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Matteo's

94/100 (2130 ratings)

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"Been coming to this place since 1999 - always great and one of my favourite fine dining restaurant. I love that they welcome you to bring your own..."

David Chan

"Last night I had what I think was the a best meal I have had at Matteos, and I have been eating there since they opened 20 odd years ago. The meal..."

Robyn Fyfe

"My favourite dining experience of 2017. I dream about food all day and this experience in particular was exceptionally special, delicious, impressive..."

Rachael Hedges

"The food is now unambiguously Japanese Fusion but the deserts and the wines are still Italian. Undoubtedly the best example of this sort of fusion in..."

Peter Rankin

"Attended a function in the private dining room. Service was impeccable. Food was as good as anything I have had at any restaurant. Attention to..."

Belinda Gilbert

"We had my husbands 70 th Birthday on Sunday 23 rd Oct here . It was a fabulous lunch for 70 people .We started at 12 pm with canapés in the..."

Christine Broberg

"The food was amazing. Oysters wow! Chocolate Pudding wow! The eye fillet was so good i wanted to swear out..."

Andrew Golden

"We first went here as a second choice when we couldn't get into our prefered option. We have been here each time we have been back in Melbourne since..."

Brad Ethell

"We had a wonderful night entree was Spanner Crab Ravioli & Crumbed Zucchini Flowers then the mains Wagyu Beef and Tooth Fish loved it all and will..."

Mark Dempsey

"Fabulous restaurant, food great, staff attentive but not imposing had a great meal will definitely go..."

Debra Young

"Managed to get a booking the night before lockdown 2.0 and so glad we did! I’d been meaning to try Matteos for awhile and it didn’t disappoint...."

MissJY

"Fist meal experience post ease on covid19 restrictions.. had the lunch set menu.. WOW!!! what a fantastic selection of dishes, each nicely presented..."

Muzz Sander

"The duck breast and pork belly was beautiful.🤤Twice cooked western plains pork belly😕Mushroom tortellini🤤Duck breast..."

Queenie

"Went there for a special occasion dinner. Good atnosphere, reasonably priced menu.Service was a little slow. Didnt like the eggplant dish. Pork..."

Navid Rahmani

"This a first class restaurant , with great staff at front of house and back of house.It has a very good wine list at reasonable prices and a..."

Aaditey Bains

"We went there with a group of 10, including one with Coeliac Disease. Attentive service, fantastic food, great selection on wines (and help with..."

Nina Silkenbeumer

"I attended Matteo's for a work Christmas dinner and from start to finish, it was quite a pleasant experience. We were seated in a private area but..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Service was great! We ordered the degustation menu. Overall was a great experience. The highlight of the night was definitely the baked patagonian..."

Richard Xu

"One of the best restaurants we’ve been to in Melbourne! Incredible service food and ambiance. Thanks for making our anniversary an memorable..."

Peck-peckish

"Had a two courses express lunch plus a glass of wine here today. For the charge of $49.00 per head, it is absolutely a bargain. On top of the lunch..."

Ronnielui2003

"Great restaurant. The environment is pleasant and cozy. The staff are welcoming. The food was well presented and delicious. The servings are..."

Sam Melbourne

"Housed in an elegant triple-fronted Victorian terrace,past the bohemian enclave of Melbourne’s famous ‘Brunswick Street’offering seasonal..."

Robin

"Came here for a conference and was well impressed with the clear organisation of the staffs. Food were served promptly without great delays between..."

Laura Chen

"Absolutely wonderful vegan tasting menu. The mix of Italian influence with Asian fusion was an absolute delight. Enjoying the tasting menu at..."

RunnyYolko

"Beautiful dinner at Melbourne suburb. European dishes with influence of Asian flavors.The flavor bomb and finesse began right with the..."

Ferry Gondo

"Amazing food and experience.Staff was impeccable in knowledge, advice and overall service.There is a reason you pay more for fine-dining and it is..."

Taimor H

"The presentations of food are just fascinating in Matteo’s restaurant. Chef and menu have been changed since my last visit but everything’s still..."

5ilverr

"LIT⭐️: a belated review on this restaurant, but I especially enjoyed the sea food dishes such as the sashimi trio and the kingfish main was very..."

