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Gelato Messina Richmond
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"There's no question about the quality of the gelato here and the unique flavours are a real draw-card to make the trip but just be prepared to pay..."
Maria Condello
"messina is such a classic in melbourne - prices are a little high for the quantity some staff give but the flavour and quality is there! i highly..."
MELBFOODIEEE
"Delicious scoop of gelato as I wandered along Swan Street in the current COVID easing of restrictions. Chose the Choc Mint flavour in a cone and..."
JK Chan
"Another amazing gelato joint 🍦 Really good gelato and they offer a different variety of flavours that Pidapipo doesn’t not offer.🗓..."
Steph
"OMGosh has it been soo long since my last visit? Noo lol. Anyway on my last visit I had some rich chocolate and passionfruit sorbet. The..."
Timinmelbourne
"Even better than Italy or Argentina! My fav blood orange & dulce de..."
Mamacita Foodie And Hola Con Lola
"The best place for unique gelato flavours! I got the special flavour of the day - coffee, banana, pecan nuts etc. The coffee was a bit too strong..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"Treat yo’self! This is some of the best I’ve cream I’ve ever had the pleasure of indulging in. Dreamy caramel gelato..."
MelbourneLops
"Good choice of gelato.It’s smaller than the Messina in Fitzroy so it could be harder to get to the counter when there is a line...."
Justaworkingmama
"Not sure how I haven’t reviewed this place before as I have been here on countless occasions but in any case we had a cake from here today at a..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Probably arrive 20 minutes before you want to eat, it's that hard to choose a flavour. I don't remember it being this hard at Baskins. Can get quite..."
Nick Collins
"Not sure what to say except-- best ice cream ever! We had the salted caramel and pistachio praline combination. And, wow, who would’ve thought you..."
Kris L
"With the weather starting to warm up, it's looking like gelato season again; and it doesn't get much better than Gelato Messina. With so many..."
Morgs71
"Worth..."
Parul Aggarwal
"My absolute favourite ice cream is the salted caramel with white chocolate. I would get a tub of this, even during the colder months. My daughter..."
Jamie
"Some of the best gelato in Melbourne! Messina is definitely hyped up, but it lives up to expectations for me.It was a cold night, so..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Three scoops ($8.80)⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Always say yes to messina! 4th or 5th time back but their ice cream never fails to make me..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Walked past and I had to go in for a double scoop of my favorite flavors - gianduia and pistachio - because even when it’s freezing and you’ve..."
Allison Lim
"So good every time! I'm not a huge ice-cream person as some can be sickly sweet but the Gelato Messina flavours have the right balance. Before you..."
Mummy+Me Eats
"This is one of my go-to places for that special treat after a dinner, after a movie or 'just because!' There is a fabulous selection of flavours from..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"Got your standard pistachio (my favourite) because really, you don't need other flavours trying to get in on the action. It was just the best thing..."
Mustard
"Who doesn't love icecream.Messina is an icon amongst the icecream scene with a wide range of yummy flavours on offer. I had the dulce delish..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Love this gelato joint! Amazing service, let us try a lot of different flavours. Ended up getting the white chocolate hazelnut, salted caramel and..."
Whalesfoodadventure
"This place is fantastic. I’ve been here a couple of times and to the other location also and I will always return! The staff are great, the lactose..."
Foods Of Melbourne
"My number one favourite ice cream shop. I love to check out their weekly specials, they’re usually so chunky, flavoursome and creamy. My favourite..."
Eliza T
"Coconut Almond! Passionfruit! Amazing! They're the only 2 flavours I've tried because they're so good, I can't go to Messina and not get..."
Rohan Haggart
"Gelato Messina is located on Swan Street in Richmond. I was in the area & had a bit of time between meetings so headed in. The guy who served me gave..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Best ice cream I’ve had. They have tons of flavors to choose from. I ordered a tub for the family and was just blown away with their..."
Juan
"Too many delicious flavours to choose from, Messina is one of my favourite gelato places. The sorbet flavours also cater well for vegans. Coconut and..."
J0yy173
"As a huge fan of Gelato Messina I was so excited to see this exciting dessert on the menu at the night market. Layers dessert is was creative and..."
Nay Nay
"The usual pistachio I got wasn’t available, so I tried the Pistachio Praline instead. Was really good! The praline added a nice crunch. It was a..."
Makan2Melbourne
"The Liven app encouraged me into Gelato Messina in Richmond today where I heard there were unique flavours being launched weekly to celebrate Livens..."
Espy Eats
"Hands down the Best Gelato in Melbourne. Great variety of flavours. Very friendly staff. The coconut pandan gelato was unique and tasty. Like to try..."
Lucky Star
"For the sweet tooth, the Gelato Messina treats are sure to hit the spot. Messina have brought a range of nostalgic and never seen before..."
Gastrology
"Stumbled upon this highly rated gelato bar one night when looking for dessert. So many flavours to choose from. I tried the watermelon one and the..."
Christine Stephen
"You just can’t wrong with gelato at Messina. The Messina store on Swan street was fairly quiet tonight, probably because of the cold weather. I had..."
Vegetarian Food Lover
"Even on a cold Melbourne night, this place was a welcome sight on Swan Street. The Tiramisu and Pistacchio gelati were fresh and a nice dessert after..."
RayDAN143
"Came here with my boss and another colleague. They love this place! Apparently it’s a very populated ice cream place. I was very intrigued...."
Queena
"They definitely have some interesting flavours (liquorice anyone?) but definitely worth the visit. The staff are lovely and the gelato is even..."
Amara
"Love/hate relationship as I’m forever compelled to try the new specials as they arise. Lovely, helpful service at this location and amazing,..."
SJFU
"The famous gelateriaAmbience: In the corner of the 2 streets, this place has such a chill vibe. It's dimly lit but you can still see all..."
JOELLE
"I usually go to the Windsor store but the gelato is the same!Love ordering the chocolate fondue and passionfruit sorbet flavours. It's a..."
Dine And Dash
"With a large menu (40 flavours) and continual innovation, Gelato Messina offers an ever-changing gelato experience. Gelato Messina makes..."
Gelido
"Creamy sweet delicious gelato with a lot of fun (and classic) flavours to choose from. My favourites are ones with cake/cookie pieces in them. Love..."
Angel Khong
"Bestest of the best!!! This store in particular is my favourite as there is always enough staff to cover the customers so I never find myself waiting..."
Steph
"$4.8 per scoop but it's worth it for the 🍪! Pretty small shop compared to the other Gelato Messina but its got everything I loved😁..."
Hangry Jules
"Can never resist getting myself some ice cream every time I pass Gelato Messina. It’s honestly one of the best, if not THE best, gelato in..."
Stelly
"I love gelato and Gelato Messina has to be my favourite gelato shop. I love the variety of flavours on offer. As well as the weekly specials,..."
Nicole
"Hands down one of the best gelato stores in Melbourne ! Everything taste like what the description says it is. Texture is creamy and silky . Just..."
Vivian
"A nice range of ice cream and sorbet. Looked lovely and I wanted the lot but after a big meal settled for gelato - tried lemon, passion fruit ,..."
Helen
"Food: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Nothing to say except that if you haven't been here yet, get yourself here. The quality of the flavours and scoops..."
The Hunger Trail
"Tried two of the speicals: pistachio praline and milkshake flavoured gelato, and they were simply devine👌 tiramisu is great as usual. That's..."
Sophie-Jas Zhang
"Best gelato/ice cream ever! I opted for a scoop of strawberries & cream, as well as a scoop of one of their specials - ‘drop it like it’s white..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"Gelato Messina is an insanely popular gelato store with 3 stores around Melbourne. They serve at least 40 different flavours so you'll be sure to..."
ThatFoodie
"Can’t live without their salted caramel white choc gelato. I think Deliveroo might think I have a substance abuse problem relating to it based on..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"Always never short on options and choices. Try and go outside of the busy period so you don't need to rush. Their rotating specials are always..."
DamoForce Food
"Love the ice cream flavours here. I tried one of the specials which was a salted malt gelato and it was divine. Staff were friendly and attentive...."
Hangry Horace
"She was a little nervous. It had been a while since she'd done something so lasciviously spontaneous. Had she not been urged on by the..."
Rendezvous815
"Can’t go wrong with Messina.The Richmond branch seems a lot less busier than the one in Fitzroy. We came in on a late Wednesday night. I..."
Nom4423
"I love this place. I was telling my boyfriend how good it was and he said I was exaggerating, so I took him to understand what I was talking about...."
Sam
"Considering how hot it has been lately, there was no better way to indulge than to get some gelato at the famed Messina.I love the..."
Brekkycakes
"A while ago, I've written the review for Gelato Messina branch located in Windsor.Again, who can say no to ice cream in any weather? I know,..."
Jeffry
"Yummmy gelato! The cheesecake was soooo gooood! Loved their outdoor seating since we had our dog with us. Nice place to people watch as well since..."
Jessica Sarona
"LIT!: we had 3 flavours including the macadamia, lychee and pandas. All flavours were sensational but still hasn't bet my apple pie flavour ..."
Jennitals
"Lovely gelato cakes. Presentation and ordering (phone) was easy and not as stressful as I thought it might be. They will be fine for car trips up to..."
Emily
"Best ice cream in the town. Definitely worthwhile for a try. Although a bit small space but takeaway is ideal option or you can sit in to taste the..."
Steven Gu
"More spacious than the Windsor store and just as busy! My favourite is the pandan coconut, and we usually try something from the specials board...."
Justin
"Had a tiramisu one of them here and it was lit. It rained that night so there were way to many people inside but that's not really your fault, but..."
MVP
"A famously good treat that reverts any adult back to their childish self. Gelato Messina puts up some pretty fun and interesting choices, but their..."
Cynthia Giang
"Best ice cream!! I have loved this gelato from the moment it opened its doors. My favourite flavour is the white chocolate and salted caramel!..."
Becky
"When a place can draw you in for icecream during Winter you know they have something going on. Staff were super friendly and probably would have let..."
Matthew Watt
"The gelato here is very rich which makes it so popular. It is also high-proportion. I also like the sorbet here with sour tasty, very suitable for..."
Shijing Wang
"There are just so many flavours to choose from that it's too hard! Gelato is delicious and smooth and they open late. Next time will try their ice..."
Willtravelforfood17
"4.50 for a scoop! Great value. The milk chocolate with peanut choc fudge was the best. Loved the tiramisu and the lemon sorbet too!! Staff were..."
Food Coma Survivor
"Always good and open relatively late - and they take card now which is a bonus! It would be great if they could make clearer which flavours have..."
Sib
"This joint gets the same sparking review as do all other Messinas. As the Gelato Kingpin this place is always a standout spot for smooth, creamy and..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Well what can I say that's new or different from the majority of the other reviews? Messina is the gelato lord in Australia. Attracting a cult..."
Hello. Imnikki
"A great range of gelato to choose from! You can never get bored when going there. Always tasty though on occasions the staff can be a little lacking...."
Bernard Haylen
"Always packed and buzzing. Ice creams are the best!Came in at Twin Peaks promo night and ice cream was free!!! Cant fault at all. Will keep coming..."
Jan Alba
"nice gelato with quite unique flavour combinations. Only came here once and had something with rhubarb in it if im not mistaken and found that quite..."
