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Poke The Bear
92/100 (580 ratings)
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"Best brunch I've had in Melbourne! I had the Care Bear with a side of Halloumi and my partner had the spiced tofu scramble with avocado and both were..."
Oksa Massage
"Simple but delicious breakfast. The filtered coffee was..."
BearNecessities
"We arrived with our dog and the three tables outside were all full, as we noticed four men leaving we sat down to be asked if our names were in the..."
Andrea
"Always a great feed here! Love their poke balls! Although not conventional they are very delicious! The place has a really good ambience and a great..."
Shell
"Northcote is filled with a range of cafes but “Poke The Bear” caught my eye straight away. Loved the decor of this cafe including the cute..."
Anneliese
"totally bear-able to say the very least. this cafe is absolutely adorable!! the cute names of all the dishes and drinks on the menu made for an..."
Lisa Ann
"The cutest little cafe on a leafy side street of Northcote, Poke the Bear is a fantastic place serving up fantastic coffee and amazing food. This..."
Morgs71
"Really good food, good cafe. There's not much to fault, and the space is a little quirky. Like the nice touch of little notes that come with your..."
John M
"Service was warm, friendly and fast. Coffee was great and was served with a few words of wisdom. Had soup of the day which was cauliflower and dahl..."
Food 4 Thought
"Went here basically because the menu looks interesting. But the place is a lot more. And we love the food !! It was a quiet time of day as well,..."
Tenhosaudadestuas
"Great service, lovely and unique atmosphere and decor, really loved the food and feel of this cafe! Would highly recommend and will definitely be..."
Stephanie Jade
"I couldn't resist hitting up this café just on the basis of its name alone. On the outset, poke the bear sounds like such a playful thing to do, but..."
Hello. Imnikki
"We love this great new find! The food was amazing and we enjoyed every mouthful! The ingredients were just so fresh and tasty. The ambience is very..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Love the name, love the cafe. Poke the Bear really hit the spot on a cold wet frigid Melbourne day. Come for the coffee alone here, it’s..."
Two Sheds
"Purely from eating whole foods, this bowl looked and tasted amazing that I was full for 6 hours after eating this (which is a good thing for me)...."
AB.NaturalSoul
"It was great! They had healthy options and lots of choice. They were very friendly and good with our 7 year old even though really busy. I like the..."
Niki
"The food was fresh and healthy. I liked the poke bowl with grains and veggies. The store was baby friendly so that parents could carry their pram..."
Sweetchen
"Very relaxed and eclectic atmosphere with great food, the bowls were on the small side but I’d still say well worth the money. The Japanese..."
Matthew Zita
"This place is really cute- loved all of the bear motifs/theme. Food was pretty good- we ordered the Papa bear, the Humphrey and the Hibernation. ..."
Jessica Kevinson
"I come here all the time and I love it. Friendly staff (great with kids), yummy food & excellent coffee. I particularly love the little messages that..."
Alex
"My folks stayed near here during their trip to Melbourne last summer. The staff knew who they were by their second visit, and this place became their..."
ChefDaParty
"FINALLY WENT AND POKED THE BEAR TODAY 👉🏼🐻 Now just BEAR with me while i explain my day in puns 🐻 I couldn’t BEAR the thought of not..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Certainly is my go to cafe in Northcote. Always brightens up my day. Weekends can be a little busy there but I’ve always had great service and a..."
Jamil The Chai Wanderer
"Have only had coffee here and it's been great every time!Every friendly staff and cool looking venue. That bathroom wallpaper  is..."
Sterling Archer
"Have been a few timesUsually a wait for a table Food is worth the waitCoffee is hit and miss Juices are great! Specials..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"Lovely service and a nicely decorated and welcoming place. The food was good. Some little improvements would make it excellent in my view (for..."
Bobby
"Such a vast menu it took a while to eventually choose a dish, but staff are so friendly and allow you to take your time in ordering and not up in yo..."
The Official Food Hunters
"I've been to Poke The Bear twice with a group of friends, both times everyone always says how incredible their food is and the service matches with a..."
Callum Elliot Jones
"Poke the Bear is an adorable little cafe just off High Street. The menu is full of well thought out puns that describe a varied and delicious range..."
Ruth Cathcart
"Great atmosphere, friendly customer service - very accommodating! The menu is vast with vegan friendly options. I ordered the Bear Minimum Vegan..."
Lauren Thayer
"When I went last weekend (04/03/2018) it was PACKED! Lots of happy customers and dogs actually lining up to get in. I didn't realise that you DO need..."
Madeleine Kendrick
"Amazing little find for this cafe is amazing !!!! service is spot on and always with a friendly smile Food is delicious cannot fault one bit..."
Versaceturk
"Melbourne's inner north has some fabulous cafes and as I discovered this morning, Poke the bear is no exception. First impressions walking in the..."
T_I_Foodie
"Tasty lunch all day at 📍 Poke The Bear cafe | MELBOURNE ! 🐻🍔 Are you hungry? We are!!! 🤤😍🍴What about to try this famous..."
HUNGRYMATE
"As soon as my dad an I had one foot in the door we were politely approached and sat down straight away. Amazing food and amazing service couldn’t..."
Victoria Vella
"Awesome service, delicious, tasty food! The entire family was happy & satisfied! Will definitely return! Love the vegan options. Loved the coffee,..."
Gina Hall
"So close to getting a 5/5 but the service was slow and $4 for a TINY side of granola was a bit rich. The porridge itself was amazing though!..."
BIRCHER QUEEN 👑
"Cute little hide out in Northcote, just off High Street. Cosy interior, attentive and welcoming staff.Menu is adorable, mostly named after bear..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Ive been to quite a few places in Northcote and this one has to be one of my favourites. It's really easy to get to and has beautiful decor. I had..."
Britney Collins
"Seriously the best cafe in Northcote, don’t waste your time with anywhere else. Best fresh juices, colourful smoothies and healthy poke bowls...."
Jojo
"This place is super lovely! Great feel and aesthetic to it and the menu has a huge variety of food. This is a regular for us because the food is..."
Paige Eats New Zealand
"Cute little cafe with a great menu but really disappointed with the service. I was more than happy with waiting....like most brunch hot-spots..."
Sarah
"The waitress was honest and very nice. Just ine point, the hot chocolate didn't have enough chocolate in it and tasted like just milk. The..."
May
"What can I say? Other than fabulous! Coffee 10/10 on point and that's just a start. If you're a'smashed avo' connoisseur I suggest you get the..."
BMac
"Best food ever, great floor staff, atmosphere is really good and great prices on breakfasts. Love the toilets with there 80-90's inspired feel..."
Ebony Dyett
"Great little breakfast/brunch spot. The coffee is good and the menu is just what you would want for breakfast and the prices are reasonable. The..."
Miss E
"Cute little brunching spot that I've driven past 100 times and never looked twice.. new owners have done this cafe up really nicely, staffed it well..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"I really liked it here!! The atmosphere was really nice & the staff were great - super friendly and accomodating. I ordered the bearable (smashed avo..."
Erica Roccioletti
"It's the little things that make this place stand out. The inspirational quotes that come out with each coffee. The bear shaped honey pot with the..."
Jamie
"We loved this place! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, the food was amazing (we had the pumpkin hash special) and the coffee delicious too. Our new..."
Charis The Vegetarian
"Great fit out and friendly staff. Food was great and a little different without being fussy. Recommend the Papa Bear. This place will definitely be..."
BradAtLarge
"Staff are always friendly, food is delicious and the coffee is always perfect! It has become my regular spot. It's also got a really lovely vibe and..."
Olivia Jowett-Morel
"Has become one of our new local go to cafes. Friendly staff, great food and coffee! Favourite is definitely the 'grin and bear it' chilli scrambled..."
Sam Buratto
"Awesome breakky. Spot for my partner and I and our two dogs out the front. Fab service and even better coffee. Definitely recommend the 'grin and..."
Tara Breheny
"They have great food, great coffee, great selection, nice atmosphere, healthy food, very friendly staff, i highly recommend this restaurant...."
Cassie Lane
"Good food, friendly service and nice atmosphere.Great new lunch spot off the main drag.Recommend checking it out.Also has daily..."
Uke Walker
"Delicious coffee, great service and food was spot on. Definitely will be coming back!!! If you're in the area would recommend giving this place a go..."
Mary Steel
"Finally something awesome in Northcote that is affordable and not overdone. This place has good food and atmosphere. I had breakfast and went back..."
Dylan Rodrigues
"Have been for brunch and dinner. Lovely coffee. The avocado brunch is delish. Dinner had amazing chipotle mushroom tacos and the best spicy..."
Raewyn Bastian
"I just loved Poke The Bear. We ordered from the Vegan Menu which they also offer. The burgers, tacos & potato skins were all DELICIOUS!! The..."
Katherine Tanner
"It’s always a delight coming here!! The food never disappoints! I am obsessed with the homemade lemonade..soo tangy and fresh. Super sweet staff..."
jorja lirsch
"Stopped by after a recommendation from the pathology lab across the road. Still woozy from having my blood drawn, the staff were able to guide me..."
Gregory Ducayne
"Enjoyed my coffee here always. I really liked their warm poke bowl. Noting that it is not a japanese hawaiian style but it was packed with healthy,..."
Nichakorn Pongsakornsathien
"Honestly the best breakfast I have ever had. Staff were so funny and onto everything. Can't recommend..."
Sian Rolle
"Best cafe I have ever been to. I have never left a review but felt I had to. I was in Melbourne for a short time, found this place the first day and..."
Sam Walker
"We love this place. My husband and I drive a fair distance to come here but it's worth it. Great atmosphere, yummy wholesome food and fantastic..."
Helen Anastasakis
"We love this Cafe as it never disappoints. Great coffee, food and the service is always friendly, flexible and helpful. Today was no exception, can..."
Megan Alsford
Ruckers Hill Cafe
91/100 (101 ratings)
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"The lasagna was damn goooooddddd.. they make a homemade lasagna which impressed me, and the salad dressing was sooo refreshing and tasty!! Recommend..."
Khorry Sila
"Fo0die dined as a guest of Ruckers Hill Cafe and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Opened since..."
The Fo0die
"This little cute and rustic cafe is just the most humble of its kind. The staff are so down to earth and warm. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and..."
The_littlehungrylife
"This place might be small but definitely big on coffee and explosions of flavour in the meals. Service was a bit slow and the door to the..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"This would be our favourite cafe in Melbourne. The GF French toast is amazing. Rucker’s version of smashed avocado with the freshest tomatoes you..."
MelbourneFoodSocial
"Went here this morning after deciding to go to a new cafe, but wasn't sure what to pick. A direct competitor across the street was packed, and this..."
Madeleine Kendrick
"I had the French roast, which wasn’t bad but based on the hype I’ve heard about this place I expected a little better my partner however had some..."
Rajveer Sandeep
"Had a latte and the village pot, both were great on a cold night. Village pot could do with a bit more herbs but that's just me. Will be..."
Dan Kelly
"Good food served by friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast & brunch menu has some refreshingly different additions like the Macedonian baked beans on..."
Stunsail
"Really nice cafe. My wife had the buckwheat pancakes ($17) which she loved & I had Corn&Zuccini fritters with salad ($14) which were yummy 😃 &..."
Nikunjsahani
"This place was the first cafe I ever ate at in northcote over 2 years ago. I return here as much as my time allows me to. Food is brilliant. It's..."
Wez
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff. The adjvar is great, and the coffee is decent. They also do some decent sandwiches. Making this place my regular..."
David
"My favourite café in Darebin! Brilliant coffee, food is wholesome and wonderful. Have tried the beetroot cured salmon, eggs benedict, salmon..."
Elena Loz
"To say my life revolves around breakfast is a huge understatement, equally is how amazing this cafe is. Welcomed with warm friendly staff, plenty of..."
The Honest Foodie
"Food and coffee was absolute perfection. Nailed the tavche beans too, just like mums homemade ones. 😊 service was also quick, friendly staff and..."
Tash Nastoilov
"The cafe ticks all the boxes. Cute corner location with big windows. Good coffee and the Melbourne standard of avo and eggs on the menu. Nothing new..."
Matt
"Stopped here for a coffee and light lunch did not disappoint. The latte was perfect - creamy with full head - and the flavour was good too. Had the..."
Christine A
"Dropped in for a blueberry muffin, found a friand instead. Next day came back for brunch as the menu had a few gf options and sounded yum. I had the..."
Jane
"Delicious menu with a Macedonian influence which made me feel even more at home. The wait for the food was a little lengthy but it might have been..."
Mel
"Only had the coffee and will soon try the breakfast for a re-review. The cappuccino was nice, if slightly on the warmer side.The staff were..."
Crispymelbreview
"Really enjoyable experience at Ruckers Hill. The food and coffee were amazing. I ordered the "tavche gravche" - a Macedonian inspired dish with..."
Aneta N
"Absolutely adore this cafe! I've eaten here a couple of times and the food is good but the best part is the coffee is consistently good! Only..."
Lisa Poppy
"Lovely service every single visit! Even when Im half asleep and barely able to function Igor and the team pep me up with their friendly..."
Miss P
"Awesome cafe.... Beautiful coffee 🍵😍 Recommended to all my friends, close to shops and close to tram stations and makes the best coffees in..."
Leif
"Really enjoyed brunch at Ruckers Hill Cafe. There are a couple of interesting menu items, as well as the more standard meals. I tried the Bircher,..."
Redcat
"Best smashed avo in Melbourne!!! And best coffee on High Street by far.... We always know that when we go to Ruckers Hill we will be met by..."
AC
"Have walked past this place when it was full at least 20 times. Finally went there yesterday, and it was really good. Coffee was above average, eggs..."
G Train
"Went to Ruckers Hill Cafe for a midweek brekkie and it hit every button required to start the day. Good coffee - checkGood sized and tasty..."
Uncle Grandpa
"There wasn't much room inside so we saw on a bench outside.  We ordered Zucchini and Carrot Fritters for E and Olive Cream Cheese Slice for me and..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"This place was a wonderful find on a beautiful casual Saturday morning. Located at 212 High Street in Northcote is a cafe which must be experienced..."
Coffee In Melbourne
"Lovely vibe. Good coffee, lovely atmosphere. Staff very friendly. We ordered simple bacon and eggs and they were cooked to perfection and came with..."
Muesliforlife
"Very very impressed with my Tuesday brunch the week before. Friendly service! Loved the fruit water. And all the food- tomatoe/advocado/balsamic..."
Ajcajc
"2 years of the best coffee, food, and beautiful energy at this cafe! If you have not tried it, do yourself a favour. It's sooooo..."
Determined82
"Best on high. Great coffee, great atmosphere, great..."
Don_draper
"Best Breakfast in Northcote!. I have been going here since I first moved to Northcote a couple of years ago and in all that time it has remained my..."
Facebook User
"Loved it!. Friendly staff, great coffee, tasty food, reasonable prices. Wished I still lived in Northcote so I could go to this place more..."
Adam
"Love Northcote and this s my fav cafe oh High Street. Been coming for a while and keep getting the sarma for lunch, the ajvar breaky and the organic..."
Michael Barton
"Great coffee, Hannah nice personable service..."
Hjbowman
"Excellent coffee, best breakfast anywhere around Northcote area! Love..."
Kelly
"Very nice little café. I had the betroot cured salmon and was very happy with it. My friends also liked their smashed avocado and eggs benedict...."
Ednama
"Delicious!. Stopped here for a latte to take away and it was the best coffee I think I've ever had anywhere!!The two young men working there are..."
Simple Eats
"Saturday morning tradition is breakfast here with my son!! Best brecky and coffee in the..."
Gaswak
"One of the best breakfast dishes around - beetroot cured salmon on top of pea fritter with horseradish creme and diced beetroot - poached egg on top...."
Sharyn Honey
"Gluten & Dairy free awesomeness - last time had the Ajvar this time the quinoa porridge and both were awesome. Just wish the place was bigger so we..."
Anna Clive
"Amazing! Great food, super friendly staff & good location on high street if you wanted to go for a walk and browse the shops after eating. We will..."
Ally
"Yummo. Hands down the best coffee on High street Northcote. The service here is great and very friendly. Bacon and egg sandwich is..."
Ziyad Nicolas
"Enjoyed breakfast here on my first visit to RHC this morning. I had the smoked salmon with poached eggs - done perfectly with plenty of runny yolk...."
Alice Gomez
"Lovely little cafe. Delicious..."
KM
"Absolutely delicious!. This cafe is a little gem in Northcote... the food is fantastic and offers both meat and vegetarian dishes with freshly..."
Despina Chetty
"Magic cafe. Not in all my life have gone to a cafe and seen so much magic and love in all the service ymmy delicious brekys and launch the staff are..."
Dr Cappucino
"Great friendly service and lovely flavorsome coffee! I had a roast veggie focaccia with all my fav ingredients, so..."
Diane
"Coffee was great, service excellent and food was delicious. I ordered the "Ajva" from breakfast menu and it was fantastic! Great flavours and eggs..."
Melbcitydiner
"My weekend never starts until I've had my eggs Benedict, with bacon instead of ham and a side of spinach at Ruckers Hill. Best hollandaise I've eve,..."
Toni
"One of our favourite spots in Northcote. An understated little cafe with friendly and professional staff, great vegetarian options and great coffee...."
Woody
"Fabulous Vegie Breakfast!!. Absolutely loved my breakfast at Ruckers Hill Cafe :) I had the vegie clay pot, which was simply divine! My partner had..."
Laura
"GO HERE. These guys have coffee nailed where so many others are forgettable. And the vego brekkie plus the florentine eggs were OUTSTANDING. I don't..."
Glassed
"Great Brunch. Enjoyed good coffee and great brunch on a Sunday morning. Friendly staff, small but cosy cafe. Get in before the tables run..."
Siobhan
"Always get my lunch from here always enjoy it! Coffee is fantastic! Bubbly staff members :) small little cafe but very..."
GG
"Delectable. I enjoyed brunch here with my boy, its so cosy and welcoming.I had the ajvar (crushed macedonian peppers) with goats cheese,..."
Shauna
"Very warm and homely cafe with exceptional service! I have found my new favourite..."
Maria Marroun
"It's easy to understand how RHC enjoy such a loyal following. With Igor and Mum serving up some of the best Cafe food I've ever experienced - very..."
Iceman
"Eggs Benny :). Cute little cafe on High St. Very friendly service and the eggs benedict is to die for. I popped in this morning and I was even warned..."
Jarrad
"Had breakfast in this tiny but very good cafe yesterday - delicious food (loved the eggplant & pesto additions to the usual eggs on toast), great..."
Lissa
"Great service, delicious breakfast and coffee and not expensive! Will return for..."
Emmilio
"Food here was fantastic and the coffee good too! Very well priced and great service, will be visiting..."
Adam Lindquist
"Great little place, staff are friendly, food great, and prices even better, check it out...."
Anthony Marafioti
"Great service, friendly & welcoming staff! Love my morning..."
Ava
"Friendly, professional, relaxed, healthy. Good food options, tasty coffee. Would go there..."
Kathryn Hume
"I dearly like this place. the atlantic eggs are a delight, the staff is gorgeous, the water flavoured. will go back again and..."
Vesselland
"Nice coffee on a a sat morning. Good..."
Alex
"The mocha was really nice and it did the trick. I could taste a little bit of chocolate in..."
Katherine Chiu
"Yummy food. We had a banquet and the food was delicious. This was a great way to try things we probably wouldn't order if we chose ourselves. This..."
Mina
"Finally been dying to come here and didn’t disappoint. Takes me back to growing up and the flavours were just amazing! We had the $65 banquet and..."
Mark Marky
"Absolutely loved this place. We ordered many of the vegetarian items available including roasted garlic peppers, the potatoes, the leek/feta pastry..."
Muggle Chef
"Great spot with authentic, delicious and flavourful dishes! We made a last minute reservation and the stuff was extremely nice and welcoming. After..."
