32 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (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)
Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Emerald
32 restaurant menus in Australia, (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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"The best breakfast ever, the staff were so kind and the best coffee I've ever had. This is now our regular..."
Hailey Richards
"Busy or not the staff are always amazingly friendly, the food is delicious and the cafe itself is so tranquil and lovely to sit in and enjoy your..."
Whitney Davey
"Coffee is amazing and the staff are so lovely! Definitely recommend this place!..."
Kristie Westaway
"Definitely worth a visit!
The veggie breakfast was one of the best I've ever had!! The orange juice was freshly squeezed and my fiance said his..."
Rebecca Ann Brown
"Absolutely Love this local cafe! Hubby and I have been going to the cafe since it open. Beautiful food, amazing coffee and staff, staff are always..."
Kathleen McCormick
"Sorry I didn’t get a photo of the Calamari or the Freshstart lunch. We didn’t get photos because we were too busy raving about how great it was...."
Denise Fouracre
"My self, my son and my partner came in for breakfast this morning, the front of house were very welcoming and happy, barely took 2 minutes for them..."
Nathaniel Ross
"Eye catching cafe, walking in you feel warm & are instantly greeted by such kind staff that are so welcoming. The interior design is a sensation..."
Daina Goumas
"We visited this cafe for the first time on Sunday the 29th May.
The staff were very welcoming the service was great and it's a lovely environment..."
Lorrie
"Lovely staff great food and coffee very warm and inviting. We sat outside chilly but comfortable. There’s a playroom at the..."
noelle nowell
"Really nice cafe, staff were very busy and apologetic but didn’t need to be as the service was still quite fast and the meals were great. Coffee..."
"Lovely place, great food at a decent price, and the staff are lovely too. :)
Highly recommend the..."
Quin Moore
"Breakfast perfection :) such a wonderfully interesting and original menu that completely delivers! Food was beyond amazing and everyone was lovely!..."
Jessica Brooks
"Faultless. You’d be hard pushed to find this quality Or deliciousness in the city, let alone a little cafe in the sleepy hills. I don’t know how..."
Aly Eastmure
"Fantastic attention to detail in the food and presentation and wonderful seasonal menu ... Using local produce....We love this place and my boyfriend..."
Jo Standaar
"The menu is constantly changing to match seasons and staff are always so welcoming and friendly, particularly with kids..."
Dave Thomson
"Have been visiting The General for years and have never been disappointed. Love the way they change up the menu every month and their service is..."
Teagan Hardham
"Very busy little spot in the Dandenongs, with very fresh healthy food, and great very hot..."
Judy Clarke
"One of our favourite local places to eat for fresh, delicious food that is always consistent and has plenty of vegan options. Also enhances the..."
Jai Ma
"Great food, great staff, manager very friendly happy places makes happy food. Love it. We will be..."
Helen Moir
"Amazing food, coffee and staff happy and service fantastic � � we will be back..."
Christine Simmons
"I love it here, yum food and coffee and excellent..."
Laura Lane
"This cafe is in my top 5 of all time. Great seasonal food, excellent coffee & my favourite is the fabulous service & staff. Been back again &..."
Fiona Ritchie
"This place is the bomb for yummy vegan food in the..."
Marcus Enrico Abbonizio
"First time I have visited this establishment and all I can say, is wow!
Coffee was excellent and so was my badboy toasted sandwich. Bacon was cooked..."
Elliot Miller
"Great coffee, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Defs worth the..."
Elias Jabbour
"One of my absolute favourite cafes. Food is always fresh and cooked perfectly and coffee is fantastic. Can’t fault a..."
Deana Sows
"Fresh food cooked with pride, warm atmosphere and always a..."
Tricia Costabile
"Great food and decor of the restaurant. Friendly service and awesome food..."
JD Albrecht
"Great food - love the homemade approach to condiments etc and MAN that sag aloo potatoes dish is TO DIE FOR..."
Kerry McGregor
"Fantastic food and and awesome staff. The arabesque is..."
Michael Greenhill
"I have been going since day one, love the menu, love the..."
Vicki Minahan
"Our regular (ahem, *cough* ) DAILY coffee stop and weekend breakfast addiction. Love the general, fab food. Super staff and the food is simply..."
Jodie Barton
"Amazing! Love the general, I love locally so go quite often and k have never had a bad meal. The staff are fantastic and I love the changing..."
Erin Louise
"Delicious food that makes my stomach do a happy dance - love everything about this lovely cafe..."
Tracy OKeeffe
"Fantastic place to eat. Best coffee around not just the hills but Melbourne! Friendly, professional and super quick staff. Relaxing but vibrant..."
"Had breakfast with my gal "bride to be". Lots to talk about, over breakfast if perfect poached eggs on sourdough, numerous lattes, raucous laughter..."
Marg Eileen
"Yum yum... keep that charred broccoli on.. but pleaseeee change the waffles..."
Hayley Dimoski
"Lovely staff. Fresh, REAL food! Best cafe in the..."
Mr.pgdouglas
"Great service and food. Catered for allergies...."
NS
"Hubby and I were down south on hols recently, and headed to Emerald for lunch one sunny day. We popped in to The General for a quick meal before..."
Sherrym1au
"Delicious breakfast in the hills. Coffees were perfect, Arabesque eggs absolutely perfect, husband loved the Fire in the Hole eggs. Little bub has..."
Essi_chick
"Fresh and tasty!! Really great flavour and all the ingredients were just so fresh. Eggs were poached well. Staff were friendly. Wonderful place for..."
Vivien 🍓🍙
"Awesome friendly customer service. Tummy time was delicious with fresh ingredients. Avocado sauce and feta cheese were tasty. Will come..."
Tomo
"I caught up with my mate Adam here. It was kinda a central meeting place for us because we don’t live close. I’m glad we came here but if I’m..."
Jesse (The Ghost)
"My friend and I stopped at Emerald on our puffing billy trip. We found this fantastic cafe. Food is very nice and ice coffee is fantastic. Not very..."
