The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Clifton Hill, May 2024

Mixed Business

84/100 (1197 ratings)

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"Visited 30Nov19, 5Nov19 and a few more:This cafe is located on the corner next to the florist and a pub. It's a hidden jem.1st..."

Leena

"This cafe has been in my top 5 for the last few years, has a new owner as of a month or two ago (makes ya nervous right!) but all signs point to it..."

Jimmy Bowman

"5 stars for a brilliant cafe!! Omelette on the specials board is always a must go to! Amazing bread & flavours. Other items also very delicious!!..."

Bridget

"Great coffee. Lovely food and courtyard area.Best customer service we've had in a long time = my dog kept getting offered house-made treats (chicken..."

Anh

"Virtually at the end of the line in Clifton Hill is a very unassuming cafe which is the pick of the bunch. Calm with a slightly cheesy vintage style..."

Matt

"My fiancé and I checked out mixed business and we were pleasantly surprised. The food was fantastic, fast and friendly service with a great..."

Jacinta

"I love this place! My granddaughter made a mess at the table and the staff where so helpful and nice about it . Cleaned it up straight away. Replaced..."

Nancy Naylor

"You can’t get any better. Great atmosphere, great staff & even better food & coffee. Definitely worth checking out & trying some of the amazing..."

Nate 'natos' Thompson

"Mixed Business is my local hang out for breakfast whenever I'm working at my Fitzroy office. Food is on point! Coffee is really good. Staff there is..."

Rob Brooke

"Great food and service. Had the middle eastern spiced avo and it was delicious, these guys are also making really good chai strong in flavor and..."

Nathan Bryce Anderson

"Buckwheat Pancakes and Tassie Salmon, Middle Eastern Spiced Avo., Chai latte or Single origin from 7seeds your surely mixed business with Pleasure by..."

Bikool

"Since this place has changed owners, it’s just gotten better and better. I cannot got enough of their coffee and Mörk hot chocolate. Staff are..."

Ramen_lover

"We had the kimchi fried rice with extra pork belly on the side. It was amazing! The pork belly was tender and made the fried rice even better. We had..."

Bear Noms

"Lovely environment, coffee is great and the food is delicious! Went recently with some friends and everyone loved their meals. I had the breakfast..."

Rose

"I thought about giving this place 4.5 but realised I couldn’t fault it. Service was spot on. We had a small wait but they were attentive and..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Best hot roll specials ever! They rotate each week, the best in my eyes is the lamb babaganoush, & when it's on I have to stop myself going in..."

Speccy

"There was a queue when we arrived but we didnt have to wait for long for a table for 3. We ordered the smoked salmon hotcakes, slow roast beef..."

XiaoHui Teo

"The food is here is delicious and generous sizes. Good variety of food and not just a standard menu. Wait time can be a bit long due to busy they are..."

Jess Foodie

"Really enjoyed my meal (the brekky board - replaced the egg with a side of mushrooms and avocado) and my coffee was also really lovely. My..."

Rebecca Fakhri

"Close to the perfect local cafe... beautiful space inside and out, with a well-designed and cozy interior and a limited but welcoming outdoor space..."

Ben Milroy

"This is a great spot for brunch or lunch. Great photo and delicious food. There is some outside seating too which is great for the pooches. When I..."

KnowingMelbourne

"The service and food are always consistent and reliable at this lovely cafe. Every dish I have tried has been super tasty, I particularly love the..."

FOODIEST

"Really really really good. Had the poached eggs and grilled pancetta with a rosti. So good. Sat out in the courtyard, great setting. Awesome service...."

Andrew Moore

"One of my favs for breakfast and good coffee. Fantastic staff and buzz in this cafe. Great service, good coffee and food always spot on. Slight..."

Fredparato

"I went here after reading a few reviews of this place and it's locally sourced produce. Hoping to get a late brunch today was a challenge..."

Timinmelbourne

"Mixed Business was on our list for a long time and today it was the right time to try it out. We ordered their special soup, omelette and..."

