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Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Eltham

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Missing Gorilla, Eltham

90/100 (203 ratings)

Parking Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Oregon Xpress

90/100 (268 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

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Accepts Credit Cards

"Very Good food.First time I'd been here, just happened to be in the area so thought I'd try for breakfast.I would rarely choose anything..."

Geoff Smith

"Great friendly cafe, staff are super helpful and greet you with a smile.Love the coffee too.The owners are wonderful, always helpful and..."

Marikapluta

"As a self confessed coffee snob with the most annoying intolerances and general dislike of certain foods *cough*. Coriander *cough* I am beyond..."

Armani Gee

"I grew up coming to the milk bar every Friday and have watched this shop evolve into one of the hidden gems of the north. The coffee is made with..."

Anthony K

"Love this place, friendly staff, great coffee. Very community minded as well. One of the better cafe's in the area and the owner/operators..."

Dave B

"Great cosy place with fabulous food and the coffee is just wonderful... The service is homely, friendly and personable. They really know how..."

Galakto

"Really liked this little hidden cafe. They make a great GF smashed avo, generous and delicious! Service was good. Their matcha latte was quite milky..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"Lovely food and coffee and I always received a warm welcome when I go! Ambience is inviting and homely. Lillie hidden gem. So glad I discovered this..."

Jezzybel

"Great Venue! Great Food! Salt & Pepper Calamari and the Mediterranean Chicken Burger are personal favourites. Delicious food, top notch coffee and..."

Dimitri S

"Great food with a very friendly atmosphere! Had a coffee and a freshly baked chocolate muffin. Can't wait to go back and try other things on the..."

Elliott Batiste

"Came here for some takeaway food and coffees, you can get most of the menu takeaway. We got the brekky burgers which were delicious, and the coffee..."

Jonathan Bellis

"Awesome coffee and food options for a very reasonable price! The green fritters are amazing! Staff were very friendly too. Highly..."

Stefan Zervides

"Been here a few times - the coffee is always on point- the food never disappoints - the smashed avo is delicious as are the baked eggs. Service is..."

JB

"Amazing cafe! Wide variety of yummy food, delicious coffee, friendly staff and cool atmosphere. Would definitely recommend for a weekend brunch! Also..."

Kara Giannone

The Eltham Hotel Nsw

87/100 (1655 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"This pub is the perfect place for couples or an adult catch up or party. The live music playing was great and the staff were super friendly and..."

Jack Hughes

"beautiful old styled hotel, an absolutely sensational drive to get there from a view perspective. some of the best views I've ever seen. highly..."

Ecka Hesketh

"The Eltham is always excellent A great country pub with a menu that pleases everyone from vegans to carnivores The 2 of us ordered 3 share plates..."

Greg Crump

"Great venue. Excellent atmosphere, plenty of heaters for the colder nights. The food is excellent. Good range of beers etc. Fun trivia night on..."

Angus Webb

"Great country pub. Not a big menu, just a few things done very well. Relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Our kids were well received. I highly..."

Simon Beveridge

"Lovely stay in a great country pub. Good food and the rooms are recently done up in great style. Highly..."

Matthew Kelly

"Really lovely pub. Some delicious beer options, I had a Stone and Wood sparkling Shiraz sour beer. Food was amazing too! We had burrata, olives,..."

Amanda Rose

"Excellent local pub. Great service provided by great staff. Food is also great and no matter how busy meals always come in a timely manner. I'm glad..."

Richard Rombouts

Platform 3095 Cafe Bar Eatery

86/100 (594 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a hidden gem. Loved everything about this place will be..."

Anita Duffy

"I would highly recommend the sticky beef cheek burger ! We came here today for lunch , had tea and coffee , the burger and the salt and pepper squid...."

Mrs Lavender

"My new favourite. Been a couple times now, food is on point! And not crazily priced like some other nearby eateries. Don't let the weird location..."

Alice Gomez

"Very good food, very polite and respectful staff, clean surroundings, inexpensive and children’s menus. Large breakfasts with a slightly "fancy"..."

Stanley Li

"Awesome food and coffee both times I’ve been here! I ordered the ‘Benedict’ and my friend got the ‘Avo-licious’ for lunch and the serving..."

Beth Potter

"Best cafe music I’ve ever heard tbh. Very limited vegan options on the menu/nothing to my fancy. The non vegan stuff was pretty legit though. I..."

Lilly Hooper

"Food was really good, fresh and full of flavour. I love how they had lots of options for dairy free, gluten free and vegan and it wasnt just a..."

Tash Lindrea

"Enjoyed the truffled marrow with mushrooms. Hubby’s pulled pork & eggs were also tasty. Smoothie was a bit odd though and the coffee was..."

R

"Rustic cozy cool place with good coffees ♥︎ I love this place it’s just right next to train station, and their coffee is so good. The burger..."

Breamjung

"Original and tasty dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The coffee’s good and the beer and wines available support smaller producers. A regular..."

Mark P

"We visited for brunch with a coupon and I’m glad that I did. Tucked away near the railway station with an unusual look and interesting ambience...."

Bertram Daniel

"Lovely food and friendly service. Portion was generous. Even the hand wash in the toilet smelled..."

Betty

"Chanced upon Platform 3095 at lunch time. The cafe is in an interesting location, literally right by the train station, and we were drawn in by the..."

Mel

"went here with two friends after a day out and we really enjoyed it. friendly staff, smiles all round. two of us had burgers and a salad all we're..."

Peter Laskovsky

"Nice little place, funky fitout. Had the soft shell crab tacos which were delicious. For mains we had slow cooked shoulder which was nice and the..."

Live2Eat

"Came for dinner on a Friday night. Great vibe with live music. Very friendly service, prompt and offered great suggestions on wine choices.Food..."

Megan Azer

"Loved this place! Went for breakfast and will definitely go again. Had two completely different meals yet both were lovely. Also loved there were..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"Good intro ...Happy to spend my $10.00 on a take away combo of; a Green looking brioche bacon & eggs, relish 8/10 and a small latte..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Great ambience, service, coffee and breakfast. Would be a great place for a function. And the dinner menu looks awesome too. We will be back..."

Bek

"Bought a Groupon voucher for two and it was one of the best deals I’ve ever found on Groupon. Location is not great and lighting was quite dim, so..."

Hilda Lee

"Absolutely love their new dinner menu. 3 thursdays in a row me and my mates going there for dinner. From green burger bun to waffle chicken burger to..."

Joe Cool

"Just been here for the second time and just loved my meal. I seriously do not understand how this place can have a 3 rating on Zomato. They deserve..."

Peter Fiasco

"Decided to try this new place, and glad we did. Some of the items on the menu seemed a bit over trendy so I went for the blueberry waffle with basil..."

Geoff Smith

"Really good food and coffee, come here for lunch most weeks and it has never disappointed. Staff are always friendly and they play great tunes..."

Andy

"Kids friendly cafe restaurant with Good service, food and coffee. Also dinner menu very appealing. Definitely worth a visit when you are around the..."

Food And Restaurant Explorer

"Yaaaaaay they got breakfast!! Went in on their opening for the breakfast menu. I have to admit I havent been before and I was so surprised..."

HungryMelbournian

"Great Location, nice interior, coffee was good enough. Its only early days for these guys. Beer offering is bland, needs someone who understands beer..."

Wam73

"Great evening service, friendly staff and delicious bar food. Questionable selection of tap beers, hope to see this rotated in future. The..."

Miles Davis

"Platform 3095. I really liked the interior decorating here, sparse but homely due to the wood panels and black backgrounds. Furniture is matched..."

Oni San

Small Plates

85/100 (552 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Burger Lounge

85/100 (1794 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

85/100 (817 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Parking Available

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had takeaway - barra was fine, cream bulee excellent. Wine really very very good (Wallington..."

Brenda Blake

"I went to Mercers last year for a birthday celebration and got the matching wines menu which I highly recommend, as it was really good pairings to..."

Vi Dang

"We have been coming to Mercers for years, and never been disappointed! The food is exceptional, and the wine list extensive. Always found everything..."

Sandra

"4.5! Highly recommend the degustation menu! Lovely ambience and knowledgeable staff. Stand out dishes were definitely the dancing prawns and that..."

Lea

"Lovely service and amazing food. Thank you for making my Birthday fantastic a few weeks ago. That bread and butter is the nicest bread and butter to..."

The Mad Reviewer

"Beautiful restaurant decor. Our waitress Tanya was extremely attentive and knowledgeable on the wines and dishes, very kind. The dishes were all..."

LiamzlEats

"We've been enjoying this special restaurant for years and we never find any other restaurants, here or overseas, as good. The food is..."

Jessie Goddard

"Amazing quality food served within the A la carte menu! Topped off with exceptionally professional and friendly service. We will definitely be back..."

Cmtamb6

"Always a great fine dining experience. Wonderful food and great service, never disappoints. I recommend the degustation menu for a complete dining..."

Angela Menegazzo

"A nice little suburban dining destination. We had the three course dinner and enjoyed the meals and the wine. If I was to nit pick anything it was..."

Jay Z

"This restaurant had been on my radar for a while so took the opportunity when visiting Melbourne. Wasn't disappointed, great ambiance, superb wine..."

Oscar Julie

"Fine dining at Mercer's. A very welcoming atmosphere and staff. It has a very cozy ambience. Though the food didn't match up to my expectations but..."

Meghana Desaraju

"Fine dining at its best in Eltham. Had the goats cheese for entree, salmon for main and soufflé to finish off. The service is ultra professional and..."

Hungry Catepillar

"Just celebrated my birthday with my husband at Mercer's tonight and as usual, it was amazing. Customer service was warm and welcoming. Mood lighting..."

Casey Phelan

"A request to catch up as a celebration. A promise that it would be something worth writing about. It was both. Here’s why Mercers in Eltham has..."

The Domestic Traveller

"A request to catch up as a celebration. A promise that it would be something worth writing about. It was both. Here’s why Mercers in Eltham has..."

The Domestic Traveller

"Always a welcoming, attractive restaurant to return to.All dishes of the usual high standard.Two observations - a glass of bubbly was..."

EatlikeaCorgi

"Ate here for the first time earlier this month. The service was lovely and the food was amazing. The price is more than reasonable for fine dining...."

Tammy

"LOVE this place. We had experienced a terrible restaurant and phoned them to ask if they would be able to fit us in for dessert which they kindly..."

Local

"The food at Mercer's is always wonderful and the service is fantastic, and there is a great wine list. I have eaten here a number of times and I have..."

Zara

"We went there last Sat - dinner for 2. We booked for 7.30 and when we arrived the restaurant was packed and in full swing. Perhaps a early or..."

Hcc

"The food at Mercers was excellent. We had the degustation menu and it was sensational. A little twist of flavours to every dish. The service was..."

Dills

"User reviews. We've been to Mercers on many occasions and have always been pampered beyond belief. If you believe any of the negative critiques,..."

Rudi Leibel

"I haven't even eaten here and I gave it a thumbs up coz it looks gud..."

N C

"Favorite restaurant in Melbourne!. I cannot recommend this place more. I have had some of the best dining experiences I have ever had here. The..."

Isnice

"The Dessert is awesome and includes a taste of the desserts in Mercer's..."

Aggofato

"Driving past this restaurant it always looks inviting, warm lights radiating from it's homely windows, and surrounded by lush gardens. On entering..."

