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Augustus Gelatery Essendon
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The Austen Tea Room
75
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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
Indian Tukka On Buckley
80
/100 (298 ratings)
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"We have eaten at this homely restaurant numerous times and it is by far the best Indian in Melbourne. Family owned, the service is always spot on and..."
Laura Robins
"We spent a most delightful evening at India Tukka. The food was literally finger-lickin’ delicious, the staff attentive, the ambience relaxing,..."
Lorella D'Cruz
"Great Indian restaurant! We missed it so much when they left East Melbourne. Really pleased when they opened up in Essendon. The food is the best..."
Helen Lobato
"Great food, friendly staff. I'll definitely be back, highly recommend to all!..."
Taylah Ryan
"Great venue to catch up with friends- Brenda is attentive & on point with selecting sumptuous dishes for your group to share. Very affordable..."
Julie Clancy
"Best indian food in Melbourne with such a lovely service.. You just can't get enough of such delicious..."
Sajita Sitaula
"Best Indian food in Melbourne! So excited to have Indian Tukka back to feast on. Great service, delicious food, great..."
Callie Callie
"Great food, ambience and hospitality. Up market ambience without the price tag. The Falooda mousse is a..."
Susan Suri
"amazing food and service, happy to have Brenda and Alban closer to home, best Indian food in the..."
Nellie Carfi-Crocitti
"Best Indian with the friendliest service. If you live within 100 km's head straight..."
Warren Pitt
"Food was amazing with super friendly staff. Will definitely be coming..."
Cassandra Bellassai
"Everything is delicious and service was great!..."
Isabella Branidis
"Indian Tukka never disappoints and is without doubt the best in the area! The quality of produce and service from Brenda and her team is..."
Sarah Nev
"Brenda is a wonderful host , outstanding service and the best indian food in the area by a mile !Keep up the great experience Indian..."
Craig Parker
"This place was wonderful and had exceptional food. Everything was absolutely delicious and had the right amount of spice. The naan was fluffy and the..."
Nom Noms
"We have been looking for an authentic Indian restaurant since our local and reliable one sadly moved. It took over a year and countless failed trials..."
Electric
"Yummy! And so happy they were able to make us a Paneer Mahkne which is not technically even on the menu. Have been back for takeaways too and always..."
Irene Borges
"Amazing food and great service. The price is definitely worth it if you are looking for a great time. Also BYO wine which was great.. there is a..."
Brett J Coombe
"A little gem in Essendon. The Lamb Korma was superb, as good as I’ve had. Tandoori Chicken for two was lovely, couldn’t understand 3 pieces for..."
Bruce
"Our first visit to their new location, as always Brenda was very friendly, as was our waitress. The restaurant is a more modern ambiance which was..."
Steve
"We went on Tuesday night for dinner, we order murgh shorba and chat both were nice and for mains we order junglee Maas and pepper Chettinad chicken..."
Zero Cool😎😎😎
"Authentic atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and delicious and affordable food. $40 for a generous serving of entree, choice of main and dessert..."
Kayla Louise
"We tried this new local Indian restaurant for the first time last night and were delighted at the quality of the food. All dishes were extremely..."
Lgh_1
"Absolutely love this place! The food is on point - so flavourful. No dish I’ve tried has disappointed me. Fresh ingredients always used. I highly..."
Es Masters
"This place has the BEST Indian food I've ever eaten! I live right across the road from a different Indian restaurant in Moonee Ponds, but after..."
Livnletlive69
"Unbelievably good Indian food hands down. The photos do not do this amazing food justice. I was blown away by the rich incredible flavours & textures..."
Kiss And Eat Up
"IT isn’t what you expect from a suburban Indian local. Brenda and the Team having recently migrated from Collingwood serve up quite the departure..."
Iceman
"Very tasty and flavourful veg and chicken biryani! Brenda and Alvin are very hospitable, understood our needs and suggested the best options for a..."
DM
"Live just down the road from here so decided to visit. Started with Samosas which were good but just a little bit grainy in texture and the flavours..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"💢💢500th Review 💢💢My 500th review. Saved for Indian Tukka, the restaurant that singlehandedly changed my view of Indian food. I had..."
MelbourneMiss
"I'm not normally a huge Indian food fan, but this place has won me over. The ambiance of the place is nice and cosy and the staff are super..."
St!nger
"We had saag paneer, mixed grill, naan, roti and raita. The roti wasn't great but everything else was good. The host was charming but we felt like the..."
Bk3058
"Since the previous incarnation of this restaurant closed in April 2016 I tried a bunch of other places hoping to find a decent substitute and came up..."
DJ
"Best Indian food in Melbourne! Thrilled that Indian Tukka has reopened and lovely to see Brenda again! I highly recommend the Tandoori..."
Mel Adams
"It was my first time trying Indian and absolutely loved it. Not to mention the service was impeccable. So glad there's a great Indian place close by...."
Cassandra.bellassai
"So glad this is my new local Indian restaurant! Delicious food, friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be returning for more! Highly..."
Emma
"We had dinner at this lovely Indian restaurant. The service from start to finish was great and the food was even better. I highly recommend anyone..."
Peter Finlay
"Quiet and charming local restaurant not long opened. Friendly and welcoming Staff Quite busy last night but great service The food was delicious..."
Janet Bucknell
"Loved this place! The food here is to die for and the ambience is great. The curries have an authentic Indian taste and the starters including..."
Drimi
"Disclaimer- Being Indian, this review might sound overly critical. Anyway, here I go. Quite authentic Saag paneer. Portion size..."
Gayatri Devasthali
"Only been open a few weeks and it's already having night's where they are flat out. Really nice to see and hope they continue to do..."
TheyCallHimX
"Very relaxing environment, maybe prices are a bit high compared to other places and will be prefect if reviewed. However, it is an experience to..."
Bhavish K
"We just had a lovely experience all round. The staff we so friendly, they had no problem providing vegan options and they made just about the best..."
zachary schneider
"Amazing amazing amazing food, service is exceptional and always delivers on taste!! Every mouthful is an explosion of flavour and culinary..."
Saverio Lo Giudice
"New again just reopened Food..."
Paul Freeman
"The 17 years I've lived in Melbourne I've looked for a genuine classic Indian restaurant, lo and behold I've found it in my own back..."
Timothy Wilton
"We visited 6 months ago and loved the food and amazing customer service..."
vinay sharma
"I was a bit sceptical of this restaurant as the reviews do vary however we were pleasantly surprised! We ordered the banquet and it was amazing...."
Teagan Rodda
Hakata Essendon
88
/100 (272 ratings)
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History Cafe
84
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"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
Lincoln Food Store
85
/100 (248 ratings)
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Seafood Creations
88
/100 (238 ratings)
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"WOW......!!! The name says it all. Since this revolutionary, I don't even wanna call it a fish n chip shop, jus doesn't do it justice, so I'm going..."
Kaz Man
"Easily the best fish and chips shop in the area. You won't find better food or service no matter where you go. There is absolutely nothing to..."