Edgar Darmawan
"Can't fault it. Unique and huge range of flavours, all taste incredible (out of the few I've tried) and comfy vibes inside with friendly service...."
Yasmin T
"This place hands down has probably the best ice cream by far. I recommend getting the peanut butter and pistachios flavour. Note it does get very..."
Danny Nguyen
"Went here tonight after dinner with my sister. I have to say, while the actual store is bigger than the Windsor Outlet, I don't like it as much. It's..."
Maddie Kingham
"Best ice cream in Melbourne!!!!! The opening hours are great and the variety is astounding. Never ever been disappointed by this place!! Great vibes,..."
Caitlin Maree
"Always such a great selection of ice-creams. Staff let you try the flavours and give you the heads up if the ice-cream is a bit of an obscure one and..."
Nic And Zoe Eat Stuff
"I'm not a huge fan of ice cream usually but this was nice! I got the salted mango and coconut flavour. Came as a group and everyone else really..."
Ching
"Best icecream around. I've been to all 3 in Melbourne and it's consistent across the board. Always amazing and the specials board is always exciting..."
Dale Zeinheiger Culpin
"Gelato Messina is rightly a star of the gelato world, with continual innovation redefining the boundaries of what is possible with frozen treats...."
Eat And Be Merry Crew
"The gelato here is to die for! Would recommend to anyone and the position of this particular Messina makes it the perfect place to stop into after a..."
Caitlin White
"I've been to the Collingwood Gelato Messina a couple of times and I couldn't see what all the hype was about. It was ok but nothing special. We were..."
Sarah Loves Food
"Tasty gelato that is nearly as good as the Italian stuff. Because it was a warm day it was pretty busy but staff were more than willing to let you..."
Tige
"What beats having the best gelato in town? Having the best gelato in town in bed. To accompany a lazy night in we popped out for a takeaway tub of..."
Donutsam
"This place is always packed whenever I go past. Nice range of flavours, and great ideas for specials of the week. “The Dude” - hilarious. Big hit..."
Em Clare
"Someone told me Messina is arguably one of the best and I should give it at least one try. Glad I listened because I will be going back soon. PS:..."
J M
"Fabulous. The selection is huge and the service is great. Probably the best pistachio gelato I've tasted. Pistachio praline. The lemon has the..."
DeeDee Hellovadame
"Friendly and helpful, delicious gelato, good serving..."
Katherine C
"Served by a friendly girl. The shop was beautifully clean, and loved that there was a great variety in their range of dairy free options! The serve..."
Bree Rogers
"creamy textured ice cream and a lot of fun tasty variants. love the vibe as..."
ur babe
"Fantastic gelato One of my favourite ice cream..."
John Lawson
Corner Hotel
79/100 (5197 ratings)
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"Great joint, but I don't go to the upstairs bar anymore. Just have a few pints downstairs when City are playing at home etc. The food upstairs is..."
Ben Holgate
"Awesome place, diverse customers, lively atmosphere in the upstairs bar and the added bonus of also seeing great bands downstairs. A piece of..."
Kosta Moraitis
"Just dropped in to the rooftop bar for a quick dinner. I had the black bean burger and hubby had Patti Smith beef burger. Both were awesome with..."
Maryanne Davies
"What a fantastic pub!!!! Came over from Perth for the Grand Final and this place was recommended and thanks for the hospitality staff and security..."
Lucy Kitch
"Just so impressed that The Corner has acted swiftly and cancelled Riff Raff's show scheduled for June 8. There is no room in music for the drugging..."
Rachel Willoughby
"The Corner is a great place to see your favourite bands. The Corner has good variety and can showcase new bands to the public. Facilities are good...."
Shaz Howard
"Attended an event at the Corner Hotel and the staff were amazing, cannot recommend more highly. Thank you for taking the time to make my visit such..."
Annette Wolfe
"Great night watching the Iron Maidens. They blew the roof off. Great band, good..."
Richard Turkentine
"It was a long wait after many lockdowns and cancelled shows That we waited patiently for this Extraordinary guitarist by the name of Daniel..."
Tracy Gilson
"Great venue for some live music. A great rooftop bar too for drinks afterwards. Staff were very friendly and fast at getting orders out. Would highly..."
Sam de Groot
"Great venue, even has zero alcohol beer for drivers now. Sound was great, service and food were excellent. Well ventilated for covid, lovely helpful..."
Jay Kay
"Wow talk about a venue. Went there recently for a gig, very spacious, good atmosphere, drinks are decent prices. Surprisingly clean for a older Bar...."
Mr. “Franz” Ribzz
"Great pub. I have gone to the Corner Hotel on about 20 occasions for a mix of company and personal events and it has always been a consistently great..."
Graeme Scannell
"A very accessoble place for gigs! I visited for Groove Tunes in my mobility scooter. There's a wheelchair accessible entrance around the corner. An..."
Diary of a Pin Up - Bette Foord
"One of the finest live music bars in Melbourne. Nothing fancy, not big, but a great stage and sound experience and super..."
Paul Crew
I Love Pho
86/100 (3745 ratings)
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"Love the pho Add chili and sauces to your taste. The spring rolls are really nice wrapped in lettuce leaves. Good flavor and dinner for 2 under..."
Sam C Frost
"Just had lunch the soup steak and chicken combination was to die for. My daughter had chicken cold slaw...she has tried this everywhere and said..."
Cheryl McCowan
"Been having Hien's soup at her first business 25 years ago and then followed her soup to I � Pho when they moved... Friends travel from all over..."
Alexander Kenton Schoeffel
"Beautiful food, especially the pho of course, and quick service. Popular place with lines at dinner time, but you really don't have to wait for..."
Гэрэл Хайнс
"Pho is the fam fav, and this place is loved by all!! Service is always spot on..."
Melanie Jane
"Yummy I'll come back here again friendly and service is good..."
Pierre Martinez Cabatas
"Best Pho in Victoria Street hands down. Service is amazing - we eat here way too much..."
Elyse Van Arkel
"Best Vietnamese Foods and fresh chilli is spicy and hot like me..."
Helmi Yunan Mairina
"The best..."
Hsiang-Lin Liu
"The soup was just nice. The potion was really good for 2..."
Kwong Wing Kee
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Allan Lee
"Best pho in Melbourne �we travel from way out east to spoil ourselves..."
Lorraine O'Keeffe
"One of the absolute best! The Vietnamese coleslaw OMG..."
Jessica Davis
"Great food, great service and great price. Everyone here is super lovely, come here most Sundays for dinner and it is always perfect. Keep up..."
Melbourne.Food
"This was my first time at I Love Pho and it was amazing! The staff were really friendly and did not pressure us to order quickly. I ordered a Medium..."
Hugo Morgan
" Visited here for my first meal out after lockdown. I’d never been before and will admit it’s definitely not my favourite Vietnamese restaurant..."
Quince And Cheese
"Always great Pho. Well priced & good sizes. My go to pho place on vic street. Fast delivery too when using uber..."
Laura
"This is the best and freshest Vietnamese food I have tried in 42 years in Melbourne. I was very pleasantly surprised. The place is normal but clean...."
Bruno De Michelis
"The spring roll with prawns is quite delicious and I could not forget the taste of it. Have it with the cabbage, you will know what I mean for that...."
Gabrielle
"Had my first ox tail pho here, it was lovely and came out quick! The spring rolls were great too, they came out with your regular dipping sauce and..."
PositivelyDelicioUs
"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants to go to. Authentic Vietnamese food at extremely cheap prices. Staff are always friendly and serve is..."
Biancawraymc
"This shop has a wonderful pho with a very affordable price tag! So worth your every dollar! Get the spring rolls too, vegetarian pork and prawns are..."
Chow Kit
"The only Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne that I go to when I crave some good pho. Broth is decent, not to MSG-heavy like other restaurants that..."
The Chopsticks Expert
"I am a fan of good pho and my quest for finding good hos in Melbourne led me to this place. It was really busy when I went there. We were quickly..."
Thats My Food
"Would come here on my lunch break. Quick and comforting lunch with a big bowl of noodle soup. Service is efficient and quick which is what I need for..."
Michi
"went to I love pho for a quick bowl 🍲 DO NOT GET THE BUN BO HUE was not a fan at all however my boyfriend got the beef pho and the broth..."
ALICE ⚡️
"Quite like I Love Pho because of its simplicity. The food is pretty good with the pho not bad. The spring rolls are nice and tasty and cater for..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"This place was awesome. Authentic pho with great sides and a wicked ice coffee kampung style. The service was fast and friendly. The price was..."
Simon Furness
"As the name suggests the Pho is fantastic and highly recommend. Haven't tried anything else from this place. Price is reasonable. 140..."
Clayhax
"The broth is very flavourful, but a bit too salty for me. But once you add the lime juice and herbs it helps balancing out the saltiness. Could have..."
Jiang Ng
"Came by this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch and had the special beef noodles with spring rolls...The soup was really tasty and the spring rolls..."
Kerli Kerli Kerli
"I always go here when I'm craving for pho. They have super friendly staff and fast service too. Truly a good value for money. Wouldn't mind waiting..."
Shar Buendia
"Vietnamese restaurants are a dime a dozen on Victoria Street but I Love Pho is a few notches ahead of the pack. Service was warm and..."
Sunny Days Melbourne
"Really enjoyed the chicken pho here. Its flavourful and light at the same time. A nice change from beef pho. The Vermicelli with rolls my partner had..."
Phuong Tran
"Is an institution! No-one does Pho like this place (except maybe their Melbourne Central location). I love this place as much as I love Pho. Highly..."
Andy
"I frequent the area a lot and it never crossed my mind to check out this place. Not one to order pho outside of home so I ordered something different..."
Hong Truong
"I thought this place was great. I ordered the sliced beef pho which was absolutely delicious. Good deep flavour and near perfect with added..."
Two Sheds
"This place is solid! I have been twice and have been satisfied both times. I have tried a few pho places so far and this has been the nicest to taste..."
Jordan Wong
"Definitely a good place to go eat Pho if you want to try one of the best in Melbourne. It is up there with several other Vietnamese restaurants,..."
Alejandro Maass
"Great spring roll vermincelli! Always super fresh, and the spring rolls might be the best on Victoria Street. :) always visit this place when I’m..."
Emily Lawrence
"Best pho for your buck! And the best grilled beef rice paper rolls. Up until I came to I Love Pho, I had only ever had rice paper rolls..."
Controversial Foodie
"If your after a bowl of Pho, then this is the place ! I have been coming to I love Pho for over 5 years. Service is quick ! The Ingredients are..."
Timbo The Kitchen Bitch
"I am obsessed with I Love Pho. I eat here anywhere between 2-4 times per week. It's so quick, cheap and healthy that you really can't go wrong. A..."
Daniel Retman
"Amazing pho!!! I ordered the pho chay (pho with tofu and vegetables) in the small size and was just delicious. The size is still fairly large in my..."
Amara
"This place is a must-try if you are a big fan of pho (Vietnamese rice noodles soup). I would recommend the special combination beef as it..."
HANNAH
"Fresh! Had the tofu and veggie pho and the spring rolls. Very filling meal! I would come back here for my pho fix & some of the salads sound really..."
