TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Essendon - Updated November 2024

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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

85/100 (1106 ratings)

"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..."

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"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

"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 cafÃ© with decent food and coffee. Has the option of loose leaf or powder chai. WinÂ 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

History Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

Pancakes with Ricotta Cannoli

Cakes

Pancakes with Cannelloni

Coffee

Crispy Zucchini Sweet Corn & Quinoa Fritters

Flat White

North & Eight Breakfast

Red Velvet Souffle Pancakes

Juice & Smoothies

Salad

Crushed Avocado with Poached Egg

Pitaya Açai Smoothie Bowl

Wheelchair Accessible

"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

"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

Alice

Ferguson Plarre

"Never disappoints. The hot food was delicious and perfectly warmed up for this cold weather. The cakes are beautiful..."

Natasha M

"This place is absolutely lovely. The people their are so nice and polite. They didn’t even mind when mom spilt some tomato sauce on the table plus..."

Amorise Byers

"Friendly, warm greeting when entering the shop. A lovely array of delicious cakes and hot savory foods. The potato topped pie was very tasty. The pie..."

Dianne

"Absolutely love Ferguson Plarre in Essendon, their coffee is always consistently great, food/cakes etc amazing and fresh and their staff are always..."

Matt

"Nice quick friendly service. Yummy sausage rolls. Shaded seating area..."

Eddie

"The new trainee young man was so helpful he bought such a smile to my face after a hard day at work. Great work unnamed..."

Liam Healy

"Great customer service, especially during this pandemic. It is always busy when I go in there and the owner always takes the time to be attentive to..."

Larissa Anopoulos

Lamanna Cafe

81/100 (1365 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Açai bowl was so tasty. Great..."

Vi Tran

"It has a beautiful cafe within the Lamanna supermarket. Food was really good, staff were friendly and efficient and the prices are bit high but it's..."

Mandar Muranjan

"Attended their in house cheese lab launch which happens to be the first of its kind where you can see cheese being cured and producer in front of..."

Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger

"Came here during school holidays, the cafe was full inside & out. We ordered the vegetarian Parma panini & the falafel wrap, along with a kids..."

Let Laura Eat

"This place is always busy on the weekends and its good that you get to do grocery shopping at the same time. Would usually get coffee and sweet..."

M3lissa____

"The cafe was super busy on Sunday so we took a look in the patisserie section. There’s a variety of cakes and mini desserts to choose from. We..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Simple but oh so delicious and satisfying! FOOD: So I decided to order something COMPLETELY different and get myself my first Avocado Toast..."

Jianne Yong

"Even though this cafe was super everything was still amazing!Good coffee which we didn’t have to wait too long for, food was delish!!! I..."

Bites Of Melbourne

"Ordered the romagna pandina, pumpkin salad, hot chips and vanilla slice. Absolutely love the coffee beans here. Vanilla slice tasted fresh and..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"This gorgeous cafe is located within the amazing Lamanna supermarket, so after or before doing your shopping you can enjoy a delicious breakfast or..."

Agreekable

"This place is way too good!! It’s always so busy yet the food comes out so quickly and is always so delicious!🙌🏼🙌🏼I was lucky..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"Breakfast at @lamannasupermarket this morning testing out their delicious new menu items. The breakfast burger was so delicious, kids recommend the..."

Melbourne With Kidz

"Always busy on a weekend but you can find a table eventually. I prefer outside due to the noise inside. I had the mango smoothie bowl. It was very..."

IloveMelbourne

"This place was absolutely packed when we came, so make sure you are prepared for some busyness before you stop by. Not a typically serviced cafe, you..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"This cafe is perfectly located in the LaManna Supermarket so you can fuel up on some breakfast/lunch then shop away. It's all part of the experience..."

Yuki Does Brunch

"I’ve been a couple of time and each time the food and coffee have been on point! There is lots of choices to choose from. Either something from the..."

Suzysays

"Great food and coffee at the cafe. The breakfast and lunch menu is great, there are options for everyone :) highly recommend the salmon salad. Will..."

Eggcelent Eatventures

"My Key 3 Pointers• Very reasonably priced,• Eat, drink and do your groceries in the one spot,• Take a number, take a seat,..."

MsConnoisseur

"Great value for money with large servings, food is always fresh and taste is consistently delicious from desserts to main meals. Never had a bad meal..."

Dm

"Great food, coffee, customer service and value for money. $3 coffee’s are almost unheard of nowadays and the quality of the coffee here is..."

Cheesy.boys

"Really good place. Solid 4. Did some shopping here and dropped in at the cafe for a coffee. Wish I could have had lunch because the choice of..."

Two Sheds

"Food was amazing. I had the romagna piadina because I can never resist a prosciutto and rocket combination and it was so delicious. The only downside..."

Emily Mauro

"LM green salad This cafe has such fresh produce used from the supermarket connected! Really enjoyed the salad, nice flavours.Food came..."

Brunch Enthusiast

"Great service, staff were very friendly and lovely .Absolutely Loved the mushrooms on toast, so nice! One of the best breakfasts I’ve had in a..."

Beck Haley

"We ordered the beetroot smash & LM Green Breakfast. Both dishes were amazing. There’s a self serve cutlery, water, salt & pepper stand. Affordable..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Came here for the first time before grocery shopping and was surprised of the high quality, beautiful food that Lamanna Cafe has to offer! The Açai..."

Stephanie Jade

"Every time we come shopping at LaManna, this cafe is always super busy from morning till afternoon! We finally got to try it for a midweek brekky,..."

Stelly

"I brought a selection of cakes, donuts and focaccia bread from here for morning tea. It was gone within seconds and so many of my work mates were..."

Split The Bill

"Always a hit Dont think ive ever had a bad meal or coffee here. Sometimes hard to get a seat but doesnt take that long. Staff are..."

Gary Furina

"This cafe is absolutely fantastic! Has really great food made with fresh produce! There is a wide variety of food to please everyone! The patisserie..."

LC

"What’s not to love about this place. They have fresh everything here. Buying your weekly shop here can be pricey but if you come to the cafe the..."

Brunos Food Safari

"Great place for brekky or lunch! Food is fresh and delicious. Lots of dietary options to choose from.. always busy so you need to get in early!..."

Heidi

"Awesome little place tucked neatly away within the shopping complex.Coffee was OK, the food was amazing, staff were exceptionally friendly and..."

Cheese Toastie

"This cafe has come a long way over the years, it's so nice to have a sit down meal halfway through a LaManna visit. As good as some of the cafes..."

Dale Zeinheiger Culpin

"Place is super busy for Saturday lunch, have to be 100% on the ball to get a table, but once you do, ordering is simple, service is really quick,..."

Adam

"A local favourite. Been here a few times. Sometimes just for a coffee, sometimes just to shop and most to eat. Yesterday I came here for a..."

Food Junkie

"I love love lovee LaManna😍 Their menu is perfect with lots of options that make you want to order everything, It's a bit hard to find a table and..."

