The Wandering Reviewer
+4
Scrambled eggs on toast with a coffee and my day was set for a good one. Came here on a whim with a friend for a late breakfast (brunch probably). Good coffee, fast service, portion sizes pretty good and at a reasonable price. My chai latte was very nice. So sick of the powdered stuff people serve these days.
Wheelchair friendly. Kid friendly. Pram/stroller accessible. Parking not too bad. Dietaries catered for. Takeaway available.
I could not get through my day without my coffee from here, daily chat are always fun. Random Saturday morning breakfast with friends and colleagues always goes down a treat. The team are legends couldn't recommend this place enough đź‘Ť
I use the cafe for small meetings, 2 or 3 times a week. The staff  are great about the meetings, they will shift tables around if needed, they don't interrupt and importantly, don't make us feel that we have sat there to long. The coffee has to be one of the best in Melbourne; not unusual for me to see customers buying a bag of the cafe's coffee blend.
I rarely get the chance to visit Richmond for brekky, however I did have an appointment in the area and thought I would try and find something quick for a coffee and something to eat. I didn’t have to walk far before walking up to the Old Barber Shop Cafe. . ATMOSPHERE & SERVICE. This small cafe offers a hand full of tables inside and additional seating on their front alfresco area. Being a beautiful day, I decided to enjoy what few sunny summer days we’ve had so far. The fit out stays true to the Victorian style house the cafe has taken over.
This is a shout-out to everyone about this wonderful little hidden gem. Expertly run by a small loyal team of staff, they never fail to please. Small batch seasonal Genovese coffee always on point. The micro kitchen manages to produce delicious food. Staff always positive and generous. Love this place to bits! Great music too!!
What an absolute gem. Hidden away in a little pocket in Church St off the bustling Bridge rd shopping strip. The avo smash with chilli and lime and Brazilian Acai Berries with coconut yoghurt were brilliant. The coffee was bang on. We loved their music playlist too. The staff were so friendly and service was excellent. ❤️ OBS !
Another great Melbournian Cafe.
Place is very nice and staff were very friendly and attentive.
Coffee was good and everything we ordered was tasty and fresh.
And don't forget to order a beautifully  made chocolate babka with the coffee.
Had brunch there. Lovely spot. Menu is a bit different- good variety- not your usual eggs on toast. Coffee was excellent- service was great. I accidentally spilled my coffee and had to order another 2 but we were only charged for 2 coffees instead of 4 which was a great surprise seeing it was my fault- a nice touch in customer service in a hospitality world which nowadays seem not to cafe about little details like this anymore. We had the baked eggs, lentil and vege soup with sourdough and ham,cheese,tomato croissant. All came out in a timely manner and tasted really good. Will definitely be back and will recommend
This is my favourite local cafe! Coffee is consistently amazing. Food and service is also perfect and consistent. Staff are super friendly and recognise your face :) must try the babka!
A samall cafe run well. Nice dark cafe, service is ok, and interesting decor.
The coffee is good and the prices are fair.
Limited and simple brekaky and lunch menu and what you expect with a small simple unpretentious cafe.
And that's why they are good. It is unpretentious so thankfully no hipster cold drip coffees etc etc etc, so do not judge them on that.
Only fault, the sweets are a few days old, how do I know, I was at another cafe two days ago and saw the exact same sweets, a merengue cake and hot cross bun and had both and we're great, and today I had the latter and it was a tad dry, not fresh.
So, they may need to buy less stock and keep them fresh.
Great coffee!. Nice breaky experience, one of the best coffee around Richmond.
Just loved it here. The food, the service and the atmosphere. OBSC ticks all the boxes. Highly recommended
Big Eyes For A Big Tummy
+4.5
Discovered this discreet cafe after walking back to my car from an appointment one day and glad I did! Been twice now for its great coffee and friendly smiles.
Best coffee in Melbourne. I often go far out of my way to get the coffee here, it is consistently the best. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful
Arual La Frangipanette
+4.5
Great coffee, excellent croissants served with delicious jam and a very welcoming crew. Lovely.
Just had Moroccan eggs. Wonderful. I moved to Richmond a month ago and this place has become a firm favourite. Great service, great food and a very relaxed atmosphere.
A Cut Above. Dined here for brunch recently and abso LOVED IT. Major complaint was that meals were so moreish I had to spend half my time eating trying to keep my sister and partner from stealing my food. How was I supposed to do that AND get at their unwatched plates, myself? Managed to score bites of the granola and the NY bagel and have been thinking about them both since. Small menu- big delivery. Yum yum yum!
Great Atmosphere. Excellent coffee, friendly staff. The outdoor deck is perfect for warm days. Wheelchair friendly.
Super friendly helpful staff member made us welcome and whilst the food and tea were the usual fare we enjoyed it all the more in our relaxed friendly setting.
Delicious Coffee!. I only just discovered this place and I'm so glad I did. The staff are always smiling and very friendly. It has a great outdoor area and cute indoor atmosphere. The food was yummy and the coffee was perfect. Great little cafe, I highly recommend it.
Perfect Sunday breakie, great coffee and food, staff are brilliant and setting is just right. Love it
As a regular patron I am very excited to see that the outdoor deck has been revamped for winter with big umbrellas, clear plastic 'walls' AND a heater to keep cosy by! I'll see you out the front this weekend :)
YUM!. My coffee was perfect and the Croque Madam was a real treat! Absolutely delicious food in a charming location...
I stumbled across this lovely little terrace with its fabulous deck out the front on my stroll to the market. What a great coffee - I had the single origin. Couldn't resist the breakfast salad. Friendly staff, no huge egos and a warm greeting. No better way to start the day!