Matthew Tonge
"Our new local Fish and Chips!!!! Fantastic food and their customer service is amazing. Crispy batter on the fish, grilled fish cooked to perfection,..."
Troy Christou
"Just opened, not your average fish and chip shop. I had fresh salt and pepper calamari lightly battered and cooked in front of me. Delicious !..."
Silvano Andreoli
"The best burger � in Melbourne , definitely worth the..."
Sara Bagheri
"There's not enough stars, I'd give 10 if I could haha!! Best fish and chips we've had in YEARS, thank god for the new owners!! Safe to say there was..."
Pals Man
"Always excellent food and wonderful service! Welcoming fun and I think everyone should go and enjoy it..."
Debs Nightingale
"Best Hamburger iv ever eaten, also had prawns scolops and chips tasted so fresh..."
Filippo Brancatisano
"Great food, great service. Kids loved it too. We'll definitely be..."
Nidal Boumadi
"Local fish & chips shop that just can’t go wrong.They give you a lot of chips even for 3$, their fish is super tasty and it’s such a..."
YUMLINGS Food Explorers
"Reasonably priced, high quality traditional burger and chips. A really good alternative compared to these highly priced specialised burger outlets...."
LD
"We buy a large amount of chips, potato cakes and fish for our staff, and they are always crispy and tasty, prepared by the required time, and carried..."
Caroline Ann Roberts
"If u want a delicious burger this is the place to go to!!!! The most tasty burger I have ever had. Even my son finished his burger and he never..."
Jan141002
"Love this place! Best fish and chip shop ever. Really lives up its slogan of not just your ordinary fish and chip shop. Food is always hot and..."
Jeff & Stacie
"Awesome food. Not many fish and chips shops where your food is cooked by qualified chefs. Loved the grilled calamari with pomegranate. Well done..."
Sam
Tope Restaurant
72
/100 (236 ratings)
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"Had the pleasure of dining here yesterday on a Friday night. Dont go in with the expectation of just an ordinary chinese place. This restaurant..."
John Duong
"We enjoyed Tope! The staff were very pleasant, service was efficient and good. We replicated our first meal that we had there, years ago. We had the..."
Teresa
"Great little place, beautiful ambience, pleasant staff, sensible background music. We just had some basics, the scallops were well prepared, but the..."
Teresa Jack
"I am a fan of Tope. The food is always nice and the customer service is also of a high quality. I like the outdoor area that you can hire to eat in..."
St!nger
"Great local Chinese cuisine. Really good prices and quality food. Continue to return after many..."
Like Eating
"The best Chinese food I have had - reasonable prices, decent sizes and tge best satay..."
Christina
"Best Chinese in the area... i would highly recommend it to anyone. Price is reasonable and food is very..."
Eric H
"Talkative staff. Food is ok, but predictable, the pleasant vibe and lovely ambience make up for it, and are the reason we go there. However, don't..."
Teresa
"Good Yum Cha here on a..."
Iceman
"Great food, good service. San Chou bow is lovely, best spring rolls, deliciuos fried rice. Regularly go..."
Yumbo
"We have brought take away from Tope several times over the last couple of months and cannot fault the meals we have received. In my opinion good..."
Wayne Kimmorley
"Pretty good joint... Food is proper quality, good flavour & very reasonably priced. We mainly get take away, but have eaten in a few times. Venue is..."
Allan M. Baker.
"This is my first time to the restaurant. Chef is cantonese. The restaurant was very crowded but we got a seat. Ordered the hot plate beef, delicious..."
Cody Lee
"Food was good the house wine was very good But the service was slow not the fault of..."
Malcolm Allen
"Very pleasant. Excellent food. Nice ambiance. Reasonable prices. No complaints whatsoever as the staff were very..."
philip Brailey
Ferguson Plarre
81
/100 (234 ratings)
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"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
Urban Dough
90
/100 (228 ratings)
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Coffee In Common
92
/100 (225 ratings)
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"One of Essendon’s best coffee and food. Service is warm and genuine, the owner is behind the coffee machine. I’ve been coming every weekend for..."
Marcela Ganicoche
"We are so blessed to have Coffee In Common in Essendon. Such a Brunswick Street feel around the corner. Amazing food and coffee and the staff are..."
Caz Rowland
"My favourite local! Food is amazing and I leave with a smile every visit. I'm one of those annoying people with dietary requirements but it's never..."
Candice Vitale
"Very nice little cafe and friendly staff, had a delicious trout and salad i really loved it and coffee was awesome!!!..."
Anjali Rajkarnikar
"Such good coffee waitress Claudia amazing personality so hot is she single..."
Nikhil Banerjee
"Beautiful coffee with lovely staff :-) the coffee was extracted to perfection! A beautiful little..."
Simon James French
"Possibly the best omelette I've ever tasted! Plus great coffee, friendly happy service & reasonable..."
Gerard Powell
"Very good coffee and very good food! Will definitely come back next time I am North..."
Ben Tuffy Lee
"Great coffee, food, people, but most of all,..."
Andrew A Kelly
"CIC - plying me with caffeine and getting me through law exams! Awesome. The best almond lattes..."
Coral Price
"Great place, great food, great people and great coffee. Try the..."
Marty Dee
"Great customer service. Great food (had lunch there a few times) and it is great that at coffee in common i can have tea. The drink i prefer...."
Jordan Oke
"Chilled atmosphere, amazing food, top of the world standard coffee. Most importantly, have people I love. Couldn't ask for more...."
Chelsea Chang
"Perfect for a rainy day, cozy little cafe! Had a latte and super green toaster...."
Jaynie's Belly
"The cafe is small but the food and coffee are delicious. Coupled with really friendly but not imposing service, Coffee in Common is one of my..."
Erin Koletsis
"This place is the sweetest. We go here several times a week. Coffee is on point and they have my FAVOURITE smashed Avo in Melbourne. Better than..."
Flakeymanners
"The matcha pancakes are insanely good!! I loved it so much, I just want to eat it all over again. They are quite filling and clearly the presentation..."
Taniacandido
"Small yet friendly cafe near essendon train station and windy hill football club. Limited menu options make the choice easy, but the limited choices..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Charming local spot! Perfect coffee.. smashed avo is one of, if not the best that I've ever had! Food can run a little slow due to being a small..."
Shank
"Many cafés claim to serve specialty coffee, yet churn out mediocre, flavorless and disappointing beverages. Not the case here. Sean is a stickler..."
Tessa Stogian
"Great service, great coffee, smoothies and breakfasts and a really relaxed atmosphere, Coffee in Common is my go-to cafe in the Essendon area. The..."
Vegetable Eater
"Love these guys Best food, best staff, best location, best location.Love the vibe in the cafe and the decor.Awesome food 👍🏼as..."
RukiFoodi
"Lovely space and decor for a small little niched cafe. Staff are friendly and attentive and willing to engage. Pat on back to 2 guys (staff) who..."
