Review Cafe Azul - Richmond

Works for me. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The Breakfast Piadina was really delicious and had a slight hint of heat which complemented the lightly fried egg and the bacon. Nice friendly staff and the value was terrific. Worth searching out and trying this tasty and great value dish.

Yummy! I was wondering up and down Bridge Rd not sure what to get for lunch (I don't normally find myself this side of town). Saw the lunch menu here and my gut said "YES!". Cosy decor, warm friendly staff and yummy food. I ended up choosing the lentil dahl - simple yet delicious but very satisfying. There's a variety of choices here so I definitely plan to come back and try.

Açai bowl and fritters were perfect. Staff all were very friendly and quick service.

The coffee and Banana Shake were quite good. They serve impressive quantities. This dish which I believe was the scrambled egg, was flavourful and filling.

Really nice and cosy place. Absolutely amazing food and coffee. One of the best coffees I have ever had, the food was incredible. The staff so was friendly. It is a dog friendly café as well.

I decided to grab a take away coffee from this cafe. The service was friendly and happy. My strong skinny latte was good, the coffee had a nice flavour. The price was reasonable and I'd happily go back again. Previous review - 25 April 2018 I'd just been to the Anzac Day service and I was keen for a coffee. Driving down Bridge Road i saw this cafe open before 7am and on a public holiday! Yay! Hahaha Most cafes weren’t open until 7am today. I was greeted by the most lovely lady who was much more friendly and cheerful than I was at the time lol My strong skinny latte was perfect, not too hot, and amazingly good. I sat and I was offered some water which was really nice. I hope everyone’s Anzac Day starts as well as mine!

Good coffee, friendly staff, healthy options on menu, nice little court yard at back, but tables need to be cleaned better. Our meals were nice, chips were a let down, and were swimming in oil!

Great cafe with rich decor and welcoming rear courtyard. Scrambled tofu richly soy flavoured, with the harvest fresh and tasty. Lovely smiling staff.

My fave. Such good service and always good coffee. Don’t get me started on the corn fritters. They’re to die for.

As we work across the road Azul has become our number one go to for coffee and something healthy to eat. What’s not to love?! The staff are beautiful, the coffee is the best and we love sitting out back in the cute little courtyard in the sun! The food is consistently great quality. Personal favourites are the Greek chicken soup, the broccoli salad and the vegan balls and lemon bombs! Yummm. Thanks Azul. We love you!!

Bravo to Cafe Azul for going above and beyond to make a delicious chicken salad that was gluten free. It’s always a challenge to eat out as a diagnosed coeliac. A great find!

Coffee second to none, raspberry and white choc muffins to die for and friendliest staff you will ever meet �

The food at Cafe Azul is sooooo good!!! As is the coffee!!! Friendly staff with great service! Highly recommended!!!

The food is a perfect mix of healthy and tasty; no over the top weird ingredients just a great mix of the newest and best ingredients. Want to return regularly but living in Geelong will make that tricky. See you next time we're in Richmond.

Great service staff wonderful. Had a great breakfast there.

This is the best Cafe in the world. Try anything and everything on the menu and you will not be disappointed. Don't leave without a muffin though. You don't get muffins this good anywhere!

Great coffee,food,service and awesome staff to top it off. Try it for yourselves I highly recommend it.

Love the food here! So tasty and healthy! Friendly staff ��

Killer coffee. Great staff. Great sustainability practices in their business

I love this place. As a country cafe owner myself it's good to be able to come to town and get great coffee and food with that urban feel

Great coffee, excellent service and friendly to cyclists ��

Farmers Breakfast is the best! Also can go past their steak sandwich

Our local favourite! Friendly staff, amazing meals and super healthy! I don't think I've ever had a bad meal! You won't be disappointed!

Always good at Cafe Azul, Great Food & Coffee.....

Just bought your Salad Plate... So, so, so yum! Thank you for making great food that is kind to your body. Favourite cafe in THE WORLD!!

I decided to grab a take away coffee from this cafe. The service was friendly and happy. <br/><br/>My strong skinny latte was good, the coffee had a nice flavour. <br/><br/>The price was reasonable and I'd happily go back again.<br/><br/>Previous review - 25 April 2018<br/><br/>I'd just been to the Anzac Day service and I was keen for a coffee. Driving down Bridge Road i saw this cafe open before 7am and on a public holiday! Yay! Hahaha<br/><br/>Most cafes weren’t open until 7am today. I was greeted by the most lovely lady who was much more friendly and cheerful than I was at the time lol <br/><br/>My strong skinny latte was perfect, not too hot, and <br/>amazingly good. I sat and I was offered some water which was really nice. <br/><br/>I hope everyone’s Anzac Day starts as well as mine!

Quick, healthy, and a simple brunch place around Richmond. It's a lovely place with a fantastic backyard that's suitable for you to hang out with your friend/friends. My friend is a massive fan of their Acai Bowl, to which I think they have one of the best Acai Bowl around Richmond. The coffee is just alright, but they've got fantastic and polite staff members.

Not sure why they are rating 4.1 stars but I buy 2 coffees each day but I was not aware that the cups were not been filled to the top with milk. I only noticed this when I was watching them make the coffees few days in a row. I know a cup of coffee is getting expensive these days but we are not buying gold here so to fill the cups to the top should not be an issue. All other cafes give us a full cup regardless of what they charge. I don't think it's too much to ask. Having a rating of 4.1 stars don't give anyone the right to rip the consumer off. I gave this review because when I asked why they were not filling the cups to the top I was told that thats their standard. Well it's not good enough.

This cute little spot looks small on the outside but there's a beautiful courtyard out the back. This is where we chose to sit on a sunny morning.<br/>The menu has a decent range and only for the fritters having corn in them, I'd have gone for that dish.<br/>I got the Mediterranean Eggs which is basically scrambled eggs with some tomatoes and spring onion. It came with three slices of toast and was a great portion size!<br/>The coffee was ok, I'd have loved something with a bit stronger bean.

Cafe for the church as everytime I come here there seems to a service on. So note that it gets busy. <br/>Came for coffee and cake and were not disappointed. Nice courtyard to sit in the autumnal sun and soak up. Dietaries catered for. Service was pretty good with lovely staff. Takeaway available. Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Prams and stroller accessible. Good parking.

