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The Mabel

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"We recieved prompt and cherful service. We did not need to get the attention of staff as they were onto our every need before we needed to call them...."

Helen Fay

"Love this place! Great food - a hidden gem �. Vegemite toast with heirloom tomatoes =..."

Jo Blannin

"This local gem never fails to please. Varied, creative & well executed menu; humanising touches in decor; wonderfully understood coffee and staff..."

Adam Christian Bratt

"This hidden cafe is brilliant! The food is generous and fabulous- an exciting menu . The service and prices are excellent . Great chef..."

Susie Zefairy Fry

"This hidden gem is awesome! On a family recommendation, we've just enjoyed a fabulous lunch with gracious hospitality offered at every opportunity. ..."

Mary Tehan

"Drove 50mins to eat here and it was soooo worth it! Delicious food, fantastic service and wonderful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be..."

Bonnie Geeves

"Great coffee, hidden location - didn't know about this place until I was using Google Maps to look up coffee shops near the place I'm moving to in..."

Mel J Morony

"Tucked away in leafy Mitcham, Tim has done a kickass job of creating an amazing little cafe with a brilliant menu. Service is killer. Great for kids..."

Ben Dexter

"I'm super lucky that this is my local, but even if it wasn't it would be worth travelling for. Very friendly service and wonderful food. Coffee is..."

Laura Valentine

"A favourite local cafe which never disappoints, with plenty of interesting food options inc GF, friendly caring staff well led by Tim's outgoing..."

Russell Medhurst

"Just had the most amazing breakfast, the French toast is to die for...."

Karen Kondic

"what a gem - never had a meal or coffee here that was less than..."

Robbie McKenzie

"Great place with friendly staff. I've been quite a few times and they always have different daily specials, and they have all been..."

Bev Moore

"I needed to find a cafe open on a Sunday and came across this little spot in the heart of Mitcham. The first sign that I found a great spot was the..."

Janelle

"The chicken and the beef burger were well made, fresh and absolutely delicious. One of the best burgers I’ve had for a long time. The aioli and the..."

Bob Sharon

"My girlfriend took me here to celebrate my birthday. At first wasn't sure where we were heading as we walked along the suburban streets passing..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Another great brunch venue in the suburbs. Your typical modern hipsters cafe. Coffee is great, no need to order an extra shot. Service is quick and..."

Food Junkie

"This place is a gem. Great food, coffee and friendly welcoming service. They were very accommodating of a large group with children at short notice...."

Kirsty Appleton

"staff were very friendly, we were served promptly. staff made excellent recommendations on food, and the coffee was delicious.would go back..."

Floyd Pooley

"I'm stoked there is a revival in quality suburbian cafes that pay attention to their food and coffee. This is a prime example. Great espresso. I've..."

Luciano Marcuzzi

"Always amazing food and staff are so helpful and happy. Our favorite local cafe. Heaps of toys for the kids to play too so you can enjoy your food..."

Allison Montgomery

"Literally the best service I have ever had at a cafe. Food and coffee were perfect. Cannot recommend this cafe highly enough. When first impressions..."

Tim Shanks

"I go to the Mabel regularly, I'll say that loud and proud.This is the first, and probably only review I'll ever do on this awful app.The..."

I Know My St**

"A lovely local cafe with nice food, interesting menu and excellent coffee but $24. for scrambles eggs, bacon (no toast) and a coffee is a bit..."

DMC

"If your even close you have to visit this place. The food is fantastic and the service is even better. Great people, great food - I cant go..."

Brendan Murnane

"This cafe is tucked away down a quiet street in Mitcham. My husband and I caught up with a few friends here and thought we would give it a try (also..."

Couchfoodie

"Brilliant food, and what a warm and comfortable environment. Every time I think I've tried everything, the specials come through with more delicious..."

Alex Clisby

"Friendly, not overbearing staff in a cute cafe with a distressed finish and a clock stuck permanently on 22 minutes to 9.00, Loved seeing the..."

Coby

"I can not speak more highly of this cafe. The Mabel's customer service is beyond remarkable. We first discovered The Mabel when my midwife at Mitcham..."

