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A1 Bakery
92/100 (53 ratings)
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"Long opening hours, great prices and delicious food make it too easy to eat here everyday. Staff are very sweet and friendly.. I love this place..."
Shank
"Classic cheese pies are amazing The cafe has a hipster twist thoughFriendly service and a nice setup Been here a cooler of times..."
RukiFoodi
"When I moved to Essendon 10 years ago, it was pretty barren of good eating choices. Don’t get me wrong, there was the odd find: Friends of Ours..."
Kate The Foodie
"I came here yesterday, I do love A1 on Sydney rd however was still satisfied here. I got a variety of things, the cheese manoush you can't go wrong..."
Melissa
"I feel the need to start off this blog by saying it should be a crime that A1 Bakery in Essendon is not in the GFG! I love this place. The food is..."
Fussy Eater
"Good food and variety Love the cheese pies Which are quick and easy for a snack after school I get the skewers with salad and hummus which is good..."
Mickablack
"The food is amazing and very reasonable the mix and match is my favorite, my kids love it there too.Great customer service.Well worth to go..."
Tommy Georgiou
"Just beautiful. They have a large variety of different lebanese pastries/dishes. Also very well priced and the staff are great. The plain cheese +..."
Beccy's Adventures
"A nice place to have Lebanese food. The mix and match platter for $10 gets two skewers, with bread, salad, and dip. I say it's worth it. Staff is..."
Rajat Taneja
"Such a great little bakery! The owners and staff are just so lovely and friendly, like family :) delicious pastries, pizzas, pockets made of yummy..."
Danika Sanderson
"What an awesome place!Friendly service. Beautiful, simple and well laid out space. I seriously wanted to get everything in their display..."
Karma Clarke
"THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!!!. I visited A1 bakery Essendon for first time after a recommendation by a friend. THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!!! The Staff were..."
Imtheboss
"A New Local. So happy an A1 opened up round the corner, now I have somewhere to go to get cheap, and tasty food. Staff are really friendly, and they..."
Jesspo
"Great middle eastern pastries. Yum!! we stop by every Saturday morning to get Zahra pastries.it's always so fresh and I love the fact that it's our..."
TasterNeg
"Excellent Catering!. I recently organised A1 Essendon to cater for my mothers 70s birthday, which I was hosting at my home for about 25 people...."
Pjaye
"Delish food. My family and I recently visited the new Essenson A1 Bakery as we had heard its newly opened. We were pleasantly surprised by not only..."
Jaxxudo
"Thanks A1!. I was in two minds about writing this review because I half wanted to keep this place a secret...however, it's so good that's clearly not..."
Hubble
"Nutella Bagels. Nutella bagels. So..."
Vanessa G
"I'm always quick to applaud anyone courageous enough to enter into business, especially a cafe or restaurant. They're essentially risking it all in..."
Iceman
"Great value meals and very tasty..."
Wally Chiang
"Excellent wraps and baked stuff - absolutely love the "boats", a kind of pizza. Be careful with their salads- which are very fresh, but kind of OD on..."
Paul de Guingand
"A1 bakery in Essendon always has great fresh food all the salads & pastries all have a nice taste, its always hard to pick what to eat when you see..."
Shane Saliba
"Fantastic value with lots of options and delicious items. It makes for a nice easy..."
Peter D'Aloia
"Great Lebanese style bakery. Fantastic boat pide things and wraps. A regular favorite for..."
Paul de Guingand
"Favourite neighbourhood place to grab lunch or a yummy savoury pastry. Good authentic food, service with a..."
Erica Wiethorn
"Great value and fresh foods everyday. Love them..."
Ali Es
Dolce E Cucina Cafe
91/100 (783 ratings)
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"Decided to stop by this café while we were in the area and we were pleasantly surprised with their healthy yet delicious menu items. Staff were..."
Deja Food
"St Rose is a bustling and lively cafe located along Rose St Essendon directly across the road from the railway station. Visiting on a warm day for..."
The Brunch Specialist
"Somehow my review disappeared which is annoying but anyway we were invited to St Rose for one of the most delicious brunches ever. I utterly adored..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The meals here were absolutely divine - the Mediterranean salad was my favourite. I also was a fan of their fresh juices and their..."
Sanya Wadhwa
"Visiting St Rose was definitely worth the drive across the city, it is such a wonderful vibe here and the food was exquisite 🍓 We tucked..."
Charlotte Barber
"The food was delicious, visually appealing & tasted amazing! Peanut butter shake is a definite hit 🤤 Staff are super friendly and service was..."
Chloe
"We visited the St Rose cafe the other weekend and loved the food! The menu is quite healthy and the portion sizes are really large, we ordered the..."
Vivian
"St Rose is always one of my favourite cafes on the Northside. It's so convenient located right next to the train station making it a perfect quick..."
ARMANEATS
"The cafe, staff and food- everything is amazing! Great yet simple menu, good portions, lovely staff and great coffee! Everything we wanted from a..."
Karan Singh
"Visited St. Rose Cafe a couple of months ago and let me tell you this was one of my favourite cafes of 2019.ATMOSPHERE:The staff we're..."
Ebony Rose
"Such nice welcoming staff always putting you first, food was absolutely amazing. Beautiful presentation and smoothies to die for. Their schnitzel..."
Kaylah Crotty
"St Rose is a perfect little cafe to come with friends! Nice and close to the train station and the food was incredible. Would 100%..."
Beth
"4.5. St Rose is located opposite Essendon station and very convenient to get to.We started off with an Almond beetroot latte and the Mango..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Delicious Vegan options Here! We had the Superfood Salad, Acai Bowl, snickers smoothie, immunity juice and avocado toast - All so wholesome and..."
Vegan Foods Melbourne
"This cafe never disappoints. Service is fantastic and the food is always on point.On our latest visit, we had the Golden Bircher, the Sushi..."
Teresa.active.foodie
"The food here was so fresh and delicious. I couldn’t believe how much avocado was on my toast when the friendly waitress brought it out! They..."
Chelsea
"Beautiful interior and yummy food! The Californian Bowl was super delicious with nutritious vegetables and salmon to fuel our..."
Pinkay Lee
"I visited St Rose for a quick lunch today and it really is such a gem. Located in the most convenient location right opposite from the train station,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"St Rose has to be one of my top favourite cafes in Melbourne, if you haven't tried it yet you are seriously missing out!They serve up the..."
Sabinafrancesca
"Friendly and smiling staff, a menu that has something for everyone, super greens, smoothies and the most delish pancakes ever. Thanks team St Rose,..."
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
"4.5!I visited this cafe a couple of weekends ago and oh my - was it busy! It didn't take long after chatting with the staff and getting our..."
Melbourne Food Spots
"Great venue and location!! Very convenient, with lots of parking! Staff were super friendly and let’s not forget the delicious food! Had the açai..."
Kvita Galashchuk
"We have been to St Rose a few times over the years and it’s safe to say the quality of food and service has been consistent every time. They serve..."
Eatandexploremelbourne
"St Rose is a gorgeous little café located in Essendon boasting great food, great atmosphere and great service. As soon as we entered we were..."
Triedandtastedmelb
"I visited this cafe with my friend for lunch and I must say, their shakshouka caught my attention. I saw it on the menu and thought to myself that I..."
Winnie Nelson
"One of the best cafés in Melbourne!I can’t speak highly enough of this café! From the location (it’s directly in front of Essendon..."
Sarah Isla-Maree
"Super delicious! So hard to find the most perfect fruit toast but this place out did itself. Plus the juices and coffee was so delicious.. plus the..."
Emma Chamberlain
"It was pretty packed for a Friday morning - the staff were very welcoming to us when we first walked into the cafe. We decided to get the sushi..."
Karen Yeung
"The biggest fluffiest hotcakes I've ever seen. And so good. Best thing on the menu. Service staff were funny and good. I would have loved my avocado..."
Explore With Erin
"St Rose is a gorgeous modern cafe in Essendon - can tell locals love coming here. The food is simple but so good, we loved the dishes we had here,..."
Miagoreng.com
"This gorgeous cafe in the heart of Essendon just had the big 6th birthday! The atmosphere at this cafe was so friendly, it feels like a little..."
Eatdrinkmelbs
"Updated Review 4/2/20I visited recently with a friend and we tried the new menu.  The food and drinks were so nice, this is such a great..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here, and the dishes just keep getting better each time I dine here. My friend and I shared the Lemon..."
Hello. Imnikki
"We were invited down t St Rose for brunch and had a great time! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The coffee is so good, and I love the..."
Emily Stewart
"It was my first time visiting St. Rose and I was really impressed by their menu and great service!I ordered the sushi bowl, chilli..."
Patricia Roque
"Went to St Rose at 9:30 to have breakfast with a friend and the cafe was buzzing with people..which meant that it had to be a local favourite...."
Siya Thomas
"White brick walls, dotted greenery, concrete floors, and timber furnishings…. Sounds very Melbourne, hey?It’s exactly what the Caruso..."
Tess Presso
"Trying a local favourite with a very high approval rating! 📍Located directly opposite from the train station and with plenty of parking..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"extremely happy with my experience at St Rose cafe! lovely staff were very patient and accommodating to my friend and Iwe ordered the sushi..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Making the hour long drive to this cute little cafe today was well and truly worth it! We were served by friendly staff and enjoyed some delicious..."
Miss_Dines_A_Lot
"Located on Rose Street in Essendon directly opposite from the train station. This is an amazing brunch spot and you do not want to miss it. From the..."
M3lissa____
"Two Words - "Absolutely Spectacular!"And I am not alone in saying this with the countless other Essendon locals that were eating there. It..."
Raining Pepper
"My new favourite cafe! Most cafes only have 1 or 2 good menu options but the whole menu at St Rose is amazing, so far I’ve tried the açai bowl..."
Jade Wright
"Great coffee every time..."
Melbournefoodie
"Visited St Rose for lunch today. This gem of a cafe is conveniently located right across from Essendon station. With a great menu and attentive..."
Split The Bill
"We visited St Rose in Essendon - a great sister cafe to No 19 and Pinkie.Great service with staff being very accomodating to a table with..."
Brunchdotcom
"22.03.2020 Second visit!Visited one of my favourite places again and had such a great brunch!This time, I decided to feature..."
Ines Fernandes
"We visited St Rose yesterday for brunch. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day, very family friendly cafe.Service was prompt. We ordered the..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"I love coming back to St Rose 🤤 Every single time I order their maple ricotta hotcakes, they are incredible! Such a unique mix of flavours and..."
Melbourne Pancakes
"I visited St Rose with another foodie and loved the whole vibe and atmosphere of the cafe. We ordered the pancakes which were garnished with white..."
@brunchgirl
"Most of us will never forget our first dates…Despite our glorious food adventures and countless brunch comas, we weren’t always so glamourous. In..."
WALL OF MUNCHIES
"Really enjoyed my time here with good food and attentive staff. I drove quite a fair distance and it was well worth it.Highlights: hotcakes..."
Kheng OMNOM
"A LOVELY CAFE IN THE HEART OF ESSENDONLocated across Essendon Station, we can imagine that this is the place to go for a takeaway coffee or..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"Phenomenal pancakes!! FOOD & COFFEE: I ordered the Americano which came with their famous ricotta pancakes, whipped butter, eggs, bacon and..."
Jianne Yong
"We had visited St Rose a couple months back and here’s what we had!Salmon & the rye - flaked salmon, pesto, cream cheese, poached egg on..."
Win - FSC
"This place is located at the opposite of train station. The beautiful deep aroma coming from the entrance and latte art is excellent.Love to try..."
Leena
"It was a pleasure to visit st rose cafe today, it is located right across essendon station which makes it so convenient! We started off with fresh..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Great and attentive service. The schnitzel wrap was delicious, accompanied with a generous side of fries. My friends got scrambled eggs, and the..."
Annabel Khamly
"Some meals worth travelling for! After something quirky but oh so mouth watering? Then make sure you stop by St Rose Essendon! We..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Such a great cafe! Staff are very friendly and the food is so good. The menu is super cute too! We got:- “Gnocchi”- Salmon and the..."
Harmony
"I had a very delicious Sunday brunch at St Rose cafe in Essendon.The interior is beautiful, with lots of greenery. It felt modern but..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"🏚: St Rose📍: Essendon, Melbourne.————————————————————.📝: St Rose Cafe,..."
Sense Of Food
"Wow. I had such a good experience at St Rose today. The menu is amazing. Everything sounded delicious! I chose the Gnocchi, the Jaffa Brownie and the..."
Emily
"Had brunch here on a public holiday and although it was very busy the service and also food were amazing! I can totally recommend the avo toast which..."
Soraya Scheuring
"Had brekkie here on the weekend and it was amazing. The lemon meringue porridge is seriously a must try. It's generously portioned and delicious..."
Melb_Belly
"We ventured out to this gorgeous cosy cafe across from Essendon station on Saturday and what a stella morning it was. We got to pat puppies with many..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Loved my visit here today!! Was greeted by 3 team members instantly with a huge smile and was taken straight to a table, amazing service!I..."
Melbourne Food Nerd
"Finally got to check out the beautiful St Rose cafe in Essendon on a sunny Sunday morning. The cute cafe had plenty of outdoor seating so we could..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"St Rose is a gorgeous cafe on Rose St in Essendon, and is loved by locals and travellers alike. It’s part of the family of amazing cafes which..."
Stelly
"Lovely staff, insane food! Beautiful and very aesthetic cafe! The coffee is so nice and never disappoints. The menu is always exciting and I’ve..."
Pippa Bilby
"The perfect Saturday morning always involves brunch. St Rose in Essendon was this week’s location of choice, nestled amongst a row of shops just..."
State Of Steph
"I only ordered a take away coffee, but wow was it delicious. In Essendon there are so many places to choose from for coffee, I would definitely..."
Tina Taylor Dib
"Incredibly polite and attentive staff that were always willing to accommodate our requests.The location is great with easy off road parking..."
Hello
"Really enjoyed my first visit to St Rose on the weekend. I loved the abundance of seating out the front! And the interior was bright and clean - a..."
Oj_always_eating
"From the group that has brought us Pinkie, no19 and bowls baby l just knew St Rose would be amazing.It’s a small little cafe on the pretty..."
The High Tea Girl
"We were kindly invited to St Rose for brunch. We chose a Sunday at 1pm to go. The place was packed and really bustling. We were seated immediately..."
