Best Brunch in Forest Hill

4 restaurant menus in Australia, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cafe Sorella
Cafe Sorella
85/100 (344 ratings)
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"Lovely breakfast and lunch in a rustic, country setting. The smoothies are great, as is the hash stack.Set in a cute little shop with..."
Rob Loves Food
"Best place for breakfast in the Lockyer Valley. Love the atmosphere and the food is always..."
Ashleigh Louise Payne
"Mmmmmm Cheesecake ... Lemon or Passionfruit. Great vegetarian burgers..."
Mark Thompson
The Jolimont
The Jolimont
84/100 (612 ratings)
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"Fantastic coffee! I'm fortunate to live only ten houses away from such a great cafe. The staff are also incredibly..."
James Seymour
"Had a wonderful experience at The Jolimont for brunch on Saturday. It is a hidden gem but there was lots of parking options around. Probably a better..."
Tangertalks
"Favourite brunch place in the Eastern suburbs. I always get their Arabian Knights dish and I can’t find a better take on the ‘smashed avo’,..."
Abbie Vivian
"The Jolimont. Unless you know the street (after which it is named), you’ve probably never been to this little eatery. Set in the back streets of..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"I hate hiking. There I said it. So in order to turn this upsetting event into a somewhat joyous one, and to ensure that we have enough energy for the..."
Beini
"This is a great place, after many failed businesses in this strip it's good to see this place succeed, the service is excellent coffee always good..."
George Raai
"⭐️4.5 stars⭐️Such a warm and friendly local cafe that contains a lot of heart. Christmas decor and friendly staff members, we were..."
ToFeedTwo
"Great service. Very helpful and graciously encouraged me to stay after closing time for to finish my coffee and muffin. Very happy and will now make..."
Helen Diy
"A local cafe to us and one we have enjoyed many times over. This cafe offers a great selection of food on their menu. Highly recommend the Farmhouse..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"Came here with a group of colleagues and was pleasantly surprised. I had the Eggs Benedict which was delicious, very big and came with hash browns..."
Gemma
"Excellent quality food for very exceptional prices. Portions are definitely substantial, particularly for the price you pay. The cafe is located in a..."
Henry
"Nice small local cafe. Staffs were friendly and serve quick. Food was good. I had smashed avocado on toast. Not many choices on menu but they alway..."
Sumalee Nara Nicha
"Staff were super friendly and food was delicious. I had the corn fritters which was a special, it was lovely. Great balance of flavours and very fast..."
Steph Mccarthy
"Yummy food quick service. I ordered the special :) definitely come back again. Nice to be able to park near the resto. Maybe a little tricky to find..."
Helmar Sprich
"Super friendly staff, the food is always quick to come out regardless of busy times and most importantly with great quality. It’s got a very..."
Joenne Chau
"Ordered a coffee takeaway. Very nice and hot. Just the perfect type I love. The food on others' table looks attractive as well. Will definitely..."
Aggiekobe
"The food was fantastic and the staff were lovely and friendly! Nice quiet atmosphere too 😊 great little hidden away place, definitely will visit..."
Catherine
"Had lunch here and was very impressed. Its compact but also has tables outside. Quite an extensive menu and reasonably priced. I had the quick..."
Kazzharper
"Cute little cafe always on point with their specials. I had the Pulled Pork on Hash Rooms with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. I didn't know what..."
Seray Lim
"Absolutely delish. We had the special (pulled pork) and the farmhouse breaky and both were so yummy! Hot chocolate with almond milk is the best I've..."
Teng-Li Yong
"Cute little place tucked away in the burbs. I read some other reviews and agree that from the outside you would never know it's such a great..."
Shoo Shoo
"Great Local! Staff always friendly, coffee always hot. Very hidden as not on a big strip of shops but great if you want to relax. Their specials are..."
EatingTheGoods
"So happy the Jolimont opened - its literally a few minutes from my home, make a mean long mac & have plenty of veg options for me! The lemon friands..."
Francesca DuLash
"This is a surprisingly delightful cafe tucked away in the amongst the forest hill community. It is quite a small cafe but has a lovely vibe with..."
Loz Arthur
"Cosy little cafe. Plant wall feature was a nice touch. Exterior really needs some work, would not have walked in if I was walking past. They also..."
Binula
"Lovely hidden away cafe. Had s wonderful chai latte. Good selection of food. Seating outside and in. Great service. Enjoyed being able to walk to a..."
