Reviews Cru Wine Bar

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Luciano Marcuzzi
+5
My partner and I came here last Friday night for dinner. We decided to have a few share plates. The quail, broccolini, pork belly, eggplant, and haloumi fritters were all delicious! The pinot blanc and valpolicella by the glass were terrific. Topped it all off with a spiced pumpkin tart that the waiter recommended. We'll be back!
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Grant Davies
+5
Had another great weekend breakfast at Cru on Saturday! Loved having the spring sun out and watching everyone’s pups have a good time out back in the courtyard! Starting to get a bit of a Lycra brigade too, that’s when you know a place does good food and coffee!! ��
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Lawrence Hilliker
+5
We had our daughters 21st in the Cru Shed. It was a great night. Cru did a wonderful job of food and service. Impeccable. I highly recommend them.
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Josie Kavaz
+5
Amazing food, great coffee, fab service! This quaint gorgeous cafe by day - restaurant by night has a great menu and wine list. But the espresso martini is to die for ❤️
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Heather McLean
+5
What a great place CRU is. Team who understand and care for their product and restaurant. Great wine list with lots by the glass. Food is fabulous - spring lamb a must have. Absolutely recommend a visit.
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Patricia Kiing
+5
Best coffee ever, i had the coconut latte. Cannot remember the server name but service on par. Love it. Will definately go back.
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India Havers
+5
A massive thank you to Colleen, Tony, Stefano and Adrian for their wonderful hospitality hosting our engagement/send off party over the weekend. Everyone couldn't stop raving about the beautiful canapes and platters and lovely accommodating staff, who allowed us to open up the doors to the shed and make use of the beautifully lit up courtyard on a warm night. The space was absolutely perfect for an intimate get together with close family and friends, we couldn't recommend CRU more! We will definitely pop in soon for breakfast before our big move in December, thank you so much!
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Maggie Toohey
+5
Had an absolute lovely experience! Both Colleen and Sophia were incredibly sweet and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. 10/10 service!!
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Holly Formosa
+5
Awesome little spot with a cracker of an Italian wine list!
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Robelene Cruickshank
+5
Great service and fabulous delicious food! Our girls dinner out was a lovely night had by all thanks CRU!
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Dwijesh Koirala Sahi
+5
The chefs are awesome .. food delicious Good wine selection.. bit small area but all over nice..
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Jafar J Gibbs
+5
My favorite. Amazing staff, fab food n coffee, sweet outside bit
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Roger Jonsson
+5
Best bar in Kew with great food. Atmosphere is friendly with great service from staff that know their stuff
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Nicolette
+5
I have been coming to Cru for years, and I always love it. The menu is simple and they don’t over complicate things. They have such an amazing range of wines and always know what to recommend. I especially like the risotto and the sea bream tartare.
7 months ago
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Kheng OMNOM
+4
The interior is a little dim and intimate. We went there for dinner however CRU also does breakfast as well. We ordered a few mocktails, entrees to share, mains and desserts. The staff were super friendly and welcoming to start.

Highlights: both entrees were good, my fav would be the soft shell crab sliders, crispy and buns were soft. The cauliflower was nice and sweet. The beef cheek was super tender and cooked well and the glaze was delicious and accompanied it really well after. The duck was incredible and cooked to perfection, had a nice marmalade taste to it. The earl grey pannacotta was delicious and my fav! The mocktails were also amazing.

Lowlights: beef cheek was a little bland without the glaze sauce, had to season well with salt to help balance the flavours. The dessert we had (forgot what it was called) had alcohol in it which was fine but i felt it was overpowering and soaked into the dessert too much i couldn’t taste the dessert that well. Some people might like it strong but i felt it overpowered the flavours.

