Stumbled upon this place by accident, and so glad I did. Only had carrot cake and iced latte, but both were fantastic
Lovely staff! Would recommend the halloumi croissant
Have been here twice in one month
Once with a friend, once alone
They’re lovely, friendly and try hard to please.
Not sure if they’ve ever run a cafe before, it’s all s bit stop/ start and “jerky”.
No drama as long as you’re not in a rush.
Chill- go with the flow
Coffee and food eventually arrives and it’s worth the wait on both counts.
Good, strong coffee.
Delicious simple food.
I’m a fan
I love this place. It’s always extra tasty and never disappoints. Good coffee, very reasonable prices too and the decor is quaint with a quirky courtyard. I love the mushroom bruschetta which comes with candied prosciutto, olives, rocket and goats cheese on sourdough.
Had my best coffee in Melbourne there last year.
Have been thinking about going back.
The design of the cafe is neat but stylish.
I really like the lights there.
I enjoyed the view from the inside to the outside through the big clean window, it feels peaceful.
Interesting menu. The smashed avocado and smashed peas looked delicious but the pumpkin salad I ordered was a bit disappointing. The flavours weren't bad but the pumpkin was very mushy and it probably could have done with a few more ingredients just for balance and texture.
Good place for a nice brunch. The food is good. I tried the 🌽 fritters and loved it. The staff here is very friendly and helpful. Order a cup of babycino if you have a child with you. It's nice and insta-worthy. The lighting in the shop is nice too with sunlight streaming in, making for good photos.
Elceed is located at the quieter side of north melbourne. Small rustic cafe. It was quiet on early Saturday morning with a few people waiting for coffee takeaway. The wait staff are friendly but clearly they are understaffed as we waited about almost half an hour for our coffee to arrive. Good coffee though. We ordered the Chefs special which was the cheddar & spring onion scrambled eggs with hummus filled avocado and almond croissant to share. Food was good but a tad expensive for what it was. $6 for almond croissant and $18 for eggs and avocado.
Service was quick and friendly. Didn't have to wait long for the food to come out however it wasn't particularly busy. The coffee was really good, quite creamy how I like it. Got the smashed avo with a poached egg. Flavours were all on point and not overly rich or salty. Chunks of avo was nice too. Egg was well poached. Would come here again.
The pulled pork burger is the best I have ever tried hands down! I judged this place harshly by the fake plants on the tables outside, which are a little kitsch, but inside is a whole different story and I was surprised by how adorable the inside/courtyard are. We had coffee, which was delicious and there was a pretty rosetta on my flat white. The two girls that served us were both really lovely and knew the menu really well. Such a good alternative to auction rooms. Will definitely be back now I know about this little gem!
Great little cafe tucked away down Queensbury St in North Melbourne. The food is excellent and it has great coffee. Nice courtyard out the back. A lot easier to get a seat than the auction rooms and better.
I heard this place is under new management so I thought Id give it a try. When I arrived the lunch special caught my eye, Zucchini and Feta fritters. The service and staff were great along with the coffee! Overall I would recommend this cafe to all of my friends
Yet another single shop fronted cafe serving breakfast and lunch with a courtyard at the back. Haven't I reviewed a similar type before? These quaint little places are becoming all too similar and familiar in the neighbourhood. Food wise is as usual. Had a BLAT, which is a BLAT. It does its job. Coffee is good too.
The inner suburb is becoming very popular with younger set of clientele mostly locals who live in the area. These cafes like Elceed are also kept busy. This is good for the local businesses and for us who are spoilt for choice.
Katherine's Food Diary
+3.5
Gotta love Sundays for free parking. Sure beats walking half an hour from the CBD. Sasha and I had seen Elceed the couple of times we were at Twenty & Six Espresso and had always said one day we'd give it a try. One day had come. We were shown a table around the back. The interior of Elceed was rustic and reminiscent of a vintage, sun-filled kitchen.
