Fusion cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hawthorn

Le Clec

86/100 (1532 ratings)

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Free Wifi

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"Turned up, mid Sunday morning, on the off chance of grabbing a table for 8 for breakfast and where chuffed to be able to be fitted in (we didn't..."

Craig Staines

"Amazing food and amazing service! If you are looking for a great breakfast/brunch place then go here. Their coffee is amazing too!..."

Annette Foulstone

"The interior is so beautiful with lots of natural light and attention to small details. The chef and his menu are great; everything I've ordered has..."

Joanne Bee

"Gorgeous cafe in a great location. The current owners came on board about 14 months ago and are passionate about serving good quality food with a..."

Jenn Turnell

"Thanks for looking after us today, our waiter was lovely- 5 star service. The food was beautifully presented and a great, child friendly..."

Sarah K

"Loved my brunch at Le Clec! Such friendly staff and lovely food..."

Lauren Bizignano

"Just had an amazing breaky with my friends. Super friendly staff and great..."

David Molo

"So delicious and such friendly staff! Loved our lunch..."

Anika Sweet

"I love the feel & atmosphere! The food was brilliant and has definitely enticed me to want..."

Pia Perrotta

"Loved the soft shell crab tacos! Delicious..."

C Wong

"I have been here more than 3 times, Le Clec never makes me disappointed. Recommend to..."

Katherine.weiyun.yin

"Awesome food, great location and atmosphere, friendly staff and pet friendly..."

Justin Kudnig

"I try the new dark salad today. It was amazing! Very..."

Jeff Hou

"It is very nice place， very very nice food，very very very nice..."

Xue Jingjing

"Dog friendly and beautiful..."

Germaine Leong

"In my previous visits, Le Clec has always excelled in their savoury dishes, and their menu gets updated often. It's completely different than my past..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Hidden gem! I had the sweet potato rosti and it was divine. I wish it was acceptable to lick plates in public because that green sauce was so..."

Mela

"This is a little local gem. The food was amazing. We had the chicken roulade and beef ribs. Great flavours. Coffee was also very good, and to top it..."

Megan Kong

"The environment is really nice. Each food is delicious and special. The service was really good and thoughtful. The desserts are also..."

Kelly Xie

"We had the beef ribs, pancakes and seafood spaghetti. Spaghetti cooked al dente, was very flavorsome. Pancakes slightly dry and Im not a..."

Darius

"Great service. Our waitress was very friendly and absolutely lovely. Great ambiance with plenty of seating in the back- there is also a covered..."

Emily

"Love this place. Very friendly and attentive service. The seafood linguine is very tasty, love the prawn bisque and the fresh seafood. The truffle..."

Chen Isaac

"Real rating 4.3 ⭐️ We have visited Le Clec 3 times over the last year and all visits were good experiences! Here’s some highlights of..."

Win - FSC

"Absolutely delicious food, good atmosphere and to top it all off, good service!!! Next time I am coming with the girls and have some champagne with..."

Melissa Fabu Lous

"This place is very cute in many ways. It feels true local and staffs were all so lovely.This is the perfect brunch place. It's not loud...."

Food Dine Roll

"Pros: if you're a bunch person, this place is great! The crossiant was buttery and delicious. Eggs benedict was flavoursome and quite generous with..."

Linda

"This place had great coffee and I grabbed a slice of chocolate and walnut brownie homemade by mum. Will most definitely be back to try the delicious..."

SuziEats

"A Glenferrie road must try cafe. Our party of 6 arrived for a later lunch, the only spot that would fit us was the courtyard and what a fabulous..."

Split The Bill

"WOW @le_clec 🤩👏🏼🌿Le Clec has a lovely ambiance! We walked through the front area and dining room to a cute courtyard 😍 The team..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Lovely staff, great coffee and really good food. Always good to find a few different items on the menu. The ham hock hollandaise had deep fried..."

BlueberryHill

"New review I have recently heard that Le Clec is now serving oat milk so I was excited to try a oat milk coffee. My strong skinny latte was..."

Timinmelbourne

"Very good sticky BBQ beef ribs and Benedict. Beef ribs is well cooked, the meat is soft and juicy, with rich flavor. And the ham on Benedict is..."

Emmmma Llove Food

"I wouldn’t say this place has the best brunch in Melbourne, but it’s certainty not bad. I would give it a 3.5 if zomato allows half stars. Came..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"What a wonderful find today was Le Clec for a family breakfast. As we have children with nut and milk allergies this is a problem. However Le..."

Bruce Dite

"Popped in yesterday with wife and two kids. Service was fantastic, especially with the kids!!! Food was really good!! Had the seafood linguine which..."

Chrishammo

"Bought groupon voucher for tried this place and it was amazing. We ordered son in law eggs Benedict and sticky bbq beef ribs. The Benedict is really..."

Yulz

"The service here is absolutely amazing, as is the décor! I had a lovely Matcha latte and the vegan salad. The flavours were so fresh and..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Le Clec is one of my favourite cafes in the Hawthorn area. Located along Glenferrie Road with plenty of seating options, my favourite area to sit is..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Pretty good. Like others have said, the coffee is a little weak but still well made. My chickpea salad was delicious and tangy but would have..."

Mistystan

"Le Clec has upscale brunch meals for a very reasonable price. I got the truffle chicken roulade with sweet potato rosti and it was delicious. The..."

The Brunchabout Diaries

"Really lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food was quite tasty too. The sweet potato rosti was really delicious however in my opinion the..."

Food_diaries

"Came here for brucnh. The food was beautifully presented #instaworthy. The staff were friendly. Plenty of food to choose from and the price was..."

