Australian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Essendon

Wilfred Smith

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"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

"A popular, yet lonely little café nestled between regular houses on a surburban street. Would never have just passed by, unless actually looking..."

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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Demazzi's Restaurant

74/100 (918 ratings)

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"Demazzi is such a great restaurants, such variety in the menu and the food taste great! Will defiantly be back again! :)..."

Rosie D

"Having been to demazzis before, I can definitely say I’m the past the food is second to none. With yesterday, I was slightly disappointed. I..."

Foods Of Melbourne

"Had the stone grill, Tasmanian grass fed eye fillet 300g, fettuccine marinara and beef and chicken meatballs. The cut of meat was soft and tender and..."

Michelle Tram

"This week Dad-Ventures was having some serious Burger cravings but really wanted something different from the same old hipster localities, where..."

Dad-Ventures

"Delicious tapas, 28th September..."

Melbourne Halal Food

"Great spot for families and larger groups. I’m not quite sure how to describe this place, it reminds me of good pub food. I had the chicken..."

Melissa

"This place is popular for their stone grill and the freak shakes! We had dinner here and tried their stone grill and really enjoyed it. Love how you..."

M3lissa____

"All I have to say is: Penne with Slow-Cooked Braised Lamb Ragu 😍 amazing pasta and the Lucky Mack burger was also awesome. The stone cooked mixed..."

Jay Mifsud

"This place is always packed, would book if i were to come in just to be on the safe side! They have a wide variety of options with food and drinks...."

Jessica T Nguyen

"THIS PLACE IS ACE!!!I've been to Demazzi multiple times and as you can tell from my photos freak shakes are my weakness.Great flavours and..."

Ebony Rose

"I wish there was an option for more than 5 stars! Demazzi is a great place to go with family or friends, the service is great and very prompt, the..."

Kaela Cachia

"🗼 EI-FFEL IN LOVE WITH THIS TOWER 😏..The Tower 🍔 from @demazzi_essendon 📍 with a Chocolate Fudge and Coconut Shake..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Great food, fun vibes and fantastic customer service! Plenty of choices - from grilled meats, burgers and sides. We had the Kentucky Burger, surf and..."

Ellesse Angie

"Fuel up 15mins from Melbourne airport at this awesome venue.Smashed Avo on toast Fried chicken burger Cappuccino x 2Golden..."

Hungry Diner

"really good food. i recommend korean bbq stone grill. also the staff is really friendly. everything here is good. i really love this place..."

Regina Kristie

"Service is good here. Absolutely love the vegetarian burger. The burger is massive, tasty and fulfilling. Nutella filled cookie is presented well and..."

Whalesfoodadventure

"Always had good food and service whenever we’ve gone though to Demazzi. Would be happy to take more friends and family there anytime for a meal and..."

Irene Borges

"We have heard so much hype about Demazzi Stone Grill restaurant in Essendon that we decided we had to check it out for ourselves. Having recently..."

Dine And Dash

"Absolutely fantastic restaurant. The atmosphere is amazing, it can get very busy, it can get very loud but strange enough, it adds to the ambience...."

Foodie McFoodie

"I had the eye fillet on the stone grill and my partner had the lamb ragu, and both were delicious! The service was great and fast and the food was..."

DB93

"Polite and friendly staff. Crispy and well seasoned fried calamari and chips. Generous size. Didn’t order the burger but it looked delicious...."

Miss T.A

"Great food. Amazing service.Worst part is the wait time to be seated, despite boiling in advance, although somewhat understandable due to..."

Tony_mikhail

"Been wanting check this place out ages, known for their stone grills, burgers and indulgent shakes. When you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff..."

Kyah English

"This place is very homey even in cold weather. Went there with a friend and sat in the outside area, heaters took a while to turn on but still made..."

Tori

"it was my first time eating here and all i can day is wow! the shake looked just as it had in all the snapchats i’ve seen and tasted great too...."

Lemar

"We caught up with some friends last night and for once I didn’t chose the place. DeMazzi was suggested and given it’s been on my radar for years..."

Good Food Good Mood

"3.5** A friend recommended us this place and the burgers and dessert didn't disappoint! While a little pricey, the servings were generous! The waygu..."

Chun Li

"Came here Saturday night with family. Everything was amazing, quick service our food and drinks came within 10-15 mins and everything was delicious...."

Bree

"Been here on numerous occasions to try the bombass burgers and shakes but changed it up today with a salmon and cous cous salad! Great taste and..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Amazing always walk away full from eating at Demazzi 10/10 recommend Great quality of food A little on the expensive side but totally worth..."

Demirihome

"A bit pricey but worth a visit if you can afford it. The presentation is nice and the food was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive..."

Jennifer A L

"We were seated promptly after making our booking. The service was good and our food arrived quiet fast considering it was a busy night. Also the..."

Alana Polydorou

"Really good burgers! They were so tall but understandable for the price range. I found so interesting that the steak came on a stone. Pretty unique...."

Tan.ned

"Knowing that this place is well known for its crazy shakes & huge burgers our dinner exceeded my expectations. 3 of us ordered stone grill meals- I..."

