The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Dromana, April 2024

Pier Street Kitchen

81/100 (1311 ratings)

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"Had an afternoon tea and latte with my daughter and also tried their sweet cakes . Omg to die for 👍 I would recommend this place to anyone local..."

Dora Valenti

"The best cafe on the Mornington Peninsula. Wonderful middle eastern flavours, beautiful dips, heart warming Shashouka for breakfast or Old School..."

Nathan Lucas

"We ordered from the catering menu and were super impressed with the quality of the food. It was delicious! The staff were very helpful &..."

Nicole Nyhouse

"Nice place for breakfast and lunch, had a good time with the family and we will come back..."

Hariss Hass

"Great food and amazing staff. Best breakfast on the..."

Jeremy Dalgleish

"Exciting food. ⭐️ Really friendly staff 🌺 Lovely atmosphere ❤️ Recommend to anyone visiting..."

Margy Atkins

"Best place for brekky! The staff are awesome and super friendly, the food comes out nice and quick. Love the place!!! Oh and the coffee is..."

Dan Johnson

"I always love it! So friendly. Whether its early coffee, post gym fuel, snack w kids or vino with friends the menu and ambience works for..."

Karen Golding

"Best coffee on the peninsula! Prompt service with an interesting..."

Alexandra Medved

"Ripper breaky menu! Just YUM � Heaps of fresh, tasty choice to please the fussiest..."

Louise Capicchiano

"Great table service and much more interesting menu than the main st cafe's ... worth walking couple min off main strip. Coming from a demanding..."

Tui Cecile Cordemans

"I have nothing bur good things to sad about this cafe 😍😍😍 I can’t believe I hadn’t discovered this place sooner ❤️❤️ brunch was..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"Fantastic service very open to menu changes which we were so greatful for. Really good coffee and juices, reasonably priced and the beetroot dip was..."

Lisa Radatti

"‘Pier Street Kitchen’ is a little tucked away gem! Been several times now, and will defiantly keep coming back! Food and coffee is..."

Danielle B

"We had to wait about 30 minutes for food, but it was very busy. Food was amazing. Worth the wait. Keep up the good work. Picture was of the..."

John Regos

"Hey, when you wait for quality, freshly prepared, sensational meals - that mean's the place is buzzing with diners, you can relax and chat with your..."

Olga Laoumtzis

"Such a wonderful place to eat!!! Saw grouchy reviews from customers who had to wait for their food this morning, as it’s probably one of the best..."

Leslie Lawrence

"Don't be confused by the name, its called Pier St now. Owner is lovely. Middle eastern inspired food. Slow cooked beef cheeks with polenta chips was..."

Speccy

"Take note. This place has just changed its name to Pier St, or something like that, so we almost missed it. You simply must eat at this place while..."

Mish Mosh

"Busy breakfast cafe on a side street in Dromana. Menu had some great options & coffee was reasonably good. Staff on the whole were excellent except..."

Whats On The Grill?

"Awesome! Had the fritters and they were unreal! Can't believe I took so long to find this hidden little gem! Will definitely be back..."

James

"The was a very popular little cafe just a stones throw from the beach. The food was really enjoyable and my coffee was very tasty! From the..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"not often down on the Peninsula but when I NEED a coffee, this place never disappoints. Close to closing time but staff still very accommodating...."

Hungryjack001

"This is by far my favourite cafe on the peninsula. The coffees are fantastic, and I have been incredibly happy with every meal I have eaten here so..."

Maidtomunch

"The only things letting this place down are its prices and its lack of simple cooking. The food was amazing but the menu was so complex it made me..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Stopped here for brekky on a peninsula outing. Had the baked beans with a poached egg. Food was good, service was good, and coffee was good. My..."

AP23

"Great little cafe well styled offering a great middle eastern menu. Great service! Good coffee for where we were. Fast delivery of food! Well plated!..."

Nay Nay

"Driving pass Dormana, we came across this cafe that is already opened early on a monday morning. We ordered our usual coffees, avocado smash, poached..."

Jo Jo

"Love this joint - always pretty busy so don't go for a quick meal... that said, overtime I've been it's because I'm away for the weekend and never in..."

Eat.it.all

"Ordered the "Delicately smashed rosemary potato & pumpkin, garlic aioli, poached eggs, crispy pancetta & pepperonata", However removed the crispy..."

Carly Langham

"Great coffee and breakfast menu, I had the smashed Avo which was delicious and filling. My partner had the shakshuka eggs which was hearty and..."

