Been coming here in the mornings for breakfast regularly. Never disappointed. I had the most delicious eggs benny this morning. Perfectly cooked eggs, generous serving, tasty & beautifully plated. Absolutely love coming here for brekkie - consistently good. Despite it being quite busy, looking over at one of the chefs cooking everything up made me smile coz it looked like he was literally dancing in the kitchen & loving it!đšâđłđș
We had an event at Trunk and it was a huge success thanks to the amazing staff and delicious food. Everyone was super impressed with the attention to detail and especially that they catered for allergies / food intolerances. Will definitely be back!
An awesome place for an American style menu, Trunk Diner is a fun place to visit, especially with a group. With a warm and inviting indoor area with loads of natural light and also a spacious courtyard for when the weather is pleasant; this diner has a cosy and cool vibe.
The menu centres around American diner style food; delivering up burgers, hot dogs and loaded fries. We had some amazing hot dogs with a delicious array of fun toppings. The buns were really fresh, and they were both really tasty. The loaded fries were rich and decadent and definitely not something you should eat every day!!
Finishing up with some homemade caramel slice, it was nice to finish on a sweet note. The coffee was really good and definitely hit the spot. Service was cheerful and efficient, even though it was a busy lunch period. An attractive venue at the northern end of town, Trunk Diner is a fab spot for a catch up with friends over some drinks and tasty treats.
Awesome place for lunch had the Rod Swainson which was a really nice hotdog very quick and friendly service they serve beer and cocktails #drunklife. Also if you like hot give the stupid wings a go !!!!
Consistent, flavoursome and good price point. I ordered a pepperoni pizza here last night and there was plenty of toppings, nice crisp base and rich tomato sauce. Always good here and food is cooked quick
I had a really enjoyable breakfast here, the baked eggs were really yummy. The coffee was also good, and I liked the courtyard atmosphere. The only critique would be that my mumâs smoked salmon breakfast with the hash brown was cold and she found the hash brown to be a bit oily.
Breakfast here on a Sunday morning, seated quickly, water and menus brought over and coffee order taken. Coffee was very good and came out in quick time. Order taken and food arrived shortly after. Very well presented, well cooked and very nice. Ambience is night, a little loud inside, but overall very good. This is one to remember as we will return here in the future, definitely give it a try.
Cool and buzzing atmosphere. There was a wedding in one section of the venue. The coffee was well balanced and smooth. The only downside was that the barista who took my order was quite cold.
Great burger joint, has excellent burgers, great fries and shakes, great vibe and friendly staff. Have been here many times and will continue to come back.
Iâve been here many times, so i though I should write a review. I really enjoy coming here, especially in summer. It has a great vibe, the food is really good as are the drinks! I really like their burgers and fries.
Second time going to this great cafe. Our coffee and food were both delicious. Our service and food delivery were both prompt. I will be going back a third time.
What a pleasant American diner. We were welcomed warmly onto the premises and the service remained attentive throughout our time there.
Everything on the menu was reasonably priced. We were keen to try a variety of items today.
The grilled corn with quesa was corn-tastic. That fine cheese scattered over the perfectly grilled corn was a surprisingly great combination.
Fried chicken is my second addiction (after bubble tea) and Trunk's version hit all the right notes....well seasoned and well fried.
The nachos and buffalo wings were as expected - yummy all round.
The setting was great for families.
The diner gets its name from its position under the coral tree....so it looks like I'll be setting my roots down at Trunk diner from now on!
To be honest, I didnât have high expectations since I thought Trunk was more of a restaurant than a brunch cafe. The pancakes turned out to be really soft and there was a good balance of flavour. I didnât really enjoy my latte though. The service was quick considering the place was quite busy.
Good food, not too expensive. Conveniently open early Sunday mornings and is a nice place to sit around and chill at with someone. However gets pretty busy so you might have to wait,especially if your group is big. The serving sizes are pretty adequate to fill you up and I would recommend their eggs bennedict, whose hollandaise has a nice mustard touch.
