This small cafe just next to Glenhuntly station, truly authentic! Only 10mins driving distance from Chadstone, I came here with my friends before shopping at Chadstone! I was surprised by the quality of the coffee, really nice! Also it has a wide selection of foods, from healthy salads to gourmet burgers. Most of the cakes and pastries are made in house! We had spaghetti and housemade chicken mushroom pie. Overall, friendly staff, delicious food, clean and cozy environment! Will definitely come back!
The menu was written on the broad! It’s a quiet and nice place to enjoy, even though you just go there by yourself. The environment is relaxing, and the staff were very friendly and nice. And the food!!!!! I will definitely come back for this one!!!
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Less than ten minutes drive from delightful Chadstone the fashion capital is St Zita’s, the patron saint of chai in my opinion as they serve up the most delicious 9 spice fresh wet chai with soy, honey and cinnamon. I’ve never come across this blend before but it is absolutely my new favourite.
I was so pleased to be invited to try St Zita’s today. I discovered a cute little local with some ripper looking cakes in the counter cabinet and a personal touch. Many customers were referred to by name which was so lovely to see. You can tell the staff are all really genuine. Easy street parking and accessible by tram, there are also plenty of crowd pleasers on the menu.
I couldn’t go pay the dukkha smashed avo with poachies, the standard Melbourne brunch dish, but given summers coming I also had to try the banana smoothie bowl because who doesn’t love a good smoothie bowl when they make you feel so pure and healthy? Both presented beautifully and were extremely delish. I could really taste the mint in the feta avo mash and talk about yolk porn. I was loving the fact that the dukkha and the chilli came separately so you could add as little or as much as you liked (ALL the dukkha for me and NONE of the chilli 😊) and amen to a very generous helping of the avo/feta.
I loved the textures in the smoothie bowl. Between the pepitas, shredded coconut and the slivered almonds there was plenty of crunch factor in each spoonful of the chia and yoghurt blended banana. Topped with lots of yummy fresh fruit too and garnished with sprigs of fresh mint it was a winning combination. The tartness of the passionfruit worked so well in contrast to the sweet banana and the bowl was super filling (or nourishing as the fitspos say).
So when the bread and butter pudding came fresh out the oven it looked amazing but I have a confession to make, I don’t actually like bread and butter pudding. OR SO I THOUGHT. I thought I’d just try it on account of how delicious it smelt but despite being so completely full already I actually couldn’t stop eating it. So unbelievably morish. Apparently even when you are so full you could burst. Next time you are shopping up a storm at chaddy this is definitely the spot for a lunch break and don’t you dare leave without trying the pud, especially if you, like I, are under the misconception this sweet is nothing special. Think again my friends. Right I’m off to lie down and put on some stretchy pants
St Zita's Cafe not only serves great food bout also has great customer service. With a pram and our new born bub, we were welcomed in and sat in the centre of the cafe. We started with some brilliant almond milk caps, followed by the fritters with salmon and scrambled eggs. A take away apple-crumble cruffin too. See you again this weekend.
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It's very easy to overlook St. Zita's. Nestled between Indosari and an antique/second-hand furniture store, with no fancy bright signs to draw you in, St. Zita's seems quite content to shun the limelight. There's no bells and whistles, just a homely and welcoming atmosphere that greets you when you walk in. It seems like everyone knows each other here, and being a non-local, we were welcomed with open arms and made to feel like guests to their home. The causal and homespun theme continued with the arrival of the food. The breakky omelette and truffle mushrooms were both simple yet delicious dishes. No edible flowers, no over-the-top presentation, no fancy ingredients with unpronounceable names. It was all about letting the ingredients speak for themselves and complement one another. However, the one complain that we have is that the chorizo in the breakky omelette looked and tasted more similar to a spicy pork frankfurter than a chorizo; it was missing the element of smokiness and fattiness. That aside, it was a most enjoyable meal with an excellent cup of latte that was not only smooth but also full-bodied. Hidden gem, this must be it.