Kdog

"Awesome! The food was So delicious. Will definitely be back. The food was so fresh and beautifully presented. Friendly staff & quirky interior design..."

Fran Blake

"Cute little place with really nice, fresh food. I had the trout with egg, beetroot and peas for breakfast. Great combination and not too heavy...."

Foodtingtons

"Dee-lightful Dromana destination. Dee's Kitchen mixes middle eastern flavours with Mornington Peninsula produce for yummy meals. At midday on a wet..."

Missdelish

"Lovely food and really nice wine list. Generally the customer service is good, however the cafe dishwasher leaves much to be desired. After sending..."

Laura

"Always crowded, inside the cafe was a bit noisy when we were there but outside seat was great . Food was good , I can taste they really used the..."

Mrs Lavender

"Hi there,I'm Taste Merlo and I am delighted to inform you of the great service and food you provide. We were advised to wait 10 minutes for a..."

TasteMerlo

"Dee's Kitchen is a cool cafe/deli in the seaside down of Dromana, on the Mornington Peninsula. I have been there a couple of times and each time the..."

Piecey Num Nums

"Really nice food I had ricotta hotcakes they where to die for and a chai tea was amazing probably one of the best breakfast iv had at a café so far..."

Juicy Lucy

"Really like Dee's Kitchen. Love the surroundings and the food is so good.light and healthy food which Is hard to find in Dromana. Service can be a..."

Ciara

"Super tasty food. All day breakfast is always a win with me. We came at 2:30 for lunch so being quite late it was only about half full. Staff were..."

JT Esse

"This place has got the vibe! It was absolutely brimming on a sunday morning and we had only a short wait until we secures a table. The staff are..."

Fish

"I always look forward to the summer time when I can come to Dees kitchen for a delish breaky before going to the beach! My fave dish is definitely..."

Foodie03x

"The food here is both interesting and tasty with a Middle Eastern flair, although servings are small and prices are therefore relatively expensive...."

C

"We had a fabulous lunch here. Delicious Smoked trout chimiraki and Eggplant moussaka - perfect combination of flavours in both dishes, and great..."

Joannevr

"We had a really nice lunch at Dee's Kitchen and I'd say the people around us did as well- there was a really nice atmosphere with lots of groups of..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"I've tried a couple of breakfasts here now and they have all been of a very acceptable standard. A welcome addition the the peninsula when you feel..."

Stephanie Barr

"Food is always amazing, I love coming here because it doesn't serve your typical restaurant meals, they are all made in house, delicious and super..."

Tara Jackson

"So good. Glad I came here and had a great meal. Definitely would return if I was in the area again. I could not fault it. Service was great and food..."

FatPigeon

"Friendly staff, coffee was great. The Ricotta hot cakes were the best I've ever had. My mum ordered the lasagne and said it was luke warm and a bit..."

Rainbow

"Stopped by on the way back to Melbourne for breakfast at Dee's kitchen and what a great little find. The Mediterranean twist they have on all the..."

Teebo

"One of my favourite spots along the peninsula, but a change in management had left the food portions a little wanting. Serving sizes seem smaller for..."

Milly

"Had a luncheon with my daughter, we both loved the rustic look and feel. The coffee is good, and the service is friendly. The food is very nice, we..."

Anna Walsh

"Ride down to Dees fairly regular just for a great coffee and always worth a look at the Desserts :) never been disappointed if we decide to..."

Graham

"We came for breakfast and loved the menu choices. The food was delicious and staff were friendly. We will definitely be back to try the dinner menu...."

Love My Food

"Shakshouka/Ricotta Hotcakes. Great service, staff were all very vibrant first thing in the morning, meals beyond words and we'll definitely be..."

Micah Ropata

"My favourite spot!. My partner & I venture to Dee's as often as possible for breakfast or lunch. Such a comfortable, funky & unpretentious wee place...."

Libsta

"Deeeeeeeelishus!! Friendly staff, great food & coffee. Takeaway cakes at $8 each are a bit pricey..."

Gerald D

"Love this place! It's hard to decide on what to order! Staff are lovely. Cakes delicious - but..."

La Plum

"Sunday brunch hits expectations. Arrived around 11am and no problem being shown to a clean table. Great service and outstanding brunch & lunch food...."

MB

"Great coffee, friendly service. Called past for a couple of take away coffees after tossing up which Cafe to try in the area (had way to many bad..."

