Thank you so much to The Counter for providing such a Fantastic Cake for our Sons 21st Birthday. It was simply to die for - It was moist and utterly delicious and they went out of their way to deliver it across the road to the Auburn Hotel for our Special Function. Really nice to see see local businesses working together to make it happen. Couldn't have been happier - Many Thanks !!
Best coffee in Auburn Village and possibly the best sausage rolls in Australia! This place is a must visit for good food and friendly service. I like the plywood shelving unit on the wall too.
If a cosy, neighbourhood cafe had a definition, it would be The Counter in Hawthorn. Directly across the road from Auburn Station, The Counter is a lovely quick stop for a light bit of breakfast and coffee, or a delicious brekkie catch up in their outdoor courtyard in the back with plenty of greenery dotted around you. The owner, Georgia, is passionate about her cafe and so welcoming, wishing for nothing but to share her small piece of suburban Melbourne brunch with customers – and that is no wonder The Counter brings is teeming with locals.
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
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Upon entering we were greeted with the warmest welcome from management! We started off with coffee while waiting for our food. Menu is easy and straightforward with basic brunch dishes (yes! Very easy for me to decide). We love the potato bacon hash it is simple but pack of flavours! Also the triple pancake stack is our favorite as it's not too sweet and it has a good mix of berries. Smoothie bowl is a little bit on the sour side but really refreshing and they don't go cheap on berries topping!! Not to mention the owner was very sweet and let us try their daily fresh baked muffin (yummm so good I had to takeaway the leftover). We will definitely come back to try their signature baked eggs.
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I have always loved the pretty shopping strip along Auburn Road, so I was thrilled to hear that The Counter cafe has reopened with new owners. With high expectations, I couldn't wait to see what the new team would come up with in this great location. I was greeted by lovely staff,and chose a great window side table. It's a small space, but there are several bistro style tables, and the feeling overall is cosy and comfortable. An outside courtyard is another drawcard, particularly when the weather is fine. A generous display of home baked treats is tempting, but I'm here to sample the new menu, so those delicious cakes will have to wait for another day.
Enjoying fantadtic coffee, we perused the menu, and settled on our dishes. Everything sounds fantastic, and we were thrilled with our choices. Each dish was generous in size, full of flavour, and plated in a way that appealed to the eyes.
Starting with corn fritters, we chose the Mexican version; but there are several variations to appeal to different appetites. The fritters were golden and tasty, topped with homemade salsa and guacamole, and a dish of beetroot relish added a touch of sweetness. These fritters were outstanding, with the flavour of corn definitely coming through.
We also had an amazing bacon and potato hash that was topped with poached eggs and Hollondaise. You don't often see hash on cafe menus, so I jump at the chance to try this comfort food at every opportunity. The Counter's version was full of flavour, with generous pieces of crispy potato and bacon, and a rich, creamy sauce. Served with toast on the side,we absolutely loved this dish.
Finishing up with the most epic stack of pancakes, we literally had to be rolled out the door. These amazing pancakes were fluffy and light, and the berry compote that came with them was bursting with sweetness and freshness. A crunchy crumble surrounded the stack, and icecream was served on the side, which is always a bonus, as it stops it from melting as fast. These decadent delights were some of the best pancakes that I've had this year, and trust me, I've had a lot! The perfect balance of sweetness and sharpness of the berries, and the added crunch of the crumble adds that necessary textural contrast.
The Counter is sure to please locals intrigued by the takeover of this long standing venue. I believe that the changes made by the new owners will attract a loyal customer base, as the service is outstanding, the staff are so friendly and the food is divine. This venue has always had the opportunity to shine, as it's positioned in a great location; and now with these adjustments, should become the new favourite cafe in the area.
We visited The Counter and were instantly greeted and felt very welcomed by management.
We sat in the outdoor courtyard which had a great vibe and is perfect for any weather condition.
We ordered:
1. Salmon corn fritters - feta, beetroot relish, dill-caper salsa
2. Breakfast stack - with avocado, spinach, bacon, grilled tomato, halloumi and a poached egg on sourdough with balsamic glaze
3. Triple pancake stack with spiced raspberry compote, vanilla mascarpone, hazelnut crumble, maple syrup and icecream
All dishes felt very homely and well balanced. Pancakes were great to share, not too sweet and had a great amount of fruit.
Overall, a really good brunch experience with a menu to cater for everyone. We can’t wait to return! 👏🏼
We were invited to The Counter a Hawthorn cafe recently under new ownership and management. I began with an iced chai which is always a favourite of mine on a warm day but sadly isn’t often on cafe menus. I then decided to try something a bit different from my brunch default and opt for a Mexican corn fritters dish.
This was uber filling, extremely vibrant on the plate and best of all packed full of flavour. I really enjoyed all of the delicious elements to this which combined beautifully. For dessert we also ordered the pancakes which were visually stunning and just as yummy. So much care was taken in the presentation of this dish and I loved it all from the coconut flakes to the freeze dried raspberries and all of gorgeous fresh fruit. Thoroughly recommend trying this one! Great variety of sweet treats in the front cabinet as well (I couldn’t resist a sample from the countertop!).
Fantastic place, great atmosphere with great service and friendly staff who always go above and beyond.👌definitely visiting again!
Best coffee I have had for a while! Great location, warm & friendly. The staff are fantastic, very personable and efficient service. The food selection cover everything......the cakes are to die for!
Coffee was incredible and staff were extremely friendly. Will definitely be back again.
Bill and his family run this beautiful cafe and it is just fantastic. the food is really great quality, good options to choose from and the service is excellent. It's our go to cafe for brunch now. OH and the coffee is AMAZE!!!
It was my first time here and definitely won’t be my last! Amazing coffee, fantastic warm hospitality, delicious vast menu and mouthwatering sweets... everything you could ask from a cafe, this place has it in spades! Judging by the many happy customers lining up at the door the new owners have obviously revived this place! Even if this isn’t your local it’s worth the drive! Highly recommend it!!!
The breakfast was incredibly tasty, one of the best I have ever had.
The take away treats were not so great with exception of the Anzac caramel slice, I was guttered I had to share!
Vasilopoulos Dr. George
+5
An absolutely wonderful place. Stopped one day for a coffee .. amazing service. Food was wonderful. Coffee was great.. have continued to pop in . Georgia now treats me like an old customer .. knows my order and has it ready as she sees me crossing the street ! Love it ..
Such a ripper cafe!! The coffee was honestly the best I've ever had, the staff were fabulous and the atmosphere was perfect. I loved the seating layout (they were very good about COVID) and it was such a pleasant experience for me! Will definitely be returning, loved it heaps!
Such a fantastic place to go!!!
Great coffee, great food and great service 🥰
They've got a best coffee ever and penny makes the coffee so perfectly i just can't spend my day without going there and get a coffee and lunch.
Great job to all of you ❤❤
The staff and owner are super friendly, always on the ball when it comes to take aways on my lunch breaks. Coffee is the best everytime and even better they remember my coffee order. Food is also amazing
Best Coffee 🥰🥰 And the homemade cakes are devine!! ♥️ Georgia is delightful, generous and attentive - she makes all her customers feel welcome 😊 and Penny makes my heart smile every morning with her coffee magic! ☕️ Thankyou ladies xx
Georgia and her wonderful team go out of their way to make you feel welcomed & valued. The Counter’s vibe is always friendly and positive (a much needed distraction in this COVID world!). Penny’s coffee is always spot-on and the freshly-baked muffins are the highlight of our day! Thanks guys for making us feel like ‘family’!
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