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Cafe Palazzo
86/100 (66 ratings)
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"Very friendly service, clean place. I ordered a salami,cheese and caramelised onion toastie that was very nice. Caramel coffee was nice.My..."
MizzCrazy Soad WootWoot
"Superb little family run hidden gem. John is great front of house with a great welcome and very nice coffee and his mum is out the back providing..."
Sam Edwards
"A modest but pleasant cafe, with good friendly service, and good coffee. They were happy enough to modify my veggie breakfast order. Food was okay...."
Andrew T
"This is my local daily coffee-stop, after moving from QLD to VIC and trying lot's of places I have found this to be the 'Best' coffee around! The..."
Corrina Chaffey
"Delicious food, one of the best coffees around. Family run business will be back again really enjoyed..."
John
"Cafe lover. The staff are lovely. The young waitress we had was so friendly and helpful. The coffee is..."
Christine.renfree
"Delish coffee. Friendly service, excellent coffee, haven't eaten here yet, but the menu looks pretty good. My new..."
Mick.simpson
"Best coffee I've ever had - fantastic carbonara pasta - friendly service and very reasonable prices - highly recommended..."
Lyn
"Better than most. We've started to go on regular basis as we find that the eggs are cooked perfectly, no runny white. They have small ( maybe Tom..."
Jane-nic
"Great food, great service, good price. Delicious coffee! Highly..."
Tom D
"There is no better place locally than this if you want great coffee and fresh food served with a smile. The staff are incredible. At last someone..."
Bevan
"Great food, amazing service, fantastic atmosphere and most of all superb coffee. Cannot recommend highly..."
Cam C
"Great service, great food, family friendly atmosphere. Cannot recommend highly..."
Mick C
"Probably the best cafe experience I have had in my life, the sandwiches are amazing. Also one of the few cafes that do a hot chocolate right, the..."
Lewis Brodrick
"Lovely and inviting staff. Barely took a minute to make a coffee, which was promptly brought out to the table. Coffee was served with a modern and..."
Nathan McVay
"Amazing service! Lovely family run business. They asked us all our names (and remembered them!) and introduced us to all the staff! Great coffee..."
Leonie Van Ryn
"Cafe Palazzo impressed me with a good family feeling. I got a nice greeting and an amazing service. The coffe is out standing and the food is..."
Alex Sonny
"Being a coffee loving freak - It is sensational coffee! The food is always great and at really affordable prices, which is good for people like me on..."
Kim Gomez
The Diplomat
85/100 (1382 ratings)
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"I've been visiting The Diplomat for a while and can honestly say that it's my favourite venue for a coffee, a bite to eat and a place to meet friends..."
Matt Smith
"Absolutely an awesome place. Beautiful, friendly staff, delicious coffee and food. Can not find any fault with this place. Highly..."
Lisa Walczak
"We have been searching all over for these guys and finally found them! � Service is top notch, menu is reliably great and though there was a wait..."
Bianca Drieberg
"I'm part of the furniture! I'm there every week as a minimum. Whether it be I come in to get a take away coffee or go for breakfast or lunch with..."
Casey Van Der Haar
"Not only is the food fantastic but the staff are wonderful. Its a happy place and they were so lovely paying attention and spoiling our son. Very..."
Heidi Parker
"Diplomat is our favourite little hang out when we are in Highett. My son loves the food and even though we order the same things over and over, we..."
Beata Odrobinska
"Fantastic place.. lovely food.. very yummy.. would go again and will recommend it to anyone..."
Vani Genga
"The staff, the atmosphere and the sick 90s beats have always been the best thing about Diplomat. Have always been blown away by their warm..."
Paul Labbozzetta
"Diplomat is an awesome local cafe. It's always packed so don't go expecting an instant table. That said their wait-list moves pretty quick and you..."
BenjaminNicole Cowling
"Travelling over from Perth it was by chance we came across The Diplomat. What a find, thank you to Eban and his crew. Excellent coffee, breakfast (I..."
Cherry Chapman
"Great coffee, great food, great service. I highly recommend paying this cafe a visit. Eban is awesome & so welcoming to all..."
Sarah Collard
"There's no better coffee around the area. The staff are super friendly and the food is delicious, fresh and healthy!!! The prob is it's so busy at..."
Roula Krikellis
"Tom was happy with the coffee and the food was absolutely delicious. A wonderful relaxed vibe with friendly..."
Judy Anderson
"Outstanding! Nailed it. What a team...The best food I've eaten in a long time. Coffee was sensational and every single person on the Diplomat smiles..."
Maria Ferrigno
"Great experience. Delicious food; fabulous service. Not over priced. Probably become my favorite cafe in Highett!!..."
Dianne Byers
"My husband and I came here for lunch for the first time today and The Diplomat did not disappoint! Unfortunately they were unable to seat us..."
Vivian Tran
"The Diplomat is an awesome café that serves delicious food and has great customer service! It’s the first time I’d ever been to the..."
AngeLuvFood8
"My favourite local cafe visit weekly, good environment friendly staff, dog friendly, and good cafe food, nice coffee and selection of..."
JaJa Tong
"So happy they changed their kids menu back to original pancakes so we could return here every weekend for breakfast as a family :) thank you! Always..."
Miss Rach
"We came to this lovely cafe yesterday for a brunch. Coffe was really good even though we ordered the skinny milk. I almost ordered the second cup coz..."
Summer Zhang
"Service by the waiting staff could be better but otherwise the food was fabulous..."
Rebecca Balsim
"I love this local gem in Highett! A consistently great & awesome cafe which I love to go to!Cinnamon French Toast w. Mango + Honey + Creme..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Don't really make it to this side of town much but when I do, I make a point of trying the food! Chose The Diplomat to grab brekkie with the hubby...."
Little Pink Piggy
"Such a great vibe with beautiful artwork. The food was even better! I had the okonomiyaki which was cooked to perfection and so filling! They did a..."