Came here with Vinh for brunch on a Sunday. This is a average cafe with a cute courtyard in the back. The service is polite, however you do need to go and order at the front yourself. I ordered the breakfast quesadilla which was good but not great ! Vinh got the BLT which was nice but lacking sauce. Overall this place is good but nothing spectacular in my opinion ! <br/>

Gorgeous courtyard, lovely helpful staff and great coffee! Thank you for being so welcoming with a high chair and babycino for the little one :)

<br/>Really good menu with lots of tasty sounding options. Had the eggs benny which had potential to be very good but the eggs were over cooked so not runny at all which was a bit of a let down. But the muffins and hollandaise was good so if the eggs were cooked well it would have been very foods

After venturing around the Richmond area after a while, I found this nice little cafe and wasn’t disappointed. Yummy food and the juices were very fresh and refreshing 😊

Highly recommend to try their chai latte and dandelion latte as they were very delicious 😋 <br/>Food was decent and service was fast. My only minus would be I hope the food (I ordered harvest breakfast) would be a little less oily but overall it was a good meal and I had a good lunch here!

I absolutely LOVE their harvest breakfast. I get it every time I go! Always delicious. Limited seating for a bigger group unfortunately. Will definitely be back

Absolutely loved this little cafe!! It was so cute and the little garden out the back was a lovely place to sit and have a coffee. We ordered a latte, banana bread and a chai latte. The chai latte was the best I’ve ever had and served in the most beautiful mug. The staff were so lovely-the waitress even gave me a new plate because she accidentally spilled a tiny bit of the latte on it. Very nice place and staff!!

This cafe is one of the local favourites. They make delicious coffee, food is served in generous portions and customer service is great. Love the outdoor seating and courtyard at the back as well.

Came here as it’s close to home. Nice cafe which also has a courtyard out the back. Enjoyed my meal, the portions are huge so make sure your starving.

Went in for a quick lunch on moving day, food was great and serving sizes were more than generous.<br/><br/>The atmosphere was a little tense and the staff weren’t really as attentive as a cafe staff should be like. <br/><br/>But the only thing that really annoyed me was the fact that you had to get up and order yourself. Nothing worse than interrupting your awesome conversation by getting up one at a time to order your food. <br/><br/>It’s a very small cafe, surely staff are capable of taking the orders of the people inside so it doesn’t cause a clutter in front of the till.

Sunday 5th November 2017 at 12.30pm. <br/>We opted for the Mediterranean Eggs 🥚 and Corn Fritters 🌽 <br/>These are really good dishes. Really tasty and a joy to eat. <br/>The coffee is good quality ☕️ <br/>The disappointing thing here is you need to order and pay at the counter prior to getting food and each time you want anything additional.

Bad service, there was a female staff giving us very unfriendly face entire time and she was the only one we got.. however the food was impressive. Will go back again if the staff is no longer working there because she ruined ours all the positive feelings!

What a delightful little gem! So glad for the horrendous rudeness from ST James up the street so we could stumble on this place.. I had the harvest breakfast with bacon and every mouthful kept me going WOW YUM! Which for me is a massive thing and doesn't always happen, the juices were fresh and tasty, staff brilliant and nothing was too much trouble! <br/>Would I return? YES I would I need another serve if that harvest breakfast !!! Keep up good work!

Staff were very friendly and food was delicious. Highlight was the cacao latte which was nicer than the generic mocha you'd be served in most cafes. Biggest downturn was the toilet...disgusting. Stains, dust, grime etc etc. No fun when it's the last thing you do before you leave. I'd definitely return again but avoid the WC.

The coffee was nice and the tea strong, other than that we wouldn't go back. The food lacked seasoning and flavor and the corn fritters were just weird. Like they had been made with a sweet pancake batter, they didn't work.

What a great little cafe! Seasonal menu and their standard menu has plenty of options. Don't let the small front deceive you - there's a fantastic courtyard out back which is good if you have a couple of kids. Porridge was beautiful and great coffee too.

Love the BLT, the coffee is good. Like the outdoor space out the back. It's my go to brunch spot in Richmond. Would definitely recommend checking this place out

Came here for breakfast. We were lucky when we walked in it was packed but by the time we got our drinks it was full and heaps of take away orders too. The service was great and efficient. <br/>Our food was great! Mine especial - the quesadillas. My boyfriend raved about the smoothie. My hot chocolate was good but I dislike the use of syrup - might just be my personal taste it shouldn't be used in a hot chocolate. <br/>Would recommend this place.

I just had the best breakfast of my year so far at this gorgeous little gem - the rancheros. Absolutely superb flavours and the coffee was excellent too.<br/><br/>The cafe itself has beautiful decor and a cozy vibe, and thankfully, none of the pretension of many other breakfasts joints in Bridge Rd. Can't wait to go back!

A busy little place with a good variety of food on the menu, and decent serves that won't leave you hungry.  Relaxed atmosphere and genuinely friendly staff.

This is a quaint little cafe that has some lovely healthy food choices. I love the gluten-free & organic focus and the kitchen with its open window to the cafe. Never disappointed with what comes out of there.<br/><br/>Apart from the food, I also come here for the decor...I love it!! It is warm and arty....from the 3 chandeliers and 5 antique mirrors in a beautifully matched colour green hallway to the pressed tin ceiling in the cafe. Even the orange powder room has been well considered (like a cave and the best place to put your makeup on).<br/><br/>Don't expect to engage much with the staff when you are here. They are very pleasant but most (not all) are quieter and are focused more on the job at hand, than engagement.<br/><br/>(A note to management: the LARGE till screen at the counter is such a barrier between your customers and staff at the point of ordering and paying. The staff are fixed on the screen, you can't see their faces and it gives the impression the process is more important than the customer's experience)<br/><br/>If you are looking for something quaint and unique...this cutie is 5/5.

Cute little cafe. Friendly staff. The food was delicious and the coffee was good. Great spot for a weekend brunch. I will go back. Recommend it to you.

Honest, hearty, delicious all-day brunch spot. Not likely to appear on your instagram feed but the friendly service can't be faulted. The little courtyard out the back is a happy place to be on a sunny day.

I love this place so friggin much!! It's the first cafe I visit for the best example of Melbourne coffee and brunch soon as I'm back from travelling or have friends visiting. The food is substantial in size, the perfect balance of flavours and the warmed brownie is perfection.

I was in the area and thought give this place a try. It was a Sunday morning. Me and my friend sat outside and ordered two coffees. They were awesome. Forgot to find out which blend it was as it was a busy cafe, we were amazed by the fact that two staff members were handling the busy cafe without struggling. We got our eggs benee and brekkie burger. They were good. I really liked this cafe. Highly recommend to try.