Coral Price
"Wowee, what an experience. What can I say...was greeted with a friendly smile and great approach. Kicked off my day with a quick coffee, which turned..."
Davide Cavuoto
"Absolutely great cafe with wonderful produce & amazing sausages!!! Never had a bad breakfast here. One day that included a banana, peanut butter &..."
Fussy Eater
"I visited these guys today and really enjoyed everything I had. The coffee is definitely a step up for the area and the food is..."
Tristan March
"Exceptional coffee! Had a delicious breakfast with brilliant service. Will certainly be returning. The chef was gracious enough to cater for my..."
Agile
"Went here this morning for brunch. The food was spot on, the coffee was excellent and the service was great. Will return again and again - new fave..."
Kate Tomlinson
"Went here today for lunch, was just looking for something local. Delicious! Had the gnocchi with beetroot sauce and walnuts, yum yum yum! My friend..."
Emma Keech
"The food was simply excellent with well thought out dishes with fresh ingredients. I wanted more despite feeling full. The coffee needs some..."
D
"I called in the other day looking for Alice as I had a hankering for the 'Alice in Wonderland' (AIW), which in summary is Darryl's home made peanut..."
Iceman
"Warm, welcoming, friendly place with top notch coffee and beautiful sweet treats. Didn’t try the food menu but the offerings looked good and..."
Tim
"Coffee was great, and both meals ordered were awesome too. A nice, surprisingly light brekkie. Wait staff pleasant and friendly, would..."
Tom McKeesick
"Good coffee, more on the acidic side than smooth. Great atmosphere. Had some food here too. Very good quality but a tad on the expensive..."
Wally Chiang
"Awesome coffee.. Awesome food.. Awesome people.. If you're in the area, or even if you're not, it's a terrific place for a bite or a caffeine hit! Do..."
Jim Pike
"Tiny little cafe. Good service, coffee and breakfast. Happy to..."
Gavin MOK
"My favourite coffee! The roast is delicious, and all barristers serve a consistent, high quality coffee. The food does take a little while to come..."
Michaela Grima
"One of the best coffee shops in the area. Small, but has a nice relaxed ambiance. Coffee was their own mix roast, fresh and not too dark (I think..."
Michael Swaddle
"Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Coffee: 4/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Cleanliness (FOH): 4/5 My boyfriend had a job that required him to work in the area for a..."
Cassie Gordon
Bowls Baby
82
/100 (225 ratings)
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La Spezia
88
/100 (212 ratings)
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"The Melanzane Pasta is to die for!!!!!! What a gem of a place, obviously a family affair, food and service outstanding- we told the lovely waitress..."
Sherrill Duncan
"Needed a meal before heading to the airport couldn't find anywhere else open on a Monday but so glad we stumbled upon it because we had an amazing..."
Kana Ristić
"What an amazing meal!!! Delicious traditional food will be back. Friendly service delicious food great prices..."
Jo Warner
"My new favourite local Italian place! Thank you for going above and beyond with your service and food! The complimentary garlic bread was..."
Sevda
"The owners are so incredibly sweet and welcoming. We come here when we feel like traditional, homecooked Italian food. We love the puttanesca..."
Louise Elia
"The family that own this places are always so warm and welcoming. Each time we order our pasta dishes they throw in a cheesy garlic focaccia on the..."
The Brunchfast Club
"Simple, wholesome and tasty food. Friendly owners and good service . Suitable for kids and family. Vegetarian options limited but good. Will visit..."
ZeNykhyl
"One of the most authentic and delicious pizza's around. Also the owner of this place is an absolute legend. Could not recommend higher, vegetarian..."
Jennifer Abela
"This place is the really something! We had garlic pizza, pollo fungi gnocchi and amatriciana fettuccine. All 3 dishes were amazing and the pasta..."
Mitchbob
"Delicious food. Wonderful service. Will most definitely return soon. An absolutely wonderful night, left happy and full! No faults 🙂...."
Catherine Wellham
"Delicious thin based pizza. Staff extremely welcoming. Take away and eat in both good. Kid-friendly. We are regulars and feel part of the..."
Clane
"Nice little Italian restaurant for dining. I usually get takeaway pasta/pizza. I personally prefer their pasta over pizza. Owner/staff is a..."
Gayatri Devasthali
"Have frequented La Spezia over the years and have never been disappointed. The decor is quite plain but the food and service make up for it...."
Melissa Byrne
"Great lil family restaurant, beautiful home recipes that are consistently good. It's a great lil gem of Essendon that continuously punches above its..."
Rama
"Authentic family business with service that never disappoints . Best Pizza in the Essendon area by far & the pasta dishes are great as well. Love it..."
Majella Lind
"The food tastes like something you would get at nonna's house! So so tasty!! The spaghetti bolognese was perfect and the pizza had a lovely thin..."
Jo Landi
"Love this place, great food, excellent service and the prices are affordable, a great little family style place!! The ownder Diana, is lovely and..."
Nicole Oakley-Knight
"I really enjoy this little italian place. Its small.and family owned and you can tell. The lady who waits the tables is always super friendly and..."
St!nger
"I've had pizza from here a few times now, and the staff are very friendly, pizzas are tasty. Thin pizza base which I prefer. Pretty good on prices ,..."
Eve
"CARBONARA, AL FUNGHI & GARLIC PIZZA. The pastas were silky soft, but not soggy, and so it was enjoyable for us. The Al Funghi sauce had a light..."
Hungry Danbo
"La Spezia has been a go to place for my girlfriend and I not just because of the great food but because of the hospitality, the lady that works there..."
Pajamies Mix
"Welcoming, excellent customer service!. One of the things I like about this place is that everyone smiles and seems genuinely pleased to see you. All..."
Vpollock
"What a little beauty!!!!. We went last.....we are so happy to find this pizza cafe close to homeNot only is the food FANTASTIC but the SERVICE..."
Dean
"Old school. Reminds me of pizza restaurants in the 80's - genuinely good food, lovely service, will definitely be back..."
Sue Bennett
"Simply spot on. A simple and very casual place to eat. Service was outstanding, food very tasty and prices pretty good too. I'll definitely be going..."
Dazzat5
"Yumo. Great casual pizzeria, fantastic service and the best pizza around !!! We will be back..."
Vanilla Face
"My friends and I frequent this venue all year round. Best variety of pizza and pasta. Spezia special and the ability to alter you pasta dishes is a..."
Tchrystie.93
"This hidden little gem is amazing! The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food was sensational. Taditional authentic pizza and home made..."
Cristina B
"This is Pizza!!. I have tried a couple of different pizzas from here, but my favourite is classic and simple- Margarita with mushrooms. All the..."
Appetite For Life...
"Enjoyed. Felt like Italian. this hot the spot. Carbonara, greek salad, and pizza. authentic, old fashioned..."
Barbara
"Wow never knew this place existed and have to say it was delicious ... Really good cannelloni and the pizzas were..."
Lydia Gagliardi
"Tonight was the second time I've been. Last time I came I tried their pizza and was absolutely amazed. By far the best I've ever had. Tonight I..."