Yulija Ilievska
"7/10 pretty good but "pricey" $56.00 loaded banquet menu #2, salad heavy and just missing the fish. Attentive service, good explanation of Macedonian..."
Jeffrie Trika
"I’ve had authentic Macedonian food before and this was a legit feast. The place has simple but stylish decor, the staff are friendly, and all the..."
Blaze James
"Great place for Macedonian food - think Greek mixed with a little Russian and a little Croatian. Stuffed cabbage leaves, meat stews and grilled meats..."
David Brim
"Amazing Macedonian cuisine and one of the most delicious dining experiences I've had in a while. Great decor, nice cozy atmosphere, and an extensive..."
Silvi
Northcote Stn
91/100 (329 ratings)
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"As soon as we walked in we were greeted so warmly by the staff. Food was very enjoyable, flavoursome and servings were very generous (to my dismay I..."
Theresa Le
"Visited for the first time and definitely did not disappoint! I ordered the porridge which was delicious and a decent size that I couldn’t even..."
TiffanyTzimas2
"Amazing service and reasonably..."
Pieter Speziale
"Staff, food and atmosphere was 10/10! Amazing place to go for casual breakfast! Highly recommend the berry smoothie! One of the best I’ve ever had..."
Zach
"Very clean restaurant Great staff and the coffee bean is Axil they make great coffee and the food is..."
Anton Stevens
"The pancake is really nice n fluffy. Love the candiced bacon, it's crispy yet not burned, not a lot of cafes I have been to can execute it well! Love..."
Chen Isaac
"These pancakes really took the cake 🤣 But for real, these pancakes were phenomenal!FOOD: I’ve always wanted to try Larks of Joy’s..."
Jianne Yong
"I was so impressed with everything about Larks of Joy! The menu had a great range of dishes, from the classic smashed avo to a delicious mushroom..."
R A
"Really enjoyed our brunch at Larks of Joy. We had the rendang beef roti , baked eggs and chilli scrambled eggs. The rendang was a nice surprised, it..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Visited Larks of Joy a few months back which is located on busy High St in Northcote.ATMOSPHERE:This cafe has beautiful natural/earthy..."
Ebony Rose
"As we all know, Northcote is a hub for trendy cafes and eateries. Larks of Joy is no exception to this. With stunning decor and a framed picture of a..."
@brunchgirl
"Rated as one of Melbourne’s best brunch hubs, Northcote is chock-a-block with cafés and lines of hungry patrons spilling down High street. Larks..."
Food Comatose
"The breakfast/brunch here is colourful and even more tasteful! The ambience is amazing and their cold drip setup is a spectacle! Definitely recommend..."
Melbourne.Food
"The most important meal of the day is breakfast right? But I skip it.. until I discovered Larks of Joy. My partner had a baked egg dish and I had avo..."
Nora Nita
"I had the pleasure of going here for lunch today! Immediately I was greeted by bubbly and warm staff who were very attentive. The light and modern..."
Nikki Wishart
"A decent cafe. I tried Beef Cheek and Beef Burger here. The Beef Cheek was particularly tasteful. The staff were super polite and friendly. Enjoyed..."
Sam Melbourne
"Ordered the beef cheeks; cannot recommend it enough! Such a good vibe, staff were so lovely and the coffee was delicious. Will definitely come..."
Blaze Magerstein
"Note that thefo0die.com rating is a 4.5 but in Zomato's rating system, it is closer to a 4. Fo0die dined as a guest..."
The Fo0die
"I had such an incredible experience at Larks of Joy and I definitely will be returning. The layout is beautiful inside with lots of table options and..."
Melbourne Food Spots
"We were invited to Larks of Joy today a lovely cafe that boasted classic and minimalist interiors and a really gorgeous on trend fit out with..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The staff was amazing! They were efficient, attentive and funny - a great combination!We loved our multiple cups of tea! The food was also..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"This place deserves the praise it receives. It’s not easy to consistently deliver fantastic service and food but these guys do it with a pleasant..."
Dimmy Georgiadis
"This is a beautifully spacious cafe in Northcote. The staff are lovely and make absolutely wonderful coffee. The interior is beautiful and has plenty..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"True 5 🌟 cafeThis cafe is newly open 6 months ago that I've never noticed.It is near the Northcote shopping plaza on High..."
Leena
"After seeing the red velvet pancakes on social media I just had to come and taste them for myself and boy and I glad I did. So soft and fluffy, they..."
Lauren Pinch
"What a lovely dining experience we enjoyed this morning at Larks of Joy. Such a gorgeous interior with comfortable seating, plenty of natural..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"Larks of Joy, centrally located on High Street Northcote really does evoke joy to this diner. The cafe, formerly Northcote Station has had a..."
Morgs71
"I was so excited to visit Larks of Joy & for good reasons!! I absolutely fell in love with their amazing smoothie and beautifully scented..."
Kvita Galashchuk
"Larks of Joy are famous for their Red Velvet Pancakes and I can tell why! These bad boys were AMAZING!!! If it was anything I would revisit a venue..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Slow-cooked Beef Cheeks, delicious. Housemade Hash, poached eggs, bèarnaise, pickled cabbage and apple slaw. Honestly, this is one of the best..."
Food Josh
"Larks of Joy will leave you jumping for joy after trying some of their food. There wasn't really much I could fault them on while I was here. Service..."
@foodtom
"Wow! Had an amazing experience here. Service was excellent, the decor and vibe is so gorgeous, and the food!! We tried the TOFU..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Great ambience, really friendly staff with quick service. Multiple options for vegans/ vegetarians. I loved my poke bowl, and the satay tofu had a..."
Niveditha Vathsangam (Niv)
"The rebranding to definitely didn’t change anything about the incredible quality of food they’re serving up! I don’t know why I’m surprised..."
Bigmelbappetite
"We came especially to try the panna cotta and it did not disappoint. Usually the texture of vegan panna cotta isn't quite right but this one is SO..."
Maria Condello
"This place has an inviting, bright, modern atmosphere and good coffee! The almond croissants are also quite nice although you can taste the fake..."
Edithmarina.rock
"One of my favourite brunch spots in Melbourne!! The food is simply delicious! The Chickpea Cassoulet and the falafel are my two favourites and should..."
Jake Unsworth
"Currently obsessed with poke bowls after making them at a food tour - so simple and so flavourful. Couldn’t go past the poke bowl at Northcote STN..."
Hungry For Chips
"Very good food! The coffee is a little bit watery though. But we will definitely come back for the yummy brunch, we ordered a beef burger and chili..."
Chloe
"My partner and I were looking for a new place to enjoy a nice breakfast we came across Northcote station, and decided to give it a try. Upon..."
Sophie
"The perks of finishing school early… take advantage of trying out a cafe that you want to tick off the list! A few months ago I ate lunch with a..."
AB.NaturalSoul
"Great coffee! Four of us visited STN for breakfast and ordered different dishes. Everyone was satisfied with the food and coffee! Will definitely go..."
Zomatoaddict
"Absolutely delicious chili scrambled eggs with a bit of avo and corn salsa on the side. The pickled cabbage was sweet and had crunchy elements to it...."
FeedMeFood
"An outstanding breakfast experience. I came here on a Sunday morning for brunch and ordered the Red Velvet Pancakes and a Café Latte. The pancakes..."
Hayden
"Brilliant!! A creative, tasty and generous menu with a divine drinks selection to supplement. The dishes with an Asian spin were just great and..."
Linda
"Great place for brunch with the family! Staff is very accomodating towards children. The chilli scramble here is one of my favourites and the serving..."
Happyley
"This cafe up the northern end of High Street is in a handy location. The service was really friendly and polite from all the staff.Today I..."
Timinmelbourne
"GOLD! bought a groupon and my goodness breakfast was Devine, great coffee and very friendly staff nice setup. Will defiantly be back. Great work..."
Deggies
"Absolutely amazing! We’ve been here twice now thanks to groupon deals & both times we loved the food, the service & the coffee. They were..."
Nikunjsahani
"Amazing coffee, friendly staff and interesting brunch choices here are a winner. I had the Pana cotta and really enjoyed the freshness and flavour...."
Hannah & Meilisa
"Northcote STN is a cute cafe in Northcote, the decor and ambience of the space is beautiful with ample seating. The coffee was a bit..."
Eat.Sleep.Review
"What a lovely brunch place! Was scrolling through the reviews prior to my visit to STN and was excited to try out this fairly new brunch spot in..."
HANNAH
"We came for our brunch here, greeted by friendly staff and since not much patrons inside, they let us choose our own seat. I ordered matcha and..."
Scrumptious GG
"A good breakfast sets the right tone for the entire day....thats what this cafè did for me... We ordered chilly scramble and smashed avo.. both the..."
Aks
"Went today for a late lunch as part of a Groupon voucher. I ordered the beef checks and my partner ordered the XO scramble. The food was amazing so..."
Panda Anne
"Coffee on point!This place may look like one of those fad cafes due to their sleek interior but don't let that fool you; this place has..."
Sterling Archer
"Nice place, good service.....Good coffee (vital!!) Food is nice, classic Melbourne brunch menu, but done well. Will be back to try some baked..."
An
"Having just flew back from overseas I was desperate for some good food and coffee to help with jet lag. This is where my trusty Zomato comes in and..."
Mizpiggy
"A local favourite! It's rare to find a cafe that does excellent coffee and interesting and delicious food. The staff are always so friendly and..."
Mad
"Northcote STN a popular local cafe that's perfect for a brunch visit. With plenty of seating inside and out, it can cater to groups of all sizes...."
FOOD TRIP
"Came with a Groupon for 4 people and would 110% recommend! The food is very high standard and visually stunning! Would come back and pay full price..."
The World’s My Oyster
"Great service and lovely food. The peanutella hot chocolate is delicious and staff are really friendly. Good quality all around. Would come..."
Georgia Crisfield-Smith
"We have been visiting STN every opportunity we can on the weekend! To die for Coffee and delicious food! So glad we discovered this hidden gem!! If..."
Ann Marie
"Northcote Stn is one of my favourite cafes located north of the CBD.The staff are friendly and welcoming, we were seated straight away and..."
The Brunch Specialist
"Place was pumping. Very busy. Very loud, but not the intrusive annoying loud. Staff were fantastic, super warm and friendly. Food was amazing...."
Karen Ashford
"Peanutella is a Nutella based hot drink that is not very sweet contrary to what the name may suggest. It has a hint of peanut flavour that is further..."
Jeffrey Xie
"So glad to find this gem and glad to know there’s another STN at Braybrook as well. Customer service, coffee and food is top notch. Would recommend..."
Melbourne, Let’s Eat
"Good food, good vibes & friendly staff. Highly recommended! The broad bean falafel was delicious with a modern twist and I have my fair share of..."
Tony Pham
"Polite and friendly staff, well presented and beautiful food. Clean and vibrant environment with lovely coffee. For brunch in this trendy area the..."
Crystal Que
"This place really looks after you... the service, coffee & food are all insanely good! I love going here for my weekend brunches 👌🏽 I’m sure..."
Amelia Dean
"Northcote STN is locates I’m busy High Street in Northcote. It is serving up some delicious food. The interior is absolutely gorgeous. This is..."
We8melbourne
"What you notice first about Northcote STN is the bright, light welcoming atmosphere. Really love this fitout. The menu is big and has something for..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Cute place to have all day breakfast. Ordered the smashed avocado and slow cooked beef cheeks. The beef cheeks were juicy and was balanced out with..."
TweeVy Ngo
"The food and interior at Northcote stn is absolutely stunning. The staff are a delight and their prices are spot on. Definitely couldn't recommend..."
Belinda Foo
"Great food and the service was top notch. The atmosphere is good and the place is very well maintained. Highly recommend the place. Perfect ambience..."
Tez Uppal
"Went on a quiet Friday morning. Quick and friendly service from the staff. Extra points for providing free sparkling water +++The food was..."
Rach Ng
"STN was airy & bright. Beautiful Axil coffee & lovely attentive & friendly service. I enjoyed the beef cheeks on rosemary hash. The hash was amazing..."
Speccy
"Great coffee and great food, place has a clean and minimalistic touch with a great calming nature, very professional people that welcome you and take..."
Ruby Que
"Excellent breakfast (add their Chilli oil to your eggs!). Great coffee and the matcha smoothie was delicious. Staff were so friendly and attentive...."
Sarah Edwards
"Amazing food and lovely staff! We have been there today with a Groupon voucher expecting nice lunch and breakfast but not as yummy as it was!! We..."
Marta Montero Lomas
"Great place to have your Sunday brunch, the food was amazing, everything on the dish was fresh and all the flavours well balanced. Plates were..."
Mariam
"Had the xo scramble and it was amazing, will come back to try the beef cheeks. The Tropicana was also amazing. Service was amazing although the place..."
Ramon Richardson
"great coffee and service, will definitely come back to try the beef cheeks and the ceviche bao buns. The fit out was also simple and..."
Jennifer T. Ngo
"The layout is nice, service is friendly and efficient and the coffee is good. Food was good but a little on the pricey side. We the slow cooked..."
Mishka
"Been there twice now and the food and coffee is always really fresh and delicious! Service is friendly and proficient.Just some feedback..."
Starr
"The interior design here is so nice, really bright. Grabbed a takeaway skinny latte, was really good. Menu sounds great would love to come back..."
Vege Eats
"I just loved Poke The Bear. We ordered from the Vegan Menu which they also offer. The burgers, tacos & potato skins were all DELICIOUS!! The..."
Katherine Tanner
"It’s always a delight coming here!! The food never disappoints! I am obsessed with the homemade lemonade..soo tangy and fresh. Super sweet staff..."
jorja lirsch
"Stopped by after a recommendation from the pathology lab across the road. Still woozy from having my blood drawn, the staff were able to guide me..."
Gregory Ducayne
"Enjoyed my coffee here always. I really liked their warm poke bowl. Noting that it is not a japanese hawaiian style but it was packed with healthy,..."
Nichakorn Pongsakornsathien
"Honestly the best breakfast I have ever had. Staff were so funny and onto everything. Can't recommend..."
Sian Rolle
"Best cafe I have ever been to. I have never left a review but felt I had to. I was in Melbourne for a short time, found this place the first day and..."
Sam Walker
"We love this place. My husband and I drive a fair distance to come here but it's worth it. Great atmosphere, yummy wholesome food and fantastic..."
Helen Anastasakis
"We love this Cafe as it never disappoints. Great coffee, food and the service is always friendly, flexible and helpful. Today was no exception, can..."
Megan Alsford
Brother Bon
90/100 (1468 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
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Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"Absolutely delicious and obviously made with great skill and care..."
Nndp
"Quick, fresh and soooo tastey! A great place for vegans and non vegans to grab a delicious meal. I’ve loved the satay skewers, fried rice & duck..."
Food4bunnies
"Loving Hut Northcote just keeps getting better and better. The food has always been good and the service has always been friendly, but the menu has..."
Quince And Cheese
"A spacious place with lots of seating and froendly service. Being a vegan place, these was quite a variety of cuisines from thai, vietnamese,..."
Cookielessvee
"Always a pleasure to dine here. Its not fancy, but it damn delicious food, that even your non vegan friends will enjoy. Highlights include the crispy..."
Kat
"Loving Hut never disappoints! This place is probably my favourite vegan joint by far. Everything I’ve had is delicious and tastes super authentic...."
Chansorya Ngoun
"If you love mock meat and asian fusion, you’ll love the Loving Hut! Can’t recommend the Southern Fried Chicken enough!! A truly meaty..."
Melbourne Madness
"Popped into Loving Hut for a quick take away treat. Left with a delicious apple slice. I have had the southern fried chicken with rice here a few..."
Lets Go Vegan
"Fabulous food and the kindest people - but talk about anti-digestive music! Rough and aggressive and loud. Something in tune with Vegan values and..."
Byronrigby
"'The' destination for vegans in Melbourne, especially those with vegan-phobic friends. Delicious and affordable food, super lovely staff and a nice..."
Vaughan Johnston
"I love it! Food is amazing, always very quick and delicious! Staff are such angels 💕💕 I have a very sensitive gluten allergy and have never had..."
Mountain Thornell
"Eaten here a million times and the food is consistently tasty and filling. Staff are attentive and the menu is reasonably priced. Cannot recommend..."
Mia
"Not even surprised I don’t have any photos of the food as I always dig in straight away. I can never go past the southern fried chicken and..."
Ruby
"Great food, consistency,big servings, , friendly and and attentive staff. great prices too. If only it wasn’t so far from home. Can’t get enough..."
Tcr
"The place is the best! Don't care if you're not vegan, everything on the menu is for everyone! I've been here about a dozen times, had someing new..."
Nathan
"On a chilly day, I had a cold and wanted some wholesome nourishing food. I ordered the laksa and was delighted. A bowl of absolute fresh goodness...."
Ramen_Girl
"Yum! We had the silken tofu pad Thai and the southern fried chicken and were so happy with our food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The pad Thai was light..."
Alec & Mara
"Hell yes! This place is sooo great!I usually order delivery and have never been disappointed.Must try: Eggplant Curry don! Its..."
Sterling Archer
"BEST VEGAN FRIED CHICKEN!We ordered the Sweet n Sour Pork, Fried Chicken on Rice and Tofu Bites. The fried chicken beats any other vegan..."
Azuma Kazuma
"Food definitely worth the pricing, and many different options! Don't like the whole cafeteria style setting and how some food is just sitting out,..."
Toby Chen
"Had the katsu curry don with tofu - it was satisfyingly scrumptious.My friend had the salt and pepper tofu served on crispy rice noodles and a..."
LauPi
"As a non-vegan and also, an ex-vegan as of 5 years ago, I wasn't expecting too much from here but I also appreciate vegan food as I am dairy..."
SoulFoodFan
"My first time to review on Zomato. Loving hut was so good, I just had to! I'm not vegan, but all the food served was outstanding. Definitely going..."
Ramc Vee
"very nice food, if the food was served to me as meat, i woudnt even notice the difference. had the KFC and my friend had the broken rice. KFC was..."
Jennifer T. Ngo
"I'd liked the Richmond Loving Hut well enough, and the Northcote one didn't disappoint either. In fact, it was even better in my opinion! I had the..."
Vrycrise
"I’d been wanting to try Loving Hut for a while. Tonight was the opportunity on Uber Eats. I’m impressed. The rice paper rolls were lovely. ..."
Two Sheds
"You will never be dissapointed with the delicious vast menu selections. Restaurant is big enough for functions, family friendly and has games..."
Eco_Nutrition
"My Tuesday night staple. Vegan delights. My fave is the Singapore Noodles. The Laksa is epic. I tried the “fish” hot pot and loved it. The pho is..."
Chela
"Was recommended this place multiple times. As I am not a vegan was reluctant to go... but very glad that I have. Who knew vegan could be so..."
Foodie From The North
"We're frequent visitors and have never had a negative experience. Staff are great and the meals are very good. My family loves the lemon chicken..."
Dee Dee
"Love this place! Lots of options on the menu. Laksa is personal favourite and you can not go without some tofu bites. Vibe is low key. Usually get..."
Ruth Cathcart
"You know the feeling when you've been recommended a place so many times and when you finally go you're left disappointed. Well, I promise this place..."
Bogan Mum
"Being an enthusiastic meat eater, I am honestly quite surprised by the quality of food here. The curry laksa was meh, the bun bo hue was delicious..."
Danny Nguyen
"Amazing food and even better service. Can't complain at all. ☘️🍀🌴🌱🌿Food is very reasonably priced and the quality is..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"I love that this restaurant exists. I see mock meat as a humerous curiousity that is fun to eat sometimes. Loving Hut gives the impression with it's..."
Iris Myandowski
"Lovely food, lovely service, really fresh and reasonable prices. I don't mind paying a little extra for healthy food, at least you know what you're..."
Mr MM Smith
"Ethical food done right. Great atmosphere and I left very satisfied. I'm not a vegan, but I enjoyed all of the the dishes I tasted, and my friends..."
Samuel Pinches
"The food is lovely, albeit a little on the more pricier side. Nice atmosphere and the service is good. I enjoy eating here much more than the one..."