Sasha

"Exceptional food and coffee. We had the son-in-law Benedict and the buttermilk hot cakes. Absolutely sensational, I cannot express how high quality..."

BigDaddyHappy

"Such a lovely cafe! The staff were very friendly, also the food was wonderful; had the Eggs Benedict and the Avocado. Also the Chai Tea (loose..."

Alice Kua

"Was recommended by a friend who had a great time here. They mentioned their matcha latte was one of the best, so it got me considering a visit!. I..."

Tracey @ NoWongFood

"Le Clec at Hawthorn. Overall a 4.5 out of 5 scores for me. It is a French and Asian fusion cafe with nice ambience. Love the backyard and it is dog..."

Steven Gu

"Dined here with a group of friends one weekend and had a lovely experience. As there were about 10 of us, I pre-booked a table, so we were seated..."

Jamie

"The beautiful is this Asian French fusion menu is amazing here! I’m obsessed with the flavours especially the savoury dishes! The dishes had well..."

The_littlehungrylife

"We had Le cha salad, buttermilk hot cake and latte as breakfast. Fabulous plating! Especially hot cake, beautiful arrangement of colors. And really..."

Jingwen Hu

"We all enjoyed the delicious, innovative food - beautifully served. The service couldn't have been better and the ambience is great. Definitely..."

Srslyfoods

"This is my second time to have brunch at this restaurant, always warm service,delicious food,nice atmosphere. I love it.Thanks for German lady’s..."

Wei

"Thanks Pong for the lovely creative food. The beef ribs were fantastic not to mention the coffee. Just like how you use colours to make the platter..."

Melvin Yuen

"We absolutely loved our visit here. We were greeted by a lovely lady who sat down and too the time to go through the menu. This sort of service is..."

Agreekable

"4.5 Stars ⭐️Saturday 3rd November 2018 at 2.30pm. Very good food and coffee. ☕️Friendly staff. I had the Sweet Potato..."

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"Had a really great time at Le Clec today! I ordered 3 dishes which are new - the Le Clec salad, poke bowl & granola. They were all delicious and..."

Eats With Kayli

"The food was prepared perfectly and was very delicious. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend stopping by...."

Breakfast Crawl Melbourne

"Love this place! Food is phenomenal and service is even better. Would highly recommend if you’re around Hawthorn. Can’t wait to return..."

Adam El Amsy

"What a beautiful cafe in Hawthorn with all the choices! There are so many nice cosy areas to sit, you can people watch near the window at the front..."

The High Tea Girl

"The staff was friendly and nice! As I didn’t realise the whole grain bread was quite hard, I ate slowly and felt that I could not finish the bread...."

Pinky Chung

"Visited Le Clec on multiple occasions, 6 months ago and twice recently, which is why I felt the need to re-review from my last experience, as I was..."

Tilley Eats

"Cute little european-like cafe! With a very cute courtyard, full wine selection and a very intresting menu... if you love truffle as much as I do !..."

Lanaa

"What a gem, what a find! Great service, great atmosphere, delicious meals. I had the chicken roulade with mushroom fricasse and it is one of the best..."

Thi

"We had a lovely lunch at Le Clec. We tried the lamb special which was delicious, and the hot cakes which were very pretty! Service was great and..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Was treat to here for birthday after some research and I have to say, it is good! The staff were friendly and very attentive. Very polite and..."

Kenny Khamly

"Absolutely delicious meals, quick service, gorgeous restaurant layout and all for a reasonable price. I had the salmon which absolutely melts in your..."

Being Delicious

"I visited Le Clec for the first time with a friend for lunch. Le Clec is located on busy Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn. On entry, it’s set up like a..."

Chronicles Of Nardia

"We came into Le Clec the other day for brunch and sat outside in the courtyard. This courtyard is dog friendly and has a lot of natural lighting with..."

Vivian

"Lovely environment, great vibes with excellent services from everyone in Le Clec, special thanks to Darren for all the arrangements.Food wise-..."

Karen Wong Jing Ann

"The cafe is my favorite so far, the crispy salmon cooked really well, the sauce tastes like Thai! Cold drip is good as well! The staffs are all..."

HC

"Ordered the sweet potato rosti, beautifully presented and tasted delicious. Our group ordered the truffle egg(delicious) & the kids enjoyed their..."

Kataks

"I’m definitely a fan of this place. The first time I dropped by, the cafe had closed its kitchen 1 hour and 20 minutes before closing time… to..."

Vanessa

"Exceptional service. Excellent food. Marvelous Candy Coffee. We tried the breakfast. The eggs were finely seasoned and buttery. The Maple Bacon is a..."

Tonkatsuka

"This place SHOULD be packed. It's its destiny! Great coffee, creative and yummy food, and awesome people! And doggos are allowed in the courtyard...."

Facebook User

"This is a must visit restaurant if you want a nice atmosphere and modern western fusion style of food. The restaurant looks small from the front but..."

Wes K

"Try this place for the first time, just the muffin and coffee combo. I was craving for white choc raspberry muffin, but they only have very berry..."

Michelle Liu

"We're over halfway through the year so I feel like it's safe to put this out there up front - Le Clec is 100% in the running for my favourite brunch..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Lovely place to have brunch at, beautiful decor. Service staff were engaging and checked in to see how the meal was going. Tried the special lamb..."

James Mui

"Very good brunch dishes, particularly the crispy salmon. The sauce was well balanced and accompaniments had great texture. The makers long Black was..."

Nomafoodic Chipineats

"An interesting fusion of French elements with Australian brunch. The truffle scrambled eggs on a croissant are just as rich and tasty as they sound...."