Amy Brown

"Food is on par with pretty much anything you can find closer to the city, but the service exceeds expectations...very attentive and friendly like you..."

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"The Mabel is in a somewhat odd location in the middle of Mitcham suburbia in a strip of offices. The few parking places always seem to be full...."

Bazz

"We had a great breakfast here. Will be back! I had the peas and red cabbage and it was amazing. I'll definitely order it again! My partner had the..."

Megan Dell

"Dined here for breakfast yesterday with friends. They are regulars and come all the time. I can understand why - lovely & quaint little place. I was..."

I Love Food

"Great service, good coffee, nice menu. I had the smashed peas with pickled cabbage on sourdough, it super fresh and tasty. This place has a great..."

Joanne R

"Snug by the corner of a quiet stretch of shophouses, was this charming cafe just off Quarry St on McKeon St with a rustic modern interior and the..."

Been?Here

"Pretty nice lil cafe tucked away in the back streets of mitcham. Took mum here as an altenative to Brittania Mall and we both give it 2 thumbs up...."

Jimmy Bowman

"Currently sitting here eating the French Toast (which is delicious). I can't actually fault this place. It's great for a morning take away coffee, a..."

Josie

"Chicken burger was delicious (had it both times I visited)! Staff have always been very friendly and attentive, and love the social media posts from..."

Danielle W

"Loved it! The smashed pea with salsa verde was amazing. Perfectly balanced with the pickled cabbage and crusty bread. My partner had the fruit toast..."

Sally Tracey

"I have been meaning to visit The Mabel for a long time as they have a very delicious Instagram. Last week I popped in for brunch with my..."

DaniB @eatmystreet.net

"Great service, so many breakfast options!! Definitely somewhere I would go back to for a special outing. Their unique food will always please!..."

Shadia

"Oh my goodness I love this place! The unassuming tucked away location, the decor and just the homeliness of this cafe is so inviting :) I love coming..."

Hungry Rambler

"My friends love to set me a foodie challenge, this one was to find a café that provides vegans more options than just avo on toast, keeps the..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"Tim and the team at The Mabel catered for our wedding anniversary at home providing excellent food and wait staff. We can't decide which..."

Mark Sk

"Awesome brunch. Friendly service and that French Toast was on point! Great coffee as well👌👌👌❤❤❤😍😍 Will be back for sure! Keep up..."

Pia Vittoria

"Loved this place! Staff were very knowledgable and the chefs catered to my intolerances and were amazing. Food was well presented and delicious will..."

Teagan Fraser

"Both my friend and I had heard about this place. It's tucked away in the side streets, so unless you're a local, you may never drive passed. Parking..."

Shoo Shoo

"Cosy and friendly cafe. Staff were really friendly and service was quick. Coffee was good. I had the smashed avo, which was served on delicious hash..."

Hanah Penrose

"The Mabel has become my local goto for great coffee and food. The staff are exceptional and always welcoming. I highly recommend trying any of the..."

James Ventrella

"Only 11 weeks young and looks very experience when I visited. Not once but twice I've got asked, "How's the food?" that's a great..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Been here plenty of times now and this is my new fav local. Staff always friendly and efficient. Space is on the small size but it works. Coffee..."

Charlie Bean

"The Mabel looks the part of an inner suburbs cafe (and certainly an improvement on the old dark brick shopfront that used to be there!) - if not..."

T.

"Quaint eatery in the burbs of Mitcham! Was very happy with both the staff and food! Ordered the smashed eggs on potato rosti with a chai latte. Only..."

Loz Arthur

"The Mabel has quickly become one of my favourite places! The friendly greeting from the staff makes a lunch or breakfast run far more special...."

Alexandria Ruth

"Amazed by the previous review. I must have been sitting in a different café. Still, everyone has different experiences. As I am an unabashed fan of..."

Mr Killer

"A small suburban cafe with nice vintage decor and plenty of street parking, The Mabel is a great place for coffee and a meal. Their lamb ragu with..."

Missjaiitee

"Great coffee and amazing potato rosti's! Lovely little cafe in a nice quiet part of Mitcham - it's nice to have somewhere so close to home with great..."

Megan Henderson

"All was delicious! Potato rostis were the best I have ever tasted, so crunchy and flavoursome! Staff were friendly and helpful. Will be coming back..."