Sarita
"Nice & relatively cheap vegan Asian cuisine! The service here is very good & food always comes out promptly which is always pleasing (especially when..."
Edithmarina.rock
"-------------------------------------------------So I have walked passed this place a million times and have eaten in Restaurent's all..."
Kris Iyer
"Love the concept of Loving Hut, love the all vegan menu and the food always tastes amazing !! I have been to a few loving huts and generally..."
EagerToEat
"Always love this place, affordable vegan food with friendly atmosphere. Extensive and well put together menu. Decor is a bit outdated but the food..."
Rhiannon
"Friendly service!The venue has a cosy feel about it, food is yum and service is pretty goodGreat value for money Food -..."
Pattyeats
"Such amazing food here, the flavours are incredible.A big variety with the menu, been here a few time and I have never been..."
Jomel Bonilla
"I'm so pleased with this restaurant. I'm not vegetarian or vegan, but I really enjoyed this food. All the dishes I've tried are delicious and..."
Christina O.
"Called to order food, the food was delicious and fresh and full of flavour. I asked for the amount needed for free delivery and was told $35, I spent..."
Rajveer Sandeep
"Although I am no longer vegan, this restaurant is still one of my favourites. For the price, the chefs are incredibly generous with their serving..."
Moneta Tan
"So pleasantly surprised by this place. The food is amazing, had the Japanese curry and wow! Will definitely be dining here again. Don't be fooled by..."
Sarah Jane
"What a great place! I can't belive everything here is vegan! They have pretty much all the vegan things you could want! I tried the bambam which was..."
Michelle Young
"You guys changed my life. Staff are beautiful, food is glorious and the price is so bloody good. For a young family we can't pass up an affordable..."
Daniel Cinerari
"wow !! I came here today on a groupon, $40 for a three course meal for two people. Food was AMAZING, probably the best vegan restaurant I have been..."
Juliette Davies
"I love loving hut! Always Such friendly service and amazing vegan food. Very reasonably priced and great gluten free options. Singaporean noodles is..."
Bridie
"Amazing menu options and very decent prices! Portions were great and the food was absolutely delicious and full of flavour. I've already planned what..."
BrunchQueen
"Had a vegan dinner here and was suprise all the choice that they have ! Very good and tasty! Had the japanese curry with veggie and it was amazing !!..."
Fanny Foodie
"Who knew vegan Vietnamese food would be so delicious?? The Steamed Rice Paper Roll was nice, buy the dipping sauce was a bit bland. The BBH was full..."
Vee
"Was so impressed with this place. It looks like an ugly cafeteria but the food is outstanding! Amazing vegan food. The mushroom and tofu claypot..."
Skellie
"Volcano Chicken and Sweet n Sour duck.2 seriously amazing dishes. And they most certainly fill you up.My wallet was crying at the start...."
Andrew
"Oh my gosh this place is wow! 100% vegan and 100% my favourite dinner restaurant. It has a simple look but don't let that fool you, their food is..."
Agirlnamedlisa
"Extremely friendly and attentive customer service. I love how this restuarant is so unique!! Everything is unique and vegan vietnamese cuisines..."
Ket
"Love this flippin place!!!! Katsu fried plum duck is myGo to! The service is always always wonderful and they always play Studio Ghibli..."
Frankie ??
"I've been here a couple of times and as a carnivore... I constantly forget this is vegan food! Absolutely delicious and you just can't go passed the..."
She Eats Food
"I honestly don't think I've ever had a bad dish here. As a regular, I love this place!  okay, so does every single one of my friends, even the..."
Experiencejoysoflife
"Great variety of different vegan/vegetarian food and the staff are friendly and attentive. I really enjoy having the laksa. I have had a great..."
Chris
"Who knew there would be so much variety. Shared a lot of dishes amongst friends. Was happy with the flavours! Lovely, fast friendly..."
Bi.ly
"my go to restaurant where i know i was receive delicious vegan food at a great price with wonderful service. always a great selections of specials..."
Nay
"My favourite easy place to eat out in Melbourne. Food is healthy, fresh and absolutely delicious. Staff are awesome. Good value. Will never get sick..."
Sarah La Roche
"The food here is really delicious. As much as I like evil fat, salt, and sugar (don't we all), I love vegetables too, and here they incorporate..."
Ben To
"I can't believe it's taken me this long to actually eat here. It was so good! I blame the not so nice looking interior for my never coming in but it..."
Dj Meowmeow
"Really great food, especially for vegans/vegetarians who aren't used to having so many options! However, the interior decor leaves a lot to be..."
C.
"Love this place so much. The laksa is my fave and the sweet potato spring rolls. Cannot fault, even down to their music/tv selection. Super..."
Sonnye West
"Don't be put off by the cult rumours, weird sliding door entry and tacky interior decor, this is the best asian dining in Northcote vego, vegan or..."
LMACIN
"Behind the sect-like glowing signage, yellow walls, plastic bamboo, and tv screen illuminating Batman cartoons (on mute thankfully), Northcote Loving..."
Goodhearted
"favourite restaurant EVER. even my non vegan friends really love this place. So far I've not had anything I haven't liked there. The faux meats are..."
Kim
"What a lovely experience for a Vegan on L Plates.  The attention paid to the appearance, texture and taste of the food was outstanding ! The service..."
Angie Lower
"Love Loving Hut, one of my favourite vegan restaurants! They have a great variety of food, you wouldn't even know it's vegan! They have a lot of..."
Katie Wilkinson
"This place is fantastic, so many vegetarian/vegan options you'll be spoilt for choice. Delicious food and at a reasonable price. Certainly a place..."
Shara
"Sparse decor, unlike the dishes, which are packed full of scrumptious flavours. All hail mung bean! the BAMBAM dish was an on trend mix of battered..."
TWM
"Someone recommended Loving Hut to me and I wasn't sure about the place because of the decor, but I'm so glad we tried it. This is possibly the best..."
Kerry Chaplin
"You wouldn't know it was vegan, I swear. My friend eats here at least twice a week (usually the Vietnamese rolls with three kinds of "pork"). I tried..."
FancyCake
"Love it here! Such a cool, chilled out atmosphere and really good food! Quite large servings, last time I was there I got the Crispy Noodle Stir Fry..."
Kelseyvanderpol
"Delicious!. Ordered the eggplant and tofu claypot and the rainbow salad for lunch today. Sooo damn tasty, best salad dressing I've had, and the..."
Julinka Ulehla
"Although a little on the pricey side (13 bucks for a bowl of vego Phó) the taste and service definitely made up for that. Really authentic flavours..."
Yummyinmytummy
"Loving Hut is one of those places that you try once and want to go back to again and again. It may not be that flashy looking but the customer..."
Wouldieatthereagain
"Rice Paper Roll With Crispy Prawn. Love it. The sauce was..."
Wouldieatthereagain
"Impressive vegan cuisine. Loving Hut has delicious vegan food, ranging from fresh salads to creative and (I'm told) convincing mock meat dishes. I've..."
Cal
"Good god how do they do it? Love it!. The food here is lovely! It even looks lovely on the plate. Fresh, green and colourful, vegan! Lots of snazzy..."
Black-sun
"Favourite, please never leave!. Although associated with the culty 'be vegan, make peace' supreme master followers, I would happily support them......"
Jacinta
"You've gotta give it a try, even if you're not vegan!. Enjoyed lunch here with my daughter who is vegan and the food was just fabulous. We had the..."
MissRuby
"Nom nom nom. Tasty, fresh, big portions, inexpensive, decor nice, great location-I only have positive things to say! Evey time I eat here I leave..."
Maz
Four Beans Cafe And Roasting House
90/100 (594 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Sit down
Café
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Were nice enough to make me a special smoothie that suited my many food intolerances. It was delicious too. Friendly service...."
Julie-Ann Hair
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: Great seating area, the most lovely staff and a great simple brunch menu. 🍩Lizzie enjoyed: I sometimes..."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Good atmosphere, lovely..."
Maria
"great service! great..."
Samuel Coulson
"We were invited to Four Beans today which is a massive warehouse style space roasters and cute cafe with a really homely ambiance about it. The staff..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Four Beans is not just an amazing cafe delivering delicious food, they also produce their own coffee, Beraldo Coffee. A lovely, smooth blend; the..."
Morgs71
"Four Beans is not only just a cafe but they also produce their own coffee under Beraldo Coffee, and supply to many businesses too. The cafe is a bit..."
Ta.be.tabi
"3.5 Four Beans is a 30+ year old roasters turned cafe, churning out amazing coffees with beautiful latte art. While the coffee was predictably top..."
Penguineats
"A warm local cafe with a coffee of history. ☕It was a chilly lazy Sunday afternoon when we visited this place. First impression was the..."
Must Be Hungry
"Great service! Great coffee and great food!!! This place is fantastic if you have fur babies too!! Awesome spot out of the wind and comfy for all......"
Brett Crosbie
"Expanding their coffee roastery into a cafe, Four Beans Cafe are no stranger to the industry. Owner Paul Beraldo also owns Beraldo Coffee - a leading..."
Nicole Tang
"Came across this cafe through the EatClub app as I was search for a great deal off my brunch. This cafe has a really cute interior and is very..."
Anneliese
"Thank you to the management and staff of Four Beans Cafe. I had my 50th birthday party there last week and it was a wonderful night. The food,..."
Olivia14
"Four Beans is a tranquil and cosy place to enjoy some wind down time. The nice selection of 70-80’s music and the gorgeous interior, set a great..."
Jessica Rosagrata
"This is one of my regular cafes. Beraldo coffee is always on point. I have sampled most of the vegetarian menu - veg breakfast, smashed avo,..."
Taliehelene
"A deceptively large place considering everything around it is so small. Four Bean houses in the middle of the cafe a coffee machine on steroids which..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"We get our coffee from four beans every week, and the service here is fantastic. They make a great coffee which is always HOT! (So sick of warm..."
An
"Great coffee and food. The service was very good and was friendly. I can highly recommend this cafe to my friends. It now has a liquor license which..."
Robert Weir
"Awesome food! Awesome staff! Emma Buzzard made amazing coffees for me and my boyfriend. I had a pasta dish and my boyfriend had a burger which was..."
Nicola Joseph
"Great cafe. Had beautiful breakfast. Definitely will come again for lunch with my husband. Recommend to everyone. Yoy will be pleased with meniu and..."
Natalia S.
"Found this place tucked away in "Little High" street (just passed Westgarth Street)  near the Cannons. Chef does a great job I had the Wagu Beef..."
Paul Jarvis
"We heard about the existence of Tiramisu Pancakes and simply HAD to try them.In an effort not to be boring, my friend ordered the French Toast..."
Emma Drater
"Great breakfast, awesome service and nice setting! Coffee is always good and staff very friendly. Highly recommend as a a great place for..."
Ren Mason
"Great place to go with kids. It has a great kids play corner. So you can sit and enjoy your coffee and breakfast while the kids play. Coffee is..."
Dianne Bruzzaniti
"Great new cafe with absolutely delicious coffee and yummy food! Staff are super friendly and the place has a nice relaxed vibe. Will definitely be..."
Emma Cox
"Wow - what a treat of a place in Northcote!The coffee is roasted in house which is a great touch, and the baristas clearly know how to make a..."
Anna McLean
"New cafe with coffee roaster and great fair trade coffee, excellent service and staff very friendly reasonably priced menu for breakfast and..."
Paul Beraldo
"4 beans is a misnomer, as their staff are always full of beans !Bean there 4 times myself 3 breakfast and 1 lunch and have enjoyed it..."
Juan Molina
"Brought to you by Beraldo Coffee, Four Beans cafe is new to the scene and has hit the ground running. The interior and decor has an industrial..."
Sophie.leete
Il Melograno
87/100 (848 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
Vegan Options
Cafe
Italian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Ice Cream
Gelato
Risotto
Café
Italian
Café
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"No ricotta cannoli? No worries! Was recommended to try Gelato with the fresh shells. Never had it, and ......"
John Customer
"Very cool set up of bar/counter area. To die for gelati selection. Their coffee gelati just did it for me. Friendly staff. Reasonable wine..."
Leanne Smith
"This cafe also happens to be the only wood fired roastery in Melbourne where they roast Ricci coffee.. that adds to the ambience of the cafe....."
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
"The best gelato this side of Sicily! Be warned, this place is deliciously addictive. Fresh and vibrant sorbets to luscious and creamy..."
Sterling Archer
"Il melograno was wonderful on new years eve for lunch, booked through zomato and was a quick and easy experience. When we were seated and chose our..."
Gf Queen
"Brekkies - greatLunches - greatDinner or after dinner coffees, etc - great.BUT, better than all that is the gelato.  The best.  Go..."
Andrew Collins
"Stumbled upon this place walking around Northcote. Such a well thought out menu- traditional Italian but with a twist! and great value considering..."
Sianan Cait Camera
"Just like Compa. This place has the best ice cream in Melbourne. Scisilian gelato is the best ! Did I spell that correctly?! So good esp chocolate..."
Michael Batley
"Il Melograno offers hearty Sicilian style dishes perfect for a weekend brunch. The big bold flavours of Parmigiana di Melanzane – eggplant..."
Gelido
"Popped in for a coffee and ended up trying the Porcini Truffle with Fontina Arancini and the Sarde al Beccafio from the Tapas menu. Both were..."
Anastasia Beaverhousen
"Zuppa di pesce soup was AWESOME. Toast could have been warmer & less burnt. Best gelato in northcote. Choc-Rosemary & cinnamon is insane good. Staff..."
Speccy
"This place gets 5 out of 5. From the food to the service. I've actually been there about a month ago with a friend of mine but only found the time to..."
Melbourne Food Lover
"I may be wrong but I think Il Melograno started as an ice cream/dessert only place which has since spread its wings to breakfast and lunch dishes. ..."
Two Sheds
"Amazing gelato! Came here twice, once for the hazelnut flavour and once for the coconut. Yum 😻 Staff are always lovely as well. Will be..."
Demi
"Everyone talks about their sorbets but not their granitas. This place has the best granita in Melbourne by far for me. The texture of the granita,..."
Joe
"A comfortingly rustic ambience, Il Melograno is the perfect destination for a lazy brunch or hearty lunch. Owned and managed by a humble family, who..."
Nicole Tang
"Cannot comment on the food but the gelato is some of the best I've ever had and I've had a lot, just ask my big bum.Oh and the coffee is great..."
Absoloodle
"Carl Fodera, after living in Italy for 10 years, returned to Australia, bringing his passion for food and classic Sicilian flavours back with him...."
The City Lane
"Always wanting a dessert after my brunch session on my weekly Sunday adventure I came down here for some gelato. Having so many inspiring..."
Tez
"This cafe is fast becoming an institution on the Westgarth High Street precinct. I have been coming here over the last few years and the cafe seems..."
Split The Bill
"Nice warm cosy place. Came in at 9pm for a sweet and coffee. My wife and I also shared the orange infused ricotta gelato and mamma Mia!It was..."
BIGSPAG
"I have only ever had ice cream from here but it has always been amazingreal authentic gelato, and there's always a vegan option or two to cater..."
EagerToEat
"I love this place, the ice cream is preservative free and is placed out of sight down in chilled tubs to remove the light exposure, favourite..."
George David Michaelides
"Delicious! And great service! Try the baked eggs and the orange infused ricotta gelato! The coffee is also a huge winner roasted onsite. Will be back..."
Cfod
"Home of the best ice cream this side of town. Make sure you check the specials on the board. Love it even now it's winter.. Coffee is always good too..."
Julia Alambro
"Great location, nice design , the coffee was good . I couldn't find anything interesting in menu and ordered toast with egg and slow cooked tomato..."
Zomatoaddict
"The team here are super friendly! Great brunch spot and yes, always leave room for gelato! Keep an eye out for the specials board, sometimes they..."
World Eats Food
"My go to ice cream shop! Pistachio cones are the best. Also the green apple ginger juice is the best thing when you want to quench your thirst! A..."
Clalla Morishita
"Il Melograno is a little cafe in Northcote, best known for its natural gelato. We tried their natural, home made gelato tonight at Il Birrificio in..."
TheHungryCouple
"Amazing. Best gelato I've had outside of Rome. This is the real deal. Silver pots & lids. Gorgeous Italian waiters to serve you. With accents...."
Caithlin Power
"One of my all time favourite cafes! I always come here for either a coffee and gelato and they never disappoint. Highly recommend this place if..."
Tiffany A
"Came here for dessert after having dinner at Loving Hut. I had the strawberry mint sorbet, and although it is a bit more expensive then other places,..."
Jennifer
"Nice cafe with a small lunch menu. Food somewhere between Italian & middle eastern(Turkish) mix fusion style. It worked well with most of their menu..."
MelbfoodCritic
"Very comfy cafes, love the idea of the food, friendly staff, house blended coffee. Order the baked egg and weekly salads, not as good as i thought..."
Margaret
"IL Melograno is a modern cafe / dessert bar that is best known for there unique and diverse gelato flavours and there superb coffee. The vicinities..."
Brew Hunter
"Great food and service, loved having breakfast here and the gelato is amazing, delicious flavours. It's got a relaxed and cool atmosphere, give it a..."
Tiago Brissos
"During the daytime, Il Melograno delivers excellent home-style Italian food for breakfast and lunch. However as a gelataria it scales new heights,..."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"Carl and Marco are the brains and hearts behind this genuine Italian establishment, focused on serving gourmet gelato, wood roasted coffee, and..."
Melbourne Glutton
"Went here several times. Great coffee, high quality brownie and other pastries! Brownie here is especially awesome. You could taste the difference..."
Jae Choi
"clients you should try the pistachio biscuits with coffee for breakfast lunch andor dinner.you should try the ice cream and ham and cheese..."
Eleni
"I’m not exactly sure why, but I’ve always had a preference for gelato over ice cream. Maybe it’s the smoother texture or the different..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Always come here for gelato! Personally favourite is the chocolate and rosemary flavour. A very nice little place with really good decor and friendly..."
Katie St George
"Living a 2 minute walk away from this little Gem is almost a test for me in the daily to resist. Westgarth was in need of a place exactly like Il..."
Connie Ferraro
"Great flavour, friendly staff, spacious store. They didn't have the popular salted caramel flavour like other icecream places but their signature..."
Luke And Hannah
"Beautiful gelato that never disappoints! We normally can't seem to go past the rosemary + chocolate or orange infused ricotta flavors but tonight we..."
Lella Dee
"Love the ice-cream here. The chocolate and rosemary is especially delicious! Coffee, ice chocolate drinks etc are awesome too. Unfortunately, the..."
Lena Miller
"Easily some of the best gelati/ice-cream I have ever had. They have an amazing variety of interesting, complimentary flavour combinations plus your..."
Chris
"We often take a walk down to Il Melograno just for the splendid gelati, it's an amazing and precious experience every time. The staff are wonderful..."
David
"Go later during the night and not only do you escape the queue, you can even get a parking spot right in front of the shop. Makes it easier to roll..."
Hello. Imnikki
"One of the best gelataria's in Melbourne. Definitely try the chocolate and rosemary or the Iranian pistachio. If however you're more traditional like..."
Justine
"Very airy and creamy in texture. Slightly on the sweet side and flavours could've been a little stronger but overall very enjoyable. 8/10. Menu for..."
FOOD TRIP
"The rating is only for the Gelato okay and I'm rating it accordingly ......Although it's okay, if you are specifically after Coffee and..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Coffee and food is great, but honestly you can't hsead here without trying the gelato which is such a deliciously rare find. Inventive and..."
Helen Fuller
"Addictive gelato - the salted macadamia is to die for. Great service. Wonderful with children. Very European and classy. Delicious food. Never feels..."
Relvis96
"Love Il Melograno's gelati! Not sugary and always the perfect texture and great flavours, makes me feel like I'm back in Italy. The orange ricotta (I..."
Erinn Metcalfe
"Yum yum yum! What a clever concept. I ordered the salted macadamia, coffee and Dutch chocolate flavoured gelatos and loved it! It came in an edible..."
