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Tucked away on Hardware lane along with other famous brunches places! It looked absolutely gorgeous inside which led to high expectations. Unforunately, it's safe to say they didn't really meet them.
We got Cured Salmon & Avo ($22), Chili & Crab Scrambled Eggs ($21), Glazed Beef Cheeck ($26). In terms of taste, Chili & Crab Scrambled Eggs was somewhat of a predictable taste. In fact, it wasn't as flavourful as I'd expect it to be. Even though it was creamy and juicy, considering how it's $21, it was way too plain and banal. Cured Salmon and Avocado was decent. Salmon was juicy and savoury. Kale crisp was an interesting addition too - never expected it to taste so good.Glazed Beef Cheek essentially looked just like something you'd get at a nice streak restaurant. Came out with potatoe hash, asparagus, and parsnip puree. Beef was juicy overall.
I personally don't think it deserves 4.5 star on Zomato. Interior-wise, it was modern and chic but actual brunch themselves tasted very standard and mundane. Nothing special about them. In fact, only thing that really stood out to me was the wait staff. They were absolutely friendly and attentive despite of how busy it was.
I visited recently with friends, a friend of suggested we come here and I am glad that he did!
A really good menu and a beautiful interior, Ten Square will be sure to put a smile on your dial.
I ordered the miso braised pork shoulder eggs benny which was amazing, wow omg what a dish! The waffle added an interesting and yum component which you don't often find with an eggs benny. My coffee was perfect and my friends thoroughly enjoyed their meals too.
A must visit if you are in the area.
Lovely staff, fast service
Chicken and waffle was good and super filling.
Can’t go wrong with a good Egg Benny.
We will be back for the hot cake!
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Hardware Lane is one of my favourite foodie destinations in the city, and Ten Square is a standout amongst the other great venues on this strip. It's prime location, and fantastic ambience make it a real pleasure to dine in. With plenty of seating inside and out, and a pretty, light and modern interior; the decor is fabulous with marble tables and lots of greenery. Staff are amazing, making you instantly feel welcome and more than happy to make suggestions about the menu.
Perusing the menu over a fabulous green juice and coffee, I realised it was going to be a tough decision. There are so many great options, and although the savoury dishes were extremely appealing, I decided upon two sweet dishes.
The black sesame panacotta truly is spectacular. This huge plate looks stunning, with a jet black panacotta surrounded by vibrant fresh fruits and homemade granola. It really is art on a plate; but rather than being style over substance, this dish is actually delicious as well. I loved the nutiness of the panacotta, and of course, it's creamy, velvety texture. The fruit was fresh and plentiful, and the granola added lots of crunch and a yummy caramel flavour. So light, and perfect for summer; this plate really was divine.
Never one to pass up pancakes, I was never going to say 'no' to date hotcakes. I'm so glad I didn't as this dish was fabulous. Definitely my favourite pancake in recent times, this baby was huge, fat and fluffy. Rather than a stack, it was one big pancake. Served with poached pear, fresh berries, mascarpone, crumble and a jug of butterscotch sauce; this decadence really was dessert for breakfast. Full of amazing dates, the hotcake itself was so full of flavour, but not too sweet either. It's a huge portion, and perfect for sharing. The fresh fruits were a great balance, and this really is my favourite dish of late.
If you are looking for brunch in the CBD, you would be wise to check Ten Square out. The dishes here are things of beauty, and so appealing to the eye. However, once you dive in, you will realise that the flavours are all there; and everything is as good as it looks. Amazing food, excellent coffee, and fabulous service all in a pretty location make Ten Square the whole package, and definitely worthy of it's great reputation.
Best coffee I’ve had in a long time, and the service was so lovely and attentive. The braised mushrooms are not something I’d usually order but I took a chance and it was an amazing dish!
