The best Burger in Hawthorn | Sluurpy updated in April

The Resistance Bar & Cafe

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"The best burgers I have had in a very long time - Kona and Jay are the burger wizards of all Melbourne ruling of the land with their good vibes and..."

Anniemae Goldring

"Every time I come here staff are super friendly and accommodating just tonight I came down just as they were closing up. The staff were more than..."

Beau Arfi

"The greatest vibe, friendly staff but never imposing. The burger I had was an absolute banger too. I can't rate this place high enough, I just wish..."

Patrick Hamer

"The burgers, drinks & shisha were on point! Highly recommend this place if you're looking to chill out somewhere in the east! The staff are super..."

Hasantha Jayaweera

"I don't normally write reviews but as a vegetarian finding a good veggie burger is hard. This place has the best veggie burger I have ever tried. The..."

Tim Warner

"This would have to be my Favorite burger place in Hawthorne, love the decor/vibe of the place and the burgers are to die for (seriously). I work at..."

Justin Stewart

"By far the best burgers in Melbourne. The guys here are so friendly and really make you feel welcome. The burgers are so tasty and the chips are to..."

Damien Evans

"Amazing staff and atmosphere. It's a place I would strongly recommend for anyone that's looking for friendly and amazing food and..."

Matthew Anthony Tibbins

"Easily the best burger I've had in Melbourne! Great chips too and very friendly staff. Highly..."

Annie Bloomfield

"Awesome vibe and food, burgers are unreal and staff are the nicest. Definitely..."

Louis Manley

"Their Cheeky chicken burger is the best chicken burger I've ever had, cocktails were amazing especially if you like them strong! The place itself is..."

Tyson Marcou

"Super chilled place. Melbourne needs so many more places like this. Get a great burger, chill downstairs and have a Forrest juice and forget about..."

Sam Harrison

"One of the best burger joints in Melbourne, with excellent fries with the burgers as well. Jay (owner) is always friendly and nice to have a chat..."

Thomas

"The glossy pic in the window of their signature curry burger got me inI ordered the burger with the lot , cheesy loaded bacon fries and wanted..."

The Oracle

"Got to this place for a limited burger of theirs called "curry AF". A very cozy burger and shisha lounge in the walkway towards the Glenferrie..."

Angelo Pinnaduwa

"Love love love the Pablo Escobar Burger at this place. The buns are very good and the chicken juicy and full of flavour. Keep up the good..."

Parul Aggarwal

"I had the burger with the jalepeno and sauce because I thought I'd go for something properly South American. It was properly orgasmic. My eyes..."

Joan Bungar

"Such a cool little burger joint in the heart of Hawthorn. You wouldn’t even realise that it’s there - but definitely worth the stop for some..."

Eatdrinkmelbs

"The food here was simply awesome! The vibe had a real down to earth cool feel about it and the food matched it. Staff where lovely. Very keen to go..."

Chris Triantopoulos

"Came here on a Friday night having no idea what to expect! The place was welcoming, cosy and quiet. We loved that instead of traditional tables..."

ToFeedTwo

""THE CURRY AF" 🌶🍔Real Lankan Edition 🇱🇰.🍞 Homemade Brioche Bun🍗 Papadum Crumbed Fried Chicken🧀 Cheese..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"So far, I've tried the Chilli Cheese beef burger and the beer battered fries, and I have am yet to be disappointed by the food. The beef patty was..."

Alexander Leighton

"When I walked out of The Resistance with my takeaway order, a man dining in said to me ‘enjoy your burger, it’s worth the wait’.... he was..."

Nicole

"We were a bit wary heading in with a group of kids for some birthday burgers but I’m glad we did... well priced for what you get. we had..."

YummyMummy

"If youre anywhere near Hawthorn and you're a fan of Burgers, The Resistance is sure to become a staple of yours.The burgers here have the..."

Eldon River

"These burgers are next level. Their fried chicken has to be one of my favourites in Melbourne. Super chilled environment with a rasta reggae theme...."

Goodfoodpapi

"As soon as you walk in you are greeted by lovely people. The food and s delicious even if you take it home with you. I was really impressed. When you..."