Sarah
"I went here for breakfast this morning they were a bit under the pump staff still really friendly and not to mention I had ONE OF THE BEST MEALS IVE..."
Jane Mil
"Nice place for brunch. Great look about it and friendly staff. Convenient location being right across from the station. Inside unfortunately however..."
Brittany Clark
"My friend and I regularly visit here and are always greeted with friendly smiles and hellos from staff. Food is always very tasty and the fresh juice..."
Ambs Flores
"As soon as you walk into The Diplomat you are greeted by staff, no matter how busy they are or how many plates they are carrying they will be sure..."
Lil Porker
"Very friendly staff, great chill vibes, perfect place to just chill or catch up with friends or have a meeting. The chocolate waffle was delicious,..."
Kamna Kartik
"Looking for a place with tasty food and outdoor seating (so that you can bring your doggy friend/s)? This is the place for you.In the case that..."
Eliza Nguyen
"Great location, friendly staff, great service and yummy brunch! I got the smoked salmon Benedict ... can’t fault it 10/10. Coffee hit the..."
Peter Awad
"Although the cafe is busy, which is a good sign I believe, he service is not hampered by this. The staff are friendly, quick and efficient. Food..."
Chris
"Great food, sweet cakes, slices, coffee, staff and atmosphere (music is always good) I could eat at this place everyday 😂 can’t fault this place..."
Flo
"A great place for brekky. The food is all incredible (I especially love the Smoked Salmon Benedict) and the thickeshakes are actually to die for. Do..."
Georgia Tappy
"really good coffee, great food, nice buzzy atmosphere. the wait staff are really friendly and always keen to have a chat. seems to be a local..."
Bella1
"I like to drink coffee... this place is good ‘🤗the breakfast is awesome...the coffee shop always busy on the weekend.but I still have time to..."
Tian Hu
"Really lovely place!! The service was lovely and the cafe was spacious. There were plenty of seats indoors and outdoors to sit. The food was a great..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Would I return? Happily whenever I am back in the area. The Diplomat is a spacious cafe that is a fantastic venue for breakfast if you live..."
Pareto Diet
"> Avocado Smash- Fully loaded with corn salsa, beetroot relish, crumbled fetta, 2 poached eggs and a quinoa crunch on sourdough | @thediplomatcafe..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Hands down the best in every category. Staff are brilliant, they are always super busy but you never feel rushed or like a burden. Coffee is..."
Epitome
"This place is always busy and always efficient. Excellent staff serving great food in a prime possie. It awesome to have a schmick cafe like this in..."
Sarah Gordon
"I ordered the Pumpkin & Polenta Slice and a dirty soy chai; and my friend ordered the Wild Mushroom Medley and a chai latte. We both really enjoyed..."
Tina
"Excellent service & delicious food...9.20 on a Sunday morning... totally buzzing... glad we were able to get s table.... 3 mins later... 4..."
Droidster
"It is very hard to fault The Diplomat. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed with great service even if the venue is packed and buzzing. A..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Fantastic coffee and food range. The food is always fresh and comes out very quickly even when they’re busy. 9am on the weekends is their busy time..."
Paul Malov
"Not a fan of salad. Not a fan of veges. They're boring. Most of the time. This place nails balance, complexity of flavours, complexity of..."
David Lew
"Delish breakfast and speedy service despite it being peak time on a Sunday morning! The orange juice was so fresh and I feel The Diplomat has..."
Olivia B
"The Diplomat was a cafe which Helen and I visited many years back, before we started blogging. One of the positives of food blogging is that it..."
One Piece Left
"Loved this place for a early morning brunch. Staff were so kind and friendly. Very child friendly and amazing baby chinos. The food was..."
Chelsey Ramos
"The spotlight is all for the Diplomat in Highett area. It is open pretty early in the morning for you to grab a coffee and rush to the train station...."
NoCapsicumPlease
"Drop by for a coffee but decided to try their breakfast menu as I had time to kill. Venue was spacious with indoor and outdoor seating. Service was..."
Mehza_B
"Bright and trendy brunch hang out. We went for breakfast and it was quite busy this Saturday morning. The place is nicely decorated with green..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"There is always fast and friendly service down at The Diplomat! I had the Nutella French Toast and it was divine!! The coffee was also great! :)..."
Sienna L Davidson
"You can see why the hype around this unique cafe hasn't died down! It's a great place to meet friends and grab a coffee or wine. Or perhaps stop by..."
Bayside Foodie
"Nice cafe/brunch place in Highett that serves standard breakfast and lunch options with a bit more flair and variety. Love the okonomiyaki, one of..."
Koko Bliss
"Delicious food and fantastic spot for a good smoothie!!! Love the way the cafe is decorated; clean, simple and fresh which their food also lived by!..."
Gina Larree Donovan
"Really stylish setting and an upbeat atmosphere, all the staff were friendly and efficient. Coffees were great, and the pork benedict was absolutely..."
Fiona Kang
"Spacious cafe & friendly service. We tried their Japanese pancake, looked great & very tasty, on the salty side for my liking. The dirty chook was..."
Who Loves Good Food
"The food was amazing! Lovely ambiance, and the staff here make you feel welcomed right away. The Nutella French toast is definitely a must..."
Jenny An
"What I love about this place: everything. Good coffee, good food, good vibe, good service. Ordered Reuben Egg Benedict and my hubby got the Japanese..."
Mai T Tran
"Fantastic venue for breakfast if you live locally near Highett. Would definitely be my go to.We were served immediately as we walked in the..."
Must Try Melbourne
"Fantastic service...........fantastic layout.......fantastic food...fantastic coffee.. get in early as it gets packed... great for..."
Suburb Review
"Great Cool Vibe! Really Nice Menu Options.... Presented Well, Very Friendly & attentive Staff & Nice Coffee Bean's with lovely Crema on my..."
Vegan Delights
"The overall experience is good, but not great. When my husband and I came for brunch on the weekend, the place was busy, but there is one or two..."