The dates pancakes at ten square is the best pancakes I’ve ever had in Melbourne. You must try them! The texture of crunchy, sweet, fluffy and fruity texture is just really perfection! The other dishes that are worth recommending as well is the creative black sesame panna cotta, the poke bowl and the fragrant mushroom dish. They are all cooked with such care and great flavours. The staff are so friendly and always ready to help you out. Amazing place
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Highly recommend this inviting and very cute cafe in the heart of city, hardware lane. They have heaps of seating both inside and outside with the nicest marble tables. Was amazed by the choice on the menu, with alcoholic beverage options and a range of sweet and savoury dishes.
For drinks we had a skinny cappuccino and two cacao and banana smoothie which were smooth and very delish. We ordered the black sesame panna cotta granola, date hotcakes, salmon poke bowl and mushrooms with polenta. The flavour of black sesame is only something I have had as ice cream but not panna cotta, so it was a first for me. I liked that it wasn't overly sweet, melted in the mouth and complimented well with the granola and fruit (strawberries, kiwi and dragon fruit). The hotcake was a winner for sure as it was cakey, indulgent and perfectly sweet with the butterscotch sauce, honeycomb and berry cream on top. The poke bowl is the perfect healthy dish with the salmon presented like roses and the side of soy sauce was ideal. Lastly was the mushrroms served on polenta which was my favourite of the savoury and made me crave polenta. The mushrooms were in a tasty sauce and the polenta was so soft and creamy. Could talk about this spread for ages!!!
When in Melb CBD you definitely have to give this cafe a visit for friendly service and great brunch.
We loved the service, cleanliness but most importantly the food. My partner had the braised mushrooms on polenta & I had the ham hock croquettes on kale with hollandaise & we thoroughly enjoyed our dishes. The coffee was excellent. We will definitely return.
Good place for lazy breakfast
Have been wanting to try Ten Square for awhile now. Happy that I did. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free and gluten free available. The menu is a bit on the pricer side, however, it’s not over the top.
🍽 braised mushrooms - soft and silky polenta. Not gluggy. The mushrooms had a nice flavour.
Fried chicken & cornbread waffle - not your average waffle as it tasted like cornbread. Some reviews say they were dry however I didn’t think that. Plus, it comes with a thyme infused maple so that adds some moisture.
Date hot cakes - having date in the name I thought the pancakes would be very sweet. however, the sweetness was balanced. The hot cakes were thick and fluffy and very filling.
☕️ iced chocolate + strawberry, açai, blueberry smoothie.
Can't go wrong with Dukes Coffee unless the Barista isn't great.
Ordered Smoked Salmon, Chilli Crab Scrambled and Southern Fried Chicken with Waffle together with Hot Chocolate and Coffee.
Quite a decent spread with good portions and freshest ingredients. There was nothing to complain.
Service is quick and fast. Decent choice for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Totally enjoyed our Brunch....Or was it Lunch 😝
Ten Square Cafe was such a cute lil nook with the sweetest and most attentive workers! The fried chicken and waffles were the best- the chicken was nicely battered and the waffles were uniquely spiced. Desserts and drinks also had an aesthetic touch
Very chill vibes from the crew that works there. Everyone was really nice and sociable. Clean interior and outdoor seating on Hardware Lane.
Eggs Benny 4/5 - There was something about this dish that made me keep on going back for a second bite as each mouthful was different and surprising. Theres a little bit of sweet blending in with the savoury from the jam. The bacon bits within the onion jam gave the dish another depth of smokey flavour. The pork itself was rather bland along with the poached egg, but I didnt mind that as the rest of the dish accompanied the natural flavours of the produce. The waffle was the highlight, crispy exterior but soft and not soggy inside. The kale also added another level of freshness. Highly recommend!
Ten Square is a quaint little brunch spot on Hardware Lane with an exciting menu and bright layout. Prompt service and had no trouble getting a table without reservation, unlike the surrounding cafes with queues down the street. Food and coffee was great - well balanced and delicious. I’d highly recommend the Eggs Benedict, as my husband enjoyed it thoroughly. My Square Eggs was good too but the sausage featured in the dish wasn’t my favourite type to use for a breakfast meal. Friendly staff who were very accommodating and welcoming. If you’re looking for a terrific brunch cafe with a truly Melbourne ambiance, stop by Ten Square.
