Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dandenong

Polish Rye Crust Bakery

90/100 (869 ratings)

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"Finally get to to try this place. Many people told me how good this is. Oh boy they are right. The photo you see here, is Polish lunch. It consists..."

Jenny Kwong

"Such a cute bakery! I got the peorogi which is my favourite polish dish , the goulash , the Reuben and the chicken royal! It gets really busy but the..."

Vivian

"Friendly staff and quick service in a cute little cafe which was a pleasant surprise. Yummy food especially crispy chicken schnitzel and gnocchi with..."

Jay

"Edit: Had the Rueben sandwich today. Very delicious, fresh, and homemade but definitely a variation of the traditional Rueben sandwich as it has..."

JW

"We always have these Superb and fresh cream cheese and jam bagels and cucumber pretzels, which are just perfect! Took their rye sourdough home which..."

Nit Mish

"Drop by and make a sandwich/roll of your own preference. Great fillings and bread options, costs around $9 but is a large size and well worth..."

The King Of The North

"I dropped in here this morning for a t/a espresso coffee. This place was bloody hard to find but I got there eventually... or maybe it was just my..."

Timinmelbourne

"LIT!: we ordered a sandwich and a reuban sandwich for $9.50 which was an incredible deal considering it fed 2 people. It was very filling and it was..."

Jennitals

"This is what I’ve been looking for quite some time now, a lovely beautiful gourmet ,wholesome food, huge portion and no pretentious. I am hesitant..."

EatToLive

"Part of me doesn't want to write such a positive review because as it stands now we can just get a table on a Saturday morning. The more people..."

Unckieherb

"Ordered: 1. Sauerkraut soup - was too salty for me but then sauerkraut is meant to be salty so I should of expected that, it’s comes with..."

High Tea Queen

"A wonderful bakery with amazing fresh bread awesome borscht and good coffee. The cakes are also amazingly fresh even if they're a little naughty. ..."

Mel

"Just love this place. Great food and excellent range of breads and cakes. You can even pre order gluten free bread.Enjoyed our breakfast,..."

Food Hexe

"OMJesus can this small hidden gem deliver a crackin' sandwich!!! SO much more than a bakery - a polish treasure if you will. Chicken Snitz & pan..."

McFoodie Jones

"Another gem in the suburbs; the Reuben sandwich might not be super photogenic, but the flavours are totally amazing! Beautiful rye that was toasted..."

Vera7

"ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! One of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Great service too! Will visit this cafe many more times. The rye bread is fantastic...."

Betina Kroner

"Great atmosphere, service and sandwiches and cakes. Zomato got me there - thanks - and I'd recommend to anyone who wants a good cafe exp. dog..."

Drjames

"I can't say enough about the polish bakery. The Reuben sandwich is simply the best, full of what seemed like home made sauerkraut. Huge..."

Brunny Girl

"Forget all the hip cafes in the inner city this is probably the best cafe you will find. Everything about it is perfect The coffee to the cakes are..."

JackJ

"Best place i have been to for an amazing meal....Great serviceGhnocchi is amazingBigos is deliciousBigos kranski roll is..."

Leah

"There are not many places that make me want to rush back right away, especially a bakery/cafe and certainly not one in Dandenong. Will definitely be..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"The bread here is AMAZING! And with more than 50 types of Polish and European breads available, there is something suitable for everyone! With so..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"I come here for cakes every time I'm in Dandenong, loooove the poppy seed cheescake, coffee is decent too, and they will make a sandwich with all the..."

Veggie Gal

"Can't say ive had polish food before! But after this experience Im wandering why the hell not. I think bakerys are the best for a lazy lunch. Since..."

Nay Nay

"Absolutely delicious! I ended up getting a schnitzel roll with coleslaw and cheese, delicious! And had a glazed polish donut! Very delicious lunch...."

Thuaners

"Dzień dobry! What a lovely place with good old cakes, bread and other beautiful food. I know it is in Dandenong -;) but it's worth to go there..."

T.v.L

"Went here on a Saturday brunch with gf due to the reviews and wanting to try Polish food which i have never had before. Ordered the pierogi 6..."

Jonathan Lymberger

"After videoing a RACIST RANT on the main drag of Dandenong, the Whippeteers walked around a corner to the "Polish Rye Crust Bakery." How..."

The Whippeteers

"Cherry cheesecake was great. Reuben sandwich was great. Iced coffee was average. Staff were friendly. Atmosphere was pleasantly quaint. I..."

Jonathan Lee

"The Polish bakery is a true winner when it comes to serving out some real good quality with variety of wholesome breads, savories. We do a weekly..."