Overall: i would love to come back to try other things on the menu especially brunch. Had a good experience overall.
Aug 04, 2019
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The Epicurean
+4
Food 3.8/5
Service 4.5/5
Ambience 3.9/5
Overall 4/5

The rösti was nice and crispy. Choc chip pancakes were well-balanced and hazelnuts added texture to the dish. The meatballs were slightly overcooked and the sauce was nice. Coffee was not great.

Our waitress was very attentive and friendly - provided excellent service.
Jul 20, 2019
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Foodventurer
+4
Visited for weekend brunch. Genuinely friendly and helpful service. Was seated in the back area. We were initially worried that it would be too cold out back, but turned out to be a separate fully covered glass laden room in the courtyard area, with heating lamps.

Love the fact that they serve their breakfast menu until 3:30pm. Good coffee and well presented dishes. I ordered the Eastern Eggs and shared a Stop 80 slider, both were very tasty (especially the sliders!). The Falafel in Eastern eggs were a touch dry when eaten alone, but were fine when combined with poached eggs. And Chili salad involved lots of fresh chopped chili!
Others ordered the Pumpkin and Haloumi Fritters with Avo and meatballs, which they seemed to genuinely enjoy.

One note is that they have a credit card surcharge irrespective of total bill cost (whereas most places now have a minimum spend for surcharge). However meal was a complete steal due to the ‘fork’ festival discount. Would visit again, even without discount.
Jul 13, 2019
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Foood4Dayzzz
+4
The Waiters that serve you are lovely and the food is delightful, they do: wine, food and even great baked sweets. I had the calamari with was pretty good, the pannacotta was also good and the milkshakes were great.
Jul 02, 2019
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Quince And Cheese
+4
Cru is a cute wine bar in Kew with a cute, quaint European feel. Marble tables, stained glass, and a spacious courtyard with a retractable awning contribute to the vibe.

I didn't try any wine, despite the name, but did have a great soy flat white and a try of the very tart yet sweet and creamy green smoothie plus protein. It contains several ingredients but mostly tasted of sour apple, which isn't everyone's forte but I liked it.

For my meal, I tried the pumpkin and haloumi fritters (plus avo, highly encouraged) while my friend tried the rosti (plus haloumi) - both of which were came out looking colourful and gorgeous. I was happy to see chunks of haloumi throughout the fritters, as I was afraid the taste or texture would get lost in the dish. It balanced the sweet pumpkin nicely.

I didn't love the corn salsa though, as it contained raw onion and capsicum which are hard for me to stomach. A marinade would have helped retain the crunch but broken the veg down a bit. Otherwise though, I was very satisfied with the dish, the drinks and the service. I'm interested to see what Cru has got in store for dinner.
Feb 10, 2019
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"JT" Jeffrie Trika
+4
Old world feel ... complementing their food.
Good to be back, it has that magical vibes of an olden European/Parisian style cafe; period building, quaint, warm, large glass shop front, wood, Bentwood chairs, long lounge cushioned bench seats along one of its wall, Mosaic, lined bar, rows of wines on display and proper yet casual waiting staff. 

Plenty on the Brunch menu; between 7-8/10 ... caramelized, smoked thick cut Bacon is the way to go if that's the intent with the Eggs Benedict.
6/10 Pumpkin Haloumi fritters, good but overfried.
9/10 Stop 80
9/10 $22.00 Kingfish, it was simply divine, sharpen the Ginger dressing and Goat's cheese 

Latte 7/10 is good, but more can be done to complement their food, Matcha latte 6/10 needs to be more intense and creamier, not gritty.

