enjoyed everything we ordered and could not fault what we ate. The..."
MsConnoisseur
"Nice little restaurant with great service. Wait staff are attentive and accommodating. Food was very tasty and high in calorie intake. So if you're..."
Annie Babie
"We came midweek not knowing what to expect. Pleasantly surprised, plenty of good food options on the menu. The sliders are great and the chips are..."
Nick The Greek
"Very pleasantly surprised! Service was friendly, great atmosphere (loved the DJ), the wine and beer list was nice, and the food surpassed my..."
Liz
"A Korean Meet American Experience!Day one of this place being open I stopped by and the place was actually only open for a launch party,..."
Just Jamie
"The service was impeccable with very attentive and welcoming waitresses who provided a pleasant dining experience. The food, although took a bit of..."
Edy
"I can't fault this place at all!WOW what 5 star service not only do they have a wonderful list of cocktails but they will make anything you're..."
Mj
"Service was incredibly welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious albeit I'm not sure if it was very Korean or American. It's lovely to have such..."
Foodlover
"Went here for Dinner for dinner on Saturday. We were running late but the staff still accommodated us and greeted us with a smile. We were seated at..."
Mersiha Hublic
"Went here on trivia night! It was great fun with 40 different questions. Great way to grab a feed and have some fun. The burgers are like bigger..."
Phuong Phan
"My friends Matt and Jamie love love Little Oscar. Been so many times. I swear any bad word here would probably result in me being in pain in some..."
Donutsam
"Korean fusion with a Brunswick twist. I've been meaning to try this place for awhile as the fried chicken and sliders have been getting..."
Ej
"Came here on a miserable and rainy Monday night with a couple of friends. Little Oscar is a gem; comfortable without being too casual, slightly..."
Chloe Cakes
"Went on a Monday night and was pretty empty. Nice music and atmosphere, quite a cosy little joint. All the food we ordered was delicious - calamari..."
Mr. Sasquatch
"This place is on trend. Burgers, fried chicken & beers  in Brunswick doesn't et any better. Nice vibe and well priced for the quality and..."
Louise.spiteri.jenson
"trendy little place with an awesome atmosphere. Staff friendly and the place is cozy. good decor and good drinks! the burgers are cute and enough if..."
Beau
"All aboard the Korean fusion train, towards comfort station. Little Oscar opens in the culinary hotspot of Brunswick. Travelling is a source of..."
Hungrycookie
"Amazing, amazing, amazing a burger place that plays live music with a great vibe and burgers to die for. Beer bartered chips best I've had. Loved it..."
MD
"What better way to spend a raining Monday night in Brunswick than checking out a new restaurant?Little Oscar’s was B’s choice and boy..."
Beau James
"Unique flavours and really cool blend with Korean inspired flavours and American burgers. The edamame to start was great but I recommend a little..."
Queen Of Food
"DO: An assortment of all the burgers. Little Oscar is the best. Pair with some loaded fries and chicken ribs. DON'T: Sit at the tables. Sit..."
David Food Leasing
"A great spot at the top of lygon street just far away from the crazy busy section,Welcoming service with solid music to set the..."
Em Belden
"The best burgers in town and the drinks are to die for also. The venue is really trendy and with live music with a DJ some nights it's a great place..."
Troy Edwards
"Been here for the second time, it was a amazing experience again, great food, love the way how the kitchen is open and you can see the foods been..."
Yu Jeong Shin
"Little Oscar is a hidden gem in Melbournes trendy suburb of Brunswick. A great place to go on a weekend for some drinks and a meal and equally as..."
Buzz
"Best hip little Korean burger joint by far. Give these guys a five out of five on food, service and atmosphere. Have been a few times now and I..."
Christina
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I seriously love this place, my friends and I had the best time last night because of the excellent food and service! We hadn't..."
Isabella
"Seriously i dont know what it is about this place but, from when we first entered we were made to feel welcome. Me and my fiancée sat at the bar..."
Gaireuttam
"The place is lovely, service and staff were fantastic friendly and fast! The beer and cider selection were great and the food was spectacular. I dont..."
Yeatsfood
"Go here! Food and service are absolutely excellent! Korean-American fusion small plates - but not too small! The place has a cool nautical vibe going..."
Mb
"Incredible.Came on Saturday night on a sneaky double date, and the food set the tone for the rest of the evening, the calamari entree was..."
Stefgusts
"Tasty sliders, decent korean style tacos and delish chicken ribs. $5 highball vodka or tequila on friday night is a good deal. The owner is really..."
Nagwa Assafiri
"Little Oscar is Melbourne’s hottest new bar and restaurant. You’ll find them in Lygon street in Brunswick, serving up Korean/American fusion and..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"Very interesting take on Korean/American fusion burgers but all the food was generally a winning combination. Very friendly staff also in a cozy and..."
Mark
"I had relatively high expectations of this restaurant and this restaurant has surely excelled my expectations. Located in Brunswick, very cosy inside..."
Alexander Mac
"Went here on a Saturday night and could not have been more impressed. Very reasonably priced food and drinks, delicious food, attentive staff and a..."
Wade
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JZY
"Best vegan restaurant ever!!! All foods are delicious. The service is friendly whenever you come. And the environment is clean and tidy. The..."
Ziling xiong
"Recently discovered this place and OMG the food is to die for! We felt welcomed and the staff was very friendly and treated us like family. If youre..."
108
"Yummy vegan🌱 food. Owner has been friendly and shows great 👍🏻 care to customers. Highly recommend from a happy customer..."
Karl Or
"Fresh, delicious vegan food of generous portions and wonderful flavours. We've eaten our way through the whole menu and every dish is a favourite...."
Mia Ara
"Great place for vegans and vegetarians. Interesting and salivating burgers; delicious noodles and rice dishes. Recommendation: hot plate..."
YS Tan
"First time try the laska, was sooooo good, every single taste buds singing with joys. Will be back for more. Must try ..."
Lester L
"Western food hamburger Hainanese chicken rice is delicious, highly..."
一粒蛋Eric Tan
"Fantastic food and very friendly family service. The popcorn chicken great. Ended up getting a second Laksa Rice takeaway to have for lunch the next..."
Andrew Geschke
Moroccan Deli-cacy
91/100 (210 ratings)
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"sooo geewwddddd literally died and came back to earth. also the staff are so nice and the place looks so beautiful with affordable meal prices. just..."
Sabrin.adem
"The $10 vegie lunch takeaway is the best in the entire North of Melbourne. They always ask if you have any allergies and it is consistently fabulous..."
Bignami101
"Moroccan Delicacy located in Brunswick is sister to its well know counterpart the Moroccan Soup Kitchen, serves up magnificent Moroccan cuisine at an..."
Brew Hunter
"Amazing food!! It’s so cool here because there is no menu so you just order a plate and they put all different kinds of servings on it. Absolutely..."
Kirsten Chloe
"Delicious food, good value and fun, relaxed, communal vibe. Haven’t tried the breakfasts but it’s one of my favourite places to have lunch in..."
Mochi Mochi
"The food is super tasty and clean. It was hyped but still beyond my expectations. You can taste the distinct flavours of each ingredient mould subtly..."
J
"Monkey had a working from home day and since I recently became a lady of leisure, I decided to check out Moroccan deli-cacy w her. I didn’t..."
Piggyeatalot
"Delicious food at good value, very nicely decored cafe.Lunch plates are generally around $15, they will tell you what is on the menu today...."
Affogato Addiction
"Hana, and the folks who help make this spectacular place what it is, deserve an uninterrupted round of applauses. From hosting community events to..."
Adella C
"Really delicious, simple Moroccan food. Friendly service and very interesting decor. Highly recommended for locals and visitors. Will be..."
Stephanie Alexopoulos
"I ordered the amazing vegan banquet today and was impressed. So much delicious food. I especially loved the soup, hummus and the vegan..."
Mandi Vegan
"Pros: Good decor, ambiance, service and food of course. Small portion is quite big enough and it's a food for the soul as well, very fulfilling. All..."
Amalya Permana
"Amazing place for a quick and tasty lunch! Every single element on the plate was so delicious and makes me want moreDon't forget to order mint..."
Sweettooth
"I did not even know this place existed until my friend randomly took me here! I didn't know what to expect or to expect anything really. Then..."
Tina Tran
"Always amazing! The food is just so fresh and lovely! Mint lemonade is ace and the vibe of the place is great! Kind of like a market-y vibe but just..."
Kaye Swan
"This is a wonderful place to visit & have a delicious meal. There is nothing pretentious about this place & staff are welcoming. The ambience & feel..."
Food Hoarder
"If there one place the carnivore would eat vegetarian for brunch it's Moroccan soup deli.We been here a few times before and personal..."
The Carnivor & Vegan
"A very interesting concept. They only have 2 options for lunch, no menu. So ordered both which is a mixed platter and pumpkins soup. We also had the..."
Jolene Lim
"The food here is so delicious that while we were eating not one word was spoken. We never wanted it to end! Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. 5..."
Erin
"This food is good for the soul. I turn vegetarian for a day a week and this is my go to for a plate full of goodness. Sometimes twice a week..."
GET•IN•MY•BELLY
"Such a warm feeling whenever you attend this place.Staff are very friendly, and the baked eggs were full of flavour.Wouldn't of had a much..."
G Train
"Their $10 lunch packs are the best meal you can buy for that money. Hands down. They could charge double and it would still be worth it. If you've..."
Adam Brown
"Amazing, authentic food, I can't recommend this place more highly. All your senses will be stimulated with the amazing decor as well as spivey smells..."
Jayidah
"Awesome best lunch when you don't want to chose and just want a giant healthy plate of goodness placed in front of you! Coffees not really the point..."
Hemi Rakei Reidy
"The good thing about Moroccan food is that it is cooked with a variety of Mediterranean fruits and vegetables. Every bite introduces your tastebuds..."
Tanya Yadav
"Good food, good service, nice atmosphere, fantastic experience! A full plate of Moroccan favourites. I truely enjoyed it. Will definitely go..."
Eva
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JZY
"Great place and was nice to have a chat with Hana. Had the plate, fantastic vegetarian food with lots of flavour and variation of texture and..."
Patrick
"Platter was amazing! Loved that they asked for allergies as I can't have gluten and they were completely used to adjusting for that. The mint-tea was..."
Hanna Skehill
"Yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum.Great vego middle eastern food on a plate. No menu, the food just come to you. And it's ALL GOOD. Think..."
Chocolate E Claire
"Tasty, healthy, cheap and easy. I usually get the lunchbox which has heaps of tasty treats. This is one of my favourite places to eat in Melbourne...."
Pablo Diablo
"Super easy when you just walk into a place and they say - want everything on a plate? Yes please with some mint tea on the side! Such good, fresh,..."
Lellett
"What a beautiful hidden gem! I did not expect this place to serve food after walking in and wow am I impressed! Not only was I warmly greeted and..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Ohhh my! What can ii say! Seriously the best, beautiful, amazing, flavoursome and full of love soul food. I have this food on my mind constantly...."
Charli.jay
"Amazing prompt service paired with equally impressive food makes this a staple in my weekend lunch/breakfast repertoire. You get two options for..."
Lani
"I am a huge fan of Moroccan Soup Kitchen so was very excited to check this place out. Environment: great place to hang out! Loved the decor..."
Antoniette
"We love this fabulous newish Brunswick addition. Can't count how many times we have visited. At lunch they serve totally vego plates piled with fresh..."
Sputnik1
"My first taste of Moroccan and what a treat it was. we were greeted at the door and taken to our seats. Another waitress asked us if we..."
Xe
"Just as her soup bar features superbly authentic Moroccan diner, her new Moroccan deli-cacy is outstanding.  Once again, as with her soup bar, my..."
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"Great food at the place. The food platter to takeaway and it cost $10 dollars. The platter is so filling and delicious, great value for money. Wasn't..."
Melbourne Food
"This was quiet the flavour experience. We got the food platter and as I was a novice to the place I just went along with it, not knowing what I had..."
Giovanna Isabella
"Breakfast or lunch, you're in for a feed. I'm a huge fan of the shakshuka for breakfast- the one meal where you actually get to choose what you eat!..."
Natasha Fox
"Beautiful fresh flavours, bright and lifted spice. In short the food is authentic and made with love. Really like the sense of history and old school..."