Jillian
"Went for lunch yesterday at The Diplomat and it did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious food. Lovely atmosphere and super friendly and attentive..."
Niki Anesidis
"If you are here on a weekend be prepared to wait for a table. The brunch here is pretty good but have to say the serving size is small for the price..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Excellent coffee and cakes and very spiffy service. Mains are fully priced and perhaps not quite generous enough. But for good reliable coffee this..."
Zardoz
"The Diplomat is definitely a landmark in Height.Perfect location and a very nice looking shop. Coffee is definitely in my top 10..."
Chef Jo
"The Diplomat has been amazing since its opened. They deserve 5/5 for food, service and atmosphere. They are consistent and love that they add..."
Mia
"A weekday afternoon catch up was in order with the future bride-to-be, who had recommended The Diplomat Cafe in Highett. I had never been before, or..."
Stuck In Transit
"Busy atmosphere, beautiful food! I love the oriental twists they've added to standard brunch items. The kimchi pancake/pulled pork bulgogi was..."
Abigail Pinto
"Going back to work soon and now I just wanna make the most of my own free time, with my little zonni. 11:14 am, late breakfast for myself @ the..."
Mommy Reviews
"An absolute gem of a place in a convenient outer-suburban location; The Diplomat is a favourite of ours to go to for brunch in the southern suburbs...."
Kudaniele
"Came here for my post b'day breakfast and had a great brunch! Catered for 10-12 of us at their peak time. No wait on food. Awesome coffee :)..."
Anthony Chillii Chilelli
"Got to say that this is now one of my fave brunch places. Came in a few Saturdays ago and we had a big group dining with three kids under three! I..."
Food-ing
"Great coffee, staff are attentive, happy and vibrant and the food is fresh and tasty with a modern Asian flare. We all had the pork bao which were..."
Jo.bellabella
"Awesome people - excellent service and absolutely fabulous food. You know it's good when customers know the staff by name (and vice versa). We are..."
Nourish Mi
"I love the space this building reveals and the really social, inviting vibes spilling out of this cafe! Always busy, but I have never waited for a..."
Phoodlover
"Came in for brunch without any preconceived ideas. The location is ideal with a huge window overlooking the station. Very relaxed modern environment,..."
Katy
"Had the special which was Mediterranean lamb sliders with sweet potato chips. So delicious loved my dish. My friend had the eggs benny which..."
Sophie Hampton
"Comfortable bright open space, easy-going staff, colourful and well presented food. The menu here is unique in that every item (aside from the toast)..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Surprising cafe that just gets it right.  Plenty of options for everyone,  but who can go past peanut butter and jelly waffles! A winner, indeed...."
Emily Wilkinson
"Great looking cafe! Great vibes! So vibrant! Staff and so lovely and inviting! Coffee was great! Menu had a great selection of unique foods! Food was..."
Nay Nay
"Been here heaps of times it's one of my only regular brunch spots. Food is always on point and the service and coffee are awesome. Tip: the milkshake..."
Tomishungry
"Yummo! Love this joint in the bustling section of Highett. There's so many great options on the menu, you really do need to come again and again to..."
Ash
"Great vibes at this bustling Highett hot spot! Light, bright and modern feel! Great selection of items on the menu including all the classic..."
Bagelhutzy
"You will find very friendly and accom dating staff at The Diplomat Cafe in Highett! They were very easy going and were able to find a big table for..."
Heidi
"Best customer service of any cafe Iv been to with an epic menu to boot. Wish there were more like it. The chicken superfood salad is a must, along..."
Nathanial Levett
"One of so many cafes that are spreading the inner city vibe to the burbs, Diplomat Cafe has a lot going for it. With arguably the best coffee on..."
Food Etc.
"Great service, kids pancakes were fantastic (hubby stole some off the plate). Benedict was yum and the hollandaise was spot on however the "crackle"..."
Shannon McKee
"Lovely atmosphere - loved the décor. I didn't rate it higher because I expected slightly more from the food.. I got the avo smash - felt it was..."
Bianca Ross
"The service here is absolutely extraordinary. Everyone is so friendly and polite could not recommend here enough. The food was delicious and..."
Simone Sykes
"Beautiful cafe near the train station with super friendly staff and cool interior - much like a indoor greenhouse. Coffees well done, food delish. We..."
Love2Eat
"It's a lovely cafe with excellent serviceStaffs were thoughtful that I felt welcomed The waffle was delicious but I can't have too much..."
Wendy Pan
"Wow, great food... Way to busy but top quality and fantastic service.. Brunch there anytime.... Had the chicken sandwich and fresh juice as well as a..."
Food For The Soul
"An up-market cafe serving good coffee. I had the orange and fennel fruit toast , which was spot on. Modern, spacious and bright decor, and attentive,..."
Andrew T
"Very popular cafe nearby. We came around 12 and been seated very quickly. Waitress are nice and easy going, food is so good! The special dish really..."
Happytalent.66
"This place kickstarted the Highett transformation. Gorgeous interior and friendly staff. Breakfast and lunch items are quality and yum! Gorgeous..."
Fifi Dee
"Midday on a Saturday was very busy here, with tables full and half a dozen people waiting for one. I had picked a challenging time to put hanger to..."
Darryl Lever
"Okay, only been once so far, but very excited about the menu; I love it when you can't decide what you want because everything looks so good; and our..."
BlueJay
"We had the breakfast burritos, a milkshake and a tea and everything was amazing! The burritos were huge and full of flavour, the milkshake was..."
Michael Engemann
"A beautiful cafe is here. The atmosphere is perfect, food and coffee are good as well! Must..."
Mitsuhiro Kato
"Wasn’t too bad, the staff were super friendly which was soo lovely. The hash browns weren’t cooked that well but the chorizo was the best I have..."
Luke Kenyon
"Diplomat is consistently good quality. Kimmy makes the best coffee in highett and Lee always remembers your order/says hello. They value their..."
Alison W
"Great food. A little wait for attention due to low waiter service and the floor manager could help a little more with customer service but for all..."
