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Second Home

83/100 (1062 ratings)

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"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

Cafe Zen Den

79/100 (1400 ratings)

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"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..."

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