Food is pretty standard. Since it's a winter morning, I've ordered the home brewed tea (green tea with ginger) and my sis ordered soup of the day. Service is good but waiting time for food is pretty long.

Ordered a vegetable flatbread and a coffee. Coffee arrived 10 minutes later which was acceptable bcs there were lots of customers in there. But the flatbread which was already made didn't come until I asked 5 minutes later, they completely forgot about it…but staff were very nice and apologized twice, hope they don't do this next time I try their breakfast.

Not a bad cafe. Has a bit of a downtempo vibe, and reminds me of some of the old pubs in Fitzroy before they underwent gentrification. Ample outdoor seating in the courtyard out back, but the decor is a bit worn and haphazard. <br/><br/>Place isn't the cleanest venue I've been in either; a lot of empty tables with used dishes on them, and food scraps on tables and the menus handed over from behind the counter. <br/><br/>This brings up another bugbear of mine - ordering at the counter. While I have no issue with this at cheap lunch places that offer fast service in corporate work areas, in cafes such as this it comes across as a bit rich, especially given that the food isn't cheap.<br/><br/>On to the food - some interesting choices, and certainly tasty enough. Not overly complicated, and pretty heavy handed on the mayonnaise. Some of the menu items look a lot more interesting on paper. Coffee is good, juice is even better.<br/><br/>Would not hurry back, but would have no problem coming here again either. Not a bad venue for whiling away the hours in the courtyard.

Owners of Richmond’s Café Azul, Jess Hardwick and her younger sister have been restaurateurs since they were practically kids!. “We were 20 and 21 when we started our first café on Bridge Road called Flaunt,” explains Hardwick. “We sold it after three years thinking it was too much work and both pursued other interests but after five years away we missed it.

I came here for the first time over the weekend and was super impressed by the food - in particular the 'Quesadilla Rancheros' (any kind of Mexican breakfast option usually already has my heart). I was slightly less impressed by the service. They brought out one breakfast and after 2 reminders to staff finally brought mine out once my friend had already finished. They also forgot a side order, which was eventually brought to the table again, after I had practically finished eating.

Coffee is real good here and without the pretension you sometimes get in north side cafes. Not only that, but there is a great choice of breakfasts that are not only creative, but value for money with their portion size. Really good cafe with a friendly feel. A personal favourite

Fantastic little gem on bridge road, court yard is great for dining out with friends, food is amazing and fresh, the menu makes it hard to choose just one meal and the staff are lovely 👍

Great for a lazy weekend breakfast. Lovely courtyard out the back was a great setting for the delicious coffee and breakfast. Was so lovely to sit down with the paper and the very hearty corn fritters. Fresh, tasty and very filling. Staff were great and accommodated all of our needs. Highly recommend for a relaxed weekend breakfast.

Poor quality, terrible coffee. This place actually serves pies from coles as part of their "organic, homemade" image. Disgusting. The set-up inside is chaotic, with absolutely no room to wait for takeaway, the staff are smug and unhelpful and the coffee is some of the worst I've tasted- bitter, watery and usually burnt.

One of the best breakfasts we have had. Delightful flavor. Tried the Little Summer Brekky

My local! Great court yard out the back, amazing fresh jucies....to be honest ive only ever eaten the corn fritters here they are epic so cant bring myself to change my order. Its order at the counter so staff can be a bit relaxed but still friendly and helpful.

Great coffee, awesome staff. I've been going to Cafe Azul for a couple of years now. It's my dependable local, that no matter how busy it is, I always seem to get a really good cup of coffee. The staff are really nice as well and seem to know a lot of people by name. I particularly like the Swedish barista's coffee.<br/>I like ordering at the counter as well, I usually get all paranoid about going to a cafe with table service wondering, 'Have they seen me? Am I turning around too much, seeming rude or impatient? Is this place really table service??'.<br/>The meals never leave you wanting more as well, very big and delicious. I don't usually eat tofu that much but I took what I thought at the time was a gamble on the scramble tofu breakfast and it was so so good! And to try something a bit different from coffee, I have honestly have the best ever chai latte at Cafe Azul.

Left with a bitter taste in my mouth. Order at the counter? What happened to table service?<br/><br/>I had a mini breakfast here. It was very delicious and they had music playing to my taste but that was about it.<br/><br/>I sat down at a table that happened to be dirty and was hoping one of the two staff members behind the coffee bar would have noticed and wiped it down before my meal came.<br/><br/>After my meal came my table was still very dirty, I jaf to then get up and ask for a cloth so it can be wipped down. i was very polite about as well. <br/><br/>The blonde barista gave me no response, just looked down the whole time with a bitter expression and wipped my table down. I felt like i wasn't allowed to ask her to do her job.<br/><br/>I couldn't help but feel so Um comfortable after and just wanted to bolt out of there.<br/><br/>Not a pleasant experience considering i have heard bad rumours about this cafe and was hesitant to try it out until today.<br/><br/>Won't be returning.

Nice little breakfast hangout. Went here for breakfast this morning and realy enjoyed it .we got coffees which were sublime . To eat we got the California and the Mediterranean eggs which where both as exquisite as each other. staff where friendly and attentive . We Rounded of the breakfast with some great banana bread and delightful pot of green and ginger tea . Definitly will be returning .

...I was very tentative heading to Cafe Azul in Richmond, despite having had a delicious breakfast there in the past. Their Hickory Burger is made up of a ground chuck patty, grilled gypsy ham, aged cheddar, Spanish onion, hickory sauce and avocado- an interesting mix of ingredients. So. much. ham. The ground chuck patty sounded appetising and it was. It was lean but not too dry and you could tell it was very fresh and good quality meat. The gypsy ham had me slightly concerned. While bacon is obviously a staple in a beef burger, the idea of ham seemed a little pretentious/hipster cafe, but it was actually quite tasty.

Best Breakfast I have ever had!

Good options on standard menu, unique items on specials menu, serving sizes were generous for prices, coffee was good ( only a touch too hot) busy cafe but has a nice quiet courtyard out the back where our toddler has ample space read his books and play with his toys- friendly staff. Great options for vegetarians and vegans. Will be back

Just new to the area and was recommended to this cafe by a friend. The staff are friendly and very welcoming. The coffee is of a very high standard and I've brought groups of friends there and it's easy for us all to pay seperately at the counter as opposed to waiting to be served which I like. <br/><br/>Had the Hunters eggs for breakfast and the hamburger with a beer for lunch and they were great.