Paul H
Am_pm
83/100 (97 ratings)
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"Can’t work out why this place is always empty as I had a pleasant enough experience. Perhaps it’s because it’s closed on Sunday when the many..."
Fifi Dee
"This cafe has been my go to brunch spot since it opened. They do simple really well. I always order eggs on toast and add-ons to see what a cafe..."
Jessica Ting
"A simple menu done well.And yet another cafe opens up in this area. Happily sitting at the quiet end of highett, this cafe is warm and..."
KITCHFIT
"It’s not always that nature compliments your decor , but at this cornerside discovery it was just a perfect brew of a windy afternoon mixed with..."
Raj Gala Shah
"We were greeted at AM PM by very friendly staff, and had a coffee within 3 minutes of sitting down. Exactly what we needed! The menu had some unique..."
Olivia B
"well that was a surprise. In a strip of shops opposite the supermarket I ordered a crispy salmon with hollandaise and spinach. What I received was a..."
Nelly
"Always get excited to explore a new spot and this time, we found a place to settle our Saturday breakfast before little Zonni’s ballet class: AM PM..."
Mommy Reviews
"Really like coming here for breakfast. The staff are always so friendly and the food is prepared with such care and quality ingredients. I miss the..."
Jaclyn
"Came across this place totally by chance while looking for another cafe in Highett, and decided to give it a go...Ordered wagyu burger with bacon for..."
NZAURUSS
"Great local cafe with a super cool fit out. The coffee is excellent, food is great and the menu had lots of options. I drop in here regularly for..."
Andrew Bromley
"Would rate 6 stars if it was possible - this place is amazing. Food is continuously delicious and staff are always friendly and charismatic. Decor..."
Wonka Jenkin
"Great coffee, great food, great staff and great fit out! I can’t go past the smashed avo and cauliflower risotto! Two of my personal favourites..."
Sarah Pozzebon
"The staff are so amazing, they're a reason just to go! The half chicken is superb, have had it multiple times and would definitely go back to have it..."
Lil Porker
"AM PM is a new café in the Highett area, and it is modern and swish. The café is a part of a block of units, and the exterior is smart and stylish,..."
Andrew T
"I love the interior of this place - it is bright, modern and clean. I only had the soup but it was creamy and fresh (pea, mint and fennel). It came..."
Willtravelforfood17
"I was absolutely in love with the styling. This was a funky and modern cafe! Lovely staff offering great service. What a great exciting and vibrant..."
Nay Nay
"New cafe on the block in highett that is already bringing in crowds, packed to the brim on the weekend! The hot cakes with prunes, candied walnuts..."
Jasmin Peck
"Not much seating but the food is great. Had the gingerbread hotcakes and woodland mushrooms with semolina and both were delicious. Their deli next..."
Jhilik
"The food was delicious, service was beyond perfect, & the drinks were cheap, compared to other cafe's in the area.No Faults, go there everyday..."
Fabsaints66
"Very keen to visit after reading online articles and seeing photos of their dishes on Instagram. I had the gnocchi and 2 side dishes. Gnocchi was..."
SoddyQ
"Very happy with my quick Saturday morning breakfast. Delicious malt loaf & a great smooth latte. Looking forward to trying more dishes in this..."
Nitty
"The ambience in this new cafe is spectacular. There are no faults in its interior design and architecture - not to mention award winning head chef..."
Zoe Robertson
"We came here after seeing it was recently open in our area and we're very happy with the whole experience. Hot choccy was yummy and a little..."
Jo.bellabella
"The cafe is very well presented, very clean and comfortable. Food is simple and tasty, presented attractively, consistent in quality. Service is very..."
Maryline Noye
"Amazing service + great quality coffee! Nice atmosphere, and decor. Really enjoy going to this place! The only issue I have is that the menu..."
Thomas
"Exceptional brunch spot. This trendy modern café has a bright open dining space with lots of communal tables and an outside courtyard dining area...."
Darren Wicks
"My friend and I had a good experience. This is a nice cafe/restaurant in a good location with a clean and neat look. The coffee was pretty good, and..."
Declan Boyce
"Staff have always been fantastic here. The food is well presented and tastes great. Have breakfast here on a weekly bases. It's clean and the..."
Deniz Kilicci
"A nice new cafe. Coffee is great. Food is great too. Keep in mind that they won’t allow you to book a table however which makes it hard with a..."
Darren Glen
The Little Elephant
83/100 (727 ratings)
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"Great menu - which is a dilemma in itself!!Attentive happy, helpful staff. Try the signature breakfast dish - pulled pork, avo, poached eggs on..."
Sharon Tee
"Had Mothers day brunch yesterday. The food was excellent and delicious and service was quick and great considering it was busy. Definitely recommend..."
Anna Alessi
"For a place called the little elephant, it definitely left me with a very full and big stomach haha, definitely a worthy place to visit and bring..."
Tom Ashcroft
"Fantastic food and lovely cafe love the food!! Would recommend it to my..."
Vani John Prakash
"Casual, laid back, attentive staff and best of all the beautiful presentation of food that excites all your senses..."
Anee Nuween
"A great selection of food, that tastes just yum. You are made to feel very welcome as soon as you walk in. Highly..."
Claire Nicole Doyle
"Great staff. Friendly and quick service. Great menu. Eggs cooked perfectly. Love this..."
Ian Ballantine
"Interesting, appealing menu, good service, better parking than closer to the bigger shopping strips - very good. They have done "theme" nights in..."
Greg Gleason
"I visited The Little Elephant on Friday for lunch...OMG!!!!! I had the pan fried gnocchi... It's now Monday and I'm still thinking about it!!!! That..."
Simone Clarke
"So yummy the porkbelly sliders and i kept looking at everyones meals as they came out i want the liquorice bread next time im there hubby loved..."
Annie Bayley
"Absolutely sensational food! First time I had been and I was very..."
Cecilia Andriesz
"I love this cafe! I usually stop nearly ever single morning on my way to work to get my ridiculously strong cappuccino, usually in my smile inducing..."
