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"If you are looking for THE BEST CHAI ever look no further!!! Made fresh in front of me (and served so perfectly) by the cafe owner who was the most..."
Caitlynwhite4
"Come here for the Niravan Chai, nothing like you have ever tried before. Amazing flavours and great presentation. I know my Indian chai and this is..."
FoodHedonist
"The delightful and friendly new owner is always very welcoming.   This morning she recommended the Nirvana Chai. It was presented beautifully and..."
David Israel
"Go for the Nirvana Chai .....Elsternwick is always a quirky suburb to go for my foodie experience; a blend of the old & the new world,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Awesome all day brunch: put the Punjabi Chai (authentic family recipe) made with green cardamom, cloves and ginger on your bucket list! Generous..."
Jennifer Dew
"Cosy cafe with great coffee and excellent customer service. Ideal place for weekend relaxation. I've been there few times and very..."
Viet Nguyen
"Went there for breakfast this morning. Thought we will give it a go as it is now under new management. We were not disappointed. The big breakfast..."
Lan Tan
"I went to Pound today to get a chai to take away, but the lovely owner convinced me to have it there, due to the way they serve it. I'm glad she..."
Dom87
"Really nice and well presented food.After just one visit I'm quite conceived the 1 star reviewers below..all with new accounts...are fake..."
Richard
"Dined today and after eating i was surprised this place was near empty. Food was incredible and portions very large. Coffee was also incredible. Good..."
Phil Murray
"Love this place! Awesome coffee made from Brazilian coffee beans and food is amazing looking and..."
Anon
"Was totally blown away by the poor reviews for this cafe - there are too many unfulfilled people on this planet that always want to complain about..."
Liam Patrick
"I don't understand the below reviews.   I also came here on mothers day and I had a wonderful meal.    We came in for brunch.   The menu is..."
Marie Tonkin
"OMG!! Amazing service and lovely coffee, I don't understand their comments below, I have been there a few times before and never had a problem. I had..."
Jess Harvey
"Being a local we are spoilt for choice in Elsternwick now. This is one of the hidden gems on a side street. While it lacks the bling of newly opened..."
Salad Onion
"I have been kind of busy trying to find new places to eat. So it's be hard to revisit places, there are too many. This one I tried so long ago I..."
Nelly
"Usually really like Pound, but we waited over an hour for our food which was unacceptable. The waitress did tell us that there would be a bit of a..."
Stacey Day
"If almost go as far as saying best coffee and breakfast this side of town. Coffee always spot on and food is always delish! Hard to spot and looks a..."
Tan Ya
"Mobile review. Outstanding! So far these guys are my favourite, coffee is fantastic (st. Ali) and food is..."
Aaaclayton
"Calamari Salad. Super tender!!!!! Best calamari salad in world!! Chefs special seasoning and recipe!!!!! I use to hate rocket leaves, now I love..."
Lunaguan
"The food is good. I love this place. The food is always good and so is the coffee. Its relaxing, has wifi and the service is fast. An added bonus is..."
Jef
"Love Pound. We are regular breakfast/lunch eaters. Best eatery in the..."
Jon Laing
"Fantastic Lunches!. Had shakshuka today for lunch and the presentation and taste was outstanding! Not my first visit there and certainly not my last...."
Anniero25
"I had a decent and well presented freekah salad which was fresh and very substantial. My drink came at a fairly rapid pace but the meal probably..."
Tinny Spice
"Has been a long time favourite, feel it is starting to wane but still a good experience. Olive bread brekky or elsternwick..."
Adam Bramdaw
"Great coffee great food! Quinoa salad is..."
Cara
"Pound is one of the few places I've found that serves really good gluten and dairy free food! Not only is the food good but the coffee is great! Huge..."
Bella
"Great place. It's a great place to work with a great cup of coffee or food. I tried their mocha the first time and it had just the right..."
Faye
"Perfect Breakfast and Coffee. I love their breakfast and premium coffee. This restaurant offers high quality food and coffee. Their staff are very..."
Kevin Smith
"Love the coffee. They changed coffee beans which is impressive, definitely love..."
Han Zhang
"Worth your dollars at Pound. Recommended by a local Elsternwick friend and was not disappointed. Greated on arrival which is excellent, service was..."
Champs
"Top Spot. This cafe is simply super. We went in for lunch and there was a good buzz about it. Not too busy and we got a seat outside in the sun. The..."
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Aviv Cakes & Bagels
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"The baked cheesecake is simply delicious! It’s a very light, fluffy cake and not too heavy or sweet which I prefer. Reminds me of the Japanese..."
Nalia
"The ultimate in comfort food, Aviv Cakes and Bagels has a delectable range of beautiful pastries and breads in their window to lure you into the..."
Morgs71
"Best cakes and cookies in glen huntly. I love everything about this bakery. Life is too short to say no to CAKECoffee cake 🍰 Oh god it..."
Pooja Khera
"Simply the BEST!!! Nothing else needs to be said. Go to Aviv Cakes and Bagels, if you haven’t..."
RayDAN143
"Bagels and pastries are absolutely amazing. Always packed...because it’s that good. The cheese danish is my personal favorite, but the pear and..."
Kimberly Daniels
"tonight we had an amazing dinner around at a friends place and for dessert they served a tasty lemon tart from Avivs. I’m a fan of the lemon tart..."
Espy Eats
"When I was first introduced to challah, I didn't think it could get any more delicious. Well, it turns out that there was challah V2.0 - sultana..."
Hello. Imnikki
"One of the cakes for my husbands birthday was a flourless chocolate number from here and it was so delicious my dieting sister who is about to get..."
Good Food Good Mood
"I'm rating this a 4 because I had about half a teaspoon of the lemon custard tart and it was amazing (it tastes more like a lemon curd but I'm not..."
Dani Boudville
"This place gets five stars because there's no way it can improve. Try as I might I just can't find anything I'd change about Aviv. There..."
Mary Pearl
"The bagels are fresh, soft inside with nice flavours. The cakes are amazing - not too sweet, perfectly balanced. Must go back to try their popular..."
Trekking Food
"Their cakes and biscuits are incredible! Well worth a trip to Elsternwick. We always get their cakes for birthdays and they never disappoint. So..."
Bob
"Aviv is more popular than a crowded night club! The huge array of beautiful cakes, sweets and savouries are well worth the visit (and wait in the..."
Kate
"Aviv does the best quiches in town. Mushroom, asparagus, spinach, it doesn't matter. The custard deliciously cheesy and the pastry sufficiently thin,..."
Vinny M
"Heard this place is really popular. So I decided to took away some cherry tart. Their cherry tart is really delicious!! Their price is very..."
Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita
"The best vanilla slice in town! Why does it have to be so damn good?? People are trying to diet over here!! Do yourself a favour and grab a piece,..."
George David Michaelides
"Aviv make the best cakes, biscuits and bagels. The mini biscuits are perfect for entertaining or sit in with a coffee and a cute little biscuit (no..."
Debthediner
"Ooh what a beautiful looking array of cakes - the hardest part is choosing which one. We bought a poppy seed loaf (there were 3 varieties to choose..."
Helen
"Not only was the food great, but the staff were super friendly. I hurt my leg just before arriving, and they gave me probably $8 worth of first aid..."
KT RT
"My lovely friend mentioned about this popular cafe and since she lives around the area...she thoughtfully bought a cake slice for me to try. She..."
LittleM
"Best bagels and unbelievable delicious cakes!This european style little bakery is a must visit when you are in Melbourne ! Its worth every..."
Julia Schmitt
"Must haves...fruit tart, vanilla slice, lemon tart, chocolate babka and the mushroom quiche.I have been buying yumminess from here for many..."
Elena Boughen
"Omg!!! The strawberry custard tart was the best I'd ever had!! Working in industry myself with a pastry chef sister, I'm quite picky about desserts..."
Big Fat Layer
"I was craving for an almond croissant and decided to try out Aviv. It was good! Many customers came to collect their orders for birthday..."
Charis
"Aviv is a bustling little bake shop on Glen Huntley road. There's a huge array of cakes/pastries/slices/savoury items to choose from. Too many to..."
Mo
"Amazing desserts! Never been disappointed. Vanilla slice is to die for - light custard, flaky pastry and not too sweet, mango mouse, orange cake are..."
FoodHedonist
"Ordered a coffee and cheesecake wedge. What a great little cake shop.  The cakes looked amazing and fresh. The cheesecake was beautiful and light. ..."
The Reviewer
"Came in pretty early (around 8.30am) and the seats were still empty (hallelujah!). Later on I found out that around 10am, people started coming in to..."
Joanna Shaddai
"Just came back from a round trip of airport driving early in the morning.I have been putting Aviv in my list, but every time I came across the..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"PHENOMENAL! I've had a number of their delectable treats over the past few weeks and I will keep coming back - I am still licking my lips after..."
Shaun Jeggin's Superstaah
"Cakes, biscuits, bagels, quiche, traditional European delights overwhelm when you visit this shop. You can stay and eat inside with your favourite..."
Christopher & Marian
"DO: Anything!!! The lemon tart, strawberry tart, coffee bun and the creamy donut were a hit. DON'T: Forget to take a Number as soon as you..."
David Food Leasing
"Best bagels in Australia. Yummy donuts, biscuits and lemon tart. Quiches are moorish and friendly service. You need to get in early to avoid them..."
Becca
"Evergreen traditional European style bakery .....Who doesn't like traditional European bakery? Especially those ones that are..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"My MIL's favourite little pastry place. We love the cakes : Apricot Hollander & the Chocolate Mousse w strawberries are regulars in our..."
Isle
"The cakes and pastries are just flawless - always fresh and the right consistency. Black forest cake is the best I've had anywhere in Australia (10..."
Edita
"Been coming here literally since I was born. My parents used to take me here all through my childhood to get bagels and treats, I'm pretty sure one..."
L
"A respected family business which has been around for as long as I can remember. The specialty here are conventional sweet and savory pastries..."
Mariposa
"Was craving for pastries today after a long day of revisions so I headed to Aviv, this place being on my list of cakeshops to try for a while! Gosh,..."
Elodie Triton
"One of Melbourne's best cake shops. I particularly like their vanilla slice and fruit flans...actually everything.It has a fresh East European..."
Crispymelbreview
"7 of us ordered latte & cappuccino, assorted cookies, vanilla slice, fruit tart, custard donuts, and eclair, also take away mushroom quiche and..."
MF
"It was always a test of self control walking past Aviv's to see if I could resist ducking in for a naughty treat (or two). It didn't help that I..."
Mmmsedap
"Best bagels in town. Fantastic system to move the large queues to get in here quickly. I only find this a bit expensive. $2.50 for a single..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Since moving into the area aviv had been my place to go for cakes if I'm in need for a birthday cake. My mothers birthday was earlier this month and..."
Charlie
"Babka - must try. Best in Melb. We loved it so much we ordered 20 for our wedding as dessert. Can't ask for anything more than that, highly..."
Simon
"This place gets very busy on the weekend and for good reason! Thankfully they have an efficient numbering system similar to a deli in a supermarket...."
Bam!
"Best bagels in Melbourne, amazing chocolate babka, celebration cakes and loads of heavenly baked goods on display. Always buzzing and cheap for such..."
Duygu
"The best cake shop I have ever been in, people drive for hours to get their cakes from Aviv. If you need a cake around a special occasion make sure..."
Johnny Costa
"Loads of delicious treats shooting in the window pulled me inside. Very busy which indicates good things. Ordered a coffee and a variety of sweets..."
Relle
""HEAVEN ON EARTH" by Happy Eater, I have to agree. I have been visiting this bakery for the last few years and i absolutely love this place. Best..."
Serge
"Aviv has been on my bucket list from the beginning so it was exciting to finally tick it off. I arrived at 2pm to a closed sign but the lovely lady..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
" Was a bit disappointed the last time and this time I had my vanilla slice. The flaky top and bottom tasted like it was baked a tad too long. :( Oh..."
Esther Ng
"Lovely Service With A Smile :). My brother & I were at Aviv's yesterday to organise a Vanilla Slice Cake for our Mum's b'day. We have to say that we..."
Tony
"Fresh is what you want in bakery and here is where you get it... ALWAYS... and the BEST taste. Best BabkaCookies are all..."
Shekhar Goyal
"LEMON TART IS EXQUISITE!!. I placed an order to collect last week for a large lemon tart.I can only say it was absolutely gorgeous and the rest..."
Heyjude
"Delicious, delicious, delicious......... Fresh, delicious, great range of cakes and pastries, beautiful/creamy quiches. Scrumptious cheese Danish...."
It's Just Food
"YUMMY. Where to start?? THE BEST VANILLA SLICE IN MELBOURNE! From their danish pastries to quiches there is not one bad thing to say.But i cant go..."
Julie Granger
"Old School but in the good..."
Cakefiend
"HEAVEN ON EARTH. Love this place. Went here for the first time the other day and I was in heaven. Ordered a danish and decaf coffee and both were..."
Happy Eater
"Vanilla Slices - to die for!. I can't eat a vanilla slice now from anywhere else as they all seem so inferior in comparison...."
Tadine
"Bring half Eastern European, this place is off the planet awesome. Forget all the pretentious Anglo "rave" reviews.. They wouldn't know real good..."
A. Close
"Favourite Cake Shop. A cake shop that has been in Elsternwick since the dawn of time and makes the best cakes in Melbourne. Simple pastries or big..."
Frasy
"Beautiful pasties!!! Old school shop which I love ive never seen this plc quite! I travel 40 mns just to grab some of their sweets! Go there!..."
Marzy
"The best vanilla slice in Melbourne!!!. Every member of staff is a delight.And their vanilla slice, lemon tart and fruit flan are beyond..."
BaysideDiningEnthusiast
"Best Chocolate Bubka Everrrrrrr!!. I don't care what anyone says about this place the Chocolate Bubka is amazing! I get one every year for my..."
Katy
"French Vanilla Slices !!!. One of the best vanilla slices !!! Try them for yourself & I'm sure you won't be disappointed !!! YUMMY !!!..."
Jenni
"Best bagels in the bagel belt. Bagels are always fresh and warm in mornings- Saturday morning ritual to get the bagels the cream cheese and..."
Hardatworx
"Excellent. Custard Donuts, Spinich Quiches and Vanilla Slice, are but 3 specialities this shop in elsternwick stock. All delicious and worth hunting..."
Matt
"Quality quiche. Best quiche Ive ever had.Always buy extra as they freeze well.Leek and mushroom is a fav and well worth the $ 25 for large size as..."
Irma Lick
"Amazing cakes and friendly staff! I never ate vanilla slice until I tried them here - now I order a vanilla slice cake for every family birthday..."
ChrisAndBel
"Best bagels and vanilla slices I have ever had! Heavenly! Also sell vanilla slices, donuts and bagels on the weekends at Marazita Bros Deli in..."
Larnie Clark
"Better than Acland street. Well the coffee is ok but the cakes will blow you away, to die for and much better than anything on offer in Acland..."
Fitzo
"Doughy bready cakey heaven. From the yeasty doughnuts to the chewy bagels through to the fine quiches and pasties. What's not to..."
Vickitoria
"Without a doubt, the best bagels in Melbourne, hands down. Try to get them when they're warm - to die for. Also the best chocolate..."
Gfmvhac
"Not happy!. I love this place, it is an institution. The finest bagels in Melbourne, stunning pastries, great cakes. However I went there recently..."
Cobbity Campbell
"Wow!! I ordered my 30th birthday cake from here on the weekend. It was a hit with all my guests; the chocolate and pear sponge...amazing! I also..."
Dimitra Kerhoulas
"AVIV Cakes and Bagels at Elsternwick Visited on 19/2/2022 AVIV is not close to home, however it is worth the trip to buy a few pieces for afternoon..."
Sin Fong Chan
"A few great treats, some savory, some sweet. We had some quiches, some savory trinagles followed by a sweet puff-pastry treat filled with chees-cake..."
Tony Wenz
"Surprisingly doesn’t look like much from the outside. However, there’s a reason why this cute little bakery is an establishment in this..."
Trung
"🍎 apple strudel 🍫 chocolate babka 🥧 spinach quiche 🌰 almond danish 🥐 almond croissant 🏠: @avivcakes 📍: Glen Huntly Road,..."
Faa Papon
"Best lemon tart you will ever eat. Choc almond cake is also amazing. Basically the only place I bother getting baked goods from, warning it will ruin..."
Nicola R
"I always pre-order my Bagels by 8.00am to collect at 12.00. Then I just order as Inspired when I arrive! I never leave without a Mushroom Quiche and..."
Lizzie Jane Andrew
"This is an always busy cafe but they make every effort to smile and serve you good. Very helpful with exemplary service. Sitting capacity limited so..."
tim Goh
"Best cakes and cookies in glen huntly. I love everything about this bakery. Life is too short to say no to CAKE Coffee cake 🍰 Oh god it was so so..."
Miss Khera
Hunter & Co Deli
91/100 (94 ratings)
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"It's easy to see why this place is so popular! They do my favourite coffee in the Elsternwick area. It's consistently the perfect strength and..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Lovely quiet small intimate cafe next door to the hustle n bustle of Glenhuntly Road and other cafes. Meals and coffees were served promptly. Wait..."
Stephen Raitman
"A lovely little deli in a back street of Elsternwick, Hunter and Co has some amazing treats and deli goods. There is a small area for dining in, but..."
Morgs71
"A lovely setup where you can sit down for some lunch or savoury snack and then quickly shop for appetizing, freshly-made dinner items to take..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Delicious food, good coffee, pleasant friendly service. Take home dinners are great, especially when I get off the train and can’t be bothered..."
Anna
"Love this place so much. Although the menu is very small, the food was delicious and full of flavour. We enjoyed the Ruben Sandwich and the Mushroom..."
MELB JOURNAL
"I had a really delicious lamb shoulder here for lunch one weekday, and the staff members didn’t rush me with my meal and left me be for as long as..."
Mo
"This place is our new favorite! Food is so fresh and flavor some. Can not fault the service either. All the staff are friendly and accommodating. An..."
Food&Wine&GoodTimes
"I wanted to give this score a 4.5 out of 5 but the half star scores are not available. This place is beautiful. If your a lover of quality food..."
KITCHFIT
"A refreshing addition to Elsternwick. Service is friendly and food is home styled with an upmarket presentation. Take away Lasagne is definitely..."
Andrew@phase5
Dannys @ 525
91/100 (655 ratings)
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"The Mega Grill plates are great and it will fill your up especially if you’re famished and can eat a horse ! It’s chili chutney is to die for..."
VikL
"I’ve only ever ordered takeaway from this place but it’s top notch every time.The steak wrap is so yummy. So much meat- such a Generous..."
Lindy Lang
"Best Israeli restaurant in Melbourne Love it all, falafel is great, livers are cooked perfectly, egg plant dip is to die for Serves are..."
Sig
"Have been here a few times the food is always good especially the schnitzel and falafels and chips good value also I prefer having a little bit of..."
Paul Delaney
"Best Israeli in Melbourne, authentic and DELICIOUS!!!!I would highly recommend for a casual setting and truely amazing food. My partner and I..."
Bella Grand
"Very fresh and tasty Israeli food. Only disadvantage that it's very small and closes earlier than other restaurants. Other than that can't..."
Chandnidugal
"Lazy Sunday evening on a long weekend.We are a large group with particular needs.Pita pockets, plates of dips and many chicken schnitzels..."
Peter A
"After more than 3 years since the last time we've been there and we were not disappointed at all.This time for lunch and we had the pitas..."
Shlomi
"Danny's is a great little cafe, packed with a lot of quality food. Consistent quality and service (visited three times to make sure) add to the most..."
LeanGuy
"Went here for lunch when I first moved in to Caulfield. The serving is really huge, which means value for money. The staff were really warm as well...."
Shar Buendia
"Another local from sojourn Melbourne. We were talking about how much we missed this place. The family are loverly, the food is awesome and they made..."
Goopee Howard
"Great welcoming service. Fresh hearty food. Awesome value for money and a warm family environment! Will definitely come back and have another..."
