The best Restaurants in Elwood ranking of December 2024
67 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)
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"My partner and I eat here regularly and have always had consistently great food. The service is always good and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere...."
Rachel Stubbe
"Food is delicious and service is excellent. We had the Korean fried chicken which was nicely brined and was crispy and juicy. Pork belly was also..."
JJ
"We've been coming to Quinni for years now. Even though we've moved away it's good enough to drive back to Elwood for a bite. The KFC is amazing, my..."
Phillipos Firat Senol
"The food here is amazing!! Staff here are very friendly great service.I always came here when I feel like korean. the menu is so plesant and..."
Bia Nps
"Quinni is a great place to eat, often surprised that it’s not busier. The KFC Korean fried chicken is excellent and the desserts are fantastic and..."
Ed Cook
"Have been here several times and had food delivered. The fried chicken is amazing, the very best I've had. Yum!! Service is good and quality is..."
Johnny
"Never packed but I cannot understand why. Their entrees are delicious and you should definitely try the crispy chicken bites or the pan cake. We love..."
Svenja Grabo
"I ate here early on a weeknight and got absolutely fabulous service and delicious food. Initially i felt awkward because the restaurant was fairly..."
Mo
"Great marks for everything here. Delicious food - we were on a Groupon deal with four people and ordered one of everything we had a choice of - so..."
Elletee
"Nice area. A lot of restaurants to choose from in the area. We decided to go to this restaurant and it didn't disappoint. Great food and great..."
Mandy W
"Absolutely fantastic service, and the fried chicken is a definite hit.Relaxed atmosphere with very friendly and accomodating staff, and plenty..."
Shona Mac
"Always a great dining experience. The fried chicken is some of the best i've eaten! excellent presentation and an owner who is passionate and..."
Alxsch1992
"Food is yummy, ordered fried chicken entree and had to order another straight after as the flavour was so good plus is BYO wine which is even more of..."
Nathan Lee Roberts
"This was delicious! We came in a groyod for dinner and shared a few maind and entrees. Great service, every dish was fantastic and the wine was also..."
Katie McKean
"Delicious Korean fried chicken, friendly staff & in a peaceful location right in the heart of the village. I usually go to Carnegie for Korean but..."
Suburb Review
"What a lovely experience. We had a rare date night, saw this from the street driving past and decided to give it a go. We arrived early and were..."
Naomi_rob
"I don't typically bother writing reviews, but my family and I had dinner at Quinni on a whim and it was absolutely lovely! The wait staff were warm,..."
Louise Margaret
"Had a great dinner here last night. Food and service were excellent. We will be..."
Markos Batzias
"Highly recommend. Some of the best Korean cuisine I've had in Melbourne. Very modern style venue with a large range of delishous food! Wagyu beef is..."
Chris Quinton
"Had beef bulgogi... If you're after Korean fusion and a romantic atmosphere , this is the place... But if you're after authentic Korean, skip this..."
World In A Bite
"Really great experience. Fantastic service, tasty meals. Wasn't expecting the best based on other reviews, but if those are to be believed then..."
Russell Brenner
"It was a lovely experience on a cold night in Elwood. The food was all super tasty and the staff super friendly. We didn't even wait long for our..."
Ariana Zoe
"One of Elwood's great local eateries, staff are very welcoming and attentive. Food is delicious and beautifully presented. A good place to..."
Barbecues Plus
"This restaurant is definitely the best Korean restaurant in Melbourne. The food was amazing and the staffs were very friendly. I’ve been here twice..."
YoonJae Cheon
"Great food and service. But is so clean that impressed me. Also the toilets very clean. Congrats team..."
Lívia
"An aesthetically warm & contemporary atmosphere.
Food that is true to tradition and made entirely in-house with fresh ingredients.
Tremendously..."
Matthew Collins
"Very nice friendly service and great food! I had the kimchi fried rice which was nice. Though I liked the bibimbap bowls better, which were what the..."
"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..."