Sadrina Yao
"My 2nd pho in Melbourne. I had traditional pho with special beef toppings. There were 3 servings, asked the server how big is the medium and she said..."
Gece
"Pleasinginly cleanest Pho restaurant I’ve been into in a long time! Quick to be served and food arrived within 10 minutes. Pho was delicious and a..."
Charlie And Ko Reviews
"Really great pho, same chain as the one in the emporium located in the city. The only disappointment was that they charged extra for the ox tail..."
Linda
"Richmond institution, love coming here for some quick and easy eats with some friends.While the pho can be hit and miss they have without a..."
Michael Tan
"This place gets a 5/5 from me every time. Haha. Delicious pho and broken rice, sugar cane juice is actually available, and quick service with a..."
Yorkstergram
"Pho here is great - and huge! I got the vegetarian option with tofu. Nice clean broth. Always busy. You go here for the food, don’t expect anything..."
Olivia
"Very good food quality and size. If you want a nice and filling dinner on a cold night in Melbourne just go there!Try to book in advance or..."
Morault Rémi
"I love pho. I went for quick lunch. It is nothing special but it also not bad too. It was kind of average. But it was good for quick lunch. If staff..."
Finn
"I do not love pho. I'd actually go so far as to say I loathe it so when a friend organised dinner here I was intending to eat other things off the..."
Good Food Good Mood
"A more hip branding for a pho place. I still prefer the other pho restaurants along Victoria street. The pho is not bad but not great... more options..."
Ilovefoodsomuch
"The name and I already share something in common 🤤, I love pho. Great value for money, it's only +$1 to go from a small to medium. I got..."
Must Be Hungry
"The thing I hate about Pho is the use of massive amounts of fish sauce and MSG. I usually get very thirsty after downing a bowl of Pho and it doesn't..."
K-eats
"If you love pho this is the place to go! It's really good value for money and the broth was so flavoursome. The spring rolls were pretty standard..."
Mark Laughton
"Favorite pho so far in Melbourne and Sydney! Really nice beef both raw and brisket. 4.5 because I haven't tried anything else so I can't..."
Rsq1
"Excellent pho, I'd recommend the special combination. Soup broth is excellent and flavourful. Service is abrupt as you'd expect from an Asian..."
Hungry Jeweller
"I love pho serves up delicious Asian cuisine. Something for everyone. The beef pho is delicious but sometimes can be hit or miss. I've had it here..."
Costa
"Quick easy and delicious food! Went with a group of friends and had such a great lunch. Certainly bang for your buck. Service was great,We will all..."
GG
"Simple, clean flavours. We had takeaway and can highly recommend the Pho and dumplings. Friendly and helpful service. Great value for money..."
Comfy Chairs
"We tried the broken rice meal with chicken, three color drink, pho with rare beef, and the veggie rice rolls. The pho was average for me (which is..."
T.Ly
"Not bad pho, but not the best. Pho broth was not as strong as some other places, but still solid pho. Will probably go to other places along the..."
Edgar Darmawan
"Another pho option in Victoria street. It's a good pho... yes but not remarkable. Flavoursome broth and good beef. The quantity is smaller than their..."
Predator
"Long time diner first time reviewer.This is one of my favourite pho places. They started doing pho and spring rolls only, and now they also do..."
OmNom
"A good joint with clean and simple fixtures. Toward the end of the st near church street. Quite popular on a Sunday actually! But still able go get a..."
SueyLuey
"My gosh this was better than I expected! My partner loves pho , I'm not that keen on pho . I had other dishes to make up for not eating pho . Thus..."
Grazia Prochilo
"I Love Pho 264 is everything a pho place should be: Delicious, cheap, quick, and with questionable spelling on internal advertising.This is our..."
Nikita Hall
"Equal best Pho in Victoria Street (along with Hung Vuong II at the opposite end of the street). Clean, consistent, delicate broth with well cooked..."
Not Nigella
"One of the more popular pho joints in Richmond. A good serving of pho that wont cost you much more than ten dollars. Menu is limited so if you're not..."
TrevB
"Impressed. Yumm! Staff very helpful. Good location. One of the best Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond - and there are obviously alot to choose from...."
Soph
"One of my favorites and top place for Vietnamese noodles. Generally comes out extremely hot with a delicious broth and generous serving of meat...."
Glenn
"Who doesnt love this Pho joint? We have been coming here almost every weekend when we were living in Richmond. My favo is special beef with clear..."
Putriku
"One of my favorite Phõ place, the Pandan tea was so special. Stunning Phõ stock and the tender slice beef, and chicken, always satisfied my picky..."
Ivivan
"Clean and modern after the moving. Some hits and misses but never fails most of the time.Portion size was small for my last visit and broth..."
Larry Ma
"I have been here weekly for a while and the food is quick and never disappoints! The food is simple yet delish and my favourite dish would have to be..."
Samantha Cosgrove
"Long queue but sat down in 25mins. Ordered 3 different type of phos - special, tripe and jus normal beef and fried pawn spring rolls. Although price..."
Maureen Sim
"Straight to it, we'll balanced broth although a bit of the lighter side. I asked for the oxtail which was a little tough than it should be, but asked..."
Hungry Ronin
"I love pho and I love this place! Seriously good pho 🍲. This restaurant is always packed hence booking may be your best best. Lots of places to..."
Hungry Catepillar
"Cosy, unsophisticated environment with a family type setup. Decor and interior is simple but this is fine as we are here for the pho! We we're hungry..."
Lauren Hargreaves
"What would you ask for?! It's valued for money, price is bargain and fast service.I always love the broth here which nice flavor and delicious...."
Juneesnap
"29 December 2016: A master chef took me to this place for a second time. We had beef pho and spring rolls. We asked for the raw beef slices to be..."
Bernard Choo
"Really a good place. My friend and I came here to have lunch today after IKEA trip. I ordered special beef pho. The soup was extremely good! I think..."
Tamiee
"Very attentive staff members and has great customer service. The restaurant is quite clean. However, the pho noodles is undercooked. The vietnamese..."
Luci Nguyen
"When there’s seemingly dozens of restaurants serving the same dish in the same street, in one of the most Vietnamese-populated communities in..."
Donutsam
"Finally get to try I LOVE PHO!!The noodles are elastic and "Q", they are kind of special than other noodles that I had it beforeI really..."
Ellen Chen
"My first exposure to the real Vietnamese food. Really liked the concept of Pho, healthy, light on stomach and tasty. Unfortunately don't have any..."
Sumek Gopal
"Came here for their phó and it doesn't disappoint me! If you are going on a food hunt then you should order a medium pho to share and also try out..."
Yap WenYi
"Absolutely love this Vietnamese place! It's so fresh and Delish! If your hungry and dying of starvation this place will not disappoint! I've had..."
Emma Louise
"This is my favourite pho place. Visit it at at least once a week. If you dare try the #1 which is chicken beef combination with offals it's is the..."
David Liao
"Pho was a bit more salty than most other pho restaurants. The broken rice has to be the worst broken rice possible as the rice tasted so dry...."
Tony
"Filling yummy soup goodness!!! Cannot beat the tradition pho, special beef and chicken. Always a a tasty surprise biting into a chicken heart a..."
Cray
"Busy place with good quality Pho. Good for a quick cheap eat with friends . Very casual dining and great waiting staff that make you feel very..."
George
"$13 for a bowl of tasty brisket pho with egg noodles. It took me 25 minutes to eat and came with a free thermos of tea and a plate of bean sprouts..."
David Jackmanson
"Delicious pho place on Victoria St. A steaming bowl costs from 10 to 12 dollars depending on whether you want a small, medium or large serving. By..."
Little Pink Piggy
"We go here at least twice every week and we Love it! Quick, easy and super cheap! Parking is a breeze- I've never once seen an inspector in Richmond..."
Kmacaroo
"My favorite meal in this restaurant is rare beef and tendon soup noodle. I love the fresh lemon, chili and mint that go with the noodle. The taste..."
Goji
"Regular place to smash some awesome Pho. Avoid the small for an extra dollar the bowl is much bigger. For the chop stick challenged I find my table..."
Perky
"Delicious pho. Exactly like the one I get from Springvale. Meat tender. Soup full of flavour. Pickled onions were cut very thick and not pickled..."
Jennifer Lay
"From the very first time I've been there (after reading Rachel Khoo's recommendation in a newsletter) till now, I've never been disappointed with..."
FoodforThought
"Love this place.. Combination of sliced rare beef pho with prawn spring rolls are the bomb!The soup is full of flavour, come with lots of..."
Bonobono
"Service is really poor. Difficult to even get a menu when you sit down. Then the next challenge is for someone to take your order. So how is the Pho?..."
Pirate Sam
"The pho here is so good! Very good servings at good prices.  The rice paper rolls are yummy too - I like their dipping sauce.  Service is pretty..."
Sammi C
"I'm a convert! This stuff is amazing! Had never had Pho before and all i can say is what a fab introduction! Quick service, delish food and cosy..."
Zoe
"Pho, regardless of how you chose to pronounce this, is one of those addictive dish that I can’t seem to get enough off. There are a couple..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"Jam packed at lunch time is always a good sign. I love pho delivers to all pho lovers. A few at the table ordered the Saigon beef steak dish for $17,..."
Bopnbeep
"Awesome Pho, probably the best I've had in Melbourne. The broth is full of flavour, with just the right amount of seasoning and spices. The service..."
Brungiel
"There's always been 2 pho places in Victoria Street that I visited - Pho Chu The (one of my favourites but the longest walk) and Pho Hung Vuong 2. On..."
Eat Like Ushi
"What can l say? We love Pho. If you are looking for genuine Vietnamese soup this place is great. A little more expensive than the multitude of other..."
Jaquie Steele
"Our favourite pho joint in Melbourne hands down. My favourite is the beef and brisket noodle soup. The broth is so flavoursome and the garnish fresh...."
Makan
"Been coming here for years. The pho is delicious, cheap and well portioned, even the vegetarian pho is full of flavour. Also worth trying the spring..."
Sophie
"One of the best pho i had have in my life. Cheap eat with big portion. Their rice paper rolls were great too. Tried their three colours drink for the..."
Amy Foo
"This is the often touted "best pho in Melbourne", sadly i would have to disagree... but not by much! (i prefer a beefier spicier broth)Definitely..."
Matt.barnard
"What's not to love? The pho is good, darn good. The chicken pho broth is clean and sweet and the beef has good favour and remains light and not too..."
Tiges
"Been going here for a few years. Really good, quality, cheap pho! Broth is flavorful and they're really generous on their portion size. A negative..."
Josephine
"Delicious pho - its good old simple pho served fast with no frills. Booking is recommended because the restaurant fills up quick especially at..."
Emily
"My friend loves pho. She said she can eat it 3 times a day so you could just imagine her excitement when I dragged her to check this place out. We..."
DuckieLovesToEat
"Pho is common in Melbourne and you can get in most suburbs. Simply put, this is the best chicken Pho you will get in Melbourne. Standard price of..."
LoveMyCake
"Service √Ambience √Food √ Very Yummy, but no wow factor today.Price √ Very reasonable.We had the Pho and spring..."
The Whippeteers
"Best pho place in Richmond. Tasty and the beef tendons are always so tender and gelatinous. I always get my pho from here as I have been disappointed..."