I think dinner is still what they do best; ambiance, food and wine. Might have to come back again to soak in more of this old world feel. JT-23/07/2018.
Jul 23, 2018
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Luciano Marcuzzi
+5
My partner and I came here last Friday night for dinner. We decided to have a few share plates. The quail, broccolini, pork belly, eggplant, and haloumi fritters were all delicious! The pinot blanc and valpolicella by the glass were terrific. Topped it all off with a spiced pumpkin tart that the waiter recommended. We'll be back!
May 21, 2018
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ZM
+5
I highly recommend dinner at Cru. We started with the veg and charcuterie boards which were excellent choices for starters for our group of 8. I had one of the specials - a chocolate pasta with lamb, in mushroom and truffle sauce. It was absolutely fantastic, and the sauce was top-notch, tying all the flavours together. The staff were highly capable striking the perfect balance of friendliness and professionalism. The seating courtyard out the back is a really lovely place to sit, particularly when the weather's fine. The only negative we found, was that the options for booking were 6 or 8 pm. Having chose 6pm, we were told that we were required to vacate the table by 8. This was absolutely fine and we weren't hurried, but we were aware of it throughout the meal. Absolutely keen to return!
Apr 29, 2018
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Hungry Like A Wolf
+4.5
Definitely not the first nor the last time we have been here.
Tony looked after us really well all night and our cocktail and wine suggestions were perfect choices for our food and the night we wanted to have.

Food came our in good time and was delicious as per usual.
Its refreshing to go to a restaurant with a concise food and drinks list.

Thank you for the nice night.
Nov 15, 2017
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India Havers
+5
A massive thank you to the CRU team for their wonderful hospitality hosting my fiance and I's engagement/send off party last Saturday night. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about the beautiful canapes and cold meats and cheese platters and lovely accommodating staff, who allowed us to open up the doors to the shed and make use of the beautifully lit up courtyard on a warm night. The space was absolutely perfect for an intimate get together with close family and friends, we couldn't recommend CRU more!

It was such a memorable night, thank you so much guys!
Sep 27, 2017
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Eat And Be Merry Crew
+4
I chose the eggs royale, a light tasty combo of rum cured ocean trout, thinly sliced English muffin, poached eggs and hollandaise. Sometimes I find English muffins can be so bready and heavy especially with a buttery rich smooth hollandaise. This hit the spot and sustained me through our four hour catch up!!!

My other companions all chose the polenta cakes - I wasn't lucky enough to catch a taste but the smell was divine! Crispy polenta, wild truffled mushrooms, spinach and parmesan shavings. The addition of poached eggs and bacon looked like a smart addition for The New Zealanders while the others were very satisfied without. By the looks of their very clean plates and their relaxed smiles, they enjoyed that magical mushroomy truffly polenta mix!
Aug 07, 2017
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TotalAwkward
+4
Cru wine bar is a lovely place to have breakfast, lunch or just grab a coffee or tasty piece of chocolate cake. We have tried almost everything on the breakfast and lunch menu and enjoyed it all. Staff were lovely and accomodating but make yourself known if you go in the morning as it can get incredibly busy . There is a sun filled courtyard area down the back as well that might accommodate you.

Will return. Not very well suited to prams or anything unless you use outdoor seating.
Aug 04, 2017
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Liv
+4
Went here for a mid week dinner. Good service. The wine and the negronis out shined the meal as the waiters helped us pick out some absolutely delicious options.
Food was good as well however it didn't 'wow' me.
Jun 15, 2017
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Britt Jeffs
+4
The food here is delicious and it has a really unique menu- especially for brunch. There were lots of things on the menu that I had not seen before in Melbourne which was really refreshing. The service was always excellent with the waiter always checking in to see if we were ok. 

My only complaint is that the portion sizes were pretty small, especially in comparison to most brunch that I've had in Melbourne.
May 11, 2017
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Les Gold
+5
Love this little joint! It's the perfect place to pick up a really good morning coffee and then cruise through on your way home for a knock off wine. Great service, good food and the blonde guy who works behind the bar is absolutely gorgeous!
May 07, 2017
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Joe Lea
+5
The food and service is always lovely :) the staff always remember my order and recommend new exciting specials! The coffee and cocktails are the best in the area! Would highly recommend for breakfast/lunch/dinner
May 07, 2017
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Steve H
+4
This is certainly a nice little place with a very cool vibe (albeit a little noisy at times) located at quite a weird location at the top end of Glenferrie Road.