Christopher Eury

"We had dinner at The Mercer. The food was amazing. We had the dancing prawns which was fantastic. I had the fish for main, didn't know it was..."

Farsh

"Great food and relax experience for a fine dining. We went here because our friend went here and booked for a dinner here. We were warned that it..."

Icis

"Favourite place in Eltham. We've been coming to Mercer's Restaurant for years - only to celebrate special dates but have recently realised what a..."

Celia Potter

"Very nice food and atmosphere. Enjoyed the degustation menu, catered for my vegetarian needs. The wines were lovely and the soufflé for dessert was..."

Mariqua McGee

"FINE FOOD WITHOUT THE EGO'S. Stephen, Ute and staff take you on an inner city fine dining experience without the ego's associated with other..."

Foodude

"Very enjoyable. Special occasion dinner for two - did not disappoint. Each course was well crafted and delicious. Lovely atmosphere where we could..."

Monty

"Excellent. My second visit with a group of friends, and Mercer's did not disappoint. We all greatly enjoyed the summer degustation menu with matching..."

Southern Belle

"SO LUCKY. I am so lucky this is just around the corner from me .. I have been going here for years and highly recommend the degustation with matching..."

Natasha

"We stumbled onto this place and were not disappointed. We first asked for a different table and this was done without fuss! The food was sensational,..."

Hanna Murray

"Do Yourself & Your Wife A Favour. My wife and I booked into Mercer's for lunch on a Sunday recently. When we got there we found that we were the only..."

Anthony.j.meikle

"Our first fine dining experience and it was..."

MeggyEggy

"Wow! Thank you for a fantastic evening. Perfect ending to a very very hectic week! Great service - attentive and friendly. Wonderful Spring..."

Lisa Inman

"Overall it was good. The duck breast was a little dry though. The slow cooked kanagroo was..."

PickyEater

"Quality and innovation of an inner city dining experience in a very comfortable environment. Really enjoyed our..."

Danielle Thorburn Bates

"Fine dining. Classy restaurant, beautiful food, cooked perfectly. Pleasant place with ambience. Not cheap pub food but good value served promptly..."

Phillip

"Best Restaurant in the North East. This place is amazing. Intimate and homely. Its anAbsolute delight to come here. Its my wife & I's..."

Brian G

"This is one of my favorite restaurants of all time the food is great,the staff are always polite,and the owners are very nice people . That's why..."

Caz

"We went to this restuarant for a nice interment dinner and we were both most impressed. We had three course each and the food was outstanding. I..."

Daz023

"La Brioche french patisserie. We spend our Sunday lunch at Mercer's ,it was beautifullthe meal was superb,better than ever ,one of the best..."

Monique Gentil

Me-want-food

"Fine dining in Eltham. We enjoyed the degustation menu at Mercer's with each course matched to a a very well-chosen wine. Everything was superb, but..."

Hedonist

"Fantabulous!. This is a special occasion restaurant for us and we love it! Food is spectacular (no wonder Stephen keeps winning at least one chef's..."

Rose Mercer

"Stunning meal. The meal shared at Mercer's has been ranked among a few special restaurants in the upper echelons of our dining..."

A Person You Know

"My wife and I have dined at Mercers on at least four previous occasions and always left more than satisfied but tonight was slightly different. The..."

Iceman

"Degustation - just do it!. My first experience at wine matched degustation, and now I'm hooked. Ventured out to Mercer's in Eltham courtesy of the..."

Tippy

"Mercers is inner city fine dining for the lucky folk in the Eltham region. Stephen Ute's degustation menu is a variable showcase of local produce..."

Elnuno

"Scrumdiddlyumpscious!. I came across this restaurant through Spreets and decided to go with my friend as part of my birthday celebrations...."

Kaz

"Where happy diners say "if fine dining is meant to be passé then why is everyone enjoying the food and the cosy atmosphere so much" just look..."

Peter Allen

"3 Stars outside the CBD. What a great find. A truly innovative modern australian menu with one of the best cellars outside the CBDStephen and..."

Craig Lang

Research Fish & Chips

84/100 (101 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Perfectly good fish and chips, crispy batter tasty food, nice freshly cooked chips.All prepared very quickly.There are lots of fish and..."

Geoff Smith

"Best fish and chips in Melbourne My go to is Fish bites and potato cakes . Perfect , chips are also great I drive a long way to get my hit from there..."

Jan Barson

"The family love this place. Fish is great. Chips are consistent. Dim sims delish. Potato cakes great. The local spot for fish and chips for sure...."

Matt Garner

"Good solid fish and chips. Flake usually great, chips hit the spot, steamed dimmies particularly nice. Reasonably priced, take eftpos and really..."

Megan

"Don't bother with fish and chips anywhere else in the area - I'm going to say best fish and chips I've had. I've had a lot..Crispy, fresh, great..."

Anna

"Best fish & chips in the area!!!!!! Chips are 10/10!! Cooked perfectly with that nice crispy crunch on every chip! Flake is great, no funny smells &..."

Nakita Lastrina

"Gluten Free Fish and Chips on Tuesdays and Wednesdays!!! My little boy is in heaven. Great Service, fresh delicious food not greasy, highly..."

Kylie Pittard

"Just a good old fish and chip shop, nothing "gourmet" not over priced, no problems ordering. Don't miss out. Great place to eat in the run...."

Cameron Hill

"Amazing fish n chips, the calamari is to die for, and the burgers are spot on. Definitely a..."

Drbakki

"Good fish & chips, nothing fancy but you will not be..."

Farsh

Third Chapter Eltham

84/100 (1376 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Third Chapter is one of my regulars. I am never disappointed with portion sizes, value for moneys, and a cold drip coffee. I often come here with..."

Jasmine Woodward

"Highly recommend the big..."

Samanthayuwho

"Every time I come here, breakfast, lunch or dinner the food is always amazing. Although they can tweak some of there items like the too milky iced..."

Aleena Gutszmit

"Great place for Sunday breakfast, all meals were delicious and great kids pancakes! Service was prompt and friendly, definitely recommend and will be..."

Christian Fenwick

"Came for dinner and could not fault it! Delicious meals, all with very fresh ingredients and huge portions. Service was very attentive without being..."

Prior Melburnian

"Love this cafe! Food is yummy most of the time. Barista can sometimes be a hit or miss when it comes to making long blacks, however the crazy shakes..."

Melbourne Best Bites

"Amazing food, massive serves!!! Special requests on orders were listened to and followed. Staff were very polite and the place itself was spacious..."

Emily Fahey

"We are a brunch family and experts at the smashed avocado scene. Recently we went to Third Chapter after changing from The Common which I didn't..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"I have been to Third Chapter twice now, and I have loved each visit. The food was fresh and delicious, and very generous servings for the price you..."

DancerFoodGal

"Well, well, hard to give it a fair score. In old Zomato I would have given it a healthy 3.5, but now I believe 4 is too much. However I certainly..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"I just noticed that the site says $100 for 2 people. Because of the sheer size of the dishes served here, I feel its around $60-80 for 2 people. We..."

AC

"One word= AMAZINGDespite it being an extremely busy day with no seats available, service and food were both prompt!!Great atmosphere with..."

Cinnamon's Food For Thought

"My family love 3rd Chapter! The staff are friendly and attentive, the food is fresh and delicious ( generous serves) and is very central! It..."

Kim Nicholls

"Huge servings, friendly service and a great varied me to. Lots of vegan options which is great to see. $7.90 for a “fresh” orange juice (straight..."

Jessicaaaa

"Breakfast was calling on a Sunday morning and third chapter is where we landed. I really liked the feel of the place, funky, busy and welcoming. The..."

Coffee Cup

"I love coming here on weekends for brunch or breakfast. The coffee and breakfast menu is just amazing. I love that they have a little window out the..."

Natalie

"Great space with a busy vibe - best described as pub style food on steroids- generous portions for sure. Service was friendly and speedy. Pick of the..."

JB

"Sunday brunch with family of 4. Crowded but didn't wait long for a table. Lotsa families with children giving it a warm and cosy ambience. Service..."

Claudius Pseudonymus

"Very very good!! Although being extremely busy, the staff were very attentive in finding our group of 5 a table.The service was excellent, the..."

Shaun Yates

"Food was really nice and well presented with lots of variety on the menu. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and a fresh welcoming environment with..."

Rebeccajade

"The food here is delicious. Came here with 3 friends - we all agreed on the high quality of cooking. I had the vegetarian burger with mushroom...."

Jane

"Always busy and always fresh. Have only ever been in for breakfasts and lunches and am yet to have anything bad. Regularly have the Main Chapter..."

Jobsson Grothe

"Never been to third chapter till today! hidden away in Eltham but spoken about a lot! i loved this cafe!!!! definitely need to come back again! The..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"I am a local in Eltham and we have lots of cafes but I always find myself going to this wonderful place . Service is spot on with very friendly staff..."

Sophie Walker

"I’ve never seen a badly presented dish at this place! Having well presented dishes genuinely does keep customers coming back wanting to try more...."

Jess

"Worth exploring further ...Judging by their latte, service and venue and the many other cafes around Eltham ... they "might" have the best..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"We live close by and have been here quite a few times. Venue is great, staff are very informative and service is great. Have never had a bad meal...."

M. A.

"Loving the menu update with more variety of vegan options. Solid coffee, solid sour cream and excellent service to our dogs. Love the outdoor setting..."

Lilly Hooper

"Best avocado on toast in the area/ I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a lot of avo, the pumpkin bread it’s served on is to die for. Food is large..."

Leya Cefai

"Went to Third Chapter for brunch today and now I’m struggling to move. The serve sizes are a bit on the larger size of enormous. My daughter and..."

Robert Stephenson

"Quite a lovely cafe, I had the main chapter big breakfast which was really filling, and my partner had the mushroom burger. Would definitely return..."

AaronN

"Been here multiple times. Consistently good food and good service. Menu is huge, tried quite a bit of it with friends and everyone has always been..."

Nanas

"Had a nice late lunch here on an outside table. Our waitress was friendly and chatty so we felt very welcome from the start. We shared a plate of the..."

Amy Sharma

"Food was amazing! Staff were friendly and welcoming and the look of the place is beautiful. It is a bit expensive but the food makes it worth it...."

LoveFoodieee

"Try the pork belly salad, it was pretty good as the salad well balanced the oily taste of the pizza pork bellyFor the drinks I ordered bubbly..."

Milktealayer

"Third Chapter is a beautiful and spacious café/restaurant in Eltham. Popular for brunch goers, this place is also a favourite for many who prefer..."

FOOD TRIP

"Nice cafe, large portion sizes, fast service. I had the fritter dish, I enjoyed it however I’m almost certain they use a pre made veggie burger as..."

Melbrunchin

"Consistently good!! Service great and variety of excellent meals in particular, the kids meals - very generous!! Love the hot chocolate..."

Cinzgirlxx

"Third Chapter excels as a family-oriented eatery that not only offers up a delicious feed, but great value for money as well. We were pleasantly..."

Penguineats

"Nice environment, good seats but dirty, good window wandering who install the window? Can view outside through the windows... breakfast finished at..."

Ropogi

"Went here with my sister a few days ago as lots of friends have been saying how cute & great this cafe is & they weren't wrong. As soon as we walked..."