Trunk is a great spot in the CBD with one of the best beer gardens in Melbourne. Best combo for a weekend afternoon? A pint of Furphy on tap and their crazy hot wings that will have you gasping for air even if you have the highest of high tolerances for hot food - theyâre amazing! Their burgers and dogs are great too, a fave being the Ron Swanson (big Parks & Rec fan and these guys pay excellent tribute to the great manâs name).
Highly recommend Trunk Diner if youâre in for a relaxing afternoon with a great outdoor atmosphere!
Trunk Diner is one of my favourite âgo-toâ drinking/eatery holes in Melbourne for a drink after work or a tasty lunch. Having been there more times than I can count, there can be discrepancies in the food - e.g. the chicken quesadilla might be missing some ingredients from the last time you had it - but overall food is generally quite delicious (the Cuban sandwich is my favourite) and surprisingly filling despite some of the serves looking quite small. Great range of wine and beers and the coffees are great also. If you go during busy times (lunch seems to be the busiest for food) the staff can be run off their feet but are always quite polite.
Having cuban and tuna oâmelt + 3 mini corn dogs on Sunday lunch with my cousin.
(+) The tuna oâmelt is amazing! The combination of tuna cheese and mayođ, and the cuban; pulled pork is tender, so lovely however its a bit spicy :) the corn dog is nice as well~ my cousin and i spent around $36ish all together including 10% surcharge on Sunday. We found out the portion quite big, and really filling, so i ate 1 of the tuna oâmelt where my cousin ate 1 of the cuban + 1 corn dog each and have it take awayđ
(-) 1.5/5 the service just mehhhh~ one of the staff throw the freakinâ serviette , like drop it on the table instead of place it well, a bit pissed! They also need more staff because it took awhile to get their attention -.- omg.
Crumbed pepperjack cheese to die for! Love their nachos and mac&cheese croquettes not to mention the burgers and corn cob! Reccomendation for jug cocktails is the ginger ale and vodka!
I'm currently in Melbourne, and decided to give Trunk Diner a visit. Had the Trunk burger, which was very nice, and filling. My sister had the chicken burger, again, delightful.
I did try the "stupid hot chicken wings" in which I was warned by the waitress. She wasn't kidding, I would have eaten fire to cool my mouth down, dear Lord, I was burning.
Ambiance: Very relaxed, quite pleasant.
Food: Very tasty, and plentiful.
Price: Worth every cent, very easy on the pocket, value for money for a quality serving.
Do yourself a favour, if you happen to be in Melbourne give this place a go, you will not regret it.
We came into Trunk Diner for a pre theatre drink and snacks. I love the more relaxed Diner feel and we chose to eat inside as it was a little cool outside for a change. Planning to go out after the show we opted to share a vegetarian nachos and I grabbed a pint of Mt Kosciuszko Pale Ale and KD a Rose by the glass. Service was prompt and the nacho were quite generously topped and a very old school dish done well, a perfect quantity to share. I do love me that cheese, guacamole, sour cream & salsa combo.
Only gripe is 10% Surcharge for a Sundayâs and public holidays. This was well sign posted but it still Sh!tz me!!!
Iâve been here before and the burgers are also very good. Recommended
Got a burger, a Golden Gaytime spiked milkshake, and a coffee. The coffee was a little bitter and needed some sugar but everything else was great.
Towards the top end of my budget but 100% worth it. I was seated in their glass greenhouse-style area when it wasn't too busy. The staff were very attentive. I loved how they had beehives on the rooftop, and lots of small 'zones' where customers could choose to sit inside, outside, or in a blend like myself. It's the sort of place you can bring friends or family for a catch-up at any time of day and soak in the wonderful setting.
I initially had booked the restaurant, but 2 days before we were due they called & apologised saying we could only use the diner as they had a wedding on that day! You only find out 2 days in advance? So we sat out in the cafe part & the food was quite good, but the service was rather poor. The wait staff just stood around chatting a fair bit & didnât really make any effort. Quite expensive too.
The Diner seared section is a bit run down but the service and food was great! Very reasonably priced meals and you donât have to book. OlJalepeno burger and buffalo wings were delicious! It may looked packed out front and next door but the diner section has plenty of tables rest for walk ins - even on a Friday night after work.