Sasha Smith
"Oh my! Your pulled lamb ciabatti was fantastic today. Great service as well. You'll see me regularly as I drive passed you most..."
Debra Lea
"Always delicious food and friendly service. They also accomodate food..."
Leigh Mazzer
"Delicious Potato Rosti with Pulled Pork, avocado, 2 poached eggs and I added grilled mushrooms. Good coffee too. Friendly staff. Parking..."
Gaye Rudolph
"Today's specials were so delicious & the prices were great. I love this place & it's walking distance which is..."
Chantal Jacotine
"Great atmosphere with lots of seating indoors and out. Staff pleasant and polite. Coffees came out quick followed by meals shortly after...."
Jasmine Rose
"You’ll miss this little restaurant if you’re not looking for it. Came here with a friend initially for coffee but the menu looked tasty so we..."
Lil Porker
"Fabulous cafe in Highett. It’s got prime position in the corner. Food was delicious I ordered the Mexican bowl and a coffee. Coffee was great, it..."
Split The Bill
"Went to the little elephant this morning and had the breakfast special which was a medley of tomatoes on grain toast with poached eggs, ricotta,..."
Felicia Lonel
"My mum and I were trying to find cute cafes around the area. I live in Cheltenham. Anyway I found this really cute place the little elephant. My mum..."
Maddy Horne
"I stumbled across this place about 2 weeks ago and have now been there 3 times for brunch. The food is delicious, creative and very reasonably..."
Susan FitzGerald
"The little elephant definitely makes you feel like a big elephant whilst eating here. it fills you up so fast and the food is so tasty and..."
@foodtom
"Tucked away, the little elephant is a nice cafe with great coffee, service and a different menu that will satisfy.  The turmeric latte is..."
DamoForce Food
"A great spot for breakfast/brunch and lunch. I have been here a number of times for all of the above and always leave with a smile on my face...."
Nicole Wamba
"Decided to try here even though there are a few not so good reviews. We were very happy we came. Friendly competent staff. Good food and coffee...."
Irishannie68
"The Little Elephant is one of those true, local businesses that I love to visit – just hardworking people, producing some great food. Tucked away..."
Suzie Scribbles
"I stop here for coffee and a snack most Sunday mornings before taking my son for swimming lessons. Can't fault them and this play is super kid..."
Hbomb
"Been here a few times and now and I love it! The food is great. Highly recommend the potato rosti or the croquettes on the breakfast menu, very..."
James
"Have been here a few times now and its a great setting for brunch hidden away in a side street. Personally didn't like the lamb salad - not much..."
Adamalta
"Good food, had the Mexican.. a little small and pricy but quality of produce up there as well as friendly staff. Fresh fruit juices and nice coffees...."
Food For The Soul
"Always a pleasure to eat or grab a quick coffee here. The food is great, the staff are so friendly  and attentive. It's become my go to in our..."
Jon
"Ticks every box. Great service, excellent coffee and the food is wow terrific. You know you've found a gem when before you have paid the bill you are..."
Moody Foodie
"Cute little cafe hidden down a side street at the end of a strip of shops. Friendly, young and enthusiastic staff. Nice coffee but not worth the $4..."
Fifi Dee
"Sneaky little find! After a morning of house hunting and one of the real estates having a 'half price coffee' voucher (which turned out to be old -..."
Meeee Hungry!
"Nice spot for locals. I do yoga- if I have to...- but to eat the I do yoga dish I would travel. Seeds, greens and eggs. Light and good flavour combo...."
The Fussy Stomach
"Love this place! Great coffee and delicious food. The staff are really friendly and fun too. They have some really cool and different items on the..."
BGfood
"Nice spot in Highett.Friendly staff, efficient service.Solid quality coffee and the food was decent also. My wife had the son in..."
Corbossa
"Came here for an early breakfast to check it out. I ordered the apple French toast, which I don't usually go for as I'm more of a savoury guy, but..."
KITCHFIT
"Good little eatery but needs a few tweaks on flavoring; the burger was regular along with cold chips, dont know if thats because it waited for all..."
Jenny Quan
"A great local cafe. Although they're far from quick to acknowledge you've walked in the door, the service is very friendly once you're seated. Very..."
Hungry Vego
"Yum. Creative twist on the usual suspects makes this a spot on spot for breaky or lunch. I went there with a load of mums with bubs (and an annoying..."
Trudi Sampola
"I ordered the frittata to go with a latte. One of the best frittata's I have had so worthwhile returning to try more. Staff were very..."
Nelly
"Tucked away spot, only found it as meeting friends there for breakfast. Great food and coffee, even better inside since it has recently been..."
Its All About The Food
"Great we love it and the owner always comes out and says hi to us and to our dogs. Good guys! Waitstaff remember all the orders. Great..."
Andrew Boot
"GREAT coffee :). Why are people bagging the coffee? Seriously?? It's the best.... and they offer Bon Soy :) The staff are so friendly, we always end..."
Simone Sullivan
"Fantastic food, coffee and service. Very kid and dog friendly. Lots of gluten free options. Love this..."
Smarty6
"Good food and ambience!. Loved the coffee and the jumbo boiled..."
Grafixtreme
"The Little Elephant, to us here at Gentleman's Choice, represents a new wave of homely and inviting local cafes that are starting to appear all over..."
Gentleman's Choice
"2nd time here and Great local cafe with interesting and not pretentious menu choices.Will definitely be..."
Mark Weatherley
"This is really good.. I have passion for breakfast and in a sunny beautiful monday morning i had one of the best ever... roasted potato cake with..."
Dunhillbluslim
"Breakfast dishes were spot on. Potato rosti with smoked hok salad a standout. Delicious and unique. Genuinely friendly staff and gorgeous warehouses..."
Michael
"Enjoyable. Went for the first tmie yesterday and loved it. Really good coffee and food. I had the braised beans which was good, although it needs the..."
