Finally made the trip in to experience Millstone today, beautiful staff! Great food and desert to die for!!! Definitely worth the over an hour trip to get there and battling the M1 ���
We had a wonderful experience at Millstone undertaking the introduction to pastry cooking class. Alice led an interactive, engaging, hands on class supported by her lovely colleagues. To say we learnt a lot is an understatement! Thank you all for a great night!
Sensational food, wonderful staff, very accommodating. Pastries are works of art and I thoroughly enjoyed every morsel of the breakfast salad. The only reason not to recommend this place is so it doesn't become even more popular and make it even more difficult to get a table!!!! Love it, thankyou
This place is divine!! I have brunch here regularly and it never disappoints!! Yesterday I had the Vanilla Hotcakes. They were just delightful!!! Service is always excellent too!! 💜
What a treat! Friendly, helpful service, delicious food & drink, it made going to work during the holidays so more pleasurable.
Great coffee shop serving excellent coffee and food. It's also close to Cabrini and in a quieter area near Malvern station which suits people like me perfectly.
I go there every morning,nice people great coffee cakes and pastries. Breakfast on a weekend is excellent but get in early as its a very popular place.Its biggest challenge is space. Highly recommend.
This place was so #lit. Like the coffee was #lit and the cake cabinet looked so #lit.
Great place. Great Food. Great coffee. Was that someone from Masterchef I saw preparing the food ????
Amazing food, amazing coffee, amazing service, amazing atmosphere!!!
Best food highly recommended this nice place！
Friendly staffs and tasty food, one of my favorite weekend places now ☺️ The cakes are amazing
Bustling little cafe off the main drag. Really busy the day I went. But you can reserve ahead if you wish. Would recommend for groups of 4 or more. Delicious menu & super friendly and helpful staff make for a great experience. If only o had enough room for the sweet pastries. Happy grazing.
The food was really good, we ordered the burger, the charcoal croissant benedict and the smashed avocado. They all taste really good. I love the brioche and the shop made patty was really delicious and juicy. They also have a range of pastries and cakes to offer. However, the wait time was a bit too long but they managed the feedback well enough.
Great place. Great selection of pastries and cakes! Tried the Tiramisu and Apple tart, both are delicious! Cozy small little corner cafe, highly recommended!
Walked into a crowded little shop. Was a bit afraid we wouldn't get a seat for a while, but the polite and friendly staff came up and service was quick and efficient. We were fit into a bar stool spot first and then were transferred to a table when one freed up. Coffees are delicious, food fresh, well cooked and unique. Chocolatine crossaint was lovely, crispy on the outside and layered deliciousness inside with a rich chocolate. Couldn't stop ourselves from ordering treats to go. We will definitely be back.
What a fantastic little hideaway. With several others more visible, this needs to be sought out, however it’s worth the journey. Lots of variety on the menu and many added sweet extras on display when you walk in. Staff are eager to help and discuss a variety of dining options when with a larger group. Coffee is great. Food is fresh and the party I was with all left very satisfied.
Hidden in a small quiet street, this place is always busy. Coffee is fantastic, service is very friendly and prompt. Cakes are amazing. I got strawberry pavlova. The cream inside was divine. So indulging and perfect sweetness!
Can’t thank the staff enough - I finally got both over 90 year olds out of the house by 3.30 and when we got to the cafe the staff were already packing up. They very kindly gave us table service and let us sit and enjoy our coffee and cake. Much appreciated.
Stopped by today for a quick lunch and absolutely loved it. I ordered the broccoli and parmesan corn fritters which were very nice. The coffee is very good and the service is friendly and attentive. Look forward to returning!
I’m a 2 year regular and will continue to be one! The coffee is consistently good, the food menu always changes with great options and the cakes are always always amazing! You can just tell the amount of care and love the owners and waiters have for this place.
This place is the perfect spot to grab a quick meal on the way to malvern station. However, due to it's small interior it can be quite busy. I chose to have a coffe and their famous cake from the counter.
Ordered:
- Classic corn fritters
- Jamon and leek croquettes
Despite the waiter forgetting our meal, my cousin and I had an amazing meal. I had the corn fritters and I could not say a single bad thing about the dish. Everything tasted delish when combined; the bacon was soooo crispy but not too oily which was great!
I tried my cousins croquette with the prosciutto and it blew my mind away!!!
Would recommend and come back :)))
Sooo good! A collection of great classic homemade baked goods and a tandalizing selection of more creative options too. Good menu and coffee. Seating is very limited so be prepared to wait or sit outside. Great and friendly service
to top it all off. Will be back!
Millstone is a great patisserie and cafe in Malvern.
The food is tasty but you really come for the cakes, slices and decadent desserts. We came for breakfast on a Saturday morning and only waited 10 minutes for a table. We opted for 3 very different breakfast dishes but each was delicious in its own right.
The highlight of this place however was the glass cabinet full of sweet treats inside. One of my favourites is the lemon cake toped with delicious lemon curd.
