The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Hawthorn, April 2024

Izakaya Jiro Grill & Sake Bar

80/100 (1338 ratings)

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"Great little restaurant with both a la carte downstairs and bbq upstairs. Great quality meats including many different parts of Wagyu and it's all..."

Joan Lee

"We came here 3 times within 3 weeks. That how good it was. Discovered this little hidden gem via my girlfriend (as usual). To be honest I..."

Ha Nguyen

"Came (7 people) in just before the kitchen closed and were happily accommodated by the staff. They even adjusted all the portions on our order to..."

ARMANEATS

"This is absolutely my new go-to Japanese restaurant in Hawthorn. First time was phenomenal, we booked AYCE Japanese BBQ for two, ended up with the..."

Usagi

"The food is great, the service is lovely . I think they need to get one more staff to help. The place is chaos and noisy maybe that’s the downside..."

Lareinaglory

"6 people enjoyed all you can eat option for birthday celebration. Love quality food and thoughtful service provided. Wagyu beef is of premium..."

Lily Fei

"Beautiful food, we’d love to..."

Tony Miller

"Good food and good service. The wagyu beef was on point...."

WonderMoo

"Needed to have a quick meal nearby prior to watching a movie so decided to go to Izakaya Jiro for dinner in hope to utlise Zomato Gold..."

AngeLuvFood8

"I had heard a lot about this place and wanted to try it out for a long time. I went in there for lunch and have to say that I was impressed with the..."

Thats My Food

"We heard that Izakaya Jiro had an all you can eat wagyu beef buffet for $58 per person and thought it would too good to be true. It was true! We were..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Izakaya Jiro is a two-storey restaurant with A la carte menu downstairs and a new Buffet menu upstairs! They have a cute courtyard out the back as..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Izakaya Jiro is a well-known Japanese eatery situated in Glenferrie that’s famous for their Izakaya menu and small dishes. Having recently expanded..."

Penguineats

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: humbly situated on the busy strip of Glenferrie road, this place not only has the loveliest staff but also has an..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Japanese food has been widely known and become one of the most popular cuisines in many countries and why is that?. Not only because of the healthy..."

Jeffry

"We tried the wagyu steak on their menu and absolutely loooooved it! I ordered mine at medium and I thought it was cooked perfectly! The wafu sauce..."

EatorTreat

"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

"After being sorely disappointed by Samurai, I’m so glad I discovered this gem near uni. The teriyaki beef bento box was super delicious, filling..."

Leila

"This was where my husband brought me to on the night our relationship was made official 5.5 years ago. Back then we ordered sashimi, sushi set, etc...."

Sara H.

"Decided to give this place a try as it’s listed under zomato gold. Both my friend and myself had zomato gold and we ordered 2 assorted sashimi, 1..."

Hazel

"Good food , friendly staff ,clean & nice..."

Nancy Kang

"Could not fault the service, fantastic food. Highly recommend the Set B menu from the YAKINIKU menu. Look forward to returning with a group of..."

Lisa

"I had a tofu bento box at lunch time and it was delicious! Definitely one of the best I’ve had in the area. Although a bit more expensive than..."

AH

"This place serves above average Japanese food in a semi stylish, dark setting. The lunch deals are great value for money. The teriyaki..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"This is hands down the best meal I’ve had in Melbourne so far .. awesome price too! We had 7 dishes for $90 all up and left very full and happy...."

Hiisabella

"Came here to celebrate Valentine's day. It was packed! The ambience was nice also the staff were kind as well. Ordered sashimi, lobster tail and..."

Life=Food

"Good shop atmosphere, worthy to have lunch here. We ordered sashimi and sushi plate and beef don. Beef don is really delicious, a little bit sweet..."

Chen Asteria

"We had a fantastic experience and the food was amazing - especially the lobster tail! Everything was delicious and tasty. We will definitely be..."

Melb Food Baby

"This is a nice little Japanese restaurant. Came here for a birthday and was surprised that it wasn’t busy on a Saturday night. The quality of..."

LC

"Delicious Japanese food at a great price! We ordered the yakisoba noodles, spicy salmon salad and some sushi rolls. I would definitely recommended..."

Connie

"One thing we have to say is that Japanese dining in Melbourne is top-notch right now, with Izakaya Jiro’s mouthwatering dishes being no exception...."

