Wow, what a meal. Best lamb I have tasted in a very long time. Had the quarter platter and some pork belly bites. Superb is an understatement. Great quirky atmosphere and awesome staff. If noone were watching I would have licked my plate...��
Fantastic, sharing plate for two was unbelievable, a taste sensation, would highly recommend it, one minor whinge, cider on tap a little dissapointing!!!
Great little place in laneway..had a lovely shared plate of meat and fish ..just enough for 2 people ..great service too
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The Quarter on Degraves Street deserves a quarter billion dollars! Other than its fantastic location, the food is amazing! The staff are extremely friendly and cleanliness is superb!
We first came here for brunch and got the big breakfast and baked eggs with coffee. The eggs are perfectly poached, and the red sauce in the baked eggs is expressive in flavor and perfectly balances the dish. We fell in love with this place as the location is vibing! Sitting in the middle of the cool breezy back alleys of Melbourne having brunch, drinking coffee, having meaningful conversations and enjoying the busyness and crowds. We wanted more! It felt like were in a movie!
We decided to come back for lunch and it was even better! We got the pasta which was cooked perfectly, the lamb and potato puree which was succulent! The burger also had a perfectly cooked and juicy patty complimented with great flavors.
Wow we have had an unforgettable food experience and we want more! It's not everyday that you feel like you are in a movie. Highly recommend this place.
We popped into the quarter for a family dinner and it was really good. Our table ordered pizzas, salads, pasta and steak and everything was delicious. Pizzas were light and crispy, the pasta was a generous portion packed with flavour, salads were fresh and tasty and the steak was cooked well. Great lane way restaurant with a buzzing atmosphere.
We came across this place whilst looking for breakfast. It was very busy but they clear the tables quickly so we were seated within minutes. Breakfast was reasonably priced and good. It took a while to come but that was fine as we soaked up the atmosphere of the lanes. We went back the next day to try something else from the menu.
Loved this place. Decently priced alcohol, street cafe feel. Great pizza, great flavor. They even have tap beer. And oh the pizza is gluten free which not too many places on Degraves seem to have.👏👏👏
I stumbled across this laneway gem through EatClub's $5 feast week. Despite the deal technically being for takeaway, the lovely waitress gave me a table. I ordered the Reuben Sandwich, which was served quickly yet made carefully. The rye was toasted to perfection, and the pickles, sauerkraut and Russian Dressing perfectly complimented the delicate layers of corned beef. The steak chips were, thick, crispy and nicely battered – perhaps needing a tad more salt, however.
The café's decor and open window design were unique and inviting. I will definitely be back!
A friend and I had a pre dinner drink, we were lucky enough to visit when it was Happy Hour - Happy Days!
The restaurant is nice and quaint, the staff went above and beyond to wait on us. My friend and I enjoyed our wine and I would happily come back for a visit.
My boyfriend and I had brunch on Friday at The Quarter while visiting Melbourne. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and the food and coffee was great! We ordered two lattes, the granola and the smashed avocado on toast with halumi fries and a side of chips. There was a little bit of a wait on food but the cafe was busy, so expected. The food was great and couldn’t be faulted!
One of my favorite places to visit when in Melbourne. Coffee was ok, but the breakfast! My god.. The best pork crackle I’ve ever had. Get the Quarter Bennie if you love your eggs benny and are a fan of pork. This cafe is truly Melbourne
This is a nice cozy cafe in Degraves Street in Melbourne. It is quite a small cafe and a little bit cramped and easy to bump into other people or be in the way. We came for morning tea and enjoyed our drinks and muffin. The customer service was fine and water was provided to us at the table. I had a chai latte, extra hot and I was pleased that it was sufficiently extra hot, as many places don't seem to be able to achieve that. There was only one kind of muffin to choose from and it was carrot and walnut muffin. Butter was given to us for spreading on the muffin too.
Vibe, atmosphere +++
Big Brekky is excellent
Fantastic find in a crowded field
Very chilled out place to come for a bit of breakfast before work and right in the heart of Degraves St
The food is amazing, very convenient from flinder street station, this is my go to restaurant on degraves. I would highly recommend visiting for their lunch and dinner menu.
Eat Play Live Melbourne
+4
We discovered this little gem in Degraves Street - must have walked past it hundreds of times! It has a cosy interior dining room plus you can sit out on the street. The staff are really friendly and the menu is amazing, plus a great range of wine and cocktails. We had a selection of dishes and everything was authentic and delicious. The portions are really generous - go hungry!