We came here for Sunday lunch and told there was a 45min wait, but were given a table after 25mins. I think the food is well worth the wait, but plan ahead if you’re thinking of going on a weekend. We got there half an hour early because I had a suspicion this would happen.
I had the “all the veg”: corn fritters with broccolini which was delicious. We also ordered the lemon syrup cake (unbelievably rich in lemon flavour), the “egg” (a white chocolate coated “egg” of coconut and passion fruit) and a cream brûlée lemon tart. The cakes are really as good as they look - if you are a dessert/cake enthusiast you can’t miss this one.
I loved everything about this cafe! Cute setup, great food and French staff; so you know it’s authentic. Even the coffee was great! I had All the Veg dish and enjoyed how different it was to similar brekky dishes. I’ll be back!
On a busy Sunday morning nothing beats being able to book a table for brunch! Not many cafes do but the lovely Millstone allows you to via : Zomato app 👏😍
Walking straight in we observed quiet a number of hungry patrons waiting outside, lucky us!
Being greeted by friendly, smiling French waitstaff was the next bonus for choosing Millstone. The menu is not too complicated but covers all bases from light eater to something quiet filling eg burger 🍔 w fries.
All four of us thoroughly enjoyed our choices and our coeliac Lovely appreciated the effort that was made to not cross contaminate. A great choice and would recommend highly. There are also amazing pastries/cakes , salads etc on display to purchase 😍👏.
Came here for Sunday lunch. The cauliflower and corn fritters were nice! Crunchy on the outside but the cauliflower made it soft on the inside. Coffee was great too.
What a cute café! I really enjoyed my visit to millstone. It has a wide selection of foods, from healthy salads to gourmet burgers. We had the fritters and the green omelette! Staff is very friendly and the prices are reasonable. I highly recommend it! 👌🏻
Very polite and friendly waitress.
Coffee was really good
Food was delicious
The cabinet of sweet treats looked amazing.
Nice little spot for breakfast
Had brunch with family. The food was well presented and tasted good. The drinks were good. One family member required assistance due to a medical condition, unrelated to the food, and staff were very attentive, caring and helpful.
Great place for brunch, coffee or something sweet. Staff are great, food even better and the pastries are irresistible! Definitely coming back to try more on the menu!
Always love a breakfast place that has items on the menu that would take me ages to make at home... creativity is so important to awaken our senses especially in the morning! #hiddengem #malvernneighbourhood
Looking at the pantry with full of desserts is already mouth watering. Friendly French staff and very good coffee. The only downside is the outside seating is kind of on the slope, not quite comfortable.
Millstone patisserie is nestled within the peaceful side of Malvern even though it is not far from the Main Street. There is plenty of on street parking around the area which is lovely to walk around.
I have been here twice and both experience were lovely.
The menu is not extensive but they do it well. I ordered the pumpkin salad with lamb shoulder the other day and even my husband who doesn’t like salad enjoyed it. Forgive me, but it is so good that I am going to attempt to make a similar dish at home. My husband ordered the benedict which was delicious too.
The best part definitely was their sweets. I personally think that the blood orange cheese cake was worth killing for but my husband found it too sour for his liking. We ordered the apple, olive oil and maple syrup too which is moist and homely.
Definitely coming back for more!
Millstone has a very green menu, not really for the carnivores. Despite this, we enjoyed the Nutella French Toast, Cauliflower & Corn Fritters, and the Green Eggs & Ham Benedict. Immaculate food (and drinks) presentation. Great flavors.
"Brunch bowl"
Lovely fresh ingredients that tasted amazing. Felt a bit disjointed would have been nice for it to be mixed together. Also some ingredients were sparse. The service was very poor with it taking nearly 30 minutes just to get served. There was a nice atmosphere.
Such a cute cafe, everything in this cafe works; from the moment you walk in to the time you leave. I went twice in one weekend because I liked this cafe so much. Leave some space for one of their delicious cakes, which is well above your average cafe.
Omg I loved this place. Stumbled across this cafe unintentionally but loved the look of it so I had to come in! Coffee was hot and delicious! I had the dr Marty's crumpets which was so tasty. Most of all I loved the decor! Will definitely be back!
Fantastic hot chocolate and delicious marshmallows. Great food and lively vibe with friendly service. Always worth the wait to get a table..
Amazing breakfast menu not to mention pasterries, wow! So happy to have discovered this little gem. Service was great along with presentation of food. A must go to! Yum!
Amazing food and coffee. A little expensive but delicious. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Always full of people! Nice selection of sweets.
The pork belly is a must! YUM!! Cute little cafe. Really friendly attentive staff. The desserts we ordered tasted as good as they looked. Will be back to taste their other treats!
Tried their spiced cauliflower salad and dayum, I was mind blown! Best salad I've ever tried! All the spices were on point!
Will definitely come back soon!
Great food and friendly service. I took some cakes home and they were amazing. Highly recommend this place for breakfast. I will definitely be back.
