A random stop as we walked down the street. As visitors to Melbourne it’s great to find a gem when adventuring down high streets, and this place didn’t disappoint. Had brunch but so much to choose from. So if you in this area we recommend you stop. A place with just that extra bit of class. Thankyou.
I celebrated my 45 birthday with
a high tea, with a party of 23 of my closest female friends and family.
The staff was very professional attentive and friendly. The table was set up beautifully.
The atmosphere was perfect.
The High Tea menu was amazing, especially the chocolate mousse all the guest's were raving about how delicious it was.
I highly recommend anyone who wants to celebrate a function or just come in just for some casual coffee and lunch.
Great place happy customer will definitely be back again.
A big and spacious venue. I quite like the decor and vibe here.
They’re open till 5pm with last food orders around 4:30, which is great for those who like to have late lunch and mid afternoon coffees. In addition they also serve alcohol which is a nice option for people who enjoy boozy brunches. I wasn’t too hungry so I just chose a chicken snitzel sandwich from the display cabinet and it was delicious. Highly recommend it. Service was good but I reckon the girls were a lot more friendly than the guy working at the counter. Anyway that’s just how I felt. Overall it’s worth a visit.
Perfect brunch/lunch place! Food was great, atmosphere great, decor was awesome and service was perfect for my liking. Great coffee too. We came with 7 of us and everyone was more than happy with their food!
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Well, whadya know, not only is it already the year 2020, it has also been about 5? months since my last review. Yowzah! Was Jojo on a diet? Hell no! Life’s too short for that.
About a month ago, we checked out this cafe upon invitation. While we didn’t manage to get a car space along the busy High Street where it’s situated, the ample side street parkings made it easy to find one.
The venue is spacious and inviting with a noticeable white and blue theme. I was thirsty upon arrival, so we kicked off with a couple of drinks as we continued browsing the menu. My Detox Juice with apples, carrots, beetroots, celery and ginger was a refreshing combo and my partner equally enjoyed his glass of Sauvignon Blanc. Surely you can tell who the designated driver of the day was? Lol!
After much tossing between the Chilli Scramble, Poke Bowl and Pasta Arrabbiata, it was ultimately the Arrabbiata. You see, we walked past an Italian restaurant on the way here and yes, nosy me had to just stop and look at the menu, hence the ringing of pasta bells at the back of my head. Well, definitely no regrets here. The dish was well executed with a texture and intensity that was just right coupled with a good kick of heat.
My partner surprised me by ordering the American Boy burger since I’ve never known him to be a big burger fan. A few mouthfuls into it and the soft buns, perfectly cooked, juicy patty and some really good cheese had him looking pretty content.
He finished off with a robust brew of house-blend double espresso. Nope, nothing else for me, thank you. Jojo was packed to the brim by then, awaiting a good afternoon nap...
Overall, it was a lovely experience and we would like to thank owners Sanjay and Sabin for hosting us. While we may not live close to Kew, we wouldn’t hesitate to drop by again if we’re ever in the area.
And, considering that this is my first review after a long hiatus, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all my fellow Zomatoers a very Happy New Year! Timinmelbourne, Joe K, Phuong Tran, Aman Saraf, Two Sheds, Prof. Pinky@LunchLab, Hello. Imnikki, Cino's Mum, Kate63, DianaW, ToorakM, Yukta Meena, Ozzy Kunnu, Mustard.. Happy eating guys!
The Lobster Benedict was simply put, delicious! The lobster meat was poached giving it a soft texture, and the natural flavour was highlighted with olive oil, pairing well with the fluffy and buttery brioche. The hollaindaise sauce was silky as advertised and the creamy flavour contrasted well with the beetroot hummus. The perfectly poached egg with runny yolk served to add any extra layer of creamy flavour too. (However I did remove the jalapenos, as it would be too spicy for me!)
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4.5
Enjoyable extensive menu with many of the favourites, a big lunchtime burger menu and unique breakfast dishes including lobster benedict & beetroot hash.
This mornings breakfast at Now & Then Cafe was a serene treat away from the hustle and bustle of Pre Christmas craziness. We opted to sit outside but there was a crazy number of seats inside including a back area that would be perfect for larger groups or private functions.
My strong almond latte, delivered on the strong and was deliciously creamy. Made with Kali coffee which we hadn’t tried before it was quite a subtle blend.
Today we ordered the pancakes, lobster benedict and a pina colada smoothie which was super refreshing and made with apple & coconut water. Full of mango flavour, with blended mint.
The Blueberry Maple Hotcakes where wonderful. I loved the generous smothering of maple, deliciously crunchy hotcake top with a lovely soft and fluffy inner. The twist of having berry gelato rather than ice cream kept the flavours nice and light. I absolutely loved the inclusion of fresh passionfruit, brining in a tarty element, really fabulous fresh flavours.
The Lobster Benedict, was such a decadent delight to be served in a brunch menu. This came served in a long brioche bun with perfect poached eggs and a relatively light hollandaise. There was plenty of lobster to what I was anticipating and although it wasn’t practical to pick this dish up like a lobster roll it was a very enjoyable experience.
As far as the brunch menu went I found the menu quite heavy on savoury and the only sweet dishes were a bircher and the pancakes. Could have used a third sweet option in my opinion. A granola, smoothie bowl/ light breakfast option would have been perfect. Don’t get me wrong there was certainly plenty for me to choose from.
Thanks so much for your hospitality.
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
+4
A great spot to head to for groups large or small as this cafe is massive, and had a lovely relaxed vibe. The Ruben sandwich was full of flavour and contained super tender pastrami. While the Chilli Scramble was served with a delicious relish and refreshing cucumber noodles.
The Decor of this restaurant is just amazing. The staff are very friendly. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.
Amazing customer service so friendly and helpful. I have recently moved to the area and I know that Now and Then will be my go to.
Really lively and attractive place. So relaxing and beautiful. This is my first review on Zomato and so happy it started off with a great place like this. The food is 5 star all the way.
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4.5 stars
We were invited to try out Now & Then's newest menu which hasn't been published yet on their website or updated here on Zomato. Many dishes retain a similar name but re-invented.
We loved the detailed and carefully made coffee art by the barista, certainly not something you see everyday. N&T breakfast and Hampton Sea Breeze was our choice, although it's so hard to decide when there are so much good options.
What we liked about N&T was that the avocado smash and warm poached eggs with hollandaise sauce made the sourdough much softer and easier to knife through. If you are super hungry the Big One N&T breakfast we noticed was quite impressive as well. It's executed well and not oily at all.
Hampton Sea Breeze really surprised us. It came on top of a young coconut with mango, avocado, fresh scallops and caviar. The scallops were delightfully fresh and not overcooked with a hint of lemon. We're also keen to try the lobster Benedict as well next time. Thank you for having us. We'll be back
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.
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.
Friend’s recommendation for lunch. Great wine bar vibe with the art pairing. Will come back for another try.
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.
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!
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!!
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.
The staff were very kind and the food was delicious :)
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