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"I have take away from here at least once a week. Don't be scared off by the modest setting and well, very unpolished staff. The food is amazing and..."
SouthSideBrunch
"My husband and I drove passed this place a few times and it always look very busy. We said to ourselves that we should try it out one night. Well,..."
Cyn
"Danny's is a great little Middle Eastern restaurant! Amazing quality food at great prices. I don't usually like falafel or humus, but Danny's @ 525..."
Yoni
"Ok prices for area and is family friendly. Loud as sound echoes so don't expect to have D&M chats here. Wait staff friendly. Food ok but not sure..."
Monte
"Like Cheers (the sitcom) but middle eastern and FALAFELS!There are many venues in a short drive's radius serving similar middle eastern..."
Asher
"This could be my go to place for satisfying dinner. Ordered a veggie soup followed by mega falafel platter and chicken shashlik. Pretty darn good..."
R
"Best tasting home made dips! Great balance of flavours for every dip made. Salads are fresh and meat cooked beautifully. Very attentive staff who..."
Thong's Little Note
"Fast, Fresh & Delicious!. Danny's is a great find - tasty, incredibly fresh food, attentive service with a smile, and fantastic value. My partner..."
Champagne_supernova
"One word..."
Adda
"Solid eatery. Speed and value.. Been to Danny's a few times now. Great salads, felafel and grilled dishes. Service is quick and friendly. The pocket..."
Curtyjohn
"10/10 LOVED it!. We accidentally parked in front of this restaurant and decided to go in, and we're so glad we did! The staff were incredible, real..."
Shazco31
"Great food. Lovely service. The staff were so friendly, and the falafel platter and vego soup were outstanding and good portions.. Very green very..."
Sarovar
"Nice little joint. We went to this cafe about 20 mins prior to their closing time but yet the staff warmly welcomed us in. We ordered for the lamb..."
Rit Vika
"Awesome food!! So yum! Fresh produce and great people. Highly recommend for any type of people. Simply a great place to..."
Asher
"Fresh, real,clean food. Great food served fresh and fast! This place is great for a quick fresh...."
Irisfooks
"Amazing food. The best experience that I had so far. The chef of the restaurant is well rounded in cooking stuff.Lovely..."
Alireza Karbalaee
"Love this place! I get the mega falafel plate everytime. Fantastic fresh falafels. The salads are amazing. Service is so fast it's perfect to go to..."
Asha
"Went there last night after reading the reviews. Food was great. We had the recommended falafel ball, mixed grill and schnitzel. They were all good...."
Lan Tan
"Israeli dreaming in the new Jewish heart of..."
Mark Goldberg
"I love it! I eat here regularly and have yet to be disappointed. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for consistently good food at a..."
Thecommonroots
"Fabulous family meal. Dinner with friends including five kids. Waitress lovely. Mega falafel platter was amazing. Meat platter looked great. Kids..."
Yum In My Tum
"Delisch. What a treat to go here. excellent food and great value.The salads are to die for. Cant wait to go back. Only problem you cant..."
Kathleen Stibbard
"Yumyum. Dannys @525 is a friendly, welcoming and cheerful place to come. the food is great and the service is quick and always with a smile. i..."
Foodlover
"Was pretty amazing I have to say. From the outside I wasn't keen on going into what looked liked a 'cafe' but would definitely visit again for their..."
GeorgiePuddingPie
"The mega falafel plate is a vegetarian dream come true! Good service, quick and good prices, although bit skimpy with the..."
Vickitoria
"Love the food - Love the people.. I am so surprised there are negative reviews. I eat here regularly both on my own and with friends and family...."
Bedrockcity
"Great food except they don't take bookings which is really crap as I live ages away from..."
Not That Fussy
"My favourite restaurant!. To say i love Danny's @ 525 would be an understatement! It is my go to restaurant and I always leave feeling full and..."
Jessm
"The service is great- even when it's. Busy, which is often you get a smile! .... And the food is consistently great with crunchy falafel balls and..."
Sharon Unger
"The BEST Israeli food out of Israel, it's true Dany is back! And we love you and thank you for it. Everything cooked to perfection and served..."
Jorge G
"Hummus and Foul of your dreams. Easily the best in Melbourne, as good (if not better) than I've had in Israel - go..."
Robin Starr
"Danny's, the place to be.... Me and my friend decided to give Danny's a try. We had to wait 30 min or so for out food to be served. The place was..."
Chaka1988
"Little israel. This food is about as brilliant and as close you get to the perfection of food found in israel. the food is simply SO GOOD and worth..."
Nor
"Keep coming back even though we live 40km's away. Fail proof, perfect meals. Elements of authenticity & home made freshness. Prices not indicative of..."
E.M
"Make mine Mega. Danny's @ 525 opened in November 2011 after fully renovating the space vacated by Madam Adams Café. The folks behind the venture..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"Great evening. Went to Danny's the other night. I found it to be a restaurant that caters to all. There is something on the menu for every age group...."
Roza Mallin
"Great Atmosphere Great Food. My first visit to Danny's was amazing. Friday night and we were lucky to get in and as they don't take bookings we could..."
Branduh
"Great. The best falafal and hummus ive ever had. Salads were great and the meat platter was served and cooked to perfection. All i can say is that..."
W.B
"This is the place to go. Great food and service with friendly..."
Jo Leah
"Danny's has a few negatives. Can't get a car space within 100m, have to wait half an hour for a table( still no bookings...) The waitresses, demand..."
Hamed
"Seriously amazing food! Best salad I’ve had in ages! The falafels were so flavourful and didn’t even need sauce as they were nice and..."
Hannah Barrett
"Went here the other night and wow was this place good. Food was absolutely delicious, could not fault anything. The meat was incredibly tender,..."
Sam Sargeant
"The best authentic Israeli Falafel experience outside of Israel. Food made with love and the flavours are so so beautiful. Don't miss out on this..."
Helena Leijon Eriksson
"I considered this place as waaay overpriced but since prices haven't changed in several years, it's now in line with similar restaurants. Food is..."
M Mandel
"Fresh, clean restaurant. Friendly and helpful staff. Delicious and well priced meals. Plenty of options: appetizers, entree, mains, dessert &..."
C Barrett
"The mega schnitzel was a good portion for two people. It was a good value meal. A place worth visiting after..."
Joy Tan
"I visited on Friday the food was amazing and the service definitely will come back with..."
The Awesome Gamer
Smoke & Pickles
90/100 (752 ratings)
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"This place is off the charts. Best burger I have eaten, and I have eaten a lot of..."
Daniel Barret
"Been here only a few times, but always have an awesome night. Cosy restaurant with awesome music (perhaps a tad too loud for the size, but it's great..."
Jarred Paola
"Just had lunch here, possibly the best customer service i have experienced in Melbourne. Shout out to our server Hamish, he had mad knowledge of the..."
Toby Logue
"Lovely place to dine in, Or take away. Great food & great staff. Simply the best! Burger joint around love the Fries too.. Would definitely go..."
H Louise Pritchard
"This place is legit. Good times, epic food and great..."
James Alexander Lewis
"Friendly staff and great food are an ever successful combination. My recommendation is the BBQ Bacon Burger with a side of chips and drink of your..."
Nicholas Whittaker
"The BEST veggie burger I have ever eaten - cool music & decor, awesome staff, great boutique beers and the best burgers you're ever gonna hav the..."
Heather Joel
"The best burgers, AWESOME staff, cool vibe and atmosphere...I never drive past and not stop in �� Keep up the great work guys..."
David Jurica
"FINALLY got to wrap my mouth around one of these delicious burgers, and it did not disappoint!! Excellent customer service, great atmosphere,..."
Steph Sullivan
"Best burger. Period. This review must be 40 characters long so I am literally typing this sentence just to be able to submit..."
Hamish Hampton
"Great burger joint in Elsternwick - love the vibe and the friendly service. Onto the food, menu showcases smoked, pickled and fried goodness, my..."
Miagoreng.com
"Tom I have been driving past your restaurant many times with the intentions of calling in one day. It wasn’t till I had your sister Charlotte in my..."
John Kamer
"Every time I come here I am never disappointed. The food is always so delicious with lots of hot sauce to pick from. Staff are always friendly..."
Elle Jones
"Very good overall experience. The fries were huge and probably the highlight. The fried chicken burger was nice. The chili cheese burger was good..."
Nicholas Alexander
"The burgers are great and I love the variety on the menu. The poppers and potato gems are amazing as well. I would like it better if the truffle..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Yum yum yum! Came here a little while back. I had the chipotle chicken burger which I really enjoyed. The chicken batter was irresistibly light and..."
Tran
"The burgers are definitely better at @smokeandpickles Known for their burgers and amazing range of hot sauces. Located on the busy strip of Glen Eira..."
M3lissa____
"We had a great experience at Smoke and Pickles! Zach and the team looked after us well.We got to try some of the new vegan options, plus..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Sitting next to a full length window with natural light was such a great start to my day.Ordered:🍔 Japanese Fried Chicken: kaarage..."
Jasmine
"I can't speak highly enough of this place.  I can tell an inspired venture when I see one and this is one of them.  Best meal I have had in..."
Tom Zoch Graves
"Juicy burger, fresh pickle, crispy ribs. Chill vibe. The sauce option are interesting. Especially the BBQ Reaper. This place should be more popular!..."
Alvin Lianto
"We were invited by some foodie friends to try out Smoke and Pickles and had a feast!We had nibbled bits and pieces of the food such as the..."
Win - FSC
"This burger is NEXT LEVEL. Imagine a Rueben sandwich. Then put it IN BURGER FORM. You’re welcome 😉 with the incredible house smoked pastrami and..."
Bigmelbappetite
"Awesome service. They really looked after our group and recommended a few things to try. Got the double cheese burger and Jalapeno peppers which were..."
Burger Hunter
"Have heard good things about this place so had to try it out. Just ordered the cheeseburger with extra lettuce tomato and bacon and wow it was pretty..."
Paul Delaney
"I have been coming here for last few years since it opened. Tom and his team at S&P (formerly known as Changz Canteen) know food and how to make it..."
Food-is-life
"Went here for the first time tonight and loved it. The cheeseburgers were delicious and juicy, the service was great and best of all it was a very..."
Mavy
"The burgers at Changz Canteen certainly lived up to our expectations, but their sauces were simply next level. If for nothing else, stop by for the..."
Penguineats
"Changz Canteen soon to be re-branded to Smoke & Pickles in the next few weeks situated in Glen Eira Road, Elsternwick. Easy access to public..."
Jeffry
"Great cheeseburger, next time the simple rather than the double will be enough. Unfortunately there was terrible lighting.. makes you feel ill as..."
Romy Schneeweiss
"Second time at Changz and it’s awesome!! Friendly waitress fantastic food what more do you want? Bonus on the Star Wars theme guys you rock. Try..."
Princrus
"Best burgers in Melbourne for sure. Small seating area but it’s perfect for catching up with friends. Their sauces, doubles the taste. Not sure..."
LifeForFood
"Best burger in Melbourne. Gets the Gina Falco tick of approval every day of the week, especially Sunday cause falco is always hungover and $1 ribs..."
Gina Falco
"First time checking out Changz. The burgers were fantastic. The menu had a large variety with so many great options as well as a specials board with..."
Cheesy.boys
"Was lucky enough to be invited to Changz Canteen to try the special ‘Reuben Burger’ and also picked up the ‘Truffle Mushroom Burger’ while we..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"Possibly the best burger I have ever eaten! Think it was called the Reuben and it was a special so get down and get it while it lasts! Every time..."
Nick Currell
"To be honest there was nothing wrong with my visit to Changz Canteen in Elsternwick! This was their current special 'The Reuben Burger'.I'm..."
Brandan Chong
"Highly recommend the BBQ bacon burger, it was packed with flavour and so juicy. I wasn’t as big a fan of the southern fried chicken burger, just..."
Lisa Giles
"A good solid burger @ 3.5*. The bun was soft and not too sweet. The burger patty was tasty and juicy although not as thick as I would have liked..."
Hungry Tum
"The lunch box is pretty worth, not to far from Monash uni~ after class plz come here and try it, better than restaurants near uni..."
李宁然
"Burgers are fantastic. Good vego options too. Homemade pickles are to die for. Same with the Chili spice on the chips. Great front area to sit..."
Brett Boogie
"Came here for the first time this week, this place is fantastic! Had the Mushroom and Truffle burger which is life changing - burger cooked to..."
Veronica Gregory
"The best burger I have ever eaten! Truffle burger is where it’s at!Service was impeccable and staff honestly top off the..."
Cloe Woodward
"First time in my life I ordered a burger which had both chicken and beef. Weirdly it turned out to be a good combination. I had the canteen special..."
FoodHedonist
"Got a burger and fries delivered.Tasted just like McDonald’s - which in my books is not a bad thing.Slightly too much..."
Lindy Lang
"Came in for the $10 lunch special. I was surprised at the size of the burger...bigger than expected. Not anywhere near the quality of the truffle..."
Jason Keogh
"(Tuesday 19/9/2017)Visited this place because we were craving for some burger meal.My friend and I ordered their Canteen Classic in a..."
Pauliwag
"I quite enjoyed this little place. The burgers were really nice and reasonably priced. We had the chicken burger and a cheese burger, both really..."
BEats
"I came here last night for a double date. Arriving early my boyfriend and I had a fireball and coke each (our favourite alcohol so bonus points..."
Bel
"Great looking place, excellent customer service and great food. We started with the chicken ribs. Very hot, greasy but tasty. No plates or bowls for..."
Rio Grande
"Good burger joint up on glen Eira road. They have a secret sauce for their burgers so ask about that if you've got allergies or are fussy with..."
Mo
"Great little owner run burger restaurant. Food was fresh and delicious with some unique menu option and house brand sauces making a nice change...."
Suicidal1980
"This place is yum. The burger I had was absolutely delicious and those chips!!! Will definitely be back. Only criticism is the atmosphere. It's way..."
Hungry
"Had a couple of yummy cheeseburgers and a HUGE box of fries. Really generous serve. Urban feel in the restaurant but we had take away. Ordered on the..."
Bridget Thompson
"I've never given 5/5 but ladies and gentlemen, here it is. Absolutely sensational dude food, with genuinely happy, easy, knowledgeable service...."
JimmyC
"Amazing truffle burger, can't believe it's only $18.amazing truffle flavour. Arrived hot and steamy. Love this place. Soft shell crab was lightly..."
Frederick Smith
"A long time ago (last week), in a predominately Jewish suburb not so far away …. . The Dear Luncher was going into Tosche Station to pick up some..."
The Dear Luncher
"Have ordered via UberEATS and ate in store and service is always great, particularly the guys in store, super friendly and chilled, really relaxed..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"Decent burgers and decent beers! Staff were the perfect level of friendly and helpful. I'm jealous it's not in my neighbourhood, I can definitely see..."
Gems_k
"The fact that I came here with a Scoopon voucher is relevant to part of my review. We walked in and notified the waiter that we will be using the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"As the reviewer said before, their burger was okay, not that special and i ordered their chicken wings, the mayo with black sesame was good but the..."
MF
"Solid burgers, enthusiastic staff, awesome Star Wars decor. Burger joints are a dime a dozen these days in Melbourne, and although nothing we tried..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Beautiful!!!!, great burger, patties has the old school taste though the bun and sauce make it twenty first century. Strongly recommend the cheeses..."
Filip Sali
"(Some of my photos of the artwork on the walls have been removed)Good burgers and good atmosphere. Josh and Tom have done a great job with this..."
LeanGuy
"Changz, if only I'd known about you sooner! The food here is AMAZING. Cooked quickly and great service. The Burgers are packed full of fantastic..."
Kate
"I don't normally make reviews online but I felt compelled to post one for ChangzI love my burgers and I have tried many many, many burgers. This now..."
MickDePole
"I wish I didn't live so far away from Changz so I could visit more frequently. They do a ripper chicken patty. It's a bit different to what I'm used..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Not sure why this place has got many average reviews. It's great. Always has specials and the food is always great. Best part about it is..."
Aryan Sagar
"Guy's, where have you been?....hiding!? We rolled up and got the treatment. Felt like we entered hospitality heaven (all that was missing was the..."
Ziggy Meinhart
"I had the single cheeseburger. Amazing flavour. Very flavoursome beef. Delicious special sauce. Nice big bun that doesn't disappear while eating it...."
Daniel
"Look I am not the best to ask on this place as I am over the American Burger craze but I will give my 2 cents. The staff very friendly, the produce..."
Food For The Soul
"Had the mushroom truffle burger - pretty good! Their habanero sauce is legit spicy and shoestring fries were delicious; nicely seasoned. Everyone..."
Fatcat
"Simple & delicious! Have been a fan of these guys from early days & love watching what new stuff they come up with! Fried chicken ribs are to die for..."
Riana Eden
"This place is amazing. Burgers are fresh and so full of flavour. The range of house chilli sauces is awesome. Venue has a great vibe, with nice decor..."
SonyaHaley
"Top top burgers, I went for a double beef double cheese with a spicy BBQ sauce,Mayo, onions & side of fries for a reasonable $16. Burgers were pink &..."
Ben McDuffie
"Went on a windy Sunday for lunch. Got a nice place in the window.Love the star wars decor inside the place.We ordered the..."
Clamburger
"No doubt that this place offers very delicious burgers, fries and chicken ribs. The food came out quickly and the service is prompt and friendly...."
Saladzzz
"Oh yum. We had a terrible pizza delivery tonight and were starving so got uber eats to deliver. Double bacon burger was so damn good - like..."
ToorakM
"Sneakers – we got some takeaway from Changz which consisted of The Weekender (the Canteen Classic burger, fries & drink), beef jerky, the soft..."
Cassidy & Sneakers
Omar And The Marvellous Coffee Bird
89/100 (1584 ratings)
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"Bought the white coffee beans for the first time last week and just wanted to say they were delicious..."
Gemma Lumsden
"Always exception coffee, friendly staff and a good energy in the..."
Dylan Stall
"To be greeted with a genuine “Good Morning” after a cold and windy ride was just the tonic! Great atmosphere. Great decor and the coffee....."
The Biker Foodie
"I popped in here recently for a much needed coffee fix, and I certainly wasn't disappointed. The coffee here is of excellent quality and well worth..."
Morgs71
"If coffee is in the name you’d hope it would be amazing. Can safely say it is brilliant. The texture and richness in the beans complimented my..."
Lil Porker
"FAST Food Review: Omar and the Marvellous Coffee Bird in GardenvaleFood: Nice simple bread dishes including pork belly, chicken and tuna..."
Tastebud Tester
"Opened New Year’s Day so it was great. But they don’t have eggs even though here is the word bird in its name. Tad pricey for smashed avo with..."
Mistermister
"If you’re a seasoned Melbourne coffee snob then this place is your destination. Single origin beans sourced and roasted in-house. Coffee never..."
Latesha Steady
"Great little coffee roasting outfit. Clever, simple choices rather than a huge range. But absolutely recommended. Staff are friendly, engaged and..."
Mattcaneat
"Great coffee and atmosphere for this hidden gem! The decor is superb and vintage -industry like . Really enjoyed my time there , friendly staff..."
Lili La Tigresse
"Absolutely top notch coffee ☕️ The food was pretty standard breakfast grub, I had the beans which came with Avo and yoghurt. Will definitely be..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Had Cup of Tea and Coffee and some breakfast at this fine coffee establishment. The coffee is second to none. The pride the owners take in preparing..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Absolutely on top three of my cafe list! Won't let you down! Friendly staff and quality coffee. Even they only serve sandwiches and toasts, the food..."
Xiaochen Sun
"I literally love everything about this place. The service was fast and efficient but attentive and friendly (I love how my server that day was..."
Sarah Parapat
"Omar, oh my. Some of Melbourne's best coffee is to be found within this hidden gem down in the Southern suburbs. Stop by on your way to Brighton..."
Ian Laking
"Tried this place with a friend for a morning breakfast, tried the mushrooms with bread it was really nice with the melted cheese, great location and..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere, and to top it up great coffee and pastries. As a fan of good quality coffee, I highly recommend this..."
