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Best Cakes in Essendon

5 restaurant menus in Essendon, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Parisian Patisserie
87/100 (921 ratings)
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"I am in love with this patisserie. I was invited here many years ago for coffee and cake and I haven't looked back. I have never eaten a better..."
Karen Sianidis
"Best ever almost croissants - nothing else comes close. All the other baked goods are delish..."
Andrea Henrickson
"Beautiful little gem, great atmosphere & delicious pastries! Can't wait to go back!..."
Sav Trajkovski
"First time here today, and I will definitely be back! Tried the almond croissant -..."
Chantel Calderwood
"every time i come to melbourne i always bring almond croissants home with me - i'm pretty sure i drive everyone crazy on the 2hr plane ride..."
Grace Marie
"Excellent pastries and lovely setting, will definitely..."
Andy Voda
"Delicious lemon tarts. Home delivery...."
Peter Cartledge
"Spotted this cute little bakery @parisianbaker in Essendon. They offer savories and cakes and of course we could not stop ourselves from trying..."
We.eat.travel.love
"Great little find. Nice atmosphere with good good options.Terrific seating options, front of shop, at the back and upstairs, all with varying styles..."
MMelb
"After famous bakery joints like Lune and Agathé I reckon Parisian comes close. This quaint local bakery located in Essendon serves up one of the..."
Cindy Tran
"3.5Perhaps I shouldn't judge Parisian Baker too harshly as I only ever visit for coffee and the awesomely good Almond Croissants.The other..."
Magpie
"I walked past this little bakery for months until we noticed and tried it. My pick is the almond crossaint, beware its rich and..."
AJ
"Holy moly what a place! French sweets as far as the eye can see, freshly baked bread of all types, savoury treats like ham and cheese croissant,..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Amazing breakfast in true Parisian spirit! Great coffee, tasty cheese toast with bechamel sauce and the best almost croissant ever! 😍Our..."
Daria Radchenko
"Great local cafe with great coffee! Tried a few of their sandwiches which were nice but the main event is their cake selection. The petit 4 is the..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"I met someone once who told me she loved this french bakery in essendon and the croissants and cakes there were amazing! That was about two or more..."
Thuaners
"I love the cakes from this place. My favourite is the New York Baked cheese cake, lemon tart and the Creme beignet.The coffee is also good too...."
Food Critic
"Love this place. The almond croissant is to die for. I think it's up there, for the best in melbourne. Coffee is really nice also. Took off .5 as the..."
WillAfon
"Love the space in here, delicious pastry too, the almond croissant is so soft and fresh! Yuuum! Looking forward to coming back and trying some more..."
J_cinta
"Small patisserie cafe and very tradition and modern mixed french style. Coffee was nice and croissant was so fresh I want to try little..."
Saesami332
"Very nice, airy, warm atmosphere of the place. Would have liked prices displayed of items. Had the spinach and ricotta brioche and Nutella donut...."
Sally
"Rather expensive, but very nice food. Liked their hot chocolate, and macarons best. Crossaints are very fresh and tasty but too expensive for..."
Tamara Brennan
"Nice croissant and amazing service must go to Parisian baker. The bread are fresh as well and the place is very comfortable to relax and eat...."
Willkumar777
"Awesome patisserie .. the best cakes and tarts .. I had a lemon tart, frangipane tart andba mascoporne cake ... They all tasted out of this world ....."
Pav Parmar
"Good coffee and great almond croissants, among other things. The feel inside is quaint. They have successfully created a great French feel. Good for..."
Facebook User
"my all time favourite bakery - their pastries are very authentic and the best I've tasted so far. try their almond croissant and their Mille..."
Ruth
"I don't usually venture to Essendon but was killing some time this morning before an appointment and decided to have breakfast here. So many..."
Megan M
"Visually appealing shop. I always seem to stare and drool over it in the mornings and finally got the chance to try one of their berry pastries after..."
Maggie
"Parisian is our favourite local bakery! We absolutely love everything Parisian has to offer from the cakes, to the croissants and the baguettes. They..."
