Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hawthorn

Short Straw

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"Great menu food was excellent staff really good and very good coffee. Lucky we got in early for brunch bit of a crowd building to get a table for..."

Glenda Hicks

"The meal was exceptional, cold drop coffee was to die for and the staff were caring and lovely. We'll be back..."

Mark Thompson

"Friendly and efficient staff and AMAZINGLY delicious food. So happy I chose to catch up with family and friends here. The corn and zucchini fritters..."

Chriss Mannix

"Absolutely wonderful this morning for our choice of breakfast before home to Adelaide. I care across your cafe on a search and so glad we came along...."

Milinda DeConno

"��great place for breakfast, with come..."

Dianne Margaret Clarke

"Delicious garden of eden today & super friendly staff. Love..."

Cat Woods

"One of the best brunch dates we've had!! Thanks for your hospitality and friendly service! Highly..."

Amy White

"Staff very friendly .. food Is amazing and very fresh .. we love..."

Jocelyn Diconi

"Yum. Just yum. A new take on avocado on toast - yes really. And the rest of the menu is terrific. Great service. Great coffee. And you can take your..."

Fiona Somerville

"Such friendly service. Great coffee, and my son thoroughly enjoyed his toastie! Well..."

Simone Kroll

"brunch out🌽 the short straw🥑 poké bowl🍄 mean mushrooms🏚: Short Straw📍:..."

Sense Of Food

"My dining companion opted for the poke bowl, loaded to the brim with freshness and plump slices of salmon. The amount of salmon, along with the..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Slightly off the main beaten path, great coffee shop. Lovely environment, engaged, friendly service, good food, good coffee! Try..."

Srslyfoods

"Cosy Cafe and Perfectly Placed! We enjoyed such a wonderful brunch here at Short Straw. The interior was perfect for a cosy..."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"A cute, little place with great coffee and friendly staff. Love the green vibe and natural light inside. A big plus, they have oat milk as a..."

Hannah Bohair

"Food was amazing, got a hot bounty as well it was so good. Service was so good too. Can’t..."

Blaze Magerstein

"Short Straw is a typical Melbourne cafe with great coffee and an uncomplicated menu. When you are greeted warmly on arrival and don’t need to..."

LifestyleByLily

"Short Straw is never disappointing!I loved the new menu! The fritters were divine. The smashed avocado is always on point, with plenty of..."

Sarah Isla-Maree

"I was drawn to this particular cafe by the Eats Club 40% off deal. From the moment I entered this small cafe, I could tell that it was a lively..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"When I think of our typical Melbourne Café, I think of this: exposed red brick, coffees perfected to the ninth degree, avo on toast and youngesters..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"Brighten up your life with the new summer menu at @shortstrawhawthorn 😍😍 There’s nothing better than a loaded brunch, and this cafe provides..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"I have always been meaning to check out Short Straw so when a friend invited me to join her, I jumped at the chance. I was warmly greeted when I..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Loved absolutely everything about this cafe! As soon as I walked in I was blown away by all of the beautiful greenery. The service was..."

Gut The Crap

" • Sumo fried chicken burger $18.5• Although this dish may look very similar like other brunch dishes, it was unexpectedly good. • The..."

Uyen’s Eat And Play Notebook

"This weekend, I was able to finally experience the new spring/summer menu at Short Straw in Hawthorn. A much loved, highly raved about brunch spot...."

Nikki Wishart

"Went to try out their new menu and it was enjoyable. The brekkie board was delicious - only downside is my croissant had been murdered and was..."

Rebecca Balsim

"This place is great. The vibe is good, the food is great and service from all the staff is friendly. They were busy but for a good reason, I can see..."

Stellios

"Nice place with really friendly and helpful service. The eggs benny was delicious. The big brekky was ok but it was a little boring and..."

SuziEats

"We have been here a couple times and always love coming back. The food here is amazing here and of course great coffee as well. This time we had..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Where do I start with Short Straw...loved the coffee and food. We had the Short Straw fritters, Winter Waffles (which had the perfect combination of..."

Jen Chiu

"Very nice food and customer service! ..."

Vivian

"Love the environment here but the kitchen closed quite early which is sad. Strongly recommend the sumo burger and also the New York style chicken..."

Kayleen Chua

"A CAFE FULL OF WARMTH IN THE HEART OF HAWTHORNWe came here on a Monday lunch time for a brunch feed and we were not disappointed! We were..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"I have visited Short Straw multiple times and it never lets me down!Last time I had the Overnight Delight, and I really mean it when I say..."

Brunchbabymelb

"This was such a cute cafe with very pretty interior. They also have some outdoor seatings.We ordered the Peanut Butter Lovin and Banana..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"Short straw is a beautiful little cafe located in the heart of Hawthorn. The atmosphere in this cafe is honestly beautiful- there is loadss of..."

Precious Anand ( The Indie Foodie)

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: a cafe that's bustling with people and staff - what a way to start my weekend! Although it was later towards the..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Why Short Straw?We wanted somewhere new for a weekend breakky. I'm trying to use Zomato Gold benefits so we filtered by area and chose Short..."

Evish

"Tried this place today and will come back again. I tried veggie patch in the mains and it was amazing, loved the pickled cauliflower in it. Coffee..."

Balwinder

"Came here because of Zomato Gold, as we wanted to try it but was a bit of a drive, but nonetheless we were glad we made it here. Was a..."

ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩

"As soon as the doors open at Short Straw it’s busy and right up until closing time. The menu is always creative and impressive and they keep all..."

The High Tea Girl

"The staffs were friendly. It was Saturday 1ish and it wasn’t very crowded. In fact we got a table pretty easy. The food was generally delish and..."

Linda

"1st impression, Staff are super friendly! Background music also greatChai latte 5/5 authentic herb tastePull pork Benedict 5/5 well..."

J

"3.8The place is actually really nice and aesthetic. Staff was really friendly and food din't take long.Started with banana..."

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"Very busy on a sunday, however excellent customer service. Short straw and long straw both excellent. Only let down was the matcha latte..."

FoodieCall

"Delicious food and really fast service. Had the short straw (corn fritters) with an egg and a matcha latte.Latte was very milky rather than..."

Ruth Li

"Great Gold visit experience, Very friendly staff, had the itty bitty chili and eggs benny, both were great! And no limits on food options for gold..."

Desmond Lee

"This place is buzzing on the weekend but with good reasons! The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered the long straw which is a big breakfast...."

Delia

"Have been wanting to try this place for ages!! We finally did today and omg it’s amazing! From service, to their coffee and ofcourse the..."

Amz

"The service is always spot on here! Very friendly staff! We had all the vegan options but especially loved the tofu scramble. The dishes are always..."

Vegan Foods Melbourne

"Great place, with a pleasing atmosphere and ambience. The wait time for food was good and worth it. We ordered the Benedict, Eggs&Bacon on Toast, The..."

Jes

"Came here for a breakfast date and had the waffles with chai latte. The cafe had a really nice ambience and friendly staff. The chai latte wasn’t..."

Tum Tum

"Such a lovely place! Great place with a super friendly team!Both coffee and food were amazing! For food, we got the Vege Patch, The Short..."

Foodloverwhojiggles

"I was invited back to Short Straw to try their new winter menu, and boy was I impressed! They have a few new lovely additions to the menu, as well as..."

Stelly

"Short Straw recently changed their menu so I was keen to try their new winter waffles.What I ordered:Winter waffles (new)Garden..."

Eats With Kayli

"Abundance of natural light and plant life 🙌 And of course, most importantly... delicious meals! Love the bagels, waffles and coffee -..."

