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The Parlor Milkbar & Kitchen

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"This place is so good , the staff especially the guys are so friendly and helpful . Food was yummy and such a warm and cosy place on a winters day. ..."

Joybelle Frighetto

"I have never had a bad experience at The Parlor. Service was excellent; staff were friendly, helpful and courteous. Food was amazing. Best steak I..."

Libby Carroll

"Cute and very cosy little venue with good ambience, a little noisy but don’t let that deter you! Super friendly staff and most importantly..."

Dan Guilmartin

"What a great little place. Good beer, good food and great service. They escorted us to the car with an umbrella, you don’t get that many places...."

Paul Tippett

"That was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had. Highly..."

Liz Murray

"This place makes my day. The service is awesome, the food is great and the coffee is even better. So glad I've found my new local! Love the cosy..."

Jessica-Elise Gorman

"Amazing food atmosphere and staff 100% recommend..."

Karen Chaplin Jeffery

"The food was awesome, they service was first rate. We loved the private room out the back with the..."

Paul Gedye

"Delicious muffin, iced almond chai and veggie..."

David Armstrong

"One of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. Lovely open plan inside and terrace out front. The coffee is amazing and the staff are wonderful. Well worth..."

Laila Dickson

"Lovely staff, great service and food. No one hassled about moving along so it was a great place to..."

Richard Barrington-Smith

"We love the Parlor! We come here a few times a week and it is always a great experience! The staff are so accommodating and look after us so well...."

Ashlee Brooke

"Delicious food, friendly staff. Lots of families. Best table is at the back near the outside space. Be sure to..."

June Gaffney

"6 people for dinner. Everyone commented they loved their meals. 5..."

SBT1

"We had a lovely time today having lunch at the Parlor. Calamari salad was very special, with mayo and shallot onion. Chicken burger was nice and..."

Potatostelle

"We had a family lunch and enjoyed the food and great atmosphere near the fireplace. Staff were friendly and helpful and food was delicious. I had the..."

Farnaz

"The parlour is my local & a fantastic place to dine! Ample indoor and outdoor sitting - it’s like eating in a home not at all in a cafe which..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Wonderful service. Wonderful food. Tasty, fast and fresh and plentiful. I think it’s the service that gives it the 5 stars it deserves. will be..."

Mark

"Visited for our work Xmas party. Service and food both good. Meals were tasty and very generously sized. Will be interested to come back and try..."

Tahlia Lee

"Fantastic food! Has become our new local since moving to the area. Highly recommend for a great vibe and atmosphere. All cakes are handmade and taste..."

Tristan Dooley

"Super accommodating & friendly staff, despite running a busy cafe. We ordered quickly & pleasantly surprised to be served quite quickly too. Good..."

Who Loves Good Food

"I love this semi regular little local haunt with the big tree out the front it has a very New Orleans home feel- whether you sit with a blanket out..."

DB4SB

"The staff here are exceptional, friendly, bubbly & polite. The venue is aesthetic with the outside area stunning, would be perfect in the autumn or..."

Kevin Tran

"Cute local cafe with staff that are super friendly and welcoming. The cafe itself has great vibes and it’s aesthetically pleasing, nice..."

Joannaa Nguyen

"I’m really starting to love living south of the city as I’m finding so many amazing little hidden neighbourhood gems I wouldn’t have been able..."

Stuck In Transit

"Had been meaning to try this place after always seeing it packed when driving by. Was incredibly impressed by the quality of food and the efficiency..."

Sarah Gordon

"Cute and very cosy little venue with good ambience, a little noisy but don’t let that deter you! Super friendly staff and most..."

Dan Guilmartin

"Amazing place. Great atmosphere, nice setting, great outdoor deck seating section and opposite big tall trees add to the setting. Great service, food..."

April_eats

"Food and service was great. We were there for Dinner but I think its a better lunch venue particularly in winter. Bit noisy but definitely worth a..."

Tony Mithen

"Nice little hidden cafe in the area. Very relaxed and calm feeling inside the cafe. Well priced breakfast for the area. Had the scrambled eggs here..."

Lazy Foodie

"Came here and had a faultless experience. Food and service were good. It was busy when we came in for a late breakfast - but expected as it was..."

Snackloverbaby

"I have book marked this place for a while and I thought its time to go. The main reason I have put it off was the menu. All the items are classic and..."

Nay Nay

"What an unexpected hidden gem this place is! The Parlor, is nestled in the midst of suburban housing, and has the homely feels of your next door..."

