Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Elwood
16 restaurant menus in Elwood, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Point Ormond Cafe must have the best bay views in Melbourne. If anyone has other Bay view competitors, let me in on the secret! It is a hidden gem,..."
Jerry P. MacMillan.
"We are very fussy about our coffee and we love the coffee here. The view is the best on the bay. Friendly staff. Our favorite place on a nice day...."
Judith Farmer
"Such a lovely location to go for a walk and get a coffee!Friends and I all had coffee's and we're pleasantly surprised at how great they..."
Melbournemunch
"Friendly people - hot food - standard take away - great view. Great hot chips and focacias and an excellent chicken schnitzel burger. Beach side..."
Jay McCormack
"Good location, bog-standard ice cream. I give a thumb's-up vote to this kiosk because of where it is -- right on the beach. I was parched after a..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"Quiet place to have coffee and muffins. Sandwiches available at the kiosk. Dog friendly..."
Joey Anca
"Great promenade in front of the cafe, oh and the coffee comes half way during our walk which is not too..."
Jon Hornstein
"They make the best caffe frappes in Melbourne which are perfect on a hot Summer's day. Also purchased hot chips which are a great..."
iNX
"Great coffee, and don't forget to get a fresh egg and bacon sandwich Yumm. You can't beat the view also. Thanks..."
Peter c
"Great little spot for an idyllic coffee by the beach. Offers more than you’d expect from a kiosk a little less than what a full sized cafe could..."
Tracy-Anne Collins
"Loves the fried squids and the chicken skewer with salad..."
Karen S
"Great coffee in a mug with a gorgeous view. I shouldn't tell you or I won't get a seat when I..."
"Best cafe and food ever , really honest . Bloody marvelous quality cooked with passion and will deliver..."
Steve Heather
"Mr Tuppy's is a narrow edgy vibe cafe on Tennyson St Elwood, offering great coffee with an extensive choice of different milks! If you have the time..."
Kerri Chadwick
"amazing as usual!!
Great service, food,..."
Carlee Hutton
"Love the coffee & breakfast here! I had the avocado on toast the other day! Food looks amazing..."
Justin Kui
"A tiny little hole, very easy to miss, on a quite street in Elwood is beautiful and rustic. What makes this modern Cambodian fusion..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Oh wow! WOW! Let’s start with the crowd outside when we got there one Saturday arvo. Luckily they were all waiting for takeaway coffees and thus we..."
Shanaka Eats
"The service staff are really friendly and helpful. Best brunch I had in ages. Love the Asian flare. The pumpkin waffle is to die for. Definitely will..."
P.Choko✨☕️
"Mr Tuppy is one of those places I always intend to visit for brunch but then never actually get there! However, I have been several times for a drink..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Loaded fries! Just came here for a snack and the loaded fries were just perfect, they had a little kick and were exactly what we felt like! Staff are..."
Cassie Betteson
"My favourite place for breakfast, pretty much everything is amazing!! The staff are always really friendly and helpful too. Love that this place is..."
Laura
"Amazing food and great service! My partner and I are regulars and we love going their for brunch or a coffee. Their smoothies are the best..."
Jennaseymour86
"Brunch with an Asian flare. Perfect for Melbourne. Very surprised and excited to find this is my local cafe. The smashed avocado with nori flakes and..."
Carolyn Varney
"Aww where to begin I can not fault this little gem of a cafe- from amazing coffees to the most delicious Bahn mi All the way to the..."
EatBeHappy
"OMG, amazing! We tried here on local recommendations and our expectations were surpassed.It's a super-friendly joint, where one of the main..."
KatMmm
"The delish pastrys are worth every penny! Since moving to the other side of the city, my day is never the same without a coffee from Mr Tuppy to..."
Hungry Hippo
"Damn, those pastries are good!!!!Great little business, bustling with patrons eager to try their tasty goods.I highly recommend the home..."
Adam Horton
"We have been to many cafes in Melbourne but the passion of owner Dan and Kim is only surpassed by the quality of food they produce. It's a cafe yes..."
Steve Heather
"I am loathe to bring attention to this place, for fear it will soon be overrun. In the swarming cafe culture that is Melbourne, some things you'd..."
Maradentro
"Food and coffee great here. Great to see the transformation from a simple coffee shop and newsagent to a cafe. We went for brunch and had the smashed..."
Celeriac85
"Absolutely love Mr Tuppy. The food, coffee and staff are amazing. The fruit toast is delicious - I'm addicted! Mushroom French toast is scrumptious -..."
Fi Mac
"I visit this place when visiting family just round the corner. Food looks great, but am yet to try it, friendly service and pretty good coffee too! ..."
Shazzamataz
"New favorite place! I tried the award winning mushroom dish which was very yummy. I can see why it won awards. Definitely worth trying. My friend had..."
Foodie Z
"This is my new favourite place. I've been about 6 times now. Awesome food. Try crunchi nori avocado with poached eggs. It's wild! Don't judge..."
Skyeblooo
"Amazing food, amazing staff, fantastic coffee. The owners deserve every success here. This is how you open a cafe in Elwood and retain regular..."
Flopsymopsy
"Best staff, awesomely unique food, love it! Constantly evolving, the menu is out of this world. Coffee is delicious and sweets made in front of your..."
Alex
"So great having this cafe at the end of our street. The menu is fantastic with specials. Asian inspired food, fresh and tasty. Such a little Elwood..."
Winnie
"Friendly staff. Great coffee. The owner/chef is top notch at his craft and his soups are absolutely delicious on a cold winters day. Keen to try the..."
Ned
"This place is an absolute gem! You're guarenteed to always be welcomed by a super cool, super friendly staff member. The ingredients are all so fresh..."
Katie Campain
"Mr Tuppy's is a narrow edgy vibe cafe on Tennyson St Elwood, offering great coffee with an extensive choice of different milks! If you have the time..."
KC
"Friendly service. Good range of menu items and plenty of tables available. Lovely meals which come out pretty quickly. The chilli scrambled eggs were..."
Lisa W
"We were there on Sunday the 10 th of July. I don’t know who’s the current owners but stuff was under serious pressure! It was only one girl on a..."
Alena Gillings
"Fantastic cafe perfect for brunch. Excellent menu with some unusual and enticing choices!
Coffee is also excellent. Large indoor space and some shady..."
"Food is amazing. I ordered the asparagus Buddha bowl and I honestly could eat it everyday, the amount of different flavours and the colours in the..."
Eliza Kali Tonkin
"Best coffee in town! Thanks to the Allpress coffee beans and the talents of their barista, Boom.
Love the beautiful, raw menu and their staff are..."
Natasha Jones
"Very nice food even though it's all so healthy (not a pork sausage in sight, but you can have sprouted buckwheat and bee pollen). Nice vibe, feels..."
James Tsakalos
"Love this place! Coffee is far the best in Melbourne and the little waitress is so friendly. She's just lovely and is always a pleasure. The food is..."
Lani Brooks
"Love this cafe. Great menu, delicious healthy options, FANTASTIC staff... and pooch friendly to boot! Perfect..."
Tania Stiletto
"My favourite Elwood breakfast and lunch destination. Delicious food and wonderful..."
Shane Stevens
"The best food and service in Elwood. Fresh. Healthy...."
Karim El Barche
"Always a pleasure to dine here excellent food lovely staff and Grant is the..."
Margie Moo
"Best almond latte in Melbourne!
Really great food and service, always a pleasurable experience.. Best cafe in Elwood.. And One of the best I've been..."
Gigi Sorge
"This place is exactly that. A sunflower. Bright, cozy, friendly, healthy. Try their breakfast salad. So 'lecker'!
Please open a second one down..."
Martina Korff
"Incredible coffee, delicious food and amazing staff! The schmacko for my dog was a lovely touch too- Little Sunflower Cafe is now her favourite..."
Sarah Elizabeth
"Love this place. Great food, service and coffee. We loved Easy 15, but were disappointed when it changed hands - definitely went down hill. But now..."
Jocelyn Hunter
"This would have to be my favourite cafe in Melbourne. Amazing food, fabulous, friendly staff and such a welcoming atmosphere. Plus the comfiest..."
Sarah MacNeill
"Took my mum here for her birthday on Thursday. Amazing food! Service was great and they were very obliging with my little 2 year olds needs...."