Suzie Scribbles

"A popular Izakaya (casual Japanese sake/snacks restaurant) on the popular Glenferrie Road, Izakaya Jiro faces some tough competition for dining..."

2wo Fat Girls

"We were lucky to be invited to visit Izakaya Jiro. Located along the busy Glenferri Road is a cosy Japanese restaurant which focuses on an Izakaya..."

One.hungry.girl10

"There's nothing quite like going to a restaurant where they serve you dishes that make you sit back in your seat and think "wow" - Izakaya Jiro is..."

The New Fave

"Great local Japanese! The service and atmosphere are great as well as the food. My faves are the pork gyoza, chicken yakatori skewers (so tasty and..."

Xristt

"One of my favourite local restaurants to go to. The food here is always delicious - one cannot go past the amazing array of skewers on offer. The ox..."

Jaclyn Wong

"4.5We were excited to try this place out as we have heard a lot about this long standing Japanese restaurant, with a BBQ option at the top or a..."

Vivian

"I came here with a friend who was invited to review the restaurant.I like Japanese food and i particularly enjoyed this restaurant. I liked..."

Tinmans Treats

"We were very lucky to be invited to try Izakaya Jiro. Fun fact: Izakaya means 'informal Japanese pub'. If this is informal, then I'd be intimated to..."

Split The Bill

"Izakaya jiro serves authentic and delicious japanese food. Can't even begin to describe how much we love this place. The sashami is fresh and high in..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"We were invited to Izakaya Jiro last night and were thoroughly impressed. The space was packed to the rafters with all types, families with their..."

Good Food Good Mood

"After reading the mostly rave reviews for Izakaya Jiro, I had my fingers crossed that they wouldn't disappoint. Turns out that I didn't have to worry..."

Hello. Imnikki

"A nice and humble Japanese restaurant tucked along the busy Glenferrie Road. We visited on a Thursday night for dinner and the restaurant full of..."

Stelly

"Izakaya Jiro serves authentic japanese food with passion and pride. Their sushi and sashimi is as fresh as it comes- it all melted in our mouths! We..."

@twogoodtoresist

"I visited this Japanese restaurant with my partner and we had an amazing time. The service was outstanding and the food... superb. We had a..."

Timinmelbourne

"So much delicious food!! Loved the fried chicken tatsuta age dish, best fried chicken I’ve eaten in ages. Yakitori skewers were really tasty...."

Justine

"Overall the ambiance was really nice.. small cozy shop with very friendly staff! We got seated at the bar---surprisingly quite spacious (it wasn't..."

Emily

"Definitely the best Japanese you can have on Glenferrie Road and in the area. Usually come here for some otoro sashimi when I feel like indulging in..."

Tony

" Nice place for a casual meal with good taste, i ordered curry and fish of the day ,both nice, the fish is great grilled! will go there..."

Juneren

"Perfect Meal with 6people in this small Japanese restaurant. Food are so fresh and delicious , price is also beautiful. So lucky we got the sword..."

Apollopa666

"This is one of our go-to place for lunch if we fancy Japanese food. The food is authentic that sometimes you don’t always get the same deal in..."

Peterrabbit

"Outstanding food. Best Japanese on Glenferrie road. Blows Samurai out of the water, but be prepared to pay more.My only criticism would be..."

ManFromMelbourne

"Second time here for lunch. Came for the bento box and they were really nice. Place is small but clean and tidy. Flavours are balanced and portion..."

Jocelyn

"On point Japanese restaurant. We sat in the ground level for a casual dine on a weekday, Had sashimi and some of the grilled dishes from the yakitori..."

The Last One Piece

"My new favourite local Japanese! I still can’t get over the reasonable pricing for such quality food, particularly the sashimi dishes. The service..."

Food Comatose

"A nice place for experiencing different types of japanese food. The kushiyaki combo was a good start to sample different types of 'yakitori'. The..."

Claudia T

"Fantastic food and great atmosphere. Even on Monday evenings it is busy, but staff were friendly and kind enough to squeeze us in. Izakaya style done..."

Joshua Wu

"Been here twice in the past six months. food and price were generally fair. Only downside was there were limited parking available which meant we..."

Andrew Chin

"My fellow mitochondrion and I were pleasantly surprised by this establishment - it had nice decor and attentive service. It is reasonably priced too!..."