Service provided yesterday by the waitress was spectacular and incredibly friendly (a lady who truly enjoys meeting people and likes her job) and food was provided incredibly fast. A simple order of poached eggs on multigrain was delivered superbly, although one of the eggs was slightly overdone. Incredibly tasty though and the aroma of the dish was divine!! ☺️ Unfortunately the accompanying soy latte wasn't particularly noteworthy of anything spectacular, but was still good.

Returned today with some workmates for a coffee run and was more impressed with the soy latte, so I'll be interested to see how consistency goes over the long-term. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area to see for yourself.
Mar 22, 2017
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The Broneills
+5
Was a really great little place! We came for a coffee to check it out and ended up also getting one each of the sliders (pork belly / bacon & egg / soft shell crab) and some chips - absolutely delicious!
The waitstaff were all really nice and friendly, we had a nice American fella from Tennessee.
Really cool venue, will 100% be back to try out some dinner & wine.
Mar 13, 2017
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Liv
+3.5
Been here numerous times. Love the courtyard in the back of the cafe. This place has good coffee and nice brunch and lunch options. Will continue to go back here
Mar 08, 2017
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Chengcheng Feng
+4
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Jan 17, 2017
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Happytalent.66
+4.5
Very nice restaurant with very nice waitress! Service is Devine and it makes you feel like home! Food is awesome as well. The house Shiraz is great! Fish of the day is perfectly cooked, crispy skin and tender inside! It opens up to 11pm and even we talked late they did not push us! Definitely recommend!
Jan 13, 2017
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Emilyg3
+5
Cannot recommend Cru more highly for an event or a meal! I recently organised a bridal shower and Colleen was SO helpful in organising a beautiful menu, catering for dietary requirements and organising the perfect morning. Such a lovely venue with delicious food, drinks and the best service. Everyone went above and beyond for us. Massive thanks to Colleen, Brett and all the staff!!
Dec 13, 2016
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Julia Kathro
+5
Hosted a 25 person event in the Cru courtyard and shed last week, and it went off without a hitch! Cru was incredibly accommodating (even with some of our more difficult guests), and the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The place has such a relaxed vibe, and it was a fantastic night.
We have eaten dinner here many times before, and can honestly say that they maintained the same excellent standards even when serving all 25 of our group. People raved about the gnocchi, and I personally loved the steak. 
I highly recommend this place for hosting events, the food and wine will be flowing, and then you can always pop back the next day for coffee and a great hangover-breakfast :)
Nov 24, 2016
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Mizpiggy
+3.5
We came to Cru for a christmas dinner so it was a set menu. The service was great by the team and very patient with a big group of people.

We had share entrees and had a choice for main and also dessert. The mains were filling and decent portions. I had the barramundi, whilst my other half had the porterhouse steak. Both were cooked well.

The biggest call out has to be the dessert though. I am not sure if this is available on their normal menu but desserts to go for: Affogato (Vanilla ice cream, expresso and amaretto liqueur) which is absolutely a match made in heaven. Also another not to be missed: Macadamia & pear Semifreddo - the flavours are well balanced and it's a dish that is not overly sweet. I would happily come back here just for the desserts.
Nov 20, 2016
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BL
+4.5
Had heard good things about this place. Why did we wait so long to finally try it out, better late than never I guess & it will definitely become a regular breakfast spot. I had the Eastern Eggs which I can't complain about but I had serious meal envy for my partners meal, the zucchini & corn fritters. He let me try his, as he always does & I know what I'll be having next time. Coffee was also good, as was the service
Nov 06, 2016
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Penny
+4
在kew library再过去两个block,误打误撞进来买了第一杯拿铁就一发不可收拾,这应该是我来墨尔本以后最满意的一杯咖啡了。amazing的味道,非常浓郁纯正好喝,比学校旁边的咖啡店还好出几条街。然后去买了第二次,味道还是依旧,不如第二次那么惊艳,马上要搬家了,希望在走之前还有机会去吃一下简餐之类的。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。
Oct 12, 2016
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Alex Glazer
+5
Great food! Service is good and outdoor area is lovely on a nice summers day. But coffee and food is just outstanding, I love the lamb wrap I get it every time, also love the pancakes they taste delicious! Thanks CRU for such a great dining experience
Jul 17, 2016
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Natalie Hart
+5
Just had a lovely breakfast at this warm and cosy little cafe!

