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Tony

"Staff were polite and the food was pretty good. Nothing mind blowing but no issues. We did the signature banquet. Tip: shark fin house is just a few..."

CCC

"Been here a few times because of their good service. Restaurant is pram friendly. Roast duck is a must to order. We had snow crab cooked with ginger..."

SunPW

"Been here for dinner and yum cha and I really enjoy the food. The service is so so like most traditional chinese restaurants but they treat you..."

Vivian

"3.5 pretty much nails it. We were here for the group Xmas lunch. It’s a good option for that type of experience. $42 all you can eat yum cha. ..."

Two Sheds

"One of the few original yum cha places left in the city. Established in 1980, Shark Fin Group led the wave of Chinese and other Asian cuisines that..."

Kylie

"Yum cha here is great but it gets super duper crowded and a little claustrophobic so remember to book a table. Dinnertime dishes are great - a good..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Both lunch yumcha and dinner food is amazing! We’ve been here many times and tried almost everything, all with very special taste, not just some..."

Explorer

"Nice Yum Cha, nice spot, well priced, a lot of others to compare too in the area howeverStaff were friendly, genuinely good food, unsure of..."

Dave B.

"I have always loved the dimsum here. They have stayed true to what dimsum should have been without the fancy stuff to inflate the prices. While they..."

Justin Wong

"I've been looking for a good spot for yum cha for a long time, I think we've finally found our go-to! Shark Fin Inn filled up so quickly for a..."

Croque Monster

"Huge fan of their Yum Cha - you definitely need to book on a weekend. The service was attentive & efficient despite how crazy busy it was &..."

Kiss And Eat Up

"The highs to any Chinese meal is its seafood and I was lucky enough to tag along and chow down some of the best Chinese food I've had in a long..."

Mustard

"It's a fine place for weekend yum cha. The prices are good, and the dishes are good. My gripes are that the place feels crowded, and the selection of..."

Jeremy K

"I've been to Shark Fin House with work colleagues so when a friend was visiting from Sydney and craving yum cha we headed to Shark Finn Inn. I wasn't..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Had dinner here last week with my family. This is great Asian restaurant place with friendly staff. Excellent variety of food on the menu. Meal..."

Mummy Tiny

"Been here several times for yum cha but never for dinner. Came here with 9 people and we had the banquet. The highlights are snow crab, pork neck,..."

Leo

"If you want yum cha just like a bustling Hong Kong yum cha palace, this is the place to go. Shark Fin Inn is one of the few places in Little Bourke..."

Professor_JER

"They offer quite a good selection of dimsum, one of the better restaurants in cbd area.egg tarts,porridge, chicken feet, radish cake, lomaigai ,..."

Sarah In Melbourne

"Still the best Yum Cha in the city IMHO - a Sunday institution that's been going strong for years. Can't go wrong. Tried the rice noodle with..."

Chris

"In the city for a matinee performance at the Comedy Theatre (just around the corner), nostalgia directed us to the Shark Fin Inn for a yum cha lunch..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"I enjoy the sautéed roast pork with bean curd, mushrooms and vegetables. A great place to go when little Chinatown is busy. Being up the top end of..."

Robert Demark

"Been going there for over 20 years, great food and efficient staff. Food is always fresh, the place is always busy and the tables turned over and..."

Jen Mas

"Came here for yum cha today. We were about half hr early but it was able to be accommated. The service was lovely and caring. Food was delcious..."

Blueberrypie

"Food was delicious but just above average in terms of taste compared to other yum cha places in the CBD. Most of the staff were attentive and kind..."

Jonika Cazar

"Had dinner at good old Shark Fin Inn with a small group. Admittedly I used to frequent here a lot more due to location many years ago and during..."

Niceguy

"I occasionally go to this place for Yum - Cha on weekend. Love all their dishes except the fry stuffs. Service is ok but it can be annoying when..."

Aekarin Borrirak

"A meetup group and I went to Shark Fin Inn for some Yum Cha on Saturday. The food was really nice particularly the Xiaolongbao. There was also a..."

Caroline Beaney

"Our family met Sunday lunchtime for yum cha and enjoyed authentic Chinese dishes for our hungry adult offspring! It was very reasonably priced and..."

Michael Campbell

"Lovely yum cha restaurant with excellent service. Most dishes were good (pork shui mai, sesame golden balls with red bean paste, soft shell crab),..."

Doran

"Good selection of yum cha, though there were certain dishes we had to request for but overall food was very fresh. The century egg congee was..."

Food For Thought

"My extended family and I have been dining here for over 30 years (and I'm not even 25!).Needless to say, the staff are always lovely and..."

Sylvia's POV

"Solid. The staff was very attentive and we felt they were genuinely happy we were there. Every dish we ordered was good, with the special scallop..."

Parker

"Sweet memories from forty years ago when I was a kid. Used to go here every second weekend as a kid, with the food being nothing short of superb...."

Terry Vanes

"Great place to eat seafood! We ordered one lobster for two persons, and that lobster was LARGE!! Staff is also very kind. We’ll be there..."

Senior Pretty Girl Jenny

"A great place for dim sum and lunch whenever you are in the city. Very near to Parliament station. Attentive staff, quick service despite busy..."

Nicholas Lim

"Came in for Yum cha and was impressed with their different types of dim sums. Prices are higher but you pay for the quality. Services is good nothing..."

Saravanand Naiker

"Not bad. Not as good as secret kitchen but just solid yum cha. Has all the favourites: Cheung fan, siu mai, har gao, ham sui gok, fongjau/gaigeuk,..."

Lachlan Chan

"The best egg tart ever and the truth Hong Kong style ever. Pastry is very fluffy and egg custard is really delicious. This is one of the rare egg..."

Mel K

"Four Stars 🌟. Two people for Tuesday Yum Cha lunch. Total Bill @ $100.20. Amazingly tasty, the food and service was very pleasant and prompt. The..."

Autumnal Mountains

Secret Kitchen Chinatown

81/100 (1467 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-Finally got to visit this yum cha..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"A beautiful place to dine for lunch, yum Cha is their specialty. Delicious dumplings 🥟 and very cute pig face buns. Their were amazing pink rice..."

Lyonee Dang

"Superb service and food. Huge dumplings and tasty...."

Big Eater

"When I think of yum cha, i think of secret kitchen and their amazing spread.Love how they have such a good range of options when it comes..."

M3lissa____

"Always my fav yum cha place 💯 One of the few places which serves good yum cha 🥟 Went for dinner there once as well & it didn’t..."

Steph

"The mango mousse was so fun to eat and delicious! One of the top yum cha places I’ve been to in..."

Vi Tran

"Booked a table for their Saturday yum cha lunch and we were worried about the dining time limit, yet surprisingly we were all satisfied even before..."

Iris

"One of my go to places for yum cha in Melbourne. I love the quality of the food and the variety on..."

Facebook User

"Really good quality yum cha offering a good variety of options consistently!On New Year's Day we decided to start our 2020 right by trying..."

Kevin & Emily

"Dim Sum at @secretkitchen_au, the food is so good- I wonder why I have never been here! The only two things I didn’t like: that they kept (albeit..."

Piggyeatalot

"It’s probably one of the most clean yumcha place I’ve been in Melbourne. I wouldn’t say the food’s extremely unique or anything, but..."

Jelly9449

"I won’t be surprised if people say this is the best yumcha in the city. Always make a booking if you are having weekend yumcha at secret kitchen to..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Quite a big restaurant located on the corner of Exhibition and Little Bourke st. I came here for yum cha. The trolley service is good, and the..."

Rhonni

"My go to yumcha in the city! Love most of the dim sum selection. Suckling pig and roast goose was yum, but would not rec their Peking duck...."

Foodie Takes Melb

"Secret Kitchen is one of Melbourne most popular yumcha restaurants. They have many branches around melbourne but in my opinion, the Melbourne one is..."

Angela Eats

"If you're undecided about trying secret kitchen, please just go because you won't be disappointed. The food here is so fresh, full of flavour and..."

Hillary Finds Food

"Secret kitchen is one of our go to yum cha joints in the city.The waiters and waitress are friendly and attentive. The trolley pushers are..."

Melb_Belly

"Secret kitchen is well known for their exquisitely rich and flavorful chinese food!Last time I came here during dinner time and had a very..."

Walter

"Secret Kitchen is my favourite yumcha spot in Melbourne for many reasons. Firstly, the service is always super attentive with staff regularly pouring..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"Secret Kitchen in not so much a secret among foodies who love good chinese food. This place is Huge...Really HUGE and the team of attendants is Big..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"One of my preferred yum cha place on the weekend. Must make booking as the queue can be long. Most choices are all fresh and tasty. The pork polo bun..."

Caroline

"I haven't been to Secret Kitchen in the city for so long that I almost forgot that they existed. Cue some searching when we wanted to go for yum cha..."

Hello. Imnikki

"I'll say this restaurant is the better yumcha place. The seafood is fresh and there are quite a lot of yumcha choices available. The scallop siumai..."

Chewynoms

"A little pricier than other yum cha places but damn their food is delish! Could not fault any of the dishes, and their desserts esp the salted yolk..."

Daz

"It was the last day to use our entertainment book and so glad we used it on Secret Kitchen. Their yum cha was just absolutely fresh & delicious. The..."

Melb_favs

"Definitely one if the best Yum Cha in the city. Everything that we’ve ordered were tasty. They’ve got yum cha whole day. Better to call to..."

Priscillia

"Food 4/5Service 5/5Environment 5/5The nice restaurant provides a wide range of Yun Cha. The service is good and not crowd at all...."

Paul In OZ

"Modern chinese eatery.The place is quite spacious, there are two floors, the second floor is a bit more private. The place is very well..."

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"Best yum cha in town! Always been my favorite place to go. I'd probably come more often if I'm not constantly on a low-carb diet. Love their steamed..."

Veronica Lin

"By far Melbourne still does the best yum chas. Melbourne's Secret Kitchen is not so secret! The queue don't lie 😁Food and service is..."

Wherefoodtakesyou

"Very glad that Secret Kitchen was open for Easter Monday yum char as we had overseas visitors. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly. ..."

Wai

"Huge yumcha variety, great for family catch up on a Saturday or Sunday lunch. Food are delicious, fresh and tasty. Service can be hit and miss..."

Michi

"We came here for a nice dinner to celebrate a birthday. We have been here once before and the quality of the food is generally quite good. Whether..."

Crabapples For Lunch

"Secret Kitchen had a nice selection of yum cha and mains. We’ve tried quite a few dishes; a variety of dumplings, Peking duck, green beans, fried..."

Angel Khong

"Staff: helpful except for receptionist usually quite rude if you didn’t make reservationFood: for yum cha- excellentAmbience: spacious..."

Melbourne Travel

"Rating: 4Food: 4.5Value: 4Ambience: 4.5Service: 4This has got to be best yum cha place and service I have been too...."

Munching With Mel

"Always great yum cha whenever I come here. The food is always fresh as the trolley comes by regularly The chicken feet - which is usually my..."

Vivian

"Busy yum cha place in the heart of the city, service was pretty good.. we had quite a few dishes shared amongst us, the highlight of the meal was..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"This branch is better than others. Great yum cha selection esp desserts. Gets packed easily so book in advance. Love the apple mousse dessert...well..."

Ling Yap

"Would normally come here with my family for Sunday yumcha. Many choices of dimsum and ingredients are fresh. Service on the other hand can be a hit..."

Fendi

"This secret kitchen is located in exhibition st. Very convenient location. Their yum cha are really popular so they have 3 session during lunch time..."

Daisy Duck

"I tried Secret Kitchen for lunch on a Monday. The restaurant was packed, serving Yum Cha. Really good upmarket food although I am fussy so should..."

Hungry Tum

"This is probably one of the best yum cha / dim sum restaurants you can find in Melbourne. The interior is quite modern and I noticed that the staff..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"I enjoy their yum cha a lot, such as their siu mai, cheong fun, mango pudding. Recently I tried their mixed roast platter and suckling pig and they..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"I’ve been to lots of different yumcha places before, but Secret Kitchen definitely was a different experience. Starting with their super attentive..."

Jamie

"Beautiful food and great service, very friendly staff and environment was just amazing. I can not say enough good about this place and I make sure to..."

Bradyms48

"One of the best places for yum cha / dim sum. Come during 12-2pm for the best options. One time I came after 2.45pm and there were barely any..."

The Honest Glutton

"As it was our first time here, once we sat down the waitresses were already trying to get us to order many items on the menu without us trying to..."

Eats

"It was fantastic. Food was great quality and perfect. Service was top marks. I’d recommend making a booking otherwise you’ll have to wait a..."

Dave

"First time experience at Secret Kitchen and I couldn't fault it. There was a line out the door for yum cha lunch, and staff were very efficient..."

Matthew Aitken

"This restaurant was recommended by a stranger from the street and was at the very end of the China town. As it was after peak lunch, there were no..."

Natalie Weerasinghe

"Excellent service overall, the waiters knowledgeable and were able to answer all our questions. They even gifted my cousin some jasmine tea after she..."

Ramsey Samad

"Take you to taste of the famous and largest dim sum restaurant in Melbourne CBD Secret Kitchen's is one of the largest restaurants with seating for..."

Wander Wider

"This place is undoubtedly great as the food is gorgeous, come in a decent portion, and its location is perfect. This place has plenty of seats which..."