Must Be Hungry

"Breakfast with the girls yesterday was at Mixed Business due to the existence of apple pie waffles on the menu and it did not disappoint. As a result..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Cool venue - great courtyard, friendly staff.. food and drinks are good. Menu is a little limited is the only negative Good vibe :-) we will..."

Frances Mona

"Good coffee and food, I really liked the apple waffles and poached eggs. Perfect spot for breakfast, easy parking if required (tram and train are..."

A.B.

"The food is delightful! The only reason we don't visit more often is that it is a bit out of the way for us. Definitely well worth a visit! What are..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Just been here for the first time and loved it. I had the grilled pancetta w/poached eggs and my partner had the ploughmans board. Both were..."

Missy Mahony

"Great ambience with lots of light streaming in, wonderfully attentive staff and amazing food. We were really glad we popped in for breakfast. We..."

Spacecats

"Mixed Business is the sort of place that renders me misty eyed and ever so glad to be a Melburnian. The place is nicely laid out and welcoming, the..."

Two Sheds

"This is one of the cutest places I've ever been :) The atmosphere is really warming and the staff were so friendly that you just want to keep..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"Such a lovely little cafe. We sat outside in the courtyard which was nice, the service was prompt and friendly, the coffee was quick and decent and..."

Jessamyn Hogan

"A nice spot near the Clifton hill station~ we waited about 20min and were seated near the window. It was said that omelette and hot roll are highly..."

Happytalent.66

"Second time checking this place out and for the second time they didn't disappoint and loved up to their well deserved rating.Food is..."

TheyCallHimX

"Lovely little cafe that is busy for a reason. Lovely staff, excellent coffee and smoothies and great food. Lots of gluten free options as well - my..."

Lil' Wheatard

"Amazing place for brekkie! Such a great atmosphere, good vibes and definitely delicious food. Ordered the potato + rosemary rosti with poached eggs..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Good ingredients cooked really well. Generous servings. We had the potato rosti with poached eggs and avocado. The rosti was beautifully cooked -..."

Jennpf

"Great service, but limited menu. They only make omelettes and poached eggs, they will not make eggs any other way. Highly recommend the Lemon +..."

Mid Chawla

"My boyfriend and I came here a few weeks ago after a long time wanting to eat here but not wanting to deal with the wait time. I called ahead to ask..."

Carrie Lu

"Friendly staff welcome when walk in. Tiny bit pricy for food that simple & not much complexity. Nice vintage ambiance. Drinks were fresh & smoothy..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Mixed Business is a very busy humble cafe, lonesomely situated on Queens Parade that serves exceptionally tasty diverse food suited for all. Been..."

Brew Hunter

"Visited the cafe on Sunday's morning and was seated at the courtyard. Started my sunday with Magic which was so good and caramel pecan cream cake...."

Eatwithhendri

"Best breakfast in Fitzroy! I can never decide what to go for because there is so many great options on the menu! I really love this place and would..."

Katie St George

"A really great little hotel, such a great environment and staff were A grade. The Parma was sensational 9/10, huge, juicy and perfectly cooked. Chips..."

Tim

"Really impressive cooking skills in the dishes we tried. Perfectly poached runny eggs, which are surprisingly hard to find. Pork belly as a breakfast..."

Zardoz

"We had the Kimchi fried brown rice with pork belly, as well as the apple pie waffles. Food was splendid, prompt service and good coffee. I don't like..."

Dejan Glavonjic

"Mixed Business is next to the Terminus Hotel, another place that we are yet to try, but it is on the very long list. We have a short wait outside,..."

Ben Lee Kong

"The back garden seating is quaint and perfect for a long brunch. Our waiter was lovely - attentive but subtle. The iced coffee was tasty and although..."

Avery Collura

"Amazing! The breakfast burger couldn't be improved - super juicy pork and fennel burger prepared using the Heston style burger roll method, perfect..."

Dan Adams

"We've been back in the area for six months (after a 40-year break) and trying out many of the delightful range of eateries in the neighbourhood for..."

Ross McPherson

"Smiles all round! Savoury or sweet, you're in for a treat. In the savoury corner, we had the potato and rosemary rosti, with poached eggs and a..."