We got an Open omelette with chorizo, halloumi cheese, rocket and tomato relish! This was a great mixture of flavour - something different and also a generous size!
We also got a breakfast burger with hash browns on the side- this was also nice but something they could improve on would be the presentation of the dish or even have potato rosti/ homemade hash browns rather than the ones that look like we can get from the supermarket!
Overall good!
A true local gem, this cafe is cost and homey, you must try St Zita's!
The coffee is great and well priced, they also do a great soy chai and vanilla milkshakes!
We are regulars every weekend and have tried a variety of items from the menu. The toasties and croissants are simple yet divine, the early bird burger or frittas are always a huge hit with my partner. They have a great range of yummy specials, the brunch options are awesome but lunch is great too!
There's a huge range of sweet treats if that's your cup of tea.
Best of all is the service, Sonya and the team are so friendly and welcoming, we love the conversation as much as the food and drink.
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The place maybe small but it has so much choices of food, healthy food, was sad couldn't try most of it.
Ambience and interior was lovely and very chill.
Service was great. Staffs were friendly.
Came here with my mate and partner to enjoy a nice afternoon lunch.
My mate ordered the Cauliflower Super Breakfast, my partner ordered the Pumpkin Dukkah's Eggs and myself, the St Zita's Fritters with Salmon add on.
Although all of us loves meat, it was surprisingly delicious as all of the dishes are vegetarian, except the smoked salmon part. Haha
We ordered soy cappuccino, chai latte and hot chocolate. All of the drinks were very nice.
My partner really loved the place, and ask me to bring her back again for more. Definitely a nice place to recommend.
Nice little cafe right near Glen Huntly station. The staff were friendly and bubbly, and the food was spot on. The Early bird burger was delicious and great value with two hash browns on the side included for $14.90. My friends also loved their food and I would definitely go back again.
Great little local cafe. Service was great. Nice and warm inside. Food was great with plenty of options depending on how hungry you are. Coffee was above average but not amazing. But would love to come back for more of the menu
Ah ! My favourite cafe (yeah I'm a bit biased here since this is my favourite cafe in my neighbourhood) The breakfast and brunch choices are good ! And the food presentation, wow they just make my mouth water ! A must try in Glen Huntly
Funny story about this one. A few months ago, we were at a friend's wedding, chatting to one of my other high school friend's dad. Him and T were talking about T's new venture, and my friend's dad was recounting to T how he did some of his consulting work out of a local cafe.
St Zita's is my local and it doesn't disappoint. Coffee is always spot on, food options are varied and extremely tasty. Particularly partial to the green eggs and ham with a lovely addition of Israeli couscous. However one of the big reasons I keep going back is the service Sonya and her team are always welcoming and make you feel at home.
St Zita’s is a quaint little café in Glen Huntly where they serve tasty brunch meals. They have a range of items from bircher to burgers and there are lots of exciting dishes on the new menu. They have black forest French toast. Need i say more. St Zita’s – Inside. The atmosphere has a cosy vibe with the old music playing and the homely style décor.
Me and my boyfriend dropped in for a brunch on Monday and we loved the food! I loved my pumpkin dukkah eggs and fresh orange juice! The Beetroot and apple juice was really good as well. The early bird burger was okayish. Overall, we really enjoyed our brunch! The host was really kind as well.
I must admit, my excitement for the dish dampened slightly when I saw the absence of a fried coating around the fritters and their pancake-like appearance BUT to my surprise and delight, my taste buds ended up thoroughly blown away by the sensational crunch and flavouring captured in these fritters. Don’t judge a book by its cover indeed! The batter was beautifully seasoned, not too flour-y and bites of the fritters were studded with aromatic mint, zucchini and juicy bursts of sweetness from the corn kernels.
This small cafe just opposite the Glen Huntly railway station which I found a while back and popped in to be surprised by an authentic cup of coffee ... With friendly service by the owner i was explained why the roasts had changed so much since I first came to Melbourne... Reason being they have due to addition of so called flavours or subtractions thereof ... This cafe still serves coffee true its originality ... Try it for yourself..enough said!!