Cindy C Rahardjo

"Nice Place to eat Hong Kong style and Chinese style food. Waiters are professor. But the light is not that enough, will make people easy to sleep...."

william wong

"Went for dinner there. The entree of abalone was very tender and well cooked. We also had the goose which I totally recommend. The one..."

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Little Collins Street Kitchen

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had dinner here with my partner for our Anniversary and absolutely loved the sea food meal!! 😍💕 very delicious and worth the price..."

Omesha Arachchige

"Surprised by this as most hotel restaurants are merely adequate. We had the salmon with prawn and it was so tasty that we asked for extra bread to..."

Rhb

"A WONDERFUL WAY TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON IN A WEEKEND!We did the High Coffee themed High Tea here on a Saturday at 1pm and we had such a..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"It's been a few months since I last went to Little Collins Kitchen at the Sheraton for dinner. The seafood buffet is still the same, consisting of..."

Warren Louey

"Such a beautiful afternoon spent at the High Coffee! Only $65pp (also takes entertainment book discount) includes the afternoon tea 3-tier stand, an..."

Cmzajicek

"Sheraton Melbourne delights with a cheeky twist on the traditional high tea experience – High Coffee. With a stunning offering that..."

Gastrology

"Excellent food, seafood is usually very fresh, overall its always a very nice experience, and atmosphereI do like the cheese station, dessert..."

Niceguy

"Came here last Wednesday using our Cudo deal. Thought the place looked nice-the staff greeted us as soon as we stepped into the place. In terms of..."

Kira Dinh

"If you come on a Cudo voucher it is no doubt a great deal $99 for two people. I have no regrets coming for that price. However as others have said,..."

The World’s My Oyster

"Incredible service - cannot cult the incredibly friendly efficient staff. And the food for a buffet it wonderful. It is produced in small batches in..."

Tina Wilson

"Succulent and fresh seafood kept on a bed of ice. Large range of salads at the salad bar. Limited options at hot food and dessert fridges however..."

Blueberrypie

"Came here for our ‘early’ work Christmas party on a Saturday night for the seafood buffet. Beautiful food, unlimited seafood, salads, cold meats,..."

LilMac

"Had lunch on a Cudo deal. The restaurant is well set out, bright and spotless. The 3 course lunch was well presented, meat cooked as ordered and..."

Michael Wade

"Tried the seafood buffet because of a Living Social deal - $50 pp. The seafood was fresh - a good selection of good sized prawns, natural oysters,..."

Kathy Amalia

"Came here a few months ago and had their seafood buffet on Saturday. The restaurant is inside Sheraton Hotel. Love the seafood, it's very fresh. They..."

Food Critic

"Got given a free buffet for two, so we went!Food 2: delicious seafood buffet! Lobsters and crabs were hard to eat! 😋 Decor 2:..."

World In A Bite

"Loved the quality of seafood. Prawns, oysters and mussels were very fresh and delicious. I was also impressed by the dips and brioche bread that not..."

Annie Leung

"Came here on a Cudo. Have been here twice now and on both occasions have loved the quality of the seafood. Albeit with minimal hot food selection. As..."

Convivialsins

"Cheat day finally arrived and man was I going to make it count. At the buffet style high tea in the Sheraton hotel. At $69 pp this is reasonable..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Loved this place! I bought a voucher and after reading some review I wasn't really hoping for the best. It isn't a big place but the selection of..."

Jennifer Silverii

"Hot dishes was a hit & miss from my friends opinion. I personal did not have any therefore cannot comment. However seafood... prawns, oyster, swimmer..."

Tammie Le

"Saturday night seafood buffet dinner for 9. The usual range of seafood was on display. There was smoked salmon, mussels, oysters, prawns and 2..."

Scoops

"We had a lovely seafood buffet dinner ,Very pleasant not too busy , just suitable for our liking . The waitress was excellent "bailey nguyen "..."

Yantosulistiyanto

"Came here for celebrating my friend's birthday. It's a quite nice place, staffs are helpful and friendly. Food is above the average, but the..."

Perry

"Just finished eating through the seafood buffet. OMG i think I'll need to be wheeled out of the place. I'll never eat again, i actuallu don't think i..."

Sweet Chilli

"Went on a Living Social voucher. On entry you are greeted like any patron and spoken to nicely. Service was excellent with staff being very..."

Clara Fares

"We dined at the Seafood Buffet on Saturday night. Having sampled the renowned Buffet at Sheraton on the Park Sydney I was intrigued to see how the..."

The Epicurist

"Pretty good seafood we got a voucher so it was so worth it. Would come back again. Customer service was very good and nice staff. ..."

NY

"Took mum here for high tea for mothers day. Both food and service were excellent. Looking forward to going back for another high tea. Thank..."

Meg Moscato

"Nice setting for a buffet which was good value for a voucher but would have been overpriced for usual prices. Not much for the kids, but..."

Foodie AC

"Nice little buffet restaurant. Good range of food - seafood, salad bar - vegetables, chicken salads, dips, hot food area, desserts and cheeses. Good..."

Krystal

"On arrival friendly staff great service taste was classic but fresh great im going back positive foods was very impressed out of 10 my rate is..."

Shrek Oh

"Decent hotel breakfast but I keep waiting to see something unique and inspired. So far the staff seems bit confused at breakfast and even more so at..."

Pink.rhapsody

"One of the nice seafood buffet restaurant in Melbourne. We had a nice experience there. We went there for dinner during the week. The service was..."

Food Food Food

"Our June High Tea group have chosen the â€œA Parisian High Tea Affairâ€ at the Little Collins Street Kitchen. As is priced $45 per head, it..."

Frogfoodventure

"GREAT AFTERNOON, BUT THEY SHOULD STEP UP -- I visited the Little Collins St Kitchen to have one of their well-known High Tea soirees. To me, Sheraton..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Delicious sweets. We went here for the afternoon tea to celebrate my Mum's 70th birthday. The place was light, modern and elegantly decorated. Our..."

Sweet2th

"The new Sheraton in Melbourne might not be where you expect it, neatly tucked away up the Spring street end of Little Collins Street, wedged in..."

Ashley

"Saturday buffet. Was a bit skeptical after reading mixed reviews using a voucher, we finally used ours on the last day of the groupon..."

Leelee

"Very enjoyable. We came on the Sunday brunch session.Seafood, salads, bread and cheese buffet for starters, order off a menu for main (3/4 of us..."

OrionsRuby

"Limited variety but quality food.. We tried the seafood buffet using the Groupon voucher on Boxing day. Service was good. The waiter checked our..."

Coco

"We came here on a groupon voucher for the Sunday lunch session. I found the service was excellent that day where the waiters would check on us often..."

Foodcop

"Went with a Groupon voucher and it was AMAZING. I came here on a Saturday night booking on 20 December 2014, on a Groupon voucher. There was a..."

YC

"Voucher was worth the money. Purchased a voucher to try the seafood buffet and it was well worth the money in terms of the food quality and their..."

Eeyore

"Was worth buying a voucher. We were happy with the prawns and the crab.The main course left a lot to be desired, both the ham and the..."

HB

"Excellent Breakfast. We stayed at the Sheraton on the weekend and decided on eating breakfast at Little Collins St Kitchen. Was good to be offered..."

Sprouter95

"Enjoyed the quality of food. Better than Allegro the other SPG hotel in the city. Dinner is nice but the breakfast is better. I have to agree there..."

Aaron

"OK but there are issues. Ate breakfast here as part of my stay. Food OK but here's some things, hopefully early teething issues:1. Didn't..."

Ronin47

"After arriving up the marbled stairway encompassed by large woody panels, tall chandeliers and glitzy lobby, entering into Little Collins St Kitchen..."

The Food Society

"Little Collins Kitchen, new and modern was the perfect venue for our family birthday celebration (happy birthday to me!). With parking easy, and as..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I was reading all the reviews online and hesitated to make a booking for my wedding party. I’m glad I decided to try for myself. First the service..."

Lin P

"Spend $89 on Groupon to eat their weekend seafood buffet for 2. Great value for money. I was lucky because my reservation was dated on the day where..."

Shena Worldwide

"A nice little restaurant located in the Melbourne Sheraton Hotel. The food dishes were delicious, but I would like to see more seafood options. The..."

Misspiggyexplores

"I went here with my wife for our wedding anniversary🥳 We absolutely loved the seafood buffet😍🤩🎉 They’ve got 🦐🦀🐟🍣🐚 and..."

시누시누시누

"Came here on a Cudo. Have been here twice now and on both occasions have loved the quality of the seafood. Albeit with minimal hot food selection. As..."

dannyt

The Essence

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Vicolino Cafe

Jasper Hotel

Wheelchair Accessible

Cathvuu

"I wasn’t expecting much as it’s an eatery attached to a hotel. I was very wrong. It serves unpretentious foods and it was a good night as it..."

Bluecat

"3.8 stars***Jasper Kitchen has a lovely ambience. There was a single waiter on duty and it was a pity seeing her work extra hard to manage all..."

Andrea Gonsalves

" I had the waffles with mascarpone cream, blueberries, macadamia and coconut. I was pleasantly surprised by this, it could have used with..."

Tinmans Treats

"17/12/17Came back to Jasper kitchen recently for another meal and have to say the food has improved a lot! The burger was awesome with a..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"They must have changed chefs since I was last here because I don't remember the asian/Japanese dishes. My friend and I had chicken curry dishes and..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Great food with not so good services. I mean they are friendly but they don't seem very familiar of what they are doing, which could be very..."

Wzhong

"We stayed here from last Thursday to today, room and service was good, breakfast was a great inclusion well cooked and good size, great way to start..."

Jet1wa1

"Posted on January 21, 2015 by Jessica Williams When a story begins with “I did too much ecstasy when I was younger,” you can’t help but be..."

Jessica

"After some socialising with other fellow Melbourne bloggers, the General Manager of Jasper Kitchen, the lovely Jess and Leanne of Tyrrell PR, and..."

Peach-Water

"Jasper Kitchen - Melbourne's best kept secret. People often talk about Melbourne being a city of secrets, in that many of the most amazing places are..."

Richard Burleigh

"Phil and Renee at Jasper's kitchen are fantastic, they're friendly, make great coffee and are always up for a chat. The Peppermint Soy Latte was..."

Edward Elston

"Scrumptious. Mmmm, what a delicious breakfast here. Started off with a yummy danish pastry (only $2!), an excellent long black, and then the homemade..."

MelbourneMiss

"Nice place nice staff. Breakfast-I ordered the house baked beans and sourdough. It was interesting concept, oven baked in a dish with chorizo, yummo..."

Snail

"Jasper la cocina breakfast very nice. Just been there a week a go for breakfast and i tried the la cocina jasper breakfast it was fantastic the bacon..."

Cabelolondon

"Great brekkie, great service. Came in for breakfast this week with my wife and friend. The girls were really attentive, and the meals came out fairly..."

Mariano Basile

"I had breakfast here on the way home from the Victoria Markets. Good location if you are on the way to or way back from the Vic Markets. The coffee..."

52e 52e

"I love this cafe! It's got great food, fabulous coffee and a barista who always has my coffee ready before I even order it! Try their Canadian..."

Magdalena Howell

"Jasper Kitchen has recently undergone a renovation to entice diners to wander in, grab a drink and watch the world go by from the breezy bar and..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Great experience. Best breakfast at very reasonable price and great quality. The staffs are very friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend this..."

Rushna Shrestha

"Friendly staff just sometimes a little late in recognizing you need them, but they busy as well. When they serve you, they helpful and friendly. Food..."

Nerissa van Zonneveld

"Cafe and restaurant of Japser Hotel. Open to public as well to dine..."

Timothy Teo

"I had the waffles with mascarpone cream, blueberries, macadamia and coconut. I was pleasantly surprised by this, it could have used with maple syrup,..."

TinManFromAus

"My rib eye steak cook perfectly !!! Crusty outside with a medium rare. My friends had eye fillets and the steak cooked hit and missed one was on the..."

Kilo205 Hòa

"Amazing food! The takoyaki was phenomenal and I really enjoyed my steak. The chef cooked the perfect medium rare tbone, the only complaint was the..."

Carly Culpin

"Best way of starting my working day in cold Melbourne. Perfect coffee and croissant and friendly and fast service. I was there for an early morning..."

Magnolia Cardona

Left Bank Melbourne

80/100 (1818 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very chilled hangout spot for some nice drinks with friends. Great cocktails, will definitely be coming here..."

Serey Suos

"Not sure on what to have for lunch, pass by this restaurant and why not?! We ordered the crispy King Salmon & charred chicken salad. The food is..."

MissCat

"We stopped into Left Bank for a few drinks on a lazy Sunday afternoon, and decided to also grab some snacks. This bar is perfectly located at..."

Morgs71

"Went with two mates for the Melbourne Cup lunch. Food was delicious, staff were friendly and attentive, and it was just an all round great..."

Sara

"Visited Left bank today..We definitely enjoyed perfect meal to compliment today's perfect sunny weather.Friendly staff, amazing live music..."

Sammy Pareek

"Zomato Gold..."

Ankit Agnish

"Came to this place for Friday afternoon drink with some work colleagues. They are running special promotions with 50% all foods and beverages. Nice..."

Yulz

"I visited this place for a friend's birthday and we has a great time. The food is really Amazing with great options for vegetarians as well...."

Mridul Agarwal

"Great pizza, good atmosphere and AMAZING cocktails!!! Staff were super friendly and helpful. Good variety on the menus too. Will definitely be..."

Tarryn Mcevoy

"Affordable dining overlooking the Yarra on Southbank.Friendly, efficient staff. Calamari salad was outstanding, generous portion, fresh & tasty..."