Leon Thomas

"Had the delectable SHERRY ROAST SWISS BROWN MUSHROOMS breakfast (mentioned in the Broadsheet cookbook) in a relaxing open environment.The..."

Crispymelbreview

"The setup was really nice, the menu was good and there was a short wait for our meals. Staff were very friendly, food was great and presented nicely...."

Jessie Hams

"Up the quieter end of Queen's Parade, sandwiched between Fowler's Flowers and a telephone exchange sits this little gem. If words like ploughman's..."

Caffiend

"Really yummy food and great coffee. I come here for the hot chicken roll - always fresh and filling! Pretty place with a really nice courtyard too...."

Lena Miller

"My quest for the perfect breakfast continues by checking out Mixed Business on Royal Parade Clifton Hill. Right opposite the head of Hoddle Street..."

George Forgan-Smith

"These guys are the best. Anywhere. Why? Because of the lovely garden setting for a Sunday breakfast. Think about it nuggets. How do the stonking rich..."

John Smith

"Amazing breakfast the pancetta instead of bacon is great wat more can I say other then if ur around this part of town come and try or even just make..."

Foodisgood

"We keep on coming back for the roast sandwiches here cause they are soo good! The environment is really lovely too. Their slaw salad is light and..."

Crdav1

"A reliable friendly place, with great hot rolls (bread rolls with a range of meat and veg options) and good coffee. Recently had a very good lamb..."

Mo0ks

"Loved the apple pie waffles and hot chocolate. Cosy little spot for a lazy weekend. Service was friendly. Will definitely recommend and..."

Kayz

"Coffee was sensational! Loved the breakfast too. We were really happy coming to this joint, lovely and hard working staff. Loved the enamel cups very..."

Sol_n_chai

"Great choice of tasty, healthy and gourmet menu items using a lot of local ingredients. The iced coffee is just the way it should be (still tastes..."

Favourite Flavour Vanilla

"love love love this cafe. I actually can't get enough of the smoked creamed corn & avocado toast...it's my ideal brekkie (with a poachie of course!)..."

Honeybeesuzie

"Mixed business has been one of my favourite spots for coffee and brunch for a long while now. I drive over 40 minutes to eat here and my friends and..."

Petitefat

"Perfect. Never had a bad experience. Staff are exceptional and very accommodating. The food is just perfect. Fresh and full of flavour. I..."

Sm

"Always a great meal here. A fresh environment with good specials and i love being able to have steak for brekkie! Great service and an amazing little..."

Tales Of Rose

"I love this place. For so long it was my bench mark for Melbourne cafes. Then it was Ora & now Barry. but my god it is still good at MB. They get it..."

Out & About

"As delicious as it was pretty, the baked apples were so beautifully sweetened, the pecan crumb crumbled and the blueberries gave it that little bit..."

ByTheSpoonful

"Fantastic. Probably - and this is a big call - my favourite breakfast in Melbourne. Always have the icecream on waffles when I come here and they..."

Charlie Cole

"---. This is my favourite eatery in the Clifton Hill area. Their menu has loads of variety and great takes on old breakfast classics. I enjoyed the..."

Unravelled

"... I plucked my choice – poached eggs with potato and rosemary rosti, avocado and house relish ($16.5). A swift arrival cut short the hungry..."

Mothersays

"Free range eggs with potato rosti and a cheeky extra of pork belly, slow roasted lamb shoulder sandwich.Clifton..."

Rob Y

".... Mixed Business is a bustling café with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The food here is again amazing. The only fault with this..."

Indafood

" This cafe serves great food and coffee – if I was a local, I’d come here all the..."

Sheepish

"This breakfast stalwart needs no introduction and has been on the hot hit list for a couple of years now. Mixed Business is located on a seemingly..."

Gagwood

"For my breakfast visit I enjoyed the Free-range poached eggs on sourdough with potato and rosemary rosti, avocado and house relish ($16) The eggs..."

Lunchosaurus

"My absolute favourite!!! The best part is that we discovered this place before it became such a hit! When coffee, food, ambience is as good as this..."

Madamcafebeing

"My favourite - best sandwiches ever!. This place is so consistently good. Sometimes when my boyfriend and I go somewhere new and leave disappointed,..."