Sebastian Bodnar

"Nice place for having chat, relax and shisha.It was busy during the dinner time, so probably you need to wait for a while.There is an..."

Miss_ZXC

"The limited special Curry AF burger is bloody amazing. Bursting of flavours from the pappadum crumbed chicken, mango chutney, coconut yoghurt slaw..."

Melb_Belly

"We came to the resistance the other night and loved the funky interior and the burgers. The patties were very juicy and loved the special sauce they..."

Vivian

"Finally checked out The Resistance after hearing amazing reviews about it. Of course had to try the special, "The Curry Af".This burger was..."

Thalia Cottis

"First visit after hearing about their burgers and WOW, a quiet lunch by myself became such an awesome feed. Absolutely fantastic burger, La..."

Justin

"I like a good burger, or two lolSo it was time to visit the resistance in Hawthorn! This place is in a walkway between Glenferrie Road and..."

Timinmelbourne

"This place took me by surprise. Situated down the side alley access to Glenferrie Station (along with several other cafes/bars), The Resistance..."

Keith Lawrence

"Resistance is absolutely awesome. Such great food and delicious cocktails. An awesome place to hang with friends and absolute legends work..."

Em Sist

"Such a cool vibe at this burger joint and bar!Not only can you get some of the best burgs in town here at The Resistance, but you can also chill..."

Teresa.active.foodie

"The Resistance is a cosy burger bar tucked away in the laneway connecting Glenferrie Station to Glenferrie Road.We had the BBQ bacon cheese..."

The Brunch Specialist

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: situated on the busy strips of Hawthorn station - this place is so convenient to get to. The staff are exceptionally..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Despite being so affordable, the burgers at La Resistance seemingly offer no compromise.Without towering outrageously tall with 50 patties and..."

Penguineats

"One of the best burgers in melbs! Really friendly staff and the ambience is so refreshing. Surely coming back again ! Keep up the good work guys!..."

Arbaaz Akbar

"Don't resist the resistance! They have great burgers and fries at reasonable prices, in a killer location and very friendly staff. The burger was..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"The beef burgers are out of this world! Juicy, meaty and very very reasonably priced - my favorite in Melbourne. Special shout out to their homemade..."

Leila

"Consistently delicious burgers! Service is great. The chips are super crispy with perfect flavour. Definitely one of the best burgers in Melbourne!..."

Saranya Radha

"Burgers like these are what the @cheesy.boys are all about. Simple ingredients executed to near perfection by the team at..."

Cheesy.boys

"BEST BURGERS!! THIS PLACE IS AMAZING THERE FOOD IS SO FRESH. THE BURGERS ARE TO DIE FOR, JUICY BEEF AND CRISPY DELICIOUS CHICKEN. ALL THEIR SAUCES..."

BEARDED BURGER BLOGGER

"Our favourite burger place for delivery and take away. Always fresh buns good quality burgers and hot crunchy chips with amazing sauce. Best one in..."

Khaledelkhawas

"Went to this place today, hidden in a lane to/from glenferrie station I believe. It has a very hipster lounge area down below.The burger I..."

Yuji D

"Have you ever gone somewhere for the first time yet felt as if it were your 50th? That's exactly how I felt when I stepped into..."

Aindog's Burgers

"Friendly staff with a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Worth the wait for your meal, the chips were perfect and the burger is honestly one of the best..."

Xavali

"Walked into this place looking for a sheesha bar in the area. Great ambience, music, food. The service received from the owner (Jai) was beyond..."

Sayan De

"This hidden gem is great for shisha and a relaxing environment The staff were super nice Got the classic burger with beer battered..."

YesNoMelbourne

"Yes! Go there today. Awesome food, amazing atmosphere, top service, crispy bacon. I took a mate to the Resistance today, I got the Double..."

Deanrmccormack

"Great burgers, good chips and exceptionally friendly staff. Prices were fair, menu was interesting, and the space was relaxed and comfortable; bean..."

Nick X Thomson

"Went here for lunch and absolutely loved the 'Supremo De Resistance' - a fantastic beef burger and the staff were so incredibly friendly. I work..."