Hospo Dude
"Amazing value for such a delicious plate full of so many different flavours. I wish I had enough room to eat it all. Beautiful fit out too, I love..."
Sonja.adelle
"A mixed open plate with a MOUNTAIN of food for only $10-15??? That's insane. So much value for your money. Staff are attentive to dietary..."
Vonlutge
"Stopped in and had lunch today at MD! This place is amazing, the meal was vegetarian, which might not suit some. But the food was fresh and full of..."
CrabClaws
"Super lovely & attentive service! Great coffee experience for those wanting to try something a little different. Shakshuka (pictured) was delightful..."
Catherine Jane
"Moroccan Deli-cacy Brunswick East is the second venue from Melbourne food legend Hana Assafiri (of Fitzroy North’s Moroccan Soup Bar). Occupying..."
The City Lane
"AMAZING!!!  Make it an early lunch though so you don't miss out on a taste of everything on offer.  Best vegetarian food in the city.  Should..."
Chrissie Lee
"This place is seriously delicious. As others have said, a huge plate of food, all fresh and delicious, with different tastes and textures, for $15...."
Jen Dorjee
"You get a generous serving of very delicious, healthy and vegetarian food for $15. I love the simple one plate option, the food is faultless and..."
Henry Wells
"I love this place and make a point of coming here weekly. Everything is so fresh and tasty, you get a big plate of middle eastern fare (all vego,..."
Laura Jayne
"Really tasty food. You get a plate of dips, baked vegetables and salads with felafel and haloumii. Fabulous. The half milk half coffee is delicious..."
Jeremy Hunt
"Moroccan deli-cacy may be the new kid on the block in East Brunswick but it has a rich heritage.  It is situated in the old Miramar Nut Shop that..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Very good food and service. We went at the second door on the right (not the front restaurant). We took the menu at 25$ (soupe, salad, tajine,..."
Amélie C
"Love this Cafe so much. Great lunch location if you are on the North Side of..."
Scott Rutledge
"Checked out this cafe based on the recommendation of the manager of our favourite local cafe. We had the assorted plate and the pocket and both were..."
Greg Hortin
"Was talked into getting the banquet style lunch that came with heaps of delicious dishes like hummus, salad, sweet potato chips, a few baked dishes..."
Albert Bui
"Very delicious food, friendly waiters and cozy environment. Highly..."
Ganooj A
"Loved and enjoyed the food thoroughly. Open platter..."
Norgen Norboo
"Great food! Wonderful colours in the restaurant and the plate size is generous. Plus, these guys are all about equality and justice for..."
John Arundell
"Just Delicious ! Can't go wrong with..."
Eliza Beth
Padre Coffee Brunswick East
88/100 (734 ratings)
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"Padre is synonymous with coffee in Melbourne. And there is a reason. Padre has blended, roasted and supplied many of Melbourne’s best cafes with..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"Busy coffee shop in Brunswick East area. Staff was friendly and nice. It also for mommy who carry the pram with them. Will be..."
Sweetchen
"A goto. The coffee is always good, always efficient. It is balanced. Staff are friendly enough, and for a place that does only light meals and..."
John M
"Absolutely love Padre.The Brunswick location has a great selection of coffee gear, merch and as well beans.They often hold free..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"Great coffee in small clean feeling cozy shop!! Over all just love it. It’s so hard to pick one cafe in Brunswick because there heaps on the road,..."
Breamjung
"Great quality coffee and very professional quick and efficient service. I like the retail coffee section, love being able to get a bag for..."
Stephanie Campbell
"Amazing food and coffee, was served by a lovely girl with long hair and round glassesI was really happy after the whole experience from the..."
BumblebeeDisco
"a very nice cafe , coffee always spot one never had a bad experience at padre, always get one where I am in the area . highly recommend..."
Thecheftable
"Iced coffee, $5, no ice cream which is disappointing but it is nice coffee.Loafer bakery pastries. Sparkling water on tap.Very modern cafe...."
Affogato Addiction
"A great selection of beans and equipment, with staff who are more than happy to explain and talk through everything with you. Probably one of the..."
Pat
"Nice coffee. Very stark fit out, no distractions from the coffee. Very limited food too, adding to emphasis on coffee I guess. A little clinical for..."
ERMAGERDKAWFEE
"Pros: I went to Brunswick and I love everything about this place, it's a place for coffee snob indeed but not in the snobby way, service was great..."
Amalya Permana
"Padre Coffee is a big name in the Melbourne coffee scene. After a little bit of research, I also learnt that Padre means father in many languages. It..."
Ferris Wheel Flight
"We’ve been living in Brunswick for two and a half years, a part of the world where the entry requirements include knowledge of specialty coffee..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"Padre Coffee located in Brunswick is a very modern coffee bar that serves exceptionally good coffee, brewed by lovely kind baristas. I have previous..."
Brew Hunter
"I have been coming here for about 7 years now and I have seen this business grow from strength to strength. Marinus and the team at Padre really are..."
The Beauty Of Melbourne
"Dropped by Padre Coffee for Coffee Catchups while our friend's wee one is at an exorbitant piano lesson. IKR IRL toddlers play piano. In..."
Yorkstergram
"Still some of the best coffee in lygon st. I love this place. It does get a bit too busy for my liking though. When it's packed i always seem to be..."
William Hasnever
"Coffee is always good and with consistent quality . You can smell the aroma of the coffee bean from outside of the cafe. One of our favourite places..."
JO
"If you’re picky about coffee and you always look up the best coffee shops in a city before your visit then you’re lucky if you plan to visit..."
Feed Your Fancy
"I have been living in Australia for seven years now and Padre's coffee was my first. In the meantime i have tried so many different coffee places..."
Marilène Fortuna
"One of my favourite coffee shops in Melbourne. Very comfy place, knowledgeable and friendly staffs and awesome coffees. Bought a bag of their..."
Coffeebuffid
"the service is very good, coffee is very good and so is the pastries. A little pricey, and you can choose the weekly coffee blends to drink. I love..."
Antoinette Chahine
"very interesting place from the street you won't notice this cafe.. the ambience is very nice... the coffee for me is too milky prefer more fragrant..."
I^v@^y
"Love the coffee, ambiance, concept. One of the best coffee shops ive been in Melbourne. Had a perfect piccolo with a balanced acidity and pleasantly..."
Gabriel Karamoy
"Best coffee shop for miles around. Super friendly and attentive staff. They roast their own coffee which is fantastic both in store and for your..."
Chris
"Coffee is nicely made, i was a bit disappointed that they don't have almond milk here though! Most other well known coffee shops have caught on that..."
Charli.jay
"If there was a place that took its coffee very seriously and studiously in coffee-centric Melbourne it is Padre. Everything is done to precision and..."
Crispymelbreview
"Sunday morning i really enjoyed my coffee. Not sure if it was my mood or because sunday morning but havent enjoyed a coffee that much in a long time..."
Nick Komo
"Okay, I was expecting more from a Cafe with a roasting machine and a name like Padre ... an institution in itself.Okay, any Cafe that has..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I do enjoy my coffee, I wouldn't say I'm a coffee snob as I enjoy most coffee. Nothing better than on a lazy Sunday afternoon coming pulling up a..."
The Don
"Came here to pick up some coffee beans. Was greeted with great customer service and professional advice. Coffee here is great and second to none. One..."
Bentheeater
"Went in to buy a filter coffee set up for home . Got expert help by friendly passionate and knowledgable staff who showed me exactly what i needed...."
Ben
"Very limited menu but Padre is a heaven for coffee fanatics. Maybe it's just me but I can smell this place before I even see it. I just love the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Been here a few times in the past. Love the atmosphere mainly . Whenever I have had a milk based coffee, I have to admit it is not particularly to..."
Patsy
"I've been coming here since it first opened 7 or so years ago. It's the best coffee around and great friendly service. I always buy their home..."
Simone
"Love the coffee and the atmosphere, a consistent 8.5/10 coffee. Keep up the good work guys you got me as a regular customer...."
Arnold Keith
"I'm a huge fan of the coffee here, impeccable! They roast their own beans here and just walking past you can smell the goodness. I almost always get..."
Lida Cheung
"I get my coffee fix here and leave with a bag of padre coffee always. The croissants are beautiful and while their menu is limited, it's the coffee..."
Q
"This place is serious about coffee. They roast themselves selling under the label Padre and have an immaculate display of their roasting visible from..."
Out And About
"An ace cafe where all their beans are roasted onsite. Padre coffee here is delightful & the food is fresh minimal. No complicated brunch options to..."
Common Foodie
"Best takeout coffee I've had in Melbourne! Nice selection of pastries at the front counter however unsure if food is sold/what it is like due to..."
Yasmin Forster
"Great coffee and friendly service try to go earlier on weekends if you can because it can get quite busy. They roast their own beans so there is..."
Tobes Jones
"Brunswick East Project is my local cafe and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough to anyone in the area. These guys are serious about their coffee..."
The City Lane
"Post contains..."
The Juliet Report
"I like the feel of the place, but was extremely let down by the coffee. I will return to give it a second chance to impress, and I hope that visit..."
DeOriginalOne
"Latte. An excellent cup of coffee, strong flavour, quite warm and with a skewed heart drawn in the..."
Let Me Feed You
"A favourite. My fave coffee in Melbourne. Also has fantastic muffins. Only downside is wait for coffees on weekends - has become a very busy..."
Coburg Dweller
"Best coffee. My favourite coffee in Melbourne. The almond croissants and savoury muffins are also delicious! Love that sparkling water is..."
Pg41
"Coffee lover. I like to wander the streets of Brunswick on my days off and found myself in here. Delicious coffee and cake selection and very..."
Misseldr
"Great relaxing space with brilliant music. Loved the coffee..."
Hanna Murray
"I am here at least 4 times a week. The coffee is perfect every time, never bitter and always the right sip away temperature. Everyone is so friendly..."
Alana
"Love it, thanks !. Hey guys,Thanks for a fantastic afternoon. Only stayed for a quick bite to eat and a coffee, but boy was I impressed...."
Zoe
"Best coffee in Melbourne (really!). In my opinion, Padres roast the best beans, and the baristas at the Brunswick East project know how to make them..."
H.dashnow
"Great coffee, nice food.. I loved the rolls, especially at $7. but now they're $10 all of a sudden, I don't think I'll pay..."
Bert Laydry
"Home away from home. The Brunswick East Project is easily one of the best places in Melbourne to get a great coffee. Each time I visit the staff are..."
Eden
"Delicious coffee and awesome..."
Teenz84
"Best coffee. The Padre coffee is so lovely, probably the best coffee I've had. I visited for lunch and had a roll, which was fantastic. Was left..."
Dining Monkey
"Prompt and..."
Kell Bendle
"Stumbled onto this place on a Saturday afternoon, had the most perfect flat white (strong, not at all bitter, beautiful milk) and a peanut butter..."
Terror Nova
"Great coffee and service. just what you expect from these..."
Sweet Chilli
"If you love coffee - this is the..."
Deborah Smith
"It's all about the coffee!. They know their stuff. Highly recommend..."
New 2 Bwick
"Nice coffee! Great service! Like it very..."
L
"Coool. Nice Coffee, would go again..."
Brittany
"The BEST!. Yes I know it's a big statement, however when you've come here roughly once a week for months and you can't imagine going anywhere else in..."
Maxine
"This place just smells amazing! And it does wonderful Padre coffee. And is open til 5. What's not to..."
Lucy2
"Amazing, amazing coffee. Long Mac...."
Nene
"Noice. Padre coffee sings, considering this the consistency should be a little better, it really depends on which barista you get.Bit of a..."
Steven Joshua-James
"Even though the name doesn't mean anything, this place is like a father to me. I love sitting at Padre on my laptop pretending I'm important. I'm..."
Musclediaries
"Padre is Perfect. Padre beans are among some of the best coffee beans in Melbourne. I've only had a handful of coffees here, but they've always been..."
Zane David Holloway
"Great!. Excellent! focused on great coffee, and that is what..."
Mark
"Best coffee in Melbourne. OK I know I'm going to get lots of flack for that but...I've been working up in Brunswick for a while (live in Northcote so..."