Med Sep
"Great coffee, food and service here, always. Our kids have the porridge and for us it's the mushrooms toasted sourdough with lebneh and melted..."
Zoe McIntosh
"Omar's is really nice! Really cute set up with moveable tables, lots of different newspapers to choose from, really friendly staff, and great coffee...."
Mo
"Five stars aren't enough! Best coffee and service in Melbourne, by far! The coffee is spectacular, the small menu delicious and the service is..."
Kharlibear
"Best coffee we've had in a long time :) excellent service. Got the mushrooms, croissant and ham/cheese flatbread - all tasty and good for the price...."
Jess
"Great marvelous coffee, lived up to its name! The food was ok but on the pricey side for what you get. We tried the roast chicken, mayonnaise,..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Arrived for a late lunch and was seated straight away. And down the end so we could fit the pram in 👍🏼. Ordered a long black and hubby a flat..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Always interested in seeking out cafes with really good coffee and this cutey did not disappoint. Seated at whimsical little tables that sit on..."
Hungryjack001
"I'd read about this cafe in a specialty coffee book whilst back in Sydney at one of my locals. Somehow, Omar's was a short stroll around the corner..."
TrufflePig
"Hands down the best coffee in Melbourne. Every time I have eaten here I have left appreciating their staff and service more and more...."
Theurbanspooner
"The owner creates a friendly comfortable place as soon as you step in with a great big smile every time! That's why I like this place and the coffee..."
Crdav1
"The coffee was delicious and the food was simple, tasty and satisfying. The cafe was cute and had a nice welcoming feel to it and the staff were..."
Little Red Elefant
"Nice atmosphere, good food to choose from with the appropriate amount of variety. Will definately be coming back here the coffee is also not too..."
Matt Jameson
"One of the best coffees I've had to date in Melbourne. Period. Knowledgeable staff with a clear passion for coffee. Will be coming back..."
Food Etc.
"A cute little cafe in Brighton. The decor has a warehouse feel to it with rolling tables! The coffee is delectable and consistently..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Delicious foods - simple & tasty.. Lovely service! One of the staffs was super nice. I think his name is hamish 🙄.. What got me excited and..."
World In A Bite
"One of my regular coffee bean suppliers.Almost always on point with the coffee beans.Great service, friendly staff and usually a..."
Corbossa
"This is my new favourite place! Consistently great every time I go. My favourite thing to order is the brown rice and quinoa salad and I PRAY to the..."
Food4eva
"The best coffee in Melbourne.  I had Seven Seeds for years around Carlton when there was nothing like it.  But then came Omar around 2010...."
Paolo Wanchope
"This is a nice place. The coffee here is great as the previous reviews have illuded to. The food is also good. Price is good. Everything is good to..."
Jarrod Kane
"Omar serves and roasts fantastic coffee, with a really cool interior decor. Sliding tables make it very easy to arrange to suit groups 😊 the..."
Brungiel
"Fantastic place! After reading other reviews I decided to check it out. A couple of people complained that the lattes were not served in a glass,but..."
Aaaaaandy
"I was looking for somewhere to eat via Zomato. Then noticed this cafe is "known for good coffee no comprimises." Hmmm possibly setting themselves up..."
Nelly
"How could I give anything but a 5?- amazing food - all 3 of us had great dishes with fresh, beautiful flavours and textures- amazing coffee..."
David Lew
"New Year's Day started well this morning with a fabulous breakfast outside at Omar. Love the muesli and chai. My companions at the avocado smash and..."
Rosa
"The coffee and gourmet sandwich specialists. Always pretty busy and it's not hard to know why once you sample the menu. You can get great food and..."
Dan
"Best coffee and service in the world!! ..."
David Loves Food
"Friendly staff & some excellent coffee. Food is a bit over priced but the coffee is well worth it. The smashed avocado with feta is my favourite..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Super friendly staff, great coffee and a warm and inviting atmosphere. I had the smashed avo with smoked salmon - simple, yummy and served with a..."
Skye Peck
"Definitely nice coffee here. Even though they don't do single origin latte, but the latte (with standard beans) still taste awesome. Their..."
Emmmma Llove Food
"Although they have a rather limited menu, the food is good and the coffee decent. Very busy on the weekends but out server was very friendly and..."
Wwy
"Non pretentious good food and coffee.I ordered the prosciutto roll with buffalo Mozzarella; the flavours were well balanced and ingredients..."
FoodHedonist
"This is a gem..... It's been around for years and still as strong as it was from the start.The is brilliant, never had a cup that was not..."
Qualityoverquantity
"The menu is simple and hit the spot - the two dishes we had were just incredible. The mushroom cheese melt on toast, balsamic glaze & fontina cheese..."
Rachel Maas
"Staff are very friendly and accommodating. Have ordered a few takeaway coffees, and they are always made quickly and always good! Need to try out the..."
Jeffrey Leong
"C o f f e e . I s . G r e a t . Friendly staff ! Love getting my cuppa there every morning. ..."
Pulch
"Artisan roasters indeed. It's clear that Omars are the master of their own bean. Beautifully brewed, rich, full-bodied with a dark chocolate..."
Brod Asakura
"Coffee coffee coffee. Magnificent coffee, Melbourne take..."
Alex
"One of the things that I really don’t like doing is servicing my car. When I bought my car, I signed up to a deal where if I service it once a..."
Ichigo Shortcake
"I had a Pork Belly sandwich with coleslaw and apple sauce. I love it when it falls apart when you eat it and the crackling was just..."
Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)
"Service is generally great and staff are always jovial – often joking and interacting with each..."
Decisive Cravings
"Impressed. I come here every now and then to get myself a soy latte and I quite enjoy the vibe. I get the impression that everyone is switched on and..."
Gregory Humble
"Championship front of house. Wit and banter for days. Menu simple but slammin. Awesome beans. Can't wait to come..."
Fresh2D2
"What Omar does Omar does exceptionally. This is my local-I travel 10 mins in the wrong direction to work to drink their beautifully..."
A.burgess
"Spectacular long black (single origin Kenyan)Garnish is a great..."
Hoody
"Worth the trip. Great coffee, friendly unobtrusive service & great simple tasty food. Worth the long..."
Stgypsy
"Seriously good coffee. Had 2 strong lattes and was tempted to put up with the shakes and go a 3rd. Great service, nice fit out and good..."
Dave
"So Friendly. Outstanding service, superb friendly staff and great food. Coffee is great too... This place treats there customers how they should be..."
Gill
"Fabulous. Great coffee, really nice fit out, and friendly..."
Susanclava
"My macchiato was unimpressive, but they knocked the food out of the park! I highly recommend the smashed avocado with capers and chilli - world..."
Mr. White
"Marvellous Coffee. Incredible single origin espresso. I had a Kenyan coffee as well, which they brew with a Clever. Clever is usually not my..."
Cassie Kay
"Great coffee as always. Could not fault Omar and thevl wonderful coffee..."
Marshall Segan
"Delicious..."
Luke
"Very friendly and attentive staff, nice people. Delicious food, made with lots of love. Spot on coffee. Unique interior..."
Netrino
"Marvellous Brunch. We ventured out this morning for brunch at Omar's and were pleased we did. It was warm and inviting with a warehouse feel. The..."
A.
"It's a nice place. Food was decent, staff were friendly, and it's clear they put a lot of effort into the place. The only thing is the coffee to my..."
Hunter
"This place makes the Broadsheet list of best coffee in Melbourne. Does it live up to the hype? Not quite. Ordered a flat white. Strong, bitter, with..."
Liam Mannix
"It's similar to the atmosphere of Melbourne CBD cafe's. Customer service from baristas and waiters was great as well as the speed of service, however..."
shahab kiavar
"A friend recommended this place as his favourite coffee in Melbourne. I didn't believe him but now that I've been, it is one of the top cafes in..."
Katie Chuang
"Great coffee, smooth oat milk latte, decent food, mild flavours, a little pricey yes but don’t mind it for the good..."
Sandeep Adnani
"The Kenyan pour over was really nice and the staff recommended the Cruffin, which is really good! It's an interesting little pastry, like a croissant..."
Angie
Budapest Restaurant & Palinka Bar
89/100 (1172 ratings)
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"Amazing food!! Highly recommend you eat here (book first maybe?). We had the schnitzel and a sample plate of lots of yummy Hungarian treats (goulash,..."
Janet Feldman
"And just like that, I have a new favourite. Where do I start ? Try the chicken soup, the shots, the spinach or mushroom sauce, the mushroom & cheese..."
Shontelle Shonnie Byrne
"This place is excellent! Great food and massive portions. Also fantastic and friendly service and delicious desserts! Massive gluten free selection..."
Jaylene Raeanna Cleary
"My husband is Hungarian & absolutely loves the food here! Lots of dishes on the menu that remind him of home & his mother's cooking! The restaurant..."
Erin Bux
"The meals here were delicious and Gergely our waiter was very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful dinner that brought back memories of my late..."
Peter Merkli
"First time dining at Budapest restaurant. Food very tasty 😋, fast service, friendly atmosphere. Loved it, we will come..."
Erica Micsutka
"My wife and I have been dining at Budapest for many years and have always enjoyed the amazing food, drink and service. Given the fact it takes us..."
Jarrod Sanders
"Every food we tried was very delicious! Thank you for the great catering! I recommend everyone to try the restaurant!..."
Nikolett Hamar
"Just amazing, great food, great price and amazing food...."
Adrian Ciarrocchi
"Very authentic, generous and delicious meals, great service and vibes. Thank you for having..."
Bernadett Kalman
"Reminiscing times when I could enjoy Hungarian food!Image 1 - Smoked salmon on house made potato latkes served with herbed sour..."
The Little Foodlet
"Food at this bustling and constantly packed restaurant is wonderful. Good, tasty, authentic Hungarian food- so come with an appetite! The schnitzel I..."
Ash
"We recently went to a Hungarian restaurant in Elsternwick called Budapest Restaurant and Palinka Bar with Hello. Imnikki  and co. We had never tried..."
One Piece Left
"4.5If you want excellent value for money and to stay full till the next day, I strongly suggest giving Budapest a go. Not only are the..."
Hello. Imnikki
"This is the best schnitzel in Melbourne that’s not from my mums house but given hers aren’t available to you, you better go here. Go big, go..."
LP
"I hadn't visited Budapest Restaurant and Palinka Bar for about 7 years, so rediscovering this gem of a restaurant was an absolute delight!Wine..."
Avolette
"I went there with my Mum last night and I had the Chicken Parmigiana and Potatoes and Spinach with a Raspberry Lemonade and my Mum had the Chicken..."
Matthew Trompf
"Came here on Sunday for lunch today. I had creamed spinach and crumbed mushrooms. Others had the crumbed veal and mashed potato and barramundi and..."
Helen
"My advice is try this place on a very empty stomach. Not only are the servings generous as one would expect from Hungarian, but also the food is..."
Nelly
"Great food. Nearly as good as my auntie’s. We shall be back. Stuffed vine leaves were magnificent and ceviche were ver..."
Nick
"Budapest Restaurant and Palinka Bar is a Hungarian restaurant located in the heart of Elsternwick near the Classic Theatre which makes it a great..."
Dine And Dash
"Wanting a quick dinner on a cold night. Grabbed a table and Tasty fast service .. great chicken shnitzel and mashed potato. Even better was the..."
Jeff D
"I have been here many times and all i can say is it's my favourite place in Melbourne for schnitzel. I usually go for the veal but on this occasion..."
The Pet Roo
"Not very often that you come across Hungarian restaurant. We can't resist to try it whilst waiting for our movie. Ordered their meat lovers parma and..."
Debby
"Great food, big portions and good service.Strongly reccomend the veal snitzel.Wasnt a huge fan of the pickles, thought they were abit..."
@lukebMelb
"the food is a delight. snitzels seems to be a lost art but not here.especially between 5 pm and 6 pm the prices are reducedthe food is a..."
Maurice Brumer
"I had the goulash and potatoes, great food, it’s quite authentic as well. A nice restaurant, reasonable price and you can enjoy a bottle of wine..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Very good schnitzels. The traditional veal was large but beautifully prepared (thin and tender) and cooked to perfection. A large range of other..."
Jim Fogarty
"I really enjoyed this little gem of a restaurant. My partner and I decided to dine here on a whim on a casual Friday night. The flavours brought back..."
Reb Zeb
"Decided to try this restaurant after hearing so much about it. Great atmosphere ,warm inviting european hospitality. The food was fresh,delicious and..."
Victor Lee
"My goto restaurant when I want a classic veal schnitzel. In my view they serve the best schnitzels in Melbourne if you like them thin and tender (as..."
Hungry Tum
"Food is excellent, however the service is very casual & can be slow. We had the Goulash, Paprika Chicken and Cucumber Salad. Although the cucumber..."
Whats On The Grill?
"Went here on a busy night and managed to score a table with the family. Drinks were well priced and the food did not disappoint! Good portions for..."
Ariana Zoe
"Wonderful atmosphere with quick attentive service. Soups are all delicious and the smells coming out of the kitchen remind me of Grandma's cooking...."
DjBoy
"Elsternwick has a healthy selection of both Eastern and Central European restaurants up and down the strip which offer some of the best comfort food..."
Dan
"This was recommended by a local we got talking too. The menu is awesome and very tasty. I also used my Liven App and got $50 bonus. Really excellent..."
Aleks Miklovich
"The fact that this place had Hungarian food was all I needed to know!! If you love Hungarian food then definitely come here! Look it wasn't amazing..."
T
""My house in Budapest, my hidden treasure chest" and a hidden treasure this is. After living in the area for sometime I hadn't ever visited here and..."
Patersani
"A very different cuisine to those I’ve tried. Didn’t have very high expectations at all but everything was quite delicious and portions were..."
FOOD TRIP
"1st time to this amazing restaurant,did not have high expectation.  The staff was friendly and the food was AMAZING!!!  Full of flavour and yummy!..."
Gwen Kong
"Loved it here! Such a cosy place. Value for money & tasty. Huge portions. Looking forward to going back and trying other options. If you are looking..."
Tash
"Our favourite dish of the evening was the Hungarian Beef Goulash which was packed chock full of flavour. The spicy goulash soup was hearty, the..."
Gastrology
"Great food (massive servings) and service. We had the platter for entree, chicken snitzel with pepper sauce, goulash with nokedli, and strudel. ..."
Ms Always Hungry
"A very different cuisine to those I've tried. Didn't have very high expectations at all but everything was quite delicious and portions were..."
FOOD TRIP
"Budapest Palinka is unquestionably and deservedly an Elsternwick institution. The menu is chock full of comfort food sure to please even the..."
Yoni Meinrath
"Have been to Budapest loads of times and every time is fantastic! The food is amazing! The service is always excellent and the atmosphere is always..."
Cami Loves Cheese!
"Budapest is a great Hungarian restaurant which we have been to a few times now, the schnitzels are incredible, as are the rantott gomboc, uborka..."
Sztefani
"Very busy place, but we still had quick and attentive service. Varied drinks menu, my boyfriend opted for a stein (a litre of beer). Everything we..."
April_eats
"What a great restaurant!Good tasting food, generous portions, wide selection, reasonable pricing, friendly hosts. What else can you ask..."
Caba19
"The food is really good and the portions are very generous. Could not finish what I ate, had to get half of it for takeaway. I loved the veal..."
Chisyelda Oey
"Great variety on the menu Nice atmosphere Good food especially the schnitzels and saladsNot too bad for price too Will be back..."
R
"We went on a voucher and it was great. Big serves and delicious food. We'll be back for..."
Ypmurc
"Never leave hungry, must try.. I am living at elsternwick for long but never tried before up to yesterday, and found awesome food great service, size..."
Sandy.ss679
"Thursday night is a great time to get on down to Budapest on Glen Huntly Rd  and sample a rustic goulash or one of their plate..."
Andrew
"My partner and I went to Budapest Restaurant and Palinka Bar. The restaurant is located in 273 Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick, VIC. Just before the..."
Icis
"Ah, Budapest! What memories...right up there as one of my top 10 favourite cities in the world, a restaurant named in its honour and serving up..."
Thevegicurean
"...it feels like real Hungarian food to me. We were fortunate enough to snap up some Scoopons, which included entrée and main, with an aperitif of..."
Xjuzjuzjuzx
"Budapest Restaurant has been on my list to try for aaaaaages, and finally last week I did. There are not a lot of Hungarian restaurants in Melbourne..."
Glutenshmooten
"What a find! Such a menu from which to choose. Fast table service. Excellent schnitzel, potatoes and creamed spinach. We'll be back -..."
Margot Boyle
"Nice Place. The venue is nice and stocks a large range of traditional liquor. The menu offers some authentic food and some dishes with a more modern..."
Mjporter12
"Pretty good. Goulash was great. schnitzel meat was really dry and batter was..."
Melb Foodie
"This place is awesome. I don't understand why the bad reviews? I guess the people who wrote them are all cheapo groupon customers who have no idea..."
Samantha Fox
"Have been recommending to everyone. My uncles partner has been telling me to try this place for several years now and after finally trying it I can..."
Silvia Sk
"This is the place to go if you like Snitzels! The servings are huge but so good. Massive snitzels. Divine chicken .even the veal!!! The cheese and..."
Cheeseburger Anyone? "Where's The Sauce"?
"Had the most amazing hearty meal!! I ordered the mushroom and cheese stuffed schnitzel with potatoes and creamy spinach. It was to die for. I highly..."
BA
"Best chicken parma this side of town!! We only go for their schnitzel happy hour though as the other stuff on the menu isn't so..."
Kat
"Going here made me feel nostalgic about the food my grandmother used to make. Had a mushroom crepe which was really delicious and filling. Then had..."
Melonqueen
"Fantastic food great friendly staff highly recommend..."
Trish Carr
"Never go hungry. I was very happy to try this real hungarian food. i was surprised with decent serving size and great service. weekend little bit was..."
ANDRE
"Found this wonderful restaurant thought we would give it a go seeing I am from Hungarian background. I had the beef goulash it was delicious a lot of..."
Georgina Vass
"Great food, great service plus earlybird. I just created this account because i finally found restaurant where i came from. i have tried few..."
Zonty
"Great hungarian food ever i had. I have been before many times similar hungarian restaurant but out of it this is the best authentic hungarian..."
Viki
"Authentic Hungarian Food!. I was really amazed, because it took me back to my childhood in Hungary, the Goulash reminded me of my Grandma used to..."
Zsanett Zebegényi
"Sensational. 12 of us went down for a Sunday night dinner on e promise of great goulash and Dreher beer. Well......absolutely spot on. The goulash..."
SteveA
Bistro Goemon
87/100 (696 ratings)
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"My reviews will show I am quite a picky eater, and even pickier with Japanese. This izakaya is reminiscent of the little inns and places I've been to..."
Lilmeh
"Service was excellent. The prawn sushi and brown rice bru le was out of this world. We also has the tuna salad, and the tuna was cooked to..."
Assistant
"After a horrible dining experience at a ridiculously highly rated izakaya nearby, we finally found our favorite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne! You..."
Big Fat Layer
"Always looking for a something a little different from standard Japanese. This place delivers. Not too expensive but impressive playing and..."
David Lew
"At the entrance to Bistro Goemon, written on the wall, and now partially covered, is …. ‘Goemon Hidden jewel of Elsternwick – Harry’ ….. I..."
Foodinfocusz
"Very tradition and fresh Japanese dishes!! Specially the Yam wrapped with seaweed and many other dishes! Sorry don't have photos for all the dishes..."
Twomo
"Lovely place. Very friendly and helpful staff. Everything was fresh and flavoursome, particularly enjoyed the tofu salad (pictured), dumping special..."
Johnny
"We found this place by accident and every dish is worth to try. Esp the crab tofu and udon pasta. This steam wagyu beef surprised us as well. Maybe..."
Xue Yang
"This venue is an absolute gem. The food is prepared meticulously and the chef is always chatting to customers. I have dined here countless times and..."
