Had a casual lunch with mates, the food was epic, atmosphere was awesome and the service was excellent.
Found a joint I can hit a casual coffee at with mates and also hit up a great feed.
Definetly will be coming back to this place!
Great coffee and perfect atmosphere. I had the Lamb kebab and finished off a calamari meal as well. Couldn't recommend it more. Delicious!
We had an enjoyable meal. Meat cooked to perfection. We had a meat platter it was delcious. You will not go home hungry. Service was excellent. We will come back again with friends. Thankyou.
We came here on a 50% off Set Menu weekday night. Very welcoming service, quite atmosphere. The decor is very basic, so no distractions - you can have an easy conversation. Most importantly - great value offer, large portions and tasty food. I was quite impressed with the quality of the "house wine", and beer included in the deal is ANY from the menu (not just the cheapest one)
The Coal Pit gave us a great dining experience with excellent service. We were surprised at how big the portions were, and definitely got our monies worth.
We ordered the set menu from thefork.com with its 50% discount.
Food: We got three courses, the entree was a nice starter and the bread was amazing - we were obsessed. The stew had really great flavor, could have been cooked a tad longer so the vegies and fish were softer - but personal preference. The kebabs and chips were nice as well!
Service was great, our waitress checked on us to make sure we understoof the set menu and enjoyed everything. The resturant has a nice open space and outfoor dining, felt roomy - would be good for a gathering.
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We'd been meaning to go for here for a long time so I was pretty pumped to try it out.
I'll choose a few starters over mains any day as they tend to be the best options for vegetarians, and these guys just happen to have some awesome ones.
Falafel, eggplant chips and Halloumi chips (to share!) were ordered and quickly devoured.
All three came with the perfect amount of dipping sauce to last.
The Halloumi wasn't too salty - the staff checked to make sure that it wasn't based on some feedback they'd had in the past.
The eggplant chips were the perfect balance between firm and gooey.
The falafel was green on the inside and nicely browned on the outside, and even now I have no idea what they were made out of. They tasted fantastic and did not leave me burping falafel afterwards like many often do. (Gross I know).
My husband got an open chicken shwarma in a Turkish style bun which came with a generous serving of fries and dipping sauce.
He looked to be in his own private tasty/messy heaven as he smashed it faster than a bullet train.
These guys REALLY nail it on the condiment generosity.
Portion sizes were good and flavours were bang on.
Decor was pleasant.
Overall a great addition to the Eastern suburbs.
10/10 would eat here again
such a delicious dinner, absolutely loved how cute this place is! staff were so nice to me about gluten free options and made sure i was able to eat! I had the yummy lamb shish kebab with a tomato & cucumber salad and hommus & tzatziki dip accompanied by a pomegranate mocktail yum!
The breakfast offerings have a middle eastern twist to a greater or lesser degree, depending on what you order, and the flavours work beautifully. The service is prompt, accommodating and friendly. Actually when I was paying the bill, the girl noticed me eyeing up the small sweet filo pastries in the cabinet and put two into a bag for me to take, on the house. I'd recommend the mixed middle eastern breakfast that comes with falafel, hummus and two types of sausage. The housemade flat bread was warm, soft and yeasty, the sausage fragrant with cinnamon, the scrambled eggs yellow and silky, and the falafel crunchy and delicious. We'll be back for dinner for sure.
I can’t describe my joy in visiting The Coal Pit for the first time. I ordered a dirty chai and was pleasantly surprised with how strong and “clean” it tasted. I’ve had the pleasure of having the Sujuk Shakshuka and the Falafel Burger with Chips. Both were delicious, beautiful plated and exactly what I expected and wanted.
Their classic and authentic Middle Eastern dishes take me back to my travels in Morocco and Turkey, they have successfully created a beautiful fusion of Middle Eastern Cuisine and Melbournian cafe style.
Such hospitable and capable staff create a warm and comfortable atmosphere that entices me back each time. The fact that all the staff are attractive human beings doesn’t hurt either.
I love the outdoor seating, however each time I’ve frequented The Coal Pit there seems to be an uninvited bee that doesn’t realise when it’s company is unwanted. Please let me know if this is just me.
Tried the coal pit after looking for something different in the area. Surprised by the tasty, fresh food, great charcoal flavor and pleasing service. The wait can be a little but well worth it. I suppose good things take time. I'll be back.
Second time trying the coal pit- and it impressed us again even more so tonight. They’ve really tried to make the outdoor bit inviting- and succeeded- it has large umbrellas, fake grass and fairy lights- it’s inviting despite being next to Springvale road. We had corn with honey and paprika, chicken grill plate and the chicken burger. All of them absolutely delicious- and those charcoally flavors really permeated, giving a delicious, smoky carmelisation that really gave the flavor depth and deliciousness. The burger was probably the win of the day- but really we were stoked with all of it. Particularly liked the small touches such as the toasted fennel seeds in the salads. We really think that this is a little gem and hope that other people will support it so that it can survive for many years - Keep up the good work guys- we will be back! 👍🏼👍🏼
I have been to the Pit quite a few times and am an unabashed fan. Exemplary customer service from both the wait staff and one of the owners who I doubt ever takes a day off. I seriously doubt you can score better coffee in Melbourne, and I frequent a lot of wonderful cafes. Amongst a praiseworthy review, special mention to the menu. There is not the sameness that can occur from venue to venue but a real variety and point of difference to their dishes. As a strict vegetarian, not only am I well catered for but the staff are particularly specific in regards dislikes, allergies etc..... and the Falafel Burger is to die for. If you have not been to the Pit do yourself a favour... go...now !
It’s a hidden gem! Very clean, nice feeling inside. Staff were friendly and welcoming- the service was great. All of the food was excellent and the portions were generous and priced well. They make nice cocktails as well. If you haven’t been here- give it a go. Try the tfc!
I was very impressed with this restaurant. I saw some nice photos on Google reviews but thought that it may have been misleading. I was slightly hesitant that I booked a table to arrive with almost no other customers at the time, but I was in for a very pleasant surprise! The food was incredible, without a doubt some of the best calamari and dips I've ever had. The wait staff were very sweet and down to earth. The prices were very reasonable and we left with leftovers! I would definitely come back again whenever I'm in the area. I hope they do takeaway, too!
Value for money. The food was a taste explosion so delicious and the friendly staff made it a fabulous experience. Will definitely be back.
Delicious discovery in the eastern suburbs. Ordered the Night In for 2 people plus kunefe. Plenty of food for 2 people. The HFC was my favourite dish and the desserts were delicious. The falafel were a little bitter and I should have chosen another mezza instead. Loved the accompanying sauces and chillis. Finally kunefe in the eastern burbs! It did not disappoint, it wasn't as cheesy as some other ones that I've had as this one is ricotta based. However, it was crispy on the outside, creamy in the inside, buttery and not overly sweet. The baklava was crispy, sweet and the nuts were fresh. Definitely coming back for sure.
MIND=BLOWN!
was looking for another local restaurant that are a bit different to the generic. I got takeaway stay in for 2 with an extra desert and mezza. absolutely incredible. I’m glad I’ve found a new local. I will be back like swarzenegger
I came here for lunch and coffee. Food and service were great. The restaurant is spacious and there's outdoor seating area. It's also a good place for quick coffee and meeting.
Food was amazing and service was top notch, this is now one of my go-to places. Simple menu done well. Check it out. Also great for events all about the back room.
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