Travelled down from Gippsland on Monday morning and found this lovely little cafe for brekky - oh my "goodness", yummiest egg & bacon muffin ever!!
Will so be coming back for another one next time I'm travelling through. �
The service was great too �
Must be one of the best cafe menus in Melbourne.
We tried a combination of dishes. The sweetest being the French toast, a perfect summery treat that will tickle every taste bud. The açai is lovely and refreshing, a great healthy option. Can’t go wrong with the smashed avo, we added the bacon and probably the best bacon I’ve ever had! So crispy and juicy. The salad bowls consisted of super fresh ingredients with a nice variety of flavours and textures. Very lovely and efficient staff. And a gorgeous cafe to eat at! Highly recommend.
Walk in and be amazed with the most open and spacious cafe. Well decorated interior, open windows with indoor and outdoor seating.
Challah French toast - thick sesame egg battered toast with the most caramelized banana, strawberry, dates and sugar coasted cashews. The butterscotch sauce drizzled well over the toast and added a sweetness to the dish
Asian goodness bowl - the most packed and well valued bowl I've seen. Large portions, well arranged, the poached chicken was so tender and juicy. Each topping had its own unique flavour when paired with another.
Joanne | Melbournecitay
+5
What you should order: their middle eastern / asian goodness bowl, waffles and matcha !
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This is a bright and cheerful cafe situated at Malvern. This corner lot establishment benefits from a lot of natural lighting, which adds to the appeal of weekend brunch enthusiasts (like me).
The six of us really ordered a spread and everything was beautifully plated. They even went the extra mile of serving matcha green tea with cinnamon and honey.
As for the dishes, I really preferred the sweet to the savoury dishes for the first time. The waffle special was awesome - loved the lemon curd and pistachio paired with the passion fruit sauce worked well. The moorish baked eggs was a little different - lots of chickpeas and we wished there was more sauce to pair with our delicious toast! The goodness green and middle eastern bowls were healthy, filling and packed with a lot of flavour.
Thanks for having us, we enjoyed the service, ambience and food here! ♥️
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I was a big fan of the creative decor of this cafe, from the tiger printed windows to the white panels on the interior ceiling.
The owner Paul was really friendly and helpful in explaining the menu and offering some recommendations based on our preferences.
I started off my meal with the
Waffles with mango curd, raspberry coulis, passionfruit caramel, roasted coconut and vanilla ice cream. These waffles were part of the ever evolving specials menu created at the café. I loved the combination of both smokey and fruity flavours all soaked up by the tasty waffles!
The presentation of food at this café was really thoughtful, especially when I enjoyed my second meal of the day Pumpkin Fritters with smashed minted peas, goats chevre, poached eggs, crispy kale, soft herbs and seed and nut crumb. This was a fantastic way to get a refreshing and healthy vegetable fix! The minted peas and goats chevre complemented each other perfectly and the egg was poached just the right amount!
Other meals featured on photos include:
Challah French Toast with grilled bananas, candied walnuts, megjool dates and butterscotch sauce
Honey Crémeux with buckwheat & quinoa granola, poached pear, roasted rhubarb, raspberry chia jam, honeycomb and lemon balm
Moorish Baked Eggs with tomato, capsicums and harissa ragu, braised chickpeas, spinach, labne, za'tar, toast
Asian Goodness Bowl with tamari brown rice, house ferment kimchi, broccoli, miso pumpkin, beanshoots, pickled cabbage, edamame and roasted sesame dressing.
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I visited Neon Tiger for the second time and was just as impressed as I was the first time. The menu is Middle Eastern & Asian inspired, which is just such a delicious combination. We ordered:
Honey Cremeux
Middle Eastern Bowl
Asian Goodness Bowl
Challah French Toast
Moorish Baked Eggs
Pumpkin Fritters
Every single dish was outstanding. It has made my return to Neon Tiger impossible because now I want them all AND everything I haven’t tried. The Honey Cremeux was sweet and light. The pieces of honeycomb really topped it off! The Middle Eastern Bowl was authentic and encapsulated the flavours perfectly. The Baked Eggs were just full of flavour. They had a little bit of a hit to them, which I loved. The Asian Goodness Bowl was the epitome of health goals. It came with a dressing to pour on top, which I felt really took it to the next level. The French Toast was incredible. It wasn’t overdone with a bunch of sugar and sweets, but instead you were able to enjoy them for how well they had been made. The butterscotch sauce was drool worthy!!! Lastly, the Fritters were perfect. They were fluffy, full of flavour and had a delicious crunch to them.
The customer service was just lovely. All staff were attentive and friendly. Can’t wait for my 3rd visit!
A cute, light and bright cafe in Malvern with yummy food and friendly staff! We got the fritters and eggs benny!
It was lovely sitting outside in the sun, and next time we will bring our puppy pal to join!
Coffee was great too, look forward to returning again soon!
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Wake Me For Brunch:
Neon Tiger: A modern cafe eatery situated on Malvern road is the perfect place to satisfy all of your brunch cravings.
This funky venue has numerous options when it comes to seating. When I visited I sat at the alfresco seating area which included large wooden benches, which is ideal for big groups.
Neon Tiger also offers visitors a large plethora of eating options. Their stunning all day breakfast menu included traditional favourites such as acai bowls and fusion dishes such as the Honey Crémeux.
When it comes to drinks I highly recommend their Tumeric Latte - a golden twist to coffee. Coloured lattes are a great dairy alternative as they are made with almond milk. This Tumeric Latte was slighty spicy with a sublte sweetness. They also have a large menu of juices, which are made daily with fresh ingredients.
