Break time, after work drinks time... any time is Dikstein's Corner Bar time.
I highly recommend the coffee and the house made pizza. To top it all off, the staff are friendly and the venue itself feels like a second home with warm, yet quirky, decor.
Simple food, quality drinks, friendly staff, quirky decor and people. What's not to love? A regular stop for me every time I'm in Melbourne.
A favourite of mine. Quirky and quality meet like hand n glove here. Pleasant staff and atmosphere...�
So so so nice and cute a bar to come across. Delicious coffee and super location before doing many things. Thanks.
Great food great bar thanks for charging my phone will be back next time are am in Melbourne the pulled pork and Slaw was Amazing
Great Location, Service with a Smile, Yummy Coffee, Free WiFi - what else can you wish for! Fantastic Value - 6 Stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Great atmosphere, small and intimate, warm and inviting in winter especially. Good beers and wine - great food - what more could you want...
Coffee latte - 4 (soy latte -3)
Scramble - 4.5
Muffin - 3.5
Ambience - 4.7
Very eccentric inside and on a warm day outside is the place to be in the laneway. Food is simple and good. No fancy additions, just well cooked food.
Initially we just came for food but being a wine bar we couldn't help but squeeze in a cheeky drink during lunch. The staff are helpful in choosing from various bottled wines by the glass to compliment your meal.
For lunch I got their chicken and waffles which was an admirable size. The waffles are made in house and were more crisp than fluffy. The chicken was nicely fried fillets though I wish they were more liberal with the seasoning to help balance out the sweetness. Overall decent.
Definitely a spot I'd love to revisit but more for tapas and wine. They're also known for their housemade thin crust pizzas which my friend enjoyed but I thought the crust looked pretty unusual!
I grabbed a coffee and the BEST muffin from here. The service was friendly and quick, they heated my rhubarb muffin which was nice.
The coffee was good and the place was rather busy. Another fine establishment for dinner... mental note Tim.E lol
Definitely worth a visit if you in the area.
Review from March 2017
Dikstein's was a favourite haunt long before I started working in the CBD. For years my book club met there, upstairs, on the last Monday of the month. It has just the kind of vibe you want when discussing literature--dark, moody and European but unconsciously so. No pretension here. Book club has since moved onto venues that stay open a little later, but Dikstein's will always have a place in my heart. Oh, and their piping hot, cast iron skillet-clad mac and cheese ain't bad either.
The chicken salad with pumpkin and goats cheese is so good for a lunchtime catch up with a friend, and convenient being so close to where we both work. Haven't had one in a while but the pizzas here are delish also, nice and light with yummers toppings
This rustic little bar has a great relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, the pizzas are good.. with Rosemary potato being my fav. Being located on a corner of a lane way and little Collins means plenty of people watching opportunity or there is plenty of seating upstairs for a more intimate feel.
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Dikstein's corner bar - Little Collins, Melbourne CBD. Firstly sincere apologies for not having reviewed a restaurant for a quite a few weeks!! Life happened as usual... but now I am back and hopefully with a bang :) so lunch in the city after a long time. This is hands down one of my favourite pizza places. There are about 5-6 vegetarian options and all are unique and delicious. If you want a good vegetarian pizza (potato and haloumi pizza in the picture- already had a bite as couldn't wait, with chilli oil on one of the slices ready to be picked up - #nopatience) very few places will beat this one!! In fact anything of the menu is absolutely amazing. The spaghetti was full of flavour and zest. Lovely cosy upstairs sitting area just adds to the experience. Definitely go give it a try you will not regret it 😊. #rating5 #italianfood #pizzalover #spaghettiistheloveofmylife #pesto #melbournecbd #littlecollins #melbournefoodie #vegetarianrocks #melbournebesteats #vegbourne #igersmelbourne #potatopizza #vegetarianfoodie #foodislife #IAMBACK
Solid spot for a wine and a glass of red during the winter lunchtimes.
Great for people watching too!
Not massive on lining up to place an order but it does work quite well.
A bit of an institution for The Dear Luncher is Dikstein's. Several visits the past decade or so, and there has never been a bad meal consumed here. The lamb pizza is right up there. Extremely enjoyable. A bit pokey outside but you have upstairs options as well. These guys do the simple things well and can always be relied upon for a decent lunch in a great little Melbourne lane. Look at the immaculateness of the burger and pizza in the pics. LOVE YOU LONG TIME.