Sophie Robson
"So far the best coffee in brunswick that i've tried. Keep it up guys. Shame you r not easier to reach from my..."
Anden
"Delicious coffee, friendly warm cafe. Outstanding coffee, no food which is unfortunate, it seems a lot of these new onsite coffee roasting cafes are..."
Foody
"The best. I grew up in Brunswick and remember my MOther purchasing her meats from this old butcher. I have continued the tradition but instead of..."
Chockar
"Wow. This place has 10 single origins to choose from. I'm taken a back by their serious coffeeness...."
Jonathon Sciola
"Awesome coffee!. Really there is no other spot in Brunswick for coffee...actually make that no other in Melbourne than Padre Coffee, simply it's just..."
Jane
"Accepting of All. Im a regular. I love it here. Best coffee around and none of that pretentious elitism that dominates other spots like A Minor..."
Alanis Emilea Jayde Quinsey
"A local fave. Great coffee, lovely staff and the best cupcakes in..."
Sputnik1
"Best coffee I have found in my strip. clean and friendly staff. have returned many times with..."
Brunswick Mum
"The Best around. By far the best coffee in brunswick, if not the..."
Nick
"Brilliant. I love this place. So much that I walk an extra 10 minutes in the morning to get a takeaway coffee before work in the mornings. I bought..."
Didi LeNoir
"Best Coffee in Melbourne!. This place is amazing. They only do coffee and some select fresh-baked muffins (sweet and savory), but they do it all SO..."
JackieE
"Friendly, fantastic coffee and great atmosphere. You'll never get a burnt run of the mill trash coffee here- they work to please the discerning..."
Hania Trzaskowski
"Beautiful coffee every time and very knowledgeable staff - friendly, and eager to share their passion of coffee. Worth making a detour..."
LL
"BEST COFFEE IN MELBOURNE ! Without a doubt the only thing better thentheir coffee is their friendly and awesome baristas! With all do respect to all..."
Aron Tzimas
"Finally great coffee at the top end of Lygon. Great coffee & nice people to boot. The guys are really passionate about what they do and it shows. Not..."
Tobes
"Delicious soy latte and amazing pastries from Via Porta. Very smooth tasting coffee beans which have been roasted well. Staff are super friendly and..."
Mel B
"Amazing coffee. My partner and I were here last week and were informed one of our coffees didn’t meet the barista’s standards and shouldn’t..."
Mariana
"Minimalist and modern - it's a very clean space in which to enjoy very good coffee. Roasters and purveyors of their own beans. Simple but tasty..."
IGuideU
"Coffee is nice and well made, not the Rodgers strongest blend so order strong if that’s the way you like it Great selection of very delicious..."
Daniel Edward
"Far and away the best coffee in the area. Don't bother going anywhere..."
Sarah Hansen
"Very friendly staff and talented barista, they know their coffee very well and you can tell they very passionate about it!! The barista even come to..."
Annie
Highness
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"Such friendly staff and good food too! I tried the Acai bowl through Uber Eats and it was amazing. Thank you!! :)..."
Rosie D
"Great takeaway offerins here, including their toasties. Highly recommend the green machine - good pairing of flavours..."
Tokenbroccolligirl
"My girlfriend saw this cafe on Instagram and wanted to try it and we both thought it was worth the 40 minute drive! Plenty of savoury options on the..."
Josh Thompson
"Great cafe with a great range of options to choose from. The dessert range is worthy of it's own shop!!..."
MelbourneFoodPrn
"Great range of sweet and savoury dishes. But as always. The sweet is a hit with the family!!..."
DamoForce Food
"Tried two dishes, both soo good!! Drinks were also amazing! Highly recommend!..."
Steph Lai
"Fantastic!! Came here yesterday and was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. The venue is nice and cosy, the coffee is amazing and the food..."
Blue Man
"Loved the eggs benny with Mac and cheese croquettes - delicious! Great coffee and friendly service. I will be back thank you very..."
Justin
"Since they are now only takeaway I had to grab some of their delicious pancakes. While it wasn't the same as getting to dine in, I really loved the..."
Evelyn Dempsey
"Bright and cheerful decor. Good food for breakfast, good coffee and good..."
Christo
"Came for the Oreo Pancakes, came back for the service! These guys are doing everything..."
Lazar Savic
"After seeing sweet dishes from this place i was so excited to go try some of their sweet dishes during their birthday celebrations. We ordered all..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"What a great place to eat!! Went last Sunday with my husband and daughter and had an awesome time. The food is just amazing. The staff is auper..."
I. Giron
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good brunch spot.Coffee and service was great and the food was delicious although very little healthy..."
Jake Unsworth
"I ordered the Corn Fritters. The bacon, poached egg and fritters, all cooked to perfection. The coffee in this place is amazing. Highness has its own..."
Roberto Giron
"Leaf the grains were amazing with the mixed mushrooms. So much flavour especially with the labneh. The love me tender drink was very average. Lacking..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"We came here for brunch on Sunday. This pink cafe is easily caught your eyes if you drive pass.The interior inside is quite modern and cozy with..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I saw Highnesse's cross'n'which and I just had to try as I love croissants. It was absolutely delicious, I've never had anything like it. Will..."
Margaret G
"Highness cafe is in the heart of Brunswick. The cafe is light and bright. It was a good brunch, the food was pretty tasty and..."
Amy Flood
"I loved the food and the coffee! I had the ciao bello and a specialty chai latte which was definitely something special! The mushroom on the ciao..."
Zacquilinelao
"I had my birthday celebration here, we are so thankful to staff for amazing Food and top service. All went well. Thank you..."
Zac Bartlett
"Great Food, Awsum customer service, Loved the coffeeWill be back..."
Manmeen Kaur
"Everything was absolutely delicious! Had the smashed avocado with halloumi 😍 Lovely staff and amazing service..."
Aasis Taneja
"Had amazing brunch and fantastic service!We went for the first time and really enjoyed everything. Went for savoury and ended up having dessert..."
SoulFood##
"Loved the food and amazing service, been here few times and always enjoyed the experience. One of the most fabulous services in local area..."
Aar Kay
"What a hidden gem! The atmosphere and ambience was so lovely. The place looked and felt so friendly and comfortable. The menu options were extensive..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Amazing service amazing service!!!! Food was fast and place was cute and clean. I loved everything about this place ..."
Floflooo
"I’ve been here quite a few times since moving into the area. And I will say I really enjoy the ambience and coffee (!!!) from this place. It’s a..."
Jinn
"Place gets busy! Amazing freakshakes, and brunch food was delicious. Kids loved it...."
Explore With Erin
"Love visiting Highness Cafe on the weekends for brunch and a sweet treat. The venue is beautifully decorated, food delicious and service 10/10. The..."
FoodieMelbourne2019
"Came here with the missus a week ago, got the baked eggs and it did not disappoint. Service was really friendly and fast. Can't wait to come back and..."
Hung Huynh
"Was so full of flavour. I had the beef burger and it was delicious, so was the Nutella shake and pork bao. Will definitely be back for desserts and..."
Emily Cramb
"This place was absolutely amazing! The baked eggs were fabulous with a delicious flavour and a nice generous portion, definitely a winner! Also the..."
Cmzajicek
"One of the best desserts places I have ever went to, very nice and everything is just right, also very filling. Loved their..."
Heidi K
"Cute little cafe. Amazing service.. and delicious food! Staff was very friendly. Recommend reserving seats before you visit the place. They have..."
Prajakta Pawar
"Been here several times and especially their breakfast always makes me wanna come back!My favorites so far are the Acai Bowl, Pumpkin Party, and..."
Cludy Foodie
"Located at the quite end of Lygon St, Highness café is a little gem of a find that are serving some of the best desserts in Melbourne. Being in the..."
Lauren Pinch
"If you’re looking for open till late dessert cafe you have found it at Highness Cafe. Open for breakfast, lunch and dessert. This cafe is so pretty..."
The High Tea Girl
"I visited Highness cafe the other day and loved the gorgeous styling this cafe has to offer! The pink walls and black and white retro tiles are..."
@brunchgirl
"Modern and stylish with pastel pink walls - Highness Cafe serves up delicious lunch dishes such as tacos, burgers and their chips are crunchy &..."
Miagoreng.com
"A cafe that's open till late. Its a pretty good location on Lygon street for a cafe like this. Open till late they were serving their lunch menu with..."
Nay Nay
"4.5We went to Highness café to try out the new dinner menu and loved the menu . We found the price really reasonable for the quality and..."
Vivian
"I visited this cafe recently and sampled a whole bunch of dishes. They were all very impressive! The snitzel stuffed with prosciutto and cheese was..."
KnowingMelbourne
"If you’ve driven along Lygon St through Brunswick recently, you can’t have missed the gloriously pastel pink Highness Cafe located just north of..."
State Of Steph
"A Cosy cafe in the quieter side of Lygon St. We were lucky to check out their new dinner menu and desserts. This cafe has a strong focus on late..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Loved this cute little spot in Brunswick. So much pink (which I love) & a bright interior with plenty of seating! The menu is next level indulgence..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"This is a great cafe serving great cappuccino with a great brunch menu. Excellent service and a great place to catch up with friends & family..."
Simran Jit
"WOW... we walked past and saw the beautiful interior and waked in to see the options. the service we received was extraordinary and ended up staying..."
Chocolover
"What a great experience we had with food, Desserts and service. Completely professional staff and best quality food and desserts. I couldn’t try..."
Harmeet Khaira
"Highness keeps delivering the goods every time! We have dined in and ordered via Uber Eats and its always been awesome. Most friendly service,..."
Bob Fernandis
"After reading few reviews finally went to this place called HIGHNESS and truly felt very warm and welcoming place. Nice selection of color and decor..."
Foodloverlena
"What a great place to have Breakky or Lunch. went there with my friends.Had Acai Bowl, Mexican bowl and Ciao bello everyone loved the food, On..."
Damian Smith
"This place is a one-stop shop! They've got delicious savoury options but save room for dessert because their sweets are insane!Dulce..."
Maria Condello
"We were delighted to be invited tonight to the new menu launch of Highness cafe. Tonight, there was an array of dishes to sample, both savoury and..."
Dine And Dash
"I was super lucky to be invited to the evening menu launch and, boy, was the food delicious!Started off with drinks. I got the Berry Love..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"We were delighted to be invited along to the launch of Highness Cafes evening menu. It’s great to see a cafe that has only just recently opened..."
Espy Eats
"We were invited to Highness last night a relative newcomer just about to commence a dinner service. I was wildly impressed with the interior and the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Amazing breakfast/brunch/lunch cafe in Brunswick East. The service is friendly, welcoming and attentive. The strawberry rose milkshake is delicious...."
Melb_Belly
"Staff were so lovely and polite. Went with the savoury option, pumpkin party, fantastic. Nicely presented and tasted amazing! Would definitely come..."
Sam
"What a find!! Thank you social media!! The perfect dessert bar in an area that needed it the most! Shakes, mud cakes, waffles - you name it and these..."
Nicole Wamba
"What a lovely cafe! Thoroughly enjoyed my shashuka and green tea matcha latte. I brought my little one along which proved a disaster because she..."
Hong Truong
"Amazing place with great food and drinks and fantastic service. Very friendly staff and reasonable prices. We tried brekky, desserts & crazy shakes..."
Vibha Natarajan
"Delicious brunch! I had the sweet potato and corn fritters, they were awesome! Good coffee too. My boyfriend had the chilli scrambled eggs of which I..."
Caroline Simpson
"Gotta love a cafe/dessert bar! From breaky to lunch and all day dessert - Highness has one of the best menu's on the market! I sampled quite a few..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Wow. We decided on a whim to come here for lunch. All the staff were very kind and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend this place for a great..."
Dimmy Georgiadis
"This bright new cafe is a lovely addition to Lygon Street. The coffee is great, staff are exceptionally friendly and food is delicious! Definitely..."
Ange
"Tried breakfast items, crazy shakes, coffee and desserts here. They're all absolutely amazing!Attention to detail on every dish, friendly staff,..."
Melbourne.Food
"Had the pleasure of visiting this new, modern and amazing cafe!Everything was gorgeous, from the food to the layout to the crockery!We..."
Food Josh
"Staff were incredibly friendly, warm and comforting environment with amazing and well presented food, what more could you ask for! Definitely..."