Kristine Ottobre
"Exceptional service (always), and delicious food/menu with natural ingredients..."
Julie Anne Longano
"This place is fantastic. Great food coffee and staff. Love..."
Evan Stewart
"Such a gorgeous little cafe. Awesome menu with a variety of delicious & healthy options to satisfy your sweet or savory tooth. Will definitely be..."
Jyssicah Kramer
"Absolutely loved this little cafe in every way. Need one exactly the same in Brisbane. Loved the food, the presentation, the happy friendly genuine..."
Cheryl Horner
"Great friendly service, yummy food and great coffee. Breakfast salad was..."
Amandah Bicknell
"This place just makes me feel good. Delicious, healthy food. Lovely, sunny..."
Amy Bell
"Beautiful vegan curries- not oily at all! I love that they’re served with fresh kale. 😀 The burger was also delicious with a thick homemade..."
The Vegan Foodie
"Super friendly staff and the food is healthy and delicious! There aren’t many places that have a healthy and yummy breakfast option on their menu...."
Lisa Gresens
"Got there for my first brunch in Melbourne. Food was fresh and i think they used the best of the best in my plate. I ordered a soy hot chocolate too...."
Isabella
"VEGAN FRIENDLYCharges a standard merchants fee for electronic transactions.Almost everything in this place is either vegan or vegetarian...."
LeanGuy
"One of the most underrated cafes in Melbourne.I just visited Little Sunflower for the first time ever, and everything on the menu looked..."
Hungrylittleshrew
"We went as a group of six to this comfy, eco-friendly cafe in Elwood. Although it was a busy Sunday lunchtime, the friendly staff graciously showed..."
Emily Allen
"We love little sunflower cafe! The food is healthy, real and delicious - and it doesn’t cost an arm and leg! So many cafes charge excessive prices..."
Teresa Perri
"Drove passed Little Sunflower Cafe many times wanting to stop and try it.On an early morning stroll stopped by for a coffee and a piece of toast..."
Soso
"With nourishing smoothies, organic whole food meals and devine buddha bowls, there's something on the menu for everyone. Elwood Park is just up the..."
Plant Based Mum
"Healthy food and really nice atmosphere. I had the Srilankan curry with kale and cauliflower and it was spot on . I stayed at the back and it was..."
Lili La Tigresse
"Loved it! Friendly staff and yummy healthy food Ordered the chickpea, pumpkin coconut curry with shedded chicken, black rice and kale. I also..."
Gemma Sergeant
"Really good health cafe!! Some super yummy stuff that's also good for your tummy! The thought and care that goes into each dish here is..."
Jessica Cook
"I was lucky today as usually it's super busy! It's a really warm & cosy space. I started off with a delicious Golden Latte they make there spice mix..."
GG
"Great coffee, and friendly, relaxed service. The Run to Paradise smoothie also gets a thumbs up. Both the roesti and pancakes were on the..."
KatMmm
"Cute little cafe with very comfortable fabric chairs and a welcoming bright yellow door. Healthy menu, all options available all day- can recommend..."
Mo
"One of the best cafes in Melbourne! Amazing food using local produce and healthy recipes. Great coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. What..."
Vicky
"One of my favourite places for golden latte.. They have also very nice selection of healthy and delicious food. Their pumpkin bread is to die for...."
Didi G
"I like to eat here every week. The scrambled eggs with mushrooms are divine. And the soups are fantastic -- lamb shank with barley, or the red lentil..."
Mango Queen
"Cozy place, excellent coffee and fresh mashed avocado, goat cheese and perfectly cooked poached egg on toast. Finally, Interesting and balanced..."
Andrea
"I'm not usually one to venture to "healthy superfood cafes" but I had been recommended by a few people about this one and a mate wanted to try it...."
Patersani
"I love this place! Upon every visit we are greeted by friendly staff, served incredibly unique, tasty and healthy meals, beautiful coffee and all..."
Sarah
"Gather the snuggie and warm up with a turmeric latte from Little Sunflower. The sun may be hiding, but bright decor will add warmth to your day. Pops..."
Hungrycookie
"Amazing service, great atmosphere. Coffee is delicious and the food is both delicious and healthy. The gluten free bread is amazing. The ingredients..."
Liz
"Another little gem located in Elwood. There was only a table available outside on a lovely Melbourne weekend morning so we didn't hesitate and were..."
Fish
"Full flavour and fresh! By far the best in the area. They do great Allpress coffee too and have lots of alternative drinks and raw treats. My kind of..."
Food Doof
"Stumbled across this little gem of a cafe on a walk back from Elwood Beach. AMAZING! Beautiful coffee and the most amazing Buddha Bowl which..."
TJM013
"Nestled within Elwood's green arbors blooms the Little Sunflower, a very pretty cafe that is fast becoming the feel-good brunch spot of the year...."
NellyBelly In Melbourne
"“Summer is here! Rejoice! Or… Not? It was a wet yet muggy morning on the weekday that Mr LB and I chose to check out a gorgeous little cafe in..."
Brunch Addict
"Another cafe that is strongly influenced by the paleo, gf, hipster set. They do have more standard food so a mixed group can all happily find..."
Sassenach
"Loved it. Had the pancakes and they were beautiful. All the food is on the healthy side - think paleo and all those new diet fads. But I love all..."
RH
"Went here this morning for a quick breakfast meeting and really enjoyed it.The venue layout is just gorgeous and the inside chairs are not..."
Megan Luscombe
"Little Sunflower excites with a menu that features healthy but delicious food, great coffee and a relaxed vibe. The café is led by passionate owners..."
Gastrology
"i am always up for a weekday breakfast (even if it does mean starting the day a bit earlier than usual) … and when said weekday-breakfast is with a..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"I must admit I’m not a morning person at the best of times. I can barely utter a word without having a strong flat white to start the day. And..."
Lisa Holmen
"Visited this delightful cafe today for lunch. Fresh and natural decor inside, love the colours. Staff were welcoming and attentive straight away even..."
Relle
"Lovely cafe with super foods and really good coffee. Everyone's meal looked amazing. I had the chicken wrap. The staff were really friendly and nice..."
Bella
"Love this new little cafe! Great food, friendly service & awesome contemporary fit out. The plant wall is pretty cool and the sunflower tiles add a..."
Louise
"I love the sunny happy atmosphere of this newbie cafe and I confess I loved it in its original Easy Fifteen incantation. Ok there have been a few..."
MOS28
"The staff were really lovely and helpful. When I couldn't decided whether or not to try the Matcha they made me a taste on the house...it was..."
Issy Martin
"Little Sunflower is a new light and airy cafe in Ormond Rd Elwood that excites with its healthier style menu, great coffee and chic fit out. The cafe..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"We were invited along to Little Sunflower Cafe. This is a stunning new cafe in Ormond Rd Elwood with chic Scandinavian style design and amazing 102..."
"Best poke bowl I’ve ever had!!! Also amazing hazelnut latte and super friendly staff. We did takeaway and it was really fast...."
Christina Kolar
"Coffee is amazing here with affordable price! my favorite place in Elwood..."
Jella Oktaviyari
"Wow this place was amazing! Light filled with tentative staff. The iced coffee was amazing, the smashed avocado with roasted pumpkin was nothing..."
Jasmine Rose
"I came for a brunch with my family and few weeks back and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Bruschetta, which I do at most cafes when I don’t..."
Tahlia Oluc
"We found a brunch gem! 💎 📍Located on the main road of Elwood, this café is right in the heart of it. Whilst there are many cafes on..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"Not sure why the rating is so low, I cannot fault anything. Friendly and attentive service. Very nice flavoured tumeric latte. Quick service for..."
April_eats
"I am really satisfied with the food and the service there. The coffee served there has good smell and it tasted well. The food is also well decorated..."
Angel Li
"Everything was amazing! The waitresses were so lovely and personable. Coffee was good but the food was the real star! I had the breakfast wrap with..."
Lauren Noodle
"We used this opportunity to review the newly opened cafe in Elwood, Saint Kilda – Who Is Bunker Spreckels. If you type on google search wiki..."
Jeffry
"Nice brunch with friendly staff, been here many times, great service and beautiful location, easy to find a parking space! Will go back again,..."
Max
"Overall: a lovely find and such a local gem.. Great service . Friendly staff and tasty food. Very busy on a Sunday morning with nice corner location...."