Spectacular looking cakes. Was impressed with the decoration and level of detail. Gives the wow factor. They're snickers little cake is great too
Absolutely gorgeous little cafe with cakes that are to die for! Tried the "golden gaytime" which was just divine. The staff were lovely and very friendly. The salads looked incredibly fresh and there was so many to choose from! Will definitely be returning to try the breakfast and lunch menus!
Good location to have lunch. Food was nice and cakes were good... but i think it's too pricy for the quality ... $84 for a brunch and two cakes for 2... had a good time anyway and the staff was nice
Charming French cafe in Malvern! Super close to malvern train station. Delicious food! Lovely, attentive staff and the place just looks really nice.
I had the breakfast roll, yummo! Also the mille feille dessert. So nice :)
Great place if i wanna go somewhere for a nice brunch!
We ventured down to Malvern on a public holiday where just the front window was open for pastries and coffee. We came home to enjoy our selection of bacon and egg muffins, custard cronuts and nectarine danishes and it was all beautiful. Nothing too sweet or salty and everything well made. The coffee was pretty good too. Friendly service with a smile was icing on the top! We will be returning!
I think I may have found my local cafe hang out.
Coffee is Niccolo. Nice roast smooth texture.
Has a pastry section, with amazingly good looking selection of sweets. Didn't try it but damn if I don't next time.
Greeted at the door by a wonderful member of staff.
Ordered the special of the day Fritters. Passable.
Will be back. Check them out if you're in the area.
(Saturday 12/2/2017 & Monday 20/2/2017)
Came here for a try because my partner wanted to try their pastry.
Ordered a Soft Shell Crab Burger from the days special. It was alright.
The sauce overpowers the taste of the crab meat and was a bit dry.
Chips were better and super crispy (double fry, perhaps?)
Didn’t really enjoy the coffee. Temperature was warm, not hot. It had a weak acidity. Matcha Latte was blend and the texture was a bit off.
Despite that, the desserts were the highlight of our visit. We even came twice for the other desserts with friends. We ordered most of the entremets and really really really enjoyed it. My favourite was the gingerbread flabour. All were soft, smooth and light.
P.s: be sure to be there early, they go out very fast.
Delicious breakfast , a great scrambled egg , crispy bacon- perfect .Had brandy snap with grapefruit curd and strawberries- OMG to die for ! It was very busy there with a lovely energy .Service great , felt like a visit to France ! Great work Millstone . Can't wait to brunch again .
This quaint little French inspired cafe/patisserie is a local favourite in the area. Not only do they boast a delicious breakfast and lunch menu, the coffee is done well and the pastries are second to none. A majority of the staff are French or French speaking and all pastries are made fresh daily in house. The aesthetic here is incredibly simple French and reminds me of my time in republíc in Paris. The service staff are friendly and attentive and know their menu well. I brought mum here for lunch and she was in love with the delicious cakes and pastries to compliment her coffee. This place is an absolute must if you are in the area. Highly recommend!
Had lunch on a weekday. Ordered the Crab Benedict and Cappuccino.
I enjoyed the Benedict and the side which is Cauliflower salad. For me, the brioche was too thick. I would enjoyed more if it is sliced thinner and toasted until crisp. But other than that, the dish was good.
Cappuccino was perfect. It was strong and aromatic.
The service was very personal and friendly. Especially the Asian guy who served us was the best. I will definitely come back soon.
Millstone Patisserie is a consistently good spot. A bright and cosy cafe with nice coffee and delicious food. There is always a stunning array of sweet goodies at the counter but I usually go for breakfast which is always excellent.
The menu is interesting and varied and changes from time to time so there's new things to try. Set in a quiet street it's a very pleasant (and tasty) breaky or lunch spot.
New favorite brunch place! What I like most about this place is how genial and terribly efficient the staff are. They talk to you like an actual person. As in, you really get the impression they want to listen to what you have to say, and not just waiting for you to finish your question so they can answer and run off to their next task. It also helps that the food is very aesthetically pretty and yum. They have a wide selection of cakes with quality that rivals Laurent or Brunetti. Their restroom is also notably well presented (these things matter to me). Recommended items:
Wild mushrooms with poached egg and sweet potato crisps
Thyme infused cheesy toast
Millstone is a lovely place for coffee & brunch.
The eggs benedict is usually very good and their lunch salad and protein options are very versatile and generous
Service can sometimes jump from fantastic to horrible depending on who serves you but normally very inviting.
As an example the waitress responded with "and......?" When I showed that my poached eggs were over done
I have to say it was the dessert photos that attracted me to try out this place 😊 but the exceptional customer service had made my visit even better!!!
We had a pram and it was a busy Saturday afternoon, luckily we didn't have to wait long. The staff was very attentive and found us a corner to place the pram. One of the kitchen staffs even came to take our orders after finding the floor staffs totally flat out.
Finally, I highly recommend the black sesame latte 😉
Wow... what a great café.
I went with my Mother for a special birthday and we will definitely be returning soon.
I had the Chef’s recommendation of a Soft Shell Crab burger and boy was it full of flavour.
I loved every bite of it. As did my Mother love her Macaroni and Cheese.