Mitochondria Powerhouse

"I’ve been meaning to come for years. Had a friend in town and so glad we chose this place. Friendly, professional and attentive staff...."

Kathleen

"This is a decent spot to sample Japanese style 'tapas', where the small plates are designed to be shared. We tried Takoyaki (think fishballs but with..."

J0yy173

"Udon&beef tofu pot. Worthy to try. Especially for the ending of a busy workday , a bowl of hot soup relieves tired and makes me feel..."

Shizuko

"Went for dinner yesterday because we're around the area. My friend kept on raving about their takoyaki so we had to order two, it was good, slightly..."

Clarinna

"Definitely my favourite takoyaki, it was crispy on the outside and so fluffy on the inside with multiple octopus pieces. Most of the ones i get have..."

Eliza T

"For me, this is one of the best non-Japanese owned and run Japanese restaurant, the sashimi is fresh and tender but the cutting is a bit thick. The..."

Laurence Song

"fish good fresh but portion small thoughsukiyaki very ordinary seafood dynamite rice pot goodthey should mention that the $24 tuna..."

Lau Vincent

"I like this place. Everything that came out (but the eggplant, that wasn't very enjoyable) was absolutely delicious. Would recommend this cute little..."

Karen Giang

"Been a while since I last visited one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in the area (along Glenferrie Rd). Ordered the "Chicken Nanban"..."

Heidi

"Nice place close to camberwell, Kew, of course hawthorn locals. Food not exceptional as some high end koko or nobu stuff but definitely worth a try,..."

He James

"Food was amazing. Service was attentive. We had charcoal BBQ set menu B, the quality of meat was high standard.The exhaust fan worked very well..."

Maidstone Yana

"Amazing bento with vey fresh ingredients, generous portion sizes and very good value. The tempura was the best I've ever had, ver lightly battered..."

Xian

"Ordered 4 dishes over a Friday night dinner. The server didn't help us much with our order and we didn't really know what to expect. Ordered..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Food and staff were great. Reasonably priced and the lunch bentos really hit the spot. I had the Jiro's Deluxe Bento and the sashimi was fresh and..."

Jaydaysss

"Great place for a small gathering or a dinner date. The staff are friendly and are on top of their game. Feels like you're dining at a fine dining..."

Hanley Ong

"Love, love, loved it. Prompt friendly service and sublime Sashimi accompanied by beautiful sake. Definitely my number one choice for Japanese on the..."

Sue Colic

"Ohhhh my absolute favourite restaurant in Hawthorn aka my hood. The downstairs a la carte menu is vast - you can't go wrong with anything on it! The..."

Lily

"I really liked the food at Izakaya Jiro, the menu caters for everyone. Service was really good and attentive.Overall i was pretty impressed with..."

Yun Peng

"Great service, food and atmosphere. Best Japanese in the area by far! Love the veggie skewers, edamame beans and the tofu salad. Will be back again..."

Saska Coote

"Details: I will be back!!!!!!!!! Absolutely to die for. With the reviews it had I was expecting greatness, and I am happy to say that it delivered...."

T

"Decent Japanese restaurant with sufficient room - although, I would recommend booking anyway as it did pick up as the evening went on. Waiters were..."

Cynthia Giang

"Great food especially the shiitake mushrooms for entree. The Wa fu steak on the hot plate was also really tasty as was the tempura ice cream for..."

Christina Kay

"Quite impressed with their food and service. All staffs are so attentive and friendly. A place that i would highly recommend if you're after a great..."

Eatwithhendri

"Fantastic food. Highest rated in the street it sits on, and certainly lives up to its rating! Sashimi moriawase was very well presented. Also had the..."

KSWH

"Top-notch Japanese place with authentic flavours. We added this place to our collection of the best Jap places in Melbourne. We started the evening..."

Luke And Hannah

"The hat trick - cool ambience, great food and very friendly service. I didn't expect much but every dish was excellent. I started with a selection..."

Hungry Tum

"This cosy izakaya was a pleasant surprise. Straight down to it, my grill plate teriyaki chicken was tender, juicy and daringly cooked just a tad..."

Hungry Ronin

"Came here for an early Father's Day celebration dinner with my family. We didn't find the food to be mind-blowing, but it was still great. It's clear..."