At the start I found the fact I had to order at the counter wierd. But the coffee is great, the food is exceptional, and it seems like they open at the crack of dawn! All this when some cafés elect to close for weeks over the busiest period... Now if only that lady that runs the place would smile every now and then...

Good food and good staff! Cafe does not only look good but also makes delicious foods, that come in huge servings might I add! Will definately be back

I liked the menu I walked up to the till to order. Then hmmmm. I saw they were making food on the sink. <br/>Personally I prefer my food to be NOT made in sink water. <br/>Everything about this place is nice. But...<br/>I won't be back

Oh so good!. So good. California brekky is delicious! Fritters are absolutely Devine - consistent every time- lovely service. A bit pokey inside but love. Outside is nice.

Dinner last night. A group of us from the local gym enjoyed dinner in the courtyard last night. Excellent food and beverages. The ambience was perfect with the candles blowing in the wind as we chatted with friends and enjoyed some fine wines. One of the desserts was fruit tree. Thanks to the staff at Cafe Azul. We look forward to more coffees and yummy food in the 2015.

Slow service. I was by myself and had to wait 35 mins for my breakfast, my juice was longer than this. I saw my food sitting on the bench for 5 mins before the waiter bought it over, it was quite cold. I think another staff member on the floor would be helpful as the food is coming out quite quick which is great.

Disappointing. Corn cakes looked great but tast very average. So bland and stodgy. Vegetarian burger was also bland and boring. After reading the other reviews I had high expectations but was incredibly disappointed with the bland food. Nice staff though

Great coffee friendly people!!. I found this gem courtesy of Urbanspoon when driving through Richmond. <br/><br/>Being a real fuss pot for top coffee I was delighted with my Latte. Great flavor, temperature just right delicious.

My partner and I went to Cafe Azul over the weekend and were blown away by how AMAZING the food is! I had the corn and feta fritters and my partner had the Californian breakfast and we both loved our meals. I'm a fussy coffee drinker and thought the coffee was great too. Love the vibe in there. Only complaint would be the set up of the ordering counter - it felt like I was in everyone's way as I ordered. Will definitely be back.

Lovely breakfast spot on Bridge Road. Very nice selection of teas and good service, will definitely be back.

Best Breakfast & Coffee in Richmond. Try the new breakfast menu. The Hunter's breakfast (featured in the photo) is fantastic. The staff are really personable and lovely and the coffee is incredibly good. Also, I love the wall paper and colour of the coffee machine. Hot owners too.

Best cafe on Bridge Road!. After 15 months of trying out all the cafes on Bridge Rd I have finally discovered Azul and I won't be changing anytime soon! The sisters who run the place are fabulous and the food and coffees are too! Cannot recommend it enough.

A great cafe. Cafe Azul is close & handy but that's not why I go there - I walk past four cafes to get there and the value, good food and v friendly staff make it my cafe of choice. There is a clear difference b/w the longer term staff and the casuals that occasionally makes a difference to the experience but the experienced staff are genuinely friendly and interesting and they really are the icing over on a very good cake.

Close the door and check that Haloumi please !!. Had breakfast here for the first time last week, it was early and it was cold, it seemed cosy but the door was kept open for a while which made it very unwelcoming. The staff were friendly and efficient except the Haloumi cheese in my breakfast had 1/2 kilo of salt in it and was not edible.

My local favourite. This is hands down one of my favorite places to get a organic and healthy breaky! The two owners (sister) are beautiful! Great customer service, excellent options for gluten free (the bread is to die for), tasty treats; muffins, vegan slices, rum balls etc. It really does cater for all! You will not be disappointed!

This is not one of the large impersonal cafes with different staff ever day and absentee owners who take out profits but are never seen. The owners are there, they work there every day and they make sure that the high standards are maintained and patrons are greeted and looked after. The coffee is among the best and, above all, the ambiance is friendly and positive. Rob.

Great food, great coffee. Having to order and pay at the counter is the only downside, it feels cramped and rushed, instead of having someone on the register the whole time, they could have someone wandering around greeting people and taking their orders. The tables outside could be bigger as well, not very conformable for 4 people

My Favourite Cafe on Bridge Rd. I love this place, beautiful atmosphere (a bit too tight inside) but the courtyard is fantastic. Everything on the menu is delicious - I highly recommend the 'farmers breakfast', and 'smashed avocado'.<br/>Only problem here is some of the waitresses seem a bit cranky and are short with you, however I do understand it's a fast paced cafe and they have things to do, but a smile only takes a moment!

A-mazing. The breakfast was absolutely sensational! Corn fritters were perfect, hash brown was TDF and the coffee was great! Would go back again and again! And again.....

Culinary Orgasm. Dropped in to the New 'Freshened' look Azul Cafe this afternoon. Ordered my favourite Big Breakfast - 'The Farmers Breakfast' complimented with a mug of Flat White -'skinny'...the food, as expected, was presented impeccably and tasted fabulous!!! Love the locally sourced blend of Coffee too...all in all, I still believe Azul sets the standard for Melbourne Cafe Dining, complimented with a relaxed atmosphere and an experienced friendly crew...nice. Bobby.

Very impressed. I ordered the Californian Breakfast which was one of the best brekkies I've had in a long time. It was a large portion which I struggled to get through. There was a hint of chilli which made it for me. They had a great menu with lots to chose from. Would strongly recommend to anyone.

Smiles & Consistency every week. Twice a week we have breakfast at Azul, the staff are fantastic, always smiling, efficient and have never got an order wrong! Service is prompt which is great when you need to get to work. Coffee is fantastic and the food is good clean eating not grease and sugar laden food.

Walked past this cafe hundreds of times before and for some reason never stopped by! Finally had brunch here and it was yumtastic! I had the blt and the bread was super fresh and eggs one of the yummiest in Richmond! Waitresses were friendly and knew many of their customers by name. Will definitely stop by more often now and the cafe was not decked out all hipster-like!

Good spot to visit in Bridge Rd. Great coffee and recommend the Farmers Breakfast. Quality assured if you choose to visit.

Consistently great food, awesome coffee, friendly service. A favourite on bridge Rd, come here often!

Visited Azul for brunch today. Nice light filled cafe with great rear courtyard. Menu is diverse and interesting and both our meals were fantastic. They looked great and tasted amazing. Coffee is pretty solid too. Friendly staff and feel to the place. Definitely recommend and we look forward to visiting again!

