Reviews Light Years

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Emily
+4
Light Years is a bit of an Instagram hotspot so I was a bit concerned that the food would be very pretty but not so nice to eat. I'm happy to report that the food is pretty good.

Our favourite is the Bircher Muesli which is also available as a $6 takeaway tub to take home. The chicken burger was great with good flavour and generous portion. The Big breakfast was just okay, nothing special and a little oily. We added avocado which I was surprised was literally half of an avocado with no seasoning.

Service was a bit sporadic. There were many staff who seemed quite disorganised and jobs were only partly done before being abandoned. E.g. half of our table was cleared, water jugs were not refilled.
9 months ago
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SouthEastEater
+4
Did you even go to Light Years if you didn’t take a photo?
🍴 Persian fetta potato croquette - eggs poached perfectly. Crunchy potato croquette that was full of flavour. A little bit of kale to make you feel a little healthy. Very delicious meal.
9 months ago
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Annie Ye
+5
Went there with a group of friends. We all thoroughly enjoyed the food and coffee. I had the smashed avocado. The pistachio butter was so yummy. The servings are quite big for us. Service was really friendly. It's the perfect place to catch up with friends over great coffee and food.
10 months ago
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Chow Chow Time
+4
Friendly staff, good atmosphere.
We ordered the bubble waffle and pork belly eggs benedict - Both came out in good time.
Eggs benedict was of a good serving size and had a nice combinations of flavors.
Waffles wasn’t as light as anticipated but it was nicely plated and taste good when combined with the fruits.
Matcha latte and skinny latte was nice and complimented our meals.
10 months ago
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Aesha Kotadia
+4
The place served way beyond my expectations from food to the ambience, it was just perfect. The Big vegetarian brekky was so satisfying and it did gave me a great start to the busy week ahead. And the chilli scrambled eggs had a great texture with appropriate balance of flavours. Also, we finished off with the cheesecake, not the best but definitely worth a try.
Would definitely visit again to try their brunch.
11 months ago
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Gayle Athanasiadis
+5
The coffee was amazing but a bit slow to come out, however it was a long weekend and it was relatively busy.
Super friendly service made up for the slow coffee. The food was great quality and came out relatively quickly, with all dishes at the same time.
The gluten free bread was VERY good.
Would return
Sep 29, 2019
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John M
+4
Probably closer to 3.5/4. Service is pretty average as you actually don't know where to wait to be seated, and staff aren't attentive enough to manage customer flow. But having said that, they were friendly enough.
Food and coffee however, is good. The food is really well presented, definitely an instagram style cafe, with their pixelated avocado and all. Overall, would return if in the area. The venue is really well designed.
Sep 20, 2019
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Melbourne Food Monkeys
+4
Light years cafe offers creative and beautifully presented dishes! The eggs Benedict is a perfect marriage of flavours and very satisfying. I found the waffles a bit too sweet, with the sugar overpowered many of the other flavours, but always a good treat. Beautiful interior and service is friendly.
Mar 31, 2019
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Scottt
+4
Light years serves classy, well presented food and is one of the better cafes around the area.
The beetroot cured salmon salad is a highlight.
The service is friendly and welcoming.
Mar 11, 2019
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LetsDoBreaky
+4
Lovely experience at Light Years this morning!
Had the Bircher, the croquette w poached eggs and bacon and a kids scrambled eggs. Staff were friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Nice single origin coffee and hot chocy was great
The highlight was the Bircher- really delicious flavours and loads of beautiful fruit. The croquette was ambitious but failed to deliver - it was too big and ratios were off.
Feb 03, 2019
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Emily Nelson
+5
Menu is very innovative and change regurlarly.  the interior is great and modern. service was quick and decent. Food was nice and also coffee.
Jan 31, 2019
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Perry
+4
Went here today with my best friend. Don’t know when they have changed menu, I was about to order vegan zucchini meatballs while they don’t have it anymore (sad sad). So I had their vegan Sweet Potato Noodle Salad which was surprisingly good! Plus it’s not a cold version salad, and look at that size!!!! It’s HUGE.

My friend had her Miso thingy (forgot the name) with added salmon. She’s full too! We’re both happy about our dishes turned out.

