Been there a few times and there chai latte with soy milk it’s good. Price is reasonable. Can be busy at times but service by staff is friendly and nice. There banana bread is also good as well.
Hidden Gem inside Victoria university footscray campus. You get bang of flavours for every bucks you spend.
Came here for weekend brunch and greeted with nice waiter in a cosy library like environment. Looking at the price menu, we didnot put high expectation, but was amazed. We highly recommend their French Toast. The corn fritters were nice as well but sadly bit soggy.
...being away from the commercial strips of cafes, The Reading Room Cafe didn’t have the infamous Melbourne brunch crowds and we found that we could really eat at leisure. It
Variety is king at the Reading Room cafe. The constantly rotating seasonal menu means you can expect quince in the winter and crab croquettes in the spring. With an unfortunate location, buried deep within Victoria Univ
Reading Room Cafe is one of my favourite places for brunch in the West. It’s in an unlikely spot- hidden away in Building P of Victoria University but that’s what I love most about it! It’s almost like a hideaway, somewhere where you can take a book and escape the rush of popular weekend brunch spots like Yarraville and Seddon.
The coffee here came from Sensory Lab, and they occasionally get their beans from Auction Rooms as well. It was slightly sour, with a mild taste of berries and an exceptionally strong body (though surprisingly, it didn't have much of a linger). Definitely a good, savory coffee.
Back to the pizza - it comes laden with juicy tomato (which I like to think was picked that morning), field mushrooms, cheddar and parmesan cheese combo, not one but TWO eggs and shaved bacon. I gotta say, having the bacon so thinly sliced is genius for a dish like this, not too much salt factor.
I had the Fritter's Lane and it was divine. The fritters were beautiful - crispy and flavourful. The eggs were perfectly poached and all the flavours married together beautifully. I would return for these alone!
Coming back? Yes, definitely! Every thing was YUM and the ambience was great too. Plus the service was excellent, the lady always came and checking on us including offering us more dishes :p Reading Room Cafe (Victoria University) on Urbanspoon
This. Was. Woahwieskjdzngvx, Amazing. Better than Hutong. As soon as I placed a piece of fat in my mouth it melted across the tongue and was gone. Remoulade was very creamy and a refreshing break from decadent pork.
What a lovely cafe. Been there for the first time while waiting for my nephew in the library and really felt love this little café. Nice food and friendly staff. Love it!
I feel so relaxed in this little coffee shop. Great coffee flavor and nice latte art, delicious food! Especially, I like the staffs here, they are so friendly. The new owner apparently has done a beautiful job!
Love it!. My go to coffee joint while on campus, Love it! Beautiful coffee, ambiance and staff!
One of the best in the west. Great food and great coffee!!!
and the place is nice an cosy
Love its Unusual Location. This is a pretty cool find- I was curious to dine here given its very high rating but didn't know what to expect from an on-campus cafe. It's not the sort of place you would expect at a Uni but I somewhat enjoy the idea of its hidden location, it's almost like being in on a little secret. It's a great place to chill and makes me feel like a student again!
The food is fab, great presentation and nice fresh produce- the corn and coriander fritters are delicious, I highly recommend this dish. Was disappointed the spanner crab croquettes weren't on the menu, but will be back to try another time. I agree with other comments, the coffee isn't great and the 'coffee art' is lacking but the food and peaceful atmosphere more than makes up for this. Have to say the staff could be more attentive- it shouldn't take 15 minutes for someone to take our order.
All in all though, a great quiet spot to just chill and enjoy good food, will definitely be back!
Where were you when I was studying :(). Finally a place on Campus that deserves attention.
Visiting your premises is a joy. Your ambiance is #hip, your staff are #cool, while your delicious delights are irresistibly #addictive.
When I need a latte or two, you are definitely the one to visit whenever I am close by.
Where were you when I studied? :()
Bon Appetit Melbourneeeeeee....
LOVE THIS CAFE. I have been customer of this cafe from last 6 month. staff is really friendly and welcoming and always try to accommodate all the things best possible way.
the breakfast option is really good and food is really yumm. it's the only place where i go in weekend as well as in weekdays to have my morning coffee.place it self has been tucked in university campus away from all noise and traffic.i will highly recommend this place to anyone.
Have been a regular customer for months since I've recently moved to the north west suburb, at least visit there twice a month on a regular basis. Great customer service, friendly staff, delicious food and marvellous coffee! My favourite is Farmer's Breaky and Candyman coffee. Don't be fooled by the bacon steak in the breaky, it is actually very lean meat, try it and you won't regret it!
Love it. Been a couple of times, the only problem with this place is that I want to go all the time.
All of the meals (that we've tried) have been amazing, and the coffee is great.
If only this was here when I went to uni.... Back in the day when this little Madam was at uni, the cafeteria was awful. So so awful that I don't think you will ever understand. The only time I went to the cafeteria was to watch Yan Can Cook on the tv.... oh those were the days!
Anyhoos, it's all changed now, all for the better!
I loved the Reading Room.
Friendly and efficient service, a great little space made to feel like a small home library, cute little touches add to the fantastic vibe of the place.