Foodie85
"Great pho. Broth is tasty without being overpowering. Fresh tender slices of beef and accompaniments. Very satisfying on a cold winter's day...."
JKGasMan
"If you have a craving for pho and don't mind the crowds this place is absolutely brillant - just keep in mind it does get quite busy so if you suffer..."
Iheartsmileys
"This is one of the gems of the "Little Vietnam" food precinct on Victoria Street. I tend to prefer the Shredded Chicken Pho. The taste is delicate,..."
Gerard Dillon
"Not a bad Pho place, The beef is quite tender. The price is quite decent. Been here once only. I think the other I love Pho down the street might be..."
Amanda
"Do: the pho obviously. The combination beef and chicken is a classic. Get extra meat and side serving of spring rolls. Don't: forget the..."
David Food Leasing
"Every time my friends want pho they insist on coming here. I don't really get it, but maybe I'm just not that into pho! Last night I couldn't get..."
Wonderfull
"The best bowl of pho I've ever had. Juicy beef, really awesome flavourful broth, and chewy yet tender noodles. The selection of fresh herbs and..."
Bayu Prasakti Tjandra
"Without a doubt, the BEST pho on vic street, super fast service and super cheap but amazing flavour with all the condiments you could want! Although..."
LittleMissPiggy
"staff were polite and efficient. the lady at the counter took her time to recommend dishes to try for my take away order. food was really good much..."
Hiddenbimbo
"Words can't describe the feelings of elation I experience when a huge bowl of vegie pho arrives at my table. The pho is fresh, flavoursome and with..."
Lucy Stuart-Menteth
"I am totally in love with I LOVE PHO 264. Think I have been here over 100 times (not joking) This place was the catalyst for a trip to Vietnam..."
Moetfan
"The best pho in Melbourne, hands down! clean, cheap, yum! I will not eat pho anywhere else! Always busy but they will squeeze you in and their lemon..."
Josie
"So far, this is the best pho that I hv ever tried. It's located at Richmond, just a couple minutes of walk from the tram stop. From the front of the..."
Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita
"Ate here last week and it was arguably the best Pho I've ever had and I don't think it was just because of the cold weather outside allowing me to..."
Harry Oldfield
"This was probably my third time here and it's been pretty good each time. I had the chicken and beef pho which nice with quality ingredients. The..."
LeixD
"I don't live in Australia anymore, but I dream of this pho. Like, literally have dreams where I'm in Melbourne and driving down the road and..."
Dennis Vegan
"Who doesn't right? One of my favourite pho places in richmond, really can't go wrong. Clean flavours. Busy all the time but quick turn over times. If..."
DumplingDoll
"I have been coming to this place for many years and kept returning because I love the friendliness of the owners and their ability to communicate in..."
Sel
"Richmond is known for its amazing Vietnamese food. But this place is a notch above. With all the classic flavors of a traditional pho, the portion..."
Instamato
"Favourite pho eating location // They are generous with how much beef they give and the soup is very tasty too! Tend to always go with the medium..."
Carissa Lee
"Legit pho. A standout in a street bursting at the seams with pho options. Massive servings for $11. Bargain. The place is filled both with elderly..."
Lemongrass
"Their pho is great - clear broth & flavourful! Definitely a great choice during winter. 🍲😋Service wasn't bad and wait staff was quite..."
Chewynoms
"I recommend this place, probably one of the tastiest pho I have had. Big portions , great quality, low price - perfect formula. Definitely go back..."
Mister & Mrs T
"Simply the best in Richmond. No-one goes to a pho restaurant for quality service, but here it is quick and friendly service with a..."
Dave
"Consistently good, you can't beat the pho tai (sliced rare beef); the broth here blows all the others out of the water - clear, rich, beefy goodness...."
Megan M
"Awesome winter restaurant choice!Pho is amazing whether it's beef, chicken or veg! Their Vietnamese salad is delicious & feeds 2, the tofu..."
Lynn Konnie
"Affordable & Delicious. Delicious Pho. BYO alcohol. Friendly staff. Quick Service can be in and out in under half an..."
Olivia_andrews
"Travelled from Albury for this. SO WORTH IT! GREAT PRICES TOO!. Read the reviews and decided we had to come here; I'm so glad we did. We..."
Tian.sushilover09
"......we aren’t sure what is in the addictive noodle soup broth, but we are sure that the Vietnamese are smart and make it so addictive, we are..."
Jar-Fed
"One of the best pho places out of so many in Richmond. It offers pho, no rice dishes, but has spring rolls and rice paper rolls. There are no prices..."
Flho
"I have always enjoyed every meal I’ve had at I Love Pho 264. I even make it a point to bring friends and family to this restaurant when they are in..."
Joanna Chan
"There is a bit of hype here and the facebook is filled with pictures of young attractive people of various demographics... but is the food good?..."
Shanton
"Amazing rice paper and spring rolls!. Some of the best rice paper and spring rolls I've ever had!! the pho was delicious too. i love the option to..."
Thurnis
"Pho 264 is pleasant enough, but pretty much your 'run of the mill' soup..."
Iceman
"So So. Average Pho place but worth the while nonetheless... would go..."
Tarrie Pham
"Pho Sure. Have been coming here for the Pho for the last few years, and have always been satisfied by the servings and quality. Always order a side..."
Jeffrey Leong
"Amazing prawn rice paper rolls!!! Fresh fresh..."
Natalie Grant
"Delicious. Have been there a couple of times! Highly..."
Sen.titus.ng
"Best Pho by far!!!. I love pho is a great place to get a delicious pho for a good price.Even though i don't live locally, Its still worth the..."
Giakhuu2003
"Satisfy my cravings!. Always the first place i go to for my pho cravings. I tried their express shop in emporium, but this one is still my..."
Benjiman83
"Awesome pho. Excellent pho meal. If you have a steaming hot noodle soup with crispy fried spring craving, this is the place to go. I have been going..."
Dr. Wong
"Cant get enough. Have been going to this place for many years now .always treated like 1 of the family every 1 that works there is very friendly and..."
Robbie
"Perfect. A bowl of steaming hot goodness delivered to your pie hole within minutes of ordering? Sign me up. People who are moaning about prices going..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Great Viet. Good service, great food, awesome prices.All you could ask for..."
A_2012
"This dish is amazing. Generous servings of beef. Flavours a very clean and fresh. It's a must..."
Caffeineaholic
"Best pho in Melbs. Cheap, cheerful and delicious. Can't go..."
Amy
"Eat here at least twice a week - love this place pho sho'. I traipsed around Melbs to find my favourite pho. This is the place. It may not be the..."
Angie St Kilda
"Not the best pho, but still a good feed!. This pho is actually quite mild tasting compared to ever popular PHO AN in sydney which is probably a lot..."
Jennifer Seah
"Yummy pho, quick service, cheap prices. What more could you want? The broth is just right, the portions are decent and the prices are great! Perfect..."
Julycheee
"Don't eat here if you want service! If you want a tasty bowl of Pho this is the place. I love the shredded Chicken..."
Gerard
"Best pho in..."
Georgie
"A classic!. Have been coming here for more than eight years and have never been disappointed! While the service is not outstanding, the clean and..."
AH
"Prices that make you come back. a couple can eat for under 10 dollars each and the meal uses good cuts of meat with lime wedges etc part of the..."
Eat Well
"Just as you expect. Great Pho, average service but a cheap and cheerful experience. Would I return? Absolutely. Why? Because the food is cheap,..."
Preston Starr
"Cheap and cheerful pho with slightly surly service. In other words, utterly..."
Gin
"I love pho is really good. Nice fresh ingredients, friendly staff and I love their pet turtle..."
Chantel Gibson
"It was quick. It was cheap. It was fairly..."
Deborah Bowen
"Been coming here before the renovation - still one of the better bowls on Vic st. but think there's too much msg lately. Sooooooooo thirsty..."
Brillat_Savarin
"I think they have it figured out - do a few things, and do them really well. The flavoursome stock always hits the pho spot for me. Wish I lived..."
Pandamonium
"Not the biggest fan of your regular pho but I loved the Tofu & Vegetable pho so filling & full of flavour especially with a 3 colour drink, the..."
Munch On Melbourne
"I go there so often. My whole family loves this place! Special beef pho and prawn spring rolls are the must-haves.Downer is that Im always in..."
CherriesandLychees
"Pho King Brilliant. My favourite pho place. Meaty broth that leaves your lips sticky, with tender beef and crunchy tripe. Pretty good rice paper..."
Simple
"It's good but why there is no price on the menu? Does that mean when they charged their customers, no one will be able to tell whether they're being..."
Bubble O
"YUM. This pho is the best in melbourne, hands down. reliabel, fast, hot, tasty, noodles are beautiful silky texture.i usually get the slice beef..."
Claire Levett
"Hot soup. My favourite Pho in Melbourne. Cheap price but quality. My father love the chicken noodle soup here so much. Nice hot soup for cold day. I..."
Ann Houng
"I do!. Been eating here almost weekly for the last few months... I love Pho...I really do..."
Yee Sang
"PHO SHO! Best pho in town. My taste buds love the giblet pho. Carmen crazy for I..."
Jenna Telman
"Pheonix. Have always been a fan of this place but they recently opened up a place further down the road. This time they have included a wider array..."
Frenchies
"Best pho in Melbourne. I have eaten pho in the city, Springvale, northcote and all down Victoria street.. This broth is so tasty and the restaurant..."
Michael Gazzo
"Good pho. We got here at about 6.30 on a week night and the downstairs was already packed! They opened up stairs for us (7) and soon it was full and..."
Clujen
"The Best in so many ways. With recommendations from the friendyl staff at Hwaroo KBBQ restaurant (check them out on little bourke street), I came..."
Shaun Kingsley
"Always Good Pho. Sliced bee.... Always Good Pho.Sliced beef is my Fav. Could do with some cleaning up as it is so busy all the..."
Mr Wine Guy
"I always leave this place PHO FULL. Great pho.And GLUTEN FREE!!!I have been here at least 20 times, aways have a good feed,..."
Lara Te Hennepe
"Let's put this out here first, I'm full Viet. Okay time for the review. The pho here is great. The pho came out very fast and hot. Not just..."
Minh Le
"I love pho. Being part Vietnamese I really love my pho and this place is simply..."
Jean Pierre
"I loved the Pho. Had dinner there tonight, the pork spring rolls were great as was the beef and chicken combo Pho. I'll be back to try some more off..."
Matt Radovich
"BEST PHO IN MELBOURNE!. I am a huge fan of good pho, and this definitely has to be the best one in Melbourne.Try the sliced chicken, so..."
Kewpie Mayonnaise
"Always good pho! Try the 3 colour coconut drink... Helps with the..."
Melbgal
"I love i love pho chicken pho super fresh super..."
Shevoune Lim Su Kean
"How can you not love pho!. Awesome little restaurant, speedy service, amazing value for money and delicious pho! We drive half an hour just to get..."
Adelle_clements
"Good but No prices on menu?. One of the better Pho places and it was really crowded.Pho was comforting bowl of soup but didn't like the rice..."
Dr Appetite
"We always dine here when we come to Richmond. Pho is nice here. But I'm always disappointed with their spring rolls - they don't go well with the..."