Jennitals

"Matteo’s has a certain opulence and fitting for a special occasion. Springtime in London was one of the best cocktails I had - not being..."

FoodforThought

"Was our first time here and it was a wonderful evening. Customer service was great, we were taken good care of from the moment we stepped into the..."

Hang Nguyen

"A fairly large yet hidden restaurant in Fitzroy. The venue is split level and looks like it has a medium size function room at the back.Service..."

Mills

"Amazing food. Everything was delicious. Great customer service. The staff were attentive. Good wine menu. Great atmosphere. Will definitely recommend..."

S_foodie

"Impeccable food and service. I very rarely give out a 5 out of 5 rating but I just could not fault anything about my experience at Matteo’s. I’ve..."

TasteBuds

"I thought it would only be right to publish my best dining experience of 2017 as my first blog of 2018! I dream about food all day and this..."

Wander Wonder Wonton

"Went here recently for a Christmas lunch and was very impressed with the express lunch deal. Such good value! Delicious food and good selection of..."

Ebony Monson

"Stunning. Gorge. Stunning. My favourite dish was the sashimi plate. The black squid mayo was delish. The prawn foam ravioli was also phenomenal...."

Joshua H

"It has been a while since I had such a good night with a good eatery. Great calm atmosphere setup! Wasn't too over the top just enough. Service was..."

Bluecat

"Enjoyed a lovely long Sunday lunch at Matteo's recently. There service was professional and personable, the room is lovely and the food very good. We..."

Lucy

"Went here for my graduation dinner the other night. Food was great, had the vegan set menu and loved 4 out of 5 of the dishes. The eggplant one (4th..."

Khatie99

"The foods were amazing!! I did not expect how good it would be. The dessert (Eureka Nugget) is highly recommended. The staffs were fantastic and..."

Jay Espiritu

"Mattel fine dinning experience. I am ambit over expected to the food. Sashimi plate and beef tartare is amazing. New modern fusion and totally..."

Steven Gu

"We came with a vey high expectation. The whole decor and environment makes it so cosy to dine in. Staffs were friendly and go through the menu and..."

FoodieBear

"Being a foodie who prefers hearty meals, very rarely do I make a call when it comes to dining at fancy restaurants. As D day approaches, I begun to..."

Michelle Leong

"I celebrated my special birthday at Matteos last night(9/9) ,with 24 family and friends ,in the Venetian room . Each and every guest commented on the..."

Shandjh2

"Delicious delicious delicious! We had high expectations and they were certainly met, the duck was a stand out. Can't wait to be back make sure you..."

MrMena

"Matteo's is a restaurant that is close to both my partner and I's hearts. We have celebrated anniversaries here aswell as Birthdays and brought..."

Luccio

"I've been wanting to try Matteo's for a long while and planned a surprise birthday lunch for my sister's partner. We had the Lazy Sunday Lunch; the..."

Buffykay

"Absolutely amazing dinner. We had the tagliolini pasta with crab & prawn ravioli for entree which were great tasteful starters and kicked our dinner..."

Luis Garotti

"Beautiful food and atmosphere. The cod was delicious as was the truffle pasta. Staff were fantastic. It was a formal relaxed environment with good..."

Leah

"Beautiful experience, seriously delicious food, clean and classy ambience - this is what dining in Melbourne is all about! We had my mum's birthday..."

Flytonewyork

"Excellent food and service. The Japanese trio was absolutely delicious and the black cod too but I was a little small. The apple tart is a great..."

Predator

"Wedding anniversary dinner was a hit at Matteo's! Good professional service and the food came out promptly. The flavours were spot on but I felt that..."

Shanaka Eats

"I really enjoyed this restaurant. Compared to many other fine dining establishments the degustation is value for money and not over priced. The..."

Rebecca Love

"We've been here twice now and could not fault the experience. You feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. The food was exceptional -..."

Rebecca Park

"Nice place and the services were top notch.It felt like we were brought back to London in the 1930s, quiet and romantic. The dining area..."

Latteme

"We went here for our book club meeting (we read a good book then go out to a good restaurant to discuss it) and we loved it! The food was amazing,..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"There is nothing bad to say about Matteo's. This restaurant is hands down a stand out. We went to Matteo's for a special occasion and opted for the..."