I chose to have the Brioche French Toast with baked apple, bacon and maple syrup. This was one of the thickest pairs of brioche French toasts I've had. They were very eggy, the inside soft and almost egg custard-like. The toasts sat like an island in a sea of maple syrup, topped off with salty bacon and slices of baked apple. It was sweet and the serving generous - I couldn't finish it, but Sasha was happy to dive in.
Sasha had the Baked Eggs with sourdough, tomato cous cous and fetta and she added bacon. This dish was pretty average. Sasha wasn't that keen on the tomato cous cous. It tasted solely of tomato - it seemed like it needed seasoning, just something to bring out the flavour. The eggs on the other hand, were perfectly done with nice runny yolks.
Elceed is a quaint, lesser known brunch spot in North Melbourne. It was not overly busy for Sunday brunch and does offer decent coffees and all your usual suspects for brekkie.
Only had coffee which is pretty good, service friendly. Would maybe give it a go for food if I was in the area, maybe. But worth stopping for a coffee on the way to work
Absolutely loved this place for a cosy breakfast on Sunday morning. All staff were incredibly welcoming and allowed just the right amount of time for us to browse the menu, order coffees and then meals. The Parmesan Smash was delicious; the two poached eggs that sat upon the stack of sourdough toast and smashed peas and parmesan were cooked to perfection. Lovely atmosphere. Will be back!
Was craving some good Eggs Benedict so decided to give this cute cafe a go. The moment I walked in I gots warm hello from a gentleman. Decided to order the Smokey Harissa Hollandaise, adding bacon and salmon. Whilst I was waiting the waiter came and told me there was already prosciutto in the dish, how nice of him to tell me :).
Anyways the dish was really nice, I love the rocket!! The sauce was delicious, service and staff were really friendly. :) very nice cafe!
One of my most favourite places in north Melbourne . One of the cafe's I keep wanting to go back to. Love the mushrooms on toast and their fresh juices are the BEST!!
Cute little breakfast cafe.
I had a vegetarian version of the 'Smokey Harissa Hollandaise', opting for mushrooms and avocado instead of prosciutto. Good flavours, except for the tomato. My friend had 'Brioche French Toast' minus the bacon. Coffee and chai latte were a miss.
Quick and pleasant service, but I agree with the below review about the gentleman whom appears to run the show. Nobody likes being watched like a hawk, especially in such a small space.
Been here many times ... Service is ok ... I always ordered corn fritters (not very crunchy but good combination with pesto) ... The size seems to get smaller and smaller... Good coffee and patisseries
Solid Melbourne brunch spot. Good food, good service, and nice ambience.
Ordered the lunch specials the two times I've been here. The current one is excellent - zucchini bread with rhubarb compote, roasted kale, and pumpkin. Absolutely fantastic flavours!
Would recommend.
Found Elceed on Zomato since the cafe we originally wanted to go to was closed (due to the Christmas holiday break). And wow am I glad we stumbled upon this gem! Everything we ordered tasted amazing and was filled with lots of flavour. A let down though would be the iced chocolate but the lemon lime & bitters was spot on! 👌🏻 Elceed has definitely become one of our favourite brunch places to eat at and we would definitely come back. Recommend to everyone and definitely worth the travel 💯
Beautiful!! Amazing atmosphere, great coffee and the smoky harridan hollandaise is without a doubt the best breakfast I have had in a while! Plus the gluten free bread tastes not only like real bread but the perfect crusty addition to the meal. Thanks heaps!!
A very quaint place that opens up and is very warm once you move through the entrance. The staff were lovely and it's always great to see an open kitchen with the chefs at work.
While only small the place has a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere and attracts plenty of customers.
My piccolo was spot on and it's always nice when the wait staff bring it to you with a smile.
Plenty of newspapers lying around is also a must for cafes and these guys ticked that box.
Well worth a stop in!
One of the cutest little cafes I've been to and definitely a gem in the North Melbourne cafe scene. I was so excited when I saw the French toast on the menu, and oh boy was it mighty delicious!! Everything about it was cooked to pure perfection and the baked apples were a wonderful feature for my tastebuds. The staff working were also such wonderful hosts. I can't wait to return... and please keep the French toast on the menu forever :)
When you leave a cafe after brunch and you're still hungry, it's a little bit sad.