Daniel Berto
"Loved the food, service and the ambience. The place looks very cool with a beautiful interior and lighting. The food looked and tasted amazing. I..."
Ron Kohli
"We went with few friends and loved every bit of it! I Had the Avocado date smoothie with Hash Benny and it was just amazing. We all loved it and will..."
Manu Monga
"Looking for great brunch and awesome shakes? Look no further. Highness has got you covered, I had the chilli scrambled and it was fantastic, Light..."
@foodtom
"Saw photos of the dishes and had to try this out. The pancakes were a very decent portion size, we were excited when they came out. Service was..."
M Melbourne
"I discovered this place because they started following me on Instagram. We were able to book online and overall we enjoyed the food. They were..."
Ronni Scrapsaver
"Really great vibe from this place! Nice bright atmosphere with cool music and friendly staff. I had the beef brisket burger with a perfect flat white..."
Conor Dunne
"Modern and stylish with pastel pink walls - Highness Cafe serves up delicious lunch dishes such as tacos, burgers and their chips are crunchy &..."
Mia Goreng
"The dessert menu is to die for! I could eat it everyday if calories weren't an issue! Very clean store and good service! Ordered the dulche delice ..."
Fat 2 Fit Lisa
"Tried breakfast items, crazy shakes, coffee and desserts here. They're all absolutely amazing!Attention to detail on every dish, friendly staff,..."
Kas Kalami
Carolina Cafe & Bar
87/100 (976 ratings)
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"This place is great as a cafe and even greater as a bar. Warm vibes all round, even in the cosy little courtyard. Bar staff are phenomenal. Would..."
Maddie Felton
"Currently settling in with the best coffee ever! Great place with friendly people creating a warm and friendly vibe to warm one's cold soul on a..."
Letícia Brown
"Stumbled upon this place in Brunswick. Really cool setup in an old shoe store. Greeted by friendly staff, Great menu. Excellent coffee and when..."
Neil McKay
"My favourite cafe in Brunswick and the perfect place to write my book on a Saturday afternoon. Great coffee, delicious food, and heart warming smiles..."
Julia Collins
"So happy this is my local. Staff never rude, food n coffee always..."
Nisha Feik
"One of the best coffees..."
Cameron Ford
"10/10 for coffee 10/10 for food 10/10 for customer service 10/10 for friendliness 10/10..."
Josh-san Scott
"delicious and delightful staff and..."
Kim Victoria
"THE BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH I HAVE EVER..."
Dana York
"Carolina is often pumping, but the staff are always on top of it with great service and consistently good coffee. The food has been great every..."
Rose Tea
"Our absolute favourite cafe in the hood! Food is always consistently excellent and the courtyard is really lovely. Coffee is good and friendly..."
Elizabeth Royce
"In a old Italian shoe shop is a cafe called Carolina. The service was really friendly and polite. A good piccolo latte, a nice..."
Timinmelbourne
"I haven't tried their food yet, but coffee was good. My friend who used to lived in the area recommended me this place. He still comes by quite often..."
Taylor
"Gorgeous sweet little calm cafe, with great people and feelings. Very welcoming and soft nature, with stunning food. And by stunning I mean, every..."
Lady In Bread
"I know this is a big call... but I think this was the best coffee I’ve had in a very long time! Creamy milk, and the coffee was nice and strong but..."
Me
"Very quaint and unassuming cafe on Nicholson street. Easily missed, but shouldn’t be!Lovely staff, cute outdoor garden seating and quality..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Vegan friendly? 8.5/10Service: not great Stopped by here because it was close to our airbnb during our stay in Melbourne. It looked..."
Vivian
"One of the best breakfasts I've had for a long time, this bad boy will get the juices flowing - coffee was amazing... forced to sit outside but was..."
Douzzzz
"Really yummy Pork Belly burger and Chai tea! I visited this cafe on a Monday for lunch, so not sure if it might be super busy on the..."
Antonique Johnston
"Food: 4Service: 3They have tables at rear (outside)Carolina is on Nicholson St near Park St. But it was hard to find them!..."
Fritter Lover
"That Mushroom Sanga is devine!! W' the potato hash as a side is also a low key favourite. Best spot to chill is out the back on a nice sunny day!..."
Keysey
"Consistently good coffee, good people and really nice vibe. The mushroom blue cheese sandwich is probably my favourite cafe breakfast in all of..."
Astronaut Mike Dexter
"Great coffee, amazing decor! Love the old school wooden finish, feels welcoming and to top it off the staff are excellent too! I had eggs on toast..."
Skinnyfatty
"The atmosphere was relaxing, the music was tasteful and not too loud to have a conversation. The coffee was really good, and my Okonomiyaki..."
Rakhee Patel
"I rate these guys a 4.0 at this stage... My rating is based off their coffee, which is excellent!! Totally delicious espresso!! I'm confident my..."
Bili Mckill
"Rating on Sunday brunch. Overall experience was pretty good. The staff were really friendly and nice. The courtyard was beautiful and perfect..."
Kate
"Fantastic friendly staff who were on the ball ! Nothing was too much trouble Great recommendation from our waiter as the menu looked so..."
The Ladies Who Brunch
"The slow cooked lamb sandwich was delish..well there is nothing more to say but must use 140 characters..so much characters soo little to..."
Yummm
"I found the staff OK despite recent comments about hipster arrogance and indifference. The cappuccino was superb, creamy and luscious. I will be..."
Crispymelbreview
"Lovely food - quality ingredients nicely cooked. Some different options from your average cafe. Don't drink coffee so can't review it but looks like..."
A Richardson
"Excellent coffee and the food is quite inventive.. Though I found the scrambled eggs to be a little on the oily side. Lovely little place well worth..."
Ben Milroy
"Delicious food and coffee for a solo Sunday breakfast. Was sitting on the tram home, saw Carolina through the window and jumped off. Probably the..."
Kane Moroney
"I just love Carolina so much! Everyone is always so lovely and warm. Food is consistently delicious and coffee spot on (with an incredibly lovely..."
Ruthie Blythman
"Loved it i had ocean trout gravlax with poached eggs. The eggs were perfectly cooked and its fairly priced. I can't wait to go again, i really liked..."
Tobes Jones
"Best fritters I have ever had! Love love..."
Four From Four
"Went here with my boyfriend and it was absolutely lovely. Beautiful courtyard with delicious food and coffee. Would definitely recommend this..."
Indigo Malatt
"What a delightful little place Carolina's is. Impeccable service and coffee with a great ambience. Parking is really the only issue here, but make..."
Iceman
"Recent discovery. A nice mixture of homely and hipster. Great little courtyard, nice service and good..."
Melbournefoodreviewer
"Awesome hipster cafe. I had the Black bean frijoles, they were delicious and very filling. There was a nice heat from the jalapenos and chili sauce,..."
Alsatian
"Loved the food. Absolutely loved the picked onion and corned beef reuben sandwich. The coffee was quite nice, and the staff were..."
Roastedbakedfried
"Carolina. A lovely little cafe/bar. Been there for breakfast and drinks in the..."
Pg41
"Tasty. Been here a few times for brunch. I recommend both the ocean trout gravlax with picked onion and corned beef reuben sandwich. Coffee is good..."
Cmrickards
"Yum. Walked by on Friday and was drawn in by the beautiful fit out. Food was excellent, coffee was great. One comment if anyone actually cares. Do..."
Shaun
"Babes. Babes the lot of em, and the food is swell..."
JA W
"Best courtyard in the North. I love this cafe! It truly has one of the most beautiful courtyards of any cafe I know, so lush and lovely. The food is..."
Wet_elf
"Great Cafe. On the pricey side, but with excellent portions and great quality. A definite brunch go-to in the inner..."
Feedmeh
"Fantastic place, ignore the million dollar development of st Ali north next door and enjoy balanced and exceptionally plated food from a place the..."
C Hunter
"Sweet home Carolina. I've enjoyed breakfasts and coffees at Carolina (weekdays and weekends) and I can't help but leap to their defence when I..."
MJ84
"Great food but way too long a wait on a weekend. Waited half an hour for a coffee and was spoken to quite curtly when I expressed my disappointment...."
Melanie Gaylard
"Lovely vibe and fit out, much nicer than St Ali North around the corner... Better coffee too! Has a few good vegan options, and interesting ones at..."
Nikolai Yan
"I so love this cafe. It is in our top two in Melbourne. I am amazed it is not busier, and I find it extraordinary that St Ali a few doors down is so..."
Cinnamon Girl
"A little gem. Why this cafe is not busier at night astounds me. I know it can pump during the day, but I find it a delight in the evening too. The..."
Outandabout
"An ideal local, with soul. This place has really hit its stride after being a bit patchy when they opened (a year ago). New chef a few months ago has..."
Joshua Ackman
"Best coffee in the area, love the..."
BE Sophie
"Yay, finally hitting its stride. I left a critical review about this cafe a few months ago, noting that coffee and design were great but the food was..."
AJ
"Great fresh & healthy food. Friendly but not intrusive service. Very enjoyable backyard. Had a lovely lunch there which would have been a perfect one..."
CJ
"My little girl's regular..."
Sirindipity
"Not bad. I had the french toast which was yummy and made of homemade brioche. Nice caramel flavour. Coffee ok, maybe a 7/10. Iced chocolate good,..."
Steph93
"Nice place, good food. We came just on 3pm when the kitchen was closing (yes, we were *those* people... sorry...) but they obliged us with lunch..."
Sasha Sheko
"Loving this venue with its tribute to its history and the gorgeous area outside. Have been for breakfast, for lunch and for drink. Food has been..."
Kathleen Mitakakis
"Super cute very tasty cafe/bar in an old shoe store. Kitschy plates and cups carry good breakfast and coffee. Worth a..."
John Carver
"Delicious and friendly. I have been back to this cafe several times now. the coffee is good and the food has been great. i had the eggs that came in..."
Peri
"Awesome coffee & delicious food! The thick cut bacon is a..."
Simone Condos
"Just great. Fantastic find in busy Nicholson St, lovely courtyard, so quiet...just the place to spend time in the sun enjoying the great food and..."
Hungryhungry
"Great coffee. Very relaxed atmosphere. Very fresh and delicious food. Worth checking..."
Cate Porter
"Lovely courtyard & good food. Had brunch at Carolina yesterday and enjoyed sitting in their courtyard out the back - a great space for kids too, with..."
Rebecca Pountney
"Great coffee and fantastic fitout. Very friendly and..."
Paul Shub
"January 3, 2015 Slightly hidden, Carolina is a mixture of both hipster and grandma, fronted by the original Invicta logo of a bygone Italian shoe..."
Skinny Glutton
"The service was good, after a somewhat confusing beginning, and I'm looking forward to adding Carolina to the brunch..."
Gagwood
"The brunch is good here. Super food and great coffee in a super sweet terrace out the back. Come early on the weekends or they might run out of the..."
Hannah Muirhead
"Hadn't been here for a few years, but it's still as good as I remember! The staff were friendly and attentive, my chicken tandoori burger was..."
Mads H
"Recently held an evening event here and I have to say it's the perfect place for you to gather friends if you're looking for a comfortable inside..."
Shea Evans
"Incredible food with a beautiful attention to detail and flavour. The atmosphere is calm and inviting echoed by the professionalism of the staff that..."
Empzorz Rose
"Has a good vibe. Compact interior and more tables in the courtyard, a few on the footpath also. Overall, quite a good little cafe. Coffee was very..."
IGuideU
"I love coming here for brunch. The servers are lovely, the food comes out fast and it’s always really tasty and..."
Nicole Schneider
"I visited here since April 2019. Today I just review my photos and recommend this restaurant to my friend who is about to visit Melbourne in the next..."
Ruetai Ruru
The Origin Tales
86/100 (651 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
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Healthy
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Healthy
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Fusion
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Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
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Street Parking
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Mid-range
"The fusion in these foods are insanely good, I was very impressed with the ratio of tastes in one bite of the ‘brekky burrito’ also the fusion..."
Hyein Lee
"This is a very fine venue. What a little gem of a place - too good to miss if you live in Melbourne, are visiting Melbourne or just want to take your..."
Kate Elle
"I celebrated my 40th birthday at Little Oscars hiring the whole venue. The staff could not have been more accommodating, making sure everything was..."