Shell1706
"As soon as we walked through the door I knew dinner had begun with something special; friendly and welcoming faces greeted us on arrival plus the..."
Annie Tony
"Authentic Local. I was in the mood for some authentic pizza and drove past this place en route to the airport. (Clearly been there a long time but..."
Riley Toms
"My fiance have been here a couple times and it's always been an absolute treat. I get the meat lovers and my wife gets the Margherita pizza. The meat..."
Reality Reptiles
"We absolutely LOVE this place! Always our first choice for pizza and pasta. Authentic home made food. Feels like going home for dinner. The pizzas..."
Cathy Tilley
"Loved the food, wasn't to busy and surprised at the output coming from the small open kitchen they have. Good work to the owners! I'd eat there..."
Travers Peters
"I’ve been eating at La Spezia for a number of years now both in the restaurant and take away. I’ve never once had a bad meal and it’s my ‘go..."
Thomas Ross
"A hidden gem in the heart of Essendon. The food is flavourful, delicious, home made and the portions are great! The atmosphere is quaint. The people..."
Michaela Grima
Jiji's Place
90
/100 (208 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Café
"Love this little place in the heart of Essendon. Great coffee and great food. Moroccan chicken and fellafel wraps are a must try as is the great..."
Glenn Shiell
"If you like good food this is the place to go waited on from polite staff cnt speak highly enough of this place A..."
Nick Sargeti
"I cannot recommend Jiji's highly enough. Always friendly, always great service, always great food. Sam always greets you with a smile. If you have..."
Nisa Briggs-Kelly
"Great Food and service, very comfy atmosphere. My hole family is linked to this cafe and we all love it and care a lot about Sam , the owner, who..."
Bernardita Loredo
"Friendly staff, quick service, meal presentation excellent, meal satisfaction excellent. I would highly recommend this..."
Veronica May
"We went to this cafe only because the one up the road was so busy .... well what a fantastic place food was fabulous we had our 2yr old With us who..."
Kim Litton Palmer
"Jiji place is a beauty. I've been to a lot of cafe visiting Australia and this place is by far the Best latte and sandwich I've ever..."
Joseph Hayek
"Love this place great food great owners highly recommend..."
Julie Zucco
"Lovely cafe, great coffee, very friendly staff, plenty of room and best breakfast ever (I had the vegan). The courtyard and tables outside would be..."
Brooke Webster
"Best breakfast I've ever had! Mediterranean breakfast 100/10. Friendly staff..."
Alexandra Slade
"Great food, great staff highly..."
Mathew Farah
"Had the pleasure of visiting Jiji’s this morning and warmly welcomed by Sam. Child-friendly garden with plenty to keep the kids occupied whilst..."
Kevin Fox
"The food, atmosphere, environment & the staff are amazing. The staff are so friendly & very easy going. This cafe has such a homey feel that I keep..."
Georgette Chahine
"We went for breakfast early Saturday morning and we totally enjoyed it� the French toast was amazing! Best in the Essendon area! Good coffee and..."
Nicolette Aisen
"Sam and the staff at Gigi’s are so friendly, accomodating and great with kids. The outdoor area is so convenient with kids, they had a ball. Will..."
Jade Wood
"Great coffee & perfect temperature, warm friendly service & love the Mediterranean food to go. Very difficult to decide what to eat. Especially as..."
Karen Knight
"This place is a bit of a hidden gem - further down Rose St in Essendon past the station. The coffee is lovely and strong, the prices are reasonable..."
The Lambshank Redemption
"Nice and cozy little cafe, perfect for kids, there is a nice little play area for them out the back in the courtyard. They also have a number of..."
Michael Mawal
"Jiji s placesplace cafe has kids play ground back yard, super friendly staff.Vary hard to find a place like this！kids can play and they do..."
Yoyo
"Been meaning to try this place for a while but trying to find a parking spot can be very difficult in this part of Essendon I found the place very..."
Graham Scown
"Been there a few times with my family and it's always been good! The Mediterranean brekky is fantastic! I would definitely go back there by..."
Geenag52
"Nice cafe with a cosy family feel. Rather small, so don't come if you have a group bigger than 6 people. Nice seating out front for when the weather..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"Came here for coffee and a muffin. Their muffins were homemade and fresh (which is not always the case at other places in Essendon) so definitely a..."
Facebook User
"This is the best cafe in Essendon bar none. The owner knows how to make coffee and I think it's a bit of a hidden gem food wise. Quite incredible..."
Fifi
"Love this place, but can only go in dry weather as my 2 year old cannot not play on the trampoline and slide, and my 1 year old cannot not wander..."
Kate
"Absolutely Love it. Definitely would recommend it and can't wait to go back! great coffee and even better customer service! went for breakfast and..."
Raymond_eid88
"A Special Brekkie. Two friends and I spent a lazy morning having brunch at Jiji's, sitting out in the sun and enjoying the atmosphere on Rose Street...."
Iris Kostas
"Love this place and kids love it more!. Very relaxed and kid friendly cafe with a great space down the back in the courtyard where the kids can have..."
Ndagrosa
"My wife and I really enjoyed our Mediterranean inspired breakfast. I really enjoyed the scrambled eggs with Zaatar & Tabouli salad. Coffee hit the..."
Brian
"Jiji's Place is a MUST.. Absolutely loved popping in for a coffee on Australia Day before my run, but then took a look at the menu and couldn't..."
Sarah.bannan9
"Great coffee and warm friendly service. Really appreciate the early morning starts so I can get my caffeine mix before the 6:53am train to the city...."
Thea
"Ideal place for families. We stumbled into JiJi's this week and was delighted by the family friendly atmosphere and outdoor courtyard. Gridlock..."
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"Great coffee and meals. Very friendly staff. I had the JiJi big breakfast.. so..."
Dale Cee
"Staff were fantastic. I had the French toast which looked as good as it tasted. The kids enjoyed the outdoor area. Sam was warm and friendly as he..."
Karen Lim
"Great family-run cafe, perfect for families. Lovely little outdoor area out the back. Coffee was delicious and the chicken schnitzel panini was..."
David Van Der Hoeven
"We had a wonderful time at Jiji's, the place is so pretty and perfect for a outing with family and friends. The food was amazing, everything we..."
Merlin Francis
"Those cafe is one of the best in this area. Not only is the food great, the staff are just the kindest and welcoming bunch of people. Nothing better..."
The Customer
"Interesting concept that has its outdoor area as a child-friendly playground, clearly catering for the young family market. If you're a single who..."
Antoun Issa
"Sam & the staff are beyond lovely. Food is healthy and delicious and prices are just as incredible. Highly recommend the Moroccan Chicken Wrap,..."
Liana Frisch
Fredricks Restaurant
74
/100 (205 ratings)
Restaurants
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Essendon Seafood & Fish & Chips
76
/100 (199 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
Seafood
"Was very impressed with the food here, we got grilled fish which was a really nice thick portion and not too greasy, potato cakes and scallops were..."