Bella

"My favourite cafe in Melbourne. Not because of the food or coffee. There's plenty of good food and coffee in the area if your tastebuds aren't stuck..."

Russ

"The kids took me there for Father's Day. No reservations but did not have to wait long for a table. Sat in courtyard in springtime sun. Plenty of..."

Mike's Reviews

"LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!. So happy that I found you "Mixed Business"! Now a local favourite, old trusty brunch venue! The staff are (as the BBC show called..."

Kyoko

"Been going for years. Amazing coffee and the smoked salmon and poached eggs is the best breakfast in melbourne! The warm chicken roll and field..."

Andrew

"Been here a couple of times and the food is good, small menu which works really well. They have the most delicious hot rolls. Staples are the vego..."

Cat

"Best cafe Fitzroy area. I've eaten at Mixed Business probably 10+ times. It's my favourite cafe in the Fitzroy/Collingwood area (and I have eaten..."

Michell

"Came here Saturday arvo for lunch, was absolutely delicious! Had the chicken sandwich, Mushroom + goats cheese sourdough and Maple baked Apple..."

Amy Lee

"Simply delightful. What a beautiful all rounder cafe. Great fresh food, well made coffee, funky decor, relaxed atmosphere, friendly attentive staff,..."

Mietta

"Top notch. Everything wins here, service, food and one of the best weak lattes I have ever had - not always an easy one to get right! Thanks mixed..."

Lena

"Excellent food every time. This has become my regular brunch spot - simple fare done well every..."

Anna.peeters

"Nice coffee and breakfast. .... Nice coffee and breakfast.Great service well..."

Hungryhungryhippo

"Best sandwiches ever...really.. The hot rolls and sandwiches were fantastic, don't go thinking this is just a typical sandwich shop, it is not!..."

Mel.gladstone

"Limited vege options. Good though and I go there..."

Foodie

"My son goes to the daycare next door and on the way home occasionally we stop in for drinks and cake, the service and coffee is always impeccable!..."

S Hawkins

"My favourite. MB is my favourite cafe in all of melbourne. I go here pretty regularly because it is so amazing and close to my house. The food is..."

Ruby Fones

"Not sure how MB could score a 'doesn't like it' - seems totally uncalled for. Great food, friendly service. Place was full but everything was timely..."

Tom

"The Best. After 2.5 years in Melbourne, and having eaten out for breakfast almost once every weekend in that time, I would happily nominate Mixed..."

Kgiglietta

"Don't tell anyone else.. This place is so good that I want to keep it all to myself! Excellent coffee and love the poached eggs on..."

Student

"I love mixed business. Great food. Cool fit out.can get a little cold outside in winter as they dont have heaters but if youre prepared to wait for a..."

Alwaysnuts

"Possibly my fave Melbourne cafe. Adore the quinoa salad and soups are fantastic. Staff generally pleasant some a little stand offish but never rude...."

Dusty

"Mixing it up with the indie crowd at mixed business. Mixed business has that sort of young indie feel about it without being overly pretencious. I..."

Christopher James

"Flawless. By far the most enjoyable brunch experience Ive had for ages! What an underrated place - friendly and helpful staff, beautiful venue, great..."

Omnomnomnomnom.

"Great staff, great atmosphere.. Mixed Business is a real gem - the staff are so friendly and relaxed, and the food is well-priced and delicious. I..."

Jay Smith

"Smiles All Round. This place can do not wrong. Great staff, beautiful environment, delicious food and better than good coffee. I usually get the eggs..."

Woffie

"I always walkaway a happy..."

Anish

"My brunch here was perfect! Sat outside which was relaxing, service was great, eggs perfect and so was the rest of the food!..."

Chileanxgringo

"Relaxed and food is lovely. Service is pleasant. Coffee is..."

Hungry

"The quinoa salad is a real treat, i would eat this every day if i could, oh yeah and don't forget to wash it down with their mint and lemon crushed..."

Synesthesia2011

"Sensational. So happy we found you Mixed Business....came in on a busy Sunday morning with 4 others for breakfast and were greeted promptly. No..."