Juerong Qiu
"I went there for a family brunch a few weeks ago. I chose this place based on the glowing reviews and I must say this place lives up to its hype. We..."
Stackcats
"Love this little gem up in the scenic surrounds of Emerald. Stopped here for brunch and noone was disappointed. Everyone has to try this amazing..."
4theloveoffood
"Consistency and excellence every time. Great seasonal menu and super friendly staff. It’s the go to place for great coffee in the hills. Grab some..."
Kim Berley
"What can I say but excellent food, great staff. Please make more dishes for us standard non spicy eaters. EG : No chili , No peppers/pepper and no..."
Home Grown Food Rules
"My partner introduced The General to me on our second date - we have now been together for just shy of a year, and this intimate and warm cafe has..."
Sophie Xu
"If you’re looking for a relaxing way to start your day - you’ve come to the right place! Staff here have an unusual relaxed yet chic approach to..."
Bonastar1977
"Went here for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and it was absolutely beautiful. The staff were lovely and welcoming with a huge smile and nice..."
Luke Loves Food
"Nice and warm this small place is busy with locals and tourists alike. A nice outdoor seating area is complementing the capacity of the General Food..."
TheWhiteSherpa
" Went here after doing the thousand steps. Wasn't even that hungry but have wanted to check it out for a while. Great food, nice coffee and..."
PedGetsFed
"Seriously phenomenal food and definitely worth the drive! The cajun chicken burger was easily one of the best burgers I've had... ever... To say..."
Joshua Saddick
"Had high expectations of The General Food Store after reading all the reviews of people traveling from Melbourne Inner suburbs just to try it...."
Hilda Lee
"My partner saw the uber high Zomato rating and took it upon himself to chose the breakfast location which I hardly ever let him do, but I was feeling..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Hands down the BEST BRUNCH EVER!After a visit to 1000 Steps, we ventured towards Emerald, and came across this gem of a place.Started..."
Deelek
"Food and Service: I accidentally stumbled upon a gem in the gorgeous surroundings of Emerald. Was throughly satisfied with the food. Service was..."
Aashish Lokhande
"Having to put ur name down for a table is always an excellent indicator of a place. Busy and bustling, the General Food store has an extremely cozy..."
Gdkf
"Perfect menu and perfect little place. I loved the food there and the service was impeccable. There was not one thing in the menu that I did not want..."
Athena
"Been here quite a few times, service and food is consistently good and very reasonably priced - you can build a decent breakfast from scratch for..."
Sib
"The General Food Store out in Emerald is one of the best hidden gems in Victoria 😍. We had the Arabesque, You're My Boy Blue and the Juan and..."
Must Be Hungry
"Amazing brunch at The General Food Store. Lives up to its reputation on Zomato. We got Arabesca which has amazing grilled cheese and beetroot salad...."
Carol
"Great day in Emerald spent at this great cafe. I had the Arabesque which was delicious. The coffee is fantastic and a small lemon tart was perfect..."
IloveMelbourne
"How could you not love this place! Situated up in the hills with seasonal and local produce, this little cafe is a hidden gem. They cater for every..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Quaint little cafe that sells quality food and good coffee. The staff are very friendly and attentive too. Looks like the place was a local hangout..."
Deelight
"Food was good, very fresh. Staff were friendly and excellent service even though they were busy. Recommend the "Fire in the hole" &..."
Chris Kanagasabai
"Bad Boy. Satisfying, tender and so filling. Loved the parsnip chips inside. Vegan chocolate cake is delicious in every way. Hot..."
Paradise
"Heard reviews about this quaint little cafe along my trip to the Yarra. Could not get a place in any of the vineyards due to the festive seasons...."
Bernie L
"Everything we had was delicious. We did a quick trip from Melbourne (3 of us) and sought this place out because of its reviews. We weren't..."
Monsieur Grincheur
"Favourite place to eat in the hills. It's always outstanding quality. If I lived in Emerald I think I would be there every day. Addicted to the..."
Chai Lady
"We enjoyed Sunday brunch at The General Food Store. Arrived at about 12.45 pm and had a choice of table either inside or out back under cover. ..."
Lindsay
"The biggest gem In Emerald, excuse the pun! It's no mistake that this is one of the highest rated places in all of Melbourne as the food is..."
Bagelhutzy
"The only cafe in the entire Dandenong Ranges that can rival the elite inner-city cafes. Their food is fresh, simple, often local and organic without..."
Matthew Doherty
"Best cafe in Emerald. You have to try the choc brownie - it's to die for. Go there regularly and never disappointed. Service and staff are..."
Jane Doherty
"Fresh food cooked nicely. Nothing too fancy or special about this place but it's a decent place to go to for a casual brunch. Would recommend trying..."
Foodgrubbie
"Just came in for a coffee based on its Zomato rating. Coffee was superb, and the food looked great but I'd just eaten so didn't partake (this time)...."
DK
"Lovely place. Very impressed with the quality food prepared and cooked in this tiny kitchen. Staff were very friendly. Great coffee and very relaxed..."
Tin Tran
"Great "little" cafe. Can get up close and personal with others lol. Along with Zest nearby, the best coffee in town. Food is always fresh and tasty,..."
GoJo Geoff
"Out of world breakfast/brunch options,sinful!! Being a brekky fanatic and poached eggs being my favourite I tried Arabseque. A dish that has plenty..."
Burp
"This is my all time favourite cafe to eat at. Ever. I love coming here and having the menu changing monthly based on the seasonal produce available...."
Hayley Campbell
"This place doesn't sound like much from its name but it's incredibly understated, with excellent food and phenomenal service making the drive up to..."
Small And Tall Eats
"Lovely cafe in Emerald. Staff were really friendly. Small and simple menu, but lots of good options and obviously a well thought through menu with..."
Hanah Penrose
"Kiddo had wanted to walk the Wishing Well trail at Emerald Lake Park, no doubt to cast a wish for unlimited wishes. Which explained for why we were..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Just enjoyed an exceptional morning tea in a most friendly cosy atmosphere. Love the seasonal produce, such an enjoyable way to celebrate..."