Honourable Mentions:
1) Chocolate Waffles: I absolutely adored the flavour combination of the chcolate and lemon curd in this dish. The waffle istself was light and fluffy in texture with a strong chocolate flavour. The presentation was immaculate, with all aspects working together harmoniously to create a magical breakfast moment.
I also enjoyed trying the Honey Crémeux, Challah French Toast, Pumpkin Fritters & the Asian Bowl.
For efficient service, photogenic food and scrumptious eating options head to Neon Tiger.
A really solid brunch.
The staff were super ace, I arrived 20 minutes before they stopped serving food and they saw to me quickly to make sure I was fed!
I got the Asian greens bowl with poached chicken and a chai latte.
The bowl was really nice, had good flavours and elements to it. From warming pumpkin to pickled cabbage and brown rice.
The chai latte was nicely presented and I liked the fact you could add more cinnamon.
A solid brunch.
Alisha (LifeUnleashed)
+5
Whilst I have heard a lot about this café, this is the very first time I have visited – want to hear my honest verdict? Keep reading.
The café’s interior was another stand out. It is consistent with the branding and creates a really nice feeling whilst enjoying the dining experience at Neon Tiger.
I was very fortunate to be invited by Neon Tiger with 5 other food lovers/appreciators. We were really able to try the menu and see what this café offers.
Located on the main road, I was initially worried with the parking options but it was actually very fine. Visiting on a Sunday, there was no shortage and very easy to find a parking spot (no cost). The café is located on the corner of……. so perhaps if you’re visiting on any other day, try and find a parking spot up that side street.
We all got to taste the new alteration to the Neon Tiger Alternating Waffles Special. It is only coming to the menu now and look out for it, because the addition of lemon and raspberry flavours were delicious! A scoop of vanilla ice cream is also served with it, but I genuinely think the flavours carry this dish enough. Great creation by the chef here.
I ordered the Asian Goodness Bowl.
I felt that I needed something savory, with a bit of nutrients to it. However, I did not expect the bowl to be THIS tasty!
The roasted sesame dressing that comes with the dish, ties all the ingredients together so well.
Another favourite of mine that was ordered was the Honey Cremeux.
It is delicately sweet and really offers some unique flavours that I loved.
Overall, I had a really enjoyable visit to Neon Tiger. The owners passion really shines through the entire café.
I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu as it seems to be changing so frequently (which I love!)
Staff - Passionate & Friendly
Menu – Offers unique options and twists on traditional favourites
Interior – Gorgeous but still Cosy
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
+5
A lovely group visit to Neon Tiger! really liked the idea of their weekly rotating waffle special!
The interior is very pretty! From hanging plants to pink walls and decor, it's a very pleasant cafe.
DRINKS
Matcha Latte with Almond Milk: A great matcha latte which had a strong green tea flavour, but complimented by the creamy almond milk
Flat White with Almond Milk: Nice coffee flavour, topped with simple latte art
FOOD
Middle Eastern Bowl: I loved the falafel in this bowl! It was overall really fresh & served with a delicious dressing
Asian Goodness Bowl:
Honey Cremeux: Such a unique dish! The granola paired really nicely with the poached pear & honeycomb
Challah French Toast: A unique french toast that was served with grilled banana & a rich butterscotch sauce. I liked the addition of ice cream to cut through the rich sauce
Moorish Baked Eggs: These are very moorish eggs, with a delicious ragu & nicely braised chickpeas
Pumpkin Fritters & Asian Goodness Bowl: My friends ate these dishes & really enjoyed them
Very friendly & welcoming staff. They definitely use the 'service with a smile' model here! I was made to feel really comfortable in the space by the staff.
Very tasty plates of deliciousness. The mushroom special was excellent. Quite rich but a must for a mushroom lover. The falefel bowl was equally as good, and a solid portion. Coffee was well balanced and served with a smile. Lovely staff, who are attentive and welcoming. Most importantly, the hash brown is a winner.
So delicious, and such a nice atmosphere! Loved the eggs! I recommend their super fresh orange juice and smoothies.
The people who work here are also very accommodating and do a wonderful job!!
Parking is super easy to find close by on a Sunday.
I ordered the chicken avocado sandwich and matcha latte. Staff are wonderful and the food was delicious. The sandwich was creamy and toasted to perfection and the matcha was served with cinnamon and honey. Will definitely be coming back and trying more from the menu. The venue is dog friendly as there is seating at the front under umbrellas and they have outdoor heaters.
Perfect place to visit this year during the year of the Tiger! Love the decor and the food and coffee were great too.
Danielle D'souza (Danii Dines)
+5
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Just before lockdown I had this stunning & absolutely DELICIOUS brunch at Neon Tiger in Malvern! 🐯💖
I can honestly say that all their dishes & drinks are as good as they look — highly suggest you check them out! 🥰 🌸 The interior of the cafe is also very beautiful & the service is great! ✨
My favourite dish was definitely the mushroom croquettes!!! Super flavourful, crispy & filling! 🥰 The french toast is definitely a chocolate lovers dream ☁️ — love that this dish is not overly sweet! 💓
Nice coffee and food. Pancake special was great!
Great choice for breakfast for locals in the Malvern area. They do an awesome coffee
💛French toast
💫Smashed avo
✨Beef pastrami & roasted potatoes
⚡️Baked eggs & chorizo
Would really recommend getting the baked eggs & French toast 🤤 the aesthetics in their dishes & cafe ambience is so pretty would suggest to check it out 💞
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