There were so many yummy choices that I can’t wait to go back and try different dishes.
The smells wafting through the café were simply amazing, as was the presentation of every dish coming out of the kitchen.
The staff were all so helpful and friendly.
Can’t wait to go back to Millstone. Can’t recommend it highly enough. A definite winner !
This was more than a pleasant surprise! I'll usually order something akin to a Big Brekky, but when the Chef recommended the Smoked Mushrooms with some Ham Hock, I said why not give it a go. Not only did I find it unique, but DELICIOUS as well.Great service and amazing meals. I will be definitely returning. Really cool find.
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wow what a cafe! Best in Malvern for sure. Source: Legrand & Co.
Let's have a quickie on the Millstone :D
>> Ambience = tick
>> Friendliness of staff = tick. This is despite the hordes of people visiting the place during the weekends. It was fully full last Saturday. The guys really must be stressed, but they are lovely, all of them, there is a general vibe of joy, they want to please you, they want to feed you, and they want you to know that they care about this place and this is one of the best "patis" in Melbourne, even though many of them are foreigners.
>> Service = tick
>> Time for the food to come out = tick
>> Food menu = tick, both pre-prepared food (which looked fab and was constantly refreshed on the counter), interesting menu with a great flavoursome dishes, and even specials of the day.
>> Food flavour = tick
>> Food presentation = tick
>> Cakes flavour = tick. The right amount of sugar always makes wonders for any sweet.
>> Sweets presentation = tick
>> Food freshness = tick. The sweets are baked in the premises every day and disappear in front of your eyes.
>> Coffee preparation = tick.
>> Coffee flavour = OK, a bit weak for my taste, still decent coffee. I had an espresso without sugar and it wasn't strong either. But I liked their espresso more, very silky and flavoursome, and perfect for those people who want to try an espresso and don't know if they like it. Start here.
>> Pricing = OK.
>>>> Level of satisfaction tick tick tick!
Two downsides
> The pastry base of some of their tartlets is great in flavour but way too hard and I had difficulties cutting mine with the fork.
> Depending on the days, the place can be really noisy and crowded.
Great food, great attitude, great ambience, and tantalising cakes.
Great food and service. I've ordered the mix salads, which were very generous and fresh and my friends had two pastries, that were very tasty.
Well this place is a little gem! Our friends recommended it to us and we were pleasantly surprised with how high the quality of service, food and overall atmosphere was. It was that good we went there twice, now that says something! I personally recommend the cornbread smashed avo with poached egg, it was delicious and a combination that you don't usually see which was intriguing! Another visit I decided to mis it up and tried the savoury French toast! Now if you want to be spoilt with flavour this is a winner!
Friends had a mixture of menu items and loved all their dishes: smashed avo with goats fetta, baked beans and eggs, and the pork benedict! They all could not find a problem with anything. Service is fabulous and it is a very organised pleasant French cafe. Beautiful !
I really like everything about this cafe! The food is so consistent and delicious! I love the breakfast salad! The food is fresh and its so yum! My friends had 2 different egg style dishes which looked amazing and they both loved it! The cakes are to die for!
This cafe had been around for sometime but visiting on a dreary Sunday it became a warm and delicious oasis. Busy and bustling but the kitchen turns out delicious and fresh dishes that were fantastic. Leave room for the very enticing pastries and cakes. Practise your French with the lovely staff! Magnifique!
Took me some time to get here, after reading some of the negative reviews. Gotta happily say that this is, truly, a lovely place; and my only regret is that I didn't visit sooner. Had a gorgeous banana bread with mocha mascarpone and a coffee delivered by a talented barista. I looked lovingly at the last couple of bites which I no longer has room for in my craving belly, and promised myself to be back soon.
My husband works in the area so I meet him here often for lunch. Beautiful ambience and coffee and cakes to die for. We have come for a lazy Sunday breakfast and that too was terrific. Nestled away in a quiet street but always busy.. So that should speak volumes about this cafe.
Charming service, great food, great coffee. Beautiful pastry and cakes. I was at Millstone for breakfast today and I saw Ashleigh Bareham, an ex Masterchef 2015 constestant. No wonder the cakes are so beautiful.
Been here twice for breakfast before work and had one amazing cake take away. The staffs here are friendly and helpful. They were able to accommodate my request ( quick serving as I was rushing ) and still put up the breakfast that I enjoyed. I must say the cake is certainly expensive. Ordered the Brioche bun served with egg and bacon. That Brioche bun was certainly one of best Brioche I ever had. Will recommend this if you are rushing but still hoping for a satisfying breakfast. Had the peas and smashed avo. Well,I m not a big fan of peas but this dish was yummy. Will definitely be back after I try out all the nice cafe in this area.
This place is good, mainly due to the French fellow who served us, he had good knowledge of the menu and provided good suggestions. But, this is where I question. Does it do enough, does it really stand out that much from seven eleven $1 coffee and a nice little bacon and egg mc muffin from maccas? Considering you could get 9 coffees and two bacon and egg mcmuffins for the same price, it's a tough choice. All in all it is good, servings a little too small, would revisit unless I was really hungry, if that was the case id be picking my 9 coffees and 2 egg mc muffins.
