Hidden gem!
This cute cafe has a warm feel tucked away from main streets. I enjoyed the sunshine brunch salad and loved everything about it! Eggs poached well and a delicious grains salad with pumpkin purée. My friends also enjoyed the chilli scramble and what happen to my steak?
Great little place serving coffee and delicious food. Breakfasts are amazing and dogs are welcomed outside too, they even have their own bed & bowl provided! Staff are very friendly & the place a warm & relaxed atmosphere.
A hidden gem under the lemon tree. Obviously their nice coffee, yum food and friendly staff members that made it kept going. Had tasty vegetarian soup lots of variety mushroom with broccolis and yum sweet potato fritters. It’s a pity we couldn’t finish seems a big potion for us. Definitely come back try others.
Had breakfast at Lawson grove shop today. I don’t normally write any reviews, but today I’d like to say ”awesome”! My girlfriend and I ordered the Eggs Benedict and Chipotle scramble, they are just perfect! Coffee is tasty, staff are lovely. Nothing fancy but everything cosy.
My favourite place in Melbourne, nothing too fancy but unique，food is amazingly fresh and tasty, and it was exactly what I want. It is an everyday local cute cafe worth you walk a bit down there. That why they always busy even hide in the apartments.
Sh.....Really don't want more people know this place. It's small and beautiful. Comfort as my mum's home..... Coffee is very nice, food is delicious, fresh and always give me surprise. Staff are friendly and sometimes make cold jokes. I am so enjoy here. Real hidden gem.
After an argument with the old lady owner 6 months ago, we decide to have a coffee there on hot Sunday morning. Lucky we didn't meet her, saw a few new faces, we all tried the coffee , the coffee were very good , the Asian boy made us lovely coffee with beautiful swans .Definitely coming back ,its such a cool spot in the hidden Southy.
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The Lawson Grove shop has been my local for years; Hidden at the bottom of a heritage apartment block on Lawson grove, this gem is south yarra's best kept secret! If you've visited the cafe more than once the staff will know your name and the coffee you drink. The lovely owners Jen & Paul, really understand customer service, quality food & coffee! There is so much heart in this cafe, and that's why people come back!Honestly I'm yet to enjoy a coffee as much as I do here. The menu is tasty but unpretentious and well priced for what you get. I don't really like eggs but I crave them from Lawson Grove; they are cooked to perfection and my mother who is the fussiest woman I know won't eat them anywhere else. I tend to have my coffee and work from there most days, because they are warm & inviting and don't mind at all. I love the breakfast and lunch menu & I highly recommend the homemade gnocchi after 12. Yum!! This is a cafe I take people visiting Melbourne for an iconic Melbourne experience :)
Ive come here dozens of times. Coffee is good, food has always been good too. It's got a great relaxed feel which I prefer to the bustling other cafes around the area. I don't feel like I need to smash down my food and give up my table. I see the same faces in there most weekends, so I guess they must be onto something.
We have countless great cafes to choose from, but we come here religiously. The staff are lovely, the food & coffee are always great and the atmosphere is consistently relaxed and friendly- a true local gem. It's my favourite spot to sit outside with the paper on the weekend without feeling like I need to rush to give up my table.
A great little cafe with a relaxed local vibe. My partner and I have visited a few times recently and really enjoyed our experiences! The staff are friendly, coffee is great and the food is exceptional! We love how the lunch menu changes with what's in season and the staff seem to be really passionate about the produce they use.
My pick from the menu would be the chipotle scrambled eggs - the scrambled eggs would have to be some of the best I have ever had and the chipotle adds a nice amount of heat. Also delicious with some bacon on the side ;)
Will definitely be visiting again in the future!
Favourite since I stumbled across this place almost two years ago. Cosy, inviting - very attentive staff.
Can get a little loud, but deal with it - best omelette in town.
Parking is also hard, but sometimes use Alexander Parade and walk up, then you won't have an issue.
Seriously best kept secret and also why I've not reviewed it for so long. DELISH!
Great attention to detail, perfect brunch menu and fresh. All served in a relaxed environment. Too good to be true but it is!
This is our go to favorite local.
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+4.5
I can't believe it took me so long to come to this place! Shameful, given I live a pleasant 15 minute walk along the river from it. It's a beautifully converted art deco place, with plenty of al fresco seating. Orders are placed at the front counter (which I thought was a little odd, but anyway), and the service was really friendly. I ordered the chipotle scramble with the avo and cheese, and it was enormous! The eggs were really good, though the avo was slightly unripe (bad time of year for them, I think). At around $15, it was an absolute bargain. There's a really lovely vibe around this cafe, and sitting in the sun was an absolute treat (I thought inside was slightly too dark). Will definitely come again for the lentils - they sounded fantastic!
