Visited this lovely cafe after class the other day! Tried out their beans, legumes and lentils and was absolutely blown away. The stew is quite heavy and filling, and perfect for a cold day. The toast on the side complemented it really well. I’m generally not a fan of savoury toast but this was a rare exception! Will definitely be back
Great food. Great coffee. Lovely staff working behind the counter. You can't go wrong. Try the mushroom and spinach ragout on the breakfast menu - it's incredible.
Very friendly owner and staff, nice coffee and good food. Will be back. And a waitress who's really on the ball. First time I've been asked if I would like my coffee served same time as my meal which is my pet hate when coffee comes out way before the food and completely cold by the time I start eating.
What an amazing late lunch I had here with my family this Sunday afternoon.
Staffing is extremely friendly, made us feel like we were in a friends’ house. The food didn’t let us down either.
As vegans, we know it’s a real struggle to go out and have a nice meal in a non-exclusively vegan place - some times even in those places.
In most places everything is so acid and we got to pick from multiple options of salad - so boring.
That’s not the case here. At Verve Spice, we had some AMAZING falafel and a wonderful hommus with caramelised onions to begin with, and a delicious quinoa and cucumber salad with the most delicious cauliflower ever.
We finished with a great coffee and left the place wondering how on earth it took us so long to get to know this place.
Highly recommend - certainly made our favourites list.
Thanks so much for our Wonderful Vegan Banquet last night, everything tasted Amazing! Loved the Falafel with Tahini Sauce, Fried Cauliflower with Spiced Pear Sauce, Harra Potatoes with Garlic Toum and Fatouli was to die for! ❤️😋
Service was very friendly yet still professional and Nick was always stopping by to make sure we were comfortable as well as giving us a detailed run down of the food and recommendations which were spot on! 👌🏻
Great job Raff and Nick! I will be bringing a group with me next time and catching public transport so I can try their unique cocktail list!
After several times I bought coffee and sweets for take away, I finally had the chance to sit down and try their menu.
The most noted aspect of this place is the owner, who is always very friendly and attentive, and he hires his staff accordingly.
The Middle eastern inspired food was delicious. The South Yarra Breakfast was almost like the breakfasts I'm used to.
They also serve Hummus in the evening, which I'll hopefully try soon (though Hummus should be brunch :)).
Friendly staffs, love so much😆 can't give too opinion on their food, because I'm a boring person I only order the same thing which is scrambled eggs on sourdough. Food is average, coffee is good.
What a great little place that exudes 'local'. A wonderful cafe entertaining South Yarra's finest with a very casual, relaxed feel.
We stopped in here for breakfast with friends before heading to the airport & it was a great start to the day!
I enjoyed the vegetable fritters with Kewpie mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, 'smashed' avocado & bacon. It strangely had a resemblance to the Japanese Okonomiyaki. A visually appealing dish not to mention delicious!
Only improvements would be that there was no gluten free bread available until someone returned from buying it. Would like to assume there is sufficient to cover the weekend breakfast rush etc but....things happen I guess.
Staff were lovely and quite chatty which added to the great local feel.
A definite must if you're in the area.
Dropped in for a coffee and some cookies. Great coffee. 8/10 could be stronger. Perfect milk and temperature. The cookies where really nice and moist. Nicely price too. And the service was really nice too.
Verve Spice is one of those unsuspecting gems you just need someone to recommend because its just off the more beaten path of Chapel St. Being on Toorak rd, they have quite a reputation to fulfil - luckily, everything here is made in house with so much love and care for the hospitality trade that they have no trouble.
Service is constantly 100% every time I go there, the Barista is an absolute charmer and never to busy to have a chat. I've had breakfast & lunch there but what really standed out each time was the portion sizes, everything was bursting with flavour, freshness and the uniqueness of their menu! If you can get a seat, Verve Spice will definitely look after you more then a lot of the cookie cutter cafes out there. Do yourself a favour and walk in next time you walk by.
If you’re looking for great coffee, a quick lunch or a cosy dinner, this is *the* place. These guys clearly know what’s what. The food is consistently without fault. Serving sizes are generous, and the selection is to die for. The place has a really cute ambience. I love the artisan food selection, there’s an international pantry, and the salads and fresh baked goods are delicious. These guys clearly understand great hospitality and service. The staff are super engaging and always make us feel welcome and cosy. This place is an absolute class act.
Haven't tried the food yet, but the front staff was so friendly, kind, and really nice. So happy wih their service. Definitely wanna go visit and try their coffee and food soon.
Always a great place to grab a nice coffee, the staff is so friendly and smiley!
The food is so nice too and fresh with a middle eastern twist in the menu!
The place is also very pleasant and the customers and usually very happy and this add to the ambiance of the place!
Always friendly and excellent service! The gelato and coffee are both amazing. The pasta and Mediterranean nights are always awesome. Lots of beautifully made food.
Great place, staff are so friendly and the food is amazing! Great range of options for takeaway dinner as well!
Food is delicious and service is ace. Absolute saviour for special occasions and casual mid week dining
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CAFE!
The food is simply incredible. Like...WOW!!🤯 Every dish is unique. Made with so much passion and love that you feel it in each bite you take!😍
And the staff is just the sweetest people you will ever meet! (Nick I love your energy! You have one of the most beautiful hearts I have met! Don't ever change!🥰)
They do all kinds of diets. Vegetarian, vegan, keto, etc...whatever you are after...they will look after you.👌🤯😍
They always make sure we leave their venues with a big smile on our faces too! You just won't be disappointed!👌🥰
Verve Spice is such a lovely cafe in the heart of South Yarra. The food is always delicious and service impeccable. The menu has a wide variety of food which is great. We have been to this cafe many times over the years for brunch/ lunch and we will happily return in the future to enjoy the brilliant food and great atmosphere! Thanks Nick and the Verve Spice team, see you soon!
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