Melbourne Madness

"Tucked away on a pretty street in Hawthorn, this place ticks all the boxes - friendly staff, cool vibes, on-trend menu, and amazing coffee...."

Dave

"One of my absolute favourites to visit, I just wish I lived closer so I could visit every week. The menu never disappoints and is super creative and..."

Georgia Maccan

"Short Straw simply never fails to disappoint. Every time I visit, I'm delighted by their ability to accomodate to any sort of request (whether..."

McKenzie Collins

"The Saffron & caramelised banana waffles are simply superb! The holy halloumi bagel is also fantastic. You cant go wrong with the green garden cold..."

Lambchop.urban

"Such a great place for brunch and coffee - great vibes, great set up and the food are amazing - especially the chicken bagel! Would definitely go..."

Charisse Ongoco

"Customer service was prompt and on point.Ordered an OJ which was super fresh with plenty of pulp which made it all the more natural.The New..."

Pamela Kontić

"Finally made it to Short Straw and brunch at this popular cafe in the Eastern suburbs.We had the Garden of eden and Not your mama’s oats along..."

Harmony

"Exstrawdinary.In my opinion, when it comes to the ultimate brunch, the epitome of ‘treating yourself’, we shouldn’t not cut ourselves..."

Ines Fernandes

"Brunching with my friend here, and I loved it! Super quirky, fun cafe tucked away just off a main street in Hawthorn.Super cute, bright &..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Great brunch spot in Glenferrie Road! The eggs benny and wild mushrooms are great. We will definitely come back! Loved the interior decor and vibes!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Short Straw is the perfect spot for a long brunch on the weekend. The ambience is warm and welcoming, plus the food was great. Highly recommend Short..."

AH

"It was nice to visit this cafe for brunch. The service was friendly and professional, and we got one of the last tables which was lucky...."

Timinmelbourne

"If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Gleferrie Rd, Hawthorn then Short Straw is the place for you. Just around the corner, down a tree..."

Morgs71

"A great venue, visually great and lots of natural light. The food is great and super presentable however I found my avo smash a little too avo..."

Julia Sansone

"I've been wanting to go to this cafe for a long time and finally I had the opportunity. I'd been wanting those waffles ever since I saw them online..."

Sweetoothbrunches

"Absolute delight! The cafe is bright, full of plants and quirky features like chairs on the wall. I suppose if you want to get that birds..."

Amy Flood

"I have been to short straw twice and the service got better the second time. I was happy to see the vegetarian bagel and excited to try it. I ordered..."

Anisha

"I have been to Short Straw a few times and love it! It’s in a great area, gorgeous decor, good vibes and service too! It’s great to see..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Located on Glenferrie Road, Short Straw is a buzzing café that offers some incredible and impressive dishes that satisfy your brunch and lunch..."

Dine And Dash

"SHORT STRAW CAFE was like walking through the garden of Eden. It tasted like pure joy. STACKS ON WAFFLES 🌼Saffron & caramelised banana waffles..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Given how much publicity Short Straw gets on social media, this place has long been on the top on my list of spots to try. And it did not disappoint...."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"Short Straw is a peaceful open venue which attracts the morning sun down its side windows. It has a well built menu with some impressive visually..."

Espy Eats

"The food at this cafe is next level! Super well presented & really tasty! The fit out is also really nice & plenty of seating! A Melbourne go to!..."

Thebrunchgirls

"finally got around to trying short straw in Hawthorn! always heard many good things about this cafe and now i can believe it for myself!the..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"This place does not live up to its name, because you have not drawn the short straw when visiting this cafe. This is a local favourite, you know the..."

Agreekable

"How does caramel glazed waffles, strawberry jam, sherbet and chocolate strawberry macaroons sound? Yea that’s right it sounds freakin delicious and..."

Melbourne Food Girl

"Such a delightful little place, came here on a Saturday with 3 friends. We all had a good time, good coffee and friendly service. Food was good too,..."

Argyro Saisanas

"Really lovely atmosphere and decor. There was a great variety and choices and good overall flavours. The presentation was excellent on every dish...."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Hawthorn never fails us when it comes to brunch. The surburb is the nest of many popular brunch spots and we found our new favorite - Short Straw..."

Mai T Tran

"Really great food and coffee, however slow and inattentive service let the experience down. It would be great to see some more staff on board during..."

Im_23

"Yet another lovely cafe in Hawthorn that offers a delicious menu along with prompt service and friendly/ attentive staff. (We came in on a weekday so..."

Vanessa

"Short Straw brings a much needed cool injection to Hawthorn. Interiors are oh so pretty, staff are oh so friendly and plates are oh so..."

Jasmin Bleeks

"Another amazing brunch experience. The staff were so lovely! Absolutely loved the green smoothieThe acai bowl is seriously one of the best I've..."

Lauren Marino

"Short Straw is located just off Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. With plenty of windows & high ceilings, it’s a lovely light filled space, decorated..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"Absolutely devoured these caramelised banana waffles and the bounty hot chocolates. As always, Short Straw delivered the goods with fantastic..."

Waffles Of Melbourne

"Dishes are very instragram worthy here and best of all tastes great. I think this was the first bagel I've actually liked, crispy bread, tasty..."

Bun's Food Diaries

"Short Straw (sibling of Collective Espresso and - my favourite- Turning Point) is Instagram-worthy cafe if I've ever seen one, from the atmosphere to..."

Quince And Cheese

"4.5 out of 5Underrated cafe!Unique food. Creative dishes, that look fab on the plate and taste yummy. One of the most interesting..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Visited Short Straw with my friend whilst we were staying in Melbourne, as we were recommended to have brunch here! I ordered the Wild Mushrooms, and..."

Liv Cox

"Another one of those iconic brunch venues, Short Straw, is hidden away just off Hawthorn’s Glenferrie’s road but it definitely deserves to be in..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Cannot believe how long it has taken me to try Short Straw! Finally we went on the weekend, and really enjoyed our experience. The space where a..."

Oj_always_eating

"Another great brunch spot in Melbourne was Short Straw. Offering typical brunch and modern Australian dishes, we found their meals fresh and..."

Angel Khong

"A beautiful space in Hawthorn filled with natural light. They have made use of the space with how they have laid out the seating. Food reasonably..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"Randomly decided to come here to have a breakfast. The place and the ambience was airy,bright and instagramable! The staffs were greeted us nicely..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Visited Short Straw this afternoon. After a beautiful walk along St Kilda beach we were definitely feeling hungry. As soon as we walked in we noticed..."

@thefoodiealgorithm

"The days are definitely getting cooler. On a crisp Sunday morning, I ventured out to Hawthorn to check out Short Straw. I’d enjoyed my visits to..."

State Of Steph

"This cafe has been one of the most consistent in quality, service and flavours! I really enjoyed the new winter additions on the menu. My favourite..."

The_littlehungrylife

"Very much an instagram-able cafe! I got the avacado art, was delicious 😋 Great menu, friendly positive staff. Went on a weekend which..."

Brunch Enthusiast

"I tried three dishes at 8.30am on a Sunday morning. The Garden of Eden is very refreshing. If you love peas, you'll love this. Thankfully I love..."

Tinmans Treats

"Short Straw is a lovely cafe located just off busy Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn.Stopping by for breakfast with my sister, I ordered the..."

The Brunch Specialist

"this is hands down the best brunch place i’ve ever been to in Melbourne! i ordered the beef tostadas & they were to dieeeee for omygoodness..."

Aisha Aznizan

"Fourth time visit for my wife, first for me and easy to see why she likes the place. Poke bowl had quality thick salmon pieces and was delicious...."