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Located in the busy Degraves street, this establishment is probably among the cosier if not the cosiest among others in the surroundings. Nice interior that immediately appealed to my sight while browsing for a place to dine in in the area. I had the opportunity to try their Seafood Linguini with napoli sauce (tomato based sauce) and also their Pork Belly.
Seafood Linguini - delicious combination of prawns, calamari and clams and mussels along with perfectly cooked linguini. Seafood were fresh, especially loved the calamari (so tender!) and the prawns. The sauce had a nice consistency, balanced flavours and acidity. Tasty and delicious in my book. I hope they keep this standard at all times, because I could really be a regular here because it is not too far from work :) Generous serving of good seafood, not those tiny and frozen bought stuff.
Pork Belly - A generous size of perfectly cooked pork belly. The crackling was crispy as they should, nicely seasoned (not too salty not bland). It was not burnt either, perfect. It came with a big chunk of sticky, marmalade like jam on the crackling. I would have preferred this to be served on the side or at least not right on the crackling that may make it no longer crackling or not as crispy later on. But hey, it is just my personal preference ;) I get the idea though. The pork belly was served with mashed potato underneath. It has a pickled mustard / pickled artichoke which I think is a great idea to balance out with the richness of the pork and the sweetness from the jam.
Overall a pleasant dining experience here. Staff were friendly.
Waiting time for the pork belly was around 20 minutes. Not ideal for a week day lunch break, but if you have the time, the taste is worth the wait.
Will definitely return :)
This place has wonderful ambience. Located in the middle of degraves street, the area is hustling and bustling. The menu is diverse, thorough brunch and cafe style options, along with pastas, pizzas and pub food. I ordered the veggie burger with shoe fries which stars seared mushrooms and haloumi. The size of the burger and fries did not match up to the price. The burger was small and light. It definitely did not feel worth a $20 spend. I also ordered the pumpkin, onion and potato soup which was more suited to the price at $10. Taste-wise, both meals were yum.
Came here for my birthday and ordered the lamb special. Lamb special was very tasty but I love my meat and the lamb portion was small. We also ordered the linguine pasta that was also nice and again meat portion was not substantial. It is a bit pricey but taste is nice , staff are friendly and of course you are overlooking the popular degrade lane.
Had lunch here today and it was delicious!!! The prawn & Scallop pizza was amazing!! It looked busy but we got a table easy enough & the service was fantastic. Coffee was smooth too. (Warning: Saturday surcharge of 10%)
Very productive restaurant with high quality food. Good for gathering with small group of friends. Crowded but not too noisy, nice atmosphere.
Excellent location and great food. Fantastic service by the owner. Highly recommend this restaurant. Would go again and again. Right in the beating heart of Melbourne City and amongst all the action of the cafe set.
Not too big, not too small but a nice and cosy brunch spot in the middle of Degraves Street. Coffee was amazing. Food was pretty decent but the price is very reasonable. We ordered the daily special crumble eggs and poached eggs. Both are nice and fulfilling. Will definitely come back to try other meals!!!
3.7.
Quick pre drinks catch up drink. This is a nice place off busling Degraves St. Pure Melbourne. Good space inside. Feels good. I was quickly and politely attended to, a welcome drink brought before me in a thrice. Only issue I could see was that the spirits options were a tad limited. Didn’t try any food but on what I could spy on other tables I’d like to try some at some point. A place to return to.
Was working at City Library when my bf suggested we meet at this cafe. I usually overlook places on busy Degraves, but this was such a find. We split a baguette (pumpkin, haloumi, pesto) and a pint of Pilsner and pretended we were in Europe. The price, the vibe and the fresh flavours suit.
A fantastic spot in degraves street. It's got quite a unique character to this place, especially given where it is. It's an unexpected escape with a great feel and good background music that is good but quiet.
The food is very delicious and coffee is as you would expect in Melbourne. So you won't be disappointed here.
Great service and food. Nice ambience. Kid friendly. Love the seafood linguini. Must try. Would recommend this place to anyone looking for nice Italian food around the area. :)
Nice services and good view as relaxing. I’m having breakfast with Get Smashed and coffee, yummy and nice fresh food. Thank you for the food 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Very busy with tourists and locals as always. Its very cheap and very drinkable coffee. Decent bean and milks. Not the best attention to detail as it's so busy, but just fine for a quick and cheap takeaway.
My favorite cafe whenever I'm around Degraves! The staffs are nice and very helpful and the coffee (+ chocolate) is great. Will surely come back to try their food in this summer ❤️
Spudsburgeradventures
+3.5
Tucked in on bustling Degraves street, a lot of these laneway cafes/restaurants are often overpriced and underwhelming but this one buck the trend and is pleasantly affordable and the food is pretty tasty. I went with the special, an omelette with jalapeños, feta and capsicum, which was pretty tasty and the jalapeños actually had some kick which was great. Coffee was good also and the service was quick and friendly.