Bec Spoor
"The Origin Tales food is delicious! Had the sweet & sour dish today and it was jam packed with so much flavour. Can’t wait to try the rest of the..."
Anthony Craig
"We went to Little Oscars for my daughter's 22nd birthday. The staff were very hands on and helpful. My two little nephews were with us and the staff..."
Robyn Witton
"Such a great experience. Good food and service. Can’t recommend highly..."
Brendan Shiray Hancock
"Absolutely the best chicken sandwich in Brunswick and in the top 5 in..."
Ian Oscar
"Really enjoyed our dinner here. Venue is great and clean. Staff were amazing all night. Very welcoming from the get go and made sure to check up on..."
Ali Abdo
"Great food & coffee! Friendly staff. I would return again. Thank you for the kind hospitality & lovely..."
Jasmine Mueller
"Amazing food and beautiful people!!! I loved their vegetarian burger with truffles..."
Matteo Mac
"We had an absolutely awesome experience. We went for our anniversary morning breakfast with kids and all of us absolutely loved the..."
Anindita Banerjee Ray
"This is a fantastic little spot. Coffee was a bit slow, but really good. Food was yummy and interesting mix of flavours on the..."
Kerry Howard
"A totally pleasurable experience. Super current New York/ Korea low food done with care and attention to detail. Casual friendly but brisk and..."
Neil Hargreaves
"Great food , great environment and great staff. Will definitely be back..."
Andrew Di Benedetto
"Such a great spot with amazing food and very friendly staff, will definitely be..."
Fez Faz
"Phone order, pickup. Very quick service.Char kway teow, $14.90, nicely seasoned had good mix of veggies and tofu.Popcorn chicken..."
Affogato Addiction
"If your tired of the dirty vegan burger craze and want something tasty but non greasy this is your place!! Staff are so friendly, food is always..."
Grace Howard
"Have been here a few times and the food is always great and the service is also amazing. Great vegan..."
Melissa McConnell
"If you are in the Brunswick East area, please drop by to check out this restaurant. Great food, quiet place and friendly staff. The price is..."
Vearn888
"Knowing my love of mock meat, both Thirsty Vegan (who last appeared in my review of Maccaroni Osteria Italiana) and Sand Pirate Penguin (who last..."
Sonia Nair
"Went to this place through a recommendation. I am not a fan of vegan food but Origin Tales was successful in showing me how amazing vegan food can..."
Eshwar
"If you like vegan junk food, this is your heaven. The healthiest item on the menu is the small salad that comes with some dishes. Not a place to eat..."
Quince And Cheese
"Great food and great service. Glad the whole menu is vegan. Will definitely come back and try more things. The prices are also good. I got the poke..."
Kim
"Really enjoyed the food here. We had the hainanese chicken rice and the zinger burger - both were delicious. The sauces are homemade and very tasty...."
Sammie Lim
"The best vegan cheeseburger I’ve had in Melbourne - it’s off the charts!!! Super friendly service,great value and that cheeseburger. Just go you..."
Mick D
"Great vegan Asian restaurant!Ordered the Singapore Mee Goreng. Don’t missed the fact that it did not have chicken or egg but wished they..."
Jennyabouttown
"Yum! This place is awesome. I ordered through Deliveroo. I got the zinger burger which was my favourite, reminded me so much of the kfc zinger burger..."
Olivia Bluett
"The zinger tower is so so so awesome. It's the best burger i had so far! Cant wait to try other dishes they have on the menu cause everything looks..."
Jun Jie Ong
"First of all the staff were absolutely beautiful and so kind, it was the best vegan food I have had in a while, and man oh man those truffle fries!!!..."
Caterina Fisher
"This place just feels good when you walk in, the service is welcoming and the food is delicious. I had the poke bowl which was clean, fresh and..."
Jean Loren
"Such a lovely restaurant with delicious meals and really friendly staff. 10/10 Would recommend the Mee Goreng, Zinger Burger and loaded..."
Julia
"Delicious food with very friendly staff and run by a lovely family. Unfortunately the menu is a bit overpriced - $16.90 for a burger on its own..."
Mia
"Amazing food! I would say one of the best Asian vegan restaurants in Melbourne. Delicious and authentic Singaporean food. The service is fabulous..."
Veganaut
"Very friendly service. Tasty burgers. All vegan. Well worth a visit and always good to support a new business that is completely cruelty..."
Nathan Kelly
"Delicious vegan food, all very reasonably priced, service was excellent and did i mention the delicious food?? Absolutely recommend trying here..."
Jonti Ridley
"The food here is really fresh & tasty. I loved the flat bread & the popcorn chicken. Everything on the menu is vegan & I believe there is a need for..."
Li Li
"Love love love this place. We had the (giantic) zinger burger, sweet and sour chicken, char kuay teow, stuffed roti and taro pie. Loved everything...."
Delicious Doris
"Best vegan restaurant ever!!! All foods are delicious. The service is friendly whenever you come. And the environment is clean and tidy. The..."
Ziling xiong
"Recently discovered this place and OMG the food is to die for! We felt welcomed and the staff was very friendly and treated us like family. If youre..."
108
"Yummy vegan🌱 food. Owner has been friendly and shows great 👍🏻 care to customers. Highly recommend from a happy customer..."
Karl Or
"Fresh, delicious vegan food of generous portions and wonderful flavours. We've eaten our way through the whole menu and every dish is a favourite...."
Mia Ara
"Great place for vegans and vegetarians. Interesting and salivating burgers; delicious noodles and rice dishes. Recommendation: hot plate..."
YS Tan
"First time try the laska, was sooooo good, every single taste buds singing with joys. Will be back for more. Must try ..."
Lester L
"Western food hamburger Hainanese chicken rice is delicious, highly..."
一粒蛋Eric Tan
"Fantastic food and very friendly family service. The popcorn chicken great. Ended up getting a second Laksa Rice takeaway to have for lunch the next..."
Andrew Geschke
Gelobar
86/100 (2305 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Mid-range
"I like gelato more than receptions... gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato gelato..."
Claudio Frassetto
"We had a wonderful time at the Gelobar. The food was delicious and the staff went to great lengths to make our evening enjoyable. We had a table of..."
Yvonne Butera
"I loved the coffee and desert great atmosphere for friends to gather definetly recommend..."
Vicki Millis
"Best gelato in Melbourne, probably best gelato in the whole country. Fabulous. And fabulous coffee..."
Helen Kempton
"I love this iconic cafe been going their for years and never disappointed in the great service and delicious food. Hardest decision is whether to..."
Maggie Vale
"Great atmosphere . Great, friendly service.Best gelato! My husbands lemonade gelato was more on a sour side if you fancy that! I had Coffee &..."
Victoria Alexandrovna Murathodzic
"This place is always good. The cakes are the..."
Andrew Jones
"Il posto migliore! �� staff =Oro colato, Servizio Top, cibo strabuono e musica.. che ve lo dico a fare? Grazie belli. Sempre qui..."
Jany La Terra
"Haven't been here since the renovations. Up-to-date, modern and comfortable. The service was quick friendly and efficient. Great gelato and lovely..."
Nola Burnett
"Still best gelati in area... but whats happened to bacio? Last 4/5 visits to..."
Byron Lazarides
"Great place to celebrate my boy's first Communion. 30 'immediate family' happy..."
Robert Cecchini
"Awesome place. Great service and place to eat.� Remembering taking my daughter when she was growing up.. And now myself, my daughter and my..."
Josie Torrisi
"Had our family reunion at Gelobar today. Great food fantastic staff thank you for a great..."
Adrian Sbaraglia
"Best Gelato ever so fresh..!! The atmosphere was very welcoming for..."
Ursula Dughetti
"We visited Gelobar last night which was a really yummy experience. They have cakes aplenty but you can’t go past the gelato, I tried several..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Staff are amazing! So friendly and nice people.we had a great night there with my family. Highly recommend their tiramisu cake! Thank you for a great..."
Ramtin Jamshidi
"Got the mint and oreo icecream in a chocolate coated waffled cone. Absolutely amazing and texture! Icecream is homemade ! Cant get enough of the ice..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"Got the nutella pizza and coffees, which were both delicious and came out very quickly. Staff are friendly and helpful.Only downfall is that..."
Ondreea De Vincentis
"Gelo Bar is a Brunswick East Icon, further up on Lygon St from Carlton this gem of a gelati and cake shop is always busy, filled with locals and..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Got my food within 5 mins of being served. These waffles were really good and very good for its price. It’s a good deal if you want to go there for..."
Tastybites
"Iconic Italian gelato! I’ve been here so many times that I have lost count. Probably went here every couple of weeks during my childhood. Went back..."
Karma Clarke
"My favourite gelato place in Melbourne. There’s always a big range of flavours to choose from and it is always delicious. Have been back a number..."
Therese Rowan
"What I have to say...It is an Iconic place! Super Italian vibe. Strong Dark espresso! Beautiful Pastry! Awesome icecream! Incredible food!..."
David Baldini
"Gelobar is far more than just a gelateria. Open from early morning until late at night, Gelobar covers everything from breakfast to late night..."
Gelido
"I like gelobar! The quality of gelato has gotten better in the last couple of years. Good flavour selection, decent portions and well..."
Mia Tua
"Great ice cream and dessert place to go to. It is very family friendly and perfect for a hot day. I would go back here. The ice cream is delicious..."
Lolaraean9
"We came to Gelobar to get dessert to take home. It was quite busy on Friday night and most of the cakes are sold out. There was a queue going for the..."
Jolene Lim
"Lovely service and with a vast range of sweets and goodies! Absolutely delicious. Such a nice interior and well spaced out for each section. Would..."
Vick Eats
"Ice cream: 10/10 do yourself a favour and go here onstead of zero gradi across the road. Service: friendly but sometimes the staff are too busy..."
Esse Elle
"Thank you Gelo Bar for hosting my sons communion last night. We we're extremely delighted in the high quality food, service atmosphere and the table..."
Amvecchio1
"Was surprised at how generous the scoops of gelato were here, esp compared to other places. We felt a bit sick after eating all that, but to be fair..."
Jenny Li
"Nice coffee, nice desserts, nice food. It's all just nice... if I didn't live in the area I probably won't make the effort to come here. It is great..."
Jennifer Silverii
"I used to live on Lygon street about 5 minutes walk from Gelobar and it somewhat became my second home. Always my favourite place to venture to and..."
Donutsam
"They offer a myriad of desserts. All mouthwatering and instagram worthy! Regardless of the weather there's a cue for ice cream which are delicious...."
CoolBeans
"Great Quality Ice Cream This place is a  favorite of mine, set in the heart of Lygon st Brunswick. Always busy and always..."
Just Jamie
"Gelobar is an iconic landmark of East Brunswick. I always find myself ducking in for a quick gelato. Tonight i had snickers and pistachio... mmm!..."
AP23
"For more than 25 years, Gelobar has been delivering gelato to the citizens of Brunswick. The best flavours are as good as any we have tasted –..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"I ordered a few little deserts for take away. The service wasn't the best because the lady didn't greet us with a smile or anything. She just said..."
Sienna Abby
"Great location - Right next to the Weston Street Tram station. Brilliant Gelati - Pistachios and Hazelnut flavors are by far the best - hands..."
Nischal Sharma
"Decent taste and decent price! However, I have to mention that the service wasn't great. I don't expect 5 Star service ever but I do feel more..."
ThE MOiStMaKeR
"The Gelobar would have to be one of the most iconic features on the Italian strip of Lygon Street Brunswick. The newly renovated vicinity has been..."
Brew Hunter
"Came here tonight for some ice cream. Recommend getting the Nutella and Forest berries flavour combination if you like a balance of sweet and sour...."
Thuyteeisaboy
"Most popular spot on the esplanade .....Either a local favourite or people travel to get here for their gelato or desserts. Always..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Lemoncello slice, light liquor sponge cake, yum 😍. Perfect place for desert, coffee and gelato. Gelato cakes too! Great venue and friendly..."
Rosie Raiti
"Really good. Gelato is top notch. They have really gone out of their way to make this look italian. Its now lygon street brunswick that is the more..."
Thefoodfather
"the place to get your sugar fix when all others are closed. Definitely better than Brunetti.Been here a few times and I love the chocolate ice cream,..."