Josh Parnham

"Been eyeing this place for a while and finally got the chance to check this lovely hidden joint. I ordered the ‘Resistance Jr’ and the beef..."

Bee

"The best burgers in Melbourne!!! Always cooked to perfection! The chips are amazing too :) very well priced, we got two burgers, chips each and a..."

Tahlzzzz

"Here I had their spicy buttermilk fried chicken burger. As I walk in I see trays of dough ready to rise and then ready for baking...HOME MADE BURGER..."

Shirley Truong

"Best burgers ever!!! I love coming to The Resistance Bar! The staff are awesome, the vibe and decor is great, the cocktails and drinks are excellent,..."

Zest_of_life

"The Resistance exudes relaxed vibes and serves juicy burgers. Came in as a small group of 5 for burger fix as a late lunch. The place was relatively..."

Sylvia's POV

"Truely said, one of the best burger joint in the city. Amazing burgers with tasty crispy fries will take you into different burger world. Must visit!..."

Gursimar Singh Madaan

"Came to this place on a Friday night for a night cap and ended up with some of the best drinks I've ever had! The bar tender is truly amazing guy...."

S Nugyen

"We came to this great little underground place for the first time with no booking and still got squeezed in whilst so busy..Burgers were..."

Ashleigh C

"There are plenty of burger restaurants in the city, but this place is a bit different. The meat is tender and well seasoned. The veggies are fresh..."

The Gastronaut

"Unreal burgers and service! Had the la resistance with chicken. Everything was cooked perfectly. Staff are characters as well. Will be back again to..."

Ryan Butler

"This is my new favourite bar in Melbourne. What a vibe! It's like being transported to another place. Also, I absolutely loved the burger! Friendly..."

Michael Diamond

"The Resistance is one of the best places in Glenferrie to get a bite, I highly recommend everything they have on the menu from the burgers to the..."

Devin O'Dowd

"been coming here for over a year - service couldn't be better and we're always greeted by kona personally. great atmosphere and vibes and the..."

Janet Szeto

"Really good location. Super comfy seats in the lounge down stairs. Most of all, the Burgers are on point. The bacon and the beef we're cooked to..."

Jack Forrest

"Hidden gem in Glen Ferrie/Hawthorn area...Hands down best burgers!!!!!!Love their chicken burger and pulled pork loaded fries!!!!!....definetely..."

BigBadBumz

"Fried chicken burgers are a favourite of mine and the Pollo Escobar burger did not disappoint! The brioche bun was lovely and soft and the chicken..."

Amy Sharma

"LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! The guys are always welcoming, food is ALWAYS great, and will continue to come back. The "La Resistance" is a 100% go to if..."

Liam Flynn

"The resistance no longer stocks their vegan-friendly options or the sweet potato fries, but I nevertheless feel very compelled to be here.The..."

Harold Mortimer

"Awesome place! Burger was amazing, bun was so soft and the sauce 10/10. The staff were super friendly from the second we walked up to the door (don't..."

Rachael Santuccione

"Great little burger joint in hawthorn, with some really friendly staff! They were so relaxed and welcoming. We ordered the bacon bit fries, which..."

Lisa Giles

"I love this place!! After reading such amazing reviews, I was really looking forward to going here. It certainly didn't disappoint! ^____^..."

Jen Edwards

"Let me tell you all a story. I was wandering the street, starved, just trying to get my hands on a good burger. Stumbled across this place. Boy was I..."

K_beere

"Little pocket of surprise near the station!Had the resistance burger and was really fresh tasting and big. Normally I'm not into greasy American..."

YiTian Hymself

"Hands down best burger in Melbourne. Bringing new people each time I come because everyone needs to know about this place. Amazing chips as..."

Andrew Rawlin

"Interesting venue but we were here to try the burgers! It was not a let down. The burgers are juicy and full of flavours Love the home made buns too...."

Suzysays

"Awesome food, recommend the crispy butter burger. Very friendly staff, chilled out shisha lounge downstairs with bean bags good food and good place..."

Joshi Rogue

"A hidden little Hawthorn gem. Connor and the team are the bomb, so friendly and prompt. The burgers are delicious (they cook them perfectly rare!),..."

