Best Brunch in Carrum Downs

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Shanikas Carrum Downs
Shanikas Carrum Downs
91/100 (579 ratings)
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Italian
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"3rd visit here and 3rd time I’ve been impressed! Food & wine was fresh & delicious, coffee was strong & staff were exceptional & happily..."
Kelly Harms
"Excellent meal and even better service, next time I'm there I'd like a tall glass of the waiter with..."
Matt Rogers
"Went here for breakfast this morning with my husband and our meals were sensational. Fresh produce, served hot, great proportions and great value...."
Tanya Mullens
"Positive: Food and service is phenomenal, and the waiter with the dreadlocks is a straight up hottie. Negative: only negative, I found a dreadlock in..."
Ricky Holmes
"I am lucky enough to have this restaurant as my workplace local. The food is great and always consistently good, something that is rare to find these..."
Debbie Claire Evans
"I love this place the food is great the atmosphere fantastic and the staff are so friendly and courteous what more could you ask for.. oh and did I..."
Sandra Ashdown
"Shanikas is one of my favourite cafes which makes me relax, peace and happy. Friendly and kind waiters l have ever seen, and l love the manager who..."
Johann Gunesekera
"Thanks for amazing food and great service. We had a great night. It will now become a regular night out for..."
Wendy Shitzsu
"What a fantastic experience. 2 mums with bubs on a planned lunch date so called ahead to book. We were greeted at the door with 2 ice cold waters (so..."
Ashlee Kelly
"A hidden gem in Carrum Downs a great place to eat, great Italian food n great service Congratulations to the Shanikas..."
Pamela Dind
"Sensational food and service! We had my wife's birthday there last night and it was just perfect. We have eaten here numerous times and love it -..."
Ben Bryant
"Never been to Shanikas and been here twice this week, just love the food and service. This place in my top 5 to..."
Bronwyn Anne Tutchell
"Food, staff and coffee is amazing - every time!! Always so accommodating and helpful, thanks Shanikas for your fantastic..."
Jodie Pacey
"Loved it. Fresh homemade pasta, friendly staff and great service. Had a great time. Looking forward to going back to try the rest of the massive..."
Stu Coulthard
"Eaten here before and the food is always spot on. But tonight we had to summons a waiter to order drinks, to order our food and to refill our water...."
Birdy
"Been here 3 times for breakfast. Service is excellent. Food is really good. Atmosphere also very good. Waiter (Nick) even remembered our coffee..."
Steve
"Shanika's has come a long way over the years. The pasta is really tasty and gets more and more packed with flavour each time we go...."
The Unit
"Always get take away from here and always delicious. Would recommend Sofia gnocchi but get it with a red based sauce and garlic bread. Serving sizes..."
Alisha Siemieniak
"Nice little place tucked away in Carrum Downs industrial area. Has a casual dining feel to it. The food is always good. They can also do..."
Rachelle Martin
"Absolutely love the food and the flavours. The ravioli they have is to die for. I have been to Shanika's 3 years in a row for our work Christmas..."
Rani Stubblety
"I cannot speak highly enough about this restaurant. Gave it a try a year or so ago and I'm so amazed it's tucked away where it is.The eye..."
Gem3121_99
"I grab lunch from here most weeks and the food is delicious, but on top of that the staff are so friendly and..."
Hong Chau
"Amazing food, amazing service. Cannot be faulted at all. Very happy to dine there continuously and very recommended. Unfortunately only open during..."
Teagan
"Regularly have Friday night dinner here. Great food and value for money. Excellent service. Definitely recommend the filleto, antipasto, calamari...."
Jan
"For a spot hidden away on an unfinished industrial estate this place is very swish for lunch. A great treat for office workers during the week and..."
Ahelmil
"Nervously ventured out at night for coffee with the girls with my baby. Was warmly welcomed and had my pram wheeled to the table for me. Great coffee..."
BJ Middleton
"I love Shanikas. Have been coming here for ever. I have never had a complaint. The meals are always tasty. Specializes in homemade pasta...."
Sandra
"Lovely place to meet for business or personal! This restaurant has great food and the staff are fantastic...."
Kathy McKernan
Frankies
Frankies
81/100 (1473 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Eastern European
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Healthy
French
Vegetarian Friendly
Australian
French
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
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French
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"A shining cafe beacon in an area where cafes are hard to find!A bit of a bohemian vibe, I really liked the vibe of this little oasis. The..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"We had a lovely experience at Frankie’s! Such great service, yummy food and good coffee. It was great way to see many vegan options..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Tucked away in a quiet corner. Friendly staff and food was delicious and a great vibe. Meals are presented attractively. Chai latte could have been a..."