Sebberry89
"Can't fault it! Great experience. I was suddenly stuck trying to organise a decent lunch for about 13 people with a minimal budget on a work trip..."
Nicky
"Wow, great coffee possibly the best in Bayside area, even roasted beans, resulting in good aroma and coffee that has been pulled at a good..."
LovefoodLife
"Little Elephant hit the spot. We've been coming to the Little Elephant for 6 months now but more frequently just lately. The new menu and the staff..."
Simon Betrusel
"Love it! Just moved to the area and we now go every weekend :) staff are awesome, coffees always great and the sugar they use is yum (cant remember..."
Gilly
"Delicious food! I have been driving past this place for a while and thinking it looks very sweet. I finally tried it for lunch today and was very..."
Christine
"The staff were very friendly and accommodating, they served our group just before closing with a smile and assured us that we were welcome to take..."
Funightout
"Fairly expensive. Wonderful open weekends. We are breakfast takers every Saturday morning The owner/ manager behind counter was very good seemed he'd..."
Jane-nic
"I'm really enjoying this place at the moment. The coffee is fantastic, the food has been delicious and the service is always prompt and friendly. I..."
Aron
"Great little find, always tables outside for the doggie friendly types like myself and a great relaxed atmosphere for little and big kids alike. Menu..."
Tosha Grimes
"Great local cafe.. A HUGE improvement after Gilanti (which we tried once and never returned to). Great for kids as has high chairs, cheerful interior..."
MW
"63% like it seems too low for mine, I live 2 seconds away and a few times have popped over whilst g/f was asleep and got take away to wake her up..."
Benjamin George Salter
"Much better and busier than the previous Galanti! Good coffee and menu. Needs a few easy additions like adding fries to kids meals instead of hand..."
Sally
"Delicious!. The staff are really friendly and the food delicious - the pork ciabatta = divine! Coffee is great as are fresh juices. Will keep on..."
Bayside Ladies Who Lunch
"Best coffee in the area - and I'm fussy.This little strip was begging for a coffee shop, and now we have one! Coffee is smooth, great crema, and..."
Lisa
"Loved everything - decor and food both great - service was efficient, only one problem, the entire time I did not see one staff member smile, it..."
Shakleberry
"Fantastic place. One of the best cafe meals I've had in a while. Broad slightly different menu but very good prices. Breakfast all day. Fantastic..."
Elyse Waller
"A little tucked away, but worth the side trip if you are in the area. Coffee is pretty good but overall it seems to lack ambience. Great space and..."
Moonds
"Awesome hidden gem. Great food, great building, go..."
Foo Dee
"An improvement on Galanti. Now a day time breakfast / lunch cafe. They have redone the interior. Lighter and brighter. Very child friendly. I am..."
SilverLining
"I didn't have time to enjoy the food, but the coffee was very nice and the taste the little elephant which isn't a fair price for its size. Didn't..."
iNX
"Only had the opportunity to have a coffee, chocolate almond croissant and a little elephant, all were tasted good. But feel the elephant was..."
Ian
"This is out local cafe! It's been such a lifesaver during the lockdown as they kept being open for take-away only. They revamped their menu a few..."
Celine Nourry
"Great cafe if your looking for more unique flavoured dishes compared to other cafes. On a seperate occasion wanting something simple, I got the eggs..."
JL
"Absolutely deciduous meal, coffee and service. Rachel and Sienna were appropriately attentive, kind and hilarious. The Sweet As Bro and lattes were..."
Andrew Dallimore
"Loved the coffee experience. Very nice..."
Afshin Loni
"Great local cafe with a really yummy menu and lovely attentive staff. Lots of cute neighbourhood dogs too :) I had “I Yam What I Yam” and it was..."
Rachael Angley
"Such a great vibe at this cafe! Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, great location with plenty of parking, friendly staff, and the food and coffee..."
Daphane Ng
Monkey Can Fly Cafe
81/100 (399 ratings)
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"Good food, friendly service. It’s hard to find a basic traditional breakfast menu these days which this cafe has. We have eaten here a few times..."
Ral
"The local for me and my boyfriend. Love the chicken focaccia or some crispy bacon poached eggs. Have taken the family there for birthday brunches and..."
Ellen
"3.8🌟I went to the coffee shop few times..I thought the pancakes were best food 🥘..big meal !the ice creams and 🍯 honey .it was..."
Tian Hu
"For a nice cuppa, highett has a good selection of cafes for you to choose from. And our new favourite which is also super close to the library, is..."
Mommy Reviews
"Gee prices in Highett are going up these days! Food prices are similar to the city now. But this place has pretty good food and salada if you want a..."
Willtravelforfood17
"Not reinventing the wheel, but getting the basics right. Breakfast bruschetta was spot on, seasoned properly, and tasty combinations of flavours...."
French_Toasted
"My black coffee told me this place does the basics right! My corn fritters were excellent, with eggs poached to perfection (details) again. The..."
Hooray4bread
"Scones, eggs benedict and caramel milkshake.The few things that they do very well are their eggs and scones. The eggs benedict were cooked very..."
Westbiwan
"I used to go to this cafe regularly until I read another review that mentioned a cockroach. Let's assume that was an anomaly. What I like(d) about..."
Andrew T
"Ok there is something magical in the water in Highett. The restaurants I have visited here, so far, I can't fault. From The Diplomat serving up the..."
Phil Kelley
"Really enjoy the smashed avo and coffee here! Very consistent and great value; heaps of goats cheese added and tomatoes are always cooked well. At..."
Lauren Magar
"I've been here many times and I'm never disappointed. Fantastic coffee, great food with a huge menu (even the fussiest person will find something!)..."
Skye Peck
"Nice little spot that seems to have a decent range of food options available. The coffee was pretty good (5 Senses) and it was a relaxing spot...."
Fish
"Good option. I like this place. The staff are all really nice, their coffee is good, they use nice sourdough, and their food is delicious,..."
Miasma.org
"Great experience. Much better than the cafés across the road for value and the coffee was just perfect. Can't go wrong with smashed avo, and it was..."