How does every place in Australia make such good coffee?. Stopped in for a morning flat white at Cafe Azul with my best old mates the day after I landed in Melbourne on a one-way ticket. This is their coffee local. Nothing super-special about the place (except the prices for food -- $16 to $18 for brekky items?!?) But the coffee was amazing. So much crema flavour at the edges of the foam, the liquid part so rich and full with the coffee taste. I don't think I had five cappucinos that were anywhere near this good during the entire four years I lived in Vancouver, British Columbia. This place would have RULED in Canada. And yet it's just a run-of-the-mill coffee operation on an average shopping street in Melbourne. Aussies -- never forget how GREAT you have it for coffee compared to the rest of the world!

Ok nothing to rave about. Was expecting better service. Maybe just a bad day. I will give it another go

Great baked goods and breakfast but AMAZING beverage menu. The ice lemon tea is to die for!

The best service from "smiley girl" and amazing food! Salmon provincial is incredible!

Amazing food and staff!!!!!. Visited this place last week with my husband...was pleasantly surprised at the amazing quality/presentation of the beef burger and spinach/cheese pie...great coffee and freshly squeezed juices too! The cakes and homemade muffins were too good to ignore so we went halvies on one of those too!...Although only a small place it was packed and staff were very friendly and attentive! Wish this place could move to High Street Prahran...we need places like this here... :-)

I love this cafe the food always tastes delicious and fresh! Coffee is good as well as there homemade cakes, staff are very friendly!

What MAKES this cafe are the staff. The girls are absolutely lovely. As someone who works in hospitality I love friendly staff. They greet regulars and newbies the same way and are so smiley and nice. And their babycinos were a hit with every kid who walked in the door. Very reasonably priced too!

Simply...awesome. Popped in a few weeks back for a late breakfast and a few coffees. Even though the place was packed the team was remarkably bright and energetic. Very much on the ball even though there was plenty going on around them. Eggs Benny was great with a slight mustard finish on the hollandaise sauce. My short black, easy to drink with a nice finish, whilst my latte was a little on the soft side for me, but was still a great coffee.<br/>Did not realise they had a cool little court yard out the back... great for hiding away if you need a little quite... will hang out there next time.<br/>The food and coffee can be great, as it is at Azul, but the stand out in any cafe should be its people and its service, Azul has hit the nail on the head.<br/>Will be back, will take my friends and even my mother in law... its worth it.

Nice food but I am confused as to why the smashed avocado is almost 1.5x the cost of a steak sandwich. $18 for a quarter of an avocado on toast, and you have to go to the counter to order. I suggest table service midweek is a must (i understand weekends are too busy for them to do this though).

Cafe azul. I recently visited this cafe again, found the service to be lovely, but the food lacked the wow factor, the flavors seemed miss matched, and some over powering, like the chilly on the californian breakfast. Fiances eggs were also over done,

Come for the treats, stay for the staff (:. Bridge Road is awash with choice for cafés doing good honest café food and coffees. Two things set Azul aside: 1. Consistently good coffee. 2. Brilliant staff. <br/>Born and bred Richmond - I appreciate the really friendly feel at Azul that is often missing from other places... usually business' are so focused on getting the weekend crowd in and out that they forget about those of us who are still around when everyone else goes home! Great breakfast and lunch choices - something for everyone - and the muffins are delish! Worth checking out, especially if you're looking for something a bit warm and fuzzy too!

Size matters not! Welcome to the best café in Richmond.. This could be another review touting the delicious and diverse menu, along with the unwavering quality coffee of Café Azul in Richmond. And make no mistake: it'd be an accurate review. <br/><br/>However, what sets Azul apart from its peers along the Bridge Rd strip is the quality of its staff, both in hospitality and friendliness. I am a Richmond local of nigh on 8 years, and I've tried many of the cafés that have come and gone during that time. Azul, a family owned and operated business, is one of the few that seems to hold onto its staff, some from its very beginnings. While you may not consider this to be relevant to a customer's perspective, think again. A happy, casual yet cordial line-up of baristas and floor staff, along with a functional, efficient and bustling kitchen, creates a dynamic that makes a customer feel more welcome than just for his coin. There is a reason it can be a brief challenge to get a table on a weekend - people want to spend some time here!<br/><br/>I work from home and can make my own coffee (and usually do, first thing). Nonetheless, each and every day I head off mid-morning, rain hale or shine, and walk past the 11 other cafés that are closer to my house just to get another Azul caffeine fix, or the odd meal which never disappoints, but especially to say hi and have a chat to the wonderful staff who always make the effort to chat despite their increasingly busy workload! <br/><br/>To walk this far each day, I can't quite relate to the lazies complaining in the reviews here about having to get up and order at the counter. For Azul's size, an excessive number of floor staff waiting on your beck and call would be its undoing. Swallow your inflated sense of superiority and head up to the counter to interact with the person preparing your food or drink. If nothing else, you might just do yourself a favour by discovering some of Melbourne's best homemade muffins, flavours of which are on a steady and crowd-pleasing rotation.<br/><br/>In a precinct like Bridge Rd, which is fast becoming a desert of empty shopfronts or generic, unimaginative chains and franchises, Café Azul shines bright like its fancy coffee machine, yet remains modest in its subtle and rapidly growing success. It's a classic example of getting the finer details right without trying to do or be too much, or letting its popularity go to its head.<br/><br/>Vegans and vegetarians will find an especially flexible and accommodating menu. Carnivores like myself can rest assured, though: try one of the burgers for lunch, or grab a side of bacon on your post-hangover breakfast fry-up.<br/><br/>Go here if you've seen enough of the usual fare and want that extra special something from your local.

Amazing Breaky!. Best break on Bridge Rd! I have had to come back again and again because the food is so good. I have tried the corn and feta fritters with chipotle aoli and they are fantastic. Really generous serves and massive flavours. The service is always attentive, but not intrusive. We'll definitely be back!

Crap how you have to pay before you eat...either they don't trust their customers or aren't confident in their product...makes getting a second coffee more effort than it's worth!<br/>Fix it up girls!

Good brunch spot. Ate brunch here twice with my wife. Overall pretty good seasonal menu. I enjoyed the Reuben sandwich a lot, and my wife liked the avocado smash. Also tried the pumpkin French toast but I prefer sweet over savoury. Hot chocolate is rich and warming.

Best coffee in Richmond!. Thanks to all the staff at Cafe Azul, we have eaten at your cafe many times and have never been disappointed! The service is always friendly and genuine! Food is fresh and yummy, you can tell it is made with love....and the coffee is excellent!! <br/>I think a few other cafes in the area should take a leaf out of your book!<br/>Can't wait to return!!!