This cafe was recommend to us by friends and we are quite loyal to our regular so it had big shoes to fill!

I ordered the eggs Benny and my partner the salmon rosti. Service was quick, fast and efficient! The food was absolutely amazing - one of the best eggs Benny I have had in ages!!

If you live in Kew - this has got to be one of your locals!!
Jun 05, 2016
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The Tastebud
+3.5
I popped in for a quick lunch with some girlfriends midweek. We had no problem with grabbing a table and the waiter was charming.
I picked the salad of salt and pepper squid and leaves. Light and tasty.
My companions chose breakfast options for lunch. They looked nice and one girl remark that hers was spectacular.

I think that I will return and try some more tasty morsels from this local.

Sometimes difficult getting a carpark around here.
May 21, 2016
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Ruthie
+4.5

Cru has that lovely warm European feel that I just so adore in a café. Whilst I’m enjoying sitting hear enjoying breakfast there’s lots happening at this bustling café located at the end of the number 78 tram line in Kew. So as you can imagine this lovely cafe attracts many patrons from around the local area.
If you get to sit at one of the banquette’s of single tables along the wall as you enter, this then leaves you to look out at all the action of the barrista making coffee after coffee as customers are ordering their morning caffeine fix’s. Mobiles are ringing, the espresso machine blasts out steam, the cutlery rattles and conversations are all competing in a symphony of sounds in this bustling café on a Monday morning.
The staff are very low key, but are always there to take your order and are only too happy to give you the changes that you might need. There’s gluten free toast, eggs any way and yogurt with berries in neat baby blue coffee cups, how good does this get? They know what they’re doing here at Cru and nothing is left unchecked. From the superb chefs who turn out dish after dish of great food to the professional wait staff, you are well looked after whether it’s for breakfast , lunch , dinner or just a coffee.
The lunch and dinner menu’s are peppered with classics but they have an amazing range of tapas and sharing plates that make this place one of those hidden gems that you keep coming back to. I’ve tried the churros with delicious chocolate sauce, the amazing Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sugo, and any way that they prepare their duck, it is always mouth watering.
Egg dishes and the usual breakfast selection is available each day for breakfast and lunch is on the all day menu but dinner is always a seperate seasonal one that is full of Italian and Spanish flavours to keep you coming back for more.
If you need to work it's BYO wifi, laptop and notebook and with a fabulous 5 senses coffee you are set up to answer all those emails and important texts.
Dogs are welcome in the sunny rear courtyard, loads of tables and with a section covered by a screened pergola with vines, this is a great place to bring the pooches.
Coffee is 5 Senses – Synesso Machine. There’s Cape Grim sparkling water, Ace juices and an amazing 150+ wine selection from countries such as Australia, France, USA and Italy. This is a must try for their superb ‘Collections’ of wines.
Ask Ruthie Melbourne Rating- Excellent.
May 09, 2016
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Chirpy
+4
Big Crew Breakfast was very satisfying. It was a nice touch that they put in a gourmet sausage instead of a cheap coles sausage you sometime get with a big breakfast.
Apr 12, 2016
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Biggiechee
+4
The CRU burger is one of the best I've had in Melbourne. The brioche bun is soft and slightly sweet which compliments the remaining ingredients. The meat pattie is succulent and juicy. There is a perfect balance of flavours happening in this burger. Highly recommended!
Mar 19, 2016
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TresHungry
+3.5
Had a lovely meal here for dinner. Upon arrival I was surprised at how tiny the restaurant was, but then we were led to a lovely courtyard at the back. The ambience of Cru is sensational! It's the perfect place for a date. The service was great. The staff were very attentive and professional.

