Great coffee and seriously good breakfast. Had smashed avo and feta with dukka etc. It was beautifully presented and tasted so so very good. Friendly service without attitude 😁
If you live in Melbourne and you haven't been here then you are stupid and need to get out more. The vibe is excellent, the drink choices are endless and the food.. The god damn food is phenomenal. I couldn't recommend the pork roll more but use your own judgement and you will be pleased, and that's a wedgey guarantee.
Oh, and ask for Alex to serve you. Grade A waiter.
Wedgey ✌🏼️
Serving up gorgeously plated, delicious food in an inviting space, Academy Kitchen is a stunning addition to Bridge Road.The menu is intruiging yet still very much accessible. The interesting twists paying homage to owner Will Manning’s fine-dining background are subtle, but definitely noticeable.
Academy is still a fairly new restaurant in Richmond, they’ve been open for about 8 months and have a selection of European style dishes with a modern Academy twist. For example their pumpkin gnocchi has crispy onion rings on top for crunch, their duck parfait comes with a sweet beetroot chutney and their tiramisu is served as a sundae. Some interesting quirks to liven up the classics. It has a warm inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a catch up with an old friend or a date night dinner. We went on a winters night and felt the warmth of the decor the second we walked into the restaurant. They also have a brunch menu.
Such a delightful cafe. Attentive, informed and friendly staff. Fresh and healthy menu options. Recommend eggs bene or crushed avo with eggs.
Located on Bridge Road, Academy Kitchen is in the fast growing section past Church Street. It is headed up by Will Manning (impressive Chef Hat CV including The Botanical). Melbourne Glutton and I decided to spend our Saturday night here. We weren't sure what to expect as Academy is not fine dining the same way that Botanical was, but Will's background is fine dining, either way we were both very excited. There was quite a few things on the menu that excited us but it was hard to choose so we decided to leave it up to them to feed us.
Eggs Benny and polenta was awesome! Some of the staff weren't overly friendly but very efficient. Coffee was great. Cool space, definitely heading back.
Academy Kitchen and Bar’s Chef and owner, Will Manning, has tapped into a number of classic European dishes and adapted them for the modern, Melbourne palate. With experience in hatted restaurants, as well as a previous stint of part ownership of the beloved Prospect Espresso Cafe, Manning has put together a well-balanced menu that combines indulgent share plates of wholesome pastas, risottos and meats with techniques developed in Australia.
Bridge Road Richmond is a street full of foodie fun with a plethora of different cuisines and so many choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We ladies who lunch found Academy Kitchen and Bar by accident but we were really glad we did. It’s a little unassuming from outside but inside is a cosy, understated, exposed brick eatery with friendly staff and a level of plating that hinted at a very talented team in the kitchen.
Had eggs bene and a latte for breakfast so yum! Polenta chips so crispy, hollandaise sauce very tasty. Refreshing blood orange juice and really friendly and attentive staff! Definitely our new brunch/coffee place.
Fantastic food. Great service. Incredible tea selection. Baby friendly.
Fantastic and friendly service and the food was great. Very accommodating for our vegetarian friends.Thanks for a great night!
Amazing! Best beef cheek I've ever had. Such a warm and cosy environment. Presentation perfect.
Another great meal. Beautifully presented. Tasted as good as it looked.
Tastiest orange juice, and even tastier coffee. Awesome place too
Love this place. My favourite cafe on bridge road.
Great food great drinks great staff great place
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