Willtravelforfood17
"On a busy little street opposite Essendon station, St Rose is a picture perfect cafe with a menu to tempt all tastes. In a relatively small space,..."
Morgs71
"We visited St Rose Café for breakfast during the week. We found it a lovely and cosy café with nice outside seating. We ordered a cappuccino and a..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"I visited St Rose on a relatively gloomy Saturday morning, but this cafe was beaming with bright lights and positive vibes. My friend and I were..."
Ali T
"Great Atmosphere and Service! Went there with my friend for brunch and the food was delicious all very clean and tasty we ordered the sushi bowl..."
Alejandra Baez
"I love St Rose which is situated in a shopping strip that is close to my heart...Rose Street Essendon! The café has outdoor seating and is cute and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"It’s been a while since I’ve been out for a nice afternoon. I really enjoyed the food here at this busy cafe in Essendon. Although..."
The_littlehungrylife
"The sister cafe to Pinkie and No.19 is just as great as one would expect based on the other two. The bright, cheery fit out and varied yet classic..."
Quince And Cheese
"St Rose is a cafe located right across the road from Essendon train station. The interior was modern and the service was great. We travelled for over..."
Sunday Brunch Number
"Mezze (Daily Specal?) SO GOOD, the balance of sweet and savory flavours is perfect! the crunchiness of the diced salad mixed with the pulled..."
Kathy Chen
"After visiting St Rose for the first time a couple of years ago, I was super keen to head back in and check out the big sister to Pinkie and no.19...."
Where Will We Eat
"We turned up at 9:30am on a Saturday and immediately got greeted by their staff at the door. The place was contemporary and has a warm cozy vibe...."
Sarah Liu
"Absolutely love The menu at St Rose especially for mat as I’m a Celiac and it can be difficult but they are very accomodating, the family owned..."
Tanya Guccione Mua
Lorenzo's Expresso
91/100 (91 ratings)
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"Our go to place on a weekend for brekky. Cool and cozy place , pretty reasonably priced and amazing staff. I love the cajun chicken salad and the..."
DM
"Lorenzos has been s favourite cafe for many years. Great friendly staff and truly home cooked food right down to cakes and muffins. Good coffee...."
Alicia Murphy
"My fav little cafe to go to after yoga and pilates. They make the best coffee and fresh juice. Staff are so lovely and kind. Great work guys.... keep..."
Mj
"I have been here a few times now and have found this place to be a hidden gem.  The staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome.   I have..."
Chav
"A very simple, unassuming little cafe with warm and engaging staff.Have been coming here for 12-18 months and have never been..."
LikeToEat73
"Have been here a few times now. Coffee is just fantastic. And just had the best ham cheese and tomato toasty. You would be amazed at how many places..."
Sean Bond
"Great coffee and the staff are very welcoming and..."
Brunswick Gal
"Best coffee in the area. I have been a customer at Lorenzo over the last two years and I absolutely love the coffee here! Great customer service and..."
Quyen
"Best coffee shop in Essendon. Has great coffee, fantastic service and great food. Lorenzo's is warm and friendly with a staff that have a terrific..."
Peter Farrant
"Loved the brekkie this sunny morning. Friendly staff, perfectly brewed coffee. Can't..."
Vivek Bharadwaj
"Courteous and lovely staff . Amazing breakfast . I had a ciabatta with spinach and eggs and it was crispy , delicious and perfect! Coffee is also..."
Dee
"Just called in for a quick coffee. Pleasant enough. Looking forward to returning soon for lunch. The only downside I can see here would be the..."
Iceman
"There aren't to many inside tables so you can have a conversation, the coffee is brilliant and you are made to feel so welcome by the friendly staff...."
Charlie
"Highly Recommend. Regularly go to Lorenzo’s to grab a coffee while at work and have never been let down by either the coffee or the service. You..."
Admin
"When my office moved to Essendon nearly two years ago I had to find somewhere to eat and get good coffee. I tried all the places but felt at home at..."
Peter
"Quaint with great service. This place is just around the corner from work and they make the best coffees in the area - always perfect and just right...."
ToorakM
"Great coffee, tasty food, friendly service - what more could you ask for?? Try the brownies they are..."
Belliana
"Great cafe!. The staff are very friendly, happy to have a chat and make you feel welcome - and Gina is a hit with my little boy. Food is always fresh..."
Tony
"Great food, friendly staff, best coffee in town. Thumbs..."
Mark
"Great food and service. Mushrooms were delicious. Was going to give a larger nearby Cafe a try but after 15 mins on service at all. Delicious..."
Amanda Furlan
"Excellent service and food was perfect; I would stop here every time, great value..."
Ian Moyle
"This place is so cozy, nice seating areas both inside and outside, they have amazing coffee and a really scrumptious menu..."
Dana_ M
"Great little gem of a coffee shop.. Great coffee & generous sized homemade cakes... ( just like mom's) Very friendly staff. An absolute..."
Rick Devlin
"Great coffee and the best warm chicken salad in town. Really friendly & warm..."
Craig Hill
"All the things you look for in a cafe.. great coffee, great owner, great staff and great food. Really happy the newsagents next door suggested this..."
Darren Newby
"Yummy pasta for lunch and good..."
Yong Kim
St Rose
91/100 (1811 ratings)
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"Everytime I have been to St Rose cafe I have loved the food, service and atmosphere. The most recent time I attended, Francis and the staff went..."
Lisa Leonard
"Awesome coffee, lovely friendly staff & sensational breakfast salads! The Superfood bowl of kale, sliced apple, almonds, avo, grilled haloumi & a few..."
Lisa Pirro
"This is my breakky go to every weekend! staff are friendly, food is great and the atmosphere is awesome! would highly..."
Shannon Gore
"A must go to place for Brekkie or Lunch. Staff are very helpful. Coffee is yum. NOM NOM..."
Tracie Wassell
"St Rose is the most amazing café, where the coffee, food and staff are all excellent. They allow me to write my blog here each day and feed me..."
Caz Rowland
"My go to, fab staff and fab food and..."
Vanessa Jade
"Went there this morning and had the best fluffy scrambled I’ve ever tasted Sam is an amazing cook. I’ll be back again. Cheers..."
Nola Spicer
"Friendly staff, beautiful decor, food is divine. Wish there was more room for the kids � so we can come here with them more..."
Athena Tran
"Great food & coffee, fantastic staff and love the atmosphere and..."
Michelle Lloyd
"Such AMAZING customer service!!! Love the food & the environment, will be recommending this beautiful cafe to everyone!!..."
Natalie Proietto
"This is my new favourite cafe. I love the almond milk coffees, especially because you use good quality almond milk! Every latte has been delicious. I..."
Alison Foster
"Decided to stop by this café while we were in the area and we were pleasantly surprised with their healthy yet delicious menu items. Staff were..."
Deja Food
"St Rose is a bustling and lively cafe located along Rose St Essendon directly across the road from the railway station. Visiting on a warm day for..."
The Brunch Specialist
"Somehow my review disappeared which is annoying but anyway we were invited to St Rose for one of the most delicious brunches ever. I utterly adored..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The meals here were absolutely divine - the Mediterranean salad was my favourite. I also was a fan of their fresh juices and their..."
Sanya Wadhwa
"Visiting St Rose was definitely worth the drive across the city, it is such a wonderful vibe here and the food was exquisite 🍓 We tucked..."
Charlotte Barber
"The food was delicious, visually appealing & tasted amazing! Peanut butter shake is a definite hit 🤤 Staff are super friendly and service was..."
Chloe
"We visited the St Rose cafe the other weekend and loved the food! The menu is quite healthy and the portion sizes are really large, we ordered the..."
Vivian
"St Rose is always one of my favourite cafes on the Northside. It's so convenient located right next to the train station making it a perfect quick..."
ARMANEATS
"The cafe, staff and food- everything is amazing! Great yet simple menu, good portions, lovely staff and great coffee! Everything we wanted from a..."
Karan Singh
"Visited St. Rose Cafe a couple of months ago and let me tell you this was one of my favourite cafes of 2019.ATMOSPHERE:The staff we're..."
Ebony Rose
"Such nice welcoming staff always putting you first, food was absolutely amazing. Beautiful presentation and smoothies to die for. Their schnitzel..."
Kaylah Crotty
"St Rose is a perfect little cafe to come with friends! Nice and close to the train station and the food was incredible. Would 100%..."
Beth
"4.5. St Rose is located opposite Essendon station and very convenient to get to.We started off with an Almond beetroot latte and the Mango..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Delicious Vegan options Here! We had the Superfood Salad, Acai Bowl, snickers smoothie, immunity juice and avocado toast - All so wholesome and..."
Vegan Foods Melbourne
"This cafe never disappoints. Service is fantastic and the food is always on point.On our latest visit, we had the Golden Bircher, the Sushi..."
Teresa.active.foodie
"The food here was so fresh and delicious. I couldn’t believe how much avocado was on my toast when the friendly waitress brought it out! They..."
Chelsea
"Beautiful interior and yummy food! The Californian Bowl was super delicious with nutritious vegetables and salmon to fuel our..."
Pinkay Lee
"I visited St Rose for a quick lunch today and it really is such a gem. Located in the most convenient location right opposite from the train station,..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"St Rose has to be one of my top favourite cafes in Melbourne, if you haven't tried it yet you are seriously missing out!They serve up the..."
Sabinafrancesca
"Friendly and smiling staff, a menu that has something for everyone, super greens, smoothies and the most delish pancakes ever. Thanks team St Rose,..."
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
"4.5!I visited this cafe a couple of weekends ago and oh my - was it busy! It didn't take long after chatting with the staff and getting our..."
Melbourne Food Spots
"Great venue and location!! Very convenient, with lots of parking! Staff were super friendly and let’s not forget the delicious food! Had the açai..."
Kvita Galashchuk
"We have been to St Rose a few times over the years and it’s safe to say the quality of food and service has been consistent every time. They serve..."
Eatandexploremelbourne
"St Rose is a gorgeous little café located in Essendon boasting great food, great atmosphere and great service. As soon as we entered we were..."
Triedandtastedmelb
"I visited this cafe with my friend for lunch and I must say, their shakshouka caught my attention. I saw it on the menu and thought to myself that I..."
Winnie Nelson
"One of the best cafés in Melbourne!I can’t speak highly enough of this café! From the location (it’s directly in front of Essendon..."
Sarah Isla-Maree
"Super delicious! So hard to find the most perfect fruit toast but this place out did itself. Plus the juices and coffee was so delicious.. plus the..."
Emma Chamberlain
"It was pretty packed for a Friday morning - the staff were very welcoming to us when we first walked into the cafe. We decided to get the sushi..."
Karen Yeung
"The biggest fluffiest hotcakes I've ever seen. And so good. Best thing on the menu. Service staff were funny and good. I would have loved my avocado..."
Explore With Erin
"St Rose is a gorgeous modern cafe in Essendon - can tell locals love coming here. The food is simple but so good, we loved the dishes we had here,..."
Miagoreng.com
"This gorgeous cafe in the heart of Essendon just had the big 6th birthday! The atmosphere at this cafe was so friendly, it feels like a little..."
Eatdrinkmelbs
"Updated Review 4/2/20I visited recently with a friend and we tried the new menu.  The food and drinks were so nice, this is such a great..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I don't think I have ever had a bad meal here, and the dishes just keep getting better each time I dine here. My friend and I shared the Lemon..."
Hello. Imnikki
"We were invited down t St Rose for brunch and had a great time! The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The coffee is so good, and I love the..."
Emily Stewart
"It was my first time visiting St. Rose and I was really impressed by their menu and great service!I ordered the sushi bowl, chilli..."
Patricia Roque
"Went to St Rose at 9:30 to have breakfast with a friend and the cafe was buzzing with people..which meant that it had to be a local favourite...."
Siya Thomas
"White brick walls, dotted greenery, concrete floors, and timber furnishings…. Sounds very Melbourne, hey?It’s exactly what the Caruso..."
Tess Presso
"Trying a local favourite with a very high approval rating! 📍Located directly opposite from the train station and with plenty of parking..."
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
"extremely happy with my experience at St Rose cafe! lovely staff were very patient and accommodating to my friend and Iwe ordered the sushi..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Making the hour long drive to this cute little cafe today was well and truly worth it! We were served by friendly staff and enjoyed some delicious..."
Miss_Dines_A_Lot
"Located on Rose Street in Essendon directly opposite from the train station. This is an amazing brunch spot and you do not want to miss it. From the..."
M3lissa____
"Two Words - "Absolutely Spectacular!"And I am not alone in saying this with the countless other Essendon locals that were eating there. It..."
Raining Pepper
"My new favourite cafe! Most cafes only have 1 or 2 good menu options but the whole menu at St Rose is amazing, so far I’ve tried the açai bowl..."
Jade Wright
"Great coffee every time..."
Melbournefoodie
"Visited St Rose for lunch today. This gem of a cafe is conveniently located right across from Essendon station. With a great menu and attentive..."
Split The Bill
"We visited St Rose in Essendon - a great sister cafe to No 19 and Pinkie.Great service with staff being very accomodating to a table with..."
Brunchdotcom
"22.03.2020 Second visit!Visited one of my favourite places again and had such a great brunch!This time, I decided to feature..."
Ines Fernandes
"We visited St Rose yesterday for brunch. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day, very family friendly cafe.Service was prompt. We ordered the..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"I love coming back to St Rose 🤤 Every single time I order their maple ricotta hotcakes, they are incredible! Such a unique mix of flavours and..."
Melbourne Pancakes
"I visited St Rose with another foodie and loved the whole vibe and atmosphere of the cafe. We ordered the pancakes which were garnished with white..."
@brunchgirl
"Most of us will never forget our first dates…Despite our glorious food adventures and countless brunch comas, we weren’t always so glamourous. In..."
WALL OF MUNCHIES
"Really enjoyed my time here with good food and attentive staff. I drove quite a fair distance and it was well worth it.Highlights: hotcakes..."
Kheng OMNOM
"A LOVELY CAFE IN THE HEART OF ESSENDONLocated across Essendon Station, we can imagine that this is the place to go for a takeaway coffee or..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"Phenomenal pancakes!! FOOD & COFFEE: I ordered the Americano which came with their famous ricotta pancakes, whipped butter, eggs, bacon and..."