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I had the best breakfast of my life here after coming down for the tennis. Pricey brekky but worth every cent
New kid on the Hardware Lane block - and they fit right in. Great coffee and gorgeous food, beautiful decor and the friendliest staff - I think I’ve found my new favourite place 💗
This cafe is like many cafes ubiquitous throughout Melbourne's high quality cafe scene, but occupies ten squares on Hardware St. The menu is full of standard brunch classics, so the mission was to find the most innovative option on offer.
The fried chicken and conbread waffle came with bacon jam, pickled cauliflower and thyme infused maple syrup. Taking a little waffle, chicken and cauliflower in each bite harmonised the flavours, balancing out the sweet, salty and sour tastes nicely.
It was a quiet time of the day with just a steady stream of takeaway coffee orders. Friendly and polite service throughout the visit - faultless here. While not exorbitant, pricing is a bit on the higher side for the other menu items.
Wonderful customer service and great food ! The hotcakes were delicious, but a bit too sweet! But would come back again !!
Good coffee. Great service. Friendly staff. Food is average
Good service, good coffee, good food and complimentary sparking water too.
Great atmosphere with friendly and welcoming staff. Whilst the food itself was nothing short of exceptional, the dishes felt overpriced. I highly recommend the date hotcakes (which was, by my friend's comment: scrumptious) and the Eggs Benny!
Lovely place, but a bit noisy. The salmon with avocado i order was really delicious, slightly overpriced though. The service was really fast and friendly, provided sparkling water. Serving duke’s coffee, which is quite nice.
Amazing place for a nice and relaxed brunch.
All the food was delicious and the coffee was also one of the tastiest in Melbourne.
Recommended completely 5/5 on all the items we had
Melbourne Food Monkeys
+4
Ten Square Cafe is a cozy cafe tucked away on hardware lane. They serve some interesting and unique dishes, as well as brunch classics. We tried the Chili crab egg scramble and mushroom dish. We loved the mushroom and polenta, but found that the scramble didn’t pack as much flavour as we’d hoped.
Overall, it was a great meal. The wait staff are super friendly and service is quick. The cafe offers comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.
Absolutely amazing ❤️ cannot credit the staff enough for their attentive and amazing service! The coffee was the bomb diggity AND, the food was perfect ✨ I had the braised mushroom and almond latte. I’m going to try everything on their menu. Thanks so much ten square, I’ll be back😉
Came in for lunch with my boyfriend thinking it was a different cafe and we loved it! Great coffee (can do no wrong with Duke’s) and the food was amazing! I had a vegan Braised mushrooms which was so delicious, and y partner had the pork belly and he said it was the best he’d had in ages! I also had an oj and it is so nice that they don’t give you a full cup of ice with like half a cup of juice. We’ll definitely come in for breakfast next!
Amazing food! Amazing coffee! Best cafe in town, will be back!
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Ten Square Cafe has a nice, modern ambience with a great menu which I'd love to work my way through. I ordered the Ham Hock Croquettes and my partner had the Date Hotcakes. Both dishes were super tasty, beautifully presented and were large portions.
The croquettes were perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside with bits of ham mixed in with the potato which made them beautifully soft on the inside. The greens were sauteed well, were well seasoned and provided a good balance from the croquettes and poached egg. I must say my egg was overcooked and not runny, if it wasn't for that, it would have been a 5/5 dish!
The hotcakes were nice and thick with a slight date flavour. The blueberry curd was the perfect compliment to the hotcakes and the sauce was great too. I'd suggest thinking about offering a half portion for the hotcakes as well, as they are really big!
I was so close to giving a 5, but I can't overlook the fact that we waited so long for our order. We waited probably 45mins, but given it was pretty quiet at the time, we weren't expecting such a long wait. Maybe the staff could be a little more transparent with us, or just check in to let us know it's coming or something.
Overall, I'd definitely recommend Ten Square Cafe - they're doing great considering they're still the new kids on the block.
Hungry Panda Melbourne
+5
Tried the mork hot chocolate, both 70% and 80% and definitely think it was utterly delicious!! The staff and ambience was beautiful as well!