Britney Collins

"Have breakfast here before my international flight took off at Tullamarine. This cafe was bookmarked a long time ago.Ordered beetroot..."

Alexis Chan

"Usually on a Saturday I avoid any places where there might be screaming kids or loads of soccer mums in SUV's they can't park. Not enough valium in..."

Principal

"Wow this place is amazing food is great service is great I had the poached eggs on toast with sides of bacon mushroom spinach tomatoes and a hash..."

Graham Scown

"Lamanna is not ordinary supermarket, you’ll find some goods that aren’t available in other retails and that’s what i really like it, but I..."

Donita

"‘Italiano style’, how good this place, always fresh, quality produce, great service, awesome selection of brekky or lunch & coffee. All of this..."

Tripparooney

"Recently I was very excited to hear from the team at La Manna! I had never been to their giant gourmet supermarket/massive cafe/patisserie before but..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Went here around brunch time midweek. Was very hectic, crowded and loud, especially the indoor area. We were lucky enough to find a table outside,..."

K-blest

"Had a really tasty potato and leek soup with crusty sourdough bread. Service lady was really nice and helpful. Great range of food. Going to..."

Daniel Schulz

"Wheelchair accessible, included enclosed outdoor area. Unsure of bathrooms.This cafe is within a supermarket. Louder in volume but not..."

Ramp It Up

"Located just moments from Essendon Airport, Lamanna Supermarket has become a favourite amongst locals and those not so local, with hundreds traveling..."

Bitsofbites

"Today I went to LaMannas cafe, I ordered the acai bowl with peanut butter. The reviews definitely didn't lie my meal was amazing perfect mix of..."

LilMac

"La Manna cafe located in Essendon Fields would have to be one of the the most popular markets in Melbourne’s outer suburbs. The market itself is..."

Brew Hunter

"LaManna Direct Cafe is situated on the inside of the LaManna shopping centre and has great busy atmosphere with inside and outside covered seating...."

Laura

"Great food and even better coffee. Its a good location to sit down after grocery shopping.The only downside is that its sometime..."

Kim Nguyen

"Came to LaManna at 7:30am with Mr Moo to kill some time before DFO Essendon opens. The cafe is within a big supermarket. I ordered..."

Mrs Bunny

"Crowded place, good area to shop for grocery after lunch.The chips were good, not oily and very crispy outside. Soft bun with crispy..."

Snoopy

"THIS PLACE IS FRICKEN MASSIVE~!!!Cafe within a supermarket within a MASSIVE warehouse building.Cafe was pretty packed with business people..."

Thomas Pham

"We love this place. Have been going there for breakfast for months. Terrific coffee, great selection. We have tried other places in Essendon but..."

Montoya

"I love shopping at LaManna. They have a huge selection of stuff I both need and don't need.Now on to the cafe. There is a huge line, especially..."

TheyCallHimX

"First time at Lamanna today I popped in with a friend. It is a great supermarket with a huge fit out with different departments including fruit &..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Love this place, fast and quality food with great value! Despite the business of the crowd, I'm impressed by the prompt service. Simple but good..."

Jenny Rao

"My local!! Although by that I mean local supermarket. Sat down and ate lunch here for the first time in 7 years and was impressed with the quality of..."

George David Michaelides

"Shortly there will be three LaManna cafes in the Essendon Fields precinct. The first and original within the La Manna Supermarket building is a must..."

Funk Leberry

"Came to LaManna for breakie this morning. Ordered a vegetarian focaccia and didn't realise they hadn't made them yet. They came to our table and..."

Laurarshepherd

"Lamanna always has a nice tasty meal! The grilled chicken and cous cous salad is a favourite, as well as the acai bowl and the steak sandwich. The..."

Snacks & Sneakers

"LUNCHDamn great food, nice place, love everything about it. Always have great food, massive selections, big servings. This place is going..."

Emma

"Came here for take away lunch. Everything was beautifully presented and looked yummy and healthy. I had the crispy chicken salad and a chia pudding...."

Mishka

"Had the smashed avocado, breakfast avocado sunrise and macaroons and coffee on a group , the smashed avocado is probably the best value for quality..."

Izzfizz101

"Eggs over toast and eggs benedict. Wonderful breakfast overall. Really nice place, packed with people, but the service was still quick and friendly!..."

Kevin Mun

"Came here with my friend and had the acai bowl. First time trying one and was good for the price. Only downside is that they added way too much..."

Maggie

"Bi-weekly coffee, weekly lunch and fortnightly Sunday brunch. Can take a while to get your takeaway coffee depending on the time of day but that's..."

Elsieboydell

"Been here many times and tried a few things on the menu, so I can safely say that the meals are awesome. They have a wide variety of tasty dishes,..."

Tom Seaby

"This is a benchmark enterprise.Fresh produce, authentic, careful and considered preparation, attention to detail, great range of delicious..."

Magpie

"Reasonably priced food that is fresh and most importantly delicious. I'm a big fan of the crispy chicken salad. Despite how busy they always are,..."

Moneta Tan

"The variety here is amazing, love coming to LaManna even when looking for nothing in particular. You always discover new things and always keep..."

Anna

"We absolutely loved this little café! It was extremely busy, however the high turnover of customers makes it easy to find a table. The food arrived..."

The Frugal Cats

"Great coffee. Food is very fresh and delicious. Very convinient before your groceries shopping at LaManna. Service very friendly. Cafe is always busy..."

Jj

"Omg, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Ok maybe I'm exaggerating but I loved my meal at La Manna today! Grilled chicken with couscous salad-..."

Shanaka Eats

"LaManna never disappoints! I come here quite often as the food is always cooked well and tastes delicious! The chicken in the burger is always tender..."

Amberz

"Quality food with awesome value for money. A regular for me and I'm never disappointed. Coffee for $3 is unbeatable. I hope you never change..."

WillAfon

"This is a great concept that the owners of LeManna Direct have running - a one stop shop for grabbing your well deserved weekend breakfast/brunch..."

Thrice As Nice

"The key to my heart- breakfast food! Always a lovely atmosphere with friendly customer service. My father and I visit la manna every second weekend..."

Alannah

"I usually come here to go grocery as I love all there salad selection and gnocchi. I finally decided to eat at the cafe. It's always busy here so you..."

Melissa

"Yum!! We stopped for brunch and a coffee after a very successful shop and were blown away! Not only a great shipping spot but great eggs Benedict and..."

Stacey Carnovale

"I had the best time at this place. Was expecting a small, homely grocery store and instead was greeted with an incredible supermarket. To start,..."

StellaDoore

"Love this place!!! We had lunch at lamanna cafe on Saturday. Very busy but very high turnover so not hard to get a table. The chicken burger with..."

Caz Melb

"This place is so special because of its unique offer of products that you just wouldnt find anywhere else. My partner and i had a ball doing our..."

Linda Nguyen

"How could you not love this place everything you need is in one spot, the staff are always amazing, the food, the coffee, the produce is always so..."