Food&Wine&GoodTimes
"Authentic good Japanese food. The Goemon lunch bento 🍱 was lovely- teriyaki chicken, fried fish, salmon sashimi, miso soup & rice. The crumbed..."
Who Loves Good Food
"While the dishes that we ordered were delicious, we felt that the menu's heavy focus on tapas meant that we had to spend at least $60 per person for..."
Solaine
"Our local Izakaya/japanese restaurant around Brighton.Friendly staff, fresh food, good sake menu, chef special always good! The best udon..."
Nicole Ho
"We love finding local gems in Melbourne & Bistro Goemon in Elsternwick is definitely one of them. Head Chef & Owner Wataru Sato has created a..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
" A welcome face . And soft furnishings matched with Great service. Makes ever every dish was fantastic. Our taste buds are dancing...."
Margie Box
"We had cravings for sushi and spotted goemon from the tram on the way home. Delicious and fresh sushi and sashimi and fairly priced! Will be back..."
Shredder
"Absolutely love this place. Nice and fresh sashimi here. Staff are super friendly and quick service. Lovely place in the suburbs without the price..."
Graeme
"sensational. having just come back from japan this place does it better then japan. can't believe i have had a business down the road for 2 years and..."
Dave Milla
"Cute little dining experience--small portions Japanese fusion , seems Cheff loves Cheese & cream sauces. Not what I was expecting but tasty! ..."
Sassy Queshet
"Bistro Goemon is a gem of a Japanese restaurant in Elsternwick! Thoroughly enjoyed my dining experiences here. At the start when I saw this..."
One Piece Left
"Food was really really fresh and service was friendly and attentive. I went with a Japanese friend so I know it's authentic Japanese cuisine..."
Fra424891
"One of the most authentic Japanese places I've eaten at in Melbourne. Comes very close to recreating the experience of eating in Japan. Have been 4..."
Takezo
"OMG, delicious!  I am normally not a fan of Japanese food but this place has certainly changed my mind.  I loved everything we ordered from sake to..."
Anna Faiman
"Authentic Japanese for great value for money. I've been there for lunch twice.  There are several set menus to choose from. Unlike other ' Japanese'..."
Kefalonica
"Amazing. Such a creative and innovative menu. Not the standard generic items we are all so bored with. The quality of ingredients top notch and the..."
Jeanne Clark
"Authentic. In true Japanese style by young Japanese !!! , quality and great value and a freshness to their..."
Jeff Provan
"Ate here on a week night...what a find. Food was spetactar (I don't eat sashimi but my 3 companions raved about it), pork in ponzu sauced, a seared..."
Galloping Gourmet
"Love it!. Love this place. The staff are incredibly friendly. The tuna cutlet with gorgonzola sauce is absolutely..."
Sarah
"Mmmmm. Seared tuna with gorgonzola sauce, yummy salmon sashimi, miso and a glass of white wine.... Very delicious and I will come back soon to try..."
Evarrr
"Fly Lice piss. Good selections of nihon shu. great price for what you get, flavour, presentations, the whole place is just great. please visit this..."
Daruma
"Absolutely delicious!. Our family of 4 really enjoyed this restaurant. The food was delicious, service was great - fast and friendly. Faves were the..."
Larzapan
"Fantastic fusion food!. Ate at Bistro Goemon for the first time this week... and it was a pleasant surprise in the heart of Elsternwick :) I say this..."
Jane Schwartz
"Good soup n salmon sushi. I was greeted with a loud mushi mushi from the whole team including the kitchen which is a good 15m from the front door,..."
Carlos
"Yummmm. I can tell the chief works hard to think their menu. Very good food, lots of surprises. I love this..."
Pink Noodle
"Love it!!. Yummy and great service:)This restaurant reminds me some restaurants in..."
A123k58
"We went there on a busy Saturday night before going to the cinema. We chose a variety of dishes (fish, meat, veggie) and EVERYTHING was delicious,..."
Belgian Aussie
"Brilliant!. Great example of what Japanese restaurants should be! Great food, great service, great sake!I eat out in Tokyo quite often and..."
J-love
"I love this place it's fantastic !!! The food is absolutely delicious and all very fresh . The staff are lovely and all in all it's beautiful . Well..."
Lisa
"Honestly one of the best meals I have eaten in a while. Great staff, loved the fact that jones road wines were on the wine list and the salmon and..."
Lozi Sparkle Ann Hammond
"An amazing place. Been 3 times so far and never disappointed - always great. Food delicious and they have a nice little wine menu. Looking forward to..."
Claire Riquelme
"We went to brighton beach and found this place on urbanspoon. we had poki salad, soft shell crab sushi, chicken teriyaki and tuna pizza. overall the..."
Marcella
"I want to keep this place for myself!. Ate lunch here today and we loved it!!! I was not going to write a review because I know this place will just..."
Snough Innit
"Seriously delicious. Lovely.... Seriously delicious.Lovely service from proud..."
Asaf Weis
"Amazing. I was fairly excited to see that a little bit of Nobu had moved onto Glenhuntly road. The food was as expected - to die for. My..."
Tara
"Way to Go. Bistro Goemon opened about a week ago after fully refurbishing the space left vacant by Tacos La Mexicana. Dark timber furniture and a..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"My favourite Japanese place and I went there so many times. Everything is yummy, so no mistake!! This time I tired frozen umeshu fot the first time...."
Kedama
"This Japanese restaurant is super tasty! And also all of stuffs were Japanese and I felt Japanese hospitality so much, I want to go to eat again!!!..."
TAKUMI KOJIMA
"Good honest Japanese food. My wife is Japanese and we are semi-regulars. Bistro Goemon is owned and run by a Japanese chef I believe. We usually..."
james s
"Delicious food (especially the sushi platter and seafood dumplings), including some interesting dishes you don’t see elsewhere. The service was..."
Fiona MacDonald
"Excellent and interesting Japanese food. Very delicious and..."
Ivor Green
Mandoline
86/100 (373 ratings)
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"Wonderful service , excellent coffee highly recommend Mandoline will be booking dinner there very..."
Steven Donoghue
"First timer! Great service, great coffee and the best veggie breakfast ever. Will def be..."
Flavia Kaucic
"First time and loved it. Will definitely be back. The service was wonderful and our dog Luna very much appreciated the bowl of water at back..."
Marija Car-Baxter
"Turkish �, kebabs and � � for me and dad to � for best..."
Jonathon Tan
"Two courses, two wines and a coffee for $40 per person. Great..."
Angela Watts
"Excellent coffee, great service definitely..."
Linda Su
"Great. Check my blog ubercoffeedriver,com rated the coffee - friendly staff...."
David Wright
"Live nearby and my favourite place to go in area because staff are so friendly and always happy to chat to you. The spiced cookies they have on the..."
Mary Angel
"Dinner with a large group of adults and kids over 2 tables.  Great food and service - something for everyone.  A broad menu with plenty of options..."
Will Kermode
"We came here for dinner with kids. Amazing French food for us and kids had pizza!Win, win for all. Come for dinner you will love it.We..."
Elena Stack
"Dinner menu offers superb cuisine at a reasonable price.  We have eaten there on several special occasions, and it has become our favourite..."
Ian Heffernan
"I usually go for dinner and the experience is always impressive and enjoyable. Very obliging waiter who gives great recommendation that..."
Lucy Liu
"Went here for dinner last week. I was surprised and pleased. The food was genuinely very good for a restaurant that is very unpretentious, maybe even..."
Delhaven01
"We're still yet to try the main menu here but regularly pop in for cakes and coffee. The coffee is great and the range of cakes are delicious, offer..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Ok so it's not of these trendy places that serve kale and 62 degree eggs but this is the place to get a really decent coffee (plus a free cookie if..."
Nadia
"We arrived for lunch at 1pm on a very hot day to find it about 75% full inside and not surprisingly no one outside. A subdued interior was matched..."
Sean Reese
"Absolutely in love with the dinner menu at Mandoline in Elsternwick - The talented Chef & Owner Thierry Leievre has created a delicious range of..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"Elegant french food and coffee.The week day lunch special is amazing value.All dishes are crafted with attention to detail and perfect..."
Laura P
"Mandoline is the latest venture by Master chef Thierry Leievre - formally of the hugely successful Ficelle French Restaurant in Parkdale. Thierry has..."
WILLIAM FORTUNE
"Had the best lemon tart in the history of lemon tarts. couldn’t stop eating. finished it in one go. the chef makes fresh desserts!!!! i’m gonna..."
Arushi Arora
"I've had dinner here a couple of times now and I can't recommend it enough. The service and food is fantastic with a large selection of French..."
Adam Hardy
"I loved the outdoor eating area out the back. Generous serving for breakfast..."
Annabel J
"Wonderfull and warm restaurant/cafe. The secret is out as it's become very popular. Great food reasonably priced as well as the coffee. The lentil..."
Diana
"Good customer service, great food. Definitely will be returning and..."
Chelle Szmerling-Anderson
"Lovely & cosy cafe in Elsternwick. We always enjoy our dinning experience here, whether it may be for a coffee, or a meal. Check out their Lunch..."
JN Parinas-Thompson
"Very child friendly place with drawing activities, fish tank and nice outdoor area (at the back). Loved a gingerbread cookie on my takeaway cup,..."
Inessa Koreshkova
"Been here a few times recently. Really good coffee, provided you like it a little..."
Devang Mehta
Tempura Japenese Cafe
86/100 (305 ratings)
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"My favourite japanese restaurant in elsternwick and its always use fresh ingredients. My favourite dish is kakuni udon and also the chips are so..."
Lydia Oey
"We ordered the pork katsu curry don with rice. The sauce came separately so the pork stayed really crispy. Nothing to complain about and delivery was..."
Dani Boudville
"#VEGAN FRIENDLY# Tempura Japanese Cafe is right at the end of The main part of Glenhuntly road (opposite Caltex Station). It’s been around for..."
LeanGuy
"So tasty! The chicken had a crispy crumb and the rice was cooked to perfection, the katsu curry sauce had good flavour and thickness. Dumplings were..."
April_eats
"Excellent food - always super fresh and delicious. The rice is sticky, the chicken tender, the miso divine.  They deliver in a heartbeat and are..."
Kitty Moran
"Been twice, excellent both times! Good lunch specials and just had beef teriyaki bento box, I highly recommend this place. Very well priced,..."
Random Shop
"Fresh, tasty and great value for money. Any of the don bowls (I.e. With teriyaki beef or chicken Katsu are delicious and you get a big serving size..."
Shaun Langdon
"Had a delivery from here tonight. Very friendly and obliging service. The food was fresh and tasty. The tempura veggies were still crispy even though..."
Netty
"Serving size is generous. Like that the fish and veg portion are larger than the rice on a bento set. Food are cook to order, hence a bit of waiting..."
Bubbles
"Delicious bento, from our favourite Japanese cafe. We drive from the other side of the city to come here, and have been coming back for years. Good..."
Paige Bonnici
"Good place to have a quick eat. I have been coming here for a couple of years now and it has always makes good, consistant meals. The sizes of the..."
Caulfied Eater
"After few years we decided to give this place another try, and it didn't let us down! We had takeaway of the prawn bento and katsu curry don...."
Saladzzz
"Loved it!. Our local sushi shop. GREAT food, easy, inexpensive. Definitely recommend..."
Ellagibby
"Absolutly amazing food, very friendly staff. Will go back again and..."
Emma Sullivan
"Worth a try! My sister LOVES the katsu curry with brown rice! Just..."
Ablaca
"Fresh, delicious and..."
Melbgal
"Love the brown rice option, yum gyoza and also the tofu steak. for takeaway, this place is a..."
Yaya
"Great flavours, not expensive, great menu, quick fix for the hungry who don't want a fancy shmancy place, But just want good fresh tasting..."
Gal Fridberg
"YUM!. The sushi was simply superb, the crispy chicken sushi was definitely the best.The have a large range of vegetarian and vegan items on the..."
Taylor Charles
"Healthy, Tasty and Authentic. We are very lucky to have best Japanese food in Melbourne with take away price.The taste of gyoza is amazing. Tofu..."
Mana
Yuchu
85/100 (1392 ratings)
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"Great Chinese restaurant in the area. Fantastic duck on rice for a reasonable price. Has the best hits of Asian on one menu. Been with the family,..."
Mitch Met
"Chinese BBQ is wonderful! Authentic Hong Kong taste and style. Stuff were very attentive and friendly. Had 3 different Cantonese roast and they're..."
Kelvin Kai Yan LEUNG
"This is our new fave spot! The food is delicious, the servings are generous, and the prices are cheap especially for the area! No matter what your..."
Tahlia Pownceby
"The best soft shell crab with 5 spices.....n the xo sauce pipi n the fried barramundi with Chinese pickle....yum yum..."
Vivian Mann
"Best take away tonight. We’ve eaten in also and food is..."
Lisa Minichiello
"Brilliant.! Impeccable service beautifully prepared and served food. Well priced. Had lunch there today. Definitley..."
Sheree Sach
"The food was delicious, the atmosphere great and the service even..."
Alexis Moloney
"First time here and WOW WOW WOW 😁 Ultra modern layout and it just feels so right. Food presentation and flavor was top notch and of high quality..."
Jason Herrington
"Best Chinese I've had in some time!! It is was all cooked beautifully. My new local Chinese hangout..."
Bec Engsmyr
"This place is incredible! The best Chinese food in Melbourne! The owners Becky and Chris are so friendly and lovely to chat too we have got to know..."
Daniel Jow
"New family fave! Our weekly fix for Chinese from a family run modern Chinese restaurant! Popular dishes are the BBQ pork and Peking duck = delicious!..."
Pook1233
"We ate here on Friday night for a birthday dinner. There was 8 adults. The food was so delicious I can’t wait to go back. Roast duck was tender and..."
Dione
"This Chinese/Malaysian place is always full so my dinner date decided that we just had to try it. Our table was a little awkwardly placed with a..."
Kerrie Firth
"A family favorite and not without reason!pretty much every thing was absolutely fabulous! Definitely need to go back to try more stuff from the menu!..."
Navaz L.
"The best place in Elsternwick for roasted duck and glazed chicken, along with other popular Chinese dishes.Nice decor design and simple..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"4 star might seem a little high for your local Chinese restaurant, however hear me out. This has the be the best western influenced Chinese food I..."
MELB JOURNAL
"Chinese BBQ is wonderful! Authentic Hong Kong taste and style.Stuff were very attentive and friendly.Had 3 different Cantonese..."
Kelvin Kai Yan LEUNG
"We popped into this restaurant purely to try their selection of roast meats! Their roast duck and roast pork was very tender and succulent. Inside..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"I have eaten at Yuchi 3 or 4 times since it opened and I can tell you it is an absolute gem for a local eatery. Lunch time they are packed out..."
David Harrington
"We went to dinner on Sunday the service was great very attentive the food was great do recommend to go best Asian food I have had for a long time..."
Il Buongustaio
"Finally tried this restaurant after hearing mum constantly rave about it. Ordered 8 dishes to take away and could not fault one. The special fried..."
Vinny M
"This is Mom's favourite restaurant where she came almost 10 times in two weeks. So I had to try it when buying food for my birthday..."
Eric L
"We went to Yuchu on Sunday night as we thought we’d try this new restaurant in Elsternwick. The food we ordered exceeded our expectations. To start..."
Christina
"Popped in for a quick lunch, was served quickly with a delicious piping hot food. Lovely ambience, cosy yet bustling with activity. Great place to..."
Urban Foodie
"What a feast we had: Soft shell crabs in chilli salt, roast duck noodles, curry chicken noodles, roast pork rice, egg & gravy hor fun, soy milk &..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Yuchu opened recently in Elsternwick and no matter the day they always have a full house. The restaurant seats about 50 people. The staff are very..."
Satisfood
"As someone who eats cantonese roast meat growing up, I can confirm this place makes one of the better roast/bbq meat. Had the roast duck tonight and..."
Omnivore By Nature
"Get the smoked duck, and the soy chicken with the green dipping sauce. Ultra traditional. High quality. A good wine list as well! Best value for..."
Laura P
"I give Yuchu five stars because I am a repeat customer and I also recommend this place to others. I grew up in Singapore so am very familiar with..."
Aya K
"Food is all ways very good and fresh friendly stuff and great service chicken and corn soup it is the go and stir fryed chicken and cashus al so the..."
Alfredo Galati
"Went with 4 friends. Tried just about everything on the menu. Servings not large, but top quality. Will definitely be..."
Ray Guthrie
"Consistently great food, warm friendly service. The barbecue pork buns are some of the best I have..."
Nicola R
"Great value for money! The portions were large and the chicken exceptionally tender. The mixed veggies are a great side dish too. Large parking area..."
Federica “Fedetax” Tassini
"There are very few good Chinese restaurants around the area. This place is new and food is of fantastic quality. Very busy place but service is..."
Shaun Ewe
"The food was very good although the service was a little bit slow and Confused we had the dumplings which were just as good as panda mumma if not a..."
Damon Pillinger
Bagelicious
85/100 (1071 ratings)
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"The Reuben bagel here is the best I have ever eaten, not to mention the iced coffee and friendly service are equally fantastic!�� I love..."
Amanda Marie Strawn
"I tried your bagels for the first time on Monday and I just can't stop thinking to myself how something so simple can taste so good! Thanks for the..."
Yasmin Duek
"Staff are friendly and polite, service is quick and food is delicious! Well worth..."
Simi Batterham
"Amazing bagels and atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. I'll be back..."
Deb Donoghue
"YOU ARE THE BEST!! I was severely hungover this morning and wrote a delivery note asking for extra love and care with my bagel to help me get through..."
Katherine Adams
"I traveled all around the world and this are the best bagels I've ever had,..."
Jude Cohen
"Ice Mocha and Swiss Cheese/Spinach/Egg/Mushroom Bagel.. Top..."
Helena Chen
"The food is just amazing :) highly recommended for any one..."
Mur Eser
"Amazing breakfast!!!..."
Siobhan Blest
"Tried the very cute new pies. Chicken and..."
Annie Wilson
"Bagelicious serves up great quality bagels with a wide range of options to cater to all your bagel needs. I kept it simple and had the Avocado Mash..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Fun and heaven for any bagel lover! Located on the main street of shops in Elsternwick, Bagelicious Elsternwick is the perfect morning..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"Bagelicious is such a fun, totally Melbourne eatery!Obviously, I ate the rainbow, strawberry cheesecake bagel which was sickly sweet and so..."
@brunchgirl
"Omg the yummiest breakfast ever 🥯 😍 Filled with cream cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and greens 🥬 orange juice was fresh🥤 Totally..."
Pooja Khera
"Perfect sunny Saturday for some bagels! We had Shashooka, chicken schnitzel and strawberry cheesecake. Shashooka is pretty much poached eggs in..."
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"BAGELICIOUS DEFINITION MAKE THE BOYS GO LOCO!!!The Rainbow Strawberry Cheesecake Bagel was an absolute gem 🤤Bagelicious offer an array..."
Ebony Rose
"So many delicious bagels at this place!! We tried the quinoa and sweet potato bagel 🥯 the chickpea vegan mayo bagel 🥯 and the open..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Love the variety here but the presentation of the menu on all the signs/blackboards/laminated posters around the restaurant are very..."
Maria Condello
"I was greeted with warm friendly smiles as I walked into Bagelicious heaven, and WOW was I blown away with the variety of flavours you could choose!..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Not my greatest moment when I paid $7.90 for a blueberry bagel with peanut butter and M&M's when I could have easily made this at home myself but in..."
Hello. Imnikki
"The cafe is a local spot enjoyed by kids and adults. Not your typical 'fancy' brunch spot, but it was buzzing with people enjoy drinks and bagels. I..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Great range of savoury and sweet bagel fillings, wide range of bagels to choose from to eat in or take away. Coffee is always good too! Bagels..."
Kate Clisby
"Stopped by Bagelicious for lunch, my first time trying a bagel ever and I was actually really impressed! I thought it might just be like a sandwich..."
Kayla Nguyen
"delicious bagel buns and a lovely combination of fillings. strawberry milkshake was a bit sweet but still really good! the toasted sourdough rye..."