Kelso

"Service was great. Food was good too, the spaghetti with prawns and mussels were nice, and so was the pizza. However as an overall experience it’s..."

Ralena

"Impeccable service, lovely dining environment next to the Yarra River, food were up to standard. I especially like the barramundi, it was seasoned..."

HildaLuv2Eat

"Left bank is a swish riverside cafe/bar on Southbank , with views of the promenade and the Yarra. There is a covered outdoor area for al-fresco..."

Andrew T

"Pros:♤Friendly staff♤Unique put together pizzas♤Decent serve of oysters♤Good music♤Nice..."

Benedict Kusay

"Updated November 18, 2018After my last high tea experience, Left Bank kindly invited my group back for a complimentary high tea. I was..."

Caroline Beaney

"After a much needed uplift to their food offering and venue, Left Bank Melbourne has really managed to turn itself around for the better and has..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Every time I have strolled this way with mates, trying to work out where to go... we always end up at Left Bank. Friendly service, drinks list is..."

Jos Reynolds

"Left • Bank • Melbourne • Mmmm Red coconut barramundi curry, Cardamom jasmine rice, Asian greens and onion pancake!!! Absolutely loved this..."

Seline’s Calories

"A Nice local restaurant near the Yara river. The outside area have a good river view but better sit here at summer. It is easy to approach. Recommend..."

Frank Fang

"5/5 for the brilliant service. I am very sensitive to chilli and did not note that the dish I ordered (prawn and mussel spaghettini) had chilli in..."

Dione V-S

"I came here for a group dinner last week and was very impressed. We asked for some share plates for the table to start. The bread, dips and mixed..."

Satiety Society

"The truffle croquettes...just amazing!! Service is really good here and staff are friendly. Calamari was nice, good seasoning...but I’ve had better..."

Linda

"Sunday morning brunch for four people was pleasant. We sat inside in air conditioned comfort that proved a good decision as the sun crept over the..."

Gail

"If you want to have a drink in a great location in one of Melbourne’s prettiest areas then head here. Right on the river near Southbank so you’re..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Ordered the boss there, the meat patty was so juicy not dry at all. The tomato relish and the mayonnaise which were dressed up on the burger were..."

Lachlan Mos

"Place has been refurbished. Looks good and the food looks great. Didn’t eat but had a drink there today. Been here for drinks in the past too and..."

Brunos Food Safari

"I attended Left Bank for a Christmas lunch with a group of colleges. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the venue and the staff were friendly. For..."

Nicole

"Summer is here!! FINALLY! What better way to spend it than with brunch looking out over the Yarra in the sunshine? (I dare you to try and find a..."

Melbourne To Mouth

"Good presentation, but the taste was just above average. Hash brown was nice. My friend who had muesli said it was too sweet. It’s more like..."

Hans Anle Fan

"Steak cooked pretty well with a side of broccoli. Steak was cut so thin though so it seemed like I was slicing through a piece of paper. Was nice..."

JDP79

"Really fancy and classy atmosphere with a cheap lunch menu considering its position on Southbank. The express lunch includes 6 or so dishes that are..."

Hangry Dreamer

"Popped down for a trendy Friday lunch with some work colleagues. Left bank offer a special lunch menu which includes a wine or beer. Food was..."

Bella

"Great atmosphere, was sitting inside and the music was not too loud which made conversation easy. The food came quickly and was yummy. The waitress..."

Food

"Popped in for lunch to escape the rain and wind today. We selected a high table close to the heaters and watched the wet weather.Menus and water..."

Alison Read

"Lefty is the local watering hole for work and great for a wine-down. It's a big step up from your average bar food. The salads are HUGE and never..."

Sarah

"To celebrate my bestfriend's birthday, I booked a table at this restaurant. We werent sure what to expect since neither of us have been here before. ..."

Cristelle J

"Was a little sceptical as to what to expect after reading reviews but it was an amazing night! To start we shared squid and arancini balls both are a..."

Nikki

"Iv had a few great visits here one was for a birthday last year and the staff were amazing,my guests really enjoyed themselves and have become..."

EatBeHappy

"Wonderful place to have dinner for a fun night with friends ! Ordered a pizza to share, as well as Prawn Spaghettini, Steak, Chicken Confit, and..."

Leilani Doorbinnia

"My wife and I had a wonderful time on our date night coming to Left Bank, although finding a parking spot was quite difficult we were still pleased..."

James Ferriealo

"Had a wonderful experience dining and drinking here, the atmosphere makes you feel welcome because the employees are having a good time with you...."

Sandy Martin

"Food was delicious, especially the cauliflower entree and mushroom risotto. Great ambience overlooking the water with live music. Service was good as..."

Saloni

"Very few times I think in Whole of my eating out life, I have come across such disappointment. Food was great, but staff, never seen such rude (not..."

Abhishek Jain

"For a glamour and chic evening overlooking the amazing city of Melbourne, head down to Left Bank for their diverse food and bar culture. From..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"One of the best seafood experience I had in Melbourne. Seafood is fresh and of the highest quality. From prawn cocktail, swimmer crab, crab slider,..."

Jeany Liong, TwoPaperPen

"This is a very buzzy, vibey, hip place along Southbank. Very popular with all ages & we were lucky enough to score a table along the walkway so as to..."

Junnay

"A rainy Sunday night, 7 of us called in for drinks & nibbles. Without a booking we were sat at the long table with high stools in front of the bar...."

Rhiannon Beck

"Great place to hang out after work with few beers with mate and finger food. Service and food was great highly recommend on nice sunny day...."

Zero Cool😎😎😎

"Great venue with a really good vibe, came here for Friday night after work bite and drinks. The cocktail I had was really enjoyable along with the..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Food was good and despite them having no record of the booking for 4 out of the 6 people attending (we had to wander the restaurant looking for our..."

Shazzamataz

"We came here for a family dinner on a Friday night, as I saw it was kid friendly on zomato and had a kids menu. Probably not the best idea as it was..."

M.

"Really love this place. great location, great atmosphere and great food and dessert. nice place for a casual get together or something a little more..."

At Junior

""My shadow's the only one that walks beside me. My shallow heart's the only thing that's beating"Ho Ho Ho Lunchers. It's a punk rock..."

The Dear Luncher

"One of my regular venues. Good food and drinks, great to come down on a Friday night after work as it's a large venue amidst the busy life of..."

Jasmine Leach

"love to come here and have breakfast with my wife. Nice and fresh food but I have to said the coffee is very inconsistent one time is good and if you..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"Great vibe about the place, right on the Yarra, outdoor heaters, fabulous food, great place to kick back and have a few drinks and food. The Scallop..."

Olivia Fox

"Great bar and great spot for a drink. We went with a large group on a Saturday night and had a really good night sitting out on the patio. Food..."

Denny Patron

"A great place just next to Yarra River. Nice ambience. Staff is very helpful and cheerful. The service is quite fast. The outdoor seating with a view..."

Ashish Verma

"Went for a bottomless brunch, and have 0 regrets. Cocktails were great and the food was to die for. Definitely a good idea to share the meals, as..."

Chelsea Pace

"Amazing venue, great for a catch-up, dinner and celebration. First time dinning at Left Bank was on Sunday the 15th, Sophie was our waiter and she..."

Hser law la Blut

"Had the Bottomless brunch here last weekend. Probably one of the best ones we’ve tried (we’ve been to a few). Staff were soo friendly! Large..."

Tagi Felicity

"The outdoor seating at the restaurant had a good view. We got a seat quickly and the hostess and wait staff were very friendly, helpful and cheerful...."

Anamika A

"Update (8 June 22): I promised to these guys that I'll be back soon. And I was there today for a lunch with a colleague. John made us comfortable..."

rajesh mathur

Tim Ho Wan

80/100 (3470 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A must when in Melbourne - awesome food and great, quick service. Highly recommend the baked pork buns and wasabi prawns but everything I have tried..."

Tanya Ham

"It is definitely one of the best dim sum place you must try for those visiting..."

Chng Ht

"We love Tim Ho Wan! Food is delicious and service great. We are working through the menu and trying everything but our staples are the baked pork..."

Aileen Rich Nyulaszi

"Small menu but utterly delicious. Silky dumplings, juicy and flavourful fillings. The chicken rice and mushroom dish was..."

Rebecca Knapp

"We know what time to be there to avoid the crowd. Food standard as always good and we are very satisfied walking out after our meal. Best place for..."

Stef Teo

"Friendly staff, great food 10/10.. my favourite was the pork dumpling shrimp and charcoal bun! I've ordered 4 kinds of dishes and ate it by myself!!..."

Ronah Warren

"The BBQ pork bun was a little bit dry on the inside. Not as good as the one we had in Hong Kong or Sydney store. Other dishes were good especially..."

Tran Nguyen Phung

"We went at an off peak time so we didnt have to queue. We loved it and thought it was reasonably priced. The baked pork buns and sticky rice in lotus..."

Catey Burridge

"Overall rating: 4The aroma of this Chinese Yum Cha restaurant drew us into this restaurant as the most appropriate spot to catch up with my..."

Munching With Mel

"Ordered from Eatclub app with 30% discount for takeaway.We ordered the baked bbq pork buns and crispy tofu skin with prawns.Baked..."

Tastebuddelights

"Tim Ho Wan is a great place for a snack or light meal. They didn’t used to be super veg friendly but they’ve added quite a few new options since..."

Quince And Cheese

"Tim Ho Wan doesn't have much variety on the menu, however each dish is well prepared. We ordered:Steamed prawn rollsSteamed chinese..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"The pork bun was soft and crispy simultaneously making it the perfect porky bun indeed, as was the rest of the dishes which were very nice n..."

Luke Huynh

"yummy,, good..."

BEI YE

"Craved a Cheung Fun so stumbled across this place on Zomato and decided to give it a try. I got a table that had its individual iPad for ordering,..."

Tish Tambakau

"This is the first yumcha place that I have found steamed rolls. Definitely back for those. We ordered too much and ended up having..."

Usagi

"This place is basically all day yum-cha, which already gives it an upper hand over other restaurants, as there is no other restaurant like it. The..."

Thunder8621

"Bbq pork bun and the salted egg bun are the stars, this place absolutely is a flavour..."

Fraser

"A great place for Chinese lovers! I enjoyed their dumplings and noodles the most!! A fine place for a get-together with family and..."

Thomas Carlson

"Stopped by here for lunch, quite busy for a non-peak time. Menu has small variety however their dishes were delicious and came out very quickly...."

Kayla Nguyen

"Great location... queue moved quickly, good service, yum cha awesome. Also tried this restaurant in Central Hong Kong and loved it... my favourite is..."

Paul J Fisher

"You need to early for the lunch crowd rush. A long time but the efficient operation means no long wait time.Respect to good quality and..."

㊙️ The Traveling Foodie

"It's been a little while since the opening of Master of Dim Sum, Chef Mak Kwai Pui's first Melbourne restaurant, Tim Ho Wan. And the crowds are still..."

Gastrology

"Taste great even though it is a commercialized Cantonese restaurant. A little bit crowd, and table is too small for lot of dishes. It is in CBD,..."

Joey Zhang

"Absolutely AMAZING pork buns and I would definitely say its a MUST HAVE! They are so delicious in every single aspect. The filling itself is..."

Jianne Yong

"Good quality classic dim sum, with flavors almost similar to the one in HK. Although they don’t have a wide selection of dim sum as compared to..."

Cheryl

"Overall, these dishes are very delicious. Tim Ho Wan uses the same soy sauce (I assume) for vermicelli roll with prawns and poached fresh..."

Uyen’s Eat And Play Notebook

"We enjoyed our lunch here. There was a line but it didn’t take us long to get seated. It was a family friendly place. The rice with mushroom,..."

Sheena Sasi Kumar

"Very attentive, efficient and pleasant service. Menu is tight and doesn’t offer everything under the sun like other yum cha places. But this is..."

TwinSpark

"I was excited to try Tim Ho Wan obviously because I wanted to have a Michelin star experience! The usual dim sum food- har gow, siu mai, chicken..."

Rebecca Ly

"WOW SO GLAD WE TRIED THIS PLACE!Always so busy and packed, we were worried we would not get a seat. However, the moment we walked in we were..."

Eatingtravellingcouple

"Great yum cha style eatery with a really focused menu that helps steer you away from the gluttonous pitfall of traditional yum cha: ordering the..."

Alex Whitney

"Stumbled across this shopping. Seated straight away which was great.Wrote our own order and selected our food which was new but..."

Cass Eats

"😱😱😱😱😱ABSOLUTELY SHOOK 😱😱😱😱😱Okay so I usually eat Yum Cha at your good ol’ golden dragon/ gold leaf..."

ALICE ⚡️

"I love the yum Cha at this restaurant and will always go there if I were in the city. Staffs there are very efficient and will always direct you a..."

Noble Foodie

"Great yum cha. There is always a line whenever I go but it’s quick and seated fast. The menu items are less than other yum cha places but the food..."

Eves

"The first time I visited this restaurant was in Hong Kong at its 1st tiny original restaurant. I was so excited to hear the news that they were..."

SuziEats

"Have been here serval times, good for breakfast and dinner, fair price, quick and nice service. Good quality of the foods. Nice to try their new menu..."

Cheryllsun

"Great place for quick Hong Kong street food that still taste authentic, located in convenient location. Have been here multiple times on different..."