Maddy Bartlett
"Beautiful fatty fish rich in flavour don’t believe any of the fake reviews that been post by nearby losers shops , that attacked this beautiful..."
Steve Lawson
"The grilled and fried flake are both delicious and very well priced at $6.50 each and the salad is very fresh and tastes..."
Reagan Burgess
"Food was greatStaff were friendlyWeather wasn't ideal but still goodThank you for your hospitality Will definitely be back..."
Sarah
"Can't go past fish and chips on a warm night.. Or the onion rings from here, so delicious. I always over order but who doesn't when the food is..."
Alex Tee
"Not Bad at all. Decent fish and chips for the..."
Food_Ninja
"Overall, cheap prices for nicely fried fish. Good casual place – one that I’d drop by for a snack on the long way to the..."
DeOriginalOne
"Really good fish and chips! A little bit too greasy, and had a little bit of bone in a piece of fish, but other than that, absolutely great! I'm not..."
Eliza Sharp
"Honestly the best grilled flake and chips I have ever had.. The flake is massive, and the chips are very crunchy and fresh!! Well worth the wait. I..."
Mert
"Well worth the wait this Good Friday, the family finished everything in the box .....great job guys..."
Carol Ann Sifonios
Captain Grey
73
/100 (198 ratings)
Restaurants
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely staff and fast service. I ordered dukka poached eggs with sujuk which was delicious and came in large portion, good for sharing. The coffee..."
ReemBesher
"The coffee here is delicious and always good, seriously can not fault it. The Dukkah Eggs are tasty and a nice breakfast mea - looking forward to..."
Cnassar09
"I had a latte (very nice) and had the Dukka Eggs. Overall a very good feed. I thought it was reasonable value for what we paid. Partner had the..."
Brunos Food Safari
"Walked in here as my friends and I were hungry and not much were open at 3pm on a Monday afternoon. First of all, we had to take the menu..."
J
"I visit this place regularly & have always enjoyed a great coffee. Delish coffee beans! The staff are very approachable with a smile & always up for..."
🌊Pilates🐇Nurse🤸Nutrition🥑
"Coffee is consistently very, very good, staff very welcoming & friendly, food is consistently of a high standard. Best cafe in the that precinct by a..."
Steve
"Came here for brunch today. Food and coffee was really good. Service was a bit lacklustre and slow. Staff don't seem to be happy. Nice little cafe..."
Kat
"Not really sure about this cafe.....the food is quite ok, just not spectacular. The coffee was absolutely spot on though and I would return for that..."
Chocolate.Factory
"I come here for breakfast every weekend, the staff are lovely, the gluten free porridge is super tasty, the coffee is perfect and my husband gets an..."
Natasha.b.brent
"Heard about captain grey a little while back, Headed over this morning, interesting menu & Great fitout!Will definitely be going back for..."
ArmstrongStFoodstore
"Newly opened with minimal clean lines, Captain Grey is popular with the locals. We popped in for breakfast. Service was attentive with our hot..."
Anita Gibbs
"A lovely cafe. Nice strong coffee. We had the captains big breakfast and the eggs benedict. Both were really delicious. Nice friendly staff and..."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"We stopped by to check it out for a midday breakfast session in between getting things done. It was busy but there was no waiting for tables. First..."
Christine A
"Just recently opened, very nice decor inside. Coffee was great and the food is good. You would expect it to settle in over time and get even better...."
MichaelL
"Freshly opened in Late September, I give it a 5 for presentation, taste in the decor and colour scheme! Despite the busy location, it is inviting..."
Mei Yew
"Great food! We both loved our meals and will be back. The new decor looks excellent and the coffee good also. Service was a little lacking, though it..."
Facebook User
"Very friendly service. Happy, bright atmosphere. Gorgeous modern interior. No waiting to order. Meals served promptly. Calamari was tenderly cooked...."
Roxie And Bazart
"The coffee here is really very good. I had the Vietnamese calamari salad, which was lovely, although had too much raw onion. The service is great. I..."
Fiona Collins
"Lovely bright spacious atmosphere, clean and modern. Tasty food and coffee, especially their specialty double date espresso.. Yum! Only complaint..."
Lauren Hulo
Me Wah Chinese Take Away Food
79
/100 (189 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Fried rice
Cantonese
Chinese
Cheap Eats
"The best fried rice in Melbourne! Very tasty & not too oily. Haven’t tried any of the food yet but would highly recommend their special fried..."
Reginacyy20
"We found this little gem and felt like it took us back to the 90s! Staff is amazing! Food is consistent and never disappointed. Highly recommended...."
Mina Nguyen
"Excellent food and warm service. I usually go for more "popular" restaurant for Chinese food however I can honestly say I will be coming..."
Sebastian
"Originally was just popping in to buy a couple of dim sims for a quick snack. Then started to order the sweet and sour braised chicken. Really love..."
Barry Williams
"I have been going to this take away shop for nearly 40 years and without a shadow of a doubt the best chicken rolls in Australia. Great service, well..."
RAH
"Absolutely love this place! First off, such friendly and polite staff, in person and on the phone. Their Hokkin noodles are to die for, no other..."
Em Dean
"Wonderful service & great sized meals tasted amazing. Just wish there was a little more sauce in our container. Would recommend to anyone who is..."
Katie Murphy
"This is a basically an institution in Essendon.I worked next door to it in Essendon for quite sometime so it became standard dinner fare. Years..."
Sherz
"This place is Beyond retro. Original 70s...and i love that. Old School Aussie/Chinese. Had the Special Fried Rice and it was good. Next time Lemon..."
AcdcBoy
"Typical hole in the wall Chinese takeaway joint. Been going here for years. Most legit Lemon chicken and fried rice I've had. Don't let the no..."
Thai Truong
"Another place that I have been going to for well over 20 years. I have had most things off the menu and its always a winner!If you in the..."
AJ
"I have been going to Me Wah for the past 10 or so years, it is the dingiest looking chinese take away store but the food is absolutely delicious!..."
Jessica Ryan
"These guys make the best Fried Rice ever. You know it's damn good when people from interstate come down, order 15 extra large serves to take home &..."
Fiona Bloss
"The best.... The best fried rice in Melbourne! ppl that suggest the place is unclean...not true. dated?..."
Iheartfood
"Great special fried rice with heaps of meat !!! The chicken rolls are delicious though Prehaps a tad..."
Ben Davis
"Great. The staff are always friendly. This is your standard Aussie Chinese take-away but it is one of the best I have ever..."
Daniel Mitchell
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Iceman
"I've been living in essendon for 2 years and everytime I smelled asian food in the essendon station, I'm wondering if this the restaurant cause it's..."
Ly ca
"Always a decent feed here. Don't get me wrong it's basic Chinese but done consistently well at reasonable prices. Their fried is is always delicious..."
Brett Cooper
"Best Special Fried Rice,and chicken Rolls,,,Beef black bean,,Been going there 20yrs,,,serving quantities are fantastic,service very friendly and..."