Fusspot Foodie

"Superb food, ambience & hospitality.....you can't go wrong at Matteo's. Absolutely nothing to fault & definitely our best dining experience so far..."

Chocolate.Factory

"I had the pleasure of visiting Matteo's on the 29/04/2017. Many years ago I was a regular when it was called Mietta's and run by two legends Mirta..."

Sigmund Jorgensen

"For our last dinner in Melbourne we came here... service is excellent food presentation is excellent... we went for the tasting menu-5 course..."

Donna&Shane

"Matteo's provided my boyfriend and I with a marvellous dining experience. The waiters were very attentive and knowledgable, catering suggestions as..."

Anson

"DO: The fish or lamb three ways for lunch. DON'T: Forget the fat yummy chips and dessert trio. TIP: We went during MFWF so the..."

David Food Leasing

"A restaurant that deserves every bit of this high rating is MATTEO'S. The large spaces of homely dining rooms with comfortable chairs, white table..."

Christopher & Marian

"Great atmosphere and good services. High recommended to try their oyster: 5 ways, black cod fillets-miso flavour , especially double cooked duck...."

Petite Foodie

"Was privileged to be invited here for dinner with a group of friends for a birthday. Because we were a group of about 20 we had a smaller three..."

Kirsten Tanner

"A stayer in the inner north for good reason. Reliably friendly and warm service befitting it's hatted status with asian inpired cuisine to match...."

Adam

"Matteo's is a Northern suburbs, two hat stalwart. It has a history befitting the neighbourhood and a reassuring presence that is consistent. . Our..."

Minda Barley

"My workplace holds an end of year function here every year and I can honestly say that the food is very good, even when they are cooking for 70-80..."

EatMeMelbourne

"Fine dining at its best. I have dined at Matteo's twice and on both occasions left feeling very satisfied. The fried quail is a big highlight for me..."

Blakeseats

"Awesome food, champagne, and wine! They had a wonderful selection of wines and champagnes to choose from. The waiters were very knowledgeable in..."

S K

"My family and I had a very pleasant experience at this restaurant. Excellent service as the staff are very attentive and friendly. It is of course on..."

IsaH

"Perfect place for special occasions. Don't expect to have a normal good quality meal here, what you get in Matteo's is "Art"; you will be served with..."

Wolf Of Collins St.

"Matteo's in Fitzroy, who said you can't have Two Hat food & service at amazing prices ? Lunch was cooked to perfection and Charles works the..."

Ryan The Rat

"Went there for express lunch, was very happy with my sake oysters (4$) and house wine (7$). Choice of entree and main course with a glass of wine -..."

Always Hungry

"Went here for a Sunday lunch and had a fabulous time. The restaurant wasn't too busy and staff were lovely. We both had the Lazy Sunday Menu and..."

M. T.

"I was taken here for dinner tonight, we had tasting menu which was great! My favourite was the lamb course with black miso! Every bite of it was full..."

Food Affair

"Only few of The Age good food guide hat chef restaurants, also obtains high rating in Zomato. Matteo is one of them. Overall my dining experience was..."

Ferolen

"A lovely Saturday night dinner at the unexpectedly named Matteo's! With a name like Matteo's one would be forgiven for thinking that you'd be in for..."

Neetz88

"Couldn't find fault with Matteo's Restaurant, it was a lovely experience from beginning to end. As it was our first visit there, it was much..."

Coby

"I had dinner here last night. My friend and I had the 5 course tasting menu. The food was well executed with strong flavours. Some dishes better than..."

High Expectations

"The name, decor and location seem to suggest a cruisine not expected. Asian fusion! Service was great, even the biodynamic wine. Food however was not..."

Elmocookie

"There's a reason this place has survived, a little bit away from the main drag, for so little long. It's just GOOD. Expensive yes, but it's a special..."

Lynsay Cooperwaite

"Came for the 5 -course tasting menu, and boy did it start off well. The 'small tastes' were nicely presented, creative and absolutely delicious...."

Dejan Glavonjic

"Came here to celebrate my friends birthday, we had the pleasure of eating the Banquet. Food was fresh, high quality, well-presented and perfectly..."