Eating With Ebony

"Staff were lovely, warm and welcoming! Food was served within 20 minutes of ordering & was very nice! Parma was quality chicken breast, fresh zesty..."

Nakita Lastrina

"Wow I was really impressed walking into this large, bright space with beautiful greenery which fitted in perfectly within the leafy suburb of Eltham...."

Split The Bill

"Third Chapter is a warm and welcoming restaurant serving unpretentious and generous food for the soul. . The broad menu is inspired by flavours from..."

Gastrology

"Located in a shopping mall in Eltham, Third Chapter is a contemporary cafe with a good vibe. It was very busy and fairly noisy on the Sunday morning..."

Andrew T

"First time visit to this new cafe in Eltham, went there for lunch and ended up with the eggs benny which was pretty good, the potato rosti was nice..."

Denny Patron

"by F.E.E.D. | Jul 23, 2017 | Eltham, Melbourne, Modern Australian, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES | 0 comments. Aptly named for being the third venue owned..."

Nicole Tang

"Loving this revamped place. Plenty of options on the menu for main meals, and delicious cakes/treats aplenty for afternoon tea. Quality food and..."

Alice Gomez

"Nothing but amazing words to say about Third Chapter. The service was absolutely amazing - the staff were welcoming on arrival and always quick to..."

Sarah Rav

"We were pleasantly treated to such a delicious lunch from The Third Chapter Chicken Parma, A Salmon stack and their special of the day Seafood..."

Ford Lee

"Loving places which make it easy with a pram and are uber child-friendly. A quick pittstop for coffee, hot chocolate, a vanilla slice and a lemon..."

Matty T

"Really like it here. Been twice. Once for lunch, today for breakfast. Both meals were really tasty. I had grilled salmon for lunch which was cooked..."

MelissaBoydo

"I really like this place. The kids loves the crazy shakes, service friendly and a nice risotto. Much better than the common and very family..."

Susan J

"I had a day out to the Diamond Valley Miniature Train with my sister and her two young sons. A friend recommended the Second Home, but we couldn't..."

Lin

"Had a great mother's day brunch and felt totally looked after by Erin. After being double booked at another cafe in Eltham, Erin went out of her way..."

LaBrujita

"Formally 'the Common' in Eltham, Third Chapter retains much of the vibrancy of the old place but a revamp of the coffee bar and seating makes this..."

Oni San

"Featured In The Pictures: The Main Chapter + Death By Chocolate. At The The Main Chapter Today I experienced: Lovely atmosphere. Excellent range of..."

Jessie Michelle Mahony

"French toast looked beautiful, tasted good, quick service. Wedges were nice and crispy but a few too many discoloured ones. Toddler loved her cheese..."

Kylie S

"Great breakfast selection and great portion sizes, homey feel, and great takeaway..."

leon stals

"Such a beautiful venue, food is gorgeous and well-timed (meals come out together when in a group) and food is spectacular..."

Jessica8461

"We were there 15/7/22. Food was great and the waiters were absolutely lovely. A few of us were there and we all commented on how good the staff were...."

T B

"Really tasty food and friendly service, but the bill can climb up really quickly if you put in a couple of entrees. Happy to pay for quality, but..."

Les Barnes

Second Home

83/100 (1062 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

"A very nice & warm place to take your family for a breakfast. Cozy ambience & yum food...."

Anshu Nayyar

"Nice cafe, amazing folded eggs. Coffee could be better (but it's not terrible).Parking can be very difficult at..."

John M

"The service set the tone right from the staff. Professionally friendly. Great menu with lots to offer that is not the run of the mill if so many..."

Srslyfoods

"after many visits here, finally had some of the amazing food rather than just coffee and drinks - and it definitely didn't disappoint. each and every..."

Lisa Ann

"Coffee is of a high quality. Great tasting food. Environment can be noisy at times depending on the day of the week and time- often a lot of children..."

Melbourne Best Bites

"My daughter had been here before and said it had great healthy food. I remember when it was an art gallery many years before.Arriving at..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"This is an excellent place. 5 star service with beautiful food and coffee. Definitely the best cafe in town. It also has a nice gift shop, fresh..."

A_waterhouse

"Solid place to chill and have coffee. Had the chippies which were perfectly fried and came with delicious sauce. Had a iced chocolate and mocha which..."

Andrew Wong

"Can't believe I have not been here before today, have been told by so many its great. So anyway went down and have to admit its the best breakfast I..."

JB

"BEAUTIFUL interior and wonderful styling. Service was friendly but not over the top. Both food and coffee were impeccable. Tonnes of flavour and..."

Jessicaaaa

"3.75/5 cute spot! Great for a bite and maybe a trek around the greenery. Lovely little cafe in the midst of housing and shops/warehouses. Food..."

Jinn

"Pretty good range of options on the menu. Nice to see a few for the vegans. I’m a fan of the coffee and the setting is really cool and..."

Lilly Hooper

"Best breakfast and lunch in Eltham by a mile!! Lovely owners, smashed avo is the best I’ve had anywhere. Well done! Beautiful space to eat in as..."

Susan J

"Couldn't fault the food here, hence it gets 5 stars. Benedict and the veg big breakfast both fantastic, with perfectly poached eggs. Coffee is great,..."

Mark Edler

"Love the place, quite spacious! A little bit pricey but the food is good! Would def go back again! Only problem is parking, not the cafe’s problem..."

Jess_foodie

"A lot of healthy options for brunch, staff are friendly and attentive. Beautiful decor. Good place to catch up with friends. Parking can be a bit..."

NNNBBB

"We have been a few times, each time as good, still have a few parking issues, as the street is narrow. Its ambience is homey and warm, apart from the..."

Andrea

"Lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and food was delicious, fresh and creative. We really enjoyed trying different food combinations with unique..."

Rebeccajade

"Came here yesterday for breakfast with the family. Beautiful place and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food was just delicious. The..."

SGiandinoto

"The portions were big and the salmon bagel was full of flavour. The coffee is great too and i love the high ceilings and its such a great local, and..."

Lee Ann Low

"went to second home for my birthday and i had a really great time! the staff were so nice and friendly and made the experience at the cafe much..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Second Home isn’t merely a bright, homely setting, but it is an establishment that really delivers on quality breakfasts and lunches. The open,..."

Hugo Morgan

"Wonderful service, beautiful food and great interior. This place is one of my favorite cafes in Melbourne. The menu has something for everyone..."

Luvfood

"The food at second home never disappoints. Having eaten here many times, I came today for brunch thinking eggs. I love their version of Eggs..."

Sally S

"Wheelchair accessible. Accessible bathroom available.Limited parking on and off street.Spacious inside with a modern and fresh..."

Ramp It Up

"Great service and great food . Waitress was especially good with a grumpy 9 year old. Nice decor also. Worth a visit . Will come back next time we..."

Karen Smith

"Visited Second Home on a Saturday for brunch and loved the feel. Quite industrial and felt similar to a brunch spot more inner city. A half hour wait..."

Val86

"Fantastic atmosphere at second home. Meals are always great whether it’s breakfast or lunch. Sometimes it gets very busy and I feel like they try..."

M. A.

"This was my first visit to second home. It was really busy when we arrived we only waited ten minutes to get a table which was great. The staff were..."

Lys

"We were passing through Eltham for a wedding and stopped for brunch at Second Home. On first glance you are a bit apprehensive as it is surrounded by..."

Dakota O

"Amazing and delicious food, with very friendly staff who knew the menu and gave great suggestions when asked on what option to go for. However..."

Elise Ciavarella

"The only thing that I don’t like about Second Home is getting there late with no booking (my own mistake) and having to wait for a table because..."

Eating East

"If you find yourself in Eltham looking for a relaxing brunch or lunch, Second Home is the place to check out as soon as possible. Located at 21..."

Explore.Melbourne

"This is my fav cafe! Food is high quality and beautifully presented. Menu items are not like ‘just another cafe’ - they are different and..."

Shish, The Foodie

"A very cool place for brunch!! Gets busy on the weekend. This place only take booking for group of 8+ otherwise you have to wait for a table,..."

Vicki Guo

"Second home is my favourite cafe! The staff are always super friendly- what hospitality should be! The smashed avo and the smoothies are always..."

Foodie1992

"We popped in late today to have a chat with the manager to see if they could book us in for a very large group in a few weeks. While they weren’t..."

Ashwin Hemant Mahagaonkar

"We love this place! Even though we're not locals, we'd take a drive and make a deliberate visit to here. The place has a lovely space and we enjoy..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"Beautiful atmosphere, the customer service was amazing, and you could not fault the food. I ordered the macadamia granola and my friend the eggs..."

LoveFoodieee

"Excellent suburban cafe, modern decor and great menu.Can be very busy on weekends but worth the wait. Very friendly service.Breakfast super..."

Affogato Addiction

"Love love loveLove the foodLove the atmosphereLove the service Must try their juices .. so refreshingThe egg Benedict..."

Quynh Le

"A beautiful cafe setup with hip cafe food! I've enjoyed a few great catch-ups with friends here and really enjoy the space, the service and the food...."

Aitl

"Went here for brunch on a Saturday and surprisingly got a table straight away. Had a smoked salmon salad which was perfect! However we also ordered..."

4theloveoffood

"Great set up and intetesting food and coffee, something about it hooks you. Got some cakes to take away - divineee 😍Nice outdoor area..."

Foodie4Melb

"Second Home | Eltham I went out for a quick Saturday morning brunch sesh with my bestie today & we decided to go somewhere tried and tested..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"Have been here twice so far and both times shocked by how popular this place is - get there early (around 9 on a Sunday) or expect to wait (10 is too..."

Cocktails&Chocolate

"At 9:30am this cafe was already filled with diners, so the wait was 20 minutes. However, the pre-dining and dining services were impressive and the..."

Nikki NurikkoVisits

"would be five stars if it weren't for the booking situation, can't book over the phone so i am sometimes waiting the for 40 minutes. other than hands..."

Parice Morrissey

"Lovely interior, warm feel and delicious food! Came for breakfast and ordered the 'veggie home' enjoyed it very much. Will be returning with friends..."

Jacinta Katina

"Excellent atmosphere, fantastic food. Coffee was really nice. Had the eggs Benedict, order the same thing every time I come. Only difficulty was with..."

Katielangeee

"beautifully decorated, gorgeous homey atmosphere and the staff are welcoming and friendly, food was delicious, i ordered the breakfast super salad..."

Hangrygrace

"We arrived around 11am and were told that there would be a 25 minute m wait but the lovely lady ushered us to the couches in front of the fire and..."

Spirited Stardust

"Lovely place, had to wait for a table on a Tuesday morning so defs need to book, I didn't really enjoy my coffee but got the smoothie bowl which was..."

Oliviajwhite98

"Beautiful aesthetic with a great seasonal menu and full of fresh local produce but the coffee is quite expensive and can be hit or miss. Also gets..."

Niamhlewin

"We visited on a Friday afternoon and the cafe was bustling with people. Luckily someone just left so we were able to get a table right away...."

Flabnbone Food

"Beautiful! Nice location and so pretty inside, absolutely loved the decor. Bigger than it looks like from the outside. Very busy on a monday morning..."

E Review

"A bit crowded but staff were lovely and food was nice, I found the bagels hard for some reason. Apart from that; best coffee I've ever had out..."