Marvin CHEN陈
" We really enjoy going there on a sunny day and having a coffee outside. Really nice place, the food is outstanding. The service is very quick..."
Claire C Cheng
"A great re-fit of this cafe, making it feel much more light and airy. The staff were a bit hit and miss, probably because one was still training. The..."
KatMmm
"Actually don't mind this place.... service is always friendly, and the food decent... mixed and simple menu to suit everyone. Seems to be doing quite..."
Suburb Review
"Great addition to the area. What a vast menu with options to suit everyone and to have you coming back again time and time to enjoy something..."
DamoForce Food
"We used this opportunity to review the newly opened cafe in Elwood, Saint Kilda – Who Is Bunker Spreckels. If you type on google search wiki..."
Jeffry
"This cute little cafe is a great addition to the area. The menu is fresh and healthy and has a great vibe! The coffee is good and this is a place I..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"A fresh new place in Elwood serving great food with a great vibe. Came here and tried their poke bowl. This will be the first visit of many. 5/5 on..."
"Reliable cafe in Elwood. Food is always good, coffee is great and staff are friendly. We ordered coffees they use old school Vittoria which was a..."
Split The Bill
"I was meeting a friend who lives in Port Melbourne for brunch so we decided to check out Cafe de Cuba and sit outside in the sparse but glorious..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Cafe De Cuba is a nice open space for brunching and chilling. Located conveniently on the corner of Glen Huntly Road, its easily accessible and..."
FOOD TRIP
"I honestly love this cafe! It's my new favourite spot as a local. I come here quite frequently and the coffee is always excellent and the food is..."
Sztefani
"Had a great first experience at cafe Cuba! Came here in a big group after the granny! There were more than accommodating, friendly and even gave us..."
Bagelhutzy
"It was finally Sunday morning, which meant time to check out a new cafe! It was a beautiful day in Melbourne so thought we’d make the most of it..."
Stuck In Transit
"Great coffee. Local cafe, really nice food and lovely staff. Benny eggs were great, bacon is crispy, just the way I like it. I've been here a few..."
Suzanne Kehl
"This is our "go to local cafe" for a delicious fix of beef burger and egg based dishes. Never had a bad meal and we have been consistently eating..."
Stookegal
"Get the baked eggs! Coffee was also great! Try and get a spot outside and watch the endless carousel of nice cars and motorbike doing their weekend..."
The People's Critic
"Great go to for breakfast. Reliable and consistent! If you want to do breakfast / lunch without thinking about where to go Cafe De Cuba is a good..."
Carla Kathleen
"Really good restaurant, breakfast amazing and also realy good burgers! You should try corn fritters or benny bacon, and don't forget to look at the..."
Niona Diaz
"Best coffee in Elwood! The food and coffee here are always great. I mostly go for breakfast and always leave happy. The owner and staff are always..."
Chloe
"Great Morning sun location, tried the Smashed Avo. Was small but very nice @ $12. Good Coffee.Will come..."
Stephen Harle
"Great Breakfast. My girlfriend and I ate here a few weeks ago and were very impressed with the quality of the food, the service and the location...."
Aaronmatthews000
"Great coffee, waiter was super friendly, nice breakfast menu, will definitely come..."
Sk
"Great Local Cafe. My wife and I are new to the area, and one of the first things we did was source out a favourite new cafe. After popping into..."
Anchorsandaeroplanes
"Yummy snacks, cheap beer. Went down to Cuba for the first time yesterday, happy hour(s) went for ages and $5 drinks always make me happy!! They had..."
Thomasttwyford
"This place has a great location, perfect on a sunny day by the beach. Love to bring my kids along too. We are always greeted warmly and the..."
Jessie
"Best coffee I've had in the last week. And I have coffee from several different establishments every week!I had the Cafe Cuba Breakfast this Father's..."
KaraokeKlazzik
"This is my local and may I say I am very proud of it, always has a nice buzz atmosphere on the weekend. Service is great and more importantly the..."
Nizz
"Good food and service. Very reliable quality and friendly service.Love the new Salmon..."
Aiken Drum
"GOOD EXPERIENCE AT DECUBA I.... GOOD EXPERIENCE AT DECUBAIt is very pleasant to have a consistant good experience and happy at decuba, Food is..."
David
"Food and coffee was really good. The staff were all friendly just service was a little slow which is fine if ur not in a rush. Would come..."
Daniela Di Silvio
"Kids eat free. Went to cafe de Cuba Wednesday night with the kids for a quick meal. My wife and I ordered a couple of main specials and we were..."
Tom
"Went with some friends for lunch. I had a Barramundi special which was really good, chicken salad nd beef burger.Everybody enjoyed their meals, I..."
Johnsmith
"Very good. The past few reviews were not flash but the morning we went food and service was fantastic fruit toast with mascarpone and apples and..."
David Radford
"I've been here a few times breakfast is average. However they've had a lunch special called mumma's meatballs and it was amazing! I ate there 3 times..."
Cinzia
"A beautiful day to be at de cuba enjoying a chai vanilla latte and some very tasty corn fritters. Great job de..."
Victoria Jones
"Bang bang!! What a place!! The best in elwood !! Best food coffee..."
Love Food
"Had the corn fritters! Could have been a tad bigger but topped with avocado, smoked salmon and poached egg....just yummy! Coffee was just perfect -..."
Tammy
"Great to drop in for a coffee, owner and staff are lovely....but it smells really weird, like cheese? Couldn't have a meal due to the..."
Brenda
"Great place to go if you like quantity as well as quality. Good staff as well. Portions were definitely a bit big for my partner and I..."
Kirk Stephen
"Went in for a chai latte and it was pretty good. Came in a tall glass and had some super froth on it. A very relaxing cafe in a top..."
Fish
"Great fruit toast and..."
Anthony Rietveld
"I just love this place! Cafe de Cuba is an old favourite from the time I used to live in St Kilda. Now, living on the other side of town, I still..."
Food Lover
"I came here with my sister, she ordered eggs Benedict and she loved it. I had the tuna pasta which I swapped for salmon and calamari which was fine..."
Rachelle Conte
"Let the sun together with you delicious..."
frankie tang
"Seriously nice coffee here (10/10) young girls serving food and making the coffee are super friendly. Water they give is always really cold , the..."
Marty Butler
"Good food and friendly..."
Petr Kuzmin
"Delicious breakfast. Service friendly and efficient. My waitress even put the password for the wifi into my iPad personally. I'll be back to try..."
"Awesome breakfast well balanced big breakfast and burger was well made spiced just lIke the Marriott burger in QLD with views overlooking Elwood..."
Metrosmash
"😱Lizzie's first impression: It is situated in an amazing area overlooking elwood beach -perfect for Spring and Summer days. The staff are..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Finally had a chance to visit the sister cafe to the now legendary instacafe - the Glass Den. Apprehensive at best due to my fairly average..."
Hangry Dreamer
"These Roti Hotcakes were very rich and decadent. They were more like roti fritters with cookies and cream icecream and caramel sauce. 4.0 for the..."
Foodieperth
"AH-MAY-ZING!!!! Had the roti pancakes and they were insanely delicious! My other pic is my friends French toast. I can't recommend the roti pancakes..."
Kayte
"saw beautiful instagram photos of the brunch dishes here and was so eager to try them for myself. after a difficult period of contemplation, i opted..."
Blessed Brunchie
"The apple doesn't seem to fall far from the tree when it comes to the styling and inspiration behind many of the dishes at The Butler's Den and older..."
Theycallmemaggie
"Ordered the savoury pancakes special and grilled peach and avocado bruschetta, plus the vanilla waffles to share. The plating is outstanding, ..."
Ji Cottrill
"The Glass Den is known for bringing pretty brunches to the north, and now their sister cafe, The Butler’s Den, has brought some of that magic..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"The peach bruschetta was absolutely the best 🙌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 so amazing and the beetroot dip was just delicious. Definitely recommend this..."
Serina Tanaka
"Went there on Monday just before close and they were more then happy to serve us the food was amazing and really friendly staff, nice atmosphere and..."
Mona Jawad
"Went there on a Saturday arvo for brunch and immediately fell in love with the views from our table. The mocha was the perfect blend of coffee and..."
Sancha Noranho
"Great location just beside the beach in Elwood. I expected a little more from the interior as it was quite basic. The painting of the girl was..."