Hilda Lee

"A group of friends and I had lunch at Matteos yesterday. We had a group of five, and only one in the group had been here before so we were all quite..."

Elyssa

"Absolutely fantastic place to dine. Great food ,great atmosphere ,great service .The meat dishes are amazing . It's recommend for all sorts of tastes..."

Hehdhdbdhh

"Came here for a birthday dinner and with a party of 12 we had to settle for the $90 3 course set menu. Definitely a good variety to choose from..."

RMan

"A top notch, chef hatted "must try" fine dining restaurant and excellent value 2/3 courses lunch. The menu is inspired by Asian dishes and awesome..."

J88

"Matteo's provides an interesting mix of Asian/western fusion dishes, some of which are amazing (prawn wonton ravioli) but others just average (char..."

Mark

"An" Institution" and hands down , My all time Favourite Restaurant in Melbourne!....... It has been at least 6 solid years of coming..."

Lisa Bas

"Such lovely food, ambience and staff. Could not recommend this place highly enough! We had the most wonderful meals here and experience.. Will..."

Alison

"We went here in November 2015 for the first time. We each had the tasting menu's (one vegetarian, one meat). The food was amazing and the ambience..."

Tammy

"Been here twice and can't make any complaints. The best part is probably the service. Waiters so knowledgeable and friendly, willing to help with..."

Lil Miss Vegan

"Came here for Sunday dinner. Ordered four entrees, 3 mains and a dessert tasting plate. Really enjoyed the duck dish!! Desserts were nice as well and..."

Angela Eats

"As usual a splendid meal. The only down side was the noisy back room crowd. Must avoid that next time. The food is always impeccable and the waiters..."

Dottore Vince

"This lived up to its reputation as a 2-hat restaurant. Superb service and great food presentation. Everything was meticulously finished. Best part..."

David Hewitt

"Food was excellent. Modern Australian flavors with subtle hints of Japanese. The flavors were not over powering but fresh and enhanced while..."

Mariposa

"Last season - A really special night for me at Matteo's but besides that I loved everything about this restaurant. Matteo was an amazing host who..."

Nibble And Wander

"Great food and a range of wine available. Definitely a fine dining establishment, with a range of modern Australian cusine A bit pricey (as you'd..."

adellephant

"We went here for our anniversary dinner and oh man the ambience itself feels so warm and perfect for a date! We went for the tasting menu and oh my..."

Jeena S

"This may be the very pinnacle of fine dining. So much so I look forward to coming back to this place because my experience there was truly..."

Andrew B

"We missed out on our workplace Christmas dinner last year due to covid restrictions so we had to make up for it. Matteo’s in Fitzroy is where we go..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"We had dinner here and the food was tasty. Standouts were probably the kingfish crudo, saffron spaghettini and parfait cigar that came with the duck...."

Jennifer You

"Really Delicious food and amazing service and atmosphere -thank you for making our day so enjoyable -Will definitely be..."

Louisa TheLittleBigCompany

"Great dinner options and friendly staff. The food and cocktails were delicious, the porterhouse, duck, quail and kingfish were all particularly good...."

Ross McLean

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"Best dirty chai ever! My expectations were low. My energy was low. But the second I tasted it, my spirits lifted. Perfect blend of..."

Tathra Street

"Best dang non-doninational fruit buns in..."

Hayden John van Roon

"Had afternoon coffee and cake here today. Both were excellent as was the service. We were even asked if we wanted a second coffee, which in our..."

Lesley Clark

"Great coffee and super tasty gluten free..."

Michelle Erdosi

"Wickedly good every time we visit. Hot cross buns are..."

Ian McGinley

"Very yummy..."

Jess McMahon

"Your coffee is unparalleled...."

Mina Tiesi-Carneli

"Best coffee..."

Kinga Dézsi

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Lydia Foulkes

"A very busy cafe/bakery...and can feel a bit chaotic at times. But their bread and rolls are great...and go early. They tend to sell out quite..."

John M

"Consistently good. The brunch/lunch menu is simple and well-developed, the baked goods are always great, and service is friendly and attentive yet..."

Clare

"Had a lovely lunch here with my friend one chilly autumn afternoon, and it was still quite busy. I was struggling to choose between the chicken and..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"When I want to eat a nice brekkie and don’t feel like trying anything new, Dench is definitely one of my go-to places! They always serve beautiful..."