Kristy

"My favourite local. Breakfasts never disappoint and the hot rolls are delicious, although I wish they'd bring back the sweet potato hot roll - I miss..."

Moose

"Paper anyone?. Well, I've given this one a "like" but only just. Thought I'd pop out for a long lazy breakfast this morning with several coffees and..."

Tippy

"Great service, great food, hope there will be more choices on the menu in the future..."

Jojo688

"Terrific coffee. Keep up the great work, your coffee is the..."

SJ

"Good. There are times when you just want to have a good coffee and breakfast without an hour's wait and Mixed Business is one of them. Staff was also..."

Fluffy Penguin

"One of the best. Gorgeous, attentive staff with delicious coffee and a simple menu that has lots to..."

Wet_elf

"Amazing coffee. If your into your coffee as much as me you will loved mixed business. The foods good & they have a great selection of home made cakes..."

Ruby

"Perfect Eggs. Have been going here on and off for years. Used to get the Franks and Beans every weekend, moved onto other dishes though, the Pancetta..."

Company Flow

"Great food, great coffee but during busy times staff have forgotten part of my order twice. Will still return for the coffee and..."

Emmilio

"Keep it up!. Excellent food and coffee, good service, well-priced... doesn't get much better than this for..."

Pam

"Best brekkie in Melbourne. Big call i know. Great food, coffee and service. After having lived in Melbourne for 30 years and NYC for 8 i can..."

Mateo

"Consistently great. Mixed business has yet to fail me, and remains on the monthly brunch rotation. The poached eggs + rosti is my favourite, and the..."

Gagwood

"Hidden in plain sight. Really enjoyed this brunch spot. Several worlds within. None given away by google street view.Enjoyable menu. Morning we..."

Hjbowman

"Best Breakfast Ever. Really friendly staff, great menu that I'm trying to work my way through, keep getting stuck on the pork belly beans with..."

Jax Symons

"Number One!. This is my favourite cafe/lunch spot in Melbourne without a shadow of a doubt. The menu is absolutely delicious whether you're after a..."

LocalFN

"Porridge. Best porridge I've had in my entire..."

Eavan Murphy

"My Fave!. Never disappointed here. Have been really impressed with every visit. The hash brown is worth the trip alone.The fattoush was also..."

Sam Fox

"Can't count the number of times I've been there on my fingers and toes. I love it! Yes can be overly busy on weekends but the staff are always..."

Macster

"Sit outside...relax max. I love this place. I used to live nearby and the logo caught my attention, but I never went until I moved away. Now I go..."

Micky D

"This is one of my favorite places in Melbourne. Incredibly consistent and delicious coffee. I usually avoid the weekends because it is seriously..."

Tom

"Vego friendly. Vegetarian Moussaka came served in a large individual dish with bubbling cheese on top. Great flavours and a huge..."

Brunny Girl

"Delicious food. The hot chocolate and baby chinos were really nice and the gingerbread waffles were the best waffles I have ever tasted. The service..."

Ashangel

"GREAT coffee / OK food. OK this place is overall quite good but I do have some smallish gripes. I'll start with the positives. The coffee is great -..."

The Sausage King

"What a gem. The staff were brilliant excellent coffee and a deliciously good breakfast. Our table of 6 rated the food really highly and can't wait to..."

Trippentheplanet

"Best breakfast northside - friendly staff, unpretentious menu, always exceeds..."

Inthehood

"Great coffee, great service, great breakfast. What is not to like about this place? My fave Sat morning breakfast / brunch..."

Baz

"Yum!. Great tasting coffee. consistent meals were great, and all of a high standard. poached eggs were exemplary and sourdough was also excellent...."

Ben O'Halloran

"Great coffee, nice food. Affordable menu with great coffee and pleasant staff. they could add a little more on to the menu just for the regulars who..."

Tiggy

"Very impressed with this place. I had the potato & Rosemary with poached eggs and a lemon & lime soda. Both were delicious. Nice atmosphere and..."

Avocado

"Bit disapointed with the coffee. Too strong for me, I will try again tho, i hope this can be remedied!!! I loved the decor, loved the courtyard. Will..."