Scott

"After seeing many snaps of the famous waffles, i had to try it out.I loved how the waffles were soft and sweet while the lemon curd topping..."

Lisa May

"Part of the trio of brunch spots that includes Collective Espresso and Turning Point, Short Straw is another classic Melbourne cafe with its own..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Update (18/1/20) we visited to try their new menu ! The new menu was more exciting although there were no dessert item. We loved the mushroom..."

One.hungry.girl10

"I loved my visit to short straw! This cafe is open, vibrant and lit up! Staff was bubbly and accommodating. I had a latte with a poké bowl with a..."

Tifany_la_gourmande

"Yet another venue just off thriving Glenferrie road in Hawthorn, Short Straw are among the brunch elite. Great fit out which makes great use to f the..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Had an incredible Uber eats delivery of a bacon & egg roll on a brioche bun along with a magic coffee. Incredible!!! Egg still runny and coffee was..."

Le_orange

"An institution in Hawthorn with amazing coffee from undercover roasters, creative menu like no other and experienced staff. Short straw gets the job..."

Split The Bill

"Tucked away off Glenferrie road, you’d walk straight past if you didn’t know this little place was here. Always lovely wait staff and the most..."

Sir Brunch-A-Lot

"One of my local favourites! The poke bowl is my go to when I need I feel like a fresh and delicious lunch, the waffles are another favourite if you..."

Aleg93

"Saw this cafe pop up in the Entertainment Book updates, so we decided to check it out. Great, airy space, family friendly and yummy food. We ordered..."

Moving

"Short straw, thank you for not just being one of those cafes that does the standard smashed avo and other boring stuff!! I came here with a couple..."

Foods Of Melbourne

"We have been here a few times and always enjoyed a nice meal. The presentation of dishes is always very clever and food is also yummy. Featured here..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"I enjoyed the most delicious meal at short straw. All of there delicious look absolutely gorgeous and are so rich in flavour too. The smoothie/juices..."

Being Delicious

"Our visit this morning was amazing overall, nice touches such as music playing in the background just added to the experience.Anyone from..."

Alex From Desserts.pleasure

"Yum yum delicious cafe, with great and friendly staff, amazing food, beautiful decor, great ambience. Coffee was nice and food was delicious...."

Myacaiadventure

"We had the pleasure in finding another great brunch / lunch place in Hawthorn recently which we’re excited to share with you. Hawthorn has always..."

One Piece Left

"Short Straw was filled on a Sunday morning so we waited for 10 minutes for a table for two. I had the matcha latte and the poké bowl. It’s one of..."

Melissa Yeap

"Saw a lot of instag posts of Short Straw so I decided to give it a go!I still haven't had the original poke bowl but this poke bowl was on the..."

Asianfoodie

"Not a bad spot for Hawthorn area. Menu options are good. Smashed Avo was fairly simple but well done. Had a $10 smoothie which wasn't worth the..."

Jade Holloway

"One of my favorite cafes in Melbourne, I have been here a few times now and I always get the poke bowl. The dishes here are fresh , healthy and most..."

Vivian

"Short Straw is a cafe located in Hawthorn, an area known for its cafes. It does a range of great brunch and lunch dishes so we checked it out one..."

Love At First Bite

"Smashed avo was ok, a bit sour and plain. Kinda expect 2 pieces of toast for $20 too. Baked bean dish was nice but was a bit much for a whole dish,..."

Vege Eats

"Have loved this hawthorn cafe for a while now & glad I visited it again today!!I tried their poké bowl for the first time which I loved as it..."

Anneliese

"The Stacks on Waffles are a must try at Short Straw. They are fluffy and sweet and delicious. Short Straw has a little outdoor area too which is pet..."

KnowingMelbourne

"May 2018Yeeew! New menu items for winter to die for. Their halloumi burger and take on the bubble and squeak are not to be..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Wild mushrooms are spectacular! Probably not worth getting the pork belly since it was a tad chewy and tough. Ambience is amazing and I would come..."

Amanda Ng

"Short straw is a super popular brunch place in Hawthorn that’s been on my list to try for ages!. The café itself is warm and cosy with seating..."

FOOD TRIP

"Had the wild mushrooms with a side of haloumi, great atmosphere, truffle cream was really good. Very indulgent and fills you up! Would come back and..."

J Nguyen

"Well presented food, quick and friendly service, bubbly staff. The food is really well priced and is quick but well cooked. Thoroughly enjoyed this..."

Nicolette Backman

"Located tucked around the corner from busy Glenferrie Rd Short Straw provides a great place to grab lunch, food is reasonably priced and staff are..."

Eddyherth12

"Came here for lunch on a Wednesday. The place is nicely laid up and hipster-fied. The menu is fairly varied but pretentious (“avocado art”?) with..."

Xian

"Atmosphere is nice and cozy, friendly staff. Got their signature stacks on waffle and it was great, although I did find a piece of lettuce in..."

Steph Siu

"Amazing brunch style food. Staff are lovely and the atmosphere is chilled and welcoming. Was a little disappointed that they were out of Matcha, but..."

Sylvia's POV

"Service was good. Decor is nice and simple. As a previous reviewer described the food and drinks are Instagram worthy but lacking in balance and..."

Adam M

"Tucked away off glenferrie rd , sits a charming cafe with an interesting menu. After seeing a lot on histogram I decided to try. Coffee is great,..."

Anna Singh

"APRIL 2018:I took my dad on one of my blogger lunches on Friday this week and we visited Short Straw in Hawthorn. This is my second visit to the..."

Food Fiend Melbourne

"Made my vegan lunch. Was really tasty, thoroughly enjoyed. I really wish they had other vegan options so that I could become a regular; however..."

Harriet Palmer

"I got the sumo fried chicken burger because I thought it be something different. Sure enough it was! But in a good way! Having the seaweed & the slaw..."

Eating With Ebony

"Good coffee and good breakfast. Ordered the smashed avo and was fairly standard (can't go wrong with a smashed avo). Lovely place to chill out and..."

Just A Girl Who Loves Food

"Trying to catch up with all the hype on the brunch scene since I've been back so I headed over to Short Straw for this week's brunch. Fun, modern and..."

Hangry Dreamer

"The food was lovely here. It was pretty to look at and tasty to eat. The staff were also so friendly. Definitely worth a visit or two. The tea is..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Great cafe, the food is delicious! I had 'The long straw' last time I was there, but have also had the smashed avo; both are yum!There are..."

Gluten Free Feeds Melbourne

"by F.E.E.D. | Aug 12, 2017 | Breakfast and Brunch, cafesinmelbourne, Hawthorn, Melbourne, RESTAURANTS AND CAFES | 0 comments. Picking the short straw..."

Nicole Tang

"> The Short Straw- sweetcorn and zucchini fritters with sliced avocado, tomato chili chutney & whipped goats cheese AND New York Style Bagels-..."

Breakfastpiggy

"A nice little spot for coffee or brunch. Good food presented well - everything on the plate looks too good to eat! One of the best poke bowls I've..."

Mel

"Another "good" Latte in Hawthorn ....Off Glenferrie Road, just a quaint spot with a bright rustic ambiance, pleasure to hang out from the..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Our Hungry Mate really enjoyed this fantastic King 👑 Salmon 🐟🍴😋With crispy skin, pea salad & tomato and basil dressing..."

HUNGRYMATE

"Lovely, bright industrial cafe with an interesting, outside-the-box menu. I popped in before a business meeting on a Thursday morning and was greeted..."