I have to say, the service here is great, really nice community feel to it and everyone is really friendly - the outdoor area is really nice and the coffee is actually very good but unfortunately, for the price of the food we found it a little disappointing.
I would come back for a coffee if there was space in the courtyard (the indoor space is nice but I do love a good courtyard!) and could probably be talked into trying the food again but not keen to rush back.
Love this place! Great coffee, banana bread, takeaway sweets, breakfast of high quality and lots of variety. Staff accommodating and friendly.
Great food and lovely friendly staff. If you're put off by the airs of Auction Rooms and Twenty & Six, Elceed is for you. Only negatives, the coffee is a little hot and I'm not entirely convinced about the new decor changes (the doormat is especially sad).
Funky cafe in North Melbourne with some great staff & great food ! Had one of the specials for breakfast "oh, kale" ( I think that's what it was called, came with poached eggs, kale, goats cheese & chilli👌🏼) It was super tasty, fresh & delicious. Heaven on the tastebuds ! It was my first time there for breakfast & I have to say I will be back for more delicious food with my homies ✌🏼️❤️
Cute spot right off the Main Street of North Melbourne but without the pretention of some of the more well known spots. Easily the best coffee in the area and definitely the friendliest and most attractive staff. Hit the courtyard area with some shakshuka and loved it
I love brunching, like really really love it, but I have to admit it’s a fairly new love affair. In times gone by, the idea of visiting a busy café where we’d have to contend with a crowd and weren’t guaranteed to get a table all before midday, was just a bit too much for me to stomach. However, the birth of my son last year spelt the end of my nightlife (Bye bye dinner dates, boohoo!) so I’ve grown to really appreciate all things lunch and brunch.
Love the rotating specials!. Small venue with an even smaller kitchen but don't let that fool you! Food comes out quick and is really good. The rotating specials make the experience worth coming back for - waiting for 'The Egyptian' to return. Yum! Avo-toast on the regular menu is amazing ☺
Favourite Melbourne café. The service is exceptional each of my experiences at Elceed. Coffee is not expensive when compared to other Melbourne venues and definitely worth every bit of what you pay.
Food is amazing and is always healthy and wholesome, generous serving sizes in my experiences as well.
It has become one if my favourite cafes in Melbourne.
OUTSTANDING. Popped into elceed the other day for a nice lunch with my child and the café was outstanding, great service, great food, GREAT coffee and I have raved about it to everyone I know and strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a nice lunch in North Melbourne.
I'm pleased to say I'm definitely going to be back!!
Best Coffee. Friendly service, home style cafe food, best ever coffee and do a great Soy Latte!
Upon entering the shop, it was busy, hustling bustling with people's chatter, the smell of coffee and the sight of staffs cooking and serving the food. It was a lot to take in for a second, but because it wasn't too crowded, it didn't affect me a lot!
Elceed is a cosy low-key café, sheltered from the hustle and bustle of brunch crowds... it certainly is refreshing to relax at Elceed, and not have to be concerned about table turnover. Food is top notch too.
Andrew Moore, Just enquirin.... Andrew Moore,
Just enquiring to your comment regarding price
Poached eggs on toast 9.5
Chorizo 3.5
So there is a total of $13
For a breakfast you have described as $18 possibly included a coffee and even a cake for that price????
If you were over charged we would of been happy to work it out then and there,
Sorry that you have had a unsatisfied experience.
Regarding Rocket- personal choice, never goes out of season, and it's delicious.
Food was good but disappointed with the 45min wait for it to arrive... Supposedly a child friendly place (and the staff were) but 45min is a very long time for a toddler to sit still waiting for their food!
Where do I start! The service was great, always checked if we were okay for drinks and how we were going. The staff were very happy, bubbly friendly people. The food was amazing I would recommend the praprika chicken burger or the corn frittas. I will definitely be going back and recommending this place to all my friends! 10/10
This place! So good. Best hangover (or not) brekky in North Melbourne. Suoer rad staff and a funky setup that leads out to a sun filled back room and quirky outdoor area. All the neighbours are good but this place is the best
Fantastic breakfast, wanted to order the whole menu.