Jen
"Tiny little cafe with an OK atmosphere, good food and decent service. Unfortunately only one beer (sample pale ale) to choose from from. Not a bad..."
Barley And Hops
"A lovey place!! Just visit emerald by puffing bully and walk around this town. The stuff is kindly and friendly...."
Irene
"I decided to take my wife to this quaint little cafe in Emerald for a B'day breakfast and it was fantastic.We were greeted warmly at the..."
Darion
"This cosy cafe has a teeny-tiny kitchen so it was understandable as to why it took some time for our food to come out. The menu is small and..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Really great brunch place out away from the mindless traffic and huge crowds of the city. Fantastic friendly service and exquisite food. Def gotta..."
Little.miss
"Delightful again We have been to the GFS a few times now and it has been consistently good. Quality seasonal produce paired with friendly..."
Sam I Am
"Salmon Rushdie with the dill salad as a gluten free option was delicious and refreshing, just the right size portion. The pork dish for my partner..."
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
"Our hands down favourite cafe, I remember the first time we went and I experienced their bfast menu. You can tell the cafe is a labour of love and I..."
Casey Bennett-Scott
"I forget how much I love this place! cute shop with great food and new items every 2 months, made with local produce. Served by different waiters..."
Zac Robertson
"It's a nice little local cafe. The menu changes regularly based on in season ingredients. The Lord Stark salad was very delicious!! We loved the..."
Suishavingfun
"The must eat in emerald, a cute little cafe serve awesome food . Friendly & beautiful waitress, and every customer seems willing to wait for the..."
Mrs Lavender
"One of my favourite brunch places of all time. It is out of the way and far to get to, but really worth it. Delicious dishes with fresh local..."
FOOD TRIP
"This cafe is definitely one of the better cafes in Emerald. It's very popular so getting a table for brunch on the weekend can be a bit tricky, and..."
Yani123
"We took this on a suggestion from zomato. Haven't ventured up to emerald for breaky before and it was good to find something delicious to eat. I was..."
Ashleigh.knight
"This Cafe has to be one of my all time favourites. They use fresh produce that is in season to make the meals which results in a changing and fresh..."
Laura Seymour
"came here with family, the food and coffee here was excellent, as well as the service.we especially love the corn bread, which is made..."
MF
"The General Food Store has been my favorite breakfast place over the past few years but the addition of "Fire in the hole" to their menu has knocked..."
Jay Kay
"Great food for healthy eating, coffee is really good too will definitely be back to this little gem in the hills, maybe next time I'll go adventurous..."
Melbourne Foodie Lover
"Good food good coffee. Unfortunately forgot to take a picture and ate all the food as soon as it came out but I did take a picture of the..."
Sandy Pok
"Been to this place so many times and still can't get enough. I like the gluten free option on the menu. The Arabesque is something I'll recommend...."
Food Jerk
"Since the general store has opened we LOVE coning here, the food is just so good, local, honest and delicious! We booked one of Dougies seasonal..."
Mammavark
"Little cafe with simple healthy breakfast and good coffee. Very friendly service with attentive and efficient staffs. It is a bit small and hence..."
JiTe
"It happened to be a busy day, and it took quite a while for before we were served our food. Food was generally okay, but worthy of special mention..."
Eric T
"The sun was shining, the breeze was fresh, the scent of Spring was in the air. I knew that a drive through those hills would inspire me. The General..."
DaniB @eatmystreet.net
"Why not begin your drive to the Dandenongs with brunch. One of the my favourite places to eat, love coming up to Emerald on a nice sunny day for..."
Claude Inacio
"The Emerald General Food Store gets highly talked up around here, and it's very easy to see why. This quaint little cafe on the main strip..."
The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Grave
"Since then we’ve learned a few things. The staff might be young but they can serve. The cafe might be small and popular, but we normally get..."
Ben Lee Kong
"This place is consistently amazing. The best coffee ever and Arabesque should never ever find its way off the menu. A credit to Dougie and his staff...."
Dan Mandy Porter
"This is a destination shop. Great use of coffee supreme. The cakes are homemade and full of..."
Johnny Davis
"Divine :). Absolutely delectable food. Would recommend to anyone. Staff were friendly and helpful and clearly loving their job.Definitely a must..."
H. C
"Back to breakfast for part 5 of our pre-Easter Yarra Valley trip – this time we head to The General Food Store , an unassuming little cafe in..."
Morsels
"Great coffee! Nice modern..."
Crdav1
"Our waitperson confidently and politely added “I hope the drive was worth it” as we pulled up a bench at this cute Emerald jewel. We did too. It..."
Ben Lee Kong
"I chose the ‘Persian Princess – fresh waffles, pistachio ice cream, strawberry and pomegranate sauce, fresh strawberries, rose syrup..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"Hospitality going in right direction. Upon entering the place was busy, staff made u feel welcome not in the way..service was prompt and friendly..."
Tyrion
"Just Lovely. Been meaning to try this place for months and so glad we did. Friendly and prompt service, great coffee and a delicious breakfast!..."
Nicsta
"This is what a good cafe is all about!!!. I'm lucky to be local'ish to this absolutely lovely cafe.Have brunched, lunched and just simply..."
Etty62
"Love, love, love this place!. The staff are always super friendly and the food is top notch. I will come here again and..."
Laura Faulconer
"The Mighty Quinn. Delicious Quinoa..."
Kirsten Fraser
"Lovely brunch. Tasty fresh food and excellent service..coffee was horrible. But we will..."
Ozlibrarian2002
"We stopped in here for lunch after a morning at Puffing Billy, and were really pleased that our experience met the high expectations that were set by..."
MummyCino
"There are no words, hands down best breakfast I've had outside of Melbourne. Fresh and wholesome. Diverse in tast, colour and texture...."
Nemesia Shafaati
"You just have to go. But g.... You just have to go. But go early on the weekends otherwise you might experience a little wait. Fantastic..."
Ill Give U The Truth Ppl
"Perfect. Can't fault this place, excellent food, nice people, great service, I would eat here all the time. The lemon tart was unbelievable. So nice..."