"Drive here from the city every weekend for the coffee and cinnamon donuts. Eaten many things here over time and can always say positive things. The..."
Allan Banks
"This place is a god send! Just down the road from us it does a huge selection of breads, pies, cakes etc. We've been multiple times and everything..."
"cozy and clean restaurant. had two terrific lunch there and some very nice beer. Very well worth the 20 minutes drive. host courteous and..."
Ganli027
"Simply fabulous Sushi. Friendly owners and staff with good quality food. A great inclusion to the Elwood community. The whole family love..."
Simon Fjell
"I love going to Ebisu! I go a lot. My favourite sushi rolls are Salmon, Teriyaki chicken and prawn. I know a lot of Japanese restaurants but Ebisu is..."
Alan V
"I love this place. Best Miso I have had, and everything else I have tried here has been amazing. There are many Japanese options around, but I keep..."
Markos Batzias
"Authentic Japanese food that is delicious with a great combination of flavors. Highly recommend the bento boxes. An unassuming Japanese restaurant..."
Ming Chan
"Great, authentic Japanese food, set in a design store selling Japanese wares.Great don and bento box options with a large selection of..."
Melbourne Explorer
"Superb lunch as always. People watching at the window bench, clean spacious bathroom, lovely food and gorgeous things to look at.A winner every..."
Rosa
"🍱🍱🍙🍵🍶🍣Highly recommend this Japanese restaurant! As other zomato reviews have stated, this really is a hidden gem in Elwood. You..."
Suburb Review
"I had lunch on Saturday. I tried their lunch bento with raw fish , salad and green tea pudding. The whole box is a piece of art. I also enjoy the..."
Linda Willa
"I had lunch here on Thursday just on a whim and honestly this was some of the best Japanese food I've had outside of Japan. I had a salmon and tuna..."
Sztefani
"Awesome little gem in Elwood! Go see Dean, he is a expert in all things sake! The service is fast and efficient. The setting sizes are generous and..."
Jen Lloyd
"Went to ebisu kitchen for lunch and their food were nice and clean. We ordered the chicken bento and salmon bento, smaller size of bento compared to..."
MF
"Lovely lunch, sashimi was amazing and the chicken bento delicious in all its elements. Will definitely be back again for more! Thankyou..."
Nicholas Freeman
"Ebisu is located off Ormond Road in Elwood. There are 1P spaces available on Ormond Road and 2P spaces down Pine Avenue (opposite ebisu) and also 2P..."
KT
"Sensational! Most amazing food and gorgeous service. Best sushi I've ever had and the miso was perfect. Hidden gem of a garden just beyond the..."
Foodie For Life
"A little treasure. This cute little place is like a trip to Japan on a plate. The presentation is beautiful and modern and at the same time..."
Jake Bayley
"Fabulous authentic Japanese food in a gorgeous setting. The food here is sensational! Fabulous flavours, excellent service. It's lovely to sit and..."
Larzapan
"What a Gem!. We had a quick lunch here on the weekend, started with some sushi and then a few hot dishes, both the food and service were..."
"Great view and friendly staff. The vegan breakfast was a winner. Tasty and fresh, a solid 10 on 10. Walnuts crunchy, salad fresh and..."
Rit Vika
"Really great food and owners were super cool!!! When we first arrived it seemed quite funky and relaxed. Since it was sunny that day we decided to..."
Joe Anne
"The food and atmosphere was quite delightful.
Nicolinis on the Bay is situated overlooking the magnificent Bay area with an alfresco feel to the..."
Petre Balikov
"Excellent venue.Well cooked fish and great coffee. Windows open view of the..."
Eastsurf
"Beautiful backdrop inside, nice cafe to enjoy breakfast with decent views of the beach. Staff were kind enough to swap items on breakfast menu that..."
"Went to this cafe recently with friends for coffee . Had a strong skinny cap and ordered fruit toast. The coffee was strong , yet velvety smooth as..."
Fusspot
"The service is warm and friendly, the coffee is seriously amazing, both hot and the cold brews, and the food is great. I’ve been here a number of..."