Sunshine
"Thought we’d try this local eatery out and we left impressed. Friendly staff, well situated, awesome food and great coffee ☕️ we will..."
Flo
"Frankie’s is a favourite for my family and I. Coffee is yum, wide range of food that is always delicious and service is lovely too! A hidden gem...."
Courtney Raynes
"Delicious food and really good coffee! You might miss this place because it is set back from the road, but definitely worth finding. Love the decor..."
Meagan Sewell
"Frankie's is a great local brunch spot! Good coffee, good sized meals and tip top service! Always buzzing on a weekend with locals. Definitely..."
Alyce
"Nice. Expensive. I mean $50 for two and it wasn’t anything to rave about but enjoyable. Found the FOH staff to be a bit more interested in..."
Bess
"Good little place! Great coffee, good food with a decent serving size, pet friendly, warm service. I like it!Only criticism is that the outside..."
Guy Stevens
"Cute quirky cafe, with vintage decor and vibrant fresh colours! Really spacious with plenty of seating, we came on a public holiday and got a table..."
Bagelhutzy
"This place is a gem! Who would have thought that in this tired and dreary group of shops that such a lovely cafe would exist. The cafe is modern,..."
NomNomNom
"Really lovely staff and great food. The place has a really nice vibe and fit out. Decently priced with good serving sizes. This will easily become a..."
Jen Richter
"Frankies has such a great atmosphere and serves a wonderful variety of food. The staff are very nice and the interior is also top notch. Thank you..."
Chelsea Fletcher
"Went to frankie's today! This place is BIG! Love the styling. The branding is simple and effective! Menu is well priced and simple! Good coffee and..."
Nay Nay
"Wonderful staff - attentive,helpful and courteous. Best Cafe I have been in a long time. Thanks to the chef for making the order to our liking on..."
Mahesh Kattali
"Reviews speak for themselves - very friendly staff, really helpful and super attentive. Was quite busy when we went which was a good sign, and the..."
Kerbray
"First time being here. The interior, the food! I ordered the calamari. Will totally come back again. Staffs are so nice. Wasnt expecting the free..."
Glazee Ponje
"Great little spot for a light meal and coffee. Staff were attentive, food was delicious and coffee good. Sour cherry & pistachio almond croissant..."
Dianne Barnett
"Really great staff, love their friendliness and good nature towards customers. Nice to have a shop on the side too to have a little browse. Dishes..."
Kim
"I love this cafe i literally come here all the time and see the same staff all the time and they are just so sweet and lovely. amazing customer..."
Mia Sherry
"Went there for the first time today and plan on going back. Food quality was fantastic. Staff were super friendly. What I enjoyed was that there were..."
Jaime Ramos
"We have ordered a few times from Frankie's and I can't fault it. When we order for delivery our food always arrives before its expected, and when we..."
Jehanna Silva
Cafe Harmony Espresso Bar
Cafe Harmony Espresso Bar
75/100 (104 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Australian
Café
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
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Mid-range
"Fantastic coffee, as a stereotypical artist I drink a lot of it, so I know when coffee's good or not. Matches and even surpasses many cafes in the..."
Grace
"Love coming here! The owners Louise and Adam and their team are so welcoming and friendly. The food is always great and the coffee is always..."
Tanya Ballard
"Love coming down to this cosy little gem, food is generous and coffee is yummy! The decor is beautiful, my partner chased up the artist that does the..."
Stephanie Katherine McDermott
"A lovely little cafe well styled. Ordered a coffee which was well made. The coffee did take a while to come out but they were busy. Staff are really..."
Nay Nay
"Used Zomato to find this place and was very happy with what I found . Staff were super welcoming and friendly AND the coffee was perfectly well made..."
Coffee Snob
"I have only tried their coffee but not their food. Best, quality coffee. Perfect cappuccino made by experienced barista, silky milk/froth in perfect..."
A Velaja
"The coffee here is amazing. If you like a good strong coffee that's consistent, this is the place. The food is great and the service is fantastic,..."
Rachelle Martin
"A new and much needed cafe in Carrum Downs. Amazing hot chocolates with a variety of delicious flavours including my favourite, Peppermint Crisp are..."
