My sister and I had a late breakfast here this morning. Beautiful food and coffee, super fast polite and friendly service. Highly recommended!!
Really good. Food was delicious and portion sizes were very generous. Coffee is great too
What a gem of a cafe tucked away in a quiet area of East Melbourne. Amazing food - I had the Avocado Smash - delicious! Definitely will return �
Absolutely amazing delicious filling food went back twice whilst we stayed for 2 days for guns n roses last month and cannot wait to go back. Awesome service as well :D
Awesome friendly service lovely fresh food great coffee ��
I’m not a local but visit every few months to enjoy the surrounds and the service and The Smashed Avocado is smashing! :)
Tres simple tres bon
Parfait pour " a break "
A good place to relax and enjoy a meal. Good !
Great Menu and service... And mouth watering specials!
I came here on a Saturday morning and was welcomed very kindly and pleasantly by the staff. I tried out their breakfast burger and iced coffee. The staff were very accommodating and super friendly. The food was delicious! The breakfast burger was nicely toasted and flavourful with a rich, melt in your mouth texture which was absolutely delicious! One of the best I had. The iced coffee was a real delight. The barista Peter really knows his stuff. The atmosphere is great and there's a friendly, community vibe that's both welcoming and vibrant. A really great experience and a real highlight to any day. Great food and a great vibe. A must visit!
A nice little cafe on a quiet street. I had the pumpkin, egg and bread breakfast. It was delicious. I would definitely go there again. Mmmmm
The Wandering Reviewer
+5
One of the joys of working in and around Melbourne and Victoria are the amazing places you come across quite serendipitously. This morning I took a new path to work and found the most delightful cafe ‘George Street Cafe’. With a blustery wind that felt like Antarctica had floated into Port Phillip Bay, I ventured inside for respite for a morning heart starter latte. I was greeted by the lovely Adam and Jonty who were busily making coffees and serving customers. Listening to the cafe ‘chit chat’ it was clear this was a regular for many of the diners. As my hands warmed around my latte, I flipped through a newspaper but really was delightfully distracted by the warm and cosy atmosphere that exudes from this little place. It represented the essence of a community that enjoys and appreciates consistency in the known and friendliness from those they’ve come to hand over their culinary taste to.
I watched a few breakfasts being served, all of which looked tantalisingly. The cakes, slices and sweet treats were tempting but alas, I had a breakfast meeting today otherwise the banana cake would’ve been coming with me. Highly recommend George Street Cafe is on your list if nothing more than to see how a good cafe is run. Thank you.
The George Street Cafe is a local East Melbourne landmark and the place where the locals flock to meet up. The proprietor, Michael knows everybody by name and ensures all customers become return customers. The food menu board regularly has specials and the printed menu has a good range at affordable prices. But best of all is the coffee, arguably the best in Melbourne (even without an Italian barista in sight)!
This is the perfect Cafe to catch up with friends, it has a nice welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable to sit and have a cup of coffee whilst reading the paper. This place also uses a nice strong coffee and offers the opinions of almond milk or bonsoy which is great for lactose intolerant people such as myself. Perfect little gem of a Cafe that anyone should give a shot!
Arrived at morning peak hour. Busy and efficient turnaround of what were definitely more locals and regulars than not.
Very good coffee. Good breakfast. Nothing over the top on the menu - less to dwell on!
Best coffee in Melbourne- wakes you up & puts a big smile on your face! Sally & Robert
Only 4.5 because the location isn't Tuscany! Laugh out Loud!
I had lunch here few days ago with friends. We ordered 1 veg and 1 non-veg risotto, 1 chicken burger with salad & chips. Nice food, very reasonable price for the massive serving. I did not expect the serving was that huge so I ordered a coffee and I was absolutely fine without dinner. Oh, talking about coffee, don't think it ever fail to impress me. This place was already my favorite spot for coffee when I was working in the area.
What a lovely cafe. Popped over from hospital to grab some breakfast while daughter having procedure. Being a distracted middle aged mother, the young man at the counter greeted me calmly as I babbled my order. He was patient with this old vegan; offering me some alternate options. A lovely manner and delicious breakfast. Lovely quaint atmosphere.
This is a truly neighbourhood café. It sits on the corner of two very quiet streets in the idyllic suburb of East Melbourne. Surrounded by plenty of permitted parking, and far away from the common modes of public transport, it’s little surprise that George Street is hardly known beyond the pristine perimeters of 3002.