DebAnd Sparky
"Awesome great service. Devine food what a hidden treasure. Will be back again and..."
Melanie
"Just went there for coffee - delish. I had a soy latter and it was done to perfection. Staff were seriously lovely, welcoming, informative etc. I'm..."
Francie
"Delicious and Accommodating!. I ordered the arabesque which is ridiculously delicious!!! The halloumi cheese was so good that I had to keep stabbing..."
Hippy Jam
"Gold mine. Really delicious food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Everything you could want from the Hills and about time something like this..."
Glenn Thomas
"Just the right amount of Proclomation. The waitress where very friendly and welcoming! The menu was a little proclamation but the results where..."
Bigfazza.com
"We enjoyed a perfect Sunday brunch at the cozy cafe. Service was friendly, food was amazing- real taste, real ingredients. Latte was very nice-..."
EHC
"A place in the Dandenongs I will happily return to!. I saw this Cafe on Postcards and I was excited to see a cafe that looked promising in the hills..."
Gourmate
"Best cafe ever! Delicious food, great coffee, charming..."
Zelda
"Wailing music. Had Sunday lunch all good but for the music. Will probably find somewhere where the music is more suited to eating and..."
Robbie Williams
"A teeny tiny spot - we had to wait to get a table - but it was well worth it. The food is delicious! Organic wholefood with a community feel. Love..."
GooeyFood
"I have travelled around Australia been to lots of cafes but this place cannot be beaten! I've been numerous times and have never been disappointed!..."
CDS67
"Excellent quality and interesting food with great..."
Jim Jennings
"Must Visit!!. What a wonderful find. This little cafe is fantastic. The staff are quite young, totally professional but very friendly and..."
ClaireJ
"Nice little hippy place! Gets quite busy, they have a short menu but whats on offer will not disappoint! Definitely go..."
Alex Douglas
"Wow! Worth the drive up to Emerald. Great food, earthy atmosphere and very good service. We will be back. It's small, but the table turnover is..."
Ann Scriven
"Really like this place. Been there quiet a few times now, definitely our favourite place to take breakfast or lunch on a weekend. Service is..."
Tony J
"Perfect place for breakfast after some walking in the Dandenongs. Great coffee (I had three....), awesome food (try the Arabesque!) and really great..."
David
"Yum, Yum!! Great food, grea.... Yum, Yum!!Great food, great service, heaps of veggie options which keeps my veganesque hubby..."
CornAgent
"Chic Melbourne cafe meets country cool. This place is tiny with a small range of great menu items that take full advantage of the country location..."
Daddyboy
"Really is the place to go in Emerald. We had a fantastic lunch at The General Food Store. The staff were lovely, attentive and very efficient. Our..."
Baron Von Munch
"Great coffee! Small cafe and always..."
Lisa Ralph
"Yummm went here this morning for breakki with the family. Delicious meals all round and good coffee too. Our party of 6 were well attended to,..."
Jess B
"It's just fantastic. By far my favourite cafe in the hills, pretty close to my favourite cafe ever. Great food, great atmosphere. Get there early or..."
More Please
"Amazing coffee, lovely staff, the best food by far in the area. Travel out of my way to grab a coffee before work it's that great. The interesting..."
Georgia Rose
"Had breakfast here with my partner as we are looking at moving to the area. Small quaint cafe friendly staff the menu is changing and seasonal which..."
Victorian Dinner Critics
"This place can do no wrong!. Stop reading and get there to eat! Unreal coffee and short sharp menu where everything exceeds expectations. My only..."
SarahAnnie
"Great coffee and food, the atmosphere was indie, I also respect that the waiters don't eat..."
Joshua Ruzzier
"Excellent Food. We have now tried the General Food Store multiple times, and feel it has some of the highest quality food that puts it on a par with..."
Kcbill13
"Lovely place for brunch/lunch....good coffee too :) Definitely..."
Carmy
"Great service, food and coffee. Gluten free granola was to die for and I'm never usually someone who has muesli or granola when I go to cafes. Well..."
Melbournian
"BRILLIANT in every way. My local cafe- lucky..."
Polly
"Solid breakfast and great coffee. Will trek back..."
Blackspot
"Such a great place, I have been here numerous times, the staff are lovely, and the hot chocolates are scrumptious (especially with the homemade..."
Vlad
"The best breakfast I've ever had in Melbourne!. I and my partner both said it has to be the best breakfast we have ever had in a very long time!..."
Taste Buds
"On par with the best!. Having moved to Emerald about 9 months ago, I checked out all the breakfast and lunch venues in the area and this little cosy..."
Didjipom
"We went out of our way to visit this place & it was well worth it. Great food, coffee & service - you can't go..."
Bec
"The best breakfasts EVER!!!. Drop everyting and go there NOW! Actually, don't, we don't want it to get too crowded. There is nothing you can find..."
WenchOnABench
"Fantastic food and the best coffee. Happy to cater for special diets..."
Greg Thomas
"Beyond..."
Ben Flavel
"Great place. We went to the general store for breakfast on the recommendation from urbanspoon reviews. We were not disappointment. The coffee and..."
Zern
"Amazing Experience. This little Cafe has it all. As a coffee connoisseur, the coffee here is the best I have ever tasted! Just this alone should be..."
Lachlan Siemers
"July Seasonal Dinner. I would just like to say that we had the most amazing dinner , every dish was so delicious , from the Roasted quail , to the..."
Mandy Newsome
"Loved it. This place is totally amazing. Baguette #12 was the perfect..."
V
"A great place. It's no wonder the shop is full of locals - this restaurant is what eating out is all about. Having breakfast there was a real escape:..."
Frank Papafotiou
"Lovely place with great food and the most polite service! Highly..."
Snowflower
"Fabulous. Great coffee, Great breakfast!The most delicious gluten free bread I have ever had. Usually GF bread is a flat disc and tastes..."
Ange
"Just tried "The General Food Store" in emerald A perfect winter brekkie. A brilliant menu with a twist on your breakfast favorites. Friendly staff..."