Preetha Van Der Sprenkel
+4.5
Yummy! Great little cafe in Richmond. Had the most amazing toasted chicken sandwich today with cranberry chutney. I really wish they sell the chutney on it's own in the future. Simply delicious! Will definately be going back to try the other lovely treats on offer.
Lovely cafe with a very relaxed vibe, friendly staff and a beautiful front courtyard that is perfect for enjoying a coffee with company (especially a beautiful girlfriend). So far everything I've tried on the menu has been fresh, tasty and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend this place, enjoy!
This cafe is tucked away on church St and is one of those establishments that you hope to come across more often. It had such a relaxed vibe either sitting our front or perched up at the communal bench inside. Staff are super and provide no fuss service. I had a cappuccino that was there own house blend and it was pretty fair. This was followed by the homemade granola topped with fresh yoghurt and a side of rhubarb & berry compote. They also provided a small serving of milk to add. The granola was top quality and I could have easily gone another bowl (not because it was a small serve but because it tasted so good!) I would definitely make an effort to try this out for yourself. I'd like to return and try the acai berry with granola and the chai masala! Top Spot
Whilst the coffee is great, one of the baristas make for an unpleasant experience with lack of customer service and rudeness. Shame, as most of the staff are very helpful and friendly. Won't be returning.
Friendly staff, really quick service. Great croque madame and my gf had the egg and bacon nutty which was fantastic to! Great find on urbanspoon. Will def go again when we are in Melbourne again.
The perfect cafe experience. We are glad we followed the advice of fellow urbanspoonites. The croque Madame was marvellous! Same with the acai berry and Cai latte. Great staff and lovely building.
So much to chose from!. There was so many things I wanted on the menu! I had the Croque Madame which was excellent, the egg on top just the right type of runny. My friends all enjoyed their meals and I'm told their coffees and teas were also top notch (they had more than one cup, always a good sign!). The staff were friendly and able to accommodate our group of 7 even though it was 10.30 on a Saturday morning. If you have a little one make sure you order a babycino, the topping they give it is very cute :-) In case you haven't guessed I was very happy with the Barber Shop and plan to go back soon and start working my way through the rest of the menu!
Fellow Reviewers - THANKYOU!. Based wholly on fellow reviewers I ventured to the Old Barber Shop for brunch this morning. My goodness - you are spot on! This place is fabulous and SO Richmond; a little eccentric, very funky and fabulously spot on with it's menu! Love it!
Could not recommend highly enough. Some of the friendliest baristas in Melbourne who make your breakfast or lunch outing a personal one. They make the effort to remember your name and how you take your coffee. This sort of service is seen less and less but never goes unappreciated. The food is simple but incredibly delicious. Sticking to the "good honest food" theme you'll find delectable wraps, bagels and toasties - all presented upon wooden chopping boards, a warming homely touch which suits the cafe to a tee. Today we had the shredded corned beef with mustard pickle on a toasted bagel & bacon, egg, roquette and a delicious tomato relish on a sesame seed bun. Might sound too simple, but is just what we wanted for breakfast. Highly recommend the cranberry chilli jam with the B.L.A.T bagel. Wow. So good! Enjoy!!
Love this place!!. Danny has got it right with this new place! He's created a genuinely relaxed but somewhat sophisticated looking cafe with excellent coffee and food to match. Inside the wooden bench seats and wood panelling give the place a warm and comfortable feel whilst outside on the front deck on a sunny day there is no better place to drink Richmonds best coffee. If food is on your mind the Breakfast Salad with a medley of tomatoes, basil, feta topped with a poached egg is just perfect. The prosciutto piadina makes for a great midmorning snack with a coffee when you feel like savoury instead of sweet. The piadina bread is thin and crispy and tastes like the ones in Italy. The Bacon and Egg Butty is a flash version of a bacon and egg roll but has added rocket and a great tasting relish. Overall a great new and much needed addition to the Church and Bridge Rd corner.
The best pot brewed Chai latte I’ve found in Melbourne is at the Old Barber Shop in Church Street, Richmond. The Chai is divine in all aspects. It tastes sweet but not too sweet, nor too strong on the black tea leaves.
My heart skipped when I saw the waitress approach with our breakfast. They were served on gorgeous wooden boards with terracotta coloured dishes for the sides. My Croque-Madame looked spectacular with a fried egg draped over the top. It has a small side of rocket to provide some greenery... Once I pierced the drippy yolk of the fried egg, the golden goo provided each bite with the perfect amount of lubrication. The melted cheese on the top also stepped in with another dimension of savoury goodness.
Love the coffee. The staff also very nice and helpful when i asked to change bacon/ham to salmon.
This little cafe is cute and the coffee is great. Nice little outdoor area. Small seating area inside bit cramped but warm in the winter. I just wish they had more selection on their menu. Food is typical Melbourne , nice but basic.
The folks here know their coffee really well. A beautiful spot to sit outside, enjoy your coffee, catch up with friends or get some work done. I was there every morning for 4 days in a row on my last visit to Melbourne!
Excellent choices and delicious food. Window to order drinks and food through. Alternatively sit inside or order take away in there. Don’t forget the great and some unique food in the display as well as more familiar. The staff that I assume are family always up for an interesting chat. Plus they remember you. I also like it’s traditional Melbourne Victoria Australian inside.
A nice little spot with indoor and outdoor seating, relaxed, and a reasonably priced menu. Plenty of regulars coming in and chatting with the owners for a nice local coffee spot vibe.
Great cafe - love the food and the service!
Lovely all day breakfast. Lovely service too- will be back.
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