This is a truly neighbourhood café. It sits on the corner of two very quiet streets in the idyllic suburb of East Melbourne. Surrounded by plenty of permitted parking, and far away from the common modes of public transport, it’s little surprise that George Street is hardly known beyond the pristine perimeters of 3002.
The George Street Café in East Melbourne originally began its life as a food store- all the way back in 1867. Nowadays it is a café, headed up by the current owner, Michael Chen, a man whose passion for healthy eating and customer service is astounding. On your first visit, Michael will welcome you with a chat, some advice about what to order and a smile.
French toast was out of this world!! So filling and a giant serve. Great value for money and friendly service!! Only area that could use improvement was the quality of the coffee. It was made well but lacking flavour!
Great experience overall and will be back to try other items on the menu that also looked great!
Great coffee and breakfast. Recommend the 5 bean mix. Friendly efficient service. We'll be back!
Hidden Lil' Gem! Beautiful food, friendly staff and great prices! All round 10/10 loved it! Will be back for sure and defiantly worth a try for those who havn't checked this place out!
Great facacia. The Facacia is yummy. it is well cooked very tasty. Loved it.
A great cafe! Fantastic coffee, beautiful food. Would highly reccomend!!
Great local cafe, friendly and fast service, tasty breakfast and good coffee. Nice location and ambiance as well, both inside and outside. Overall fantastic local gem with strong following among loyal clientele..
Great Coffee. Without a doubt the best coffee in Melbourne, but make sure the Chinese girl makes the coffee as it does make a vast difference. Breakfast was great. The Eggs Benedict was made to perfection. This will be my local from now on.
Nice little cafe with good food.. I can't understand all the really negative reviews about this place. It is not purporting to be anything more than a nice local cafe serving up decent food. Have eaten breakfast and lunch here a number of times and have never been disappointed, don't listen to the negative reviews and stop off for some food on your way to and from the G.
George Street Cafe. Seems a popular venue for locals. The staff greet many of the customers enthusiastically by name or by remembering the regulars orders. Quite a pleasant experience being able to sit outside, enjoy the generously sized big breakfast and hear the distant sounds of the footy match at the nearby M.C.G. Found the staff friendly and the service, while a little slow, perfectly adequate.
Whenever on holidays in Melbourne I breakfast here once or twice. Their food and coffee are great (my fav is traditional porridge with fruit/nuts) and Michael seems well liked by his local customers. It's a rare 5⭐ from me...Recommended.
Food was good. I passed by after tennis. It's a pretty busy cafe. Most customers seem to be from the neighbourhood. I learnt from my first visit that everyone knows Michael 😆
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One of the joys of working in and around Melbourne and Victoria are the amazing places you come across quite serendipitously. This morning I took a new path to work and found the most delightful cafe ‘George Street Cafe’. With a blustery wind that felt like Antarctica had floated into Port Phillip Bay, I ventured inside for respite for a morning heart starter latte. I was greeted by the lovely Adam and Jonty who were busily making coffees and serving customers. Listening to the cafe ‘chit chat’ it was clear this was a regular for many of the diners. As my hands warmed around my latte, I flipped through a newspaper but really was delightfully distracted by the warm and cosy atmosphere that exudes from this little place. It represented the essence of a community that enjoys and appreciates consistency in the known and friendliness from those they’ve come to hand over their culinary taste to.
I watched a few breakfasts being served, all of which looked tantalisingly. The cakes, slices and sweet treats were tempting but alas, I had a breakfast meeting today otherwise the banana cake would’ve been coming with me. Highly recommend George Street Cafe is on your list if nothing more than to see how a good cafe is run. Thank you.
Continuously impresses me; George Street café is a hidden gem amongst the busy hospital district of East Melbourne. With a tasty strong house blend, the coffee delights the senses, and the sweet treats confirm the quality of this place. Ignore the somewhat cheap decor interior and appreciate the taste of the food, the kindness of the staff, and the consistent brilliance of George St Café.
4 stars.
First time visit here in East Melbourne. I'm truly blown away how good the original structure of the building still stands. The food menu is ace, prices are affordable. They serve tea and coffee for those who love a sip. Very peaceful area. Slow music in back ground. They have new paper aswell for reading. Must visit.
Great coffee and really good customer service! Will definitely be back to try the food whenever I’m in the area again.
Weekend visit to Melbourne with a dog, beautiful breakfast and best coffee, coming back for late lunch. Would recommend this eatery
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