The Frugal Cats
"Atmosphere: Cute, small, boutique like cafe.Service: friendly, happy to answer questionsFood: Bought 6 individual treats to give..."
M&B
"The Parisian Baker is a small cafe that is bustling with customers on the weekend. With lots of fresh baked goodies on offer (particularly sweet..."
Eileen N
"Came in to try out their custard beignets ($3.8) and I was glad to have come here. Surely the right place to come for pastries and sweets. I must..."
Must Be Hungry
"Came in just after 3 and was surprised that there were still a variety of cakes available. I've forgotten the proper name for it, but we had the..."
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"Occasionally drove past Essendon on a weekend few weeks ago, heard of Parisian Baker and saw them trending in zomato, visit the little shop and..."
Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood
"Closed on Sundays !!! Yeah but that Almond croissant though! That is how good it is. Places like Breadtop and Ferguson Plarre dominate but it is the..."
Phantom Foodie
"Really love the almond croissants here, one of the best ones I've ever tasted. It's a bit softer than your usual ones but I actually like it. The..."
Just Another Foodie
"The New York style cheese cake will never let you down. I also love the strawberry tart. Fresh made daily. But if you archiving for a breakfast, it..."
Kelly Shen
"I had high expectations! But I was slightly disappointed... I was looking forward to the flakey almond croissant but the base was soggy. However the..."
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"Made our wedding cake. Love this place. French baking at its best. If you need a birthday cake this is the place for you. Best almond croissant you..."
Brad Taylor
"“We intended to find a Patisserie to purchase a cake for our good friends birthday party. But we ended up getting two fabulously decorated and..."
Melbourne Food Baby
"Always welcomed by their friendly staff with a huge smile on their faces! They never fail to satisfy my dessert cravings! So lucky to have them in my..."
Navya Sarath
"I had decided that I have driven past here too many times and thought it was as good a time as any to pop in for some baked goods. Walking..."
Alex Tee
"Fabulous pastries - both sweet and savoury!Service really good too!A definite must visit place!The steady flow of people through the..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"They make the best almond croissant!!!! The best place to fix dessert craving in Essendon! Love their cheese cake too! Unfortunately..."
Melbourne Vegetarian
"The good stuff: the beignets. They were very tasty and lighter than I expected (which is why I liked them). It was a shame that they were cold..."
The Not Picky Eater
"I've been threatening to call in here for so long now, but today was finally the day. Well, in summary I wish I had made more of an effort to get..."
Iceman
"Beautiful patisserie. Love their tart base, thin and buttery. Too bad it's far away from south east otherwise this would be a great place to get..."
Albert Widjaja
"We had the veggie baguette and the salmon brioche and decided to take away some sweets home. This place is my number one fav place to go....I love..."
TurkishD'light
"Wow what more can i say. The food here is delicious. I am truely amazed at how good the food is, i would highly recommend this place to anyone as a..."
St!nger
"The food here is AMAZING! The macaroons and almond croissants are just delicious. Hot chocolate is also very good if coffee is not your..."
Clarko
"Tried the coffee (reg. $3.50) and sourdough bread (loaf $6.50), which were both great but the coffee was so painfully slow to arrive I could've flown..."
S Cam
"Holy heck, I just fell back to Paris!! Ahhhhh (in a singing tone). Thankfully my waist line is safe as I live on the opposite of Melbourne. The..."
Hannah T
"I prefer the almond croissant to the macaroons. As I find the macaroons crumbles into small pieces very easily. Maybe I just need to put the whole..."
Merlin
"Parisian Patisserie Boulangerie is a slice of French deliciousness wedged in an unlikely pocket of suburban Essendon. The cosy two room shop is..."
MEL: HOT OR NOT
"Always come here for a catch up with the girls. Delicious desserts. Haven't tried savouries because every time I come here, I can't resist ordering..."
Michy
"A favourite! The food here is divine. The almond croissants in particular are just unbeatable. The cakes are superb and the coffee is always good. It..."
Hayden
"Scrumptious. Light as a feather mille feuille, delectable chocolate filled beignet. Glad we had time up our sleeve and stopped off on the way to the..."