Jianne Yong
"We had visited St Rose a couple months back and here’s what we had!Salmon & the rye - flaked salmon, pesto, cream cheese, poached egg on..."
Win - FSC
"This place is located at the opposite of train station. The beautiful deep aroma coming from the entrance and latte art is excellent.Love to try..."
Leena
"It was a pleasure to visit st rose cafe today, it is located right across essendon station which makes it so convenient! We started off with fresh..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Great and attentive service. The schnitzel wrap was delicious, accompanied with a generous side of fries. My friends got scrambled eggs, and the..."
Annabel Khamly
"Some meals worth travelling for! After something quirky but oh so mouth watering? Then make sure you stop by St Rose Essendon! We..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Such a great cafe! Staff are very friendly and the food is so good. The menu is super cute too! We got:- “Gnocchi”- Salmon and the..."
Harmony
"I had a very delicious Sunday brunch at St Rose cafe in Essendon.The interior is beautiful, with lots of greenery. It felt modern but..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"🏚: St Rose📍: Essendon, Melbourne.————————————————————.📝: St Rose Cafe,..."
Sense Of Food
"Wow. I had such a good experience at St Rose today. The menu is amazing. Everything sounded delicious! I chose the Gnocchi, the Jaffa Brownie and the..."
Emily
"Had brunch here on a public holiday and although it was very busy the service and also food were amazing! I can totally recommend the avo toast which..."
Soraya Scheuring
"Had brekkie here on the weekend and it was amazing. The lemon meringue porridge is seriously a must try. It's generously portioned and delicious..."
Melb_Belly
"We ventured out to this gorgeous cosy cafe across from Essendon station on Saturday and what a stella morning it was. We got to pat puppies with many..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Loved my visit here today!! Was greeted by 3 team members instantly with a huge smile and was taken straight to a table, amazing service!I..."
Melbourne Food Nerd
"Finally got to check out the beautiful St Rose cafe in Essendon on a sunny Sunday morning. The cute cafe had plenty of outdoor seating so we could..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"St Rose is a gorgeous cafe on Rose St in Essendon, and is loved by locals and travellers alike. It’s part of the family of amazing cafes which..."
Stelly
"Lovely staff, insane food! Beautiful and very aesthetic cafe! The coffee is so nice and never disappoints. The menu is always exciting and I’ve..."
Pippa Bilby
"The perfect Saturday morning always involves brunch. St Rose in Essendon was this week’s location of choice, nestled amongst a row of shops just..."
State Of Steph
"I only ordered a take away coffee, but wow was it delicious. In Essendon there are so many places to choose from for coffee, I would definitely..."
Tina Taylor Dib
"Incredibly polite and attentive staff that were always willing to accommodate our requests.The location is great with easy off road parking..."
Hello
"Really enjoyed my first visit to St Rose on the weekend. I loved the abundance of seating out the front! And the interior was bright and clean - a..."
Oj_always_eating
"From the group that has brought us Pinkie, no19 and bowls baby l just knew St Rose would be amazing.It’s a small little cafe on the pretty..."
The High Tea Girl
"We were kindly invited to St Rose for brunch. We chose a Sunday at 1pm to go. The place was packed and really bustling. We were seated immediately..."
Willtravelforfood17
"On a busy little street opposite Essendon station, St Rose is a picture perfect cafe with a menu to tempt all tastes. In a relatively small space,..."
Morgs71
"We visited St Rose Café for breakfast during the week. We found it a lovely and cosy café with nice outside seating. We ordered a cappuccino and a..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"I visited St Rose on a relatively gloomy Saturday morning, but this cafe was beaming with bright lights and positive vibes. My friend and I were..."
Ali T
"Great Atmosphere and Service! Went there with my friend for brunch and the food was delicious all very clean and tasty we ordered the sushi bowl..."
Alejandra Baez
"I love St Rose which is situated in a shopping strip that is close to my heart...Rose Street Essendon! The café has outdoor seating and is cute and..."
KnowingMelbourne
"It’s been a while since I’ve been out for a nice afternoon. I really enjoyed the food here at this busy cafe in Essendon. Although..."
The_littlehungrylife
"The sister cafe to Pinkie and No.19 is just as great as one would expect based on the other two. The bright, cheery fit out and varied yet classic..."
Quince And Cheese
"St Rose is a cafe located right across the road from Essendon train station. The interior was modern and the service was great. We travelled for over..."
Sunday Brunch Number
"Mezze (Daily Specal?) SO GOOD, the balance of sweet and savory flavours is perfect! the crunchiness of the diced salad mixed with the pulled..."
Kathy Chen
"After visiting St Rose for the first time a couple of years ago, I was super keen to head back in and check out the big sister to Pinkie and no.19...."
Where Will We Eat
"We turned up at 9:30am on a Saturday and immediately got greeted by their staff at the door. The place was contemporary and has a warm cozy vibe...."
Sarah Liu
"Absolutely love The menu at St Rose especially for mat as I’m a Celiac and it can be difficult but they are very accomodating, the family owned..."
Tanya Guccione Mua
"Fantastic coffee and simple but tasty food. I really enjoyed my time here. The only downside was that the waitstaff were too attentive! Within 10..."
Leenathelawyer
"Amazing food and coffee! Ice long black was well balanced and the juice we had was so refreshing, wanted to get the recipe for it. The sashimi bowl..."
M P
"🥬 Golden Keto Eggs 🌶 Chilli Scrambled Eggs St Rose was founded by a husband and wife duo in 2013 and has been a go to spot for most in the..."
Stephanie Rose
"Such a lovely cafe to visit! Loved the colour theme and pretty decor. My partner and I came here on a Friday afternoon and the cafe was busy! Always..."
Rachael Tofeedtwo
"Here for breakfast. Come early as it fills up fast. Açai bowls tasty. I’m told the breakfast roll was good - would have preferred the egg to be..."
Bella Xena
"You won’t find a more convenient location for a cafe, other than where St Rose cafe is currently at. Just take a few steps out from Essendon..."
Bobzbellycious
"St Rose is such a great cafe with really good service. My friend and I visited recently and we shared the berry good waffles, eggs benny and the..."
Simmyeats. melb
Rose Milk
90/100 (125 ratings)
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"I love the coffee from here, the service is good and they have a nice menu also! Definitely will always go here will I’m in the area to get my..."
Samantha
"This place is a little hole in the wall, if you drive more than the speed limit you will go straight past it. the food was yummy and filling not what..."
The Neighborhood Chef
"Great little local cafe with delicious food. We tried the butcher, as well as their green bowl special. The food is super tasty and plenty of things..."
Thewhereto
"Just a quick stop by for a afternoon coffee & cake. I ordered my usual soy latte, the barista/possible owner asked if I wanted Bonsoy or try another..."
Jaynie's Belly
"Amazing café serving restaurant quality flavoursome food at great value prices. A real treat to find this place in Essendon with a very friendly..."
Doug Mann
"Great food and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend! The chilli scramble in particular was really good, and the coffee and donuts are worth..."
Stephanie Marciniw
"One of my favourite local places to go drink Campos coffee. The place can be quite busy at times where waiting for a takeaway coffee can be like..."
Nelson
"Great coffee and lovely menu at this cute corner store cafe. Lots of vegan, gluten free options. Just good clean food and quality all round. Highly..."
Madamcafebeing
"amazing! could not fault them. the owners are a welcoming family whose food makes you feel just as warm and fuzzy as their hospitality does. a great..."
Chiara Bonett
"I go to this cafe regularly. The staff are always friendly and the owners especially, are welcoming and eager for you to have a good experience. The..."
Renee Mihulka
"I've been here a few times now and each time the food is delicious - I especially love the zucchini & corn fritters!! The staff is always friendly..."
Georgina Fragouli
"We arrived during peak time on a sunny Saturday morning. Despite how full the cafe was we were seated promptly. Our coffees came quickly and, in a..."
Danii Dee
"Came here for breakfast on Friday morning. It was such an awesome little Cafe. The place was so busy and I can clearly see why. The food was..."
Sasha
"Such a lovely cafe. I really enjoy coming here for my coffee and the occasional brekky! Coffee is always smooth, hot and full of flavour. Service is..."
JDH91
"Nice European styled cafe in Essendon. It has an extensive menu featuring lots of heavier, hearty winter meals.....we couldn't see any salads on the..."
Chocolate.Factory
"Small but cute little cafe on Albion Street in Essendon. My muesli was very tasty but probably would have been better had I chosen the yogurt option..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"The space is beautiful and the food was amazing! I had the omelette on the specials board with mushroom, fetta,spinach and some extras. Very good..."
Alex
"Went here for the first time, recommended by my brother. Ordered a coffee and st martins crumpets. Probably the most perfect breakfast I've ever..."
Tilley
"Very happening little brunch spot. The staff were very accommodating for us, although the cafe is small they found a spot for us to park our pram...."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"Lovely local Cafe. Very friendly service, great brunch menu, and most importantly super tasty coffee. Can't recommend it highly enough, go there and..."
Lauren Anna Patel
"Great service, yummy food options and good coffee! Can't wait to try all the menu. Such a good little..."
Becca
"Great coffee I alsoHad the crumpets which were lovely The fit is inviting also The service form the owner is first class Will be back Might..."
Kylie Maxx
"Incredibly friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Diverse menu. Only negative was portion sizes (I'm a big eater though) but overall a positive experience...."
Mattyschroeder012
"10/10 Breakfast!!! This is the second time we have been to Rose Milk and both times we were blown away!!! The staff are just beautiful and very..."
Kerrie Peck
"Amazing food and awesome friendly service. They gave us a free pork belly because they made it accidentally. Definitely recommend this..."
Kippa
"Love the spicy egg dish and the chai latte was awesom. The cafe host and waiters were very positive and engaging. Interestingly first place i been to..."
Amro Amputch
"This is a nice family own cafe! Really good food and coffee! I'm a eggs benedic lover and have tried many types of eggs bennies. Can guarantee this..."
Kimmie
"A lucky strike of fate had us walking up Albion Street right on midday when we caught sight of Rose Milk Food Store. In we walked to this newly..."
MelbourneVita
"great cafe with friendly service, great coffee  beautiful presentation and for a  change great tasting.happy to walk there and enjoy our..."
George Karasavidis
"Great little local cafe with delicious food. We tried the butcher, as well as their green bowl special. The food is super tasty and plenty of things..."
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
"Wow! The pork belly dish is a flavour explosion delight. Incredibly juicy and tasty.. it just melts in your mouth. I've instantly fallen in love...."
Daniel Tarroni
"This place is a little hole in the wall, if you drive more than the speed limit you will go straight past it. the food was yummy and filling not what..."
the neighborhood Chef
"I had a great meal here but I still had food envy of the lady next to me. Great coffee, great vibe and perfect for lunch after a walk or cycle...."
Piper O'Dowd
"I have come here for breakfast twice... Perfect. Everything has been thought of here and there is as much passion in the food, as the coffee and..."
Martin Lawrence Douthwaite
"A lovely place to for breakfast/brunch. A great menu with friendly staff makes you not wanna leave. There is outdoor sitting though not many whilst..."
Shahirah Alqadri
"Green breakfast made vegan with some spinach and mushrooms. Spectacular. Coffee was great too. Will definitely be back, thanks..."
Brett Boucher
"I had the eggs benedict for lunch one Saturday while I was working in the area. It's amazing to see how far the neighbourhood has come in ten years..."
Ray Strake
Benny & Me
90/100 (518 ratings)
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"Just happened to be in the area and passed by this place. Decent size mug of coffee, to kick start our day. My owner ordered the smashed avo, and was..."
Ted. D. Bear
"This place has been my regular spot for my morning coffee! Amazing coffee, amazing people! Absolutely 5 stars for you..."
Khem Mishra
"Great birthday lunch...thank you Benny and Me, your food is delicious, great coffee and such friendly owners and staff...all..."
Kaylene Ashman
"I'd had coffee here a few times before but decided to head down with my wife this morning as we both had the day off. We both ordered the smashed..."
Wang Sanders
"Been here twice, and both times have been amazing! Food is so yum! Best eggs benny hands down, love the service, so..."
Sian Muller
"Great coffee wonderful friendly staff highly..."
Lisa Mccleary
"Best cafe in Essendon. Never disappoints! Open souvlaki is a killer..."
Daniel Withinshaw
"Great food and coffee and wonderful customer service. Be sure to do yourself a favour and drop in for breakfast or lunch...."
Julie Elizabeth
"I'm so glad you guys renovated the cafe and made it your own! Good food, great menu and fantastic customer service. I'm here all the time!..."
Alex Uren
"Thank you for lunch today- and for being so accommodating of our needs..."
Caitlin Maree Burman
"Great coffee, Great Food, Great Service, Great Staff! What more do you need?..."
Judi Pickett
"Located just across from Essendon station, this cafe serves excellent coffee and good quality food that is very reasonably priced. I had the..."
Rhonni
"Great, trendy cafe offering delicious, affordable food & excellent coffee.Staff were friendly & efficient. They have a breakfast & lunch menu &..."
Kelso
"I come here regularly and couldn’t recommend it enough. It’s very affordable, great food and coffee and the service is fantastic. Looks great..."
Britt Williams
"Went Saturday morning 10am. So busy but staff were very good and attentive! Stayed for 4+ hours yet staff kept bringing water, so we were very..."
Annabel Khamly
"Great value prices and good selection of menu items.Had the chicken parma which was on point washed down with good coffee.Expansion to the..."
Terrence D.
"Good coffee here. The service is also really nice and friendly too. I had a strong skinny latte and it was delicious. It had an earthy..."
Timinmelbourne
"Food took a little while, but understandable since my partner and I changed up our orders from the menu quite significantly. In terms of taste, Benny..."
Stav Karas
"Great place for brekky... my hubby loved the big breakfast on offer and the avo on toast was delicious! Hubby says best brekky this summer! Oh yes......"
Heidi
"We had an amazing experience. The food was great and the staff were wonderful. I had the chilli eggs which was very nice. The vibe of the place was..."
Oli
"Brunch here today. Tea, coffee, iced coffee, chips, fruit toast and a toasted sandwich. Service was friendly, helpful and quick. Coffee and tea were..."
Vegemite Girl
"I love this little cafe. Great staff, always really friendly and much more importantly the coffee is amazing. Makes the train to work just that..."