Simon Thomas

"Had a bite to eat here today.. Place seemed inviting after entering waited to be seated at door as requested couple of waiters/waitresses looked at..."

Elena Basilone

"Avocado with Chevre. Absolutely..."

Hangry.gal

"Flawless. The warmgreeting from the man with the mo really set the tone. The place was packed, always a good sign, however we didn't wait long for a..."

Adrianwebb80

"Side street winner. Best coffee in dromana. Good gluten free options, love the breaky with chorizo n sumac. Alas inner city prices for this food...."

Feeling Peachy

"Dee-lightful (sorry, had to). We were greeted with a smile the moment we walked in, seated, and given water instantly. Our waitress (a petite girl..."

The Portly Pumpkim

"Consistently great!. I've been to Dee's Kitchen well over ten times and always recommend it to tourists and locals alike. Service is always great and..."

Emily-arukuhito

"Great tasting food... Awesome friendly service! Totally recommend this place if you are in..."

Raakhee Nagaonkar

"My friends and I had such a fun time here! The vibes were very chill and the staff were super friendly, attentive, and even gave us a few laughs as..."

May Quach

"Mushroom lovers - this dish is to die for!!! A sensational selection of wild mushrooms, a generous dolop of whipped truffle goats cheese, topped..."

Stefanie D

"I had the toast and eggs with a bunch of extras on the side just yesterday morning. The food was nice, I asked for my eggs over easy and the eggs..."

oktay cosar

"Simple outdoor setting, extremely friendly and efficient staff, wide choice of vegetarian dishes, reasonable pricing, generous servings, very tasty..."

Chandra Shekar

"Very good restaurant that accommodates vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free diets. The serving portions might seem less for the price but they actually..."

Shravan Kumar Paladugu

"Had a wonderful lunch with the family here today. Nice friendly atmosphere and the food was amazing! Highly..."

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Laneway Espresso Dromana

88/100 (908 ratings)

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"Laneway Espresso is always my first and last stop every time we head down from Melbourne past Dromana. The coffee is consistently amazing, and the..."

Theek Hirsch

"Probably the best place down the peninsula for coffee. Great and friendly staff, always packed and stunning atmosphere. A place I will visit every..."

Anthony Molinaro

"Quaint little cafe with cool staff and truly nice food, from brekkie to comfort food. And the coffee - ohlala!!!! Always made welcome by the staff..."

Peter Monagle

"Amazing place Callum and I go a lot staff and owner is fantastic. 10/10..."

Steven R. Zani

"Highly recommend by the lovely people I'm now doing business with down the road from you guys at the Attic & Barn. They and there stall holders love..."

Cliff Horman

"Spent 3 days here at a basketball tournament and kept going back over and over the coffee was perfect the service was friendly and fast and the food..."

Claire Di Stefano

"Walking in the door we are always greeted with a smile followed by a delicious breakfast and coffee. The selection of cakes (especially the yummy..."

Andrew Morrison

"A must place to visit. Great coffee, great food and lovely friendly..."

Valerie Harding

"Delicious breakfast and lunches. The best baked cheesecake ever. Lovely staff and great..."

Melinda Clough

"Great coffee, yummy food, pleasant staff, interesting quirky..."

Liz Bruhn

"This is the most AWESOME coffee, purchased on the run before travelling 7 hrs home. Cant stop thinking about it and the beautiful shop. wish id..."

Tricia Stokes

"Stopped for brekkie on the way to Melbourne. Wife loved the cafe... great gluten free..."

Subra Ramanaidu

"Went there over our Xmas beak, but just realised my previous review didn’t go through. The guy there (possibly the manager/owner) was super..."

Frank

"I really appreciate that you can order something a bit fancy. But they're not afraid to offer some traditional bacon and eggs. Top breaky..."

Onit

"Great food, that was fresh and tasty. The cold drip and soy coffees were also well made. Unfortunately the service was disappointing. For a busy..."

Christina Mathiasz

"Consistently good food standard, best in the area. Be prepared for a "slow brunch" as wait times can be long when busy. Go earlier rather than..."

Katherine Esser

"Great coffee in a nice relaxed setting amongst bric a brac & seconds directly opposite to the beach. Also outdoor dining area..."

Fusspot

"What an incredible find in such a beautiful coastal town! Where to even start..The café’s interior and styling is unlike anything..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"You can't review this place until you've tried their Cheesecake. Our favourite thing with coffee on a Saturday morning..."

Bianca Iemmola

"Great place and good vibes.This place is pet friendly and offers good range of food.Have been here many timed and have tried egg with..."