Lovely staff. Recommend:)
Dec 29, 2018
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Tastebud Tester
+4
Nice find in Hawthorn East. Good coffee, tasty toastie & modern interior decor.

Coffee Roaster

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Till: $4-4.5
Takeaway: ☕️ ☕️☕️

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Dec 05, 2018
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Camilla Drema
+4
Worth the hilly cycle from South Yarra for sure!

I couldn’t resist getting the Pixel Avocado which came with a slice of sourdough, poached egg, edamame hummus & freeze dried standing up crispy kale😍 I added bacon & mushrooms (because mushrooms are life) and they gave really generous portions of this which is such a plus when you have to order them on top👌🏻

This avocado brunch was honestly up there on one of the best creative Avo on toast I’ve had and I spent about 10 minutes just deciding what to pick! I need to come back to try the.. breakfast bun, vegan meatballs & zucchini noodles & rosti.

Comparisons: similar to Higher Ground in terms of ambience, food plate up and cafe layout. I wasn’t expecting it to be so quite modern and fancy! Staff were nice too.
Dec 05, 2018
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The.Top.Lifestylee
+4
Really lovely and spacious place. The staff were terrific and and food came very quickly. The food was delicious, especially the freshness of the chicken in the burger. Loved the presentation and overall flavours! The juices were really refreshing and tasty.
Nov 20, 2018
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Sweetoothbrunches
+4
I decided to try this cafe out after hearing good reviews. I was Immediately greeted by friendly staff and decided to order their famous pixel avocado on toast and a smoothie. The dish plates beautifully however I was left a little hungry still afterwards.
Nov 13, 2018
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Chanel Zhang
+4
Was quite sold on the look of Smashed Avo. I ordered slow cooked beans - the flavour was really exceptional. My friend ordered brekki burger looks quite good too.
Nov 03, 2018
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Explore.Melbourne
+5
What's our no. 1 tip for the best experience at Light Years? Before we get to that, if you’re looking for a new funky brunch venue in Hawthorn with an industrial feel and interesting menu, Light Years Cafe is tucked away at 132 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn. Pictured are the waffle chips with nori salt
Oct 08, 2018
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Mish 🍔❤️
+4
Fast, friendly service. I ordered a take away latte. The cafe wasn’t busy at the time, so there was plenty of places to sit down, I got there at 1:30pm on a Saturday. The coffee was nice however it wasn’t warm enough.
Oct 06, 2018
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Yue Ma
+5
Seriously, this cafe is awesome! Came because they won the 2018 rewards plus friends’ recommendation. Not disappointed at all! The coffee, food and service are all five star! My kids love the seaweed chips so much! And I love my miso flavour scramble egg. Definitely will back again soon!
Oct 05, 2018
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The Brunch Specialist
+4
Lights Year is a cafe in Hawthorn East. The interior is light and airy, with stone and timber fittings.

The menu is creative, with an Asian influence. Not only are the meals visually stunning, but they taste delicious too!

I ordered the famous Pixel Avocado with a side of smoked salmon. The dish was impeccably presented, and took the classic avocado on toast to the next level. The flavours were the perfect blend of fresh ingredients. I loved the addition of an edamame hummus and the crispy kale. The dish is a true standout and I consider it one of the best avocado on toast dishes.

My sister opted for the miso scramble eggs with soy roasted mushrooms, seaweed, nori, spring onion, charred corn and milk bread sticks. The bread sticks provided a nice crunch and texture. The dish was filling and flavourful and overall enjoyable.

Overall I rate Light Years ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ our of 5, and I recommend that you check them out. Thanks Light Years for having me.
Sep 23, 2018
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Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
+4
Light years cafe is such a lovely place. We got a chance to try a few dishes from their menu, including miso scramble eggs, pixel avo on toast and bircher muesli. The miso scramble was really good! The miso sauce went really well with the eggs, we also had a bacon on the side as well, which made it even better. The pixel avo and muesli were quite good as well.