My son is a regular here, and shouted me breakfast one morning. I was so impressed with the food, as well as the general atmosphere and the friendly staff. It's a long way from home, but certainly worth the drive for a special treat!!
This place is hidden away from Toorak road where the general punters stroll - the people who go here are either local or seek it out. There's a reason people seek it out, for the same reason I did, which is this is a cafe that feels like no other.
Built into the bottom of an old art deco building, on a street you could mistake for somewhere in Paris; the atmosphere here certainly feels a lot more communal and on a sunny day nothing beats sitting outside on the street side where man and his best four-legged friend come to relax.
Of course, this is all fine and dandy but without good food who cares, right? Well, lucky the food rocks too. I've had a few of the dishes, the gnocchi, the salad, but I've never had eggs as good as those spicey chipotle scrambled eggs - wowsa!
Do yourself a favour. Grab your wallet, grab your dachshund and head down to Lawson Grove for a Sunday brunch and let the good time roll!
I came here during the week to have lunch with a friend. My toddler was asleep in the pram inside and they were very accommodating about it. It was a Monday so it was fairly quiet and there was plenty of room for a pram. This place is a lovely hidden gem. The food and the atmosphere is homely and delicious, I had the lentils and it came with home made flat bread which was amazing! They had a specials menu which is nice if you're a regular. They also have little chairs and tables outside for the older kids and when the weather is nice. I'm definitely coming back.
Some cafes have a unique quality; a feeling; that is a reflection of many aspects of their fabric contrasted with your own broader personal experience. At Lawson Grove there is a warmth that is rare.
It could be the tucked away, leafy location, at the bottom of an art deco apartment building. It could be the friendliness of the staff and owners, or even the customers. It could be the quasi deli and milk bar type offerings. As that great Australian film summarised, perhaps it is “the vibe”.
One thing is for sure, all of these facets do not matter unless the food and coffee are up to the same level. At Lawson Grove they always are, and often exceed, what is needed to be talking about coming back before you leave.
I love stumbling across this place every now and then. It's cute little homely atmosphere makes you feel right at home. It's almost like having a communal breakfast in someone else's house. Brilliant concept..!!
Friendly service with a smile, last time I was here there was no eftpos and the beautiful lady let us walk to the atm and come back at a later hour to look after the bill. Amazing humble people that deserve our business.
Love the place! Love the people! Love the food!
Only issue..... The coffee!!! It's not how it's made, it's the flavour.. Unfortunately every time I come here as much as I want to love everything here, the coffee that's used here is really just not great! It's much too weak and milky.. My only advice would be for the cafe to invest into some much better and higher quality beans!! Pleaseeeee.. I just love it here otherwise!!!
Beautiful atmosphere at Lawson Grove!
Our waitress was attentive and friendly. Had great knowledge of the menu. My boyfriend had the burger and I had the gnocchi - both were perfectly cooked and flavourful. A favourite!
We live just nearby and we love the local friendliness. Food is amazing, coffee is good. Owners are very hospitable! We feel super lucky we can just walk down whenever we like. They have efpos now which is even better!!
Loved this cafe. Great breakfast. Cozzy. Great attention. Great food. Best un Southyarra. Woukd love to live in Melbourne to go more often. Have to go! Great attention!
You’ll find The Lawson Grove Coffee Shop nestled beneath a huge fir tree hidden down a little art deco cul de sac in South Yarra, its one of those places that if you didn’t know it was there you wouldn’t find it, which adds to its charm. You’ve got your little tables dotted outside in the sun but we always end up inside on the large share table pretending to do something productive but in reality I’ll be reclining amongst the cushions more than likely people watching...
It took me five years of living in South Yarra before finding out about this hidden gem. Hidden away in the backstreets of the suburb, off Caroline Street, this place has everything a Sunday breakfast should of
Great burger! I had an awesome burger for lunch today that was completely unexpected! Great place tucked away not too far from the city but feeling very suburban. On the larger size and $17.50. It’s not on the menu every day (in fact this was the first time offered) but I’m expecting it to be offered more often! Burger Thursday has never tasted so good.
What a find!. This is a great little place. I live on Caroline Street, and didn't even notice it was there, right at my doorstep! I now have a great go to place only 30 seconds from my door. Lovely food and service with a humble ambiance. Hot chocolates are perfect too - I am very fussy, so that is always a hard one to get right!