Doris Yunzhou Li
"The best!! The best noodles.... The best!!The best noodlesThe best broth The best smoky chilli pasteThe best ownerThe best..."
Pistol Pete
"Rockin Pho!. Always busy but great food at ridiculously cheap prices - $9 for a massive bowl of Pho. Can't beat that in my..."
Dane
"Rarely disappointed. Probably the wisest $10 you can spend when your in need of a..."
Anish
"Wonderful pho and rice paper rolls but be prepared to be pushed out!. I have eaten pho at a number of places and I must say the beef pho at I Love..."
Julia Eats Melbourne
"Craving for PHO. Went last nite for best pho in town..i ordered combination beef,lemon squash and spring role..partner ordered meatball noodle soup...."
Joie De Vivre
"Most of the time,..."
Padeen
"Some of the best pho I have tried in Melbourne and hong kong the one only place I eat..."
Jess Abby Li
"Service: alright Food: good.... Service: alrightFood: goodPrice:..."
Yida
"LOVE this place! Their pho has fantastic broth, with really fresh ingredients! it is a weekly ritual to head up to Richmond to eat at I Love Pho..."
Doubleyou
"Love it! Fresh filling food with all the right condiments. Very kind to the wallet - great place for a cheap meal that still leaves you feeling like..."
Dr Brigs
"I LOVE THIS PHO. Yes the service is not great but the food makes up for..."
Teresa Vu
"Just wow. Vietnamese noodle soups in Melbourne usually don't impress me much but I think the pho here is amazing. Had dinner here and was the first..."
Flyingduck
"Love!. I always come back to I love Pho for the food that warms my belly, my heart and my bank account. I've been forced on recent occasion to try..."
Sarah M
"AMAZING. I love this place and eat there at least once every week...."
Jamie Lee
"Definitely a winner! The beef slice pho is..."
Andrew Snape
"I LOVE I Love Pho. Best Pho I have had in Melbourne & to make things better Pho & Drinks for 4 people came to $40! We were very happy. Everyone loved..."
Jasmin
"Cheap quick and easy. A simple motto for a simple place with only one real goal make consistant great flavouring pho fast and hot. This vietnamese..."
Hung Lo
"Unfancy, but filling.. I missed the boat on Pho. It has been the coolest thing amongst the Indies, Hippies, trendsetters and anyone under the banner..."
C M
"One of better pho joints on Victoria St. Lets be honest, all the pho restaurants on Victoria St are pretty similar. All are pretty great. This is one..."
Jeremy Choong
"Good but not the best. The hype around I Love Pho suggested amazing pho in a modern setting. The beef pho was certainly good but lacked some of the..."
Melbournefoodie
"Great as always.. Chicken and Beef combination pho never lets me..."
David Pascoe
"Victoria street in Richmond offers huge varieties of pho restaurant and this place, I love Pho 264 is one of my favorites. The base soup was tasty..."
Ezio Hungary
"For all times. Brakfast it's amazing, if I'm sick it heals, if I'm hungover it gets me to the couch this place is like a best fiend and hopefully..."
Rakeireidy
"Loved it! Have been looking for a decent pho for ages & finally found it! Too bad I live in Perth most of the year :( but def will b on my top places..."
Freudian Fleur
"Cheap cheap cheap! Most dishes $9 some $10. Medium serve is plenty. I had left overs to take home. I had beef/chicken pho was huge and yumy. My..."
Fabulousfood
"Best..."
Temmy
"First place I went to after a year overseas. My life is not complete without..."
Amanda Young
"Pho is tastes fresher in..."
Patrick
"Good Food/Noisy Venue. The spring rolls were the most amazing I've ever had! Bad acoustics lead to it being very hard to hear my friend across the..."
TrentR
"Very good pho. This place has one of the best pho in Melbourne. Plus it is very reasonably priced as well - well worth a visit for a healthy..."
Aaron
"Had the chicken and beef. So yummy. Meat was tender and noodles plentiful. Had a medium bowl and was amazed at the size. Wonder what a large bowl..."
Vivacious Lady
"Yum yum yum!. I always order the vegetarian rice paper rolls, and the vegetarian pho with tofu. It is cramped in there, often sharing tables with..."
The Knitting Assassin
"Yum. yum. yummy.. I usually order special beef Pho, load it up with chilli, shoots and leaves. Oh yuuuum...stop it. want a huge bowl right..."
Ange
"Comfort food. Found this gem back in 2008 and tried several other places but gave up eventually..ever since then, if we want pho, it's only from..."
Jo
"Pho Diet. This is where Swerve and I go when we are feeling guilty about calories and want to lose weight. So we walk there. The problem is that..."
Mifune
"Staff are very friendly and service is quick! The broth is very very tasty and isn't overladen with msg! Prawn spring rolls were pretty average..."
Cana1004
"This pho joint has a potentionally become of the finest pho joint in Melbourne. Been a customer of this place for some time. Ive tried all of..."
Minh
"Best pho in all the..."
Edliu
"Nice Pho. I've been a regular of this place before they moved to 264. What I can assure you is that they have been producing good pho and well..."
EatToLive
"7 out of 10. I enjoyed this restaurant. Very good pho, a solid 7/10. The rice paper rolls were also of a very good standard. Impressed with the clean..."
Sweet Tooth
"Great Broth. Really tasty broth, which doesn't appear to be over laden with msg. Service is fast, prices are reasonable. Cant ask for much..."
Takezo
"Awesome late night feed. It was Saturday night. We were hungry. It was late. We were driving from the airport. It was the good..."
XC
"Been going here for years, new name, same fab soup. Best pick me up, make me feel good soup..."
MollyB
"Hits the spot everytime !!. This place is always buzzing!! Amazing pho cooked with the freshest ingredients & served by super friendly..."
Kimmy
"Pure Deliciousness for the Price. This Pho is seriously delicious, the noodles taste delicious and combined with the heavenly broth, it tastes like..."
Lucy V
"One of the best Pho's I've had. The pho is consistently excellent with the highlight for me being the handmade noodles. Be prepared to wait for a..."
Lam K
"8/10. I almost never rate more than an 8. All dishes $9. No prices on menu oddly. Best pho we have had in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne so far. Just..."
Andrew Hassell
"Simple. There's nothing to it.The proportion is nothing short of a full satisfaction.The prices won't even hurt your wallet a..."
JK
"I..."
Grace
"Phoshizzle this place has the best pho!. I Love Pho 264 has the best pho AND prawn spring rolls in Melbourne! Though there is sometimes a line, the..."
Doubleyou
"Awesome staff Delicious food What more could you want :) I..."
Nikki
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Vodka And Latte
"When people ask me where is the best place for Pho Noodles, I immediately answer, without any hesitation, I Love Pho 264! Well, it used to be Pho Tu..."
One Fat Cow
"he broth was served warm, not as hot as we would have liked. Still, very passable. I made a concoction of complimentary chilli and hoi sin sauce to..."
Sdk1806
"I Love Pho knows what it does best, it hardly needs to change a thing as people arrive in droves. You can see why it is so popular on Victoria St,..."
Denny
"They loved Pho so much they changed the name of the restaurant to I Love Pho! The queue is well out of the door but there is no need to worry they..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Digging through the unreasonably large bowl, we found a wide selection of beefy treats, including brisket, tripe, tendon, beef balls, and rare sliced..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"Having MSG in the broth is a given, but the quality cuts of beef that they use here are just the..."
Fatboo
"My phở may not have been the best phở ever (I prefer the more gritty, more flavoursome but less MSG-diluted broth that makes Chu The in Footscray..."
Libby Margo
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"Friendly staff & top notch food. Generous portions & an overall great service..."
Laren Guthrie
"We went for a mid week lunch. Food and coffee were terrific, the service was so professional and prompt. Great place for business lunch or brunch on..."
Jordana Bowen
"Fabulous food and coffee creative and healthy options. Have to line up but worth..."
Donna Marie Stevens
"I now understand why people queue up for so long - a perfect combination of beautiful food and excellent service. To all at Top Paddock thanks for a..."
Anthony Jacobs
"The blueberry and ricotta hot cake is an old favourite, a must order whenever we visit Top Paddock - consistent quality, although the portion size..."
Instahungry
"Best breakfast I've ever had. Eggs cooked perfectly, and great balance of..."
Gaynor Read
"A nice popular brunch Cafe with lovely service. We were seated outside beside a warm heater. The Soy chai latte- smoothe texture but the..."
Cookielessvee
"Amazing service, beautiful coffee and absolutely loved the food!..."
Stephanie Jade
"Ordered:Hotcakes $22 🥞Chai Tea $4.5 ☕️Well known for their hotcakes 🥞, decided to give it a try. It was no doubt superb..."
Steph
"Nice place. Good location.The staff was very nice. I appreciated that they gave personal service.Nothing to say about the food. It was good..."
Arnaud Michelin
"Great ambience and fantastic coffee. We got a top paddock and eggs your way (poached) with Rosti. Top Paddock tasted fantastic. Eggs your way, could..."
Mel
"Always really nice visiting here. The staff are very friendly and attentive. Can get very busy. Nice restaurant with delicious food. its amazing..."
ARMANEATS
"I ordered the slow roasted lamb shoulder with extra Rosti and the flavours were amazing, I couldn’t fault anything with this dish. The portion size..."
Healthy Eats Melbourne
"This brunch location is just a short tram ride from Richmond station, and is a great place to catch up with mates... Although a booking is..."
Joanne Liu
"Top Paddock has been on my list of cafes to visit ever since moving to Melbourne, and it definitely lived up to my expectations!I love the..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"A very nice place for breakfast and with any crowd. I got the top paddock as a recommendation for a big breakfast.They definitely do know..."
Angelo Pinnaduwa
"I’m pretty sure Top Paddock is on everyone’s foodie bucket list (locals & visitors)… with good reason. It’s a goodie and well worth the wait..."
MelbourneLops
"Large and Spacious enough that you don’t have to wait too long for a table. Great food and..."
CJ
"If only Top Paddock was around the corner, I would never have to cook again. Beautiful food, impeccable service. Cater to Vegan, veg. Almond cap is..."
I Love Melb Food
"The soy milk latte is so good. The staff are friendly. I order the top paddock which taste great. The portion are too much for a..."
Shelley
"Top Paddock has been popular for years due to the modern and bright interior, with plenty of tables.The menu is standard café fare but one..."
Flying Forward
"Blueberry & ricotta hotcake ($23)The top paddock ($24)Scotch fillet steak sandwich ($25)Overall ⭐️ 4.5/5 ⭐️🍴Huge..."
Cafehoppingkids
"Super efficient service for a buzzing Saturday morning.We were expecting to wait a bit but we were seated and served super fast, our meals..."
Potatolover
"if you're on a holiday and can only make time to visit 1 cafe, you HAVE TO come here. food is really really good and so is their coffee. always..."
Vera Chan
"It’s my go to place everytime i feel like having a good brunch on a sunny weekend. The top paddock meal is just next level! Must..."
Tushar Pasrija
"Love the vide of this place. Great food and..."
Parul Aggarwal
"We heard this place gets very busy and I’ve been wanting to try it for ages! We did an F45 class in the morning then went straight to breakfast..."
Cmzajicek
"A perfect place to get your weekend Brunch! The place is cosy with good seating arrangement. Friendly staff and the meal I had was finger licking..."