Varun Chandwani

"Located directly across the beach this little coffee shop is a hidden gem. I am lucky enough to live locally to here and visit it frequently during..."

Lets_eat_around_the_world

"Best service and great food +..."

Mariamfrancis3

"Laneway Espresso is our go-to when we are at Dromana for the weekend! Always leave satisfied and..."

Balancedjem

"I started with the croissant burger and it went down so good, sunnyside up fried eggs w/ avocado and bacon served in a croissant with hollandaise on..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Situated directly across from the beach is the adorable Laneway Espresso cafe.If you swipe to the end photo, this gives you an indication of the..."

Emily

"Quirky place with funky music. A real Gem of a place on the peninsula. Generous size breakfast my fave Heirloom with 2 poached eggs. Coffee on point...."

Toula Corsetti

"Very good food but a bit overpriced.Huge queues to order and for higher end Melbourne prices they really should offer table service. Either..."

Dani R

"The best brunch in Dromana, that’s for sure 👌🏻 Every summer I come down for brunch here when I stay at my holiday house. The food and the..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"Easter Saturday at 9am so was expecting it to be busy...and it was. A long queue to take our order but then the coffees and food came relatively..."

Big Jim

"Loved the quirky ambiance here. The coffee was amazing! If you take almond milk defiantly recommend their coffees.We had the pineapple smoothie..."

Natalie

"The latte is great. However, due to having only one machine, the line is quite long. It took us 30minutes to get our coffee. The desired extra..."

Peter

"Set facing the beach a heritage decorated cafe. Staff are professional and friendly. Coffee smells awesome. Smash pumpkin favour balanced with..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"This little cafe tucked away in the heart of Dromana provides a friendly, quirky and vintage vibe and the menu features some traditional breakfast..."

Leonardo Esposito

"Love the vibe of this place. The hip hop references. The antiques for sale. Great food! Don’t miss out on the croissant burger. Haven’t had..."

Tj Peco

"A must visit!! By far my FAVOURITE brunch spot on the peninsula! The coffee, the friendly staff, the efficient service and not to mention the..."

Rebecca

"Good coffee, speedy service and cheesecake labelled as famous for a reason - because it's damn good. This will be my go-to when I'm in the..."

Al.bee

"I got the Roasted Mushrooms on toast from this place and it was one of the best i've ever had, the atmosphere was great as well. Definately a place..."

Ben Brown

"My friend & I stumbled across Laneway Espresso after a night away in Dromana. It’s a great little cafe attached to an antique type shop. A cute..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Came here for breakfast, lovely staff, quick service and the food was amazing! I had The Smashing Pumpkin which was delicious, the staff also made my..."

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SILEI ZHAO

"Friendly staff who love their job. Great coffee, especially the soy. Cool vibe. Gotta love this place. Food is delicious as well so definitely grab a..."

Costa

"Laneway is always a must when we visit Mornington. On this visit we ordered Old fashion bacon and egg and Roasted mushroom, both were 10/10...."

FoodieCouple10

"Wonderful local cafe. The coffee is done with love and care, haven't failed yet. Great consistency. The food is good and the service is friendly. The..."

Kenny Khamly

"Best coffee in Dromana, hasn’t failed me yet in all these years. The rest of my group were happy with their coffee fix and yummy cakes! Good work..."

Split The Bill

"We've been here a few times. The owner is welcoming and happy to share what he knows about the antiques he has on sale (some are not, much to our..."

Manal Wish

"Went on a Sunday for breakfast and the food was incredible! Only down side was that the meals were staggered in coming out and therefore some people..."

Cody

"Best cheesecake ever, with good coffee to boot. Nice alleyway seating, comfortable on a warm day. Would love to try the carrot cake next time..."

Huixian Yang

"5.0 based on the coffee, the cheesecake and the service 👍 I can safely move to the Peninsula now, knowing that I won't crave for good..."

WK

"My partner and I visited laneway on a public holiday so it was extremely busy. It was impossible to get a seat inside and so we were sat in the..."

Carli

"Such a warm and inviting atmosphere with plenty of tables. Staff are friendly, service is quick and food was great. The range of sweet treats was..."

Fish

"Come here a fair bit as my nana lives local and it's her fave spot. Have never had a bad meal or bad service. I've had the smashed avo, vegan pastry..."

SpicyVegie

"Cute cafe at the back of an antique shop with lots of quirky and interesting things to look at. Coffee is good, staff are all young kids but nice and..."

