Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hawthorn

Le Clec

86/100 (1532 ratings)

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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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"Great food, great coffee, fantastic relaxed atmosphere. Perfect brunch spot to sit and enjoy the weekend! The golden folded eggs were a..."

Richard Barton

"Excellent food, great coffee...the staff are lovely a nice friendly..."

Lesley Clark

"the great food and coffee continues with the new operators, who have finally brought the place into the 21st century..."

Christopher Horn

"Love it. Coffee was great, food equally as delicious. Perfect weekend brunch/lunch spot. New owners are killing..."

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"Good place, nice food, pets..."

Tim Yuan

"We had a late Brunch for Fathers day - New menu and food was fantastic. Great service and we loved the..."

Spiros Nikolakopoulos

"The service and food is amazing here! There's new owner and they are making all the right changes it seems, go..."

Viv Ian

"The food, wine, staff and space was lovely. It made for a memorable..."

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"Great food, coffee and the best banana bread we have ever..."

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"Cafe with great food and coffee and even better service. Smiles all..."

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"Great food, staff happy and friendly and outdoor garden area is lovely to sit and read a book perfect to relax with a..."

Leonie Joy Rowan

"Popped in on the weekend... AMAZING food was great & the coffee was exceptional. Will definitely be back. Well done guys. ..."

Lisa Giordano

"Great variety of food to suit all tastes, coffees were amazing. Staff couldn't do any more for us, very helpful, efficient and friendly. Family..."

Stuart Fleming

"Great new vibe. Glad we made the stop over coffee was great..."

Jessica Simmons

"BEST coffee, best crew! A must see if haven't already!..."

Katt M Niall

"came here on recommendation and WHOA! AMAZING COFFEE. will be..."

Russ Macumber

"The burgers are bloody amazing here! You wouldn’t think that a cafe would nail them, but they are better than most burger joints I’ve tried...."

Vanessa Tam

"🍓 french toast🐟 soy glazed salmon🌽 superfood salad🌮 beef brisket tacos🏚: Porgie & Mr.Jones📍:..."

Sense Of Food

"Porgie and Mr Jones looks small from the outside, step inside and you will be surprised! There is a beautiful outdoor courtyard with some great space..."

LifestyleByLily

"Used to go here when I lived in the area and it’s great to see the cafe still serves quality food but they’ve improved their courtyard - love..."

Miagoreng.com

"I can't be happier to have my brunch settled at Porgie and Mr Jones in Hawthorn. Truly enjoyed my brunch in their beautiful and leafy courtyard...."

Eatwithhendri

"Started my weekend with brunch at Porgie & Mr Jones and I must say I'm impressed. Firstly, I was surprised at how big the venue is with outdoor..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Invited for brunch with a group of mates, porgie & mr jones served up seriously good food. With four of us we were able to try a variety of dishes,..."

Melb_Belly

"4.75/5 This was such a lovely cafe in Hawthorn. First of all the service was literally one of the best, everyone was just incredibly nice..."

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"We visited Porgie and Mr Jones this past weekend, we sat out in the courtyard as it was the perfect day for it. The staff were all very lovely and..."

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

"I visited with friends recently and WOW what a cafe! We were seated in the lovely courtyard, it was such a cold and rainy day but sitting at the back..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Porgie & Mr Jones has varied seating areas and we found ourselves beside the fireplace, near the kitchen. We went for the brunch options and my..."

Gee

"It’s been awhile since I’ve headed out for brunch, but thought to give this place a go.Great tasting coffee, eggs were poached perfectly,..."

Aura

"Walking into Porgie + Mr Jones you are immediately hit with the smell of freshly brewed coffee and the chatter of the locals waiting for their coffee..."

HEARD Magazine

"Porgie & Mr Jones is definitely a gem in Hawthorn and was well worth the drive to get there! It's a super spacious eatery with ample seating. We..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Located in the busy strip in Hawthorn is this amazing brunch spot! Its a brunch with many rooms, and there is a nice courtyard that is covered which..."

M3lissa____

"The food was good here. Really enjoyed the salmon and soba noodles. The cured salmon and fritters was also lovely. Good coffee and good service...."

Pinch Of Bacon

"What you should order: peanut butter smoothie, porgie’s famous golden folded *Overall score: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"I love love mushrooms - and porgie & mr jones did it well. Ordered: 🍄 Truffle mushroom with exotic..."

Jasmine

"We were kindly invited to Porgie + Mr Jones for brunch. We came by on a Sunday afternoon when the weather was sunny and cool and it was bustling...."

Willtravelforfood17

"Porgie and Mr Jones impressed us from start to finish. We were invited for brunch and we attended on a weekday. The set up of the cafe was terrific...."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This in adorable cafe located in Hawthorn's quieter end. The space (which looks like a former house) features several rooms and a balanced mix of..."

Quince And Cheese

"Staff were attentive and food was delicious. Great atmosphere, would..."