Bhender92

"Delicious food, excellent coffee and fabulous friendly service! This place has just perfectly hit the mark in its look and approach. We went for..."

Leonie Green

"Came for a quick breakfast with my daughter. Coffee was excellent staff were lovely. Such a cute & homely feel about the interior. My only..."

Liza

"The Mabel has only been opened for a week an a bit and I've already been here 5 times!! 2 meals , 6 skinny lattes, 2 milkshakes and 1 desert :) I..."

Sherrylle Tran

"We came here for breakfast last Friday and weren't disappointed! The ambience is great - we loved the china tea cups - and the food was delicious...."

Dolly2cv6

"Nice little cosy cafe in Mitcham. Very friendly staff. We went there after our walk in Eastlink trail. The mocha and latte was very beautiful. The..."

Kate Gh

"Deadset best chicken burgers I have ever tasted in my life! Food is limited although goes completely above and beyond expectations in quality. Chips..."

Lachlan Blake

"I accidentally placed an order online thinking it was nearby. Turned out they were 45 minutes away on the other side of the city. Instead of..."

Henry Singleton

"🍳🥓🥞Brekky with @tishaboun @themabel__ Mitcham 😍👌 We had the croque madame which was chunky pieces of ham hock in a buttery cheesy..."

Andre Boun

"This is such a little hidden gem of a cafe. They have gorgeous food, excellent coffee and the ability to make delicious vegan muffins that will give..."

Becky Marley

"Great little hidden gem cafe. Recently ordered sandwiches for a family picnic which had everyone raving! My pick is the prawn..."

Kate Davies

Dark Horse On The Brit

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"We love you guys! Always serve the yummiest food, and are the loveliest staff! It's a regular place for all the Lightfm..."

Lucy Holmes

"Delicious coffee and great work lunch yesterday. I'm still dreaming about the bacon and capsicum soup,..."

Naomi Burke

"On the recommendation of friends who we stayed with in Melbourne for the weekend, we popped in for breakfast this morning, food was glorious and the..."

Adam Callander

"Lovely staff & coffee & meals are amazing I must say especially the..."

Suzie Que

"An institution in Mitcham. Great food, friendly team and good vibes. If large groups going book..."

Tim Longmore

"Excellent service! Always welcomed with a warm smile and the food is amazingly..."

Danni Hussey

"Delicious food and great..."

Emma Knight

"Our party of four all had the Wagyu burger and were blown away by the taste. It was juicy, and there was plenty of bacon. Nothing is too much trouble..."

Grdnmack

"Dining ion a breakfast of bacon, eggs, haulomi, and iced latte was the way to start the day recently. I couldn’t believe the portion size and only..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"This place has a nice outdoor atmosphere to hangout. We ordered the Big Breakfast and the Spanish that has chorizos. The dishes had an amazing..."

Kristy Phan

"I was so excited to finally get here and try one of their dishes. So often I’ve been for a coffee in the morning but hadn’t tried their food..."

Gut The Crap

"My local and absolute favourite cafe! Friendly staff and great atmosphere! But since the recent change in menu, have removed my go-to feed.. eggs..."

Hilary Donelan

"Comfortable & spacious cafe.. Good food & good coffee, love their French Toast. Muffin was very nice.. Only issue was the waiting time, waited almost..."

BevLovesFood

"Beautiful little place although hard to find, the food is magnificent!! I found this place a little pricey, but presentation was just outstanding! I..."

Carissa

"I've been coming here for years and they never disappoint. Plenty of variety with the menu, lovely staff and they make a fantastic cofee. Highly..."

Dani Callanan

"Food: 3.5/5Coffee: 4.5/5Atmosphere:5/5Pet friendly:5/5We live locally and this has always been our go-to for great coffee...."

Corgi The Foodie

"Fresh off an unpleasant experience at another cafe, I wandered to this little gem and was happily surprised at how much I enjoyed eating here. We..."

Sasha19

"This gorgeous cafe is the best I’ve been to in the longest time! With an abundance of parking nearby, plentiful seating, and friendly staff, Dark..."