FatCat
"My favourite local! This place will turn any clean, paleo zero gluten eater into a lover of all things carb! I can guarantee that you will walk away..."
Augustus Gloop
"Tea for two. Afternoon tea here was a real delight; a treat for two after a busy week. The fact that two staff made the effort to help a very elderly..."
Jimmy 3016
"With its fresh white signage and décor, from street level the best way to spot it is to look for the vintage white bicycle parked outside. Before..."
MelbourneVita
"Parisian Patisserie Boulangerie is another place that I wish I lived next to. Thank the lord I’m more than a suburb away. It can be a tad..."
Joanna Chan
"A very delectable almond croissant can be found here. Not everyone is a fan of almond croissants, but for those who are, this pit-stop is a must...."
Sheepish
"The house signature Almond Croissant, was clearly the best sweet tasting croissant I’ve come across in Melbourne. The inside was filled with warm..."
Je T'aime L'automne
"A strong coffee and almond croissant from this place is my post night shift..."
Tom
"Bring back the mix berry pudding..."
VH
"Always have a coffee here when in Essendon. Pastries are great..."
Iain L Crouch
"I love this place. A little piece of Paris in Essendon. The almond croissants are to die for. You would have to go to Paris to find one..."
Ilmar Mutli
"I drive 20 minutes out of my way to pick up an almond croissant before uni, it's amazing! And the girls have always been very nice and attentive...."
Foodiebec
"Go for the bread. I love the artesian bread loafs they sell. For those alone I'm willing to drive all the way to Essendon. Fresh, pleasantly dense,..."
Julie
"What a treat. This place never lets me down! It's my little treat spot after I get my haircut in Essendon and it is a great way to conclude a child..."
PaperBoat4
"The best coffee going around in Essendon, Moonee Ponds & Ascot Vale area!! The Almond Croissant are the BEST in Melbourne! Not a huge place, so seats..."
Peter Munivrana
"BEST Almond Croissants!. Wow - this Almond Croissant is certainly one you'll want to talk about! Not only for its smooth butter filling, but its..."
CustodianBaker
"Ooooh La La! Happiness is found here! U can even call them early to put aside that special pastry, as they go..."
Chris Mac
".yum.. Bloody good brioche..."
Eating Kate
"Lovely soy cappacino, would love some vegan sweets to be available! Quaint..."
Sally Bruni
"Sounds French for delicious. Cute patisserie, friendly staff, Amazing food!!!Great place to go for a really good coffee and something sweet to..."
Qlander
"Tarts are to die for! Strawberry, lemon, frangiapanni, pecan, all amazing in their own right! Macaroons were also good and their crossiants are..."
CantStopEating
"I was recommended to visit this bakery by a friend and it one of the best bakeries I've sampled by far! Walked into a bustling shop front with plenty..."
Matthew Aitken
"Had come here numerous times.Love the cakes there, especially the lychee cake.they also made very good Almond croissant.Great coffee. Though recently..."
Winda Crombie
"Fabulous pastries n cakes. I would recommend a few things, especially classic baguette, almond croissant, berry danish, all the donuts and..."
phoebe h
"Staff are always lovely! This is my favourite pastry place ever & I'm so happy I live right around the corner hehe on the other hand not very helpful..."
Te Ara Kupe
"Fresh and good quality deserts and bakery. I am big fan of Pistachio and raspberry croissant. Almond croissant is too oily for me but the rest of the..."
Aylin Dokuzcan
"Coffee is strong blend that gives you that extra kick in the morning. You don’t need to get the strong option. Their croissants are heavenly. If I..."
Bihter Altuntas
"Great coffee and excellent pastries. The bakery offered many of the traditional baked goods and some new ones. Croissant was crunchy on outside and..."
Nic Beament
North And Eight
83/100 (797 ratings)
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"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
Lamanna Cafe
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"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
The Austen Tea Room
75/100 (312 ratings)
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"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..."
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"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
Poynton's Boulevard Cafe
74/100 (396 ratings)
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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