Kelso

"My first time trying a stone grilled meal (similar to Korean bbq ) ! I Loved it ! The female staff were lovely and explained everything clearly ...."

Drlill

"This place is always full so we wanted to see why. Good atmosphere, good food. Large potions, well seasoned food that tastes great. Skewered chicken..."

MaSt1097

"Ok, so to be honest I didn't know too much about this place before we arrived. We came for a dinner with family and were a little taken back by the..."

John

"Staff were welcoming and answered all our questions regarding different burgers patiently. Burger was awesome and the juice was fresh! Cheese sauce..."

Jessie

"This place is insane! They have everything burgers, shakes and desert boards. Their burgers are amazing, the shakes taste as good as they look and..."

Thalia Cottis

"These guys must be doing something right as they constantly are packed when driving past. Although I had high hopes, my experience wasn't that great...."

WillAfon

"I went here the other day after dinner for dessert. I go and have a look at the menu and there wasn't much variety of desserts I hoped for , but when..."

Penea Xox

"Demazzi. One of few restaurants that serve a vast range of culinary experiences from burgers to souvlakis, to tapas to pastas. This place seems to do..."

Kevin & Emily

"The first time I went to Demazzi’s was two weeks ago, and honestly, I was underwhelmed. However, it was an extremely busy service that day so I..."

Marie France Elacion

"Really enjoyed this place tried a couple of burgers and my better half had the pulled pork burger and fries.definately head back again it was..."

Daniel

"Demazzi been at the top of my to do list for a very long time. I'm always so overwhelmed by the photos of their desserts and I've finally got to..."

BitchUnhealthy

"Don’t get me wrong, this was a nice burger. Meat was well cooked and very tasty, however the hype around this place for me was massive and really..."

Luke Martini

"Delicious burger! Ordered the awarded Lucky Mack burger, and with double beef patties and cheese it hits the spot. Juicy and very filling. The chips..."

PlasterPillow

"Five of us went for a colleague’s farewell lunch this week. Been here a few times before but have only now I tried the burger...lol I know right?..."

Food Junkie

"Conveniently located in North Essendon with plenty of parking around. You go for the food and stay for dessert. Stone grill cooking is something..."

Gayleen Considine

"The burger was great and so was the Nutella platter. I can see the history of the restaurant and that always adds a lot of feel to the..."

AJ

"Came here for dinner with a group of friends on a weekend night. We had a booking but still had to wait a bit for the table. The place is super..."

LittleM

"I came here on a weekday and I was pretty shocked to see how busy this place was. We were seated quickly and the food came out fast. The shakes were..."

Danielle Nguyen

"Very busy place waited around 20 minutes for our food .. which was fine burgers were great and the scotch fillet was amazing finished with a Nutella..."

Adan Romeo

"Demazzi is my favourite burger in Melbourne! Every time I go it's just amazing. I get the double mac (pictured) so nice, always cooked perfectly...."

David Mitchell

"Good food, amazing customer service and definitely coming back for trying something else in the menu👌👌👌👌👌👌best place to have lunch..."

Sammy Shortis

"Had the eye fillet which was good quality meat but vegetables and potatoes could be better. My friend had the prawn linguine which although oily,..."

KhanhLy Tran

"Had lunch here today, was relatively quiet.Korean bbq caught my eye on the menu. I find the place a bit pricey, and portion size for it wasnt as..."

Tran

"Came here with my brother on a Monday afternoon, we ordered the Lucky Mac, Kentucky burger, snickers shake and golden gaytime shake. It was..."

Quynh

"The milkshakes are a highlight of a visit here and are quite rich so could easily be shared between two people. Last visit I ate the Brown Cap..."

Caitlin M

"Food was very nice and came in large portions, it was a little pricey but still great, some of the waitresses were very friendly and others were..."

Foodislife

"Went here with my wife. Good food the shakes are unreal and well worth it. Service was also good. However there isn't much room but well worth the..."

Jpad

"This place is famous for their giant burgers and freakshakes. I can't vouch for either of those because I haven't tried them (yet!) but I can vouch..."

KnowingMelbourne

"This place lived up to my expectations and more, the food and cocktails were amazing, keeping up to the standards shown on Demazzi's social media. ..."

Rosie Raiti

"Fresh off the plane back to melbourne and bang why not get into a juicy burger! Been meaning to get here for a long while as its one of the big..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"We went there couple of times and personally I prefer stone grilled steak. You can grill it as much as you want and it tastes really nice. Passion..."

Faye Zein

"Had an amazing dining experience here! Staff was great, service was good, food was fantastic and vibes were excellent. A lively restaurant with..."

Jay A

"Had an amazing meal and the staff were friendly and professional. The meals cooking on hot stones was an experience I look forward to doing again...."

Xiaolin An (Adnamana)

"First real café experience since Freedom Friday. I could have been served poo on a plate and still given 5 stars 😜 All jokes aside, great vibe,..."

Umie

"We had a large group and the service was super super quick. Not only did our cocktails look like something out of a movie, the taste delectable on..."

Rose Jason

"If being honest, the food is quite overpriced for what it is and the quantity, but it was yum. HOWEVER the service we received was impeccable!!! Huge..."

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