Prajakta Pawar
"I loved my experience at Top Paddock. I went for lunch with a friend from work and was seated at the bar until a table became available a short..."
Nicole
"Truly a great experience. Coffee hot and smooth and the meals were plentiful and cooked to perfection. My husband was raving about his big breakfast...."
Lois Loves Eating
"Love the ricotta hotcakes here!! Always come here to have their hotcakes 👍🏻 their chilli scrambled eggs were spicy too, definitely recommend if..."
Akosua
"Everything was good there but will be back just for the pancakes! Moreover, you don’t have to wait for a seat if you book online in advance ! Love..."
Wendyaky
"This was a perfect brunch stop. There were a lot of options to choose from as well as the specials. The coffee was marvelous. Service was friendly..."
Quynh Le
"Went here for my birthday, food and drinks were all delicious and instagrammable. We ordered the hotcake, waffles and breakfast salad with haloumi (a..."
Issy Swan
"4.5. One of my fav brunch places in Melbourne. Although the wait for a table on the weekend can take a while (and longer than my usual patience),..."
Nalia
"It's a beautiful restaurant with good natural light and interesting decor. I really like atmosphere in here. We got chilli scrambled eggs with goats..."
Sherry
"Just moved around the corner from Top Paddock and now its my to go to for coffee & avo on toast. Absolutely delicious plus they serve oat milk, which..."
Barbara Cardoso
"Sometimes you go to places and quickly realise why they have stood the test of time - 8 years for a cafe is a long time.Beautiful food -..."
HospoHead
"Darling group never lets you down 🤩 But slightly mediocre in comparison to their sister cafe, Higher Ground.FOOD & COFFEE: I ordered my..."
Jianne Yong
"I can see why Top Paddock has such a high score, the food and coffee here was outstanding.  My friends and I waited about 20 minutes for a table, we..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"Chilli Scrambled Eggs w/ Goats Curd 🐐Top Paddock Porridge Bowl 🍇@toppaddock 📍.☑ 8/10! I have to say, they have well..."
Melbourne Food Wanderer
"This place is one of a kind! I was drawn in by its amazing hotcakes but I decided to be a lil different and order the Bircher! And boy I’m glad I..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"We did our second visit in top paddock..... again the same stunning. This time we order different than last time.Few dishes not wow for us,..."
Chef ASD
"Fantastic setting and brilliant coffee. Menu is a little standard but they certainly make it taste great. Batch brew comes with a little card of..."
Tim J Naismith
"Tried a matcha latte here for the first time, and I wish they’d mentioned on the menu that it comes with a lot of cinnamon. Not a big fan of..."
Janice
"Been here many times for the coffee and decided to try their lunch. The veggie bowl didn’t disappoint. Chunky pieces of veg, beautifully arranged..."
Snowflower
"One of the best brunches in Melbourne ! The hot cakes are to die for, such a treat-yourself kind of dish. Perfect for a cute brunch date or outing..."
Melbourne Food Monkeys
"Nice lil cafe. Like the greens and the 0 waste idea. First time Ordered the pancake, Egg bend, and second the paddock. Pancake was really good and..."
Doris J.
"Very deceiving, at first glance... Top Paddock is a very large venue with seating arrangements to suit all kinds... Now to the food! Both..."
The Go Go Mumma
"The breakfast salad lacked seasoning but apart from that there wasn’t really anything to fault about the quality of the food. Coffee was perfect..."
Lunarcry
"Lovely staff and most importantly food was great! I would love to come back again to try other menus. No hand soap in female toilet so I borrowed it..."
Lorazepam
"Most recent visit! Really lovely meal, however the pumpkin was missing on my breakfast salad. Still tasty but can’t be missing off items. Would..."
Amy Flood
"Beautiful venue and excellent service. Great meals with a good menu- lovely brunch. A Melbourne staple that’s for sure. good coffee but last..."
Bridget
"We’ve visited Top Paddock a few times over the years and it’s always been amazing. This place is sure to impress with the beautiful fit out, and..."
Val86
"It’s always packed but I understand why as the food is quite decent. Once I went there on a 38’C day and the king fish soba was just so perfect..."
Leda Lee
"I’m having a secret affair with Top Paddock. I live in Sydney but dream of this place often, nothing will ever compare anywhere. During my last..."
Isabelle
"I went to TP recently for a work event (excuse the lack of photos, didn’t want everyone to know I was one of those people). The menu has had a bit..."
Good Food Good Mood
"The menus changed a few times, maybe not the names but the ingredients definitely. I don’t think the changes were that good. I used to eat the..."
Jessie Tran
"Heard about it and wanted to tryI Simply loved it!Great foodAmazing service And really good coffee What else could you ask..."
Siiha
"Every time someone comes visit Melbourne from overseas is take them to Top Paddock for coffee and brunch. My favourite place for brunch, their..."
Shun Liu
"By far one of the best brunch locations in Melbourne. The menu is scrumptious with amazing options. Juices taste so yummy and the staff are beyond..."
Lauren Neuro-Noopsie
"My friend and I met up early Sunday morning 830. The place was quiet but when we left about 1130 the place was packed and there was a line waiting..."
Suzysays
"Came here on a rainy Thursday morning and it was busy actually. I really love the atmosphere here and their coffee is quite good. I also love the..."
Kkkkyi
"Before we headed into the restaurant, we gave them a call to ask if there’s a spare table for four (as you know popular brunch places like Top..."
Hangry Jules
"Great vibe, great food and amazing hot chocolate made our Sunday Brunch very special. What we really like about this place is the 'Zero waste..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"Made famous by their hot cakes and obviously there was a reason for it. Big, fluffy and full of flavour. A fairly big venue which always seems to be..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Had a nice coffee and lunch here in the outdoor seating area. Service can be a bit hard to come by. Food was good, nothing spectacular but good..."
Linda Davies
"We have been to this place a couple of times and still would love to go back. This cafe is very popular among Melbournian and tourists. Be prepare..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"Hotcakes were amazing. It lived up to its expectations, and such a dish cannot be found elsewhere. 10/10 would recommend. However, the coffee was not..."
Vivian Y
"Absolutely outstanding!!!!The service, the food, the metal straws, the coffee!!! There is nothing to dislike about the Top Paddock.I..."
Shaun Yates
"Know for their hot cakes, I visited the cafe having high expectations. Although the hot cakes did meet my expectations, finishing the whole throng..."
LingT
"The food and service here was absolutely amazing. We were seated at a large share table and even with others there was an abundance of room for us to..."
Warren Jones
"We came here every Friday. I'm glad to give five stars to the the big breakfast which is named The Top Paddock. Only $25 with a large portion includ..."
Spring
"The place has the best atmosphere for dining! I highly recommend the hotcake, it’s very delicious. But the drink isn’t that good, so maybe try..."
Kassel Liu
"Finally got to one of Melbourne's most popular cafes. The highly raved Top Paddock. Great service team, warm hospitality and all smiles in spite of..."
Xavier Chng
"Came for brunch! Thankfully there were seats available. Service was prompt and there was someone to get us seated and take our orders..."
Abraham Lee
"Filling breakfast, pretty plates, good beverage selection. Decent omni & vegan options. My friend chose the venue & have no complaints, $$ but food..."
Tonya Gr
Pillar Of Salt
84/100 (3474 ratings)
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"Not normally one to jump on and bang on but this place is the bomb diggity. Thought it may have been a pure fluke the first couple of times I paid a..."
Sarah Kate
"Such an amazing venue, the staff are so kind and caring and Henry � well he just makes this place extra special. The food you can’t go wrong..."
Ryan Gilbert
"The best place to have breakfast . Food is out of the world. Also the staff and owner our the most friendliest. Excellent service I would rate the..."
Ammad Qureshi
"Great place for lunch (food delish and fresh) and the chai latte (with leaves) was absolutely a stunner :) highly..."
Laura L Salis Gabbiani
"Have been here twice now and this time was even better than the last. Brought my mum here again for mother’s day. We had the greek board and the..."
Nikki Ranson
"Absolutely loved breakfast here. We had the pancakes and the eggs benedict. The pancakes were amazing!! Literally the best I've ever had. They came..."
Amanda Di Giglio
"Food was amazing..and the staff was excellent ... salmon, egg and spreads was yummy... Latte was little bit cold but no complaints..."
Devika S Liyanage Perera
"Awesome place, great food + really good people on..."
Tobi Skovron
"Nice space, nice staff and amazing food. Best eggs benedict I've ever..."
Dan Blanchon
"Great food that came out quick and we loved the mint & lemon slushies! Service was also very friendly and welcoming & the decor is cute..."
Suzanne Hallett
"Service was friendly and efficient, even though they were busy. Peanut butter and choc chip pancakes were delicious. Great plate presentation...."
Sandra Gould
"Friendly staff. Really delicious chilli scrambled eggs. Taking walk ins at the moment. Recommend going early so you don’t have to wait. Loved it..."
Rach
"🛵 takeaway or delivery?🥑 smashed avo🎃 pan fried gnocchi🍎 pancakes w/ dulce de leche & stewed apple🏚: Pillar of..."
Sense Of Food
"Both food and coffee at Pillar of salt really impressed us. For savoury dishes, we had the red chilli scrambled eggs and eggs royale. The chill..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I had the pleasure of having a meal at Pillar of Salt, a hip venue where you’re guaranteed to find something unforgettable. I had the beachy..."
El T
"Lovely place, been here few times, the menu was quite interesting, food was pretty nice, coffee was ok, love their daily juice, the service was..."
FoodieInMel
"I was craving for some greek food and I wanted to try something different and something new from my usual hummus and pita so I went for Pillar of..."
Jianne Yong
"Delicious food, extensive menu, great service and decor too. The coffee was amazing and scrambled eggs melted in your mouth! Don’t be surprised if..."
Cheesy.boys
"Amazing service, food and coffee. I had the Royale eggs and every bite was delicious, must try if you love salmon or Eggs Benedict! Very friendly and..."
Nicole Stoneham
"Oh mamma, @pillarofsaltcafe knows how to Egg Benedict. Poached eggs with shredded Otway Cape Ham Hock covered in Hollandaise sauce... Okay stop it,..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Love this place. Delicious fresh food and awesome service. I had the Californian Super Salad. Very colourful and satisfying. You can rely on this..."
Rachel Velvet
"Like many people, I have heard of Pillar of Salt many times and finally had the chance to check the place out on the..."
AngeLuvFood8
"A friend said we had to try this so we choofed off and gave it a go with a hangover and hungry. Thank you Pillar of Salt - not only was it a great..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"My favourite brunch place in Richmond!! Absolutely beautiful presentation of house made granola with delicious banana puree! Don’t be fooled by the..."
Hangry Jules
"I know I've been here before so I have no idea why I didn't review it then but my house made granola was amazing. The service is great and the venue..."
Steve Levon
"I have wanted to visit Pillar of Salt for so long and I'm very glad I finally made the journey to this fabulous cafe! I started my meal..."
Feisty__Food
"Been meaning to come here for a while. Still haven't had food but did manage to try a coffee, which was just okay. Taste was good but temperature was..."
Quince And Cheese
"You'll never go wrong with anything here. Service is always prompt, coffee is good and food always has interesting combinations that keep things..."