Friendly staff... big clean modern inside.. we chose the hot cakes and eggs on toast with bacon and avocado... hot cakes were yummy just needed more fruit and bacon was nice and crispy... would defiantly come back here again... great menu selection too.
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From little things, big things grow!
What began as One Square in Elsternwick, has grown into Ten Square in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Housed in what was formerly the world-renowned Hardware Société, Ante and Diana Zeljko have taken residence down this bustling city laneway, and brought their take on Melbourne’s food culture.
Manager Patrick Mongan knows the ropes when it comes to being a hospitable host, and I felt ever so comfortable in his capable hands.
Coffee is sourced from Duke, with a selection of options that included filter brew from Burundi. Definitely worth coming back for.
The menu presents a dining experience you’d expect from a restaurant, which seems to be trending in Melbourne lately. Think Braised Mushrooms perched on soft polenta; Black Sesame Panna Cotta with Champagne poached strawberries, dragonfruit and kiwi sorbet; and my personal favourite- Yellowfin snapper with cauliflower puree and house made ricotta.
They also do cocktails, and true to form, I would strongly suggest the Espresso Martini!
Where? 120 Hardware Street, Melbourne.
Say hi to Di if she’s around!
The new Hardware Société? Maybe so
LOVED:
🔸Nice style and atmosphere, similar to it's predecessor
🔸Really smooth polenta bed under my tasty mushrooms
🔸Oozy egg yolk
🔸Very friendly staff who were happy to help
FEEDBACK:
🔹A bit on the pricier end in my opinion, as I found the servings to be quite small
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It was a good sunday brunch after church. Me and my friend planning to get quick brunch and i’ve been wanting to go here since ages, and here we go!
FOOD
1. Ham Hock Croquettes- sauteed greens, poached egg & hollandaise sauce (5/5)
2. Fried Chicken & Cornbread Waffle - bacon, jam, pickled cauliflower & thyme infused maple (4/5)
Overall, the foods makes me flabbergasted.. especially the ham hock croquettes! The hollandaise have a perfect combination of texture and balance, mix with the crispiness from the croquettes and the juicy pork belly.the sauteed greens and poached egg was also really fresh and perfectly cooked. For the waffle,the portion size was incredible!the chicken was really crispy, juicy and the waffle were buttery and sweet, a harmonious combination of flavour from the maple and bacon into the dish makes me craving for more but at the same time is heavy on your mouth.
The staffs were very attentive. The place and the ambience were very nice,airy, bright and classic modern. Its located in hardware street near white mojo & hardware society.
Thank you for an enjoyable experience! I’ll be back for sure!
#BHAsFoodDiary
Ordered:
- Ham hock croquette with scrambled eggs (modified)
- Pork belly
- Oat milk mocha
- Green juice
Situated right where Hardware Societe used to be, the venue interior itself has changed immensely. I had the ham hock croquette which actually blew me away; the perfect amount of potatoes and ham, and the combination of that with kale is perfect. The pork belly was a little dry, however the skin was crispy and crunchy. Oat milk mocha was average, and green juice was a bit sour but overall good. Service was IMMACULATE!!
Ten Square Cafe has great menu and amazingly delicious food! We had the Braised Mushroom and Square egg, they’re both so yummy and flavorful! I will 100% be back for more 😍
Good coffee- nice and strong. The food looks delicious, I’ll be coming back to eat for certain! Definitely not a good spot to have a weekend brunch if you want to sit down and talk though- it’s very loud!
Occupying Hardware Societe's old space is this newer cafe, still building a customer base and nowhere near the lines you're used to seeing. It was mostly empty when we arrived and had free reign to the space. Their coffee is from Dukes and was very well made, my latte was extremely creamy and smooth. No shame in getting the spoon out to scoop out all that creama.
For food I got their ham hock croquettes, these crispy pucks tasted like quiches and were an absolute delight. On the bottom was some kale and topped off with your standard poached egg with hollandaise.