What a gem! Hidden away in this quiet residential street, this place offers fantastic food, coffee & service. A tasteful & well designed seasonal menu, cleverly devised by the new owners (who took over the reigns in May 2014). This place is a must for serious food lovers!
Great little place for breakfast or lunch - coffee is top notch - service personal and attentive - the omelette with feta was excellent. Jen & Paul, the new owners, have started something seriously great, and by the full restaurant today clearly others agree. Big tick from me.
Unpretentious in South Yarra? Yep!. Great spot. Unpretentious. Solid coffee & food. Friendly service. The way local cafes should be.
Wonderful neighborhood secret
Went here for lunch on Saturday for the first time as I recently moved into the area - what a find! A cosy oasis in the heart of South Yarra with a lovely ambience. Small but varied and inspired menu, I could have eaten any of the dishes on offer. I had a delicious homemade tomato-based gnocchi - light fluffy, perfectly balanced and so yum! My companion ordered the quesadilla - a fresh and tasty bite that looked so pretty I had food envy. Finished off our meal with some interesting herbal tea from T2 and some yummy old-school cupcakes with passionfruit icing.
Staff are friendly, knowledgable and clearly know the importance of using quality ingredients in their dishes - some seriously good food here people, don't listen to any of the negative reviews on urbanspoon.
Can't wait to go back, maybe for breakfast next time....
Had brunch here with my partner and we loved this little spot! The food was tasty, fresh and clean produce and the service was excellent. Loved the mini grocery store with some fabulous and unique ingredients. Compliments Jen - we will be back!
Hidden treasure!. Tardis-like cafe located among a vintage art deco tree lined street. Had the smoked salmon with coriander and avocado salsa. Fresh, quality ingredients, and oh so tasty! Cosy, cute feel with friendly staff. Make a mean latté too. Perfect way to start the day!
Lawson Grove Shop is a real find. It's a quirky little place with character, tucked away in a cute little cul de sac. I had the baked eggs with spinach and polenta and it was delicious, I recommend it! Definitely going back.
Love it, reminds me of my favourite cafe in Rio in Brazil. It's got a local vibe in the backstreets of South Yarra. Plus the food quality is incredible. Definate yes from me.
Fabulous!. I went with friends for brunch and had scrambled eggs with avocado and mushrooms - absolutely delicious. Great coffee too (but could be hotter).
Happy to call this my local. Great coffee and I just love the setting and decor. Looking forward to being snug in the warm ambience during the colder months. On the whole the staff are friendly, attentive and quick but also know how to leave you in peace. Have caught a couple of too-cool attitudes but I won't lose sleep over it. Food is far too pricey for what you get, though.
Über cool cafe in a great location. Lovely food offering, great coffee and brilliant location tucked away in a fabulous, rambling old building. Staff are extremely friendly, wifi is free and there's even stuff to buy and take home if you don't want to cook!
Eggs & Soldiers hit the spot! Great little cafe, will be back!
Don't try and find parking in Lawson Grove! (It's a tiny - even by South Yarra standards - no through road.) Food is good, the place is a lot bigger inside than it looks and I found the service friendly.
Nice Vibe. I like atmosphere at this place, I don't think it's trying too hard to be something that it isn't. I only wish the menu was bigger, with a few extras that popped out. Muesli wasn't great but the BLTs compensate!
Up until yesterday, I'd only had (fantastic) coffee here. I finally made it for lunch, pulled pork tacos, two gorgeous little tacos, plenty of pork, coriander, pineapple, and when I requested extra chilli on the side, a cute little basket with 4different sauces appeared, 2 Habanero sauces from Mexico included! I was a happy little chilli addict, eating these delicious tacos. Got a homemade monte carlo to seal the deal, go there soon!
In love with the baked eggs!!! Best think about winter!
Ritual. So Lawsons Grove is another of our melbourne rituals. Weekend run around the tan followed by coffee and breakfast at Lawsons Grove. In such a random yet gorgeous location the food is delicious staff are quick and always friendly and the milk bar/cafe feel is adorable! only issue is parking... well I guess we are out to exercise after all so i won't complain ;)
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When I think "coffee, breakfast" my mind immediately thinks of lawsons. Simple food Cooked well. Cute little hidden spot. Awesome coffee. Always a good start to my day. Loving lawsons :)
Glad to see the place Ben and I built has gone from strength to strength. On my my way back next year to see the improvements Big Ben has made. Miss the Grove and all the great customers, more power to Ben for improving on where we left off. Still one of the best places in MELBOURNE for a great coffee and food. Cheers to all the customers and friends to the Grove. Terry
It feels like being in San Francisco. I am always reminded of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City when I visit this cute little cafe that is tucked away in what feel's like a block of apartments of San Fran. The cafe is homely and dark with a small but good menu, lovely coffee and great staff. It's usually very busy and there's seats outside in the sun - if you're lucky enough to nab one! Lawson Grove Shop has good selection of take home meals.