Brett Stevens
"Great smooth coffee blend, genuine staff, and the best ever house-made gluten-free bread and fresh brownies too.. The kind of brownie that melts in..."
Katie Parker
"Fresh taste, good flavour!. Fresh ingredients, good blend of flavours and texture. Well worthwhile making the excursion east based on a..."
Hjbowman
"Great food and Great Staff. The General Food Store is now our local. The menu has some changes on a monthly basis, along with the seasons. The food..."
Steven Reid
"What a credit to you Dougie!!. Had an incredible time at your cafe Dougie... exquisite food... stunning atmosphere and wonderful staff. The food came..."
Jodie-ann Richardson
"Just get there it's awesome. You'll..."
Steve
"Amazing!!!. This little cafe feels like it should be on trend Brunswick street. The food was well cooked and presented. Chai and cakes were to die..."
Mel
"What a gem emerald really has! Beautiful food! Fresh produce from Victoria and seasonal only! Four of us went for breakfast today and loved it all!..."
I Love Eating A Lot
"Quality, quirky food. This is a great little cafe. Menu is small but food always has that little extra something special reflecting the quality of..."
Lisa Hughes
"Awesome!. Well priced, awesome food and super friendly staff. my new favourite..."
Moosehead
"The place to go in Emerald. Love this place. Friendly staff, delicious food and great prices. Loved the waffles and "pork and..."
Sue Colic
"The General Food Store stands out as being bright and cheery, with a lively buzz as you step through the doors, greeted by a young, upbeat and smiley..."
Ashley
"Really great food and service here. Well worth the drive out here. My partner commented on how happy I was with my food. The taste was pretty..."
Dave Rabey
"This is the second time I’ve been here. The second time was much better. Yummy food, the cornbread is to die for.
My only concern with this place..."
AJ Selleck (Khashana)
"Paul bent over backwards to make sure we had the best breakfast ever. Our first after lock down and it was so nice to have such great service with a..."
Dom Piet
"Such a cute little place. Very friendly staff, quick service and a gorgeous menu full of local ingredients. Delicious food and coffee. We will..."
Cassandra H
"This place is great! Went there for brunch on the weekend and it wasn't too packed. The food was delicious and the vibe of the place was super..."
Lemon L
"Yummy!! Coffee was incredible and Granny’s Granola was awesome! The staff bent over backwards and were incredibly welcoming and very friendly...."
Helen Forbes
"Look, my review isn't going to tell you something the 400+ other reviews haven't already told you, so I'll be brief: Everything you read is true. The..."
Thijs Vrieselaar
"Coffee was great, service was super friendly and quick, decor is great, really nice vibe and the food was 12/10. The gluten free bread was the best..."
"After breaking down at the Leichhardt tree we were towed to the camping ground behind the Comet Hotel where we felt safe . Andy the publican was..."
Franca Mountford
"What can we say?lOur motorhome brokedown outside this hotel and the help and hospitality shown to us by Andy(publican) and Jo (bar) was..."
David Mountford
"As usual the service was with a smile and a chat, as you would expect in a country pub. The meal choices aren't huge, but it's to be expected when..."
nelly wason
"Well worth calling in and having a beer and a feed, No where near the hip City club if that is what you are looking for. Just a great down to earth..."
Nelly Wason
"Food spot on, service spot on, venue amazing! Great little country pub. Would give more stars if I..."
Demi-Lee Rutland
"Great camp. Rooms are pretty standard, but have extraction fans in the bathroom, good air con units, and the beds were comfy. Food was absolutely..."
James Cuddihy
"That was the first time I had ever actually been in that..."
"This is my usual stop when I visit Emerald CQ. There are many baked products from assorted breads to assorted pies and pre made sandwiches.
Most of..."
ASHERN RAMBALEE
"Delicious! Definitely recommend! Staff were efficient and friendly. My chicken sandwich was so good for lunch, fresh and flavour-some, and my cheese..."
Queenie Tran
"Pies and sausage rolls were very tasty. Large selection of sweets and fresh bread and buns. Coffee and cold drinks also..."
Ryan Scott
"Best pie I have ever had would highly recommend. French vanilla slice was amazing great service. Great..."
Aaron Eddie
"Passing through town. Convenient bakery. Plenty of parking close by. I had a pie which was fine. Staff were..."
"Massive meals, I would be surprised if the average person could finish a plate. Unique menus, Great price, Better service. Super hot coffee, they..."
Chantelle Young
"Theo's staff and food never fails to impress. The portion sizes are huge and the food is always delicious and fresh. So many choices on the menu, it..."
Catherine
"My Wife and I and our friend had an amazing breakfast Saturday morning the service was great. Would definitely come back..."
Barry Te Karu
"OMG......what a great place. Awesome food, great coffee and brilliant..."
Tony “Tony's Top Places”
"Theo’s provide large, fresh and uncomplicated meals.
I have been there on two occasions while visiting Emerald.
While building location is tired..."
Paul Davies
"By far the best food in town. Good size meals at a great price. Great variety of food and drinks to choose from and they are very happy to..."
Shanell Blee
"One of the best cafe breakfasts I’ve had in years. Delicious food, a huge menu, friendly staff, efficient fast service and great value for money...."
Kathryn Smith
"Called in here for an early breakfast on our road trip. Young bloke had pancakes. Three big pancakes, light fluffy, he loved them. I had bacon and..."
"The best cafe I've ever been to... beautiful atmosphere... quality tasty food... friendly staff... reasonable prices.... one of the best, if not the..."
Mario Messina
"What a bustling little cafe in the heart of Emerald. The staff were amazing & didn't stop, keeping everyone happy with extra coffee (which was..."
Naomi Clarkson
"My work colleague and I were just passing through and stopped here for lunch. Loads of gluten free options. The patties with the pumpkin mash was to..."
Chiara Perri
"Wonderful good every time I've been here and the staff are so personable and efficient. Highly..."
Em PL
"Great place. The ladies are so lovely and the food is amazing. We would highly recommend a..."