Alessandra
"Ahh Gelobar. A Brunswick institution. B and I have been here roughly 3 times in the past month at 10pm though usually for cakes as I prefer..."
Beau James
"This is a cute little Italian cafe in the heart of Brunswick that showcases a magnificent array for desserts. Service is excellent, vibe is always..."
Devil In The Detail
"gelato was amazing and the seating area was massive so it was easy to sit with my children and enjoy. But 7.50$ for a children's ice cream is..."
Jim Soliman
"Great cake! Had the rum baba, meringue lemon tart and Nutella cheese cake. I loved the rum baba!! It was saturated with its syrup yet was still..."
Ket
"Good desserts but the restaurant food is average at best. Pizzas are quite average and the pastas aren't too good (acidic sauces make me think it has..."
Bec C
"My family and I have been coming here for years and we have never been disappointed. I thought a review was in order after the exceptional service..."
Laurence Corsetti
"Awesome dessert place with a great range of desserts. Really nice gelato with a good range of flavours with a mix of your chocolatey indulgences and..."
Bek Chiu
"My go to desert place when on lygon street.Nice selection of gelato and sorbet either in a cup or cone.Large range of cakes and..."
Mark Milne
"I came here a few months ago and bought a few cakes. The establishment was incredibly busy but I was served quite promptly and the service was..."
Sol_n_chai
"Incredible customer service, no cannoli available until the guy went and made some fresh just for my friend and I! First time eating..."
Pulchra Cladis
"Serve good range of Gelati ice cream.. Love their chocolate fondant... Dont like it too sweet and this place serve it just nice.. our favourite..."
I^v@^y
"A great place to have an artisan gelato and a good cup of coffee. The cakes are delicious too and you can't go past the vanilla slice. A vibrant..."
Maria Ruberto
"The cakes and gelati here are absolutely delicious. What always lets this place down is the clueless staff. Without fail, every time we go to this..."
Lisa Poppy
"Excellent place for coffee, cake and gelato. An excellent variety of cakes to choose from. The gelato was good; it was tasty with a smooth texture...."
Mel
"Gelato Heaven.This place has been delivering the best gelato since i was 5 years old (Now 24). Genuine gelato which has been a go to for my..."
Christopher James
"Come to this joint all the time with me mates for some sick lattes This place is da best on Sydney road by far much better than miccy dees I..."
Jeff
"Lovely place for authentic Italian coffee. Ciao! ..."
Laurella-felicia
"Great food, Great Service. Celebrated my husband and my 40th Birthday. Food was plentiful and great. From the minute I booked I had great service..."
Carmela
"Awesome cakes and service. OMG I grew pastry wings because I was in pastry..."
Jane.of.mystery
"Always been a great place for ice cream kid friendly Restaurant should extend menu to cater for gluten..."
Mitch King
"Loved it. Perfect place for a quiet drink. Beautiful beer garden, pool tables that operate for $1 and a fair selection of microbrews What more could..."
Briannaa23
"Great function space. Believe it or not Cafe L'amour is a sure bet if you need to book for a big late night bash or if you want to play some pool and..."
Jean S
"The coffee was so good I bought a bag of beans over the counter. Perfect place to quietly sip coffee and read the paper. To the owners - please don't..."
TheEnforcer
"Old school. If you accept it for what it is, great..."
Michelle
"Gelobar has been our favourite gelati location in Melbourne for sometime because of this mango and bacio..."
Aggofato
"We wish we lived in Melbourne!. We found Gelobar on our second last day in Melbourne and visited it twice. On both occasions the staff were just so..."
Llofaro
"The best gelato in lygon st.(I could find)I love gelato I have try so many shop on lygon st. But I couldn't find the one I love but now I had..."
Roekruedee Ieamchoey
"Gelobar make wonderful authentic pizza and calzone. Tonight the service was perfect, the woodfired pizza was superb made with passion and care. We'll..."
Phil S
"Always a family favourite!. Regardless of whether it is summer or winter, Gelobar is my go to place for gelati, desserts and coffee. The staff are..."
N.gaudiano
"It's all about the gelati. The food and coffee is really really average (I could do better at home and it would cost me half the money) but the..."
Fiona
"Well, the cakes and gelato are awesome and value for money. However didn't display the best of service standards..."
Flash
"Fantastic gelato/ice cream cake well worth the price..."
Iskybibble
"Amasing cakes & excellent Coffee. My partner and I have been coming here for year's and have always enjoyed the coffee cakes and Ice creams, greater..."
Nick-Adriana
"A great venue for a private function. We held a large private function for about 70 adults and 20 children using Gelobar’s restaurant area and we..."
Massf77
"The place looks Excellent! It was empty though. The setup is there. However, there may be many confounding reasons for its emptiness. The oven was..."
Bihter Altuntas
"I didn’t research this place, I so happen to be eating near by, and popped in just because it was convenient, and you know what they say, when you..."
Debbie Nik
"This is my new go-to place for breakfast when I'm in the area. The staff are lovely, the food is tasty and the prices are very modest. The café has..."
Gregory Ducayne
"This is a popular local spot for delicious gelato icecream and good size portion of cakes. All washes down well with a smooth latté. Torte's are..."
Tibor Juhasz
"Childhood favourite has undergone many changes, FOR THE BETTER!! so well designed, classy, and amazing amazing cakes. 2019 update/: the PIZZA game..."
Sab
"Tiramisu slice is very nice. Coconut & Hazelnut and Coffee gelato was very good. Staff are friendly. Lovely outdoor..."
Cain
"Delicious treats. Wonderful place to visit with friends and family for delightful meals, coffee and snacks. You should try the vast selection of ice..."
Richard T.Whybrow
El Mirage
84/100 (922 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Cafe
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Australian
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Lunch
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Tumeric Latte
Pastrami Bagel
Chilli Scrambled Eggs
Chicken Bao Buns
Chia Pudding
Avocado Hummus
Pancakes
Cauliflower Salad
Served with Toast
Double Ristretto Goodness Magic
Baked Eggs with Sujuk Spicy Beans Chickpeas And
Red Velvet Lamington
Cafe
Jalapeño Corn Fritters
Churros
Smoked Chicken & Salad
Brioche French Toast
Poke Bowl
Poachdd Eggs
Brunch Burger
Sit down
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Australian
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Outdoor Seating
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Coffee is unlike anything I’ve tasted before.. I’ve taken my parents here and they are tough critiques and agree with me! Their middle eastern..."
Emma-Eve H-k
"Highly recommend place, staff were great with their services, the food was cooked to perfection, was very very satisfying..."
Fadi Hage
"Great place with an inviting ambiance! The Slim Jim breakfast never disappoints and the coffee is always on..."
David Scodella
"This is one of my favorite cafes, great atmosphere with friendly efficient service, the food looks so appetizing but tastes even better than it..."
Loulou Grace
"My fave place to be on a Sunday! Great food and great service..."
Sonia El
"Came here for breakfast the other day and it totally blew me away by how good it was. My friends loved it..."
Tom Ashcroft
"Awesome vibe, great coffee, very creative menu, highly..."
Mo Mazen Zeini
"Found this lovely Cafe by accident, three of us enjoyed a great lunch, corn fritters to die for and the calamari very yum. Staff..."
Cheryl Hughes
"Excellent, unpretentious lunch spot. Have tried numerous things off the menu at various tines and never been disappointed. Specials are reliably..."
Merv Collins
"Great food but even more amazing staff & service! One of my fav places to have breakfast/lunch in..."
Abby Borg
"Beautiful food, lovely staff and chilled atmosphere. What else can you ask for? Thank you..."
Kudret Bayram
"Friendly staff and amazing food, compliments to the chef!! Definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area or..."
Sapate Patu
"Excellent coffee and the staff always remember our coffee order. It can get super busy on weekends but they still manage to churn out the coffee in a..."
Audra Grace
"This was the special. Super tasty. Filling but light, actually kept me going all day. An nice selection of fruits and textures. There's something I..."
Krysma
"To the Chef:Using green food coloring in your wasabi mayonnaise is cheating, and putting shaved watermelon radishes on everything is a..."
Chris Anders
"Have you ever tried Wasabi Sorbet? In a póke bowl? 😳 If not you gotta try this beetroot cured salmon poke bowl from El Mirage!🥗 I really love..."
Platecreative
"Loved this cafe when visiting from NZ. Great portion sizes, delicious food, good atmosphere and the staff were super friendly and accommodating...."
Casey Falwasser
"Visited recently on a sunny weekend. The front deck is a great spot to sit and enjoy the sunshine. We ordered the whipped feta and corn fritters...."
LouLou Loves Food
"We had always wanted to visit El Mirage and it was such a wonderful experience!Whipped feta - this was a pretty interesting dish as I..."
Win - FSC
"Came here on a late Sunday afternoon and were seated straight away.The service was great quick and friendly. We started off with a 3/4..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"A hidden gem in Brunswick that blew my socks off! Usually when I order an eggs Benny burger it comes out plain and simple, but El Mirage really has..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"We rode past here, not knowing it existed and rounded back to try a coffee in the sun, their front area was so inviting! We had French..."
Ashie Eats
"Healthy, tasty and so much more. This little hip cafe is in the center of Brunswick and right across the road from a car mechanic. I barely even..."
@foodtom
"A cute little understated cafe on Lygon st in Brunswick East. For breakfast I had the jalapeño and corn fritters and they were lovely. Crispy on the..."
Queen Of Food
"A great place for a coffee, brunch or lunch. Nice ambience and friendly service with a good selection of fresh food available.recomended when you are..."
Thecheftable
"A cool place to enjoy brunch. Their staff are nice and coffee well above average. Their signinute dish is a must the chia pudding but you can't go..."
DamoForce Food
"So glad we visited here! Beautifully plated and the flavours were great too. We ordered the French Toast special, Coconut Chia Pudding,..."
Melb Food Baby
"After seeing chia pudding on social media I just knew I had to make the trip to Brunswick to give it a try! Well worth the drive, this breakfast dish..."
Nicole Wamba
"I visited this cafe this morning and boy was I impressed. Firstly and importantly: YOU CAN BOOK A TABLE FOR BRUNCH! Amazing! Secondly, the coffee is..."
KnowingMelbourne
"My go to place for my morning coffee.Love this place,the staff are friendly, and the food delicious, with a middle eastern influence. A hidden..."
Passion On A Plate
"Today's Sunday brunch was in a family run cafe with a diverse menu and attentive service. On entry the barista was clearly busy but greeted us..."
J0yy173
"I work really close to El Mirage every Friday and this is my frequent lunch spot. Love the atmosphere and the people here, they are all really lovely..."
Anna Phan
"great little cafe tucked away in brunswick. coffee lines are longer than rupanzels hair, however i am not a coffee drinker so it didn’t phase me...."
Habib
"I remembered El Mirage when it first opened at the northern end of Lygon st at Brunswick East over 10 years ago. The menu of this cafe has evolved..."
Jolene Lim
"Really enjoyed it here. Whether you sat inside or outside, it's gonna be a cool vibe.Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Very attentive..."
TheyCallHimX
"What do you do when you walk into a cafe and you don't know what to choose because everything on the menu looks good? Easy, order a bit of..."
The Pet Roo
"No, you’re not imaging things. There is a cafe here. El Mirage is a little hidden away, being set back a far distance from the street. After..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Visited today for brunch and had a delicious breakfast. Such a nice casual vibe, read the paper and enjoyed my coffee while waiting for breakfast...."
LindaDee
"The fresh juice and special pumpkin smash were both super tasty. I would like to highlight smash Pumpkin, all elements in the plate were just so..."
Joyce Wu
"It seems this cafe doesn't spend for advertisement and always next door cafe is on the media. As a local I like this one more.As I have had..."
Fritter Lover
"Has to rate 10/10 for the customer service. Didn't had what I'm after because they ran out of some stuff. But they decided to make something..."
Izzy Hewage
"Great coffee and I'm super hard to please with my long machiatto ocd😎. Great breakfast options with interesting zesty relishes on toasted 9 grain..."
Brian
"So impressed with this little gem of a cafe we found in Brunswick. The whole family was impressed with the food, it was delicious. Will definitely..."