The BEST berry tart ever, very delicious and not too sweet. Pretty expensive for its size though as it is certainly not filling.
Great french customer service
Chai latte was average, wouldn't order again but would definetly visit again for the pastry.
One of my favourite brunch spots. Great ambiance with bright and happy vibes! I ordered the corn bread this time but am never disappointed in whatever I order from Millstone. Great, fast service. And how could you walk past that pastry cabinet and not try something, YOU MUST!!
Bianca Maciel Pizzorno
+4
I have been to Millstone twice this year. Both for coffee and cake. Great service with friendly efficient staff. The first time I had a lovely tart that had a pannacotta top with figs and a beautiful buttery base. The second time a had this layered coconut sponge cake with strawberries and vanilla bean cream topped with roses. The strawberries were frozen which was a little upsetting. The coconut cake was a little hard around the edges but still delicious. My friends and family have had great experiences!
Great service, efficient & friendly. Lovely French baguettes and patisseries.
Coffee was excellent. Top spot for lunch and will visit again.
I love this restaurant .. Me and my two friends went to this restaurant and everything we have ordered are superb and filling too.. Definetely will be back
Great cake selection and friendly staff! The lunch was great and definitely recommend pork belly! Also the hazelnut chocolate cake is such an indulgence so smooth and rich, great cold day treat with coffee
Absolutely loved it there, great food, nice beverages, good service, can't ask for much more. Will definitely be back as we live in the area
Cannot fault Millstone, every time I come here I have a fantastic experience!
The cakes are yum but I also really love the brunch dishes, drinks, everything.
Sometimes they run out of stuff on the weekends which is disappointing but understandable. I reccomend the fritters with poached eggs.
I had a pavlova tart, it was expensive and small, but tastes sooooo gooooood. I am not sure though whether I will come back again or not. All the tarts look amazing.
The food is normal but the dessert is fantastic! If you want to try some popular dessert, you should be there before 12 o'clock. Otherwise nothing left. The salad with carrot is cute and delicious as well. The coffee is not bad but the environment is quite good.
The servings are small and it is a bit pricey. However, the cakes look gorgeous and they taste equally delicious. I would recommend coming here for their pastries (for special occasions) but nothing else.
Good spot for breakfast near Malvern train station. Good coffee. Egg Benedict with ham hock is clever, love the ham hock. Ricotta pancake nice. Will come back to try their salads and cakes!
Perfection? I think so! Finally made it to Millstone Patisserie in Malvern and took one of their beautiful passionfruit curd meringue tart home with me! Soft clouds of meringue, tangy passionfruit curd on a crumbly pastry base, such a beautiful dessert! I'm in heaven!
Millstone had such amazing desserts! It had a chill cafe vibe to it as they had open windows that were also converted to a benchtop table with high bar stools. Would love to come back to try their breakfast menu as they had a large variety of food to choose from.
Yum yum!! I had the baked eggs was amazing I'm very picky with eggs and not something I usually order but it sounded amazing and tasted even better, we took home some desserts and pastrys the cruffin was the best Iv ever had amazing
Wowee! This patisseries make beautiful cakes and slices. Packed with amazing sweet flavours.
Coffee is good, and savory brunch options are decent. I tried the polenta squares which were yummy and a nice change from traditional toast or hash browns.
Lovely little pastry shop. The almond croissant ($5) was yum! The other dessert ($7) was creative but nothing too exciting. I had the Baked Eggs (around $17) and it was yum! There are seats outside as well which i enjoyed on a sunny day. It came to around $60 for 2 people. Would come back!
This cafe serves up some great cakes and lovely pastries that are so beautifully presented and taste amazing! The food menu has quite a selection but it's nothing outstanding. Definitely give this place a visit if you're up for some coffee and cake.
Lovely little place that has beautiful cakes and good cafe classics near malvern station. It will make you feel like you are going to a local boulangerie around the corner in a French town.
On my regular visit, i have a takeaway box packed with their yummy cakes and pastries because I can't fit them all while I'm there.
Once I left my fountain pen there and called to see if they had it, and the lady kept it aside for me to pick it up on my next visit.
The Gluttonous Bunny
+4.5
Millstone is well known for their patisseries. Upon arriving, I noticed that the shop is rather spacious for a patisserie, however it turns out that they serve brunch and coffee here too. They offer outdoor seating too, just incase the place gets extremely busy on weekends. . We arrived just before 11am so glass display was still stocked with delicious cakes. I've heard that this little patisserie does tend to get quite busy during the afternoon and these cakes do run out quickly. So pop in early to avoid the disappointment.
Deliciously extravagant cakes, the likes of which I've only seen in Sydney at Adriano Zumbo. The savoury offerings are simple but tasty also with innovative salads and great coffee too
Delicious cakes and yummy salads. Service can be slow when busy, but not too bad. Great place to order a birthday cake from too, they are beautiful and good value.