Josie Romano

"This is place is ALWAYS busy so be prepared to hover for a table. Service is super quick and nice. I had the Strawberry crumble porridge which was..."

Jen

"Great food variety and value for money! We ordered the Gnocci which my daughter loved and I thoroughly enjoyed the Salmon and Quinoa Salad. Great for..."

Heidi

"Great place for shopping, a good selection of fruit veggies the goods also have a good selection available, the deli section has a big variety of..."

Carlos Gonzalez

"Incredible supermarket/cafe, reminds me of a Harris Farm on steroids. Being from Sydney we don't have anything like this but I wish we did...."

Dante Mariotto

"Fantastic place Great food selections Great..."

Lynne Moncrieff

"A premium supermarket but good value on a great (if not the best range) and quality. There are things here you cannot find anywhere. If you want to..."

Adam Jackowski

"Great cafe. Food was excellent. More expensive than your average supermarket but if you’re looking for something different, special and of top..."

Chris B

"Nice large modern supermarket. Lots of Australian produce. Only strange thing is you cannot buy a sweet side with your coffee. Cakes sold only on..."

James Schuster

Andy's Place

"Best coffees in Melbourne omg and the food is to die for..."

Laura Perri

"Great customer service and even better quality food, highly recommend..."

Phillip Commisso

"Always a very happy place; great people, great food and great coffee... my boys love..."

Paul Jansz

"My partner and I come to Andy's Place very regularly for coffee and their delicious food offerings. Outside on the front patio provided nice heat for..."

Alan Olsen

"Club house sandwich was unreal �� Definitely worth a..."

Benja Min

"We called in here simply because it was on the way home & I'm glad we did. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals & were great value for money. I'll..."

Lynn Tate

"My wife and I are from the country about 2 hour drive north and came across this beautiful little cafe about 3 years ago,we always drop in when we go..."

Andy Smith

"Had a casual lunch with Mum. Really nice food at reasonable prices!..."

Wayne Townsend

"I get very cranky if I don't get my Andy's coffee, best coffee in Melbourne and the best..."

Lisa Rowlands

"Great Location, Service with a Smile, Stunning Food, Yummy Coffee, Free WiFi - what else can you wish for! Fantastic Value - 6 Stars!..."

Bernard A Marchingo

"Great food, best hot chocolate and friendly..."

Sabrina Romano Fullwood

"One of my fave places! Always 10/10! Also the best chai lattes in Melbourne..."

Rebekah Fazio

"Love love love it!! Great service, Great food!! Now our Monday Morning..."

Rosanne Pipicella Panetta

"It's my new favourite place! Excellent food and awesome staff..."

James Tovey

"Amazing service and food!! Thanks for a great start to my..."

Miki Purcell-Williams

"My favourite place in the world. Best coffee, breakfast and the BEST service ever...."

Bec Lee

"Great coffee, food was yummy and finally a Cafe that does freshly squeezed orange..."

Kara Marie

"Delicious food, happy & friendly staff..."

Tamara Marie Crisostomo

"Best coffee in Essendon - Hands Down Lebanese pizzas to die..."

Ed Dale

"Best coffee and service in Melbourne me and husband regularly visit..."

Mirna Dib

"We love having brunch at Andy's on the..."

James Verlaque

"Great service. Lovely food. Good..."

Stella Dichiera

"Great cafe, food &..."

Dragi Vasilev

"Best coffee in Melbourne and excellent customer..."

Meagan Heywood

"Great coffee and service. Never eaten..."

Kerry Drummond

"Best coffee in Essendon & fantastic service, always..."

Mel Caddeo

"Great coffee. Nice warm home like atmosphere with very friendly staff.. although we didn’t eat the menu was stacked and were excited to..."

Cheesy.boys

"Came here with a friend on a Saturday afternoon after a pedicure close by. It seemed like a good place to eat with a packed cafe and delicious..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"We went to Andy’s this morning. The porridge was delicious and my husband loved his big brekkie. Coffee was HOT as ordered- a rarity these days!..."

Montoya

"What a place!!! Not only is the food and coffee AMAZING but the people and the service are what u should go to Andy's for. Best cafe in town..."

Hel Z

"Very very friendly service and the eggs benny were great. Coffee was great too ..couldn’t fault a thing. A very nice cafe in Essendon..."

Sym

"Andy's Place is MY go-to when I am in the area. The staff are friendly and the coffee is always good. It's nice to see Andy adding new things to the..."

Jenny

"Not many in the area I have not tried yet so I thought I would give breakfast a try at this place this morning the place has great decor inside and..."

Graham Scown

"Been a few times has never disappointed, staff have always been attentive, being on mt Alexander there's just the issue with parking, however there..."

Richard Ricardo Sosa

"Recently they have had a change of hands back to the old owner. With a few new things on their menu Andy's place stands out from the cafes on this..."

DamoForce Food

"A hidden little gem! Walked into this place by accident and was very impressed with the coffee, great service and food. Totally underrated!! I love..."

Melbourneknight

"Love this place, it's a hidden gem. My partner and I have come here for breakfast numerous times over the past year. I used to order the Queen's..."

T_Melb

"The coffee here is ok. The cakes are all nice. The staff are amazing!! They are what keeps me coming back. Food options are good and so are the..."

William Hasnever

"Its been a while since we've been out and about town having just returned for our summer holidays in south-east Asia so we had to find a new, fresh..."

Our Foodie Finds

"Andy's has defiantly stepped up and has become a regular fav of mine. Inside or out the ambience is awesome and staff are all so lovely. I love the..."

Mj

"Been to Andy's Place Café a couple of times now. Food Menu there is plenty to choose from it all depends on how hungry you are. Coffee is definitely..."

Chickinator

"My experiences at Andy's have been a great so far. Been trying out different things on the menu each time and so far haven't been..."

TheyCallHimX

"The first thing you notice at Andy's Place is the incredibly friendly staff!!! These guys obviously love there jobs and it shows in the way they..."

Alannagh Pooley

"Only been here once but will definitely be back! Amazing salt and pepper squid, but the hero of the dish is the chilli and pinenut-dressed side salad..."

Dezzy

"I'm an incredibly indecisive person, but as soon as I saw the menu at Andy's Place I knew I wouldn't be able to pass up the brioche French toast, and..."

Alex Tee

"Just by looking at the breakfast burger you can tell these guys take their food seriously. This was a challenge but it was worth it. My first..."

Nancy

"Good stuff - open early, barista cool, coffee great. Bad stuff - design fault with front sliding door, injured finger, be very careful how you close..."

Fred Nerkensterker

"Best Breakfast. This is my go to breakfast place... I've tried others, but I always come back here.Service is exceptional, and they cook my..."

Elleandgeorgehunt

"Coffee. Awesome coffee and very friendly staff i enjoy myself each and everytime I go..."

Facebook User

"Had lunch here today, service was outstanding. Coffee great. Order lamb focaccia, husband order American burger both awesome especially the fat chips..."