R

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: this cafe is really close to the station and right on the busy strips of Hawthorn. The staff are very attentive and..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Strongly recommend the truffle scrambled eggs and baked eggs. This is definitely one of the best baked eggs I 've ever had in Melbourne so far, the..."

Chuhong Wu

"I visited on the weekend and really liked this cute cafe. The courtyard was a highlight for me, enclosed and doggy friendly with warming heaters..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Went because of the high rating. Funny i always walked pass this place and never interested to try it. Maybe because of the name, I thought it was..."

Choc Pudding

"This is a tiny cafe with a very French layout and vibe. It is intimate and cannot accommodate many people inside or outside, but I always consider..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"I wanted something nutritious, but not too heavy, so opted for the Seasonal Avocado on multigrain toast. It came with truss tomatoes, feta, and lime...."

Katrina Jorna

"Came here for the first time to take my mum out to brunch who is a VERY picky eater, we both left Le Clec with satisfied and full tummies..."

Antonella

"One of the best places I have come across for brunch. The baked eggs and the pancakes were amazing and the whole dish was worth eating. The ambience..."

Jaynil Patel

"I’d been waiting to visit Le Clec for a while and I wish I’d come so much sooner!! Not only is it a super cute, bright and modern place with..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"It’s a 4.7 for me. Le Clec is or is close to the best value place in Melbourne, I reckon. An outstanding cafe restaurant.Le Clec has..."

Two Sheds

"Le Clec is a beautiful café located on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn specialising in French and Asian flavours. On arrival, we were greeted..."

Dine And Dash

"Couldn’t fault Le Clec at all! First class service and delicious food! It was my first visit to Le Clec and will definitely be back. Thanks for a..."

Liv

"Lovely place perfect for friends catch up 👍🏻 It gave me a fine dining feel, food was cooked and plated so beautifully. There were variety..."

Little Miss Adventurer

"Enjoyable and interesting asian fusion cafe food. Ingredients are fresh and service is friendly.I ordered the five spice duck with beetroot..."

ManFromMelbourne

"The burger was great and the jelly sake was so good !! I was recommended by one of the friendly staff and i did not regret . It was worth the price..."

Desy K

"Finally visited this wonderful Hawthorn cafe! The atmosphere and seating areas of this cafe are lovely, we sat in the outside courtyard area..."

Anneliese

"Of late Hawthorn seems to be the breeding ground for great cafes. I don’t know what’s in the water, but they’ve definitely got the recipe to..."

MelbourneVita

"We had a lovely late brunch in Le Clec's cozy courtyard and were spoiled with so many options! I ordered my favourite drink, their Peach Sake Jelly,..."

Wandering Ella

"I’ve been here twice recently and absolutely loved the food available. There are so many yummy dishes like the benedict, beef ribs and the brioche..."

Amy W

"First time here after reading reviews, has definitely met my expectations - enjoyed the sweet potato rosti and service was good. Liked that they..."

Angela

"Le Clec is subtly blending classic Asian flavours with traditional Melbourne dishes to bring you beautiful brunch creations at their heritage..."

Suzie Scribbles

"Super efficient/friendly staff member 😁👏, loved the atmosphere in the courtyard, the Melbourne weather possibly added to that ☀️. Fresh/..."

Carol Sheldon

"Le Clec opened on Glenferrie Road in 2016 and since then has become one of the best cafes in the area. It’s named after owner Chang Zhan and his..."

The City Lane

"A gorgeous cafe on the ever busy Glenferrie Road, is a perfectly affordable cafe that should be visited by every local😍Drinks- Iced..."

Juhi- Culture And Cuisine

"Le Clec is such an amazing cafe! It is spacious, well decorated, clean and the area in the back is beautiful. We got to try the seafood linguine,..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We went there with my 2 months baby on last Saturday with a bunch of friends. Service is really good, they helped us on everything we needed to warm..."

Kelly Shen

"I had the pleasure of being brought to Le Clec by my friends Split The Bill and Nicole Tang. When we went in, the café looked small, but the back of..."

Table For Two Melbourne

"This cafe looks deceiving small from the outside but there’s plenty more tables indoors and in the courtyard. Came here on Easter Saturday, which..."

FoodforThought

"I had the pleasure of being invited to Le Clec in Hawthorn last week for a late brunch. The cafe is a 5 minute walk from the station and is also near..."

Food Fiend Melbourne

"Le Clec takes bookings so it’s really good for large groups & they split bills when it’s not busy. There’re plenty of seats inside the..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"very attentive staff. always has been one of my favorites in Hawthorn. The new menu is more than satisfying. coffee is consistently good too...."

Zhao Tianyi

"With a brand new menu launch, Le Clec is once again impressing diners with their awesome dishes perfect for a breakfast or lunch feed. We were..."

ThatFoodie

"The ambience is really very pleasant here. The coffee was very well made that we all had our second and third coffees and tried their whole range...."

Roland_8

"Had an amazing time at Le Clec! There’s a really cool seating area lit the back. We ordered a seafood linguine and the poke bowl, they were both..."

Andy Trancao

"Cute little cafe, nestled in the heart of Hawthorne. Delicious menu, made from fresh produce, with a lot of variety to chose from; whether it’s..."

Kvita Galashchuk

"> Seasonal avocado with truss tomatoes, sesame seeds, Danish fetta, lime + chilli flakes salt AND Toasted brioche with yuzu curd, soft crisp..."

Breakfastpiggy

"Points for: delicious menu, comfortable courtyardThe team at Le Clec invited me to sample their new Asian fusion menu, which actually still..."

Flying Forward

"Would love to try more from the menu. The toast was delicious but I think orange would be better suited than lemon for this dish. The burger was..."