Chloe Lower

"Ok so my first review and I am very very excited. My friends and I decided to venture out from South Yarra on Sunday and drove all the way over to..."

LIZZIE TELLS THE T

"So many have recommended this place and it did not disappoint! Arriving in this beautiful art gallery style building with it's high ceilings,..."

Split The Bill

"Second home was a super lovely cafe. Although having to wait 25 minutes to get a table, it was definitely worth it. Would recommend making a booking..."

Rebecca Fakhri

"Never fails to impress. Great food. Friendly service. Can get busy but early birds fare better. Blankets and heater outside make for a pleasant fresh..."

Lou

"A dear friend took me out for a day in the South East 'burbs of Melbourne and we started off with a fortifying brunch at Second Home. Strangely..."

Minda Barley

"Spectacular. Period. This is one of the best looking venues in the country hands down.We had their Pick Me Up and the Salad Bowl. Both..."

Must Be Hungry

"We booked for our table of three and the friendly enthusiastic phone manner of the staff member set a welcoming tone for our visit. We were..."

Bazz

"Love this place. Always worth the wait for a table. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. There is plenty of room to relax, they don't cram..."

Cookiekath

"Vive le Breakfast Martini! Vive le breakfast! Vive le Second Home!Plonked unceremoniously in the back blocks of Eltham, in what mostly..."

Oni San

"Absolutely love this place. The food is consistently delicious, as is the coffee. The only problem is that it's too popular (the wait time for a..."

Kat

"Love this place. I get completely swept up in the cosy industrial atmosphere. Give me a meal by the fireplace and indoor tree any day! The service..."

Alice Gomez

"Food here was absolutely stunning for breaky. The decor inside was modern, with a cosy touch that made it feel homey yet still like a restaurant. ..."

Tim Titterton

Papa Bear Cafe

82/100 (392 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful WFPB and Vegan Food. Well worth going to talk to the wonderful staff, eat and enjoy the gorgeous atmosphere.We'll done Chef......"

Cazz

"A quaint little cafe where you can choose to indoors or outdoors (in the arcade) but be aware it can be busy outside with families, parents, kids..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"If you're after some privacy whilst you're enjoying your brunch or coffee then this is not the place. But if you get some enjoyment listening to the..."

Patsy

"This is wonderful Coffee, very good if not the best in the area, definitely coming back again and again!Staff is very friendly and the..."

Elthamtrees

"Really great coffee and very friendly service. Quaint little cafe, next time will try some food. Cakes look fabulous and there are plenty of gluten..."

MelissaBoydo

"Big fan of papa bear. Service with a huge smile and a chat. No doubt that relationship development is what this place is all about. Great coffee and..."

Waxman Nicholas

"Great little coffee shop they have here. All slices bread cakes quiches salads are made in house. That what makes this place a 5.Coffee is..."

Cameron Hill

"This place has friendly service and good coffee, but squashed into an arcade laneway the atmosphere is dark and lacking. Limited seating, better as a..."

Alice Gomez

"My sister and I were craving a good coffee and some even better vegan dessert yesterday and with the help of Papa Bear in Eltham that's exactly what..."

Agirlnamedlisa

"Best coffee in the area!Food is always great with a small and select amount of options, but enough. Often happy to customise or make. Something..."

Aaron Kelly

"How cute is this little place? I went here today and ordered a soy chai and it was the absolute best I have ever had!! The cabinet was covered in..."

Brunch Lover

"Great coffee and friendly service! Will be coming again soon. Some of the best coffee in Eltham. The muffins are also terrific and the Friday muffins..."

Rachel Foodie

"Seriously Great coffee, complex and delicious. Very friendly and helpful owner and staff and a great vibe to the place. The food is healthy and very..."

Ali

"Lovely little place, went there with a friend on Sunday. They don't offer lunch on Sundays, only breakfast, but the cook was happy to make me a vegan..."

Emma

"Famous for its coffee, but also chai late is awesome. Little cup with lid baby chino is my son's favourite. I miss them on weekends. ..."

Nakamura

"What a joy to find this hole in the wall delight. It serves the best coffee in Eltham with by some of the best, friendliest service in Melbourne...."

Kirsten

"Best coffee in Eltham, very laid back and friendly staff. No menu they basically make whatever you feel like. Love it! ..."

Hangry.gal

"Not just simply the best coffee in eltham but as a coffee snob of melbourne this being the best coffee I have ever tasted is even still an..."

Josh Horan

"Such a cheery café! Lovely staff, and tasty fresh food. Amazing what they're doing with this little space. I highly recommend this place!..."

Foodorkable E

"Tiny little cafe with awesome people. Staff were lovely and they can actually make a cup of coffee. Different food which was a nice change (veal..."

Amanda Fulton

"Simply does best coffee in Eltham (which isn't saying much) , but the coffee is really good. I mean up there with good inner city cafes. Well made,..."

Chris Price

"Axil coffee? In Eltham? My, what a time to be alive... I must have driven up and down the main strip twice looking for this one, and walked..."

The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Grave

"Papa Bear is a cute little cafe in an arcade in the Eltham shopping centre. We dropped in for breakfast one morning on our way to Research. The..."

Leonie Bourke

"Best Coffee In Eltham.This place is technically speaking the best coffee in town, that is if you want coffee on the go. What lets this..."

Christopher James

"Formerly sugakube, papa bear has now finally grounded the cafe and produces one of the best coffees in Melbourne's north east. Cabinet food:..."

Brod Asakura

"Lovely food & great service. My friend and I visited Papa Bear last week following a recommendation by another friend of ours. The food was..."

AdeleUMelb

"A lovely tiny cafe, very friendly service, such a homey feel. I just had a toastie but even that was very nice, quality ham and bread, and good..."

Ms August

"Very cosy. Cute little cafe, very friendly staff, has a good variety for lunch and always has nice..."

M. A.

"Great coffee. Fresh, varied lunch and snacks. Friendly service. Will be..."

Lisa

"Beautiful local cafe. Beautiful coffee, friendly staff and yum food. If you haven't tried this cafe make sure you do it won't disappoint..."

Mr Blake

"Surprised. After struggling for so long to find a cafe in the Nillumbik area that can make a decent coffee, Papa Bear comes as a god..."

Blamegame

"Best coffee in Eltham. Owner is friendly and manages to remember faces even after only a couple of visits. Food looks beautiful and can't wait to try..."

SC

"Awesome coffee, friendly, professional service. Something Eltham has been crying out for. Don't know what cranky reviewers are on about - not only..."

Anthony Hasseldine

"The best coffee in Eltham! A small place tucked away in the Eltham arcade that is bang on trend. Although it is only a small nook within the ever..."

Emily

"Love this place!.. Staff are so friendly. Really aim to please. Healthy and yummy food. I ordered a salad (after being offered a little sample..."

J-Mo

"Best coffee in Eltham!. Thank goodness I finally found and discovered Papa Bear! I'd virtually given up after trying all the obvious cafes in the..."

Lucy

"Great little spot. Cute little hole-in-the-wall with just enough space to sit and enjoy your well made coffee. Ben, the nicest guy in the world, who..."

Lynsay Cooperwaite

"Best Eltham morning cafe. Always have gluten free options. Excellent coffee and friendly service. Lots of regular..."

Don Ewart

"Got to love pork roll Fridays in Eltham! Thankyou James and Crew, looks and tastes A-Mazing!..."

Crissie Boukouris

"I’ll have to take photos of the food next time! I had a fresh savoury tart (kind of like a quiche) and it was super fresh and tasty for a quick..."

Nadia Punselie

"Had a yummy Cajun Chicken roll, came very..."

Darcy James

"Google “best coffee in Eltham” and you find Papa Bear. I concur. This hidden gem delivered on its reviews. 5star coffee (and I’m a Heidelberg..."

Scott mcrobert

"The food and coffee is excellent along with the great friendly service from Steve and his..."

John Croft

"Small but really homely and good place for coffee and food, Good customer service,never been..."

Basanta Sapkota

"Quaint little hidden away place with a friendly home style feel. Relaxed food and atmosphere yet still tastey and welcoming. It is inside a..."

Daniel Martin

82/100 (533 ratings)

Deli On Bolton

81/100 (154 ratings)

"Great little local deli. The selection of cheeses (and meats if you are so inclined) is extensive. They make yummy sandwiches and coffee too...."

Kat

"Nice friendly staff and a large range of light lunches and small goods.Really like Colin's coffee blend and their muffins. Their homemade..."

Morgueman

"There's a real sense of pride in what they serve here, and with great home made dishes like Moussaka, apple strudel and chicken parcels, they have a..."

Greg

"This Deli has everything you need, fresh meats & cheese, fresh baked muffins (very yummy), general store products & wine cellar. Lovely coffee, very..."

Kl

"Great coffe and service. There are few coffee shops that I go out of my way to visit and Bolton street Deli is definitely one of them. Every time I..."

Ahmadmostafa54

"Great local!. Wonderful coffee and friendly service. Can't wait to go..."

FineFoodie

"Best food spot aroud bolton st, the staffs and owner really lovely ppl, I personally recommend their coffee and coffee powder..."

Akhil Madhu

"Good selection of deli products out this side of town. Very friendly staff. You need to specify if you're buying for an occasion otherwise you get..."

Sandra Valimberti

"Lovely EXPERIENCE Very friendly barista. Nice, strong coffee. Good prices - $5.50 for a LARGE (read here: bucket 😄) soy, decaf cap and $2 for a..."

caroline overbeek

"Treasure trove of delicious foods. The ready made Italian dishes I enjoyed from here, tonight, were top notch. Staff also very friendly and helpful...."

Christopher Hatton

"Just starting stopping in for my morning coffee a couple of weeks ago , amazing coffee & food , Collin and staff always greet you with a smile ,..."

Marko Novkovic

Earthbound Bolton

80/100 (142 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

80/100 (998 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

"I loved my visit here! The staff were so friendly and the cafe itself was nicely fit out and in a great location. There was a really nice vibe! The..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"Nestled in the hills of Eltham, The Main is a spacious cafe that is a welcome stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The eclectic menu has some..."

Morgs71

"Large casual dining venue (with its own private function space). Lots of variety on the menu!!! Hard to go past a wood oven pizza but..."

Bites Of Melbourne

"Head 20kms North East of Melbourne and you’ll soon end up in Eltham. Many art enthusiasts will know this area is home to Montsalvat.Fun..."

Tess Presso

"We had a great experience at The Main! Love the overall appearance, vibe and atmosphere. Staff are super friendly. I was also happy to see how many..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"This place is consistently good in all aspects. Whether you’re coming here for a bite to eat, a full on lunch or just takeaway, everything is..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Was out Eltham one night and needed somewhere to eat. I followed my nose and we ended up at Main a modern Australian restaurant / cafe. The wood fire..."

Melb_Belly

"This place never disappoints, great customer service from the moment we walk in. The food here is great and consistent. The calamari salad is my fav,..."

Joe

"Love this place awesome food wood fired pizzas are the best and amazing staff always feels like we are at home here best little restaurant in Eltham..."

Bruce Cumming

"Went to dinner late Saturday. No problems. Great service. Excellent food and very good atmosphere. Will be back again. Tried the Nutella pizza. Very..."