Justice

"Andy be proud of your place!. Whoever Andy is, full commendation, great coffee, a lot of body as stated by the Barista who had a passion for the..."

Dylan Fahoud

"Love that orange juice!. Fantastic coffee, food and staff but mostly impressed that they freshly squeeze the orange juice so yummy..."

Facebook User

"The best. The coffee is the best in Melbourne not just Essendon also plenty of newspapers for people to read and the display of cakes just fantastic..."

Bruce McFadyen

"Very friendly staff, affordable breakfast however slow service so enjoy the company your taking he..."

Suzanne Leslie Fisher

"Yummy!!. First time there and will be back!! Food was amazing and coffee was great!! Apart from one of the waitresses being a little rude our..."

Nala

"Great service. Really friendly and smiles all round. Breakfast was tasty!..."

DP

"Our favourite local cafe without a doubt! friendly staff, great service and the food is delicious and well priced. highly recommend!..."

Rianna Treherne

"Fantastic Coffee. After dropping in at my husband's assurance that Andy does the best coffee in the area I found he was absolutely correct. Super..."

PoleDancer

"Great..."

Sebby

"Loved It!!. Lukn for a place were u cud jus hop in n have a cup of coffee/breakfast?Andy's Place is the place!!!I must say ...ta staffs..."

Aadhraa Menon

"Great service, friendly staff, very clean, great food and best coffee in..."

Bayram Akay

"Best coffee in essendon. Food is amazing garlic bread is yummmm. Fantastic service. Very..."

Selda

"Good. Very good coffee and service. I am def going..."

Emilly_edwards.6969

"Keep going back. So many to choose from now in the essendon north niche, but Andy's Place coffee is the best, always enjoy their takeaway..."

Lele Smith

"Coffee is great, food is good, price is fantastic, service is ok... some of the waitresses can lift their game a little, but the Andy, his father are..."

Dolce Vita

"Very good coffee Andy! Best in..."

Margiestar

"The coffee here is the best in the..."

Ed Dale

"Best coffee..."

PatO

"Good coffee friendly staff. Thanks andy, great..."

Dazzler

"The coffee is seriously the best in Melbourne. I am hooked! I can't recommend Andy's coffee highly enough. The muffin with egg, cheese and mushroom..."

Jennifer

"Coffee is good. Service maybe not so good. The coffee was smooth and the muffins good too. The service was okay but that's all I can say. It was late..."

Stuart

"Great coffee in Essendon. In my opinion Andy's Place does the best coffee along the strip, the wait staff are friendly and the prices are good...."

Tony

"Hidden Little Gem!. Have been to Andy's place lots and every time never been disappointed. Service is always A+ and coffee is DIVINE! Been there so..."

Happy Eater

"BEST PLACE TO BE. I had a wonderful experience at Andy's Place. This is one of my favorite breakfast joints! The Cafe is busy every time I am..."

Themagicshow

"Best Caffe in Essendon/Niddrie!. I work on Keilor Road Essendon North and out of all the cafes in Essendon and Niddrie, Andy's place is best by far!..."

Abdouhage

Ten One Ate

78/100 (1164 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our stop here was a post game and pre game event. Beautiful coffee, generous helpings of scrambled eggs and bacon and finished with a cold drip...."

Stuart McGibbon

"A Sunday morning lazy breakfast at Ten One Ate is one of my favourite things to do. The menu is extremely diverse and there truly is something for..."

Stephanie Roberts

"Such welcoming staff, and a great menu. Coffee is always spot on. This morning's porridge was just perfect. If only every café was as good as..."

Matthew Mollica

"Ten One Ate go above and beyond with their service. I was so tempted by their menu, I could not help but stay longer to order more. I ordered my main..."

Roxy Rimington Jennifer

"Loved the crazy shakes. Totally naughty but so delicious. Coffee is always perfect. My favourite dishes are the Avocado Crush with the gluten free..."

Vicky Steel

"Had lunch there the first time on Sunday and all I can say is wow! Food was absolutely amazing, staff were fantastic. Will definitely be..."

Ashlee Lui

"Great food and great service! A must for morning coffee, breakfast or..."

Ian Melton

"This was my first visit to Ten One Ate as I had heard good things. I was a bit concerned given my complex dietary requirements but wow how surprised..."

Kay Feain

"Great mixed grill breakfast, nice touch on the asparagus and baby corn..."

Rim Knøwles

"Nutella French toast is to die for and so is the smoke salmon. Will be coming back to try some..."

Becc Zadow

"Thanks, Ten One Ate for a lovely Mothers Day lunch. Delicious food, friendly staff, great service and our favourite cosy corner..."

Louise Beaumont

"Really nice cafe at the corner of Brewster Street and Mount Alexander Road in Essendon with great service and very good food and coffee.The..."

Sudip Chakraborty

"Good location, unique decor and delicious..."

Stephanie Jade

"Such a lovely brunch experience here at Ten One Ate. It’s a spacious venue with outdoor seating, great coffee and delicious food! The staff are..."

Eatandexploremelbourne

"Wish I could have visited this amazing brunch establishment much earlier. Some say it's better late than sorry and that's a relief for me. Solid..."

Eatwithhendri

"Australia Day public holiday brunch. I expected Ten One Ate to be busy but the place was almost empty. Staff were quick to help us. Coffee and..."

Rhiannon Beck

"Loved their variety of menu items, these guys have you sorted. Personal favourite was the burger. Make sure to try a crazy shake, theyre next level..."

Goodfoodpapi

"They have plenty of indoor space with amazing ambience and also very nice outdoor seating as well. They also have a cellar space in lower level which..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Ten One Ate is a beautiful and spacious cafe on Mt Alexander Road. They have lots of variety in their menu of breakfast and lunch dishes with a good..."

Nini Foodie

"Visited Ten One Ate cafe last weekend and loved it there!So we got:- French toast- Salmon fritters- Popcorn shrimp tacos-..."

Harmony

"Absolutely loved this cafe! The staff were very friendly and there was a lot of seats. The was a lovely outside covered area if you wanted fresh air...."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Tenoneate is a fantastic cafe in the heart of Essendon.Upon walking in we had a great table reserved for us. Staff were very attentive and ..."

Brunchdotcom

"The favourite amongst the locals in the area and they do get quite busy on the weekends. We came here for a quick brunch and had the matcha latte and..."

M3lissa____

"We loved our visit to Ten One Ate! We tried a few of their delicious meals and we definitely enjoyed them.The vegie burger was marvelous - we..."

EatorTreat

"Spectacular dishes and even better presentation! Where do I start, Ten Ate One is one brunch venue you have to try that is doing excellent..."

David Mitchell

"Ten One Ate is one of Essendon’s most popular cafes, well-known for their extravagant freakshakes! The venue is very cute and homey...."

Stelly

"Straight up.. the best cafe I've ever been to. I work at a busy cafe in Sydney and this coffee is 10000 times more amazing. The best mocha in the..."

