Great little cafe in such an unconventional location! You can see why it gets so busy! The staff were great and friendly. Food and drinks didnt take long to come out. The food is delicious. The menu was very reasonably priced. An added bonus is the outdoor play ground! Great for the kids!
Be mindful that they dont take reservations so either get there early and go there after lunch time rush! I would definitely come again!
Wow! This is a great place in so many ways..... the food is delicious, the staff are warm & welcoming, the atmosphere & design & architecture is stunning..... & it’s family friendly with a playground.
10/10. We will be back - thanks Hungry Fox �
Food:
I ordered the Eggs Benedict and it was delicious and has become the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. They replace your traditional bread with a potato rosti and it completely elevates the dish.
Service:
The waitress who attended to us seemed tired and looked like she didn't want to be there, but I understand that we all have our days. Otherwise the overall service was standard and the waiter/waitresses were polite and attentative when you asked for their help.
Overall:
I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a nice place for brunch. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is calm but lively. The architecture of the cafe is very modern with a slight industrial feel which adds to the calm ambience.
Very friendly stuff, nice atmosphere. Yummy good. Will surely visit again.
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A hidden treasure of airport west, Hungry Fox café is a wonderous hotspot for a brunch fix. The ambience is absolutely beautiful. Resembling a barn on the exterior, the insider is cosy and decorated with a modern rustic feel. It was one of the most beautiful brunch spots I had seen for a while.
Considering such a warm welcome, it was disappointing that unfortunately, we were met with unfriendly service. The waitress who took our orders was short and blunt with her answers, was not enthusiastic at all, carried a negative attitude and seemed to not care nor listen attentively when taking our orders. This was reflected when the incorrect beverage was brought out. However, I was nothing but kind, polite and forgiving as I understand as she may have just simply been having an off day. We all have those. I will say this experience is also something that should NOT reflect the whole team, as the rest of the staff we spoke to throughout the experience were lovely.
In terms of food, the quality and taste were amazing. The dishes completely made up for the unfortunate bad vibes that were left from when we had our orders taken.
The avocado was perfectly ripe and incredibly delicious and we must commend the kitchen for packing it on and layering both pieces of my friend’s avocado toast, as well as generously topping the dish with chunks of avocado pieces (as usually brunch places can tend to be quite stingy with the amount of avocado they put on each dish).
My hot chocolate was rich in flavour and was drowned in chocolate topping and froth- just the way I like it. The addition of marshmallows was also a nice (and delicious!) touch.
The Benedict dish was incredible. I made a wonderful choice in swapping the ham out for salmon, and my mouth is watering just remembering the taste. I need not go into too much detail about the perfect avo as it was consistent as our other dish. The potato hash was the perfect complement to the flavours and itself, was super tasty, soft and perfectly fried. Topped with the most perfectly cooked poached eggs drowned in hollandaise, I would love to go back to order this dish once again. One of my favourites for a long time!
I’m left very much a happy brunch-enthusiastic-gal indeed, and looking forward to my return visit to Hungry Fox!
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 5/5
Service: 2.5/5
Overall: 3.5/5
The best kids friendly cafe in town with very good food and chai latte . They have good variety of food with reasonable price . The service is great , staffs are warm and welcoming . They accommodate little person too , the have awesome playground on the side not to mention changing table too.
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+5
Hungry fox is impressive in both food and architecture. Walking into the cafe felt like walking into a snow lodge, but it's in Essendon! We had the Padrona (ham, egg, truffle bechamel and sourdough), pineapple fritter and smashed avo on toast. All the dishes were amazing. There were unique elements to each dish and it was a pleasant brunch experience for us.
Best Brunch Ive had in a while ! I had the smadhed avocado which was To Die For!and my friend had the zucchini bruscetta ! Chai was amazing too! architecture amazing as well I will definitely be back
This gorgeous hidden gem of Melbourne is well and truely worth heading too! It’s basically next to DFO Essendon which is perfect cos after my shopping I headed straight to this place that’s like a giant barn! Love it! The food here is absolutely delicious 😋 This food is so simple but unique it shows you can create really delicious and amazing dishes with simple and yum ingredients. The breakfast risotto was talked about a lot, so I gave it ago. And I LOVED IT! I didn’t think I would but fudge, it was good! Then the pineapple fritter was insane! Like insanely good! Get onto it people! Then we had the Benedict and avo on toast, all perfect and just can’t go wrong with these classics!