Protegemoiii
"Probably the best coffee for miles around. Monkey can fly is inspired by the Chinese story journey to the west \ monkey magic, giving a Buddhist..."
Bayside Epicurean
"Beautiful big brekky, very nice coffee also, will be..."
Helene Nish
"Best damn little cafe around with excellent..."
Joanne Howard
"Good coffee,good burger, good service, good lunch, enough..."
Luke
"I think this may be the best coffee (latte) I have had. Full of flavour and creamy. Coffee..."
Kim Hennig
"Reliably fantastic coffee. The kind of place where you know how the quality will be every time. Definite thumbs..."
Brooklyn007
"Great breakfast every time. I've eaten here a dozen times, and I've never felt I could write anything but a positive review, the breakfasts are..."
Mal Lewis
"LOVE this place!. We are local but only discovered how good this place was recently. For a small shopping strip Highett has a few good cafes but for..."
Jo
"The best coffee on Highett, rich flavor, beautiful looking soy latte. Can definitely reco do anyone who loves coffee. Plus the supper..."
Retromelbourne
"Nice atmosphere, wait staff are very friendly and cheerful, and the Food was lovely. Shame about the hollandaise sauce being from a jar, but..."
Nicole Bourman
"Great food - great value. I had a delicious vegie frittata with salads for around 10 bucksIt was fresh satisfying I will definitely be going..."
Shakleberry
"Patient and helpful. Good one. Good vegetarian and quality food as well as drinks. Been going to this restaurant for about 10 years, and if..."
Digby Grant
"I came here for breakfast. The atmosphere was warm, the service was friendly and prompt, and the meal was delightful. Possibly my favourite cafe in..."
David Button
"My go to for great coffee and delicious smashed avocado for the past 4 years. Great seating options with indoor and outdoor (covered or uncovered)..."
JL
"One of my favourite coffee places in Melbourne. The latte is excellent. Also recommend the Chai..."
Nikhil Murthy
"Absolutely amazing breakfast, awesome little cafe as well. Food was sensational and prompt..."
Bryce Kelly
"We’ve been coming to Monkey Can Fly for years and it’s still our go to, favourite cafe. You’re guaranteed delicious food and great coffee each..."
Jade M
"Warm and welcoming staff. Plenty of seating inside, outside or way down the back. Food tastes great and the best part of all, there is pancakes my..."
Deniz Kilicci
Public Grind
76/100 (376 ratings)
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"Unplanned find. Coffee was average. Danish pastries were ok, we’ve had better ones. The grilled halloumi burger was exceptional - nicely grilled..."
Who Loves Good Food
"Great little cafe! Menu is great with lots of choices. Service was great, we were given water straight away. I found the staff to be very..."
Lucy Kitley
"Great food, excellent sized portions and warm vibes to the place. The prices of the food are reasonable too!Will definitely come back soon for..."
Russell
"Came here today for lunch , hubby had the slider (delicious ) and his latte was great too . I had the almond crossiant and the infamous chips , the..."
Mrs Lavender
"This is my favourite coffee shop in Highett. The barista is the very best in the area. Possibly in Melbourne. The food is good and consistently of..."
Ron Feely
"Really enjoyable family lunch - they have a big menu, which made it hard to choose! Service was friendly, coffee great and food very fresh & tasty...."
Lauren O
"I had an egg Benedict, was one of the best I've had.Tried flat white with coconut milk, not sure if everyone will like it but I liked..."
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"Great coffee and a new chef, Fabrice who is experienced and well trained! Creative and understands flavour and texture combination. Will go again...."
AliCat
"This place is one of my fav's! Such friendly staff, beautiful coffee, great food and welcoming atmosphere. Interedting chef's specials board. My fav..."
Skye Baranov
"It's the perfect local - good food, good service and good coffee!!Great to bring kids here Service can be slow when they're busy but never..."
Melosh
"We Had Nice Food and Coffee. The Staff were friendly enough but we found the Service Was very Average. And although we enjoyed we haven't been back..."
Vegan Delights
"Surprised by the brunch at this cosy local cafe. The place had a nice, retro atmosphere to it. The service was friendly, doing well with families and..."
Kenny Khamly
"They had all the things that made mum and dad go "mmm" about some green stuff and bread and eggs on their bread. I brought so many $1 coconut..."
The5thgradeeater
"Lovely and spacious, we enjoyed great breakfasts with friends. I had the broccolini eggs which were delish, others had the hungover pig which had 3..."
Jorsie M
"Fantastic breakfast! A real gem. We had breakfast before, every single meal was out of this world. The service is great. we will definitely be..."
Lilach
"Lovely cafe in a shopping strip in Moorabbin. The coffee was nice and the croissant delicious. I found the fritters a bit cakey for my liking but was..."
Annie Zhou
"Loved the food and drinks here! I would definitely go back again for more. I've forgotten the name of this dish, but it was absolutely delicious!..."
Tyke_gal92
"Awesome!!! Went this place last Friday, nice coffee and burger, quick service and friendly staff. Had a great time here. Love the graffiti wall..."
Brad Zhu
"The food was delicious. I got the Zucchini fritters, which I highly recommend. They give you quite large portion sizes for what you pay. We sat in..."
Tiffany
"The place is so good! Local. Friendly staff. Quick service. And the food was just UGHHHHH DROOLS. zucchini fritters was great and the hungover pig..."
Tyrone Lee
"So happy they are Local.... friendly staff and what I can only describe as delicious ....scrambled eggs with Chorizo & Bacon served on..."
Droidster
"This cafe was perfect. The service was quick and good, although we got there at 2pm so we were thr only table. The food portions were generous and..."
Leah Griffiths
"Great little cafe! Have been a few times when I am around the area visiting, and have never been let down. I am impressed by a cafe that tries to be..."
Emily Wilkinson
"Love this place. Been 5 times and each time had the same experience. The coffee is good. Really good. I always order a 2nd to take away..."