Sarah Hiang

"We came here for Brunch and ordered the truffle mushrooms, the cheesy hash and their green bowl with salmon. The truffle mushroom was rich in flavor..."

Vivian

"Absolutely loved this place! There was a lot of inside and outside seating. The outside seating was shaded or in the sun. There was a variety of..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Hawthorn definitely has a reputation as being a suburb full of great cafes, and after a recent experience at Porgie and Mr Jones, I can see that this..."

Morgs71

"The food was absolutely amazing and I loved the takeaway Cups that the coffee came in. Also the staff were extremely attentive and welcoming. I will..."

Charisse Ongoco

"We went to this place on a whim and I ordered a smashed avo with a cheesy hash. It was absolutely delish! I love the fact that it came with beetroot..."

Lauren

"OMG! This place is amazing! I had the soft shell tacos and sweet potato fries *drools* and don’t get me started on how good the oero thick shake..."

Mattyboyz92

"Bit of an unassuming façade, but Porgie & Mr Jones opens up to heritage indoor dining spaces, as well as a fresh, spacious contemporary undercover..."

Flying Forward

"A great little spot for this lovely buzzing cafe. The staff are lovely the moment you walk in. They have heaps of seating outdoors which is cosy. The..."

Nay Nay

"Mr porgie has 4 settings inside with 3 being inside and an outdoor garden. The staff are so friendly and accomodating. Each section of tye cafe is..."

Cookielessvee

"4.3. Still in the Christmas festive season, the cafe was decorated with a lot of cute xmas decorations. Besides the xmas decor, I noticed a wooden..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Great breakfast and coffee. There is a deceptive amount of seating out back too. Good for dog..."

D D

"Porgie & Mr Jones has been on the cafe scene for a long time but remains as amazing as ever. Consistency is something that matters to me, and P+MJ..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Given the saturation of cafes in Melbourne, the once exciting brunch affair has somewhat transformed into a been there, ate that sorta drill. But we..."

Theycallmemaggie

"My partner and headed off to Porgie and Mr Jones on a bright sunny afternoon so it was great to be sitting under a beautiful tree in the outdoor..."

Timinmelbourne

"Although Porgie & Mr Jones has been around for a while, in more recent years it’s been taken over my Luke and Tom who’ve taken it to a whole new..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"We were invited to Porgie + Mr Jones today which seems to have undergone a bit of a refresh since my first visit some years ago. Great to see it’s..."

Good Food Good Mood

"I had fond memories of this Iconic cafe and it’s amazing that I haven’t visited in the 3 or so years that I have been posting reviews but we came..."

Espy Eats

"Everything was super delicious and the cafe has such a lovely environment to enjoy our food in! The French toast wasn’t too sweet and was nicely..."

Saygs_

"This cafe is absolutely beautiful! It’s bustling and filled with bubbly servers. Every corner of the cafe is so different but so cosy, you’ll..."

Urvashi Gupta Audit

"Located in leafy Hawthorn, Porgie + Mr Jones is an iconic Melbourne café that delights guests with delicious brunch options.The ambience..."

Gastrology

"Starting with the ambiance, it's well maintained and neat. The service staff is super friendly and super attentive. The coffee is also really good...."

Nilay Jiwtode

"Really enjoyed our visit to Porgie + Mr Jones. The food there is delicious and the portions are very generous. I had Truffle Mushrooms, which I..."

Ferin Jafar

"Visited Porgie and Mr Jones last Sunday and had a fantastic experience, will be returning..."

Charlotte McCristal

"I love how the backyard are accessible for..."

Lina Zheng

"A popular venue in Hawthorn but has the realestate to handle it. Food is on point, I had the French toast which had a super fluffy inside which..."

The Best Breakfasts Of Sydney

"Staff was lovely and food was amazing! Chicken tacos and French toast are my faves! Would def come back...."

Janeska Margaux Sibug

"Such an incredible place for brunch and a sneaky morning bev! Highly recommend sitting outside an a nice day as the outdoor area is beautiful!!..."

Elysse Clinch

"This family owned cafe has is a must do if you're looking for great food and coffee in Hawthorn. The small frontage is deceiving, as the cafe..."

Eat Play Live Melbourne

"This unassuming cafe served up the most perfectly cooked, tender, seared salmon with soy glaze, miso vinaigrette, ginger, togarashi, cucumber and..."

Bigmelbappetite

"Came here on Sunday for brunch. The cafe looks small from outside but it is pretty big inside especially their backyard. We love it ! We had juice..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"This local favourite of mine has been my go to for a while for a morning coffee before work! However it’s interior has had a massive revamp and the..."

Agreekable

"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 4.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 5. Fo0die dined as a guest..."

The Fo0die

"I kicked off this glorious day with the lovely folks here!The green bowl certainly ticks all the boxes for a soulful feed. Loved the..."

Tess Presso

"This cafe was everything. Food, service and ambience was amazing. Ordered the baked eggs, golden fold and French toast which was delicious. Loved the..."