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My husband hardly ever suggests a place. His default position is “whatever you feel like” but he went against his nature to recommend the Hungry Fox. So I knew it must be good.
The car park was full before the cafe was full. You’ve been warned! We got there before noon and the cafe was about three quarters full but by the time we left, there was a small queue.
The decor was classy but with all the hard surfaces, it was also pretty loud. With a playground attached to the cafe, it was definitely kid friendly although our daughter didn’t end up playing in it.
The menu had a cool QR code that let you see pictures of the dishes on your phone. Very clever. Based on the pictures, we ordered the following:
1) Earthy Greens - excellent all round and I was surprised with how full the nutty romesco made me feel.
2) Padrona - the bread was thicker than expected. It was delicious but we didn’t get a hint of truffle.
3) Chicken and chips from the kids menu. The kid mostly ate the chips and nibbles tentatively at the chicken. I tried some of it and it tasted wholesome and lightly seasoned, as expected for a kids menu item.
Service couldn’t be faulted but the wait for the food was quite long.
The team at the Hungry Fox have something good going on here and we would definitely come back again.
Wow. I really liked this place. The space is so big and relaxing even though it’s very kids friendly as well (there is a playground), the staff are so warm and accommodating and the food was astonishing good for a place which is in the middle of what looks like a golden mile for cars.
I got the Red juice (beetroot carrot apple orange) and the zucchini bruschetta mess. I was debating what to get honestly because everything looks soooooo good here. But I am trying to be healthy so this zucchini bruschetta w two poached eggs, mozzarella,mint and tore bread was right up my alley.
I could never eat a whole piece of bread anyway but I love bread so this was perfect for me with little pieces of bread dotted around the dish. The zucchini was beautifully grilled and the whole plate was quite light but filling.
I wanted to grab their cheesecake (for hubby! Not for me! 😛 Well ok I might have some too 😃) but sadly they sold out (at 10am!) oh well, that’s good for my hips and my hip pocket 😂
Love everything about this place! The eggs were well cooked, the breads were crusty on the side and soft inside, the waitresses were friendly! Top place to enjoy your relaxing brunch guys
Kings Acai Australia - Wholesaler
+5
This is a super funky looking cafe. I love the house set up. It has a enormous playground for kids and mothers with prams. The menu has a lot of variety and the food is delicious. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is cozy. I love the different sizes of tables, which can host big and small groups. It would be a good place to celebrate special events.
Great food and good customer service. Hot chocolate and little lamb was amazing. Kids friendly.
Wow. I really liked this place. The space is so big and relaxing even though it’s very kids friendly as well (there is a playground), the staff are so warm and accommodating and the food was astonishing good for a place which is in the middle of what looks like a golden mile for cars.
I got the Red juice (beetroot carrot apple orange) and the zucchini bruschetta mess. I was debating what to get honestly because everything looks soooooo good here. But I am trying to be healthy so this zucchini bruschetta w two poached eggs, mozzarella,mint and tore bread was right up my alley.
I could never eat a whole piece of bread anyway but I love bread so this was perfect for me with little pieces of bread dotted around the dish. The zucchini was beautifully grilled and the whole plate was quite light but filling.
I wanted to grab their cheesecake (for hubby! Not for me! 😛 Well ok I might have some too 😃) but sadly they sold out (at 10am!) oh well, that’s good for my hips and my hip pocket 😂
Second time here and I just love it. Food was delicious and a great place to meet up with friends for coffee. The atmosphere is lovely with a small fire burning and comfortable seats.
Nice cafe with reasonable service. They have a separate area for odering takeaway but still friendly. Due to the hard surfaces and loud music it is difficult to hold a conversation inside. Food and coffee quality are excellent and it's got great parking. I'll come again.
Fantastic cafe, the food and service is excellent and the decor is really nice. Prices are reasonable and the Eggs Benedict was the best I have had in a while - the eggs and hollandaise sauce were done to perfection. The coffee is excellent the staff are very friendly and accommodating. Definitely has the Lamana quality behind it. Can recommend this place for breakfast or lunch.
Almond flat white was spot on as was my vegan breakfast which I just picked of the menu myself, wishing there were more vegan options great place.
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