Love this little place in the heart of Essendon. Great coffee and great food. Moroccan chicken and fellafel wraps are a must try as is the great range of Lebanese inspired food. The Lebanese breakfast was a taste sensation. Fantastic for kids too as Sam (the friendly owner and dad to small kids himself) has built a kid friendly playground in the cosy rear courtyard. My parents even love this place and they never do cafes! Glenn and Rach from Perth.
If you like good food this is the place to go waited on from polite staff cnt speak highly enough of this place
A must
The Lambshank Redemption
+5
This place is a bit of a hidden gem - further down Rose St in Essendon past the station. The coffee is lovely and strong, the prices are reasonable for the area and the food is fantastic. Their spinach and cheese triangles and halloumi pies in particular are homemade and really tasty. Finally, the staff are kind and make you feel at home which keeps me coming back.
Nice and cozy little cafe, perfect for kids, there is a nice little play area for them out the back in the courtyard. They also have a number of different meals for kids. I had the Vegie breakfast and for someone who usually has a big breakfast with the works, the vegie breakfast was delicious and filling. Highly recommend this place
Jiji s placesplace cafe has kids play ground back yard, super friendly staff.
Vary hard to find a place like this！kids can play and they do nice food. only thing is the kitchen close at 2 30, only can order pastry can cakes after school pick up time.
Been meaning to try this place for a while but trying to find a parking spot can be very difficult in this part of Essendon I found the place very small but the service can't be beaten I ordered the big brekky and capuchino and both were delivered to my table promptly I found the big brekky to be delicious and plentyfull and I had an extra side of smoked salmon which it did not need All in all the places only downfall is the parking and I would recommend trying if your in the area it is really value for money food
Been there a few times with my family and it's always been good! The Mediterranean brekky is fantastic! I would definitely go back there by myself
FoodingAroundMelbourne
+4
Nice cafe with a cosy family feel. Rather small, so don't come if you have a group bigger than 6 people. Nice seating out front for when the weather heats up and a little kids area out the back. Hot coffees and a great range of sweets on display. I didnt eat here but the great smells filled the small space.
Came here for coffee and a muffin. Their muffins were homemade and fresh (which is not always the case at other places in Essendon) so definitely a go to when I'm craving a sweet. Yet to try the menu, but the service was very friendly and welcoming. Will be back!
This is the best cafe in Essendon bar none. The owner knows how to make coffee and I think it's a bit of a hidden gem food wise. Quite incredible middle eastern snacks, homemade muffins! Great breakfasts and lunches. Travel down Rose St to the non busy part- you can even park!
Love this place, but can only go in dry weather as my 2 year old cannot not play on the trampoline and slide, and my 1 year old cannot not wander around on the turf! Which means I miss this place during the Melbourne wet season, cos this place is awesome, great service, food, coffee... Can't fault them in any way... Except they can't control the weather!!
Absolutely Love it. Definitely would recommend it and can't wait to go back! great coffee and even better customer service! went for breakfast and wanted to stay for lunch! biggg fan of the homemade muffins.
Great coffee and meals. Very friendly staff. I had the JiJi big breakfast.. so delicious.
Staff were fantastic. I had the French toast which looked as good as it tasted. The kids enjoyed the outdoor area. Sam was warm and friendly as he gave the kids lollies and balloons. Definitely a kid friendly place and would recommend it. Note if you have an infant, I did not see a change table in their outdoor restroom.
Great family-run cafe, perfect for families. Lovely little outdoor area out the back. Coffee was delicious and the chicken schnitzel panini was fantastic. Big, thick piece of chicken, so tender. Great place to take young kids and enjoy lunch.
We had a wonderful time at Jiji's, the place is so pretty and perfect for a outing with family and friends. The food was amazing, everything we ordered, the Mediterranean platter, pancakes, chicken sandwich, Mediterranean breakfast, the mixed berry smoothie was absolutely delicious. The staff was warm and super friendly and despite the busy Saturday brunch hours paid personal attention to our needs. It was great to interact with Sam. We are definitely going back for some more amazing times. And yes while you are there don't forget to check out their backyard and if possible grab a table there, its lovely. Would definitely recommend the place to anyone looking for a good time in Essendon 😊😍
Those cafe is one of the best in this area. Not only is the food great, the staff are just the kindest and welcoming bunch of people. Nothing better than grabbing a great coffee from good people. Keep it up! You’re a gem in the community.
Interesting concept that has its outdoor area as a child-friendly playground, clearly catering for the young family market. If you're a single who does not want to have coffee with screaming kids in the background, this place might not be for you. But the menu options are great, and the food was delicious.
Sam & the staff are beyond lovely. Food is healthy and delicious and prices are just as incredible. Highly recommend the Moroccan Chicken Wrap, basically the best wrap I've ever had. Must try!
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