I visited Cafe Blush on a weekend with a friend and the place was packed with humans!
We ordered:
Chicken katsu sando - the chicken was nice and crispy with just the right amount of mayonnaise.
Chicken and mushroom pasta - al dente pasta with lots of fresh ingredients in it.
Matcha brownie - this was moist and delicious.
Matcha latte - full of nice creamy matcha flavour and topped off with a cute kitty foam pic.
We had a blushing good time!
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
+5
Amazing decor and fast service . A bit pricy but good quality drinks and simple meals. Busy with young crowd.
I always have a nice time at Cafe Blush! The cafe is decorated in such a pretty way, and you can see there's been a lot of thought into the detail of the decor inside - it's very instagrammable!
I've come here several times for a dessert and champagne, it's one of my favourite things to do in Emporium. The strawberry cheesecake is heavenly!
Since they do serve champagne, I really think they may as well serve wine also haha.
My only slightly negative thing to say is that my friend and I tried to visit last Friday night, we were there at 8.25pm and there was still several diners eating. But we were turned down, saying they were closed. I understand it was late but it wasn't that close to 9pm yet! We were thinking of just having cake as well which would have been quick to prepare.
Anyway despite that, I still love Cafe Blush and can't wait to try some of the savoury dishes.
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
+5
Such a lovely, posh yet beautiful spot inside Melbourne Emporium.
The interior is everything I'd expect a high tea/dessert cafe to be. The colour pallet chosen was cute yet the interior was regal with gorgeous golden cutlery & lots of bottles of champagne around the restaurant.
DRINKS
Rose: A slightly sweet yet bubbly and sharp champagne to start the meal
Goji Berry Tea: A gorgeous pink tea with lovely berry notes
Matcha Chocolate Sphere: A delicious combination of chocolate and matcha I couldn’t get enough of. Plus, the surprise inside the sphere is so cute!
FOOD
High Tea: A lovely high tea with lots of goodies. I especially loved the sweet elements, including lemon meringue, macarons & scones
Chicken Katsu Sando: I loved this sandwich. The chicken was super crispy, as it was fried in panko crumbs. The katsu sauce was so flavoursome & the mayo added some creaminess to the sandwich
Mentaiko Pasta: A lovely pasta dish that had perfectly cooked spaghetti & a super oozy onzen egg to tie all of the flavours together
The service was super, super polite & friendly. The food came out really quickly presented beautifully
Had an excellent time at this beautiful cafe in the city, they are a japanese inspired high tea and pasta place.
*Location: Located in the Emporium Shopping Centre close to Melbourne Central it is easily accessed by car or train.
*Ambience: Such a beautiful cafe, the decoration is gorgeous and it is a great spot to relax away from the busy CBD.
*Service: The service was very good, the staff was happy to help and recommend dishes or explain more about the menu.
*Food: The highlight was the Chicken Katsu Sando, a must try from the lunch menu. Another good choice is the Seafood Squid Ink Pasta. The high tea is awesome and it comes with a bit of everything, but it is worth to go for the dessert options such as the Chocolate Chiffon Cake or the Cafe Blush Mini Platter.
*Price: The portions are pretty big and enough for sharing between 2 or more people.
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Recently visited cafe blush with five of my friends and we decided to get the CAFE BLUSH HIGH TEA set and some of the other dishes from the menu.
The high teat set is $45 pp and had quite an extensive range of sweet as well as savoury items along with the choice of tea or coffees (we decided not to upgrade to the rose one). My favourite out of the lot was the lemon meringue and those bite size macaroons.
Next up we decided to order
• Chicken katsu sando
These chicken sandwiches the best. At $9.9 i felt it was a great deal, especially in comparison to the other ones out in the market. The katsu sauce was so flavourful and the pan fried chicken was a bit crispy on the outside and so damn juicy on the inside. I would surely go back for this again.
• Truffle pasta
The best part about this dish was that the truffle flavour was highlighted (as it should) but they were definitely generous with the serving. The base was creamy and the onsen egg was a fun surprise.
• Chicken & mushroom pasta
Reminded me of a nicely cooked creamy carbonara pasta. The cream sauce was very much similar to the above truffle sauce minus truffle in consistency.
• Seafood squid ink pasta
This was my favourite pasta of the afternoon. Being my first time trying the squid ink pasta..i was not sure what i was getting into. But the presentation and the combination was a bomb for sure. The dish was so flavourful and the sea food mix was cooked to perfection.
• Bacon n egg salad with extra chicken
The salad definitely helped us get our green balance ;)
• Chocolate chiffon cake & Strawberry cheesecake
The chocolate chiffon cake was the dessert highlight for sure as it was so spongy and the slice had a generous serving of cream layer to it which made the experience more enjoyable.
Overall, had a beautiful experience and being introduced to the high tea set up just recently..it sure was a great experience 👌🏽
Cafe Blush is one of my go-to cafes as they're open late, but I only recently visited for food. I enjoyed a beautiful high tea platter featuring some incredible scones, a really nice Yuzu meringue tart, some vegetarian sandwiches and other goodies. For a main dish, I tried the truffle pasta which is incredibly rich and creamy and topped with a steamed, soft egg. Dessert is a must try here. The chocolate chiffon cake is light and soft and decadent without being too heavy, although I think the (extra cheesy) cheesecake coated in pistachio is my favourite dessert of all. Blush does a range of drinks, all of which are really great. While I usually go for a soy coffee, I love their matcha and beetroot lattes.