Cafe Azul = Breakfast Heaven. Cafe Azul is my all time favourite place for breakfast. The ingredients are fresh, the servings are generous, the flavours are always right, the atmosphere is cosy and the staff are lovely. I have to say a big thanks to the chef, Raina, who has gone out of her way to accommodate me every time I've gone there. Being pregnant, she's always catering to my needs. She even surprised me yesterday with my fav dish, when it wasn't on the Autumn menu. I always find myself going back to Azul. Love it.

Yummm. I just luv corn fritters so delicious and terrific

Needs table service for that kind of price. We go to lots of brunch cafes like Cafe Azul. It's definitely a nice place, good food, good coffee...BUT: it's more expensive than average (most breakfasty things are almost $20) and there's no table service. That means it basically functions like a bakery: you have to go up to the counter, and pay, for every single coffee, meal, pastry etc.<br/><br/>At a standard $14-15 I'd take it. But extra dollars for no service? No deal.

Faultless cafe. Great staff, incredible food, good coffee. A highlight for breakfast and a perfect way to start the day. I recommend the BLT!

Best Vegan Scrambled Tofu ever. Great coffee, great service, both eclipsed by the vegan scrambled tofu which is stupendous!

Best place to go for breakfast in Richmond! Californian breakfast was spot on! Very good coffee and love their mineral water! The girls are always so lovely too :)

All round winner. Great decor and atmosphere; Excellent menu and great prices. What's not to like?

Fantastic food, great courtyard. Probably my most favourite cafe in richmond, in there almost every day for something from the breakfast menu.<br/><br/>Try the rancheros (but add bacon on the side).<br/><br/>Fantastic cafe, highly recommended.

Delicious breakfast!. Absolutely delicious breakfast, best ive had in a long time in melbourne.... hot smoked salmon, dill creme fraiche, poached egg, and lots of delicious rocket dill and fennel salad. great service, happy warm staff and will definately visit again - thanks for restoring my faith in melbourne breakfast with out pretentiousness :-)

Best brunch in Melbourne!. Cute little café in Richmond with great staff and some of the best brunch dishes I've had. The Quesadilla Rancheros are to die for, I keep on coming back again and again and are a definite must have if you eat here. The raspberry and white chocolate muffins are also divine. Don't bother with any of the other breakfast places along this strip in Richmond, Azul's are the freshest, tastiest and most affordable of them all. And the staff are lovely and genuine. Great for people who love good food, vegetarians and vegans.

All round review. Café Azul is hands down the best place to go on Bridge road to eat - regardless of the time of day! The quesadilla is a favourite of our entire office - especially with a side of bacon - and you can't go past a strawberry and white chocolate muffin for dessert.<br/>The girls at Azul are welcoming and friendly - I couldn't recommend Café Azul high enough!

Great vibe, Friendly staff. Went here on Sunday, it was super busy but we still felt like we were being looked after.<br/><br/>Scrambled tofu was a hit, spiced well.<br/><br/>And the 'choose your egg dish' option lets you choose exactly what you want.<br/><br/>Win.

A true gem. Great food, great service, great personalities and great coffee. What more could you ask for.

We had Salmon Provincial and Farmers Breakfast, both meals were delicious, best brunch we've had in a while. Great coffee, friendly staff... Shout out to Carol - amazing!

This place knows how to do breakfast.<br/>The coffee is excellent.<br/>Only downer is having to order at the till!

Great scrabbled tofu. Was here with a friend who ordered the scrambled tofu, I'm not a fan of tofu, but had a taste of hers and was nothing like i expected, it was delicious! It tasted fantastic and combined with the bread and sautéd spinach it was truly exceptional. I've gone back a few times to order this dish and love it every time.

Excellent. One of the best cafes on Bridge Rd. Inside is small without much ambience, but the courtyard is charming & the footpath tables much sought after. Service is fast & efficient. The food is fresh, well-presented & offers clever variations on standard breakfast and lunch meals. Thoroughly impressed and recommend highly.

My girlfriend and I ate here for the first time this morning and it was probably the best brekky we've ever had! Definitely gonna be regulars!

Since moving out of Richmond - this little cafe is the main thing I miss. Delicious food (including Gluten Free), great courtyard to relax in the sun & fabulous friendly service. I come back whenever I'm in the neighbourhood.

Nothing special. food was nicely done and portions were great size (on the big end) but no wow factor. i'd dine often if i lived in the area.

Great coffee and amazing breakfasts!! The harvest breakfast with bacon is my all time favourite breakfast

Okay. Good healthy options and nice atmosphere but in general not too outstanding. <br/>Vegan burger for example is lacking almost any flavour, standard 90s focaccia and served with iceburg lettuce/cheapy salad. Hash browns that I received when there were the mass produced ones (perhaps out of homemade?). Other visits I've had the scrambled tofu, again bland and too watery.<br/><br/>Although essentially nothing bad about these points, prices don't align with the quality - the menu looks so good but just not quite there in reality. I do really want to like this place, perhaps some fresh herbs and better spices to liven things up?

Great food. Just go there for brekky. Highly recommend Farmers brekky. Top notch. Loads of food. Very tasty. Great service.

Azul is a bundle of awesome. Lovely staff (carol is great) food is always tops. Rear courtyard is lovely. Just a great place to go. Recommend it to all my mates. And anyone for that matter

Great breakfast. Had the Farmers breakky and was awesome. Good value for money, but then again everything in Melbourne is pretty much good value compared to Perth!

Awesome breakfast!!! The price is reasonable, the serves are huge and fresh, and the staff are lovely! Carol is the best :-)

I have lived in Richmond a really long time (since before there was this inter web thing). So I have tried most places at least once. And for many of them it was a first and last time. But I have eaten at Cafe Azul more times than I can count. Why? It's really simple: wonderful food, great coffee and excellent service. It is no accident that on a street with a least a couple of dozen competitors, this place is thriving. I don't understand why so many people in hospitality don't realize that what people want when they walk in is acknowledgment not attitude. The owners of Azul get this totally: their focus is on the customer, not themselves. It's a pretty basic concept but so few places seem to get it. Cafe Azul does. More power to them. Go there, eat and enjoy.

Best Breakfast on Bridge Road. You cannot go past this Cafe for Breaky! Always the same, huge serves, always fresh. Thanks Girls, what would Richmond do without you!!