Yay. Have passed Elceed on one too many occasions without going in and getting some food. Finally I decided to go try it out and yumm I am so glad that I live in this neighbourhood. Delicious food, fresh, lovely service and very cute interior. Will be coming back!
Thumbs up.. Such a cosy cafe. Loved the little courtyard. It felt so homey.
Went on a Sunday for breakky. Waited ages for our food. Put this down it being busy. When the food arrived it was good - I recommend the pea and Parmesan smash.
Gave it another go on a weekday morn, there was only one other customer but still took ages for food. Yum though.
Great coffee!. Delicious supreme coffee. I had a strong skinny latte and it was "supreme" ;)
haven't eaten there yet, but the menu looks amazing!
The devil's own prosciutto. The candied prosciutto is a little miracle. I know, I know, it sounds weird. You have to try it for yourself. The sweetness balances perfectly with the mushrooms, olive and goats cheese. It's a dish of deep and twisted genius - fried, fatty, sugar-coated meat for breakfast!
Meanwhile, the service is pretty slow, but the staff are sweet and you can tell it's because they're madly busy, not because they don't care. The seating is a bit odd with one big table taking up a lot of space, but the three outdoor tables are nice if the weather plays along.
Really great coffee, great chai latte. Friendly attentive service, well priced. I had the haloumi with poached eggs and roasted tomato. Delicious!
Great food and coffee. If you have to be forced to take breakfast out of your home, Elceed has a menu interesting enough to make it worth your while.
I tried Elceed today for the first time and it was a nice introduction. I had the banana, raspberry and walnut loaf that came with a raspberry and rhubarb compote. It was delicious! So much so that I completely over ate, but it was worth it! My boyfriend had the poached eggs, haloumi and chorizo, he said it was really good, but could have used a sauce (he's a bit Manu that way). The staff were attentive and friendly. Would recommend and will be back!
Undecided. A nice place, small but airy. The French toast special I had was absolutely delicious however my partner had the poached eggs on toast which was very average. The coffee wasn't too flash either. Important to get the basics right.
Excellent breakfast and service. Nice relaxed atmosphere.
Christine Wotherspoon
+4.5
Decided to try Elceed today and absolutely loved it! Sat in the perfect cosy window spot for a rainy Melbourne day. The staff were all friendly and attentive. Definitely had one of the best coffees in North Melb. I had the mushroom bruschetta which was lovely. Will be coming back!
Love this place. One of the best in North Melbourne. Down home, cosy and home-cooked food made with love. Love it!
Cool little cafe in NM. Friendly staff, excellent coffee.
I had the avocado, rocket and poached eggs on toast. Was a definite winner. Will be back.
Great find! Staff were brilliant. Coffee delish. Food amazing.
Awesomeness. I'd have to say a warm cafe like this one is a welcome change for North Melbourne.
Came in with two friends and were looked after well by the friendly staff - had the corn fritters with bacon - surprisingly generously sized and really satisfying! There's also heaps of interesting sweet items on offer - which in itself will keep me coming back I think.
The service was quick and friendly. I sat outside with my dog and they were very attentive, asking if I'd like a bowl of water for him while I eat.
The coffee was good, and the food - as unappetising as it was displayed on the plate, was actually really tasting and filling.
Overall it was an enjoyable breakfast.
A small quiet cafe with lots of charm. Lots of sunlight coming through from that huge window so it's bright and airy in the dining area.
My wife tried the spicy beef pie with salad and loved it. It was flavoursome and hearty, perfect for a winter afternoon.
I have the corn and jalapeño fritters with poached egg and it was quite good and can't complain about the avocado that came with it.
Coffee was decent and price was not too expensive. Highly recommended.
Great local find in North Melbourne. The food was terrific and not as pricey as Auction Room or 7 Seeds. We also had one of the better coffees I've tasted in a while here. The space has a terrific relaxed vibe.
It's a not a huge space which I think is a plus because a lot of other larger places become too loud to chat over your meal. So be aware that there could be a line or go just after the rush.
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