TresHungry

"A great little Japanese restaurant with an appealing lunch menu. We came here for a quick lunch on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30pm, and had plenty..."

Rachel Jade

"Really lovely food here. The gyozas are delicious. I always order the shiitake mushrooms too- scrumptious! The salmon was amazing (although last time..."

CindyMichelle

"I have been fortunate enough to dine at Izakaya Jiro three times in the past year and each time have felt the quality of the food and home-style..."

G&S

"Them Takoyaki balls 😍. Delicious Japanese food, especially loved the Takoyaki and the Spicy Miso Fish with Crispy rice (from the specials board)...."

Chris

"Nice food, good service. The strawberry nigori sake is worth to try, sweet and strong strawberry favour. ..."

Yingyi Su

"Ive had lunch here and both meals were great. I'm a sashimi/seafood fan and I was impressed by the set meals. I like eating at the bar because its..."

Eat Well

"Nice dining place, good interior. Food is nice designed. Price is just above average. Quantity is small. Taste of food yami. Space of sitting is..."

Calvin Zhuo

"Hawthorn is not the first place I think of when I am in need of a place to dine, but even though it is out of the way for me, it is undeniable that..."

Melbourne Culinary

"Top food quality, at the price point, certainly a good dating spot :) Also, when you see the serious female manager smiles, you will feel like you..."

Huajun Daniel Sun

"Very delicious food. Service is good. I quite like this place. Definitely will come back again (and again). I think the female manager is nice..."

Dora He

"Izakaya Jiro is a cute little Japanese restaurant on Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. The service is always great, as is their tempura and vegetarian gyoza -..."

Gemma

"Excellent. Sushi and sashimi were amazing, it was fresh and very well put together. Our other dishes were all very good as well. Only negative was..."

Facebook User

"This place is in Glenferrie and it is about a ten minute walk from Swinburne main campus. I have heard many good things about them so I wanted try..."

Katherine Chiu

"The restaurant serves very delicate Japanese cousin. There are many choices on the menu and food in general tasted good with balance of flavour. We..."

Hello World!

"Izakaya Jiro is a delightful place to go to. The downstairs seating was buzzing and a better ambience than upstairs. We had the sashimi and sushi..."

Tharik

"I love this restaurant and personally it's my favourite Japanese restaurant . The food is so fresh and the service so good. Reminds me so much of my..."

Joejoe

"I absolutely love this Japanese restaurant. The only reason why I haven't rated them a 5 is that there have been occasions where my dish has come out..."

Manal Wish

"One of my "go-to" spots on Glenferrie Road. Some of the best service you can ask for, and always helpful for recommendations. Normally order a lot of..."

Chaggarty

"Been here several times before. It's one my favourites in the area. The food is always amazing!The waitstaff occasionally get confused, but..."

Shoo Shoo

"Love the ambience here. The food was good.. love having yakitori. Service was well-intentioned but can be a bit brusque at times. Overall a good..."

Sasha19

"Had teriyaki chicken bento box. It came out with salmon and tuna sashimi which are fresh, sushi is tight and tasty, tempura is also delicious, and..."

Sherry Nguyen

"Have eaten here a number of times & they have all been positive experiences. Big fan of Japanese food. It might be slightly bias, but still a great..."

Hugh O'Donnell

"Have been here a few times and love it! The food is amazing. The Tuna Toro is my go to dish along with the Tempura Eel. Always busy and the wait..."

Finediner

"delicious Japanese dishes made for sharing, as well as carefully crafted cocktails and wine ready to compliment any meal. Izakaya jiro, where the..."

陆泳汝

"Went there on a Saturday night and expected a wait but was pleasantly surprised that we could head straight upstairs. Order a few dishes to share..."

Yuiisama

"The food is top quality, and it would want to be at these prices. We enjoyed our dinner of sashimi, skewers, and agedashi tofu but personally I found..."

Scottt

"We had the teriyaki beef bento ($16.80) and the seafood bento ($17.80). The beef was deliciously tender and flavoursome (cooked pink on the inside)...."

Lejeunegourmand

"Lovely Japanese restaurant. The food was marvellous and came out very quickly after ordering. The only negative thing I have to say is it..."