Sam C

"My favourite yumcha place. Everything here is delicious. Always have great meals every visit. Service is efficient too. It is also a bonus that you..."

Michi

"Came here for the first time. Service was quick. You have to order by selecting your options on a piece of paper, which is handed to the waiter and..."

Ptle

"Breakfast yum cha, excellent favour. Fry tofu soft inside, sashimi ball running and sandy salty egg yolk, carrot cake soft and full of favour. Price..."

Eat. Sleep. Create. Repeat.

"Tim Ho Wan has good quality dim sum. I remember visiting in the past and not impressed but recently returned and the food was so good. I finally..."

Hungry Koala

"Simple menu just got awesome taste, must have the signature dish-cha siu bao, there are a few other yum cha places have similar cha siu bao, but it's..."

Fiona Chen

"Best BBQ Pork Bun! The bbq pork bun was crispy and flavourful. The pork was sweet enough, not too sweet. I could finish all three for myself! The..."

Makan2Melbourne

"A very well known dim sum place on Bourke St. Most of the time you need to queue to get seat but it can be really fast. The place is huge and they..."

Eatwithbonny

"I had-BBQ puff really really good the pastry sweet and buttery-Egg tart they were okay the egg was jiggly -Pig liver rice roll things..."

Eatjin

"Been here both in person and have had it delivered a couple of times. Their congee is my staple food for days when I'm not feeling so great. The beef..."

Wandering Ella

"Not sure if this is a Michelin star place but it is my fave place for dumplings and buns. The pork bun is delicious and pork siumai is a must order...."

Sammy

"I can not speak highly of them.The pork buns is the highlight of our meal.We ordereed the prawn dumplings - prawn very fresh and..."

Sally Sally

"I really liked this place. The menu, cost, location, staff and obviously the food. Food was very fresh and delicious. Would love to visit again and..."

Vaani Gupta

"This place always been very busy day & night.Went here for lunch with my older brother from US & mom.We ordered the conge, pork buns, pork..."

Hon

"Some people might disagree with me on this but I’m gonna say that Tim Ho Wan are one of the better Yum cha joints in Melbourne. Despite their..."

Cindy Tran

"Fantastic. Been to other overseas and this one is up there with the best. The pork buns are outstanding but so is everything on the menu. A place to..."

NZ/AU

"The bbq pork bun is the bomb diggity, it is so delicious. Service is good as well and the place is clean. Food came out in no time which is a bonus..."

Fendi

"Very very best yumcha! I love all food here and been there many many times but never got disappointed ! Perfect location and quality food here!..."

FoodLoverQueenM

"Good dumpling place... almost all dumplings are yummy... prawn dumpling, beef ball with beancurd skin, golden tofu, Vermicelli roll are all..."

Diena

"No queue when we visited on a Sunday at about 6.15pm. Orders were taken quickly and food came out one after another, piping hot. Food quality is same..."

Michreviews

"A dim sum place that specialises in very specific dishes, which makes the quality and taste of their food very good. It is a bit pricey but their..."

Hungry Big Potato Bear

"Overall is excellent experience, great place to having bunch. Foods are great as it should be, however some dishes have light flavor. I recommend to..."

KK Kor

"Good cheap place to eat all day yumcha at, the bbq pork buns were really good and reminded me of Japanese melon pan. The egg tarts were also nice and..."

Judy L

"One of the best DimSum in Melbourne!! What a perfect day to have Tim Ho Wan🥟💕 First time tried their Chicken Rice!🐣 And out of my..."

Foodjourneels

"Would definitely recommend the chilli one of the best chillis i eaten. As to the food the baked bun with bbq pork is a must and the prawn and chive..."

Vitor Ten

"This was the first time my partner had a yum cha and what better way to experience it than in the famous Tim Ho Wan! We shared quite a few dishes..."

Foodie Queen21

"I am speechless. The best BBQ Buns in my entire life so far. Salt and sweet blended so well in your mouth. Chicken feet and radish cake was also good..."

Regina Siena (resatriel)

Self Preservation

80/100 (1128 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My favourite place for coffee - breakfast -lunch. The staff are very friendly and has a great Wine list. Highly..."

Myriam Katherine

"The staff, the service (omg one gorgeous waitress even remembered my last drink there and offered it to me upon my arrival), the wit of some of your..."

Elvis Endovski

"Lovely relaxed place for a spot o'antipasto and glass of vino on sunny Sunday Melb afternoon. Great coffee too..."

Gabby Trifiletti

"A must go to when visiting Melbourne- great coffee, food, staff and..."

Cate van der Vossen

"I can never say enough good things about Self Preservation. Amazing breakfasts, outstanding small meals... salmon rillettes, grilled eggplant w..."

Jill Chamberlain Cooke

"Perfect cheese platter with walnuts, apple, quince jelly and delicious toasted slices of fruit bread. Wonderful..."

Fiona Waters

"Loved the fresh avocado and goats cheese and the wonderful service and ambience. Highly recommend..."

Nicole Wijngaarden

"The staff was very friendly and the food was amazing 😉 will be back..."

Enzs Amato

"Just had a delicious brunch at selfpreservation café in Bourke St. Great coffee & food, excellent service and some unique hand-crafted art/jewellery..."

Robert Quantrelle

"A most enjoyable evening and love love the fish/prawn curry and seductive menu and..."

Victor Cheng

"Quaint little place and lovely food and staff..."

Frances Win

"Great food, great service and exceptional coffee. We highly recommend..."

John Couper-Smartt

"Great food, wine and atmosphere. Front of house staff were terrific...."

José Rodriguez

"Great food and coffee. Staff very friendly and environment..."

Janine Goodman-Phin

"I always have a great experience here, whether for coffee, drinks or some of their delicious cakes. The interior is moody but not overly so, outside..."

Quince And Cheese

"A cafe during the day, and a wine bar at night; Self Preservation is a fab little bistro on the top end of Bourke Street. With that real European..."

Morgs71

"A cute wine bar with an authentic feel. Park up with a bottle of wine and order a few sharing plates. The baked camembert, liver pate and eggplant..."

Le Cat & Kate

"We pretty much came here out of pure randomness seeing as all the wine bars were packed by the time it hit 6pm. As long as they had some wine and..."

Mustard

"Great coffee! Really fancy coffee machine. Been here a couple of times as it was recommended by a friend.Came here for drinks too and..."

Rowland

"We didn't have time to try any food but based on the coffee and friendly service I gave them a four star. I would definitely recommend giving this..."

Hangry Mama

"The many many times I have visited Self Preservation, I really love their soy mocha and hot chocolate, their savoury croissants, their house made..."

Piggyeatalot

"One of my favourite places in Melbourne. The service is great and the place has a great ambience. The food is amazing and they also do lovely dessert..."

Eunyoung Yoo

"Lovely coffee. Beautiful Danish pastry. Another Melbourne spot that is great on a sunny Melbourne morning. Spent some time here on a quiet Sunday..."

Chris Tancik

"This lively restaurant was a great place for lunch on a Friday afternoon. The weather was perfect for outside eating and we sat and enjoyed the..."

Espy Eats

"Laid back cool - a European aesthetic with super friendly staff, an emphasis on simple and fresh food (from pastries to salads, mains to cake) that..."

Keith Lawrence

"Been here twice. Good service and nice coffee. Their pasta of the day is usually good. Its a tiny place and has a bit of a hipster yet classy vibe...."

FoodHedonist

"This is a great little spot. This morning I popped in x for a second visit. It has a really nice atmosphere inside and the outside seating is nice in..."

Steffo

"In desperate need for a coffee while we were waiting for our lunch restaurant to open we stopped for a coffee at Self Preservation. It looked really..."

4chillies

"Very casual spot next to the Spring Street end on Bourke. With lots of competition around, Self Preservation easily holds its ground. Although the..."

M For FOOD And Drinks Occasionally.

"This is a nice cozy place for a warm meal during winter (and equally great during summer). Choose from the all day menu, which has variety of..."

The Gastronaut

"Outstanding service and coffee. Our coffee connoisseurs agreed the slow drip at Self Preservation is the smoothest coffee they've ever had. 👍..."

Emily

"Great little hidden gem in the heart of upper Bourke St, amongst the cluster of modern dining options the city has to offer. The cafe has a few..."

Russell Keys (GeekEvangelist)

"Fast pace cafe, I would say! Food come in 15mins after taken order. Highly recommend their caramel Belgian waffle and feta omelette. As well,..."

Petite Foodie

"Had morning coffee this morning...........and a muffin in this nice quirky, funky little cafe. Definite strong French influence as nearly all the..."

Neil The Foodie

"Thank you Self-Preservation for such great service and lovely food! I recently made a reservation for 1pm which I had to cancel; when I..."

Belinda

"Love the design - the dark wood - the cool calm back tables - the great fresh food that totally hits the spot - not your normal cafe fare it's fresh..."

Douglas Brook

"Went here for lunch on new year's eve. Cool little cafe with indoor and outdoor seating. Nice art inside and the vibe is positive. Friendly service..."

Thewhereto

"Good place to come if you want to see a theatre celebrity. Personally I like this place, decor is nice, it's open late so you can pop in for a..."

MandyToorak

"Small cafe with a big heart. Was a quiet Saturday morning when we dropped in for breakfast. Warm friendly staff.Nice ambience, laid back and..."

Flavietta

"What an absolute pleasure it was! My partner and I treated ourselves to a slow saturday breakfast here, and we adored every second of it. The..."

Sunset_studies

"I love Self Pres and it's my go-to place to take visitors from out of town, but had the worst service this morning. Waited 20+mins for a coffee then..."

Andrea McGinniss

"Walking in the small door the cafe was bigger than I first thought. Simple breakfast menu but I don't come very often for breakfast but tend to get..."

Tubby

"I actually found my 'PERFECT' hot chocolate!!!😀What an Easter!The chocolate milk was sweet and perfectly creamy and..."

Matea

"Beautiful presentation and hearty Italian salads, savoury dishes and desserts. Great place to have brunch, a cuppa coffee and chill w friends. This..."

J88

"Nice simple venue, came for breakfast and only had poached eggs but they were good. I loved the coffee, on the stronger side but I enjoyed that. ..."

Some Like It Hot

"Great breakfast , blood pudding for breakfast on sourdough, lovely light sweet pea mash with chili and the bourbon jam bacon! Love the bourbon jam..."

Agnes Lei

"I come here once in every week for catching up with mates. Great spot for people watching, particularly weekdays after 6pm. Cosy ambience. Welcoming..."

Kerem Caglar

"I came here for breakfast with a friend on a weekday. The coffee here is surprisingly good and it's nice to see such a modern cafe on this side of..."

Joy

"I met a friend from high school at Self Preservation for a quick breakfast – it was a lovely little spot to catch up. We sat inside at a low table..."

Adventures In Winterland

"They may look like a simple wine bar but oh they are so much more than that. A cosy cafe-like nook of a venue but with restaurant quality plating,..."

Kat - Oats And Cheesecake

"The service is competent but a little unfriendly. Well, not unfriendly, but just... not warm? My coffee was a little bitter, but the chocolate..."

Aburi Salmon Nigiri 5eva

"After hearing good things about this place I recently went to Self Preservation for lunch for the first time. The place was busy but the staff went..."

Melbourne Diner

"Absolutely stunning! It was only my mother and myself in the restaurant at the time but the service was beautifully attentive and personable...."

Grace Culley

"Sophisticated coffeeing . Great atmosphere. There's a lot of talk about bad service, but it seems we got great service. Arrive around 10am it was..."

Sabz Lai

"French Toast with Candied Nuts...."

Brad Richardson

" Cute, quirky place, nice barista, cheap..."

Jemima Immink

"Self Preservation has a great ambience and is a popular café on Bourke St. Seems to be a favourite of office types and trendy set. Come here for..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"A Little Bird Told Me This place has such a good vibe to it! Sensational coffee, cute fit out, enticing cakes all round and an entertaining student..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The Truffled Cauliflower Risotto with Seared Scallops ($23) was another staple dish done with care and elegance. The chewy grains of rice were..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Consistently good. After three visits I think that this place will become a regular for me. The food is consistently good and well presented. The..."

Helikon9

"Very nicely appointed establishment. It's very comfortable for a meal or an after work drink and snack. The wine list is surprisingly small and to my..."

Two Sheds

"Late night coffee!. Trendy without the attitude - European influenced cafe that's open all day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Came at 930pm'ish for..."

Keith

"Gorgeous little European inspired cafe. Came for coffee and a scone and it was totally..."

Gabbys79

"Wonderful staff and no hipster attitude. The place looks like it could feature in either monocle or gourmet traveller. The food was simple, yet well..."

Ketty

"Antipasto heaven!. I've been to this adorable little cafe that feels like a bistro/shop you'd find in the cool underground back streets of paris, but..."

Froodette

"Damn good pork fettuccini as a main, but the kicker at lunch was the chocolate and caramel tart. Quick and friendly service, top option if you're in..."

Michael B

"Love this place. Had a mind blowing roast cauliflower and truffle oil risotto here today. Finished off with a strawberry custard tart. The food came..."

CK

"Great all around!. Food is amazing! We had the antipasto with salads and a quiche and the pumpkin orange soup! So tasty! Coffee and service was..."

Sabrina Lynn

"Best coffee on the block!. Food is good, but it's the coffee. Nice wine list..."

James Horton

"We had a great experience here for breakfast this morning. The staff were so friendly and coo'd over our 8mth old in the pram. They warmly welcomed..."