The Beauty Of Melbourne

"Le clec is a great cafe to brunch at in Hawthorn. They have a nice courtyard outback with lots of greenery and the food is super tasty. Le Clec –..."

Olive Sundays

"Hawthorn, home to the hustle and bustle of shops and heaps of cafes in the area, Le Clec sits nestled away. It looks super small but there’s a huge..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"We had the pleasure to being invited into Le Clec to try their new menu which is only a few weeks old. Le Clec is positioned in a prime Glenferrie..."

Espy Eats

"The dining area at the rear of LeClec was relaxing, with good lighting, and the fans were a welcome addition! It was a warm day so trying the..."

Crumbs Of A Foodie

"If you find yourself on Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn in need of brunch, you won’t go wrong with Le Clec. This family run spot is a beacon of modern..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"I was lucky enough to be invited to Le Clec for brunch and what a fabulous way to spend my public holiday yesterday. It was a wonderful space with..."

Good Food Good Mood

"First visit to Le Clec for breakfast. Lovely staff, sensational food and delicious coffee. Can’t ask for more than that. All the boxes..."

Chippie

"Very cute little cafe with a beautiful courtyard out the back. Started with a raspberry candy latte and it was delicious. Definitely worth stopping..."

StellaDoore

"Great services. Food is tasty as well. I like the furnished style. Good location in the heart of Hawthorn shopping mall. The out door area is..."

Leo Liang

"Fo0die dined as a guest of Le Clec and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service.Loving what this cafe is..."

The Fo0die

"Love this little cute cafe on Glenferrie Road. Full of my favourite colour (blue) and offering a range of iced cold drinks for a super hot 39 degree..."

Weilynn

"When trying to write a review of Le Clec, the friendly and attentive waiting staff is remembered first. Thanks to them, I was able to enjoy weekend's..."

Chai

"I think Le Clec is one of the best places to have brunch in Melbourne. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Glenferrie breakfast was..."

Jonathan Hung

"Nice ambience and a lovely backyard which is perfect for a sunny Sunday morning. Loved their 5 spice duck, perfectly cooked and really flavoursome!..."

XiaoHui Teo

"Another Underrated cafe in this competitive location at Hawthorn. How can I describe this cafe? Its not featured on Broadsheet nor highly ranked..."

Bribe My Reviews W GoodFood

"One of my favourite new brunch discoveries of 2017! We ordered two dishes to share. The first: their hippy salad (torched kingfish, broad..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"This strip of Glenferrie Road certainly isn’t short of eateries, and it’s takes a little something extra to stand out. Le Clec is a family-run..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"After seeing a photo on Instagram I had to look this place up and immediately fell in love with the slightly asian-fusion menu, especially the fact..."

Anh Nguyen

"Le Clec in Hawthorn ticks all the right boxes - Incredible staff who are personable and passionate about what they do, an incredible venue that..."

The New Fave

"Wonderful atmosphere and space. Loved the food, coffee and the vibe.The service was excellent and we were looked after well. Highly..."

Kavi Jayaweera

"Love this place for lunch! Always grab the fried chicken burger. Staff are welcoming and chatty, and the back courtyard is the best place in the..."

Chaggarty

"New opened cafe ! Surprise they have a stylish , hudge and warm backyard ! Customer services is professional , coffee is good quality and fresh !..."

Simon

"Really lovely service, friendly and helpful with deciding food choices. Service for food was a lite slow as there was only one cook in at the time..."

Jelena Fiusco

"The food here is delicious! The fried egg brioche was amazing!!! We would have liked a larger variety of herbal teas but that is the only negative...."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Le Clec is a small cafe located in the middle of the bustling Glenferrie Road. They offer a variety of breakfast and lunch items on their menu, which..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Really enjoyed brunch at Le Clec. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the menu was diverse and tasty. To start I ordered a skinny flat..."

Kate Dougherty

"And because Le Clec clearly doesn’t believe in doing things by half measures, the enormous hotcake came topped with fresh berries, crushed Oreos,..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Recommended by a friend to try this place out. Looking in, it looks tiny but when you walk in to back area, it is actually quite spacious yet cosy at..."

Food-ing

"Came here with a few friends because we heard that their serving are big, so decided to give it a try. The baristas and waitresses are incredibly..."

Vivien Resa

"The menu items are really creative, and the serving sizes are massive! Unfortunately, there wasn't much of a kimchi flavour coming through in the..."

Lsph

"I had heard good things through word of mouth about the brunch here, so a few of my friends came along to try it out. We sat in the front section..."

Lisa Giles

"I love the ambience. The courtyard is perfect to read a book or work on your laptop. I order a simple dish of egg on toast which was alright and so..."

GoMelbS

"Delicious food in a great setting. I hadn't thought Hawthorn needed another cafe but was happy to be surprised! Lots of Asian inspired dishes and our..."

Mel

"Spacious cafe with big green house at the back, Le Clec was a local spot for brunch in hawthorn area. Everyday, they offered freshly baked..."

Jianierrrrrr

"As a lovely new Asian fusion restaurant/cafe added to the abundance of food outlets on Glenferrie Road; Le Clec offers a unique flavour..."

Sylvia's POV

"Food was good and the menu seems very adventurous. Coffee needs a little improvement but will be back to try something else. Had the ham hock..."

Nat

"Lovely chic cafe with a delicious kale salad I can't get enough of. Extra mushrooms on the side makes it extraordinary with the different varieties..."

Lightworker Trinh

"Located on bustling Glenferrie Road in Hawthorn, new café Le Clec has opened its doors to all foodies and coffee lovers. This beautifully designed..."