Magilla Gorilla

"Food was nice, I can only judge by my experience and the fact that we just had pizza. Everyone got lemon slices in their drinks, but I got an orange..."

AJ

"The menu is excellent! Extensive, vegetarian friendly and definitely something on there for everyone to eat. The staff were friendly and attentive!..."

Caitlin Maree

"I had lunch here with my sister and Mum and we were all thoroughly delighted with the cake selections! It was quite packed but despite this the staff..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The Main in Eltham is always good. Never disappointed with the quality of the food or service. Staff always pleasant. Been here numerous times..."

John Koenig

"My partner and I had breakfast here and it was delish. I had a big breakfast and everything was cooked to perfection. Partner had an omelette and..."

Jared Mills

"Excellent service. Very fast food service. Beautiful atmosphere and a lot of room. Nice big menu with every kind of food except the price is quite..."

Isuri_panapitiya

"Had a bit of time to kill in the area so decided to try this place. Glad i did. Just got a coffee, and it was amazing. I definitely will be back for..."

Daniel Siciliano

"Well done to the owner and staff at the main, I have never seen such a hard working owner. Great food and coffee, the service was great, couldn't..."

Shane Riley

"Had a cheeky bunch the boiz and pick this little treat as our location of event. Customer service was tight and pretty damn perf. Got some coffees..."

Tyron Cleghorn

"Have had breakfast and lunch here a fair few times and has always been good. Food and drinks can be a bit pricey but it's always been..."

Jess

"Have lunch here occasionally, the food is nothing exotic but the things I have tasted are quite ok. I have the pulled beef hamburger with chips and..."

Tom Hill

"I've been here several times either to eat or just to meet up with friends or both.The seating area is shaped like 'T'. Either near the service..."

E J

"Yum yum yum, delicious pancakes, coffee and cakes! Service is polite, though maybe could be a little more attentive, but overall this place is very..."

Dreamingwilliams

"Love this place! I have never had a bad meal here. Plenty to choose from on the menu! Waiting staff are all very lovely and attentive! Only thing I..."

Emma

"This is my local! My safe place, never a disappointing meal or service!! The team always so warm & welcoming - so down to earth! & every time I have..."

Nakita Lastrina

"Really impressed! Homemade gnocchi was delicious and the meatlover pizza hit the spot. Service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be..."

Sully

"I've been here mutliple times and everytime has been a great experience. Lovely atmosphere, very attentive staff. Coffee has been spot on everytime...."

Emma Harding

"Regular haunt during our Saturday house hunting ventures in the local area! They are very attentive, and food arrives quickly. They have a good..."

Alice Gomez

"Stop in here to get a coffee on the run sometimes, might ask for a strong next time to see how that goes. Always made well with the perfect coffee..."

Cameron Hill

"A solid dining experience. The friendly and attentive service and a casual atmosphere make this a really nice place to visit. The food is not so much..."

Oni San

"Great food, great service.. Have been here three times now but being there this time round and having to share the enclosed outdoor area with someone..."

MG

"The food here is delicious, and the staff are very friendly, although a bit scatty often forgetting to bring drinks etc. but I really enjoyed the..."

CCC

"We moved to Eltham last year and have been to this restaurant many times now. Every time the service has been excellent - the staff are well-trained,..."

L0veMelb

"Very Friendly staff. Fair price for food and yummy meals. Would recommend to friends/family and will go back for sure. :) also deserts are very tasty..."

Bree Trevisi

"Came here for dessert only. There's a cake cabinet at the front of the restaurant filled with a range of small cakes, tarts and muffins. I had the..."

TresHungry

"The Moroccan chicken salad was absolutely incredible. Walnuts added a nice texture and crunch too. Place is vibrant, and although busy at the time,..."

Beccy's Adventures

"Came here for a weekend breakfast and ordered the French toast with a latte. Latte was of perfect temperature, creamy and delicious. The French..."

ToMaZo

"Had a lovely smoked salmon with capers pizza. Was lovely. Lovely base. Crunchy. First time trying the woodfired pizza. Very nice. Lovely sitting..."

Lotty Loves Food

"Love this place, always have, always will, its fantastic for breakky and staff are great. Food is always delicious and reasonably priced...."

Ange Ames

"My wife and I visit this restaurant regularly for coffee, but, until now, have avoided buying a meal because we noticed how busy it gets over..."

John R.

"Best café in the north!. My girlfriend and I are regulars here at The Main, sinply because of the fact that the food is amazing, coffee is absolute..."

Bram Spencer

"Never fails to impress. Firstly I had breakfast there and as always the service and smiles were first class , I then had dinner there with friends..."

Paula Hall

"Best coffee in the area. This Cafe has everything! Great food, great service and delicious coffee. Been here multiple times for breakfast, lunch and..."

Josh

"Never has failed to disappoint. I'm not sure how they do it but it just is consistently a great place for a great meal and the best coffee in the..."

Sandy

"Went there for coffee and desert (after leaving an appalling nearby bistro), The Main rescued the night, Great coffee and affogatto. Should have had..."

Jmjlewis1

"BEST RESTAURANT IN MELBOURNE !! These guys have gotten it So, So right got to give it to them three brothers well done there allways on top of..."

Emz Sleiman

"Winers & Diners of Eltham, .... Winers & Diners of Eltham,Get yourself to The Main for an amazing dining experience & maybe little bit of eye..."

Goochy

"FARTHERS DAY BREAKY VERY IMPRESSIVE !!. I had booked are table at the main cafe for farthers day breakfast for are table of 8 , was seated in the..."

Sexcaii

"I have to tell you, when we Grandma decided that she wanted to go to a particular cafe in a shopping centre nearby, I did not have high hopes for..."

Chris Herbert

"The food here is beautiful. Highly recommend the Moroccan chicken salad, filling but light and so yum! Service was quick even in a busy restaurant...."

Bec

"Nice place. Really enjoyed my meal here, calamari salad is just..."

Serone Thomas

"Good food, good service, pretty noisy. A good all-rounder. Extensive menu. The service was very good. 7 of us were all pleased with all of our meals...."

Dionne

"We went there last night and I honestly couldn't fault the place. I barely look over the age of 18 and I ordered a beer, I get asked for ID..."

Jarryd Alexander

"Great place to eat, staff and food are fantastic! it's our new favourite local place to eat, It's what the area needed. Keep up the good..."

Alan-Nat

"My Fav. I love everything about this cafe. Great staff, outstanding coffee and food. Always..."

Swando

"Great cafe/Restuarant decor very comfy new & clean. Great service with the owner checking on you also ... Very happy environment Menu plenty of..."

Jennifer Cumming

"A good find!. Ate here for lunch today (Sunday) and was very impressed! The food was cooked to perfection. We shared a seafood basket which was very..."

Ally Marsh

"Had Moroccan lamb few weeks ago and loved it. Could get the taste of every ingredient, the spices and dates. Ordered it again and it just had the..."

Sinan Demir

Cafe Zen Den

79/100 (1400 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Juice & Smoothies

Juice & Smoothies

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

"Every time I get my brunch on here I am left full of happy vibes. Staff are so welcoming. Coffee and food are on point and big servings, priced..."

KindnessThroughFood

"Fantastic food, excellent service, and they played Billy Ocean on the..."

Cortexreboot

"Always decent service. Always fine food too. Have been a few times already and will be back..."

The Mad Reviewer

"It's probably one of the better cafes in the northern suburbs. Better than a lot of the ones that tout themselves to be full specialty coffee. The..."

John M

"Quick and beautiful coffee if you’re in this side of town! Definitely a cute cafe not to be missed. Ordered a Chai Latte Xtra Hot and it was..."

Marina Ung

"had a lovely brunch with a friend here. friendly staff and good vibes! the food was amazing and well priced. i had the vegan ‘hulk smash’ which..."

Palofee153

"proud to be a "regular" at this gorgeously cosy and cute local cafe. after visiting at least once a week for the past few months, a five star rating..."

Lisa Ann

"I remember when this used to be a bike shop, so when it closed down and opened as Zen Den, I had to come and try it. It was good then and it's good..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Great can’t go wrong with cafe. Serving typical but top notch cafe fare in a family friendly hipster cafe. Dr Marty’s crumpets are always nice to..."

Mj

"Well, gotta love a place that has Vegan Options - and that’s plural! I had the Trippy Tofu. - and it was, Delicious 👌Partner had the..."

DaLoff

"Discovered recently and took wife here for my second visit. We both loved it! Great place for casual lunch.Busy so be early to get best choice..."

Phillip And Cherie Holmes

"Came here for a soy latte not long ago and had the most lovely experience! The coffee was fantastic; the barista took his time and was a pleasure to..."

Sultanasofswing

"Thanks so much for the delightful porridge (didn’t get in my teeth) and the ube. Mexican beans is a real good time. Enjoyed dog selection. Yeah the..."

Lilly Hooper

"Lovely ambience, customer service, coffee AND food! This gem ticked all of the boxes for us and we cannot wait to return! Keep up the great work,..."

Naomi Perri

"This place is a gem. Delicious modern food and great friendly service. The owners are always looking to improve the layout and offering. Highly..."

Jimgrant0

"As I so often do, I had the avo smash, this version came with a touch of lime and a beetroot puree. It was quite lovely. The Coeliac one had the..."

Susan

"This is my go-to, local coffee / brekky / lunch spot. Fantastic service, phenomenal coffee and food is consistently delicious!! HIGHLY recommend, you..."

Jasmine Woodward

"Best Coffee in the area! Welcoming and friendly service. Food is up there with one of the best cafés in melbourne. Very cool setup. Great outdoor..."

NNNBBB

"Came to Zen Den on a Saturday morning of a long weekend and the cafe was buzzing. The weather couldn’t have been better and lucky for us, a table..."

ToFeedTwo

"first time visiting Zen Den, i would definitely go again! First of all, such a cute lil place tucked away in Eltham 😊 secondly i ordered the..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Good suburban cafe for brunch when you don’t feel like travelling too far or waiting too long. Not up there with the likes of second home but with..."

MelbourneFoodSocial

"I got the benedict hash, definitely delicious! the potato hash had different spices which I wasn't expecting and had a decent amount of ham as well...."

Eating With Ebony

"It’s been a while since I’ve done a cafe review, but after eating at Zen Den a few times lately I thought it was about time I rectify that! The..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Fantastic coffee! A great selection of vegan-friendly cakes and desserts as well as the regular assortment of regular ones. Food arrived..."

Jessicaaaa

"Very down to Earth Cafe, family friendly, awsome menu range, more importantly caters for vegan options. Service is quick and friendly I loved my..."

Eco_Nutrition

"Went here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. There are not many great lunch options around Eltham and I think this cafe is a good addition to this..."

Tom Hill

"The den has become my local coffee shop and now it’s impossible to go anywhere else. The food, and staff are always fantastic, Spencer grinding..."

Bill R

"Been here for breakfast with a group of friends.Coffee was good.. breakfast was a generous size and very tasty. Loved the outdoor..."

Traveller123890

"great atmosphere and perfect location if you’re a local in eltham. Would highly reccomend the juices and coffee as they taste really yummy!..."

Emily Anderson

"good healthy meal however arrived cold to the table, previously had a great meal here so was a bit disappointed. really friendly staff though and in..."

Cass Evans

"Best breakfast place ever , I always love what I order , the staff are always so friendly ! The hulk smash and bananarama smoothie are my go to !..."