Billimoriap8

"This little bakery is a true gem, offering excellent deli meats, breads and polish fair. Staff are super friendly. I ordered some pierogis and a beef..."

Khpn

"We tried this bakery out on a Monday for lunch and it was fairly busy. The service was very good where we were greeted first thing by friendly staff..."

R+L =food

"Bagels to die for!!! Recently discovered this little gem, I've fallen head over heels over these bagels! Highly recommend getting a chicken..."

Tim Maliku

"The cheesecakes were well made if you like the baked variety. I preferred the sour cherry cheesecake. The squidgy, tart cherries was a nice accent..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Little Europe heaven. Sandwiches, cheesecake, kugelhopf, smallgoods, tapestries, pretzels, piroshki, bigos just a lovely find after going to..."

Krishna Brannigan

"If this little café were located in an easily accessible inner city suburb it would be constantly packed with customers. It is located on busy..."

Helen

"Polish Rye Crust Bakery in the heart of Dandenong sells pretzels. Babka, pierogi, baguette’s, cakes and more, most of which are made fresh on the..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"best pretzels in melbourne hands down, and when ever i go there to buy pretzels for home i always buy 2 salt sticks with cream cheese and cucumber to..."

Synesthesia2011

"I'm Polish (by heritage). This place is delicious. Great and friendly service. An array of tasty delights. Come for the Reuben, stay for the cakes...."

Rory Sackville

"A lovely little eatery/ bakery. A regular spot when im in the area. Their bakes are all delicious, from sweets to savouries. A must for coffe and..."

The Critic

"Surrounded by lots of Indian shops and eateries, this Polish bakery is a refreshing little gem! Staff are friendly, warm and welcoming- a very..."

Farzana

"Food was tasty, not sure if it's tasty enough to come back for more though. Bread definitely must try. The interior design was great, place was a bit..."

Kay

"Sweets that are not Asian!. Dandenong is a great place for bakeries that sell exotic pastries. Middle Eastern, fk yeah!, tonnes of Indian sweets (I'm..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"I visited this place twice last week and enjoyed the food and atmosphere. I tried the perogie, goulash & vanilla slice. All were very..."

Tigermom

"Love the salads here and the bread. The business has come very far and well done to..."

Anon

"The best bread but please try the pretzels, they are to die..."

Dave Zoogs

"Lunch on a blustery cold rainy summer day. Lunch here today was perfect. Soup and polish dumplings for $12.50. So tasty, generous servings, great..."

Kathleen Boxall

"Best Bakery By Far. Need a sausage roll? A pie? No? A slice of devilish cake? Sandwich, rolls, bread made to your liking? Imagine bacon stuffed into..."

Ben Yap

"Nice bread, helpful staff. On a journey out to Dandenong my partner and I were delighted to come across a European bakery that is strangely..."

Roger Kaputnik

"Baked with Love in Dandenong. What a great bakery in Dandenong. The bread and pastries are all made on site and are delicious. Definitely support..."

Missy

"Excellent pierogi and cabbage rolls..not expensive.....very traditional....excellent bread as well! Highly recommend! The sweets looked delicious but..."

Carmy

"A nice find.... Unpretentious, wholesome, tasty. Best pierogi I've had in Melbourne so far. Will be..."

Joe Blow

"Hooked on bread!. The grainy light rye. winner! and the mixed berry muffin which was meant for my mum, but i couldnt resist and took a few..."

Rose Lin

"An amazing bakery that serves up incredible food. The place is full every lunchtime and for good reason. The selection of breads, cakes, pasties and..."

Fish

"Lovely husband and wife team! Fresh awesome pastries, bagels etc, love the polish cabbage and sausage stew for lunch! Hoping the construction around..."

Suzysays

"You cannot. Go past this place. Best bread, bagels, pretzels - whatever. Love the caraway rye - you cannot find this type of bread baked anywhere..."

Dan

"The Best in Melbourne. The best bagels, pretzels, european breads, cheese cakes, polish doughnuts, eat in or take away yum yum and by the way the..."

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Beletti Restaurant Cafe Bar

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"Went to Beletti's for a work dinner while on a business trip from NSW and have to say by far the best lemon pepper calamari I've ever had! And..."

Mitch Allen

"Good quick service and excellent food. Best lemon pepper calamari I’ve had for ages. Hopefully will be back...."

Christina McQuillan

"Always accommodating. Bill splitting no problem. Great service great coffee and delicious, reasonably priced meals. My fave in..."

Juliet Tango

"You definitely cant go wrong at this place.. No matter what you get from the menu its amazing. Compliments to the chef!..."