Sztefani
"A new spot in elwood has quickly become our favourite and local go to on a Sunday morning.The team's warm and knowledgeable service is..."
NDS09
"Classy, sophisticated vibe the moment you walk in. Helpful and attentive staff. I never have to ask twice for water (which is great because as a..."
Angelita Biscotti
"My new local! The staff here are second to none, exceptional coffee and the food is to die for. Always greeted well, served quickly and leave..."
Lachlan McKillop
"Tennyson nights have begun! I’ve been lucky enough to try out most of their night menu already, and keep coming back for more! They have quite a..."
Ruby Clark
"Tennyson was an absolute pleasure to dine at. I spoke with the owners who went into depth about the Tennyson story and I was all ears. After learning..."
Melbournejade
"I love this place. I get my morning coffee from here everyday and it’s great. Staff are warm and attentive even though some weekend staff don’t..."
Sam
"Great food and excellent, friendly service. This place is a hive of activity which is great to see as many have come before. Highly..."
Bruce Harrison
"A warm welcome. A standard cafe layout with interest coming from green and light. African-influences spice up regular cafe fare. Tasty, hearty and..."
Gin
"Amazing service amazing food amazing concept. I can not fault on anything. This is an intimate venue where you can really get to know the..."
EatBeHappy
"TENNYSON is up and running and was worth the wait. Tried it for the first time this morning and was really impressed. Great coffee, delicious (well..."
Julie Anne Longano
"I’m South African and the fusion of South African food and Modern Australian was just amazing! The flavours and spices were yummy! Prices are good..."
Candice Whiteley
"An amazing caffeinated experience located in urban Elwood. Sit outside on a day that permits and watch this dog friendly café accommodate and pamper..."
Kris
"Came here for a coffee and wasn't disappointed. Very nice coffee with quick service both for ordering and receiving the coffee. Staff were friendly..."
Ben Maron
"A great team in a great community, serving a culturally diverse food and drinks menu, a home away from..."
Nesbert Kagonda
"Love this place, a hidden gem in a way, but such a lovely vibe, beautiful furniture, best food in elwood and now doing live music on Fridays!
The..."
Gemma Flannery
"Oh yeah, I went back twice on as many days to this place. Their coffee is very smooth and tasty. Their meals are small but absolutely to die for. And..."
Avi Mor
"Went to this cafe for a coffee today for the first time. I tried the Cold Brew - Roses blend. It was yum , beautifully presented and refreshing. The..."
"Came here with a group of friends and was blown away by the service, food, and especially the coffee! Kyle the barista makes some of the best coffee..."
Alex
"Do you ever really want to love a place that seems determined to disappoint?I went to A Girl Called Jayne after reading Suzie Scribbles review..."
Scout
"Stumbled into this little Gem the other day thinking it was still the turtle cafe. Such an improvement, and also an uplifting vibrant atmosphere..."
Jimiyates
"If there’s anything that makes me sad about leaving Elwood, it has to be this great new cafe. Replacing the less than impressive Turtle Cafe (but..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Prime position in Elwood!! A girl called jayne certainly did not disappoint.. the service was amazing, very friendly staff! The food was delicious..."
Tamara Jayne
"Great atmosphere for this new place! We loved our brunch, the coffee was really good as were the juices. The food was really delicious, I ordered the..."
Sztefani
"Food was remarkable, Risotto and eggs Benny are on point and some of the best I've had. Took a while for our food to come out (30minutes.) Not too..."
Brad H
"Been coming here for years, initially as the Purple Turtle and now renamed. The coffee is very good but if you like it strong might be worth asking..."
Charles Hardy
"Nice little cafe with friendly and attentive staff and good food and Coffee. I've been here a few times and found it pleasant without being mind..."
Griff Macey
"Absolutely fantastic experience at a girl called Jane. I had the Brule French toast, it was scrumptious. Beautiful relaxing setting and welcoming..."