Saucy Thyme
"Really delicious iced coffee and gelato selection.  We had the gelato degustation which included salty macadamia, lemon, yellow peach, banana choc..."
Mrs Mark
"Wonderfully welcoming service- such a truly italian experience. Had both coffee and the gelato here; both were high quality and brought out swiftly..."
Bianca Roberts
"Great vibe, cool interior and a very great place to try out an ice cream. Large seating area means that there are no long waiting queue and eating..."
TheWhiteSherpa
"One of my go-to places. I recently tried the limited edition vegan prickly pear sorbet, it was so nice to come across such an obscure taste. Really..."
Olivia Grace
"Great atmosphere and coffee roasted on site in their own "Coffee Lab" , nice little courtyard off to the side. Good menu options complemented by a..."
Nick The Greek
"Just amazing. Great gelati, the staff were lovely, and just the decor is captivating. Must go to experience!!! Bringing my parents next time!!..."
Amy
"Where else can you get an amazing breakfast and follow it up with the best gelato in Melbourne? Coming back for the granita..."
Patrick
"Great food. Amazing service and a nice relaxing atmosphere. Cafe is great for winter and summer and dont forget to try their amazing gelato! Will be..."
Jess
"Had a lovely chai here with the folks. Everyone approved. Nice looking cakes; too full to sample any though! Ate at denn bar across the road earlier...."
Maz
"Loved their Iranian Pistachio, Turkish Hazelnut and Sri Lankan Cinnamon! Their gelato was smooth and it was drippy, which was different from other..."
Charizard
"AMAZING! My favourite place so far in Melbourne. Staff are so nice. The gelato mocha is the absolute bees knees!!!! The rustic interior. Honestly,..."
Yasmin Forster
"We only had icecream, it was really good, the other food looked great. The service was friendly, if a little slow. ..."
HHJ
"Farkinnnnn yessssssss!!!!! ..."
Potatogemma
"I popped into this cafe & bar completely ignorant of the gelato experience I was about to have. OMG. The cinnamon and pistachio gelati made me stop..."
Kris
"Their sorbets and gelato are unique but served in a classic style with twists. My cup was more like a mini-cone (not complaining) and they also serve..."
Mon's Adventure
"Amazing!!!. Love everything here the pasta, breakfast, coffees, the gelati, vibe and venue area is amazing!! :D the staff are very friendly..."
Juliet.payne25
"Good God.... ...the Chocolate Granita. That is all. You're..."
Ruby-Jean
"The best ice-cream ever. I've had breakfast, lunch and dinner here and all were spot on. A simple menu of traditional Italian dishes, each one..."
Melb Diner
"Galati That Makes Any Day Better. Walking past this place you wouldn’t expect it to serve some of the best Galati around, if any Galati at all as..."
Cheezles
"I went there last night & I had the lemon Granita, amazing. Not only did it take me back to my childhood, it was exactly the same as I had in Italy...."
Nadia
"We can't help but keep coming back to this place for it's delicious, authentic gelato and great coffee. There is a great selection of regular gelato..."
Maxi
"Ice cream heaven. Iranian pistachio ice-cream with dutch chocolate ice cream in an edible waffle cone cup!..."
Northern Girl
"Simple pleasure. A long black here is excellent, it is velvety with a beautiful crema. Add a cup of Fior de Latte, and you can do no better!..."
Darryl Annett
"Love it here!. I now eat gelato in rain or shine cause it's so good here, the salted macadamia and bacio are my favourites. Yesterday I ate two....."
Bec Menis
"Melbourne's best gelato.. Hands down!. Amazing staff, service, setting, atmosphere and vibe! Not to mention the gelato - texture and ingredients..."
Wallis
"The only thing sweeter than the service is the gelato! My BF and I have roamed far and wide looking for Melbourne's best scoop and Il Melograno has..."
Catie Payne
"So the perfect evening in Northcote is to go to Ich Liebe Pizza and then come here for dessert! Wow the flavour selection is unique and awesome but..."
David Maddison
"I am so impressed with both the quality and service I recently experienced by this team. Amazing Prosecco and cheese grazing box and delicious home..."
Tania F
"Had lunch on a Monday afternoon. Food and coffee were delcious but they came out quite slow - staff were moderately busy with only one person in the..."
Nina Monger
"No ricotta cannoli? No worries! Was recommended to try Gelato with the fresh shells. Never had it, and ......"
John Customer
"beautiful gelati. had the three scoops of chocolate & rosemary (acquired taste but i.love it), iranian pistachio which has the nutty taste w fine..."
green apple
"Very exciting new dish . Chia pudding with poached pear and maple chocolaty sauce . Rich, satisfying and..."
Linda Jakab
Field Black Cafe
86/100 (497 ratings)
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"I love this beautiful cafe on busy High St. With it's large open space, and gorgeous courtyard it has a comfortable ambience and a fresh and clean..."
Morgs71
"Went in for a late lunch, the host was amazingly welcoming. Relaxed atmosphere, absolutely one of the best coffees i've had in a while around..."
Daniel S
"pleasant spot to smash caffeine and get some work done. only comment I'd have is the (presumed) owner can be a bit intensely over attentive sometimes..."
Alfred
"Wow! Amazing food. Delicious taste combinations. Everything we ordered was spot on. Look forward to eating our way through the menu! Go eat there,..."
Catheryne Bruggeman
"Favourite cafe in the northern suburbs. Spend far too much time here but the food, people and coffee is all delicious. Menu changes frequently with..."
Olivia Jameson
"Ate here twice now. Most recent was the Portobello mushroom burger with halloumi, egg, bacon & salad with home style chips. Delicious food and..."
Jayden.barnett
"Came to brunch with my daughter who was sleeping in the pram and was welcomed by the staff who told me to come and sit in the quiet area which was..."
Nuri
"To be above average in northcote these days is no mean feat. His place which opened last year is a little beauty. Small relaxed and welcoming, it has..."
Richard.blanch55
"Gosh Northcote has changed since I used to live here. This was evidenced today with an exceptional range of unique dishes in a bright and breezy..."
Espy Eats
"Great service. Great coffee. Incredible food - I had the breakfast burger and it was one of the nicest burgers I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be..."
Ian Coutts
"If you seek to venture a bit deeper into Northcote you’ll find Field Black, a little cafe with an abundance of charm. With some pretty friendly..."
Hangry Dreamer
"Decided to go to this little cute little cafe the other weekend for some Instagram worthy pics and wow was I impressedFirstly I want to start..."
FoodieMN
"Lovely cafe with a nice ambience and modern interior. The cafe staff are very friendly and accommodating even when the cafe is busy. The coffee is..."
Aneta N
"Staff were very friendly and although our food took a while to come out due to a packed house, it was well worth the wait. Had the Mac Daddy and the..."
Therese Rowan
"I love this place!!! The owner looks after each and every one of his customers, the staff are super friendly and the food is delicious. I normally..."
Bridget Radford
"Interesting menu with great coffee and wonderful service. Been there twice now for breakfast and both times our meals were excellent. Fantastic..."
Jo Goodridge
"Awesome ‘new’ joint in Northcote (I’m a bit late to the party). Cool fit out. Service was great. Food, chai and coffee were great. The toast,..."
Caithlin Power
"The food here is delicious and staff are so friendly! My new favourite local cafe. The smashed avocado is amazing, and I love that they have original..."
Milthomson93
"Had an enjoyable brunch date with the girls. It’s a delightful spot for delicious food and coffee! Particular standouts are the pancakes and the..."
Anges5
"The food was incredible. The coffee was too.The owner was so accommodating, our table of 6 grew to a table of 9 plus a pram at ‘brunch peak..."
E DK
"On a glorious Melbourne day, we decided to try the newly opened Field Black in High Street, Northcote. We began our three course meal..."
Split The Bill
"Been here three times now and food has been amazing every time. Service is always great and the breakfast gnocchi is amazing. Highly recommend and..."
Cass Andra
"Love Field Black. Interesting and delicious food items - breakfast gnocchi is a winner! The last time I was here I had it with chorizo and feta, the..."
Yen
"Wonderful chai. New menu every 3 months. Definitely coming back and will be my regular. Fabulous customer servicelots of vegetarian options and..."
Vanessa Gillis
"Amazing coffee and great gluten free options. Excellent customer service. Soft herb scrambled is my favourite. Easy to park on Hight St and close to..."
Alicia Newell
"BARISTA: Decided to visit Field Black, and wasn’t disappointed what so ever.The soy flat white was beautiful, with just the right amount..."
Barista & Chef
"Outstanding service. Coffee is delicious. Menu is really interesting - so many things I’d like to try. I’ve had the superfood salad - delicious..."
La Plum
"Great menu with classics and some interesting dishes. Our food and coffee were excellent. We brought our dog and sat in the relaxed courtyard. All..."
The Mountain
"I can't fault the food or service, we had a excellent lunch today, highly recommend the gnocchi. very pleased that this new cafe is so close to home,..."
Prue-stoneham
"The food, coffee and service was amazing! Was in the area and came for breakfast and lunch, once had the breakfast gnocchi which was divine, so many..."
Lani Davies
"If you haven't tried Field Black yet, you need to! The coffee is the best I've had is a long time, the food is delicious and well presented (Hotcakes..."
Tiffany Davies
"GREAT coffee, delish food, a good (but very small) kids play corner, spacious café, very friendly staff, good service. Ticks all my boxes! 100%..."
Teafo
"Great little cafe, with excellent coffee and nice food options. The service was nice and friendly. It is relatively quiet and has wifi so it’s a..."
Brooke
"It’s quite hard to see Field Black if you are driving along High St because there’s scaffolding up on the building next door. But look hard..."
Fatchops
"Great customer service, made sure we were well looked after! Their back alley is pretty aesthetically pleasing! The frittas were..."
Grape Life
"Really nice space and friendly service. Meal was interesting fresh and delicious. Would have preferred my avocado less creamy and more chunky/smashed..."
Jo B
"Came in for breakfast and wow, was that a brilliant choice; the food here and the experience is absolutely outstanding! Ordered the french toast and..."
Alisha Verga
"Had the Philly beef and the shakshuka. I preferred the Philly beef. It's pretty filling for one person though. The waffle chips are yummy. The..."
Nguyen Hoa My
"Amazing, one of the best brunches I've had in Melbourne. Great portion sizes and really tasty. Busy place, but well worth..."
Steph Garratt
"I loved the Turkish Breakfast. Really nice change from the norm. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back..."
Ben
"Was there for the breakfast... Chilli scrambles eggs...and it was different from most places so was quite good... only downside for me in the dish..."
Lethal D
"Very delicious Smashed Avo and Acai Bowl! They offer creative and delicious variations of these popular brekky meals, highly recommend to go and try..."
Nadine Smithrojas
"First brunch in Melbourne since restrictions lifted, this place has an amazing vibe. Great Coffee, food is delicious, Service is outstanding We..."
H A
"Strong vegan menu. Really enjoyed my coffee and Bircher Mueseli which was quite..."
Simon Williams
South Crescent Cafe
86/100 (957 ratings)
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"Such a nice local cafe! Very relaxed area. Loved the food and the coffee. Will definitely be the place I’ll go for breakfast and lunch now!..."
Maddy Gymnopoulos
"Such a friendly local cafe, unpretentious, fantastic coffee and service. The food is of high quality and tasty. The decor is simple but comfortable...."
Black_bettle23
"Terrific cafe run by lovely warm people. The coffee is excellent and I'm a huge fan of the Bircher Muesli recommended also in these reviews by Split..."
James Button
"Got the smashed avo, added bacon. Very tasty, a generous amount of avocado for the toast and the bacon was cooked perfectly, not too crispy. Also got..."
Georgia M
"Nice cozy little place, staff very friendly food very fresh, smoothies even better, went on a very hot day with family had smashed avocado, lazy..."
Iam Kang
"This is a classic neighbourhood corner cafe serving simple, tasty food, served with a smile. My shakshuka eggs were nestled within a sauce boosted..."
T_I_Foodie
"Tasted a few items on the menu- the zucchini fritters, the lazy hash and the bacon and egg muffin. All were delightful! - particularly the zucchini..."
Kellie Byrne
"So good, I've eaten the entire menu at every cafe in Northcote and this is the best by far. Get the Lazy Hash or the lamb stew or the pancakes, you..."
Harley Greaves
"I used to live four doors from this site in what was another life. A nice little spot it is too in the backstreets of Westgarth. The previous cafes..."
Two Sheds
"Updated review 22/04/18 I come to this cafe frequently and I thought I would add to my previous one. My new favourite dish is my Bircher Muesli,..."
Split The Bill
"The neighbourhood cafe is back. Great coffee and just had a wonderful potato rösti. New management brought the standards back up. Yay! Maybe a..."
Christophebrulliard
"Quiet little cafe in South Cres Northcote. I had the lazy hash from lunch menu. It was amazing. Potatoes were crunchy on outside and soft in the..."
IloveMelbourne
"Great cafe for all kinds of people, but as a family, we were happily surprised at how helpful the staff were at this cafe. Highchairs available, lots..."
Sarah
"Went to the Lazy Bean for a friends birthday and had a very enjoyable experience. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The food was great! I..."
Josephine Mitchell
"I came into lazy bean after a recommendation from my sister, this place is greatIt's hidden away, and the staff are so attentive and on the..."
Brodiereynolds
"I came here with 2 of my friends last week and we will definitely be back.. Both the food and the service were of high quality.. The manager Anthony..."
Kelly84
"A cafe born out of what was once a residential home across road from a melbourne metropolitan train line.Fast friendly service, was greeted at the..."
John
"We bring our dad here some Saturday mornings for brunch.  Great coffee and food and very friendly staff.  Do yourself a favour and drop in and try..."
Carol Raises McConchie
"Simple but tasty, great service and a funky vibe. Menu with something for everyone and nothing too over the top. Very decent prices as well!..."
LC.
"The staff are friendly and helpful, the decor is simple but works well.sadly the food is just ok. I had a muffin from here this week as I..."
Hilarey Barton
"Had a fantastic meal and coffee there this afternoon. Can't speak more highly about the food and service. The owner Dom is a lovely man. Great..."
Tina Fazzari
"Sunday Brunch. Amazing food & service I came here a while ago when it was under a former name, the place has been taken over and WOW its..."
Bernie Kaye
"Always friendly w/ good food  and coffee. the history of this location is.. Foxy Brown was v.good, there was a (very) bad couple of months..."
Andrew Collins
"Great chef. Had smashed avocado was amazing...great coffee..friendly staff..and service...presentation of food was great...well done to the..."
Lazy Bean
"Great local cafe. Always love popping into this cafe. Good coffee great food and friendly..."
Z.khoder
"Great Exprience. When I first walked in I was welcomed with a happy smile, I ordered The Atlantic of the menu, really enjoyed every bite of it, the..."
Mark Khoder
"Great local place, friendly vibe, great coffee and even better food.. Def coming..."
Rizview20
"Back to its best. Been going here since pre-Foxy Brown days. Dom has go the place back in shape. Well made coffee, friendly attentive staff and good..."
Symo1962
"Great!. I went into lazy bean with my girlfriend for breakfast on Saturday morning and I loved it! Great food, great coffee and great atmosphere!..."
Anthony Aloi
The Hub 3070
85/100 (671 ratings)
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"Food was okay but nothing amazing. We sat inside (group of 4) and found it was lacking any type of..."
Brady M
"Ordered the “Açai and homemade granola smoothie bowl” + “The Hub 3070 Big Breakfast” and loved them!!! I would honestly come back and more..."
Joanne Liu
"4.5. One of the better brunch places in Melbourne. Friendly service and nice indoors area with a small kids play section in the back. The meals are..."
Nalia
"My wife and I both decided to choose from the specials menu and it did not disappoint! They should have this meal on the standard menu. We got the..."
Billy Gats
"Have visited a couple times now and have always left happy! The coffee is wonderful and food delicious (Pictured smashed avo on brioche slider)...."
KindnessThroughFood
"Located away from the bustling main strip of Northcote, The Hub 3070 provides a relaxing spot for those wanting to brunch without the ruckus. Staffs..."
Hello. Imnikki
"It’s a place with a unique take on menu different from a lot of other brunch places. The chef clearly puts a lot of attention to detail and the..."
Meltoneater
"Absolutely amazing - wouldn't have known of this place if not for EatClub. Received 55% off the total bill.Ordered:1. Cappuccino..."
Steph
"I like this place! They serve great smoothies and coffee but I reckon it’s slightly overrated and might be misleading! I certainly didn’t have a..."
Zomatoaddict
"coffees were good. For food we ordered the chilli scrambled eggs and big vegie breakfast. The eggs were well prepared with a crispy and fluffy..."
Jonathan Tan
"Best cafe in the northern suburbs!! I LOVE coming here. I choose the hub to do work on my laptop, to take my 3 year old niece, to catch up with my..."
Hannah Savige
"Delicious Delicacies, Slow Service. HATE: We walked in mid-day around 1 pm and the place was not packed yet we waited for 40mins for 2 x dishes to..."
Gracious
"The mushroom omelette was sooo tasty. Well cooked, well garnished and soo flavoursome. Added a side of bacon which was also well cooked. My partner..."
Jessica Maree
"Food and coffee was very good! Generous portions and delicious meals. Nice cafe ambience. But what makes this place fabulous was the service!..."
Beatrice Koh
"Hands down our favourite cafe to frequent on a Saturday afternoon! The service is 10/10 and George always makes us feel incredibly welcome. Food is..."
Angela
"Saw they were part of the Zomato Gold platform and in Northcote, so no brainer for a catch up brunch with a friend.Big area with ample..."
ABC Eats🍜🍙🍩
"Such a great brunch spot! Delicious menu where everyone’s favourite brunch dishes are covered and come with an innovative flavour twist. We will..."
Annie De'Ath
"Really delicious food and friendly service right near Dennis station. Ordered the Potato Stack and was a great portion size with generous servings of..."
Adamjordan
"We love exploring Melbourne to check out new brunch spots. The Hub 3070 tops the list and the food hands down the best brunch meal I've had in 2019...."
Mrchow
"Beetroot Latte is amazing. It is not from coffee menu, but you can ask the staff for it. Love it..."
Kailin Sun
"Super friendly service and delicious food. The brioche French toast was amazing, rich but not sickly sweet. Can’t wait to come back with Zomato..."
Angelique Kyritsis
"Top cafe around the northern suburbs. A few Ted Baker and young gym crowds on the weekends. Staff were extremely friendly and service was..."
㊙️ The Traveling Foodie
"We were in the area and decided to check out the cafe because of the good reviews. We're glad we did! The veggie big breakfast was one of the best..."
Branko Bojinovic
"Food, service, coffee, and decor here are all excellent, the avocado slider was filling and incredible..."
Mel Dennis
"Food was pretty good but the service was really slow, more than 30mins wait. Wheb asking for status, the staff/manager was very defensive and putting..."
Chen Isaac
"Food was delicious here! Highlights were the eggs benedict and the matcha panacotta. The chai smoothie was also very delicious and overall very..."
Kayla Nguyen
"The Hub is a great place to sit and eat. The service was speedy and the food was delicious, I ordered the Poke Bowl with salmon, quinoa, avo, black..."
EatOutWithJo
"Love this place! Discovered it through Zomato Gold and will definitely come back - laid back vibe with just genuinely good food! A little sweet with..."
Anderson Tong
"This is what a brunch place should be, where the food is actually as good as it looks, maybe even better. Got the pork belly and it was super juicy,..."
Joyce
"Great friendly service and carefully presented salmon potato croquette dish with poached egg, feta, spinach and hollandaise. It’s a very busy dish..."
Thunder8621
"Will come back for:+ French toast+ Big breakfastWas in the area and popped by this local cafe for brunch. We were greeted with..."
The Casual Diner
"A friendly place with great atmosphere. Busy place, We were greeted with a smile and taken to our table quickly. The menu was great and quick..."