PS91

"Lovely place for breakfast.St Benedict is amazing. Pork belly is cooked well and melt in the mouth. Pork belly sauce is a little but taste..."

Yang Lizhen

"Always a favourite. Quality mains and coffees and ambience - always a main stay for us ! Great pastas, steak sandwiches... try the corn..."

CraigC.

"Delicious breakfast meal at The Parlor. Service was friendly and very attentive. Very reasonably priced as well. Little confusing on entry as to..."

Sarah

"First timer at the Parlor.Definitely plus for the nice atmosphere with the setting and view of big trees and nature. Cool little tables and..."

YumYum

"Amazing weekend spot for breakfast and brunch! Beautiful settings indoor and outdoor. we had a great experience on Sunday ,The food was outstanding,..."

Pomodore84

"Lovely outdoor decking area, great place to meet up with friends and relax on a beautiful sunny day. Friendly and attentive staff, relaxed..."

Anne

"Love this place! Stumbled upon this local hidden gem while working. Lunches serve a slightly different menu to dinner. Lunch is chilled..."

Hungry Hippo

"Lovely staff, great food and atmosphere. We come here almost weekly, the corn fritters, ahoy there and the eggs benedict are delicious, highly..."

Tori

"Amazing food and service. Coffee is always great and the menus from breakfast, lunch and dinner are all delicious. The cafe itself is in a tranquil..."

Regine Miriklis

"The Parlor is a nice cosy cafe nestled amongst a quiet tree lined street. We had the prawn and calamari linguine with cherry tomatoes, garlic and..."

Vanessa Griffin

"Friendly staff and great fast service always at The Parlor.Their menu is tasty, coffee good and hot and quality always consistent.I have..."

Jenwalc

"brunching adventure took us to @parlorkitchen in Beaumaris. A hidden little gem that has a great venue inside & out. A great long mac along with..."

DamoForce Food

"My boyfriend and I had dinner here at around 8pm on Wednesday. We ordered a spaghetti bolognese and three cheese gnocchi with pear and..."

Sam Jones

"First time I have had dinner at The Parlour. The confit pork belly was delicious. Thinly sliced and entree size was perfect. My two friends had the..."

Sunshine

"Coffee! The size of soup bowls. If that doesn't get your attention I dunno what will. Delicious coffee in the biggest cups I've seen and that's just..."

Patersani

"My hubby is a coffee snob. He loved the coffee here. Service was fast and friendly. Eggs Benedict with Pork belly and slow roasted lamb roll were..."

Missliseylou

"Very happy to have this as once of my local cafes. Plenty of parking. Always nice to sit on the deck and have a coffee how I like it - creamy and..."

Nitty

"Visited The Parlor for a late lunch and it did not disappoint. Service was friendly and accommodating. Menu has a great variety of options. Food came..."

Ihoward

"We come here almost every weekend since we moved to the area 12 months ago. Food is consistently great, staff are friendly with a good sense of..."

English Rose

"Really love this place and come all the time.. lucky me living around the corner! Staff are always so lovely and friendly, really nice warm..."

Jessie

"Perfect feed on a Monday, the soy chai was also delicious!Breakfast bruschetta, warm calamari salad and the fritters are highly recommended!!!..."

Sarah Fergus

"Lovely coffee. The chicken salad is to die for. All the food actually :) The tea cake - sour cherry is heavenly - a must try. Consistent quick..."

Betsy Basset

"Parlor is really good compared to other generic options in Beaumaris. The service is always great, the food is consistent (I'm a sucker the corn..."

Wilsonwilson

"The tasting board! The coffee! The breakfast bruschetta! Mmmmmmm. Great vibes at this little gem of a place ..."

Sam&Terry

"Parlor is a great little cafe hidden in an unknowing suburban street. Quite relaxed and nice on weekdays, bustling with young couples and families on..."

Brungiel

"Great local cafe for brunch & coffees or a nice arvo vino. Love the outdoor area at the front however it fills up pretty quick! Inside is cosy &..."

Janeycakes

"Stopped over The Parlor for coffee and cakes where we sat at their lovely outdoor bench. Sour Plum Cake was not to my liking but the ladies seem to..."

Allen Tong

"We have been coming here since it opened. Love everything about it...sure it can get noisy inside, but the beautiful food and the outstanding service..."

Jon Waters

"Great for breakfast, not so good for dinner. Last time we were there for dinner, two starters had run out and the service was inattentive and slow...."

OMZ

"What a gem! Great menu options, something for everyone. Breaky was good although lacked flavour and seasoning. Look forward to trying the lunch..."