Izzy Wild
"This place has the best coffee in the area. I like to come here for a take away coffee when shopping or just after the school drop off. It can be a..."
Jody Brockhus
"Wonderful coffee and the blueberry lemon crumble muffin was the most delicious muffin I have had!..."
Laura M
"Our suburb local cafe...Great coffees served. Nice and..."
Joel Joel
"The owner goes above and beyond to take care of his customers especially the elderly and vulnerable during a pandemic/lockdown. Won't say what he did..."
Alex Fox
"Amazing stuff! My friend took me here for breakfast - we were instantly greeted with great customer service in a welcoming atmosphere. After..."
Miguel Gallego
"I'm a regular at this cafe and I travel a lot all over Melbourne for work and interstate. I would have to say it's truly the best coffee I've ever..."
Alex Halikias
Cafe Moto
Cafe Moto
75/100 (770 ratings)
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International
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Toasts
Burger
"Food is very fresh and clean. Coffee is great, best in the area!! Nice outdoor area which is dog friendly. There was a mistake with our order but..."
Ondreea De Vincentis
"Surprised with the lowish review. For the area this is a pretty funky cafe. This was my 2nd visit (around 12 months apart) and food is still..."
Hbomb
"Been here a few times and always enjoyed the food, coffee and service.They've also started up their own food-truck festivals that worth checking..."
Heather Cameron
"Heading back from Mornington on a raining day when we had the need for coffee. Spied Cafe Moto and we were inside quick as a flash. Coffee was great..."
Brunny Girl
"Fantastic location, interior and atmosphere! An absolute must for classic motorbike enthusiasts. We’ve had a little bit of a ‘hit one,miss one’..."
Andries Van Wyk
"This place has a great vintage bikie feel to it. The coffee's was OK, the breakfast was surprising. Who would've thought black pudding for breakfast..."
Rachelle Martin
"A bikkie cafe with a difference! This place is an unexpected gem, definitely not what I expected from the outside. Amazing egg and bacon brioche..."
Rebecca Booth
"Went here today with a good friend for something different to our usual. I ordered poached eggs with bacon, she ordered scrambled eggs. Both were..."
Debbie
"Called in to this cafe on our way to the Mornington Peninsula. Weren't expecting too much as the reviews on Zomato are pretty mixed. They have a cool..."
Beanthereatethat
"Great vibe. Chilled out. Love the chips and great coffee. Friendly staff. Excellent location just steps to the beach. Looking forward to some sunny..."
Therese Joyce
"I loved this place for the set up.. The theme is bikes as the name suggests. They have arranged helmets, jerseys, bike parts etc. They also got a..."
FoodHedonist
"I have been a regular customer since Moto opened. The staff and service has always been great! They have a new chef now,he's friendly and his food is..."
Awakeinreality
"I've been here a few times. It is a lovely place to start your day. I (and sometimes my boyfriend) had breakfast and coffee here. I like food quality..."
Gwen
"Awesome idea and fantastic burgers. The owner has done a great job with very respectful staff! As a biker though, there was no where to park out the..."
Bungovski
"A pretty good addition to the area. The coffee is okay, maybe a bit on the inconsistent side.It is good that they have their own parking,..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Took our baby and toddler down for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the welcome and helping settle our children in. Delicious food, good..."
Chili Me
"Awesome cafe. Great coffee and breakfast, can't wait to go back for lunch. Great outdoor seating on sunny day, perfect for dogs and families...."
Danks
"Excellent service, great wholesome food & coffee Perfect relaxed style yet still providing ultimate service and feelHighly recommend for..."
Katherine Dunstan
"Had my doubts since this was the old Blue Chair cafe. But that is now a distant memory. This place is very good!! Great coffee! Just snuck in for..."
Damian Campbell
"Riders heaven. After hearing only good things from fellow riders I thought I would see what it was all about.Great coffee and a nice bit of..."
Bryce.ireland3
"Good coffee. Coffee was good - long..."
Alan
"Best coffee in the area!. Great new cafe taken over from the old blue chair cafe, it's a must for Motorcycle enthusiasts! Very attentive and friendly..."
Simmy101
"Great food, coffee and atmosphere. Driving past by chance and saw a new café had opened, yes it was packed with people but the staff were friendly..."
Danielle.oborn
"Wonderful atmosphere, food and service. The building has had an amazing renovation from the old tired Blue Chair cafe. There's a great new outdoor..."