Nay Nay
"> Vanilla bean waffle with brownie nibs, matcha soil, housemade strawberries, blueberries and citrus meringue..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Absolutely beautiful brunch had on Sunday! I had the prawn Benny and would highly recommend. My husband had the peach and avocado bruschetta and also..."
Lyn
"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus The Butler’s Den is the newly opened sister cafe of Coburg’s Glass..."
Love At First Bite
"As the sister cafe to the now famous Glass Den, Butler’s Den provides patrons with a meal that is creative, very photogenic and undeniably..."
Penguineats
"Beautiful food with great flavours!We were pretty excited when we heard our favourite brunch place - the Glass Den - had a new sister in..."
Luke And Hannah
"Whilst waiting for a friend to join me for brunch, I went for a stroll along Elwood Beach which is beautifully tranquil (especially in comparison to..."
Veg Out Melbourne
"AMAZ-ING.A much needed change for the Elwood beach. Perfect location to have such a top quality cafe. Changed from la porcetta but still doing..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Really lovely staff, great food and coffee. It was Mother's Day and they were super busy but they were still lovely and attentive! Beautiful location..."
Lauren Hudson
"Great quality food and coffee. Scrambled egg on sourdough was the perfect light breakfast and not wallet breaking like some people talk..."
Allan Banks
"sister cafe of the glass den, we were ecstatic to find out the butlers den opened in elwood. The head chef has designed an incredible menu. Delicious..."
Munching Melbourne
"Open for just 3 weeks, this gorgeous cafe on Elwood's esplanade takes dishes and presentation to a whole new level thanks to chef their extremely..."
@twogoodtoresist
"A Great Space, with a wonderful Menu. I recently visited The Butlers den over to the east in a place called Elwood and from the moment I..."
Just Jamie
"I feel like I've struck gold with this gem of a cafe opening in Elwood. We went for lunch on Thursday and ordered two vegan meals, the Donkka Burger..."
Alexandra Anna
"Great selection of vegan food on the menu, with some awesome creative breakfasts. It's great when a cafe offers V/VG options that aren't just the..."
Paul Armit
"One thing I love about Melbourne is if you wait long enough to go to a restaurant, the restaurant will eventually come to you – or it’s little..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Delicious healthy food and the happiest, genuinely interested staff. New local for me for sure! And on the beach as well. Perfect for a stroll after..."
Isaac Xavier
"Very nice and presentable food. Great service by all staff when we went there today. Definitely will come..."
David Shulkin
"Service: 4/5
- Friendly, prompt and helpful
Food: 4/5
- Tasty, creative and enjoyable
Price: 4/5
- Reasonable
Ambiance: 3/5
- A little cramped and..."
Roy Ling
"Holy hat the plating looks of the charts.. amazing flavours. Definitely coming..."
Ji Cottrill
"Food was outstanding and very well presented. A little pricey tho.
only disappointment was that they wouldn't split the bill, which fir a group of 5..."
"Out for a drive on a Sunday we wandered into Hummingbird for lunch. Good service and great food. We sat outside in the sun with the dog and felt very..."
Sally S
"Great location and really good food, it’s also vegetarian and vegan friendly, so if anyone is interested in some good vegan breakfast this place is..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Such a great cafe tucked away in the up and coming foodie hub of Ormond Road in Elwood. We had the 'Egg hurricane' and 'Pulled pork benedict' which..."
Brunches Of Melb
"Had a really good experience the food was very good, had the chicken burger and it was a great surprise. Loved it. The atmosphere was good for a..."
Food For The Soul
"I was delighted to dine as a guest of Hummingbird on Sunday, what a beautiful space! Located on bustling Ormond road a quick stroll from the beach..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Have only visited here for breakfast and occasional take away coffees. The food has always been fantastic and the coffee is pretty good too. The corn..."
Allan Banks
"I quite like Hummingbird and have come here a few times for coffee or brunch. Their coffee is really great and the food is always good. I also love..."
Sztefani
"Our favourite local Ormond Road spot to have a coffee and enjoy the afternoon sun. A great menu, excellent coffee and the staff are always super..."
Elissa Eastwood
"The french guy is the best! 👍🔝 Make you feel comfortable and welcomeHe's the perfect all rounder that every shop should have for good!..."
Gabriele Rossi
"Me and my partner visited Hummingbird couple of times for brunch and coffees. Friendly staff and good service. Location is pretty handy and easy to..."
Suki Kondo
"I've dined at Hummingbird a few times now and the food and service is great! The coffee is especially good. It's a very friendly and cosy restaurant..."
Fabali26
"Amazing food and service. The saganaki is a great show and soooo tasty! We love that they can cater for fructose and gluten free. Highly recommend!..."
Rebecca Howse
"Great place, food, wine and atmosphere!Above all, best coffee in Elwood!!Lovely staff led by a nice french dude, food is great..."
Fabien Isoard
"Been a while since eating here, new owners equals completely new experience. Fantastic food and service. Ingenious menu and great accompanying..."
Richard May
"I've been here for breakfast twice and both times the food was awesome, and dinner once and had the same experience. The staff are friendly and the..."
Nick
"Great spot sitting in the sun enjoying the vibe of Ormond Rd on a Saturday morning. The staff were super friendly and attentive. The Phoenix Smoothie..."
Fish
"We tried the Hummingbird this morning for the first time. Had a really nice brekky and the staff were really nice and friendly. Good work..."
Graham Waller
"The food was delish. I've had the veggie breakfast and it was awesome. Fresh, quick and lovely staff! Great addition to Elwood.Will head down..."
Flopsymopsy
"The cafe was clean and staff were really friendly. Our food was very delicious, the servings were large and tasty and the coffee was 9/10 I ordered..."
Deborah Stanley
"First time visit to Hummingbird Cafe in Elwood. We sat outside and enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere that is Ormond Road.
I ordered a Vietnamese pork..."
Ali R
"A nice place to have a brunch in the heart of Elwood. Friendly staff and fresh ingredients used. The soba noodles salad was..."
Lisa Giusti Gestri
"Went for lunch today and it was absolutely delicious 😋
I got the raw salad bowl and I was impressed. Staff are friendly and we sat with our dog..."
Madeline Rose
"first time here and i love it ,customer service amazing and the food is..."
Queen .T
"We were sitting outside this place and ordered their thick-shake choc which was great and the green bawl salad with crispy chicken and the..."
Daniel Monroek
"Very lovely staff
Food portions are big
Was nice, I had the waffles and was a little bit too much going..."
"A charming little cafe in the beach side suburb of Elwood, Veruca Salt serves up wonderful coffee and food to happy locals. It was really busy when..."
Morgs71
"Stopped here for a mid week brunch. Lovely cafe wirh great coffee. It was quiet mid week and thus staff were very attentive. Food was good, and fast..."
Melbsfoodie
"Veruca Salt has become my favourite writing spot. The relaxed and personable atmosphere is a delight to be a part of. Coffee is brilliant and the..."
Marcel Liemant
"We went to Veruca Salt for lunch on a weekend. Unfortunately our first choices from the menu weren’t available, however the burgers which we ended..."
Tess H
"Veruca Salt is a cute cafe with an interesting food selection. They make a great coffee, which I paired with the Super Breaky and Veggie Omelette..."
Quince And Cheese
"There's nothing not to love here. As starters, the latte smelt so good and tasted great, hot chocolate was thick and nice. The hash..."
Scrumptious GG
"A real gem in the heart of beautiful Elwood. Great food, welcoming and very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and reasonable price. We went there for..."
Mariam
"Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here, could not fault. Delicious food and absolutely phenomenal coffee. Will be returning guys, thank you so..."
Julian.kennett
"Veruca Salt in Elwood is an upbeat cafe with a beach side vibe showcasing modern cafe food and excellent coffee in a contemporary setting. The cafe..."
Brew Hunter
"We were here for a lunch yesterday food was fantastic with a great coffee very good customer service we will be back again to try more from the..."
Sandeep Kumar
"Was delighted to dine as a guest of Veruca Salt because I’d driven past before and frankly just loved the name. I won’t deny I’ve been referred..."
Good Food Good Mood
"This was our second visit to veruca salt and this time we brought 4 friends. On a sunny Saturday day is was very busy, we had a seat..."