VintageGirl

"Just had breakfast there, had the bubble and squeak special which was delicious. The coffee and hot chocolate however were disappointing. Weak and..."

Anya

"Feels good to be here. A very relaxing place to enjoy breakfast or lunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Menu is limited but never..."

Batsu

"Favourite breakfast place in Melbourne. Hubby and I always come here at least once when we're over from Perth. It's casual, great professional..."

Khucki

"Disturbing developments!. What has made Self Preservation stand out from the myriad bars and casual eateries in Melbourne is the unsurpassed and..."

Breaden Butter

"Relaxed, cosy. Had a relaxing, intimate breakfast here with friends. The service was completely unobtrusive and the food of high quality and..."

Poi Master

"Had a nice experience at this cute cafe. Very chilled out service, decent coffee and great portions. I was in Melbourne for a weekend and prob won't..."

Nilusha

"What Melbourne is all about. Quality driven, cool, understated. I'm ready and willing to be " self preserved...."

Carl The Truth

"Utterly enlivening, not just preserving. Self Preservation blends the concept of a cafe and bar with simple yet somewhat sophisticated dining, and..."

Missdelish

"My experience was outstanding. Amazing service and food. One of the restaurants that makes Melbourne an awesome city to eat out..."

Jackson

"Love it. My fourth visit to Sefl Preservation. Fresh, tastey, fine food. Divine wine. Awesome interior. One of Melbourne's little gems. My partner..."

Petra Simeon

"The best coffee machine in Melbourne ever: VBM lever with manual control. Really good cappuccino..."

Antonio Vernale

"Great coffee and service. If you like a strong coffee and full of flavour, self preservation is the place to be. The service is very friendly and..."

Warren Tate Speaker Coach

"Very buzzy little cafe. Great set up, terrific atmosphere. Great coffee. Nice snacks as well and always good for a wine too. Self Preservation is..."

Two Sheds

"I always have a great experience here, whether for coffee, drinks or some of their delicious cakes. The interior is moody but not overly so, outside..."

Quincy Malesovas

"Great coffee and good food, service is a little slow though and one meal (the fritters) was not up to the standard of the others. Would probably..."

Nick Cowell

"First coffee stop in Melbourne, as it's a block away from our airbnb. Love the ambiance. Indoor and outdoor seating with an open bar of coffee -- so..."

Victoria C (adventuresOFv)

Unica Cucina E Caffe

80/100 (1009 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

80/100 (1627 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend this place. One of Melbourne best cafes. It’s a great place to check out - the interior fit out is quality. Interesting small menu..."

Mark Johnstone

"The food was delicious, the coffee was the best i've had in Australia and their famous dessert with ricotta is something divine that you cannot..."

Cristian Patrik Cotuna

"Great staff, great food and coffee, get on it! Nice way, to wake up to your Melbourne day!..."

Drina Markovic

"I love this place. Staff are friendly and food is great. Although the cafe can be busy during peak the atmosphere never seems busy and..."

Ivylia Neimy

"The Kettle Black was a super cool cafe with a really nice atmosphere. Unfortunately we were seated at a high table even though there appeared to be..."

Jordan Trevena

"Food was great and it was good to see the cafe having good seating options even with COVID. Would definitely go back again..."

Brady M

"This place is one of friends' go to brunch place. It was my first time there and I honestly loved the vibe. Would definitely want to go back to try..."

Tracey Loc

"On the scene for several years now since my PhD/early blogging days and still commanding quite an audience even nowadays, The Kettle Black has well..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Perfect Brunch place..."

Rajani Samudrala

"It is a nice and clean place and the coffee is outstanding and I definitely recommend..."

Mustafa Chabbo

"The place is bright, good for families, coffee was great! The food were average Australian style brunch with sweet taste, the dressing on the..."

Sarah Sutantyo

"The customer service is great and friendly, the dining atmosphere is great and food tasty . And price reasonable...."

Pierre Pie

"Really nice service, dog-friendly and child-friendly. Coffee was amazing, as was the hotcake. However would say menu does lack a bit of originality...."

Robyn Kent

"I was in the local area after finishing a half marathon so I needed a snack. The scrambled eggs were immaculately presented. Very impressive. My..."

Tinmans Treats

"Absolutely enjoyed every part of this cafe hunting experience in Melbourne! The environment and design was gorgeous and high class. I was sitting..."

Alexandra WY

"#thekettleblack is almost an institution in this citay. Takeaway coffee is so popular that they have set up a takeaway cart to cater to the large..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

Anthony

"Fantastic coffee. Creamy, rich and flavoursome latte in an open cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor..."

Karina J

"Loved the ambience with a mix of modern/classic style to it. However when we first came no one greeted us and left us waiting, which was a bit..."

Salwa Gautama

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: a Melbourne tourist's must! 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: love the decor of this place - it really never gets old...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Amazing place right next to the tan! We went in for brunch and had ricotta hotcake, some seasonal mushrooms and a swordfish burger! The food and the..."

Rahul Tambekar

"The exterior AND interior! 😍Food: 7.5/10Service: 8/10Ambience: 9/10Pricing: $$The Kettle Black is one of the..."

Jie Yee

"Friendly staff and beautiful tasty food.The decor is eclectic and very pleasing to the eyes. The white finished walls and furnitures makes..."

Melb_Belly

"Came here after hearing lots of good reviews from friends. Queue time on Saturday noon time wasn't too bad, but we felt that service was a bit below..."

Jacqui W

"Best coffee place near work. Love the atmosphere here - very friendly and laid back. I stopped by every morning to get the morning caffeine boost..."

Alice

"Kettle black was a wonderful cafe, with great service and a delightful menu. We were seated easily even in a busier time, found the coffee knowledge..."

Bel Wilson

"Food is normal brunch, but the cake, that big cake is great. Only one thing, their KITCHEN CLOSE BY 3 PM, so if you go after 3 pm, think twice. And I..."

Nicole

"Came here for breakfast and ordered the coconut chia seed pudding with macerated berries. The dish tasted as good as it looked! I loved the balance..."

Fatcat

"Came here on a busy weekday for brunch and there was a bit of a wait. Interior was very nice. I shared the hotcake with my friend and we couldn't..."

Nalia

"I am a local here, I live around the corner and every time I come here, it is a guaranteed hit! It's infamous around Melbourne foodie and brunch..."

Mel Yu

"Amazing place! I order a cappuccino and the chi pudding and was so delicious! Highly recommend the chia pudding. The decoration is so gorgeous too!..."

Camila Gregurincic

"Beautiful space spread across two buildings. Very professional staff similar to their other cafes. Lovely food & coffee. Did not disappoint as to be..."

Bridget

"I tried the salmon and the waffle with bananas. Well... the salmon was the MOST AMAZING salmon I’ve ever tried. It was fresh, with an amazing and..."

Larissa Mayumi

"A stunning cafe with the most beautiful interior & exterior! Totally worth the travel if you’re tossing up visiting. I was lucky enough to work..."

Breakfast_Adventurers

"Almost exclusively under 30s, Kettle Black must be one of those places that use their smashed avo to prevent young people getting into the mortgage..."

Onara

"Coconut chia was delicious and the watermelon sorbet that came with it was refreshing. Chili scrambled eggs tasted just ordinary. Coffee was good...."

Lunarcry

"It was beautiful day, the waitress was nice and friendly, we ordered chilli scramble eggs, chia seed pudding and mushrooms they were nice and great..."

Mel's

"Always enjoy my visit here! Love the ambience and menu options. There’s always a line for a table but it’s pretty worth it! It’s good that you..."

Jodie Poh

"This town house looking cafe reminded of a beautiful New York suburb house. I sat outside so can’t really tell you what the inside looks like, but..."

Amy Flood

"Cool venue with an avant-garde menu. Pastrami, poached eggs with a wasabi finish; oh yeah! Next visit I’ve got to try the chili scram scram with..."

JB

"It was very cute Victorian house in the city under high rise buildings . The decor inside was awesome . The staff were a little bland but the food..."

Srslyfoods

"The hotcake is my go to and it has never disappointed. The darling group may now own Kettle Black but the iconic hotcake that first put them on the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Been to the Kettle Black cafe many times and still love to go back. We really like their interior, very modern and chillax. The dish that we always..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Great space, well designed with lots of seating options. Didn't try any food this time but it all sounded nice, albeit more fancy than hearty. Coffee..."

Quince And Cheese

"Excellent interior design compliments the intricate presentation of the food perfectly. I was sitting at a very nice table and the seat was very..."

Andy Cooper

"Lovely sophisticated spot for brunch, decent service despite being so busy and buzzing with conversations. The food was delicious, we ordered the..."

Kylie

"Our go-to cafe, and not just because we live right next door! The decor is beautiful and classy, the food is delicious and gorgeous (and one of the..."

Kris L

"I ate cured wallaby here! Unique menu, long queues for brunch all the time. Coffee is great. There was a line for coffee take away and it was..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Food atmosphere and vibes on point! Had the Chilli Scrambled Eggs with Mooloolaba Crab, Crayfish oil and Sea Spray - pure YUM. Silky scrambled eggs..."

Hangrylittlelisa

"The building is modern..all white color...my style!!The food was good ...I will go to that again !!!Hotcake 😍...when I show the pictures for..."

Tian Hu

"A nice brunch place to try if you are around south Melbourne.Their ricotta hotcakes are the highlight. I would say like the usual, it looks..."

Prakriti Nagpal

"I went here for Wednesday’s brunch. I Ordered miso cured salmon which come with pea and barley salad, ginger dressing and perfect poached eggs. And..."

PW

"As soon as the Pastrami with potato and poached egg was served, I was pretty sure to stuff down the whole meal in one go. But to my surprise it..."

Hungry Gwendy

"The building is awesome. It's a nice experience to have brekky in such nice place with wonderful ambiance. I ordered hotcake and scramble egg with..."

Sherry Li

"We enjoyed brekky on a sunny morning. She chose hot cakes, I opted for mushrooms, fabulous. There was a huge disparity in the serving sizes. I wanted..."

Check Please

"Had quite a lengthy wait for a seat inside on a Sunday morning but considering the reputation of this cafe I was not fussed. Wonderful ambiance,..."

Gdkf

"Thoroughly enjoyed the melt in mouth salmon which was accompanied by a refreshing tangy salad. The oat cappuccino that I had tasted decent, though I..."

The Gal Travels

"Best brunch experience in a while at The Kettle Black. This place offers booking so you can enjoy brunch without the usual lining up and wait. We..."

Vanessa Wu

"Great experience! Gets busy on weekends but we did still get placed on a table straight away. Good selection of food, can recommend the banana..."

Alvi

"Food wise not bad. Coffee was good. Service was not bad too. Would be good if they have heaters on the outside during winters. Blankets can only warm..."

Big Roy [eatwithroy]

"This is my first time to visit The Kettle Black. It is definitely an amazing experience for me!! The food taste great with pretty presentation and..."

Jenny Liu

"We’re so happy to dine in at Kettle Black again after two years! Visited Kettle Black for an afternoon coffee & snack! Though it was a busy Sunday..."

C Y

"Vibrant with the decor, beautiful ambience - we landed at this Cafe in my neighbourhood this morning. Just tried one dish from the menu - chilli..."

Aashna M

"Coffee is cold and average taste. The service was slow, but scrambled eggs were really delicious and the hot cakes were beautiful. Noodle is not..."

Blair A

The Essence

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Max Brenner Chocolate Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

After-hours

Mid-range

"Amazing desserts - delicious and just the right size.....sadly however the service seems a bit disorganized. Dining as a couple we had a while to..."

warwoods

"So many chocolate shops but Max Brenner's complete menu is a masterful blend of options that covers every different flavour combination you could be..."

Marcel Bennett

Calatrava

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Mid-range

"We absolutely loved our stay here! Everything was seamless from check in to car parking, from the location to services provided at this location. The..."

D Sh

"Our best weekend away in years. Beautiful rooms and excellent attentive staff everywhere you go. Paying the extra for access to the Crystal Club was..."

Andrew Cameron

"The hotel is very comfortable. The bedding, lounger, housekeeping. Guest service. The use of ipad for services. The facilities and staff all lovely...."

Kaz Azza

"10 stars. Absolutely beautiful team who were ever so cooperative. Studio room had a fantastic view. We had a beautiful French champagne for our 27th..."

karen crazy cat lady Petroski

"Love the signature tourism spot of Crown Melbourne also great place to eat and shopping for the locals too and offcourse the casino as well. Love..."

Saif Islam

"Great as always. Below scores are out of 10 Customer Service 10 Food Quality 8 Atmosphere 9 Presentation 10 Products 10 Wifi ..."

A Otago

"The biggest casino in Australia, you can play any game you come into mind. So many good restaurants and luxury shops in the buildings. There are fire..."

Kassel Liu

Larder Section

Wheelchair Accessible

"Myself and my g/f found this place quite lovely and heart warming (since Hardware Societe was packed as usual), the staff were really nice to us and..."

Anthony Regnier

"Best breakfast only found this place when I was I on my second last day in Melbourne very thing about was great at this place Enjoyed it very much..."

Liz Munday

"Epic cooked breakfast and great value with lovely friendly service. Will definitely return...."

Kristy Norton

Maree Hamilton-Foster

"Homemade crumpets, eggs benedict and excellent coffee!! Loved it..."

Sam Langham

"Amazing food. Lovely location. Perfect thank..."

Darren Yog Woodhouse

"For first time we visit Melbourne then eating beef burger n..."