Lucy Lazich

"We had recently Ten One Ate and here’s what we thought!Blueberry hotcakes - served with seasonal fruits, mascarpone, lemon curd and..."

Win - FSC

"Had lunch here with my partner. I ordered the Chicken Salad and it was delicious the meat was beautifully seasoned/marinated. My partner had the..."

Willow Rain

"Wow! I love how vibrant and tasty everything is at Ten One Ate! There are some amazing vegan options too. We tried the Chocolate and..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"This fun café on the corner of Mt Alexander Road, Essendon, serves up hearty breakfasts, substantial lunches, overwhelming ‘crazy shakes’ and..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Such a great venue! The interior space is large, and I loved the greenery! With a large amount of indoor and outdoor seating you will definitely have..."

Agreekable

"Very pleased with our breakfast here we had the nutella waffles and oreo crazy shake. Coffee was good as was the food. Only let down was the absence..."

Megan Lesar

"Yum, yum, yummy! I ordered the Tasmanian fritter and gosh was I full (especially for someone with a big appetite). They were absolutely delicious..."

Trickyniky1

"This is what dreams are made of! ☁ This kinder surprise crazy shake is so worth getting a sugar crash for, plus it’s basically a work of art!..."

Platecreative

"Came here with a networking group. We left our orders at the front counter and our receipt was a coloured plastic cup - that’s how they know what..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Ten One AteTen One Ate, is a buzzing and exciting fully licensed café located at ten one eight Mt Alexander Road, Essendon. The menu is huge..."

Dine And Dash

"Definitely worth the trip to Essendon to try out this place for brunch. The menu had quiet a good verities to choose from but I end up choosing the..."

Ayapom

"Had breakfast here a couple of weeks ago, lovely customer service everyone there is so friendly! Food was delicious, I would recommenced this place,..."

Tina Taylor Dib

"Paying $24 for avocado on toast is ridiculous. BUT when it's the gourmet version it suddenly becomes worth it.Ordered:🥑 Avo..."

Jasmine

"What a wonderful place to start your weekend. I had my brunch at this place on a lazy Sunday which happened to be my b’day!! We were seated outside..."

Salini Devi Ramaraj

"I found Ten One Ate on Entertainment book which offers 25% discount on food so I decided to pick this cafe for Sunday brunch which was on the way..."

Jolene Lim

"After driving past 1000 times we finally decided to stop and check out Ten One Ate. The cafe is well decorated, spacious and has beautiful lighting...."

Cheesy.boys

"Service was good. Menu options include a wide variety. I ordered the vegan bowl (added egg and smoked salmon). It was good but not great. Had a taste..."

Foodserra

"First time we ate at this cafe and we liked it. We visited on a busy Saturday morning but we were greeted and served right away. Staff were lovely..."

Khrisey

"Excellent coffee and lovely atmosphere. Staff were friendly. The avocado breakfast was great. Outstanding mouth-watering shake options served..."

ReemBesher

"Great food, super fast service and generous sizing. Ordered the breakfast burger and was not disappointed, definitely coming back with such..."

Erin Rusic

"Unsure why we had not discovered Ten One Ate earlier. Really good cafe.Very attentive and prompt greeting and seating with drinks orders taken..."

Magpie

"Located in a pocket of Essendon on Mt Alexander Road, Ten One Ate has been on our radar for awhile. Entering the store, the girls who served us were..."

Kevin & Emily

"Based on drinks and cold menu with wise study of reviews here🎓This cafe is located corner Mt Alexander Rd and Brewster St. It is quite..."

Leena

"Came here for brunch on my birthday and had the crazy shake! Best shake I have ever had. I had the omelet and it was so nice but the mushrooms I..."

Leanne Dando

"My family celebrated a Birthday and had brunch at Ten One Ate on ANZAC Day 2018. This is is a quaint place with welcoming vibes to it. As you can see..."

RayDAN143

"Our favourite local cafe in Essendon, great for kids and so many healthy options as well as some crazy shakes if you desire! And many organic options..."

Michael Morris

"Pictured is the burger with two patties and rhubarb and pear French toast. Both were very delicious. Moist patties and fat chips made the burger meal..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"A great location for a cafe right next to the 59 tram stop. I've seen the freak shakes on social media and they looked unreal. Just had a coffee..."

WillAfon

"Ten One Ate is an modern located in Essendon which is hard to miss due to it residing in the in the old brick makers building. The interior features..."

Brew Hunter

"Good service & coffee.Food was good, the bread was really tough & hard to cut but i was impressed with the amount of feta & avo it was yum. The..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Had the ‘Nutella Waffles’ and a cold drip coffee.The cold drip came with ice a quarter filled in one glass cup and another glass bottle..."

.itadakimasu~

"Great little local brunch place. Generous tasty, hearty food. Great service. We had the tropical storm shake (yummy and satisfyingly thick) which was..."

The Casual Diner

"Crumpets with ricotta and honey was delicious, coffee was very smooth and mellow. Atmosphere was buzzing on a Wednesday early afternoon. Menu was all..."

Cazza

"Very good place for a brekky and coffee out with friends! Always happy and friendly... I will definitely go back some time..."

Ciccio Pasticcio

"Great customer service, very friendly and accommodating! Good variety and yummy menu. Would recommend to book- super popular spot but more than..."

Emily Kelly

"Purposely travelled from cbd to essendon just to try their Taro Latte. I really love it an i don't need to add any sugar cos the taste is just right..."

V3R0

"Awesome cafe, this one had been on our list for a while. The service was good and the layout was nice expect it wasn't an easy walk between the..."

Britt And Shane

"Husband was very hesitant when I mentioned it was an organic cafe but very extremely happy with his steak sandwich. The calarami was very nice as..."

M. A.

"What an amazing restaurant!I had the green eggs and ham and it was really good apart from the sauce on the eggs it was delicious.The sauce..."

Foodie Reviews

"What a great little brunch place in essendon. Good coffee and some great dishes like a double beef burger, apple pie porridge, chicken burgers,..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Great food, amazing coffee and the atmosphere is what makes this place. Think I found a new local favourite! Will be back soon.The food here..."

Cheese Toastie

"We arrived after the lunch peak and there was hardly a wait for a table. The atmosphere was lively but not loud. I appreciated the ability to have a..."

Justine M

"Such a cosy place it was... seated immediately service was good. Great menu with so much selection and options to choose from. Food was well..."

Nay Nay

"One of my favourite cafe! There is health options that taste good and are always spot on whatever the trend is right now, the shakes and pancakes are..."

Chaudhry Ateeq

"This business exceeded my expectations for sure! I took a look at the menu and could not go past ordering extra. I ordered a vegan salad along with..."

Roxanaansary

"A lazy breakfast at Ten One Ate on a Sunday morning is one of my favourite things to do. The menu is extremely diverse and there truly is something..."

Searoberts111

"i loved the taro and chai latte. im a big fan of coffee and i found their version of chai as more enticing and stronger flavor that i truly like...."