Rania Tannous Seoud
"Visited this place on a hungry brunch morning. There's another cafe next to it so not to get confused like I did. Staff was super friendly upon..."
Phuong Phan
"El mirage is so lovely. Whether you're going for brunch with some friends or want to have a quiet coffee and read of the paper solo, this is the..."
Liz
"This place just keeps getting better and better. It is my go to brunch spot, my favourite coffee haunt and the best place to sit in the sun and read..."
Elle
"Great coffee in an industrial feel. I enjoyed the ambience as well as a great Chai Latte. Service was good and there was a nice selection..."
George Forgan-Smith
"The staff couldn't have been friendlier. I ordered a new menu item, tuna tacos. The 4 small hard tacos were beautifully presented. The many..."
Sonia
"Loved the vibe and variety on the menu at El Mirage. Liked whats been done with the space too, the counterless look gives off a spacious relaxed..."
Zac Robertson
"El Mirage is our local and we love everything about it: the food, the coffee, the wait staff, the sound track - it hums in the weekends and is a..."
Charlotte Clements
"I can't help but blame myself why I didn't come here earlier coz I've probably driven past it a hundred times already. It is not typically usual to..."
Elderblood
"I had the grain salad (veganised) which was really delicious.Hubby had the burger but said it was average.Nice staff and the food came out..."
Spirited Stardust
"My favourite local cafe! Fairly priced delicious food, good coffee and nice fresh cakes etc. topped off with a really lovely, comfortable, friendly..."
Elle Jaybee
"El mirage’s inviting outdoor elevated seating area situated off busy Lygon street next to well known cafe neighbour East Elevation, serves..."
Brew Hunter
"The staff are really kind and the coffee is good. The food is very subtle and mildly spiced. Not quite the zing I was hoping for but for those that..."
Fussy Eater
"I really like it here. Nice staff who always acknowledge & say hi to my pooches. Wish they would bring back those potato rosti's though - broke my..."
Louisa Bishop
"For a change my husband visited El Mirage for lunch and was so impressed with what he and a friend had, he took me back the next day so we could eat..."
Renata Musolino
"Well, well...was I pleasantly surprised. Was welcomed by friendly, genuinely warm staff who explained everything from the menu to the fit-out...."
Crispymelbreview
"Cool cafe. Cheap eats and good coffee and off street parking is easy to find. Menu items are tasty without being too adventurous. Seating..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"What can I say. This place knows how to do a great coffee with a smile. The owner is a top bloke, always checking up on things, looking to add to the..."
Ed
"It’s hard not to be intrigued driving past El Mirage, a popular little spot towards the North end of the Brunswick East, Lygon street retail..."
Frenchtoastandindiepop
"El Mirage is tricky to spot when first discovered as it's set back from Lygon st. There is a large indoor area and also a big outdoor seating space..."
Jacqueline
"Fantastic place. Great food, great coffee, great ambience! We had the Caesar and ancient bean salads... Delicious! Owner was very pleasant to chat..."
Brungiel
"Recessed between East Elevation and "Authentic Italian Cuisine", this little cafe comes with bicycle stands and a wall painted with a jungle motif...."
Out And About
"I don't eat out for breakfast much but when I do l always come here. I simply love this place. They do some amazing egg dishes and I like the..."
Paul Chamberlain
"A beautiful cafe with great customers servies, an Awsome Morden Australian food with middle eastern touch. Lovely atmosphere. It's a nice place to..."
Waleedelbaz74
"If you after simple, delicious food at a decent price this is the place to go. Great coffee and excellent portion size. Service not half bad in the..."
Suan
"Can't rate this place high enough!! Food is great and not pretentious!! Well priced, and they use coffee supreme, great for my psychopath orders of..."
Socrates Terrence Farrugia
"The quality of food is excellent! The 'Gringo 2' aka big breakfast was so fresh, not oily and perfectly balanced with sweet tomatoes. Best quality..."
Sk
"I couldn't decide what I felt like for breakie so I ordered the Bircher muesli and the fruit toast. The toast was really good, and came with zesty..."
Gillian Fulton
"Fantastic spot for a solo brunch or catch up with the girls. Tends to be pretty quite whenever I have been in which is good. Service is good and eggs..."
Michy
"Nothing amazing but nothing bad. Standard breakfast and lunch fare, the bagels were okay but lacked a great filing and the lamington had no jam, they..."
Steak Me Out
"The menu is almost too extensive: I struggled choosing my dishes (choice paralysis!) but GF Gal and N enjoyed the myriad of gluten free and..."
Cat
"You know, this place used to give me the irates, despite being a haven with aircon on a hot day (a rarity in the area), with a great Lox bagel...."
Mo0ks
"A great find. We stumbled into El Mirage on a sunday walk and were immediately attracted to the subtle decor and friendly wait staff. We had the..."
Wai Au
"Pancakes are amazing! Staff weren't too helpful though acted like they didn't want to be there. Maybe they were having an off..."
Shaz LovesFood
"The staff are always super friendly and attentive and the coffee is amazing. Am never..."
Phillip
"Great coffee, fantastic service. The staff here are extremely friendly and make great coffee. They use Supreme beans and perfect it every time...."
Foodlover
"Extremely consistent. The .... Extremely consistent. The Slim Jim is hands down the best combination of all the notes!I have had this..."
DMoney
"Good espresso and good sweets. Not much to choose from but I actually consider this a good thing. The shop has very plain furniture but it is clean..."
F4891
"Always Great!. The food, service and coffee at El Mirage are always fantastic! The pancakes, any of the eggs/toast/extras dishes and the mexican..."
Eden
"Best breakfast in Brunswick. I love this place. I'm a regular here and every time I come here it's always consistently good.The service is..."
Angiemontana13
"Excellent. Favorite cafe in melbourne!! great coffee, great food and great staff who are always friendly.been here 30+ times, never had an..."
Urbanspooner101
"Best service in Brunswick! Not up suck up like a lot of others in the area. Have always had yummy brekkie here, next beans are sooo good..."
Billie-Rose
"Great food! Breakfast peach cobbler is particular yummy BUT be warned it is not cheap. A bacon and egg roll cost $10.50!!!!! I expected it to be fed..."
Local
"Pancakes, omlette and hot chocolate were nice. 'Fresh' juice came out of a bottle. Way over priced for..."
KM
"10/10 Ripping breakfast :). 10/10Ripping breakfast..."
EDC_1984
"For the love of coffee. Delicious creamy coffee and my potato rosti's with tomato relish were..."
Jarrad
"European Delight. Great Food, Good Price, Healthy and definitely will return ...Customer service fantastic and fun!!!! 100% winner for me!!!!!..."
Turbo
"Good, reasonably priced breakfast. The room is nice to sit in and staff very attentive. Not the most amazing breakfast in this area, but i would..."
Jessb
"Consistently great. Extensive menu, great food, cooked fast. Coffee's great (a bit on slow side sometimes, but always delish). And the service is..."
Josephine McKay
"The staff here are lovely and very accommodating. And the vibe is friendly. We ordered coffee, the brunch burger, and The potato fritter stack thing...."
Pav Kalinowski
"I never post reviews but this place has been consistently such high quality food I have to make it known! Each time we go we try something different..."
katrina lui
"I can’t think of any reason for not giving a five star. Chicken bao buns was just what I want, a little spicy, crispy fried chicken, healthy vegs..."
Danie Wang
"The avocado and hummus dish was hands down the best Avo dish i've had anywhere for brekky or brunch. Service was top-notch, staff were super friendly..."
Sajad Bahram
"The staff were all friendly when I visited on a busy Sunday afternoon and didn’t mind waiting for a table. The food was delicious, coffee made..."
Lisa D
"Today's Sunday brunch was in a family run cafe with a diverse menu and attentive service. On entry the barista was clearly busy but greeted us..."
Joanne Lung
"Coffee was not very special but okay and I liked their scrambled egg. Actually almost always I order scrambled eggs and flat white in every cafe...."
Ai W T
Milkwood Cafe
83/100 (989 ratings)
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"Really liked this place. Wish I lived closer so I could go more..."
Giovanni Siciliano
"Best lamingtons!!..."
Tuba Uzunbay
"I have been to Milkwood on several occasions before as they do seriously good cake and coffee here, but on our most recent visit we decided to have..."
Morgs71
"Milkwood is has a fantastic range of food. I especially love the Pancakes and Bircher muesli which were some of my favorites. The 2 things which..."
Time2EatMelb
"Well howdy Zomato readers!Just wanted to leave a little review for my new favourite breakfast joint, Milkwood. The verdict is in folks, its..."
Arnold Schneider
"Staff are friendly and relaxed; nice music and atmosphere. Hummingbird cake is perfect- not too sweet. Coffee is smooth, drinkable iced and without..."
Skellie
"Sat in their seating area at the back which was quite spacious for our family of 5. Kids enjoyed some time colouring in while waiting for our food...."
Food Perspective
"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Awesome! Pros - the juices, the mushroom breakfast (which was insanely good) and the staffCons..."
Jake Unsworth
"Good local cafe, on street parking is a bit hard .The staff were good. We ordered the Salmon and Chorizo breakfast. Salmon :..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"I love this place! Delicious food and silky coffee. Great place to eat or just sit and watch the trams go past out the..."
J-Skillz
"A small little brunch spot in Brusnwick East full of interesting vegan options - not just your standard smashed avo for us vegans at this..."
The Hungry Vegan
"While I love porridge for breakfast, I rarely buy it out. But I was feeling like a sweet and comforting breakfast so I went for the porridge at..."
Quince And Cheese
"Another great Modern Australian brunch place, Milkwood had a nice ‘home’ feel to it. The meals were delicious, the coffee was good, the service..."
Angel Khong
"Chilly and freezing outside, we found that this place had another small back area via little alley entry next to the front of the cafe. Resembling..."
Mykim
"I've just moved to the area but my housemates rave about this place and its carrot cake. Airy, light-filled space, lovely cafe for when the sun is..."
Emily Spratt
"Great food, great coffee and extremely friendly service! Highly recommended for a chilling day out! The location is quite convenient and accessible..."
SatieinMelb
"The sign of a great cafe is when a party of 6 is welcomed and accommodated with ease and sat at a fantastic table. It gets better though!! We all..."
The Pet Roo
"Great little cafe & such friendly staff! :) They really pay attention to the quality of their pastries & customer service. I had a butter croissant..."
Mimi Jones
"The crumpets with goats cheese and honey were delicious, the coffee great and the raspberry muffin extremely tasty. It's a very small cafe best..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Great coffee with great breakfast served. Strongly recommend the dish with mushroom and cheese! Good customer service, small and cozy. Maybe a little..."
Xin Xuan
"Food was great and filling! Coffee was so good I had to get a second. Friendly staff. Went there on a very hot day and they made sure we were..."
Sarah
"This little cafe has a lovely charm to it. With its open kitchen you receive an overwhelming smell of food. Lucky it smell delicious. I enjoyed the..."
MELB JOURNAL
"I really enjoyed my breakfast, I admire a chef who can create such well seasoned and precise cooking in such a small space. Well done, hold your head..."
Brunch Diaries
"This is our second dining experience. Fantastic coffee (Wide Open Road) - correct temperature, not a hint of bitterness. Comforting hot chocolate...."
Nani Eats Coffee World Tour
"My friend has been raving about this cafe for ages now and he comes here by himself every morning so I thought I must try it. I wasn't let down...."
Lucy
"Best coffee in the area . Amazing service . Fresh shop with fresh faces to help you with your needs and let likes . My..."
Lola Rossi
"Milkwood is beautiful old fashioned cafe with a modern twist located lonesomely at the end of the Nicholson Street tram line in Brunswick. The tiny..."
Brew Hunter
"i luvvvvv milkwood! the staff are always lovely, the food is crazy good and the coffee is my fave. it makes me happy that i live right around the..."
Alice Skye Anderson
"Very chilled vibe, staff are nice enough but the tall lady who is often seen behind the coffee machine is probably my favourite. Her love for coffee..."
Xe
"A few years ago, when I lived northside and spent a lot of time around Smith Street, I first heard of pastry chef Pierre Roelofs' dessert..."
Melbourne Patron
"Lovely old house that's been converted. Back room was gorgeous. Loved the French doors and old booths. Front room which is the main shop was a busy..."