Margaret Green-Nee Smith
"Exceptional staff and food!! Freshly baked Muffins are to die..."
Margaret Megarry
"This place is amazing! Ate here for the first time today. Had the best breakfast and great coffee but what tops the experience are the lovely ladies..."
Angelique Ramsay
"My sister & I had lunch at The Laughing Fox in Emerald
today. I had the homemade sausage roll with coleslaw, home made tomato sauce. Sister had..."
Marie Burris
"One of our favourite places for breakfast � Love the coffee here, and the best part of all is our girls love eating here � Highly recommend a..."
Tracey Kenna
"Fresh food, great variety for Veggies , the fritters are so good !! �
Clean , pleasant cafe with good coffee �
Highly recommend!!!..."
Julie Fairway
"The staff are friendly and helpful. They once again made a takeaway box with chicken, fetta, smashed avocado, spinach and beetroot for me. It was..."
Sharon Kanarek
"Excellent food in a very happy family atmosphere, and the Jacket potato has to be the best in Victoria, I have no problems awarding the cafe Five..."
John Dunne
"They serve the best coffee in town and always go above and beyond to make everyone welcome...."
Bronwyn Thomas-Smith
"The girls are awesome here. The food is beautiful and the almond milk cappuccino's the best!! My new favorite place to go in..."
Belinda Conibeer
"Had a great lunch with my two overseas visitors at The Laughing Fox Cafe on Thursday, October 14 after their ride on Puffing Billy. I wanted to make..."
Wendy Goodall
"This is has to be one of the best places in the hills for great food and coffee. Make sure you try the scones because they are SO..."
Margie Guild
"Sensational food and sensational service.... do not miss this cafe when in Emerald..."
Stacey Appadoo
"Very very good breakfast and lovely staff!! Well priced..."
"Lunch Friday 14.10.16. Well cooked and great presentation of my delicious potato.
The place is whistle clean, comfy outside tables, confident and..."
Daphne Gregory
"It feels like home. ..xx...thanks to a wonderful..."
Ruth Jackel
"Service is awesome staff are lovely food is yummy ��������� lovely all..."
Marie Turner Lee
"Everytime we have been its perfect service and lots of food. Went yesterday to enjoy a birthday treat for our..."
Jacinta Reed
"A friend and I popped in for lunch Wednesday on recommendation of a couple of ladies we know. They said we wouldn't be disappointed and we..."
Helen Howard
"My Mum and I went for lunch here, the food was lovely and service was great. Definitely will be a return..."
Stacey Smith
"Go there frequently excellent staff. Coffee. Food. Love..."
Sue Mckenzie Cahir
"Is great place to have lunch and cook well
Staff are very..."
Jared Jenkins
"Thanks for the lovely breakfast ladies, the pumpkin and spinach omelet was..."
Kylie Jane
"Excellent service Sunday morning breakfasts in the sun are worth the drive out Rachael and the gang are probably the friendliest you'll ever..."
Eric Fransdonk
"Wonderful staff, wonderful food (there is a MASSIVE menu which caters for absolutely everyone - yummy and fresh ingredients). Extremely close to..."
Sally Mathewson
"Great fresh food and Great service. A must do when visiting Emerald..."
Chris Appleby
"I always love to come to the Laughing Fox. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. I love when I come into a cafe regularly and they know what you..."
Glennydotcom
"Definitely one of our favourite spots to go in Emerald. Whether on a rainy day sitting near the windows looking out at Emerald Station Reserve or on..."
Jaz
"A great cafe on a cold and rainy Springtime afternoon. Rachael and the team fed me and my family with wonderful food and drink and it’s always a..."
John H
"We had a late lunch at The Laughing Fox and thoroughly enjoyed the smashed avo with poached eggs and house made sesame & pistachio dukkah and the..."
Yarra Valley Eats
"Our favourite cafe in the hills (Emerald) bar none. Try their favour porridge too. It’s amazing. They do both the best coffee and crema, and..."
Nintiblue
"This is my local, a casual cafe which welcomes children.The staff are always friendly and the coffee is great.If your looking for trendy..."
Linda
"Great cafe! The food is fresh and delicious! Rachael and the girls are hilarious and always quick with a smile! The coffee is great too! I would, and..."
Mali Reynolds
"The fox is our favourite hills cafe by far. Great service, delicious homemade food and the best coffee. Love the vegetarian zucchini fritters on..."
Chloe
"My favourite place to Eat in town. Rachael and the team are always friendly and welcoming and the food is exceptional. I don't drink coffee, but have..."
Rebecca
"Beautiful fresh healthy meals with interesting combinations. Sensational friendly staff. Always a lovely experience and a nice spot to meet for a..."
Lisa Roberts
"Coffee Review. Always in search of good coffee in my local area. Been here several times now and the coffee gets better every time. 9 months ago was..."
GoJo Geoff
"I've been here a couple of times now. Consistently good food. The portions of some are not huge but the quality is good with my partner raving..."
"positive vibes and tranquility!
this is how you can describe this cute bar.
friendly service ready to satisfy every request!
a small corner of..."
Eleonora Petrucci
"We have been to this cafe twice, a wonder!
Everything is good, the choice and the chef takes so much care of his customers it's adorable ! A big..."
benjamin godard
"Great food! Amazing service, very clean and no where else compares to it for a feed in..."
Shiana Fleming
"Superb service and delicious food! Coffee was..."
Daniel Kinnane
"Great Outdoor area, just wear something warm during winter. Undercover area was..."
Tali Sisifiu
"Amazing service. We come here every fortnight and the food is delicious, arrives quickly and the waiters are super friendly. On a very busy Sunday..."
Sam E
"My husband and I love this place, we had another local tell us about it and were so glad she did. She serves is prompt and on busy days they inform..."
Liana Lomax
"I’d give it a 4 and 1/2 star. Friendly and accommodating service. I had scrambled eggs and iced coffee while my son had pancakes and a iced..."
"The food & coffee here was absolutely delicious. The service was friendly and very prompt. We had the kids pancakes, breakfast bruschetta, and the..."