Andrew Ng

"Fantastic service. Our breakfast was just too good. Generous portions and the coffee was also brilliant. Thanks for everything. Cannot wait to..."

Sahand Mokhberi

"A beautiful breakfast & wonderful staff. We will definitely be..."

Jayne Morris

"Absolutely beautiful home made crumpets with ice cream and maple syrup for breakfast. Great..."

Jon Gall

"Sensational pulled pork! A great dish, and quick friendly service. So many GF options. Will be back for..."

Kelly Hardiman

"Had brekky here today and was amazing! Avocado and Persian fetta smash was sooo good. Also great coffee and wonderful service. Menu had so many yummy..."

Eve Edwards

"Great spot, great service, and the sourdough and the feta are insanely..."

Craig Cowper

"Fantastic menu excellent..."

Peter Dalli

"Not many places were open for brunch, and the specials on offer meant that Larder Selection was the best choice from what was open.We had the..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"A great little find. I had the kofta - just spicy enough to be flavoursome without blowing my head off. The Coeliac one had the roast chicken..."

Susan

"Walking through the city I cane across this cafe. The deal was a $5 baguette w a choice of fillings... perfect. I tried the chicken..."

Timinmelbourne

"Food for thought :)Against the backdrop of a cold and silvery grey Melbourne morning sky our lone foodie hero trudged on in search of the next..."

Mikey Lee Ray

"After 3 days of eating my way through the little lane ways in Melbourne. My sister and I stumbled across this cafe. My sister was really craving..."

Quality! It Shouldnt Be That Hard! Love A Wonderful Mouth Full Of Wholesome FOOD!

"This is nicely located in hardware lane, which is normally also known as the food lane for some of us. I am just looking for a place that opens nice..."

Clarice Lam

"great service and coffee from this cosy cafe in the CBD ... had fruit toast with sides of mushroom bacon and spinach ... tasted alright ... staff was..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Hard to fault this great lane way cafe. Staff warm and friendly, our lunch specials were delicious. Best Gluten free bread I've ever had! Great value..."

Tara

"Top notch quality mushroom burger almond milk coffee made with love, passion and great service. Will come again when back in Melbourne. Nice alley..."

Garage_inc98

"I have dined here several times on my visits to Melbourne.Larder Section has a great breakfast menu—it is nothing fancy, but it is simple..."

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"You can find me here often on a weekday in the mornings on my way to work. The staff are friendly, the food is always good and served with warmth. ..."

Nelly

"Great Location, Great food, great coffee and best of all great service. Fantastic selection of food (we had breakfast) and everything was full of..."

Luke

"A great breakfast! A lot of delicious options on the menu, the dishes were presented nicely, and eggs were cooked perfectly. The waiter forgot to..."

Leah

"Tasty food and coffee and good value. Friendly owners. Interesting varied breakfast menu to suit most tastes. Warm and cosy alley setting. Great..."

Lok Mac

"Our goal in Melbourne was never to eat at the same place twice... We came back here for breakfast because it was amazing. Beautiful fresh food and..."

Simone Weid

"Tasty granola and fantastic service in Hardware..."

Crystal Barnes

"Fantastic. The food, service and ambience were excellent for our breakfast in..."

Ruth Woods

"Pleasant. Friendly staff, tasty food (I had a lamb salad and ice chocolate :)..."

Sylvia's POV

"Loved it! Such a pleasant surprise this cute little place! And such a great gf selection! My croque Madame was lovely and the Italian chocolate cake..."

Madeline Lucas

"Best Coffee and Food in town!. Had lunch at the Larder Section on the weekend and it was awesome! Coming from Geelong I was desperate for a coffee..."

Geelongorganicspraytanning

"Walked into this small / busy cafe on the 30th dec, as I had half an hour to spare before rushing off to catch a cab to head off to the airport, AND..."

EatMe

"Visiting from Perth, awesome coffee, bircher muesli with reubarb tasted like Christmas. Cool small cafe, quite cheap, good atmosphere..."

Adam Hill

"Delicious! Friendly! We were so happy with our delicious breakfast and amazing, strong and rich coffee. The eggs were perfectly poached. What a grand..."

Jo Vassallo

"The 10 hour pulled pork with fried egg and salad was delicious. Would definitely come back for this again. Coffee was so..."

JJ

"The BEST big breakfast I have ever had in my life! So amazing... And the pulled slow cooked pork is spectacular. Couldn't recommend any..."

Murgles

"Beautiful eggs florentine & great..."

Jodi Summers

"Really good coffee. Atmosphere on Hardware Lane is great as always. I shall definitely continue to grab a coffee from here whenever I'm passing..."

James Morsolo

"Great soup!. Love the soup here, the anicent grain soup topped with heirloom carrots is yummo. The smoked salmon sandwich is great. It is a bit on..."

MelbourneMiss

"HARDWARE LANE LARDER SUPPRISE. This little fresh local producer, is an amazing experience for Hardware Lane.These boys know how to do it, and..."

Markedarbyshire

"Great sandwich & soup. Stopped by on a wet Wednesday. Warmed up with a lamb and mint sandwich and some awesome soup. Great coffee too. Worth checking..."

Rob

"Had the most delicious sweet potato soup at my new favourite cafe. The service, coffee & food were well worth a trip into the city, a real credit to..."

Deb Wright

"Really delicious sandwich. One of the best I've had. This place deserves to do..."

NDJ

"Now that's a Bircher Muesli!. Big, delicious and very satisfying in a nice relaxed little cafe.My skim cap was smooth, strong and went down..."

Dave

"Unique and delicious sandwiches made with an obvious love by chilled out & courteous staff. My coffee was one of the best I've had in the CBD &..."

Kyebre

"Truly spectacular quality of food! Especially the lamb, I'm a picky eater, but the sandwhich hit the spot, amazing cheddar sauce as well! So..."

Laura

"Awesome food! It's fresh, local and beautifully prepared. The guy who owns it is a doll! Had a nice chat. Coffee is delicious too. The lamb..."

Jessica-Anne Evans

"Simple yet Gourmet. I had a great lamb salad that was bursting with flavour, and left me feeling pretty good about myself in terms of..."

Sam Blacker

"Not your average..."

Eza

"Great place for breakfast/brunch. Staff is very friendly. I had avocado and feta smash which was tasty. We got free coffee too. Thanks for..."

Yash Garg

"Good service, great quality food and excellent..."

Araceli Zumaglini

"Ate there for lunch July 6. Great tasty food at very reasonable prices. Something for parents and kids, thoroughly recommend. Pulled pork bowl and..."

mark snowball

"I just loved the avocado smash with feta on sourdough bread, just add eggs or smoked salmon and let your taste buds enjoy. My bf got the big brekkie..."

Yuliana Nikolaeva

"Great little place in Hardware Lane in Melbourne with good simple food that was not too expensive. The staff was friendly and helpful. Plenty of..."

Alvin Ng

Laurent Bakery

Wheelchair Accessible

"One of my favourite pastries is the fragepani tart that has almond and raspberry flavours. Sandwhich wise their tuna and chicken sourdough rolls are..."

Blue Man

"Always enjoyed popping in for a quiche and coffee during the week. Will be back when restrictions ease..."

Margaret G

"Great spot to grab a takeaway coffee before business meetings. High standard and always friendly staff!..."

Evelyn Dempsey

"Once you try the brand, you will be hooked! My go-to for meetings in the CBD as well as the..."

Nicole

"Nice selection of bites to eat along with solid coffee making it a good place to..."

DamoForce Food

"Love the croissant here, one of the best in town. Coffee is also good, perfect run and gun in the..."

FriesFiend

"Good selection of maracons and well crafted. Crispy outside with a nice chewy interior for the macaron shells, and the filling inside had a good..."

Tifa Cheung

"We got a lemon meringue pie as a birthday cake and it was really nice! My favourite part was the short crust pastry which was had the perfect..."

Stelly

"Who doesnt love Laurent Bakery. A great sized cafe with heaps of options of cakes. The baked goods were delicious and a good hot drink to match...."

Nay Nay

"Got the Gateau Au Fromage cake with layers of cream cheese and raspberry inserts, topped withGanache montee and dark chocolate. All on top of a..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"A warm lit cafe with lovely service. Love how upon first entry it smells like freshly baked pastries. Bought a loaf of plain sour dough, big in size..."

Cookielessvee

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: always come here for pastries as it’s so close by to work. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: ive tried their almond..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"The Dear Luncher is both low and high brow. Happy to enjoy a dirty egg and bacon roll with a below average coffee and pay around $10 for it. But what..."

The Dear Luncher

"Laurent is a beautiful French patisserie. I love stopping by for a cup of tea/coffee and a cake to relax mid a shopping spree to get my second wind...."

Ann-Marie

"Millefeuille was ordered for a collegues birthday. The cake was light and flakey but I felt there was a little too much vanilla essence in the..."

Split The Bill

"Went here with a couple friends for a snack and coffee. The cafe is really cute with plenty of seating. The food was delicious we had an..."

Alysha Bower

"Always come here with my boss, service is usually great, food is always lovely and the venue is so cute! They just need colder water and more..."

T

"the almond croissant was nice , the cake was nice also but a bit to pricey , buts overall the cake taste nice and i like the croissant also..."

Cherry Tanuwijaya

"Delectable cakes despite the inconsistent texture of the cheesecake. The macarons were a bit soggy, because it was probably in the fridge for too..."

Daniel

"I don't usually eat at cafés so this was a good change for me! I got a roast beef foccacia which was..."

Food Is Really Great

"One of the best cakes I ever had! Friends got me this for my birthday! It was so fruity and creamy and sour all at the same time! They did an amazing..."

Bella

"Looking for something sweet for a date with girlfriends, I decided to stop in Laurent Boulangerie Patisserie to purchase some of their beautiful..."

Stuck In Transit

"Have been here a few times. Really classy, typically French. Great food, but charges you extra to sit inside (don't know why). A little over priced..."

Nancy

"Quietly tucked away in one of Melb's alleys, Laurent is a cute little boulangerie that offers amazing brewed coffee (a norm when in Melb) and a wide..."

Kimi Pangilinan

"The almond croissants are my favorite thing from here I could eat them every day.The other desserts are good but those almond croissants the..."

Melbourneyum

"I love this joint. Perfect location. Absolutely mouthgasming desserts, the chai latte is delicious as hell and the macaroons are one of the best..."

Mommyinmelbourne

"Nice building with European Flair. Laurent is in the higher end of the price range, but high quality dessert. Great choices on chocolate and mouse..."

NTLS

"Reliable coffee and patisserie. Laurent is a reliable chain for coffee and pastry. One thing I like about their places is that they exude high class,..."

Bukko Boomeranger

Damon Bradley

Wheelchair Accessible

"It is the best place in Melbourne for dessert Beautiful decor ,friendly staff who give you all the time in the world...."

James Flint

"We come here wherever we are around Southbank as our "go to" dessert and coffee place. Know the two owners as they used to run a café in..."

Helen Rob Matthew Fois

"Had a wonderful experience at Damon Bradley with my partner yesterday. Delicious food and lovely, attentive staff! Will be recommending to my..."

Kathryn Michele

"Beautiful high tea, lovely attentive staff. Would definitely go..."

Silvia Murray

"Came here with my husband and it was amazing. Staff was so friendly and smiling. Will definitely come..."

Kimberley Treloar

"Excellent service with a smile. Breakfast was delicious!..."

Diane Hedley Gaylard

"If you are ever looking for a dessert destination in this city this is worth finding. Their desserts, hot chocolates and cakes are delicious. The..."

Tivs

"Beautiful little cafe , great for an afternoon tea. Great range of savoury and sweet crepes and deserts, fine chocolates and waffles. So many..."

Tabi Ei

"Good Sugar overload .....Super friendly, pleasant, attentive service ++ thank you ladies.Plenty of "quite refined", "grown-up"..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"We dined here late on a Saturday night and service was good. We enjoyed the sticky date pudding and the chocolate fondant. Both dishes were sweet..."

Mathew Hnoudis

"Tried this place for the first time , the waffle with berries , ice cream and Irish cream was pretty good, milkshake was not that special. The menu..."

Amid

"Decadent desserts on display and a whopping menu, this is the spot for all sweet lovers. We stopped by post dinner for coffee and treats and were..."

Bopnbeep

"Good value with a Scoopon, maybe a little low on variety. Cheaper than other high teas we've had, no hot savories. Sandwiches served 1st, then 2 tier..."

Esptm🍫☕️

"I was all over this place the minute it opened a year or so ago. A dessert bar with a twenty page menu? I have found the one for me. Salted caramel..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Desserts were sweet and rich but it was so lovely. Had their iced peach tea - it was refreshing especially on a hot day. Nice atmosphere, and really..."

Sezza

"Updated Review - also tried the Raspberry and Rose High Tea. It was a lovely experience, service was great, but it was not the best high tea I have..."

Split The Bill

"We got a scoopon for high tea at Damon Bradley as we We went for the classic as I didn't want anything too sweet. The sandwiches was..."

Mizpiggy

"Finally!!! Tonight was the night that I got to go to Damon Bradley! Can I firstly say that Damon Bradley is the ideal dessert place to go..."

Caroline Beaney

"Make your dental appointment right now! This is a place to indulge yourself with quality cakes and desserts. I stopped by for a coffee and a cake..."

Andrew T

"Damon Bradley is arguably Southbanks foremost dessert bar, located in the Southgate precinct on the first floor opposite italian favourite Tutto..."

Mark Scott

"Damon Bradley is a dessert parlour with an endless menu and even more sweets on display. There will literally be something to satisfy everyone. Given..."