Gastrology

"Long weekend brunches- Le Clec has just popped up at Hawthorn, boasting a laid back indoor and alfresco area at the back. I had the cheesy Chipotle..."

Valerie

"Great. Tasty food and good service! Healthy options .That's it but my review needs to 140 Characters long, so anyone interested in education check..."

Rossleigh Brisbane

"Le Clec is a beautiful café. With its minimalistic design and tiffany inspired colour scheme, Le Clec has all the aesthetics of my favourite type of..."

FOOD TRIP

"Had brunch here on a Sunday with a large group and had a great time! The menu has a good range of interesting options, the coffee was well made and..."

Binula

"9/10 They've ironed out their issues in the kitchen, Darren is back, well done Jeff and team at Le Clec.04/05/2019 &..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"We camel late afternoon for a casual friend catchup. Waitress were all nice and approachable. We had nice coffee and fresh juice. The pudding was..."

Happytalent.66

"I have nothing bad to say about Le Clec - definitely a 5!!! Great atmosphere, good location (easily accessible by public transport and parking isn't..."

Loz Arthur

"Quite possibly my new favourite brunch place in Hawthorn! They consistently serve up delicious food, the decor is lovely and the staff very friendly...."

Osiris-lee

"Amazing food and the service was top notch. The coffee was perfect and the ice latte was generous. We had the LFC brioche and the pork bao Benedict...."

Vincent Lai

"Wonderful new place. Great seating options, decor, service and menu. Felt very welcome. I had the paleo granola which was a generous serve, original..."

Nat

"New addition to the hustling bustling Glen ferrie road, Hawthorn, one of my favorite suburbs. this cafe has so much potential and i can see they're..."

Eatwithhendri

"It was a thoroughly enjoyable brunch experience. The dishes were incredibly well balanced, both in terms of flavour and texture. Combined with near..."

Penguineats

"Innovative new cafe on Glenferrie Road. The Menu is short but interesting. Interior is fresh and vibrant. I had the..."

Chris A

"Beautiful creative food, tried a number of dishes - highly recommend the pork belly, mushrooms and banana bread. Great fit out and good..."

AK

"What a beautiful little set-up right in the heart of Glenferrie Road!I jumped in for a quick coffee and ended up staying for brunch!The..."

Marion Peters

"I don't normally write reviews for any restaurants because it is really difficult to be objective.There are two reasons for me to write one..."

FoMM

"Food was amazing with coffee just as good. Seating out the front, inside and out the back. We had a nice cosy inside. Staff were also super..."

Andrew Hammond

"Delicious brunch and coffee. Interesting menu with some good vegetarian..."

Simon H

"The iced chocolate and toasted sandwich were really nice. The politeness of the staff, and the relaxed, well lit environment were top class. Would..."

D F

"Great for meeting people without competing with loud noise, always spotlessly clean throughout. Enclosed warm comfortable spaces. Good coffee &..."

Curtis John

"Had a pretty bad morning that costed my soul, but this shop saved me. It was an impulsive move to go inside, but there were no regrets. The food..."

Valerie Bayhon

"Le Clec is a wonderful place to chill out. The 3 different seating areas are great, especially the dog friendly courtyard with its plants. Fans for..."

Bebe Douglas

"What a beautiful cafe on Glenferrie Road! The back courtyard is impressive and you wouldn’t think that this place is the size that it is from its..."

Jess M

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"You won't find a better scotch egg than the bird's nest at Lights. Portions have shrunk in recent years (prob for the better) but still taste..."

Eric Derrick

"Love this place it great atmosphere and great service Just have to tell Barista speed up please it take a bit long for get..."

Tan Moonlao

"Always yum! Creative and interesting dishes with a chill atmosphere and good service. Been waiting for the reopening for..."

Evelyn Wong

"Faultless service and exceptional atmosphere. The food was delicious and the coffee was simply awesome. I had a drip cold style japanese coffee..."

Jay Dudson

"Everything about this cafe is fabulous from the food, service, coffee and decor. The menu is amazing - you can get your standard eggs and bacon (all..."

Victoria Sophie Clare Wild

"Super nice place, kids friendly, food and the service were really..."

Alejandro Roldan Uribe

"Nice and fancy cafe Food and coffee are sooo nice and healthy All staffs are..."

Louis Mk Lee

"OMG the food is amazing coffee is great.Staff are friendly will be back..."

Peter Fekonja

"Great service they really care about you. Amazing good and a nice location partly hidden away. Food sizing is generous and so..."

Alastair Wall

"They have very inventive menu and great..."

Anita Lim

"Consistently good coffee, great selection of food and friendly staff And very dog friendly...."

Pamela Joy Carman

"great food great service all round a great..."

Callan Mcknight

"Delish food and best coffee's, served with a smile! I'm definitely a regular here and Kevin is awesome..."

Whitney Midgley

"I was really impressed with the décor at Lights in the Attic! Love the colour scheme, and the sliding tables hehe. Service was great, and..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"This is my new favourite place! I loved the Miso Salmon salad. Lots of flavour and good textures. Amazing coffee. Delicious and different! My Friend..."

Jacinta Solomon

"This place has some of the best scrambled chilli eggs I’ve had! It actually had a delicious chilli hit, and the additions of pumpkin toast and..."

Cmzajicek

"A unique fusion brekkie cafe located at the bottom of a residential building. We ordered the pan fried salmon and tuna salad. Personally I feel the..."

Corgi The Foodie

"Love the overall vibe of the cafe! Lots of sunlight accentuating the effect of the chic interior decor. Options for indoor and outdoor dining...."