Nishi Mangan

"The best food, service and totally friendly faces ... loved our experience here... thanks for..."

Sharon Gould

"The food was great, the service was absolutely brilliant! Very tasty matriciana, meatballs were lovely, & the lava cake was nice & rich. But the..."

Andy Reid

"Fantastic food with very friendly staff - top..."

Craig Head

"Great meals for the last 3 days and the staff are great, would highly recommend to anyone in the..."

Adam Murray

"Many thanks for the fantastic dinner. The food was full of flavour, the presentation was excellent and the staff were also very attentive to our..."

Callum Pygall

"Delicious cuisine time & time again with the calamari a family favourite, served with a smile in the relaxed ambience of the classy dining..."

Dean Jones

"Very nice place in an otherwise industrial area. Big servings and very nice food. I had the salmon, it was very nice, but the potato it came with..."

Taz

"Beletti offers a modern Italian cuisine in the heart of Dandenong. Located under the Punt Hill apartments Beletti offers a stylish restaurant with a..."

Hazey

"If you passing through Dandenong, Beletti is like an oasis in a very industrial suburb.Italian cuisine that equals or surpasses anything you..."

KLW

"Good food, good customer service, good vibes. Tried a few things here and their calamari is one of my favourites. Great place to dine in Dandenong..."

Jennifer

"Went with a bulk booking from work - must have been 40 odd people. Wasn’t expecting much but picked the steak. Service was really good and..."

Redbull

"Was taken here by my boyfriend for my birthday! What a lovely little cafe! The food was delicious but not mind-blowing... I had the seafood pasta and..."

Danielle D’souza

"Great coffee, excellent service and a relaxing atmosphere. A wide menu with some really interesting dishes, great deserts and fully licensed. Well..."

Gavin Gusling

"Had breakfast here.Initial service was a little slow, wandered onto a table but had to get up and ask for a menu.Got a cappuccino to start..."

Kish Googlopathy

"A very authentic modern Italian restaurant. Very busy. This is the second time we have been here. Happy with both visits. Veal scallopini with..."

GoodFood4Me

"I keep coming here for tbe great service, great food and superb coffee! If you are in Dandenong and need a good coffee or dinner it's a..."

Kevin Ball

"MUST EAT HERE.This place is my absolute favourite.The service is very good and the waiters are very attentative and nice...."

Kimmyreeow

"It is impeccable! The attention to detail, the waitstaff, the food - there is not one thing I could fault. Got my $50 rebate since I used Liven on..."

Deandre Constanzo

"I had the pork cutlet it was pretty good. Very big serves. No room for dessert. Not complaining. Nutella loves will live the desserts here...."

N D

"Clean, modern restaurant. We arrived for a very early dinner (5pm) so the main service staff hadn't arrived. Service, for the first hour was..."

Clive Mullett

"We had breakfast here this morning and it was really good. The 'big breakfast' is really big and tasty, and the three omelette with chorizo was..."

Dills

"Have dined here a few times for both lunch and dinner whilst working in the Dandenong area. Food and service has been good every time. For lunch I..."

I Love Food

"Friendly staff. Good service. We had to share the veal, beef ribs, aranchini balls and jaffa mousse. Aranchini balls were average. Nice flavour..."

Jennifer Lay

"Fantastic meal had the chicken ribs and rack of lamb. Service is faultless with friendly and attentive staff. Since starting this review I have eaten..."

Andrew Marsh

"I have been coming here for years since they opened, always been a well presented, clean place with great service, the food however has been average...."

Tony

"Went to Beletti's for the first time and I am happy to say it won't be the last. It's a great little gem for the area that hasn't got many options..."

Shannon McKee

"Went there this morning to get a coffee but they weren't open for another 15 minutes, the lovely lady opened cafe early just to make coffees which..."

Amy Carr

"I'm not sure if it's a cafe since many of the menu items reflect fine dinning experience. They did have the Beletti burger though which even though..."

Freza

"Cute elegant cafe On the main strip of Dandenong. Loved their food and service. Seafood risotto is a must try and their baristas certainly know how..."

Katrina Orchard

"Friendly service. Enormous meal portions. Scoth fillet was cooked to perfection as ordered. Pork belly was juicy and crispy with great flavours...."

Mehul Desai

"Surprisingly good, even though it doesn't quite give the vibe of a place that can serve up really quality food. their pastas and meat dishes are..."

Jimmy Chew Food

"My first meal in Melbourne and it happened to be at Beletti's.I had ordered an Arancini ( a must try ) and a beer battered cod with malte vinegar..."

