Had a morning start here before going to the zoo. Coffee was very good and the pastry items items tasted great. We liked the slice of butter that accompanied it. Also liked pantry items with unique never seen before items.
Beautiful little cafe in Healesville. Amazing coffee had the pancetta baked eggs their best seller dish and it was amazing highly recommend this place!
Coffee good enough that my family is willing to make the 40 minute trip either way for it. A small, cosy space, good music choices, and a decent selection of meals.
Service was bit slow but it was very busy when we visited. Coffee was great and flavoursome. We had the pulled pork burger and baked beans. Both were delicious and full of flavour. Only thing is chips didn't come with burger. Will be back!
This cafe is not for the low carb health enthusiasts. This is where you go for an authentic Italian coffee and pastry with friendly service and some Italian groceries if you so desire....I would also say it is best for single or 2 person visits as it is small and narrow and not a good layout for groups. It looks like it is a popular spot for locals to come and get a takeaway coffee and some beautiful sourdough bread also. We enjoyed croissants and an apple danish with some coffees and we enjoyed everything.
What a find!!!! On a day trip with family from Italy and stopped off for lunch. Excellent food! High quality Italian ingredients and outstanding coffee. Service was amazing!! The owner and staff so welcoming. We will be back soon! 👍👍
Amazing coffee, service and atmosphere in this small cafe, but they really make it work. The place has such a relaxed feel, the coffee was delicious and food was very good. All staff were excellent!! Best cafe in the strip! :)
Bloody wonderful; great food great coffee and great service. Been 4 times and always fantastic. Should be 4 stars. Bought raw unrefined sugar not available elsewhere.
I don't know why this place's overall rating is 3.4.
It is definitely above 4 for me. Tasty food, friendly people and jazz music. While other shops are closed, this place stays open. The only reason its got 4.5 from me is that Essenza is slightly pricy.
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Essenza is fondly referred to by me as the 'skinny cafe', due to the compact area in which this cafe has made its home.
The coffees at this location are made with organic milk, so my regular skinny latte is sadly not an option. However, the organic milk lattes are just as delicious and thankfully not too creamy. I have never had the opportunity to taste their breakfasts as every time I've dined at Essenza it has been late in the afternoon. I do however enjoy their made to order sandwiches on sourdough bread. A favourite go-to of mine is the Pollo Sandwich comprised of roast chicken breast, corn aioli, aged cheddar and rocket.
I am still a little undecided as to whether or not the small space works in Essenza's favour. On every occasion I have visited I have felt sorry for the waiting staff that consistently find themselves squashed against the side wall to allow customers to move freely about the room or to enter to place a coffee order at the back counter. Waiting staff are squished with a smile however, never letting on their sense of claustrophobia. Lined along the right hand wall you will also find a vast array of coffee beans, oils, marinades and home-made jams that are ready for purchase.
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