The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Elwood, May 2024

Plain Sailing

75/100 (871 ratings)

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"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..."

He Qijing

The Joinery Elwood

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"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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