Loz

"Local's view. Not sure what the pram deal is with Mixed Business. I go here often and have seen lots of mums. I am a mum and we're always..."

A_oc

"Charming. 486 Queens Pde, Clifton HillPh (03) 9486 1606$5.50 - $15.50*Service: Happy staff who like their..."

Natarsha

"What a lovely place. Mixed Business is truly delightful.Love the food, fresh flowers and friendly staff.Had the marinated mushrooms for..."

Heidi

"Good coffee, lovely breakfasts.. This place is a little winner. Very busy on weekends though, but once you get a table, that's not really an issue...."

JackieE

"Great all-rounder. Mixed business is perfect in every way, from the excellent tea and coffee to the daily cakes and specials, to the regular menu..."

Donna Penny

"Charmed by the people and their perfectly poached eggs.... This has got to be one of the very best places to eat breakfast/brunch in Melbourne. The..."

My Two Cents

"The best coffee and eggs in Australia, let alone Melbourne. I have frequented Mixed Business since it opened (and I live in Hobart!), and to be..."

Kate

"Beautiful Coffee. Need I say..."

Lou

"Really good. Unusual location with no parking however exceptional inkusove culture. People rave about the food and coffee. Comparable to 7seeds or..."

Jonathon Sciola

"Really like it. A delightful place with good food to..."

Suzy

"Still the best brunch spot north of the river for both food and service. It is tricky to decide how and what to have with your eggs, so I recommend..."

Lee Walker

"How a cafe should be run. This is how a cafe should be run. A great, inviting and peaceful atmosphere and food so tasty and fresh I always order two..."

Heptat

"Fresh, well sized tasty breakfasts, chai lattes need a little work, charming little spot..."

Ashley

"Surroundings: A quirky cafe fitted out with nostalgic signs like Hot dimsim sims, no fuss wooden chairs and tables, white walls (one black feature..."

Adrian

"I love this place. I come here for breakfast once or twice a fortnight, have tried just about everything on the menu, and have never once been..."

Eating Melbourne

"Top class. Been here about five times over several years and have always been very impressed. Went again today and all was in great shape. Lovely..."

Two Sheds

"Excellent coffee, and the varying latte art is a nice touch. The service could be a little more responsive, but for the price point - seems fair!..."

Vik Theeson

"Edit: I went to Mixed Business twice over th September school holidays and have decided that it is important to update my glowing review and drop it..."

Tim Sproule

"Great brunch haunt in Clifton Hill. Menu is interesting with great option I've not seen in other places. Pictured is slow cooked beef with poached..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Brilliant food. Friendly staff. Prices are fair. Sometimes a wait on a Sat morning but never too long. Well worth a..."

mandy meow

"Exceptional food and service. Great coffee & chilled out space. Definitely recommend this..."

Patrick Baker

"Please come during COVID! Mixed Business have modified their menu for delicious takeaway breakfast during lockdown. We enjoyed the cheese and salad..."

Amelia Rhodes

Rubber Duck Cafe

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"Great service, good food; congratulations to the chef, top waiter with terrific sense of humour. Overall would recommend this place to..."

Carol Puskic

"We were recommend Rubber Duck Cafe by people we met, and today we tried it. We were met by great, friendly staff who looked after us so well. The..."

Kari Berry

"The deep fried rubber duck is to die for. A tantalising crispy outer and a deliciously rubbery inner makes this my go to meal when I'm in the mood..."

James Conrad

"Fast service, attentive staff, and when I ordered a dish to share with my daughter it came out served on two plates (instead of the one serve and an..."

Holly Duguid

"Best breakfast ive ever had the veggie ducky amazzzzing awesome staff..."

Rebecca Damon

"Love the food, coffee and staff keep up the great work guys..."

Carol Bucknell Brancatella

"Rubens sandwich was wonderful, great service and..."

Jean Elizabeth Smith

"Just THE most amazing pancakes with raspberries, pistachio and maple syrup. Vibrant atmosphere... friendly staff. Love..."

Travers Cunnington

"Great people, good service and friendly..."