Chris
"Here from Hamilton, NZ visiting my daughter and Just experienced my first Barramundi fillet. Absolutely delicious. Would actually compare it to a..."
"I have been to elevations about 3 times over the past few months and loved it every time.
The food is amazing, the staff have been fantastic and the..."
Bethany Docherty
"eveything perfect. food sensational, service also sensational. brilliant little place for a feed in a beautiful establishment. value for money, have..."
Bronwyn Hill
"My other half and I have been coming here for years, it’s our favourite restaurant and we never leave hungry or unhappy. Only once in the 7 or so..."
Sally Michelle Hill
"We knew we were coming back even before we had eaten our dinner. The service amazing, atmosphere on a cold wintery night was just beautiful. When the..."
Lisa Rogers
"Lovely dinner great staff amazing food! Perfect spot by the fire on a rainy winters night!..."
Justine Irons
"Excellent service, food & atmosphere. We are not locals. Called in on way through for dinner. Went with my partner & 2 kids. All enjoyed it, even my..."
Melissa Walton
"We again got to sit next to the heater and slso had the sun streamimg in. The staff were extremely frindly and helpful. Our food was delicious. My..."
Maandy Arnold
"Had our Valentine's dinner there and the Duck risotto and the Garlic prawns were amazing best night out for dinner..."
"My husband and I went here on our date night last week, it was our first time but we would definitely come back! The food was incredible, we had..."
Mel Hanley
"Just an amazing place to go at any time! Whether it's just for a drink & a catch up, or for lunch, or dinner with friends or loved ones! The food is..."
Anthony Galea
"Loved it! What a great place for a meal with friends, family, the kids or just for a drink. Lots of different dinning areas, inside and alfresco. The..."
Donna Krause
"We came today to have a Friday lunch in the sunshine. What warm hospitality !! On arrival we were shown to our table of choice on the outside deck..."
JEFFREY DIMAND
"Just dropped in here for a quick lunch after visiting friends. Found a seat for us asap, drinks served in minutes and the meal in record time. I had..."
Robert Baker
"We had a wonderful dinner at our locals paradise valley hotel last weekend, we ate there in the past but I must say this time was a very pleasant..."
Halo Nolan
"Paradise Valley gets better and better, night and day compared to a few years ago. Great staff, food and beer! Taps that rotate often enough to keep..."
"Awesome bakery!
We’ve been on a pie hunting mission the last week and this place was one of the best we found in QLD. On recommendation I got the..."
Justin Meade
"Stopped in for lunch. A variety of pies cakes and slices. Had a pasty, which was absolutely delightful and the missus had a potatoe pie, which she..."
Neil Harding
"I visit Fairbairn Bakery somewhat regularly on my way through Emerald, and am usually pretty happy. My visit on July 4th this year resulted in the..."
Brianna Thomas
"I received a little goodies bag on opening day at this drive-thru bakery. Love the variety of pies, pastries and stuff. But, I need to repeat myself..."
Holly Chan
"Bast cakes and coffee...liked the new set up with drive theough..Spacious and Clean...with great baked..."
"Was looking for somewhere to have dinner during our 2 night stay in Emerald, and wasn’t disappointed that I picked Capricornia. I had the duck..."
Jane Lawrence
"Fantastic service on a busy night. Staff did a wonderful job! Water bottles were kept full. Service was fairly quick. Kids were made to feel..."
Adrian and Anna Mobbs
"Favourite restaurant in town. Always a great night out. Staff are great, food is great. Cocktails are..."
Sophie Houtas
"Nice place, Great..."
Ratish Venugopal
"Lovely place for a 'Eat Out' with family. Well mannered Staff and Servers. Food for children and Adults. Wide variety of drinks to choose from. If..."
Samuel Sabadi
"The floor manager was amazing. Food was really really good and the prices were incredible. Couldn't believe how well priced it was. Had to send the..."
"The Guinness was great as was the Pinot Grigio. The steaks were well cooked and tasty as were the chips and salad. The young lady behind the bar was..."
Greg Blaxland
"Fantastic yummy meals. We had pumpkin and spinach roll, bangers and mash, steak chips and salad and pie salad and chips. Sooo..."
kath mitchell
"Irish pub in Emerald. Good food, all day. Good selection of irish beers and whisky. Has a hall of fame with pics of famous Irish bands. Very..."
Neil Harding
"Great place to hang out on the weekends. Food is great, very social atmosphere, something for everyone. All the Celtic people in town seem to find..."
Cody Gissel
"Great place to be in Emerald, music was awesome, karaoke was amazing. Ambience is cool too. Thanks a lot..."
Ozi Abla
"Great oasis in the desert. Wish l could have stuck around for karaoke. Had to drive back to Cairns 1000 k's back again. No aircon in truck. No..."
"Nice shopping mall 👌😏. Have many options to buy, there is a big super market in there, also many stores to buy clothes, and some things for..."
Christian del pozo
"Clean and well maintained. Eclectic range of retail and food storefronts. Parking is a mix of shade and non shaded. Woolworths has a huge drive..."
Mark Cousins
"We did a little shopping in the Village. Being a Sunday, not a lot was open. It was quite busy. Very clean easy to get around. Being a visitor, it..."
Linda Dingley
"Good place to do your shopping. Have most things for your grocery and..."
"We enjoyed our time in Emerald. Our motel was nice and comfortable. People were friendly. The Library is a wonderful place to..."
Linda Dingley
"Great pub meals, & so cheap. Had the Japanese Beef Curry & Rice $10 what a bargain.
Delicious My partner had the battered Barra, (real only $15.00...."
Robyn McCabe
"Been here a couple of times great staff and the beer is cold. The counter meals are beautifully done and large enough for a healthy..."
Rodney Porter
"Nice place for a quiet one good..."
Elsie Ward
"Great Cheap Meals and Cold Beer.
Exactly what a pub should..."
C Macdonald
"Around the middle of May my friends gave me a send off lunch. Around 20 of us and we were treated very well by..."