Stace Bianca Lenthall
"Visited Benny & Me with my girlfriend on Sunday and ordered a great coffee, Mr Benny (eggs Benedict) and the gf ordered simple poached eggs on toast..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Staff were friendly and efficient. This small cafe has a lot to offer, from sit down meals to a take away sandwich when you're on the run. Food was..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Really nice place, and great food/service. Came in pretty close to closing time but the guys were still happy to help us out with food and coffees...."
Skitz
"Was going to try out another place today but found it empty so I decided to try this place I spotted driving up the street and it had a few people in..."
Graham Scown
"The staff here are friendly and efficient and the food is always good for the price. A quite cosy place that can be quite busy at times. Good..."
Magpie
Peperoncino
88/100 (10 ratings)
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"Wow Amazing, staff were gorgeous and the food was to die for will be back in 2 weeks for round 2 very comfortable and chilled atmosphere love love..."
Kim- Borg- Davis
"Cute little cafe in popular Rose street - super friendly staff - service was fantastic - food was yum! If you are looking for a great local cafe -..."
Lauren Brigham
"On Friday I had the open lamb souvlaki and salad-yummy! Today I indulged just a little on scones, jam & cream - They were to die for! Definitely..."
Judi Pickett
"By far the best smoothie bowl I have had in ages- delish! & the kids demolished their kinder suprise pancakes! Def going to be a regular on my hit..."
Brigitte Consiglio
"Great coffee ! Nice place really enjoyed definitely place to drop..."
Marlene Verity
"The coffee is amazing here! I had the corn fritters and my daughter had the waffles. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. 5 coffees (instead of..."
Nikki Lee
"Great coffee - great service - couldn't recommend it more highly - loved it that you were open on..."
Jenni Drohan
"Wonderful friendly service .... Food is always fresh and fantastic .... Great tasting coffee ... Best cafe hands down..."
Bridgette Handley
"Awesome hot chocolate and chocolate milkshakes enjoyed today at Peperoncino by myself and the kids. Love the relaxed and inviting..."
Helen Lannin
"Loved it Well done on great food and great..."
Vanessa Riggio
"Excellent cafe with very friendly service - and the coffee is great. Cute and cosy atmosphere. Loved..."
Tonya Cook
"thanks for the great service today. you made our group feel most welcome! look forward to coming back..."
Rosie Lo Grasso
"Great food and honest prices. Ordered the big breakfast, the poached egg yolks weren't runny but not too fussed. Good value for money. Good coffee as..."
Edward Alexander
"Just had breakfast here and now have found where to get a well cooked omelette. The service was friendly and a happy bunch of people made the morning..."
Amby
"Really, really good. Could do with more soft furnishing and serving smoothies in a proper container but apart from that - stellar. We had the corn..."
Vegemite Girl
"Can't be faulted for service or product. Friendly staff, good coffee, good food. A more relaxing place than its trendier "sainted" neighbours, and..."
Kate
"Love love love. Love this café! Their coffee is delicious, the food is always cooked to perfection and the staff are so friendly and down to earth...."
Jessica.sharkey
"A friendly, unpretentious little cafe with good food, good atmosphere and good prices. Nice spot to stop for a coffee..."
Eilish
"What a delightful lil place PC is. The staff are great, as are the pancakes. Be warned, the servings are HUGE and they're very flexible in terms of..."
Iceman
"Great coffee. Well worth the visit. Friendly staff and happy to accommodate..."
Kirrily
"The Welcomung and casual vibe at Peperoncino is so inviting. Enjoyed the best hot chocolate I've had in a long time this morning and my kids devoured..."
Helen Lannin
"Wow. Walked in this morning, it was early, but I was able to get a roast been and salad roll to take away with a drink for $10. the last time I..."
Kate Procter
"Quirky!!. Love this place, excellent food and great coffee! would..."
Alexgriffiths87
"Fresh and inviting cafe. Great spot for a catch up. Loved the breakfast menu and have enjoyed the reliable and friendly service for take away..."
Sommer Azzopardi
"Don't know why Peperoncino wud have negative feedback as the new owners and staff are 100% better than the last lot. And of course not forgetting to..."
Tina K
"Wonderful food and great coffee. Been there for breakfast 3 times without disappoint. Can't go passed the poached..."
Cools
"Have to say the negative feedback about Peperoncino has me shocked. Having been to the cafe under old and new management, the improvement is evident...."
Scott Krygger
"I think this is the best cafe ever. But I noticed all the negative reviews on here about peperoncino and didn't agree as I've been there multiple..."
Daniel
"Funky and Fresh. Only great things to say about this café. Very welcoming and a great place to sit and enjoy brekkie, lunch or just a coffee. I went..."
Troy.leigh
"AMAZING!! under new management and it is now a beautiful cafe to eat in! Home cooked meals and healthy breaky..."
Bianca
"In a rush but needing a coffee I dropped in at their takeaway window this morning. I noted I was 5 minutes from train departure and they returned me..."
Caitlin S
"Lovely staff, down to earth vibe, excellent coffee and a broad enough breakfast menu to make everyone feel there is something for..."
Kirsten M
"Awesome Sandwiches and Thickshakes! Service delivered with a..."
AeoniX (AeoniX)
Matte Black
87/100 (336 ratings)
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Corn Fritters with Poached Egg and Relish
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Angus Burger
Breakfast Platter
Grilled fish
Beef Brisket with Poached Egg
Scrambled Egg
Scrambled Eggs on Croissant
Chicken Burger Meal
Smoked Salmon Benedict
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Crepes
Spice Chicken Salad
Slow Braised Beef Brisket Benedict
Matt’S Special Burger
Egg Zucchini and Halloumi Fritters
Big Vegggie Breakfast with Bacon the Side
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"Today I was fortunate enough to have lunch at Matte Black Cafe. I had the chicken skewers, which were delicious! The chicken was cooked to..."
Louise Williams
"What a wonderful brunch we had for my grans bday yesterday. The staff were all absolutely lovely and just seemed so happy to be at work, lovely clean..."
Jackie Phillips
"Excellent customer service! Very friendly and helpful staff! Excellent food! Great atmosphere! Overall i loved this place! Well worth the long drive..."
Emel Erdurul
"Had breakfast there twice this week great food and service, pity is so far from Brisbane, thanks guys top..."
Peter Gleeson
"Really Great coffee! Lots of options and varieties of foods and drinks!  Staff were really nice and a really nice clean cafe! Will 100% be..."
Selina Louise
"LEGIT BEST COFFEE IN MELBOURNE! Great customer service, awesome food and everyone is always welcoming. Would definitely be back. Coffee is always..."
Sue
"Matt makes the best coffee in North Essendon 🤗 They're very friendly and happy to accommodate my high coffee needs. Would highly recommend...."
Jenna Hubbard
"Love this place! Excellent coffee, very welcoming staff and delicious food. Love the interior of the cafe as well. It's nice to have a place like..."
Denise Anderson
"Visited this café for Sunday Morning Breakfast and sat at a table inside the waitress brought over some menus and took our drink orders. We all then..."
Chickinator
"Such beautiful decor and very modern. The menu was awesome, it had so many breakfast and lunch options. The avocado dish came with a balsamic glaze..."
BrunchQueen
"This was a really good place. I very much recommend on any one to go and check it out. Thank for offering such a great meal we will be sharing this..."
Jordan Mullen
"I went to this cafe following my friends advice, she said the coffee was very nice and I absolutely agree! I tried the avocado and feta on sourdough..."
Jason Lucas
"Fast becoming a regular here, smiling service, awesome coffee and nice meals. Had the minestrone which was soup of the day the other day and was not..."
Joshua Morrice
"Matte Black Café has to be one of the best café’s in Essendon that I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. The waitresses were alert and attentive..."
Jade O'Callaghan
"I regularly visit this café for breakfast and on all occasions have had a pretty good experience. Very picky with my coffee so that's my first..."
Fran Logan
"Finally a place who has amazing coffee! The staff are very friendly!! I had the Matt's burger with chips which was absolutely amazing. I saw the..."
Susan Peterson
"I’ve been to Matte Black on a few occasions and love it as a regular go-to. Warm atmosphere, great food and great coffee! Staff are friendly and..."
Chloe Wynston
"Newly opened and ready to please, MatteBlack is worth putting on your list to check out next time you're in Essendon. Great coffee, lovely cold case..."
Vanessa Craig
"Excellent coffee!!!! We also had an orange flourless cake which was great! Staff was extremely friendly too! I will definitely go back again..."
Kathy .Giordamnis
"I really enjoyed the coffee, it was excellent. I absolutely loved the homemade almond crumble. The staff was very friendly. The menu looked great, I..."
Chreyl Goc
"Absolutely loved it! All the staff members were so welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and couldn’t put my fork down. What a lovely..."
Hello_Its_Indi
"Incredibly welcoming - was just stopping for a quick breakfast before heading to the airport and almost justified missing my flight in leiu of..."
Yeah4Sure
"Amidst all of the other “brunch” places in the area, I would have to say that Matte Black is at the top of my favourites! The food was absolutely..."
Maegajn Embuido
"After a poor experience on a previous visit where .... “One of the girls is very rude refused to stamp my loyalty coffee card because I wasn’t..."
Richard T.Whybrow
"The burgers and coffees are great.. You can tell the owner cares, he even comes and checks on you! Updated: this place has had a heap of renovations..."
Anthony Cave
"It is a nice place to have your breakfast. It was my first time but I don’t think it will be my last. Convenient as close to my house and very nice..."
Bihter Altuntas
"Great coffee, friendly staff and perfect toasted sandwiches. Can't wait to try this place after lockdown is over. The menu looks amazing. Update......"
Brett Cooper
Parisian Patisserie
87/100 (921 ratings)
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"I am in love with this patisserie. I was invited here many years ago for coffee and cake and I haven't looked back. I have never eaten a better..."
Karen Sianidis
"Best ever almost croissants - nothing else comes close. All the other baked goods are delish..."
Andrea Henrickson
"Beautiful little gem, great atmosphere & delicious pastries! Can't wait to go back!..."
Sav Trajkovski
"First time here today, and I will definitely be back! Tried the almond croissant -..."
Chantel Calderwood
"every time i come to melbourne i always bring almond croissants home with me - i'm pretty sure i drive everyone crazy on the 2hr plane ride..."
Grace Marie
"Excellent pastries and lovely setting, will definitely..."
Andy Voda
"Delicious lemon tarts. Home delivery...."
Peter Cartledge
"Spotted this cute little bakery @parisianbaker in Essendon. They offer savories and cakes and of course we could not stop ourselves from trying..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Great little find. Nice atmosphere with good good options.Terrific seating options, front of shop, at the back and upstairs, all with varying styles..."
MMelb
"After famous bakery joints like Lune and Agathé I reckon Parisian comes close. This quaint local bakery located in Essendon serves up one of the..."
Cindy Tran
"3.5Perhaps I shouldn't judge Parisian Baker too harshly as I only ever visit for coffee and the awesomely good Almond Croissants.The other..."
Magpie
"I walked past this little bakery for months until we noticed and tried it. My pick is the almond crossaint, beware its rich and..."
AJ
"Holy moly what a place! French sweets as far as the eye can see, freshly baked bread of all types, savoury treats like ham and cheese croissant,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Amazing breakfast in true Parisian spirit! Great coffee, tasty cheese toast with bechamel sauce and the best almost croissant ever! 😍Our..."
Daria Radchenko
"Great local cafe with great coffee! Tried a few of their sandwiches which were nice but the main event is their cake selection. The petit 4 is the..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"I met someone once who told me she loved this french bakery in essendon and the croissants and cakes there were amazing! That was about two or more..."
Thuaners
"I love the cakes from this place. My favourite is the New York Baked cheese cake, lemon tart and the Creme beignet.The coffee is also good too...."
Food Critic
"Love this place. The almond croissant is to die for. I think it's up there, for the best in melbourne. Coffee is really nice also. Took off .5 as the..."
WillAfon
"Love the space in here, delicious pastry too, the almond croissant is so soft and fresh! Yuuum! Looking forward to coming back and trying some more..."
J_cinta
"Small patisserie cafe and very tradition and modern mixed french style. Coffee was nice and croissant was so fresh I want to try little..."
Saesami332
"Very nice, airy, warm atmosphere of the place. Would have liked prices displayed of items. Had the spinach and ricotta brioche and Nutella donut...."
Sally
"Rather expensive, but very nice food. Liked their hot chocolate, and macarons best. Crossaints are very fresh and tasty but too expensive for..."
Tamara Brennan
"Nice croissant and amazing service must go to Parisian baker. The bread are fresh as well and the place is very comfortable to relax and eat...."
Willkumar777
"Awesome patisserie .. the best cakes and tarts .. I had a lemon tart, frangipane tart andba mascoporne cake ... They all tasted out of this world ....."
Pav Parmar
"Good coffee and great almond croissants, among other things. The feel inside is quaint. They have successfully created a great French feel. Good for..."
Facebook User
"my all time favourite bakery - their pastries are very authentic and the best I've tasted so far. try their almond croissant and their Mille..."
Ruth
"I don't usually venture to Essendon but was killing some time this morning before an appointment and decided to have breakfast here. So many..."
Megan M
"Visually appealing shop. I always seem to stare and drool over it in the mornings and finally got the chance to try one of their berry pastries after..."
Maggie
"Parisian is our favourite local bakery! We absolutely love everything Parisian has to offer from the cakes, to the croissants and the baguettes. They..."
The Frugal Cats
"Atmosphere: Cute, small, boutique like cafe.Service: friendly, happy to answer questionsFood: Bought 6 individual treats to give..."
M&B
"The Parisian Baker is a small cafe that is bustling with customers on the weekend. With lots of fresh baked goodies on offer (particularly sweet..."
Eileen N
"Came in to try out their custard beignets ($3.8) and I was glad to have come here. Surely the right place to come for pastries and sweets. I must..."
Must Be Hungry
"Came in just after 3 and was surprised that there were still a variety of cakes available. I've forgotten the proper name for it, but we had the..."
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"Occasionally drove past Essendon on a weekend few weeks ago, heard of Parisian Baker and saw them trending in zomato, visit the little shop and..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"Closed on Sundays !!! Yeah but that Almond croissant though! That is how good it is. Places like Breadtop and Ferguson Plarre dominate but it is the..."