Sam Peddle

"Was actually really surprised how good the breakfast was here - was just suspicious of a breakky place tucked randomly in Bayside suburbia, but The..."

J

"What is so great about this cafe is that if you want something traditional like a BLT they do it. If you want something different like pork belly for..."

Gluttony

"Had the best breakfast here! St Benedict, yum. Pork is perfect. Combine it with smashed avo for a real treat! Great sitting outside on a rare sunny..."

Esquilax

"Fantastic establishment. Amazing service, food and coffee... Have always and will always love this place. From the moment you are greeted upon..."

Manbearpig

"If you live around the South East Bayside area and you’re looking for a good brunch place without having to travel into the city, The Parlor..."

One Piece Left

"Went to The Parlor with the family Friday night for dinner. Fantastic food! Great to have something this good around the corner. Enjoyed the beers..."

BaysideWalker

"Excellent coffee and food! Service always exceptional. Never had a bad experience here. They never mind my friends having prams and are always great..."

Foodiegirl

"I have been going to The Parlor regularly for about 12 months now and I have to say, I can't imagine living in this neighborhood without it. I walk..."

GirlWhoLovesToEat

"The Parlor, transcending the limits of suburbia since it pulled some pork. Don't get me wrong, all you staunch breakfast traditionalists, you can..."

Fluffylion

"Cute and cosy. Lovely decor and fireplace makes you feel cosy and at home. Staff are really friendly and it's run really efficiently. Menu is small,..."

Hanah Penrose

"What a gem!. I adore this place! Went for dinner for the first time on Saturday night. We had fantastic service - everyone working was really..."

Caitlin Douglass

"Busy Little Place.... ...with great coffee. Maybe a little over-hyped on this forum, but well worth a..."

Phoenix

"Very impressed. This little wonder is so close to me and yet it's taken me a long time to find it. I'm so glad I have! I've been there for breakfast..."

Tess_thomson_1

"On my doorstep. I love this place. I recently visited for dinner, I've only ever had brunch till now. Wonderfully cosy with the fire as it was chilly..."

El-con

"This place must be great for the residents that live nearby; especially with live music at nights! It’d be pretty darn romantic for dates too, I..."

Ramieleatsshootsandleaves

"A sneaky little gem well worth the detour. I visited here last year with a friend who lives close by, and was very pleased with my lobster burger on..."

Blue Stockings

"First time diner at The Parlor and I was very satisfied. It was peak period yet we still got seated within 5 minutes. Great seat on the balony. The..."

Nikki

"Like another home. We have been to the Parlour about ten times and have always had a warm welcome, great food and great coffee. It is tremendously..."

Craig Lonsdale

"Loved it. I went here for breakfast recently and I was really impressed. Service was excellent, place was very clean and appeared managed well. The..."

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"Seriously. Just try the corn fritters. You won't regret..."

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"I love this cafe! You would be crazy to go anywhere else in bayside. Lovely interior design and menu. Have never been disappointed here unlike other..."

Taylor

"Visited The Parlor recently was greeted by a lovely young lady who made me feel as if I was walking into her home. I've never felt so engaged and so..."

Cafelattegirl

"The best Cafe in the bayside..."

Sam

"Great atmosphere, awesome service, amazing food. By far the favourite breakfast/brunch/lunch..."

Jay Bay

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"Always a great feed, l get excited whenever l know I'm going there for dinner. The beef cheeks melt in your mouth, the flavours that hit you when..."

Julie Camm

"Great Local with perfect Asian fusion menu. Staff were great. Very reasonable prices. Would highly recommend. Will be..."

Brendan Maher

"Had the 24 Hour braised beef rendang. Fantastic meal eaten in the beer garden. Great service, excellent food warm..."

Di Bennett

"Love this place. From the food to the cocktails to the service it is amazing. City quality close to home. Would love it if you brought back the..."

Molly Grant

"The most amazing food, service and atmosphere!!! I was in total food heaven here!!! So well done, highly recommend for any occasion!! Can't wait to..."

Kerrie Best

"Relaxed atmosphere, friendly attentive staff, delicious food and the blow torched salmon and popcorn shrimp were divine..."

Melanie Shaw

"Great food, great vibe, loved it. Imagine it can get a bit loud on busy nights, but who cares when the foods great and the wines flowing!!..."

Clare Anderson-Kilpatrick

"Can't fault.. LOVED the food, atmosphere, music but most of all the cocktails ☺ highly..."

Ellie Coles

"Amazing!!! Can not fault this place- cocktails were suburb and the massaman curry and pork belly were divine! We will be back and hopefully there..."