Mia Tua

"While tucked away somewhat, in Scotchmer Street you'll find Dench Bakers. Not a place that I had previously come across, but it's decor and general..."

Erin

"4.2 for mine. Best cafe I’ve come across in this area. It’s slightly tucked away but not too much. It’s a feel good space with an..."

Two Sheds

"Tasty sandwiches and great coffee. Have been here a few times now, always good service, lovely pastries and delicious gluten free bread. Especially..."

Jess Foodie

"Well is absolutely stunning. Feels so cozy to sit and have a coffee in this place. I love all the pastries they make, and I always get the buns to..."

Bartonanto

"The lamb, veg and barley soup was absolutely perfect. It came with 2 peices of warm freshly baked toast with butter on the side - oh so good! The..."

Sally Waller

"Best rye bread and danish in the surroundings, good prices and friendly staff. Sunday brunch always packed, very good flat white and vegetarian..."

Anna DN

"Consistently good service and good food. What else can be said about the Fitzroy staple that is Dench Bakers? The bread is awesome and I would..."

Abs

"The coffee here is always good. The bakery treats are just WOW!! You have to have the chocolate cupcakes. They rock!! This cafe symbolises what made..."

William Hasnever

"Great little Cafe, a good selection of breakfast options on their tasty bread that you can find in heaps of other cafes around Melbourne. I had the..."

CheeseAndCrackers

"Love it here! The atmosphere is absolutely amazing and the staff are extremely kind and welcoming, I love try idea of having a bakery and a..."

Emily Smith

"If you're coming for some pastries or coming for breakfast/lunch this is the best place north side of Melbourne. Menu isn't huge but it's all..."

Chirpy

"This little gem of a café in North Fitzroy has the edge on all the others. Best coffee in Melbourne (most others are hit and miss) and food is cut..."

Nina Pavlic

"Awesome cafe! Great fresh bread and range of pastries and little sandwiches. I love getting a pastry with my coffee to go. The one time I went for..."

Katie St George

"Awesome breakfast and great bread! Love the brioche and the baguette bread. The small sandwiches are delicious and I always take the home to eat...."

Sarahannierule

"Cozy little cafe with friendly staff, old style decoration ( despite other cafes , these guys are not trying too hard too be cool! they are just..."

Foodlover

"What a cool spot! Freshly baked bread, pastries and treats. We enjoyed brunch here with both of us ordering the grilled Haloumi, olive sourdough,..."

Out And About

"Always perfect! Food and coffee faultless, this has become our regular Saturday brunch. You must try their croissants and speciality paninis...."

UDontWinFriendsWithSalad

"Coffee was quite good. We had the garibaldi (squashed minced pie) and the bread and butter pudding. Both were decent. I'm not a fan of fruit cakes..."

Joanne

"Great little local. This place is a regular for me. Great coffee. Fave foods are the savoury muffin and the poached chicken sandwich but everything..."

I Love FOOD

"Great coffee but it can take a long time to receive it. The poached eggs are always over cooked and rubbery. Therefore breakfast can be a bit hit and..."

FoodN

"Yummy! Breakfast with a veggie tart and a side of ancient grain salad with pomegranate and a tomato onion jam accompaniment. Clean, fresh, simple and..."

Nani Eats Coffee World Tour

"I've only been here once and bought one item, so I can't say much about it. I bought a canelé without knowing what it was so I had no idea what to..."

TresHungry

"This trendy bakery in North Fitzroy has a good selection of home made pastries and specialty bread. I chose an almond croissant to have with my..."

Annie

"Love having this place as my local. Great food, great coffee and fantastic staff. Their scrambled eggs are a must and if you're feeling like..."

North Fitzroy Food Addict

"I've upgraded my rating of Dench after a run of very positive experiences lately. I still think the food is too expensive – especially the basic..."

Cranky Veg

"I dropped into Dench for a coffee with my Mum yesterday, and we decided to grab lunch. There’s only one labelled vegan option on the menu at the..."

Quincesandkale

"Consistently high quality. I drop in here occasionally for a solo lunch on the run during the week and always enjoy the food and service. The..."