Paul J Fisher
"OH MY GOD!!!! The food is out of this world!!!!!!! I had the French toast and it was mind blowing, my friend had the chilli scramble with both..."
Dana
"I came to this cute place for the first time. Food was great and all staff were so friendly. A must go to place if you haven't been here yet...."
Shannen Tieu
"Good ambience. Amazing service... Menu items are very interesting, and they have lots of vegetarian options. Had Shemji omelette and it was very..."
Ushakant
"The Brioche French Toast is absolutely lovely! FOOD: I ordered the Brioche French Toast and it was really delicious! It was one of the most..."
Jianne Yong
"Very lovely place, nice open space, great place for brunch with friends and family, the service was quite nice, and the coffee was pretty..."
FoodieInMel
"It takes a lot in such a foodie world to say something was truly sensational tasting and delightful but the veggie big brekkie with a side of crispy..."
Nikki
"Drove a fair way to try the hub 3070 for Sunday brunch! Food was incredible... We ordered the Nutella French toast and Avo + pumpkin on brioche!..."
Eggcelent Eatventures
"I’ve been here twice and enjoyed both times. The first time it was for breakfast mid week with some friends, the waiter was absolutely lovely and..."
FeedEdith
"This lovely cafe in Northcote really is a hub of activity, set up as a wonderful meeting place for friends and family to come together and enjoy some..."
Morgs71
"Food was awesome, very well presented and reasonably priced. My remark was the effortless service, the owner seemed genuinely interested. And Charles..."
Rellya Laurencia
"Closer to 4.5 starsNeighborhood Gem. Very pleasant and friendly servers. Good coffee. Even better smoothies!We ordered the smashed Avo..."
Foodventurer
"An easy winner! My group of 3 adults and 1 toddler was very happy with our meals, and there was a super sweet little play area with books and pretend..."
Alice Gomez
"10/10 on their unique brunch menu ... 8/10 on coffee, great addition, and conversion from its previous life ... authentic, a local gem with a bit of..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Friendly and attentive staff.Love the chillies scrambled eggs with bacon, fluffy and crispy croissant, good portion of..."
Snoopy
"Where do I even start?!The Hub 3070 located in the heart of Northcote is a hidden gem. From the minute we walked in the lovely team greeted..."
Ebony Rose
"Excellent place, probably the best place for breakfast in Northcote.why?-A well designed menu.-Reasonably priced, no option..."
Chinmay Khisty
"The food here is really good as well as the coffee!! Although the food is great and so is the service, it seems to be a bit dangerous as ingredients..."
Georgia M
"What a fantastic find of this place tucked near the rail line in Northcote. The boss and staff were very friendly and welcoming. Table service was..."
Reiijoce
"Great new fave local! The roasted pumpkin brioche and avocado dish was beyond amazing 😍 will order again and again! Staff were..."
Melbourne Madness
"Fantastic quality food, great service and so cheap!The coffee was also lovely and I noticed there’s also a kid play corner which would be..."
Food Lover 11
"📝: A family friendly cafe to meet with friends, chill out and recharge over excellent coffee and great quality food! Stock up on food-to-go &..."
Sense Of Food
"4.5Just like this review (and many others), our catch up with Timinmelbourne was an overdue one. With work and conflicting schedules..."
Jojo Armani
"What an awesome breakfast! It was delicious and the tea was great too! Definitely recommend a visit! The staff were also really friendly and..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Time for brunch today at The Hub. The place offers excellent service, friendly and professional. I had a chilli scrambled w a croissant..."
Timinmelbourne
"Very bloody good! 🍴So we went here on a whim as it was a little out of our way but it was well worth the detour! The service was..."
Jake Unsworth
"As a Northcote local, I know too well that the cafe scene is a competitive sport... one that The Hub 3070 is definitely winning! In short, the staff..."
@brunchgirl
"So gooooooood best French toast ever the bread was just incredible not dry at all unlike many other cafes attempts. The cream cheese Nutella was..."
Eatjin
"Amazing service! Staff were very friendly and tentative. Always there to offer any drinks or fill up our water. Serving sizes were fantastic and very..."
Ann T
"This place is amazing! The food was fresh, delicious and looked great too! The service was impeccable and the gentlemen was so friendly and even gave..."
Jepps
"George and the staff are always very friendly and welcoming! We have been here quite a few times and have always been surprised at how good the food..."
Heath Maes
"Oh boy! I wish I could give 10 stars because this is what The Hub 3070 deserves! Staff are absolutely amazing, friendly and caring. I observed their..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"Guys, I really can’t fault this cafe. Food was amazing, the location is accessible super quick by car (20 mins from Hawthorn) and right next to a..."
Agreekable
"I came to The Hub on invitation with a group of foodie friends, and we had the loveliest experience. On the outside, it may look small and dark and a..."
Stelly
"Fantastic service and amazing food. We love coming here for either just a quick coffee or a proper brunch date. The Hash Stack is my go to dish...."
Alex Giomataris
"Great atmosphere, lovely staff and a good menu. I had the 370 veggie breakfast and it was delicious! I’d definitely be going back :) Hope to see..."
Sarita
"This cafe is an absolute gem to join the Northcote area. Run by a bunch of friendly people, offering awesome food and desserts, great coffee and lots..."
Aneta N
"Was very pleased after this first visit and thought that I will definitely be back. I also liked that they sell local, whole food and healthy..."
Stephanie
"Enjoyed Mother’s Day here with my son today- another fabulous experience! The staff are happy and warm and the food is quite simply, divine...."
Kellie Byrne
"This cafe has recently had it's first birthday out in Northcote. The fit-out inside is very spacious with plenty of room to relax and enjoy some..."
Whenfoodsonpoint
"We are visiting from California and found The Hub while we were taking a walk in the neighborhood. The food was amazing! George and staff were so..."
Ppkm19
"great little place. work nearby and only 1 other cafe and a servo nearby. this place is defs a fave. great food with great flavours! recommend the..."
Theclarklett
"Great atmosphere and service here is 2nd to none. The staff are always so friendly and welcoming. A great place to brunch with kids as there is a big..."
Janneke
"Close to Dennis station in northcote is this great space for all. There is a little corner for play for kids, ample space for prams and reading..."
Dina Kerr
"We had the pleasure of visiting The Hub today and what an awesome experience it was. The food is simple yet delicious and the coffee is definitely on..."
We8melbourne
"I had the absolute pleasure of dining as a guest yesterday at The Hub in Northcote and couldn’t believe how they’d managed to flawlessly execute..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The Hub is a relatively-new local Northcote cafe with excellent food, atmosphere and coffee! When you visit The Hub, you NEED the Brioche French..."
BitchUnhealthy
"A great local cafe that has really great service, atmosphere, food and great coffee! It was very Spacious and very comfortable. I will most..."
Ellen Gellis
"Been here quite a few times now. Food and coffee always 5 star. Service is always good with a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend to anyone..."
Daniel Eddie Edmondson
"☀️☕️ One of the best breakfasts for me is a something healthy, with greens & spinach and protein 😏🌿🍳And for sure with a cup of..."
HUNGRYMATE
"Back to the Hub again this morning. Enjoyed my big breakfast very much, especially the Cypriot sausage the name of which momentarily escapes me. My..."
Two Sheds
"The Hub is a relatively new but much-welcome addition to the quieter neighbourhood of Westgarth. The family-centric venue offers up large spaces..."
Penguineats
"Came here on a weekday morning and experienced smiley service in a spacious and relaxed cafe. Looks very kid friendly too! The veg big breakfast was..."
Butteredtoast
"Very cool little cafe serving heaps of vegan options. It’s quite busy when I went so the kitchen was a little slow. Waited for 45mins before food..."
Alvin Wong
"Great cafe located right near Dennis station! The staff were super friendly and helpful, food was delicious and the toilets were clean. I'd certainly..."
Michael L
"Where do I even start?! The Hub 3070 located in the heart of Northcote is a hidden gem. From the minute we walked in the lovely team greeted us with..."
Ebony Zappone
"Lovely staff, relaxed atmosphere. Coffees excellent (skinny cap and cold drip). The fairy floss pancakes were the perfect sugar hit and so..."
Min Goh
"Great little local joint that does great breakfast/brunch and lunch options. The buttermilk chicken burger in particular is great. Has amazing coffee..."
Brendan Moore
"Good coffee and food. Excellent service, both our server and barista were both friendly and..."
Lozz T
"Absolutely delicious brunch with amazing service. The food was spectacular and when our dishes arrived, one of the order was mistakenly placed and..."
Kota Matsuda
"Located away from the bustling main strip of Northcote, The Hub 3070 provides a relaxing spot for those wanting to brunch without the ruckus. Staffs..."
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Tinker Northcote
85/100 (1668 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Chili
Toasts
Burger
Sit down
Café
Australian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"The second time is better ... was rather disappointed on my first visit there. They've seen to have upgraded the quality, quantity and taste coming..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"😱Lizzie’s first impression: on the busy strip of Northcote, usually busy especially on weekends and great selection of brunch dishes...."
Lizzie Eats Melbourne
"Safe to say, we just found heaven on earth in this adorable little cafe! Tinker is such an quirky and fun cafe, full of good food and friendly..."
Tara & Christian
"I always come back for their waffle eggs benedict. Highly recommend. The panacotta was okay. Otherwise, fantastic food and..."
BearNecessities
"Located along High Street, Northcote, Tinker sets the bar high when it comes to brunch. Visiting for breakfast we ordered the rise and..."
The Brunch Specialist
"One of the most well known cafes in Melbourne. We had their Korean inspired fried chicken burger which was delicious especially with the Kimchi and..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Stopped in for brunch with the family and OMG it was SENSATIONAL. The pancake was amazing and the fairy-floss is the most ingenious idea. Coffee..."
Genie Exhaust WA
"Tinker has some of the most delicious meals we have had! The Soba Noodle Nourish Bowl was so tasty and refreshing and left us feeling healthy and..."
Gluten Free Bible
"Invited for brekkie I couldn't wait to try the golden Gaytime hotcakes and the waffle egg benny.The Gaytime hotcake was delicious, I'm not..."
Melb_Belly
"I first came to Tinker after reading all the positive reviews, and wasn't disappointed. The menu is definitely above the ordinary, run-of-the-mill..."
NorthernSuburbsDiner
"Cute cafe situated in the heart of Northcote. Started with an extra hot latte and it was perfect! For food we got the hot cakes and it looked..."
Josephine
"Happened to stop by on the first day of their new menu :DLOVED:🔸Very healthy looking menu, lots of vegetarian and vegan options to..."
@eat.wit.chu
"This hotcake definitely was a GAYTIME and genuinely, the best hotcake I’ve ever had! It was like a hotcake and french toast decided to make a baby..."
Jianne Yong
"The food are so good, but the place are..."
Prisa Kirey
"One of my favourite places to brunch!Great atmosphere & very friendly staff😊Absolutely loved their waffle eggs benny, the chipotle..."
EatOutWithJo
"As soon as you walk in here you know its going to be special. The smell of the roasted coffee hits you and the smile of the friendly staff make you..."
Lets_eat_around_the_world
"What a nice find! Service was efficient and polite, food amazing. Interesting menu with fantastic blending of flavours. Definitely Highly..."
John Marsh
"On the table: 1. Waffle Eggs Benedict 2. Jaffa Hotcakes3. Latte 4. Coconut Milk Matcha Maiden Latte..."
Kayleen Chua
"As a vegetarian/ vegan you will be spoilt for choice here! These were probably the best heirloom carrots I have had for brunch, all the flavours and..."
Groovy Smoothy
"Tinker was pretty busy for a Saturday morning, but worth the short wait! The serving sizes are more than enough, and full of flavour...I ordered..."
Clarissa Whitehead
"What to order:•Waffles eggs benedict with beef brisket and sweet potato crisps•Mango saffron panna cotta with fresh fruits and..."
Timothy Rohith Bharath
"Tinker has a modern, clean, open spaced atmosphere. We loved the menu items we ordered- Jaffa hot cakes and chilli scrambled eggs...."
Ellen T
"Yay for tinker. We honestly can't recommend their potato parmesan rosti enough 🤤 there is pet friendly seating out the front and the stuff are..."
Coco Tales
"one of the only places that allows bookings for a small group of four people on the weekend, definitely a huge positive to know there shall be no..."
Lisa Ann
"Classic breakky spot in Northcote, the food was nice, tried the Miso Salmon Flora Bowl & Panacotta . Really like the way they cook salmon with..."
Penelope
"We love the decor, friendly service with great atmosphere. We sat in the window at the bar and enjoyed watching the world go by. We were served..."
Paul J Fisher
"Tasty food. I hate the pea smash which was very generous with the peas but the smear of beetroot labne, sprinkle of quinoa and slither of haloumi..."
Foodfanatic
"Love the décor and vibe of Tinker! The team is really friendly and the menu is quite extensive. I went for the healthy option: the Detox..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Loving this local!Nestled into the great atmosphere of High Street in Northcote, this cute little cafe has fun vibes and great breakfast...."
Melbourne Madness
"We loved the modern feel of Tinker and especially the sparkling water on tap.The $10 cocktails are a great idea and a nice way to make a weekend..."
Val86
"Tinker is just a gorgeous cafe that has it all - a large light filled location on a busy strip of High St serving some of the prettiest and tastiest..."
Nini Foodie
"LATE REVIEW!Went to Tinker for Brunch with the fam and all I can say is WOAH!We tried:- Wake Up Bowl- Hotcakes- Waffle Eggs..."
Ebony Rose
"We ordered an egg Benedict, a floral salmon bowl, a green smoothie and coffee...the food is soooo good! I’m surprised how good the kimchi pineapple..."
Helen
"We love Tinker!We’ve been here a number of times and this past weekend we ordered some different items on the menu - just to mix things..."
Sarah Isla-Maree
"Tinker is one of Melbourne’s most loved cafes and I am so glad I finally got to try it! Located along the busy High St, the venue is clean and..."
Stelly
"Tinker was a beautiful modern cafe in Northcote. Similar to its sister cafe, Penta, Tinker was also famous for their pretty panna cotta; saffron and..."
Angel Khong
"INTRODUCING......🍳🥐 WAFFLE EGGS BENEDICT 🥐🍳 Pulled smoked beef brisket, two poached Eggs, watercress, chipotle Hollandaise, sweet..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Amazing food and amazing service! Staff were very attentive even when it was a busy time. Thoroughly enjoyed the meals at tinker and will be coming..."
Nikki Wishart
"Tinker is located in Northcote in a really cute corner. I’ve been here a few times now and food and service has never disappointed me.The..."
Kheng OMNOM
"every sam from the area has been here but you know why? cos the food is fricken bomb! the guys here are so friendly just overall fun vibes would 100%..."
ALICE ⚡️
"Love! Greeted promptly by friendly faces immediately as we walked through the front door. A busy cafe = noisy, with simple but bright and inviting..."
Charlie Bean
"Visited Tinker on the weekend, the staff there are super lovely, wasn't too busy as we went a little later (around 1:30) which was nice. Heaps to..."
Eat X Wander
"Probably one of my favourite cafes in Northcote, we ordered the Jaffa Hotcakes and the Smash Avo both looked so delish from appearance to taste. The..."
Nuri
"Tinker was bustling today when  I met up with a friend for brunch.  The waitress who served us went above and beyond to ensure we had a great..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Definitely came here for the amazing mango panacotta!! Looks as good as it tastes😍.We also ordered the eggs benedict which we would give a..."
Phuong Dang
"It was my first time at Tinker, located in Northcote and I have to say that I had very high expectations for this place. The outside is lovely and..."
Ines Fernandes
"Tinker, located in Northcote, is a relatively new café by the team behind Penta & Legacy!After visiting their sister cafés, we were..."
Dine And Dash
"At first, I was drawn to this cafe as it's name stirred magical vibes... Don't we all love Tinkerbell? However, when I visited, I found that the..."
@brunchgirl
"I can’t wait to go back to Melbourne and go to Tinker again. It’s a cafe that makes you feel welcome , has a chilled vibe and of course delicious..."
Dona S
"After loving their sister cafes, I was so happy to finally have an opportunity to try this place out for myself. I decided to order their famous..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"I have heard good things about tinker in Northcote so I was super excited to go and give it a go. Upon arrival I was greeted with smiles..."
Amy Flood
"Almost full, still we had no trouble getting a table and menus appeared within seconds.Within minutes we had ordered and didn’t have long..."
Srslyfoods
"Incredible brunch spot. Little on the pricey side for the area but you can let it slide as they food is just that goooood! The roasted cauliflower..."
Jake Unsworth
"I have been to Tinker many times and I must say, every time I go I'm always well taken care of. I love the vibes of the cafe, the indoor and outdoor..."
Jess (@isthatmyfood)
"Tinker has that vibe that could make you stay there for hours. Situated on a street with endless foot traffic (especially with dog owners). If you..."
EatPicLove
"A lovely and underrated brunch spot in the midst of High street. On the pricey side but but staff are extremely friendly and the coffee and..."
Edithmarina.rock
"Finally visited Tinker today for brunch! I ordered their beef burger, miso salmon flora bowl, mango & saffron panna cotta & their cold brew...."
Eats With Kayli
"Back again to one of our faves, and as always everything was exceptional. The Egg Benny waffles were so delicious... very filling. The mango..."
Morgs71
"Really loved visiting here, the food and drinks were on point! It’s a very popular cafe, so be prepared to wait! We enjoyed a variety of their best..."
Agreekable
"We had visited Tinker twice and both visits did not disappoint at all! Here’s what we had!Waffles eggs benedict - pulled smoke beef..."
Win - FSC
"In Short: Tinker café in Northcote offers stunning food creations that walk a perfect line between contemporary, photo-worthy fare, and comforting,..."
Coco And Vine
"We visited this cafe for some early breakfast, so it wasn’t busy and we had the option of sitting pretty much anywhere. We found the staff friendly..."
Vanessa
"A busy spot for brekkie! We lined up for about 15mins and got a spot outside in Melbourne’s winter. We did feel a bit rushed only because the big..."
Postcards From Peta
"Some slay breakfast shots for you! I’m dreaming of this bowl and it’s transporting magic which had me thinking I was laying by a pool in..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"When it comes to iconic Melbourne brunch cafes, Tinker has to be top of the list. It's a very trendy cafe, that's packed every day of the week...."
Maria Condello
"You have probably seen a post about their Granola Bowl before..! I am such a sucker for sweet foods and always on a hunt for meals like this one, so..."
AB.NaturalSoul
"Tinker is definitely one of the best places on the Melbourne brunch scene. Both dishes we ordered were winners.❤ The Waffle Eggs Benedict..."
The Frugal Cats
"4.5I had the pleasure of being invited along to try out the menu at Tinker. I haven’t been blind enough not to see the great dishes on IG and..."
Espy Eats
"I love a healthy green breakfast bowl and Tinker produce my current favourite. Perfectly sautéed kale with pesto, avo, quinoa, poached egg and..."
Kyah English
"One of the heaviest breakfast place in Melbourne!They got very nice dishes with creative presentation.You get mixture of cereals, fruit,..."
Berozgaar_engineer
"I’ve been on a bit of a Tinker, Penta, MOB, Clubhouse spree lately, visiting the set of cafes that really seem to define the Melbourne brunch..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Really cool vibes and friendly staff, had the açai bowl last time was as good as any other, but tried the eggs Beni this time and would definitely..."
Erin Rusic
"Finally made it to the famous Tinker. located on high street it was very busy even on a week day. Service was really friendly. Got offered..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"From the group that brought you the ever popular Mob in Camberwell and Bentwood in Fitzroy, Tinker is another café that is simply too easy to love...."
Gastrology
"Delicious breakfast with unusual elements added to each standard and plenty of original ideas. But it's the presentation that will grab your..."
R
"Nice bright place, we arrived late so it was pretty quiet. Meals came quick, had the breakfast salad with added chicken, very tasty and fresh. Coffee..."