Lovely staff, great environment. Love the place!
Sep 23, 2018
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Chuhong Wu
+4
Strongly recommend the signature dishes here-Fish n chips & pork belly eggs benedict,the avocado on sourdough was average, nothing memorable, and my small advice would be the coffee can be a bit more stronger.
Sep 10, 2018
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Lynn.wong4
+4
Came here with a group of 18 ladies, and so happy that we can make the booking for such big group. We three ladies ordered 2 dishes to share with and we all enjoyed it. Pixel Avocado with soft shell crab + Breakfast Bun. Yummy !
Sep 05, 2018
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Lancelthebard
+4
Overall rating: 4
No. Of visit: 3
Verdict: comfortable and cool cafe which is a little further from the junction but definitely worth visiting.

Two reasons I would give this place a good rating, one being the reasonably-affordable price bracket - as we all know Camberwell / Hawthorn area being the high density area for cafes (with quite some overpriced ones), Light Years really offers a price mark we want to return to. It also serves a right portion size, not too much to waste food but not too little to be unsatisfied.

More, although I'd agree that the food have strong Asian influenced, the dishes are well-designed as food items match well each other eg. crispy kale & cabbage go perfectly with edamame haloumi. I'm been to enough cafes that stack novelty foods to make it photogenic but in fact don't mix well, which I'm happy to see Light Years doing the right thing.
Sep 04, 2018
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Linda
+4
Lovely cafe. An effort for quality and creativity was on display for sure. Food and coffee was done to a high standard and justifies that brunch bill. The cabinet was a bit low on exciting options, but at least done well. A good place to visit if you’re around the area.
Aug 31, 2018
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Olive Sundays
+4
Light years café is a gorgeous space with high ceilings, lots of natural sunlight and greenery. The kind of setting you want to eat brunch around. They have an exciting menu with things you’ve never had before. Even you’re avo is not just smashed, it’s pixelated. That’s right, we’re light years ahead now and smashed avo is a thing from the past. There are lots of great choices on the menu that will get you curious and leave you satisfied.
Aug 26, 2018
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Spirited Stardust
+4
Busy crowded cafe but service was good.
Lots of vegan options - I went with a green juice and the delicious zucchini bolognese with vegan meatballs.
Hubby had the lamb and a side of kfc haloumi- he enjoyed his meal also.
Aug 19, 2018
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Breamjung
+4
Nice cafe, with good food and service. (。╯ᴗ╰)〜♡ We had mosaic Avocado and huge serve of fish&chip overall food was beautiful and tased good and enjoyable.
Aug 14, 2018
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Denny Patron
+4
Very tasty food! The pork belly benny was very very good, cooked well, apple a nice touch and good hollandaise. The beans were a little undercooked it seems but the sauce they were in was delicious.
Nice fit out and easy to get a table, only downside was the guy who served us a few times and at the end just seemed like he did not want to be there at all and was a bit rude.
Food 8-9/10
Service 5-6/10
Jul 22, 2018
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Fin
+4
We ordered two hot chocolates, the breaky bun and the pork belly benedict. Hot chocolates were good, the breaky bun was great (definitely recommend) and the egg benedict was good (pretty average). Customer service was alright (nothing special but generally friendly) and the store is beautiful. All in all, this was a pleasant place to eat brunch and we definitely enjoyed our food - will be coming back to explore some of the other dishes.
Jul 19, 2018
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Valérie Gagné
+4
It's worth coming to have a look inside! It is modern, minimalist& beautiful! I had a coffee and its was good but really fruity (not my fav) but wouldn’t complain!
Jul 18, 2018
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Tales Of Rose
+5
Consistently delicious food, good coffee and great service. This is my go-to when I'm this side of town. How you feel about your bathroom is how you feel about your customer, Light Years is full of good vibes!
Jul 16, 2018
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Lea
+4
Really wished I had ordered the pixel avocado like my dining companion! My protein pancakes were nothing special but the avocado pixel dish with the soft shell crab was divine! Highly recommend the waffle chips with nori salt too! Staff friendly and efficient.
Jul 16, 2018
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Thu Thao Nguyen
+4
Cosy cafe with a nice interior design and lots of natural lighting (good for instagram photos hehe). Many come here for the pixel avocado, so I thought I'd try something different; we ended up ordering the sauteed mushrooms, miso scrambled eggs, pork belly eggs benedict and soft shell crab burger. Personally, I found the eggs benedict rather average, typical of what you'd find in any cafe. The mushrooms were cooked perfectly and seasoned well, the parsnip puree and coffee soil on the egg were nice touches overall to that dish. The milk bread sticks on the scrambled eggs dish were outstanding. Service was good, overall I can't fault this place. Will definitely be back :)
Jul 15, 2018
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Stephanie
+5
Absolutely fabulous cafe. A new favourite!