SJMelbgirl

"Cute relaxed fitout, light & airy. Larger tables, easy to spread out & enjoy papers while eating. Excellent mix of choices on this menu- found it..."

MelbourneGirl35

"Such a beautiful cafe! I loved the styling. The plants the timber tables they all complimented each other. The white walls with pictures in them so..."

Nay Nay

"Looking up cafes in the area short straws food on insta looked amazing so we had to try it! Wow it did not disappoint. Coffee was great, service was..."

FoodFoodFood

"With a touch of creativity thrown in, Short Straw offers an incredibly delicious breakfast fare with a modern twist.Universally well-executed..."

Penguineats

"I visited a while ago with some mates and have a great time. I ordered the ricotta hot cake and definitely felt full afterwards. I don't really..."

Hannah Rogerson

"You won’t draw the short straw at Short Straw, Hawthorn. Chef Jose Chavez (Stones of the Yarra Valley, Collective Espresso) has taken Short Straw..."

Hungrycookie

"Food was delicious, very busy, long wait for table but worth it. Staff were nice but a bit abrupt, probably because they were so busy. ..."

La'Toya Lee

"Popped into this cafe after a recommendation from a co-worker of mine as the menu looked pretty good. I ordered the waffles and my friend ordered the..."

Ally

"The cafe is located in the streets amongst the houses away from the shopping district, it was refreshing to be able to dine away from the activity on..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Located just off Glenferrie Road, this vibrant modern cafe is a great addition to Hawthorn. Short Straw cafe is a great allrounder – offering..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"When you pop into cafes as bright, airy and well decorated with greenery as this one you tend to have the same expectations. Good, simple, relatively..."

Ashley Rose

"Hidden in a side street off Glenferrie Road, Short Straw is a busy cafe in the Hawthorn area that prides itself on both innovative dishes and old..."

Delightfullytasty

"Eggs benny looked great but was a bit bland, could've done with more hollandaise sauce, had to add salt for more flavour. Potato to pork ratio in the..."

Zoe Garkinis

"Simply awesome!! Was recommended to try this little hidden away gem (except for the the locals).. I wasn't disappointed... we continued to eye off..."

Convivialsins

"The cafe was located on a little street next to the busy Glenferrie Rd. The coffee beans that Short Straw are using from the Undercover Roasters...."

Jianierrrrrr

"The best coffee taste in Melbourne and beyond. The perfectly made coffee went well with umami menu created by a vey capable chef who has a unique..."

Saudifooodie

"Ordered:- Avocado Art- Persian Beef and Ancient Grain Salad- Bowl of ChipsAvocado Art was aesthetically pleasing but lacked..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"We visited on a saturday morning, was quite crowded. We waited 15 minutes for a table. We ordered the french toast and poke bowl. We were pleasantly..."

Munching Melbourne

"We came here late morning on Anzac Day and it didn't disappoint! 10 minutes wait wish in breakfast world is nothing The interior is really nice and..."

Cat Broadby

"Located just off Hawthorn's busy Glenferrie Road, this is the ideal spot for a quiet brunch.Good menu with all the brunch basics, great..."

Melbourne Explorer

"What a rustic and inviting cafe, the interior is so unique, the hanging plant baskets add a refreshing touch to the cafe. The staff were friendly and..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"One of my favourite cafe's - always get the smashed avo with some tommies on the side. Delish! Great flavours and lovely interior. Oh and home made..."

Food-is-life

"I was drawn to this cafe as I drove through Hawthorn looking for a breakfast spot!Located down a tree covered side street off Glenferrie Road, it..."

Phoodlover

"Attracted to this place from the amazing insta feed they had and vegan friendly menu. Didnt needed to wait on a saturday morning and immediately had..."

Mi55Bee

"Went here on a Saturday and didn't have a problem getting a table - the cafe was very busy! I really enjoyed the smashed avo and also good coffee. It..."

Krystal

"A really trendy place with fairly decent food. Some of the menu is a little hit and miss, and they have a habit of taking the really delicious things..."

Osiris-lee

"Short Straw underwent a renovation late last year, breathing fresh life into the food offering and ambience of the venue. I first visited the cafe..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"I had the French toast and it was yummy, very sweet though, was hoping the cream would cut through that but it was also sweet!! My friend had the new..."

Serious Food Couple

"Located just off Glenferrie Road, Short Straw is a spacious and bright cafe, with lots of simple and light-wood decor and plants in every corner and..."

Julycheee

"Lazy Sunday on my own saw me head back to this little cafe. Been here twice before- the maple butter is outstanding but the chorizo on my partner's..."

Nikki M

"Hawthorn newcomer Short Straw literally appeared out of nowhere. Quietly launched over the Christmas break with little fanfare, it was only a passing..."

Aussie Meets World

"The interior of short straw is a lot of fun and really sets the tone of the cafe! The staff were so nice and welcoming and were so on top of..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Located on Glenferrie Road, Short Straw is a great addition to Hawthorn's thriving brunch scene. The ambience is casual and relaxed - airy with off..."

Gastrology

"Good food and excellent coffee at Short Straw. I organised a breakfast with 8 friends here. We had to wait a little while to get a table (didn't..."

CindyMichelle

"Love this place! Staff are absolutely amazing and super helpful! Great relaxed atmosphere! And the food is delicious! My partner and I can't wait to..."

Samantha

"Wow this is quite the funky little cafe, clean bright and has a cool atmosphere. Once seated coffee was offered and food ordered. Very busy on this..."

Dave Owen

"Stopped by this sweet cafe tucked away, just off of glenferrie road, for a coffee. I ordered a mocha and really enjoyed the strong coffee flavour,..."

All Mountain Pass

"Tried this cafe weeks ago by ordering its Vietnamese scrambled eggs, it's mixed with papaya which i found it to be interesting however sadly it..."

Eatwithhendri

"Friendly staff. Beautiful atmosphere. Dog friendly. Tasty food. I stepped out of my safe smashed-avo-loving bubble and tried the English muffin with..."

Borderline Sunshine

"So came here early on a Sunday morning & this place already seems to have it's regular customers. It's tucked away from the bustle of Glenferrie road..."

Shoo Shoo

"A worthy addition to the hawthorn brunch scene. The cafe is bright and airy and the staff are accommodating. I ordered the zucchini and corn fritters..."

Kate Dougherty

"Staff were friendly on arrival and whilst waiting for a table but once seated they disappeared. We had to call them over to order coffee and then..."

JR

"Really nice coffee and friendly service. Had the Citrus Cured King Salmon with Olive Tapenade and it was beautiful. Delicate pieces of salmon and an..."

Sam

"I chose the ‘Buttermilk hotcakes, blueberry compote, vanilla mascarpone, maple, roasted hazelnut ($16.00)’. A stack of three hotcakes arrived..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"Really enjoyed it!Had the early Breaky board which is perfect when you can't decide and want a mix of sweet and savory.Coffee was good too!..."

Renata

"Loved it! The special of smashed peas, prosciutto, poached eggs on sourdough was just what I needed😋 coffee was great and service quick! Will..."

Tara

"The coffee is great, the staff are friendly and the breakfast imaginative. I can't go past the Vietnamese eggs, aromatic, filling and so tasty. It's..."

Nick Voulanas

"I was lucky enough to be invited along to Short Straw in Hawthorn for my birthday brunch with my favourite gal pals A & R. Short Straw is the baby..."

Ashiepops

"In Mary Street just off the main drag of Glenferrie Road you'll find a new Hawthorn café, Short straw. Opened just before Christmas 2015, Short..."

