Tim A
Food is decent but chips are far too salty . Regularly takes 40 minutes for one lunch meal. Not ideal for a place that will cater to workers on their lunch break.
Cricket With Mujtaba
I came here around 3 years prior and the vibe was altogether different. Under staffed toward the beginning of the day. Poor young lady needs to care for both side. Went there with my family. Our children cherished the pasta and fish n chips.Porterhouse meat was the absolute best. Cesar plate of mixed greens was crisp, consummately dressed with rich dressing making it an ideal dinner.
Miyar Abumaree
Elena (barista) is an absolute sweetheart and is always super onto it! One of the few cafes I regularly visit when on St Kilda Rd.
Damien Papps
I don't like leaving bad reviews, but I wouldn't choose to eat here. I had low expectations and was still disappointed. The food quality and presentation is somewhere around hospital standard. The whiting and chips were tasteless, my sister's steak and mash looked like something you'd serve at home. Oh, and we ordered cans of soft drink and got straws but no glasses. Very poor.
Tincy L
Love our dinner at Purple! Went there with my family. Our kids loved the pasta and fish n chips.Porterhouse beef was the very best. Cesar salad was fresh, perfectly dressed with creamy dressing making it a perfect meal.
steven sun
Under staffed in the morning. Poor girl has to look after both side. Pl are waiting and the chef is rude.
Luke Taylor
Great, lively service (and absolutely outstanding hot chocolate) makes Purple stand out from many of the other cafés on St. Kilda road.
A must-have for breakfast is their $6 deal for a coffee and sandwich. Doesn't disappoint!
Molly Nguyen
I'm looking at the other reviews and sad to say its true, the place is very understaffed. The manager (i think? man in the suit) also wears a scowl and isn't friendly. I came here about 3 years ago and the vibe was very different.
Stephen Marchant
Hi guys, you need to keep the food in the Bain Marie at the correct temperature - 75C or higher - absolutely no lower, otherwise you'll have customers with issues! This is basic food safety. There should be steam visible on the glass on the inside.<br/>You're welcome!!
Kei Sato
Came here a little while back, staff greeted me, but were like robots, not very hospitable. The coffee also tasted funny. Had the chinese girl remake me one but was still funny. Got diarrhea pretty much straight after. Milk was definitely off.
Ronald Jennings
I was in the area with a friend and decided to stop by this lovely cozy cafe for a cuppa and this is what i get curdled and stale milk used for making coffee and milkshakes. I am never coming back here again and neither should anybody else.
Canuck In Oz
Stopped here for lunch with Mrs Canuck and it was OK. The service was prompt and polite. The buffet lunch ($15) was small but had a variety of cusines. Both the dumplings and black beef were overly salty. The rest of the food was good.
Caroline Beaney
I ordered the $13 Beef Salad and it was the best salad I've had in ages! There was a lot of flavour and generous servings of both beef and noodles. I'm happy that the dish just didn't include lots of lettuce - there was lettuce but at least the dressing made it taste nice instead of flavourless. <br/><br/>Just to note, their lunch menu has changed so it no longer includes as many options including the $10 nachos. Next time I will try the calamari.
Rachel Tung
Stopped by for a coffee this morning and I wish I had gone somewhere else. The coffee was quite average and the service was less than satisfactory. Not very impressed.
Homerj
Went to visit a friend who was staying in the apartments and decided to have a quick simple Breakfast at the adjoining cafe.<br/>Jess welcomed us and brought us Menus and offered us coffees -coffees came out straight away and were great.<br/>We ordered poached eggs on toast which were perfect! <br/>Jess was on her own in the cafe ( besides the chef) and I have to say she was Very welcoming, and gave us and the other customers wonderful service !
Gdkf
Stopped by this cafe for lunch. Party of 3, had the fish and chips, calamari and pulled pork sliders. Food was delicious, chips excellent, don't bother with the pulled pork sliders. Dry and disappointing! Woman at the front counter settling the bills quite abrasive as well(as noted I noticed by another reviewer on here too).
Steve H
My wife and I were quite surprised to find this local gem on a short stroll this morning and were quite impressed by what we experienced. We both ordered and enjoyed a simple, yet delicious, ham cheese and tomato toasted sandwich with a soy latte - a great bargain at $16 in total. <br/><br/>The general ambience of the cafe is brilliant, decked out in a modernised style with a simple layout that works well. Ample room is available for those waiting to be served for take-away coffee, which doesn't interfere with patrons wishing to engage in a light conversation with gentle music playing in the background. <br/><br/>Customer service exhibited throughout our visit was superb, with all three staff members serving customers politely, efficiently and courteously. We will DEFINITELY be back!!
Vickyll
Made an account just to say the customer service here in the morning is pretty bad. the girl at the counter makes you feel like you're bothering her, and sometimes doesn't even greet you. others aren't much better. but coffee is good?
CGL1
Enjoyed a lovely caesar and salmon salad and great coffee. Service was attentive. Venue somewhat dated and could do with a bit of freshening up.
Pistol
I've given it a few goes because I work nearby, however I don't think I will be making a return. <br/><br/>The staff seem to have exceptionally ba customer service skills. There is a lack of manners, professionalism and courtesy. Even getting a coffee can make you feel like a bug under the waitress's shoe.<br/><br/>This has not been one off or jut one staff member. It seems to be a culture there.
Racy_jacy
Best coffee by FAR on this part of St Kilda Road! Every 6th coffee is free if you grab a rewards card too!
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