Bec

"Fantasic venue and service. The burgers here are amazing! The meat was cooked reasonably well not too rare and bloody (as a lot of burger places seem..."

Samantha Cosgrove

"This would have to be my Favorite burger place in Hawthorne, love the decor/vibe of the place and the burgers are to die for (seriously). I work at..."

Justin Stewart

"Ordered the La Resistance and absolutely loved it. The burger was perfectly cooked and really juicy. The house made buns made all the difference in..."

Nabil Firoze Zaman

"BEST BURGERS IVE EVER HADBeen to resistance countless times, either to eat in, have a shish with a friend and a couple of drinks, or to take..."

Dave Serpell

"Loved the la resistance burger and the bun. The beer battered chips are different from the usual...light crispy and well seasoned. Some people here..."

Hanger Management

"By far one of my favourite places in Glenferrie. Customer service is fantastic and they always make you more welcome than you'd expect. Connor is a..."

Damon Marshall

"Great place!! Amazing atmosphere, food was delicious, great music, and service was wonderful. Could stay here for hours! A really relaxed chill..."

Gemma

"Such a hidden gem in hawthorn area for burger lovers! This place was so funky with wall graffiti and lower level cozy sitting area. The staff were..."

Jianierrrrrr

"I had the best experience at the resistance! The staff were helpful, the overall vibe was fantastic. Literally the best burger I've ever had YOU NEED..."

Beau Jangles

"A long time customer now and these guys consistently make very delicious, filling burgers and fries; but what I like best is their friendliness and..."

Moonstomper420

"UPDATE 22/04/2017Medium rare Butcher prepared patties are hard to beat.Large Brioche buns, easier to hold those filling together.Great..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"About time I visited given that I've been around the area. Didn't know Humburger and Le Grill were ~5mins away by walk yet I've not been here..."

I'm Batman

"Hands down my favourite spot in Hawthorn and quite possibly Melbourne. The boys always nail the burgers, drinks and service. Come back every time I'm..."

Alex Box

"The place is good. The basement area has a great comfortable ambience. Music isn't loud. Burgers are big and juicy. The place is worth a better..."

Harleen Kaur

"Great burgers, we had chili beef burger and la resistance. They were great. Nice place and service with good price too! Would really reccomend..."

Claudia Halim

"Not the typical sort of place I would visit but if the burger is good then I don't really care about the surroundings. Had a burger with bacon cheese..."

Birdman

"I’m all about the good vibes – good people, good food and a good life! As soon as you enter the humble dwelling that is The Resistance, you are..."

Food Comatose

"The best burger I have had in a very long time. The atmosphere is amazing, great service, and I could eat them forever. Thanks for the great..."

Brad Washburn

"Tasty burgers n chips! Enjoyed the fluffy buns..Reasonably priced and served us heaps of chips!! Recommend the chicken and supremo...Very..."

Yve Lim

"Great little place, came in a little late wanting some drinks and shisha and was blown away by the service. Got some amazing cocktails made for us,..."

A. Munro

"Stumbled across this cool little burger place last week with my friend and boy is it a hidden gem!I had the La Resistance and my friend had the..."

Rosie

"Ordered via uber eats. Really good burger and chips. Surprise, esp. since only $10 for a burger. And fries at $3. Now that those Silicon Valley nerds..."

Art

"This place is hands down the best burger joint I have been to. The chips are so crispy and the burgers are so delicious. They make their own buns and..."

Allison Montgomery

"Found this quirky little place with a friend for dinner. Low lighting and rustic Deco. The burgers are fantastic. There is no need for crazy..."

Kenny Khamly

"The Resistance is quaint and quirky with food that is to die for. Their burgers are amazing, as are their chips. The owner/manager is great and takes..."

Tai Smith-moir

"Great burgers made by filthy hippies. The resistance is all about communal atmosphere and encouraging its patrons to get to know each other. The..."

Kate

"Burgers & Chips are so good, you must try. Burgers a juicy and a good hunger buster. You can pair it with a Belgian beer. Downstairs area is a bit of..."

Josh Salway

"Super friendly staff, we were the first customers for lunch for the day. Great, simple menu and we ordered and were sent to the lounge. Gorgeous den..."