AmomymousEat

"Fantastic Japanese-influenced food and great service.We enjoyed the beef katsu burger and buckwheat corn fritter. The chicken soba salad is not..."

Scottt

"Came here for lunch and enjoyed a fantastic meal! The food had an Asian-fusion vibe that was delicious. I had the chicken soba salad and it was..."

Rachel Jade

"Came here for a late lunch. It is located a bit out of the central brunch scene. There is both a shady outdoor area and spacious indoor..."

One.hungry.girl10

"Fabulous cafe in Camberwell. The staff are friendly, and the coffee is delicious. Love the decor it’s super modern yet comfy. Will definitely..."

Split The Bill

"Seriously good food and coffee!We had the scotch eggs, corn & buckwheat fritters and a kids scrambled eggs. We got there early on a Sunday and..."

LetsDoBreaky

"Good coffee. The food was cooked wonderfully. The flavours were good. The menu was appealing and compromised of standard favourites with a twist...."

Linda

"After talking about it for so long, my partner and I finally got the chance to visit Lights in the attic again, with the sole purpose of ordering the..."

Decent Feed

"Love this little secret of a place - fantastic food that offers a twist on typical brunch staples, and service has been spot on both times I have..."

Lauren O

"My husband and I had a nice lunch here. I ordered Super Tuna Salad, it was full of flavour, delicate ingredients, and the tuna perfectly cooked. My..."

Vanessa Carolina

"If you’re looking for a trendy brunch spot in Hawthorn, we’d recommend the Lights in the Attic. The service is very friendly and you’ll find it..."

Explore.Melbourne

"4.5Lights in the Attic or more like light at the end of the tunnel. Needing a jumpstart to my day, and Lights in the Attic made sure I was..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Honestly love everything about this place. The food was spectacular and the coffee was the best I have had in a long time.Came here on a..."

Eatalatte

"Great place for a weekend brunch. The food is exceptional and well priced, and the service has always been friendly. I've come back multiple times..."

Qing Wan

"There are a lot of good brunch options around us. This time we went left instead of right and ended up at Lights in the Attic (not to be confused..."

Katrina Jorna

"We ordered the birds nest and Lights out breakkie which were both incredibly delicious, the poached eggs were perfectly cooked and both meals..."

Kelly Ditchburn

"Great space great food - large portions and friendly service . Loved the coffee too. Definitely recommend and would love to try more of their dishes..."

Mats

"We’d been to Lights in the Attic a number of times a few years ago, but haven’t been in about 2 years. We saw it pop up in the latest..."

Moving

"Went here for brunch the other day. Was pleasantly surprised by how filling the meal was.Ordered: - Chicken Soba Salad + side of..."

Kei

"Lights in the Attic has been on my To Try list for ages now! I have finally got the time to do a weekday brunch and paid an overdue visit to Lights..."

Wandering Ella

"Such a good day to eat brunch at lights in the attic. I ordered Birdnest, risotto (very recommended menu by the staff), chai latte and coffee. They..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"Lights in the Attic is one of the best cafes I’ve visited this year. The decor is beautiful, I love the touch of pastel.Whether stopping..."

The Brunch Specialist

"After recent renovation, Lights in the Attic looked more simple, neat with minimalist decoration. The coffee there was even better than before,..."

Jianierrrrrr

"delicious food and genuinely friendly staff. I'll definitely go back.The Pumpkin bun on the Chicken Burger was great, but the honey soy..."

Lachlan Gresham

"Lights in the Attic prides themselves on quality food and coffee, with a relaxing atmosphere to 'bring light to the space in your day'. The service..."

Delightfullytasty

"Saturday 02 December 2017 at 1.30pm. An excellent cafe 👍🏻The food ideas are unique and innovative. The food was extremely taste..."

🍀

"We joined friends for brunch. I had the Scotch Eggs as did my friend. The were perfect in every way. Not too much minced meat, eggs were still soft...."

Phil Holmes

"Had the scotch eggs and my brother had the eggs Benedict. It was my first time having scotch eggs and I quite enjoyed them, but thought the dish..."

Alijargalb

"I’ve steered away from brunch given my last few experiences have been underwhelming if not totally disappointing. We’ve been to lights before but..."

Hungry Ham

"Had to wait a while for a seat on sunday, to be expected I guess. Coffee good. The eggs in a nest were delicious, my partner's chicken burger didn't..."

Jess

"So excited to visit Lights in the Attic as they had recently relaunched with a brand new interior and menu. Everything about this cafe was so..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"Pros:- friendly staff- yummy food! Ordered their best seller, Bird's nest as well as Finding Nemo. Both dishes well balanced and tasty!..."

Jessica Sarona

"Positive points: Delicious food (hash browns, burrito, ...as an exception my friend didn't like the granola) and very attentive and friendly staff...."

Julia Stehli

"Very much looking forward to lights in the attic re-opening, this french toast was divine on my last visit. New enu and a new look excited to be back..."

John Social

"Went to this cafe for both breakfast and lunch. Very cute decor, great coffee and friendly, enthusiastic staff. The menu is varied catering to a..."

Erin Rednaxela

"This place is a little hidden, but puts up an impressive fight against its other successful neighbouring cafes. The cafe is clean and well decorated..."

Dimzib

"Delicious food! The menu was great and had so many things I wanted to try. We had the 'Finding Nemo' and the 'Birds Nest', which I think are 2 of the..."

Manishka’s Foodie Diary

"Wanted to try a cafe near us for a weekday brunch and chose this place. It was a pleasant surprise, as we hadn't heard much about it. The staff were..."