Phantom Foodie
"Really love the almond croissants here, one of the best ones I've ever tasted. It's a bit softer than your usual ones but I actually like it. The..."
Just Another Foodie
"The New York style cheese cake will never let you down. I also love the strawberry tart. Fresh made daily. But if you archiving for a breakfast, it..."
Kelly Shen
"I had high expectations! But I was slightly disappointed... I was looking forward to the flakey almond croissant but the base was soggy. However the..."
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"Made our wedding cake. Love this place. French baking at its best. If you need a birthday cake this is the place for you. Best almond croissant you..."
Brad Taylor
"“We intended to find a Patisserie to purchase a cake for our good friends birthday party. But we ended up getting two fabulously decorated and..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"Always welcomed by their friendly staff with a huge smile on their faces! They never fail to satisfy my dessert cravings! So lucky to have them in my..."
Navya Sarath
"I had decided that I have driven past here too many times and thought it was as good a time as any to pop in for some baked goods. Walking..."
Alex Tee
"Fabulous pastries - both sweet and savoury!Service really good too!A definite must visit place!The steady flow of people through the..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"They make the best almond croissant!!!! The best place to fix dessert craving in Essendon! Love their cheese cake too! Unfortunately..."
Melbourne Vegetarian
"The good stuff: the beignets. They were very tasty and lighter than I expected (which is why I liked them). It was a shame that they were cold..."
The Not Picky Eater
"I've been threatening to call in here for so long now, but today was finally the day. Well, in summary I wish I had made more of an effort to get..."
Iceman
"Beautiful patisserie. Love their tart base, thin and buttery. Too bad it's far away from south east otherwise this would be a great place to get..."
Albert Widjaja
"We had the veggie baguette and the salmon brioche and decided to take away some sweets home. This place is my number one fav place to go....I love..."
TurkishD'light
"Wow what more can i say. The food here is delicious. I am truely amazed at how good the food is, i would highly recommend this place to anyone as a..."
St!nger
"The food here is AMAZING! The macaroons and almond croissants are just delicious. Hot chocolate is also very good if coffee is not your..."
Clarko
"Tried the coffee (reg. $3.50) and sourdough bread (loaf $6.50), which were both great but the coffee was so painfully slow to arrive I could've flown..."
S Cam
"Holy heck, I just fell back to Paris!! Ahhhhh (in a singing tone). Thankfully my waist line is safe as I live on the opposite of Melbourne. The..."
Hannah T
"I prefer the almond croissant to the macaroons. As I find the macaroons crumbles into small pieces very easily. Maybe I just need to put the whole..."
Merlin
"Parisian Patisserie Boulangerie is a slice of French deliciousness wedged in an unlikely pocket of suburban Essendon. The cosy two room shop is..."
MEL: HOT OR NOT
"Always come here for a catch up with the girls. Delicious desserts. Haven't tried savouries because every time I come here, I can't resist ordering..."
Michy
"A favourite! The food here is divine. The almond croissants in particular are just unbeatable. The cakes are superb and the coffee is always good. It..."
Hayden
"Scrumptious. Light as a feather mille feuille, delectable chocolate filled beignet. Glad we had time up our sleeve and stopped off on the way to the..."
FatCat
"My favourite local! This place will turn any clean, paleo zero gluten eater into a lover of all things carb! I can guarantee that you will walk away..."
Augustus Gloop
"Tea for two. Afternoon tea here was a real delight; a treat for two after a busy week. The fact that two staff made the effort to help a very elderly..."
Jimmy 3016
"With its fresh white signage and décor, from street level the best way to spot it is to look for the vintage white bicycle parked outside. Before..."
MelbourneVita
"Parisian Patisserie Boulangerie is another place that I wish I lived next to. Thank the lord I’m more than a suburb away. It can be a tad..."
Joanna Chan
"A very delectable almond croissant can be found here. Not everyone is a fan of almond croissants, but for those who are, this pit-stop is a must...."
Sheepish
"The house signature Almond Croissant, was clearly the best sweet tasting croissant I’ve come across in Melbourne. The inside was filled with warm..."
Je T'aime L'automne
"A strong coffee and almond croissant from this place is my post night shift..."
Tom
"Bring back the mix berry pudding..."
VH
"Always have a coffee here when in Essendon. Pastries are great..."
Iain L Crouch
"I love this place. A little piece of Paris in Essendon. The almond croissants are to die for. You would have to go to Paris to find one..."
Ilmar Mutli
"I drive 20 minutes out of my way to pick up an almond croissant before uni, it's amazing! And the girls have always been very nice and attentive...."
Foodiebec
"Go for the bread. I love the artesian bread loafs they sell. For those alone I'm willing to drive all the way to Essendon. Fresh, pleasantly dense,..."
Julie
"What a treat. This place never lets me down! It's my little treat spot after I get my haircut in Essendon and it is a great way to conclude a child..."
PaperBoat4
"The best coffee going around in Essendon, Moonee Ponds & Ascot Vale area!! The Almond Croissant are the BEST in Melbourne! Not a huge place, so seats..."
Peter Munivrana
"BEST Almond Croissants!. Wow - this Almond Croissant is certainly one you'll want to talk about! Not only for its smooth butter filling, but its..."
CustodianBaker
"Ooooh La La! Happiness is found here! U can even call them early to put aside that special pastry, as they go..."
Chris Mac
".yum.. Bloody good brioche..."
Eating Kate
"Lovely soy cappacino, would love some vegan sweets to be available! Quaint..."
Sally Bruni
"Sounds French for delicious. Cute patisserie, friendly staff, Amazing food!!!Great place to go for a really good coffee and something sweet to..."
Qlander
"Tarts are to die for! Strawberry, lemon, frangiapanni, pecan, all amazing in their own right! Macaroons were also good and their crossiants are..."
CantStopEating
"I was recommended to visit this bakery by a friend and it one of the best bakeries I've sampled by far! Walked into a bustling shop front with plenty..."
Matthew Aitken
"Had come here numerous times.Love the cakes there, especially the lychee cake.they also made very good Almond croissant.Great coffee. Though recently..."
Winda Crombie
"Fabulous pastries n cakes. I would recommend a few things, especially classic baguette, almond croissant, berry danish, all the donuts and..."
phoebe h
"Staff are always lovely! This is my favourite pastry place ever & I'm so happy I live right around the corner hehe on the other hand not very helpful..."
Te Ara Kupe
"Fresh and good quality deserts and bakery. I am big fan of Pistachio and raspberry croissant. Almond croissant is too oily for me but the rest of the..."
Aylin Dokuzcan
"Coffee is strong blend that gives you that extra kick in the morning. You don’t need to get the strong option. Their croissants are heavenly. If I..."
Bihter Altuntas
"Great coffee and excellent pastries. The bakery offered many of the traditional baked goods and some new ones. Croissant was crunchy on outside and..."
Nic Beament
Johnny Pump
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"Walked passed this place a million times as aroundy the corner from where we live. Took wife in for lunch for her b'day. The place was packed!!!!..."
Grant Carr
"The shakes here are awesome! They have shake specials every 2 weeks which they post on social media. Haven't tried a burger yet but they look great..."
Andre B
"From the outside this cafe looks like a small hole in the wall with only outside seating but you step in and there is a much larger seating area..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Very friendly & welcoming staff. Relaxed atmosphere. Food was great. The calamari was very fresh and tender, and I loved the beetroot vinegarette. We..."
Bonnie
"This was a small cute space with fire place going (was a wet Melbourne day) we got a seat near fire. Took a long time for someone to bring a..."
Andrea
"Came in on a cold, chilly, windy, wet and cold Friday night and was greeted with a courteous smile and very warm ‘hello’ from behind the coffee..."
Nick Bav
"From the outside the restaurant looks like a small cafe but once you step inside there's a whole big seating area and the decor is very nice. Great..."
Jennie
"Amazing burgers and great shakes. We did use a Scoopon with our order with no hassles. It's hard to stand out when there are so many great burger..."
Trinx8
"Came here today for lunch . We had the burgers and those beautiful freak shakes . Good food with friendly service . The milkshakes are the must try ,..."
Mrs Lavender
"You’re greeted with a friendly smile as you walk in the tiny entrance, past the kitchen to the main dining room of the restaurant, with the open..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"3.5I haven't had a freak shake in a while and boy, did Johnny Pump delivered. A delicious and creamy peanut butter shake, topped with chewy..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Been here twice and loved it both times. I got the burger and shake combo for $19 both times and its great value and super filling. I got the angus..."
Mrs Lolly
"First time here and very much enjoyed it.Old fashioned ambience, friendly staff and delicious meals!Both had a Black Angus burger - the..."
Kat P
"Johnny Pump has been on our agenda for a long while now, and tonight on a quiet Friday night we decided to finally visit. Located on the ever popular..."
Kevin & Emily
"The food was great, we loved the shakes. It was a pretty busy Sunday but the waiter Jasper was a one man machine. Great service, and still running..."
David Robinson
"Always happy to find another hip, new cafe in the northern suburbs to try, we finally paid Johnny Pump a visit for a Sunday brunch. My eyes were..."
Karlye
"Friend and I had burgers here and opted to share a milkshake. Thank god we didn’t get one each because those things were enormous and very sweet...."
Mo
"Had a Pork burger with a Nutella shake today. Pork burger was nice and the shake was extra sweet which is what you are paying for. Partner had the..."
Brunos Food Safari
"Staff very friendly and made us feel really welcome. Delicious coffee. Meals we ordered for lunch (x 4) all faultless & generous in size. We will..."
Susie G
"The staff were very accommodating and clearly had a passion for good food and the food itself was delicious. I ordered the "Burger Me Up Scotty" and..."
Kathrynd
"With all the raving reviews about the crazy dessert shakes Johnny Pump was a place we couldn't pass on.It was around 3:00 PM on a Friday, yet JP..."
Sylvia's POV
"First time here, was a pleasant experience the service was good. I had the breakfast bruschetta which I really enjoyed although i did ask for extra..."
Beck Haley
"Great food and the service was quick! I ordered Fletchers veggie breakfast, and my partner ordered the penne ragu. I cleaned up my plate so quickly -..."
Kaelia
"Great place..... the triple burger was the best burger I've ever had. Great service and the shakes are awesome. Would recommend to anyone who loves..."
Peter
"Well worth every biteYummy food and great service.Coming back again👍😄 to enjoy another mealHad to wait an hour for food due to..."
F000D33333💞
"I have been meaning to try this place for years, mainly for the burgers and shakes. However today I need to kill time so I popped in for..."
St!nger
"Went here the other day with a friend from inter state and thought it was amazing. Service was great, but the food was just on point!! My friend was..."
S To The G
"The burgers were amazing and so are the milkshakes. Me and my sister enjoyed it but we had to wait 40 minutes to receive our burgers. The service was..."
Sebastian La Mari
"Pleasantly surprised..... this place is deceiving ... it looks like a cafe on the outside. There website focuses to much on the burgers and shakes..."
Pippo
"I liked my thick shake both the times I have been here. I see myself going there again to try out another shake. If you're not into the whole..."
Miyonikuromizu
"their dessert shakes are a MUST TRY! Would say that the burgers are nothing too exceptional, but the dessert shakes are sooo delicious. Remember to..."
Ruth
"Continuing the current Burger Quest we were recommended to track out to Moonee Ponds/Essendon to try these "amazing burgers and shakes". Whilst there..."
Tim
"Pumped with a good array of meals ......Interesting little rustic cafe ..... indoor and outdoor dining area, small frontage but long to the..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Not bad shakes. A little to thick and a very weird texture. Although the cheesecake on top was really nice. The chips were overly salty though...."
Monica Gauci
"Came here with high expectations from many friends, ect and left a bit disappointed. We waited over an hour for out meal. A table of 5, with 2 people..."
Maggie
"Great little cosy café in Essendon. Great prices, great food and staff are fantastic! Apple pie was amazing!Great service. Great place to go with..."
Ashleigh Kym Folan
"I purchased a scoopon 2 main meals and 2 drinks for $22 and visited Johnny pump on Saturday lunchtime to try the place out. The place was buzzing..."
Renee
"One of the first in Melbourne to jump on the freakshake bandwagon, years ago I crossed the Westgate solely to get one from this establishment. Upon..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Friendly staff and delicious food. We came for lunch and the tables filled up quickly. I had the northern Italy penne ragu which was huge and hearty,..."
Bopnbeep
"Food 🥘 was delicious we had burgers 🍔 and a chicken 🍗 salad 🥗 😋 shakes were amazing. Staff were very friendly. We will definitely be..."
Queen G
"Wow. Great food. I ordered toast, tomatoes and avocado, which was not on the menu but didn't seem to be a problem.The servings were generous and I..."
Vegemite Girl
"I've visited a couple of times now and am very happy to share my great experiences.  I love that the dessert shakes are only $7 and am somewhat..."
Adam Turner
"I got the veggie burger which was pretty yummy, the party was very big in ratio to the burger. Hot chips were perfect! Then I had the chocolate fudge..."
Karla Herschell
"We are both serious Reese’s fans, so when we heard that Johnny Pump’s fortnightly shake special was ‘Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie with..."
Acoupleoffoodlovers
"We came for dinner and to try the freakshakes.I had the 3 tapas plates - calamari, meatballs and saganaki- all were cooked really well, in..."
Lexie
"A delicious Sunday breakfast after a workout! Friendly staff & the chef was amazing. Not only was the food delicious but they catered for fussy..."
Carlie Rake
"Came here with couple of friends at night and I would say we love the atmosphere and vibes there, very comfy. We had the burgers, risotto and all the..."
Atria Bur
"Awesome place, awesome staff & service. Always get looked after, delicious food and amazing shakes at very reasonable prices! LOVE!..."
Hayley Steele
"We had the meatball sub which was ok. Needed a little more tomato sauce to make it great. And the calamari salad which was really delicious. Friendly..."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"Dessert shakes are good, as are the normal milk shakes. Burger was ok, very thick patties and all I could taste was meat... No aioli or cheese, etc...."
Melissa Byrne
"Came for the mega shakes! And I was not disappointed, it was delicious (strawberry and banana bread) and I polished it off quickly! All of..."
Paige Coleman
"YUMMMMMM..... Had a caramel popcorn and Oreo desert shake 😋 Best value for money! Next time I would love to try the burger, chips and shake combo..."