Janet Grainger
"Good food and good choices...easy access reasonable..."
"Stumbled across this bakery prior to a walk at emerald park lake. It has an amazing selection of baked goods both packed to take away or to eat in..."
Dijana
"Just when I had given up on Victoria for having a decent bakery, we stumbled on a decent pie and an overwhelming selection of delicious looking baked..."
Chips Before Dips
"We took a lovely weekend to Emerald over Easter and chanced upon this lovely bakery on Sunday morning. It has the most wonderful spread of baked..."
Jasmine Lim
"4.5Heard so many good things about this bakery and finally got to try a cake courtesy of my colleagues birthday! The mud cake was so dense..."
Vivian
"There’s no place like home.. cooked food! Such delicious baked goods, best pie I’ve ever had! Coffee also really really nice. Always busy but..."
Dani Bloomfield
"This is not your typical bakery! Emerald Village Bakery & Cafe has something for everyone. There are the usual bakery treats but so much more!..."
Yarra Valley Eats
"It’s never on my mind map, but since my second daughter was born, I’ve been curious about this little village named after her birthstone,..."
Mommy Reviews
"What a stunning cafe and bakery. You’ll be swept away with the range of breads, sweet treats and savoury snack options. The coffee, though..."
Andries Van Wyk
"awesome place to visit for a drive. The bakery has everything from bread to pies, to cakes and coffees. The bushman pie is unbelievably good with..."
The Reviewer
"One of those rare rustic country Bakeries that presents itself so well with the décor, the lighting & general presentation of all its baked goods..."
Jaz
"The food is the best in the area ! We had something to go to have a picnic up the mountain . Fantastic panini , bee stings is brilliant ! We missed..."
Mrs Lavender
"After walking the emerald to cockatoo trail and back we were looking for somewhere to grab a coffee and stumbled upon this place WOW 🙌what a..."
Coffee Snob
"The Bakery sure keeps growing since I started coming decades ago, it now occupies about 4 shop spaces. We visited the new part of the Bakery, which..."
TeeJay
"Firstly, this bakery/cafe is awesome and is obviously the hub of the beautiful town of Emerald in the Dandenong Ranges. I was in town for a week and..."
Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog
"We were just having a drive through this area and spotted this quaint little township and the bakery looked so homely and inviting from the..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"A great cafe and both times I have been there its been very busy. Last visit I enjoyed their huge lasagne and we ate outside in the sunshine and..."
Elletee
"The cafe/bakery is such a welcome addition to Emerald! It is right next door to the better known and larger bakery where most people go and where the..."
Cozza
"A must to stop into when you are even remotely in the vicinity of Emerald. The pies are awesome and the cakes....oh the cakes.....Don't..."
Gem3121_99
"Very cute little country bakery! This bakery has such a big variety in cold and hot food - was a hard decision to make in what we wanted! The vanilla..."
Krystal
"Almost perfect. It's an amazing bakery that does great wholesome food - it's not a restaurant. (if you are expecting restaurant style table service..."
HarshButFair Reviews
"Best chilli beef and cheese pie I've ever eaten......in fact, I would say it was the best pie I've ever eaten anywhere. Yes the queues are long, and..."
Christine Campbell
"Good country bakery fare, but OMG the service is a shambles! Who is in charge here? Admittedly it was Saturday, but with two small children, I had to..."
Hooray4bread
"Was blown away walking into this bakery, what a gem! The smell alone was enough to draw me in off the street, then the sight of cabinets full of..."
Ashleigh Day
"Absolutely love dining here! Best atmosphere and is always so busy on the weekends you can hardly get a table! Great service, and really enjoy their..."
Loryn Mc
"This bakery has absolutely everything! After a long ride, it seems like you can just eat the whole restaurant up. Personally my favourite is the..."
TimTamEats
"Even though I didn't get to taste a wide selection of food, from what I can see this bakery deserves its popular status. I can easily come here every..."
Kimberly Peterson
"Good bakery cafe. Another bakery/cafe I can add to my list. All good -and enthusiastic young staff. Don't expect hi-falutin cuisine but receive value..."
Donvale
"Beat pies going around and have had so for over 10 years. I love coming here as all the food is so good. Get on..."
Fussy Eater
"Enjoying my take away coffee & cake by the lake..."
Paul
"I bought some baked goods while passing by, the staff were really helpful when I ordered and even gave me a new gourmet sausage roll when I..."
Somikat
"Totally amazed by the transformation of this already amazing place!!!! They are now making salads! Fruit salad! Yoghurt and muesli! Highly..."
Kimkan
"Great selection. The choices here are vast. If you can overlook some of the slow service this is a great..."
Lachlan Siemers
"Great bakery. Great to grab some food and go to the park nearby and watch Puffing Billy. Really good for the kids too, lots of..."
Ados
"Love it. I usually avoid bakeries when I eat out, but occasionally I find one that is just perfect and will make amazing danishes or pies. I..."
Yodelling Cowgirl
"Review. This bakery is very nice. The selection of food is good. Its always packed. Need more outside tables. There should be another one of these..."
Angela
"I visited on a Saturday at around 4:45pm with a friend after they insisted on bringing me here because they loved it so much. Now, I love it too!..."
Bridget Cleary
"Wow. Wow. Wow. I’ve been to thousands (well, maybe hundreds) of bakeries, but this one takes the cake (pun intended!). It has all you can ask for..."
Robert T
"The best bakery in Melbourne!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If you haven't been here, get down and enjoy the beautiful scenery and amazing bakery!
We always..."
Samuel Young
"Lovely bakery! There's a large variety of baked goodies on offer. I got a schnitzel sandwich and coffee for lunch and bought some biscuits to take..."
Nick T
"Lots of options, amazing variety of food, really good tasting food, but some items some overpriced and prices unmarked. good customer service...."
Oshini Punchihewa
"Lots of different food items bread cakes, Coffee they serve coffee right onto the street, through a hatch window, and they have outside seating..."
peter nelson
"Beautiful food. Lots of options. It can be quite busy but you'll usually get served pretty quickly even with a long..."
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