Very interesting food selection, the food seemed quite delicate and decently priced for the area. Tasty enough, but a bit too hip for my liking. The chicken in my dish was cooked to perfection.
The atmosphere is always going to be quite chaotic due to the location, but the staff are quick and helpful.
Went for an early dinner on a Sunday evening. The food was delicious and came out so fast. However, staff were unfriendly and seemed annoyed when we were trying to decide where to sit. Will try other restaurants on degraves before returning.
The Quarter :D
Was in the mood for something substantial this morning so when I got to DeGraves Street I started looking through the cafes and seeing what I would like. I decided on the Quarter and ordered the Big Breakfast there and a hot chocolate.
The place was pretty busy and I liked the atmosphere, nice and relaxing, staff were friendly and really great. The food was tasty too, bacon, eggs, bread, sausage, hash brown and pesto it was indeed a big breakfast. Happy to recommend them to anyone coming to DeGraves Street or the city for a feed. :)
We found this little gem about three months ago and have been there 6 times since. Food is delicious ! Haven't been disappointed yet ! Staff are friendly too . The mains are between 20 and 30 ! They had delicious mulled wine there yesterday for 5 dollars which is excellent . The wine is a little expensive but worth the money . I love the booths at the back ! I deducted some marks because the turnover of staff - never seen the same person serving but I guess melbourne is a transient city and the hospitality business is too
Great service, average coffe, friendly staff. There are many coffe shop in same street and you can find many options however the quarter is the one of them.
I had the Haloumi Egg and it was devine. Wished it was bigger portion though. My partner had Get Smashed and it only had one bread. It wasn't really enough for the entire meal. Only complain was the portion is a bit small but overall, the food was delicious! And coffee was great!
Came here for breakfast two days in a row. Each time it was delicious. Despite them accidentally sending my coffee to another table, the service was good. The crunchy granola with honey and yogurt was a huge serve and I couldn't finish it. Eggs "Benny" were also nice. Coffee is strong and well made.
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First thing's first: the pictures of the menu on this site are a bit outdated, the current menu (as of 04/08/2017) has extra sections like a risotto section, lists the times for when breakfasts and breads are available and accurate prices (they're just a tad more expensive than what the old menu here shows).
When my friend and I came here, it was just before peak dinner time on a Friday night and the place was almost full, though the waitress managed to secure a table for the two for us very quickly. I ordered the vegetarian risotto and requested to add meat to it. Apparently it's not possible to get pork or duck added to anything as an extra (which I thought was odd since there are items on the menu with pork and duck as the main component) so I ended up getting it with chicken instead. My friend ordered the pork belly. It took a tiny bit longer to come out to us than we were expecting but it was well worth the wait. The food tasted delicious and the portion sizes were generous. The quality of the ingredients, the flavour of the food and the filling portions make this place a good spot for a meal if you're not in a rush and have the time to just relax and chat with someone.
Early morning in Melbourne cbd, I thought I try one of the popular streets well known in melb. I went for my usual bacon and eggs, and of course coffee.
Service was fast and attentive. The food was good and came fast given they know most people is trying to grab a quick bite before work. Coffee took a lot longer to arrive but they were busy. Overall a great little spot to have brekkie early in the morning.
I haven't been to Degraves street in ages. So I called in and had a look. All tourists to Melb should visit this place, soo many cafes offering good quality food and coffee.
I just wanted a coffee today and I saw the barista here and I thought great, I'll get a piccolo.
The service was lovely, and the waitress appeared surprised when I only ordered a coffee and when I was leaving shortly after I drank my coffee.
Trust me, it's Friday and the bottles of wine above the bar were really tempting. I can have just 1 glass I thought to myself hahaha but no. I'm out for dinner tonight so I didn't worry. But I booked have sat there for hours otherwise, this place was really friendly and relaxing.
Next time I'll skip the coffee lol. This place was perfect on a cold winters day sitting against the window watching the locals and tourists pass by. Now about that wine haha!
Loved everything about this place. The service was top notch. Extremely friendly. The food was amazing. My wife chose the Pork Belly and I ordered the Wagyu burger. Soooo good. And I thought it was all reasonably priced. Will definitely be going back here in the future!
Absolutely lovely brunch (avo smashed), very friendly service and perfect coffee! Finally a Melbourne eatery focused on delivering good hospitality along with their Insta-worthy dishes.