Charmaign

"I'm so glad I had the chance to visit Porgie & Mr Jones. This one definitely appears a bit of a well-kept secret between locals to this part of..."

McKenzie Collins

"Porgie + Mr Jones was a wonderful place to meet a new friend for brunch. With a spacious, yet cozy interior and a beautiful exterior (with heating),..."

Nikki Wishart

"I was surprised when i walked into the restaurant, it has a really beautiful interior design which is perfect if you love taking pictures! Other than..."

Hullagurl

"Have you visited Porgie and Mr Jones before? I ve visited a few times in the past and feel like it is one of the original cafes of Melbourne! I..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"Absolutely love the food and service here, friendly and helpful. Place is beautiful and great to hang out! Most importantly the food is..."

Kelly Ho

"We came by one weekend towards the end of the lunch time rush.It is nestled along a quieter stretch of the main shopping strip, making it immensely..."

Melbourne Glutton

"First impression: Such a beautiful cafe to walk into and the service was so lovely. We were seated promptly without any hesitation 💜Food..."

EatsOfMelbourneAus

"Porgie and Mr Jones gets an A+ from me! From service to food it was an amazing overall experience. My personal favorites was the French Toast off..."

Sharan Velauthan

"Quite a busy little cafe but we didn't struggle to get a seat.A mate and I both had coffees, two flat whites, and they tasted great.Milk..."

Grant Sheridan

"Loved our visit to Porgie and Mr Jones so much, we had such a great time and amazing meals as well!We tried a few dishes:Green Bowl (Tri..."

EatorTreat

"Loved the vibe of this cafe so much! We sat in the outdoor area which was so comfortable and nicely designed. We ordered the meatballs, folded eggs..."

Rubi R

"Will come back for:+ Cold press juices+ Croque Madame+ French pancakeIt’s been a while since we popped by here for..."

The Casual Diner

"Beautiful sun soaked outdoor courtyard. We loved the outdoor seating this cafe offers, which you can bring your furry friend to as well!..."

Melbourne Madness

"There’s nothing better than a sunny cafe courtyard on a winter’s morning, cosied up under some outdoor heaters. I was pleasantly surprised by..."

State Of Steph

"We really enjoyed ourselves at Porgie recently, loved the vibes of this cafe, and the staff were attentive and lovely too! And the food was a bonus-..."

Wendy Tseng

"Our new Hawthorn go-to has the best food and coziest armchairs!What we had:🍳 Soft folded eggs with goats curd and the best chilli..."

Eat X Wander

"Delicious brunch spot, serving speciality coffee, and my matcha latte..French influenced dishes, or maybe european influence..."

Misssteph_eatdrinkplay

"A beautiful space that offers a large interior, as well as a stunning courtyard out the back.The cafe offers a good variety of food, and..."

Kvita Galashchuk

"Perfect place for a morning coffee and cake or brunch! The muffin melted in our mouth with a large array of hot drinks to complement. Food was great-..."

Breakfast Crawl Melbourne

"Porgie & Mr Jones has an amazing little brunch garden out back partnered with the amazing menu you have on offer will have people constantly coming..."

EatPicLove

"We arrived at Porgie and Mr Jones for breakfast and we were surprised by the large courtyard out the back! We were seated and served by..."

Brooke & Nick

"Had the best service and nice food at porgie and me Jones last week end, I also fell in love with the ambiance of the place it almost felt like I was..."

Zsandrea Lovey

"This was a nice find on a Sunday morning The salmon was full of flavour although maybe just a tiny bit over cooked for my likingStaff were..."

Sig

"If you live around here, do yourself a favor and visit; ASAP.If you don't live around here, its worth the travel, so do yourself a favor and..."

Edible Melbourne

"Absolutely loved this place. Hubby had the Benedict and said the potato waffle went perfectly with the ham hock, whilst I had the seared salmon. The..."

Lucy

"Best cafe in Hawthorn! I come here often and every time the food and service is amazing. Coffee is spot on too, these guys and girls really know how..."

L&T

"Good service. I was seated promptly and near the outdoor heater on a Sunday. So that's a win from me.I had the green bowl and enjoyed it...."

PW Lou

"Nice ambience sitting in or outdoors; rustic. Great and friendly service. The cafe latte had a nice layer of micro foam with latte art, afloat on the..."

Patricia

"It's been a while Porgie. I remember the days when you were cash only but I dealt with it. Fast forward a bit of time, and your food is still great,..."

Princess Got The Hungries

"Cute garden our back to sit and eat in. Waited some time for a waiter to notice we were at the ‘please wait to be seated’ sign and to seat us...."

J Nguyen

"Great coffee and very diverse menu for either brekky or lunch. The folded eggs with chilli were fabulous . The salmon was sensational. Highly..."

Conisseur

"Great place for breakfast or brunch. Attentive service and good food. They were very busy on the day we were there for a weekend brunch as they had 2..."

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