Sarah Doherty
"Nice environment, however Service is slow, feels understaffed. Too long to have order taken, far too long to receive food (breakfast). The food and..."
Chris
"I visit this hip espresso bar fairly frequently, as the coffee is always very good, and the service is efficient and amiable. The menu doesn't have a..."
Andrew T
"I come here quite often to get coffee and love their coffee! The service is good and they are speedy. I have also tried the fat chips, which are..."
Jenny
"OMG this place is just amaze!!! Great little place in Highett! Really pretty inside! Love the interior and timber! Great service I was acknowledged..."
Nay Nay
"Went there for lunch first time last week and it was really nice! I had the haloumi burger and it was delicious. Atmosphere was great for a rainy day..."
YumYum
"Highett is full of places to eat, but Public Grind looked like one of the standouts. Staff were friendly, food was decent and presentation was better..."
Jordan
"The best place for brunch, a nice local place that serves great food, The brownies are amazing, as are the breakfast blt and thick cut chips...."
Tom & Maddy
"Was definitely hesitant to visit after reading the not so good reviews but I was trying to use up my Entertainment Book vouchers so I thought "why..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Love going to this cafe as it has good scenery and the atmosphere is nice. I go here in the mornings and for lunch. I find the food to be delicious..."
Easting Woods
"Stopped at this little place for a quick bite to eat for brunch. I like visiting these Cafes mid morning, nice and quiet and can take in the scenery...."
KITCHFIT
"Really good coffee. I only found this place as I was walking to highett station one morning. They looked like the only place open on an otherwise..."
Kyle Scott
"My fiance and I lived in Highett for nearly two years and throughout this time we witnessed Public Grind become a small, local institution. While we..."
Cafe Crawler
"This place more than holds it own on the up and coming strip of Highett Rd. Quality all day breaky menu and coffee was supreme. My Parmesan pumpkin..."
Fish
"Came here craving a burger and want to come back and try breakfast. Not the cheapest cafe but the food was quality so I don't mind paying an extra..."
Saucy
"We wanted to Fat Bob's burgers, but they aren't open for lunch Tuesday :( Then we drove to Highett for this other burger joint, that was also closed...."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Fabulous Sunday breakfast. Perfectly cooked food and decent portions were great value for money. Staff are friendly & attentive. Very..."
Food Lover
"I come as often as I can on the weekends. Great coffee and great food with perfect service. Can't fault one bit. Love this..."
BenJi Sterck
"Outstanding all round. This is the place the family and I love going every weekend. Great food, SPECTACULAR COFFEE and most of all Ace service...."
Salka
"A fine suburban cafe. Coffee: 10/10 - amazing.. smoothe and flavoursome.Sass (staff): 0 - friendly and attentive Food: 8/10 (mr. Bean -..."
Luan
"Look no further. What I look for in my local cafe: yummy food and coffee, quick food and coffee, smiling waitstaff, a calm, friendly ambience and..."
Saskia O'Neill
"Aweeeesssommmeee coffee!!. Stopped in this morning for a takeaway. my strong, skinny latte was AMAZING. Fit out was funky. Happy to have found this..."
Claire Richardson
"Good coffee. Coffee bit hot but not burnt. tastes good, food looks lovely will be..."
Dale Stewart (Noliwarts)
"First time in today. Very busy. Beautiful coffee. Never heard of the coffee brand but very smooth. Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options. Had an..."
Samantha
"Great service, reliable food and fantastic coffee. Brownie is delicious if you're after something..."
YvetteAnna
"FANTASTIC coffee & divine food - I drive 15mins for their coffee! Great to see such young business owners doing so well!! Keep up the great..."
Erin
"Looooved this place. Went with the family for breakfast this morning... Kids breakfast options were great and just the right portion size. The food..."
Walkiria
"Great coffee, and I am fussy about my coffee. Also, my food intolerances were taken seriously and they bent over backwards to come up with food I..."
Alison
"Consistency is key.... And this place has it. Highett has been lacking in a cafe that produced the same quality coffee every time and it seems..."
Brookeallan
"Not bad at all. Different place nice staff , , who came up with bacon jam it's awesome! And the cupcakes so pretty but so bad for me Thanks for a..."
Jigu Kkastigati
"Cool little place in Highett. Yummy avocado smash and fab fast service. Only negative was the noise. We will be back though, with the kids next time..."
Maz Lopes
"Been here a few times now on my many travels. Great service and well portioned meals. Keep up the good work.-----24 Apr,..."
Coffees Out
"Fantastic!. I visited the public grind for the first time over the weekend and I was so impressed!!! The food and the coffee were absolutely amazing!..."
Francess.xx
"Diner review. Went in for the first time today. Very impressed with the smiles all round and the way staff looked after my young children. The menu..."
Flav
"Impressive. The food is yummy, the staff are friendly & they have the best coffee by far.. Highett needed a new funky place like this. I will be..."
Rose Quadara
"A new addition to Highett. I think they're still trying to find their feet but I can see it improving quickly... its definitely worth a try. Great..."
Aron
"A great new spot in Highett. Have found a new place for coffee and great food just down in Highett Road, just next to the library, used to be Ron..."
Kbs43at99
"Love it!!! Great friendly service. Place looks amazing and clean. Coffee is really good, food is fresh and muffins and brownies are to die for!!! Wow..."
Shanny
"Best cafe in Highett by far! Food and service was excellent! Will definitely be coming..."
James
"Beautiful Cafe!Very friendly service and the owner is sweet. Coffee and the food is so good. Will come back with..."
Miley's Signal
"Such a special lovely little cafe with a relaxing atmosphere and absolutely delicious..."
Justin Anczewski
"Love the food here. Always really tasty and reasonably priced. Coffee is usually quite good, but a little dependant on who made it. Still, on a bad..."
Sarah Doherty
"What a hidden gem this place is.💎 Lovely inside, coffees are amazing, and great customer service from the staff. Delicious food..."
Scorpio Queen4