Tried this place out with a friend as I had an entertainment book voucher and we were not disappointed. We both ordered the waffles which were amazing. We also got a side of the fried halloumi which seriously tasted like fried chicken - amazing. So filling we couldn’t finish.

Ambience is cool and modern and wait staff attentive and friendly.
Jul 07, 2018
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Mr Foodie
+4
Have visited Light Years a couple times in the last 2 weeks, both times have been enjoyable. The cafe has a very industrial feel which is really cool, plenty of seating and staff that are friendly.

The menu has a number of great options, plenty that caught my eye but we decided on the following: breakfast bun with caramelized onions, slow cooked beans and the protein chocolate chip pancakes (must try!!). All dishes looked good, tasted great and were well portioned. Really satisfied with all our meals! Coffees both times have been really nice as well.

A pleasant experience both times and would visit again to try more from their menu.
Jul 04, 2018
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Mrs Lavender
+4
The cuties, richest matcha latte I have ever had recently 😍❤️🍵 clean , cozy and chic decor , fantastic food . Hubby had a tumaric latte and he loves it too. He said it's the best he had ever have . We just love this cafe .
Jun 09, 2018
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Mi55Bee
+5
Really pleased and satisfied with the food here, especially the miso scrambled eggs and zuchinni noodles. Manchego and spinach croquettes are good too well balanced flavours and good serving size. Coffee and service were above average
Jun 03, 2018
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Latitudes
+4
Lovely coffee. Beautifully presented food and drinks which taste fantastic as well. Chicken salad highly recommended. Staff delightful and efficient.
Jun 02, 2018
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J0yy173
+4
I have an internal magnet that gravitates towards soft shell crab, so today's venue was recommended by a friend. On a menu with many appetising possibilities, we made our selections and were soon distracted by well presented matcha, turmeric and caffe lattes.

In quick succession the food arrived as we admired the aesthetic presentation. The Pixel Avocado caught everyone's attention with its upstanding dried kale. We tucked in and oh that's an awesome soft shell crab burger. With Sriracha mayo, sesame slaw, coriander and seaweed crackers on the side, the combination was bursting with flavour and superb in texture. My friends enjoyed their choices of Spiced Israeli Chicken with Cardamon Rice Salad, Zucchini Bolognese and the Breakfast Bun.

A modern, light filled space to enjoy inspired cafe fare, the efficient service enables quick turnover and appeals to the discerning crowd. Servers were attentive throughout but ranged from the friendly to the surly and in between. Overall a very good experiment and worth repeating.
May 27, 2018
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Ruth Liu
+4
Light food, nice presentation! A bit Japanese fusion modern Australian food. Love the fish and chips, just wondering if the seasoning on the waffle chips replace to wasabi powder would be great! Recommend ppl to try!
May 19, 2018
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One Piece Left
+5
We came across another great brunch place over the weekend! Light Years is located on the less busy end of Camberwell Rd in Hawthorn East so it was fairly easy to find parking on a Saturday. The cafe is quite a large open and modern space with plenty of floor to ceiling windows right around, allowing lots of natural light to spill in. There are plenty of tables and chairs and we were seated right away.
May 20, 2018
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Steph
+4
Light Years has a very industrial modern interior to it which is very welcoming. We visited on a public holiday and sat at one of the benches as most tables were taken.

We ordered the smoothie bowl and the Belgian waffles for food. The waffles came with an abundance of fresh fruit and overall I would have said the waffles were quite light but still very filling.
The smoothie bowl too was nice and full of flavour. Note though that a smoothie bowl is not an Acai bowl for those ordering and will have a different flavour.