Trunk is probably one of my go to places on a warm/nice day when I am meeting someone for lunch or coffee around work. I enjoy eating at the diner with the variety of food options that are fun and delicious. The coffee is fantastic (highly recommend it) and I love getting take away as the cup comes with the pink lid. There muffins are delicious (probably my all-time favourite), I love that they have an option to purchase smaller muffins as I find the large ones too big for me.
Trunk diner is has a nice casual atmosphere. Great place to stop for a coffee and a chat. I also had the corn fritters for brunch. It was delicious.
Points for: beautiful courtyard, American classicsÂ
Dine Time: weekday lunch
Trunk has a beautiful courtyard wrapping around the building with lots of tables and plenty of shade. It's a really nice atmosphere, especially on a balmy night when the fairy lights are up.
They have quite a variety of American classics on the menu, but since I'm on a health binge, I opt for the salads. A lot of the ingredients I like anyway - roast pumpkin, charred broccoli, hummus (which was a tad on the salty side) with poached chicken and a nice lemon dressing.
This place would be pretty good on a cheat night with beers and a cheese kransky.
Cookie in skillet dessert. All you need to know really. Delicious.
Actually the rest of the food was great too- wings, hot dog, burger. Great versions of diner classics. Only criticism is that we prefer a regular frankfurt, but that's being picky.
Very friendly and attentive service.
And that cookie dessert...
I have been to Trunk the restaurant on many an occasion, the other night i tried Trunk diner, the more casual option of the two. The food was suitably more basic with the menu mostly comprised of a variety of burgers. The Zomato menu lists several salads but their updated version in venue had only one available so poached chicken it was. It was tasty enough as far as salads go and really quite cheap at $15.50. Atmosphere wise a Friday night is heaving with the after work crowd so it's very loud. It's much nicer sitting outside (particularly in summer) but that wasn't really an option on this rainy evening. There's no table service but the staff are friendly and accommodating and they allowed me to alter my dish to remove the loathsome pickled onions. Good pick for drinks but not my favourite for food due to limited options. Desserts sound amazing though
A delightful place for a light meal before a show. We ate here with the kids and they were happy with their meals and I was happy with the option of fresh veggies in stead of the usual fries.
We ate the quesadillas and as a light meal they were perfect, but if we were having a main meal I think they might not have been quite enough.
Lovely staff, casual atmosphere and family friendly. Service was timely and I never felt pressured or worried about curtain raise for our show!
Nice cozy restaurant in a great location. Food was tasty however not worth it for the price. As in burgers dont come with anything and are small so a side is needed. However its cooked to perfection. Overall a good place in a good location
I stumbled across this place whilst roaming through the CBD and was impressed. The food was simple but it was one of the best hot dogs I've had in a long time. The courtyard area is a really nice place to eat especially in the summer and the staff were also very friendly.
My second time to Trunk Diner.
Good American diner menu, very relaxed vibe.
Ordered Animal Style Fries and The Ron Swanson Hotdog.
Both dishes were very tasty with good flavours.
May return, but would probably rather seek out somewhere new to try.
Perfect coffee and delicious pastries! Coffee didn't even need sugar (and I always have sugar). Dark chocolate and pistachio biscotti was to die for and I wished I had time to go back and get some more. My husband also enjoyed his chocolate, banana and caramel muffin.
Very tasty burger!
Pros:
+Delicious juicy patty, good char on the outside
+Soft, unobstructive bun
+Overall very nice and simple flavour (no sauce, no cheese, just the flavour of the patty)
Cons:
-Not enough pickles, it would have been more enjoyable to have some pickle in every bite
Delicious food, way better than any Diner. The quality really comes through too with brunch. However serving sizes do vary dramatically for items of similar price.
Lovely spot to day drink and just chill out! The Animal Style Fried were excellent. I don't usually like Shoestrings but these were crunchy and smothered in the sauce and bacon. The Hot Sauce Wings were pretty average and the Burger was alright, pretty sad even. Housemade Iced Tea was perfect for a sunny day. Their cocktail selection is great as well. If it does get too sunny or rain, go inside!
Been here on a semi regular basis for the past 3 years. They make a nice wagu burger (I like mine well done) with a side of the chilli fries.