Mateus ¬¬ Gomes
"The food was sooo good! We got the special friend rice ( so much meats ) and wonton soup 🍜 very..."
Elizabeth Tawaf (Liza)
"The best special fried rice ever. No meat is diced, it's full of chunks. A meal on its..."
David Mullins
"Best special fried rice in Victoria hand's down!!! Great family run..."
Richard Mezzetta
"Been buying the fried rice, dim sims and spring rolls for over 30 years. Best fried rice ever. Dummy's are Chen Wah, but spring rolls are home..."
Will Barger
Cafe Palms
83
/100 (188 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Dinner
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great family run restaurant, delicious food and friendly service. Date night was full filled with garlic prawns, antipasto and gnocchi bolognese...."
Dani
"We have been going here for years. Service is always good likewise the food. Last night I had the flounder - it was delicious- my husband had the..."
Montoya
"My wife and I have been eating here for many years, Michael and Maria are very good people but more importantly they are great hosts, always willing..."
Michael Leach
"I suggested Cafe Palms for a quick informal catch up mid week. I was a little worried when I read the reviews. I need not have worried. It seems the..."
Helen Stearman
"When we go out for a meal, it has to be better than what I can dish up at home. So this place is my "go-2" place when I can't cook for some reason...."
2hawkeyes
"Went at palms few times and I always had a great service and fantastic food!Starters are awesome,especially the lovely bruschetta and..."
Ciro Di Girolamo
"Went here for the first time service is very slow but food was good they were polite but a bit slow every thing was good mains and desert except for..."
Alycia Osborne
"Great old style Italian food. If you love traditional Italian dishes that are big and full of flavour, you'll love Cafe Palms. We dined here recently..."
LovingMelbourne
"Love this restaurant! Make sure you book a reservation. Staff are always friendly and food is..."
Ren Yu
"Great place to eat!. Love the food, atmosphere & owners treat you like family! Everyone needs to have a go! Love..."
Kim
"We think it's ace. We go to palms as they always remember us, we are treated like family and so are our 5 children. Traditional Italian home made..."
Nicole And Nathan
"Cafe Palms is a traditional Italian restaurant and is owned by a lovely italian family. As you enter you have a nice welcome by one of their..."
Holly Clough
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for the hospitality received for the is amazing place!!amazing food and family friendly where they have amazing..."
Sev Kazim
"Overall amazing experience would highly recommend feels like I’m in a small town Italy , service was lovely and warm food was absolutely amazing..."
Isabelle Nomen
"Dropped in on strength of Google review for a late meal. Was very happy with the service and meal. ..."
David Banner
"Great place and friendly accommodating staff. Food never fails to..."
Elizabeth Smith
"Delicious Italian food served by a lovely Lady Can't wait to go back and try the Seafood Risotto as they had run out on the night i was there...must..."
Maureen Lalor
"First time their. Good old fashioned Italian restaurant. No complaints. Big meal sizes and good service. The night that I was their it was very much..."
Vincent Tuccitto
"As always the food and service where excellent. Would recommend them to..."
Mark Taylor
That Acai Place
89
/100 (179 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Take 3 Cafe
86
/100 (178 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Australian
Asian
Australian
Asian
Australian
Subway
84
/100 (169 ratings)
Restaurants
Brunch
Salad
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Great work Subway Essendon! I spoke with Sujin at 9 am for a 11:30 pick up, lunch for 20. Everything was ready on my arrival at 11:20 plus added to..."
Lynn Spence
"Fresh food, great customer service and clean n..."
Ninder Singh
"Generous with salads, and sauce, pretty fresh..."
Liam Cooke
"Salesh served myself and my father, he was so friendly and professional great service goes a long way! Will definitely be going to this subway more..."
Ella Goddard
Imperial Garden Restaurant
80
/100 (161 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Chinese
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Asian
Chinese
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Was a quick dinner here and although the decor is old old old.. the staff are friendly, service is fast... food is tasty... try the satay and the..."
Inostram
"Such friendly, above and beyond staff, honestly outstanding. The food was delicious, filling and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend...."
Jess Moz
"The decor was what you'd expect - dated but suitable 😊 I'm not sure why there are so many bad reviews, I was quite content with my food. I mean..."
KnowingMelbourne
"We ventured in on Saturday night and despite the 80s decor were very happy. A couple of the staff were in training but they had badges identifying..."
LNK
"Acceptable Chinese cuisine. Good for a quick local..."
Anita G
"Delish!. Excellent Shanghai dumplings and very friendly service. A new favourite restaurant of mine! Great for takeaway..."
Annie Martinu
"Chinese 'Old School' Style #Happy. What a pleasant surprise to finally find a chinese that I would happily come back to. Fried rice, tick! Sweet and..."
Richard Keenan
"Amazing restaurant & Amazing customer service. Looked on Urbanspoon to find a Chinese restaurant to eat at tonight and I am so happy with Imperial..."
Facebook User
"Really good food and service. Always serve with a smile that made us feel comfortable. I had a great time with my friend. I 'll be..."
Brad
"Great local restaurant with always reliable quality food, service is superb, nice to have a 'local' you can rely..."
Lycheee
"Excellent food. Ordered takeaway on Sat night for the first time based on reviews. Servings were decent and food was great. Beef with black bean was..."
Zarli
"My friend told me the place have changed owner. I went there to try their new menu last week. The food is fabulious, a big improve from old..."
MRS TT
"It's a good dinning place in local area. The food is really fresh and delicious. Our family come very..."
Mandy
"Good Vibe. Restaurant has a good feel to it when you walk in, and the staff are all friendly and helpful! Food is tasty & good choice if you're..."
Adriana A
"Great restaurant for family and friends. Has not changed much over the years, making it a reliable place to go. Service is always friendly and the..."
RG
"Nice enough. This place has great prices considering it offers a quant dining experience. Though noisy and busy, the restaurant is really nice and..."
Urbanfork
"The spring rolls at this restaurant..."
Chocolate.Factory
"Always good. Been going here for awhile now and we love it. Amazing Chinese that isn't expensive and always reliable. Seems a bit old looking but..."
Foodlover
"Cheap chinese food and highlight was deep fried ice-cream brought out for his birthday with happy birthday music playing. Friendly staff and nice..."
Candice
"Cheap reliable local Chinese. Food good service good, decor dated but comfortable. Staff attentive, service good, however, beware of the new rude..."
Food Love Affair
"One word...."
Kate Procter
"Great Food & Economical. A regular at this restaurant for many years. Satay at this place is deliciious and moist and they are grilled, not fried..."
Ms T
"Really fantastic cheap..."
Duncan
"It’s taste really homey , tasted malaysian with “ Heat”. tried the braised chicken w..."
Lee Yu Xuan
"Lovely atmosphere with plenty of seating, great service and very tasty food offering a large menu - only downfalls for me - the prices were a little..."
Jamie Gordon
"Just moved in to the area and decided to try it and let me tell you, it was worth it. Yes, it does have an old 60's look but once inside is pretty..."