Fatchops

"If I lived north of the CBD, I wouldn’t mind locating myself in Fitzroy North one little bit. Lots of dear little Victorian cottages everywhere,..."

Lobster

" The decor is hip but not pretentious, with a good mix of different-sized tables and bench seating. My baby-wielding companion noted no highchairs..."

ErnieMac

"Coffees here are good, vegetarians and non-vegetarians are spoilt for choice and the bread is..."

Delicious Doris

"The cafe had a pleasnt vibe with cool furniture pieces made from old basketball courts. And the service, was excellent. We had an infant with us and..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"Is there anyone more passionate about food in Melbourne than Dench Bakers? These artisan bakers masterfully create products that are sourced from all..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"This place accepts cash only! so..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"Good bread in my view has a dense wheaty tangy crumb and chewy crust and best baked in a wood fired oven. It is made lovingly by the hands of a baker..."

Rumbaba

"Great place, favorite for breakfast!. My favorite local breakfast place! Best by..."

John Diamon

"Deliciously RUDE!!. Every thing about Dench Bakers is fabulous except the floor staff. LOL!!!Their behaviour was so sour and highbrow........"

Elle Belle

"Always busy!. I went to Dench again today, and for the 3rd time was unable to get a table within 30 mins :( so, instead (as alsways) we just got the..."

Nikiik

"Best brekky! I had fetta, avo and bacon on toast and my boyfriend had the mini big breakfast. We had to wait about 20 minutes for a table as it was a..."

Zoe

"Best bread, great coffee, and tasty bircher. An excellent place to come and enjoy either dine in or take away options. The food is great, coffee..."

Infinitycushion12

"Lovely atmosphere cosy little spot. Tried to get in for breakfast , super busy so went somewhere else for breakfast ( big mistake ) and came back a..."

Drlill

"Twice in one week. Brilliant for bread, breakfast and brioche buns. I drive a fair distance just for those freaking golden spheres of delight. Dench..."

Honeylishuss

"Beautiful bread and great service!!!!. Always great bread and nice vibe there.Lucky to have this place..."

Maty

"I love this place. Service is always great. The avocado on toast can't be..."

PMM

"Great brunch spot.Thank you to the lovely staff for altering my french toast to gf without..."

Kells

"New favourite cafe!!!. Firstly, coffee... perfect, BAM! Quiona fritters, cooked perfectly with other delightful flavours from asparagus and sauces. I..."

Laura

"Definitely worth a sit down. Really great cafe, fantastic interior with really beautiful artworks in the wall. The chai is great and my big breakfast..."

Louis Kuhlmann

"Eggs!. Pretty sure they have the best scrambled eggs in..."

Kate McMahon

"Overpriced. One of my favourite bakeries- love their raspberry Danishes but all is overpriced. Would go more often and buy bread there more..."

Kerry

"Lovely!. Delicious food and fantastic service. The waitress even had treats for my..."

Cate Leonie

"Loved the escargot. Great service..."

Andrew

"I rikey. Dench is pretty good, the service was great and our coffees came out faster than Hussein Bolt. Food was pretty tasty too, by no means up..."

Absoloodle

"Fantastic! Plenty of seating for the large turnaround of delighted customers. Friendly, efficient and tasty: both food and coffee. Thanks for a..."

Tony J

"Brioche french toast would be my death row meal. Yep thats right. We happily cross town to visit this little gem and I would willingly get fat..."

Jane C

"Recommended. I came here with family and we left very satisfied and happy. It is a little expensive, however I rather pay a little extra and have a..."

Spunky

"Great Example. Dench is a great example of how to do business. Great eggs and an ever changing specials board. Owner very attentive and knows how to..."

Nick

"I miss dench!! I would love to see a variant on the AFL. Drop the lemon and add chilli and coriander. Yum! Staff are..."

Cal

"It is a fantastic place. In fact my favorite in Melbs. Highly recommended..."

Elodie

"Friendly and good food but if you go outside 12-1 they run out of menu items and often what you want isn't..."

Rowie

"Very busy, but I can see why. The food was great and the service were quite friendly. The only thing I didn't like was the EPtos limit of 15 dollars,..."

Alanna Singleton

"Been here many times and only had good experiences. Packed on weekends (like everywhere is), so much nicer on a weekday, to enjoy a long brunch and..."