Oliviajwhite98

"If you like calamari then you HAVE to go here!!! I never order it cause i'm usually always confronted with a plate of rubbery white stuff either..."

Cinnamon's Food For Thought

"We stumbled upon this cafe as we were lost, needed help with directions & desparately needed a coffee more so. Even through they were very busy the..."

Split The Bill

"Yesterday my friend and I went out for brunch to Zen Den and as usual it was a delightful experience. I ordered a soy chai latte and we both got..."

Taylor Gerada

"Cute little cafe with dark lighting. Went for brunch and tried 'to the shroom and back' food was good however I question the plate choice made it a..."

Breakfastwithjamie

"Zen Den, more than meets the eye. When we first walked in we thought it was a tiny cafe but then we were guided to the main dining area and were..."

Coffee Gelato

"Great food and atmosphere...We stayed for a while after we had finished our meals and didn't feel like we were outstaying our welcome which was..."

Shelly

"My family and I found ourselves in Eltham and were looking for a place to have lunch. Zen Den cafe was our watering hole and we took a seat towards..."

Robin Yang

"I normally go here early, like opening time, with my toddler daughter. The service is all you would expect from a near empty cafe, and the staff have..."

Chris A

"Was seeing this place pop up in Instagram a lot so felt it was only fair I got check it out. I am usually wary of ordering chia pudding as they can..."

Good Food Good Mood

"The food keeps me coming back again and again! So many yummy vegan and vegetarian options that are always beautiful presented and full of flavour...."

Jemma

"This cafe has a great menu & have heaps of healthy options. I had the crumpets with berries, banana & fig, & my mum had the chia pudding which were..."

Anneliese

"Rustic cafe with a homely Brunswick st vibe. Staff treat you well in their relaxed and friendly way. Food is yummy and coffee is good. I like to try..."

Waxman Nicholas

"Pleasant spot away from the main village of Eltham. Service was very good, food was enjoyable. Hot chocolate wasn't hot per se...just warm. Hubby..."

Alice Gomez

"We had an enjoyable brunch at Zen Den. The staff were friendly and the menu offered some creative choices. The pickled zucchini in the "Zenedict"..."

DCDiner

"The food was excellent. Really good to finally have items on the menu that aren't exactly the same as every other cafe! Staff were very friendly and..."

Dre

"What a warm quirky little place! It may look like an old run down house on the outside but its really homey. Food was absolutely yum! We had the eggs..."

The Pierced Palate

"Having dined at Cafe Zen Den on many occasions - I love that it's spacious with a relaxed atmosphere and plenty of healthy meal options. Open at 7am..."

DinkyChick

"Eltham has struggled over many years to fill this shop with something useful. Look no further. Great little cafe, not too big not too small. Bringing..."

Cameron Hill

"Had lunch here today - wow, healthy and delicious. This was a treat..."

Beverley Oliver

"Excellent service, atmosphere, food & coffee! They have a courtyard which is lovely. Their poached pear & prosciutto pizza was amazing. The coffee..."

Emma Harding

"A local haunt, with delicious food. An extensive menu to choose from will have dishes to suit most tastebuds and diets and they even have a dog menu..."

Melbourne Food Social

"This cafe really suits it's location. It embraces what Elthamites love - casual & relaxed vibe, is open and airy and offers hearty, healthy..."

Greg

"This place can do brunch. My personal go to is the corn fritters. Nice local place to meet friends for breakfast. A little tip: don't sit near the..."

Hilary Coward

"Food delicious and reasonably priced for the quality food. Happy with veg/vegan/healthy options. Wait staff friendly and attentive. No signage out..."

Maz

"Wonderful service. Probably the best coffee in the North East bar Piccolo Meccanico in Diamond Creek. A full brunch menu puts Zen Den slightly..."

WK

"Absolutely love this cafe! Everything I come here the service is spot on and the food is good every single time. The prices are also reasonable so..."

Lsamma

"I decided to have the ‘Macro Bowl – grilled tofu served with kale, roasted pumpkin, red cabbage, chickpeas, nuts and chia seeds on organic brown..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"Been here quite a few times and I'm never disappointed! The food is always delicious, reasonably priced and the coffee is good. This time..."

Emily

"Service from the friendly staff was great I thought. Food was visually very appealing and what I ordered delivered in taste. Love it all. Sorry..."

Suzan Vasica

"We really enjoyed lunch here on a quietish weekday. Nice granny-chic retro fit-out with plenty of seating indoors and outside. Menu has a good..."

JAK

"Didn't realise how big this restaurant was untill actually going in one day and had a great surprise! Great set-up with a chilled & pleasant..."

Cassie

"Great food, coffee and service, will definitely be coming back!Needs sharper knives though haha, struggled to cut through vegies and bread with..."

Facebook User

"It's amazing the Eltham area doesn't have more trendy cafes like this because the need for more of them was evidently clear when we walked in for..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Cafe zen den is always the go to meeting place for me and my friends! We love it, always so good! :) they are consistently providing us with a good..."

Samantha McMillan

"Excellent coffee, perfectly poached eggs, dog and kid friendly. Very friendly staff. The macro bowl is absolutely delicious. Highly..."

Adrian Bortignon

"Really love this cafe, great food and friendly service!Such a quaint little place to enjoy a meal.My favourites are smashed avocado and the..."

Lauren Meikle

"Cute little local place and responsibly priced. However they have recently changed their menu and have taken off some old time favourites..."

Lillian Manolopoulos

"I come here all the time!It's my go to for great coffee and wholesome brunches in Eltham. It can get super busy, but in my experience the staff..."

Foodiemelbourne

"This place has rustic and homely vibes with a menu to match, we loved the dishes we tried especially the shakshuka! The drip coffee was also..."

Maz Hamady

"Very busy on weekends but a great selection of vego and vegan friendly meals, with witty names (my favourite was the Yolko Ono egg dish). Reasonable..."

Nora

"Dined for breakfast on Anzac day. I had the chilli crab scrambled eggs with a chai. Enjoyed both. Staff friendly. Will return to try the rest of the..."

Shweta Leonard

"Wife loves the coffee here. It’s reasonably well priced, even if you want fancy extras such as free range soy free almond..."

Chris Sciberras

"Quirky sort of Cafe with an impressive kitchen staff that churn out an amazing quantity of food, and it all looks and tastes amazing. Good coffee..."

Dave Lloyd

"Best coffee I’ve had in a while! Great cafe, the cakes and treats looked amazing. We’ll be..."

Felicity Gibson

"We walked around Eltham for lunch without anything really catching our eye. We arrived at 2.55pm and staff were happy to serve even though the..."

Lils

Prosciutto Bros

76/100 (1016 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"came here to celebrate my friend’s birthday, we loved coming here! Prosciutto Bros was definitely a hidden gem in Eltham but very happy we found..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Good pizza (bit of a different look/taste to your usual wood-fired pizzas everywhere else, which is a good thing for a bit of variety, I like how..."

Jess

"Has to be one of my favourite places I have visited, and I’ve only been once! Specialty deli meats, cheese, pizzas and craft beers as far as the..."

Dan

"This was a long time coming visit to one of our kids favourite venues. It certainly did not disappoint. The decor/set up and style is so relaxed and..."

Tim

"I feel like this place is a bit of an adventure. Get out of elthamers to meet you here- it’s fun to see them look baffled at the location. When you..."

NozJac

"I really like Prosciutto Bros, great food and selection of drinks! I've just learnt to avoid it at it's busiest times as I can't cope the crowd and..."

GraceKrystyna

"Prosciutto Bros. is a hidden gem located in an industrial corner of Eltham. It’s an old factory warehouse that’s been converted into a craft beer..."

The City Lane

"Great place to hang out listen to live music have a drink and bite to eat and just chill. The place was thriving with lots of people all ages. The..."

Steph Eddy

"Great place to socialise or get rowdy in the evenings. The staff are always quite nice, and the pizza here is delicious! I wish the outdoor area had..."

Foodie101

"Amazing place. Great atmosphere, sensational pizzas and great live music! I don’t drink, but allmy friends and family say the beer is great as..."

Michael

"Great little local bar. Been here a few times for drinks and trivia. The share platter is worth the money and ridiculously delicious. Great..."

Madelaine Butler

"Great pizza and a broad selection of gourmet deli antipasto items. And... a spectacular selection of boutique beers! Reasonable prices and friendly..."

Stephen Woolway

"We stop every few months on Sat or Sun afternoon. A bit old for the night life :( The pizzas are always excellent to brilliant, love the rotating..."

BBG

"I think the reviews of this place are pretty unfair on the whole. The beers are phenomenal here, as are the Arancini Balls. A good sized place that..."

Michael Farnbach

"First visit and what hopefully will be of many more. Tucked away on an industry estate doesn't detract from a packed venue where it's prudent to book..."

Badabooma

"Food was delicious! Ordered the antipasti platter and a pizza between three of us and it was more than enough food and good quality. Only criticism..."

Jessica Maree

"Great inexpensive food, was a little noisy with the 2 piece playing, who were really good, maybe don't need entertainment at Sunday lunch, but being..."

Mark Wilson

"Caught up with friends and family for a low key birthday catch up last night - awesome! Gnocchi is to die for! Pizza are fabulous, beer was pretty..."

Lorel Robinson

"Have visited this place twice, really enjoy the ambience in a decorated warehouse with its exposed food ingredients on display and its wood fired..."

131retro

"Great vibe, food and service. Laid back, casual feel. Good for families and friends. We've had the pizza and dips - both enjoyable. Definitely..."

Food Glorious

"Great place for a drink on a Friday after work. Every time I have been it has been buzzing. Their pizzas are delicious! The pomegranate cider is a..."

Amy Sharma

"This place is cool as. The aesthetics were super trendy (I felt like I was a cool hipster in Brunswick or something!☺️). The Quattro formaggio..."

Nikki V

"More of a bar than a restaurant I would say, but a fun place to go for a beer and something to eat. Beer selection is great, and the food was pretty..."

Denny Patron

"Had the Arancini, Gnocchi and the Four Meats Pizza. One of the best meals iv ever had quite frankly!!! Could not recommend more!!!! And that's not..."

George Priest

"This place is fantastic to come with mates for a beer and nice, filling food. The beer selection is the best I've seen. There's constantly around 20..."

Pooch

"The beer selection here is great. The food works as an accompaniment to good beer, but I wouldn't come here for the food itself, but why would you,..."

Chris A

"Perfect little place to eat pizza and drink beer...........my favorite past times. Awesome range of beers to choose from. A nice place to take the..."

Joanne Williams

"So glad that Eltham has somewhere like this now. We tried two of the cider-based cocktails (both excellent) and a cheese plate. The cheese plate..."

Nadia

"Awesome place. Really great concept. Love that it's so close to home. Don't need travel into Brunswick for the experience. If only Nillumbik council..."

Badger

"Wonderful relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a variety of 20 different craft beers. Pizza and other tasty tapas available to share with the table or eat on..."

Jacqui Draper

"Meatball pizza was nice, but disappointing that there was no dessert menu.Also no take away licence so no doggy bags!Interesting fit out,..."

R

"Fantastic local spot, 20 beer taps including some genuine craft beers on tap from fantastic brewers, and excellent pizzas :) we'll be back for..."