The staff were lovely and very friendly. Only thing was drinks could have been a bit hotter.
Would definitely visit again.
May 19, 2018
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Brenda Nguyen
+4
Thoroughly enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. He grabbed the soft shell crab burger which we both enjoyed! I grabbed the pork belly eggs Benedict which was good, but the tomato paste on the muffin and the thin slice of apple was a little too overpowering to complement the other flavours. Absolutely loved the waffle chips and would definitely grab them again, along with the soft shell crab burger. My partner and I agree that in terms of flavour and options on the menu, this place is not as good as Hammer and Tong (same owners). Nonetheless, it is still worthy of 4 stars ⭐️
Apr 30, 2018
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Julia Stehli
+5
What a treat to find a cafe with properly closing doors on a cold Saturday morning 😊. This together with the delicious coffee and food (zucchini noodles and mushroom French toast) make this place deserve a 5 start ranking. I will be back!
Apr 21, 2018
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Clarinna
+3.5
Went there on Monday for brunch and the place was quite full, we had to wait for our table but it was not too long. My friend had been here several times so she had try the famous pixel avocado. We started with coffees and they're using Duke's coffee beans which we really love. I had the miso scrambled egg, it was really good but the bread stick was a bit too hard and dry for my liking. The egg benedict was great too but I tried the soaked apple and it tasted a bit off for some reason. I thought it was just me but my friend thought the same. If you're hungry, get the fish and chips, the portion is generous and it comes with waffle chips too. To end the meal we ordered the puffle, it was so yummy and something new. The puff was crispy and still flaky, definitely a must to order! Service was really good, even though it was a busy time, they kept checking on us to make sure we were okay. Overall, this is a great place with great food just some of the mise en place were not on point.
Apr 14, 2018
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Jodie Poh
+4
Was really impressed by the interior, lovely place to hang with friends. The mushroom toast is way tastier than it looks, really loved it. The crispy pork Benedict was alright, not the best. They were able to accommodate a large group of 8 👍🏻
Apr 12, 2018
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OmNom
+4
Been here a couple of times for brunch. A little on the pricey side but they do make it up with unique and quality ingredients.

Just about everything I’ve had here have been put together deliciously and beautifully presented.

Service is generally prompt and friendly, however they do get quite busy at times and as a result staff could get forgetful.
Apr 08, 2018
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Bite The Looks By BHA
+4
My weekend start with a good brunch. Tried this new cafe in hawthorn and easily got the parking spot near the cafe.

They decor and design the Belgian waffles so prettily! It was love at the first sight & i couldn’t dare to lay my hand on it. The waffle was good and the portion was quite big. Really satisfied with the overall results!L Y fish was pretty good too actually, the fish was perfectly cooked, the skin was crispy, the salad was nice too. I give them 9 out of 10 for their plating presentation!I also ordered a cup of chai latte & coffe to start my good weekend! Turns out the chai latte was really delish!

This place was huge, with a nice ambience on it and kindly staff.

Overall, satisfaction on another level,will come back for sure!

#BHAsFoodDiary
Apr 04, 2018
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Hans Moleman
+4.5
Very busy but not too noisy.  Fast and friendly service.  Interesting food menu and excellent food.  We had Mushroom Savoury French Toast and Pork Belly Eggs Benedict.  Didn't mind the pricing for the quality of the food.  Only little criticism was that the belly pork was a little dry and over-cooked but didn't really detract from the dish
Apr 01, 2018
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Juhi- Culture And Cuisine
+3.5
Light years is very conveniently located. The street parking around is the best!

It is a fairly large and pretty cafe with some really pretty food.

Coffee order- Single origin flat white- loved the coffee. Would recommend.

Food
Slow cooked beans- pretty average and quite pricey. The bread was a bit dry and the beans were fairly usual. Liked the serving size tho. Was very full after.

Soft shell crab burger- friend ordered this and really loved it.

We also got the waffle chips and enjoyed them.

Service- was a bit slow. Staff were lovely but took them ages to take our order.