Rellabear15
"Faarking delish if you ask me. I had the nutella fudge shake and veggie burger deal. Would describe as flavoursome, tasty, appetising, scrumptious,..."
Mikayla Earnshaw
"Went just for the milkshakes. Pretty nice. They are full on sugary and sweet (if you can't figure that out from all the photos). I don't understand..."
P-mac
"Came here with my three kids aged 19, 16 and 8 on our way home after seeing it was rated No.1 on Trip Advisor. Even though we arrived as they were..."
Christine Kormas
"Having held nearly every job in hospitality, here and abroad, over the last two decades I can't help but have an attitude when it comes to eating..."
Dom
"Ate here this afternoon, customer service was really good !! Awesome milkshakes !! Burgers were good. ..."
Sharna
"❤️ loved it ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍🌚💞💞💞💞💞💞💞❤️ small and quiet...."
Nourhan
"I honestly can't believe the variety of gourmet food that's on offer here. Famous for it burgers and shakes but has so much more to offer then what..."
Emii KS
"Amazing service and the milkshake didn't taste bland compared to naughty boys , 10/10 to johnny pump will be returning for some more delicious..."
Bri
"Came here for the well known Melbourne freak shakes and was glad to say it was worth the trip despite the mixed criticism! This hidden cafe in the..."
Curistul
"Came here for the first time, did some intense 'Google searching' to find Melbourne's best 'freak shakes' before I begin a 10 week fitness challenge..."
Damien Rankin
"Service was good and fast. The burger was extremely tasty. Nutella fudge brownie shake was extremely yummy so overall an excellent place for..."
BrunchQueen
"Went here for the first time and it was amazing! The last time I ventured to This establishment was when it was Fletchers Pasta Bar some years back!..."
TastebudTrail
"Cute cafe, set out was a bit odd (we didn't even realise there was an option to sit inside until we paid because it was tucked away behind the..."
Charlotte Huddle
"Have been really happy every time I've come here. Standout dishes include the saganaki cheese, the arancini balls and the terracotta gnocchi!..."
Jackie Pipe
"Was looking foward to this place and it did not disappoint. Food was good, and the shakes (although some were served with room temp milk) were over..."
Su-Ann Tan
"New owners get a tick for me. This is their second cafe after The South Corner in Werribee. Some minor interior, menu and operating hour tweaks, but..."
Justin Mitchell
"Really cool place, Our first time coming here. We got burgers, chips and the dessert shakes... Really nice and tasty. Wife got the spaghetti and..."
Franco Poldi
"A cozy little burger spot in Essendon.Good food at decent prices. Ambience: Picture old school shake-shop meets hipster cafe. Nice and cozy, with a..."
Aumee Ahmed
"What a great experience. Customer service was on point. The food was something to write home about. As you can see from the pics I took, I couldn't..."
Lucky Me
"This place is amazing! Me and my friend returned to Johnny Pump last week to get the 'burger+shake' deal for $19. The Pulled Pork Burger is..."
Jennifer Eck
"Awesome place to be at! Friendly staff, warm and cosy environment/ambience. We tried the Black Angus burger and they were delicious! Their milkshakes..."
Terence KKM
"heard about they have the amazing milkshake but we didn't get it, may get some next time , but the burger was GREAT!! we had the Southern Chicken..."
Lee Yu Xuan
St Martha's Cafe
85/100 (778 ratings)
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"I recommend everyone try this place. Coffee was amazing and food was even..."
Marleine Ishac
"Oh wow, try the protein packed pancake, just love it. So delicious and fully healthy, they cooked with 100% organic coconut oil. I think its the so..."
Kamal Parekh
"The best latte i ever had � Nice environment with Very good customer..."
Rash Mita
"I love this place. Coffee is great, food is devine, so delicious. I go there with my hubby and 2 little kids for breakkie. Kids b/fasts are awesome..."
Gabrielle Ceberano
"Enjoyed a delicious birthday brunch this morning at st martha's. With an extensive menu, great coffee and friendly staff would have to be the..."
Gulz Accaputo
"The Food and Coffee here is really great. Also a great place to hold a board meeting. The staff are really friendly as..."
Rebecca Gange
"Beautiful little cosy café, very friendly staff and food was..."
Mina Mckennie
"Very happy place with good good food at reasonable..."
Chris Francke
"Absolutely fantastic, the corn cakes with haloumi were incredible! Beautiful coffee too, super impressed. Such A lovely little cafe! Also great..."
Catherine Coogan West
"Lamb salad is to die for, the lamb is slow cooked and melts in your..."
Missen Sall
"First time here. The coffee was great, food amazing and super friendly staff. I'll be back again very soon...."
Damian Jones
"Beautiful food beautiful atmosphere- will definitely go back..."
Sally Edmonds
"Nice little cafe that ticks all the right boxes! Good & friendly service, delicious food and the right price. The chilli scrambled egg croissant had..."
LoOii LoVes FooD
"Great food and very attentive service. Made sure the needs of our super picky family member were attended to! Lovely staff and quiet..."
Mikaela Whiteman
"Everything tasted great and was decently priced. We had the corn and zucchini fritters and smoked salmon Benedict. First time I tried a beetroot..."
Yvonne Chan
"Went for lunch. We had the protein bowl and chicken quesadillas, flat white and ‘good morning’ juice. The dishes were delicious and had a great..."
Sally Tsang
"At first I thought the seafood linguini wouldn’t have much flavours but I was wrong. It had full of flavours and a bit of spice to give it a kick...."
Melb_favs
"Strongly recommend for Breakfast, Lunch, coffee. I specially love Monster shake.... yummy. Very friendly staff, very reasonable price, nice little..."
Rupal Parekh
"Came here for lunch. Ordered the risotto and seafood linguine, chai latte and normal latter. Overall very good food and customer service is top..."
Karmun_chin
"Always wanted to try this place heard great things, and about time finally got to come here! It lives up to everybody’s reviews, worth a try!..."
Tina Taylor Dib
"We decided to try this cafe since there was a groupon deal for 2 breakfast/lunch and 2 coffees for $33. I ordered the special fritters which..."
Mercy Nguyen
"Located along Buckley St, Essendon close to the train station, St Martha’s Cafe is a suburban neighbourhood gem. The cafe is spacious, making it..."
The Brunch Specialist
"Lovely cafe with a very warm and friendly vibe. Our favourite food is the Shakshuka and the kids enjoyed the pancakes and the pasta. The staff are..."
Soksan Borrirak
"Family owned business, lovely people, great service & 10/10 meals. I ordered the corn fritters and my partner the double wagu burger. We loved it...."
Angela L Knez
"Great food and service generally! Would love to see the place become a bit more ‘vegetarian-friendly’ by allowing vegetarian substitutions into..."
Madison
"Been here over 10 times and this was one of the best! Great coffee as usual. The shakshuka was beautiful, and the bread was a stand out. The beet..."
Annabel Khamly
"St Martha's is an unassuming and quiet cafe with a simple but cosy interior that dishes up healthy, delicious and wholesome food at affordable..."
David
"Delicious food, decent portion sizes, interesting menu and fantastic coffee! All at a fairly standard brunch price, and complemented by friendly and..."
Nick X Thomson
"Great food and I found the service good but it was reasonably empty staff friendly and the decor was small and plain looking but very clean I would..."
Graham Scown
"Worth the drive ... on the right trackA bit far to travel but this cafe is worth the drive and "definitely" is on the right..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Amazing foods and coffee from Axil, and great service and friendly staff , we having the corn friter and new menu not disappointed, little touch of..."
Hoang Ho Chi
"'Soy-a-later'How good is this quiet little cafe and I usually have their Chai Soy Latte which is smooth, nice and hot & served in a traditional..."
Tripparooney
"First time here & we're impressed! Cosy place, staff very friendly. Great coffee & brekkie was generous & tasty. We sat in back room which was a..."
Kelso
"Really nice, corn fritters were a little salty but coffee was very nice as well as service, a hidden gem in essendon. Presentation of food was..."
Ruby Barbuto
"Nice coffees and friendly staffs. Couldnt expect more from a small warm local cafeWould definitely come back and recommend for friends of..."
Jackie
"Delicious food but coffee is bitter and service is slow. They asked us if we wanted to order and we said we needed 2 min to decide. 10 min later we..."
Little Pink Piggy
"Food was brilliant. Smallish tables. Service was slightly slow, but it was full of patrons so understandable. Very reasonable price for the portion..."
Jesse Thomas
"This Wagyu Burger beast comprised of mouth-watering tasty cheese wagyu pattie, crispy bacon, fried drooping egg, with iceberg lettuce, chipotle,..."
Anar Mir
"Honestly my favourite cafe in Melbourne! Reasonable price for a big portion of food. Love the service and atmosphere! Corn fritters and veggie burger..."
J.eats
"I really enjoyed the truffle buttered mushrooms, they make great coffee here too. In comparison to most cafes, it is really cheap and good value for..."
Daniel Hill
"The people are friendly and polite. My coffee was perfect. The food was delicious - I ordered smashed avocado with eggs. It was well presented. I..."
La Plum
"Delicious! The corn & zucchini fritters were mouth-watering. Avocado smash & grilled haloumi complimented the dish. Great service & amazing juices..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"Brunch here is never a regret. We basically come here if we can't be bothered finding a new Cafe to try out in the area. Cute decor and food is..."
Moneta Tan
"We enjoyed a lovely, long lunch here a few weeks back. Both of our dishes were wonderful, and the coffee a stand out. Sitting outside, it was near..."
Serena Shehrbano
"St Marthas situated next door to an old man cleaning and fixing up shoes and around a 30 second walk from Essendon station is an absolutely adorable..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"The chocolate brownie is to die for! Definitely a life saver when you've rolled out of bed at 8:20 and need your coffee/hot chocolate before school..."
Alex DC
"We came to St. Martha's for our classic Sunday's brunch. As soon as we walked in, we have been warmly welcomed by their bubbly staff who showed us..."
Must Be Hungry
"Quality coffee (Axil Coffee Roasters). I had the calamari salad which was flavoursome and the calamari was quite tender and delicious. My partner got..."
Nickr31
"I totally understand that fixing up the ventilation system in a cafe is most likely costly, time-consuming, not worth the hassle or all of the above...."
Hello. Imnikki
"Best corn fritters in Essendon/surrounding suburbs. Other meals are always delicious and the coffee is consistently perfect. Friendly staff and fast..."
Laura Salamito
"Best porridge I've ever eaten. So dam delicious!! Great selection of choices for everyone, great location. Right in the middle of private schools and..."
Glenn Antony Dylan Hartland
"Went to St Martha's for the first time and well what a surprise.  The Food was delicious.  We had the Smashed Avocado, Pulled pork sliders and the..."
LF
"Food was pretty good, quick to come out and beautifully presented. Staff are very friendly, extremely reasonable prices and fresh juice is always a..."
KM
"Reasonable prices with plenty of options. Popular but not so much that there is a 45 minute wait to grab a table. I have been twice and tried the..."
Ricotta Hotcake Lover
"Great food. Service a bit slow but a very relaxed style of service which no one seemed to mind. I had the salt and pepper calamari with a Vietnamese..."
Anita G
"Thoroughly enjoyed the food here. Great coffee. Well prepared meals at real good prices. Small but quaint little place that puts a lot of effort into..."
Cheese Toastie
"110% my favorite brunch spot! The food here is incredible and the staff are amazing. So accommodating with food intolerances and AMAZING coffee on..."
Alannagh Pooley
"Very nice food, I had smashed avo and it was filling and tasty. The service was fine. The coffee was nice but not as I ordered. The menu looked good..."
George
"Really enjoyed the buttered mushrooms tossed in garlic & herbs served on top of goat cheese toast. Cute little courtyard out the back she service was..."
Mireille
"Open plan café with decent food and coffee. Has the option of loose leaf or powder chai. Win for those who actually prefer the powder..."
FOOD TRIP
"This place is alot bigger than it looks from the outside. Went here New years morning and must say both the food and servicenwes exceptional. The..."
St!nger
"I wasn't really expecting much (for no particular reason) but was pleasantly surprised. Wait staff were friendly and the food, whilst nothing..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"My local and I'm so glad. Love this place. Staff are super welcoming, coffee is solid and food is so good.Can always come back here and..."
TheyCallHimX
"I really enjoyed the salt and pepper calamari salad, which was refreshing, well seasoned and colourful. The salad was a little dry and could have..."
Caitlyn McKenzie
"This little cafe is lovely, peaceful and a great find. The staff were so friendly and happy. It's the type of cafe that you can just stay and chat..."
Taniacandido
"Consistently good food and coffee here! Awesome customer service, nice casual place to have all day breakfast, heaps of choice, really reasonable..."
Alex Tee
"Coffee is is great! I quite enjoyed the variety on their menu. The place offers a relaxed environment. I'd recommend the beef cheek sliders and magic..."
GlassOfMalbec
"I found this little gem by accident on my ventures to find the perfect cafe that had proper barista made Melbourne coffee that we're famous for,..."
Mark Lindfield
"This little cafe has the best coffee around, and I will drive past loads of other places just to get some! Friendly service too. Haven't tried the..."
Wendy Slevison
"We ordered smash avocado with poach eggs and scramble eggs with mushroom and bacon. The coffees were good, reasonably strong. The beans were fresh...."
Jo Jo
"St. Martha's is a hidden gem in Essendon. The breakfasts are fairly priced, of excellent quality and served in generous portions. The coffee is..."
Hayden
"Cosy hidden gem. Friendly service. Tasty meals, mix of traditional with innovative flavours. Strongly recommend to try. Pricing is ok. Nice and warm..."
Daniel May
"A cosy little hideaway near Essendon Railway station. Cosy environment, lovely service, most enjoyable coffee and tastee food. Enjoyed the omlette..."
Pau
"Simply the best. Fresh food and very nice..."
Yokunai1
"Awesome baked..."
Orange Cup
"Loved loved loved the food- didn't love the coffee so..."
Lovealatte
"Response to 'Piss poor treatment of otherwise lovely staff' - Johnamos666 review 29/03/015. Firstly, thank you for taking the time to comment here on..."
Stmarthacafe
"Delicious and great value for money. St Martha's has such an extensive menu with something for everyone and every mood. The meals are generous,..."
Carmen Glanville
"Single origin for the win!. Visited here following a recommendation. Was a bit of a novice coffee drinker but have enjoyed coming in and sampling the..."