Dave Bickford

"Caught up with a friend over a delicious apple and ginger cider here. Was impressed to find a venue of this calibre in terms of atmosphere out in..."

GOO234

"I really can't believe how much this place has been hammered in reviews on zomato. It's a great find and i for one am happy to have this as a local!..."

Christopher James

"Arrived on a Sunday afternoon to find the place buzzing. Great selection of beers on tap, wood fired pizzas and live music. What's not to like?..."

Julia

"This is exactly what Eltham needed! A cool warehouse space serving quality drinks and quality food. Sure, there might be a bit of a wait and it may..."

Foodiemelbourne

"Absolutely amazing establishment. Excellent beer and cider selection along with gourmet cheese plates and delicious pizza. Awesome atmosphere, music...."

Munchman

"Friendly staff, chill vibes, great beer and other drinks selection, the La Familigia Platter is great. Easily could feed 6 people. Very..."

Alex Leigh

"Great venue tucked away in the back of the industrial estate. Has a cool vibe, often with live music. Food is great, fast and fresh with very..."

Breanna Baillie

"Wow, this place has now ruined me for pizza! It was so delicious that I cant find any like it near me in Adelaide. Amazing food, great beer..."

Casey Woods

"Excellent place for a birthday party or a family event. Very good pizzas and selection of crafted beers. I would like the volume of the music not..."

Maria Fernandez

"Great food and friendly service. A large selection of beers on tap and great wood fire..."

Brian Yan

"Plenty of beers on tap. Woodfire pizza was delicious. Went on a Saturday night. Was extremely busy and very understaffed. The band was great. They..."

Joanne Ng

"Is it a brewery? Is it a restaurant? Is it a live music venue? Yes to all! A great place to hang out with friends and..."

Peter Morrison

Sammy's Charcoal Chicken

75/100 (353 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Best chicken in the area!!! chips too. highly recommend getting Sammy's for a quick feed they cover all the grounds salad roast vegetables great..."

Xanda Brown

"Good chicken and chips and nice staff. The lamb in their souvlaki can sometimes be a bit chewy but when it's not it's delicious!I wish..."

GraceKrystyna

"favourite place to get chicken and chips!! the chips are absolutely delicious!! they have a large selection of tasty salads and the chicken is always..."

Parice Morrissey

"This is a bloody great chicken shop. The food is clearly advertised and you get what you expect. Can't ask for much more than that from a chicken..."

Waxman Nicholas

"Who reviews a chicken shop - I do because it's great!Real charcoal rotisserie chickens - delicious! And a great array of fresh salads and sides..."

Ryan

"This place is awesome; we love their chicken wraps! They pay attention to details and consistently get the orders right, even when asked for slight..."

Elizabeth Marie Radulski

"The go to place for a roast chicken in the Eltham area. Very friendly staff and a great selection of side dishes. I've been going to Sammy's for..."

Stephen Woolway

"Love this place! Smoky, juicy charcoal chicken, crunchy chips and fresh salads. Staff there are lovely. There are lots of gluten free options too!..."

Amy Sharma

"Wonderful Chicken burger, fresh and tasty. Chips are amazing, well seasoned. Seafood salad needs work, frozen highlighter which was dry and powdery...."

Charliebitme

"Great place for chicken on the run. Traditional charcoal cooked chicken. Great tasting salads. Nice place. Same owner for over 20 years i rekon. He..."

Cameron Hill

"Sammy's is an Eltham institution. If you are looking for a good chicken shop, this is it. Friendly staff and good food. 20 years in Eltham and I've..."

Brosadt

Lillies On Brougham

75/100 (1139 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Wheelchair Accessible

Outdoor Seating

"We've been here for coffee before, but decided to stop in for breakfast. I had the pancakes, and they were very tasty, but it felt oh so decadent..."

Susan

"Excellent cakes served with luscious thick cream on the side. Today i had a delicious date slice, I've never been disappointed with any selection...."

F B

"What is this bad rating about? I adore this place. The cakes are stunning and delicious and the atmosphere is absolutely lovely. The garden is..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Visited here for my grandmas birthday. The atmosphere was great & everything felt so classy and elegant. I got the lemon meringue which was so sweet...."

Eating With Ebony

"A truly lovely place for morning/afternoon tea. While I wouldn't say the coffee is out of this world, it was fine, and they had a variety of lovely..."

Crooked Rain

"Absolutely love this place it is like a little peaceful place to just get away! I can't believe the negative reviews they are very dramatic and from..."

Reviewer

"ilies is the most perfect looking little cafe/nursery/gift shop in the Northern suburbs. Run by a big sister/little sister team who love all things..."

Jess Carey

"A place i love to go. Lilies is a serene, friendly place to have lunch, morning or afternoon tea with friends or family. They serve beautiful food..."

Jilliano

"Read the mixed reviews thought I'd see for myself. Wow is all I can say,you feel like your in the South of France once you walk in. The food was..."

Racheal

"Beautiful and Delicious. I enjoyed my time at Lilies on Brougham again today. The setting is such a delight to the eyes and the food tasty and..."

Sue

"We are from Perth and always stop by Lilies when visiting Victoria. On this occasion we had the Chicken and Leek pie - Mmmmmm! Delicious! The service..."

Jennifer Towers-Hammond

"Complainers ... take a look at yourselves. After reading the reviews, my mother & I went to Lilies today with some trepidation as I had my 2 young..."

Margaret

"Delightful in all senses of the word. Had a quite delightful lunch there yesterday with 6 other women. We all loved it. Two of us had been before and..."

Jmbau

"Charm and Elegance. This is a beautifully presented local restuarant in a gaqrden setting. The food is scrumptuous and varaied. I really enjoy the..."

Kate O

"I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before lunching here with my mother plus walking frame and friend. We had a delightful afternoon. The waitress was..."

Robyn

"A very special place in Eltham. Lillies is, and has been for three years, my favourite place in Eltham for coffee, breakfast or lunch. When friends..."

Trish

"Great place. My wife and i have had nothing but great friendly service there , although the owner who was extremely busy.was frustrated by a..."

Benny

"Fantastic. This is the first time that I have been to this lovely cafe and let me tell all you other reviewer's you are missing out! The owner was so..."

Leanne D

"A little gem in Eltham. A fantastic menu and a delightful ambiance with service that matches it all. They have a great variety of tea available and..."

Vatsala Gurunath

"Food is usually very good, cakes best in show. Lovely grounds and pleasant ambience. Despite attending with two young children, we haven't had any of..."

Luke Harris

"I have been going to Lilies on Brougham for approx. 9 years and during that time the food has always been great and the service fantastic. Yesterday..."

Glenda Browne

"Great selection of teas and the ginger walnut cake was very generous with the nuts. The cafe fluctuates from busy to quiet which makes it a nice..."

Stephanie Krigsman

Eltham Hotel

74/100 (1606 ratings)

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I went for dinner over the Easter period and food was really good (new chef maybe?) we normally go for the gluten free food and meals can be..."

Came99989

"Love eating here. Service is fast and friendly, food is good. The chicken nuggets for the kids is real chicken! I’ve never been..."

Bxquick

"Awesome amount of Gluten Free options available!!! All the Australian pub classics at great prices. Gluten free parma’s and burgers are..."

Gina Larree Donovan

"We came here on a Friday night with four adults, four kids and were accommodated quickly and easily. Kids meals are great- lots of options, they come..."

NozJac

"Had dinner with a friend who lives nearby and I though the venue was actually quite nice for a pub. There’s a pretty exterior, reasonable price..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Good and Friendly service. Food was brought out within 15mins of ordering. Was seated quickly and menu was brought to out table very promptly...."

Kylie Smith

"Celebrated our wedding anniversary here as we wanted somewhere local where we could bring the kids. Absolutely loved it. Food was delicious with..."

Andrew Whitcombe

"A word of warning - the chicken Parmas are huge! Very happy with the meal and the service here - and the most amazing thing is that there are so..."

Susan

"Very nice, first time back here in a while and very..."

Adrian Amore

"Love this place.. Best gluten free food ever.. Service is always fast.. Even when they are super busy.. I always leave feeling very full and..."

Sportyspice

"I come here with my family every year for my birthday as there are plenty of gluten free options - we have three people who eat gluten free. It's so..."

Kaddy

"Have to disagree with most of the reviews on this site. Went here for dinner recently and absolutely loved it. Food was delicious, reasonably priced..."

Dermott67

"Nearly completely gluten free menu... Including a GF Parma! Got my vote - was amazing to eat somewhere that I could have almost everything on the..."

Tamzin Servante-Waugh

"Amazing! Loved it. Everything is gluten free, which is awesome for a gluten intolerant like me. So much flavour. Extremely quick. We were out in 45..."

Natasha Rinaldi

"SANS GLUTEN RESTAURANT!!. Wow FRENCH CUISINE! Where did this great little restaurant come from!! We dined there on Tuesday night. No kids allowed in..."

Ivanbristol

"Excellent menu, service &value. I'm a regular diner in the Eltham bistro because I enjoy the food, the service is friendly and its great value. The..."

Claireoaten

"Everyones a winner. I often go to Eltham Hotel as I am coeliac(gluten intollerant). The food is not like a restaurant but as far as pubs go it's..."

Banksy

"Great gluten free food!. To my surprise gluten free did not mean like most places flavour free. The gluten free food choices were of great variety..."

Taela

"Nice beer garden. We had lunch in the beer garden, just outside the sports bar. It was very pleasant on a nice day, without having to listen to..."

Jeza

"Awesome. Their parmas in the sportsbar are really good value and taste great. Was served fast and certainly filled me..."

Jordan Weddle

"I must say there is a reason you have to book early. Very popular. Food is well priced and quality is great. Highly recommend the steak choices and..."

Dangerous

"Recently visited for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. Large dining room and bar area was full however tables were well spaced so you..."

Leigh Cunningham

Teapot Cafe

74/100 (224 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

"By far the best service I’ve ever experienced! Everyone is so lovely and it is apparent that the food is made with love! The Singaporean veggie..."

Jade Upton

"Great Cafe! We have been here many times due to the cosy atmosphere, peaceful nature and beautiful scenery. The waitresses are always very friendly..."

Ghan

"Really pleasant cafe. The service was prompt and the food and coffee was enjoyable. We had a few ice creams, cafe lattes and scones. Recommend for..."

Anthony

"Great coffees, babycino's and selection of food. This establishment has really picked it up lately with service & quality of food. Also good..."

Bek

"The Atmosphere and Taste you're after. Delicious food, with a range of healthy and more decadent options. Owners are lovely and committed to customer..."

Kristen.green1994

"Good coffee. Great coffee and scones. Friendly and..."

Francesca

"Excellent!. We have just rediscovered Teapot Cafe..With new owners, it is a lovely little cafe with excellent food, very reasonable prices, and..."

Elizabeth

"First timer, will come back for more. As the name suggested, lots of tea pots on display, great, I love collecting tea pots & cups too. Perfectly..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Simple but tasty. Nice small cafe just outside the Eltham Library, we came here for breakfast before a study session. Coffee is acceptable (if eating..."

Casual Diner

"Food is really nice!! All F.... Food is really nice!!All Focaccia very impressed,, fresh and tasty.Scones and Croissant is my..."