Sinfulorganiccook
"One thing I like about this cafe is it closes at the slightly later time of 5. Sometimes work can go on till late afternoon and so this place is..."
Amy Flood
"We were on a stroll checking out furniture stores and after seeing my 600th lounge I needed a wine. Stat! They’ve got great little seats..."
ToorakM
"Had the Tiger prawn Linguini + a Hulk smoothie. Linguini made me sniffle due to its pungency and it was a bit too oily for my liking but it was very..."
CultureClash
"My kind of place!! You get good value for money here. The food comes in big portions, have great flavor combinations and we are all balanced. Pillar..."
Ethan Oxenham
"Very satisfied with my food here!  The eggs, bacon, sourdough and other components were lovely. The others enjoyed their dishes too. Service was..."
Joel Coffill
"I’ve been to many brunch cafes in Melbourne in my 3 years of staying in this beautiful city and Pillar of Salt is my favorite! Ordered the duck..."
Sarah Quek
"Packed full of people during weekend brunch and absolutely delicious. Ordered:🥚 Eggs Royale: Woodchip and tea house smoke salmon,..."
Jasmine
"FAST Food ReviewCoffee is always perfect here. Tried the Watermelon Steak Salad this time and it was pretty unique. Ambience is always..."
Tastebud Tester
"We stopped by POS after being referred by a friend and we weren’t disappointed. We ordered the cauliflower steak and the duck with roti. I must..."
Pav Arneja
"The kind of eatery that makes me consider the move to Melbourne. Pillar of Salt’s menu is dotted with influences from around the world where..."
Eats With Marie
"Pillar of Salt in Richmond. So far the best brunch cafe I had in recent couple months. Yes I love the Asian fusion brunch and they mix the taste..."
Steven Gu
"You get good value for money here - where the food comes in big portions, have great flavour combinations and are well balanced overall. Not to..."
Vanessa
"We were craving brunch at about 3pm on a Saturday but everywhere you asked the kitchen closed at 3pm. But i found this place that closed a little..."
On Nom
"Very nice spot with a beautiful and relaxing back yard area. Ordered a fish salad and a pasta. They were both lovely but nothing outstanding. Coffee..."
Eating Away Melbourne
"Very busy and very friendly place. I had their muesli dish which was amazing and also one of the best hot chocolates around. It had a bit of spice..."
Debby Palti
"Pillar of salt. Always an amazing breakfast. Best chilli scrambled in Melbourne. Despite always being so busy the food is very quick. Highly..."
Bridget
"My friend told me about this place because she thought i would appreciate their house made granola, which comes as a pot plant hahah!! My friends..."
Thuaners
"Amazing food - very flavorful and fresh, we had the duck wrap and the winter salad. The staff uber friendly and even the desserts (carrot cake and..."
Ribouboule
"Very satisfied with our food! Received a seat not very long after of waiting for around 5-8 minutes without a booking. Would definitely recommend..."
Christine Le
"Really great coffee and amazing foodDog friendly towards the back and has heaps of room not much of a wait on weekend high peak times. Only..."
Steph
"Beautiful little cafe with a lovely atmosphere and decor. Had heard many good things about this place, and could find no major fault with the..."
Jamie
"Took a friend here for his birthday brunch in 2017. Located on Church street it gets super busy. We had to wait 15 minutes before we got our table..."
Little Bit Of Everything
"Stopped in for a takeaway coffee and a gingerbread friend. Silky smooth,robust coffee. My gingerbread friend was delightful too. I hear they do great..."
Chippie
"Great place. Another one. An effortless 4.2. Just the place to be on a cool sunny Melbourne day. Just the place to show a bit of Melbourne’s..."
Two Sheds
"I have been to a few brunch places, and I honestly just expected this place to be like all others. But it really wasn’t. I LOVED the Greek board...."
Alicia
"This place has definitely earned it’s good rating. Service was flawless. We sat out the back in a cute booth and were served immediately despite it..."
Ruth Cathcart
"It has been some time since I visited Pillar Of Salt, my partner and I decided to have a quick breaky while in the area.  We were there fairly early..."
Simmyeats.Melb
"I made the journey! A solid 25 minutes of driving from the 'burbs of South East, and I arrived to try out Pillar of Salts innovative menu. I was keen..."
JW
"Went here for a meeting. Had a table out the back, which was lovely. Staff was very nice. Coffee was good. Food came very (!) quick. Had the smashed..."
I. D.
"Ordered chilli scrambled egg and beef brisket. The portion were really generous at such a reasonable price. I get it why there’s such a long queue..."
Taeminwoocen
"One of the best breakfasts I have had in Melbourne! Visited here on the way to work (next time I'll make sure I'm not rushed), and left wanting to..."
Kylie Angelika
"A somewhat institutional down church street that has been churning out good coffee and brunch for over 10 years. has a really relaxed vibe and a..."
Espy Eats
"Th 15 century cilbir eggs was definitely worth a try didn’t regret the order. Service was fast and efficient. Staff was very friendly and not too..."
Hiddenbimbo
"This is a great breakfast cafe where I love to bring visitors too. The food is always good and the wait line isn’t too bad. I love the green..."
Jessica Brisbane Foodie
"Ordered the greek plate and cilbir eggs with sujuk. Everything was well balanced and seasoned. Quite unique menu. Casual ambience, busy take away..."
Gracie
"the food and the mimosas were all amazing! We ordered the smashed avo toast, and gnocchi. The zucchini flower was the bomb and the highlight of the..."
Nit Mish
"Would definitely recommend this brunch place! The customer service is always amazing and the food is always delicious. Sometimes a bit of a wait but..."
S_foodie
"Been coming here for years as it is across my gym. Always packed. I have to say well done, owners of Pillar for your continuous improvement - I have..."
Slvbn
"Too full to order the pancake which is a little bit regretful Love the environment and location is easy to findThe food is a bit salty for..."
Miaolin Huang
"I had been to Pillar of Salt ages ago and loved everything about it. I decided to head back as we were in the area in hopes it would be just as..."
Stuck In Transit
"Love the choice of food here. Great place to get an almond coffee. Service always friendly and fast! Can get very busy however it’s a reflection of..."
VeeC
"Definitely lives up to all the hype! I had been wanting to go here for ages and finally made it for brekky. All of the dishes were generous servings..."
Sarah
"Best smashed avo I’ve ever had, the friendly staff were able to make a vegan version is well which is great. Funky decor and prompt service even..."
Madivandersluys
"Walked in for a sunday brunch into this bustling cafe. We ordered a Fresh Orange Juice which was good. We also got The Greek Board and The 15th..."
Aanart Bhachech
"Be warned: the serving is huge!A nice little place in a busy street of cafes. Most people grabbed their coffee and food to go, but if you have..."
Lole Lole Lole
"I often come here for their coffee, which is great, probably a bit too milky for some but I like it. Just now though, I decided to actually sit down..."
Don Djoe
"ordered the pancakes and was pleasantly surprised with the flavours. This cafe has a very rustic and ‘outdoor’ vibe which i appreciate and has a..."
Emily Anderson
"Friendly staff, a delicious menu that provides tasty food and a really nicely put together cafe interior. The food as I say was very good..."
Yume Yume
"We have been to Pillar of Salt a couple of times now, and what can we say? They haven’t let us down yet and we have been super impressed with their..."
One Piece Left
"Went in to see what all the fuss was about since 9/10 of our friends were recommending it. Can’t say I was disappointed.Went on a Sunday..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"The smashed avo is awesome! If you like a little kick to it- a little sourness, then go for it. I love their Chai Latte, it’s a tad sweeter and..."
Chii
"The smashed avo here was so good. Firstly - Pillar of Salt really sealed the deal for atmosphere and ambience. Their cute courtyard would support any..."
Amanda Ng
"Pillar is the besssst... Vibey awesome! Creative, delicious, beautifully plated dishes, brekky bevs, and great coffee! I love knowing my coffee is..."
H. Larry
"Nice fit out, warm and cosy. My smashed avo was delish but coffee was a little on the cold side, easy mistake. The girl on register needs to take a..."
Melbcafegirl
"Absolutely love it here. Each dish is finished to perfection. Service is also great, super friendly staff and very attentive. If you get here before..."
Le Cat & Kate
" A very good place for a casual date or catch up with friends. Excellent ambiance and friendly staff! The foods are slightly salty but they..."
Emanuel
"Had the eggs royale with a side of hash browns, my partner had the chilli scrambled eggs. Nice atmosphere, quite squished but cosy. Food was good..."
J Nguyen
"Amazing food and atmosphere. From my pics you will see that the food were like pieces of art! Dog and baby friendly environments too! Staff were..."
Peline Tan
"We had the chilli scrambled eggs and the 15th century ciblir eggs. The scrambled eggs were really good, the ciblir eggs was a weird one, it was all..."
Denny Patron
"very nice Cafe with nice ambience and decor. recommend if in the area. prices are on par with other cafes. lots of veg options which is great to..."
Andre Medina
"So beautiful cafe in Richmond. Both coffee and food are amazing. Staff was kind, really perfect..."
Mitsuhiro Kato
"We ventured out of our suburb to try new brunch places and were pleasantly surprised by the food here. We both had the 15th century eggs, and..."
Fernando Gordillo
"Very popular cafe in Richmond that never disappoints. Service is always quick and staff are very friendly. They have a large courtyard with lots of..."
Leanne Mohan
"I went here a week ago with my sister for brunch and I have to say, it was a beautiful experience. Really enjoyed the 15th Century Cilbir Eggs that I..."
Saadiah Saif
"Great breakfast place. If you like pancakes, this is your place. They look fantastic and are yummy. The Avocado toast is also great, but I was hoping..."
Stephan Klatt
I Love Dumplings
80/100 (3400 ratings)
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Chinese
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"Everytime I come to Melbourne I eat dumplings almost every second day cauz I love dumplings. And this restaurant just makes my meal. The bestest in..."
Raghav Anand
"This restaurant is called Liaoning Restaurant in Chinese translation. I’m from Liaoning and I am interested in trying this one. The shredded port,..."
Liuconglong
"Delicious dumplings, all of the ones that we tried were nice (including the steamed pork wontons with Sichuan chilli sauce and steamed shanghai pork..."
Steph Giles
"Decent dumplings! We were walking down Bridge Road and this place was fairly busy. Didn’t seem to have a large Chinese clientele but we thought..."
Gee
"It was dumpling time so my partner and I ordered some dumplings and a spring onion pancake.The dumplings are really good value so we..."
Timinmelbourne
"I always get the pan friend vegetable dumplings, the spring onion pancake and stir fried vegetables, it’s so great! Great for a cheap, easy and..."
Emma Louise
"I love dumplings! It has the best dumplings in Melbourne. Vegetarian friendly. Spacious and suitable for groups. I have tried all the dumplings and..."
Sonam Jaiswal Anant
"(I Love Dumplings) is just about my favorite restaurant in Melbourne. It has the best dumplings and everything on the menu is perfect. Whenever I go,..."
Foood4Dayzzz
"Came here with my friends during work day, they were not too busy as we thought. The service was fast. We ordered some bun, wontons, dumplings,..."
Eat_today_diet_tomorrow
"I used to come here alot and it's always enjoyable. This time I came here its the same. Very consistent. I love the atmosphere and staff is super..."