Msopar83
"Best place ever. Very niice place to take your..."
Lubnahuss
"French Toast...."
Ross Panta
"Great service quality food soo good. Very nice establishment with quality food a very nice service. Well sized meals and very affordable..."
Anthony Falckh
"Has become a favourite when visiting Essendon.. Have dined here for breakfast a number of times now. The staff are always friendly and service is..."
KarenLee
"Brunch was yum yum. Booked a table on a Saturday and glad we booked as this place was busy. Many people were having brunch just like us. The food..."
Love My Food From Melbourne
Tony's Pies
85/100 (739 ratings)
Restaurants
International
International
Australian
Australian
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Fast food
International
Australian
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"It seems like it can be really difficult to find a good pie these days, so I'm thrilled to have discovered Tony's Pies on a busy street in Essendon...."
Morgs71
"Fantastic family run business that I’ve been coming to for years. They have all your Aussie faves, pies, pastries, quiche etc that you can get in..."
LouLou Loves Food
"Best pies in Melbourne. The lamb and vegetable pie is a Stella favourite backed up by the shepherds pie. If you’re in the area it’d be rude not..."
Joshbramham86
"It's hard to find a bakery anymore, let alone one that serves awesome pies. I'm a little boring and order the traditional meat pie when I visit...."
Perky
"Went to Tony's on a cold & rainy day- They definitely are the best pies in Melbourne. Service is exceptional, I will most definitely be..."
Buryeleanor
"Had the lasagna roll and steak and caramelized onion. Was expecting a bit more, but was nice to finally try it after driving past so many..."
TheyCallHimX
"The plain pie is average at best. However the pizza pie and Egg & bacon quish are absolutely awesome. Also they do good fruit pies and the sandwiches..."
St!nger
"Wow! Cauliflower cheese rolls.... They are delish. Perfect for a cold winter lunchtime treat when you don't want to eat meat. I am hooked! Dangerous..."
Mickgela
"Great pies and such friendly service, a hard combination to come across these days. Coffee was awesome too. Will definitely be coming..."
Ren
"Sensational place for lunch, best pies in town. Have been going here for..."
Emily Smith
"Overall: 4/5 Quiet local bakery that has been known to many for years as a family favourite. Serving an amazing library of pies and sausage rolls, I..."
Mel B
"Awesome place for the most delicious pies! One can be spoilt for choices! Friendly staff, ready to cater to your needs. Definitely getting my pies..."
Shamsherali Datoo (Joe)
"Service great, always a smile and so polite not to mention the great tasting pies.... great for take home and heat later... definitely back here..."
Rob Browning
"Come here often to buy a meat pie. It’s pretty tasty. Haven’t tried any other pastries sure we will come back for different products..."
Yoshiki Yamamoto
"Friendliest staff and truely filling and delicious pies!! A must try if your in the area!! Had a family steak pie, soo good didnt feel like we needed..."
Ella Banana
"OMFG YUM!!! Finally, the smell of a REAL bakery! Perfect crispy buttery pasty, delicious and plentiful fillings and heaps of flavours to choose from!..."
Lauren McNamara
"Where else to have a locally made and well cared for Pie? Great pastry (not too buttery and not cheap), lots of real flavours and awesome fillings...."
Anthony Gagliano
History Cafe
84/100 (449 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Contemporary
Vegan Options
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Café
Contemporary
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We were at History this weekend. We tried their breakfast menu for the 1st time. There were 6 of us eating (adults and children) and we all..."
Marli Stow
"History has to be my favourite go to cafe for breakfast in essendon and now dinner!! Called in after work Thursday night and the owner Marcus..."
Lina Mazzei
"We did mother’s day at history yesterday. We had two big meat eaters, two conscientious eaters, two kids, and a 80 year old mum / grandmother who..."
John Čulina
"Very nice place...coffee was great. One criticism - from where we sat we could smell the air freshener in the disabled toilet. It wasn’t very..."
Mary Dunstan
"Great food and coffee and very friendly have become a regular keep up the good work. Love the new..."
David Perrotta
"If you haven't been already get there, great food, breakfast, lunch and diner or even just a quiet relaxing after work ale, friendly staff, great..."
Daniel Foster
"Beautiful delicous food awsome music will definetly come for another exciting food for..."
Norie Morrissy
"Lovely meal with family on Mother's Day. A great place to dine..."
Kath Lumsden
"Service and food were both excellent...would highly recommend..."
Serge De Nardo
"Love the new menu! Creative and mouth watering. Can't wait to try..."
Gemma Chiara
"Love everything about this cafe. Highly..."
Athena Tran
"One of the better cafes in the Essendon area. I really enjoyed my time there and I will definitely be returning..."
Daniel Kinkela
"Had the best pulled pork in a brioche bun here.All the ingredients were fresh and top quality.Their coffee is outstanding and staff was..."
Eduard Mjeda
"Excellent food and very friendly owner. Would recommend to everyone who wants a nice and professional service...."
Tomislav Tkalec
"We live nearby and often go there for a coffee and breakfast or lunch. We absolutely love this place!! Food is always amazing and they have the best..."
Bojana Klepač
"The food was amazing. My new favorite restaurant in Melbourne!!!!!!!! We ordered a grilled chicken teriyaki pulled pork buns. Both dished were 5..."
Sonny R.
"Great steak sandwich expecially with that home made bread ,making it really juicy and soft.the coffee was one of the best i had in a while. The..."
Phillip Jakov
"The menu is constructed with quality,everything I tried came out perfect, next time have to try the..."
Mike Karan
"Loved the burger..so juicy and full of..."
Peter Subic
"Best coffee ive ever had! Great layout, spacious with nice decor (comfortable access for wheelchairs/prams etc.). Great food lots of variety, great..."
Bianca Deblasis
"I have been here few times and loved the food especially steaks and loved the wine too . We ordered history mixed grill which was amazing. All the..."
Melb Food
"Food, coffee and service always on point here! My favourite place to go in..."
Marissa Mills
"My partner and I had our lovely lunch here and we ordered the calamari, barramundi and lamb. The calamari was absolutely delicious, it wasn’t thick..."
Winnie Nelson
"I visited History Grill for breakfast and had a great time. It’s in a gorgeous location and has a good vibe. I ate the bircher muesli which..."
@brunchgirl
"Cozy place, great ambience, awesome staff... and to top it all off... super delicious food... and did I say it was easy on the pocket, too? Thanks a..."
Santrupta Mishra
"Im not much for words, but have been here a number of times and i keep coming back for more. The History burger is amazing. The steaks are amazing...."
TheFoodBlogMelb
"A great spot in Essendon for a steak and wine night! These guys are doing grilled dishes like you wouldn't believe! They've installed a..."
OverEating101
"Can't fault it .From the food to service .My favourite is the steak which was cooked perfectly and juicy not to mention the Smokey flavour .Defently..."
Marcus Muzaferovic
"Such a cool place even to just chill and talk over a drink. I do recommend their grill items. Such amazing steak there. Staff are super friendly and..."
Goodfoodpapi
"Another of our family gatherings at this fantastic venue. Fresh great presented food accompanied with perfect wine. Service with a smile and a great..."
Georgina Muzaferovic
"Great atmosphere, delicious modern food.Wednesday/Thursday is steak night, so hard to find a good steak at this price.A must visit if you..."
Eldon River
"4.2.History Cafe Wine Bar and Grill is located in Leake Street in the North Essendon Village. It’s very accessible by tram and there’s..."
Two Sheds
"Real rating 4.1 ⭐️ We had visited History Cafe Wine Bar & Grill for dinner and it was a pretty lovely experience!We had..."
Win - FSC
"Solid food and great service. Had a burger, nice and juicy with plenty of flavour and came out quickly..but not to quickly. Would definitely go..."
The Best Breakfasts Of Sydney
"Just happened to be hungry when I was out grocery shopping when I saw this new restaurant. I checked out the menu and saw my three favourite foods in..."
Trickyniky1
"We bought a voucher for four from Cudo. Somehow I didn’t book it correctly, at the beginning the staff asked us to dine in normally and use the..."
Cassie
"I don’t hand out 5 star reviews very often but I think History cafe deserves one. The salt and pepper calamari was absolutely amazing, the steak..."
Foodie McFoodie
"Great place! delicious food, nice decor and great service. We had entrees, mains and deserts here and all the food was so tasty and well presented...."
Tarina Moraes
"Bold and bright, History will greet you with pops of orange before giving way to a more naturally styled interior and a menu that caters from morning..."
Suzie Scribbles
"I’ve been meaning to visit this cafe, wine bar and grill for a long time and finally made it recently. It definitely lived up to our expectations!..."
KnowingMelbourne
"We were lucky to be invited to visit History Cafe Wine Bar & Grill on the first day of summer. We sat outside to enjoy the warm weather with our..."
One.hungry.girl10
"If you are looking for a traditional Balkan feast, then this is your place. Notice the Smokey taste? Well they use a Josper oven which is the hottest..."
Food Review Australia
"Great food, great service, friendly and inviting atmosphere. Highly recommended. Lots to choose on the menu. I thoroughly enjoyed the..."
Irma
"Amazing food, awesome atmosphere and great service.. every time I visit I feel like I’m home.. Spanish baked eggs is my favourite. What’s..."
Diana O
"Great atmosphere fantastic service so friendly and helpful. Great food. We had delicious share platters and amazing desserts! ! My friends and I have..."
Jennifer Morrison
"I came here with friends on a Friday night, it was fantastic! There was live music on, it was packed it was great weather so we sat outside for most..."
Split The Bill
"You might think that every thing you need to know about History has already been stated out in its name. It's indeed a cafe by day, wine bar and..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Can I just start by thanking all of my 3,000 plus followers on Zomato. I am very honoured and humbled by all of your support. Now onto this..."
Timinmelbourne
"History cafe is best for family, we went for Sunday lunch and food was amazing and staff was also friendly with everyone it was busy time when we..."
Bhura Ak
"Best coffee in the area by far. Food is also great, especially the čevapi which are my personal favourite. Staff are always extremely friendly as..."
David Tomisich
"Been looking for a nice place to eat at night and have some wine around Essendon, we found this place and enjoy all of it! The waitress was lovely..."
Rikrdo Galindo
"Found a new neighbourhood gem. Dog friendly, great wine list and AMAZING dessert. I first went here mid-week and had wine and their poached pear..."
Nene
"Popped in Friday night for a quick drink and catch up with a friend and left nearly 5 hours later! Great service from friendly staff and I was really..."
Merryn
"Zomato dragged me into this place. Lovely set-up Imight say, ambience is great and soft lively music playing. Service is exceptionally good,..."
The Gastronomist
"Great selction from the lunch menu,really different as the flavour speaks for itself comming from the fire.Will be back.Really friendly staff and..."
Ankush Bhura
"Have been here a few times for breakfast. Great easy location. The menu was great the first time with a varied selection. When we went back more..."
Christine A
"When we walked in we were very surprised that Saturday 12.00pm, it was empty. Only one other table, 5 people in such a large space. The venue was..."
MsConnoisseur
"We absolutely love this place! The food is absolutely amazing and the coffee is just as good. The service is great and attentive. We have been there..."
We8melbourne
"Great service, coffee and food. Decor is unlike any other wine bar in the area. Great for a drink if wanting to stay local and plenty to choose..."
Ellie Graham
"Hands down, best brunch this side of Melbourne. First time I’ve ever tried kangaroo ham - divine! The duck liver parfait is so decadent, I wish I..."
LegalFoodie
"History is a great light filled venue in essendon. Only negative about the location is that parking can be painful at times.We both had the..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"The food here is as good as it looks! Beautifully presented and super tasty. I had the Baba ghanoush on sourdough with poached eggs, walnuts, kale,..."
Amysyder
"With every component of every dish made intricately, as well as a carefully designed menu by Michelin-trained Raffi Hazm, it’s no surprise that..."
Penguineats
"We were absolutely blown away with the quality of the food we had here. Our meals tasted amazing and the coffee was excellent. The service was..."
Melissa Le Fevre
"Delicious meals that you wouldn't be able to cook at home. Lovely ambience, not overcrowded with tables! Very friendly staff. 5/5 would..."
Estelle Blowes
"New menu is fantastic. Every thing we have tried has been excellent, sourced from local ingredients and is food that most would struggle to reproduce..."
Neil Holdaway
"New exited menu at📍 @history.essendon! ☀️🍴☕️Family breakfasts, special lunch menu and magical recipes!Out favorite one is..."
HUNGRYMATE
"My freinds told me that they had a new brunch menu .Had to check it out and have no regrets at all.The place to be as the menu is so modern and..."
Jully Morson
"Service was great; food awesome ! Really great vibe! Also spotted some essendon players there enjoying a coffee. Would definitely come..."
J.Tinket
"Food was amazing, service was great and wine options amazing!!!! Would highly recommend for brunch, and coffee is the best I've ever had!!!!..."
Tanja Milušić
"Unbelievable food, the quality that is produced here is amazing. Staff are very professional and polite. Always a pleasure having dinner here...."
Ante Mamukic
"Best food and Wine Bar going around ATM. Amazing SELECTION OF WINE and also wine on tap which I thought was really cool. Check out Wednesday night..."
Ana Rose
"Amazing dining experience, menu is exciting with a great infusion of Spanish & Croatian influence, mouth watering steak and entrees Perfect..."
Andrew Brown
"Good food,good wine and beer selection. Really enjoyable culinary experience. Place looks great aswell. Try the sreak. Will definitely be going..."
Damien Toohey
"This place has only been open for a few weeks and in my opinion is making its mark on the area. The inside is visually appealing and the staff are..."
St!nger
"Awesome place! Great breakfast. Service was prompt and friendly. What impressed me the most was that the food was a little "different" from any other..."
Linh Bin
"This place is exactly what the area needed. The cevapi is the best your going to find in Melbourne. The chicken wings had great flavour and were..."
Finger Lickin
"A hidden gem in the heart of Essendon. A perfect place to catch up with friends. Friendly staff and excellent service. Great coffee and a great range..."
Eva Foo
"Wow!!! Stunning! No words!..."
Laura Alicia González Lemus
"Good Food, Good People, Good Coffee.. History is..."
Ashish Parmar
"Very lucky to be close by to this great cafe who offer top food and coffee. Krešimir and his team are always friendly and nothing is too hard...."