Tomas

"I generally call into Laneway Espresso whenever I pop down Dromana way. Living in Box Hill I could hardly call this place my local but it's my local..."

Espy Eats

"My friends and I went to Mornington yesterday, and we found this vintage cafe by chance. The environment is full of the sense of art. And I really..."

Rachel Zhou

"The chocolate milkshake was absolutely amazing. Per the bloke's recommendation at the counter, I went with soy milk to add some extra and much-loved..."

Michael Guertin

"Great coffee and bloody delicious cheesecake! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was relaxed. Definitely recommend a stop if you're in the..."

Amanda Taco

"Really great atmosphere, nice touch with the retro pieces and artwork. Had the crispy bacon and scrambled eggs - excellent! What a difference the..."

WhiskySaint

"This place is just amazing. From the style of furniture, the friendly staff and beautifully fresh food. This is one of the best cafes in Dromana. The..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"I visit here often. I first found it when it was literally a lane way, but has since expanded into the adjacent opp-shop. The decor can be described..."

Jimmy V-Rod.

"Went there for breakfast today. The decor is awesome and sent me back to my younger days. Staff were all friendly and service was excellent. Old time..."

John

"Awesome place this ! Hidden amongst the usual beach side drab a dime a dozen cafes , this little place closes round 4ish but who cares....they're..."

Jefferey Biggleswirth

"Great all day breakfasts & coffees every time! The mushroom dish and/or the smashing pumpkins are my favourites. So delicious & huge servings. Super..."

Brunchlover

"Reasonably priced. Good food, good coffee, friendly staff.Menu is limited, basically an all day breakfast.Place has a great atmosphere,..."

Neville Collins

"Great little find. Come in, allocate a seat then you go and pay/order at the counter.Place was pretty busy but we received our food within..."

Sweetlikesugar

"Always enjoy coming here ! Great service from all the team members. I had the Chicken and avocado sandwhich that's in the display next to the counter..."

Ric

"Very nice place especially with a table outside. I love the whole order and pay at the counter so you can just bugger off once you are finished and..."

Birdman

"Always a pleasure to eat here the food is on point, you are greeted with a friendly smile and great service. Coffee and cakes are excellent. I highly..."

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"Great Cafe, uncomplicated but tasty menu. Friendly service, lovely coffee, kids sized meals available! Definitely a refreshing change on the..."

Kayjaytee

"The best and only place to eat in Dromana.Yes you may wait but it is so worth the wait.The reason the wait is because this place is busy as it is the..."

Susy Artico

"Great Cafe on the Dromana drag. The staff are always welcoming and the food is always great for a sweet tooth. Half of the Cafe merges into an..."

Jim

"This place can poach an egg!!! The pumpkin dish is so yummy I added bacon and it was so nice. The eggs were perfect. The service is good the place..."

Coffeeaddict

"I love this little Cafe the coffee is always perfect I love the atmosphere and the male staff are always so friendly they accommodate well for..."

Juicy Lucy

"Walked in 5 minutes before closing and they were very patient and welcomed us to stay. They even gave us free treats to enjoy with our takeaway..."

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"Review based on Sunday morning breakfast. We arrived at around 10.30 and got a table straight away, which was surprising but we were really thankful..."

Kate

"The staff were super friendly. Made our dining experience fantastic. The decor is quirky - loved it.The food was also great as were the..."

Kady

"We had a 23 of us and we are all pleased and Filled . Very Nice place done up in Home style and comfortable. We went upstairs and their is a big..."

Tan Thomas

"I was craving for a Big Breakfast currently staying for the weekend in the Mornington Peninsula so my partner suggested we checkout Laneway Espresso!..."

Mei Nguyen

"We have been meaning to visit here in what seems like forever, and so today we did. Boy am I glad, I finally found my post Covid unicorn of Corn..."

Kerryn Molloy

"Tasty meals, generous serves and good friendly service. This is all any eatery needs to provide. If the outdoor chairs were a little more comfortable..."

Elizabeth Armstrong

"Lovely to sit in the laneway on such a glorious, sunny day. Umbrellas were there for those that wanted shade. Food was good and of generous..."

Janene

"Always try to visit when I’m in the area. Coffee is solid and so is the food. Ordered a club sandwich which was delicious. Ice coffee is generous..."

Cecilia Wong

"Had the smashed avocado 🥑🥑 which was so delicious, they even made it plant-based for me by using vegan feta ☺️ There are a few other vegan..."

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