Went on Friday for a Xmas catch up with work however the indoor diner was closed for a private function. We had to sit outside which was not great for a cold and windy Melbourne day!!
Overall the food is great and fresh but if you can sit in the diner it makes it a much more pleasant experience.
Nice Sunday afternoon weather - perfect spot for lunch as Trunk had a fabulous outdoor area. Staff were great & attentive but the food - underwhelming. We had the cheese burger & salad.. Defo be back for drinks, the atmosphere was great, food meh
Good for a coffee and some lunch (or any meal really). Their staff are friendly and approachable, the building looks cool and is a little quirky with their cheeky signs. The breakfast options are very solid and cover all the usual Melbourne brunch staples nicely.
This place is full of suits on warm nights in the evenings having after work drinks. Better to go for brunch when it's nice and relaxed.
Love the ambience. But it would be very hot during the summer. I had the wagyu burger with blue cheese, it was mediocre. But the sausage taste quite good.
This is a great place to go and unwind, especially with the summer months approaching. Despite arriving after the lunch rush, service was a tad poor. Ordered the chicken club sandwich with fries and my friend ordering the wagyu beef burger, it was worth the wait - fresh, hot and filling. Would be keen to try their breakfast menu for a brunch date in the future!
A good place to eat and drink, without having to fight for a table. There's plenty of room!
"The Business" hotdog is a sure fire winner (perhaps it was cause I had been drinking) and the burgers are pretty decent.
One of the Best burgers in Melbourne, always comes medium rare and quality meat. Negative starting to cater for the new gen... Veggie and green stuff, thin chips!!!! Other plus great beer choice and a weekly burger special. Changes every week... Surprises (gotta Love It).
It's hard to do a review on an establishment such as Trunk (both the bar and the restaurant). However I will give it my best. To start with - the food is awesome. First of all - try the pizzas. You won't regret it. Secondly - the burgers are some of the best. Still hungry? Make way for the quesadillas. Keep sipping on the vino. The list reads really well; albeit a tad pricey. Wines are about $10 a pop. Some higher. A great place to spend the evening with family/mates/colleagues/anyone you care to share a night out with. Also make sure you try their salads for lunch (out of this world!).
This is great spot for brunch or a relaxed dinner after work. Especially great in the sun. The space is a little crammed, but service prompt and very friendly.
Been here quite a few times and have always been impressed.
During the day they can accommodate for any age group and, with a booking, they'll accommodate any number of people.
The setting is absolutely beautiful in all parts of the restaurant and creates awesome vibes.
The food comes in god sized portions and is packed with flavor! My faves are the quesidilla's and nachos. Only thing I wouldn't recommend is the burgers - they come deconstructed, are a little too small and a little too simple.
Otherwise great place to hang out with mates and enjoy some good food and banter đ
Ate two delicious breakfasts here on a weekday and weekend. Had the Mexican eggs & bacon tortilla with a side of gourmet sausage which was hearty and perfect for a cold morning. Next visit i was in need of a vegie fix so i had the Wiz-Kale-Leafa which is an assortment of leafy greens with eggs and i added a side hash brown. That breakfast was a tasty healthy start to the day and the hash browns here are thick, crispy and honestly the best i've ever had. Service was good and they were busy.
Been here a couple of times. Perfect diner feel. Great for drinks and food is decent too. Have tried their salads, burgers, coffee, egg bacon Mexican wrap, sandwich - all were decent but nothing extra ordinary. Overall a decent place which caters to decent breakfast, lunch and a good evening after work.
Nice place and environment
Great food ( small portions, but delicious)
Very good service and lovely staff
All good for dinner and gathering
- very recommended !
Place was amazing with all the trees around and a grape tree above partially covered, small birdies flying around chirping with the beautiful weather adding to is totally worth sitting and enjoying your food here. Food was good the burger was okayish-good , Fries with cheese was good, salads were okay too. Th3 staff were very friendly and Service was also great.
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+4.5
Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and the food came out quickly and was spot on. The menu isn't too expensive either. Ordered the uncut salad, fries and the meatless Seattle and would definitely get them again. Staff were super friendly too. Will be coming back again and also want to make it for a night out as their cocktails look really good too!