New CBD favourite, thank you for a lovely breakfast!
Out of the whole lane way of cafes, decided to stop at this one because they advertised almond milk on their menu board. The coffee was really good- not too weak (which happens a lot when using that kind of milk). The food we had (Mezze plate) was surprisingly delicious.. The calamari just melted in my mouth and the roast capsicum dip was so good on the toasted bread.
Service was a little bit disappointing.. There was a girl who pretty much threw my coffee towards me instead of just gently placing it on the table. Don't know what her problem was. The rest of the girls were nice, attentive and fast.. Would I go back?? Yeah, because the calamari was amazing!
Tucked away in the Degraves Lane, nice to sit outside and enjoy busy Melbourne passing by.
The Good: Ambiance was great, service friendly and prompt.
The not so good: unfortunately the breakfast (The Smash) is very average and pricey for what you get. Non coffee drinking selection not good.
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My friend and I had dinner here on a wed night spur of the moment. We got an outside table that while crowded was still comfortable. Our server Allan really went above and beyond to make sure we were looked after, taking time to explain dishes and the pros/cons of each as we couldn't choose, as well as being honest explaining that the mezze plate was huge and we wouldn't likely be able to eat that and mains!
We ordered the dip plate to start which had the most lovely sourdough and great creamy tzatkiki and capcisum dip. When I noted to Allan that I had not yet received my wine he returned straight back with it, and noted that he had overfilled it by way of apology!
For mains we ordered the pork belly and Barra to share, as we both wanted to try them. It wasn't a problem to get fresh side plates to do this. The barra was lovely fresh and tender, with a zesty lemon sauce. The pork belly was a huge portion, tender and with beautifully Crackled skin and marmalade. Both very satisfying and tasty meals.
Although we were both full the vanilla bean pannacotta w halva and fairy floss was too hard to pass up so we ordered to share. It was a lovely delicate dish and a great note to end the dinner on.
Thanks to Allan for the great service, it was altogether a lovely meal.
Hello! :)
My best friend and I visited this morning and ate your delicious food.
We loved the coffee and we absolutely enjoyed our breakfasts!
I had the meusli, and my friend had the smashed avo! We so enjoyed it and will be back soon!
On a recent venture down Melbourne's laneway I dropped in to one of my favorite of Degraves st, with a multitude of options to choose from I always tend to be lured back to the Quarter for a Cheeky Latte, let me just say that their barista knows what he is doing, if I worked closer then this place would be a must each and every morning before work and their prices for a Large takeaway ($3.70) are better than some of the less popular cafes thru-out the CBD.
Great food great service! We had a team breakfast at The Quarter which was a success! My poached eggs with my smashed avo were perfectly cooked and my friends French toast stack was to die for! P.s the music was right up our alley 😁
Cassidy – I went to The Quarter with a friend during our lunch break, and I ordered the Pork Belly main. The wait time for food was a little long but they did tell us that when we placed our orders. The serving of pork belly was the biggest I think I’ve ever had. It was two big pieces – it was hard to finish it all. It was good, I definitely walked away satisfied and would try this place again. The pork could’ve been cooked a little better for a crispy edge but all in all thumbs up.
Cleanliness of the restaurant - 7/10
Cleanliness of plates/cutlery/glasses - 7/10
Cleanliness of the menus - 7/10
Service - 9/10
Wait time for food – average - long
Food overall - 8/10
Ambience - 7/10
Value for money - 8/10
Nice little cafe in a good location. This lame way always has a great vibe.
I had a ceasar salad. It was lovely but the chicken was a little over done and dry.
My other half had a chicken baguette which was beautiful.
The pizzas coming out look delish. Food envy.
All in all. Worth popping in for a bite. A little cheaper than most cbd spots.
One night we were looking for something wholesome and not overly expensive. Walking down the laneways of Melbourne, we came across The Quarter, just one of many restaurants and cafes down Degraves Street. My boyfriend and I both opted for the soup of the day served with Sourdough bread. This was a great choice and so filling and warm, we were both extremely satisfied after the meal! Sitting at the window bench, we could then watch the world go by on the Friday night!
Absolutely sensational food, terrific, friendly service. Delightful little place, hidden in plain sight . Definitely coming back next time visiting Melbourne.