Vea Gunawan
"Bagelicious located in the heart of Elsternwick at 433-435 Glenhuntley Road is a fantastic spot for your next brunch spot! They offer an amazing..."
Dine And Dash
"Ordered through uber eats, came fast and my salmon and cream cheese bagel was delicious as were the wedges. Would love to try more from them one day..."
Jayde
"The main difference between Elsternwick and Hawthorn bagelicious is that Elsternwick boasts a greater ability to “dine in” and enjoy rather than..."
@twogoodtoresist
"This place served quite possibly the biggest bagel I've ever seen! The chicken mayo was spilling out the sides and was super fresh with the chicken..."
ToorakM
"Fresh and sooo yum!Great for on the go or to have in... Expected nothing less in such a street that caters for kosher. I eat more bagels..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Went here this morning after traveling from Bonbeach. We were eager to try the bagels as it was very busy and had good reviews. The bagels were quite..."
Ashlee
"I love the bagelious in Hawhorn so wanted to try the Elsternwick store. Service was fantastic and quick considering that there was a line up. I..."
Split The Bill
"Great place for breakie for a cold morning these guys know how to heat things up enjoy your coffee under the outside alfresco area with its heater on..."
Hemi Giannis
"To celebrate UberEATS first year in Melbourne, UberEATS threw the food party of the year with a rooftop food festival at St Jeromes featuring some of..."
Gastrology
"Zomg, bagels. Many toppings, such flavour. Cold and hot options and delicious drinks. Shakshooka breakfast was great. Came here twice in 2..."
Sorbetebros
"Aaah! This is my new fav breakfast place. Being a huge bagel fan, I was flattered by their menu spread- we tried the pressed toasted bagels ( crispy..."
T V Rachna
"Super fresh bagels. Having fresh bagels makes such a massive difference! You can get them toasted but even if you don't they great. Avocado breakfast..."
Clarko
"Have been coming here for years, it has Great coffee, great food, has wifi and outdoor seating area, owners are super friendly and accommodating! It..."
Tayah
"This café has such a huge selection of different fillings in their bagels, as well as many types of bagel bread to choose from. They also have full..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"Great selection of bagals all really tasty. Friendly staff. Coffee is fantastic. If you order a taosted bagal it does take a little while so be..."
Michelle Coysh Osmers
"One of my favourite places as a local I crave the bagels here. Fantastic coffee, try the cold coffees too (ice coffee & ice espresso). Top notch..."
Princrus
"The bagels were delicious and pair nicely with an iced coffee (equally delicious)! Nice selection. We wanted to try everything. Needless to say we..."
Tiffany
"Very inviting place, friendly service. Enjoyed the latte, mocha & the special Nutella hot chocolate was delicious. What a huge variety of bagel..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Bagels have not really taken over in Melbourne like other parts of the world. Nice range of bagels for lunch. Will come back and give breakfast ago..."
Piggy N The Middile
"When you hear the word bagel, you usually think of New York or some cheesy coming of age movie where the protagonist is slaving their day working in..."
Food Fidelis
"Really loved it! I recommend the Benedict for breakfast. The toasted onion bagel with beef filling is delicious too. Very friendly..."
Mihail Lazarov
"I love this place, great eggs Benedict on a sesame bagel, a must on a Sunday morning. Coffee is great too, I really love this place, staff are lovely..."
Suzanne Kehl
"Good, solid and sticky bagels with many varieties and healthy option like wholemeal ... Compared to Glick's , bagelicious is more expensive and..."
World In A Bite
"The bagels are absolutely morish! Perfect for either a weekend breakfast or lunch! Staff are friendly and helpful. The only downside is that they..."
S O P H I E M A R E E
"Best bagels in Elsternwick!! Best service! Best owners! Love these guys!! Everything on the menu is sooo good!! I've tried so many things and never..."
Rachel Maas
"**New Bagelicious Hawthorn**. I'm soooo happy there's a new Bagelicious in Hawthorn (646 Glenferrie Rd) which is very stylish and cool. This place..."
Natalie
"I was very impressed from bagelicious in Glenferry Rd, Hawthorn.First time I had bagel and paid around $15 with drink. At first I thought it was..."
WTBR
"Where have you been all my life?. I was walking on glenferrie rd. The other day and was so happy to see this lovely bagel shop.As soon as you..."
Timtam
"Best bagels in life! Hawthorn store amazing. Was excited to discover my fave bagel place was opening in hawthorn, tried something different, the..."
LocaLohan
"Mobile review. Good bagels! Coffee isn't that good but I'm sure you can expect that from the..."
Aaaclayton
"LOVE THE BAGLES AND GREAT STAFF. Highly recommend, great food and great service will be back..."
Moonz_18
"Great and fast service. I would like to negate the comments of the customer who wrote the review "will never step foot again",who complain about the..."
Jonigo
"Try the iced..."
Eating Out
"Delicious BLT. Will be..."
Food Jerk
"Really nice. I love their ice coffee - so perfect! Bagels are great, love the freshness and the friendly staff. Would..."
Yida
"Such a win!. This is my favourite - once a week, go to cafe in Elsternwick! Succcch good coffee... and the bagels are such a winner... either the..."
Richard Thurlow
"Bit pricey but great..."
Bubbles
"Im not a coffee person but that hit the spot. Nice decor and friendly staff. Highly..."
TasteBud
"Love this place yum..."
Jemikss
"Found this place by accident. Love it!!!!! Bagels are truly awesome and prepared with care. I got a couple of fresh Bagels take away and they were so..."
NomNom2000
"Great, great coffee. Beautiful chicken bagel. Love the ambience & funky..."
Sportingdad
"Dropped with this afternoon. My daughter dropped her Babycino & broke her cup. She was very upset and started to cry. Without request the lovely..."
JasonFood
"Good customer service.very friendly guy at the counter. Bagels are good, but wouldn't fly as top of the line in New York. Fillings are interesting..."
The Fussy Stomach
"My everyday place. A constant favourite, quick and friendly service, good coffee and excellent scrambled..."
John Sanza
"Staff are friendly and helpful. Bagels were delicious and the ingredients were lovely and fresh! Can't wait to go there..."
Sophie
"Delicious bagels and good coffee! Perfect for a casual lunch. This is one of my favourite cafes on the Glen Huntly..."
Champagne_supernova
"Iced Coffee. Highly recommended! This is a lot coming from a non-coffee drinker. I never like coffee and the nearest drink to coffee that I take is..."
I Binge On Food
"This place is great. I went with a scoopon and was back the following day to pay full price. The selection of bagels and fillings is vast. Easily the..."
J Dog
"A for Excellent !!!. I would like to negate the comments of the customer who wrote the review "Bagel - Vicious" who complained about their Scoopon..."
Jack Swan
"Exactly what you look for in a bagel shop, huge variety of fillings to choose from the best bagel I've had in a long time sooo..."
Anna
"If you can't eat in, just grab some yummy bagels to take away, and do your own preferred fillings at home. Ask what has most recently come out of the..."
Racy_jacy
"A friend of mine recommended a place in town called Bagelicious so I set out to have a look. As you probably have noticed by now, bagels are the new..."
Cherry The Chef
"Delicious bagels, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend going to get a bagel from here. I always get a rainbow bagel with rainbow..."
Jessica H
"Bagels and coffee are amazing, my go-to breakfast is the eggs benny with ham! This place is usually very busy during the weekends, staffs are lovely..."
Renee Teo
"Two of us came to Bagelicious in Elsternwick on a Tuesday morning for a bagel breakfast. We ordered the banana and peanut butter bagel, and the eggs..."
Emily May
"Undeniably the best cafe i've ever been to. Visited Australia and this was on my checklist due to the amazing recommendations by friends and by far..."
William Lewis
"It taste exactly how it looks! I tried the chicken breast onion bagels with avocado and they were delicious . I Would recommend the onion and cheese..."
Vidhya Harikumar
Tataki Japanese Resturant
85/100 (521 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Sushi
Japanese
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Beef
Salmon
Tempura
Tataki
Fish
Sashimi
Gyoza
Sushi
Asian
Japanese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My partner and I ordered take away from Here for the first time. Great customer service to begin with. The meal was ready on time. Very well..."
James Bowles
"The food here is delicious and fresh and well-made. Service was polite and friendly. The hilights were the sushi and sashimi...."
Willtravelforfood17
"This place is excellent! The staff are so lovely and the food is some of the best; with a large range of both small plates, mains, salads, starters..."
Hazey
"What a great local Japanese restaurant. Very busy and best to reserve a table. The service was friendly and the food came out quite quickly. The age..."
Hungry_eats
"Really like the food at Tataki:) love the bento..."
Parul Aggarwal
"A pretty small place with lovely decor. Recommend booking a table if you’re a large group (though I think there might be another seating are in the..."
Yambo134
"Fresh and extremely tasty food. We ordered the karage bento and the beef udon noodles, also the pork gyoza. It was perfect and will eat from here..."
Melbourne Foodie
"Friendly,efficient and prompt service.The serves are generous and the Sashimi I had was faultless. Everything is done without fuss. Any restaurant..."
Tom O'Hawk
"Best Japanese I have had in yrs staff were fantastic.. N the food was fresh and awesome. Thankyou to the chef u served us amazing food.. Thankyou so..."
Linda Gorman
"4.4Tataki is everything you want, and more, from a local Japanese restaurant. We dined here on a Tuesday night, and it was packed. ..."
Two Sheds
"The veggie udon and waffe beef steak are my favourites. The Nacu eggplant is very soft and the taste is amazing!There is an extensive menu to choose..."
Mike
"Really enjoyed my experience at tataki. The panfry juicy pork gyoza is delicious, as is the spring rolls and chicken yakitori are fantastic. For..."
@Bob@
"Excellent local Japanese and lovely service. Had a very enjoyable dinner with a group of 5. Came in thinking a simple teriyaki would do the..."
Dima Pudel
"We ate here last night and what a find! We shared agidashi tofu, salmon & avocado sashimi and fried oysters, all of which were fantastic,..."
Charlotte Harris
"All the entrees and mains were light, flavoursome, refreshing, and delicious. The entrees were a standout (gyoza, sushi and dumplings were..."
Jumpingjojo99
"We seem to be having my favourite cuisine Japanese a lot lately. Sometimes I don’t realise these things until I look at our photos inventory and..."
One Piece Left
"Met a friend here for dinner last night and we rather enjoyed our meals. As it was cold I didn't try their sashimi so this review covers dumplings /..."
Dan
"Hands down the best Japanese in the area! The sashimi is fresh and the everything on the menu is divine. I would recommend the special salmon roll,..."
Obsessed With Breakfast
"Went to Tataki on Saturday April 1st for lunch with 3 besties. The food was excellent. We shared four entrees, two mains and steamed rice. Cost was..."
Cheryl Alexander
"Plenty of vegan options. I had about 6 different dishes and greatly enjoyed them all. The staff are friendly, but not the greatest service. The..."
Kemran Mestan
"Delicious food had gyoza-very fresh and delicate, chicken teppanyaki with veggies-well balanced tastes and sauce, chicken tatsu age- well basted..."
Carolina
"We have eaten at Tataki quite a few times now and love it. The Age Dashi Tofu, eggplant with miso and mixed tempura is so well cooked and delicious...."
Elena Boughen
"5 out of 5 ???Sorry cant possibly find a single thing which i was not satisfied or impressed.Beautiful place, extremely awesome..."
Ed
"I have been to so many Japanese restaurants and this restaurant has definitely become my favourite. I have become a regular and the owner Andy..."
Eileen Gamzy
"Our favourite local Japanese. Very friendly owners - always make us feel very welcome.  We have been eating here pretty regularly since moving to..."
Nena Vaughan
"Tataki is one of the better Japanese restaurants along Glen Huntly Rd. The staff are always friendly and the food is always delicious. The restaurant..."
Julian
"Tasty food and attentive service. The prices can add up quickly and a bowl of steamed rice is $2.50, so be mindful of that! But it's delicious food..."
Biting Mammal
"Our favourite Japanese restaurant and we've tried a lot! The staff are really friendly with the best service. The food is outstanding. We would..."
Helen
"Best umeshu I've had in a long time and the food and service were spot on! Definitely recommend this place to others looking for inexpensive but..."
Sztefani
" A small cute dinner spot with a basic Japanese menu. Banquets are available if so desire. The chicken teriyaki could have done with more..."
Nelly
"My husband and I come here very often and always have a great experience. The husband and wife team running the restaurant are very nice and remember..."
Veronika Gagic
"They have THE BEST macha ice cream. Even after the banquet I managed to eat 2 scoops of the ice cream. Simple and delicious Japanese. The banquet..."
Chisyelda Oey
"Lovely food. Beautiful clean japanese food and wonderfully attentive..."
Madeleine Mullen Dyer
"From the specials board, we ordered the soft shell crab tempura. The light and crunchy batter was a nice contrast to the rich and buttery meat. And..."
Je T'aime L'automne
"Ichiban.....(Number One). My favourite Japanese restaurant in Melbourne. Sure, places like Nobu and Kenzan are nice from time to time, with their..."
Ralphrosenfield
"Delicious tasty Japanese food. It doesn't get better than this!Another lovely meal at this little local gem. Our friends who've never..."
Marshall Segan
"Great food. Really simple Japanese food. warm restaurant. ordered about 4 courses to share and service was bit slow but truly amazing food. was not..."
Srinath.au
"Big Fan!. Simple, fresh, no fuss, just great all round. I find the food at this place very consistent and of a very high standard.We eat here..."
Jpolinkos
"Fabulous & Always Outstanding. Tataki is a favourite for my friends & family. The food is exceptional. The flavours are amazing & the quality always..."
Amanda Jayne
"Very delicious and good customer service. The best customer service among all Japanese restaurant I have been in Melbourne. Moreover, the food is so..."
Johnchen3181
"Excellent quality food and service. A favorite of ours for lunch or..."
Paul Kirschner
"We love Tataki. Have been enjoying ourselves here for years now.Having lived in Japan a long time I know my Japanese food and Tataki is good..."
Princess
"The food here is amazing! I have been here a couple of times and am delighted every time I go. The sashimi is so fresh and sushi is great. The..."
Lauren
"Yum! The Miso Eggplant is to die for. Tempura's excellent. Most dishes we've had here have been really good. Staff sould back off though re pouncing..."
H.B.
"One of the best and value for money japanese restaurant in Melbourne.tried so many restaurants and never ever found so fresh sashimi.the staff are..."
Jai
"I liked it. The miso eggplant was delicious as was my black cod. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal as did my fellow..."
Peter Cartledge
"Had a fantastic lunch, the lobster rolls are the best as it the black..."
Sir Lunchalot
"Like it. Went there with 4 friends tonight. we didinot make a booking , and when we be there , there was no more space in the first dinning area, we..."
Leo
"Great local Japanese. Initially found Tataki by the Entertainment book, now it's become our favourite local Japanese place. Deliciously fresh sushi..."
Littlebitfoodie
"Tempura prawn sushi is the best in Melbourne! Great service..."
Carrie
"Kobu Who?. I am a huge lover of Japanese food and Tataki is right up there with amazing food, reasonable prices and great service. Their sushi and..."
Lindsay Jackson
"Service attentive, food yummy, excellent value..."
Craig
"A great, no fuss local Japanese restaurant. Service is swift and everything we ate was delicious. We opted for the banquet at $35 ph and we used the..."
Fish
"Cheap BYO and above average Japanese food. Overall each dish was nice although not exceptional - go to Tataki for a casual night out and reasonably..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Authentic japanese, low prices. Walking into Tataki made me immediately feel like I was back on holiday in Japan - the atmosphere is quite authentic,..."
Missdelish
"Can't go wrong. I like this place. Ordered the potato croquettes and Goyza and they were both excellent. Mains were Katsu chicken and cooked tuna..."
Pousie
"Homestyle Japanese at the right price. We stuck with the basics - tempura prawns, fried pork cutlets, and some salmon sushi rolls. Not pretentious or..."
John Boxall
"Good Japanese. Food was quite good here. Loved the tataki and the sashimi/maki rolls were really good. Service was friendly and it was quite busy...."
SGrey
"Itadakimasu. Little authentic style Japanese restaurant located on the 40 zone Glen Huntly Rd. This small restaurant provided me another good..."
Ezio Hungary
"Staff were great, food was delicious and they were very accomodating of young children. We had several entrees to share, followed by lots of main..."
Kerbray
"Had a lovely dinner. Every dish was fresh and..."
Steve Craven
"Absolutely fabulous food. Entrees were miso soup, gyoza (pork & vegetable), Yaki tori followed by shared mains of charcoal duck breast, spicy..."
Rae
"Dined in for the sushi, miso and prawn dumpling soups and yaki tori, all of which were fresh and..."
Kiana Dalton
Mediterranean Greek Tavern
85/100 (691 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Octopus
Lamb
Fish
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Seafood Platters
Prawns
Sit down
Greek
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was absolutely delicious. From the dips to the fried eggplant, lamp skewers and baklava! Couldnt recommend more. Have left feeling very full and..."
Candice Rosenberg
"We have been to this restaurant several times and the food is fabulous. Each time we have ordered either the meat share platter or the mixed platter...."
Karen Egan
"This place is fantastic! I just moved into the area and adore this place! The cuisine is fresh, traditional and healthy! The service is fabulous -..."
Kristina Lan
"Outstanding service and food! Perry the head chef is such a delight taking the time to chat and showing interest in us as patrons. I come here..."
Miki Glat
"Excellent restaurant , attended tonight and was very busy , I can see why. The food was delicious and all worth the recommendation John suggested. I..."
Koletta Poletos
"Best Greek food at a great price. Great..."
Julie Anderton
"We are local so just walked in. We did not have a booking but were given Good friendly service and enjoyed the food. We will be..."
Kerrie Harradine
"Food and service was awesome. We had a banquet and was well worth..."
Tanjil-lea Delport
"This was a lovely place fresh food, kind face and a warm atmosphere, we will be back..."
Charmaine Grunwald Sproul
"Great food great hosts Especially Perri who came out from the kitchen for a chat made us feel very welcome. Will definitely be..."
Sam Compasso
"The food and service were fantastic We had the mixed banquet and it was superb The whitebait and fish were so fresh The meats were cooked to..."
Paula Young
"A lovely eating experience. The banquet is a culinary delight of delightful Greek food. The servings are generous, the flavours ... well my mouth..."
Paula Sztypel
"We first came here a few months ago as we were looking for a place near my in laws to take them out for dinner. We decided on Greek and were..."
Kazzie
"What a delicious mean we had. We ordered the mixed banquet, which included a wide range of Greek food for us to try. The portion sizes were great,..."
Ath
"Absolutely loved dining here! We had the banquet - so many delicious, fresh dishes and very generous portion sizes. The staff were so lovely and made..."
Fran Boyd
"Have just enjoyed the most delicious dinner. Service is impeccable. True generous Greek hospitality. Can’t wait to come back again. Thank you..."
Marls
"Dined here on Saturday night with a group of 11 . First of all love the atmosphere of the restaurant which is warm and you immediately know you're in..."
Richard Harikos
"Absolutely impeccable service. So personal and helpful! The food was delicious and very authentic. The menu was detailed and varied enough without..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"The service at this restaurant was exceptional! Staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food was good authentic Greek food. We will..."
The Hangry One
"Came here on a Sunday night, service was fast and friendly. Food was very nice, we had the meat platter for two and it was plenty with some leftover..."
Michelle.muszkieta
"Wonderful food and great atmosphere. A fantastic way to relive a Greek holiday with friends. Even when you are Croatian! Till next time, thank you..."
βασιλειος Μαυροπουλος
"Great night enjoyed by all .Cannot recommend highly enough.We celebrated a surprise birthday party Saturday night and were in for a treat. We had..."
Richard Marks
"Food was absolutely delicious. From the dips to the fried eggplant, lamp skewers and baklava! Couldn't recommend more. Have left feeling very full..."
Candice Rosenberg
"What can I say about Perry & his food - perfection!!! Not only are these people the nicest people I've dined with (no seriously I feel like family......"