Natalie Wharton

"Food amazing. Waitress divine and helpful. Bit expensive. Didn't get fish cake promised in noodle dish. Overall great..."

Karen Cuderman

"The food is a amazing, loved loved, loved the Salmon and the Rendang melt in your mouth everything amazing..."

Rob Thomas

"�� will not..."

Sam Germano

"Awesome food, with some great tunes playing in the background. Tried not to get distracted by the projector but failed..."

Simon McFarlane

"First time at this restaurant and we got a table at the back in the garden which had a beautiful atmosphere with artistic murals and night lights!..."

YumYum

"Great modern Asian restaurant tucked away in the side streets of Cheltenham We were very surprised at how quickly the meals came out especially..."

Sig

"Delightful place to grab a quick quality feed. We had the chicken Sarah’s (excellent and big!), roti (good), beef rendang (excellent), gyoza..."

Mr Fuss Pot

"What a lovely little place tucked away in Cheltenham. Its a very funky melbourne vibes. Well styled and comfortable. Staff were lovely and attentive..."

Nay Nay

"Celebrated my birthday here with a group of 10, been here one other time with a similar group number- both times I’ve experienced great service and..."

Sarah Chan

"Great little fusion restaurant in Cheltenham. The food was fantastic, very tasty and portion size was good. The satay chicken skewers were yum and..."

Jesse Cannington

"Enjoyed our dining experience here Friday evening, group of 19. I had the Beef Rendang, the meat was very tender & also sauce was lovely 👌 !! Alot..."

Paula

"Came here with my partner for a late night meal.We ordered a few different dishes to share.The food was great and the wine was..."

KITCHFIT

"Uber delivery - all food was yummy and piping hot. Chicken wings were SUPER hot it was fantastic.Fish in the curry was well cooked, source..."

English Rose

"What more could I say but It was FANTASTIC!! The food was so fresh and traditional which made it more delicious. The service was great and very..."

Ashlee

"Food is absolutley delicious. We contemplated ordering more just because even though we we had had enough. Service could do with some improvement but..."

SunLeif

"The food was very well prepared, tasty and good portion. Reasonable wine/drink list. But it can get a little noisy late in the night. A great find in..."

Jimmy The Foodie

"The food was fantastic. We bought about 10 different dishes and was not let down by any of them. $10 'handles' (400ml) of Kirin on tap went down way..."

Tom

"I ordered a lot of food, it was a while ago but the asian fusion food was amazing and so close for me to walk. Here is all the food in the photo..."

Maddy Horne

"Food was great, service was great too, however restaurant was very loud and had to scream to hear each other, and food is a bit slow. Overall..."

Kai Zhou

"Ive had lots of good food here, the stand out was the whole fried snapper. It is a bit exy but i thoroughly enjoyed my food and think this place..."

Lahwees

"This place is a local revelation. Everything we ate was delicious - corn, pork belly, pepper squid and the most amazing beef rendang. Some great..."

Sarah Harvey

"Thoroughly delicious and excellent quality dishes, well presented in an laid back, urban-chic environment. Staff were quite attentive. Drinks menu..."

James

"We had their special chicken curry katsu and raw salmon poke for dinner with a small jug of warm sake. The katsu chicken was light and perfectly..."

Cyn

"Energetic, vibrant local serving very tasting Asian tapas with interesting drinks list. Friendly staff support the offering - drinks service a little..."

Chris Hughes

"Best Asian fusion I can remember ever having! Everything we ordered was delicious, portions were generous yet everything we ate kept us wanting more..."

MelGled

"was here today for lunch the food was amazing i will definitely be back.food arrived and smelled delicious and the flavours were..."

Paula Cass

"Great spot for a meal and an alcoholic Beveridge if you don't want to have to drive into town or south Yarra being from the bayside suburbs. Food was..."

Carlo

"Last night we had a very enjoyable experience at this restaurant. We've been here a few times previously but had not been back for about nine months..."

Lily Vanilly

"I'm not a huge fan of Japanese but I loved it here. We ordered a few starters. Edamame, gyoza and the fried chicken. Then shared the beef cheek..."

Matthew Bird

"Very enjoyable experience, looking forward to my next visit 👍🏻The service was just about perfect with a trendy atmosphere, chill..."

Ithacaofbrunch

"We had the best night here last night. The service was great, very friendly helpful staff. We selected a range of dishes and enjoyed everything..."

Judy Hance

"Brilliant - highly recommend. Interesting fresh flavours and dishes of assorted sizes so you can structure your meal however works for you. Really..."