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Now this place was one of the quaint places that none of us ever discoverd, whilst walking past it on a daily basis. I have been here about 10 times and to my surprise, the background music is usually fantastic, pizza's were great and the uniqueness of this attracted 28+ professional people who could have a chat, enjoy the ambience and not have to put up with doof doof which was too loud.
I have introduced this to a number of people who embraced this place but recently, although still great, has had a change in focus.
Not wanting to deter potential incumbents, my only feedback is that the prices of pizza have gone up 30% and drinks have risen steeply. Not as humble but I am happy to pay any prices, however, I consider raising the bar by so much is potentially going to lose its humility that it offered.... with an edge and uniqueness!
Apparently the manager has sold other venues and this one is in the only one in the pre-retirement plan which has ultimately caused the change - which has been a surprise to many....
My only word of advice is that something that can be good can potentially be great - but don't loose the essence of what made it popular......
Long live a good bar!! lets see the response
This is my favourite place for a sit down breakfast. Sometimes, too, I buy a takeaway pizza for dinner or take a table of an evening. Amidst a plethora of fine cafe food in Melbourne CBD this establishment takes first place. First class service, food quality alongside pleasantness. I wish it was open of a weekend.
Nice little place for lunch. The food is nice and fresh, and while there isn't a lot of seating to be had, if you get in quick, you are assured of a great spot in the sun or shade to eat lunch. Would not be too good for large groups purely due to the seating arrangements.
Pizzas are good but for the tiny size they're very expensive. I don't expect Pizza Hut prices but I was still hungry after having a pizza. Like the bar set-up.
Great pizzas; great service; great staff. This is a great find on the corner of Bank Place and Little Collins Street. They do serve more than pizzas but on the 3 occasions I've been here and tried different pizzas they have all been fantastic. Great place for a quick lunch.
This bar feels like a home away from home. There is something I really like about it. It has that cosy, cluttered feel. The shelves are full of old wine bottles and cigar boxes and other little kitschy things.
The food is hearty and homely - pizza, pasta, goulash, stew and pasties. The pizza seems to be the star, there was one on every table. The dough is freshly made on the premises, not store bought and has the perfect texture. Along with the perfect size, single serve presented on a bread board.
I chose the salami pizza with pickled peppers. Mmm salami and pickled peppers. It was so good. My partner had the bococcini and pesto pizza. Apparently very flavoursome but a little on the oily side - really what would you expect with pesto and cheese??
I'm going back. Next time it will be after work and I'll have one of their many whiskeys to accompany my pizza. Check the facebook page, they have deals pretty regularly and not just on cocktails.
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I work around this area for about 2 years and Dikstein is by far the most enjoyable place for me to have coffee, breakfast, pizza and drinks.
Design wise, it has 3 areas; the counter; when i need some alone time to da our your coffee n thoughts. The outdoor; when I wish to soak up the sun with a cool beer. The upstairs; rustic old Italian godfather style area. My personal fav.
First, let's do away with the basic. Consistent and wonderful coffee although this is effectively more a bar. Many challenging Monday morning is saved by the breakfast special; bacon & egg in Turkish bread plus a nice strong latte. The pizza is great too, with high quality crust and balance tasty toppings.
The service here is 1st class even during long waiting times. The easy and warm smiles, some winks and sometimes free coffee makes me feel like this is my own bar. Really makes me wonder why can't more popular cafés maintain their good service. Dikstein make it seems so easy.
I seldom give a rating above 4 but Dikstein deserves it for quietly bringing something different in my cafe life. An all rounder bar/cafe with good food and tht Godfather feel.
Keep it up Dikstein.
Best dairy free pizza I've eaten (takeaway), tasty and the toppings didn't fall off when eating. Enjoyable base too. Mushroom pizza I had also had the perfect amount of garlic on it. Great job team!
I've spent a few breakfasts, lunch and coffee breaks here and highly recommend it for food and drinks. Their service is informal & friendly but prompt. The staff have a warm approach and don't take long to recognise repeat customers.