Peter Fisher

"Food consistently amazing!!!! Will always love this..."

Simone Manutahi

"Rubber Duck is a great place with delicious food and..."

John Cellini

"Loving this place the food is really good so is the..."

Owen Harrison

"Had a brunch with the kids there this morning. Great food and great service what more can u ask for...."

David Henderson

"Are you open Australia Day? Normal trading..."

Carolyn Flegg

"Great food, great service, wish there was one in Brisbane..."

Paula Maree Grobe

"Extremely efficient! Loved the coffee and breakfast was delicious..."

Teli Tsoukatos

"Good coffee, yummy food. Nice outdoor area on sunny days. We had a big group with lots of different meals ordered. It didn’t take too long and..."

Celeste Plant

"Is it the poor, less crowded cousin to 2 bob? No, it’s different (apart from the coffee, which was ok) , but really depends on your menu..."

Alan Tse

"My friend ordered Green eggs. I ordered baked eggs. They are both very nice!! The only little improvement is that my friend wishes the hams in the..."

Sanyk28

"This was our last breakfast in Melbourne before heading back to Perth, and wow was it amazing!!! I had the scotch eggs and they were awesome! Great..."

Bree Gray

"I've finally managed to visit Rubber Duck. A welcoming space with excellent coffee. The menu is simple and well balanced. Portion sizes are great and..."

Dina Kerr

"If you can get a table on a Saturday and are willing to be jammed in rubbing arms with the person on the table next to you, it's worth coming here...."

William Hasnever

"Four of us went there for brekkie. The food was ok (but nothing special) and the coffee was pretty good. But the service... There was a jug of water..."

Dave O'Reardon

"Good all-rounder cafe. Our food came out amazingly fast. The coffee was good and strong. Good service.I always get bacon and eggs when I go..."

Ben To

"One of the best latte's in town! We ordered the salmon sandwich, they were exceptional, not the usual but was thoughtfully put together . Wait..."

Brunching

"A very Lovely place in a cute setting. Friendly staff made us feel very warm. Perfect temperature drinks, we were impressed by the menu and selection..."

Pandas Chillax

"Really generous servings, my boyfriend loves a BIG breaky and this place offered a huge breakfast. I wasn't too hungry so got toast with a side of..."

Foodie

"Delicious food, and great value for money. The interior is spacious and homely. Coffee was not amazing, but definitely passable. Duck theme is cute..."

Brent Thompson

"I love this place. Staff are friendly and cafe is well set out. The coffee is great and they do some of the best muffins in the area. The food is..."

BradAtLarge

"Not sure why this place is boasting a 3.3 rating as it deserves more. The food and coffee here is actually better than most places. Notwithstanding I..."

Darren Borg

"Work in the area and finally had a longer lunch so I could check the place out.Outside it didn't seem that busy, but I stepped in it was a..."

Peony

"I haven't been here for a while so I went for a late brunch today to give this cafe a current review. The coffee was good. But most importantly..."

Timinmelbourne

"I live walking distance and even tho there are places closer I make the effort to go here. Service is fantastic and attentive. Coffee is very good! I..."

Matt B

"Rubber Duck Cafe in Clifton Hill is one of my local haunts. It’s great for a coffee, cake as well as nice hearty brunch. With Christmas leading to..."

George Forgan-Smith

"Regular readers will know that I love a good long black, and I had one of the best I've encountered in a while at Rubber Duck this morning. The crema..."

Snow Crab Nebula

"amazing customer service, got double booked at mixed business.. called rubber duck and they accomidated for our group of 10 with ease. great..."

Tenface

"Gr8 Place, coffee , service XcellentOnly went past for a Qik coffee. Love the name , the decor was great and the staff friendly and..."

Michael

"Take a punt!. I have to be honest, I've avoided this place for such a long time due to its low US rating. Unfortunately, today, the cafe we wanted to..."

Ruby-Jean

"Great find. Fantastic food and friendly service..."

Phil Vis

"Steak Sandwich. It's sumptuous and good to share on two platters. The staff may even sling you some extra..."