OneTriplep

"Great coffees, good service, friendly staff, good location! simple atmosphere will attend again...."

Luke Houben

"It's always hard to choose between Teapot and Shillinglaw, which is just next door. However, I like sitting on the balcony at the front of the Teapot..."

Mazza

"The food was yum and portions were good too. They made something vegetarian at my request and actually put effort into making it nice and extra..."

Ruby Black

"The coffee art is next level!! Lovely coffee, proper size milkshake and friendly staff. Thank you for a relaxing morning!..."

Melissa Baldwin

"Best coffee and breakfast in this region and they are inexpensive. The photos are worth a thousand words. Will come back for sure...."

Barry Lun (BLW)

"Yep I came here on purpose for the coffee haha ❤️ Love it!!! The menu is also super cute with colourful drawings next to each..."

X Haz

"Great service, yummy breakfast and fabulous coffee. What more can you ask for on a cold rainy morning? Oh yes! Personalised coffee art!..."

Danny Lim

"Excellent food, great service, superb coffee. Always on top of our go-to list for a..."

Yu Kay

"Friendly service lovely sausage rolls and muffins made with their own hands. And the coffee art is..."

Lyn Newman

"Lovely shared plate with mum and fab coffee with great artwork and yummy muffin toooo. Thank you and Happy Chinese New..."

tarina barker

The Boulevard @ Montsalvat

73/100 (265 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Parking Available

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"I understand how stressful it must be with staff shortages (due to covid or not) I can see they’re trying during tough times. The coffee is..."

Veronica Colombo

"it’s tuesday but they aren’t open, definitely love the look of the building, they are so vintage and gorgeous, love it! will be back to try the..."

Lee Yu Xuan

"Always a pleasure to spend some time brunching or lunching away in their quaint and serene courtyard which instantly transports you to another place..."

K L

"Beautiful surroundings, food was great. They were short staffed, but I knew this as they had a sign on the door. So yes they took a while with the..."

Leigh Harris

"Lovely setting, great service & friendly staff. Such a relaxed atmosphere, the staff didn't stand over us, they let us be, the food was very..."

Soula Argyropoulos

"Their crispy skin salmon is a must try. Tender salmon with crisp skin. A perfect texture combination. The pumpkin and blue cheese risotto is so..."

Jeff Jiang

Shillinglaw Cafe & Restaurant

70/100 (544 ratings)

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegetarian Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

"Great atmosphere and delicious food! An underrated cafe in..."

Jordan Clarke

"Such a beautiful cafe. The outside area is particularly beautiful on a spring day.The coffee is delicious, and the iced coffee has a very..."

Sometimeseasame

"Friendly staff, tasty food and a space for kids to play. What more do you need for a Sunday brunch...."

Wongk999

"stopped here for breakfast before studying at the library next door!Shillinglaw is located in the beautiful Eltham, stunning views , felt..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Had lunch here today and got the avocado toast. It was delicious. Some of the best avo-toast I've ever had. We sat by the fire and the ambience was..."

Emily Rose Natoli

"Friendly staff, great service and a cute quaint ambience. Definitely worth making a trip here and with a walking trail just next door, definitely..."

Facebook User

"Checked out the Shillinglaw Cafe for brunch with some friends today. Great shaded outdoor area for kids to run around and play in, with a sandpit and..."

Eat.Sleep.Review

"This is THE place to come if you want something different to mainstream cafes that say they cater for kids. Welcome to Shillinglaw located off Main..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Lovely ambience and a great place for kids and parents to unwind... they have a lovely outdoor area which is fenced with a sandpit in the corner with..."

Michelle Karen Fernandes Dias

"This is my go to breakfast place! Amazing staff always friendly and helpful, the food is amazing also. It's a beautiful location. Can't recommend..."

Foodie134

"The food is amazing, especially the Nutella French toast and the avo smash. The service is good, and the food came out really fast for us. It is..."

Abbey

"I decided to have the gigantic ‘Chilli folded eggs – julienne bacon, onion, chives, feta, red chilli, crumbled shallots on toast ($19.00)’. My..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"Excellent cafe! Loads of space in the back for prams, high chairs and a sand pit for kids. Chai latte was delish! Great local bear playground and..."

Nikki V

"One of my favourite locals for brunch. A lovely little old cottage with charm. The outdoor area is the perfect spot to sit, it's very spacious and..."

Amy Sharma

"Friendly service and really good food. The coffee is also excellent. In a historic building that is beautifully decorated with gorgeous and shadey..."

Arwen Twinkle Griffioen

"Beautiful garden setting, perfect place to go if you have little ones! I had a latte and Jam and scones and the kids had milkshakes, all of which..."

Suzanne Sharpe

"Love this place and a what gorgeous setting! Coffee was so great - I had two! Wagyu Burger and chips were very tasty. Friend enjoyed the..."

Split The Bill

"Much improved- thank you.Good honest food back to basics.Outdoor area well improved but they need to not allow people's dogs to roam free...."

Gav

"Been twice under new ownership. Breakfast was 4.5/5, lunch today 2.5/5. Food great both times. Service excellent at breakfast but fair-poor today...."

Bek

"Eltham diners are spoiled for choice in terms of this suburb's diverse mix of lunch venues.Shillinglaw Cafe ticked all the boxes for myself..."

John R.

"Last night we celebrated my husbands surprise 60th birthday at Shillinglaw Cottage. Months in the planning with Bruno, Craig and Louise resulted..."

Nerise Proctor

"A pleasant little cottage cafe with a great menu that dishes up quality bites to eat. I just wish they would bring back the Eggs Benedict though!..."

Ryan

"It’s so good to see the place back in action with new ownerswho have been here since earlier this year. I’ve dropped in..."

Chris

"Had a great morning out with my wife and two little kids at the Shillinglaw. It had just opened for the day so we had the place to ourselves. The..."

Hungryhungryhippo

"This place is great! Especially if you have little ones - there is a fully fenced yard with sandpit and tables in a beautiful garden setting. Food is..."

EmStrangely

"Had a lovely breakfast here on a sunny Melbourne Saturday. Lovely cafe great outdoor seating very friendly service and the food was fresh and came..."

Sanz

"I give it a 5. The menu was amazing! I avoid dairy so I ordered almond milk coffee and I have to say it was the best almond milk coffee I've ever had..."

Smita.c

"Shillinglaw Cottage is under new management and reopened last week. The menu is fantastic with plenty of healthy options. The food and coffee is..."

Zara

"Easygoing, laid-back & friendly service. I've been a customer of Shillinglaw Cottage for a few years now. Food is always good. Staff are very..."

AdeleUMelb

"Usually I tolerate Shillinglaw's hit and miss service and not-so-great breakfasts because the setting is so lovely...but today I have to admit that..."

Moon Un

"Brilliant! Quality breakfast and love the outdoor area where dogs are welcome. Will be a regular haunt for us from now..."

James

"Unsure of this one. The cottage is a lovely place to sit, they have a nice garden where I like to take my dog. The guy who owns the place is a..."

Rachael

"Lovely. Coffee is on point and the thyme fried mushrooms with eggs is amazing! Would recommend it as a leisurely breakfast/brunch spot where you can..."

VeggieFoodie

"Fantastic food, great service and kid friendly has made Shillinglaw a Saturday morning tradition. Best scrambled eggs in..."

Mark

"Nothing more than amazing, Mediterranean breakfast and fresh orange juice......"

Likesyummyfood

"Really enjoy Shillinglaw - coffee good, Aubergine chips superb, John and staff friendly. Always got the..."

Alma

"This place does an awesome lasagne... enormous serving, and not horrible and dry like lasagne sometimes can be. Nice place to just sit and read the..."

Mazza

"Lovely Birthday Lunch. My beautiful family took me to Shillinglaw Cottage for my birthday lunch. It was our first visit to this little cafe and it..."

Jellis

"My wife's egg benedict looked and tasted great, while my poached eggs tasted good butlooked boring on the plate, just bread and egg. Will be back to..."

Martin

"Great Place for Cosy Dinner. Had a lovely dinner with friends last Saturday night. The food was delicious, and you could tell all homemade. Felt very..."

Chris

"Great setting, friendly staff. We spent a lovely afternoon in the dappled shade of the huge tree in the garden. Staff were friendly and attentive,..."

Jess Redman

"Great Place for Lunch. I recently tried out Shillinglaw Cottage for lunch with a group of friends. I think it must of changed hands because I was..."

Bradd

70/100 (38 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent home made baked goods (the choc banana bread i purchased had just been iced, the scones so fluffy and fresh) - hard to get these..."

Helena Webb

" Such wonderful service and a very well run business. In particular, Glenda is a terrific leader of the Cafe Eden team. Very homely and humble place..."

Benny Macri

Charcoal Chicken At Bolton Street

70/100 (606 ratings)

"The free range Lilydale chicken was butchered, plucked, stuffed cooked over charcoal. It's breast and thighs were juicy, crispy and tender. ..."

Mrs.Mielcz

"Ohhhh traditional chicken thats been over charcoals. A little bit more on the expensive side. But its worth it. Great salads too. Nice..."

Cameron Hill

"This place has to be one of the best chicken places out there, not only do they have freerange fresh chook but pretty nice veg in their packs as..."

Foodnique

"My favourite charcoal chicken shop is normally amazing. Sometimes the chicken can be a little dry but it's normally spot on. Unfortunately they tend..."

Gee

"One of the best charcoal chicken I've had in this side of Melbourne. Chicken was tender and it was cooked perfectly. Great range of salads and..."

Daniel

"Best chicken shop in melbourne. Excelent range of fresh salads, roasted veggies and great BBQ chicken. My favourite is the chicken wrap (with avocado..."

Jacob Caddy

"This is the best charcoal chicken I've been to, with great salad and chicken. Chips are marvellous. The ready made hot food is not as good quality,..."

Brod Asakura

"Best charcoal chicken around! Only wish they would let you change the sides. Veggies need to be cooked a bit more. Potato’s and pumpkin usually..."

Vanessa O'Sullivan

"A reliable healthy take away. Surprised by the reviews here. Its a super busy place in the evenings and there is a reason why, they do a good..."

L00tz

"Cant believe all the negative comments about the "service"! You're at a TAKEAWAY shop not Rockpool at Crown. The register people and order packers..."

12

"I really love the food here and I have not had any troubles with my order once. However, I think the customer service needs to improve. I understand..."

Kate Bailey

"I've recently been there, and although the service was not bad it could have been better, though saying that the girls are dripping with sweat with..."

Nigel

"I've been an occasional customer of the joint over the last few years and have consistently enjoyed my meals here. Friendly and helpful service is a..."

Do You Even Eat

"Best food in town fresh and healthy salad,delicious n juicy chicken i ever had,gym n trader pack I lov it friendly and cool..."

Mark Bundaberg

"Great food clean store friendly staff. Amazing chicken and it’s great they do hsps the meat is always really well seasoned and cooked to..."

Jordan Reviews

"Love this place! Been eating here for 15 years. Chicken is lilydale and cooked perfectly, sides are so tasty. Love the rice and pumpkin slices..."

N T

"Always busy. Serving great salads chicken and chips.Treat yourself to a rest from cooking and have this for dinner. It's not only very tasty but..."

Sue Nunn

The Glasshouse, Eltham

70/100 (25 ratings)

Outdoor Seating

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Digital Payments

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