The avocado and egg breakfast has been lovely each time, although I often separate a few pieces of the overly generous feta from the mash. Watch out for the scrambled eggs - very buttery and wonderfully tasty, but not for those seeking a clean, strict diet!
Give these good lads and gals your patronage!
As always, great breakfast and excellent service.
Mikes and the team are always welcoming to the team of past and present.
A+++++++++++++++
I really love thin crust pizza’s. A good base makes all the difference. The best pizza out of the 3 was definitely the Pulled Pork and Pear pizza. Pear and pork go so nicely together and there was a bit of honey or something added to make it a little bit sweeter, which I liked.
Cool. The pizzas are the right size for one person, thin crust, tasty with a serve of healthy spinach. Love it.
Mid week lunch, quick service, tasty well priced pizzas + beer. Will go again
Just right. Yummo pizza (had gorgonzola cheese n spinach n pumpkin) . great spot . relaxed atmosphere . seating outside, inside and upstairs . friendly helpful staff . really like this place! (good solid silly giggle value from name too)
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The Ducks Nuts!. This place is the - bee's knees, whale's tail... the duck's nuts!?
I live in the city not too far from here and when the cat's leave for the day the mice come out to play. During the day it's a busy little restaurant with a line of suits out the door vying for a spot in the secluded little dinning room upstairs to entertain clients out of sight from prying colleagues or angling for spot of people watching in the sunshine on Bank Place. At night it's a cruisey little shop that does $6 pizza's and $12 jugs of Little Creatures.... Yeah you heard me. I will say it again - $18 for a jug of beer and a pizza!
This place is completely unpretentious, sells great tasty pizza's for peanuts with interesting topping. My personal favourites are... the Moroccan Chicken, the Pork Belly & Pear or the Middle Eastern Lamb.... I hear the Roast Pumpkin and Gorgonzola isn’t too bad either.
How anyone can complain about the service at this place is beyond me. The way the place is setup there isn’t much. You pay for everything up front at the bar (food & drink), you grab your own cutlery and the staff bring the food to your table. Simple. You can't even tip. The bar staff are friendly and helpful. Last time I was there I spilt a glass of beer on the table and barman saw this and after cleaning up the mess gave me another. Pretty cool considering there was still a full jug of beer in front of me. If you think this service is bad... I feel sorry for your husbands.
Anyway give it a go after 5. Sit in the window or the quiet lane and enjoy the street. It’s not the Ritz, but it has a big dollop of character and I being a city dweller struggle to think of a place that is better value this end of the town.
Starting to come around aren't you!
ps. I hear brekky is great also.
Food so good, laneway people-watching. Oh this place is so good! Good quality sour dough, generous serves of deliciously creamy scrambled eggs, decent size spinach serves. French toast worth returning for. The granola is full of nuts and goodness, not just a run-of-the mill things shaken from a box, the porridge is grainy and crunchy with nuts and full of life! The ambience of little marble-topped tables outside (smokers I wish you'd go away) or cute tables inside with perfect people watching in a classic Melbourne laneway setting make this one a little diamond!
Fanny Lamesta Bernard
+4.5
Amazing breakfast and lunch menu !. You have to TASTE the marrocan chicken pizza and the steak sandwich : Delicious ! The breakfast menu is also really nice. You just have to be aware that there is no table service. But except that really nice place.
Pizza!. Good coffee, good muffins, good pork belly and pear pizza - my favourite!
good atmosphere as well
My favorite diner..... Love this little eatery. Sit in front window and watch the world walk by. The tapas taste plate my favorite. Saganaki, garlic mushrooms, spicy meatballs mmmmmmm....