Bob Blanchett

"Really quick service. In and out in 40 minutes and good price. I had the corn fritters which were really great, but I didn't like that it was served..."

Zoe

"Delicious. Came here on a Sunday late afternoon, coffee was excellent and service friendly. I had a beef pot pie with puff pastry which was just..."

Fido

"Just eaten here for breakfast and the service was very good, love being offered a coffee as soon as I sit down! Nice coffee as well. Will come here..."

Melissa

"Was surprised about the poor comments about the service, we had great service and the food and drink presentation was great! Will definitely be going..."

Caitlin.mateer

"We had breakfast here this morning, nice coffee, very friendly staff. Busy but the service was still quick. Only criticism would be a small menu..."

Dwsamson

"Amazing Food, Service is brilliant, Staff are friendly and Coffee to die for! Love the quirkiness and so glad to be walking distance to Rubber Duck!..."

Josh M

"Most delicious Bircher..."

Indafood

"My sister raves about this place so I finally went myself. Staff were great, food was nice but could've been improved. Also it was a really warm day..."

Chris

"A hot day in melbourne... Came here with a friend, had brunch and a beer each... the food was delicious and fresh and the staff were great. loved the..."

Melbournemelbourne92

"Comfy cafe food ok. Easy parking,and a roomy, comfy cafe, dark in areas for quiet and light in others with the papers and in house..."

The Oracle

"Love the coffee always perfect. Never changes even though different baristas. Just had a fire. I'll be back as soon as Paul and Rubber Duck team..."

7frog

"Great new local. Very glad to have such a cute little local cafe walking distance..."

Smokeyja

"Always great breakfast, and so good to see a cafe open this time of..."

Jacob Spencer

"Nice cafe. Great decor and outdoor seating! Delicious freshly squeezed juice. Breakfast was standard not awesome, not horrible. Great if you have a..."

KM

"This is a family friendly spot with a nice atmosphere. The menu is varied, the staff are attentive and the coffee is..."

James

"There are much better brunch spots. A spoon of cold hollandaise sauce with poached eggs was odd and..."

Fattybombatty

"Great fit out and good tasting food. However, the meal choices - esp for lunch - require greater attention to detail. A menu that has two to three..."

Tina

"Duck..."

Ingrid Thomson

"Regulars here, must visit at least 3-4 times a week! Coffee is the best around Clifton Hill, service is quick and accommodating. Eaten almost all of..."

Dom Gold

"LOVE THE DUCK. Been many times , and always feel welcome , food tasty and arrives on time ( if busy i can wait, its busy i understand ) i love the..."

Info

"Been here twice, very highly recommended. Staff are polite & helpful, service fast. Food is fantastic, the best bacon, eggs & roasted tomato on crisp..."

Helen

"Been twice fantastic food, coffee and service both times. Dill crepes with salmon very tasty and generous portion size. Corn fritters (contrary to a..."

Jen Rutherford

"My mum and I went to rubber duck this morning for brunch and were really happy. The service and food were fantastic and you don't feel rushed to..."

Mj

"Wow what a fit out! Looks keep up with the food, Cool new place in Clifton Hill ill be back..."

Dale

"A really nice warm cafe with great service, coffee and good food as well. We're shared a simple steak sandwich but it was well made and delicious. As..."

Robert Falloon

"Nice welcoming staff, up there with the best coffee and chai I’ve had in Clifton Hill, a good place to chill with newspapers or friends. Excellent..."

Team Sorta

"A great place to catch up with a friend. Gluten free (celiac friendly) options..."

Tansy Chau

"Rubber duck has a great location in Clifton Hill. There are seats around the perimeter of the cafe as well. We visited the place for brunch on a..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"I've ridden past Rubber Duck so many times and wondered what it was like, so when I felt like a bite for lunch and remembered I went in. Nice..."

Mark Moynihan

"Came to break the fast and it was a very enjoyable experience. The juice was amazing, the coffee was tasty and the food was phenom. The staff (there..."

Alenka Snelgrove

"Always a pleasure to drop in and grab a coffee and a bite to eat. Whether quick-grab takeaway or taking a seat when we can, the staff and decor give..."

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