Nicci Foster

"Absolutely amazing service!! Everyone was very friendly and they went above and beyond to cater for one of my friends who is a vegetarian, offering..."

Tony

"Awesome atmosphere, great vibe, friendly service and delicious burgers. They make the incredible and fresh brioche buns in house. The coffee..."

George

"Me and my friend are massive burger enthusiasts. The resistance isn't your typical burger joint, at first I was a little sceptical, but the burgers..."

Tekah Kisharn

"🍔🍔🍔The Resistance is one of the most interesting and amazing burger joints in the Hawthorn area. I love coming here due to its..."

Brooke & Nick

"A great local burger place with the fragrance of shisha in the air. Burgers are all fresh and made tasty with their own 'special sauce'. I had the..."

Goddesswhahaha

"There were six of us that sat on the single table upstairs which was comfortable since we had the whole floor to ourselves. There was a party going..."

AndySa

"Very yummy burgers, buns and sauces are house-made! Fresh ingredients, and the staff are very friendly. Left feeling full and satisfied, thank..."

Lauchi

"There’s no shortage of food on Glenferrie Road, and new eateries are popping up all the time. It only opened last year, but the burgers at The..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"This place is the absolute best burger place I've ever been to. Freshly cooked buns describes just how committed they obviously are to good food..."

James Dudley

"Great cafe, with tasty American themed food and a real atmosphere. The staff are so friendly and great for a chat or recommendations. A real friendly..."

Emily Webster

"Best burger of Melbourne ! First time and very good surprise. Buns home made and excellent meat. Good beer. And cool place with great staff !! I love..."

Vin's Chance

"Dropped in here at around 4pm in Saturday, we were the only ones in the shop, but the staff were quite busy with delivery orders and prepping for the..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"This is an excellent spot, every thing from the homemade buns to the atmosphere is both perfect and welcoming. Eating here is amazing.The..."

Alistar Fletcher

"Best burgers in Melbourne. As a chicken enthusiast I was blown away by the flavour and attention to detail in every process involved in crafting..."

Lawrence Oliaie

"Chilled out atmosphere with excellent customer service. This place is defiantly one I will visit again. Have visited many burger joints in my time..."

Andy Yon

"Everything in this place is handmade! The staff are very welcoming and the food is delicious! I would recommend you try the chilli burger if you like..."

Tom Roman

"A burger place in Hawthorn that definitely needs to be added to everyone’s burger list. The Resistance Bar and Café is very chilled out - serving..."

Burgers Of Melbourne

"Took my son after the footy tonight and we both enjoyed the mouth watering burgers. The sauces they used made my tastebuds think they were in..."

Steve Kotsidis

"Been wanting to check this place out for ages!! Wasn't disappointed at all!! Staff were awesome I Couldn't make my mind up! So connor the cook..."

Jeremy Rogger

"Loved the atmosphere and burgers!! They are the best .. Will definitely come back !!! So I will have the chance to try different kinds of burgers..."

Facebook User

"Three of us ate at The Resistance tonight and had an excellent experience. The burgers took a little while but the staff were very courteous, the..."

Laura Bath

"A cute little bar and restaurant that is full of character. The burger is a must and easily one of the best in Melbourne. The bun is soft and..."

Tom Ward

"I had a Supreme De Resistance burger and it was the best burger I had a in a long time. What really got me was the bun - it had a very nice soft,..."

Marek

"This place is a total gem run by super friendly and wonderful guys. We had the BEST cocktails I have ever had and relaxed on comfy leather beanbags..."

Princess Pandji Sakti

"Stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant last night.... have to say that it was the best surprise! Love the bean bags downstairs and the feel..."

Laura Eady

"Been wanting to try this place for quite some time and I wasn't disappointed. The two legends running the show were great dudes who were friendly and..."

Jamie Brown

"Amazing staff that were a delight to talk to. The food was delicious and the lounge comfortable and spacious. Super friendly and very accommodating..."

Kate

"Feeling like some nice a$$ seats? How about some bomb a$$ beanbags? I know i felt like both of these things, not to mention a big ol craving for some..."