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Great food - amazing staff - love this place. I happened upon this place a few months ago and got drawn in by the coffee, its a lovely venue and I call in for takeaway coffees in the mornings on my way to work... Great muffins too ... Even better,every coffee you buy you get a stamp and 6 stamps is a free pizza in the evenings !!! More recently there is a lovely friendly, I guess irish girl that works there and she is always full of bubbles and energy even early in the mornings.. I never write reviews but I had to because last Wednesday when I arrived at my usual time for my coffee I was hungry and I decided to sit in and try their scrambled eggs - which were delicious,by the way, the lovely lady was so accommodating even though it was very busy and offered me a table under the heater as I had commented it was cold outside. The personal touch for me mad such a difference to my experience. My breakfast was divine, I had two coffees and I was amazed at how well she worked the place and chatted to all the customers although it was, like I said a busy morning... I love the lamps, and cosy atmosphere I didn't want to leave and go to work. My husband works the other side of the city and I dragged him in the same evening to sample their pizzas as I had filled my coffee card. I was greeted by another lovely staff member in the evening - she talked me through wines and had a great knowledge of their wine selection and we had a FREE pizza - they are cheap anyway - I think like 5 dollar something, the pizza was a divine lamb one - generous toppings and two red wines complimented the food perfectly and my husband also commented on the great atmosphere in the place too. I have eaten in many places in Melbourne and I don't think the staff are as accommodating and friendly, and the food simple but fab, as this little gem on little collins street.
Friendly staff. Good gourmet Cheap pizzas. Limited choice of beers on tap though.
Great cheap pizzas after 5 been here twice good both times ..
Winner. I was apprehensive as to what service I could expect here after reading the reviews, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Upon arriving we were two chairs short so the waitress found us the extra seats in a busy filled bar so we could enjoy the sun outside instead.
4 of us grabbed a share platter to start, The meatballs, saganaki, mushrooms were brilliant.
This was followed by 4 different woodfired pizzas amongst us. Seriously the pork belly and pear pizza was brilliant.
All four of us commented on how good the food, wine and beer was. Add to the fact we were enjoying Melbourne's sunshine it proved a great lunchtime venture.
Lamb pizza... yum.... The name of the cafe is actually quite hard to see, it's on a blackboard on the wall facing Bank place. It started being one of those places that you'll walk by but never go in to taste out the food. They've got 2 floors so there's alot of space for bigger groups.
Great atmosphere upstairs with wonderful gourmet pizzas and little creatures on tap!
Great coffee, awesome muffins (some outlandish combinations), great breakfast/lunch/pizzas. This is my favourite cafe in the CBD.
My new favourite bar. This is my new favourite bar. Try the pinot noir! - but booze aside, I did try some of their food last Friday night, famished, not being able to wait an hour or so before we moved on to our pre-booked restaurant. I ordered the bruschetta to share - and then I ate the whole thing myself. Served on a cute wooden board you get 3 x slices of nicely toasted turkish bread, 4 x roasted cherry tomatoes which were so sweet, a good dollop of nice fresh basil pesto and a little rectangle of divine goat's cheese. The other tapas items they had on their menu looked good - I will definitely be back.
Wow what an amazing find! Looking for place for drinks and dinner one Friday night around the area and came across this. The indoors was cosy and old school and some outdoor seating as well. Ordered a tap beer which was amazing and refreshing. Was especially delighted by the flavourful food. Ordered a pepperoni pizza which was just delicious, a proper Italian pizza and mushroom pasta which was amazing too. Definitely gonna give another visit to this place!
Love their wine by the glass policy - they don’t have a standard wine menu, you have to walk on up and see what they have open at the time - so it’s always changing - and you’d get to try something you normally wouldn’t otherwise.
This place is lovely, great staff, great coffee, and great food for both breakfast and dinner.
Nearly perfect narrow bar for wine or cocktails, and casual vibe that is the very essence of sprezzatura. Asked the barkeep for some white russians, and he delivered without a fuss. A vintage 80s song by Galaxy 500 was playing, followed by The Modern Lovers, and then other rare sounds of the alt-music past. Crowded but not really cramped. An abundance of good wine and a handful of above average beers, pulled in a proper Imperial pint. It is simply how a small wine pub should be.
Stumbled across this place looking for somewhere for an afternoon drink before we had to fly out. Had a bottle of wine to share and ordered their Malbec which was delightful. The bar is quaint and has a lot of character. The outside lane definitely has a European feel about it which really makes you forget you're in Melbourne. Great service - staff are very friendly and accommodating! We didn't order any food but the smell of food wafting from the kitchen made it very tempting! Maybe next time :)
I have wanted to eat at Dickstein's Bar for quite a while as I had heard good reports about the venue. I had lunch today and decided on the chicken burger. Unfortunately that had sold out and I went with the salami pizza. OMG, I have eaten hundreds of pizzas over many decades and the pizza I ate today is the best in Melbourne (possibly the world). Bravo Chef!
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