JambalayaJames

"Delicious food, great staff and relaxed surroundings. A true inner city experience out in Cheltenham. Happy days :) I will definitely be back...."

Amy Laura Witnish

"Actually we wanted to give this restaurant 3.3 rating. There are both positive and negatives. Like some of the other reviews have said, the noise..."

Janelle

"After my second visit here, I was again impressed. Living in Melbourne's CBD I am spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. Meeting my mother..."

Kenneth Seymour

"Our first time here. The waitress was attentive and knew the menu well. The three of us shared entrees and a couple of desserts. Our favourites were..."

Andie

"Great addition to the neighbourhood, stopped by for dinner on Saturday night and the place was full. Good service and funky fit out. We opted for the..."

DLC

"Hattori Hanzo has an energy that resembles a bustling restaurant in the city (not too dissimilar to Lucy Lui and Chin Chin). The vibe in the room is..."

Alana Camm

"Amazing food. This place converted me to an Asian food lover and I eat there all the time. Friendly staff who are always very helpful. The beef..."

Leticia Caffieri

"Very impressed with our recent trip to Hattori Hanzo. The wife and I have been meaning to swing by for some time now and we will definitely be..."

Foodboy1

"Wonderful decor and atmosphere but maybe a little to loud (lots of hard surfaces). The meal was excellent, and absolute treat in the heart of..."

Simon

"Pleasant surprise. Friends took us there not knowing to much about this place. They had a good drink selection, ended up having a nice Riesling...."

MrJan

"For $50 a head for a set menu, you can't go wrong! It included an appetizer, 3 entrees (spicy prawns, Chilli raw meat and tofu spring rolls) and 2..."

Josie Iuliano

"Love this place. Delicious exciting and original food with a very nice atmosphere. Great service from entering and waiting for a table until we left..."

Giovanni Siciliano

"The food arrives very quickly and is stunning. The servings are generous, the sauces are delicious and spicy, with the right amount of heat to..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Complete surprise from all accounts. Modern and functional design; outstanding food (pork belly, soft shell crab wow) excellent value, great service...."

Anthony Reade

"Fabulous first experience at Hattori Hanzo for my birthday dinner. Everyone was lovely and welcoming, and our table was looked after extremely well...."

Lauren Brewer

"We were impressed with the set up and decor of the restaurant. It was a Tuesday night and the place was over half full. We are vegetarians and..."

Samantha Bailey

"AMAZING food, full on flavours, I was surprised how tasty everything was, its nothing like any other Asian restaurant around, will definitely go to..."

Wendy Brooks

"Hattori Hanzo, I am told is named after the man who made the swords in Kill Bill…. Not the sauce! When we get to Hattori Hanzo it is really busy, a..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Called in on a Saturday night after being advised that only bookings made for 6 or more. Upon arrival staff informed us that there were a few in..."

Melissa Provocateur

"Really loved this place, or more specifically, the wonderful food. Seriously good flavours and presentation of the dishes. Modern fit-out, service..."

Foodinfocusz

"Wow!!! Went here last night for dinner with friends and had a blast. Things to get are the beef tataki, kingfish ceviche, beef jerky, beef cheek..."

Johnny Shabazz

"This place is buzzing! The food is great, the service is amazing and the fit out is outstanding.... Can not to go back! Delicious - enough said!..."

Hungry Little Caterpillar

"A breath of fresh air for cheltenham, food solid, fun atmosphere, service lacking a little confidence. Minor details , great addition to the area,..."

P_schagen

"Cheltenham'a answer to Chin Chin's? Maybe not just yet, but definitely a step in the right direction. Flavours were solid, staff friendly and the..."

Murray Anderson

"Hattori Hanzo is unbelievably delicious and delectable. The whole vibe is something you can't buy. The entire restaurant is well planned and..."

Julie Camm

"Hattori Hanzo has exceeded my expectations, and then some. With an interior fit out that could easily stand against any cool, chic city eatery,..."

Fluffylion

"Nice place quality food and would love to visit again. We traveled 45 kilometres from west to this place and enjoyed it. Food that we liked are..."

M S

"The place was nice. Dishes are relatively small compared to the price, but the quality was nice. I'd describe it as more of a bar with Asian tappas..."

Damith Abeysekera

"Delicious food, small serves, good atmosphere. Expensive for what it is..."

Rob Oakley

"Not sure why people are writing bad reviews as this place is amazing! The wait staff were very friendly and professional and made the time to chat to..."

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