Although I enjoyed my meal my friends did not fair as well. One friend who ordered the mackerel thought it was overly salty and unusually, another piece of mackerel came later and was not on the final plating. My other friend who had halloumi as a side stated that it was hard. Can't fully rate based on their experiences as I can only speak for myself, hopefully they refine their approach. Loads of potential.
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We had visited Ten Square for brunch not long ago and here’s what we had!
Glazed beef cheek - served with pomme anna, pomegranate jus, pickled baby beetroot! The beef cheek was extra tender and juicy and melted in my mouth! The pomme anna and pickled baby beetroot was a good complement to the beef cheek!
Pork belly - served with heirloom baby carrot, onion soubise, charred onion, pickled carrot and jus! The pork belly like the beef cheek was extra tender and juicy and went well with the rest of the elements on the dish! The flavors all melted into my mouth!
Date hotcakes - served with kumquat curd, sweet pickled pear, hazelnut and banana crumb with butterscotch sauce! As can be seen by the photo, the hotcakes were thick and fluffy and the elements that came with it were just heavenly! What added to its complexity was the butterscotch sauce which went well with the hotcakes making it my favorite for the day!
Panna cotta - served with confit kumquat, salted oat crumb, poached rhubarb and apricot purée! The panna cotta was pretty smooth and had a nice sweetness to it! The rest of the elements worked really well and made this a lovely dish!
Overall we were very impressed with the quality food served at Ten Square and would visit again!
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My Rating: 4.5
I had a friend visiting from overseas and really wanted to show her the great café – brunch culture that Melbourne offers and of course had to show her great food in small alley ways! As Ten Square Café is a recent addition to the CBD vicinity I was very interested to visit and try their food.
🔆LOCATION🔆
Ten Square Café is situated in Hardware Street along the infamous alley that houses a number of great cafes. It is located between Lonsdale Street and Little Lonsdale Street.
🔆SERVICE🔆
Absolutely fantastic service! Upon arriving to the café, the waiter was apolegitic in not having any tables inside however offered a table outside and was kind enough to turn on the heating.
As we sat down we noticed on each of the seats a grey blanket. Although this particular Saturday morning was warm and sunny the wind was a bit chilly but we didn’t need to cover our legs with the blanket but it’s a nice added touch in case other customers do require it.
Our drinks and subsequent meals arrived quite promptly and the staff delivered with friendliness and smile.
🔆MENU/PRICE🔆
We ordered the following:
Square Eggs, $21.00
(Eggs baked with cottechino sausage, caramelized onions, kaiserfleisch, toasted almonds, truffle oil served with toast)
Cured Salmon and Avocado, $22.00
(Farro, broadbean, feta, kale crisps, poached egg, onion hash, salsa verde on toast)
Long Black, $4.00
Smoothie: Spinach, Kale, Mango & Coconut Water, $9.00
🔆VERDICT🔆
My friend had actually wanted to order Chilli & Crab Scrambled Egg, however the waiter came back within minutes and was very apologetic and advised the last serving had already been ordered.
Although my friend was a little disappointed she decided upon the waiters recommendation to try the Square Eggs. She was very impressed with the dish. As the food was in a square platter and covered in toasted almonds it really didn’t look much on the plate. However, as she started to eat she said that sausage with the baked egg was very tasty, the added sweetness from the caramelized onion and the saltiness of the kaiserfleisch ham was a great combination. The toast was cut up into smaller pieces which made it perfect size to dip into the sauce.
My cured salmon and avocado was well presented on the plate and had a very good balance of flavours. I really enjoyed the salmon with avocado and feta. The added crunch of the kale crisp to the dish was great and the salsa verde gave the dish a great balance!
Had a great experience here! Loved the dishes, especially the Pannacotta which was a real winner! Great place to hang out too and super comfortable! Would definitely recommend it ☺️
The CBD always needs more brunch options, so glad to put Ten Square at the top of the list. This cosy cafe has a great menu with twists on classic breakfast dishes. Quite loved the poached eggs with charred onion, the poke bowl and the panacotta with rhubarb and kumquat - beautiful and delicious!