Visited Millstone this morning for breakfast and was very impressed. Whilst we watched the many different home made pastries - made on site by the very talented owner - be brought out from the kitchen, we shared a serve of baked eggs and a breakfast roll. The baked eggs were a good balance of spice, stew and egg, accompanied by a slice of buttery garlicy sourdough. The breakfast roll was also very tasty, and would be a great option for those limited on time. Will definitely visit again!!
Breakfast sandwich was really good. Had bacon, brioche bun, eggs, veggies. I got a mocha but I thought it was too bitter and had too much coffee compared to the chocolate, and the sugar tasted bad.
The corn and zucchini fritters are delicious! They're not too sweet and the beetroot relish and Meredith goats cheese on the side compliment the dish perfectly. I think my poached eggs were a tad overcooked, I prefer the yolk a little runnier, but overall I had a great time and meal here! Their display case at the counter with the cakes, baguette's and salad's is incredible, and the staff didn't mind when we took about 5 minutes trying to decide which cake(s) to get to take home with us.
They have some beautiful coffee and dessert but not food. I will not suggest their food. As it is just not worth trying.pork belly was as salty as if u were eating salt. I can make better cracking less salty pork belly myself.
Having seen pictures of their pastries all over instagram, my friend and I knew we had to check millstone out for ourselves, and boy are we glad we did. We ordered two cakes to share and both were amazing. The hazelnut one was not too sweet and the mousse was very light. Highly recommended.
Excellent food - the zucchini fritters were fresh, vibrant and flavourful with a delicious beetroot relish. The porridge was creamy and smooth and the crumble on top was a delightful addition. Great chai and not to mention the cakes are a work of art - beautiful presentation, great combination of flavours and fresh. Looking forward to returning, and the staff were fantastic too.
This little gem is tucked away in the side streets of Malvern and it is well worth hunting it out. The decor is cute, bright and cosy. The breakfast menu has delicious options but my favourite is the fritters 👌🏼 I've had their burger which was also delicious. Their array of fresh cakes and pastries is to die for, I would say better than zumbo any day. So do yourself a favour and try this place! But not too often because it's small and I want a table 😀
Just a throw stone’s away from the train station, this cafe is a hidden secret among the locals around Claremont Avenue. After a good half day of work on a Sunday morning, my colleague and I wanted to explore some of the cafes along the backstreets of Malvern. We decided to walk down the little avenue strip near the train station where there appeared to be a number of little shops lined on both sides until end of the block. And this my friends, is where we discovered Millstone Malvern.
Visited Millstone for lunch today. Our party of 4 had baked eggs, French toast, crumpets and eggs on toast, along with coffees and teas. We were all really impressed with our meals, they looked terrific and tasted great. Service is attentive and the venue itself is nicely laid out with good footpath seating that faces the sun. We'll be back again.
Benedict w Ham Hock BEST EVER. Gotta say after two visits about a month apart, the Slow Cooked Ham Hock Jerked with Eggs Benedict and Harissa spiced Hollandaise is the best breakfast/brunch dish I've ever had.
Five stars!
Good coffee and great pastries too!
Emerging boutique institution. Strong contender for one of the best breakfast cafes in Melbourne. excellent food, ridiculous patisserie, nice fit out and friendly staff. the baked eggs are a winner and there is respect for good, local produce (e.g. woodfrog bread, drurie lane muffins and dr marty's crumpets). the smashed avo is a generous crowd-pleaser as well. the cafe is extremely popular and seems to be fast becoming a little institution in the south for the real stars of this place - the patisserie (absurdly good). a unique and inspiring cafe and a lovely place to start the day.
Quite place, friendly staff. I went there with my little boy, we sat outside and would like to order the pumpkins salad, but it's sold out, so I had another pasta salad thats not my favour but it was good! I also ordered fries for my little boy, big portion and delicous!
Beautiful pastries and friendly staff. Stopped by this morning for a takeaway coffee and almond croissant. The assortment of pastries on display is incredible and the quality is top-notch. Smiles all round from the staff. They ran out of almond milk but the barista was lovely and asked about soy instead – like it was no hindrance at all during the 10am rush. Would recommend to anyone in the area!
Good stuff. This place is value
Beautiful Brekky... Fritters & Brekky Roll spot on... Milkshake a little small & no smoothies...
Mister T and I had Saturday brunch here. Very busy so may be difficult to score a spot. Staff was friendly but food took awhile to arrive. I had the Welch Rarebit which was yummy but a little too cheesy for me (I like cheese but cheese plus creme fraiche was a bit too much). Mister T had the beetroot and potato rosti which was superb and I would highly recommend. Chai latte was decent. Loves the buzz and decor of the place. Overall pleasant experience.
We came in for coffee & cake and the cakes were amazing!! Especially the pavlova - I even got one take away. Will return. My only disappointment was the cakes they have on their Instagram they didn't have when I was there. I really wanted the caramel dome and banana cheesecake
Love it!. Great coffee, great brekky roll, great cakes!
Poached eggs were a bit watery but otherwise a great meal.