KathBick
"This cafe was located a few min away from the shopping area by car and looking very popular with nice friendly staff. Wonderful cappuccino in mug was..."
Leena
"A small and somewhat cramped little cafe tucked away on a side street. I only discovered it when I spotted a "cafe" sign on Springvale road. I was..."
Andrew T
"Consistently fantastic food and coffee, my favourite local. ..."
Steph Bruce
"Small cosy cafe on a small street. Friendly service and drinks come out fast. Banana milkshake is thick and has a strong thick syrup taste. Chai..."
Cookielessvee
"Ate here for the 7th time its always consitantley good until today, i ordered the pulled pork and it was abit different. Normally it would be on a..."
Lamingtons
"The Jolimont is a cute little cafe, we love to go to for brunch. The staff are very friendly and service is outstanding. The food always tastes fresh..."
TheHungryCouple
"We have been here for breakfast regularly and everything we have tried is excellent. There are also plenty of vegetarian options available. The staff..."
Tim Righetti
"We came pass this lovely little cafe within these nice suburban houses around a little strip of shops. It was definitly renovated into a modernized..."
Secret Chef
"We enjoyed a light breakfast at The Jolimont on a Sunday morning. The lumberjack cake was definitely a highlight, which we enjoyed with our coffees...."
Perpetuity Of Food
"Ordered:- Farmers Breakfast- Arabian Nights plus additional smoked salmon The cafe is very small and is very family friendly...."
WhenFoodMeetsFiona
"Great little cafe away from the brunch crowds that usually induces frustration on a weekend morning. Having said that, definitely great quality food..."
GaryZ
"Nice little cafe. Friendly welcoming staff. They are on the ball. Water, ask for coffee order. Food immaculate, fresh, well cooked. Loved the corn..."
BIGSPAG
"Lovely little cafe in such an unsuspecting location. Staff always lovely and so helpful, plus great food and coffee. Will definitely be returning..."
HayleyE
"Great coffee. Great food and friendly attentive service. Small cafe worth a visit too. One of those cafes in a quiet area that survives..."
Food Lover
"Thought we would check out this place after seeing the sign on Springvale Rd for quite a while and the result :Great service, yummo food, close..."
Fatty_boomba
"Modern cafe serving awesome food and hot strong coffee, in a kind of unexpected, Suburban location. Delicious mexican eggs with a Chai latte and..."
DaniB @eatmystreet.net
"We went there for breakfast, Nice service, nice place, nice food and good price. We ordered smoothies and jam and cheese croissant and tosts with..."
Carla Mari
"Love this hidden local gem! The deco is pretty, the staff is friendly, the flat white is just right, the smashed avocado is to die for, the Mexican..."
Lisa Wang
"Great cafe. Amazing service. Good atmosphere. Great coffee. Yummy food! Menu had everything you needed for breakfast. Def will be back!If you're..."
Stuart
"Cute little cafe at a quiet street. Went in on the weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the food. Lovely ambience, good service, will be back!..."
Bloo
"This lovely little cafe offers a nice oasis from the cold. Situated seemingly in the middle of nowhere, as part of a row of local shops, the Jolimont..."
Seamus Manuel
"My favourite cafe in the suburbs! The service is always fantastic and the food is great. The BLAT is my favourite item on the menu, closely followed..."
Hayley
"This place is so cute and the owners/staff are always lovely! Their smashed avocado on toast is delicious and the mushrooms are some the tastiest I..."
VegieGirl
"Adorable little local cafe, definitely a surprise gem. if you were looking for a place to catchup with friends or read a newspaper peacefully this..."
Taste'n'rate
"Loved it here!! Such a cute location away from noise and main road. Staff were very friendly. Had the French toast and was delicioussss. Very..."
Melbsgaleater
"Clt. Lovely friendly place with nice food and..."
Ct
"Amazing!. The jolimont is located in a small, quaint area of Forest Hill. It's food is beautiful and the staff are amazing friendly. Recommend for a..."
Bunsen Burger
"Onwards and upwards. There's a reason this place has such a high rating with over 200 votes. I had the Mexican eggs last week which were crazy..."
Harlanbuskes
"The best place to grab a feed.. Went there today. Was really impressed. The steak sanga was to die for, steak was soooooo tender, and the coffee, oh..."
Mil_arakam
"Always Fabulous!!. My husband & I (.....& our 2 sons) have enjoyed many lunches/brunches at The Jolimont. It is so good that we just keep going back!..."