Ted Tsotsi Horn

"I've had a a lot of burgers but this is the best burger I've ever had. I relatively cheap beer and cider to accompany the home made buns, these guys..."

Andrew Jack

"Best burger I've had in Melbourne hands down. Girlfriend and I both agree. There is no dispute here. Get down there. The burger took a..."

Dimagershenzon

"Imagine the best burger you've ever had, The burger that gets you through the day, The one that makes ignore the food at home,..."

Luke Johns

"Definitely top 10 burger joints in Melbourne. Extremely friendly staff. And really good sheesha. Super impressed. I bring everyone that comes around..."

Isuru Medonza

"The best music and atmosphere out of any burger place I've ever been to.The chips were amazing.I'll be back to try the other..."

Niki Victoria

"Displace yourself from the material culture which encircles this den of gastronomic delight and take a trip with the tastiest, most succulent, sexy..."

Andy

"Friendly staff and $6 beer to wash down a yummy burger, what's not to love? My only concern is that my burger was slightly raw but I should have said..."

Yuiisama

"The tea was great, the ambience downstairs is great and a nice idea to kick back, I can see why there's so much hype about the burgers, it was..."

Coffee And Food Enthusiast.

"Got there on a unusually quiet Friday night due to the crazy rain which was nice to chill out and check out the place + have a chat with the owners..."

Lee Salvemini

"Fantastic steak sandwich. My friend had the chicken burger, he said it was one of the best burgers he's had. Relaxing music, friendly staff. (4.5 and..."

Patrick Antar

"Really nice place with great atmosphere and friendly people, one of the best burgers I've ever eaten! The blue moon beer was also great, 10/10..."

Anne Coetzee

"Awesome burgers:) relaxing atmosphere. Everyone should try the milo shake its pretty awesome! Cool place to chill with all your mates with beanbags..."

Rasika

"The burger was top notch. Patty was juicy and flavoursome. The sauce had a bit of a spicy kick, which separated it from other bland burgers. The vibe..."

Oliver Lloyd

"Hands down the best burger I have ever had! Buns and meat (the most important parts) were amazing. Owners are super nice guys too. Definitely a spot..."

Meg Torney

"Great Ultimate Summer burger with the lot- beef patty, crispy chicken and pulled pork- wow. Highly recommended. Blue Moon beer very good..."

Foodie AC

"Literally the greatest burger place in Melbourne. They make the softest buns which a actually like incredible and then even the simple cheeseburger..."

Joseph Osamu Colwell

"Best burgers i've had in Melbourne at very reasonable prices. Run by two of the best guys who make you feel at home in their humble establishment..."

John Ryan

"Had the la resistonce and it was unreal! Quality beef with all the right toppings 👌 definitely try it! the boys are always up for a chat and are..."

Jordan King

"The burgers here are sensational, easily the best in Hawthorn. High quality meat (they recently switched to certified Angus beef), home baked..."

Michael Kelso

"Found this little joint on Zomato, and only managed to pop in on my last day in Melbourne. As far as last suppers go, this was definitely up there...."

Daze

"Wow, what a burger!! Loved their resistance junior burger- juicy, flavorsome and what makes it stand out from lot of other burger joints is its..."

Little.miss

"Delicious! Had The Cubano with a couple of beers, it was all delicious! Really relaxed feel downstairs, great place to sit and chill and read a..."

Jacob Eats

"The awesomeness of the burgers is only surpassed by the staffs awesome attitudes, great place. Many late nights will be spent here! The burgers have..."

Elizabeth Wain

"Third time I've been here. Absolutely incredible every time. The home made buns are soft and perfect, the patties cooked perfectly with some pink in..."

Harrison Yardney

"Food absolutely on point. That aside, guys running the place are as easy going as they come. Enjoy a top feed in a super chilled environment..."

Shimi Braude

"Amazing food, Amazing Service, Amazing Atmosphere, great chill out spot as well.All their food is fresh none of it apart from the chips are..."

Anand Chandra

" The best burgers in town for sure! Buns are a lovely brioche made from scratch in the store. The paddys are always perfectly cooked, very generous..."

John Alip

"This seems to be a very under appreciated restaurant. Great burgers along with a very friendly staff. If you're hankering for the type of burger..."