Hannah T
"Great little spot for brunch on a Sunday. Was worried we weren't going to get a table because it was tiny and bustling when we walked in, but they..."
Michy
"Milkwood is very small but definitely worth coming over too. Their food is always fresh, hot and quick and their staff is always friendly and up..."
Lauren Billings
"Coffee was spot on when I attended on Saturday morning, and the counter staff were very friendly. Service was fast also. Will eat breakfast here one..."
G Train
"One of my favourites - the service is quicky and easy, and the coffee/food great. I love the ricotta pancakes. There's a beautiful space out the back..."
Maddie Clare
"milkwood, i love you so much. i feel like i'm sitting in the pages of kinfolk and i'm not even saying that ironically. great food, great coffee, the..."
Emma Do
"Came here for lunch today. Had a special with an omelette with mushrooms, ricotta and rocket and a pear, cucumber, avocado, walnut salad. Also took..."
I. D.
"This place has a few flaws but gets a five for having the best breakfast dish in Melbourne hands down and possibly the entire world- their smashed..."
Judy Quinn
"A lovely unassuming cafe tucked away in the quieter part of Brunswick East, Milkwood looks like a small cafe, seating a handful of tables. However,..."
Kit And Kafoodle
"Love it here! Always such lovely service and an interesting twist on the modern Aussie breakfast. ..."
Ruthie Blythman
"Milkwood is such a cute little establishment. The staff are friendly and the food is honest - you can definitely feel the love! Had the bacon and egg..."
Jesskaar
"Their soy caps never disappoint. Food is on the pricey side but it's to be expected for quality ingredients. There are often dogs hanging out front..."
Catherine Jane
"Really lovely chai tea and coffee here! Didn't get any food however the place was full of diners and the food looked delicious! Would definitely..."
Yasmin Forster
"Great little spot, solid coffee with a La Marzoccco Linea and Wide Open Road Roast. I haven't eaten here yet but the menu looks delicious and..."
Out And About
"Great food and friendly staff, its a great breakfast and brunch place. If you want to impress a friend take them to this place. Ive been a few times..."
Tobes Jones
"Have you ever made plans and then suddenly changed your mind because you saw something more interesting on the way there? Yuye and I were driving..."
Ichigo Shortcake
"These mushrooms were amazing!! Not only were they cooked beautifully with a gorgeous mushroomy flavour – there was lemon zest through it. This gave..."
Dining Nirvana
"The most comfortable delicious breakfast rut ever!. I first came here on a recommendation and have been back several times since as I cannot get..."
Allira Moniz
"Love love love! Come here time and time again for the delicious food, coffee and fantastic service. A local..."
Four From Four
"Soo good!. Really like this place, great atmosphere, good service and very good food. I always get the chicken baguette which is so filling,..."
_Matilda_
"Great food and coffee. I would recommend Milkwood for their food and delicious coffee. I love coming here when it isn't too busy. Great service and..."
Lexi
"Always a winner. Milkwood is always there for your brekkie or lunch or sweet needs.Service is always friendly and working hard in that tiny..."
Foodandfood2014
"Lovely dish, a bit heavy if u eat the whole thing, will need a Nanna nap..."
Joe Close
"Largest Most Delicious Coffee. Whilst the service was very friendly and the baguettes were delicious (although needed some extra seasoning) the big..."
JR
"Coffee was very..."
Enough With The Brioch
"Amazing. Have been to Milkwood so many times and it never fails. The food is fantastic, great service and ambience. It isnt the biggest place and a..."
Nathan Moorhouse
"Perfect! Service quick, s.... Perfect!Service quick, super fresh produce, and a well put together..."
Lvsblkgld
"Yum!. I'm obsessed with the pea, mint & broadbean smash! I find it hard to order anything else. Sometimes the food can take awhile, but it's worth..."
Bringgggg_itttttt
"Two friends and I found this place searching the net, went in one Thursday morning, and fell in love! Great coffee, simple menu but absolutely..."
Lydia.calista
"Although this place is overpriced and often understaffed it's still worth it for the delicious breakfast and baguettes. Coffee is almost always good..."
Rockabetty
"Another great Modern Australian brunch place, Milkwood had a nice ‘home’ feel to it. The (typical brunch) meals were delicious, the coffee was..."
Angel Khong
"Lovely little breakfast (or lunch!) spot. Cozy, quirky surroundings and delicious food and..."
Sarah Ferraro
"Food was great, table service was great. Sat in the courtyard out the back with my dogs. Nobody else out there. Waitress commented that the only..."
Jackie Davie
"Just amazing food and staff xxx highly..."
Lindie Wiese
"Great service, good food and coffee. Went for take away during lockdown 5.0 and staff was very friendly, opened the door for me because I was holding..."
Onnida Thammapratheep
"Fantastic food, coffee and service, set in gorgeous, comfortable surrounds. Milkwood is definitely at the top of my list of best cafes in..."
Emily Brewin
"Had the Rhubarb pancakes. Fantastic! Loved it. Sweet venue that doesn't get too loud when full. The honey comb was a little over done but otherwise..."
Belle Hunter
"Went here on the long weekend and had a great brunch. We came with a pram and three dogs and they were super accomdating moving two tables together..."
ScotchD
Ancient Memories
79/100 (366 ratings)
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"One of the best shisha spots in Melbourne. Reasonably priced, amazing vibe and the desserts go..."
Rohin
"I have to admit that I have been to so many shisha places in the last few months and I always end up coming back to memories where the shisha is..."
Ola Ouda
"Very friendly and polite staff. Was greeted at the front and seated pretty quickly. Coals were changed when needed. Nice ambience, music isn’t too..."
Ann T
"This place has been my home for nearly 10 years. Everyone is treated like family. Shisha is of the best in Melbourne and the food is authentic..."
ياني عبدالله
"Amazing food , nice place and great customer service . Loved the friendly environment at this place . They have the best shisha in town . Very..."
Star
"Good vibe atmosphere and very laid back. The menu is traditional Lebanese and the quality is good. The servings are quite large portions and the..."
HeraldSun Reviews
"Friendly staff, best atmosphere and probably the best place to shisha in the northern suburbs. Also, they get the award for best music played at a..."
Soham Adwani
"Good place to chill with mates. Drinks are a touch on the expensive side but that's expected. Really like this place and would recommend as the top..."
Obama Care
"This place got me fkd up lol (in a good way). Bartenders were bloody awesome, and super friendly. Had Apero spritz through out the night, and one..."
Sorchrie Hohepa
"We booked for a large group. Staff were helpful in getting the table ready. Bartenders were friendly too. Shisha was a good experience. Fun to chill..."
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New Day Rising
78/100 (622 ratings)
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"Great food, excellent staff. Perfect atmosphere.Always feel welcomed and looked after at New Day. Everything is fresh and made to order and the..."
Alicia Slay
"Very cute cafe tucked just off the top of Nicholson St. Bagels were delicious with some great combinations with the limited ingredients they keep on..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"What can you do with a 5 m x 5 m space?Set up a cafe, served good Seven Seeds coffee and easy to enjoy food.Can be a bit stuffy..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Love the coconut bacon! So good to see delicious vegan options- From bagels to doughnuts. So cute, and always delivers on quality and service! The..."
Blanche Jones
"Dont let the mid rating fool you! This little cafe is awesome. Yes its small but who cares, its a great little set up. The food and coffee are..."
Sam Huckerby
"Grabbed a CLT to take away as I was in a rush. Super tasty, surprisingly the smoked coconut was actually a pretty good approximation of bacon...."
Amy W
"Great food and coffee although poor customer service spoils the experience on most days. A 'thank you' or 'have a nice day' wouldn't go amiss. The..."
Rebecca
"Cute café with amazing food.It is easy to get to from the tram line. Friends recommend this café and it certainly is a great find as we love..."
Reagan D
"Local love. Good food and coffee and why are people complaining about the service? What do they want, exactly? Always civil, often friendly,..."
BakeFace
"Easily my favourite cafe in Melbourne, the coffee is delicious, the clt bagel is the best thing ever and the staff are super duper..."
EK
"THE BEST ICED COFFEE EVER.. This cafe is the best little hole-in-the-wall cafe I've ever eaten at.I ordered the Valoumi (grilled haloumi,..."
Becky Burke
"Really impressed. After waiting 45 minutes+ for a food order at the cafe around the corner from New Day Rising, we will definitely be returning here..."
LaughNowCryLater
"Thoroughly enjoyed this postage stamp sized cafe. It wouldn't be out of place in Brunswick Street Fitzroy. The food is fresh and the coffee great...."
Iceman
"New day rising. The CLT is genius and the iced coffee..."
Iloveveggies
"Had breakfast their yesterday with my daughter phoebe at her request, fantastic food , service and they really look after you , and with great..."
Theodors Manning
"The CLT was possibly the greatest breakfast I've ever had. Deliciousness on gluten free toast, I had it only holiday both mornings I was in Melbourne..."
Eliza Mätas
"Pleasant staff with tasty food & coffee. I had the bagel with haloumi, avo, tomato & chilli jam.I couldn't make it my local, I need..."
The Major
"Little gem. This is a gem. The warmth of this cosy nook's fitout is surpassed only by the warmth of service of the friendly guy working there. We had..."
Colonel Mustard
"Quirky fun and yum. This tiny cafe in East Brunswick was an absolute delight! funky records and relaxed and friendly staff. The beagel was delish and..."
Jay
"Tiny tiny cafe with big heart. Love..."
Karma Clarke
"Great tunes, great coffee, great food. The Valoumi Bagel - do yourself a favour! It is so so good!This is a hole in the wall cafe, limited..."
Sayaka
"My mother and I went to this cafe on the way from tramping around ceres. we were lured in by the pumping good vibes and heavenly aromas. we were..."
Alexandra Glazov
"I thought it was called 'Son of Mine'. It's alright. Nice, even. Maybe they should make their snack-meals..."
Dan Da Man
"Great spot, great..."
Alison
"GREAT coffee. Seriously, if you don't like this place you are crazy. Small, quaint, quirky and most importantly delicious... Going back for sure..."
Adam Kelly
"Hipster with credibility. Ok the kids are pretty happening at this establishment. Lots of ironic outfits, post-modern literature and..."
Emma
"Teeny tiny tasty. I like this pint sized cafe. It does some tasty brunch / lunch food and great coffee. Been there a few times now and normally..."
Denni
"Great but damned TINY. The food here is wonderful, the coffee is near perfect and the staff are lovely. too bad the teeny kitchen is manned by just..."
EJK
"Add this little cafe to your top 10; excellent coffee(try th single source Columbian), friendly staff & th "Valoumi" bagel is a f***ing sensation-..."
Umustresist.
"Delicious! Found by accident after seeking coffee on a public holiday... An oasis with great..."
Westgarth Girl
"Mmm bagels..... CLT bagel is the best vegan bagel ever. The coffee is great, and they have Bonsoy too. If you are vegan and you haven't been, you..."
CP
"Perfect.. New Day Rising is the perfect small cafe, excellent coffee, great food and lovely staff. Can't wait to go..."
C
"Lovely little spot. Lovely little cafe. It's like hanging out in your friends kitchen. Clearly the people who run this place know about coffee. It's..."
Kathy
"Impressive little place. I didn't think it was possible for cafes in Brunswick to get an smaller...or cooler but it seems to have happened. I went in..."
Ness
"Secret cafe.. A really chilled little place to hang out all day drinking coffee. The CLT bagel is genius (and incredibly good value). Try..."
LJ
"Perfect little secret spot. I was so thrilled to stumble across this little place on the weekend. it feels like a secret sanctuary in there. it's a..."
Poppy
"Good food, good brews, good..."
Benjamin Wayne Andrews
"What a hidden gem of a place! Loved this small Cafe with an unique character. Awesome bagels and friendly/fast service. Highly..."
Ryan H
"The CLT Bagel is extremely delicious! Crispy, tasty coconut shavings instead of traditional bacon ... cruelty free yum! It is a small space but it is..."
Gemma Jones
"This adorable lil caf is just a box my friend! One tiny room filled with superdelicious treats, such as melbournes heavyweight champion of vegan..."
Zac Millner-Cretney
"Good service, nice coffee, great..."
Stephen Baxter