Lena

"This place although expensive is fantastic! I would eat everything here as a last meal without doubt. Cant wait to do the charcoal BBQ!!..."

Jessica Durham

"Service was good, waiters were very friendly and attentive. Food portion size was very little however, quality was excellent. Would recommend if you..."

Victor Huynh

"Such a good little place, enjoyed all the food I tried, love the ability to share the little dishes. Staff were friendly and very atentative. Highly..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Great food. We have been here tons of times and the food is always up to par. The skewers here are wonderful and unique. The mini prawns (comes in 10..."

Sophie Fraser

"Can't believe we did not try this place before! Refined Japanese cuisine with a wide selection of choices at affordable prices ! Absolutely loved the..."

May

"Traditional Japanese dining with a sake/grill bar.Upstairs you can choose the 'do it yourself' option where you can enjoy a conversation while..."

Mariposa

"Love their food~ it's very yummy. N love their plates! U can feel the love from the plates they selected 😁 the sashimi is quite fresh and the..."

Emmmma Llove Food

"The food here never disappoints. Have been a few times and both the food from the grill and their fresh sushi are fantastic. It's not cheap, but you..."

Mmmsedap

"Quality Japanese food here. Especially their seafood. They grill their fish with care to perfection. They also have decent bento box selections. I..."

Hungry Hippo

"Excellent authentic Japanese food here. Definitely have a look at the specials board before ordering as there is always something unique and tasty...."

Wei-Chi Lee

"We had really good food from Jiro last night. The sushi patter and sea urchin were fresh and delicious. Service was good and prompt, even on a Friday..."

MPHL

"Had a fantastic dining experience at Izakaya Jiro on a Wednesday night. In the mood for Japanese, we thought we'd try our luck at a nearby place I'd..."

Toni Fankhauser

"Izakaya Jiro is a lovely Japanese restaurant to visit for all occasions! It's run by Japanese people and the ambience is very comfortable and nicely..."

One Piece Left

"nice place good food.They always busy at dinner time and food always fresh and nice looking.Price is a little bit higher but the..."

Lawrence Liu

"Was there for dinner last week with my father , we were both so hungry and the food was fantastic . Can't wait to be back ! Also it's a good idea to..."

Isabel Loveband

"Excellent Japanese food,. The yakitori chicken would have to be a stand out dish, everything we ordered was just so fresh and great beers on..."

HH24

"The decor of Izakaya Jiro is simple and rustic, with the brick walls contrasting with the Japanese art for a fusion feel. Modern music plays in the..."

Delightfullytasty

"Managed to get a last minute table on Saturday night with Izakaya Jiro, must have been our lucky day as they are always fully booked!Greeted by..."

Beatrice

"Delightful Japanese cuisine however portions were disappointingly small. This place made it onto Melbourne’s Best Cheap Eats 2015 list and while..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"This food is as close as I've come to being back in Japan! Beautifully fresh, incredible flavours and an excellent sake list. Reasonably priced and..."

Le_orange

"Deliciousness!!! Salmon sashimi is always fresh...seafood bento box for lunch is my favourite...excellent value too! A must try is the Scallop..."

Chai Latte

"I picked this place for my birthday dinner, based on location and Urbanspoon reviews. It was a good choice :-) with 4 adults and a toddler, we got to..."

MummyCino

"Delicious :-)The crispy school prawns were amazing and we ordered several. Swordfish belly (special) was also fantastic. Really fresh..."

EdSnails

"Surprise after coming for the 2nd time. I've been to here twice. the first time i mainly tried the tapas and grills which i think it's alright and..."

Petitlapin

"The food is amazing. So far its been consistent & that's the reason why we keep going back. But depending on when you go, the service can be..."

Shoo Shoo

"The food is quite neat and nice, as you’d want Japanese food to be. The chef is the owner and is Japanese, which probably shows in the food itself...."

Jazz

"Izakaya Jiro opened late last year on Glenferrie Road so we thought we’d try out the new local restaurant for lunch. There’s a wide range options..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"The wagyu beef tataki is absolutely stunning – thin, lightly seared cuts of wagyu beef, sliced onion accompanied by a plum flavoured grated radish...."

The Food Society

"Designed to deliver meals tapas-style, most of the dishes are served small so that a variety can be..."