Noah Daniel Cantele

"These guys make proper American style burgers loaded with all kinds of yummy condiments like pico de gallo and avocados. Definitely recommend...."

Matthew Federighi

"Just fed my wife, daughter and her friend. Great burgers, great service and just really nice guys. 23 years since I left the states and by far my..."

David Rosenbloom

"If you're a vegetarian this place has the best vegie burger I've ever had. Staff are also super friendly. Come here for the food, stay for the..."

Isobel

"Simply the best burger in the area in such a unique friendly environment. I love this this place. Perfect place for chilling and have a beautiful..."

Ali Tahouri

"This place is amazing. The people are great, the food is amazing. They serve a great selection of hand food and burgers that are amazing. The drinks..."

Jonathan Ganther

"Def coming back for the awesome friendly service and to try other burgers on the menu.... Soooo freaking tasty!!! We had the Classic burger and the..."

LindaDiosa

"Absolutely amazing burger, I'm going as far as saying the best on that side of the city. By walking by you would probably not think that you'll eat..."

Jo Thomas

"Always has awesome music playing and top customer service, highly recommend to anyone looking for a chill place to relax and unwind, right in the..."

Carl

"Very nice place, good atmosphere, really enjoy the drink. Actually is my first ever Mojito :D Last time tried burger with my bf, woooooooo, yum!!! We..."

Anna Doyle

"This place is straight up the best burger joint I've ever been too. I bought a mate of mine from the city to have this burger and after he finish his..."

Abel Thadi

"Came here to try one of their burgers as I have heard good stories about it. Although somehow I got pulled into the Cubano sandwich.I..."

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

"Easily some of the best burgers I've ever had and they keep coming up with even better creations. The staff are very friendly and the food is made..."

John Jolayemi

"Awesome chilled setup downstairs, burgers on point and staff as friendly as anything! Can't recommend enough! Got the resistance Jnr, nice juicy..."

Anthony Morse

"The best burgers you'll have (especially the resistance jr with bacon) and the best staff you will meet. Would recommend to anyone and the shisha..."

Cam Hunter

"This place has the most chilled out atmosphere, two of the nicest people serving behind the counter and absolutely amazing food! I will be..."

Louis Misuraca

"So my mate was telling me about this cool burger place and how it just shits on every other burger because its that good. I went there and the two..."

Facebook User

"This place is a great chill out spot with easy food, drinks and service. The cubano's are delicious and the cocktails, generous. I would reccomend..."

Lucy King

"The resistance is a chilled place with good beer, generous cocktails and very tasty food. If you don't know what to do with your free time check this..."

AndyRamsay

"Best burgers around! Very chill place! Great service and great vibes. I go there often and every time I'm there i enjoy myself. The beanbags are..."

Ted Liu

"Best burger I have ever tasted! I come here all the time with my uni friends and have never been disappointed. Awesome set-up down stairs to relax in..."

Alexandra Fraser

"the guys are super nice, were really friendly and the place felt comfortable. we had the supremo burger which was so amazing. i will definitely be..."

Jacqueline Filardo

"I've been around the world and tried different burgers. I've been all over Melbourne trying out different burgers. I honestly have got to say of all..."

Aakash Gopidi

"Ordered the Elixir of Fortify Health herbal tea and the Legendary 'Cubano'. In a word... Zen. The film Chef doesn't come close to portraying how good..."

Andrewrobertm11

"I must say, I haven't had burger this great for so long. Great flavors, and interesting combinations. The service was incredibly friendly. Overall,..."

Victor Wilhelm

"Had such a good experience at this place. The food was incredibly delicious (definitely try it) and very affordable. The atmosphere was very nice,..."

EatsByM

"Hands down the most welcoming and chill place, and the food is to die for, had the supremo and nachos and they were incredible. The whole atmosphere..."

Cale Maguire

"Top quality, tasting burger. Had a Texan with extra patty and extra cheese. Everything was on point, patties and buns made fresh in store, the two..."

Chris Rutkowski

"Really nice burgers, super friendly staff, very relaxed atmosphere. Good for a late night drink and snack or just a burger at lunch. I will be..."

