Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
+4
Fandango cafe in North Melbourne may be a little on the small side, but before you walk out thinking that all the seats have been taken, make sure you check the courtyard at the back - even when it’s cold they have blankets to keep you warm. This little gem of a cafe is situated next to some big name cafes, but that doesn’t stop them from delivering a lovely spread.
Cute little cafe in North Melbourne. Great food, coffee and very friendly atmosphere. The size of the meal is pretty generous. Good value of money. Highly recommended :)
Found Fandango from a sponsored Instagram post... I'm glad we tried it! Doesn't look like much from the front but through the friendly kitchen we went to the covered courtyard. We were offered blankets to help keep warm. The coffee was great and the food looked just like their Insta snaps. The French toast is made with a Turkish bread that makes it crispy but light and of course the bacon, apple and maple syrup top it off nicely. The eggs benny on sourdough were also a hit. Also loved that the cutlery offered did the job on the sourdough and we didn't have to saw the bread! Really enjoyed our Sunday breakfast and will be back.
Small and unassuming cosy spot near one of my faves - Auction Rooms - that serves very good coffee and homely breakfast/brunch offerings. Looked like pancakes was it’s most popular items as most tables seem to be having it. Lovely staff.
Beautiful outdoor area with lots of plants, great food, good coffee, very friendly staff! Highly recommend this place, the atmosphere is great
Coffee is good but the place itself is extremely busy on weekends which makes it difficult to score a seat depending on the time. Love the sandwiches as well but the bread is a little bit too thick. Otherwise fantastic.
got the lovely lil place at a cold windy morning and I was quite impressed by the two staff ( maybe the owner couple?but, idk so sorry indeed if I’m wrong) warmly greeting me and considerately asking if there’s a need for a hot drink. the girl told me ‘Fandango’ means two people dancing together. interesting.
despite the heart-warming service, the food and coffee weren’t that perfect, at least for me. while every Melb cafe makes a unique decaf soy latte, this one’s taste was on the light side. and my long-waited pancakes were beautiful and fluffy, but unfortunately after I’ve finished half of the big serve it became kinda hard to continue cuz the dish was actually lil bit dry.
Little Picky Very Hungry
+5
I really need a decent French toast for my post-holiday depression 🤷🏻♂️ And I happen to know the right place to have it! 😋😋🥓🍞 Consequently, they r currently doing 10% discount on Wed to Fri, such a great timing to visit! (Make sure u show the voucher on their Instagram while you check out)
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FRENCH TOAST ($19) with bacon, cinnamon baked apple, maple butter and syrup was DIVIDE! 🌟🌟🌟 The portion was very generous, French toast was perfectly cooked, simply paired with a few slices of bacon and drizzle of maple syrup. It’s not as glam as all those gimmicks one out there, but sometimes simple is way better, like HK egg waffle (just leave it plain would u!?). This dish very much appreciated coz They are doing them justice!! I found THE BEST FRENCH TOAST IN MELBOURNE ✨
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PANCAKES ($18.5) 🍓🍓🥞with honeyed cream cheese, roasted rhubarb, pickled strawberries and maple syrup. Pancakes were big, warm and fluffy. A delightful meal with the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness️ ❤️💚.
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Just when u thought they can’t do any better, they serve proud mary coffee ☕️☕️ very strong coffee I love that. Staff were very nice and attentive 😊 How can u not love this place already? For me, Fandango is so much better than Auction Rooms next door. I can’t wait to come back to try their Oreo Pancakes looks so tempting 🤤🤤🍪🥞
Fandango faces some tough competition seeing as Auction Rooms is right next door, but you'll be glad you gave it a shot! Lovely courtyard area, amazing staff and brunch dishes with an Indian twist. Can't wait to come back!
One of my favourite spots in North Melbourne. Chilled vibe, great coffee, food and service. Staff are super friendly. Pancakes are 👌. Worth a visit
Delicious food, coffee, and fantastic service at this rustic little cafe. There's a great little courtyard out the back if you need a quiet break. The burgers were REALLY good. Big and juicy. Thanks 👍
I ordered food via uber eats yesterday. The food was delicious but, the fact the coffee was packed in such a way that it was still hot even after i finished the meal.I was so satisfied I immediately reserved a table to dine in for today. The food was so good and the service was amazing. All the staff was friendly and the owner treated us like family. I highly recommend this cafe. Will be visiting more often ❤️
Sorry this place is FRICKIN AWESOME 😭😭😭 been here twice and the food is always so fresh. Try the mushrooms - so yummy. Burger is also so thicccc. Eggs always on point. You must visit! It’s also always spacious here. Service is great - not like the other (😜😉) over populated and over priced brunch options in Melb.
10/10 LOVE
First time here, we had a seat at the table at the back. Really nice café with excellent service. Food was good. Coffee was ok though. Probably need better adjustment to dial in the settings.
What a cute place this is !! The coffee was nice and I enjoyed the food, my bowl wasn’t too sweet and was the right amount of food to fill
Me up nicely. Staff was friendly and the little courtyard at the back is a Gem !!
Summary:
This is a gem of a brunch cafe. Looks average from the front but the courtyard seating is beautiful. Been here several times and the food has always been brilliant. Highly recommended!
Pros:
- Superb food
- Menu includes some unique takes on the classics
- Beautiful courtyard seating
- Fair prices
- Great service
Cons:
- Limited good seating
Friendly staff, great food. Had the Salmon dish. In the past I've had the Haloumi sandwich and Pesto Bruschetta, would recommend them all.
Fantastic small cafe with delicious breakfast, coffee and very friendly staff. We visit weekly and it has been great every time. The meals are a reasonable size for the price. They even offer your dog free bacon. Would highly recommend Fandango Cafe for breakfast/ brunch (it is much better than Auction Rooms next door).
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