Ruthie

"From the guys that brought us Tall Timber comes their new cafe, Short Straw. We were happy to arrive & not queue up for a table on a bustling..."

Ali T

"Good and innovative menu! Very hip too. Coffee was ok ..."

Ben 001

"Exposed white brick walls, overhanging plants and hexagonal wall flower pots – these are just a couple of distinguishing features that you will..."

Table To Paper

"Really nice breakfast spot. Despite it being packed we were seated instantly. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was really delicious and the menu..."

Gem

"Had the Early Board yesterday. My god, it was absolutely devine. The pumpkin bread was perfectly toasted and went well with the smashed avocado,..."

Jason

"A new cafe in the heart of Hawthorn an area with an abundance of eating choices! The standard needs to be high or a repeat visit is not warranted,..."

Carol Sheldon

"This newcomer café has come outta nowhere. Absolutely excellent breakfast food. Nice ambience and great service.Firstly I got a eggs..."

Lachlan Chan

"Just cruising down Glenferrie Rd when I stumbled across this cute new cafe. As soon as we walked in we were greeted with genuine friendliness..."

ManjaManja

"Surprised to see the low rating.The food was alright, mine turned out to be very filling and satisfying, it's exactly what I asked for, healthy..."

Gin Tan

"I had the "early board", and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I often have difficulty choosing sweet vs savoury for breakfast sometimes so to combine..."

Jamie Brown

"Great coffee, delicious food and the atmosphere is lovely. Loved the hanging baskets, and the staff are so nice! Will definitely be back..."

Ann Rowdy

"A nice space to meet up with friends and loved ones. Generous portions with their food. Healthy menu. Very friendly staffs. Will definitely go back..."

Hungry Hippo

"The boys loved the burger here. Quote " best burger ever" I had the eggs Benedict they were great and the Vietnamese scrambled eggs looked terrific...."

Maree

"It was a short wait to be seated during the lunchtime rush in this airy, pet friendly cafe. Interior is like a long-room, split into two by a..."

Breks

"Located just off Glenferrie Road, on Mary Street, the 60-seater is bright and airy and everything we love about modern, but approachable cafe..."

Ashley

"Another great brunch spot in Melbourne was Short Straw. Offering typical brunch and modern Australian dishes, we found their meals fresh and..."

Angel Khong

"Stumbled upon short straw while looking for a place for brunch in Hawthorn. They serve delicious breakfasts and a really nice bloody Mary’s. We..."

Shervin Amirtabar

"Loved the ambiance and their service was great 😊 staff very friendly and breakfast also was amazing..."

Madhuri Hegde

"First of the bagel, omg it was good. Reminded me of bagels I had in New York! The chicken was pouched so beautifully and there’s heaps of it too!..."

Alvin Wong

"Came here for Mother's day. Really great food, drinks and the staff were lovely and accomodating. Bloody Mary's had a proper spicy kick, awesome...."

n ODD y

"The ‘Fun Guy’ dish on the menu is absolutely delicious! And great portion size! I enjoyed my meal here extremely and lovely staff and hospitality..."

Nadia Matkovich

Sardi Cafe

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"had a great brunch here - would highly recommend. they easily catered for our 12 person group, and were really accomodating with catering for what we..."

Timothy Jacob

"Best brunch I've had in years man, friendly staff, reasonably priced. Really impressive menu with a fancy but thoughtful twist that actually works...."

Christian Dimitri

"Had the best lunch. Will be back again. I think this will be my fav place when l come down to visit my..."

Deb Maree

"Great food and amazing coffee! Next level! Highly..."

Bharat Agrawal

"Great food and great coffee! A must in..."

Saliya Gunaratne

"The chicken burger & sweet potato fries is..."

Kel Klaus

"I wish I lived in Melbourne... would definitely see more of me. Loving the revamped..."

Dashanka Oberoi-Soodan

"Aweeeeesome menu.every single item is prepared..."

Samarjit Deb

"Epic chicken & waffles, I will be back for sure..."

Daniel West

"Gosh has it really been 2 years since I've been here? Mmnn haha I don't think so.Anyway I called into this cafe to get some take away..."

Timinmelbourne

"Finally got to visit Sardi cafe this morning after seeing it all over Instagram. Staff were nice, welcoming and attentive.We ordered the..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Beautifully presented vegan chocolate waffles! Delicious!..."

Food4bunnies

"Sardi was our first dine in experience after lockdown and we couldn’t have asked for a better place! The brightly lit cafe and friendly staff..."

Breakfastpiggy

"In these horrible times when our country is in lockdown, this is the time our favourite cafes need you the most.Support them by either buying a..."

Riya Patel

"Sardi is a such a delicious and hearty little venue in hawthorn! We ordered the waffles, vegan board and the pannacotta which absolutely satisfied..."

Celia Chan

"We were invited to Sardi today and I remarked to my husband how pleasing it is to see a cafe really stand the test of time. We have been coming here..."

Good Food Good Mood

"🚨 new menu alert🍞 banana bread french toast🍳 zucchini fritters🥐 chili scrambled eggs🍓 acai bowl🏚:..."

Sense Of Food

"Sardi has a nice and cozy seating area at the back. A perfect place to plant yourself down if you’re doing some work. The tables are wide so of..."

Merry Muncher

"The food was beautifully presented and had so many vibrant colours! The variety of menu option for all dietary requirements was amazing! There was..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Cosy little cafe with a focus on cool decor and good food. A must visit for a..."

Dayna Miller

"We had a lovely time at Sardi over the weekend.We ordered their brunch bowl and poké bowl, both were perfect to kick start our..."

EatorTreat

"Cosy little café with a lot of charm. Found in the outer streets of Hawthorn, parking was really easy on the off street parking options...."

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

"29.12.2019 I visited one more time Sardi as it was certainly one of my 2019 discoveries and I couldn’t finish the year without paying them a..."

Ines Fernandes

"My first visit to Sardi!And it didn’t disappoint! The staff were just so lovely, and I was straight away super excited about their menu...."

Sarah Isla-Maree

"I love Sardi café! Such a friendly and cute place with a great atmosphere. What I love most is the amazing coffee and food! There are so..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"What a beautiful, cute and cozy cafe in Hawthorn. The dining situation is quite small but makes you feel like you’re at home. The staff were..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Friendly and quick service. The meals were tasty, but the portion size of the Chilli scrambled eggs and Honeycomb pannacotta waffles (special)..."

Renata

"The gem on Church Street in Hawthorn! We visited Sardi on a Sunday afternoon and it was packed. There was a good range on the menu and they do cater..."

M3lissa____

"We dined at the amazing Sardi to taste their new spring menu & boy it was delicious!Taking advantage of seasonal produce this menu will..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"I’ve wanted to check out Sardi for a while, and with a busy food schedule and working full time I finally made it! It’s a quaint and small venue..."

Agreekable

"Always surprised with how delicious everything is at Sardi! Their new menu is filled with yummy dishes just like their old one but even better! I..."

Saygs_

"We have been wanting to visit Sardi for the longest time and I am so happy we finally did!We both opted for their incredible pancakes and also..."

Tara & Christian

"You can see a couple dancing and jumping accompanying by other cartoon characters inside our mind If you can probe what’s happening when we won the..."

Jeffry

"Well known cafe in Hawthorn, really does serve up a yummy feed. Had the Korean Fried Chicken Burger, Brownie Waffles and the Hangover Cure which is..."

Jen Chiu

"Visited this popular hawthorn cafe and had a lovely brunch with my friend. I ordered the cacao kicker smoothie which had cacao, banana,..."