Kate

"After having my own hospitality business I couldn’t have been more impressed the food was perfect the service time was excellent considering the..."

Steve

"My dining companion chose the 'Salami Panini', which was yummy with the spicy salami complementing the other elements. I ordered a latte made with..."

Miss Sage Sugar

"this is a cute cafe, secluded from the main roads of mitcham. i ordered the egg white omelette and overall was very delicious. i chose the gluten..."

Paige P

" First time today. Went for a quick brunch. Not bad brunch place. Service was prompt, food was average and nice modern venue. Nothing really stood..."

Melbfoodlover

"been wanting to come here for ages! i loved the look of the cafe it was adorable! friendly staff and great coffee i had “the brit” omg..."

Foodadventureswithliv

"Food is very tasty and quick to come out, lots of space inside and out which is rare for a cafe. Always accommodating and child friendly. Great spot..."

Gillianmiles

"an amazing cafe with amazing staff. great attention to detail, food is always good.its become very popular so a good idea to get there..."

Descartesmuse

"A very very popular cafe in Mitcham area. Tried several times, good location with outside seating area. Good for chat with friends. The food is nice,..."

James Wang

"Great spot to chill on the weekends for brunch! The outdoors area is especially awesome for the summer. Love the range of delicious and healthy food!..."

Daniel Wirjoprawiro

"Came here for a late brunch on a Saturday. Pros: food was yummy! My lamb was over cooked for my liking but this didn’t over effect the..."

APoddy Belly

"Definitely the best place in the area. Always good quality, many options for everyone, plenty of outside and inside tables of different sizes. Staff..."

Kom.silvia

"Dark Horse on the Brit is a great local option in Mitcham that makes dining simple (nothing overly pretentious) and delicious. The café is easily..."

ToFeedTwo

"Located in Mitcham. One of the best in town. As I live nearby, this is my top choice for a morning breakfast or brunch. The staff were friendly and..."

LaLaLann

"Love love love this place!! We had 4 delicious meals and the coffee was perfection. All the produce on our plates were fresh! 🍓🌶️🍌They..."

Christina Mathiasz

""Smashed avo"Fresh ingredients and was a generous serving. The balsamic was a great touch. The service was ok but the place had a nice friendly..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"This cafe has been a family favourite for a while. Great food, great coffee, and a really nice place to sit outside on a sunny day. However I have..."

Amy

"We go there often. Never been disappointed. Service is always friendly. Food is fresh and very well presented. The desserts are amazing. won't go..."

Sharon Afflick

"We ordered the Middle Eastern calamari salad to share. The calamari was deliciously tender and crisp. I loved the tumeric tinted aioli that came..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Food and coffee is excellent! Staff were pleasant and helpful, but it was loud and hot. It was a Saturday morning so expected to be busy of course,..."

Star

"Conveniently located, this place is a stand out in amongst a bustling cafe strip. There is abundant seating, however it can be quite cramped when..."

Melbourne Foodie Connoisseur

"Food was phenomenal, service was great.The servings were quite generous, the falafel and pita from the lunch menu had a beetroot hummus to die..."

Denise Tran

"Regularly visit here for breakfast, has the best coffee I've found in this area! Nice places to sit, either inside with large windows looking out, or..."

Sarah Ellen

"Definitely coming back here. The staff were friendly, the food was delicious and I felt it was reasonably priced considering the portion sizes and..."

Om Nom Nom

"The menu is plentiful and everything is executed to the T plus the specials are always a great change. Food is completely to die for. The wait staff..."

My Thats Tasty

"I believe in giving credit when it's due and this has to be my Fav coffee spot. I come here often and it's never once let me down.- Great..."

Jlimxo

"After reading many reviews and seeing many Insta-worthy photos, I decided an overdue brunch date was required in order to see what the Mitcham cafe..."

Abbey V

"So delicious!! I had the smashed avocado and my boyfriend had the breakfast burger. Coffee was really nice too! Service was good! Saturday afternoon..."

Travelling Pom

"Our family went there for a late lunch on weekend when they were about to close.Friendly staff welcomed and told us to place an order as..."