Julycheee

"Having lunched somewhere else within the Southgate Complex I visited Damon Bradley's and chose their Passion Fruit Coconut Slice with cream for..."

Melbourne Epicurean Juror

"The cheesecake itself was pretty spectacular. It was soft, gooey and moist without being mushy. Every bite was full of cheese aroma. The glazing was..."

Penguineats

"Fantastic dessert restaurant! The service was impeccable and the desserts were unique and tasted beautiful. It is a bit on the pricey side, but I was..."

Kim

"Great desert love going here with my wife. Won't be disappointed!!!! So many options and have enjoyed everything that we have..."

Chris

"If you love desserts and quality shakes then definitely check this place out. Staff is really friendly aswell. There is a variation of desserts so if..."

Kwan Chan

"Amazing desert list and pairings with dessert wines & ports is a nice touch. We had the chocolate fondant and chic chip waffles. Very tasty,..."

Bethany Offereins

"DO: The Ferrero waffle, Bradley Sundae, Choc chip waffle and dessert in a cup. DON'T: Be put off by the size of the menu. It's huge, but..."

David Food Leasing

"Beautiful cakes, a good selection of tea, and very courteous service from the staff. A fantastic place to catchup with friends or just for afternoon..."

Daniel

"One of the showpiece spring/summer items is called Perfectly Purple. It's an absolutely pretty dessert, that's reminiscent of a deconstructed black..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Newly opened beautiful and modern dessert cafe located at Southgate. Great high tea menu, an awesome place to chill after dinner w friends on weekend..."

J88

"Damon Bradley is a dessert bar. Showcasing owner Eileen Gale's culinary passion over twenty pages of tempting sweet creations, there is so much..."

Melbourne Glutton

"The dessert bar is named after a mysterious raconteur named Damon Bradley. Owner Eileen Galea stumbled across a journal during her travels through..."

Gastrology

"This is our second visit to this died-and-gone-to-heaven Dessert Cafe. Yesterday, we brought friends who were blown away by the variety, quality..."

Rose Mercer

"Love the place. Very classy. My new go-to for desserts after an evening downtown wander. Love, love, love the Strawberry Fair. You will want to try..."

Mincos F

"Yum! I had the banana and caramel waffles and my husband ordered the banana and caramel crepes and both were really delicious. The serving size was..."

Christina

"I had my baby shower here and everything was perfect. The staff were all lovely and all the guests had so much fun. We had 10 kids and they loved..."

Elham Amini

"So happy to chance upon this light-filled n airy place for brunch at Southgate! Had a late snooze till noon at travelodge and was pleasantly..."

Vanessa Lee

"We had hightea at Damon Bradley's..It was a wonderful experience for the whole family. Beautifully presented and wonderful customer service. Highly..."

Fagan family !

"Absolutely perfect brunch! I organised a special stay in the city with my Mum and was looking for somewhere special to have a nice brunch the next..."

Rachel WH

Sensory Lab

79/100 (1114 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I’m not always in the CBD, but when I am- a visit to Sensory Lab is a must for me. The coffee is divine and the perfect pick me up for a cold..."

Ash

"The smoothest coffee ever! Like the mild taste...not over roasted, not too sour. There’s no significant difference between the layer of coffee and..."

May Wang

"A cute little coffee shop tucked in David Jones on Little Collins. They’re like coffee experts - with so many different types of coffee to choose..."

Stelly

"Mondays can be such a drag, knowing that the week would be challenging and potentially taxing considering the amount of late shifts I have lined up..."

Michelle Leong

"Points for: clean layoutSensory Lab is another of coffee mongul Salvatore Malatesta's ventures. The interior is nice and clean, and..."

Flying Forward

"Came here today for a post-lunch coffee with my sister. We both got long blacks and we shared a pistachio tea cake from the cabinet. Service was..."

Maddie Kingham

"The coffee here was very nice, I like how they had a very flexible menu. Their cakes and biscuits were also very nice, I had the salted caramel..."

Latte Queen

"Cool place with good coffee! I had a chai latte there that was gorgeous as well. The staff is really friendly and helpful!My only complaint is..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"Very tucked away coffee place and it's quite nice to chill out in between shopping as it is just located at the back of David jones. The coffee is..."

Finleyhimawan

"Found this hidden gem along little Collins, with not a lot of signs but a very nice artsy decor inside that matches the unique and strong coffee they..."

Wayne And Cassandra

"The coffee is always fantastic. However, the ice chocolate wasnt taste the same.... maybe they dont have the standard of making chocolate..."

Jel_J_Chriee

"I'm fortunate to live within a few minutes walk of this bustling cafe and shop. Located at the edge of David jones it looks great and has a whole..."

Tomas

"I rather enjoy the coffees over at the Sensory Lab, tucked at the back of the David Jones Mens store and ideal for a caffeine hit to fuel those hours..."

Donutsam

"DO: Which coffee you usually have. I always order a double espresso and judge a place on if they serve me a small glass of sparkling on the side...."

David Food Leasing

"Got the good word to visit, we rocked in and was presently surprised in the skills of the barista. Perfect taste, presentation, flavour and price. We..."

Pandas Chillax

"Great coffee spot that also sells an array of cakes.Perfectly situated at the back of David Jones for you to rest your weary feet after bouts of..."

Tony

"One of the best and most consistent coffee shops in Melbourne 👌Their espresso is smooth, creamy and full of flavour without burning your..."

Sam Bentley

"This place is hidden on Little Collins St, at the very back of David Jones men's section. Great coffee, yummy cakes & pastries, friendly service and..."

Arini Kosasih

"Wanted to try this for a very long time, finally went to this place yesterday. The barista that made me coffee looked like a trainee yet the coffee..."

Gabriel Karamoy

"Went here for a first time to try their so-renowned coffee. Had a decent coffee, I fancy the seamless blend, i expected a good latte art yet only get..."

Coffeebuffid

"These coffee shop hidden from the main st as you need to access it from lt collins st or from david jones mens store (at the back..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"If your ever lost for a coffee spot on a Sunday head to Sensory Lab. They trade 7 days a week and do a mean cold brew. The guys know what they are..."

MelbourneFoodie

"Aromatic and smooth coffee. I would have personally liked it stronger but it was a good coffee nevertheless. Also had a peanut butter choc cookie. ..."

Blueberrypie

"For an add-on to David jones this is pretty impressive. Quick service with a good tasting coffee. The only thing that I was frustrated worth was a..."

Patersani

"Friendly staff. Wouldn't come here if you were in a huge rush but the coffee was quite excellent! Would try again ! Always Nice to have a selection..."

JT Esse

"One of the best coffee places in the CBD area! Great price for great coffees! Their located inside David Jones (in the CBD) ..."

Mabel Lee

"Have a great atmosphere and environment. The service is so so. Some service staff is friendly some is not. The pour over taste blend. But the flat..."

I Am Cheng

"Nice hang out place in little Bourke street , try and get a good place to sit, coffee is strong. Coffee was four dollars,good..."

Mondale

"Take a break while shopping in Bourke Street Mall and visit this place. Amazing coffee and serves doughboy doughnuts, what more could you ask..."

Kryssyann

"Awaken your senses as you are welcomed by a stylish Laboratory technician into the world of coffee. Sensory Lab is a one-stop shop for books on..."

Nithya Nagarajan

"My coffee was very nice, probably the best I've had so far in Melbourne. The brownie was amazing. It was a little rich towards the end of it, but I..."

Aburi Salmon Nigiri 5eva

"A cosy little corner of David Jones department store to rest your feet and enjoy the aroma of coffee. The serving of drinks in beakers and laboratory..."

Grace

"Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie. This is a connoisseur's coffee place -- so why am I reviewing a pastry?!? Because it was darned good for a..."

Bukko Boomeranger

"The art of making the perfect brew is quickly becoming the most crucial criterion for barista and cafes as more and more coffee addicts are looking..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"This little coffee bar is found at the back of David Jones on Little Collins Street. Not too bad, nothing to rave about. If you like a strong roasted..."

M_hungry

"It’s the perfect afternoon slump ‘pick-me-up.’ I always seem to find my way back to Sensory Lab. The staff are friendly & when they call out my..."

Thecafesnob

"There's no other coffee lab like Sensory..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"The moment it was poured out of the canister, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee hit us in the instance. It was a sweet caramelised smell with a hint..."

NiCNAC

"All Sensory Lab coffee beans are roasted on state of the art equipped Probat Coffee Roasters, each coffee is roasted on it’s own for optimal..."

FoodieAboutTown

"I have never tried a piccolo before, but hey it was delish! The croissant was quite small for $4. The piccolo was small for $3.80 but it was worth..."

Katherine Chiu

"As the name Sensory Lab suggests, it’s an experience of specialty coffee beyond what would normally be found. It is like a completely new retail..."

Simply Ashalicious

"The Sensory Lab (David Jones, 297 Little Collins St) is located inside David Jones, as soon as you walk in you're welcomed by a barista at the "lab"..."

Oh-ayana

"Great coffee!!! The key is consistency and their house blend always provides a smooth and rich flavour. This is not your fruity or savoury style..."

TheGrinder

"Perhaps one of the top places to get coffee from in..."

SteveK

"They have changed. I could agree with other reviewers, the staff were not friendly and arrogance. But now they have changed, just had a visit with 3..."

Felix Felix

"Coffee to go. Great coffee. Not the best seating arrangements for sit down catch ups so best to get the coffee to..."

Denise

"Beautiful Coffee. Always serve me a perfect cup of coffee and delicious cakes. It was a real surprise for me as I am not usually one to go to..."

Casey

"I just had a good old long black. The coffee tasted really good and I enjoyed every sip. The long black also comes with a cute tiny little piece of..."

Faa Papon

"One of the most famous roastery cafe. Good location in a famous department store. You can enjoy good coffee during..."

Mitsuhiro Kato

"Beautiful coffee and fantastic baristas! Bought two pack of beans and see how it works with my espresso machine at home!..."

Chen YT (蘇格藍烤魚)

"Wow, this place has it right. All of the baristas know what they're doing and the coffee will indicate that. A great scene, the cafe is a nice place..."

Chandler Hummell

"Sensational Sensory Lab! Was passing by and decided to stop of a quick coffee. Wow, what a gorgeous little spot! Loved the space, lots of seating,..."

Gustav

Higher Ground

79/100 (4582 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is quite honestly the best breakfast I have ever had! We went back the second day it was so good! The eggs with seed crispbread is to die for..."

Kate Chapley

"Dined here last night and every dish was outstanding! From ambience, to service and food couldn't fault one thing. Highly recommend the oyster blade..."

Georgia Eve

"Great spot for brekkie. Interesting menu options and great atmosphere. Lots of people lining up for tables and waiting. Although a bit of a pain to..."

David Casbolt

"Nothing was too hard for the friendly and approachable staff at Above Ground. Although I remained at the Cafe from 8:10am till closing time with my..."

Shaphan Williams

"The food, staff, location all amazing. The hot cakes were super delicious and the staff were the best we encountered on our trip to..."

Samreen Sabha

"My Husband and I had Breakfast here this morning. I'd been wanting to check this place out for a while- considering the stunning building. We live in..."

Kelly Stenz

"Mt wife and I had a great dining experience here. The decor is low key and simple but very stylish. The staff, particularly Alex and Max, were all..."

Martin Dumbrell

"Amazing place for a brunch. Beautiful interiors and fancy menu options. Pleasing taste and great service. Loved it..."

Akshita Jindal

"I enjoyed every second of it! The staff were very friendly and sociable. It is a place that is good for socializing and for reading a book, which I..."

Antony Maiolla

"Higher ground is a very busy cafe, love the setup and decor. It was hard to pick what I wanted to eat but I was interested in trying the hot cake...."

Lisa

"It’s one of the best cafes in Melbourne for a reason 🙌 I dined in today without a booking order a coffee and the kale and cauliflower salad. The..."

Split The Bill

"One of the BEST brunch locations I have been to so far! Me and my partner came unexpectedly and instantly loved the vibe. I never thought we..."

Raelene Pagala

"Super busy place in the city, beautiful cafe! Loved the high ceilings. Food came out really slow. The lamb sausage roll was quite dry but the..."

Vi Tran

"👏👏👏 I’ll start by saying this... higher ground is definitely worth the wait! You’ll queue for a table but once in you’ll be happy you..."

MelbourneLops

"Lovely..."

Kira T

"Went here for weekend breakfast/brunch. Avoided the crowds by going there before 9am.Ordered the mushrooms with fried polenta, which was..."

Quesarahsarah

"Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--yes, dinner--Higher Ground will not disappoint. I think the salt and pepper on each table is there just for decoration..."

ARMANEATS

"An evening walk got me at higher ground. Enjoyed the ambience and sipped coffee along with starter. A bit pricey but tasty..."

FoodFanatic

"In Melbourne there are a handful of venues that are considered must visits. Icons within the food scene. Higher Ground is one of these. This..."

Morgs71

"Food were good, no question with that. But because of the cafe is always full and busy, you will feel like you need to finish quickly. It seems like..."

Kaitlyn

"Amazing place! It seems very popular because we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was legendary. The ricotta hot cakes were the best..."

G

"Tried the Mushroom Truffle with Poached egg and it tasted soo..."

Gracia.winarta

"Higher Ground was our first stop when we arrived Melbourne. The food was amazing and very cozy atmosphere. The hotcake was huge - way out of our..."