Hashwina Vimalarajan

"Non male per come si mangia in Australia... se vi capita di passare per Dandenong, vicino Melbourne (oddio non ve lo auguro, non c'è nulla) fate un..."

EUS

"Great!. We had mum's 90th birthday lunch at Belettii and it was fantastic. Vera was my first point of contact and she made things easy. They have a..."

Shortmach

"We decided to take a stroll through Lonsdale Street to see if any place catches our fancy and Beletti, it was. Situated on 159 Lonsdale Street,..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Beautiful atmosphere but the service and food quality was by far the standout offering. The service was immediately attentive from opening the door..."

Cherise

"Fantastic Lunch Menu. Fantastic lunch menu with so many Gluten Free options. Even the specials menu indicated which items were GF, making menu..."

GlutenFreeGirl

"Excellent customer service! Great food, atmosphere and meal presentation.. When I go to a restaurant I expect excellent service. Why? Because its..."

Matthew

"St Simon's Christmas Function. This is the fourth Christmas Function I've organised for 25 guests and as always never disappoints, the meals all came..."

Clubsportvy

"Great. We had dinner here last Wednesday, the food was great and the service was excellent. Could not fault. Will definitely go there..."

Deb088

"Excellent food!!. First time been here and the food was great and the staff is very professional, we definitely will be back, keep it..."

Romen.peiris

"Surprisingly good. Lovely place atmosphere. Good coffee!! Great food!! Pleasant service. Not much more you can ask for. They handle large groups..."

MYNAMEISSAM

"The food is good but it took over an hour for our mains to come out. They were very busy at the time though. The atmosphere is nice, the prices are..."

Batman

"Delicious food, Impeccable service and great atmosphere! Try the chicken fettuccini and the veal. The Pinot is delicious..."

Aleksandratravels

"First time eating here. Great service, clean tables and layout, staff friendly, and most of all food was top notch!! Will be..."

Deanne

"Great food , amazing service, well worth the..."

Modsymod

"Too Business-y. I have been here twice, once when it opened up, and today. The first time was quite average, but since that visit I can see there..."

Lucy

"Cosy!. A great little hide away just off the main road. Great food and coffee, great service, and a really cosy atmosphere. Will be back!..."

Foodluvva

"Beautiful Beletti. Came here about a month ago with a girlfriend for a catch up, she recommended it and goes all the time with her family. I can see..."

Meaghan.alves

"Nice Restaurant. We had a work lunch at Beletti's last week and all of us were happy with our experience. The overall atmosphere is nice, busy but..."

ClaireJ

"Happy dining experience!. I recently visited this restaurant with a friend for dinner and overall we were pleased with our meals and service.We..."

Nisy

"Never disappoints! Great, generous food coupled with friendly, caring n unobtrusive Staff. Awesome breakfasts, lunches n dinners with choice galore..."

Foodie1973

"A great fine dining restaurant with reasonably priced meals. The food is cooked fresh and tastes delicious. Service is also fantastic, and being able..."

Rachael Vella

"Excellent service. Booked function for daughter's confirmation on 27/7/13. Scott was fabulous, nothing was too much trouble. Food was great, service..."

Julean

"It amazes me how many of these reviews are fake, and made up... Jil, there is no zucchini entree... If you want to give a bad review, at least make..."

Dani

"Great for coffee & dessert. I'm yet to be convinced on mains. Had the worst risotto here twice (the vegetarian one). Tried the zucchini entree. No..."

Jil

"Great srevice. The service was exceptional and food was just as good .thoroughly recommend to any one..."

Peter Huddo

"Really impressed with this restaurant. Great food & service. Request the booth as its in a good part of the restaurant. We'll be..."

DeeW

"Local favourite. I have enjoyed a number of dinners at Beletti's over the past year. I have enjoyed consistently delicious meals, the veal scallopini..."

Karlee Simmons

"Very well done. The four of us headed in for a full dinner. Excellent circular booth is very comfortable (book in advance). We had a variety of meals..."

John Boxall

"Really, really, really happy with the service and coffee here. Waitstaff are friendly and have personality and charisma. Coffee is the best I've had..."

Industry Insider

"To all the critics of this fine cafe restaurant bout staff, make ur way down to belettis. New friendly staff on hand to make your dining experience a..."

Matthew Repici

"Beletti is one of my fovourite restoraunt in Melbourne:) they have amazing menu and service is excellent ... My best recommendation..."

Tatjana

"Yummy breakfast of bacon eggs and tomatos good service nice atmosphere will go back for..."

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