Andres Montalvo
"Wonderful service, delicious food. We all had a wonderful evening. Highly recommend Imperial Garden..."
Rhonda Sloan
"We have been going to this restaurant for at least 30 years and never had a compliant. The service is fast and courteous with the waiters being..."
Dee Curtis
"We have been going to Imperial garden for about 5 to 6 years. There have been times when it hasn't been fabulous over the years but we keep coming..."
J C
"A family favourite, at Imperial Garden you can always expect delicious meals, friendly hospitality, cleanliness and value for money. I highly..."
Madame Bee
"Lovely food. Friendly staff. Well priced. Will go..."
Jason Wright
The Pepper Tree
90
/100 (152 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Italian
Middle Eastern
Australian
Italian
Middle Eastern
Grill
Australian
Grill
Italian
Middle Eastern
Australian
Reservations
Mid-range
"LOVED it here! A group of us came here last night and we were blown away. We ordered things to share and everything was delicious and flavoursome...."
Bree
"I stumbled upon this family run cafe while looking for somewhere nice to have a coffee and chat with a friend. The Pepper Tree looked cosy, the staff..."
Morgs71
"$10 Parmas Night every Monday! The owners are down to earth and awesome. The fire place definitely adds to the ambience. Cool beer garden out the..."
Sevda
"Monday Parma nights are great. $10 for a nice big Parma with a few yummy choices for toppings and real chicken! Will be returning again..."
Nick
"Had a great feed - Loved Nonnos Pasta! Very generous servings.Service was great and very accommodating to childrens needs.Ambience, good..."
Jaswinder Singh
"Great food at reasonable prices, extensive wine list, and good beers. Remember to use the beer garden on warm nights! Friendly service family..."
UMACS Media
"Friendly service. Great food, great flavours, great prices. We shared some entrees and a salad..The entrees were quite big, we certainly didn’t..."
Kim L
"Parma bigger than my hand. Gnocchi is home made and the espresso martini was in the top 3 best ones I've ever had. The garlic butter drumlettes were..."
Upbeat Melon
"Food is exceptional with very generous serving sizes. Well priced, nice decor and service. Highly recommended and im usually a tough critic. I think..."
Jarrod Borg
"This place is a hidden gem. Food was AMAZING! Bruschetta was the best I’ve had. Barramundi cooked to perfection with crispy skin. Super friendly..."
sandra parnis
"Awesome pasta tonight. The chef made an amazing beef ragu that was really delicious. 5/5 would dine..."
Ed Ayy
"Great food, great service, and a great little spot with lots of personality! Good tastes great, and large portions as..."
Matthew Hooper
"Absolute gem of a place. All the staff were so friendly and food was fantastic. Great vibe and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to come..."
Rob Cundari
"The seafood linguine was amazing. Very fresh..."
Nickolas Reissis
Primrose And Vine Wine Bar
88
/100 (211 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Australian
Fine Dining
Chef Sofra
87
/100 (149 ratings)
Restaurants
Grill
Diner
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Diner
Turkish
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Grill
Turkish
Dinner
Diner
Mediterranean
Turkish
Grill
Middle Eastern
Reservations
Dinner
Mr Walker
90
/100 (136 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
Café
Mid-range
Buckley Corner Cafe
87
/100 (127 ratings)
Restaurants
Café
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Mid-range
"We were very impressed with this restaurant! It has a beautiful décor and relaxed ambience, matched with excellent friendly service and a great..."
Toni Lynch
"I visited Buckley Corner for the first time for a birthday breakfast and I loved it. It is a friendly family run business with a warm and inviting..."
Ann-Marie
"Nice clean place with very helpful staff even asking if I found it to cold with the big window open when I arrived I was quickly show a table and was..."
Graham Scown
"Brunched here today for a family birthday. Corn and pumpkin fritters were amazing. Service and owners were lovely. A new local favourite and will..."
Emily_food
"Lovely ambience, friendly staff, delicious coffee some of the best I've had. Will definitely visit again. Also keen to try out their delivery..."
Shannon
"Welcoming surprise after visiting Buckley Corner Cafe on the recommendation of friends who recently visited.Fantastic value and a great..."
Magpie
"Love the family vibe you get when you visit this cafe. They are all so lovely and make you feel welcome.The kitchen staff were also super..."
TheyCallHimX
"Great food and friendly service! Went here today had the chicken sandwich which was nice with lots of flavour and thick cut chips. Others had the..."
Munchbunch
"Fantastic Lunch spot, Great service and food. The daily Juice is always good. Cajun Chicken sandwich is excellent. Great Coffee and friendly..."
Tony Mithen
"Most amazing service. The chef came out to talk to us and describe the menu, explained all the foods and got a feel of what we would like to suggest..."
Monica Gauci
"I came with my wife and 7 month old son and we were made to feel right at home. Customer service was instant when we were greeted at the door. We..."
Rama
"Very good cafe with good food, really good coffee and great customer service! Really enjoyable place to be at with nice friendly staff and owners...."
Andre Mlaka
"New Owners 10/04/2017Nice place with a good menu. Friendly owners and staff. Got a couple of things on our order mixed up and not only replaced..."
Vegemite Girl
"Buckley Corner Cafe has recently changed owners and now the staff are much friendlier. Easy disabled access and lots of space to move around.We..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"food is delicious and very good coffee. No minimum eftpos on cards. Good service and kids can have free food too. If you want more details check them..."
Christina
"Pretty decent cafe located in Essendon. The brioche french toast was amazing and the brekky burger came with melted cheese stick to the bun was..."
Eatwithhendri
"Fast service. Clean shop and area. Consistent, yet not the best coffee in area.Acceptable not exceptional quality of coffee.Good choice if..."
Dibbers
"Lovely location on nestled in a quiet part of Buckley St in Essendon. Covered in Windows, with the sun beaming in, in summer Buckley Corner is an..."
Taking A Bite
"Have been here several times recently, husband loves the muesli, the coffee is good, food is tasty, and service is always friendly and polite...."
I Hate Cooking
"Have been here quite a few times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food and service is always of a high quality, i really cant believe that they..."
St!nger
"I bèen to buckley corner cafe a few times , and every time i been in i never been disappointed the food and coffee are amazing all so the staff are..."
Denis Sabanovic
"Coffee at its best. I go for coffee almost everyday to this joint and the coffee is just mind refreshing. The staff is very polite and impressive..."
Prasant K Pranjal
"Amazing lunch. Salt and pepper calamari, and a chicken burger.....sooooooo goood!!! Definite winner! Can wait to try the rest of the menu, looks..."
Jana.vas
"We had breakfast this morning at this cafe and I & my wife were very pleased with the service and most importantly with the food we ordered. My..."
Adrian
"Love it, love it, love it!! .... Love it, love it, love it!!I went today for lunch with my girlfriends to check out this new cafe that..."
BellaV
"Chef made a vegan dish on request- winning!. It's pretty hard to find good vegan food in Essendon. So when I came here for a birthday dinner I was..."