Marg
"Cozy urban cafe with friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my..."
Jacqueline Lin
"A little gem, in an unassuming corner of the world. Hidden away in a quiet suburban street, you will find The Jolimont nestled amongst 70's brick..."
UrbanWanderings
"The Jolimont Platter. Delicious! Definitely..."
N For Nutella
"I'm a little puzzled by these last few reviews.. Me and my partner are both regulars here since the day The Jolimont opened, in which it is somewhat..."
Grant
"Better everytime. My husband and I absolutely love this place! We went this morning with our friends and were treated with such warmth and kindness..."
Elle4lou
"I always feel better after being here. From the moment you step through the door the Jolimont staff make you feel very welcome. It's like they're..."
Louandelle
"Awesome. Great pancakes with maple syrup and bacon. Service was really good. Couldn't fault them. Nice little cafe for the..."
Pren.bhatia
"My first time here and pleasantly surprised they had Smashed Avo on the menu (a favourite of mine) and I added some salmon and poached egg to my..."
Feelinghangry
"Delicious food and good service. Very cheap for the quality Only problem is that the plates are too small for the amount of..."
Marlowe
"Breakfast on the w/e. A nice breakfast that include baked beans with poached eggs. Very happy with the..."
Merlin
"Lovely friendly place to eat. Recently went for Fathers day and had a lovely morning, food is terrific and service friendly and warm. Thoroughly..."
Brian
"Absolutely love this cafe! Amazing food served beautifully with outstanding service at a great price. My kids love breakfast on a Sunday at the..."
Butterfly Dee
"Biggus Dickus. Lentil burger was outta dis world!Bewdiful people, bewdiful food & da budda boom, budda bing of milkshakes! (Vanilla)cant..."
Rsbakerptyltd
"Best coffee and home made fruit bread.. The granola is delicious.. Worth the drive from..."
Sarah Phelan
"Never disappoints! I have .... Never disappoints! I have been frequenting the jolimont for a few weeks and thought it deserved a reveiw!..."
Delish Fish
"Awesome coffe, food and atmosphere. Lots of home made goodies to choose from, even the bread is hand made. Can't wait to go back for the mushroom..."
Deborah Azzopardi
"Great food here. Staff pleasant and willing. Small and quaint this is an up and comer in the area. Love the great menu with heaps of choices and..."
Eatout
"The coffee was great, the toast with fried eggs..."
Praveen Krishna
"Excellent coffee, fabulous service and such a friendly family-orientated team. Love coming here for breakfast and coffee with friends. They even have..."
Personal Assistant
"Wonderful coffee, great service and despite not having visited the Cafe since 2019 the owner recognised us and was more than happy to stop and..."
Catherine Walkington
"A very nice cafe in the neighborhood with friendly and welcoming staff. The avocado smash and coffee are greatly served and delicious. We sat at the..."
E K
"Great place hidden away in the middle of Mitcham, good burgers, good meals, good drinks. Their hot chocolate could be a bit better, but overall I..."
Lorand S
"A very funky cafe in Mitcham. Went for lunch and food was wonderful. All day breakfast menu available as well as lunch menu. I like that there were..."
Kathryn Bickerton
"One of our favourite local haunts - we go for the welcoming atmosphere, the family-friendly vibe, and of course, the delicious..."
Kayla Moss
"Great coffee, nice service, sinful muffins, great size of simple egg n toast. My go to place to enjoy coffee while waiting for my..."
Dina Hartono
Baowie
Baowie
81/100 (296 ratings)
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"Definitely one of the best dumpling places in the area. Ordered the vegetarian dumplings which were flavourful, and dipped in their chilli oil is..."
Soul Sista
"I was quite impressed with the noodles. It was very tasty, with soup quite thick. When I saw the beans, i thought ugh, i am not gonna like it but it..."
Choc Pudding
"Am a regular at bowie becuase of their amazing dumplings! 🥟 Their dumplings are done beautifully and fried to perfection! Every bite into the..."
Maki Eats
"Baowie has great dumplings which are filled to the brim with meaty goodness. The dumpling skins are never too thick and if you have it fresh, it is..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Pros- Not too expensive. Average price for dumplings is $11 for 10- Food comes out quite quickly. Could eat and leave in about 40..."
