"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
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