McFoodie Jones
"We held our son's baptism celebration at Mediterranean Greek Tavern for 50 guests on a Saturday afternoon and it was just perfect! So many..."
Pily Cristobal
"The reason I went to this tavern was the staff at atmosphere are lovely. Angelo the chef is very good as to perry the waiter who provides very good..."
Stefanosdgt
"Cannot get enough! Cannot fault in any way. Perfect from the minute you walk in to the moment you leave. The staff are so accepting and..."
Miki Glat
"The most amazing authentic Greek food!!! We love this restaurant! The food is unbelievably good, I highly recommend the mixed banquet for..."
Haley Schultz
"Yummy yummy food! Been here a million times! I wish they had more seafood options, the calamari needs an update. Otherwise great service as warm..."
Deltalisaaa
"Service was great! They were really attentive and even gave us free baklava at the end which was so delicious. Personal favourites were the fried..."
Catherine To
"I have frequented this restaurant too many times to count, the food there was 10 out of 10. Then the place changed hands and the food was..."
Food King
"Just held a family function for 40 people. Generous and delicious servings of all courses. Vegetarians and gluten free well catered for. The staff..."
Irene Savakis
"I was expecting Mediterranean Greek Tavern to be good, given reviews, but it exceeded my expectations and was fantastic.We ordered the meat..."
GStram
"Great atmosphere! The food is good and great value for money! Authentic Greek served by Greeks nothing better! Download the entertainment app get..."
DV
"Dined here on several occasions. The food has always been delicious! The staff are lovely. My go-to place when I want Greek food at it's best. Keep..."
Gigi
"The greatest Greek food ever everything was absolutely perfect, friendly staff and great service...absolutely recommend it..Thank you,keep..."
Sam
"We were lucky enough to have our daughters baptism here on the weekend and were thoroughly impressed. The food is fantastic and always fresh,..."
Fia-Maria Siomos
"The food was plentiful and very authentic - up there with the best Greek in Melbourne. Brilliant service and overall great value. Definitely worth a..."
Elizabeth
"Yummy food, very generous portions. Personally I would prefer hot chips in place of the potatoes that are served with the mains, but nice..."
SunLeif
"Great authentic Greek food, place looks great, friendly service. Every time I go there I always leave happy and full. Nice place for everyone to come..."
Amelia Abernethy
"Let's begin with the cons: it's a very short list because there weren't any. The food was magnificent and every bit on par with Jim's in Collingwood..."
Dan
"Perry & Evan were fantastic and treated us so well! Food was fingerlicking good with generous portions. Great friendly atmosphere and open later than..."
Lightworker Trinh
"Excellent traditional Greek food. Fantastic fresh food and the service was impeccable. Great atmosphere Will definitely be going back. Anyone who..."
Zoi Kotinis
"A restaurant that cares about its customersGreat food, excellent service and proper serving sizes that definitely don't leave you hungry...."
Georgie Jackson
"Saturday night and the Mediterranean Greek Tavern is going off! It's decorated like the Greek Beach side full of noise from all the full tables. The..."
Kate
"My husband & I came here expecting big things afterhaving read the reviews and ….we were definitely not disappointed!We ordered the..."
Foodie
"Having travelled extensively through Greece and eaten at countless Greek restaraunts, dinner at the Mediterranean Greek Tavern has to be one of our..."
Bill Karakousis
"Absolutely delicious food! Great range of dips, seafood and meat dishes to choose from. Brilliantly made authentic Greek food. Friendly staff with..."
Louisa Angeloglou
"Peri and his team were absolutely delightful.  We will definitely be back at this restaurant. It was warm and inviting, great ambience and most of..."
Carine Gonsalves
"Great Greek food from friendly people who know their food culture.Restaurant has a greek taverna feel with white walls and scenes of Greek..."
Christopher & Marian
"Admittedly haven't been here in the last few years . My loss as the food was tasty and full of flavour. Great night out with friends and thoroughly..."
Arwin Padash
"Yummm, we had a delicious fresh and amazing meal !! We ordered extra taramasalata and ate so much fish and calamari because it was so good.We..."
Claire Therése
"Fresh crisp healthy servings of fresh fish fillets coupled with lamb cutlets made for a perfect night. Thrown in were traditional baked potatoes with..."
Tania Jane
"We visited here for the first time last night and really enjoyed our evening. We were the first diners to arrive which was lovely because the chef..."
Hayley Dahl
"My husband and I ate here Monday night .First time but recommended by friends. We tried the lamb and chicken souvlaki which was served with slow..."
Susan Danth
"Really nice food and good service. Lamb skewers and Rockling fillets the stand out of the night. Cooked well but tasty and fresh. Interesting to find..."
Harry Tamos
"we had the banquet and it was wonderful, the food was fantastic, all the staff were very friendly and welcoming, the service was awesome. great..."
Eiren Hobson
"Fantastic food you won't leave hungry or disappointed. The guys serving were very friendly. Will be back definitely. We had the mixed banquet seafood..."
Brett Storen
"A wonderful experience at Mediterranean Greek Tavern 2 days ago. Perry and his staff were attentive and met all our needs. The food was..."
Jenny
"From the first time I stepped foot into this gem of a restaurant I felt instantly comfortable. They make you feel at home, Perry's hospitality in..."
Chelsea F
"Great food, excellent service. Staff and owners wonderful highly recommend. The fish is very fresh wine was absolutely lovely. The new owners are..."
Katie Larking
"Returned to this restaurant after not having been in 10 years. I was pleasantly surprised that not much has changed. I had the dolmades and the..."
Julian
"My husband and i celebrated our 30th Anniversary with or exchange students from Austria and Germany, we arrived early and as we hadn't eaten at a..."
Donna Handcock
"Mediterranean Greek Tavern takes you on a diverse culinary trip through an array of traditional Greek cuisine melding time honoured techniques and..."
Gastrology
"We went for a quick snack and had an amazing meal service was great host was great food unbelievable like homemade that grandma makes thoroughly..."
Rodney Gluck
"Friendly staff. Food was excellent. Great food and good prices. Would recommend for a great family ftiendly place to eat for locals...."
Kim Bostock
"RNIS was invited to dine at this place and did not have to payThis place is about a stone throw away and they have been opened for a few months now...."
Katherine Chiu
"Serving up traditional Greek food, made from only the freshest ingredients, the Mediterranean Greek Tavern is a respected institution around these..."
Melbourne Glutton
"For centuries, the Mediterranean cuisine has ruled superior for its health benefits, use of regional produce and enticing flavour combinations. The..."
Food Comatose
"For centuries, the Mediterranean cuisine has ruled superior for its health benefits, use of regional produce and enticing flavour combinations. The..."
Food Comatose
"My family and I went to Mediterranian Greek Tavern last night and the experience was absolutely amazing. We ordred the mixed platter consisting of..."
Michael Barnett
"Amazing greek food.. I was there the other night the service was fantastic.. The seafood was so fresh loved it.. I can't wait to go back one of the..."
Kathy Dandoulas
"Beautiful food - fresh, scrumptious and great quality; attentive friendly staff and great atmosphere. We went there for a birthday get together and..."
Kirrily Mitchell
"Attended  with friends and ordered the mixed banquet. Perfect for all of us group of (4) friends and too much food . One of the best taverns we have..."
Koletta Poletos
"Attended with family and friends. The entree was more than enough and wow by the time the meat and fish platter arrived plenty of food for everyone...."
Nikki Telios
"It's hard to find good Greek food in Melbourne these days, but Mediterranean is the real deal. I was licking my fingers after every course. The food..."
Billy
"My partner and I have been a several times over the past 2 years. We always enjoy the REAL food at the Tavern. Great servings of honest, delicious,..."
Daniel Campbell
"Unfortunately the fish we ordered was under done but they rectified that immediately when we brought it to their attention.The Gyros I..."
Nelly
"Great Greek food - plenty of meat and fish cooked well. (Actually our fish came back slightly raw but they immediately addressed it with a new..."
David Lew
"Greek homely food. Had seafood and meat platters and Greek salad. Very tasty and good serving sizes. Service was excellent too. Family friendly..."
Janette
"At Meditteranean Greek tavern in Elsternwick we enjoyed a great meal and plenty of it. What a great restaurant to bring friends and family and..."
Grace Boyer
"After recommendation to go to this restaurant finally did it and I wasn't disappointed. I do like to see a good review before i eat somewhere so here..."
Tihara
"My pick for great greek meal. Love this place and the food. Souvlakis, gewwk salad, dips, the flounder and rhe dessert (on the house) at the end of..."
Dev S
"Booked a table for 7 includes 4 teenagers, Ordered quite a bit of food from the Menu to give us a feel for the joint. Dips & bread were quite Tasty..."
Sassy Queshet
"Great food, huge potions and staff that are attentive and helpful! Have been a few times now and suggest going for the fish which is always cooked..."
Anita
"Have to get the dips. Delicious and bread is topped up for free! The platters are great to share. Always have had a great experience dining..."
Matydb
"An Absolute Delight. I booked for two to bring my husband to Mediterranean Greek Tavern for his birthday in February. It was a very warm 36 degrees..."
Jonage12524
"Oh What a Feast!. Yum just Yum - Everything was Delicious! Great Wine and decent service - Go Hungry!!!! Leave..."
Shaun Jeggin's Superstaah
"A humble Greek restaurant. The food was authentic and the service was efficient and friendly. It was like being back in Greece, eating with a local..."
Gastronome
"BEST GREEK FOOD IN..."
Reneas
"Great food. Reasonably priced. A tad noisy, but overal a great place for a Greek meal.Will definitely..."
Jack
"The best!. I do not understand some of the reviewers, who wrote negative comments about this restaurant. They may have left their taste buds..."
Sigrana
"Yum bags. Tonight was our first time at this restaurant. We had a lovely birthday dinner for my husband. Service was excellent. Food was fantastic...."
Lisa
"Yum...yum...yum!!!. Have eaten here a few times now and I cannot fault it!!! The dips and bread are an absolute must, as is the BBQ calamari! Quick..."
Sab
"Always fresh and tasty. Friendly staff and generous helpings keep this place consistently busy. We enjoyed blue eye, chicken skewers, veg, Greek..."
The Food Queen
"I've been eating here since it opened (many years ago) & it's mostly hit not miss. I've had work dinners here & introduced friends & family, a..."
20homas20wain19awyer
Next-of-kin
84/100 (441 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
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Mid-range
"Wow, wow, wow. The best meal I've had in a long time. I ate with my eyes & my stomach! Great coffee and service and 'Next of Kin' is real deal. Do..."
Danielle Bruneau
"I enjoy the friendly vibe, reading The Age & of course the food. I usually get the Mushrooms with Kale, parsnip purée, truffle, poached egg &..."
Yehudit Koadlow
"Lovely staff, great food and coffee! Ps the nutty smoothie is..."
Sarah Freudendal
"Best cafe in Elsternwick by a long shot. Great smooth perfectly measured coffee - friendly bubbly service - delicious clean tasty food and a really..."
Dena Lester
"Amazing amazing amazing!!!! The food and the service were perfect. Got a tad preoccupied chatting to my friend and forgot to look at the..."
Jessica Rankin
"Father's Day brunch was perfect! Delicious, original dishes, fresh ingredients and efficient..."
Pamela Gatos
"Absolutely brilliant menu. Tasty tasty tasty..."
Emilie Rosenberg
"Healthy and yummy!! Wide variety on the menu. Pretty quick service when u r on the..."
Francine Shadur
"Great people. great atmosphere. Easy and friendly. Cutting edge menu. Awesome awesome consistent coffee..."
Michelle Gray
"As a self certified coffee snob, this place has without a doubt the best black coffee BY FAR in..."
Shannon Smith
"Loveeeee next of kin - the staff there are so amazing and always go above and beyond with their customer service you girls at FOH always do such an..."
Eliza Georgia
"Such an amazing staff and vibe down at this Elsternwick cafe! The food is incredible and the coffee is the best, higher than the usual Melbourne..."
Sasha Aranyi
"Great food, excellent coffee, amazing service and child friendly ☺️ Had the crumpets- so yummy! Looking forward to coming..."
Cindy Siegemund
"The coffee and crumpets are incredible! I can't wait to get there..."
Helen Haines
"Delicious coffee and food. New favourite spot for sure!!..."
Aimee Daze
"First time here and for starters GREAT COFFEE. Their coffee and barista deserve 5 stars. Loved the way they cooked their poach eggs on..."
Christopher J Ryan
"ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES FOR BREAKFAST OR LUNCH, THE FOOD IS CONSISTENTLY GOOD AND WELL-PRESENTED AND THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY AND EFFICIENT,..."
Irene Murrihy
"Support local small business during this tough time. Did not disappoint. Please hang in there we'd love to come back to try your other..."
Big Fat Layer
"Lovely Lamb salad and roasted..."
Apurv AB
"Stumbled upon this cafe and Been here a few times with my daughter- we usually do a quick drop in and have a gingerbread biscuit, pistachio cupcake..."
Violet
"Working locally i'm really super-glad to have a great local cafe that has not only great food, coffee but super friendly staff which is a..."
Jase Webster
"Wow!! This cafe doesn’t look overly modern from the outside but the food is absolutely delicious! Sandwiches are so nice & big & great value. The..."
Bridget
"This little cafe definitely has a huge heart. Living in the area I decided it was time to try this cafe out for myself knowing that it's a favorite..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Surprised me a little...This little cafe, to be honest, doesn’t look like the most spectacular cafe around l, at first glance, but sit..."
KITCHFIT
"We are on holiday from South Africa and have just enjoyed our first breakfast out. I had the corn beef hash browns with a spicy hollandaise sauce and..."
Janine Taitz
"The pistachio hot cakes were possibly the best pancakes I’ve ever had. Incredibly filling (shared with one other person), and each flavor component..."
Leila
"Cute, understated, local place for good coffee - and as great as Elsternwick is for food, there's not that many places with decent coffee.I'm..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"The most lovely staff, always so warm and welcoming, clearly love kids. Coffee is great. Food is amazing, original and a step up from other places in..."
Anna
"Does the basics so well! Food was awesome and the chef was extremely accommodating to dietary requirements, extremely appreciated. Had the mushrooms..."
Bridgette G
"Great service, good coffee and delicious brunch options. Perfect for a lazy Sunday morning. It can get very busy on the weekends, if you have a big..."
Just Another Gen Smashed Avo ☕️
"Great service, brilliant space and interesting menu which actually delivers. The Bircher is a stand out but I’ve had lots of things from the menu...."
Anita
"Z: Omg best food ever! It's so good, I tried my brother's lemon curd on his pancakes, it's was great! The 🥑 and 🥚 and bread 🥪 was the best..."
Ellias Appel
"Really amazing food, wide range of options on the menu and a great relaxed atmosphere. Service was pretty good and a bit squishy but overall..."
Dianne Bradshaw
"I was tempted not to review this little gem and keep it to myself but they deserve the qudos. They offer a great breakfast with an interesting choice..."
Hungry Tum
""Zucchini and corn fritters" & "Avocado"Tasty filling dish with amazing fritter definitely one of the best! The vibe was amazing and the staff..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Next of Kin, located on Glenhuntly road is a gorgeous ‘no frills’ café- they are true to themselves and what they do they do great! Friendly,..."
@twogoodtoresist
"Fantastic! Inhaled these pancakes last week, they were delicious. I couldn't finish them though as you can see it's a very healthy portion. Coffee..."
Tomlovestoeat
"I haven't been to this place in ages but as it is nearby and I was craving a porridge I decided to give it a go. The porridge was mindblowingly..."
Ella.ballerini
"Went for a coffee and ended up having these gorgeous Pistachio Hotcakes with berries and crumble.. YUM! They were also really nice to my friend that..."
Simply WonderFood
"Ticks all the boxes which is why I give this cafe a 5 rating. Service was very tentative, like that you could talk easily without being too noisy..."
Littleguy11
"this place is amazing! They have the best staff and the best chai!it has a lovely chilled vibe to do writing and work without being..."
Naomi_no._1
"Next of Kin has been around for a little while - it's got a nice clean lined aesthetic with a good mix of options.  I've re-found my love for fried..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"The team are always so friendly. Coffee is delicious. The food is fresh and clean. I love the Avo smash the radish and heirloom tomatoes make it! We..."
GG
"Busy,friendly and welcoming with tasty well crafted meals prepared to look as good as they taste. Comfortable seating with cosy..."
Christopher & Marian
"Amazing food. Completely underrated. I feel like I shouldn't post this review in case I find myself having to cue for a table! This place really is..."
Laine Birnbaum
"Having a good place in your area is good, having a great place in your area is great, having Next of Kin in your area = AMAZING. Service, the staff,..."
Miss Dee
"Didn't have high hope coming into this cafe as the menu didn't look that tempting. I was very presently surprised. I had a warm welcome and sat..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Very nice place .. staff very nice . Had a beautiful hot salmon with avocado puree. Was delicious , really tasty and fresh. The hot..."
Fanny Foodie
"Our favourite local cafe. Beautiful and consistent coffee, and the food is amazing. Love the Hot Smoked Salmon and the Fritters, and always love the..."
Melissa
"Great little brunch spot on one of Glen Huntly Road's quietier sections, which makes for a more relaxing brunch.Worth checking..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Next of Kin is a very artsy, modern style cafe in Elsternwick on Glen Huntly Road. They have a wide variety of options on the menu perfect for..."
TheHungryCouple
"Another place in my ole hood. I liked this place because crumpets. They were awesome. Nice little cafe next to the art supply shop. It was closed for..."
Goopee Howard
"Nice little cafe, friendly service. We shared a big breakfast, it was lovely, every element was cooked to near perfection! The breakfast wrap was..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Great service and generous serves! I had so much food on my plate I couldn't finish my meal, the food was delicious. We will definitely be..."
Zoe
"Great fresh food presented to delight.. Loved the entire experience. The chocolate pancakes were awesome as were the corn fritters. Will be back for..."
Sarovar
"Cannot fault this place! Love is in the air & food. Had the coconut chicken salad with zoodles, coriander, radicchio, poached shredded chicken, avo &..."
Carmilla5
"Very nice place with good quality service and food :) nice ambience with very helpful staff and a friendly homely environment. ..."
Brandon Vainer
"This is the second time I've visited here and I was craving the snickers hotcakes. I was dismayed when I looked at the menu and it was gone, replaced..."
Patersani
"It's nice to see something good happening around the corner of Kooyong Rd and Glenhuntly Rd. And Next of Kin is clearly one of them. I am there on..."
EatToLive
"I came in for a small coffee which was, quite frankly; magnificent. Taste-splosion for my mouth. I picked up a chocolate chip cookie as well. I'm..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"Consistently good coffee and, usually, good sweet nibbles. Haven't tried any of the menu items yet but the place is always full which seems a good..."
Zardoz
"Next of Kin was a small cafe. When I was at the cafe, it was crowded with locals even though it was a weekday afternoon.I had..."
M&M
"Had the corn fritters special and snickers pancakes. The pancakes were a bit rich but really goood. Coffees and hot choc were good too. Will come..."
FoodieMania
"Came here for breakfast, ordered the greens and skinny flat white. Couldn't fault either. The greens were crunchy and had coconut flavour..."
FoodHedonist
"This is my favourite breakfast place near work! Really cool little cafe an exciting menu with lots of fresh flavours! I have almost had everything on..."
Jae Papalia
"A low profile and honest local cafe. Drinks were so nice.. A group of 5, tried the strawberry milkshakes, Mörk Chocolate milkshake, the Brazilian..."
Melbournespoon
"From the brains behind Cafe Gaia comes this fabulous addition to an area of Glenhuntly Road which was been desperately seeking an injection of a..."
Coco
"A lovely courtyard, friendly and attentive service, good coffee and food. The snickers hotcakes were sinful, delightful and beautifully presented...."
Dani-licious
"Just visited my new local cafe for brunch. So many delicious choices on the menu! I decided on the Seasonal Greens and Acai smoothie, which were both..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"My Saturday favorite. Great coffee. A great variety on the menu & tasty meals. The pulled pork is a must try. Not forgetting, the energetic friendly..."