Melissating

"The restaurant has a modern feel, with slick black furniture, but the walls are made of bricks with Japanese ornaments. The menus are cute - they are..."

Flho

"Fantastic. I went there last friday for my boyfriend's birthday with his family. This place had been on my wish list for quite a while and I have to..."

Yok

"BEST Japanese cuisine !. Saturday evening. Reservation essential. My partner and I ordered: Kimchi, Salmon Sashimi, Tuna Sashimi, Veggie Gyoza,..."

Melia Khallouf

"Great Izakaya. Really enjoyed this Izakaya, with the usual Japanese dishes on offer with excellent Sashimi. This may sound ridiculous, but my only..."

Cheezles

"Amazing Japanese in Hawthorn. An impromptu find, Izakaya Jiro offered a welcoming atmosphere and warm attentive staff. Like many modern Japanese..."

Ben And Teagan

"Very impressed with this place! Food was all really good, the skewers and gyozas were awesome, and reasonably priced as well, our group came to about..."

Denny Patron

"The food here is absolutely amazing. We had a massive selection of entrees and was extremely happy. Highlights are the pork belly skewers, beef..."

Birdman

"Expensive but very well prepared. The food was prepared very well and was tasty and have good appearance. The only critic I have is, it is expensive..."

Choc Pudding

"A really nice Japanese restaurant! Been here for both dinner and lunch. The lunch sets are well priced and there's a nice variety, from the humble..."

Julycheee

"Best lunch in town. Good is fresh, amazing quality and delicious. Best bit is that it's reasonably priced. You can get a restaurant quality meal for..."

Prue Kasby

"Excellent food. Cosy..."

Hendo

"Friendly service and nice food. I was particularly impressed with the sushi and sashimi platter which had generous portions and fish was very fresh..."

Lemon Chicken

"Affordable quality authentic food. Love the variety in the menu and quality food at affordable prices. The small dishes are great and appropriately..."

Melonsago

"Delicious!!! Loved this place sooo much! The food was amazing and reasonably priced, the staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great too. Been..."

Kara Di Guglielmo

"Mediocre. Made a reservation for 8:30pm, went ok waited 2 minutes to be seated. We ordered - Kushiyaki Combo - Delicious, very small portions..."

Pyro

"The food was just lovely and the service was fantastic the girls were all so lovely and helpful. Definitely will be going..."

SophieDoph

"Authentic. Amazing service, and authentic yakitori grill! Absolutely delicious, highly recommend and will be back for..."

Timothy Walsh

"Wonderful izakaya. Great food, awesome staff and nice environment, if you are a fan of japanese food, you have to try this..."

Wen

"Great looking restaurant and fantastic atmosphere. Food was great and reasonably priced. Beer upped our bill somewhat but other than that this could..."

Foodjunki

"Fresh fresh fresh!. Could not highly recommend more!We live around the corner and frequently come here. The tuna sashimi so the..."

Skyeashleigh

"Zen!. Had a bento box lunch - great value - ~$15 for chicken teriyaki, tempura, sushi, sashimi, appetiser, rice & miso. Chicken very tender, teriyaki..."

Grace

"Very nice lunch experience. Food was beautifully done and price is very..."

GJS

"Have gone twice to this place and tried the lunch and dinner menu. Food is great, sashimi is fresh and service is quite good even in a busy Friday..."

PickyFoodies

"Wow. Yum! The grilled chicken balls and sausage were amazing. The rice balls with miso paste were surprisingly tasty. Delicious gyoza! My boyfriend..."

FoodGal

"Great Bento. Had the Jiro bento off their lunch menu. Each individual item was fresh and tasty. Great value for money. Friendly staff, who were also..."

Miss_C

"Great food and atmosphere!. Last time we ate here we sat at the bar which was great! The food was delicious and we got to try lots of..."

Ingrid Henley

"Best lunch deal in Glennferrie Road. A group of work colleagues found this Japanese joint for lunch, it has been surprisingly fantastic. We almost..."

Lisa Chiu

"Amazing. Always delicious. Affordable. Yum wasabi shake. Agadashi tofu is incredible. Ordered like 5 at once OMG feed me now! White guy at the bar is..."

FoodFAN

"Small & Cool Place. We sat by the bar which was great as we were able to see them grilling the yakitori and we had our drinks refilled easily. Food..."