Zoran Tasevski
"Delicious brunch and cocktails. Service was great. We unfortunately remembered to take photos by the time we had already pretty much finished our..."
Maureen Scheel
"Had a family lunch on Sunday 30/12 and all 7 of us absolutely loved it. The food and service were both excellent. We had a variety of dishes...lamb,..."
bernie odwyer
North And Eight
83/100 (797 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Australian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Crushed Avocado with Poached Egg
Juice & Smoothies
Pitaya Açai Smoothie Bowl
Okonomiyaki Pancakes
Iced Latte
Danish
Eggs on Toast
French Toast
Oat Latte
Toasts
Tumeric Latte
Reuben
Juice & Smoothies
Burger
Karage Chicken
Pancakes with Ricotta Cannoli
Pancakes with Cannelloni
Cakes
Crispy Zucchini Sweet Corn & Quinoa Fritters
Coffee
North & Eight Breakfast
Flat White
Donuts & Desserts
hot chocolate
Pancakes
Red Velvet Souffle Pancakes
Strawberry
Café
Café
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"North & Eight is a wonderful warm and inviting place to have a coffee or a meal. The staff are very polite, attentive & the service is spot on. Can't..."
Dan Stax
"We just popped in for some dessert and let me tell you, it was one of the best desserts i have had in years, took our breath away. Looking forward to..."
Denise Jayde
"Went for brunch today, a extremely busy Sunday and I cannot believe how great it all was. Simple things that make a difference e.g.: -once all the..."
Christina Monas
"It's my absolute favourite place to go, my mum and I used to come here all the time and I've just rediscovered it with my friends. Friendly staff and..."
Alannah-Eve Tommasoni
"I was so impressed by our brunch at North & Eight this morning. I'm breastfeeding a baby with multiple food allergies and the staff were incredibly..."
Anneke Engwerda
"North&eight is a excellent local and I will definitely coming back soon. It has an excellent atmosphere and lovely staff that are very friendly. You..."
Mary Cullia
"Great food, vibe and service. Staff are always friendly and the food comes out fast. Love this local gem!..."
Michael Capraro
"Love the food and the ambience of this place. The Korean Chicken served on a waffle is definitely a..."
Lisa Christie Gunn
"Oreo Pancakes were delish, service was great. Great experience overall worth the..."
Lana Pavihi
"Awesome food, great vibes. Would highly..."
Benny Nott
"The coffee was creamy and smooth. My partner ordered the bacon and egg brioche which was great. As for me I didn’t know what to do expect for the..."
Amanda Tan
"Nice cafe, feel relaxed when you’re in there. Had the Panna cotta and shakshuka. Really nice. And the chips are..."
Vi Tran
"Another day in a new suburb from me - Essendon. We had breakfast at North & Eight which was convenient to our first appointment. It's a lovely open,..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Had the beetroot egg benedict and my friend had the pork belly burger. They were amazing and the pork belly was really well-cooked too. Lovely..."
Adrianne Walujo
"Amazing food but fell short on service 🤨🥪 Grilled Cuban Sandwich 5/5 ⭐️First bite and I fell in love with the sandwich...."
Foodie Voucher Queen 👸🏻
"We recently had a family brunch with five adults and a 2 month old baby. Service was excellent and we were not rushed. Coffee is rich and well..."
Jdnosewine
"The fluffiest, cloud-like and most balanced pancakes I’ve had in Melbourne so far!FOOD: I made a trip to North & Eight as finding a place..."
Jianne Yong
"Caught up with a friend for brunch here, had a hot chocolate, the north and eight breakfast. While my friend had a black coffee and shashuka. Great..."
Jaynie's Belly
"Wow wow no complaints here! Everything was amazing, from service to food and also atmosphere. On our table today:Mango Coconut French Toast..."
AusTurk Food Blogger
"Amazing!!! First time we have been since the menu update. This is the first brunch place I’ve been to in so long where the portion sizes are..."
Karli Eats Brunch
"Beautiful light-filled cafe, using classic design cues of white tiles and wooden accents. Lots of choice on the menu with typical cafe dishes,..."
Flying Forward
"Nice interior, outdoor seating available. Seems to accommodate a large number of seats. All of which were nearly full for the Saturday lunch service...."
Youngy
"The food here was good, not great. Had the croque madame eggs Benedict which was nice, but not my favourite breakfast I’ve had. The service was..."
Therese Rowan
"Absolute gem, we’d never come across it until recently and it will definitely become our regular spot. Chips were AWESOME and the coffee was really..."
David Randall
"Friendly staff, good atmosphere, good food!We visited today after not being here for a while and we thoroughly enjoyed our..."
Brunchdotcom
"‘Eight is Enough’A delicious selection of breakfast options and what better way to start the morning by trying their lovely crispy..."
Tripparooney
"My go to place at any time of day, north and eight provide superb food for value with good service. I’ve been here three times and hardly..."
Maggie
"What a great experience! Amazing food and great customer service. I had the zucchini fritters and they were yum! I was impressed with the..."
Leah
"The staff were lovely! The service was prompt; i ordered the B&E north burger which was delicious and cooked really well. I'm usually very against..."
Princess Picky
"North and Eight is big and bright, with bare brick walls and pastel colours it’s a trendy eatery, popular well into the afternoon when we visited...."
Suzie Scribbles
"North & Eight is a bustling cafe in Essendon (well Aberfeldie technically), serving up a wide selection of all day breakfast options, healthy salads..."
The City Lane
"Melbourne and brunch, the two words that goes hand in hand and of course, Aberfeldie joined the party with a new cafe North & Eight. North & Eight..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"Fancy, eco / super food options, can be a bit expensive but worth it, can be very busy, ensure to book if you can. Great service and ever changing..."
Anthony Gagliano
"Such a beautiful and lovely cafe, the customer service was a 10/10 and felt so welcomed. We had share plates of Oreo pancakes, polenta chips, and..."
Seline’s Calories
"Cute little brunch place! Great service. The hot chocolate was so nice in a jug and glass and it was delightful! My eggs Benedict was nice! Hash..."
Leanne Dando
"I enjoyed my experience at 'North and Eight'. Atmosphere was nice and the service was great.I ordered the B&E McNorth and a mocha. What can I..."
Nev Co
"This little cafe is super cute. On walking in there is an awesome buzz without being too busy. No line (super yay!)We were seated near the..."
Van Nguyen
"We were welcomed at the door to this lovely cafe by the staff. Although the delicious looking donuts at the counter were tempting, I ordered the..."
Krystal Mueller
"After finding my first choice closed I headed off down Buckley st towards Essendon when spotted this gem of a place and I'm glad I did the service..."
Graham Scown
"Good food!!!! Loved the corn fritters however came out in a bowl.. so I found it quite hard to eat. Additionally, we were seated in the corner of the..."
Angie
"Great feed! Definitely head down to North and Eight if you're on the prowl for a very decent smashed Avo. This one comes standard with Dukkah, feta,..."
Daniel Hill
"Lovely venue. Delicious food, but not enough vegan options for me. Can get very busy and noisy, and not all staff are on top of things like service..."
Tamara Brennan
"Really nice flat white coffee here.Friendly and welcoming staff, bright and open environment which probably explains why it's popular...."
Grant Sheridan
"Dropped in for a takeaway coffee, staff were really friendly and didn't bat an eye at my odd sized reusable cup, which I know can be a pain to work..."
Floyd Baragwanath
"Great coffee, quick quality service and delicious food. Had the Oreo pancakes and the crushed avo. Both were really well great. Nice clean..."
Bianca Marasco
"great brunch place, my family goes there almost every two weeks. Their new menu always can surprise me. Consistent good service! I love the place so..."
Cecilia Liang
"While scrolling through endless pictures of food on Instagram, the Korean fried chicken on a waffle from North and Eight caught my eye. The fact that..."
Hello. Imnikki
"My favourite brunch place in the west. I love the service and the environment, and the food, coffee and juices. The C No Evil juice is 👌. The avo..."
Philo
"Good yummy food but the waiting time was way too long. Waiting for a table is understandable but for the food to be served after 25 mins that too..."
M Toaha
"I had the porridge and it was delicious. Kept me so full I couldn't finish it! Modern space with a wide range of food on offer and some nice pastries..."
Foodserra
"Excellent service, delicious food, great pricing. Have made this our new local that we visit weekly! Love their muffins, slices, pancakes,..."
Sally
"Food is pretty, tastes great and is nice and fresh. This Cafe is huge with lots of seating both inside and outside and the staff are very friendly...."
Moneta Tan
"We semi regularly pop into this cafe driving all the way from the northern suburbs. My husband LOVES the eggs benedict with ham hock (yummo) and..."
Lois Loves Eating
"Wow ! One of the best sticky pork belly burgers I've had! Perfectly cooked sticky pork belly with Hoi sin sauce and a pickle salad. An Asian twist to..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Love this place. The food is always fresh and tasty. It can get very busy on the weekends because it's such a great place to brunch! Staff are..."
Foodie87
"One of my favorite places for brunch. I've tried a fair few things on the menu however I always go back for the avocado smash and polenta..."
Danielle Canna
"While driving around we decided to hit North and Eight for a brunch session😊Once arrived we knew that we were in for a treat, great..."
Must Be Hungry
"Favourite coffee spot in the area, this morning I finally had the chance to try their breakfast, those fritters are the best! Great coffee, great..."
Jess
"Have loved this place from the moment it opened. We are frequent customers and always have an excellent experience.Pros: Order is taken..."
M_veganeats
"Today we went for lunch with our niece, a busy little two year old who doesn't sit still for 5 minutes. That staff were absolutely terrific, drawing..."
Madeleine Olga
"North and eight has been on the up and up since day one. It's hard to drive past and not see this place being super busy and with good..."
TheyCallHimX
"North and Eight is an exciting brunch spot in Essendon. The menu features an array of delectable delight to suit most - ranging from your classic..."
Gastrology
"Pros: - Amongst the best coffee I've had- Clean modern cafe- Generally good food Cons: - Bacon was undercooked. Barely..."
Ben To
"Loved the raw zucchini "pasta"! Great to see cafés are jumping on the raw vegan bandwagon. Great coffee too and worth the trip to..."
Nat
"Anyone still doubting that Melbourne is the Cafe capital of the world?Just check out this place.Not even a decade ago I would not..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"I really can't fault this place - easily my favourite place this side of the city for so many reasons!! Delicious food with a great balance of clean..."
Riana Eden
"Absolutely delish, such great portion sizes for brunch and so tasty. I wish they would bring back the Fried Chicken Waffles though, was very..."
Blair M Kirkwood
"I had really high hopes for this cafe and was a little let down. Firstly, the entrance and exterior are gorgeous, but the pastel painting/mural on..."
StellaDoore
"Friendly staff, great service, love the coffee (they take their time to make it so be patient) I love the breakfast greens on the summer menu..."
Emma Inglis
"Polenta is either hit and miss as the texture can be really, really ick when prepped incorrectly but the polenta chips were spot on. The fried..."
Theycallmemaggie
"What a brilliant little find this place is! Great outdoor setup out the front for nice sunny days and funky indoor interior, really family friendly..."
Gidget
"Great place for brunch. Great food and really nice staff. Only downfall was that the music was blaring. Asked a couple of times to turn music down..."
Deggies
"Great atmosphere, bright and clean. Food was really good, tasty and fast from order to table. Really good menu and happy that there was a kids menu..."
Kjt
Frudeli
83/100 (58 ratings)
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"People are too picky. This is literally the only non-hipster cafe in that strip that sells real food. Like real food, not dodgy croissants or..."
DrunknTigr
"I really like Frudeli despite a recent perceived drop in popularity. They offer great light and hearty lunch option where you can grab a quick cheap..."
LC.
"I went to get a coffee this morning and was having trouble deciding which of the three cafes to go into as they were all very close. While I was..."
Christina Timmer
"We dined here for the first time and were lucky enough to do so after having one a voucher recently at a charity event. The owners couldn't have been..."
Havachatkiwi
"Great service. Delicious food, a lovely spot to eat. Rick was really helpful, and an absolute..."
Jod74
"Great breakfast. Frequent breakfast spot for us, and never disappointed. Love the poached eggs, salmon and spinach. And great..."
Ghunichen
"Looks like the talk of the town walk into a busy friendly staffed cafe , with great food at a very reasonable price ! Definitely rate this place !..."
Jayde Carrott
"I love this place! The staff are always so pleasant! One waitress (I think maybe the owner?) is particularly sweet! Food is delish. Took home lasagna..."
Angela Jones
"We went here for mothers day brunch and could not fault it. The place was busy but the staff were friendly and attentive. Great sized meals for the..."
LKC
"Tasty breakfast and outstanding staff. Leisurely brunch with friends on a Sunday. Not busy, staff very attentive and friendly. Ordered vegetarian..."
CheeseAndCrackers
"Enjoyed Our Sunday lunch Thanks. Fell in by chance last Sunday - wanted to say great lunch! Husband and I ordered pasta and a Salmon Bagel with..."
Mumma Bear
"Frudeli. The coffee here is great, the prices are a tad on the expensive side, and a few male babes work..."
Sam
"Best Coffee! Yummy Breakfast. Go the Chef Special...it's unique and you won't be dissapointed, it's big too. The coffee is perfect every time, I have..."
Iheartcoffee
"Timing is Everything. Great little place. Nice coffee and salads. Only down side is when the place is swarmed by footy players. They tend to get..."
Andrea
"Frudeli have great coffee, great food and good service. Their breakfasts are delicious and fresh sandwiches and rolls etc are extremely good. A great..."
Jim West
"Awesome food. Great service. A great little spot. Cooked me what I asked for even though it was a variation to the menu. and excellent..."
Alex Jenkins
"The food was awesome the staff were very attentive to customer needs. If you're looking for something a little bit different with tasty food, I..."
Rosemary Lo Bartolo
"Great coffee and friendly service! Food is always fresh and tastes..."
Jackson McCosker
"Awesome Italian styled food and fresh smoothie. Staff are friendly and welcoming and normally happy to cater for allergies where..."
Lyndsay C Kirkham
"I discovered a gem!!! Lovely..."
JR Sinio
"A nice range of foods from deli style to full meals. Friendly staff. Good..."
Rosanna Stepowy
"Great place. Great coffee. Not a hipster crowd which is..."
Kailem Jones
"Great food and the friendliest..."
David Antonello