Had a great start to the morning ahead of Derby Day. Visiting from Adelaide, ordered big breakfast, Bloody Mary and a coffee. All came out quick and very tasty eggs!
i was hoping they should do more about breakfast menu,it just another mediocre simply menu like the other cafe does,coffee was good but not as i expected,the only thing i could enjoy about this place was only the vibe and the environment outdoor
We came for an impromptu dinner, both had drinks and main meals. We ordered the pork belly and gone fishing. Great meal flavours, perfectly presented and not too long of a wait to come out. (We were told there was a wait on the pork belly which was fine) The service, atmosphere and food were all great. We will be back :)
Love it. We drive an hour to get here a couple of times a month, just for the pizza. We have tried other things, all awesome, but the pizza is the best. Staff are well trained and attentive. Sit in the window seats and watch the world go by. One of our faves.
We walked by this place yesterday and it was busy and the food looked good so we came here for breakfast. Ordered bacon & eggs with avocado on the side. Good service. Generous serving of delicious avocado, my bacon needed draining more it was swimming... Apart from that is was yum.
Well it screams 'Great location' !!! I love this street and it has a character. It identifies Melbourne as a city of little food jewels. I has Haloumi Eggs with sourdough bread and pesto. This dish was amazing. I am giving it 4 based on location and the great breakfast. Will try lunch someday and revisit my review :-)
Great laneway restaurant for breakfast. The haloumi and gourmet sausages were fantastic and the coffee delicious. Would like to come back for dinner next time.
We had their pizza special of bacon chorizo haloumi cheese toppings, which was a tad too salty. But all is good when we have a glass of sparking white to wash it all down. It's a steal at $5 per glass during their happy hour, and the wine is actually not too bad. We enjoyed the heated outdoor dining ambience, which is great on a winter evening.
If you happen to have tasted Degraves st. Food or coffee then You are a true Melbournian lol 😁
The coffee was good and kept me alive for a long time. Better than Gloria's 👍🏽
Back again for a brekkie, jeez that was tasty hence updated the rating to 4.
Fantastic food. I came here 4 times during my weekend away and the food never disappointed. The scones were a hidden gem. Definitely worth a visit
I was a bit skeptic about the food as it's located in such a touristy place with good atmosphere and on Saturday night.
However, 4 of us enjoyed a pretty good food (pastas and pizzas), reasonably priced and with excellent service.
Would definitely recommend to anyone who visit the city and want the enjoy both food and atmosphere.
1st visit with the kids on Sunday night. Great atmosphere. Fabulous Melbourne. Laneway. Service was excellent. The waiter was excellent and anticipated out every need (important when the kids are with you). Food was average.
This place is one of my favourite on Degraves Street! Service, atmosphere, coffee & hot chocolate & breakfasts were all outstanding! Was a favourite on our trip to Melbourne so much we went more than once. 👍
Breakfast at The Quarter was sensational.
The tea and coffee were both very good and the food was delicious, well-presented, freshly cooked and exactly as ordered.
It was refreshing to see a breakfast menu with some not-so-usual choices on it, such as the Waffle Croque Madame.
The staff were very friendly and efficient.
The quirky decor was interesting and stimulated some good conversation over breakfast.
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I just finished my meal at The Quarter. Folks, let me tell you this - what an amazing meal experience. The ambiance of Degraves St, wait staff who don't rush you, food which looks absolutely divine.
I had the veggie burger, and was surprised with the zucchini chips. The burger itself was very nice, but lacked the promised spice. I put that down to me training myself to eat spicier foods though.
We weren't rushed out to leave, although the venue was closing, but as we were walking out the door, my mother's mask broke. I asked one of the amazing waiters if they could direct me to a store where I could get a mask and they offered one of their own. Service beyond and above expectations.
Really grateful to have had such a lovely experience, especially as tonight we celebrated my mother's 72nd birthday.
I can only show you my meal, but I can assure you - it was all divine - everyone's plates around me looked just delicious. Can definitely recommend this venue if you're looking for a special night out.
Arrived close to closing after an event, we were happily seated. Superb food, beef risotto was magnificent and the barramundi was cooked to perfection. Can’t wait to return. Staff were lovely and more than willing to help.
Absolutely amazing food and good coffee, the pork burger was perfect, juicy and had nice crunchy coleslaw. The eggs Benny was so flavourful and the eggs were poached perfectly. I would recommend
Holidaying from Darwin and came across this busy little place! Couldn't believe we scored a table to be honest as it was out of control busy, people lined up out the door. The busyness did not stop the great service, friendly staff, delicious breakfast and great coffee, so if you are in Melbourne definitely give this one a go!
Photo courtesy of my mum! Some really great basics here and some with a little bit of flair. I had the fritters, and wow were they good. Service was super friendly, and the cafe is perfectly positioned for people watching, either inside or outside :)
yummy!!! such a cute cafe space. food and coffee were so good! presentation of the food was great. definitely recommend the chilli eggs
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