Stephanie Campbell
"Every time I walk or drive past, this place is pumpin’.With reason, it seems.Very accommodating and friendly staff accompanied by food..."
Masha
"I was invited to Tinker after visiting Bentwood. We were welcomed immediately upon entry, it was a Sunday so it was very busy. I recommend making a..."
Themummyblogger
"This is one of my favourite brunch spots, and the same goes for my dad and many of my friends. I love the food, the service and most importantly..."
Eatandbooze
"Service was swift, though we did arrive early on Sunday so can’t really judge. Everything on the menu looked so good and have the potential to wow..."
Syaf
"These guys will always deliver. Food is always top notch accompanied by friendly staff. Coffee is consistent and worth the visit if you’re around...."
Tim Mala
"Amazing food! The beetroot labne that comes with the smashed peas is so good I could sit there with a whole tub and demolish it in one sitting. To..."
Therese Rowan
"Fantastic place for a great breakfast / brunch. I had the waffle Benedict with beef brisket absolutely faultless. Great decor and service. Highly..."
Foodie Heaven
"You often read about me visiting a place that is on my list, Tinker has been on it for quite some time. Ever since I saw their famous panacotta on..."
LifestyleByLily
Laiko
85/100 (670 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Mediterranean
Greek
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Calamari
Calamares
Burger
Lamb
Pesto
Café
Mediterranean
Greek
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always accommodating, with friendly welcoming staff. Only too happy to assist with special food..."
Jane
"We had a 400g steak and a vegan musaka both of which were fabulous. Above all, however, the service by Mikhali topped it all off with his friendly..."
Ryan Han
"⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Came here for brunch and had a great experience. The devilled eggs and the feel good brekkie were both..."
Jake Unsworth
"We came here during the week for dinner to catch-up with a friend and had a great time! We made our own banquet by ordering a number of dishes to..."
Cmzajicek
"nice restaurant in northcote. on a cold night, it was so nice to be seated next to the fire, and keep warm, although the main door didn’t shut..."
Palofee153
"Walking down High st late on cold Friday night, we decided to try Laiko, based on the warm and cosy setting inside and were keen for some Greek..."
Wayne And Cassandra
"I cannot go past a vegetarian moussaka. This one was vegan with potato, eggplant, chickpeas and a tomato topping without the bechamel or cheese. The..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"ooorpa, very nice food & drinks, especially the Greek music & funny thing is there Indians. WARNING, make sure you dont twist your Ankle, I nearly..."
Niko Muzza
"Great serving size of each meal. Welcoming decor. Efficient service. Unfortunately staff did not respond to my email regarding reservations. Besides..."
Miss T.A
"Good food.Lamb and chicken souvlaki really good. Took a bit of time to cook and serve.Service was alright, nothing great.Food was..."
Sahil Ali
"These guys sell loukoumades which is enough reason to go straight there right now. Should you also want to sample the breakfast or lunch on offer you..."
TheEnforcer
"Came in for the banquet and didn't know what to expect as they had a special promotion for $79 which included a bottle of wine. We were very..."
Maria Condello
"Amazing! This is the best honest Greek food I have ever had. We came for dinner Saturday night and had the banquet to try a bit of everything. A bit..."
Lilli Noggy
"I can't comment too much on the food here as we haven't had dinner so let's just leave that out. What we do love about Laiko is the service. We stop..."
Jams Jam
"Great food and friendly service with unique Greek food to top off a lunch or dinner that can really make your day. The only improvement I could say..."
Foodaholic103
"I went here the other day with my friends. It’s quite far from where I live, but Northcote is always hustling and bustling with people. We were..."
Joanne Liu
"Overall an excellent experience and meal. We had the banquet and we couldn’t fault anything that we had. Service was friend and quick. Recommended..."
Frankiestafford
"Went there for a meal with a friend. Really nice place. Food was good, service was great and friendly. The place looks really nice. My only..."
Peter Fiasco
"I couldn’t go past the Devil Eggs. The addition of chilli on a breakfast menu without being in an omelette is something quite unique and caught my..."
We Know This Place
"Pancakes are a must when visiting here. Though they have a great large menu ranging from breakfast, lunch and of course a tasty dinner we still..."
DamoForce Food
"I must have walked passed this place so many times but never been in. I’m glad I got the chance to try it. A Greek inspired menu so we opted for..."
KnowingMelbourne
"What a great addition to the Northcote food scene. Offering delicious Greek food and of course traditional breakfast dishes. We didn’t get a chance..."
We8melbourne
"Was at Laiko last night dinner and couldn't no share my experience to the public! I am putting it out there as the BEST greek in Melbourne! So much..."
Bernard Haylen
"Laiko was incredible, their pancake stacks are to die for. Seriously some of the best pancakes in Melbourne. I'll be back very soon to try some of..."
@foodtom
"Great Greek feasting at Laiko Northcote. We visited for an early dinner and ordered a variety of mezethes to share. The grilled calamari was so..."
LouLou Loves Food
"What an awesome, friendly and delicious visit to Laiko! Definitely family friendly and well priced, Laiko is some Greek food to die for!Did you..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"The smoothies are seriously so amazing!! If you ever visit this place, you 100% have to try one! The pancakes and devilled eggs were really tasty as..."
Connie
"Absolutely blown away by the food and service here. Staff are friendly and provide the most impeccable service and the food took me back to Greece...."
Vivian
"I was lucky enough to be invited to Laiko with a group of other bloggers last night and what a treat it was. Their watermelon martinis brought me joy..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Fantastic food and lovely people, however I would not suggest going there if you are in a rush. The time it takes for your meal to arrive is way way..."
Bonfood
"A venue that is good for breakfast, lunch and dinner is very rare, so coming across laiko was a gem! From acai bowls to big shared seafood platter's,..."
Nicole Wamba
"Everything you could ask for from a Greek restaurant. Their house made tzatziki was amazing, I actually licked the bowl it came in. Breakfast, lunch..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"We have been a couple of times now and must say the menu is fantastic. The service is friendly and welcoming and the quality of the meals is at a..."
Nick The Greek
"A Tuesday night , Laiko was well supported by diners. We four of us had the banquet for 4 $48.00 something ahead. But let's not get ahead of..."
Margaret Stickland
"Staff are friendly and welcoming. Nice decor. Food resonably priced. Food just took a long time to come out and it was a quiet Wednesday lunch time...."
Sanja82
"> Laiko Benedict with poached eggs, istra ham, baby spinach with cream rosemary, fetta, black pepper sauce on sourdough AND Housemade Granola with..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Have been to Laiko for lunch a few times. Great simple food that’s delicious. Service is impeccable. The open souvlaki was delicious and my friend..."
Brunswick Gal
"If you want a memorable meal (for all the good reasons), Laiko is your answer. Eleni and the team welcomed us for our children's christening lunch on..."
Angela Andaras
"What an amazing experience from start to finish! Eleni and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Recommended just the right amount of food and..."
Emily Robson
"Fabulous experience at this restaurant. Highly recommend. Saturday lunch, delicious house made greek dips ( the eggplant and tzatziki outstanding),..."
Maureen Quinlan
"We had the most fantastic Saturday evening at Laiko! The customer service and atmosphere was excellent, we felt so welcome. I'm looking forward to..."
Rebecca Nolan
"Attended a function at Laiko, it was absolutely superb! The food, service, ambiance was magnificent. I’ll be returning for more without hesitation...."
irene karpouzidis
"My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there last night and had the Seafood Platter. We’ve had many a platter at various places and the platter..."
Ray Haylock
"We just celebrated our son's baptism at Laiko and we cannot express how amazing the service was from Eleni, Bill and Co. What a wonderful family and..."
Sav Karpoizidis
Joe's Shoe Store
83/100 (609 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
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Pub
Italian
Bar
Pub
Italian
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Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"What’s not to love - it’s a cool bar on a cool strip, the lighting is always moody, the eclectic wine list is fantastic, staff know their stuff..."
Theleftofcentre
"I have been coming here for many years. Great atmosphere, great staff and nice place to hang out in winter and summer. Keep up the good work..."
Justin Nancarrow
"This place is lovely, old school booths nice vinos and lovely staff very laid back vibe. Highly recommend for casual drinks, you can order pizzas..."
Carla
"Good lighting. Nice mood mostly. Very good old fashioned service here. Our international guest, a hard man, thought it was a great spot. Great..."
Two Sheds
"One of my favourite little bars. Such a nice vibe, very relaxed and cosy. I love the simplicity of it. Staff are always very polite and helpful and..."
Sarah Evans
"Amazing Espresso Martini's. A fantastic place to take a date when you want to sit close in dark nook and talk with perfect 80s turns playing in the..."
Bonsaisly
"Amazing ambience. It's right there but you could walk past this bar and not notice it! Cozy location, good bar for a date! Used to be a shoe store..."
Christine Stephen
"Ambience is welcoming but not offensively cheery. The beer garden is well heated and the ashtray changeover happens once per 2 cigarettes by average..."
Molly Mckew
"We popped in here for a couple of aperitifs prior to dinner at Estelle Bistro, a few doors down.We lounged at the bar and I thoroughly enjoyed..."
The Tastebud
"Great everything, except the mediocre service. Cmon guys... it's totally geared to be amazing, just you need to get on board ................."
Starr
"Sneaky Bar ....low key from the street ....impressive once inside..great craft beers to choose from and nuts and pretzels. Beer garden hidden away..."
Nick The Greek
"A bar in a re-purposed shoe store! Whether it be snuggling up in a booth with a whisky on a winter's night, a Campari soda in the beer garden in..."
Caffiend
"Good beers and good food. The beers are good, and the pizza's from next door are awesome too ... Joe's Shoe Store is a standard favourite for those..."
Beau James
"Cool vibe. Joe's shoe store is such a cool retro place without the attitude although sometimes the music selection doesn't suit the mood of the..."
Maxi
"Great atmosphere. The atmosphere of this place is great. Very cool and comfortable, especially the outdoor area. Service was average. But thoroughly..."
Moreplease
"Pretty good. Two guys on the bar seemed pretty friendly, much nicer than the female bartender that was behind the bar the first time I went to this..."
Jjsoupman99
"Always great - however tonight a new bartender was loud, and irritating. She was ridiculing the alcohol choices of those ordering to her friend who..."
Sabrina Foenander
"Perfect bar. Great drinks, friendly staff, perfect atmosphere. I love going for a beer and nuts, or a wine with pizza ordered over the fence from..."
K
"What a place the hot Latin bar man made the best cock tail and the skinny guy with the glasses what a hunk cant the best night of my..."
Hell Boy
"Relaxed, yet lively. We went for the first time last night. The boys raved about the beer and the wine selection and espresso martinis were..."
Mel
"Relaxed atmosphere, good range of drinks and real vinyl playing on the..."
Josh
"Wonderful staff, wonderful pizza, great atmosphere - the best bar..."
Peppi
"My wannabe local. This is my wannabe local bar/food joint.Ecentric staff that are great fun, they serve pizza from next door at Pizza mine..."
Bec
"I have been coming here somewhat frequently over the last 2-3 months - probably much to the exasperation of the staff, haha - and have been given..."
Daniel Brooks
"A small fairly hip bar with some not bad items on their menu. Courtyard out the back which is pretty standard on high st. Wines by the glass could be..."
Wineboyo
"Great atmosphere - ordered broccoli pizza which was one of the best pizzas I've ever had (I'm a meat..."
Kit Shea
"Love Joe's. Cute booths, tunes on vinyl, yummy drinks. Hits the perfect mark of trendy and homey. You can order in pizza from next door. I always..."
Ruby M
"Rock solid Melbourne bar. Good cocktails, super chill—what more could you..."
Ben Barone-Nugent
"Love this place. It's an institution in the area and you're always guaranteed a great cocktail and an intro to some new tunes. Bar seats are good or..."
Steph Luxmoore
The Espresso Room
82/100 (1027 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
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Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
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Cakes
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Mid-range
"Everything about the espresso room just makes you keep wanting to come back day after day because it is that good! Love the place so..."
Gerrie Sylaidos
"I have been coming to this cafe for around a year now and I have honestly fallen in love with the place. Everytime I order they make sure it comes..."
Neda Gav
"Coffee is good and consistent. Ambience is ideal. Quality and well priced. My favourite place on the..."
Nick Birbilis
"A family favourite!! Staff are welcoming, quick service and happy to make recommendations. Large proportions and well priced food for Northcote...."
Maddiekbarnes
"The food here blew my mind! Was definitely very different to usual brunch places. I absolutely loved their superfood salad and protein pancakes...."
Saygs_
"A CAFE THAT SUITS EVERYONES TASTEBUD!We came here on a Saturday afternoon and what really impressed us how unique the place was with an..."
Eatingtravellingcouple
"Food was great, the smoked salmon hash with hollandsise was my favourite sooooo yummy! Service super friendly as..."
Clarissa.blaufelder
"Such a tasty and filling breakfast, eggs cooked just right. Could eat this everyday and happy to of found somewhere new in Northcote to eat..."
Maddy Gymnopoulos
"Now this was a great surprise! A modern cafe with a fantastic menu to compliment it too. Our delicious lunch started with coffees, both..."
Split The Bill
"Quick friendly service! Such a great little cafe with amazing coffee. I will definitely be adding this to my regular weekend coffee and brunch..."
Jasmine Fitzgibbon
"Ohhh! Don’t get me started!We loved the food here. The fritters were crispy on the outside, with plenty of flavour on the inside. Eggs..."
Sarah Isla-Maree
"I had an amazing time at espresso room in Northcote! Walking in, we were immediately greeted by the friendly staff and were in awe at the industrial..."
Melbourne Pancakes
"Beautiful little cafe! So many menu options for both breakfast and lunch, it was almost too hard to choose! Great food and fast attentive service...."
Chivy C
"Really enjoyable experience - great sized meals for the price and quality. I had scrambled eggs on toast with a coffee. The Coffee was great and the..."
FeedEdith
"Today I visited Espresso Room Northcote and was in love with the dark, cosy vibes this cafe offered. It was also nice and warm which was perfect as..."
@brunchgirl
"Espresso Room is a cosy cafe in the heart of Northcote. Open for 8 years and still going, it’s a popular spot for brunch that is loved by the..."
Stelly
"Love this place! Lovely staff, excellent coffee and the best sliders. And they remember our coffee order! The staff is amazingly friendly and..."
Audra Grace
"This place has changed the cafe scene in all of Northcote and all of Melbourne... the food has Mediterranean tones to its food, also sells lots of..."
Melbournemojoeats FoodBlogger
"Espresso Room is located nearby a supermarket so you never have to worry about finding a parking spot, which is always a selling point for..."
Harmony
"Such a unique, quirky little space in Northcote. I haven’t seen an interior quite like it. It almost has old school deli vibes. Anyway, it was..."
Emily
"Nice meal at The Espresso Room.The interior had a lot of ‘Day of the Dead’ vibes, which gave the space great character. Lots of plants..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Another one of Melbournes homely cafes that isn’t too over the top with its surroundings and its atmosphere. The staff were ace, super..."
Amy Flood
"I really enjoyed my meal at The Espresso Room in Northcote. It’s on the quieter end of High Street and looks a little unassuming from the outside,..."
Tomas
"A rustic cafe offering breakfast, lunch and awesome coffee. I had the seafood linguine that was full of fresh seafood. This is always a pleasant..."
Lee Chan’s Cravings
"I had a great experience at Espresso Room in Northcote! I love the décor, menu design, and overall feel and vibe of the place. Super..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Recently visited this cafe in Northcote. I’ll start with our coffees which not only looked amazing but were spot on in taste. We shared 3..."
LouLou Loves Food
"I had to give up coffee for a couple of weeks... all I was thinking about was when I could have my next coffee from here... Best coffee in northcote..."
Benelle
"The perfect Saturday afternoon enjoying some autumn sunshine & a delicious spread. We couldn’t go without ordering a coffee from The espresso room..."
Liv (nourishinglively)
"I really enjoyed my brunch experience here 😍The cafe was very spacious and we picked a spot right near the windows. We started off with ..."
Connie
"Northcote has become a mecca for great cafes, and they don't get much better than the Espresso Room. Located in a great corner location on a very..."
Morgs71
"Can’t believe I have only just tried Espresso Room now after living nearby for so long! Espresso Room is in a great location on High St Northcote...."
Oj_always_eating
"We had visited The Espresso Room a couple of months back and here’s what we had!Sliders - we had the fried chicken and haloumi sliders..."
Win - FSC
"I visited Espresso Room in Northcote with a couple of my friends and we ordered quite a bit. Overall we had a good experience with food and service..."
Kheng OMNOM
"It’s not hard to understand why Espresso Room was bustling with the locals of Northcote.With a seemingly endless, internationally inspired..."
Penguineats
"This is a Greek Cafe on the north side of High Street. This cafe was buzzing with locals and visitors alike.I like the fact that you can..."
Timinmelbourne
"Another highlight of my Melbourne Northside brunches of 2019 comes from The Espresso Room in Northcote! Part of the suite of cafes from No.19, Pinkie..."
2wo Fat Girls
"I had the opportunity to visit Espresso Room Northcote as a Collaboration recently. I love how spacious this Cafe is! It has indoor and outdoor..."
Themummyblogger
"We were kindly invited to have brunch at The Espresso Room. We chose a really hot Sunday arvo to go, and I was very relieved when we were seated..."
Willtravelforfood17
"4.5The Espresso Room doesn't attract much of a second glance if you're driving or walking past but it will be your loss if you don't stop..."
Hello. Imnikki
"This place has a very friendly vibe to it, the coffee is really great and the food is wonderful, you have to try the eggs with halloumi and figs..."
Rami R. Jouda
"Such a amazing cafe with great food. I only have good things to say!! The staff were extremely friendly and on the ball and the food is definitely..."
Elysse Clinch
"I've visited Espresso Room once for a coffee, but my second visit for food really cemented my love for this place. It's got a charming, old-school..."
Quince And Cheese
"Not only to they live up to their name with some damn good coffee, but they also serve delicious food! We had the buttermilk pancakes, and these were..."
Agreekable
"We were invited to Espresso Room yesterday a warm and welcoming cafe with an extensive menu. I was pleased to see a protein pancake on the menu in..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Delicious food! This large cafe in Northcote has it all! Extensive menu so there is something for everyone! The sliders were the dish of the day!..."
Thebrunchgirls
"I visited the espresso room the other day and why struck me first was all the lovely outdoor seating! It’s on a corner, so the tables go right..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I loved everything about this place! Menu is very Mediterranean which being a Greek I love! I couldn't fault a thing. I loved every dish I tried...."
Thalia Cottis
"Espresso Room sits on the corner of a modern apartment building on High street Northcote, an area that has seen some real cafe gems in recent years...."
Espy Eats
"Was invited to The Espresso Room over the long weekend for breakfast and really enjoyed the atmosphere of the cafe. It has a warm and inviting feel..."
Jessica Black
"I lived not for from this cafe for a year and never visited and I’m not sure why as the service here was great. Good coffee.m and my breakfast was..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"I really enjoyed my protein pancakes. My daughter had the pumpkin & halloumi fritters which were healthy and delicious! If you happen to just go in..."
Food Review Australia
"Popped by the other weekend for brunch and tried their pancakes, corn fritters and smashed avo! For drinks we got their cold drip coffee which came..."
Eats With Kayli
"We braved the heat on Monday morning and adventured out to Northcote, for brunch, at Espresso Room.A gorgeous shop front and huge sign..."
Food Fiend Melbourne
"There’s a multitude of bustling cafés on the High Street strip through Northcote, so you have to do something to stand out. Espresso Room is on..."
State Of Steph
"The Espresso Room which is located on High Street is a spacious and humble café. We loved the cheese fridge that they also had stored on the side...."
Vivian
"Loved my meal at Espresso Room! I was so full by the end! Love a cafe that offers generous servings at a very reasonable price! Highly..."
Laurenbisi98
"I was recently invited to dine at The Espresso Room on bustling High St in Northcote. My first impressions were that the cafe was deceivingly..."