Tried this newly opened cafe with my friends last week. We shared the Cured Salmon and Avo as well as the Date Hotcakes. Both dishes were nicely presented and they tasted amazing too! The juice was very refreshing with a kick of ginger. Overall, I had an enjoyable brunch there and am keen to visit this cafe again and try out some more of their dishes!
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Taking up a location as iconic in the Melbourne food scene as the original Hardware Societe is a bold move, and I’m so glad Ten Square Cafe is continuing the legacy of the site by serving bold, memorable food characterised by fine dining techniques and their use of unusual ingredients in brunch staples. Think kumquat, pickled pear, jerusalem artichoke and quince.
As a small group we tried 4 dishes:
🥩 Glazed Beef Cheek ($26) with pomme anna, pomegranate jus, pickled baby beetroot GF
🐖 Pork Belly ($26) with heirloom baby carrot, onion soubise, charred onion, pickled carrot & jus GF
🥞 Date Hotcakes ($21) with kumquat curd, sweet pickled pear, hazelnut and banana crumb & butterscotch sauce
🌸 Panna Cotta ($20) with confit kumquat, salted oat granola, poached rhubarb & apricot purée
Absolutely fell in love with the beef cheeks which had an amazingly rich flavour and complemented perfectly with the jus and pickled elements. Also adored the hotcakes which were super fat, fluffy and had the most delicious butterscotch sauce. The pannacotta was a great texture but overall the dish was a bit sweet for me, and the pork belly was good but felt it would have been even better crispy (rather than braised).
Overall an excellent and exciting new cafe and I can’t wait to see how their menu develops over time. Thanks for having us in!
Inheriting the space of the famed Hardware Society, Ten Square Cafe had big shoes to fill. We are glad to report though that Ten Square exceeding all our expectations, delivering an exceptionally refined, quality experience from start to finish.
From the quality produce, impeccable execution, paired with great coffee and warm, genuine service, this is what a Melbourne brunch should aspire to be.
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We visited Ten Square cafe for a Tuesday lunch. It’s a great new café that has opened its doors in Hardware lane Melbourne. Nice and cosy inside and a lovely little outdoor area located at the front.
Lots of delicious dishes on the menu. It took us awhile to decide as everything looked good. We ordered the Braised Mushrooms, the Panna cotta and the Square Eggs.
The Braised mushrooms had some great flavours. We always love trying mushroom dishes when we see them on a menu. The Panna cotta was a lovely texture. Nice and smooth. It had a great wobble and held its shape, didn’t sag. Full of yummy flavours. The rhubarb didn’t taste tarty. The Square Eggs was something we hadn’t seen before. It was a lovely dish and a heart warmer. Lovely flavours and great textures. We would definitely order this dish again. It’s nice to try something different.
For drinks we had a Black Coffee (filter) - Ethiopia Mulish. Their coffee is supplied by Dukes Coffee. And a dirty Chai Latte (9 spice chai).
We thank Ten Square for having us. All of our opinions are genuine and are based on our experience at the time of our visit.
Hardware Société has moved to a larger location on Katherine Place and another cafe has swooped in to fill its shoes. Say hello to Ten Square, the newest cafe to join the Hardware Lane brunch cult. Ten Square Cafe offers a classic menu inspired by local produce, which is evident across all their dishes whether plant-based or not. Vegetarians can enjoy options such as braised mushrooms on a bed of soft polenta or brioche french toast served with quince prepared three ways - poached, pureed and infused into a syrup.
Had a great time here and food was exceptional. I would say its brunch with a fine dining touch.
Highlights: i adored the beef cheek glazed in delicious jus but what blew my mind was the potato gazettes, just perfect! I love loved the hotcakes, was one of the best ive had. The panna cotta was great too!
Lowlights: although i enjoyed the pork belly dish i prefer the skin to be a little crispy rather than fatty and chewy. Thats my preference tho. Otherwise flavour was great.
Overall a great experience and would highly recommend!
10/10 from me!!
First off, service here was amazing. All the staff were friendly and attended to us promptly. They were patient for us trying to read and decide on a dish (me and my friend are very indecisive) and assisted us with our orders.