Pork Belly

"Head for the counter. Loving this place! We ate at the counter and the fabulous GM took us through a whole range of different things the eat and..."

Milandro

"Great authentic Japanese food, excellent staff.Nice ambience,..."

The Cat

"Great Izakaya Experience. Wow...been waiting for a place to have some decent yakitori in Melbourne for a long while. Finally we now have one. All the..."

Takezo

"Ticks all round!. Have been to izakaya jiro a number of times and have always thoroughly enjoyed my experience. the food is delicious, the staff are..."

BN

"Best Japanese ever!. Great food with good, clean flavours. Plenty of variety and reasonably priced. We love the squid in a tepanyaki sauce and the..."

Chronicdiner.

"Best local japanese.. Go the miso eggplant and ox tongue skewers. perfect for a quick meal. everything tastes fresh and made with care. i love..."

Eat Up

"Fantastic!! Try the..."

Harrycurry

"Takoyaki hai hai haiiiiiii so good. The place is really nice inside..."

Fire Fist Ace

"Great Experience. Had an awesome dinner on Friday night. The food was fantastic and presentation and the service was very good.The guy running..."

ScKatt

"Awesome experience!. Firstly, Izakaya definitely deserves to be sitting further up in the charts. My husband and I had been eyeing this place off for..."

Erin

"I have to start off by saying I was pretty excited to see a new izakaya embrace kushiyaki (grilled skewers) such as Yakitori but for a reasonable..."

Jake Berk

"Beautiful food I..."

Joy Gerolimos

"Perfect every time. I love this place! the service is professional and attentive, decor is lovely, food is always fresh, perfectly cooked, well..."

Omnomnomnomnom.

"The best Japanese I've had in a long time. The sashimi was super fresh, the kaisen yaki was perfectly cooked-tender and succulent, and the ponzu with..."

Lans

"Excellent quality, great flavours, will be going back again soon. A new..."

Amanda

"Went for lunch as it looked reasonable. Great authentic flavour and fresh ingredients. Will come back..."

Yu

"Two words. Quality. Cheap. For its prices the portions are quite generous and for $60-80/head you can have some decent suburban Japanese food and be..."

Omnidragon

"Love it love it love it!. One of my top 5 most favorite Japanese restaurant now! One of the recent reviewer said they found it is overpriced?! But I..."

Koube

"Awesome! Quality and great service. Dinner with the girls and what a great little surprise. Ultra fresh food, attentive and friendly service - very..."

Lara

"Delicious food, accomodating service. Excellent experience all round. Generous seafood serving in bento box, only downside was tasteless mushy sushi..."

Mandy Ren

"Genuine Japanese restaurant by Japanese people! I Went for lunch and it tasted great and reasonably..."

Kaikai

"The best kept Japanese secret. I cannot fault this restaurant, the atmosphere, the attentiveness of the staff and of course the food. We were..."

Juliah

"Booked late on a Saturday and were able to sit at the bar and had great atmosphere and service. Met the owner who was very friendly as were his..."

Amy

"Great food, fantastic service and yes the hotate chilli mayo is delicious. However the one $ is misleading because the portions are small. Not a..."

Waz

"Best grilled scallops ever. Excellent, fresh and very affordable dishes (mostly tapas). The grilled scallops with chilli mayo was definitely the..."

Burnt Waffle

"My New Favourite Japanese. This is the second time we have been here since it recently opened. Best Japanese on Glenferrie Rd with very friendly and..."

Lucas Benning

"AMAZING!! The new kid on the block on Glenferrie is one I am loving!! Freshly opening with still a little smell of paint and sparkling fresh we are..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Takoyaki ($6, 5 pieces)... were the best I’ve had in Melbourne, hands down. They were crisp with a hot, smooth center, a large piece of octopus..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Overall, I'm quite glad Izakaya Jiro has shown up in my neighbourhood, to serve up flavoursome food at reasonable prices in a chic..."