Jay Hong

"Absolutely delicious!! Bit pricey but the quality and quantity is there. I ordered the smashed avocado dish which was $17.90 with feta, quinoa, chia..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Food is always great.Service is great. Sit inside and forget being able to talk. The acoustics are like a heavy metal band playing in..."

July2012

"My new favourite out of the many Mitcham/Ringwood cafes. Great coffee. Clever, interesting menu and I haven't had a meal that I didn't like..."

Angi McAuley

"Staff are great, food is sensational and great atmosphere. The clear winner of the Mitcham/Nunawading cafe scene. Such a great selection of high..."

LiamzlEats

"This cafe, in a small outdoor mall in Mitcham, was packed with people (mid morning, weekday), which is a testament to its popularity . There are..."

Andrew T

"With a few more cafes etc around this area could be great minus the giant pet shop that needs to go. Ok this place is a goto no fuss no..."

Stephen G

"Lovely coffee and service. Food looks fabulous so will be back for breakfast soon. Keep up the great work, lovely to have choices in Mitcham...."

Rachel Elliott

"Dark Horse is one of my favourite go-to local places where I know I will always get friendly & prompt service, good coffee and great food. The menu..."

KM

"Decent food. Decent coffee. Friendly service. It's not the type of place I'd go out of my way to visit but if I want a coffee or a cafe-style..."

Jonathan Lee

"Baked eggs were delicious and the coffee was very good for a cafe so far from the CBD. Very accommodating wait staff and pretty good service. Will be..."

May

"Lovely service and food. Smashed avocado was fresh and delicious. Fried chicken burger was tasty with nice bun. Only thing would be that it's a bit..."

Emma

"My husband, our kids and I have visited Dark Horse on the Brit several times over the last few months and I am excited to say it is our new..."

Romy Harcourt

"New kids on the block with a serious name ....Yes, the newest, a newbie with lots of experience staff, great to see Daniel on the La..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Saturday brunch for 9. We were advised to call ahead for a big table, which we did and the staff were great organizing our seating. Despite it being..."

Scoops

"We went to this cafe today for breakfast. 2 adults and 2 children. Immediately attracted to the site because of the visible kitchen in back of the..."

Diffa300

"Absolutely fantastic cafe in Mitcham. Delightful coffee and an amazing selection of cafes from #littlebertha. We enjoyed a decaf latte and sour..."

Travelling Palate

"Great food, coffee and service for a bustling spot in the heart of Mitcham. Always a favourite and very family/toddler friendly. ..."

Stefan Crisp

"Serves a fantastic, yummy, good looking breakfast. They do have lots of customers though, so they are the type of place that won't let you sit and..."

Amanda

"Came in for breakfast and had the super bowl. I enjoyed the flavors of this meal the coffee was not bad but could have been better. Only negative the..."

Dave Townsend

"I usually come here every few months. It's a decent sized cafe situated amongst other cafes, so it's generally got a bit of bustle & is great for..."

Shoo Shoo

"Great venue, great food, great staff. Try the Brit, their signature dish with hash browns, relish, cheese, poached eggs and bacon - absolutely..."

Scott Cody

"Came here for brunch today with friends, food and coffee is good, with a good range of food even making the fussy ones happy. Averagely priced with..."

Loulou

"Nice looking cafe inside & outside. Good food & coffee. Nice place to have breakfast if you're in the area. The inside of the cafe is very pretty &..."

Leslie Lawrence

"Great food, coffee and service! I’ve been here a couple of times recently and it’s always consistent. I wanted a light snack so I had the simple..."

Shell Belle

"Lucky to have a quality Cafe in my local precinct. Coffee ☕ my love of life is superb and dining experience has been 👍 the people on here..."

Mandy Ratcliffe

"We love coming here. The menu is really nice. Often the seating is not comfortable though. Inside is cramped or the seating outside is plastic and..."

Y K

"The cafe was understaffed, but considering that, I think they did well. Cafe was very busy, but the staff were helpful and polite. I come here for..."

Chris Miller

"Very nice place in mitcham, will come back and try a different thing. By the way, as a customer please understand we are lack of workers, be patient..."

Vanessa Chow

"Awesome little spot in Mitcham, really tasty meals every single time. Would recommend coming in the early mornings as they aren’t too busy. And I..."

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