Food came and it was delicious!! I ordered the braised mushrooms and the sauce was very tasty (I’m not a sauce person and I’m saying this) it had a BBQ flavor yet the garlic flavor was not overpowering and not too spicy. Polenta was made to perfection 😍 not to creamy, soft and warm to the stomach as promised on the menu.
Coffee here was very good 😋 kudos to the barista who realized I was a coffee lover and offered me to try one of the special coffees!! Appreciate the thought and effort!!
This really made the brunch experience of the year for me and would 100% come back for more.
In the heart of Melbourne's Hardware Street lies an equally Melbourne cafe. From its cosy interiors, great playlists and alleyway view, it captures Melbourne's essence.
I loved the food and drink I had there. The cacoa and banana smoothie was generous and yummy! The cured salmon and avo was a nice take on a classic. My highlight was the square eggs – a dish I haven't ever seen before. The caramelised onion, almond and truffle oil made a killer combo! Will definitely be back.
The food at ten square was so delicious and honestly they have the best chicken waffle! I usually have a favourite dish but it was impossible to choose at this cafe. Everything was phenomenal and I’ll definitely be coming back.
Truly delicious!
We visited Ten Square recently, the new cafe on Hardware Street in the CBD.
I got the brioche French toast and it was so delicious! You could taste everything they promised, the quince and red wine were particularly nice and the serving size was perfect. We also tried the greens bowl - and as people who never usually order these types of dishes, it left us wondering why! It was super tasty, fresh and left you wanting more.
Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, and the owner came out to make sure everything was going well.
Great experience and will definitely be back for more!
Amazing food great service! Loved every food would like to eat everything on the menu, great coffee and best hot chocolate in melbourne, would love to come back
Misssteph_eatdrinkplay
+5
This cafe is in prime location. Definitely high class food offering with fine detailing to each dish. I love their coffee
They use specialty beans by Duke coffee
Everything on point
Saw this place in Newly opened collection so try it with my friends. It is not a big place, next to Hash and White Mojo, not that business. To be honest, the coffee is average but the Panna Cotta is delicious not that sweet and come with some special fruits. The chilli + crab scramble eggs is amazing, can’t describe it in a word! Must try! Will be back for others.
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Wow, the service here was incredible. The happy, friendly staff made us feel so comfortable.
We sat outside, under the toasty heaters where they had warm blankets waiting.. Perfect!
The menu is full of things that will make you drool. We made the tough choice and got:
THE SQUARE EGGS - this was actually a special but because of the popularity, it stayed on the menu. And I can see why. A delicious mix of Smokey Sausage, caramelised onion, and bacon under a couple of baked eggs. Topped with crunchy almonds and truffle oil. A warming dish that Was really well made.. I couldn’t believe how tasty it was!!! Served with grilled bread too.
GREENS BOWL - with all the good things. The zingy quinoa kept the dish light and fresh. And the punchy dressing made it so delicious. Perfectly poached eggs!!
GLAZED BEEF CHEEK - cooked slow and low for 48 hrs, this just melted away. Served Alongside a crispy layered potato stack, rich pomegranate jus, and some heirloom beets, this was a winner!
Highly recommend the smoothies. Definitely the best green one I’ve had. So fresh and balanced.
Also spotted on the menu they use mork for their choc drinks, so you know they gonna be amazing!!
Little Picky Very Hungry
+4
We were curious about who took over the old site of The Hardware Societe. Thankfully, it's Ten Square, a great addition to Hardware lane which offers modern Australian-inspired brunch and great coffee😄.
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I was greeted by a warm and friendly staff, that's always a good start. The ambience here was lovely, chill and laid back. We were seated near the open kitchen, got a view of the action behind the scenes. I loved the PORK BELLY ($26) that I got. It was soft and juicy, not too fatty. One of the best I have had! 🐷 🥕the heirloom baby carrot and onion soubise def make the dish more appetizing.
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FRIED CHICKEN AND CORNBREAD WAFFLE ($24) 🐔 with pickled cauliflower and bacon jam. I was impressed by the chicken. It had a crispy crust and moist interior. But I found the waffle a bit chewy (maybe we waited too long to have it) overall it was pretty good.