The food totally lives up to the lofty expectations that has been lumbered onto it. We had a brunch there, with no booking mind you, and got lucky. It's a small space so if you don't want to wait or miss out, do plan ahead. It's worth it. I've been waiting for a place like this to start popping up in the west for oh so long and now my prayers have been answered.
Madam is a happy girl now.
Would I go back? HELLS YEAH!
(The coffee's pretty good too I hear....)
It's an amazing little place.. I won't beat around the bush (or university campus as it were), this place is incredible. After reading about this place, I thought it was about time to pay it a visit. The place might not look that much but given it sits right in the middle of Vic Uni, you could say that it fits right in.
I ordered the new crispy chicken with peanut slaw and jalapeno aoli and it was wonderful. My better half went with the pork belly crackle. Both dishes were great. And to make a great lunch better, try the coffee. A definite highlight.
Can't wait to head back and try something else on the menu.
More please. A little difficult to find if you don't know your way around Vic uni but well worth the effort. Brekkie here on a sunny Sunday is so very inviting. Love the cosy decor, friendly, smiling staff, and cute dish names. Fritters lane was delicious. Good poached eggs, avo a little too runny, fritters a nice change from bread. Look forward to going back soon.The bill in an old book was a quaint finish.
Friendly.. I eat here regularly. The staff are lovely and make you feel welcome, the coffee is good, and the meals are tasty. The cafe itself is pleasant, cheerful and clean, and there are numerous gluten free options. Price wise it's on par with your average good cafe, but the food is above the usual standard.
You Had Me At Haloumi
+4.5
Great little place for us westies. Had the fritter's lane which was good though kept eyeing the pork belly sandwich with yummy chilli jam and also the BFG for its size. Will definitely be back
Tried the place out las Sunday. Coffee was okay, my BFG was exactly what I wanted for my sweet tooth on Sunday morning. Hubby's pasta salad( can't remember the fancy name now) was yummy too, good brunch choice for blocks with decent portion. Friend tried the lamb wrap special looks yummy too. My new fav place!
This is restaurant quality food for the price of cafe food, the corn fitter breakfast is faultless and if your have room you must try the banana bread with ricotta amazing! This is my new favourite place for breakfast! Keep up the good work guys!
Full of surprises, worth a visit on the weekend. I heard about this cafe recently in the twitter-fied space of food bloggers review. I decided to drop in over the weekend and was pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff, a menu full of favourites with their twist on it and some amazing dishes that are jaw-dropping, I now know why the food bloggers were raving about it. They offer all-day breakfast, great coffee from both Sensory Lab and Small Batch roasters and for sweet tooths, High Tea. Located inside Victoria University Footscray Park - yes I know,...why here...!?! - we found it actually quite easy to locate and parking is free on the weekends...and there are no queues (at the moment) but probably not for long, when the word starts getting around. There's an open forecourt at front, great for young kids and bubs to play in too. Highly recommended for a visit.
Surprised! In a good way. I imagined my uni days in the student caf but at closer look, this place is nothing like it. I never got pork belly with my hot chips in my day! It's a brilliant modern concept cafe, with an upmarket alternative st jeromes cool about it, food is well thought out and flavoursome, the pork belly itself was ok, but the refinement and execution will come with time. The chilli jam tasted like grandmas secret recipe - excellent, I want the recipe! Overall its an adventure and experience well worth taking a look, if u can find it ;)
Best coffee this side of town!
The Hungry Excavator
+4.5
To cap it off, the food was generous and it was tasty. Coffee was really good too. And how many times have you come across a place that serves both good food and coffee these days? Plus, I feel like I've only just scratched the surface because there's SO much more food I want to try from their menu and those on display. Had my eyes set on some delectable goodies on my way out. Anyway, I'm definitely coming back to Reading Room Cafe very soon and I do hope that they continue their weekend menu even after the Charity event is over (which I'm sure they will, given the amazing response).
there’s a vibrant, youthful vigour about the waitstaff here that reminds me of those carefree days as a student.
You can see why I really like this place. Every time is a good time. They’re so solid I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed.
The staff here are amazingly friendly. Their coffee is well made and I've never have to wait too long. There's inside seating for the colder days and in summer the doors fold back to allow easier access to the outside seating. A great little Cafe on campus it also has a range of quick (heat and serve style) lunch options, sandwiches, sausage rolls, pastries, banana bread etc.
lovely place to chill at as a vic uni student, the rolls are ridiculous as to how good they taste! i love getting my BLACK coffee because they make it just how i like it :)
Great little cafe in the middle of the VU campus. Has the best coffee on campus with great alt milk options (MilkLab Almond & Bonsoy soy). Helpful, friendly staff, prompt service. Great selection of preprepared meals & cakes, but only a few gluten free options. Also have fresh meals on the menu, I had eggs on toast (pictured) was delicious! Recommend
Excellent spot for a coffee, friendly staff who are happy to help with menu adjustments
My favourite spot in town! The staff is super friendly, helpful and will perfect your order after a couple of visits - I am so particular and yet my soy chai latte is made to perfection! Prices are as in every other cafe; it is part of the Uni so the opening hours depend on Vic Uni as well, but I've never had a slight issue here. Definitely come for coffee and a bite!
Love the uni budget friendly lunches under $10
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