Deborah Pacheco
"Finally! My first post in 2 weeks. Sorry the exam hiatus, but now I have freedom to eat and write more!. Prana Chai Tea Latte - $4.50. This is..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Great coffee, yum deserts and really friendly staff. It's a good place to sit and do work, I'll bring my laptop there and write. Plenty of space and..."
Brodie
"We had Sunday brunch here. Very fine food with excellent quality produce. Very inventive breakfast menu which is a great change from the usual..."
Mark Landells
"I l o v e t h i s p l a c eFriendly staff L o v e the coffee conversations there! Food is good. ...Definitely recommend this..."
Pulch
"A lovely little child friendly cafe. Staff were very helpful and cheerful. We only had drinks and cakes this time - the croissant style muffins are..."
JK
"Lovely new cafe in a quieter end of the neighbourhood. The interior is very clean and comfortable. Have been here twice (with short waits) and..."
Julycheee
"Love this place. Couldn't ask for much more in a great new local. The service is ace - it makes such a difference when the same crew is always on and..."
Chelle1787
"Coffee, WOW! Lovely staff, beautiful..."
David
"Wow! Lucky to have this a.... Wow!Lucky to have this as my new local. Food is comparable to high end restaurant - not at all what you'd..."
Gazzler
"Love it. This lovely and quiet space oozes style and incredible food. It's been our local and we couldn't be happier. Crumpets are..."
Duygu
"Really new and really well designed, this cafe is nestled amongst a stretch of shops along Glenhuntly Rd, just before the Kooyong intersection. Next..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Great for brunch. We had a great brunch! Menu items were quite different to other brunchy spots but all delicious and creative in presentation. I..."
Traceyannward
"The house smoked salmon dish and the banana bread dish are possibly two of the best meals I have tasted in a long time. Great coffee..."
Tash
"Winner. Absolutely loved this café. Great service and the trout dish is AMAZING! Cant wait to return and sample the rest of the..."
Kate Dougherty
"Best cafe on Glenhuntly Rd by..."
Lisa
"I live in the area, I've been waiting for a cafe like this. Good food. Super tasty. Making my way thru the menu. Also, nice court yard out back...."
April Peach
"What a find. Beautiful food and coffee!! Soooo..."
Peter Sherwood
"So excited to have this cafe nearby. Definitely takes breakfast to the next level and they know what they're doing with coffee. Tried the smokey bean..."
Sarah Wise
"Beautiful coffee and great food. Long may it..."
CoffeeCafeTime
"Lazy afternoon coffee..... Wandered in looking for the MSA & ordered coffee @ this place. They use Proud Mary and the barista Leigh (?) hand..."
Taran Singh
"The crumpets were incredible and the coffee fantastic! Great new spot, can't wait to come back..."
Helen
"From the man behind Cafe Gaia, you can find Next of Kin nestled snuggly down Glenhuntly Road in leafy Elsternwick. Inside, Next of Kin is light and..."
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
"Thought we'd try this place on a whim since it's local, and wow! What a great choice. It was one of the best breakfasts we've had in Melbourne. Two..."
Jess Buck
"Coffee is always great! Had the corn fritters with bacon, one of the best I’ve had in the..."
Steve Craven
"Nice little cafe hidden gem of Elsty. Very nice decor and ambience for a weekend brunch! I got the NOK breakfast which was superb and the coffee was..."
Ray Li
"Went this morning for the 1st time, as my daughter has been a few times. Coffee was great, nice on the palate, had a toasted Corn beef sanga also..."
Peter Beare
"Lovely little cafe with a great menu. I was able to get a table right away on a Wednesday morning (with room to accommodate a pram). I had the NOK..."
Kate Shum
"Very well presented and the dish that I had avocado with feta on toast with two poached eggs was superb. A perfect balance of flavours and the..."
Bruno Karalus
"I always come here after my work to get coffee and cake. The staff are good and they serve good coffees. My favorite dessert is the cake with coconut..."
Gladys
"Strong Large Soy Milk Latte: perfect! The foam on top blends in perfectly with the coffee, without creating weird clumps of curdled milk... Then the..."
Veronica Lee
Talk Of The Town
83/100 (550 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
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Middle Eastern
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Halal
Lunch
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Dinner
Salad
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Mediterranean
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Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Cash Only
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Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Accepts Visa
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Incredible food and hospitality. I could not rate 'Talk Of The Town' any higher. The food is fresh, flavoursome and homely. They cater to vegans and..."
Hopi Ramone
"� time is good place for next year for..."
Jonathon Tan
"Eight of us went last night. A magnificent selection of fresh YUMMY food. Excellent service with a smile. I have no hesitation in recommending...."
Ray Camilleri
"Had the falafel feast last week with 3 salads and 2 dips and it was delicious. The staff are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend...."
Nick D. Wilson
"This place is amazing. Fresh and clean traditional Lebanese food. The best I’ve had outside of Lebanon. The owner is so friendly and it’s BYO..."
Drew Mathias
"I’m not usually one to write reviews but I looove this place. Best falafels I’ve ever had. Wide selections of beautiful salads, which I think..."
T
"Amazing food. The best kebab I’ve ever had. The salads are phenomenal. The meat is real; none of that doner stuff. Will definitely be back. Oh and,..."
Reuben Wilson
"Loveee the food here. Especially the falafel. Best i’ve ever had so far. The staffs were really nice as well. They have quite lots of dish..."
Svsj
"Exceptionally good food, I challenge you to find a better Felafel in Melbourne! Owner is absolutely lovely and works so hard, the range of salads is..."
Quicksmart
"This Middle Eastern joint in Glenhuntley Road has been here for donkey's years and for a very good reason because it fails to disappoint! Tonight I..."
Dine And Dash
"This restaurant is like walking into a middle eastern families home. Warm, welcoming and happy staff with amazing, authentic home cooked food. Be..."
Ms Marone
"This is a small cozy restaurant but the quality of food is outstanding. Fantastic variety of fresh salads, meat skewers and delicious dips! Lovely..."
Food For Thought
"Been here a few times and never disappointed. Friends we have taken have all since been back too. Often get platters which are bursting with..."
Kate
"i really love this place!!! most amazing lebanese food, really generous servings. the pita and dips are delicious! the people are lovely too..."
Jacinta Cooke
"Where do I start, yum! This Lebanese restaurant is great. Not a large dining area, but this is an institution in Elsternwick and the choices of..."
Aaron
"Excellent food, fresh & tasty with generous servings. Very friendly service. A big variety of dips & salads all made in house. A great experience,..."
Linnette_loughhead
"been here a good few times now so can definitely say this is a great place to eat if you are after really fresh salads with a big selection, really..."
Charlotte Harris
"I recommend talk of the town for its food! Despite its limited choice of salads, the food served there, particular its meat skewers are scrumptious...."
Tifany_la_gourmande
"I have never had a bad meal here.Always fresh and super delicious and the salads, particularly the Israeli salad, the tabbouleh, the cabbage salad..."
Best Bear
"Absolutely outstanding . Been coming here for years. Great fresh food and excellent service. Really enjoy the light meal plates. Would highly..."
JB
"I come here 4 good honest food. Reminds me of being at my uncles home. Always fresh and wholesome. Nothing fancy but sometimes you're not in the mood..."
Tasmania Jones
"This place is far better than 3.8 out of 5. The flavours are always lively, balanced, zesty and rich. The colours are brilliant! The dips are spot on..."
Reados
"We were tasked with getting and collecting the food from Talk of the Town, as per the host's instruction and request. Armed with a list of dishes we..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Definitely the best place to eat on that part of Glen Huntly rd by far. The selection of meats and salads every time I go it is amazing and instantly..."
Arabian Princess
"What a hidden gem! No fancy interior, no stand out exterior, but more than made up by the friendly staff (they almost felt like family!) and out of..."
Catherine MacLean
"Lovely little place. The food is excellent, particularly the lamb and chicken wraps, and the prices are more than reasonable. The owner is extremely..."
Leon Obrenov
"Have walked past this restaurant a few times and finally decided to pop in for lunch on Sunday. So glad I did as the food was lovely and fresh with..."
FridayFoodie
"Delicious, fresh and good quality food. Decent sized meals, we had the light meals which were plentiful. Friendly owner. Look forward to returning...."
Steve
"I went here with my girlfriend last week after a heads up from a mate and it was great! Very much a no frills kind of place, the staff were really..."
Petlover
"What a great find. It's those places that you want to go to to have great, authentic food. There is no table clothes, no man buns or a heshian apron..."
Homie
"Came here last night for a dose of middle eastern food and i was quite pleased with my choice. Dips and salads are the highlight of this place. You..."
FoodHedonist
"Fresh salads, delicious falafel and nice meat skewer selection. I'd recommend the wraps or plates, the beetroot eggplant and tarama dips are yummo...."
Micky B
"Went for a pre-movie dinner with a friend, she ordered the Lamb plate and I had the Chicken Tawook plate, for $28 each which came with two large meat..."
Tara Beckett
"Popped in for a quick post work dinner tonight with my partner. Food was delicious! Great selection of homemade dips and salads. Restaurant was..."
Brick
""...HAD ALREADY EATEN ~ BOUGHT BAKLAVA ~ FROM WHAT I SAW.. WANNA RETURN REAL FAST..."We'd just finished a 3 course meal next door BUT I HAD..."
Tee Ice
"Amazing lebanese!! so fresh and such good quality food! everything i've tried from talk of the town tastes great, would definitely..."
Sophie Kane
"Great Lebanese food. Fresh and crisp salads, freshly made dips and great falafel. The chicken wings and chicken tawook is a must try. Will be..."
LipsRMade4Eating
"This is a great Lebanese restaurant. The food is absolutely delicious and the owner is very friendly and accommodating. I had a Lamb Kebab plate..."
K
"This has to be the best and freshest Middle eastern food I have had the pleasure of eating. Ady runs a great restaurant which is about great and..."
Mark Landells
"Great Middle Eastern food with delicious salads (especially the lentil rice salad). Generous serving and really nice management and staff. Decor may..."
Nicky
"Authentic and delicious, with a great amount of choices of salads and dips. We had falafels (above average), lamb (not the most..."
S Anderson
"So much flavour. Amazing flavours & fresh. Great variety. Must go back soon to try some other..."
BL
"Loved my food.. Great falafel wrap and beautiful salads. Lovely and fresh. Served with a friendly smile. At a great price too. Always busy, which is..."
Stevencann1
"Excellent small cafe. Generous portions and great array of different salads. Definitely go back..."
Nicky
"Shabby premises BUT delicious and fresh..... Really great staff and great food... a must eat.... Salads are delicious... meat is good and tasty......"
Facebook User
"Excellent. I bought one of those deals on the website called Cudo. The owner was very polite and helpful. We placed our order for the rolls and..."
Ncomar
"Very fresh and Good food; Excellent Staff. I decided to try this Lebanese restaurant after a friend recommendation. Atmosphere: The..."
Simon
"Fresh food, accommodating staff. I survive on a restricted vegetarian diet (doctor's orders), which often makes eating out a bit painful. Our waiter..."
Nitya
"Under New Management. Awesome new owners,Came in just before they closed and they were more than happy for us to dine in. We never felt..."
ExChef
"Excellent food, very fresh. Great family..."
MDmelb
"Wow... Consistently fantastic for the past nine years I've been going to this special place. Super fresh food made with love. All the other imitators..."
Adam
"Amazing food! Had the Shish Tawook and it's the best kebab I've ever had. So fresh and tasty. Prices are spot on. Was a rainy Sunday evening so..."
CassErobinson
"I loved it! It's great to see a place that obviously hasnt changed in 25 years with very friendly mum and pop at the helm. The food was yum. Fresh...."
Paulie
"Best Middle Eastern Takeaway in Melbourne!. I discovered this place when I lived around the corner.. and now I drive from Brighton at least twice a..."
ILoveTulips
"Great food, awesome food and friendly family staff that make you feel more than welcome. Will return..."
Justin
"Go for the banquet and you won't be disappointed. Tasty, honest food with the husband and wife team keeping the patrons laughing and coming back. We..."
Bart
"I've been coming here since I was young and the same owners have continued making the same high quality fresh and tasty food. The meat off the grill..."
Lenny
"Quality ingredients. Fresh homemade take home dips, salads, rice..."
Peter
"I wish I didn't live on the other side of town. Had the best Lebanese meal ever here. It was so good I don't even know where to start. We had mixed..."
MelbourneMiss
"Now that's what I'm Talking about. Popped into Talk of the Town last night to grab some take away and get myself home before Masterchef. I ordered my..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"I have been here at least 20 times and I'm yet to have anything bad. Appearance of restaurant is a little average and the prices are a bit high but..."
Scuba Steve
"Healthy, tasty, and home made. This place has been run by the owners for 23 years. They make everything there and still do a great job. If you're up..."
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Tommy Ruff Fishbar
83/100 (1174 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
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International
Seafood
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Gluten Free Options
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Lunch
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Fish & chips
Fish
Salad
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Calamari
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Fish & Chips
Tapas
Tacos
Sit down
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Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
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Lunch
Mid-range
"The grilled barramundi was really but the star for me was salad which is also the main reason I keep going back this place every time I drive pass..."
Chiliong
"Overall score: 21/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: best Melbourne fish and chips *Review: There is honestly nothing I..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Easily one of my top recommendation when anyone asks where to get good quality seafood. The price is higher than most fish and chip shops as they've..."
Maria Condello
"Was so looking forward to eating at Tommy Ruff and they did not disappoint 😍😍😍 The service was lovely, the atmosphere was vibrant and our..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"This is my favourite restaurant for seafood. The service is always friendly and the food delicious.I always order the fish wings when I am..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Saw their ins last week and here I am. Literally came for the seafood platter and it didn’t disappoint me. Located steps from the main road..."
Lily Qiu
"Great great great service! I love the cider! It’s sooo good. The fish wings are amazing, a lot of varieties offered. This is a great restaurant for..."
Charlotte Cooper
"Customer service excellent!food excellent and the flavour is so on point♥️ I love this local gem 👌 So impresses with the girls that..."
Josie Wood
"Visited this eatery a few months ago on our trip to Brighton. It satisfied our fish & chips craving, and their twist on the traditional..."
Kei
"Good dinner option. Looked a bit over stuffed, but they needed it as the evening progressed. Staff was lovely. Oder was delivered quickly without a..."
The Fussy Stomach
"Obviously a bit pricey compared to your average fish and chips store but the quality of the fish is definitely the highlight. The size of the western..."
Silvia Sk
"Absolutely love dinner at Tommy Ruff! The Seafood platter is amazing and never disappoints! The staff are always so friendly and food is great!..."
Tarsh Champness
"Food is tasty and fresh, very friendly and professional service. Ordered chef's platter for 2+, even too much for three of us, will be enough for..."
Jingle Chang
"We ordered a few servings of fish (market fish) with servings of chips, potato cakes and calamari rings and boy was this ample for two..."
Stelyios
"We ordered the $72 seafood platter and believe me it is enough to feed three very hungry adults very satisfactorily! We usually go to the Mordialloc..."
The World’s My Oyster
"amazing food and lovely people(´▽`)ノ♪check on us more than four times after recommendation sooo cutedefinitely will come..."
Morningshuhan
"We headed to the very first Tommy Ruff Fish Bar in Elsternwick. The food here is constantly on point and always so delicious. The seafood platter for..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Great atmosphere, great service & great food!The staff were friendly and very prompt with taking drink orders & serving them. They didn't..."
Kathleen Madafferi Di Rago
"Great prawn tacos, really fresh and crisp battered fish, fresh oil I'm guessing. A wide selection of meals and drinks on offer this is one of the..."
George David Michaelides
"We went to try this place and what a great experience the staff are so friendly & explain the menu & make suggestions so we tried a few dishes -..."
Piper
"The fish is grilled nicely with wonderful sauce, not too heavy taste. The staff is friendly. Seats are comfortable.Definitely come back..."
Facebook User
"If you want good fish and chips, with lots of options, Tommy Ruff is the place for you! With friendly staff, and many delicious options on the menu -..."
Being Delicious
"A group of us ate here after visiting Brighton beach. We ordered the All Aboard - The Family which was very generous and filling. Everything tasted..."
Rooshka
"Even though the holidays are over for some - we can still enjoy Melbourne's delicious fish and chips at Tommy Ruff Fish Bar! With 3 stores around..."
Whenfoodiesmeet
"My family and have been regulars here, since the Elsternwick store opened some years ago.The owners are very friendly and always serve the best..."
Jord&
"> Tacklebox for two> Dim sims> Passionfruit ciderHad the best meal at Tommy Ruff today with my boyfriend. Ordered the tackle box for..."
Gen Thorpe
"Friends brought us here, the Elsternwick branch is 60/40 indoor outdoor setting, we went on the day before Christmas and it starts to go really busy..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"We had a really friendly and helpful waitress who was all smiles the entire time and assisted in taking our photo. She was genuine when having a..."
Nomnom
"I had a lovely Sunday lunch with friends at Tommy Ruff. The staff were very friendly and service was fairly prompt. A great idea to have all of..."
Nicole
"Eating with Tommy sounded like fun, so it's exactly what I ended up doing, and boy oh boy was the experience impressive. I was Immediately greeted by..."
Dr Cuzzy
"Tommy Ruff went above and beyond with their service, and the food was fabulous, too.A Deliveroo driver took our order to someone else, then..."
Campbell Butterworth
"Food: I absolutely loved this fancy fish and chippery! We opted for the classic fish and chips which were such great value: fresh and good sized..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Every time I've been here the food has been fresh and delicious! The staff are always very friendly and the super salad is the perfect side to have..."
Erin Date
"Awesome service and friendly staff. Food came out quick. Staff knowledgeable about the menu. Nice and warm in the outdoor dining area. Need pepper..."
Bianca
"Exceptional customer service! Ordered some food through Deliveroo and half our order was missing but I called the restaurant and the manager..."
Laine Birnbaum
"Today ordered take away from Tommy Ruff. The food came cold, fish was cold and sweet potato chips were inedible and cold. If you can't get your act..."
FoodieGuru_770
"The best fish n' chip restaurant I've ever been to. Come here on Good Friday and they were one of the only places open; welcomed in and feasted upon..."
Sabby
"Been meaning to go to Tommy Ruff for a while and finally did it tonight after going to the movies. We were greeted and seated straight away..."
George S
"10/10 staff, 10/10 food, 11/10 will come back! Especially for those fish watering jugs, really made my hard day a lot better! Wish I lived closer but..."
Seany-Paige Flipp
"I have visited Tommy Ruff in Elsternwick on several occassions. At first I was not so impressed but my opinion has been changed after my last couple..."
Johnny
"Salads& grilled fish - good option for healthy lunch. Very casual but nice - no smelly deep fried fish smell. If you are after fish and salad this is..."
Antonina Sinina
"Excellent value for money and fresh seafood. Great drink selection also including mulled wine. Ordered the platter for 2+, had a over-generous serve..."
Will
"Surprisingly that a cheap lunch turns out awesome feed. Drove pass while looking for what to eat ins raining day, end up in a fish chip shop, and..."
Baysidefoodie
"No doubt the best place to get fish and chips in Melbourne. The fish is always battered to perfection, amazingly crisp with the perfect amount of..."
Alex
"Is one of the local, excellent fish and chips , always fresh and tasty, nice desserts and great salads and a menu with choices excellent service and..."
Alex.lzr
"So far Hunky Dory was my favourite and only favorite fish and chippery. I am quite glad that there is another option in the market with a different..."
Wolf Of Collins St.
"This is our local fish and chip shop and every visit the staff are friendly, as well as efficient in serving everyone. The takeaway packaging is..."
Ariana Zoe
"Ordered the 4 fish tacos which were perfect. Need to try more of their extensive menu. Disappointed by poor choice of non alcoholic drinks. No excuse..."
Carmilla5
"Nice fish 🐟 themed deco, good sized restaurant with friendly & attentive service. Loved their Crispy Whitebait, so crunchy & tasty! The Aussie..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Tommy is my all time favourite fish restaurant close to home. The service is good. The classic fish and chips is crispy and non oily. Even their..."