Dessert.please
"- Food (4/5)- Service (4/5)- Ambiance (4/5)Must haves: XLB, pan fried dumplings and beef wraps. Noodles are slightly..."
Addison Hung
"Upon return back to Australia, it was clear that my taste buds were craving for familiar Asian flavours and with that said, I steered clear from..."
Michelle Leong
"Came here for lunch and was very good value for the cost. The only problem is customer service, but overall very good for a quick cheap meal...."
Daniel
"Top quality Chinese food. Very friendly staff and love the decor. All food is lovingly presented. Surprisingly one of the chefs is even of English..."
Helen Diy
"I decided to have the ‘Pot Stickers – pan-fried, handmade vegetarian dumplings x 8 ($11.50)’. The dumplings were elegantly presented like a..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"A surprising consistent and strong performer in the dumpling category. Historically dumpling restaurants in suburban shopping centres have never been..."
Julian B Ho
"When they first started, the spiciness was the main attraction for me. Its finger licking (plate licking?) good!! But now they seem to..."
@qqHsiao
"Surprised this place isn't a solid 4.+5 as I've not once had a bad experience here. The dumplings are hands down the best in the area and the Baowie..."
Brian R
"Great place to have some dumplings. The place was bustling on the weekend we visited. Wait staff were quite efficient but of typical standard for..."
Pineapple San
"Stopped by for some dumplings on our way to Aldi. We tried the pan-fried vegetable buns, Bowie juicy dumplings (xiao long baos), pork dumpling..."
Sophia B
"Awesome place for dumplings! Nice set up and even nicer food. Their juicy pork buns are some of the best I've ever had 🙂 Staff are very friendly..."
Alicia
"Great! Shame they aren't open for dinner most days. Also it can be on the cold side seating wiser as it is close to the escalators. Food wise -..."
Typical Food Blog
"Baowie gets a 5 for me! The food is fresh and always consistent. My husband and I go there every week - I particularly love the pickled cabbage and..."
Karman Melitsis
"Baowie is a bit of a hidden gem in the far eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The staff here seem friendlier than other dumpling restaurants, and the..."
Dimzib
"Recommended by a friend for their Xiao Long Bao and other dumplings but was slightly skeptical due to the low rating on Zomato. Food was better than..."
Ruth Muljadi
"DO: The pot stickers (any of them) and the juicy dumplings aka Xiao Long Bao (any of them). DON'T: Be distracted by the other items -..."
David Food Leasing
"Best best xiaolongbao in town! Personally I think it's better than Din Tai Feng in emporium. Take a small bite on the super thin skin, then your..."
Sandra Qingxia Xu
"I didn't feel very well today so come here to have some light chicken soup noodle , it's a big relief for my upset stomach. The chicken soup noodle..."
Mrs Lavender
"This is one of my go-to xiao long bao places around the Forest Hill/Glen Waverley area. Apart from those I really like their homemade soy milk and..."
Honest Mrs Belly.
"Do you like Dumplings? Do you like hot, steaming, soups full of flavour?This place is good, really good. You could be forgiven for sliding..."
Simon Au
"Definitely the place to go to for authentic Xiao Long Bao. Their XLB simply erupts with soup once you nibble on the perfectly wrapped and cooked..."
JKGasMan
"We were tempted to try based on a review from the E&BM crew.  For starters its in a shopping centre, but once inside it feels like an Asian cafe...."
Nean
"The standout dish was the vegetable and pork pot stickers ($10.80 for 10), which had a beautiful golden-brown netting. The pastry wasn’t too thick..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Awesome dumplings & noodles. We eat here once a week! The steam vege dumpling is my favourite! The steam pork dumpling is pretty good! Overall great..."
Justin Kui
"I love this restaurant. It is modern and funky, and the food is gorgeous! The prawn dumplings were amazing. Can't wait to go back again. The soup..."
Leonie Parsons
"Had the pan fried vegetarian stuffed buns! Very nice! They just opened so obviously still a lot to improve on in terms of service and everything but..."
Melbsgaleater
"The pan-friend vegetarian dumplings are *amazing*!  I went for lunch on a Sunday and it was packed, with a constant flow of people in and out.  The..."
Ms Punkarella
Gloria Jean's Coffee Forest Hill
Gloria Jean's Coffee Forest Hill
75/100 (91 ratings)
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"Ordered a chai latte. The service was very friendly and the staff member even made a few jokes. The beverage had a sweet vanilla flavour..."
Soul Sista