Janet Manzano

"Let me start off by saying that the staff were great. Super friendly and welcoming. Nice cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.As..."

TheyCallHimX

"Ten one ate is a great corner cafe. The staff are very friendly and the service is fairly quick.I have been here a few times and have found that..."

Food Around Melbourne

"Absolutely loved this place. Visited on Mothers Day for lunch and they handled it so well. Food perfectly prepared and delivered punctually. Had the..."

Chris Baldry

"Today we visited Ten One Ate in Essendon and I must say the food was superb😍! We ordered the Double Wagyu Beef Cheeseburger and Chips..."

Must Be Hungry

"Always a good experience here! Food menu provides a large choice which is what I like and comes out quick which is what I like more!Been here a..."

Breakfastwithjamie

"Love this place! Been here 4 times and it has not disappointed me. Love the ambience and staff are friendly. My bf is also a big fan of their fun and..."

Cathy Duong

"Went for brunch Easter Monday with a group of 18 and we were accommodated in 'the cellar'. Very private, great ambiance and they didn't forget we..."

Carl T

"Simple food made to look tempting with an attractive range of sweet beverages especially their shakes. Coffee is fantastic as well. Will come again...."

Benjamin

"A great corner cafe with plenty of outdoor seating. On a sunny afternoon, you honestly cannot go wrong with their green juice and smashed avo...."

Daniel Hill

"Ten one ate offers a great menu and a great feed! The freak shakes are to die for (we lovedddd the salted caramel butter scotch one)! The porridge..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Cool little cafe has a great feel. Staff always friendly and service with a smile. Coffee is consistently good same as the food. You will never leave..."

Lorretta Taylor

"Busy place doing breakfast and lunch. The pulled pork burger was very tasty. Service was prompt and the food arrived promptly. Bright and airy..."

Bill Mrozek

"I ate too quickly so couldn’t take photos but 10/10! The crumpets here are UNREAL, the hot chocolate comes with a GIANT toasted marshmallow and the..."

Lucy McGrath

"Portions of food look deceivingly small but are in fact really filling. Crumpets is a must try and eggs Benedict are done..."

Grace Neo

"The local coffee place of mine for the last 4 years. Their menu changes each season. The best thing I've had from there was the baked sweet potato..."

Mikayla Frost

"Had the French toast and was very tasty. Only reason not getting 5 stars was the sheer amount of the caramel like topping. I have a sweet tooth, but..."

Shannon Baker

"This place is one of my favourite cafes in Essendon. Portions are very generous and it’s a pet friendly..."

Mounica Kondepati

Social 1057

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Fabulous food and excellent service! If you are after food full of flavour and freshness this place is for you! Friendly and welcoming staff...."

Bibha Sharma

"Nice cafe with friendly staff. We had toast, toastie and bacon and eggs. All were good. Portion size for the toast in the bacon and eggs was poor,..."

Vegemite Girl

"There has been a number of new openings in Essendon of recent times, and this can only be great news for the area. It's becoming quite the foodie..."

Morgs71

"We visited here on a Sunday and the locals are definitely loving this place because it was packed! And after tasting their menu you can defs..."

Agreekable

"What a refreshing new place in Essendon!! I loved everything about this place. It was busy, yet the staff were so friendly and inviting and the food..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"We had an amazing dinner experience at Social! The venue itself has a great atmosphere, the staff are lovely and there's ample parking..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Weekend breakfast/brunch is what we all look forward to. Today we went to @social1057 in Essendon to satisfy our brunch cravings.This is a..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Just dropped into pay a visit to the new kids on the block for a quick takeaway coffee and it did not disappoint. The coffee was great, service..."

Cheesy.boys

"WOW ... A Queens Breakfast, smashed avo with crumbed feta, perfectly poached eggs, haloumi and delish bacon....seriously an "OMG shut the gate"..."

Sharen Adams

Amazing Graze Tea Rooms

Billie Buoy

The Austen Tea Room

"The Austen Tea Room is one of the cutest and elegant high tea places I’ve been to. When you walk in, it looks like a normal cafe, but if you have a..."

Caroline Beaney

"Really friendly service and excellent Devonshire teas. The menu has a great range of options for breakfast and lunch. A delicious selection of baked..."

Erin Koletsis

"Thank you ‘The Austen Tea Room’Today my friends and I enjoyed a sumptuous High Tea at ‘The Austen Tea Room’. The staff were..."

Lucy Youil

"Looking for a new place for breakfast I passed a rather busy looking place in Essendon I thought I would give a try instead of doing a u turn to go..."

Graham Scown

"'Step back in time'Always loved going here for a quiet coffee or tea. It's an elegant & cozy place with nice relaxing background music...."

Tripparooney

"“My idea of good company…is the company of clever, well-informed people, who have a great deal of conversation; that is what I call good..."

The Spice Adventuress

"The Austen Tea Room is absolutely perfect!!! Its tucked away from the busy Mt Alexander rd, so its nice and quiet whether you choose to dine inside..."

883503738378410

"Quaint and cute venue with loads of natural light. We came in for a quick lunch and shared a veggie focaccia, which was filling and tasty. The staff..."

Soulfoodie

"The Austen Tea Room offers you a unique experience for all Jane Austen fans. It's a must try in Melbourne and a definite if you are holding a special..."

Krissy Demsy

"I gave this place a try only because I'm a big Jane Austen fan! The street location and the building really does suit the theme. We ordered the..."

TurkishD'light

"A good friend recently celebrated her birthday, and I wanted to shout her to high tea to commemorate the occasion. We hit up The Austen Tea Room in..."

Ang Khocolateman

"The service is cool and friendly. However, the food is pretty expensive. But really, lovely settings on the way i went to the toilet so i gotta take..."

Quynh Nhu Dang

"So it's a total ploy for Jane Austen fans. Name your menu items after Austens' characters and hang some photos from the much loved movies and voila!!..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Always a pleasant spot on a sunny Autumn day. Great service and most importantly great coffee..."

Iceman

"Last Tuesday, I stumbled across The Austen Tea Rooms in Essendon. As a scone connoisseur, I judge these ones to be..."

Amanda Summons

"SANDRA! SANDRA! WHERE IS MY COFFEE???. I feel compelled to say it doesn't matter if a cuppa comes at you in a glass, cup or paper cup, its who makes..."

Sandra Danni Miller Vellucci

"I'd always driven past this place and decided to try it for the first time. I was welcomed right from the start by a friendly waitress. I decided on..."

Chris

"Love this place. So different to other noisy places. Food always..."

Nancy

"Great quality and lots of food! Though the staff didn't have high tea prepared for us, they quickly remedied their mistake and gave us complimentary..."

Annab

"Excellent service, tasty, well presented food in a lovely environment - indoor and outdoor. Lots of nice touches such as tea made from leaves, in a..."

Helen Stearman

"Perfect Afternoon Tea. From the napkins that matched the tea set to the delicious food and bottomless cups of tea my Book Club of ten decided this..."