Shortly after ordering our food we were brought some bread and olive oil. Our meals arrived promptly and we were extremely pleased with how well-presented they were. However, my duck breast was very over cooked, making it tough and chewy, which was a big shame because I loved all the other elements on the dish. My friend ordered the pork chop, which turned out to be huge! We also ordered a side of fries. They were OK, nothing to shout about. They reminded me of Maccas fries to be honest. The aioli saved it.

Overall an enjoyable meal, mainly due to the lovely ambience. Might return to try something else on the menu.
Dec 25, 2015
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Mojomomo
+5
Cru at the moment is topping my list of favorite Cafe/restaurants in Melbourne.

The design of this place is that of classy comfort. Quickie outdoor, classy main area, cool small seatings along the walkway to the back of café open up to rustic family area and the sun soaking wonderfulness of the outdoor area. Kudos to the person who plan and design the space here.

But Cru is all about amazing food and excellent services. I love both their breakfast AND dinner. Although almost all the selection have a bit it magic in it...including their coffee...Below are my absolute favorite.

Stop 80. Don't ask. Just sink your teeth into this magic version of bacon & egg brioche and be amazed by how small tweaks in a simple offering can bring it to a new level. What's that special ingredient? Relish.

Parisian Mushroom. This wonderful combination of truffle oil and a medley of different fresh mushroom served on fluffy soft bread...heavenly...

When you just want simplicity, quality and belly filling...Cru Breakfast serves one of the best version of big breakfast.

I have great respect for Cru because they are one of cafés that are serious about the quality of their food & coffee. As someone who loves cooking, I appreciate the little things they do.

Service is warm, wonderful and incredibly refined for a small cafe.