Greeted with a friendly smile. This place has a lovely ambience, lightening service, perfect flat whites and a menu that is reasonably priced and oh so tasty. I had the egg & bacon panini and made it disappear so fast the only evidence is the smile on my face.
Sometimes in life, beautiful things come to you when you needed it most. Had a less than perfect morning...cancelled meeting, missing wallet...etc
...and then I stumble on this little unassuming cafe. My coin pouch have just enough money for a coffee and a croissant...
For the timeliness for a perfect cuppa and exceptional friendly and wonderful service...my day changed.
Fellow foodie may be confused by a 5.0 rating for just a croissant & coffee. But hey...this is Zomato...I give whatever rating I want based on my happiness level it brings me. 😊
Thank you St Zita!!!
Will come back for food next time..
The fritters are to die for. Staff extreemly friendly and just a overall great place for breakfast or lunch. Coffee is amazing. Highly recomend if you are in the area to check it out
We came here just before they were closing but with the lovely staff took our orders. Always love the great food & service. Looooooove it :D
This is modest cafe on glenhuntly road serves up some really nice homely dishes! Felt super comfortable and the service was great. Good coffee and even better food
On my visit St Zita's breakfast situation featured quality food, sound servings & friendly staff. Nordic furniture fils this cozy & charming cafe. If your in the area, pop in to say hi. Residents should defiantly check it out, as this may well become your new local. (Common Foodie dined as a guest)
St Zitas is a cute “local” cafe in Glen Huntly. It is nice and cosy, with lots of light and homey touches. I was invited to try the menu out by the owner Carlo, a few weeks ago, and after checking out their Instagram (which has such yummy photos in it) I accepted. I really loved the interior design – it was very warm and welcoming. The picture frames are lovely.
Had a quiet lunch here yesterday. Great value and delicious. Wish I lived locally so I could come here more often. Great service. Thanks you.
St Zitas is a cute “local” cafe in Glen Huntly. It is nice and cosy, with lots of light and homey touches. I was invited to try the menu out by the owner Carlo, a few weeks ago, and after checking out their Instagram (which has such yummy photos in it) I accepted. I really loved the interior design – it was very warm and welcoming. The picture frames are lovely.
Really cute local cafe that has some creative menu dishes on offer - such as scallops on pumpkin mash (really delicious.)
The corn fritters are the star here - a truly delicious stack of fritters with just the right amount of crunch, and lots of avocado, a gooey egg and more to go with it.
The food is artfully done - it looks fantastic on the plate and tastes great too.
The coffee is pretty average though still good. Don't expect latte art. They have some smoothies which look like they would be nice.
Also they have an adorable cake display which looks like it would be perfect to go with some tea.
Price wise this place is expensive for a suburban cafe in a lazy neighborhood. I would still defs give it a visit if you live in the area/ are passing through.
It is also very kid friendly - high chair and toys are available and the owner was very welcoming to families.
Summary: a cute cafe with food that is a notch above your average local.
If you’re on the hunt for a great local cafe in the Glen Huntly area, look no further than St Zita. Situated near Glen Huntly station, this little cafe offers friendly service, delicious food and decent cup of coffee. I visited midweek on a rainy Melbourne day with the little man in tow for a quick bite to eat. We sat ourselves near the window so I could tuck my stroller out of the way, but given it was cold near the door, Sonia (cafe owner) came right over and turned the heater on for us. We settled in under the warmth of the heater, I got a coffee and had a look at the menu.
Had brunch with my sister here. I love the place and service. I ordered eggs benedict with spinach while my sister got herself scrambled eggs with toast. It was the perfect meal. We later ordered an almond croissant which was one of the best around the area. Also, the staff was very friendly. Definitely coming back 👍🏻
Superb service, food and coffee!! I had the corn, herb and zucchini fritters, and omg. Delicious. Very light but filling. Will definitely be back!