Max
"Very fine cafe with plenty of space. It was 8 of us were very easily accommodated at the back area.Service and food was top class best one of..."
Don10058
"We visited veruca salt yesterday the food was to die for, we had hash breakfast and the super breaky both the dishes were amazing.Nice and..."
Kris
"Amazing coffee and fantastic food! A great range of healthy foods. I had the breakfast salad which was very tasty! also lots of tasty smoothies and..."
Georgie Cooper
"I love Veruca Salt. Great staff and my favourite stop for a chai latte :) Will definitely be stopping by again to enjoy the hash..."
Anna Kerr
"Veruca Salt has the most delicious coffee, food and great fast friendly service. We are locals and it is the only place we go to for breakfast or..."
Jude Rozsahegyi
"Amazing coffee and delicious food!! Had a great experience and really enjoyed the lovely staff :) Would definitely go back again for the super..."
Caroline Kerr
"The food is awesome (try the super breaky), coffee is great. Maddy and his staff are super friendly, spacious and airy. I love this cafe. Recommended..."
David Wilson
"Ignore the low reviews from 2016 back, I don't think it's the same management these days. I go here quite often - it's my favourite local café...."
LB
"Brilliant food, warm & cosy on a Winters day. Menu is interesting & varied, friendly, helpful staff. I order something different each time l have..."
Aleshia Harrington
"Nice food ，people friendly..."
Alan Zhang
"The food was simple but delicious, I had the breakfast panini. The coffee is great too, all around this place is just a decent brunch haunt...."
Thomas Dickman
"Great venue , Good people, nice coffee and healthy food. Situated in a nice location and the friendly staffs make it more nicer place to drink coffee..."
Sanzay Paudel
"Yummy delights for the tummy and soul 😇😇Great menu to choose from what the tummy desires.. Love how the dishes are presented ....."
Shefali Chugh
"Delicious food and great quality coffee! The Hash Breakfast is my absolute favorite, definitely worth a try! The staff is great and very service..."
Ebba Andrae
"The coffee is delicious and the staff are always excellent! This is my new local for a quick take away coffee. I am yet to try the food but based on..."
Lucy Anna Pyke
"Food and coffee is excellently presented and tasty as well. Service was well on time, Food was cooked well in to my own standarded. Well done..."
Chandra Has
"service was good coffee was great and i decided to order a french toast of the specials. I can honestly say i was amazed when i received it . The..."
Lushanthe Darshana
"Yum, Yum, Yum, Yum... Delicious food and great service. enjoyed it for every bits, food plus the venue. Definitely must try place. Thanks..."
Shayamini Ratnayake
"Nice and cosy café, great coffee, tasty food and friendly staff, I had the Breakfast Salad and it was delicious, there are also variety of healthy..."
Tatiana Velandia
"nice place，coffee is good and chef is talented. Best for the family or with friends, they also got fresh juices and healthy smoothies. It is a good..."
Sasha
"I don't usually leave reviews, but I was so shocked to see this cafe's current low rating I felt compelled to have a say! Have brunched here three..."
Lou Lou
"It had been a long time since I had ventured back here. Having been an Elwood resident in the past I used to love Bosque, the previous cafe at this..."
Patersani
"The breakfast panini was heaven; the caramelised onions gave the bacon that extra kick. The bacon itself was done brilliantly; only to be outdone by..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"Butcher’s Daughter cafe, newly opened in Elwood. The staff were lovely, we were greeted and welcomed as soon as we stepped through the..."
Taking A Bite
"Went to this funky looking cafe on Saturday to have breakfast. Service was good coffee was great and i decided to order a french toast of the..."
David
"Came here for Easter Sunday brekkie! My husband had recommended the place. My friend and I loved the place. Loved the coffee as I'm a massive..."
Chelsey Ramos
"Good atmosphere, friendly fast service. (Could do with art on the pale green walls out the back) Prices are aligned to most other breakfast cafe's..."
Chris
"They do really good shakes and have a good variety of food. Crushed Potatoes are yum which are served with poached eggs, salmon and ..."
Fried Reus
"As a local, it is a refreshing addition to the other ridiculously priced eateries in the area. Had poached eggs and bacon which was perfectly cooked..."
Kieran O'Brien
"Perfect, delicious & energizing, my order;
* Rosa - freshly squeezed Apple, Beetroot, ginger &
celery - tasty & sweet
* Smash Avocado on toast -..."
Daphne Kechagias
"Nice coffee and food! Staff really friendly!!!we r always going here for coffee and food!..."
FraFra1990
"Lovely staff and really nice coffee and delicious..."
Shahin Amirhassani
"Been coming to this gem for awhile! Coffee is great and food delicious. Although lately the portion sizes seem to be getting smaller! They keep the..."
Jess Taylor
"Polite service, artfully prepared food. New owners keen to please. I had smashed avocado on toast with beetroot relish, pomegranate seeds & sprinkled..."
Anna Robertson
"Our top choice in Ormond rd village, we visit often. Service is always prompt and staff are really kind! Food and coffee is super tasty and made with..."
C Todd
"Today was my third time at this place, love the vibe and the service is just so amazing!! Coffee on dot and there breakfast menu is wide spread and..."
"Today I went for lunch. I found great atmosphere in Elwood Food and Wine Bar. 😘😘😘😘😘Quality food, great customer service and great..."
Bibas Basnet
"Great atmosphere and food. Super friendly and helpful staffs. Was there with group of friends. Enjoy $10 pizza and $5 beer. Love this..."
Matt
"Food: Elwood food and wine is a bit of a local favourite for us. The menu offers a good variety of smaller tapas style dishes, pizzas, a few pasta..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Good selection of non dairy milks. Iced almond latte was refreshing. Service was friendly and it was lovely sitting outside on the deck watching..."
Zoe L
"this place does a fantastic dinner service, I regularly drop in on my way home from work with my partner and we both are rarely disappointed. Wine..."
Jb
"Good food and good service however the calamari was over cooked and very chewy. I would definitely still go back though. Loved the tapas and house..."
Jasmine Leach
"We like coming here. Food is good and service is very friendly. It's not a big place and one side of the dining room is almost all made of a foldable..."
Paulfoodie
"One of my favourite places to go. The food is amazing, always fresh and tastes great. I love the staff, very friendly and approachable. I've been..."
Suzanne Kehl
"It's hard to explain what is missing at Elwood Food and Wine Bar, the food is good, service is good and overall a pleasant experience. They no longer..."
Carla Kathleen
"Staff Save the day. Location & Space the saving grace, food & drinks list nothing to get too excited about, though that's not saying anything is bad...."
Sam Reid
"Lovely summer sunday feed.. Came here yesterday morning with my family for breakfast and I wasn't disappointed. Always drive past it and admired the..."
Food-is-life
"Food is simple and tasty. Good service behind the bar and with the tables. Drink specials great as well. Great acoustic gig topped it all off...."
Kate
"Yummy great value food!. Excellent steak everytime weve been. The garlic prawns are devine. Check out the beatroot ravioli..."
JC3NJ
"Tested a rather pleasant Charcuterie board last night. Really enjoyable yummy stuff. Back again tonight for some music and laughter. Should be a..."
Graham Waller
"Been here for breakfast and dinner and has always had a decent menu. Open lamb souvlaki has great flavours and some nice wines to choose..."
James Fisher
"I love the pizza specials on Friday nights! The lamb pizza is delicious! And the house wine is so cheap and tasty! Love this..."
Jamie
"Best coffee in Elwood..."
Taela Macague
"Comme ci comme ca. Came here on a beautiful warm day and sat in a prime spot with the shades up. We had the spicy chicken on Turkish bread with sweet..."
A.
"A wonderful friendly environment with great food. Love the steak , it melts in your mouth. The meals don't need side dishes, which is rare these..."
Netty
"Wonderful all day menu. Delicious meals (can recommend the gypsy eggs and potato roesti for sure!) The Elwood mess is also wonderful but the meringue..."
Sarah M
"Good value. The special $10 tapas & a glass of wine you can't ask for more. The service is good and the location is even better. Now the food is ok..."
Vic King
"Great service, great food. Eat here very regularly. Always great service and top quality food, even when very busy.The Mon-Wed and Fri specials..."
Aiken Drum
"Great food and atmosphere. Had dinner here about 3 weeks ago, also about 6 months ago. Both times service was very good, not huge menu but good..."
