Really good. Came across the from the north west to check this out and left happy and content. Breaky burrito on point with some good spice and flavours. Moroccan eggs and breakfast HSP both also very good (and unique - I’ve never seen a breakfast HSP before)
Wait staff also top notch. If I owned a cafe I would hire them all. Good shit guys.
The decor, atmosphere, staff and food were all top notch!
Their 'fully bashed avo' was the best smashed avo I've had anywhere, and both the food and coffees came out in unbelievably reasonable time.
Can safely say this is a new favourite and I'll definitely be back soon!
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+4
I rarely venture to Ivanhoe. This was my second time in the last decade – and my second time at The Foreigner Café. Busy with older locals reading newspapers and younger locals catching up with friends – this café is popular with all. There are lots of tempting vegetarian treats on the menu, with inspo from global cuisines.
Stumbled upon this amazing place in Ivanhoe, hidden away just off the main drag. Welcomed warmly, the menu is really interesting mix of Mediterranean & Asian fusion, you can find a classic dish and also something off beat which is all you want in a brunch place.
Ordered 'the Foreigner' and was not disappointed, full of flavour and texture with the freshest Turkish bread it was a delight and everything you want if you're a garlic lover. The triple choc chip pancakes had a rich and delightful mix of chocolate sauce and raspberry mousse with fresh fruit layered in between but the pancake itself had a little bit of an oily/fried taste to it & were a tad dense. The tea was fresh & loose leaf and the sparkling water came with a square ice-cube - a cute detail.
The staff were attentive and warm, found the atmosphere to be great mix between modern-youthful and family friendly. Would come back, probably to give the lunch menu a go looks fantastic!
I visit this cafe almost weekly for coffee or brunch. Have never been disappointed with the food or coffee. Love all the menu options, especially ‘the Foreigner’. The gluten free bread is the best I’ve had, from Strada bakery down the road. The staff are so friendly and are happy to have a chat without being over bearing. I would highly recommend this cafe to anyone!
Had such a great experience at The Foreigner on the weekend! We actually stumbled across this cafe after placing our names on the Pinkie waiting list and I'm so happy we decided to dine here instead! We sat outside and the crisp cool air with the rising warmth of the morning sun made for a gorgeous atmosphere. We ordered a whole bunch of coffees (+ round 2 because we enjoyed them so much). We also ordered the choc-chip pancakes (duh) which were drizzled with chocolate sauce and all sorts of colourful fresh fruit – a definite win! We ordered a 'Bashed Avo' as well as a 'Breaky Burrito,' 'Morroccan eggs' and a 'Breakfast H.S.P' which stole my heart! The cafe is also Halal friendly which is nice to find at a breakfast eatery! The staff were so friendly and had a sense of humour (even though the poor girl had no voice!)
Will definitely be bringing more friends back here!
Been lucky enough to be able to go here on a few occasions. Opting for poached eggs on GF toast. What keeps me constantly going back is the GF toast. With great texture it compliments the eggs perfectly. The smoothie bowl is also a must. A charcoal infused base topped with fresh fruit. It was a perfect mid week breakfast
The absolute best staff/atmosphere I've ever come across in Melbourne. You're immediately welcomed in like an old friend, complete with jokes and sarcastic comments. The gorgeous interior and decor slaps you in the face like a beautiful summer's day. The coffee is delightful, and the food prettily plated up, like the "expectation" shot you tried to emulate, but instead uploaded your "Pinterest fail." You'll want to come back again and again. Safe to say, you'll never feel like a Foreigner here.
Love it! Been frequenting for a couple of years now and the service is consistent and impeccable. Great coffee and food to match. I've tried their Camel burger (not sure if its still available), the foreigners breakfast, the brekky HSP, and their pancakes. all YUM YUM YUM! Definite visit if you're in Ivanhoe.
Had the breakfast HSP, very heavy dish for an early breakfast but couldn’t resist it as it sounded so good, and wasn’t disappointed, very tasty! The lamb was delicious and the chips nice and soft.
Good coffee, decent ambience and quite reasonable food. This is one of the better cafes in Ivanhoe. I had a curry which hit the spot as the day was cold. Nice vibes and just off the main street so parking is a little easier. More a 3.5 but it was a mistake free operation so bonus marks! Reccomended.
We found this cafe on Instagram and knew we had to visit after seeing some of the posts. The cafe had a nice decor and was pretty busy for a weekday which is always a good sign. The staff were super friendly and immediately attentive despite the bustle, getting our baby a high chair straight away. The menu. Oh em gee the menu! There was so much choice with middle eastern influence and yet not screaming with ethnic. We had a hard time choosing because there were so many choices with the menu being so different to other cafes (and also halal allowing us to choose more than just veg!). Loved it. Loved loved loved it. The foreigner breakfast and the breakfast burrito were both tasty and we will definitely be back.
Everything is gluten free! Sasha served me and did an awesome job! Sasha made sure my additional food intolerances were catered to and everything went smoothly. Overall really happy to have come here.
This place is truly one of the hidden gems of Ivanhoe. Amazing food, charming staff and quirky little restaurant full of personality and delicious things to eat.
For those who have a genuine allergy when it comes to Coeliac disease,this is the place.
Most sufferers of allergies are catered for with the menu ranging from fish and chips to all sorts of pastries, lasangers.
Bread baked on premises and nearby supermarkets supplied.
Smallish Shop for all it has in it
Pricing is good considering location and effort to put in to stop cross contamination of product's.
Staff were very amiable.
Amazing cafe for a coeliac & even if you’re not. Really worth the visit. The owners put so much effort into recipes to make breads and bakery goods that are not just gf but really tasty. I very much enjoyed living in melbourne and having access to this!
coffees were wonderful, GF sausage roll and GF almond/raspberry croissant also fantastic. great service. you've earned yourself a new regular.
Best gf bread I’ve tasted yet. So impressed with wonderful gf food, helpful staff and fast service. Food is so good even non gf enjoyed the food. Couldn’t resist cakes to go too. Thanks Strada.
This place is amazing even if you aren't coeliac. Best parking is just around the corner as on-street parking is minimal. I can't tell you what my favourite thing is there because then they might be sold out when I go 🤣
This is a very nice cafe, the service was friendly and fast. The food and drinks were all very nice. My only criticisms would be that the top bread of one of our rolls looked quite mismatched to the filling and lower half. And it is not a particularly pram or pushchair friendly place and I would not recommend if there is more than one baby in the group. The cafe is modern, clean and bright. It has good opening hours and is in an easy to reach location. Overall I would recommend and will return in the future.
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