Anneliese

"Sardi Cafe -Sardi is a beautiful little cafe in Hawthorn with friendly staff, delicious dishes, and colour everywhere!! I always have the..."

Eatdrinkmelbs

"Went to have a wonderful brunch hosted by @sardicafe 🌺 I did try a few items from their menu, including a brownie waffle, korean fried chicken..."

Livia (@liviasuparno)

"finally visited Sardi after hearing amazing things and seeing some amazing photos from this cafe! the staff were so beautiful, welcoming and..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"The food here is divine! We had the falafel bowl, mushroom forest, vegetable fritters plus the granola with vegan Panna cotta- All so tasty and..."

Vegan Foods Melbourne

"There are so many hidden gems when it comes to cafes in Melbourne. Not all great cafes are on main roads, or in busy shopping strips. Sardi is..."

Morgs71

"Sardi is a nice and cosy place for breakfast and coffee, in a quiet area of Hawthorn. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Price is very..."

NC

"My father and I visited this café this morning and were thoroughly impressed. From the smiles at the door, to the cute and impressive designs on our..."

Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)

"This place has so many vegan or vegan options to choose! Would definitely come back. Service was nice. My falafel bowl was delicious 🤤..."

Perry

"I had a really pleasant and welcoming experience dining at Sardi Cafe. The staff were amazing and so friendly and definitely make the whole..."

Charmaign

"Such a lovely experience at Sardi cafe over the weekend.I loved the interior of the cafe, especially the large wall on the right that had a..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"Treated ourselves to these wonderful rainbow bowls at Sardi Cafe 😀 Featured we have the delicious Falafel and Southern Brunch Bowl ❤️ They..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"I was lucky enough to go to Sardi on the weekend with a friend. It was such a cute, warming venue, especially with the addition of the chalkboard..."

Nikki Wishart

"Visited this beautiful cafe today. It was super cold but we were greeted by the warmest welcome by the Sardi staff. We started off the day with a..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"Sardi has been one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne for quite sometime now and continues to get better and better. We visited over the weekend to..."

Liv (nourishinglively)

"Visually vibrant and absolutely tantalising to the taste buds. With vegetarian and vegan friendly dishes as well as the regular with dessert dishes..."

EatPicLove

"A great local cafe for good quality coffee and friendly service. The meals are great and there is a range of baked goods and sweet plates for..."

Srslyfoods

"You can’t miss the beautiful artwork as you arrive at Sardi and you’re greeted as soon as you open the front door. I wanted to order everything..."

The High Tea Girl

"Sardi is a nice little café located in Hawthorn. We came here the other day to sample their new menu! We ordered the Cajun Chicken Tacos, Pulled..."

Dine And Dash

"The food here was so great!! I tried the eggs benedict, the blueberry pancakes and the chilli scrambled eggs. All of the dishes were excellent. The..."

Melbourne Food Nerd

"We had visited Sardi again for lunch and the experience kept getting better!Our favorites were the three flavored pancakes, eggs benedict..."

Win - FSC

"Sardi is a nice little spot located in Hawthorn.What I ordered:Grilled vegetable frittersEggs benedictBrownie..."

Eats With Kayli

"As the weather shifts from cool to freezing cold, the new autumn menu at Hawthorn’s Sardi Cafe hits all the right notes with hearty dishes that..."

Theycallmemaggie

"With such a huge menu to choose from you cant be disappointed at Sardi! They off plenty of options for the health conscious as well as those who love..."

Top Food Melbourne

"For some reason, I felt a bit underwhelmed by Sardi. The brunch salad was quite flavourless, as there was hardly any dressing on the leaves. I felt..."

AH

"Tried the smashed avo and it was pretty good. Overall menu style is towards healthier customers but they still have burgers for those who wish to..."

Michi

"Cheat day worth it 🤤 (Altho, I did walk for an hour back to city to burn off this dish which I can vouch was completely worth it)FOOD:..."

Jianne Yong

"Nothing much to comment. The food was great, the service was good and it was a good start of my day :) I ordered the pumpkin fritters and I was..."

Eleanor

"Sardi cafe is a small yet inviting local corner cafe nestled on the borders of Richmond and Hawthorn. This friendly cafe serves coffee by Humble..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"I haven’t been to Sardi for a long time but I was really hankering for their creamy mushroom medley dish. Unfortunately the menu has changed and..."

Thi

"We were invited along to Sardi to experience their new spring menu. Browsing through their menu we decided on the Sautéed Wild Mushrooms and the..."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"Long story ( which i will explain) short. YUM, YUM, YUM! I got to visit Sardi Cafe a couple of weeks ago, and was so delighted with the..."

Renata

"I’ve been meaning to try Sardi as it’s on the way to my gym, but luckily for me, I was invited to their menu. I took my personal trainer after..."

Tinmans Treats

"We came into Sardi to try the new peanut butter pancakes and loved them! If you love peanut butter then this pancake was for you, it is layered with..."

Vivian

"Cute little cafe with quite a quirky menu. Everything we got was good - the peanut butter pancakes were totally decadent but delicious. Portions are..."

Rhiannon Fairlie

"Sardi Cafe is your classic, neighbourhood Melbourne cafe in Hawthorn – brightly lit, cosy and small, yet serving up some colourful, aesthetic and..."

2wo Fat Girls

"Unique dishes made with passion and love! We loved our visit to Sardi. The peanut butter pancakes are next level- in flavour and fluffiness! The..."

@twogoodtoresist

"This is a cosy little cafe that I have always wanted to try. The staff were very friendly and the service was very efficient. I ordered a cappuccino..."

Chloe

"It's so nice to have the choice to either indulge in traditional Aussie dishes for breakfast and lunch like smashed avo and brioche french toast..."

Healthyfoodfast

"Sardi is a rustic cafe located in in suburbian Hawthorn. Quiet and cosy, the intimate seating makes for a great place for a coffee catch up on the..."

Cynthia Giang

"Sardi is a lovely, cosy cafe located in Hawthorn. We were delighted to have such an amazing brunch at the cafe. We had the chilli folded eggs, brekky..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"I was invited to a blogger event at Sardi, an upbeat little cafe on Church Street hill in Hawthorn. The menu read very well and there was quite a..."

Espy Eats

"I ordered the acai bowl and it was actually packed with acai, a good amount not just a spoonful on the side and the fruit was fresh too. The coffee..."

Maria Valentic

"Located in a prime Hawthorn location on a busy road, after driving past Sardi for months i finally popped in for a bite to eat. The space itself..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"What a way to start our weekend! Coffee was extremely good and visually appealing with coffee art! Customer service was on point, everyone had a..."

Theforksyndicate

"Sardi is a quaint little cafe located in Hawthorn, with a friendly staff and delicious cafe, brunch-style menu. As we sat down, I found myself..."

Kendall | The NomNomNomad

"We visited Sardi Cafe a couple of months ago and enjoyed some lovely dishes :) We highly recommend trying the smashed avo and if you're looking to..."

Whenfoodsonpoint

"Amazing food, very well presented and good flavours. We had the fritters and added bacon was amazing, not greasy like a lot of fritters. Friend had..."

Lizzie

"Every time I come here I seem to always get the fried chicken burger but that’s because it’s so damn good. Perfectly fried chicken. Used to be..."

Food1995

"Nice little cafe, good food and nice atmosphere. Lots of mums with prams coming in while we were there and the staff were very helpful with..."

Steph Giles

"What would have been an ordinary experience turned into quite an extraordinary one due to the hospitality and kindness shown by the staffs. The..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Quite literally the best coffee I've had in breakfast! Even have lactose free milk, surprisingly hard to find! Great service and food also. Highly..."