Ali T
"The Espresso Room is in a great location, with generous portion sizes and friendly staff. The Turkish Delight was a great addition to the menu -..."
Brunchdotcom
"I can’t recommend The Espresso Room enough! The food was incredibly delicious and the serving sizes were generous. I wanted to try something..."
Chloe
"I’m always on the hunt for the best pancakes, so naturally the buttermilk pancakes were chosen. They were pretty good, fluffy inside and not too..."
Joanna C
"Stopping here on a Sunday morning for a late breakfast (or brunch as it is not commonly referred to) I can quite genuinely say this is one of the..."
Stelyios
"Firmly established in Northcote for the past 7 years, The Espresso Room is an enjoyable local cafe whose down-to-Earth friendly staff and..."
Nicole Tang
"The Espresso Room is located on High Street in Northcote. A lovely corner cafe with plenty of outdoor seating as well as a spacious..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"The Espresso Room is a very cute cafe in Northcote. It’s has beautifully present and delicious dishes! We ordered the fitters, butter pancakes and..."
The_littlehungrylife
"I always love a Northside brunch. We visited this spacious restaurant located off the busy High street in Northcote on a Sunday morning. The cafe is..."
One.hungry.girl10
"Very nice cafe with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu! The venue is spacious with plenty of seating indoor and out. The special the moment,..."
Cheesy.boys
"Great cafe located on high street northcote.The fit out was very nice and the staff were very welcoming. Tried a few dishes but my..."
WillAfon
"I wish I could adjust the rating to 4.5 for 4 doesn't quite cut how many boxes this place ticks! The smoothies here are beyond impressive; amazing..."
McKenzie Collins
"WOW speechless with the service of this cafe all of the staff was incredibly nice and the food was delicious ordered a cool freakshake, pumpkin..."
Alejandra Baez
"Food was amazing and beautifully presented! Very warm and friendly atmosphere, staff were very lovely and helpful. Had amazing food and catered for..."
Patrycja Huczek
"Had a great lunch at The Espresso Room yesterday! We ordered the Hash Tango, Pumpkin & Haloumi fritters & for a little dessert, we got the Protein..."
Josie Piccolo
"We were invited here for lunch and as we had heard so much about this cafe we were most eager to try it out. Seeing as it was a lovely sunny day we..."
Dine And Dash
"We wandered in to The Espresso room for breakfast.  We ordered the pumpkin fritters, smashed avo, and buttermilk pancakes. Presentation and flavour..."
Wayfare Wanderers
"Visited this great café on the weekend. We had the dog with us so picked a sunny table out the front (there was also shaded outside tables) around..."
Follow.our.lead
"I popped along to The Espresso Room in Northcote on this beautiful spring day. It was so warm out and still suffering jet lag I was keen to try one..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"Spacious cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, The Espresso Room is a perfect spot for brunch.We ordered the Pumpkin & Halloumi..."
Teresa.active.foodie
"Rating 4.5 StarsThe Espresso Room is a super cool rustic cafe in Northcote and it’s definitely worth a visit. There are booth seats and..."
The High Tea Girl
"Such a lovely cute cafe! A really refreshing Rustik feel too it with great coffee and amazing menu!! Plenty of variety, incredibly friendly staff &..."
Olivia Havers
"Hubby and I and my two kids went to The Espresso Room on Sunday and from the minute we got there the staff came up to us with a smile and asked us..."
Jo Helm
"What a wonderful place to spend the afternoon! The Espresso Room is full of joy and tasty treats! The staff are wonderful, the food is to die for..."
Annabel Faith Johnston
"4.1. Coffee stop today. Good sized place. Looks a little dated but who cares. It’s still a nice spot. My long black here was seriously good. ..."
Two Sheds
"This morning we were invited to head over to the Espresso Room and were pleasantly surprised with some very tasty breakfast options. A large menu..."
Where Will We Eat
"What I love about this place is it’s not insta trendy food that’s picturesque but doesn’t deliver - this place is the real deal! Go there for a..."
Bridget Radford
"December 2018 ~Returned back to this cafe & can say I loved it even more!! We tried some different dishes this time round, the pumpkin &..."
Anneliese
"The food was very good, I really liked it. I will definitely recommend to a friend and come here again. There were plenty of tasty looking options on..."
Hamed Khabbaz
"Espresso room is great spot to grab a bite to eat. The food is always lovely and the soup is a winner. They have a wonder selection of lunch..."
A Girl With Curves
"Espresso room is well priced and the service there is always great. I ordered the fritters which is a different option to my usual. I'm never let..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"Easily accommodated for our group of 5. It was busy but the staff had no issue providing us with excellent table service. The food was phenomenal, we..."
Aryan Farrokhy
"Delicious breakfast, buzzing atmosphere and well priced however not a 5 star review due to one older female worker ( straight brown hair shoulder..."
Anez
"Food was divine. The flavours in the bagel dishes were amazing. Floor staff were a bit..."
Andrew Simmons
"I love this coffee shop not only for the delicious coffee and food but also for the level of service. The owners Nick and Georgia are so warm and..."
Maria Scarinci
"Beautiful Café with plenty of space and beautiful outdoor seating. The staff are always happy to go above and beyond and always find time to have a..."
Adriano Corsi
"Not really a breakfast person but love espresso room!! No matter what I order, the food always tastes great! My go to cafe for breakfast/brunch! The..."
Natasha Raphael
Little Local Deli & Cafe
81/100 (265 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Australian
Contemporary
Australian
Contemporary
Deli
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Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
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Café
Contemporary
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Deli
Australian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Seating
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Takeout
Street Parking
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Mid-range
"This wonderful little cafe is next to my doctors in Northcote. Their coffee is amazing. Padre coffee, get some.for home. I have. Why do I love little..."
Rod Williams
"Great cafe with fantastic service and Mel is best ever barista and welcoming staff member. So glad she is..."
Skye
"This little corner cafe on the busy main street of Northcote is regularly busy and full of happy patrons dining on all sorts of delicious dishes. The..."
Morgs71
"4/5/5 I called into Little Local for a take away coffee. The service was friendly and welcoming. All the coffees are double shot as..."
Timinmelbourne
"Really friendly service and great soy flat white. The barista was even willing to wash my very dirty KeepCup for me since I didn't get a chance to..."
Quince And Cheese
"Located on the busy strip of High Street in Northcote is this amazing brunch spot! The décor is cozy and neat with a lot of natural light flowing..."
M3lissa____
"This place makes really good muffins! They rotate the flavours daily and are always very fresh. Highly recommend the Apple, Cinammon and dark..."
Edithmarina.rock
"New cafe in the crowded High Street market. It’s a good entrant that’ll help keep the established cafes well on their toes. It’s a..."
Two Sheds
"I’ve had takeaway coffee on several occasions and have always been pleased with the quality. I decided to try eating in for brunch and was not..."
Michelle Lam
"Really cute cafe with great food & coffee. I had the breakfast salad whuch was sooo good..."
Rina Chia
"A lovely little place with nice staff. I had a latte which was quite good and my friend had a soy latte, unfortunately it was a little lumpy, the..."
Marta Tesoro
"Great selection of sweet treats and lunch items. Had a red velvet lamington which was AWESOME! Unfortunately some of the items in the fridge (on back..."
Bridget Hoadley (Fig)
"Nice little cafe with friendly welcoming staff and good tunes playing. Serving Padre coffee, the single origin espresso was balanced and smooth, not..."
Timothy Morris
"New cafe in the crowded High Street market. It’s a good entrant that’ll help keep the established cafes well on their toes. It’s a bright,..."
Two Sheds
Penny Farthing Espresso
80/100 (1137 ratings)
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"This cafe has lovely coffee and really friendly, genuine service. Limited vegan options are available but I love the chilli in the avocado on..."
Jessica
"Have been coming here for 2+ years. Coffee is always good. Great staff and lots of seating..."
Tania Louise
"The portion size for their three egg omelette was the best as it filled me up without leaving anything on the plate! This café definitely does not..."
AB.NaturalSoul
"(Disclaimer: True rating would be 4.5 however on Zomato this is closer to a 5).I ordered the Wagyu beef burger and I definitely wasn’t..."
We Know This Place
"Great coffee and ever friendly service. Very cool courtyard with comfortable space. Have only eaten there once and was pretty..."
Sterling Archer
"Had lunch here in a small group. The menu is mainly brunch options with good coffee. The food is good quality, perhaps a bit pricey but overall a..."
Ryan
"Cute cafe at the top of Rucker’s Hill on High Street. Looks across to the Northcote old town hall where some big local battles were won and lost. ..."
Two Sheds
"Came here after the line for Tinker was way too long to wait in for breakfast. Staff were really friendly. I chose the burcher muesli which was quite..."
Let Laura Eat
"Still one of my faves. Always fresh, quick and polite. Corn fritters are one of my favourites and always on point. Theres never been a “bad day”..."
Anthony De Fazio
"Had lunch here not expecting much but the food was great. My gf got the soba noodles which was really well dressed and seasoned,and I got the wagyu..."
AaronN
"Simple and all-round menu. Staff are always consistently friendly and helpful. Environment is chilled and even when it’s busy it feels calm...."
Ruth Cathcart
"The dish I ordered was the baked eggs. It was delicious and flavoursome. The service was exceptional and staff were attentive. The atmosphere and..."
Danielle Nguyen
"This remains one of my favourite brunch places despite all the trendy cafes that have emerged in recent years. It's modern, simple and doesn't try..."
Linda Puc
"A nice cafe offering awesome coffee and breakfast and lunch options. I ordered the sweet potato rosti which came with smoked salmon and a poached egg..."
IEats
"Penny Farthing 🚲is tucked in the busy and notorious High Street in Northcote and with its hispster vibe has become a well known..."
Must Be Hungry
"What beautiful apple Bircher. Sweet but not overly with the labne cutting through the honey and the pistachios bringing some texture. Penny Farthing..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Love going here never a let down. The avo smash is amazing something simple but really good. My wife went there with her friends 1st time last week..."
Apetroski945
"I know I'll probably be mobbed by the locals for saying this, but in my opinion - the coffee here is nothing to write home about. It often has an odd..."
Bobby
"I've been to Penny Farthing a few times now, the owner is a nice guy and the staff are well mannered but they take a while to take your order -- most..."
Rajveer Sandeep
"Good coffee and yummy menu with plenty of options. They pump out the food from a tiny kitchen quickly and suspect this is due to a clever menu that..."
Andy Cake
"Great little place that serves awesome coffee and good breakfasts. Always busy which is a great sign. The smashed avo and free range poached eggs,..."
Jimmy Richards
"A little gem on High Street! Approachable and engaging staff, excellent coffee and quite a varied menu as well. Whilst this joint gets busy, and you..."
Sebastien
"I've only been here a few times and ordered a few different meals - they were all pretty tasty. The kasoundi baked eggs were yum, and another dish..."
Jade Cantwell
"Great place. Staff are super friendly. Especially Rachel. She's a gun. Best hospo worker on high st. I came here on a busy Sunday afternoon by myself..."
Elliot Brice
"Penny Farthing espresso is a cool little cafe on High street. Looks small from the outside but once you make your way through the kitchen walkway it..."
Ldimm
"Went here for breakfast this morning. Really enjoyed it, nice cafe, good vibe and friendly staff. Had the smash, was good, plenty of avo :) will be..."
Roxanne Hastie
"Great coffee stop, friendly staff and the most delicious ginger bread men in town. If your there for breakfast try the avocado smash..... It gets me..."
North Fitzroy Food Addict
"The first time I've been to Penny Farthing, I remembered the coffee was awesome. So I had high expectations when I returned today. The crew at Penny..."
Mizpiggy
"Good food, nice ambience and LOVELY coffee. Penny Farthing Espresso is a lovely place to hang out in the later afternoon too. A great place for a..."
Ms Giff
"Came here for lunch on Easter Sunday. The kitchen was about to close but they took our order promptly. Coffee (soy) was awesome as was the soy..."
Phlebebe
"Came here on a Saturday for a late lunch with a friend and the place was moderately busy but we got a nice spot out the front on high street. Staff..."
Brew Hunter
"Trendy name, trendy location with a Penny Farthing on the Window, not sure whether it's ride-able.First impression ..... small, narrow,..."
"JT" Jeffrie Trika
"Great coffee, fantastic beer garden, friendly service and delicious treats/meals. Need I say more?(no longer open until 10pm for the..."
Helen Fuller
"My wife and I went to the Penny Farthing Espresso today in Northcote. It was the first time either of us had been there.We sat down at the..."
Andrew Dodds
"It's difficult to be a good cafe in Melbourne. Penny Farthing is excellent. Great breakfast menu, great service and above all else, excellent..."
Zina Valaydon
"Penny Farthing Espresso is a Northcote neighbourhood gem. It feels a little vintage, with a few Penny Farthing bikes littered throughout the cafe...."
Chewing Is Exercise
"Lovely staff, food was really tasty and as described. The lack of highchairs was disappointing though, respect their choice not to have them, but had..."
Food Is Life
"Cappuccino was excellent and the corn fritters even more! Smash (smashed avocado with mint basil and poached egg) was really tasty and delicious...."
Simone Calafatti
"Best coffee in Northcote; mouth-watering menu, including vego and vegan options; pleasant outdoor seating; quiet and quaint crowd; wonderful wait..."
Amy Ryan
"I read that the coffee was really awesome at this place, and I am glad I popped in because the coffee was excellent!! I also ordered myself fruit..."
Fortheloveoftravelandfood
""Cafe with a character with some good food". Loved the backyard seating area. The menu is a good mix of the usual brunch options and something..."
FoodHedonist
"Lovely cafe and friendly service. I really liked our coffee coffee (double shot latte) and the nice courtyard where we sat in the sun. Will come back..."
I. D.
"A cute cafe among a bunch of other cute cafe's on High Street. Good coffee, nice courtyard & friendly staff. Went for brunch on a dreary..."
Kathleen Doherty
"Great place for a Sunday brunch. Perfect coffees, the sweet potato rosti was awesome the duck was delicately smoked. The salad for the duck was..."
Duala
"Today special Ratatouille halloumi toast, find the ratatouille portion is slightly small to the price charged, but taste good, halloumi cheese not..."
Snoopy
"Penny farthing has a mouth watering brunch menu, which made choosing something to eat the hardest decision of my weekend. I went with the corn cakes,..."
Kate Liggett
"Second time here. Love the food & coffee. Tasty corn fritters, & kasundi, bacon & fennel-baked eggs...a nice twist to the bacon & egg..."
Ge-Anne Geanvianni
"Had a coffee and a hot chocolate.Coffee was beautiful - really smooth lovely texture and delicious.The hot chocolate was unfortunately..."
Phoenix
"This little place has the best coffee, consistently good , positioned at the top of Ruckers Hill on High street it has rapidly built up a loyal..."
Peter Evans
"Perhaps it is the way Penny Farthing sits on a hill pretty much on its own that parallels it's stand alone nature of uniqueness.  High Street..."
Dayleallisonw
"The food and service here is pretty good and they do great eggs but the music out in the outdoor seating area is incredibly weird and jarring and..."
Chris
"Great place, and I love the decor. Coffee was great and so was the service. The cheese and chilli chorizo was such a winner!! Well worth popping into..."
She Eats And Eats
"Good breakfast here - and one of the rare places I don't get eggs! Can't go past the cheese, tomato and basil toast. Really hits the spot and they..."
Beau James
"They're laid back here - borderline too laid back as I had trouble telling wait staff from clientele! But the coffee was delicious, and my avocado..."
Milly
"Great coffee, friendly staff and good food. I get take away coffee here frequently and also meet a friend irregularly, we sit in the great..."
Nathan Fradley
"Good coffee - pretty good breakfast...Had breakfast this week at PF and it was good - definitely not great and definitely not bad. Lots of talk..."
Uncle Grandpa
"Delicious baked eggs and very friendly staff...."
S3371348
"Good. I went to to Penny Farthing on the weekend. The staff were very nice and warm, and the food was delicious. Maybe some of the reviewers..."
Kara
"Never in my life have I encountered such exquisite food combined with perfectly blended coffee and superb customer service!I am constantly..."
Peachy Simone
"Amazing food and coffee. Staff are so welcoming and efficient. Love the..."
Ashm
"It’s a fairly nondescript place from the outside. In fact I almost walked past. But once inside you are treated to Penny Farthing paraphernalia and..."
The Travel Journo
"Even though my tastebuds were disappointed, I left with a full tummy. I’ve always had an irk with staff who look bored and give the impression..."
Mothersays
"I ordered the baked-eggs with pumpkin and a strong soy latte and was disappointed when the waitress did not congratulate me on being bold. The meals..."
Violet
"The coffee crème brulee was a sure crowd pleaser when it had arrived at our table.Aesthetically pleasing to look at and aromatic in its coffee..."
Melina Han
"It is hard to judge a cafe from a breakfast meal let alone from one visit, but it is obvious that the Simmons brothers have kept things simple, doing..."
Pjh.
"The coffee here is key. It’s got a subtle bitter edge, a great counterpoint to the other flavours on..."
Eggswithsides
"Avocado toast the best ever. Service left something to be desired - although we were seated promptly, we had to wait a long time to get menus and..."
Unravelled
"'Hock' Dish. Yummy..."
LOIS
"One of the few cafes in Melbourne that serves truely good coffee. Food and service a bit..."
Ben To
"The best!. This is my favourite place in Northcote for breakfast - you can't go wrong with the avocado smash. It's always fresh, the toast is always..."
Facebook User
"Chai!. Great service, staff are friendly and attentive. Had an almond milk chai that was delicious. Definitely go here..."
A_2012
"It's my favourite cafe and I told the staff that the other day. Lovely ambience out the back and quiet. No music blasting - bliss! I like the..."
Kate Beckwith
"Great vibe, excellent coffee, exceptional food, warm friendly service. We happen on this place looking for a coffee and there was the wow factor..."
Ricky Pann
"Lovely industrial minimalist setting with a wonderful shaded outdoor seating area at the back of the cafe. Coffee is great and the breakfast menu is..."
Myra Sze Min Ong
"Such a good vibe!! Very friendly and professional staff. Penny Farthing definitely makes the best coffee in the area. The menu seems well balanced..."
Jeet Billan
"Cosy, cute cafe. Amazing coffee and food!!! Delicious decaf!! And gorgeous kale salad. Sian makes the most delish coffee. Chill vibe, always..."
Hannah North
"Amazing coffee, lovely cosy place and it's quiet ambient space is for a relaxing experience 🙏 wonderful attentive..."
Leanne Pitman
"Truly excellent brunch, the kale salad, sweet potati rosti and smashed avo are all excellent. Service was also great. We will be..."
Jonathan Whitty
Black Waffle
78/100 (1213 ratings)
Dessert
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Waffles & Crepes
Ice Cream
Gelato
Cakes
Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
Café
Australian
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Mid-range
"A surprise gem in the heart of Northcote, this dessert cafe is not one to be missed! As soon as we entered we were greeted with lovely staff and..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Best gelato in town but other items are not to the same..."
Brian M
"The salted dark chocolate ice cream was..."
Vi Tran
"Visited here with my friends around 9PM one night. It was so good this place opens late so we can easily stop by without worrying they might close or..."
Sense Of Food
"Nice waffle with friendly staff service. Lots of ice cream..."
Laurence Song
"Works for us. Mighty warm night and we stumbled on this place for a post dinner ice cream. It was going off. Smallish range here but what they had..."
Two Sheds
"Always a great way to start a meal or end a meal with the best ice cream in the area always love go their to hit my cravings out of the place...."
Steph Dawson
"Located in High St Northcote Black Waffle is a place that fills your dessert needs! When we visited we tried the Hazelnut Heaven Waffles and..."
Crumbs Of A Foodie
"Black Waffles in the only place you should visit for beautiful waffles with insane toppings! Not only do they serve up incredible waffles, they..."
Tara & Christian
"Lots of creative and delicious desserts. I like how their icecream is creamy and not overly sweet. Interesting flavours such as dragonfruit, lemon..."