Anthony Godfrey

"Delish food, great service and awesome vibes. Also, friendly guys. The Resistance Jr is the best!!!!!! I must know the secret sauce. 10/10 would..."

Sara John

"Unreal! The Texan burger was amazing, the pattie was cooked perfectly and was so juicy! Mad cocktails too! I'll be telling the boys about this..."

Josh Snell

"The best vegetarian burger I've had so far and the best place for burgers in hawthorn. Staff were very friendly. Cocktails were great as well...."

Elle Patterson

"Fantastic burgers, great service, good vibes. Great craft beers as well. Place seemed pretty popular, which is always a good sign. I'd say they are..."

Matthew 'Jensy' Jens

"Good food and cool atmosphere. Try them burgers, I find it one of the best in hawthorn for sure. The music is great and they have booze thats a..."

Mohd Zahir

"Such nice owners! made us feel like we were guests of their home and there burgers were sensational!definitely a good place to hang out with..."

Bijan Vizier

"I have become a regular at this place and ever since the beginning the people here have taken care of me and my friends. Being able to adapt and..."

Meg Baker

"Been there and wow what amazing burgers these guys have. I have never had such amazing burgers in my life. I was literally telling myself yummm after..."

Sonal Bhatia

"Went there for the first time today! Most amazing burgers ever the meat is really tender and falls apart in your mouth and the buns and as soft as..."

Joshua Newman

"Went there today for the first time. Had the resistance jr with an extra pattie, was the best burger I can recall to date. Really simple with a zangy..."

Bart Santamaria

"Great burgers. Loved the veggie burger! Definitely better than grilld or any other burger place around. Pretty chilled out vibe and Connor is really..."

Tasi Zafir

"Tried two burgers thus far, great quality produce that and great cooking that gives you a burger you won't forget. Service is beyond expectations,..."

Igor Veljovic

"Super chilled out place with some awesome burgers and chips.The people working there are super friendly and really chilled out. great place..."

Derek Bucoy

"One of the most chilled places in hawthorn to grab a bite to eat. The burgers are on point and the buns are to die for. Staff are super friendly and..."

Justin Ramsay

"It was my first and definitely not the last time here. Since the time I walked in, the vibes I felt reminded me of the 70s. I loved the music and the..."

Colin Charles

"Best burgers in town juicy and no grease at all ! Why they are rated top 50 in Melbourne love the guys too so genuine much love and hope to see them..."

Jackson G

"Coming from the USA I'm pretty spoiled when it comes to good burgers. That being said, every burger at The Resistance lands somewhere in my top ten..."

Julian Fricks

"Very chill place, good atmosphere, dope set up and great music . Possibly the best burgers I have tasted in my life as well. Highly recommend this..."

Sam P

"Absolutely great vibes when I entered this place. Owners are friendly and willing to help with anything. Best burgers in Melbourne without a doubt. I..."

15pahon

"Great environment, great staff, insane burgers, go there..."

Marcus Ieronimo

"This place is the best, awesome food, great chill vibes and the owners are top blokes.I got the supremo burger with a side of beer battered..."

Lewisrobilliard

"We had a great time here, the food was great - my cheeseburger was cooked PERFECTLY, most places over cook a meat pattie, this was a bit pink in the..."

J D

"Really good food, a great small business with awesome staff. Love the down stairs relaxed den! Great menu with creative and innovative food...."

Facebook User

"Found this gem on Urbanspoon and thought we would give it a try, we first walked in and were warmly welcomed by I assume one of the owners and the..."

Zac

"I came here for some late night pancakes and a shisha and it was just the best mix.i am excited to come here again because the atmosphere is..."

Alison Turnbull

"A great experience. First time in, ordered pancakes and a burger. Freshly baked (finished just before our order) burger buns and a delicious meat..."

Facebook User

"Tapioca Chips. Crispy and definitely, yum yum..."

Elfs1985

"The Cuban food is fantastic, ambiance great and service is perfect. Love the burgers and tapioca..."

Malu Ferrer

"Resistance is an interesting place. Bit of a stoner, Bob Marley/Cuban vibe going on. I can see how this is reflected on their menu – I mean come..."

Andrew

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..."

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