Bayside Foodie
"Delicious Paella. I shared a Paella at Elwood Food and Wine last weekend, and it was delicious. The rice was moist and flavoursome and the dish was..."
Frankb
"Fantastic food, great people, great atmosphere, Sunday nights are the..."
Tina Orfanos
"The service is generally impeccable at this friendly and relaxed Elwood local. The seating and atmosphere is ideal for a relaxed breakfast, drink or..."
Helenh
"Nice food, friendly..."
Analysis
"A while ago I came in and had a rather disappointing breakfast which stopped me from coming back. However recently I have visited in the evenings a..."
Coffeegal
"Had dinner Thursday night and the venue had such a warm aCozy feel, the food was tasty, afforadable and the service snappy, I would highly..."
Grant
"Well we've been three times now, the food has been fantastic every time - I dunno how it's not high 80's percentage on here actually. Brunch was..."
Mike R
"Staff are awesome. Super friendly and make an awesome coffee. Avoid the scrambled eggs..."
Andrew Siwka
"Great relaxed atmosphere, very friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and extensive wine list! Best Steak around, cooked to..."
Kristian Gordon
"Impressed. Although I walk past most mornigns with the dog (and the staff are usually setting up) I've been here twice, once with my daughter for..."
John Of Elwood
"Barramundi Fish special...."
Blaire Newso
"Thus is a classy no fuss joint. Good service and very handy meals. The had a tapas and wine special for $10 which was a steal. We ordered the seafood..."
Fish
"Awesome. I have been here a few times with friends and the food is always amazing and staff are very friendly! recently tho I think they have had a..."
Un.lady.like
"Not many options for vegos - so it's just as well the beetroot ravioli in white wine sauce is pretty damn good. A side of greens helps the vege count..."
Pfctdayelise
"I go there every Sunday with a bunch of friends and have always found the service to be fantastic and the food to be fresh and tasty. I will continue..."
Kelly
"Very good tapas!!!. Went there on a Tuesday night with a girlfriend...We ordered 5 tapas and the potion was BIG...more than enough for two..."
Foodie88
"I have found the service friendly and the food great in my many visits to the EF&W sweet..."
Bellybobby
"Hot service and idiot customers!. Isn't it funny how you can get such polar opposites in opinions. I have been going to EF&W for a few years now, and..."
Randy
"First time back in a while and seams to be under new management, service was excellent this time and food to match, will be returning more..."
Brad
"Have eaten at Elwood Food and Wine a few times now and would highly recommend this eatery for it's consistent food and service. Have always found..."
"This place is awesome. Have been eating here for years but today the staff went above & beyond. They Took a last minute party booking for us & all..."
Georgie Starr
"Not only lovely ambience and delicious food, but incredibly child and dog friendly!! I had brunch there on a Sunday with about 15 mums and their..."
Bella Jane
"Myself and my partner cannot recommend this restaurant enough. We were in on Saturday night, having just received some bad news, and were immediately..."
Gordon Frank
"I walked into this place and instantly felt relaxed and welcomed by wonderfil staff .The menue is so affordable and our food was great .Will..."
Lisa Patterson
"Friendly staff, great for kids and knock out pizzas. Needs a beer on the menu lighter than 3.5% for the driver..."
Alastair Thomson
"Great food and customer service... one of my fav little hidden gems in Elwood. The beer garden is terrific in summer..."
Kostas Rubtsov
"Excellent food we polished everything off our plates. The little play area outside was a hit my little toddler..."
Melissa Anne Mohan
"Great food and service. Lovely and warm on a cold day and the outdoor play area and cubby house was a hit. Will be..."
Bianca
"Nice and cozy place for coffee and good food as well. There are lots of vegetarian options to choose from. Has a beautiful tiny outdoor space at the..."
babak tamaddon
"The food was great and came quickly. There's a cubby and slide for the kids and a good amount of seating out the back. Inside has has a lovely vibe..."
Nick W
"Jimmi Jamz is a great place for families to casually go have lunch, watch the kids or catch up with friends for a vino.
Service is always great. The..."
"Love this place! It’s an ‘organised’ busy that was so seamless - name taken, 15 min wait, seat, water, coffee and food - all with very..."
Tania Rann
"Classy eating spot without being uppity. Elwood is way overdue for a place like this! Great dining experience with delish food, friendly attentive..."
Rachel Chong
"Outstanding dinner!!! I’m a huge fan of Ottolenghi and the food definitely is on par with Otto 👏Bravo. The entire dining experience was..."
Michael P Schiffner
"Awesome breakfast and coffee! Busy little spot but didn’t have to wait long, staff were really nice and service was really..."
Louise Carson
"Delicious food, great service. Fabulous atmosphere. Kid friendly. Coffee is..."
Steph Stillwell
"A great new addition to the Elwood Village food..."
Greg Blain
"Delicious food. Great service, I will definitely be..."
Grace Kujawski
"We visited Plain Sailing for brunch yesterday and given I am a fan of their affiliate cafes (Left Field, Tall Timber, Nine Yards) I expected good..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Very popular place for Brunch. I have been to this cafe multiple times and love trying different things. The coffee is amazing and the food is..."
Rebecca Camellia
"Enjoyed my time at Plain Sailing. The staff were super friendly from the moment we walked in. The decor was quite impressive, kind of like cabin..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"The moment my friend and I sat down we were brought menus and asked for coffee. The coffee was great! We then ordered 2 main dishes and a side dish..."
FitFoodieNiki
"Plain Sailing is part of a group of cafes by the same team behind Left Field, Port of Call, Tall Timber and it looks like they will opening another..."
Ta.be.tabi
"Absolute incredible Good and presentation. Coffee was great and service was fast and polite. Never had food like this quality anywhere and would..."
Glenn
"Plain Sailing in Elwood has been on my to eat list for a long time now but every time I thought I’d give it a go, that eerie 48 minutes till..."
Just Keep Eating
"Visited with a girlfriend on a Tuesday for brunch (breakfast dish for lunchtime!). Lovely vibe to the venue with a variety of seating styles..."
Sherilyn Harris
"Great feel to this local cafe. The staff are fabulous and the menu is broad. The service of food was fast however coffee was a bit slow. I recommend..."
Trickyniky1
"A beautiful cafe with an impressive cafe and even more impressive fitout. It reminds me of a cafe in a contemporary art museum in the very best way...."
Quince And Cheese
"Dropped by here for a takeaway coffee. While I was waiting I got a glimpse at the food coming out of the kitchen. Had to sit down and try some..."
Arthur Singleton
"Worth the wait! We weren’t waiting long maybe 10-15 minutes for a table. The food was amazing! Everything was well presented, cooked well and well..."
April_eats
"First impression: packed, packed, packed!Seriously, there were so many people at this venue when I arrived that I even thought about..."
Ines Fernandes
"Love the fresh fit out of this Elwood cafe. With a great corner position, the place was packed when we stopped in for a quick coffee. Service was..."
Morgs71
"Breakfast board is great value at $20 Mushroom dish was crazy there was so much going on I couldn’t work out what I was eating although it was..."
George David Michaelides
"Would be my absolute favourite cafe in Melbourne. Honestly the food is always so amazing and as being a vego I have tried literally everything on the..."
Tahlia Maheno Rogers-Brown
"One of those places that (excuse the pun) the wind catches sail and becomes one of the busiest brunch places in Elwood. I've come twice now to Plain..."
Kimberley Leggett
"One of Elwoods most popular spots, this busy cafe is a great location to sit down to enjoy some great food in the sun. I decided to have their wild..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Luckily when we arrived there wasn't a wait and we sat down straight away. Food came out fairly quickly and it was delicious! We had the..."
Yuki Does Brunch
"High expectations met.Been wanting to come here for so long and was not disappointed with what we got. I ordered the sautéed greens which..."
Brunch Queen 👑
"Beetroot cured ocean trout was amazing great coffee and friendly helpful staff. The cold drip was very refreashing. Would definitely go back...."
Art
"Really lovely little find. I went on a Monday morning as read quite a bit about how hectic it was on the weekends and it was very civilized...."
Anna Mac
"I just rate this place! My local. Great food, great staff, great vibes! Love coming here mid week as a break from study or on the weekend with..."