Bi.ly
"It made me so happy to see gluten-free sweet treat options as soon as I walked in! They also have a delicious selection of ice cream. The sticky date..."
Glutenfreedombeth
"I come in here more than I would care to admit....I do sometimes feel they could vary the flavours up a little more but overall always pretty..."
Alfred
"If yummy desserts and ice cream are your game, then you have to get yourself to Black Waffle in Northcote. This big, open space is dessert paradise..."
Morgs71
"Kidd' fave. Fantastic ice creams, one of the good places in Northcote. Coffee is not bad also. The window seats are great for people watching while..."
Leanne Smith
"THE BEST ICE CREAM! I had heard amazing things about black waffle mainly because of their decadent desserts! I went in to try some of their..."
Amy Flood
"Staff here were polite and friendly and had a smile on their face the whole time and went out of their way to make sure we were happy. The ice..."
Courtney Dark
"Upon entering the shop the staff immediately greeted me enthusiastically! Wonderful atmosphere! Delicious homemade gelatos 😩!! Passion fruit,..."
Sara Osman
"Anytime is ice cream time and when the girlies suggested we check out Black Waffle. What we didn’t know was that it serves up vegan ice cream. Now,..."
Linnie Eats All The Food
"I had been eyeing black waffle for their bubblegum flavoured gelato , but soon enough they got GOT themed gelatos, and the THRONE nerd in me..."
Siya Thomas
"Very nice place with different variety.Don’t forget to try Bubble gum ice cream. Staff is very polite and they gave suggestion as well and if..."
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"Lovely local coffee shop making an awesome cafe latte. Super friendly male who I see there often, I’m guessing he is one of the owners? All the..."
Raymond Poliski
"The service here is so friendly and super quick! These guys run a tight ship and you can tell by the team, they enjoy their job! I’m a local and..."
Jesmindah
"Stunning ambiance, friendly staff and delicious waffles. The menu looked so great I dint know what to choose. I’ll defiantly be back very soon!..."
Natalie
"I don't think words can describe how excited I am to find a place that sells vegan ice cream that is soy-based rather than coconut, being the hater..."
Vrycrise
"One of the greatest grown and made Northside Thickshakes known to man(and woman)!Worth contracting diabeetus for gelato density squared in..."
666monkeyboy
"Speciality : waffles and ice cream. I came here for cake and hot drink. Friendly service . Delicious NY cheesecake . Excellent thick and smooth hot..."
Miss T.A
"Great spot for vegan treats when I'm in the area. Tried the waffles first, which are a bit gummy and heavy (as many vegan waffles are), but tasty..."
Quince And Cheese
"The strawberry waffles here were SOOOO GOOOD!! Crunchy, not too sweet and served with amazing flavourful gelato! Best waffles I’ve ever had. Would..."
On Nom
"Visited here today on a Tuesday afternoon and tried the vegan waffles with Oreos, strawberries and chocolate sorbet. This really satisfied my sweet..."
Thuyteeisaboy
"Quality Icecream, many amazing flavours to choose from making it take a while for you to decide on your order! The caramel cookie crunch is a crowd..."
Kyah English
"Delicious ice cream had to go back days after my first visit! The first time I went for 1 scoop Bueno 1 scoop Carmel crunch only to realise the..."
Todd Atkins
"Nice local place for desserts and ice cream! I usually have dinner around the area and then pop by here after for dessert. Opens late which is good!..."
Happyley
"Tasty af ice cream with the flavours constantly changing. If you have the opportunity to try the bueno or caramel crunch flavour we highly recommend..."
Cheesy.boys
"such a cute ice cream shop in Northcote! I had the charcoal vanilla flavour ice cream and i was so excited to try it knowing it was gluten..."
Foodadventureswithliv
"Came in on a busy Saturday night expecting something amazing and we certainly got it. The vibe and atmosphere at Black Waffle was..."
Stelyios
"These waffles are amazing! Highly recommend this place! Their icecream is amazing also! Their iced chocolates are made with chocolate icecream,..."
Kiera Luff
"Really great for a quick catch up or a longer coffee break - there's a good selection of coffee, bagels and desserts. The plain cream cheese bagel is..."
Jf
"My go to cheat meal on weekend and it is close in midnight! Who’s exciting to go here!?ME !☝🏻️🤙🏻 I ordered hazelnut heaven with..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"This is the place to go for amazing vegan ice cream, loads of delicious flavours plus vegan waffles and gluten free options as well. Staff were..."
Veganaut
"Black Waffle’s gelato menu is relatively modest, with around a dozen flavours, including both dairy and non-dairy (vegan) options, changing every..."
Gelido
"Came in here and tried the citrus ricotta waffles and was thorouhgly impressed with the flavours, balanced and not too sweet,. Its not something that..."
George David Michaelides
"Love love love this place! They are delicious and everything you could want from a ‘cheat meal’. Definitely a place to try and I know I have..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"Amazing flavors, even though there are only a dozen, it doesn't make the choice easier.  The ricotta citrus is amazing, especially for the summer..."
So So
"Hands down one of the best dessert places I've been to in Melbourne. Didn't hesitate to give my first 5 star rating. will definitly go again..."
Hell's Kitchen
"I've been here a couple of times and service has always been prompt, super friendly and the waffles always consistently good. I've ordered the..."
Victoria.lekkas
"Been here a couple of times but by far the updated menu is a winner! Loved the lemon waffles, not overly sweet and sickening which lemon desserts can..."
The Official Food Hunters
"Super creamy icecream. The milo flavour was literally like eating out of the tin which was heaven. Would’ve liked to have seen a few more flavours..."
Therese Rowan
"They have such good vegan ice cream! I’m not vegan but I died and went to heaven after tasting their Caramel Crunch flavour. A must try. I look..."
Andrea
"Best vegan ice cream ever please keep bubblegum forever it made my life. Also love choc mint and hazelnut and chocolate and okay just all the vegan..."
Kim
"If you come here the one thing you need to try is the VEGAN hazelnut icecream... you’ll be scratching your head trying to work out how it’s vegan..."
Tilley Eats
"Great vegan ice cream options!! My favourite flavours are the mint and bueno! The charcoal chocolate is also really nice and have a good coco taste..."
Edible Flowers
"Great place for late night coffees with a decent selection of waffles to choose from, but it’s the homemade ice cream that keeps me going back for..."
Thomas Francione
"really great place to go out for a sweet treat after dinner in northcote. Waffles are a very reasonable price and taste delicious! very impressed..."
Emily Anderson
"Lovely gelato and dessert bar. A wide selection of desserts that all look delicious. The gelato had gluten free listed under the flavours which was a..."
Vick Eats
"We went on International Waffle day which surprised me that they didn't have any type of specials or even celebrated it. Just walking into the place..."
Jammy
"Love this lil cafe. They have vegan ice creams 🙌🏽 I must say, can’t go post the hazelnut ice cream. It’s the best ice cream I’ve..."
Emii KS
"We had the hazelnut waffles and were not disappointed! Belgian waffles with the chocolate ice cream on the side was perfect, and the..."
Whatdoyafeellike
"Clean, affordable, delicious food/shakes very chilled place which is ideal for a catch up. Easy going staff, venue tidy and claim atmosphere. Great..."
Adam
"Came here instead of waiting 30 minutes for a table at tinker and it was worth it, service was so quick and food well presented. The tropical bowl..."
Britney Collins
"Yum yum yum!!! Had the waffles twice here and I'm addicted. Tried the hazelnut/strawberry ones and the apple pie, loved both. Portion size is..."
Lil Miss Vegan
"I've been meaning to try this place for ages and finally went yesterday. I ordered the vegan hazelnut waffles and was pleasantly surprised. The..."
Christina McDonald
"Came in expecting the worst but as soon as I had that first bite I was hooked. I had the vegan berry waffles and my girlfriend had the..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"When I tell you I love ice cream - I eat it everyday. And black waffle, is by far - my absolutely favourite place to get ice cream. Amazing..."
Katerina Ana
"Beautiful place for vegan and gluent free ice cream selection. Went with hazelnut and charcoal vanilla which was superb. Their selection of other..."
Flywith Dinh
"If you haven't gone here, you need to! Amazing flavours and choices. Being lactose intolerant I haven't had much choice of Ice cream. But at Black..."
Jay Carfora
"Lovely little ice creamery and gelato shop. Recommend the charcoal..."
Toby Halligan
"Go here for the ice cream and not for the atmosphere. The ice cream is good but inside the acoustics seem to amplify conversation and make the place..."
David Kaminski
"An amazing place to visit with family and loved ones. The ice cream was perfect so does the waffle - Wonderland. Coated with chocolate syrup and..."
Taste Of Melbourne
"Ooh yum, I love ice cream .. especially different flavours. Black Waffle surely offers that. Charcoal Vanilla that's black .. yup, black! A black..."
Ruth Griffiths
Barry
72/100 (2350 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Australian
Cafe
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Chili
Risotto
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Burger
Cakes
Lamb
Café
Australian
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"One of the best eggs Benedict I have ever had . Lovely coffee..."
Parul Aggarwal
"I’ve been to Barry a few times and these guys know what’s up in the brunch scene! Chilli Scrambled Eggs: Packed full of flavour..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Even though this cafe is always busy, I love that the staff will always find a space for you to sit and enjoy a cuppa. Barry has a fantastic..."
Morgs71
"Excellent service. The food was delicious. We had a great time. The coffee was great too. The staff was very attentive and courteous. Loved it!..."
Isha
"Called in here for a coffee. The service was friendly and attentive which is always nice. This place was packed and we were lucky to score..."
Timinmelbourne
"A friendly, busy and bustling cafe. It's my first time exploring this area of Northcote.I ordered the Lamb Shoulder and it was full of..."
Lina's Music House
"Absolutely delicious!! Couldn't fault it. The venue is bright and relaxing, the staff are friendly and the service is quick. I had the superfood..."
Jake Unsworth
"Bazza, we love you! Everything we have eaten is amazing. Beautiful looking food. Beautiful flavours. Great coffee. Portions are perfect size to fill..."
Angelat
"I have no faults with this place! Amazing food and amazing staff! The food melted in my mouth and everything on the menu sounded so good, I had..."
Zacquilinelao
"I currently have a craving for nourish bowls so definitely needed to get around to having one🥗! For anyone that is interested in trying out a cool..."
AB.NaturalSoul
"Found this a cute little breakfast place when we went shopping at Terra Madre and it fits right in with the vibe. Lots of tables out the front but..."
Alan Tse
"Great iced latte here, my favourite in the area. Wouldn’t let me take my snake inside the cafe which was a little annoying considering he’s in a..."
Frances Trumpet
"Service was friendly and the server was patient with my food allergy questions, despite being busy food was quick and it was delicious, I got the..."
Sarah Flemmington
"Really enjoyed the feel of this place. White brick walls and beautiful big windows at the front creates a light feel. Coffee was pretty good and came..."
JDP79
"Lovely space, creative and extensive menu. Wasn’t too adventurous today just tried the chilli scrambled, no scrimping on the chilli here a tingling..."
Enjoy It
"Food: the presentation was immaculate, certainly an ideal instagram location. The poached pear made the activated charcoal porridge taste delicious,..."
Chrissy Halden
"Food was amazing both times I have visited.Brunch and lunch dishes were equally as good Coffee was good Gets super busy on weekends..."
Bites Of Melbourne
"Best eggs benny in Melbourne? These guys have quite the rep and they definitely lived up to the hype. The eggs benny was perfect and I loved how..."
WillAfon
"Old mate Barry at it again. Friendly, courteous, respectable and a lovely companion. A good man, in a world with so few good men. A ordered in coffee..."
Johnny :):)
"I have been eating at Barry’s for years. The food and coffee is consistently good and there is always a crowd. The eggs Benny is a classic and so..."
LouLou Loves Food
"There’s a great reason as to why Barry is always busy and widely regarded as one of the finest cafes in Melbourne and that’s because they truly..."
Kristian
"Great brunch location, food variation and creativity. Service: 3/5Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4/5Would I visit BARRY again?..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"One of my top ten in Melbourne with delicious coffee and food (we had eggs Benedict and the raw broccoli salad). Although always busy on weekends, a..."
Julia Stehli
"I visited Barry’s with some friends and we were surprised at how the café looked. It presents much better than it appears on their website. The..."
Felicity Kyle
"Great food, amazing coffee. Bit on the $$ end for some items. And be prepared to overhear people’s conversations as the seating is tight and it can..."
Julie V
"Loved my smashed avo!! One of the best and really generous in size! Cute little cafe that is quite big! Large indoor and outdoor area! Will be back..."
Rebecca Fakhri
"I was recently here for a solo lunch. I had the salt and pepper calamari. It tasted great, but the presentation was pretty average. It looked like..."
Jennifer Therry
"So who is Barry? That is the real mystery – so keep reading to find out! Barry (the cafe) is a bustling cafe in the Northern hub of Northcote,..."
2wo Fat Girls
"Absolutely loved the lamb shoulder. Best I've ever had. This is one of the best spots to eat in Melbourne, delicious breakfasts also and great..."
Jane Butler
"THE BEST HOTCAKE IVE EVER HAD This is not a drill!!! I recently came here with a friend after briefly visiting about a year ago. I’d seen..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Another trendy place for breakfast in Northcote. We went at 11am on Australia Day and it was busy enough to produce a good vibe but not too busy that..."
Fromthegrill
"Coffee was superb and service excellent. For lunch I had the calamari, they were tasty but just a tad too oily. Nevertheless, a great overall expert..."
MrMena
"Love this Northcote staple! Coffee is great, the staff are courteous and the food is amazing. My favorite is the Broccolini, one of the..."
Cath
"Consistently delicious food and coffee, particularly love the Benedict. A small twist on the original without taking it too far. Very quick..."
Milkyway
"Barry is a thriving Melbourne café perfect for enjoying a weekend brunch. The ambience is modern and relaxed with wide windows allowing plenty of..."
Gastrology
"I’ve been wanting to go to Barry for quite a while now, and I was not disappointed! We definitely over ordered and couldn’t finish everything,..."
Cassie Betteson
"Barry has always been one of those popular cafes that I see pop up. For some reason I’ve always imagined it being further from my home than it..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Seated as soon as I walked through the door, order was taken within 5 minutes of being seated & deciding what to eat. Had salt & pepper calamari..."
Liz
"Barry is a cafe in Northcote that does a range of breakfast and lunch dishes that go above and beyond the usual cafe fare, including dishes that..."
Love At First Bite
"This was a last minute choice for a catch up with friends. It has a very funky, roomy layout which makes it pram friendly. Most importantly the grub..."
Jane Makin
"another nice place to visit in northcote. Menu is full of a great variety of items with a range of hot and cold beverages which are unique to the..."
Emily Anderson
"The calamari dish was really on point. No flaws at all. Beautifully cooked and fresh calamari. Just the right thickness of batter . And the chilli..."
MINIMA
"Wheelchair accessible inside and out. Accessible toilet.Bookings essential on the weekend with wheelchairs. Although it's a quick turnover..."
Ramp It Up
"Enjoyable cafe. Some healthy options on the menu and good coffee. Often a line up which I wouldn’t wait for with some cute cafes surrounding. Nice..."
Ruth Cathcart
"I had heard so much about this place so I was very excited to check it out. And I wasn’t disappointed! My sister rated their French toast special..."
KnowingMelbourne
"I dunno I was kind of expecting more? Meal was really tasty (although quite exxy). I had the pulled lamb, eggplant and cauliflower which was the..."
Got_2_lunch
"Came to barry on the weekend,At first i was aprehansive due to being so busy and wait time but to my suprise coffe came out..."
Cassandra
"Great quality food, friendly service and not overpriced, particularly considering it's located in Northcote! Very busy on the weekend and it's..."
Maddie
"Barry has always been on the top of my breakfast and lunch places. The service is always great, food is always tasty and there is a wide variety of..."
VeeC
"Being a local, it's hard to ignore the hype over Barry. I went with a friend on a Saturday morning for brunch and somehow we managed to get..."
Split The Bill
"This place is really popular and very busy. But this is not always a good thing.The interior is great, and windows all around make it feel..."
Jamie
"Have been here a few times and is always consistent,with friendly service and welcoming. Staff are great. Coffee is good,arrives quickly. Chilli..."
Anna Singh
"Quirky place in northcote with plenty of space so you don't feel cramped!! I understand the score average and totally agree, great service, great..."
Nikki
"No, Barry isn’t a man (although if he were, everyone would be fighting over him), it’s a café on High Street that has brunch goers frothing..."
Trading Plates
"Went for lunch, ordered the Free Range Pork Belly, Baby heirloom carrots, fig, walnut crumb, ginger & carrot puree, crispy ginger. Dish was delish,..."
Pyro
"Fo0die dined as a guest of BARRY and as such, the rating does not give any consideration to customer service. Conveniently located with..."
The Fo0die
"> Mix of seasonal mushrooms, thyme infused butter, pickled onion ribbons, poached egg, porcini salt, toast and a side of avocado AND Lemon crushed..."
Breakfastpiggy
"It’s no wonder all the locals are in love with Barry. A thoroughly enjoyable, well-executed and delicious brunch fare with impeccable service to..."
Penguineats
"Went here for lunch and ordered the Eggs Benedict & a Hot Chocolate. Service was friendly and fast although the place was a little noisy but..."
Imogen Giorgini
"Been to this place multiple times and nearly always order the same thing - the Californian super food salad. It's healthy, delicious and got all the..."
Yourmelbournefoodguide
"Outstanding food, service & ambience !Coffee exceptional Never disappoints here- food on another level Love this place - regular favourite..."
Tracie Wealands
"Came here on morning weekday which not that busy. Service was great the guy at the front door nice and polite. But the food taking quite long like..."
Delishmama
"Amazing fresh and delicious food at reasonable prices and friendly service! One of my favourite brunch places in Melbourne. Highly recommended...."
Melbfoodie
"Now I know why everyone is raving about Barry. I know perfection doesn't exist but this cafe is one of the very few cafes in Melbourne that comes..."
Kenny
"❤️❤️❤️ Peanut butter and tomatoes heaven Coffee greatHash browns were divine Eggs poached beautifully Lovely..."
45
"Barry is a cafe in Northcote that focuses on quality over quantity, with options for meat eaters, vegetarians, vegans, and celiacs. The space,..."
The City Lane
"Prepare to wait for a table at Barry, unless you are there very early. We felt rushed to eat our food and go. Service was a bit slow as it took a..."
Cards And Cafes
"I love coming to Barry because there's always such wonderful service! All the staff we encountered were very polite especially given it was such a..."
Julia
"Love this place. Fresh, wholesome food that is creative yet simple in the best way. Good coffee and nice drinks. Great atmosphere. This places makes..."
Linda Puc
"Peanut butter and celery: yepPeanut butter and apple: yepPeanut butter and jelly/jam: not for mePeanut butter and tomato: HELL YEAH!..."
Danielle Cullen
"Where do I start , the place looks amazing the service was friendly. Then to coffee and food which were both perfect. Me and my partner both enjoyed..."
Coffeeplz
"Good coffee. Service was friendly and quick. Ordered the eggs benedict, which was very nice. Would definitely go again. I went on a Friday morning..."
Truth Hurts
"Having trying to pursuit this place for a while now I decided to fling into this establishment today.Walking down the street, I realised..."
Tez
"The breakfast was awesome and we will definitely make a return visit. Wish it was a little closer to where we live! Service was good and staff were..."
Pinch Of Bacon
"Amazing Breakfast, owners have turned over a new leaf after their recent issues. The food was fantastic, and the coffee was phenomenal. Plenty of..."
Luke Batiste
"I finally made the effort to come and visit this place, though it had more to do with actually getting up early enough to, well, just basically visit..."
Nicole Bottazzi
"Nice cafe. I don't usually see it so quiet, got a table after walking in straight away. Food was nice. Service was nice and..."
Sean Otto
"Stopped in for a double espresso after an early morning ride. Staff were friendly and the coffee was..."
Ash