It is so much fun trying out all the nearby places for brunch, something that I had sorely missed during the recent months of lockdown. Bean Counter Cafe was somewhere we had gone to have our brunch dates a couple of times, and the most recent revisit happened on the very last day we would be kids-free for the next two and a half months. Bean Counter Cafe is a great choice for excellent coffee and delicious food in a cosy atmosphere. Service is always friendly too! The New Age Benedict (slow-cooked pulled lamb shoulder on two rosti's, poached eggs, sumac hollandaise and kale) was delicious - I loved the rosti alternative to the usual English muffin, and the lamb was beautifully tender and flavourful. Another excellent choice was the Pulled Pork Stack (slow-cooked pork belly on a hash tower with poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise) - great presentation, and an excellent brunch choice that was ordered again on a revisit.
This cafe serves lovely food, we went on a weekday and received attentive service, friendly smiles and delicious meals. Highly recommended. A little pricer than other cafes around with most mains around the $19.5 mark so it can be costly if you have >2 people dining. Overall wonderful place and will return often
Friendly helpful service, tasty food, decent kids menu and my toddler loved the toy box in the courtyard. And an incredibly convenient location just meters from the train station entrance! Not much to fault. Menu is good (nothing mind-blowing, but something for everyone, so a winner). It's quite small inside so booking for busy times would be worth it.
For a cafe called bean counter, it definitely wasn’t as cheap as you would expect. But I was very satisfied with the food and coffee at this corner cafe. Plenty of bike parking, and generous portions (yes, the bacon is worth the $5!) - I can see why this is a hot spot for cyclists. Eggs in the garden was a real delight, and the coffee was well prepared too. I’m bookmarking this one to come back to! ☕️
The coffee is Fantastic! always lovely service. Dog friendly outside seating. good range of food and drinks and GF options for ppl who require it. Great setting outside courtyard out the back also. Child friendly! Did I mention the coffee is amazing. They also have a turmeric caffeine free latte for those who don't like coffee..
I love this place. They have a varied and interesting menu. Plenty of vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options (many can be customised if not clearly marked). For example their current special, dukkah eggs with mushrooms, is fantastic. One of the best breakfasts I've ever had. They really work the flavours well in so many dishes. Everything is exciting, balanced and full flavoured. Good coffee and chai, soy and almond milk. For such a central place it is relatively peaceful. One of my local happy places. Fairly low key and relaxed.
I went there on the weekend and I iced it! The staff was amazingly friendly and the atmosphere was good, making the bad weather bearable! I ordered the poached pear porridge and it was delicious and creamy! I tried my dad's pumpkin risotto and it was full of flavour! My other and mum god the steak sandwich which had large portions and a beautiful cut of steak! My brother had the salt and pepper calamari and the only thing he loved more was the chips it came with! His milkshake came with ice cream which was also a plus! As someone recovering from an eating disorder I would recommend this place to every one and I'm coming back next weekend with all my friends for my birthday!
Great little spot in Fairfield with good coffee and a fabulous turmeric latte. Have tried a few different dishes and all have been quality and great portion sizes. The outdoor area allows you to enjoy the Melbourne sunshine.
Truly exceptional food and coffee, they've really stepped up over the last 12 month and it shows.
Keep up the amazing work! Lovely staff and facilities.
Great little cafe in Fairfield. Excellent coffee. Not super cheap, but good quality food and generous serving sizes.
The thing that really stands out for me is that they offer lactose free milk (instead of just soy)!! Will definitely be back for that reason alone :)
It’s been a while since I was last here , but can honestly say l had a great breakfast. Th Court yard was a good place to be , for those concerned about Covid but still want to dine out and the service excellent .
so... went to the Fairfield park and getting home, feeling thirsty and getting mango smoothie from here, what a lovely place. they were busy on Saturday morning, so we just grab a. coffee and smoothie then home~
Nothing more enjoyable then each time you visit, it's as good as the last visit. Coffee is always on point and the BLT is just perfect. Thanks 😊
I just called in for a cappuccino, while keeping an eye on the train situation at Fairfield Station.
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