Morgs85
"Arrived in the peak of brunch hour but the queue moved quickly. Judging by the constant flow of people, this is a rather popular cafe! The pastries..."
Hungry For Chips
"Plain Sailing is a great place for brunch. My friends and I visited recently and were able to sit outside, which meant we were able dogwatch. The..."
Maia Kate
"A lot of options can be made vegan.I had the cauliflower steak with quinoa pomegranate salad and spiced sweet potato hummus with avo - fresh and..."
Spirited Stardust
"The food is so tasty! Healthy and a huge variety on the menu and the portion sizes are huge! Will be back for sure!The prices are very..."
Lucindakeir
"As foodies we’re lucky to always check out new cafes and trying awesome food. Plain sailing has been on our list to check out ourselves for a long..."
@twogoodtoresist
"I really enjoyed my breakfast here. I think the way the menu is written is quite strange it seems to list every single ingredients in the dish which..."
Goodems
"Busy place even on a Tuesday arvo. Treating myself after a job interview so I had the amazing peanut butter cookies & cream bao with banana bread. It..."
Nitty
"I'd sail my boat here, park and set up shop. The food is great, good service and very attentive. The competition better sail away as i'm not sure..."
Coffee Maverick
"My partner and I adore this place. From the friendly staff to the delicious coffee and food. Plain sailing never disappoints us and is so..."
Lauren Stacey
"This place can get super busy in a weekend, which is why I love to come here during the week. It’s a great place to pull up a chair, open the..."
KITCHFIT
"This place is annoying because you have to wait for a table, but the tables move quickly and service is speedy, so you can quickly enjoy a delicious..."
MELB JOURNAL
"I ate here and ate the peanut butter bao thing which was decadent, delicious, ridiculous. I will come back again to eat this one day when I want to..."
Mo
"Delicious and beautifully presented food! I had heirloom tomatoes and burrata on sour dough; chai tea; good friend Pamela had poached eggs with..."
Lidia
"Another weekend morning, another fantastic Melbourne brunch spot. Half an hour wait, so may need to get there early...coffee/food and service all on..."
PedGetsFed
"Been excited to check out the sister restaurant of Left Field for a while now; I'm a regular at Left Field so I was eager to see what the new café..."
Dine And Dash
"As soon as I drove past this place for the first time I knew I had to go! And I was not disappointed, the vibe of the place was really cool and a..."
Cassie Betteson
"I have dined here twice and been impressed both times. The flavours are well combined and have so many layers it’s a delight for your tastebuds. My..."
Chelsea
"Went twice in a week to this bright and breezy spot. Saturday for brunch was a bit hectic for me. 20 min table wait but service was good, food came..."
The Food Queen
"We came here on a busy Sunday afternoon and had to wait for around 15 minutes which we didn’t mind as it was Sunday and it was nice weather. We..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"Great service, even better food! The menu had a large range of food for all dietary requirements. The portions are generous, and most importantly,..."
L Y
"Trendy new cafe in Elwood with extensive Middle Eastern style menu. I ordered the zucchini, pumpkin and herb fritters. The dish was pleasant but I..."
Kate Dougherty
"Beautiful clean design made for a relaxed lunch. Menu is fun, fresh and right up there with some of the best cafes iv eaten at. My Mocha was a just a..."
FoodFoodFood
"As I am a huge fan of left field I considered this place a must! I took the sautéed cauliflower- just to make sure it tasted the same as at left..."
Julia Stehli
"We went here on a Sunday morning and managed to score a table right away. The guy running the door list was so bubbly, however our waitress seemed..."
Ariana Zoe
"Excellent addition to the Elwood cafe scene. The food is attractively presented and tasty. Plain Sailing gets pretty busy so finding a table can be a..."
Ed Cook
"I work once a week in Elwood so this new cafe is essential for me. I have been here three times and everytime has been a great..."
Jessica
"Really good breakfast from the Left Field crew. Despite being big and busy, service was excellent, great coffee and an interesting menu. We had the..."
Hungry Tum
"Really nicely laid out, the service was good but not overly attentive. Pricing was on the higher end for brunch. Most meals sitting around the $20..."
Ihoward
"Very lovely cafe. Great location so vibrant and friendly. The staff were lovely and there was so much room outside if you want to bring your dog. The..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Amazing food - really well presented on the plate. friendly staff, love the inside of the cafe’s decor and ambience. Had a great time - good luck..."
Sarahbf6543
"So happy to have a new local cafe in Elwood which was very much needed!! Staff are so lovely and only had to wait five minutes for a table on a..."
Claire Loves Food
"Fantastic addition to the Elwood cafe scene. Coffee almost as good as Johnny's across the road. Much needed quality brunch spot in Elwood, which is..."
Suburb Review
"My friends and I decided to try this brunch place after hearing that it was the new cafe opened by the same people that own Left Field. Already..."
Rebekah Jade Culhane
"Always love the food here. Really great quality and serves are always generous. Always cooked and displayed beautifully. Coffee is great and there..."
Bec Bland
"Food: Mediterranean Cauliflower was fast, simple and delicious. A great mix of spices and herbs that is not too heavy for a brunch.
Coffee: soft and..."
Joseph Kim
"We really had to try this 'one of the highly rated' cafes around Elwood, thus grabbed the.opportunity to visit them the day we were in Elwood.
This..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Literally the most beautiful 😍 and very tasty 😋 breakfast and lunch food you can find in a beautiful setting outside and inside with excellent..."
Vahid Master
"Good coffee, fun and healthy menu. Solid breakfast or brunch in a lovely..."
Rohin Shah
"Had a beautiful breakfast with my fiancee here. Food was amazing. Thanks for a great..."
Jon Brooks
"The sumptuous food came so quick.
Staff is superb and attentive!
Great service and yummy..."
Maureen Roco
"Delicious, the garlic mushroom dish had a good mixture with texture and flavors, will definitely go there..."
"The cakes/pastries are superb! The owners are wonderful and friendly people. Always receive great service. Oh, and the coffee, spot on! Recommend..."
Lisa Kanelli
"Th Dark Chocolate cake was superb, worth every penny spent on it. We are planning to return to try their other stuff which they are known..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"I’m not joking when I say that I pretty much bought my apartment in Elwood because of this place! Always found myself looking at places in Elwood..."
Cameron Forbes
"Love the cakes and the cheap prices. My favourite things to eat here are as follows: black forest cakes, chocolate eclairs, vanilla slices, sausage..."
Little Bear
"Been here on more than one occasion and my problem is they have too many yummy things to choose from. Love their Chocolate Brownies and the fact..."
ScottW
"Food: A huge selection of cakes and snacks! Our gingerbreads looked amazing, and although they tasted pretty good they were a bit too crumbly and..."
Suzie Scribbles
"The best bakery in Melbourne!! Always packed on a weekend. The owners are lovely people and are often behind the counter. All the bread is amazing,..."
Amy MacDonald
"Honestly the best hand made sandwiches, all the bread is amazing and so fresh. Can't go past the nutella croissants & sticky date cake! ..."
Restpicture
"The reason this place has such a loyal following among local workers and students is its reliability and good hearty fare. They've been in the..."
Ilovegoodfood2
"I've come to this place quite a few times now and have to say this is one of the gems in Melbourne. The food is always extremely fresh, coffee is..."
Tom
"Best caramel slice in Melbourne! Sure, Some of the other stuff like donuts and cakes can be a bit hit and miss as to the freshness but the caramel..."
LJ
"Heart of Elwood. This bakery is the true heart of Elwood. Their wares are terrific, coffee good, staff friendly, and they are very supportive of..."
John Of Elwood
"You going to the bakery?. So lucky to have this bakery down the street from my school! Dubbed by everyone at school as, "THE bakery" - this place..."
Omnomnom
"Not sure I want to have this gem known to the rest of the world! This is Elwood's secret! Amazing array of foods, coffees, lunches, bread, cakey..."
Relaxed Max
"Buns and more. This is the kind of bakery every neighbourhood should have. For a smallish place, they put forth a good range of products, from breads..."
Bukko Boomeranger
"This is a bakery we Love visiting every time we are in Elwood.
It's legendary with for the quality and selfish choices available to spoil..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"We enjoyed our coffee today. Quick service and price is ok. Huge variety of desserts. I asked the lady to turn on heater so we felt warm while having..."
Cherry ?