These ladies always smile...<br/>But may I just say, today I have had the best Smashed Avocado of any restaurant in Melbourne. Thank you Jess

Food was average, coffee was milky but staff were great :) would I come again in a hurry, not likely.

Awesome. What a fantastic cafe. We took our three year old daughter there and it was such a great kid-friendly place. The food was to so yummy and the staff are all fabulous! Would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to catch up with friends or family! Thanks guys!!!

Fresh and tasty. I have been making weekly visits here for the last 7 months as I have been working very close by. The coffee is great, but the food stands out, everything seems to be made from scratch, the breakfasts are really original, great combinations that work amazing together. The harvest breakfast is my favourite, so fresh and satisfying. I am very fussy with cafes, the creativity of the food at azul redally stands out. Good servings too.

YUMMMM. Huge portions, and beautiful different kinds of breakfast foods, and drinks!

Love this place!. Finally got to come here over the weekend after having it on my Urbanspoon wishlist for months... and I wasn't disappointed! Had the Harvest Breakfast and it was a generous serve and all the flavours complimented each other well. The iced tea was great too! I love that these breakfasts aren't your standard bacon and egg fare! I'd come back more often if I didn't live so far away!

I recommend the red velvet muffins. Delicious

Such yummy food and a great variety of choices, some old faves and some unusual but really tasty options too! Lots of good vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options which was awesome. Service was lovely and friendly and food came pretty quick too! Will definitely be back! Thanks cafe azul team!

Great for the sweet tooth, very baby friendly too!. Visited Cafe Azul to celebrate a couple of birthdays and they rate highly in all areas. I had the Berry French Toast and a Chai latte (was very tempted to get the iced version) but they both definitely lived up to their names. Atmosphere outside in the courtyard was great for a sunny day. <br/><br/>Pros:<br/>Great service, great food, huge range, baby and kid friendly, moderately priced. They are absolutely fantastic with kids too, they cater for babies (high chairs and babychinos...can't go wrong with this place). <br/><br/>The rest:<br/>If there were any flaws, it'd be that they don't take group bookings. However, I found it strange that there was a table reserved for a 12.30 sitting of a large group?

I'm not a praying man, but if I were... ..I am sure this is what heaven would taste like.<br/><br/>I have been to Cafe Azul on a number of occasions and every time I walk in the door I am greeted by smiling faces and a menu to whet even the most particular of palates. The new "Winter Menu" should be bragged about in 12ft fluoro-pink writing & the vintage dream behind the (coffee) machine makes a damn fine cup. I am consistently left satisfied & craving my next hit.

Simply amazing!. Their breakfast is simply amazing! I had the field mushroom with Meredith Goat's Feta and I can truly say it is one of the best breakfast dishes I have had in my life. Definitely recommend!

Delicious breakfast. Wonderful coffee,friendly staff, delicIous and interesting food. Very difficult to choose just one item from the innovative menu. The sweet corn fritters were superb. Eager to return to sample more of this delicious food.

Amazing. I strolled past this on my way to another popular Richmond cafe and changed my mind when I read their menu and am so glad I did. The service was outstanding and the food even better. I had the homemade granola with fresh yoghurt and poached fruit, the perfect combination between sweet and tart and definitely homemade and my friend had the smashed avocado with poached eggs and capsicum sauce. He said it was the best breakfast he's had in a cafe so this will be our new regular brunch spot. Loved it!!

Good breakfast. Their breakast was nice . Farmer's breakfast was massive! It is a 30-40 minute wait for cooked breakfast when it gets busy on the weekend. Friendly staff.

I would travel from the other side of the city just for an amazing coffee and a red velvet muffin! Cannot express in words how much I love these muffins. Keep it up Azul!

Little gem of a cafe!!. Harvest breakfast was beautiful -- garlic pesto on toasted bread with runny eggs and fresh avocado slices along with roquette/roasted capsicum salad.<br/><br/>Wish I lived nearby -- I would definitely be a regular of this warm cosy cafe with really friendly staff :)

The best place on Bridge Road for great coffee and delicious food. The staff are so friendly and the courtyard is fantastic! If the chicken tortilla soup is on the special board it's a must try!

Lived in Melb 4 yrs now Californian Breakfast @ Azul is the BEST breakfast I've had. Staff are super friendly and geniune. $17 well spent!!

Perfect Sunday Breakfast. I always get my coffee at Azul and today I was excited to taste from their menu. I ordered the Farmers Breakfast and it tasted as good as it looked. The hash browns are the best!! Looking forward to my next visit.

A breakfast to shout about!

Good Brekkie. Cafe Azul is good for brekkie but the lunch was average. Really lovely staff and great service, good outdoor area. All in all one of the better bridge road cafes.

The lemon ice tea was a tad too sweet for my liking but two thumbs up for the scrambled eggs on toast with hash brown and avocado! Will be back for more!

Best muffins in the world. Excellent coffee. Lovely staff. <br/>The tofu scramble is awesome. The banana bread, the pumkin bread...<br/>Mmmmm

Best blt and chocolate milkshake I've ever had!

Great breakfasts, great sandwiches, beautiful staff, BEST coffee on bridge rd. Wouldn't eat anywhere else. seriously!

Took an eternity to get our coffee

Califonian Breakfast is so good, bacon, egg, avacado and a spicy cajun mayo, yum. Best cafe food on Bridge Rd. The coffee is perfect and the staff are super friendly. Always awesome!

Fantastic!!! breakfast was great value for money and tasted amazing!! staff were friendly and polite ...will visit again

Great place! Had breakfast bruschetta, sooo good, and quick service considering it was very busy!