COFFEE ADDICT. Came here today for brekky and loved it! Must say coffee was REALLY nice, not bitter at all... ordered the corn bread special, so tasty, compliments to the chef :) service was pleasant, the girl working not sure if she owns it but she is very attentive, thumbs up st zita!
Yummo breakfast. Had homemade corn bread with mushrooms,haloumi, fried egg, avocado, tomato n herb aioli ...that was yum.
N husband had corn zucchini fritters with avocado, smoked salmon, salad ...Really appreciate the chef for taking extra care in presentation ...will surely come again..not to forget friendly staff.. Good work guys
Eat And Be Merry Crew
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They were tenderly seared scallops atop a pumpkin rosti with bacon dust (!), sweet chilli jam and avocado and lime hollandaise. You had me at BACON DUST. Her only regret was that it didn't come with a gigantic hunk of bread for her to mop up all the sauce she was tempted to lick off the plate. Meanwhile I opted for the Beetroot Labna. This was off their specials board and consisted of multi grain bread, shredded beetroot, perfectly poached eggs and dollopings of ricotta and pomegranate molasses. Once again, a lovely melding of sweet and savoury. Being a cold drizzly kind of day, we warmed up with pots of organic tea. Bureaucrat went Earl Grey and I tried the French Breakfast which had a touch of vanilla. We were too full to try the sweet offerings...will definitely earmark this for next time... St Zita's staff were warm and friendly and the cafe had a cozy vibe. Verdict: We liked it a lot Overall St Zita's is a gem of a local cafe with friendly staff. They take the creature comfort of traditional brunch/cafe fare and provide their own twist.
everyone loves having “a local”. be it a bar for a cheerful beer after work, a good pub for a parma on that tuesday night when you just don’t feel like cooking, or for that laid-back late saturday breakfast. and “a local” is exactly why i love melbourne so much. my husband + i often talk about how pretty much every suburb of melbourne could be self-sufficient towns in themselves, each complete with their own pub and local cafe. my trip to glen huntly, in melbourne’s south-east proved exactly that. easy access to public transport + a bustling main street complete with hairdresser, grocers, pub and the ever-important “local” for breakfast. my brunch this morning was at st. zita’s, a cozy and homely cafe which opened in august of last year. the drinks menu is extensive and offers a range of teas, freshly squeezed oj, cold pressed juice, smoothies + milkshakes. we opted for the mangozita smoothie (mango, banana, milk + vanilla yoghurt) which was creamy + refreshing.
Great little place! We'd seem something on the outside menu board a week beforehand but it'd gone by the time we made it back there. But they whipped it up for us anyway. This place has a great feel about it ~ relaxed ambiance, chatty staff & good wholesome food. Minus the loud music too which is great. We'll be back to try the things others are raving about.
Love the coffee & the vibe. Consistently great strong latte, and good range of small cakes, especially raspberry-apple-almond crumble. Sonia's friendly manner makes it a comfortable place to hang out.
I eat at a lot of cafe's and this cafe has something special about it. I ate poached eggs on gluten free toast with bacon and avo spread. All really yum! Thanks St Zita - you were awesome!
Lovely atmosphere! Fresh food and friendly service...relaxed place to go for brunch
Prompt service, great atmosphere and good coffee. This is my local cafe. Whenever i get a chance, i go here. A few reasons for that:-
1) The owner is lovely and very attentive
2) coffee is good
3) the place is very inviting
Food was great and now it's not too bad ( may be the chef has changed)
If the previous chef comes back then this place has a lot more potential
Terrific!. Had the chicken burger and was supremely satisfied! Staff are friendly and the place is nice to be at. By far the best cafe out of all in the area.
Family friendly place. I came here for breakfast and we all enjoyed it. The service was outstanding and the meals were good. Our 2 year old loved the fact that outside he could see the passing trains.
What a delicious breakfast!!!. I took a friend here for breakfast & was so pleasantly surprised at the creativity & quality of the food. i opted for a lunch item of scallops over lovely fried pumpkin - lovely & delicious! My friend had the breakfast sandwich of a fried egg, crispy bacon, tomato & aioli on a brioche roll served with hash browns. She must have enjoyed it, as she had a big smile on her face while eating it! The cafe is charming & not overcrowded, like too many other cafes in the area. The owner is very beautiful & warm, which makes for a great welcoming & relaxing experience.