Ting Huang

"Today we are sharing this place where we love to go quite often and that is @highergroundmelbourne ..This is such an amazing venue serving..."

We.eat.travel.love

"Lovely ambience. Service was very fast and attentive so we didn’t have to wait long for a table. Food itself was pretty delicious, drinks were..."

Kelvinchewsv

"Nice place for brunch in the..."

Antoine Nguyen

"Wonderfully balanced and soft flavours mixed with your breakfast favourites. This place is a Melbourne hot spot and is always busy. Beautiful setting..."

Queen Of Food

"Heard a lot of good things of this place. The interior of this cafe is unlike with other brunch place. They have high ceilings with several greens..."

Eatwithbonny

"Higher Ground is definitely worth the wait! This place is a bit of a brunch icon in Melbourne, so I was excited to try it out and it definitely lives..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Worth the 15mins wait. Surprised there is a waiting list for Fri lunch as friend picked the place. Good vibe but feels a bit noisy environment...."

Gina

"This place has a nice vibe. Great coffee, chilled to take a friend or great for business meetings. Great service, very central to the city. And could..."

I Love Melb Food

"Such a good place to go grab breakfast, brunch or lunch. Food is good and pretty too so get your insta pics. Very open space and high ceilings, so..."

Elizabeth Tran

"Loved the decor. This place was packed! But the wait staff were attentive, quick and friendlyThe coffee was great, I had two. And the low carb..."

Chan Can Eat

"Points for: spacious café, well executed menuThe popularity of Higher Ground is still strong, as you may have to wait a while for a table..."

Flying Forward

"The place is really cool. It looks like an old church with concrete columns and steel beams. It has this warehouse feel to it.It was a bit..."

Arnaud Michelin

"Woke up extra early to meet a friend for breakfast before work and flight out. Well worth the effort! Food was amazing, recommend the mushroom and..."

D

"The ambiance, and the atmosphere was great. Yeh food was very good and it made sense. Loved it...."

M Toaha

"I think the restaurant may be a little 'over-hyped'. But if you're after a beautiful cafe experience in Melbourne this cafe would be great. The..."

Caitlin Jane

Joshua

"Good place for brunch. Food was delicious. There’s always a line but it’s still worth it. The place is big and modern. Has the aesthetic feels..."

Jessica Xu

"Multi levelled , high ceilings, exposed bricks and bustling atmosphere makes Higher Ground a great place to catch up for a coffee or..."

Melb_Belly

"The ambience is fantastic! The large warehouse style environment with lots of plants makes the space feel really comfortable. Food was..."

Aszy

"Ordered the ricotta hot cakes cos it was famous. Really good! They were generous with the fruits and toppings which complemented the hot cake really..."

Claire Yuen

"What a dreaboat of a cafe. I'd heard about it's reputation for a while but boy should I have come sooner.Impressive in both design..."

Bel Wilson

"Good ambiance and delicious food. Poached egg was my favourite. Recommended for brunch lovers. Definitely will come back for more in the..."

SkTan

"came here a while ago and had to wait for 40 minute to get in which was slightly frustrating considering it was freezing outside. However once inside..."

Jerry Spring

"Came by with a friend a few weeks ago during the week.. Despite this there was still a 45min wait. We were seated at the bar which by then we didn't..."

Foodforthebrokensoul

"Nice place with high quality food and friendly staff. will recommend to friends. it was busy even on weekdays，it still worth your time and..."

Yuanz0812

"Good food and excellent service. Expect to wait when you arrive, we were there on a weekday for late brunch and still had a 15 minute wait (which was..."

Lachlan Stott

"Great spot for breakfast and brunch, their food is above average and coffee was well made! Loved their decor and vibe of the restaurant too...."

Jennifer. H

"As a party of 3, there was a 20min wait to get in and a 30min wait for the food itself (because we ordered the hotcake, which we were told would..."

(g)rain

"Great ambience and cool industrial style interior. Very popular cafe, waited 25 mins for a seat at 11:30am. Ordered the ricotta hotcake which was so..."

Tummy Buddy

"I’ve visited them a couple of times before. And every visit has left me craving more. This recent visit was no different. The coffee was good, but..."

Maliha Khan

"Yes, the ricotta hotcakes live up to the hype. If you’re in Melbourne you have to visit this cafe! The interior was beautifully decorated and very..."

Judy L

"The food was fantastic! Presentation was excellent and the staff were friendly and helpful. The food did take over 40 minutes to arrive as it was..."

MrKKMF

"A great place for any type of occasion. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was delicious and the range makes it hard to choose just..."

John Skene

"Tried this place for breakfast, we booked a table for 815am and the place was getting busy ! The service was really good and the food amazing. I had..."

Jeremy

"Not your standard cafe vibes. An inviting and comfortable space, good tunes and good ambiance. Staff are very attentive and on top of things! Food..."

Jacinta Brinsley

"Quite famous place to get brunch. It is very cool how they maintained that construction under the high-rise building. The columns go through the roof..."

Ruben Sanchez

Brown Sugar

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were searching for a place to have dinner in the city, and just when we thought we weren't going to find anything decent, we stumbled across this..."

Andrew Simons

"Great meal, great service. Was walking down the alley way to find a restaurant, and Tony was fantastic and shown us the menu, as he caught our..."

Amelia Matheson

"Customer service was excellent, food was great and we would highly recommend this place..."

Erin Maree

"Amazing coffee! Beautiful, well presented food and lovely service! Will be back and recommend all my..."

Robyn Brett

"Awesome service - coffee and lunch on Thursday as first time visitors, back for breakfast on Saturday and the lovely guy remembered us and our..."

Hanna Mapley

"We are tourists from interstate and after we stopped and asked how they make their Chai Soy Latte to which we were told was the old fashioned..."

Sylvia Seeto

"Food was great and we were very impressed by the staff. They were very welcoming and we went back the next day for breakfast. Highly..."

Olivia Ward

"Loveeeeee this place!! Great coffee, food and service!! Always stop by when I’m visiting Melbourne..."

Sharleen Caruana

"Yum! The pancakes, the lamington, the tea the coffee: all awesome - quick, prompt service and friendly staff..."

Michelle Horvath

"Amazing coffee and cakes . Great service . The food ambience is awesome . It’s a lane way and the best you can have at evening is an orange cake..."

Anikesh Sasmal

"Fast service, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Located in very busy alley, Brown Sugar is another fine example of Melbourne's cafe culture. Ordered..."

Mia U

"Yes I am of a generation who thinks of the Rolling Stones when I see this cafe name. Located just opposite Haigh’s I. The Block arcade this little..."

Espy Eats

"Small amazing cafe situated right in the heart of Melbourne. Loved the location and loved the place. The ambience is top notch and the staff is..."

Zomatofoodguide

"Great find for breakfast. Lactose free coffee was great to find first one was only half full but second one was much better.Had eggs on..."

Donm

"Lovely lovely service by the waiter. So attentive to our needs and made sure we were looked after. I enjoyed my coffee here. The location made it..."

ThE MOiStMaKeR

"Always great service. I usually have the big breakfast but had the smashed avo today. Quality was good, eggs could have been a little fresher (maybe..."

Chickenman

"We walked passed this place while we were at the block, and had the steak sandwich and the chicken grilled salad. There were an ok size, however it..."

Tony Marcos

"Great service and extremely friendly staff! Very quick response time even when you send food flying off the table. Food was quick to arrive too!..."

Wendy

"We love Block Arcade Melbourne and it's tradition now that we have breakky there at least one during our southern stays... Another great place for..."

Sharona Maree

"Gorgeous little cafe tucked away with lots of character!! Great food and fantastic hospitality from staff- absolutely loved it!! I had the vegetarian..."

9961739

"Had three coffees (not by myself!) in this Euro style cafe. Good coffee, good service and a cosy atmosphere. Great lighting. Cakes look interesting...."

Matt

"I like to eat tiramisu cake here. It's really nice and it's not my first time being here. But always the best choice for me when I feel wanna eat..."

Nana Zhang

"We arrived at around 10:00 on Saturday morning, we seated straight away by some very friendly staff. Coffees arrived straight away and they..."

Richard Mozes

"very tasty and nice food at affordable prices. ambience and environment very friendly. very good customer service. overall very good experience. good..."

Vj Kumar

"Nice n tasty delicious food . Very good atmosphere and ambience of the place. Very friendly staff specially the owner Steve and gerogia are very good..."

Shaun Mitchell

"Went here for a weekday lunch. Managed to grab the last table which was good. We both took a special, the mushroom risotto. My friend asked for them..."

I. D.

"Returned after a few years and it's just as good as I remembered. I suffered food envy as the dishes coming out for brunch looked superb and I'd..."

Pennae

"Been here with a friend 1 week ago! It was almost 4 pm but they were nice enough to prepare breakfast for us!Food was good and serves were..."

Traveller123890

"Nice café, hidden away in the side streets. The staff were welcoming and efficient. The meal was decent in portion for the price, and most likely I..."

George N Mandroulias

"I enjoyed a lovely soup here a couple of days ago. It was perfectly seasoned, the temperature was perfect and it looked visually nice. I also loved..."

Gabrielle Trenbath

"Great basic eggs Benedict cooked perfectly. Good coffee and happy staff make this a regular when out and about shopping. Cute lane way location..."

Melbourne Foodie

"The chicken and mushroom pasta is really good, but the coffee is a bit disappointing, I ordered a latte but the froth fill half of the cup but it's..."

Tracy Law

"The staff were really attentive and the food came out quickly. It's a small space for a cafe though so everyone has to sit really close to each..."

Brisfoodiefangirl

"Awesome from the moment we walked in - really fab service, friendly and helpful. Food was really great too, we had the calamari salad and chicken..."

Kate

"Apple and Cinnamon Porridge. Really enjoyed the Apple and Cinnamon porridge was very delicious. A lovely young girl to greet you and show you the..."

Moffatjulieann73

"Great Breaky!. Had one of the best bacon, french toast and maple syrup breaksfasts ever!Bacon was perfect!God coffee too and real..."

WhiskySaint

"Eggs good (cooked to perfection). Sauce, not bad (needs more). Ham, delectable (needs more). Bread, Chewy (GET RID OF IT)!!..."

Tanya

"Brown Sugar Cafe, as long as you order right, is a nice space to stop out of the hubbub of Bourke Street Mall and get yourself a decent feed albeit a..."

Cat

"“I’m no schoolboy but I know what I like!” exclaimed Mick Jagger in the famous Stones song. I wonder whether he was referring to the coffee and..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"As you can probably tell, I am pretty happy with my visit to Brown Sugar..."

Addy

"Hidden gem. This place is absolutely astonishing for the people who thrive their life in the search for good food. staff is very kind and attentive...."

Cusack_is_here

"I was fortunate enough to find Brown Sugar Cafe on the weekend when I was walking through the city.... There is no other way to describe this cafe..."

Hayley

"Went to brown sugar today for a quick lunch today and really enjoyed my first brown sugar experience! Sitting at the tables outside in the laneway..."

Shane

"Not Bad. Not bad But wayy to expensive for me would rather go somewhere else for this..."

Tony Mario

"Always impressed. Fantastic food and service!! Not sure why some have complained about service. We have been there 3 times at their most busiest time..."

Koko

"Staff were friendly, food tasty & quick. Great location too. Recommend the French Toast with Apple & Maple Syrup & the Spicy Scrambled Eggs with..."

Keri Jensen

"Delicious !. Amazing! Mixed beans Soup was the best I've ever had. Disappointed Brisbane doesn't have anywhere nearly as delicious! ! !definitely..."

Gytgyng

"A very good cafe in Melbourne.. I had really good grilled chicken salad with fetta cheese and my partner got a grilled corn bread with bacon and..."

Tracylowe181

"Had a great lunch here today, amazing lamb pie for my husband and lovely soup for me w war fresh bread. Good service, good price, a great location to..."

Rachel Anderson

"Great service and extremely tasty breakfast - sweet corn fritters with smoked salmon absolutely lovely and poached eggs cooked to..."

Fly On The Wall

"Filling breakfast in Melbourne CBD. Lovely pancakes served with strawberries and maple syrup, I ordered a ham and cheese toast coz I thought pancakes..."

Iloveaioli

"Nice place for breakfast. I had the corn fritters which could have had a little more fresh corn in it but there was plenty of flavour with th tomato..."

Suz Spoon

"Was quick & easy. food was decent, not fabulous but what we wanted. good service and nice..."

Ally

"I like this place but the food is..."

Dublinese

"Definitely one of my fave cafes in the city! Best coffee and the foooooooddddd!!! Omg!!! Fresh ingredients, both breakfast and lunch always satisfy..."

Maria Kakaziani

"I had brunch today here with my girlfriend, nice and cosy cafe in this beautiful lane, good heating for winter, outstanding customer service and the..."

Andres Londono

"Our first time visiting this restau after being recommended by a close friend of mine. I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. We ordered Big..."

K Sala

"Very Melbourne kind of a lunch place... great laneway atmosphere, great food, great service.... Seating inside away from the laneway traffic is good..."

Sotir Stojcevski

"was walking around the city and found this awesome cafe in the Block Arcade. Ruberto was an absolute gentleman and gave top notch service, not to..."

Val Febbo

"This is my regular Cafe when I visit Melbourne. I love the food and coffee. I’ve experienced excellent service on every visit. This is a small..."

S & S Ireland

"6 of us had an early lunch here yesterday. We had 4 different Focaccias and they were all absolutely delicious. The food was fresh and the coffees..."

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