Hide and seek. Lovely place in summer or winter.
nothing like porgie and mr jones standard food but way above average.
Italy like cafe. Cute little place which makes you feel like you are in italy nice food and drinks and friendly staff
Hidey hole. I love the location the way the cafe is hidden
wonderful coffee and great food makes it my number 1 coffee and breakfast place
I don't mind ordering at a counter, the staff have always been friendly to me
and I agree with the no variations I am no chef it is their creation , would you order a painting then ask for it to be changed to purple ??
LOVE IT!!. I am a local to the Lawson Grove Shop, and have visited for brunch twice now. I really can't fault it! The staff are absolutely lovely, to the point where they gave me and my boyfriend an 'IOU' because we didn't have cash (only card). When we went back later that day to pay, they were courteous and happy to have helped us out. The food is lovely. I have tried the chicken sandwich and the breakfast crepes (both specials on the day). Also worth mentioning they have free Wi-fi! The perfect complement to a lazy Sunday brunch!
I'll be back soon!
So cute!. Living just around the corner in domain road, this place is one of Melbourne's best kept secrets.
nothing better then taking the dogs down there and sitting out the front for hours! staff are great and so is the food. love that its quite and no cars drive past just walking customers.
has a local feel many other places don't have!
Very gorgeous place. Lovely staff (apart for one grumpy one who barks occaisionaly), lovely food (except for vinegar flavoured eggs), great secret hidey-spot vibe. Coffee is decent. No table service is a bit of a pain as one must interrupt one's convo to order another coffee to continue one's convo. Overall however, despite imperfections, a delicious Melbourne experience.
In my top 5 of cafes. Simple and totally delish food made from quality produce. Lemon curd tart makes an appearance from time to time, an when it does, be sure to eat it slowly with closed eyes. Just like heaven. Am reluctant to share my love of this place for fear of missing out on a table when I go for my weekend latte!!
🍝 spaghetti
🥗 superfood salad
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📍: Lawson Grove, South Yarra
📝: A cute hidden cafe, just a little walk from South Yarra train station. If you love a tiny spot to have a nice cup of coffee or brunch, then Lawson Grove Shop is the place to visit.
❤️: The Spaghetti Meatball here is a must. Pasta is cooked al dente so when you bite into it it’s still chewy—just perfect! You won’t be disappointed. The zesty flavors and mixture of seeds in the Green Super Salad creates a refreshing tasty flavor and delicious combination of textures in the mouth.
Hidden gems that we discovered, love this place! Great atmosphere and vibe and above all else their foods were amazing! Friendly service, would definitely come back here again! Thank you.
Oh! Coffee was amazing! They are using veneziano coffee beans.
Cosy little cafe nestled under a old building which predates 1930s. Looking at the shop from the outside give an European kinna feel to it. The coffee is good. I’d have to try the food next time.
A hidden gem, that isn’t just a cliche being rolled out to be overly exotic, this place is actually hidden and an absolute gem. It’s been around since 1930, which explains the location as no modern day cafe would allow this location based on lack of foot traffic and other modern day business case rubbish that precludes this type of operation.
The people serving are fantastic, the vibe is beautiful, coffee excellent and food is homely and clean.
The locals obviously love it but keep the secret close to their chest, it’s worth the walk and just a skip over from the river walking trail.
Amazing food but even better service. Hard to say what is the best thing about this hidden gem. Dog friendly and super child friendly with a box of kiddie toys rolled out by the amazing French waitress who engaged all the kids and dog! Don’t forget the freshly baked doggie biscuits.
Very nice vibe and atmosphere, great place to hide from the bustle of South Yarra.
Does not support a vegan diet, wouldn't come here to eat if that's what you're after.
Expensive for small things, this toast with avocado and Vegemite was $13.20. Cost of ingredients is probably $3.20 so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Their filter coffee costs $5 but isn't worth that much in my coffee loving opinion.
But if you're looking for a brunch that's not vegan away from traffic then I would recommend this spot.
The cafe in the traditional building, serving good coffee!
Located in residential area, but worth visting!
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