FoodHedonist
"Probably the best seafood platter I've ever had. Generous fish fillets, oysters, prawns, calamari, fish wings, scallops. Mostly grilled or fried..."
Hannah Heath
"DO: The fish and chip boxes. All you have to do is to choose the size. We chose the one for two people to share - it came with all the staples and we..."
David Food Leasing
"went on a foodie trip to tommy ruffs fish bar in elsternwick , with the enjoyable company of  f.e.ed.blogspot and penguineats  to try a selection..."
Real_forking_diet
"Having stuffed myself full of their delicious seafood, I am pleased to say that Tommy Ruff brings to the table an exceptionally refreshing take on..."
Penguineats
"So happy to have found this superb fish cafe, and so close! I'll be back again for the generous sized sweet fish, perfect calamari rings (crispy and..."
Emma S
"Not just your average fish and chip shop, cleverly-named Tommy Ruff Fish Bar is a family-owned business that has sustained a reputation in the..."
Nicole Tang
"With the beach close by this is a great place to sit back grab some good food and a drink. Their Signature fish and chips were excellent. The batter..."
Daniel Chew
"A visit was prompted at TRuff's cos I won some tacos and cider from their facebook promos.On order: prawn tacos, salt and pepper calamari,..."
I'm Batman
"So hard to get good fish and chips that are tasty and not greasy. I have dropped into Tommy Ruff's twice now for a fish and chips first then the..."
Nedman
"Came here with the Bub and hubby. They were very accomodating with the pram. We both had a glass of reds Barossa valley and Marlborough. Both..."
Chelsey Ramos
"One of the best fish and chips around... Especially amazing to find this gem in Elsternwick. Classic fish & chips can't go wrong - with lovely light,..."
Shimona
"Great fishnchips here we are weekly patrons. Service with a smile. Try the sweet potato chips and always grab a house salad with your meal it is..."
Phil
"Headed out for an early dinner and movie with a friend last night.  Decided on Tommy Ruff in Elsternwick.  As always the fish was fresh and the..."
LovetoflyLovetoeat
"Headed out for an early dinner and movie with a friend last night. Decided on Tommy Ruff in Elsternwick. As always the fish was fresh and the staff..."
LovetoflyLovetoeat
"it is our first time here with Thanika Nayiam we had a great experience, lovely staff, great food and great location. We will definitely come..."
Thanat Ted Phungdet
"This place has become a family favourite. Kids love it and that makes for happy parents. The staff are very friendly and the place is always busy so..."
Timeroz
"First time trying Tommy Ruff. We had prawn tacos, sinker and crab claw burgers, dim sims and some hot chips all to take away. Order was taken quickly..."
Tammy
"We have a new favourite place for Fish and Chips in Melbourne: Tommy Ruffs in Elsternwick. I had the basic Aussie Angler fish (of the day) and chips,..."
Jimmy 3016
"Affordable gourmet fish and chip shop. Attentive service and generous portions. I had the grilled salmon with chili jam. My tip would be to skip the..."
Mrs Mark
"Great service, pleasant and polite staff. Take away was ready nice and quickly. I can't go past the fish taco but everything we got was delicious...."
Lisa N
"Visited Tommy Ruff on a Sunday evening. We were greeted by friendly staff who sat us at an outside table. The crowd is mainly families and has a very..."
Dave
"Great food, very very kid friendly (our kids are 1 and three, great staff, decor and easy parking as off the main drag. Would def recommend,..."
Ana Adams
"Best fish and chips. Came here tonight with my partner for dinner as it was a pretty warm night - we had a craving! We had heard from friends and..."
Kobelicious
"The best place ever From the seafood to the burgersLove it love it If people can't go out and know they have to wait for fresh food to..."
Jason
"Fantastic food experience at Tommy Ruff last night. Fresh well presented food. Loved the salads. Service excellent in a busy friendly atmosphere ...."
Frances Hermann
"Love love love it. I enjoyed a day at the beach and needed a fish and chip fix but not your average oily glug. I found this place with some decent..."
Andrew Kelly
"Great to find somewhere close with great and reasonably priced food and also away from the chaos of Glenhuntly Road. The decor is adorable and suits..."
Lauren Fusco
"Amazing fish and chips bar. We stumbled across it as a chance and didn't regret it at all. The food was fresh and delicious, lots of menu choices and..."
Robbie Mejia
"Came for dinner on Friday night and the place was very busy . We were told there would be a longer wait than normal as staffing pressures were taking..."
Yiannis Portos
"I do enjoy coming here a lot. Fish always tastes fresh and delicious plus the portions are insanely good value for..."
Sylvia K
"The Fish Taco was amazing on another level. The salmon was a mouth watering melting moment, and the trout with pasta blended so well. The whole..."
Six Matrix
"The food taste so good! The waiter was nice and friendly. I ordered a platter for 2, the portion was big! It could be good for 3-4 ppl too. If 2 of..."
vOxOv Lol
"Both dishes we order was very good. Well beyond expectations. Fish wings were fried crispy to perfection and the sauce is best going with the brown..."
Chris Loke
"Love the menu and great quality of seafood also very delicious, kitchen is very well maintained and chefs are doing a good job to keep it clean while..."
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Alev Alev Turkish Kitchen
83/100 (494 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Turkish
Lunch
Dinner
Lamb
Sit down
Turkish
Middle Eastern
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"You will not find a better place to eat! Highly recommended..."
Regan Yeates
"Outstanding food. HSP is GF too! So delicious... we’ll be back..."
Cameron Holmes
"Best kebabs in the area and really friendly..."
Tahlia Dunmall
"very good, their Adana kebab is excellent. And Jewish people can eat it because its Halal which is basically..."
Aharon Haroun Goldberg
"We got a really good feed Really fresh mixed platter. Nice staff. Just good clean food. Try..."
Richard N Sharon
"Best snack pack in the world. Don't go any where..."
Mason Coote
"Awesome Kababs, and very friendly staff, and we got the free drinks too....."
Ahmed Hussnain
"was an Amazing place to work still miss that..."
Zęęshäñ Nń
"Opened my eyes to the world of kebabs! Turned me over from..."
Nick Schuller
"Amazing kebabs, been looking for a new kebab shop and have just found..."
John Weaver
"Definately Worth the drive. Food is fabulous! Highly..."
Vitina Andrews
"Still the best kebabs by far and Iv been going there for about 5 years..."
Luke Mollica
"Best service around!!! And food is..."
Baron Nowoweiski
"Tasty. Had the lamb backstrap & baba ganoush which were both very, very good. Also got a couple of salads (white bean & tabouli) which were nice...."
Whats On The Grill?
"Great kabab rolls. Fast service! Had several kababs and they were all really good! Would help if they added the correct sauces to the orders though!..."
Navaz L.
"Sometimes life is not only about healthy food and fine dining! Sometimes you feel like grease, fat and salt bursting with flavour! For those moments..."
Hungry Tum
"Small snack pack with coke very enjoyable great value quick meal. Well located easy parking lots of middle eastern sweets to choose from for a..."
Hemi Giannis
"Went here for dinner and was pleasantly surprised by the great food given the price! Generous portions, affordable prices with exceptional service...."
Sherena Ng
"Best kebabs I've ever had! The staff are so friendly there all the time and the service is quick! Always a good vibe there. The quality of the meat..."
Emma Subasi
"Best kebab ever! We have been coming here for the past 2 Years and we are so glad to have found this joint. The service is always given with a smile..."
Lole Lole Lole
"Had a falafel kebab here last week, the service was very friendly and the food came to our table within 5 minutes. This was pretty good considering..."
Julian
"So far, the best Turkish cuisine we have had in Melbourne for the 2 years we have been here. Having been in the Gulf for the past 30 years and..."
Vinod Unnikrishnan
"Best ever!!! I've eaten lots of chicken kebabs but after getting alev alev it's now our regular Saturday afternoon snack. Fresh, tasty, brilliant! A..."
Rachel Maas
"Great kebabs and Turkish coffee. Great service as well. What more could you adj got from your local kebab place. I try to eat here at least once a..."
Phil Lesh
"Doesn't look like much from the outside but kebabs are really great. Fresh and really tasty. Will be..."
Gazzler
"In summary, it was our expectations that initially lead us astray but he meal was enjoyable and UFC was truly lovely. Fine dining restaurants could..."
LKH
"Great tasting food, friendly service, you really can't go wrong when ordering a kebab from Alev..."
Toasty
"Nice meal, quick easy and tasty. What more could you ask..."
TasteBud
"I love this place. The staff are really friendly and accommodating. The food is fresh, tasty and not..."
Han
"Awesome kababs. Me and my wife have tried numerous kebabs and pita rolls, loc was our fav.until we tried this....amazing filling, very juicy and..."
Aby Saxena
"Fresh and tasty. I like a good kebab and have been very happy to find Alev Alev. I have been taking my boys here for several years now and we all..."
Megan Rapp
"Yum. It serves some of the best takeaway food I have ever had. Since it's near my house I regularly go up for a tasty kebab. You always have the..."
Andy
"Fabulous turkish food. We went one night with the girls for a quick bite, doner, kefte, salads, it was all fabulous, quick, tasty, and the family aer..."
John Of Elwood
"Great place for lunch. I've now been coming here regularly since Alev Alev opened. I find the shish excellent, served on a plate with a variety of..."
Ralph
"Just good tasty food. On the recommendation of some Middle Eastern friends we dined at Alev Alev Turkish Kitchen for the first time. We were not..."
Cedric
"Among the kebab restaurants I've been to so far, I haven't seen a restaurant as clean and delicious as this one.I strongly recommend this clean and..."
Paul Kim
"Best felafel, soft and juicy paired with hummus and tabouli...."
Karthick K
"Great service! The staff are super friendly. The quality of the meat used is well worth the visit to Alev Alev. They also now offer delivery which is..."
Emma Subasi
"The guys working at the kebab shop were fantastic and helpful when it came to suggestions on the menu. The food was fantastic and very delicious!!!..."
Gurvinder Cheema
"Aaaaahhh.... The food is great, always fresh and the staff are super friendly. I usually get a kebab or falafel wrap for my lunch at least once a..."
alise_00 000
"Great food and great service. We had specific dietary requirements and the owner was very helpful and accommodated our needs. Delicious fresh meat..."
Judith InAustralia
"Been coming here for close to 10 years, the food and service is amazing! If you're thinking of coming, stop thinking and give it a go, you won't be..."
Jordan V
Ren Dao
83/100 (978 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Asian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Dinner
Duck
Curry
Asian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best vegetarian food I've ever tasted! All the dishes are exquisite and there's food for every kind of taste, even for those who are not..."
Adriana Pérez Ramírez
"I come here on a weekly basis I cannot get enough. My goal is to eventually order everything on the menu! To top it off the staff are..."
Miki Glat
"Beautiful friendly staff, visually delightful food and tasty to the max. Last night we particularly enjoyed the vegan butter chicken, roast duck and..."
Carmen Warrington
"My favourite place for delicious vegan in..."
Emma-Celeste Lemón
"Love love love!! The options on the menu for vegetarians is amazing. The food is sooo good. I'm coming back here..."
Rashi Nayar
"Very presentable and tastes wonderful. Friendly and helpful staff around..."
Jayson Chen
"Fantastic dinner experience earlier, great food, great ambience, great company! Had a memorable chat with Chef Huang and the staff there, who were..."
Yew Fai Wong
"Ren Dao is my daughters fave. Since recently discovering we are becoming regular patrons. So far all hits no misses, friendly and helpful staff ......"
Rick Petropoulos
"Excellent food tho service was a lil disorganized staff need to be a lil more aware of its customers needs and what food is/isn't on the..."
Louis Daniel Bartholomeusz
"The Pumpkin Soup was amazing! (Best I've possibly ever had). Also had the "beef" hotplate & for a non-vegetarian trying something different, the tofu..."
Koash James
"A good vegan friend recommended this place so we went along to try it out. Wow, Great food, great service and it was an enjoyable experience. Vegan..."
Dallas Achilles
"The food is always amazing and the staff are the best. I always love it..."
Lorinda Haskell
"This food is amazing .... There is a fabulous selection of dishes to try..."
Virginia Heaver
"Delicious food with fantastic service. Fresh ingredients used and cooked with lots of love. Highly recommended for vegetarian food lovers. 2 thumbs..."
Eddy Liau
"Perfect hidden jewel . Easy to find opposite elsternwick railway station. The staff are very helpful, attentive and helpful. Always there..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"Staff were polite and attentive. The Roast Duck was excellent . We also shared spring rolls which were nice too . I would recommend it . I will be..."
Jonathon
"I am absolutely obsessed with Ren Dao!!!! I don’t think I go a week without coming here. My family and I never leave without their coconut butter..."
Kellie
"Beautiful meals, with some of the ‘chicken’ pieces able to fool even a staunch carnivore! Entrees were delicious, but don’t eat too much,..."
David Wolthuis
"Food was great too but more amazing was the customer service..!! Excellent..!! My inlaws are too picky about food but they loved it..."
Hiralspatel69
"I loooove this place! Their food is absolutely delish and their staff are super sweet. Service is always quick and we never have to wait long for our..."
Anissa Carrodus
"Cute little place, nice employees and nice food.The mee goreng is really nice, it'd be perfect with vermicelli noodles instead of thick noodles,..."
Kim
"We love Ren Dao! Lovely staff, amazing food, very nice place to eat 10/10. Personal favorites are the curry laksa & mee goreng. Great value money..."
Second.coffee
"We dropped in because we have a vegetarian guest we wished to shout a nice meal.I like vegetarian dishes (especially in Indian restaurants)..."
Eucalyptus
"Amazing flavours. Really appreciate the full vegetarian menu. Will definitely be back for more and highly recommend. The tofu hot plate was the best..."
Rutheey
"Went here with 1 vegan and two meat eaters! Started off with the potato cakes, spring rolls, curry puffs, mushroom soup, dumplings- all very..."
Helen
"The most amazing vegetarian food I've had. The green curry with tofu and veggies went down so well with brown rice. This was our mains. Our entre was..."
R
"Main course was delicious. But they didn't have my favourite dessert. Rainbow jelly or Christmas ice cream or passion-fruit jelly. I miss my hug from..."
Isa Liv
"VEGAN FRIENDLYAs far as I know, there is no other place on this side of the Yarra that does what this place does. Outstanding quality. Very..."
LeanGuy
"Coconut butter chicken and pandan chicken are both amazing - highly recommend. Sambal eggplant was spicy but not over the top. Service was friendly,..."
Zoe L
"I have to say this is the best Asian vegetarian restaurant in bayside. My first impression here is the service. The owner lady is really attentive..."
EatToLive
"This place was recommended under zomato's vegan eats so I thought it was worth a try. The venue itself is very casual, low key and simple decor..."
Linda Nguyen
"My family and I came to Ren Dao for my mums birthday, the entrees and mains were really enjoyable. They took our dessert order incorrectly, but the..."
JT
"Have never expected vegetarian food can be that nice. Everything we ordered were amazing. The tofu croquettes are crispy outside and creamy inside,..."
Fay
"This restaurant offers different style of vegetarian dishes in Melbourne. Very nice Chinese style vegetarian that you can find vegetarian meat dishes..."
Ezio Hungary
"Came here last night for dinner with my family and some friends. It was my first time eating mock meat and I didn't find it bad at all.We..."
Happy Egg 🍳
"This place has some of the best mock meat I've had in Melbourne. The staff are incredibly friendly, the service is excellent and the food is always..."
Julian
"My first impression of the restaurant was a little mixed. It is quite small inside and opening the door is somewhat awkward. The decor is reminiscent..."
Suzie Milovanovic
"For all the vegetarian food eaters and lovers out there - this is your place. Food was surprisingly really good. The "chicken" which is..."
J.zee
"Very happy with first visit to this restaurant. Nice variety of vegetarian foods, flavorsome, excellent service and good value for money. The portion..."
Adhya
"It seems strange to order duck and chicken etc in a totally vegetarian restaurant. But that's how this place works. I expected everything to taste..."
Netty
"OMG this place is full of love, the food and the staff!!! Was here in a big group upstairs and so blown away by the food (its all vegie even though..."
Carmilla5
"Great food and service. I really like this place. It's a family-run vegetarian restaurant and the service is always so friendly and genuine. We..."
Damean P
"Stunning Veggie Restaurant with Fabulous Service. Given the newborn bub, we decided to head down to Ren Dao for lunch for the first time for a..."
Penny
"Very good vegetarian meals. Been passing this place when going home from train station and always wonder what type of food they serve or how they..."
Lan Tan
"Second time here. My first was last night lol. Both dishes I tried were very tasty! Highly recommend it! Grabbed a few menus to give to..."
Hilton
"Amazing selection of Asian vegetarian food in a beautiful restaurant with fantastic service. I will be..."
Drew Brownlee
"Excellent for prepared well. This place takes me back to Hong Kong where I experienced the best asian vegetarian meals. These dishes look and taste..."
Laza999
"Love it. Been to Ren Dao many times, never had a bad experience. Service, food and overall experience is always excellent. On one occasion I was..."
Michael Fields
"Coconut Butter Chicken. It come with sauce and curry..."
Stevenwee67
"Untitled. This little place is a winner! great selection of vego options, cooked and presented with care. the golden pouches filled with sweet potato..."
Rosie
"Delicious. Inexpensive. Menu full of mock meat dishes. Chose a variety - Kampong fried rice, Thai green curry, Wontons, spring rolls, black rice. All..."
Stephen.digby
"Loved it....great food and great service. I had dinner here with a few friends ...one a confirmed vegan who convinced us to give it a try and I am so..."
Sallad
"Delicious food and big servings. Lots to choose from and very friendly service. Definitely returning..."
Michelle Nebert
"Really yum food. Great service. Like the place as well. Been there over 15 times. Haven't gone wrong even once. Their choices are amazing. Try..."
Lakshmi
"Yummy !!! Took mum for lunch today, she's a Buddha vegetarian which means no onion,garlic,spring onion .... This place just right for her,food was..."
May
"An exciting new place!. My boyfriend and I have been going here since we discovered it a few months ago and I would have to say that it is one of my..."
Avalon
"Got a takeaway Tom yum soup from here last night. The favours were great, nice and spicy! Not sure how I feel about the mock chicken and fish yet,..."
CassErobinson
"Fantastic food! You have to try the tofu croquettes and the roti rolls for entree -..."
Karen
"Very interesting spin on vegetarian. Food is great. Service happy and fast...."
Myles
"Lots to like. I brought a group of 18 mostly vegetarian friends here to try lots of dishes, and we had a great night. The staff were very..."
Pfctdayelise
"It was delicious! We had spring rolls, golden pouch, curry laksa and char mee. Loved the very hot laksa! Serves were huge. Service was very friendly!..."
Jac.H
"Okay.. The food was sensational, i especially loved the laska, there was a perfect balance of flavours throughout the dish. The staff were very..."
Taylor Charles
"Nervously walked in for the first time to get take away for a really big order. The waitress was very sweet and accommodating. She insisted I sat..."
Brandon Jackson
"One of the best vegan restaurant in Melbourne for friends gathering or a treat to yourself. The owners are super humble and lovely people and have..."
Sherlan McCarthy
"Tasty food and nice ambience. Probably one of the best Vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne. Tamarind Fish which is chef's special comes highly..."
Nirmal Singh
"Food's good, don't get me wrong, just the Japanese one's are sub-par different in flavour in my opinion, I'd personally steer from Japanese. You can..."
Tu Anh Nguyen
"Delicious food! That's was first experience in Vegetarian restaurant in Melbourne and I was so surprised when everything was so delicious and tasty...."
Vladimir Velikov
"Food is above average. They do vegetarian food but taste like meat. 🐠🐠We ordered chef special fried fish which is stunning! Fish is crispy..."
She Imogen
"really great food here. the japanese katsu curry is to die for, and they have a wide range to choose from on the menu. i have brought many non..."
Rachael Martin