Lisa Giles

"Great food, chai lattes and the service is the best. Very friendly staff and happy to help with menu and suggest what to get if your not sure. I had..."

Kaitlin Maree

"Casual cafe with a fairly standard menu. There were a few stuff ups with our order but the staff were friendly and apologetic so it wasn't a huge..."

Kate Dougherty

"We love the food. Yummy. Friendly service :) my 4 year old fussy eater loves this! So it is a win for us :) enjoy our weekend brunch! Recommended..."

Joan

"Josh and I used to live down the road so would come for coffee here all the time. The staff are always super friendly and the coffees never take..."

Maddie Kingham

"Food delicious! Food styling 5/5! Very creative chefsService: 2/5... slow, coffee took longer than food to arrive. The environment is..."

Olga

"Have visited probably half a dozen times now and never been disappointed. Great coffee hits the mark every time. Friendly service...."

Taster

"Great flat white and very tasty mushrooms on Toast with scrambled egg. Very grateful that they were happy to swap a poached egg with scrambled egg...."

The Tastebud

"Hidden inside a modern looking building an unassuming cozy escape lies within- fresh white and well lit interior furnished with a hint of vintage and..."

Mariposa

"Nice little cafe in Hawthorn East, but producing some delicious food. The service was friendly and the food and coffees came out quickly. We tried..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"Situated in Hawthorn East, this local gem is a bit of a surprise to find in a suburb that is mostly residential and a bit of a middleman between..."

Aussie Meets World

"Friendly service and nice interior inside. The coffees are alright and have the latte art on top. Wide variety of dishes to pick from in which the..."

Cookielessvee

"Great presentation but the food lacked in flavours. The service provided also was a bit slow. I sat outside with my friend and it's quite hard for me..."

Clarissa

"Cool venue. Food and coffee are great. Parking is fine after clearway ends. Staff not overly friendly. Toilet did not flush. Menu a bit hard to read..."

Mistermister

"Absolutely love this place. Menu is unique, atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, staff were great, food was delicious! We ordered the birds nest and..."

Gem

"Lovely spot for coffee and food was great. Pictured is the Bird's Nest: a couple of scotch eggs on a potato rosti nest with chorizo salsa. Big kudos..."

Samuel Leong

"Beautifully presented breakfast/brunch on a busy road. Tea was a bit weak, but the juices were delicious. The rosti fried eggs and hollandaise was my..."

Tonytonytony

"Been to this place twice. First time, I had the white forest. The serving is quite big, it's very satisfying. Came back for second time on the..."

Biscuit Musca

"The waiter was awesome and full of energy! The food came out quick and everything was delicious. The coffee was great. Overall a trendy and fab vibe..."

BrunchQueen

"HIGH COURT OF CONSUMPTIONBETTY COCKER CJSUMMARY JUDGMENT1. Lights in the Attic offers very creative options on the..."

Judge Betty Cocker

"Trendy cafe and slightly hidden , another great place that offers interesting brunch menu, with some Japanese inspired dishes. We loved the smoked..."

May

"Bird Nest is hands down the best dish here.+ Great atmosphere, service & food of course. Excellent way to kick off the weekend. Coffee is just..."

Tastebud Tester

"We had the Finding Nemo (smoked trout scrambled eggs with bonito) and pulled pork burger today. Both were good and coffee was wonderful too. The..."

Miffy

"Not a bad little local cafe. I really like how you can completely customise your breakfast/brunch. The prices are reasonable, and the service is..."

Gemma

"My favourite brunch place in melbourne so far. French toast is my favourite, love their shop decoration and friendly customer service. AND they're..."

Yoyo Wong

"Nice design for the shop. Not a coffee person but their coffee smells real good! 👍🏻 I was amazed by the plating for the bird nest!!! It taste..."

DiLing

"Stopped in for brunch. Found the staff definitely friendly enough, ambience alright too. Coffee was pretty good actually. A few menu items making a..."

Eat Drink Anon

"After seeing so many photos of the Bird Nest on Instagram, I’m really glad that this dish turned out to be as tasty as it looks. In fact all the..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"It an adventurous menu, the roti based pizza with bacon, blue cheese, fried egg, and maple syrup with sweet potato fries was delicious! This place..."

Elly Baker

"Breakfast on Sunday - porridge with fruit and a sprinkling of nuts and a design yourself plate of eggs meats vegetable additions and sauces. Both..."

Cate Dowling

"What drew our attention to this place at first was the Bird’s Nest dish complete with scotch eggs sitting on top of a potato nest. I mean really,..."

Misherue

"They have interesting menu at this cute corner cafe. They look exciting and the food is actually good. Service is good, too, but can be a bit slow...."

Hungry Hippo

"We came here for breakfast and I must say I was loving the look of this place. It was such a neat looking cafe. We were greeted by a friendly waiter..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"A really pretty place with minimalist decoration. I ordered the BIRD NEST, ATTIC Pizza, and Porridge w/ seasonal food. The food comes in generous..."

Adela Adre

"What can I say about this gem of a place!!! Had honestly one of the best brunch's I've ever had. The service was great, very polite and attentive..."

Kate

"I come here often for coffees even though they are on the more expensive end. I much prefer the atmosphere here compared to some nearby outlets..."

Urbanette

"awesome place. Great atmosphere and even greater food . Love the scotch egg with heaps of tomato sauces ~ gonna come back to try more dishes..."

Yulan

"Great little cafe in Hawthorn. Came here especially for their famous "Birds Nest" scotch eggs dish. This was absolutely delicious! The serving was..."

Ali T

"Lights in the attic is a relatively new and spacious cafe, with science apparatus used as decor throughout. The staff are friendly and very..."