Overall, it was an extremely average experience.
Mar 30, 2018
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Chloe
+4
Loved the attitude of the staff here! The food, and food’s presentation was amazing! Although I enjoyed the flavour of the salad paired with the deep fried fish (which wasn’t too oily), I regretted not getting the pixel avocado, as it is their trademark dish. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, and will be coming back soon!!!
Mar 25, 2018
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Melbourne, Let’s Eat
+5
Couldn’t be happier with our meals. And those waffle fries 🤤 Friendly staff. The peanut butter protein ball we got to take away was so rich and delicious.
Mar 24, 2018
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Steph
+5
Really enjoyed this brunch place. Clean simple aesthetic, friendly staff, fast service really great coffee but best of all the waffles pictures were the best on the menu. Highly recommend!
Mar 21, 2018
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Chai
+4
In this area with many cafes, Light Years is one of the wonderful cafes. I felt very comfortable because of their cool and spacious interior.
I had pixel avocado on toast, and my friend had fish & chips. Both dishes were good but fish &chips was exceptional!
Staff were friendly and attentive. I'll definitely come back.
Mar 17, 2018
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PlasterPillow
+4.5
Had the berry COYO smoothie bowl and it was fantastic. Huge portions and very tasty. Coffee was okay. Note it's best not to mix the two - I Iearnt the hard way!
Decor was very nice, very clean and spacious. The presentation of the dishes was magical.
Mar 16, 2018
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A Black Sheep
+4
Came here for a Sunday brunch with a group of six. They accept reservations, which was great. I like the interior here, bright, simple and modern. The presentations of food were beautiful. I ordered matcha latte and miso scramble eggs. Loved the matcha latte, not sweet at all and full of matcha flavour yet smooth. The eggs were smooth but I wasn't sure I like the miso flavour that came with it. Also, the deep fried bread was a bit too oily. My husband's pixel avocado looked awesome to me and my friend's chicken rice and his son's muffin looked really yum too.
Mar 14, 2018
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Melbourne Food Journey
+4
Really nice place for brunch! Already visited here twice. I’ve tried the zucchini bolognese (zucchini noodles or zoodles with a vegan bolognese sauce) and the soft shell crab burger and both were spot on. The quinoa and broccoli balls are also a great veg take on takoyaki. Will return again!
Mar 10, 2018
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Oj_always_eating
+4.5
Light years is a cool cafe - it has a light filled interior and high ceilings with minimalistic decor, creating a really trendy and relaxing vibe. The food was well presented, and it has a somewhat fun menu - using subtle Asian flavours to bring new life to old favourites. The ‘orange’ juice was delicious and refreshing, and the pork belly eggs Benedict was SO amazing. Also had the Breakfast Bun which was delicious. Excited to try more from the menu next time.
Mar 02, 2018
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Jelly9449
+4
A lovely brunch place with a calm setting that’s suitable to have a peaceful breakfast/brunch while catching up with your friends. It may seem simple, but they’re lovely.
Feb 28, 2018
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Shanaka Eats
+5
Big group gathering here on Sunday afternoon for a birthday brunch. It was great! Catered for all the vegans, vegetarians, lactose free and gluten free requirements in the group. The coffee was good and food better. Creative presentation and large portions. Will definitely be back.
Feb 27, 2018
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Li-La
+4

I drove past this place many times without noticing it, until a friend told me about it! The decor is nice and modern, food is delicious and beautifully presented. Service was fine although tended to either check on us too much or not enough. Definitely recommend for a nice brunch/lunch that’s a bit fancier than your usual café if you’re in the area.
Feb 24, 2018
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Asianfoodie
+4
The vibes here and store setting is nice and spacious!
We got the miso scrambled eggs and the matcha waffles. The presentation is definitely over the top as you can see in the pictures!!! The waffles had popping candy inside which was a pleasant and fun surprise as I've never had waffles with popping candy hidden in it! 
The miso scrambled eggs were a nice Japanese fusion and nicely flavoured, despite that it was a bit too oily for me! Also ordered their choc sky rocket smoothie, but my friend didn't like it and I didn't mind it!
Feb 07, 2018
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Cherie 🍒
+4
Every dishes are beyond expectation especially the presentation on pixel avocado. Can’t stop staring at this beautiful master piece once it served. Staff are super friendly and no queue on a Sunday afternoon.

Located a little cozy hawthorn neighborhood with lots of parking available. Nice place to visit if you do not want a crowded brunch store.
Feb 05, 2018
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Laurence Song
+4.5
Compare with other cafe try to do Asian fusion dish like match waffle and miso scrambled eggs, light Year is doing much more better than his competitor such as Operator 25, white mojo,
Match Mylkbar etc. Coffee tastes good as well. The fish is very fresh and even fresher than some fish chips shop. The egg is perfect cooked and matched with seaweed salad. Will go back to try others on menu.
Feb 01, 2018
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Heidi
+4.5
Fantastic café discovery in Camberwell/Hawthorn area!! Pretty spacious with modern decor and even more impressive menu!