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Cafe Blush offers an interesting mix of pasta and high tea, a concept not foreign to cafes in Japan. If either of those does not tickle your fancy, then I'm sure the adorable latte art and delicious cakes will.
The latte art here is second to none, and I spent a good 5 minute debating whether I should drink my matcha latte or continue to marvel at its cuteness. Upon taking a sip, I was impressed by its pronounced flavour as much as I was impressed by its look.
Our group of 6 shared a selection of sweet and savouries from the high tea set and chicken katsu sando, followed by pastas, and finishing with cakes and petit fours. Seeing that we consume so many delicious treats, I won't bore you with all the details.
If there's just one thing you must order here, it's the chicken katsu sando. Soft fluffy white bread sandwiched a thick juicy and crispy piece of fried chicken - simplicity at its finest.
The truffle pasta was also a must order dish. Just as frangant as it was delicious, truffle and pasta is always an infallible combination. The onsen egg added another level of creaminess to the dish, and watching the yolk oozed adds to half the fun in eating this dish.
Anyone with a sweet tooth would revel at the sight of the sweets here. The chocolate chiffon cake is not to be missed. A delicate and airy cake, with a smooth and light frosting, you'll feel like one slice is just not enough.
The elegant and beautiful decor only adds to the charm of dining here, and is a great spot to rest your feet after shopping in Emporium. Thank you for having me.
It was an absolute pleasure brunching at Cafe Blush. Starting with a high tea which is perfect to share amongst a group of friends. Followed by some delicious dishes like squid ink pasta and then more desserts. Highlights were the cute latte art that came with the drink and the iced matcha sphere which adds an extra special little touch
Such a nice and beautiful interior.
Easy to find on the top floor of the emporium. The staff were super attentive and the food was really great!
I recommend their set menu!
Cafe Blush is one of my go-to cafes as they're open late, but I only recently visited for food. I enjoyed a beautiful high tea platter featuring some incredible scones, a really nice Yuzu meringue tart, some vegetarian sandwiches and other goodies. For a main dish, I tried the truffle pasta which is incredibly rich and creamy and topped with a steamed, soft egg. Dessert is a must try here. The chocolate chiffon cake is light and soft and decadent without being too heavy, although I think the (extra cheesy) cheesecake coated in pistachio is my favourite dessert of all. Blush does a range of drinks, all of which are really great. While I usually go for a soy coffee, I love their matcha and beetroot lattes.
Had Mentaiko pasta and Chicken and Mushroom pasta with my wife. They were really nice and well seasoned. I am not particularly a big fan of pasta normally but I really enjoyed these two. The mentaiko one is my favourite.
We also ordered mushroom soup and it was pretty good as well.
The staff were friendly and the cafe decoration made the whole experience better.
Haven't had a chance to try their cakes but that maybe for next time.
Really enjoyed my experience at Cafe Blush -absolute interior goals, great for an occasion or even just a catch up. Onto the menu- truffle pasta is definitely my highlight for savouries and the high tea is too cute, favourite has to be the dessert tier, the pastries were moist and exquisite. If you’re a Matcha lover, definitely try the matcha chocolate sphere experience.
Had high tea at cafe blush in emporium melbourne. Love the touch of Asian flavors in some of their pastry items - the lemon meringue tart had a surprising yuzu curd! The savory items are delicious and I in particular liked the smoked salmon one. Great selection of tea and coffee. You can always adopt for the bubbly high tea which comes with a glass of sparkling wine or champagne
Amazing atmosphere, love the squid ink seafood pasta, quick service and reasonable price tag. The only issue we had was our mushroom soup wasn't warm enough. However, their Matcha latte’s was fantastic and the latte art’s super adorable too. I'd recommend their Rose Opera Cake if you feel like having a simple afternoon tea with dessert that are not too overwhelmingly sweet.
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GREAT QUALITY FOOD IN A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT
Tried this newish café on level 2 in Melbourne Emporium for the first time today at lunchtime.
It’s well set out with movable tables for larger groups and a long seat bench along the back wall.
The cuisine is modern Italian – Japanese fusion with a variety of pastas, club sandwiches, soups, and wagyu sliders. Desserts (which we didn’t try on this visit) include parfait, baked pastries, cakes and crème brulee.
We selected a basket of curly fries and mayo to share for entrée, then had a delicious truffle mushroom fettucini and a squid ink seafood fettucini.
Along with a coffee each the bill came to just over $65 for two of us.
Service is fast and friendly and the café uses “real cultlery” so you can dine without adding to the plastic waste problem.
It’s a bit noisy but that’s more a function of the busy weekend trade and the younger clientele it attracts.
Its all on one level so will be fairly easy to negotiate for those with mobility issues – although it might be a bit challenging with a wheelchair (ask the friendly staff for a table near the entry!)
Cash and cards accepted.
Five stars for the truffle mushroom fettucine!!!!!
Our most favourite cafe 😋we are regulars and have tasted most of the scrumptious dishes including delicious dessert and let’s not forget the beetroot latte ! I highly recommend you book and have the high tea 😋
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