Went for breakfast and it was absolutely faultless. Had the zucchini fritters after reading previous reviews and they were delicious. My friend had the Bircher and lived it too. Coffee was spot on and had a fresh juice, which came in a huge glass with ice (pet hate is warm juice). The place has a really cosy atmosphere but unlike some other places people weren't jammed in like sardines. Staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. Just an all round great experience and would definitely recommend.
Came in and ate. Beautiful food nice environment nice staff GREAT coffee
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Came here today not expecting much... Ordered the pollo burger & I was impressed, it was yummmmm!!
Nice decor and coffee was not bad either, lots of little tempting cakes to try next time I visit
Holy fritters!!!. Tried St. Zita's .....New to Glen Huntly. Best zucchini fritters that I have ever had!!! Lovely atmosphere, service Great coffee. Defs coming back
st zita's has got a good variety of different options to eat! such as chicken n waffles, malaysian curry chicken, burgers, different desserts and cakes, and much more!
i personally loved the malaysian butter curry chicken! has a nice forefront kick to it!
there is indoor seating as well as some outdoor seating out front
even though its on the main road it usually isnt too busy so street parking should be easy to find.
these guys have a great collection of anime figurines too! so def come check them out! makea a good talking topic too
The cutest cafe I have ever been. The decorations are so lovely. Nasi Lemak and Thai milk tea crepe cake were super yummy. Definitely will come back again.
Nice vibe and friendly staff. I had the crispy chicken on waffle with maple syrup. Love the combination of sweet and savoury flavour. The fried chicken was crispy and juicy, and I like how the waffle done. Nice and crispy 😗👌
My friend had curry laksa and she loves it!
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Asian brunch @stzitas is perfect for your weekend dining plans. Comforting, delicious Asian curries, burgers, Asian desserts and so much more @stzitas has to offer.
The decor is very quirky with cute little corners of games and music, and anime character dolls and plushies here and there. The ambiance is very relaxing, and charming.
What we had here:
St Zita’s burger, juicy, tempting and very addictive one it is, also I’d say quite fresh to eat too. Must try for sure.
Curry chicken served with steamed rice, the chicken was packed with flavours with a subtle hint of spiciness, but it’s perfect antidote for chilly winter afternoons. The chicken is tender and very yummy to eat, strongly recommended.
Chicken waffles with maple syrup, the waffles were bit dry and thick, but rest assured, the fried chicken was absolutely mouthwatering and so perfectly crisp on the outside and tender from the inside.
Brown sugar Boba chiffon cake, absolutely delightful, delectable and very irresistible, the fluffy cake with the boba will melt inside your mouth right from the very first bite, strongly recommended.
Japanese strawberry crepe cake was very fresh, light and really tasty. Must try.
We also had a match latte and hot chocolate, both were equally satisfying to drink. We also had a berry smoothie which was really refreshing in taste.
The prices of the items are extremely reasonable and pocket friendly, and the staff are all here very cheerful and welcoming in nature and the service is very prompt and friendly.
So guys checkout this cute little asian cafe @stzitas this week with your friends and family for a sumptuous and amazing brunch/breakfast.
Being in Australia for so long , to makes me miss the taste of my country food of Malaysia style so much, but I had never tasted such a amazing taste of the nasi lemak before , but zita’s did the wonderful cook and the tasting booming up my mouth and What should I do after I returning to Sydney?
Cosy cafe with interesting anime figurines by the window seats. There's some chess sets on the bar seats, if you're planning to stick around for a while. Great coffee, good food, fairly priced with friendly service. Had the Nasi Lemak and Fried Chicken Waffle, fried chicken was crispy and juicy, I'd recommend it.
Nasi lemak is delicious. And the spicy sauce is very good and special . Thai milk tea is amazing. Lovely Cafe shop. We will come back again.
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