This is quite honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! We went back the second day it was so good! The eggs with seed crispbread is to die for and the bloody mary went down a treat. Top it off with first class coffee and there is quite literally nothing else you could ask for. I would give it ten stars if I could.
Dined here last night and every dish was outstanding! From ambience, to service and food couldn't fault one thing. Highly recommend the oyster blade beef, the roasted potatoes and mushrooms �
Higher ground is a very busy cafe, love the setup and decor. It was hard to pick what I wanted to eat but I was interested in trying the hot cake.
It was delicious, warm soft cake with fruit. Not overly sweet, just perfect. I tried to eat it all but just couldn’t!
Dying to try the rest of the menu.
It’s one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a reason 🙌 I dined in today without a booking order a coffee and the kale and cauliflower salad. The salad was amazing! The kale was toasted well and had a get out amount of cauliflower & Brussels sprouts. Coffee is by 5 sense
One of the BEST brunch locations I have been to so far! Me and my partner came unexpectedly and instantly loved the vibe.
I never thought we could love eggs on toast more than we did until trying it at Higher Ground! Definitely coming back with my family to experience the great food that we did.
We were also served by a really lovely lady who made the experience even better 😊 She’s actually captured in one of my photos surprisingly haha!
Super busy place in the city, beautiful cafe! Loved the high ceilings. Food came out really slow. The lamb sausage roll was quite dry but the mushrooms and toast were good. The hot cakes were so so.
👏👏👏 I’ll start by saying this... higher ground is definitely worth the wait! You’ll queue for a table but once in you’ll be happy you did. I had the avo bagel and it was delicious. So much flavour. Gorgeous space, fab staff and so many good food options. Will be back for sure!
Went here for weekend breakfast/brunch. Avoided the crowds by going there before 9am.
Ordered the mushrooms with fried polenta, which was delicious, homely with good depths of flavour and textures from the hazelnut crunch. Cappuccino was smooth. After an accident involving broken cups, was offered a free cup of latte, which was a little strong on cinnamon.
Service was friendly and efficient. Casual ambience with varying levels of indoor seating available. Reasonable prices.
Overall, a solid brunch option but go early to avoid the crowds.
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--yes, dinner--Higher Ground will not disappoint. I think the salt and pepper on each table is there just for decoration because each dish is already very well-seasoned. Order anything with pickled cauliflower, hell, ask if you can have a side of pickled cauliflower on its own, and thank me later. Put it on your steak, put it on your roasted pumpkin, put it on your scrambled eggs, everything but the coffee and it makes a great pairing. If you want to have breakfast or brunch here, be prepared to wait. The lines can get pretty long, but it's worth it. If you want to try their amazing dinner fare, go on a weeknight, like a random Wednesday. Compliment the chef, compliment the waiters. This is truly one of the best dining experiences Melbourne has to offer.
An evening walk got me at higher ground. Enjoyed the ambience and sipped coffee along with starter. A bit pricey but tasty 😋
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In Melbourne there are a handful of venues that are considered must visits. Icons within the food scene. Higher Ground is one of these. This beautiful converted warehouse style building is a mecca for foodies from all over, and the queues to get in are testament to this. I have been here numerous times over the years, and most recently came in for brunch on our anniversary. How lucky we were not to have to wait for a table, but we were there quite early. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, quickly taking our order. We settled in with our coffees and took in the surroundings again. No matter how many times I have been here, I never get tired of the decor. The high ceilings, large windows and aged brick walls are just stunning. I have been seated all over the cafe, and the view is great from every angle.
We decided to share our food, as it's always so great. Starting with the truffled mushrooms served with grilled polenta, poached eggs and toast. As a mushroom lover, this was beautifully executed. The mushrooms were juicy, and the polenta was great to soak up the gooey egg yolks. Definitely a great start.
If you come to Higher Ground, you have to have the famous hotcake. I never leave without having it. Not only is it so eye catching, but it really is divine to eat. It comes as one huge, thick hot cake studded with blueberries and ricotta, and topped with an abundance of seeds, syrup, berries and cream. Not overly sweet, and so soft and fluffy, these are my favourite kind of hotcake. Come hungry, as this baby is big, and perfect for sharing.
My experiences at Higher Ground have always been amazing, and I have always found the staff to be pleasant and friendly. It's a very busy place, but we've never felt unwelcome or rushed. The bustling atmosphere only adds to the cool vibe, and with it's amazing food, Higher Ground will always be in my list of favourites.
I’ve visited them a couple of times before. And every visit has left me craving more. This recent visit was no different. The coffee was good, but the chilli scrambled eggs were exceptional. The eggs were more than perfectly, expertly cooked. The yogurt wasn’t over-powering. Just the right amount of pumpkin. And the pickled green was a metaphorical cherry on top! Can’t wait for my next trip to Melbourne.
Yes, the ricotta hotcakes live up to the hype. If you’re in Melbourne you have to visit this cafe! The interior was beautifully decorated and very unique as it is set in an old warehouse. We booked a table for two and I would still recommend you to as there was a line out the door. We ordered the ricotta hotcakes and the eggs Benedict. The hotcakes were enough to feed an army, and the eggs Benedict was delicious albeit a bit too salty. A great experience overall.
The food was fantastic! Presentation was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful.
The food did take over 40 minutes to arrive as it was busy.
A nice environment to meet friends and family for a nice meal and get some photos that look fancy.
Highly recommend
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A great place for any type of occasion.
The staff were friendly and helpful.
The food was delicious and the range makes it hard to choose just one!
Good coffee.
Good juice.
Great atmosphere and aesthetic.
Highly recommend.
Tried this place for breakfast, we booked a table for 815am and the place was getting busy ! The service was really good and the food amazing. I had the waffles and partner had the ricotta hotcake. The serving was really big, actually struggled to finish my plate. Presentation was amazing. I was impressed by it all. Coffee was good, probably a 7 out of 10 but the food definitely made the experience worth it. The place itself is really nice too maybe getting loud when so busy and a lot of movement happening around so not so much a place to be if you want to chill and relax. Would recommend and will be back there with friends for sure !
Not your standard cafe vibes.
An inviting and comfortable space, good tunes and good ambiance. Staff are very attentive and on top of things! Food looks incredible, tastes amazing, good portion sizes, coffee definitely wont disappoint. Good choice for a casual coffee catch up, business meeting or tinder date. 🌿🌿
Quite famous place to get brunch.
It is very cool how they maintained that construction under the high-rise building.
The columns go through the roof (new one).
Food is fancy and pricy. Good presentation.
When it gets busy expect long waiting times.
Staff is friendly and helpful.
Since it is a very popular place to go it is recommended to book in advance.
There is always a long queue. (Mainly during the weekend)
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