Rep
"A family friendly café furnished with arcade entertainment and a television. Fairly large lunch menu from 6:30 am until 2:30 pm; and daily specials...."
Premesh Silva
"I visited Buckley Corner for the first time for a birthday breakfast and I loved it. It is a friendly family run business with a warm and inviting..."
Ann-Marie
"Love the family vibe you get when you visit this cafe. They are all so lovely and make you feel welcome. The kitchen staff were also super chill..."
Ali Abdo
"Can't say enough positive things about this place. From the welcoming owner Mia, to the breakfast itself, everything here is brilliant. One of the..."
Petar Jurcic
"This cafe is a must. The family go out of their way to make you feel welcome & are very accommodating. The food is always delicious and the coffees..."
Kathryn O'Meara
"Excellent food and really friendly staff. Much improved from a few years ago. New management has made a difference to menu and atmosphere. Prices are..."
J J
"This place attracts a dedicated local crowd, and there's definitely a reason for that! Buckley Corner is my go-to place for coffees and the muffins..."
Courtney Marsh
"Come here at least 3 times a week early morning They have the best Egg and Bacon Turkish roll for Breaky. Coffee fantastic. Lovely Cook and..."
RingoDingo
Rose Milk
90
/100 (125 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegan Options
Australian
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Australian
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Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
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Brunch
Mid-range
"I love the coffee from here, the service is good and they have a nice menu also! Definitely will always go here will I’m in the area to get my..."
Samantha
"This place is a little hole in the wall, if you drive more than the speed limit you will go straight past it. the food was yummy and filling not what..."
The Neighborhood Chef
"Great little local cafe with delicious food. We tried the butcher, as well as their green bowl special. The food is super tasty and plenty of things..."
Thewhereto
"Just a quick stop by for a afternoon coffee & cake. I ordered my usual soy latte, the barista/possible owner asked if I wanted Bonsoy or try another..."
Jaynie's Belly
"Amazing café serving restaurant quality flavoursome food at great value prices. A real treat to find this place in Essendon with a very friendly..."
Doug Mann
"Great food and friendly staff! Would definitely recommend! The chilli scramble in particular was really good, and the coffee and donuts are worth..."
Stephanie Marciniw
"One of my favourite local places to go drink Campos coffee. The place can be quite busy at times where waiting for a takeaway coffee can be like..."
Nelson
"Great coffee and lovely menu at this cute corner store cafe. Lots of vegan, gluten free options. Just good clean food and quality all round. Highly..."
Madamcafebeing
"amazing! could not fault them. the owners are a welcoming family whose food makes you feel just as warm and fuzzy as their hospitality does. a great..."
Chiara Bonett
"I go to this cafe regularly. The staff are always friendly and the owners especially, are welcoming and eager for you to have a good experience. The..."
Renee Mihulka
"I've been here a few times now and each time the food is delicious - I especially love the zucchini & corn fritters!! The staff is always friendly..."
Georgina Fragouli
"We arrived during peak time on a sunny Saturday morning. Despite how full the cafe was we were seated promptly. Our coffees came quickly and, in a..."
Danii Dee
"Came here for breakfast on Friday morning. It was such an awesome little Cafe. The place was so busy and I can clearly see why. The food was..."
Sasha
"Such a lovely cafe. I really enjoy coming here for my coffee and the occasional brekky! Coffee is always smooth, hot and full of flavour. Service is..."
JDH91
"Nice European styled cafe in Essendon. It has an extensive menu featuring lots of heavier, hearty winter meals.....we couldn't see any salads on the..."
Chocolate.Factory
"Small but cute little cafe on Albion Street in Essendon. My muesli was very tasty but probably would have been better had I chosen the yogurt option..."
FoodingAroundMelbourne
"The space is beautiful and the food was amazing! I had the omelette on the specials board with mushroom, fetta,spinach and some extras. Very good..."
Alex
"Went here for the first time, recommended by my brother. Ordered a coffee and st martins crumpets. Probably the most perfect breakfast I've ever..."
Tilley
"Very happening little brunch spot. The staff were very accommodating for us, although the cafe is small they found a spot for us to park our pram...."
Cindy Moschoyiannis
"Lovely local Cafe. Very friendly service, great brunch menu, and most importantly super tasty coffee. Can't recommend it highly enough, go there and..."
Lauren Anna Patel
"Great service, yummy food options and good coffee! Can't wait to try all the menu. Such a good little..."
Becca
"Great coffee I alsoHad the crumpets which were lovely The fit is inviting also The service form the owner is first class Will be back Might..."
Kylie Maxx
"Incredibly friendly staff. Nice atmosphere. Diverse menu. Only negative was portion sizes (I'm a big eater though) but overall a positive experience...."
Mattyschroeder012
"10/10 Breakfast!!! This is the second time we have been to Rose Milk and both times we were blown away!!! The staff are just beautiful and very..."
Kerrie Peck
"Amazing food and awesome friendly service. They gave us a free pork belly because they made it accidentally. Definitely recommend this..."
Kippa
"Love the spicy egg dish and the chai latte was awesom. The cafe host and waiters were very positive and engaging. Interestingly first place i been to..."
Amro Amputch
"This is a nice family own cafe! Really good food and coffee! I'm a eggs benedic lover and have tried many types of eggs bennies. Can guarantee this..."
Kimmie
"A lucky strike of fate had us walking up Albion Street right on midday when we caught sight of Rose Milk Food Store. In we walked to this newly..."
MelbourneVita
"great cafe with friendly service, great coffee beautiful presentation and for a change great tasting.happy to walk there and enjoy our..."
George Karasavidis
"Great little local cafe with delicious food. We tried the butcher, as well as their green bowl special. The food is super tasty and plenty of things..."
Sarah charles (Thewhereto)
"Wow! The pork belly dish is a flavour explosion delight. Incredibly juicy and tasty.. it just melts in your mouth. I've instantly fallen in love...."
Daniel Tarroni
"This place is a little hole in the wall, if you drive more than the speed limit you will go straight past it. the food was yummy and filling not what..."
the neighborhood Chef
"I had a great meal here but I still had food envy of the lady next to me. Great coffee, great vibe and perfect for lunch after a walk or cycle...."
Piper O'Dowd
"I have come here for breakfast twice... Perfect. Everything has been thought of here and there is as much passion in the food, as the coffee and..."
Martin Lawrence Douthwaite
"A lovely place to for breakfast/brunch. A great menu with friendly staff makes you not wanna leave. There is outdoor sitting though not many whilst..."
Shahirah Alqadri
"Green breakfast made vegan with some spinach and mushrooms. Spectacular. Coffee was great too. Will definitely be back, thanks..."
Brett Boucher
"I had the eggs benedict for lunch one Saturday while I was working in the area. It's amazing to see how far the neighbourhood has come in ten years..."
Ray Strake
Wilfred Smith
75
/100 (124 ratings)
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Australian
Brunch
Breakfast
"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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