Cherry-Ripe
"A brilliant family cafe with an awesome set up. A great opening for such a big Easter weekend. Lovley staff. Could have been better but I imagine it..."
Chlo Dog
"Thanks.. Great coffee and a good feed.Enjoyed the motorcycle theme.Will be back. Next time on my bike..."
Lee
"I noticed this place had decided to open on Easter Weekend and went to check it out. They were very busy, but the staff were attentive and friendly...."
James Cockburn
"What a cool place! Great decor and a warm atmosphere. The line was out the door and they were pumping, all on a holiday weekend and brand new venue..."
Peter Jones
"Great concept. Came just for coffee. Love the bikie decor and industrial chic. Coffee was OK, nothing special, and they were a little slow serving,..."
Brigalow17
"The food was delicious. Love the atmosphere. Will be back again...."
Shenny
"New weekend haunt. This place is going to be iconic for the area! Great atmosphere with a fantastic fitout, the menu looked great and the breakfast..."
Kchatterton1
"We went along on their opening day Easter Saturday. What a great place. Really good coffee and terrific and very reasonably priced food. The place..."
Dave
"A Destination destin to be iconic. Wow, I'm really impressed with quality of food , coffee and service. This cafe chose to have their grand opening..."
Jcwestgate71
"Great concept wonderful ambience and great coffeeNot only providing Melbourne with a unique venue but also measuring up to its standards and..."
Jim Korfiatis
"Cafe Moto rocks!. In my opinion to open on across the Easter weekend was a double edged sword for Cafe Moto. On one hand they were bound to get..."
Trumpymad
"What a beautifully warm fit out! Fantastic food and friendly staff. Great to be in a welcoming family business. A bit of a wait on food today but..."
Lunch Lady
"Great service. We took our 1 year old and he loved it as much as we did. The waitress also knew not to put things within reach of our boy - little..."
Caleb Peterson
"We had a beautiful morning feast here. Coffee was excellent, food was a work of art that tasted sensational. The service was excellent...friendly..."
Paul Collinson
"Absolutely amazing!! Tastes really good, well presented, good portions for the price and the coffee is to die for. 😍 10/10 the baristas too, so..."
Kelly Pearce
"Friendly staff, great outdoor space. Yummy takeaway breaky burger and great..."
Saige O'Brien
"Nice motorbike theme cafe. Love the food..."
Nadja Lo
"Stopped by for a coffee after walking on nearby Carrum beach. Good service coffee good . Didn't try food so can't rate..."
Glenn P
"A great local eatery. Only downside was my favourite breakfast meal is no longer on the menu (please bring back the chilli scramble!). Having said..."
Kalli Boag
The Fat Chef
The Fat Chef
70/100 (2145 ratings)
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Wine Bar
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
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Bar
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Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
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Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Pesto
Pork
Burger
Bar
Pub
Australian
Wine Bar
Café
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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Mid-range
"Great ambiance. Quality with quantity food. I went for a group of 4. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals.I had the pork belly. There..."
Joshua Osborne
"Have been to The Fat Chef several times with family & friends.Have always been treated very well.The longest wait I had was a Saturday..."
Sean Cunningham
"Great venue with great items on the menu Staff are friendly and able to assist with making changes to ordering food to suite your needs!..."
Flick
"One of my favourite breakfast places to visit for coffee and breakfast. I do find the staff slow to clearing tables but doesn't bother me too..."
Elizabeth Cuthbertson
"Staff were super friendly and welcoming! I came here with a group of 8 and we all agreed that the food was pretty reasonable as the portions were..."
Aroha Tamorangi
"I'm quite surprised reading the negative reviews here as I had the opposite experience. I had breakfast here and ordered the smashed avo! The food..."
Courtney Raynes
"Absolutely delicious food! Have eaten here twice and been delighted with the quality of food. Drinks are fairly priced, and the atmosphere was..."
Jojo Therese
"Big shift in menu, from basic burgers to more daily fresh healthier seafood options also, daily fresh pastry range is amazing. Night specials great..."
Paul Richards
"Seafood platter was beautiful, just a shame that there was no octopus available. The chargrilled prawns were definitely the stand out point for this..."
Dimitri Sarkatzis
"Felt welcomed the moment we arrived offered drinks and the restaurant had a lovely ambience. Food came quickly and exceeded expectations. Will be..."
Alice