Bharat Agrawal

"The breakfast is great and there are a lot of options. The seating area outside is really nice on a sunny day. The only thing is that the seating..."

Emma

"Really cute little cafe. Looks small as you walk in but there is some seating at the back too.We ordered a soy hot chocolate and latte..."

Steph

"I had a really great breakfast here. My friend and I were doing some study and spent a good couple of hours here. Even though it was a Sunday, and..."

ZM

"Went there with @waynes_burgers (Instagram) Food was surprisingly good. The waffles not too sweet. The acai bowl one of the best around and the..."

DamoForce Food

"Both dishes were fab!!! So tasty and fresh. Portion size however, was WAYY TOO SMALL for the detox salad. Plus it was 17.50, was hungry even after I..."

Jean

"Great vibe to this hidden little gem. Coffee was good and the menu was appealing. The staff were friendly which is always a plus. Will definitely..."

Taran Singh

"Extensive options on the menu, and quality fresh ingredients, and friendly staff, led to a satisfying brunch experience.Will be back for..."

Samora Curry

"Hesitantly returned back here after a not-so-good experience a year ago, I was pleasantly surprised at the turn around under the new management...."

Pav Arneja

"Find us on instagram: loveatfirstbite_aus Sardi is a Hawthorn cafe located a stone’s throw away from the hustle..."

Love At First Bite

"Visited this cafe for Saturday morning breakfast earlier today. There's been a change in management ... so I was hoping for something new and..."

Chanelle Singh

"as soon as you walk in you're greeted by friendly staff, it's a warm inviting environment. The coffee was delicious and the food was amazing! I..."

Priya.johar89

"We have been here twice in two weeks we loved it so much the first time. All up we've had the ciabatta, pea and haloumi fritters, mushroom ragout and..."

Cat Broadby

"My friend and I went to Sardi and ordered the infamous acai bowl, southern fried chicken burger and an extra bowl of their sweet potato chips. To be..."

Lucyy Chu

"The Oreo waffles and the matcha milkshake were both really good. The waffle was very filling and big - it was one of those flower like shaped waffles..."

Taniacandido

"It’s now summer, and time for new dishes to hit the menu at Sardi. There are a few additions, but three in particular catch our eye, and there’s..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"I have been wanting to try Sardi for quite a while now and when we arrived were welcomed with friendly smiles and seated straight away. Not long..."

Sarah Linda

"Went here especially for the porridge. Whilst it didn't taste bad, it definitely is a dish that looks better than it tastes. It was a good serving..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"Came here on a busy Sunday, was seated very quickly although it was clearly busy. There was a little bit of wait for the food but other than that,..."

Ryan

"Sardi is a beautiful light filled café located in Hawthorn. They serve up the usual brunch dishes but add on their own twist in flavours. Coffees..."

FOOD TRIP

"Mixed feelings - some great points and also room for improvement....I really enjoyed my meal here for lunch today; the superfood bowl with its..."

Fiona Gass

"Really cute little cafe, with super friendly staff.Two brunch dates here with each of my daughters, allowed us to try the drinks & dishes on our..."

CasualFoodie

"I'd always wanted to try this cafe as it's got the same name as my previous work! 😄 ... Went to Jinda, no cash , ATM didn't work >> 😭 Food..."

World In A Bite

"Situated within a residential area, parking is also easy enough to find. I wouldn’t say my experience was entirely bad, plus the staff..."

Sandy Pok

"Brimming with charm, Sardi is a welcoming café that exudes an air of tranquillity and is anything but a conventional neighbourhood joint. The dining..."

Gastrology

"Healthy & Yum brunchin place highly rate it! • Smashed Avo w Saganaki, Poached Eggs, Avo & Lemon • Sweet potatoe chips with avo..."

Deanna Montagnese

"Great little cafe with easy side street parking. The menu/type of food is similar to it's sister cafes (Trei & Muharam).Sardi is known for..."

TresHungry

"Yummy! Loved the orange juice, super fresh. Ordered the coconut and lychee pancakes - cooked perfectly. Had a hint of maple syrup in it already and..."

Annie Haak

"Love Sardi! Delicious, healthy food! Tiny restaurant with squishy seating area, but the food is worth the wait! The coconut and lychee hotcakes were..."

Gem

"They are serving up everything from Acai to extra bacon on your pancakes and they are doing a damn good job of it. Sardi still stands out as a prime..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"I had my Linnie day which meant a catch up with Miss Asian Fusion with no sight of Mr D for the whole day. We did a little road trip (anything more..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Another favourite of mine! After reading so many great reviews, I decided to try this place with a girlfriend and the good reviews listed below..."

Hannah Mack

"Came in and all the tables were full so we waited for about five minutes until the staff directed us to our super cosy table. I really wanted to try..."

LQ

"I always see this place being packed out & it's been on my list of places to check out.Today we had the pea & haloumi fritters with avocado..."

Shoo Shoo

"Food was well presented and on the most part enjoyable. My dish the smoothie bowl was delicious filled with lots of flavour and fresh fruit, all..."

Loulou

"Oh my gosh this place is to die for!!!! I ordered the acai bowl which was an absolute gem!! Perfect ratio of toppings to acai and super refreshing on..."

Thehappymedium

"After a good 45 minute wait we finally got a table at sardi. It's nice but perhaps not so nice to wait again. Also there is not much around it so..."

Heidi

"Having my take away coffee on my way to Point Cook. Great little cafe clean and tidy. Coffee was good and beans by Niccolo based in Melbourne. Pastry..."

Coffee And Food

"I've been to Sardi a couple of times since the completed renovation in January. The food is generally good, but does vary in its consistency. The..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Great healthy food with options galore on the menu- couldn't decided if I wanted all day breakfast or lunch. Super foamy almond milk chai latte!..."

Laurenkateee

"Came here for breakfast, I ordered the egg and bacon ciabatta it was delicious! And the price was reasonable for what you got! The coffee was also..."

Steph A

"Atmosphere:This little humble dwelling on Church Street, Hawthorn, delivers great, beautiful food! The cafe is lambent with natural light from the..."

Food Comatose

"Nice place. Food was great. Had the big breakfst and the breakfast salad and they were both great. It's a small venue and I believe they are just..."

Melbourne Food Social

"Sardi is a small and busy cafe in the Hawthorn area, offering a range of all day breakfast, as well as lunch menu options. The food is reasonably..."

Flho

"We Had the pea and haloumi fritters. My gosh were they fritterabulous! We also had the superfood bowl. Kale was fresh, poached eggs were delicate and..."

Nickr31

"This place has made it to my #1 brunch spot in Melbourne because of two dishes- the smashed avocado... it has saganaki (!!!) and the mushroom ragout..."

Ashley S.

"Nothing but love for this lovely brunch spot! MUST-TRY the superfood bowl, honestly fills you up so much & such a great mixture of flavours (peanuts,..."

Rena Zhu

"The chicken burger was nothing special, however, the fries were yum! Ordered the famous acai bowl as well & it turned out really good. Definitely..."

Gossipgalaxy

"Love breakfast at Sardi, definetly one for the rotation of cafes in hawthorn, and probably my favourite one. cute setting and several meals to ponder..."

Zac Robertson

"First visit this morning, always packed out whenever I have gone past. Assumed being the morning after GF it would be less busy which it was, good..."

Sweetlikesugar

"Food and coffee was absolutely amazing. Couldn't fault the quality of our meals!Love the healthy vibe, only downside is the size! It was super..."