Flho

"Bubs and I ventured down to Lights in the Attic on one of our brunch roulette adventures. Like a lot of new cafes in the area, it's on the ground..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"Pretty food, okay service. Coffees were good, menu has some interesting breakfast items & combinations although personally the French Toast was a..."

Fat Teddys Crew

"Friendly staff and nice vibe. One of the staff forgot our order and left us waiting for 45 minutes. They apologised and surprisingly pay for..."

Michael

"Lights in the attic is a relatively new and spacious cafe, with science apparatus used as decor throughout. The staff are friendly and very..."

Flho

"Definitely not your average brekky menu! "BIRDS NEST" >> Scotch eggs w. potato chips nest and kransky chilli bean base with parmesan cheese. I have..."

FullCreamAhead

"Came here for breakfast with a group of 10 and the food was pretty good but I felt the price vs portion size was off. I would have liked to have paid..."

Saff Ar

"The right place to have delicious brunch. Went here with my friends. The service was good and the food is interesting. I love the taste of the Attic..."

Hartini Wong

"It was a rainy day and like a lantern beckoning us in from the gloom, shone Lights in the Attic. The interior was industrial but cosy with a bit of..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"I first came to this lovely cafe last Thursday, have nothing to say about their drinks, very aromas :). For the foods, I had the vegetarian dishes..."

Eagle_Thap

"First time here, great place.Just had my first brew and very very impressed! Lovely color & aroma, well done barista's. Will be back to try the..."

The Cat

"because although ‘Breakfast’ is really just eggs adapted to how you like it because you choose the style of bread and can add different side..."

Friendlytoad

"Great little place. Staff friendly and food great. Love that the food isn't your usual breakfast..."

Melissa

"Lots of goodies. STAY AWAY! This place is SO GOOD I don't want to share it with anyone else. I've visited several times and the food, service and..."

PhilYA

"Clean and Simple!. Very clean, decor is great and the food is superb. My buddy and I went in for breakfast the other morning and I had a simple..."

Christiaan Yaghmoor

"Happy Valentine's Day, we had really busy day today. Thank you for all the beautiful people that came in to see us today. We would like to however..."

Kevin Lee

"Really tasty food and very generous servings - the grilled mushrooms were with my poached eggs were delicious. Great coffee and the staff are..."

Kelly Davis

"Wow! What I can say but this place is a gem. It's got variety so if u want original creative food u got it. But if u want to stick to ur basics..."

Little.miss

"Lovely!. Went here for the first time today and I couldn't believe how good it was!! Food was amazing, and considering how good the food was it..."

Paige Brown

"Bird Nest. Such a great dish, fun, generous and tastes..."

Feed My Face

"A true gem!!!. Had an amazing experience here for a Saturday brunch. Friendly staff, beautiful decor and delicious food. A must visit..."

A.T

"Top Notch!. I've just returned from a Father's Day breakfast here. I'd read the reviews before going and had high hopes, I was not disappointed. In..."

A Rhubarb Rhapsody

"My husband and I have been living in Melbourne for a year now and have breakfast out at least once every weekend - and this we agreed was the best so..."

Julia

"Great new discovery. Definitely not your run of the mill brekkie dishes. Taste great and big serves as well. Coffee excellent to round off a good..."

Falcman

"Favorite breakfast!. The wild forest with potato rosti is the best breakfast I've ever had, so much effort has gone into prep and presentation, it..."

Victoria

"Worst coffee ever and a rip off in cup size and Luke warm. Limited menu and everything is overpriced! All you see is staff smoking out the front with..."

Charlie

"❤️️This cafe makes my mornings so special! Everyone working here is so wonderfully friendly. The coffee is a coffee snob's dream and even the..."

Leslie Lawrence

"I had the spicy pork wrap which is on roti bread for a yummy twist! Will be back to try the almond crossaints and nut..."

Court

"Build your own . Huge fan of the Build-you-own choices. Lovely atmosphere and excellent..."

Rach Li

"Good vibe, good tea, good food.. Been dying for a decent 'local' in this area. Love the good tea options for non-coffee drinkers like myself. Also..."

Lei

"Attentive and friendly service. Very chill peaceful vibe with great brekky. Good quality..."

Ayla

"Another Brekky Gem. So many choices for Breakfast in the inner Eastern suburbs, Came across this place on Burwood road.Great coffee breakfast...."

Apachecat

"Fab experience. Great selection, beautiful food. Would definitely..."

Hannah-manning

"Lights in the Attic is one of those places that’s very easy to drive by and miss. It’s no ordinary cafe – it’s got some awesome Korean..."

De-brief Me

"...offering a full DIY breakfast experience, with a couple of recommended combinations/specials listed on some perspex on a wall in the..."

Ashley

"Drop there and got two crossiants in the morning. I got a matcha and salted egg croissant. They actually surprised me!!!! I’m a guy who is strict..."

Amber Zhang

"Food ✔✔✔✔ between 4 and 5, but always enjoyable. ✔✔✔✔✔ bakery, freshly baked ... Coffee ✔✔✔✔✔ amazing Venue..."

Jeffrie Trika

"A great brekky cum lunch place in Camberwell area. Their coffee is also..."

Akshay T

"Pink juice was watery and primarily ice.. would've liked a bigger portion for $7.. Food was..."

Jarek Głowacki

"We dined in a few weeks ago at this pleasant modern cafe with a interesting menu which has a slight fusion look to it. The smashed avocado came with..."

Espy Eats

"Lovely environment, friendly staff and the food was very well presented and delicious. A perfect place to meet..."

Victor Yang

"Really delicious food, and friendly staffs.the place..."

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