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I don’t normally do soy with coffee but they use happy happy soy boy so I gotta try it! And I’m glad I did, my SOY FLATWHITE ($4.5) was super smooth and creamy with a hint of soy taste. Thumbs Up ☕️✨👍🏻👍🏻. Would love to come back for more!!
Great coffee. One of the best in the city. Good service, very nice and friendly staff. However, the food here is rather average. Not much choice, not very generous portions, very standard taste. Not terrible but not great. They can definitely improve the food menu. I recommend their coffee, probably not the food.
Hot Cakes and Mork Chocolate milkshake was what I ordered and both were fantastic. I wasn't the biggest fan of the lemon ice cream on the side but the Mrs liked it. A big serving that left both of us satisfied. Service was also very good.
Excellent food and coffee 🙌🏻. There’s a lot we want to try from the menu but end up ordering braised mushroom polenta and waffle chicken for the hubby. We didn’t get the chance to take a photo as we couldn’t wait to eat it straight away 🤤
Superb customer service, very friendly and welcoming staff. We will definitely coming back to try other food from the menu.
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
+4
Ten Square is the new resident of the original Hardware Societe site and their seasonal menu has a variety of items ranging from brunch staples to dishes outside of the norm.
My friend and I came to Hardware Lane for brunch and happened across the fairly newly opened Ten Square cafe. As is customary for most popular Melbourne cafes, there was a line to be seated, but the wait wasn’t too long and we didn’t mind.
I ordered soy latte, which took a little while to arrive, but when it did arrive, the quality of the coffee was quite nice. We ordered the cured salmon and fried chicken waffles, both of which were delicious and well made, and the portions were quite filling.
It was an enjoyable experience that I would repeat, and could recommend.
Excellent cafe deserving of a space on Hardware Lane! Only a few weeks old, this cafe is already making a name for itself with great coffee, serving mork hot chocolate, tasty food and topped off with friendly and prompt service. A winner in my book.
Absolutely loved this cute brunch spot and their aesthetic dishes.
We tried their Beef Burger, Soba Noodle Salad
and Date Hotcake. The hotcakes were so delicious and so beautifully presented.
They have a good range of drinks on their menu too. We had their Watermelon, apple, lime fresh juice and Grapefruit House Soda to pair with our meal. Would definitely visit again!
We had a great brunch here, nothing to fault! Coffee and food were both delicious, with cute latte art on every cup. The food menu was interesting and understandable. The staff were friendly and helpful, offered us the time we needed to order and eat, offered share plates and water, and were patient with my split payment. Decor and mood are lovely. Will come again next time we’re in Melbourne!
Ten Square in Hardware Street is tucked away from the city crowds. You’ll find a variety of yummy meals, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. We had the Fried Chicken and Cornbread Waffle and the Eggs Benny. The fried chicken was on point and even better when drizzled with the maple syrup. And the Benny was delish - especially the pulled pork. Only a short stroll from Melbourne Central - a great breakfast, brunch or lunch spot 😋❤️
Ten Square is one of my favourite go to cafes in the CBD, located in Hardware st. It never disappoints. Took my parents here, and the food was delicious. Staff are so friendly, and the hotcakes look amazing : )
This is such a lovely cafe to go for brunch in the Melbourne CBD! Went here during Sunday which was quite busy. Staff was super friendly and attentive! 💕 My favourite is the Dates hotcake! It’s so yum, packed with flavours and has a nice crunch texture at the bottom! The eggs Benny tasted delish too! Loved the pulled pork and went well with the onion jam.
Presentation was just amazing! Loved the latte art on my matcha drink and how the dishes were beautifully presented! 🥰 Will definitely be back again!
Ordered:
- Date Hotcakes
- Eggs Benny
- Matcha Latte
Food was amazing, one of the best brunches out there. Great coffee and good vibes too.
Highly recommend the cured salmon and avo on toast and the miso pulled pork eggs Benny.
The wait was around 30-40min on a public holiday but the service was friendly and staff are energetic.
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