Different in a good way!. Its rare that my vego companions get much of a sniff in their direction when it comes to breakfast options. Yes, there's always daggy toast on bread, some fancy muesli, and so on, but these are things we eat at home most of the time, so why would we have them outside for?<br/><br/>The cafe is very quaint, small, but not tightly packed in terms of seating, which is great since I value my personal space. People seemed really comfortable there and were reading the papers and chatting. I liked the idea of having a large display counter with bright salads and sandwiches which could be bought as a takeaway or eat-in.<br/><br/>First off, there are many vego options together with their normal menu items. Not the kind you sweep dismissively to the side in a small corner to pick on. Almost every item on the menu had a vego option which was refreshing because having to omit this and that in many cafes is not only frowned upon but sometimes even "forbidden", so its nice to have been accommodated in this respect.<br/><br/>After reading many reviews and also lured by some very bright, colourful photos posted by reviewers, I decided to drop by.<br/><br/>It was packed! With some luck we managed to score a seat and began ordering. Staff were busy but pleasant. <br/>I ordered an Eggs Benedict - vego option: without the gypsy ham (not sure what that is) but with sauteed spinach and goat's feta. I've not had goat's feta before and was a little apprehensive about it, but decided I could always push it to the side if I didn't like it.<br/>Also ordered was Organic toast with jam and honey (companion's insistence for toast and jam fix on that particular day despite my protestations) and a Seasonal fruit salad with natural yoghurt, flaked almonds and honey. Also ordered were two lattes.<br/><br/>I wanted to try their Farmer's Breakfast or even their Big Breakfast but since it was a public holiday and it stated on the menu 'no variations' on public holidays I decided against it as I don't fancy chorizo and I wasn't sure if they would accommodate that request.<br/><br/>Despite that, our coffees came and it was surprisingly good. Not decent, not average or ok - but good. It had a 'oomph' to it, a distinct taste to it which I found pleasant - a big plus was the brown sugar as it adds a deeper taste to the coffee.<br/>Eggs came and then came the poached egg test - a cursory poke with the knife and out burst a bright molten lava of thick yolk. The spinach and feta went great with the hollandaise sauce and the buttered toast. <br/><br/>The organic toast was also good - I loved the idea of shaping the butter using a melon scoop as it was really cute. Fruit salad was also not bad, I managed to pick on at the plate of my companion and found it 'healthy' tasting, but wished it was a little sweeter.<br/><br/>Overall a great experience and I would definitely come back again to sample the other menu items.

Best Hashbrowns Ever!!. Asbolutely delicious food with such an amazing range it's too hard to decide what to order, but a hash brown on the side it a must! Wonderful staff :)

Great!. I like the casual order at the counter routine, no stress of trying to catch a waiters eye which is seemingly impossible for Melbourne cafes sometimes, especially for weekend brunch. Can't go past the breakfast bruschetta, its amazing. Eggs perfectly poached everytime. Also, the coffee is wonderful! Staff are pretty friendly too, its a good spot on Bridge Road!

Delish!. Agree with The Cheeky Skunk. By far my new favourite breakfast spot. Conveniently located on Bridge Road with excellent service and divine food. Cant go wrong.

Great Breaky & Amazing Coffee. We came here last weekend for Breakfast. <br/>Breakfast Bruchetta was ordered - so big! So yummy though! I could not get through it all.<br/>Other halves egg's were cooked to perfection (poached).<br/>Didn't order a coffee this time around.<br/>Came back for coffee on Sat with a girlfriend - perfect Soy Lattes, and using Bonsoy - the only soy milk that should go in a coffee! Well done.

Great local food. I live in the area and have eaten at just about every place on Bridge rd, and keep coming back to Azul for the good quality food, coffee and service at a great price. Recommendation - bircher muesli.

My favourite place to eat breakfast on Bridge Rd. Love the Bircher with rhubarb especially! Their scrambled eggs are always lovely as well.

Great vegetarian options especially the vegie burger. The freshly made raspberry white choc muffins are sensational. The relaxation drink with malt and vanilla was a welcome change from tea and coffee and tasted smooth and creamy. Great service and prices.

Lovely breakfast. Wonderful coffee, generous servings and lots of options. The courtyard is great. A few of the staff are a tiny bit vague but they are always polite.

Great coffee! Always consistently good! Well done.

Amazing!!

My favorite breakfast. Just friendly service, good quality food, A2 milk, cheap prices, and a relaxing vibe. Always leave happy and I must have been here 100 times.

AMAZING!. I highly recommend this restaurant! I am intolerant to gluten and I have a hard time finding gluten-free food that doesn't taste like cardboard, and Cafe Azul has completely blown my mind! Best meal ever! The chef is absolutely brilliant

Cosy. Had a very nice breakfast, quick and reasonably priced. Went with a vegie who seemed very happy with menu and selected meal.

Cool place... Vegan scrambled tofu was great! It had a little bit of spice too

I love Cafe Azul! I eat my lunch there 5 times a week due to the fact the food is great, the service is fantastic and they are soo friendly, it's like having lunch with my girlfriends each day. PLUS when I eat anywhere else I end up regretting it!! I recommend it to anyone who wants an amazing meal and fantastic coffee.... EVERYTIME!!

Great Breakfast. Wow just had the best breakfast I have had in sometime. I decided to cross the river this morning as I have become bored with the standard breakfast offering south of the Yarra. I usually drop into Cafe Azul whenever I am in Richmond. The farmers breakfast I had this morning was just incredible, washed down with a great coffee, friendly service it is almost enough to make me de-camp to the north side of the river.<br/><br/><br/>-----19 Oct, 2011-----<br/><br/>Richmonds Best. This is with out doubt Richmonds best cafe. Great food, high quality coffee & Jess & Amii are the best hosts around. The winter house made soup specials are second to none. Breakfast is a must & the new courtyard is a great place to spend summer.

Best coffee and breakfast in Melbourne. I love this cafe. Fantastic coffee, great quality food, lovely atmosphere!

Great coffee !!!. You can taste the quality ingredients. Very friendly service. Love the courtyard.

Impressive!. Love the way they recreated the feeling of the old Flaunt! Impeccable food, impeccable service. Bridge Rd, thanks, I see I moved here for a good reason.

Best BLT & Coffee in Richmond. Read the Title.

Just devoured a pumpkin crumble muffin. Amazing. I don't usually eat muffins but I couldn't resist. Sitting in back courtyard having coffee now. Ahhhh.

To be honest, it actually didn’t taste that bad. In fact, I can see why Nick orders this dish all the time. The flavours went well together and if it’s filling enough for 6’3-tall Nick not to bother with lunch or dinner, then it represents excellent value.

Bridge road is a funny shopping strip.  Amidst the factory outlets, pubs and cheap takeaway, there are a gazillion cafes hoping to cash in on the young money moving in.  But the offerings are generally poor, which is clear by the constant churn.  Richmond Larder has firmly established itself at the top of the pecking order, but there remain few others that can join them. Cafe Azul is located in central bridge rd and despite having a name that means 'Cafe Blue' when it's painted green, has an otherwise strong positioning.  A chalk board menu provides (too) many options but the quality of the produce is good and there is a clear focus on fresh.   The space is cramped, the service is a bit hit and miss, but the quality of the food is good and unusually for Richmond, it's quite reasonably priced. We had the savoury muffin, which was baked in house and the philidephia cheese steak.  The reviews for both are almost remarkably similar and probably representati