Dinner experience is equally awesome and it deserves a separate review. Gives me the excuse to come back a few more times to "properly" review the food. :)Nelly Law
Dec 21, 2015
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Sarah Watling
+5
Favourite place. I have been to Cru more times than I can count and have rarely been disappointed. Speedy food and accommodative waiters. Food and drinks have always been superb. This is my go to place for a good meal.
Dec 07, 2015
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Bronwyn
+4
Enjoyed the special cheese-inspired menu for Good Food Month. The Vegetarian was well-accommodated with pillows of gnocchi in place of the steak-frites. Wine matching truly excellent, and service worth crossing town for. Just beware you will be in close proximity to your neighbours, as table space is tight. You may just be as lucky as we were to overhear intimate details of c-grade celebrity beauty treatments... Don't worry, the food is good enough to distract!
Nov 26, 2015
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P
+5
CRU has amazing food and amazing atmosphere I love it so much it made me become a regular. The staff are really nice and friendly they now know my coffee order but never my food because I'm always trying something different with all the new meals they bring to the menu. This has become one of my favourite places to go for breakfast lunch and dinner. Love the coffee and the courtyard is probably my favourite place to hang out especially before exams. I wouldn't be surprised that CRU is the reason why I'm gaining wait seeing as the food is to damn good to miss out on.
Nov 04, 2015
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ClancyMay
+5
So impressed with the service and food, I went there for dinner last night, it was for a group dinner and there were about 40 or so of us but all the food came out fully cooked and in a timely fashion. The appetisers were all tasty, (we had a selection from the menu, I suggest the meatballs) and my main was also very good. All the staff were kind and courteous (holding doors open for people, bidding kind farewells etc.), working in hospitality myself I was judging them as soon as I entered right up until I left and I noticed that they had enough staff on that night to deal with a group our size (and to service the rest of the restaurant) and all staff had been trained very well. The only thing I thought to be a negative is that no females worked there, at least when I went in none were working, I hope this was just a coincidence because workplace diversity is important :)
Oct 24, 2015
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Miss Sage Sugar
+4
I was debating between the Hotcakes and the Shakshuka but was craving something savoury so the Shakshuka won. The ‘Shakshuka – two eggs in San Marzano tomato sugo, sweet capsicum, basil, chilli, grilled sourdough ($16.00)’ tasted delicious with the rich tomato sugo, the freshness from the basil, and the smokiness of the charred bread.
Oct 18, 2015
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Redcat
+3.5
Really great food! But unfortunately the cafe is hugely let down by the terrible service. The staff are friendly but incredibly slow. We waited for 10 minutes to receive a menu, and another 35 minutes to have our order taken. Luckily, the serving sizes are generous and the food is of great quality. Would have rated more highly if the service was better.
Sep 19, 2015
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JKGasMan
+4
Lovely ambience. Sat in the courtyard on Father's Day in the sun. Had the Tremendous Breakfast, scones with jam and cream, and Chai latte. Could have had slightly bigger portions with the big breakfast, but the scones were fresh and light.
Sep 06, 2015
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Beatrice
+3.5
Cru used to be on our favourite list of brunch places, especially since it is just conveniently downstairs. Over the years I feel their service is just getting worse. We went in today, greeted briefly by someone and that was it. We then went up to the counter, waited for another few minutes, and pretty much asked if we can sit somewhere. There are staff everywhere but no one looked interested. Luickily we got our coffee orders in fairly quickly, cos after that it was another 10 minutes of trying to get eye contact with staff and asked if I could order food. Don't get me wrong, the food is still superb. Roesti is still C's favourite, and I had a nice pork belly broiche bun, but the service!
Sep 06, 2015
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Food Lover
+4.5
It's refreshing to see a place like Cru Cafe & Wine Bar. Tucked away in the quiet end of Glenferrie Rd, Kew is a traditional style bistro European bistro dishing out simple, no frills food and very reasonable prices.  . Although the crew behind the bar and at the kitchen are mostly Italian, the food is a mix of different European influences, including Spanish churros and Greek hamouli.
Aug 22, 2015
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Biscuit Musca
+4
Been wanting to come to this place and glad I finally did. Love the courtyard seating. Ordered the blueberry and ricotta hot cakes with yogurt ice cream, the ice cream was excellent. Also ordered stop 80, delicious breakfast bun. Friendly staff, great service and great food.
Jul 26, 2015
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Trina
+3.5
Food delicious, coffee good but very cramped. The fact that it's busy is good though I guess... Looks like a great bar too! Must come back after dark!
Jul 25, 2015
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Brent
+4.5
Had a mid-week brunch here. .... Had a mid-week brunch here.