Fantastic venue for a function. The staff are lovely, the vibe is lively and fun. Gorgeous courtyard with a 100yr old tree in the middle. Very Melbourne, steeped in interesting history (used to be a synagogue, a school, a kindergarten & many other restaurants before becoming Trunk Diner)
The pizzas and pastas are authentic Italian style, great wine selection and creative cocktail mix.
Take your work friends here for lunch or family for a weekend dinner.
Great burger although I would have liked it to be a bit larger. An extensive selection of additions to the burger but can make the burger a bit expensive. For example cheese and bacon adds $4.50 to the price. The shoestring fries were delicious.
Trunk American Diner offers hearty breakfast in a bright and friendly environment. I wish I had stomach space for the milkshakes or breakfast cocktails because they sound phenomenal to me. The food we tasted was good and filling but not as outstanding or creative as other meals we tried in Melbourne. The coffee was a disappointment.
Cool diner with a nice atmosphere. The burgers are quite good and the "stupidly hot wings" are really really hot. Probably the hottest wings I've tried so far.
Lovely leafy location within the concrete jungle of the CBD. Wagyu beef burger was small but very tasty. Also tried the Richard Simmons salad and veggie burger. Good fries. Service was a little gruff but they were busy on this Sunday sunny afternoon. Would be a great place return for after-work drinks in the outside area.
My partner and I had a quick dinner here on a Thursday. Good atmosphere, we had to wait a little bit for our food but when it arrived it was actually the freshest hottest burger I've had - actually straight off the grill! I had chicken, he had wagyu and we shared the chilli fries. Would go back if we were in the area looking for a tasty meal. Ill try it for breaky next time!
I came here couple of months back because i had to open my big mouth for to try their spicy chicken wings its says on the menu that sauce they use is 900 hundred times more spicer than the usual, boy that was spicy i start drining tomato sauce after having a one bite and wherever i touch on my body its start burning too so i would recommend to go slow when you come across this kind of challange
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NY style diner with external dining space bringing to Melbourne simple and hearty street food. The design is spacious, simple and casual to match the style of the food. Staff were friendly and efficient.
As the most popular and iconic NY dude food, we chose to sample the wagyu beef burger. Thick patty charred to medium rare with the cheese as extra - melted on top- embraced in a brioche bun. The burger appears relatively small, however, it's very rich and filling. The beef patty is very soft and juicy- high drip alert! The veggies were served next to the burger: cos lettuce, slice of tomato & a ribbon of divine pickled zucchini!. After further analysis of the burger, I concluded that due to the level of its juiciness, separating the veggies from the burger is logical to avoid sogginess and maintain our dignity with controlling messiness! Very thoughtful! Over all the burger was tasty with perfect textures and juiciness, for a more high impact flavor there are a variety of sauces to add (I loved it the way it came though!!).. We sampled the golden and crunchy fries with aioli sauce- loved the level of saltiness and addictive crunchiness!! Will definitely be back - especially for the desserts! ; )
It was actually a night out at pepe's.. Anyway! It was great, fantastic vibes and the food was solid. See pictures.. The 4 stars and not 5 is due to the broccolini which was to be honest... Incredibly underwhelming. Massive props to the lady who served our table. I regret not tipping her! She was fantastic (thanks for recommending the ice cream for one...)
Great vibe for lunch, the place looks like a greenhouse.
The chicken burger was good but nothing special and relatively small. Other portions of my friends were not that big either. It cost $13 which is reasonable.
Great coffee!
Would recommend for a casual lunch!
Great little diner in a restored 1850s synagogue and a huge beer garden. The American diner style menu is great with a large selection of burgers, nachos, sandwiches as well as sandwiches. Beer selection is perfectly matched to the menu also. Whilst not the best in town at anything it does, Trunk is satisfying and myself and my mates will be back for sure!
Good place for late lunch/early dinner but as per other reviews nothing special. I had the Mac and cheese burger which was nice but a little greasy. My friend had the ribs which were again nothing special.
I was visiting Melbourne on a holiday and absolutely loved eating at Trunk Diner. The food is delicious, the staff are lovely and the diner is absolutely beautiful!
Highly recommended.
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