Live2Eat

"Although busy both times I've been here, staff were attentive and helpful, and I was seated quickly. Yes, the food is expensive for breakfast, but it..."

Cochin

"Coffee is unreal! Staff are friendly and engaging. I love it. GF options are awesome too. Worth the trip from the..."

Brendon56

"Never Change!. Great place to eat in or takeaway. Tasty food and good coffee. Don't forget to buy some organic sourdough and croissants.I hope..."

Alano

"Our local for bread and pastries, which are fantastic. Beer bread and the quince and custard tarts are standouts here. Sadly the coffee is average...."

Rachael Ashman

"My sister and i come here And we really liked. had a brunch i realized at some shots of offsrping the tv show was flimed here. iav been back to this..."

Phoebe Fairman

"The staff are great, really friendly and helpful. Food was even better and you have to try their banana muffin with the butter cream......"

Dublinese

"Wonderful. Everything about this place is great - the food, the staff, the decor. It's..."

Steven

"Awesomeness in the north. Great vibe and food/coffee. Coffees could be hotter, but good flavour. Food is generally good - I repeatedly have the..."

Backinleburb

"Nice but pricey.... Went there a couple of times for a lazy brunch with my mom. We both liked the atmosphere and service was ok, prompt and..."

Lola North

"Food is always consistently good and at a reasonable..."

Kathleen Mitakakis

"Dench does great bread at a good price. I ate in today had a roast pumpkin and feta focaccia, it was nice. Staff were..."

Patrick

"To user Pomozowi: if you don't like why do you keep going back? Make up your..."

SirToast-a-lot

"Like like like. Coffee with a mini ANZAC biscuit on the side for ANZAC day, it's always the little things that make my..."

Sugar N Spice

"Best brunch in Fitzroy!. Went to Dench Bakers yesterday and had the most amazing brunch! Poached eggs on potato rosti w prosciutto "chips" and tomato..."

Star Anise

"The guys at Dench should be congratulated for exceptional service!! Poles apart from the so called competition up the street..when only bacon and..."

Bardtaste

"Well what can I say! If your want great bread. Get here! Great food. It's here! The staff are by far the most beautiful ladies in north Fitzroy. The..."

Northside Lover

"Is Dench is good. Always visited Dench for the food up until now. Had the obligatory fetta, avo and lemon on sourdough - can never go past it! But..."

Fiona Dickson

"Wow what a surprise. We were looking for another place for breakfast when we saw Dench Bakers; there was something warm and inviting about it. It was..."

Carol Sinclair

"Always friendly, always great food,..."

Graham

"Name me a better baker. 100000000% OFF THE CHARTS BAKER.....my mate from chicago who was visiting me was so enamoured with the place and advised the..."

Mr Foodie

"Their egg and bacon pies are "to die for". Great..."

Odette Corbett

"Will return.. Staff are great at Dench Bakers. I went after having checked it out in Cheap Eats and was not at all disappointed. Although it was..."

Todd

"John Dench is a master baker and a wonderful host. Breakfast is always great. Staff are friendly and attentive. After a great coffee? Head down to..."

Joe

"Spend my weekend right at this amazing bakery and brunch spot at the heart of Fitzroy north! You will need to try out their beautiful housemade..."

Hendri Eatwithhendri

"A large cafe with a great menu. I was spoilt for choice w some great dishes to choose from. The menu is great, but it was hard to choose a dish..."

Timinmelbourne

"I recently had a great breakfast at Dench Cafe in Fitzroy North. We ordered the Brunch Buddha Bowl, the Dench breaky board special, a Hot cross bun,..."

The Brunch Specialist

"Nice easy-going ambiance with a warm cozy vibe. Good service with friendly and helpful staff. Both food and coffee were very..."

Lozz T

"So tasty, and great presentation. I got French toast and soy late. ☕️ Friendly..."

Dení Ameyalli García Pérez

"Great food, the menu is incredibly well put together and the quality of the cooking is superb. Nice location and friendly staff. Gets a bit busy on..."

Maryan Valverde

"Amazing coffee & the almond custard croissant is the best I've had. Helpful staff and a lovely warm homely atmosphere. Worth the..."

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