Quiet and pleasant atmosphere, yet still had that cool Melbourne coffee/cafe vibe.
Service was prompt, friendly and professional.
I had the breakfast rosti, with some extra bacon, and my girlfriend had avocado on toast, with poached eggs and bacon. To sum it up, the food was excellent!
This place is well worth the visit.
Apr 23, 2015
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Emily N
+4.5
Phlavours of Pho was seriously refreshing. I could mainly taste the apple and pineapple, but it did leave a similar burn in your neck like the last bit of pho soup, so maybe that was the fennel syrup? Anyway, it was great on a 40 degree day.
Feb 09, 2014
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Eirini Petsini
+4.5
Absolutely great customer service! The stuff is very friendly and lovely and the food is divine both breakfast and dinner. I attent cru a couple of times a month. I would love to see a few more meals added into the menu.
Jan 03, 2015
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Danni Steeman
+4.5
Florien. Not too filling but delicious as always
Dec 27, 2014
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JSP
+4.5
Winning Wine Bar. Cru is a welcoming Wine Bar by night and great Cafe by day.
These guys have an imaginative wine selection and consistently good food. I couldn't think of a better place to go in the kew / hawthorn area.
Nov 08, 2014
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Angela Elizabeth Gill
+4.5
A relaxed local venue. Good food and an amazingly diverse (and lengthy!) wine list - great spot for a relaxing wine and cheese platter at the end of a long week. Our meals (dinner) were all very tasty and well presented, but service was rather neglectful - it's a fine line between allowing you to relax and not feel rushed and forgetting about you for long periods. We might have had more to eat or drink if we were asked! The tables are tiny - really too small for three to sit around for a meal, although they would be fine if just having a drink. Overall, a pleasant experience and we'd go back (but with an expectation that service was more attentive!).
Aug 08, 2014
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+4.5
Great cafe with great people. Cru has become a second home! The staff always do their best to accommodate my numerous severe allergies.
Worth checking out both during the day and at night, almost like visiting two completely different venues!
10/10 a must visit in Melbourne!
Jul 30, 2014
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Janegorman777
+4.5
Most enjoyable breakfast experience. This morning we ventured to Cru for a late breakfast. I am a difficult coffee customer as I like hot decaf and skim ...yes I know not cool. The barista at Cru really nailed it today and I had the best coffee i have had in a long time.
We also loved the fruit bowl - an unusual and really tasty treat: as well as porridge ( pistachio) bees pollen and labna ..delicious. The staff were really attentive and friendly even giving us tips on great places to visit on our upcoming family holiday to Bali...the Gilli islands! Will be returning asap!!
Jun 23, 2014
5
Rebecca Nolan
+5
A wonderful experience. We had a great Friday night at CRU. Chloe took such good care of us and she is so knowledgeable about the extensive wine list. We sat in the beautiful courtyard and really enjoyed the music. We later moved into the front restaurant for dessert, nothing was too much trouble for Justin and his coworker. The entrees in particular were delicious, but the staff really make this place special. We are looking forward to returning soon.
5
Tina Yap
+5
I had my birthday party at CRU and it was amazing. The atmosphere was warm, in spite of the cold night. The food was also delicious and Paris, who looked after us, worked really hard to make sure we had a constant flow of food and drinks.
5
Vincent Choi
+5
Friend’s recommendation for lunch. Great wine bar vibe with the art pairing. Will come back for another try.
5
Zoe Boccabella
+5
Cru has a lovely atmosphere and a great menu with extensive wine list. Chloe was very helpful choosing our wine to match (she is a sommelier) and Zoe was very attentive and not intrusive at all. The house made gnocchi was light and fluffy, I really enjoyed it. My friends loved their crab pappardelle. We had a really nice night, can recommend Cru.
5
Nick Haritos
+5
Attended the special Valentine's dinner early session, so one of the first couples to arrive. Owner Tony was completing his briefing session with his staff to ensure the smooth running of the evening from his special 3-choice "Fixed" menu of 4 courses. Great food, great atmosphere and a huge wine list which satisfied even the most discerning couples. Great to see Valentines from 20 yo to over 70 yo in our section of the restaurant enjoying each others' company and having a great time. The stem of roses in bud as a parting gift from CRU was a very pleasant and unexpected surprise. Pity Valentine's day is just once a year!
5
Harry Isen
+5
Fabulous restaurant. great food, fantastic wine list (Rockford Basket Press Shiraz 2017 ,Bravo) and modest prices. Service is A1, can't wait to go back there again, the staff and owner are really friendly. I highly recommend it!!
5
Tony Conabere
+5
Delightful! Style, Service and Sensitivity. Always challenging to dine out with a youngster. At CRU, our granddaughter was welcomed, treated appropriately especially in accepting her reasonable requests to alter an item to suit and in receiving her thanks for the experience. Great menu, wines and ambience. Highly recommended.
5
Vi Pham
+5
The staff were very kind and the food was delicious :)
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