Anna

"Had to have name put on the list to wait for a table. Very busy which is a good sign. Decent prices and very friendly service. Was quite cramped..."

VegoWolf

"I went here for the Acai smoothie bowl and it was really good! The atmosphere of SARDI isn't the greatest (we are in Melbourne, everything is..."

Ferguson

"On weekends, Sardi Cafe is a regular destination with the kids. They have a lovely menu healthy and naughty food options, prices are reasonable,..."

Food Lover

"Great little cafe with some delicious food! A bit of a wait to get seated on weekends but well worth the wait. The banana bread French toast is..."

Wei-Chi Lee

"Best French toast in the East. Highly recommend. Good coffee and a cute interior. Looking forward to trying the new sister cafe in Syndal when it..."

Lily_Lieu

"Small cafe, jam packed even on a mid week morning. Food menu packs a punch. Great coffee unfortunately despite asking for extra hot, comes out room..."

HH24

"Popped in on a sunny winter afternoon for a late, late brunch. Little and cosy, Sardi prefers to let the food sing. Since it was so late in the day,..."

ByTheSpoonful

"The only negative thing about Sardi is that it just isn't big enough! The food, coffee and staff were all fantastic. I would highly recommend it and..."

Fondue12

"Finally bit the bullet and tried Sardi despite hearing disastrous stories about astronomical waiting times on the weekend. I was pleasantly..."

Kate Dougherty

"Still missing my Japanese holiday and hanging out for some matcha goodness, I spotted a picture for a matcha latte on my instagram and beelined to..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"Really cute little place with a quirky menu, not many seats though so get in early. The food looks really good (and tastes good too) - we had the..."

Kate B

"Sardi had been on my breakfast list for a very long time, and I was super eager to try the açai smoothie bowl. Sadly we were told upon arrival that..."

Ali T

"I had the brekky board (17.5) while my friend had the granola (10.5), both gorgeously - and very photogenically - presented. The food itself was..."

Eater

"Very cool menu and good breakfast though the staff arnt that friendly and in fact I remember spotting some eye-rollings , other than that its worth..."

Lanaa

"I have a new routine every Saturday morning. I attend a booty barre class at the Melbourne Pilates Method Studio. It's been a long long while since..."

Sinfulorganiccook

"Busy little cafe even for a weekday! Waited 10mins for a table, they were great in getting us drinks while we waited. Menu is quite charming, very..."

Littleadventuresmelb

"YUM. This tiny little cafe has everything you want if you are lucky enough to get a seat. An amazing breakfast and lunch menu and if you need more..."

FullCreamAhead

"Came to Sardi for the first time today. We had to leave a contact number as there was a wait for a table, but it was definitely worth it in the end...."

Stephmas

"Loved my breakfast at Sardi, amazing flavours. Tried to come here with a larger group, we had called that morning and as they don't take bookings..."

Ems Review

"This Cafe is always packed as it's one of the only ones in between Hawthorn and Richmond. It's also very small, so sometimes the wait is long. The..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"On a lazy Sunday when D and I decided to to brunch and got Miss P to come along with us too. Since Bear was back in Sydney, we got CB to come along..."

MissyNess

"Was very pleasantly surprised by this small cafe. Driven past many times but never tried before. We went around 2pm on a Thursday and it was buzzing...."

Moon Boots

"Love this place! Menu is so fantastic and healthy, hard to find elsewhere. Go here often and the breaky board is a fave. Go for the pea and haloumi..."

Hungryinhawthorn

"the breakfast salad is a damn good time. five stars. absolutely bang on. because health. because consistent. because balanced. this place needs more..."

Busywig

"When Sardi first opened I was very happy that we finally had a café on Church St Hawthorn making top quality breakfasts. Every time I have eaten..."

Richiedobson

"Such a cute place, shame it's so small! Came for lunch on a weekday and had to wait a while, can only imagine the wait times on the..."

Loz

"I ordered the rainbow inspired Acai Smoothie Bowl ($11.00), with toasted buckinis, coconut and seasonal fruit (strawberries, kiwi and banana). My..."

Food Comatose

"I had heard a lot of good things about this place prior to my arrival today. From their photogenic 'smoothie bowl' filling my newsfeed and the..."

Thebrunchhunt

"I’ve tried coming here on the weekends but its absolutely packed, understandable given the limited seating space. On a rare weekday, I took my mum..."

Eat.more

"Full of flavours, perfect spot for quick bite. Tried salads few times and has never let me down. Lamb tacos are perfect. Burgers are..."

Foodie Karan

"A real winner. One of those cafes you drive out of your way to go... Staff friendly and the chef has a gift.. Menu is well thought out with quality..."

Wildpeto

"Loved it. Best berry smoothie ever! The aesthetic of the place is great and staff were lovely! Definitely going to be my place of choice for brunch..."

Shannanigan294

"Coffee was just ok. Not fantastic. But food was awesome, very friendly customer service and nice smile(only wait..."

Apple Pie

"Great Food. I visited here a few weeks after they opened and loved it! Nice little space with lots of nutritious options - I didn't know what to..."

Mc7

"Superfood Bowl...."

Chewly Madly Deeply

"The place for coffee in that part of Richmond/Hawthorn. Had a very satisfying coffee at this fresh looking, smaller cafe on Church Street. My strong..."

Greg

"Great friendly vibe, solid coffee, amazing sweets, friendly smiley staff, well priced! A+ on all..."

Joe Galvez

"Superfood Breakfast Bowl and Pea and Haloumi Fritters. Delicious late breakfast at Sardi today. Great job on a busy Sunday..."

Sally Morris

"Love our new local! Lots of healthy options, the home made paleo bread is so..."

Mickey Winn

"Amazing. I had the trio of sliders and I tried the soft tacos! The sliders tasted amazing, packed with delicious flavours as were the tacos. Great..."

Aw

"Great food, would definitely..."

GB

"Have only been here for takeaway coffee but as someone who needs to opt for skim milk,they make a great tasting coffee,something which many other..."

Fries

"I have had coffee here a few times now, and am yet to be disappointed. We ate breakfast here yesterday for the first time and were impressed with the..."

JS

"Love this new little cafe in my neighbourhood! The coffee is great, staff are really friendly and the smashed avo is delicious. My partner had the..."

KL

"Posted on November 7, 2014 by incrednibbles 0 I had driven past this place several times as it was getting renovated and I always wondered what it..."

Lydia Hean

"What’s this? It’s my first review as a Melbournian!..."

Sam Giles

"How cute is the latte art at Sardi Café : ) I had a lovely brunch here with my family. We ordered the southern fried chicken burger, the apple pie..."

EatOutWithJo

"Super cute cafe serving up delicious coffee, smoothies and food. We ordered the burger and chicken tacos which were great. How cute is my coffee..."

Melbournelops

"A fantastic place for brunch, nice coffee and great service. Their waffles was a crowd pleaser. Also order the mushroom medley which was beautifully..."

Arisfoodieadventure_ IG

"Awesome cafe with $12.50 burger specials on Mondays and Fridays and $5 tacos on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Great friendly owner who goes out..."

Michael Kewell

"Featuring their taco specials! ($5 tacos Tue-Thu) Ordered two fish tacos and one pulled pork to share alongside another dish - Wild Mushroom Medley..."

Amanda

"We visited this cafe on a good sunny day with a little breeze, so it was a perfect day to be sitting outside. We had: 🍔Fried Chicken burger with..."

Bobzbellycious

"Super lovely and cozy local cafe with warm and welcoming staff. The menu is fairly extensive, with a range of typical brunch dishes as well as more..."

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