Joanne_costa2003

"Delightful. Beyond delightful. The food was very nice & the service was great. Will definitely go back. My new favourite local..."

Amy

"Although its not really my style of cafe, I find this place absolutly gorgeous. An old house turned cafe, it offers a more relaxed and civilized cafe..."

SKimberley

Wilfred Smith

"Fabulous cafe! Food and coffee delish and lovely..."

Louise Jade

"Lovely staff in primo spot!! Make a mean long black mocha!!! Thanks..."

Fontaine Kirini-Joyce

"Best northside coffee, quirky and pretty decor, really friendly service and truffle eggs to die..."

Marji Kennedy

"Delicious breakfast with some fresh, unique twists - will be back to try the lunch menu which looked amazing..."

Danielle Medcalf

"Lovely little cafe set inside the front of an old house. They have made good use of the space that they have. Really would have like to have tasted..."

Chocolate.Factory

"My friend and I visited Wilfred Smith over the long weekend and my goodness it was completely worth it! I ordered the Chia Granola Pudding, it..."

Tara-Shayne Maddigan

"Coffee is delicious! Their food is great just wish there were more options to choose from! Staff are friendly and it's a really nice place to go to..."

Becca

"So glad to have stumbled on this fantastic cafe. The coffee is great (Humble Harry beans), staff are friendly, service is fantastic and I loved..."

Mellymoto72

"A great local stop in.Small courtyard frontage with more dining inside. Staff are welcoming and attentive with breakfast or lunch dishes..."

Em Belden

"Came here for a spot of lunch, found very Englishy options including a Ploughmans with an accompanying craft beer. Unfortunately it was a menu error..."

Squirrel

"This cafe is super cute and quaint. The staff are friendly and attentive. Coffee is great and good is delicious. Nothing here I could fault. Keep up..."

Samantha Bean

"What a surprise to find duck okonomiyaki (Japanese omlette) on the menu of a little suburban cafe - 2 of us tried it and it was devine ! Really..."

Pau

"Wildred Smith used to be my regular breakfast cafe before I moved house so it had been a couple of months since I had been. Upon returning I so happy..."

Filthy-gorjuz

"The place is really nice! I love the idea of a house transformed into a cafe, really cosy. The staff were super friendly aswell...."

Tania

"Breaking one’s fast from a restful night of sleep with nourishing foods charges all body cylinders. on a cold wet Saturday morning..."

Feed Your Fancy

"Not sure why the 2 specials we had today weren't on the menu, might have them every week if so. Waiting staff very nice and a nice quiet spot for a..."

Brad Taylor

"Love this place! The staff are super nice and make a bang on coffee. The specials are always scrumptious and those ginger pancakes are my jam...."

Jen

FOOD TRIP

"Have been going here a lot lately and we love it. Pleasantly surprised they have a new menu this morning looks great and lucky they have left my fav..."

Dee

"We had a real nice breakfast. Coffee was great and the salted caramel donut was lovely. I had the Wilf. Great poached eggs, bacon and beans but the..."

George

"This cute cafe has friendly staff and consistently good food. They have set the bar for the Albion St cafes. Service: you are welcomed when..."

Kirsty B

"This is a quite a nice place for breakfast or lunch. The coffee is decent and the food is also of a very good standard. The only issue is the..."

Chef.fc

"I keep going back. Great food with quality ingredients. Friendly staff. Single origin coffee. The homemade donuts are awesome. My favorite is the..."

Cafe Critic

"Amazing coffee! Have to say its the best in the area!You have to try the hot cinnamon doughnuts! OMG they are just superb!I think the..."

Melike Kasap

"What a lovely little spot for Sunday brunch! .. or anytime brunch for that matter. Absolutely enjoyed my brunchtime visit to this cute little cafe a..."

Lollyphaska

"Friendly little cafe that has great coffee. A good vibe, fitout make it a good spot to relax. Homemade donuts look the goods! Definitely worth a..."

Fish

"Tried this cute little place over the weekend with my sister. Really friendly service from the all the staff which was really lovely. I personally..."

Chompers

"Absolutely love this place. Food is amazing and a great price. The granola is my favourite and only $9.50. Coffee is on of the best I have had. Been..."

Nicola

"A cute cafe with hearty, good quality food and friendly staff. This place has a bright decor, giving it a pleasant atmosphere. The food is good and..."

Redcat

"Had a beauty of a feed at this joint the other morning with my missus. Was gonna hit up Maccas for the usual but my car is still in the bloody..."

Jeff

"It is beyond my expectation. Reasonably priced and very good service. I will definitely come back for more. The food is creative and carefully..."

Meng Hou

"Quality and little touches a stand..."

Hjbowman

"LOVE!. Wilfred Smith is wonderfully refreshingly and delightful. Its both the little touches and the big picture that differentiate Wilfred Smith...."

Theresa Mao

"Best in the west. A group of six of us decided to try out Wilfred last weekend and we were more than pleased with what we found. We all couldn't..."

Mattwilbowpt

"Nice Time. My family and i were driving down Albian st in Essondon when we came past Wilfred smith today.Despite being a small place and..."

Kathy 11

"We love this cafe. Consistently great food and coffee. We had to once wait a little longer for our food because it was busier than they had planned..."

Amie

"OMG so lucky to have moved around the corner!!!. Just moved to Essendon last weekend and walked past this place on my morning walk yesterday and had..."

MCS

"Duck Okinamiyaki is sensational. Dropped in one Sunday for a coffee and really liked the coffee and the atmosphere. Went back the following Sunday..."

Julie Smith

"A haiku. Gingerbread hotcakescountless tears shed in pursuitthere is but one..."

Aus_scenery

"I L-I-K-E I-T !!! Great.... I L-I-K-E I-T !!!Great atmosphere; fantastic twist on modern food; great tea/coffee; great service. Though a fly..."

2hawkeyes

"One of my fav coffee places. They don't mind me setting up my computer as I make my way through coffee and their menu. Baked eggs , duck dish,..."

Sonia

"Great little place with a great buzz. Quality food and service with the biggest toilet around. Thanks team..."

Kym James

"Tried it out for first time today. Scrambled eggs cooked perfectly with just the right amount of truffle oil. Loved the pecorino shavings on top,..."

Belinda Riddell

"Quaint and eclectic. Visited today impromptu coffee stop, we all found the coffee perfect , awesome banana and fig bread and the service was..."

Trish Flower

"Amazing! Best breakfast in the..."

Sylvia

"I was walking passed & I decided to check out this new cafe and am so very pleased that I did! On my first visit I tried the duck pancake which was..."

Mary R

"Awesome service, awesome food! Will definitely be back! Try the raspberry tea everyone, great..."

Sandy Tran

"Refreshing!!. Service was fantastic, the staff were super-friendly and attentive. Coffee was superb (and quick to arrive), and the menu was..."