Very exciting to see the craft of patisserie baking here at millstone with this young lady that owns the shop. Fussy with my coffee but millstones beans hit the spot
The croissant s are just heavenly they melt in your mouth
And I just loved looking at the cakes that this young lady had made and decorated
My half hr at millstone was a joy to be had ......
Good but not Great. Also Soy Drinkers Beware!. Friendly service. Simple small menu but the food was still delicious. Cakes were absolutely exceptional. First coffee was good, not great but good. Second coffee...well... after drinking 1/5 I thought it tasted like milk not soy (But what kind of barista would be so careless, surely I was losing my mind) turns out the barista "accidentally" gave me cows milk not soy. As I am extremely intolerant to lactose I was ill for the entire day and had to call in sick to work. I understand mistakes can be made in cafes and restaurants all the time, but "accidentally" making a coffee with cows milk not soy is a mistake that could and should be 100% avoided! I may come back for takeaway cakes but could never trust your barista again. Really upset, because until that second coffee (also lack of care from staff, not even seeing if I was going to be ok) I was loving this little cafe.
Bright. Warm and homely. Friendly staff. Fantastic food. Well done.
Andrew From Ashburton
+4.5
Sensational!! Been to Mills.... Sensational!!
Been to Millstone twice - love it!
As others have said, the tarts/pastries/cakes are to die for. The coffee is good and both times the service has been excellent.
Yesterday I had the eggs on corn fritters (sorry - can't remember the proper name) and the balance of flavours was sublime. My wife had the salad of the day and was really impressed with that.
On both visits we have seen Alice, the owner, go around the tables checking how things are with the customers. Amazing!
I have seldom seen such complex pastries produced so regularly and consistently. The 2 we had were multi layered works of art! Yum.....
Highly recommended!!
A-friggin-Mazing!!. Living in Fitzroy, it's an almost unheard of occasion that I find myself coming back to the East of the river for anything, let alone to dine. But, I have taken a great liking to this one rare beauty, and will travel far and wide every day or the week (if I could) to get my hands on a Millstone coffee and cake. Eating there is absolute bliss and I've nearly been through everything on the menu!
Best of all are the fabulous staff who are genuinely warm, welcoming and just so god damn efficient. I have met the owner and chef-extraordinaire, Alice, a couple of times and she will go totally out of her way to accommodate you, even at the busiest of times.
Beats any cafe I've ever been to before, hands down. I'm moving back to the east-side!
First time for something special!. I've never left a review before, but thought as the service and food was so good at Millstone - it was worth it for this Malvern gem!
I cannot recommend this place highly enough...
I started with a piccolo - was beautiful! A perfect blend of beautiful beans and really nice milk...
I then moved onto breakfast - had the baked eggs - and they were great!
It was hard to restrain myself so I finished it all off with a chocolate croissant and it was one of the best i've ever had!
To top things off - the owner and pastry chef - Alice - came over to our table and talked us through the desert / cakes that were on offer... I didn't indulge in any cakes this time, but would make great gifts for dinner parties or even a girlfriends birthday cake.
I'll be back for sure :)
Wow. My inaugural visit to newly opened Millstone and it was fantastic. My only disappointment is I do not live in Melbourne! We went on a Thursday late morning and the place was almost full. Coffee was great, the breakfast brioche was superb and the pastries to die for. My friend had the zucchini and sweet potato fritters with beetroot relish and poached egg - he gave it a massive thumbs up. The staff are super friendly and make you feel at home. I will have to make the trip from Adelaide again soon just to come here to sample the delights of this young talented chef. Be prepared to wait for a table as it has fast become a real Malvern hotspot.
Delicious croissants. Bought 2 chocolate croissants, 2 plain, and 2 swirly cinammon croissants and they were devoured by my kids and I in a flash! My favourite? The cinammon....going back for more...
Amazing coffee. The ricotta & honeycomb hot cakes are amaze balls. Highly recommended.
Nice place. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, we liked the open feel. Coffee was well made, Long Black was rich but not burnt like so many places do.
The zucchini fritters were delicious, really liked the crunchy bits and overall a delicious meal, but there was only 2 small fritters, a little beetroot relish, and 2 poached eggs... for $16.50 I would expect a larger serving.
The build-your-own breakfast of poached eggs, mushroom and avocado was the same. Everything was delicious but the portions were very small for the price.
Millstone is a must. Great coffee & chai latte, lovely food & inviting interior. Terrific service. I'II be back.
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Blown away. Came here today after reading about this place on broadsheet. Millstone is stunning. I had the baked eggs which were probably the best I've ever had. The coffee was beautiful - my long macchiato (Proud Mary single origin) was rich and delicate, perfectly made. The pastries, though, are the big draw card of this place. The croissants were nearly gone by the time we arrived (I've heard you need to go early to snap them up), but I managed to try a chocolate croissant which was as good if not better than any I have had in Paris. The various cakes in the beautiful display case looked unbelievable (no idea what my fellow reviewer below is talking about). My girlfriend tried one of the house made donuts (which she refused to share...), which she said was incredible. My only regret was being too full to try a cake of my own. I will be coming back to try everything else (including what looks like an amazing pick and mix lunch menu). Have to say the staff were great too, very friendly and accommodating (including the lovely young owner who makes all of the pastries herself). Best cafe in the area by a long, long way.