"Yummy patisserie for dog and people. The staff where lovely and pleasant and kept the line moving with Sunday rush. Great when pooches are waiting..."
tamzyn b-Melbourne
"Bakeries like they used to be. Massive choice, and I mean massive choice, of different cakes, doughnuts, slices, biscuits, tarts and sticky buns. ..."
Andy R
"Was in the other day to grab a coffee, lovely service from a beautiful blonde girl who was polite and understanding. Would come here again! Delicious..."
Dimitri Panakos
"It's certainly one of my favourite patisseries in Melbourne! I've been a regular customer and I've always been happy. They have a wide range of..."
Rachel Knight
"Was driving through Elwood and seen this bakery and couldn't resist.
Parked in a back street, and received a $99 fine for a permit zone that I was..."
"Great variety of yummy food! Coming with a friend and getting something from the share menu is a must! Thanks Melissa for showing me this awesome..."
Sabrina Schoenborn
"I've come here for a cup of hot chocolate and a doughnut many times. I keep getting the hot chocolate in the hope they'll get better, sadly they..."
Little Bear
"I visited the place last night with my family. I just loved the place and the ambiance. The food was lavish but the tacos were..."
Web Bite
"The Joinery is a cool place a colleague just told me about. I went last week and don't know how I didn't discover it sooner! Friendly staff, awesome..."
Skyler Benson
"Loved the food and the service! The espresso martini was amazing :) We went for a relaxed anniversary dinner and we will definitely be..."
Courtney Morton
"Great delicious food and yummy drinks, the service was also very impressive and made us feel very welcome! Loved the feel of the place and the..."
Ashlee Stoker
"Omg the food was perfect, I tried one burger and it was so delicious. The place is really nice, the staff was so friendly with me and my friends...."
Gaby Souza
"Great service, great food and would highly reccomend to anyone looking for a bar with the highest levels of customer service. They also opened on..."
Tilly Marie
"Took the girls here for brunch and we loved it! Super friendly service, gorgeous atmosphere, really well priced and the superfood brunch bowl was..."
Anges5
"Nice no fuss cafe that serves up delicious breakfast in a relaxing environment. Had a couple of poached eggs on grainy sourdough with mushrooms - all..."
Whats On The Grill?
"The coffee was great!In...out and a smile and a joke shared, who can complain?There needs to be more places like this, And seeing as i live in..."
Ev Lloyd
"The Ruben sandwich from is filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and Russian dressing. Delicious sandwich a must try. Great..."
The Sandwich Scout
"Best coffee in Elwood, and the best price for coffee too! Love the Mexican eggs for brekkie, the taco Tuesday/Thursday nights and the service is..."
Ruby
"Great place to stop by for a bite to eat and a coffee. The coffee is great and will not disappoint. Close to the beach as well so can easily go for a..."
La'el Kimchi
"Great coffee and nice atmosphere. The staff are friendly aswell I Would definitely come back!Cheap alcohol during happy hour is also always..."
Rachelcohen18
"Great spot to grab a coffee or a bite to eat. Sometimes feels a bit frantic when busy as if there aren't enough staff on but overall still enjoyable...."
ScottW
"Amazing little restaurant, spectacular food, services, and environment! Super affordable for the quality you receive!Loved green Kale..."
Makayla Belle
"Went for Taco Thursday. $11 for 4 tacos! Food was pretty good ✅. House wine was gross. Service was attentive ✅. Table wobbled annoyingly..."
Ellasyn
"This has become my local for taco Tuesdays The staff are amazing and cheerful it makes being an Elwood local all the more..."
EatBeHappy
"Friendly staff. Great lazy soundtrack. Beautiful decor. Best coffee in Elwood if you like a dark roast (Coffee Supreme from NZ!)5 STARS..."
Chloe
"Not known for the food so much but definitely for its prices - The joinery offers Taco Tuesday's and Thursday's ($3 each or $11 if you get one each -..."
Svenja Grabo
"I visited this joinery last week and my first impression about the place was wow, superb. the ambiance was so soothing and the staff very friendly..."
Naomi Gup
"The service is matched by the amazing food (def get the chipotle short ribs!) and the great design - bringing some much needed life into..."
Tara
"Great coffee and tacos. Came for a group event and the good food kept coming, catering for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Also a place to buy..."
Allan Banks
"I drive past this place all the time so finally ticked it off this week, even better was we had the entertainment book voucher! I had the green kale..."
Heidi
"The Joinery is a pleasure to visit. The space itself is varied and interesting - esp in summer with outside options. Taco Tuesday is great value,..."
Tony Heselev
"Some places impressed with great food, some with awesome service. The Joinery does both. We visited on an effing hot day and were quickly ushered to..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Love this place. Awesome variety of food and drinks. Coffee is always of a high standard and food is always sooo delicious. I wish I lived closer......."
Chai Lady
"Taco Thursday offerred four different tacos with only $11. The mussel taco was my favourite. Magarita was $9/glass but it was too sour. Staff were..."
Saladzzz
"We discovered this hidden gem from the entertainment book. When we arrived we were a couple minutes late for the happy hour, but they were happy to..."
Allison King
"Had a fantastic meal here. I had asparagus fritters for $14- amazing. My companion had pulled pork for $18 and audibly sighed during his first bite..."
Mo
"A great little cafe with friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. I live just around the corner and it's consistently good food and coffee. Prices are..."
Asomek
"Went today with a group of 4. Friendly staffs , Overall good food with reasonable price .The only complain is my partner says his coffee was..."
Mrs Lavender
"👍🏼🌮 THANK gosh for #TacoThursdays now, because i always miss out on the Tuesdays :(.Taco's here are yummy ESPECIALLY the fish taco,..."
Suburb Review
"A café that has doors opening up to 2 different streets in Elwood, allowing very easy access. Besides that, The Joinery serves up coffee and the..."
FOOD TRIP
"Love this place! So hip without trying, food is very yummy -with options for vegetarians & vegans, staff are super friendly & service is great!..."
Bronny
"Great food, many healthy and tasty options. I did find the side of greens I had with my breakfast way too salty last time but overall I've been very..."
Claui
"Enjoyed a lovely weekday dinner, surprisingly we were the only ones there, though it was early. Cosy and inviting surrounds. Happy hour between 4-7,..."
Jools Of Melbourne
"I really like The Joinery - nice decor and friendly staff. Their menu is also interesting although they could have a few more conventional dishes on..."
Ed Cook
"Was there for lunch yesterday and chose the Mushroom San Choi Bao (lovely) and the best Chai tea I have had; I took some away with me. I should've..."
Catherine Mahony
"Had the ham hock hash brown and it was absolutely delicious. Coffee wasn't too bad either. That said, menu was a little limited and I'm not sure what..."
Jamie Chua
"I've been to The Joinery a few times and it's a bit hit and miss. The food is nice and the location is great but the staff sometimes miss the mark...."
Caitlin White
"Really good spot. Just randomly picked this spot and couldn't have been happier. Staff were very nice, coffee/juice/smoothies were all pretty good..."
Undermoney
"Great spot ,variety ,choice excellent . Love the food here . Drinks and coffees very good . Salads breads all good . Staff excellent and service ...."
Love It Or Like It
"Great place to come to 'post dinner' for a cheeky wine, and be able to hear yourself think AND find a seat on a Saturday night! Rare for SE..."
Jenzi
"Loved this place - would definitely like to come back to try more!Coffee was good; a nice cold one on a typical, moody, hot Melbourne..."
Ramieleatsshootsandleaves
"Joinery has always been a great snack and coffee café. I tried it for dinner over the weekend and loved it. a stand out for me were the scampi ,..."
Marie
"This deserves to become a local institution. The new late night addition was well worth the investment. Food is understated but extremely well..."
Hester Lyon
"Good coffee and Doughboys FTW.I went today for halftime coffee. The soy latte hit the spot.Friendly staff and on point interior. Grab the..."
Jason Olive
"I really love the music, vibe, and staff at this cafe. I live just up the road so I've made it my local. The biggest downside is the inconsistent..."
Scout
"Great drinks. Spent a few hours here on a Sunday night lovely chilled out atmosphere and the bar tender had a fabulous palette will definitely come..."
Peppercorn
"Great Chai latte. Love the Joinery. I'm in here everyday. The soy chai latte is fantastic. Now we have the option of almond instead of soy, even..."
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