Blissando

"Lovely and accommodating staff who serve DELICIOUS food. The gingerbread pancakes are pretty much the best thing I've ever eaten. All 4 times I have..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Babychino brilliance!. These guys are great on so many levels. Awesome food and coffee great service and in a well designed but small cafe very child..."

Clinton Mancer

"Lovely coffee, service with a smile and an inventive menu that is well executed. We'll be back for..."

DiDi

"New fave local breaky spot! Only word I can use to describe the coffee is perfection! Service is great and the food is so..."

Princess_1102

"All these years I had been religiously going to lolo wren place for the weekend place for brunch or lunch. But this morning after so much hearing..."

Amro Amputch

"Excellent, friendly and cosy atmosphere! food was spectacular! ice tea of the day is a definite winner, definitely going..."

Nathan N Tangatatutai

"When we first walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to a table. I was very impressed with the colourful, modern and vibrant decor, the herb..."

Laura H

"Went there fire lunch today. Meatball sliders were..."

Roz

"Winning!. Just down the street from my place, I've been busting to try Wilfred Smith! I wasn't disappointed! The place was bustling, and we waited 10..."

Jesspo

"Delicious breakfast with some unique twists. Great atmosphere tucked away from the hustle and bustle - wish I stumbled across places like this more..."

Dan Medcalf

"Great food, coffee ok. On the pricey side but will be going..."

MichaelL

"Cannot get enough of this place!. Went back today for round 2 and really tried my best to order something else off the amazing menu, but I still..."

Zeidan.shadi

"Mushroom..."

Vetti

"Great set up, friendly staff, outstanding food & coffee. First impression will impress. Highly recommended for Breakfast or..."

Josh Hommelhoff

"Great food, awesome coffee and friendly staff. Highly recommended for breakfast and..."

Ryan Beck

"Well, it appears that the Brunswick explosion of good food & drink has finally commenced its migration down Albion St, towards Essendon. Needless to..."

EHL

"My new local. Wilfred Smith Food & Drink has delicious food and great coffee all served by friendly and attentive staff.Recently opened my..."

Jam

"Great tasty food at a good price! Coffee, chai and hot chocolates are also best in Melbourne. Will be back..."

Renee

"The Chef catered to my request. The staff is awesome and friendly. They have great coffee and single origin coffee. Some organic ingredients on menu...."

Silas Issa

"We came here this morning and the food was fantastic. I ordered a triple shot large latte with a brioche French toast with honeycomb, mascarpone and..."

Kyle Certeza

"I've just come from the Wilfred Smith and I have to the say it was a joy. Firstly, the coffee was bang on and served with a smile - always a plus. I..."

Luke Morrow

"My favourite coffee in Essendon and surrounding areas. Always order a Magic with a two-cheese toastie and they never disappoint (I recommend a crack..."

Chris Tinsley

"Best coffee around that area hands down. You can really taste the true flavours of the roast and definitely not the excess milk you find at other..."

I P

"Great breakfast, place is nice and..."

Robbie Marshall (Robdog77)

"Great service, food and coffee. Their donut dessert also goes really well with the coffee when you're feeling a little..."

Wally Chiang

"Very nice breakfast after a long ride one fine morning - coffee good also (very important) Baked egg was lovely and hit the..."

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Poynton's Boulevard Cafe

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"Nice place to check out whilst on a leisurely Saturday or Sunday walk along the river. I really enjoyed wondering through the large nursery but I..."

Chubbylover86

"Poyntons is s cafe inside a nursery along the Maribyrnong river. It is a lovely cafe surrounded by the beautiful flowers in the nursery. We came here..."

Jolene Lim

"Fantastic menu, great views and good service given with smiles. I just had the best chicken fettucine special of the day and I send compliments to..."

Havachatkiwi

"The cafe is inside the nursery. The elevated spot allows you a nice view of the river and beautiful flowers in the nursery. The service was prompt...."

Caz Melb

"Staff members were very friendly and helpful - their chocolate lava cake and raspberry cheesecake are worth a try (note that the cake slice is huge..."

Ruth

"We celebrated mum's 79th Birthday here.Julie and all the staff were very professional&friendly.They organised a table for 24,they were very..."

Vilmita Montalvo

"Well this was a little gem of a find. Sitting on the balcony with 180 degree views of the river and nursery it was impossible to not immediately fall..."

Stace Bianca Lenthall

"Came here for breakfast and had the rosti .. so flavoursome..great service..bit pricey but ok as we its a treat go go put for brekky for a..."

Pam Clendenning

"Although I have eaten at Poyntons a lot over the years, I had only tasted their vanilla slice way back in 2013 - long before the Snot Blog's real..."

Byron's Vanilla Slice Blog

"Good for bigger groups. Service was very good and the food was above par. Excellent view of the river if you are near the windows. Can get..."

Lesley Rose

"I come here a lot as I am a fan of the nursery. The food is not that cheap but it is always good. The atmosphere here is so good as their is a great..."

Jacob Smith

"Was greated by a smiling face and a warm welcome. It's a stunning view over looking the river and my big breakfast was great and it was topped of by..."

Andrew Mateus

"The Boulevard Cafe at Poynton’s Nursery provides a fun shopping and dining experience if you have a green thumb and kids in tow. Poynton’s of..."

TOT: HOT OR NOT

"Nice lunch!. Having lunch here with my family. The place was very busy, food was both nice and delicious. Cake was just ok. Staff was friendly. This..."

Ozcoolgo

"Not as bad as the reviews say. A group of about 20 of us bicyclists rolled up to Poynton's as our first stop on an 80-km ride around the western..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"Love it! love the wine! love the food! love the view ! great place for lunch any day of the week! You can even buy a plant on the way out ! But hey..."

Chris Mac

"Exercise and Coffee - Bonus. I love walking around the Maribyrnong river, especially when I finish with a cuppa of great coffee at Poynton's Garden..."

Linda Jane McKenzie

"The food can be very hit and miss ... And you would go here for the coffee but the vanilla slices make up for everything..."

Jayne Jackson

"Goldmine. Been going for many years...always busy as its very popular and well thought of...the dishes are getting dearer for cafe style..my fav are..."

Bertie Beetle

"I'm local therefore vocal!. I live 5 minutes away so usually head over on saturdays when I'm bored and want to see a friend. Always get the turkish..."

Mjloco

"Decent big breakfast, quite big in size, so decent value for money ($18). Coffee was a let down though, watery and bland (latte). But other than..."

Iggy

"Good food but a bit overpriced. The food here is goodAtmosphere is also good - nice relaxing views of the riverProbably a bit..."

LP Cheah

"Coffee not bad, atmophere slightly lacking tho. This place is good for an afternoon cuppa with grandma, and then a stroll through the..."

Loz

"Nice. I came here with a large group for breakfast. The positive: the food was nice. I had the bircher muesli topped with poached fruit and..."

MelbourneMiss

"Best Scones!. This place has the best home made Scones (with fresh cream and Jam!) that I have had to date! Very relaxing place for a lazy morning..."

Carley Ludlow

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