Jamila Chapman
"Not your average cafe, great coffee and food. For how many people had already ordered before us, I was surprised we got our breakfast fairly fast..."
Tyler Mitchell
"Only got takeaway coffee twice, as I usually get my own, make at home, or only get others if I am desperate, or confident and prepared to throw them..."
Hannah Cafe
"Good coffee, good service, we arrived at a good time as it had been very busy. The staff were friendly and helpful despite a very busy morning.
The..."
"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..."
"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..."
"I come here all the time and I love it! The staff are always lovely! It can be a little pricey but I cannot fault the quality of the food so I always..."
Kim P
"I love this place a bit pricey but I always pop in when I'm playing chess down at the botanical gardens in St Kilda I love the brekie pie and the..."
~ The Real Review ~
"Decided on their curried scallop pie and the egg & bacon pie and both were delicious. There are both sweet and savoury pies available also many other..."
Foodinfocusz
"Popped in on the way home from work and picked up a couple of peppered roo pies. Amazing!Pastry was perfect, buttery and exactly the right..."
MrsChoosy
"Got a family pie and a sweet pie to take away and heat up at home. We got the curry vegetable pie (mainly because they were sold out of everything..."
RH
"Amazing, everything on offer is delicious and easy to tell is a premium product, although the price is high it is also one of the highest quality..."
James Kay
"Best little pie shop in Melb. Steak & caramelised onion sensational. High quality ingredients, home made 👌🏼. Cute little courtyard out the back..."
Zak Lewski
"Perfect. The pies, the desserts, the coffee and the service. All wonderful. (I say "all" -- the vegetarian pies are delightful. I haven't had any..."
Jake Antill
"I love pie.....pie hunter around Melbourne..... So far the best pie i have..."
"Food: The breakfasts here are generous and offer good value. The food is generally well cooked and tasty. However, what is really the highlight at..."
Suzie Scribbles
"It was a great experience, loved the food Greg makes an amazing coffee, he's also so handsome makes me smile, the cafe was well lit, warming and..."
Joey Argentaro
"The Brekky Pizza is to die for! And the coffee is perfect! They have a new cook who specialises in pastries from what I could see. Definitely..."
Ken Dobson
"Been here now three times and every time I'm blown away with the variety , great food and friendly service - they now make in house gluten cakes and..."
John Victor
"Literally just installed Zomato so we could rate this place. Tucked away in Elwood this gem is a fast favourite. We just ordered the vegan buckwheat..."
Tys
"Stoked this cafe is so close to me. Great coffee and ridiculously good food.. The chicken pasta is a favourite. The staff here are nice, genuine..."
SAM
"Altomonte is coming along leaps and bounds. Food is delicious! Lovely staff! Go here most days for a coffee or lunch. Now with Thursday to Saturday..."
Lisa
"Altomonte is such a fantastic cafe. Really good variety of food on offer at very reasonable prices (Bernard Salt would approve) as well as the..."
Daniel White
"Came for lunch with the family and enjoyed great food, coffee and service. Highly recommend trying the almond croissant made in house- divine! 👌..."
Giselle Quinti
"Great service! The coffee is very delicious and my pancakes hit the sometimes-difficult-to-satisfy pancake spot! The breakfast egg and bacon muffin..."
Hannah Kelley
"Got the egg benedict (with bacon ) it was actually pretty good and hollandaise was tastey, bacon wasn't crispy it was a tiny bit limp but was still..."
Marty Butler
"Food: The breakfasts here are generous and offer good value. The food is generally well cooked and tasty. However, what is really the highlight at..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Awesome coffee and great food. Had the quiche with feta and it was awesome, staff friendly and caring. Would go again any..."
James Hoban
"Great friendly owner and staff. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. Good healthy Salads and Cooked Breakfast and..."
Hiran Perera
"Great coffee, good food. But service could be better. Also its cold..."
"Delicious roster chicken, good price. Elwood chicken is an old chicken shop in Elwood. Always good! Never disappointed. My families go there once a..."
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