I ordered the "BBQ duck croquettes" which had 2 croquettes accompanied by greens and a five spice jus.

The croquettes were packed with flavour, crunchy on the outside contrasted with soft succulent duck. Highly recommend this!!

Other dishes we had were the "Miso scrambled eggs", "Chicken cobb salad", "COYO fruit bowl" and "Eggs on toast"

Very impressed and will definitely be back (probably to try the Matcha waffle!!)
Jan 31, 2018
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Yvonne Yang
+4.5
Chicken Cobb salad: Chicken Cobb salad
Charred romaine cos, avocado, medley tomatoes, roasted corn, candied bacon jerky, Comte cheese, poached egg, and chino hurry pesto
Jan 23, 2018
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Joanne | Melbournecitay
+4
Overall score: 19/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
in 5 words: standard brunch place in hawthorn
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Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️- the menu has changed. The soft shell crab burger is no longer on the menu, and the avocado toast looks very different from the zomato cover pic. I found the food to be standard with not a lot of experimentation. If you enjoy standard Australian brunch, this is your place. The cornflake chicken burger looks least pretty but was most delicious. The avocado toast smartly combined feta cheese and pomegranate but I can’t say it was mind blowing. The pork belly eggs ben was delicious. I was still wishful that some of the old favourites (like hammer and tongs soft shell crab burger) would remain in the menu though.
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Ambience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- the restaurant had a clean design, had a large space and looked beautiful. I always appreciate when tables are not too close to each other so I don’t hear what the next family is talking about.
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Presentation⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - as always, Australian cafes delivers good food presentation in spades. This cafe is no different. I really loved how my avo toast looked - certainly not the same if I replicated it at home.
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Price ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - the brunch pricing was standard. Coffees cost $4 and a brunch would average $20. Portions looked deceivingly small but turned out to be more than enough - we left feeling stuffed. No more eating till dinner!
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Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- service was alright! One of the ladies seemed to be in her own world and I made an effort to get her attention, but otherwise everyone else was very cheerful! And they always refilled my water which is a huge tick!!
Jan 20, 2018
4
Steve thuan
+4
Nice mid-sized cafe with decent coffee and helpful, friendly staff. Ambience is industrial with exposed concrete, steel, and ducting which is okay if you like that kind of thing. It is quite cold with the cooler weather and the concrete and steel. Food looked good but didn't have anything. Prices were reasonable.
5
Pragya Gupta
+5
Lwe were totally satisfied when we visited @lightyearscafe and enjoyed an amazing Brunch spread.. . Starting with the interiors and vibe of the place - it was electric and was so good to see people returning to normality. . Then out of a good menu spread we picked the following: • Tropical And Peanut butter chocolate smoothies • Lightyears Big Breakkie (it is our all time fav) • Pork belly eggs Benedict (never disappoints) • Belgian waffle (satisfaction level top notch) . We had a great time here and would love to return and try other items on their menu. . We would definitely recommend this place.
5
Janey Lister
+5
Beautiful food, great coffee and much, much improved service from my last visit. I'm so glad and I'm excited to visit again.
5
Mitsuhiro Kato
+5
Got a flatwhite for takeaway. Good coffee with cute cup were served. One of the best coffee in Hawthorn!
4
E K
+4
I've visited Light Years quite a few times. The coffee is always excellent and service is good. I've tried a few things on the menu and enjoyed most of them, although some items are a little bland. I like that you can always get a table, however, as others have mentioned, it's a little cold inside.
5
Fiona
+5
Had a great brunch here on Mother’s Day. Food is beautifully presented and delicious. Fantastic smoothies and good coffee. The ambiance is modern and light. It’s our new favourite.
5
Vincent Choi
+5
Surprised to find this gem at Hawthorn East. Great interior design. We have ordered pork belly dish for lunch. It’s okay. I would like to see a really crispy pork belly skin at the other places I tried before. BTW, coffee is good.
5
Madhuri Hegde
+5
Great cafe with good food and nice ambiance 😊
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