Ashley

Sardi Cafe

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

Timothy Jacob

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

Christian Dimitri

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

Deb Maree

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

Bharat Agrawal

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

Saliya Gunaratne

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

Kel Klaus

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

Dashanka Oberoi-Soodan

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

Samarjit Deb

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

Daniel West

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

Timinmelbourne

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

Ashleigh Michelle

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

Food4bunnies

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

Breakfastpiggy

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

Riya Patel

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

Celia Chan

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

Good Food Good Mood

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

Sense Of Food

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

Merry Muncher

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

The.Top.Lifestylee

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

Dayna Miller

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

EatorTreat

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

Alisha (LifeUnleashed)

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

Ines Fernandes

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

Sarah Isla-Maree

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

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

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

Theknifeandforktalk

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

Renata

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

M3lissa____

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

Breakfast_Adventurers

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

Agreekable

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

Saygs_

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

Tara & Christian

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

Jeffry

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

Jen Chiu

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

Anneliese

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

Eatdrinkmelbs

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

Livia (@liviasuparno)

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

Foodadventureswithliv

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

Vegan Foods Melbourne

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

Morgs71

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

NC

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

Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)

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

Perry

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

Charmaign

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

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

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

EatsOfMelbourneAus

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

Nikki Wishart

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

Jess (@isthatmyfood)

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

Liv (nourishinglively)

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

EatPicLove

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

Srslyfoods

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

The High Tea Girl

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

Dine And Dash

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

Melbourne Food Nerd

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

Win - FSC

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

Eats With Kayli

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

Theycallmemaggie

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

Top Food Melbourne

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

AH

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

Michi

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

Jianne Yong

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

Eleanor

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

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

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

Thi

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

Crumbs Of A Foodie

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

Renata

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

Tinmans Treats

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

Vivian

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

Rhiannon Fairlie

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

2wo Fat Girls

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

@twogoodtoresist

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

Chloe

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

Healthyfoodfast

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

Cynthia Giang

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

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

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

Espy Eats

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

Maria Valentic

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

Followthefoodmelbourne

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

Theforksyndicate

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

Kendall | The NomNomNomad

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

Whenfoodsonpoint

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

Lizzie

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

Food1995

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

Steph Giles

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

Hello. Imnikki

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

Bharat Agrawal

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

Emma

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

Steph

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

ZM

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

DamoForce Food

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

Jean

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

Taran Singh

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

Samora Curry

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

Pav Arneja

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

Love At First Bite

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

Chanelle Singh

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

Priya.johar89

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

Cat Broadby

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

Lucyy Chu

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

Taniacandido

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

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

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

Sarah Linda

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

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

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

Ryan

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

FOOD TRIP

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

Fiona Gass

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

CasualFoodie

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

World In A Bite

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

Sandy Pok

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

Gastrology

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

Deanna Montagnese

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

TresHungry

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

Annie Haak

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

Gem

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

The Other Jess Tuck

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

Linnie Eats All The Food

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

Hannah Mack

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

LQ

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

Shoo Shoo

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

Loulou

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

Thehappymedium

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

Heidi

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

Coffee And Food

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

Ben Lee Kong

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

Laurenkateee

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

Steph A

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

Food Comatose

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

Melbourne Food Social

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

Flho

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

Nickr31

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

Ashley S.

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

Rena Zhu

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

Gossipgalaxy

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

Zac Robertson

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

Sweetlikesugar

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

Anna

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

VegoWolf

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

Ferguson

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

Food Lover

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

Wei-Chi Lee

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

Lily_Lieu

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

HH24

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

ByTheSpoonful

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

Fondue12

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

Kate Dougherty

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

Eat.Play.Shop.

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

Kate B

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

Ali T

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

Eater

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

Lanaa

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

Sinfulorganiccook

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

Littleadventuresmelb

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

FullCreamAhead

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

Stephmas

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

Ems Review

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

ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood

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

MissyNess

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

Moon Boots

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

Hungryinhawthorn

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

Busywig

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

Richiedobson

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

Loz

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

Food Comatose

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

Thebrunchhunt

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

Eat.more

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

Foodie Karan

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

Wildpeto

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

Shannanigan294

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

Apple Pie

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

Mc7

"Superfood Bowl...."

Chewly Madly Deeply

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

Greg

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

Joe Galvez

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

Sally Morris

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

Mickey Winn

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

Aw

"Great food, would definitely..."

GB

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

Fries

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

JS

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

KL

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

Lydia Hean

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

Sam Giles

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

EatOutWithJo

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

Melbournelops

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

Arisfoodieadventure_ IG

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

Michael Kewell

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

Amanda

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

Bobzbellycious

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

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