Great new cafe!! Amazing food and pastries, great service and well designed cafe. Definitely going back!
Wow. Great cafe. Had yummy hotcakes and a donut this morning. I will definitely be going back to try out the rest of the food which looked amazing :)
I am so excited to have a friendly, vibrant new cafe close to home! I highly recommend this cafe, the staff are fabulous, the coffee is delicious but most of all the food is mouth watering! So what are you waiting for?? Get down and try it out now!!! Look forward to seeing you all again soon :)
Love Millstone!!!. Went to Millstone this morning for what was supposed to be a coffee with girlfriends. However when we walked in and saw all the AMAZING and beautifully presented food we couldn't just have a coffee. The staff at Millstone were very warm and friendly. Nothing was too much of a hassle and our food and coffees came in no time. My friends ordered the egg & bacon rolls and raved about them. I had the fruit toast and it was so yummy. I like my coffee nice and hot and Millstone certainly nailed it. It's great to see so many people supporting what will defiantly be the place to go for beautiful food, great coffee and friendly and accommodating staff. We'll done Millstone, can't wait to come and have one of your amazing sweets.
Finally a cafe that ticks all the boxes! The hardest part of my visit was trying to decide what to eat off the menu. Beautiful lunch meats and salads, great coffee and funky vibe. I'll be back to try the breakfast menu!
What a gem!. Found next to Malvern train station, Millstone is an easy step 1.
Step 2 ... Order their pea and ham soup. Its incredible. Delicious, mouth watering ham hock that's been shredded to perfection.
Step 3 .. You really, really want to try the pork belly. Its super crispy, but also melt in your mouth. All at the same time!
Step 4 ... Finish off with the cheese cake. Its to die for. Roasted peanut, fragrant florals and a cheese that makes all the people next to you dribble.
The drinks menu is equally as impressive, with a great selection of everything, including cold pressed juices and world class coffee.
Do yourself a favour, visit this wonderful eatery. You wont regret it!
Absolutely delightful. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly and the staff were friendly and helpful. I took one of the passionfruit butter cakes home for later and it certainly didn't disappoint! Will probably need to do an extra gym session this week as a result but I'll definitley be returning to Millstone. Highly recommended!
Being a long time local in Claremont Ave I was very excited to see Millstone opening in the street. Who can resist a good Patisserie? Millstone has exceeded my expectations. Whilst still undergoing some initial teething problems whilst everyone finds their feet they are Minor and the quality of the food and delicious sweets more than makes up for this. Such an asset to the area. I wish them all the best.
I recently heard about the opening of a new cafe in Malvern, it sounded like it would be exactly my kind of place. Settled a bit off the main roads, a place that serves breakfast but also delicious cakes as the owners, Alice Wright, is a trained pâtissière.
....cute cafe with yummy food.
This cafe has some great service and energy to it, not too overbearing where you feel the need to make conversation but attentive and welcoming.
The coffee was tasty and they have a nice collection of sweets and salads to pair. The food has enough character to stand out from other cafe’s around as well. When we went the cafe was quite busy and we still received our meals quickly.
You can't go wrong. Great place. Have been coming to Millstone for few years now. Fresh and delicious. Oh... you have to try their pastries.
I’m so glad a friend recommended this place for us to catch up at on a rainy Friday. We scored a table for two inside, checked in and found it hard to hard as everything looked delicious. My friend had the black porridge which was in the menu. It was delicious, soul warming and a great portion. I ordered a chicken baguette what was behind the counter. It was a great size and so good with my two coffees. We couldn’t resist one of the cakes that we couldn’t stop staring at during lunch. We shared the lemon drizzle cake. It was so good. I took home a slice of the blueberry cheesecake for my kids they loved it!
The best place to go for your dessert treat if you are around Malvern area. Highly recommended for anyone who has a sweet tooth. Hot chocolate is absolutely amazing. Had a few cake slices and a cinnamon bun, all of them are beautiful. Would definitely come back for a brunch or dinner next time. Highly recommended their orange almond cake (the first picture). Side notes: there might be a queue during peak time.Estimated waiting time for more than 3 people - 15~20 minutes.
Fresh cakes and pastries, good quality coffee and consistent service. Love this place and one of the best places next to the train station.
Cute little cafe, the cakes are nice and the fritters are highly recommended!
I ordered the Lemon Tart after trying this at a work function. It was divine! The presentation was amazing. The lovely team at Millstone also made an effort to have this ready for me by 8am too. I also tried the carrot cake and it was delicious. Millstone is amazing!
Millstone provided catering for an event I helped organise (hens) and it was so delicious and looked very presentable! Can’t wait to use Millstone for catering again in the future.
We have also been there for brunch which was great, good vibes, food and coffee is great. 10/10 recommend.
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