Foodielover
"Solid and reliable—perfect for satisfying dumpling cravings. I often order this for delivery as well and the food is very consistent. Nothing beats..."
Kath Evans
"Though it can be a bit noisy, the pan fried dumplings are great, and I'm a big fan of the sweet and sour pork. Upstairs is much quieter, which is..."
Charlie
"Excellent customer service. I Love Dumplings is located on Bridge Rd; there’s plenty of on street parking available, but you may have to..."
Hazey
"Really delicious and fast.  Usually order the steamed sichuan pork dumplings as they are really, really good.  The fried eggplant with chilli, and..."
Karen
"One of the Best Dumplings in Melbourne, service is Quick,Reasonable price**** because of their Irritating chairs,Best Dumpling..."
Darshan Dave
"Consistently attentive service, plenty of seats, always a good venue regardless of group size. (Might want to ring ahead for large groups though.)..."
Kein
"Everytime I am in Richmond, I will come to this place for a delicious dumplings round. Always exceeded my taste of dumplings. The staff are friendly..."
Life=Food
"Extremely delicious pork dumplings, prob the best in melbourne. Shanghai dumplings also to die for.. actually everything we ordered was awesome..."
Hungry247
"Came across this charm on Bridge Road. It was a Friday night most of the restaurant was quiet but this restaurant was so crowded. So we decided to..."
Cherie 🍒
"Come on Friday night. It's a busy place better for booking if u want to come on weekend. Don't miss dumpling in sichun chili oil it's amazing. Staff..."
Hellen
"Been here a handful of times. Always quick and efficient, with tasty food.This time however, we had a simple order of two plates of..."
Eugene
"I love I love dumplings! Cliche I know but it’s true , perfect go to place for nice ambience , busy vibe , fried dumplings (lots of them) Chinese..."
Nikki
"We had a lovely Saturday lunch for 2 here, the decor is pretty, nice dark-ish atmospheric lighting, the chairs were comfy and waitstaff attentive, no..."
Sam
"Pass on Thursday night. Looks so busy on dinner time so we book on Friday night and try their dumplings. Dumplings with sichun Chili oil is beautiful..."
Mathew J
"The fried rice is a must, super tasty and not oily at all! The dumplings and delicious! The service is a little slow & we were waiting a little bit..."
Brittany
"The food is absolutely great! It’s quick and great serving sizes!! Pan friend dumplings and spring onion pan cake is a must try!! It’s..."
Emma Louise
"Solid dumplings that made the tummy smile! XLBs has a great flavour but they had them touching other XLBs which meant some split. Very disappointing...."
JDP79
"Myself and two friends went to I Love Dumplings for a last minute dinner outing. We hadn't made a booking and the restaurant was quite busy but..."
Nicole
"The place always busy.Wait was about 15minutes for a table for 2,but the dumpling was worth the wait.The soup dumpling and pork dumpling always..."
Carmen
"The service is good and the decoration is much more decent then I expected it should be. The food is really fast and taste the good as well. I got a..."
Jtsgqsdhrzm
"These aren’t your typical thin skin dumplings. The style is closer to European and that’s not a bad thing. Wait time was reasonable and the..."
Stefan C
"We ordered dumplings from here off ubereats and they were really soggy. Maybe that's because they took a while to get to us. So Yeh , maybe not..."
Costa
"This place was still super busy at 9pm on a Saturday, one hour before closing time, but we managed to get a seat. Ordering was quick and the food was..."
Julycheee
"The dumplings were amazing and I love pan-friend pork dumplings. I can tell the dumplings are handmade.  The flavour of the sweet sour pork was also..."
Vivy
"Great dumplings and comfy chairs. Very busy but still fast service. Lots of uber eats drivers coming in and out always. Only bad thing was..."
Amy Davis
"Brilliant customer service.Staff members are attentive and friendly. They do a Good job! There are so many options on Menu.We took forever to order..."
Thom Yorke
"Been here so many times and never let me down! I'm so picky about the meat in dumplings, for me this is the only place in town to have dumplings. The..."
Meko Chen
"The food arrived quickly, friendly staff and the dumplings were delicious. Good prices too, and a nicely decorated store. Will come back, yum..."
Chris Trajectory
"With a name like that, I had to go there and check out the goods. When talking about food it would easily be one of my most used phrases. I Love..."
Wander Wonder Wonton
"One of my favourite local dumpling eateries! Absolutely love the pork wonton in chili oil here, and the Shanghai soup dumplings (XLB) are also very..."
Lisa Giles
"Have driven past I Love Dumplings many times and finally visited for the first time.Thursday night and it was packed with happy dinners.One..."
OmNom
"If you have been a regular follower of The Dear Luncher then you would know that he loves dumplings. What better way to express said love than to..."
The Dear Luncher
"This has become one of my go to places for celebratory dinners.  Consistently fresh and tasty. We always start with the pan fried dumplings and..."
Hungryjack001
"Great dumplings, was very happy with the fried lamb and beef dumplings. Chilli could be spicier. Also had the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings,..."
Ashy Sheppard
"We had a fun group dinner, but it felt really rushed, as the restaurant was closing, the staff were nice about it, but took food away before were..."
Foodandwinefan
"If you know me, you know this is my favourite dumpling joint. I go here as much as I can and have tried most things on the menu. Xiao long boa is..."
Bella
"Awesome place for dumplings! We tried many kinds of dumplings and am glad to say that they all taste delicious! The pan fried varieties aren't too..."
Marissa Parkhurst
"My go-to dumpling place!! Always amazing service and food always tastes fabulous. Wait time depends on how busy they are, (10-30 min). Prices..."
Ornella
"Walked pass restaurant on Friday, see crowded inside so we decided to walk in to try the food. Dumpling with Sichuan sauce is amazing. However,for..."
Stef
"Awesome place for dumplings! We tried many kinds of dumplings and am glad to say that they all taste delicious! The pan fried varieties aren't too..."
Pineapple San
"Service here was alright, waiters and waitresses were attentive and could provide recommendations. The place was well lit but was a little warm..."
Darryl Quah
"We dined here during CNY. I would have thought that the place would have been busier. Then waitress was run off her little feet.The..."
The Tastebud
"Come on Tuesday night, can't believe it's so busy. The guy who host seat is funny and friendly. He told us "trust me, I will give you table in 15..."
Nick
"Walked in on Saturday night . Only wait for ten minutes to get the six people table without the booking , thanks the guy who host the seat on..."
Gigi
"Good place for cheap dumplings, just don't expect anything fancy. I love that they have chicken and corn dumplings too! ..."
Hungry
"The food at I love dumplings is great! They have a huge choice of dumplings and main courses. I love how you can order just 6 dumplings instead of 15..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Delicious dumplings, okay other dishes, great service!We were here on a Tuesday evening and were lucky to grab one of the last two tables..."
Luke And Hannah
"This place impresses me every time with their dumplings. The decor is average but clean, the service is also average but friendly, however the..."
Fitzroyfoodnth
"Just moved this area two weeks ago . First time to this place and lucky to got the table without the booking in ten minutes. Nice place and service!..."
Tracy
"we love I love dumplings! We go there on a regular basis. The price is good, quality good, staff friendly and usually pretty quick with service! Pork..."
Mel
"The Dumplings at I love Dumplings have been in my top 3 favourites. The Richmond store is busy during the weekend dinner times and the tables are..."
Traceynn
"Great dumplings, very fast service, even our kids love it! They have high chairs too. Pretty strict with bookings, they give you a booking number and..."
Mlb Richmond
"Quick service and delicious food there. Dumplings are worth trying for sure. Can get really busy sometimes. Good place to go if you want some..."
Jguan1018
"Friendly service, nice food and an easy access location make this a great spot for a quick bite or a larger catch up with friends. As with many..."
Spudsburgeradventures
"Walking down Bridge Road I was amazed to see how many empty shops were available for lease. Not as many food outlets as I would have expected either,..."
Helen
"What a great restaurant to go to for some great menu items. The service was super friendly and very attentive. Filling up water glasses and always..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Good food..... Good environment....! Must try pan fry dumplings....! Just one thing to improve sitting.... Sitting is quite congested....!..."
Gaurav09005
"I love the all dumplings here, the honey chicken and the beef and black bean. Im slowly working my way through the menu. And the service is really..."
Wadette Mouawad
"Love this joint tasty fast cheap and close to where i work absolutely love it... also take away option is perfect for when you smash too many..."
E Rock
"Dumplings here were on point 👌🏻 I feel like we ordered heaps & it only costed around $40. We ordered a bunch of things- BBQ pork bun, vege..."
Kiffdcosta
"A nice dumplings place in Richmond, you will get all sorts of dumplings here. Would recommend trying the Prawn and pork Pan fried dumplings, seafood..."
Neil
"I absolutely love this place. If you're even thinking of coming a booking is a must; when we left there were easily 20 people waiting for a..."
Cristian
"Super fast, busy and a sense of urgency to eat and go. The table next to us was turned around in under 60 seconds, that's teamwork. Good quality..."
Krishna Brannigan
"Most amazing lamb and beef dumplings!! And the lamb ribs are to die for! Fried rice is a little average but otherwise the food is awesome. It does..."
Kikadee
"Yes I love dumplings! Very spacious and comfy seating. Family friendly, many young diners there too. Nice deco. We had pork dumplings and vegetarian..."
Caz Melb
"I'm smitten with this place! The Shanghai dumplings are insanely delicious, the broth inside them is beautiful. The pork dumplings and chicken and..."
Custard Queen
"Went here for the second time yesterday and boy was I glad that we booked a table! This place was so busy which is a great sign and the food was so..."
Zee Zee The Foodie
"One of the hidden gem in the heart of Richmind! Didn't expect to find such a nice dumplings place here. We ordered a few dumplings and meat dishes...."
Stevotango
"When a real craving for dumplings kicks in, this is probably my favourite place to visit. A sign it's good - no matter when you go all be it a..."
Rhi Godwin
"Went here with my husband as I am pregnant and craving dumplings. Was pleasantly surprised. Dumplings are very good and cheap too. Was quite busy for..."
Olivia
"Today my girlfriend and I go to this place for dinner.The chairs are sooooooo comfortable. Chicken and corn dumplings and deep fried lamb are my..."
Vinson
"Mmmmm in still undecided about this place. Price is great but some dumplings lack flavor. Maybe we just haven't gotten the right dishes on the menu...."
Gemima
"Cute little place and like most Asian restaurants the service is quick and friendly. Dumplings came out steady and fast and you would never complain..."
Teagan Fraser
"Don't let the relaxed run of the mill facade put you off. It's almost an unspoken law with Asian food, the less impressive the front, the better the..."
Alcobon
"Best Dumplings in Richmond- Pork dumplings are yum! Quick and friendly service and BYO makes it a cheap night. (Don't try other stores in chain,..."
Alex
"Excellent dumplings however other meals off the menu aren't as great. But if you're just going for dumplings, its an excellent choice. It's a relaxed..."
N & N :)
"My favorite restaurant!There is a bottle mart beside it!A really bonus.I like chicken and corn dumping best,the main dish like eggplant with pork pie..."
Zhaoyi Tang
"Just moved in around the corner and find this place a great cheap alternative to bring a bottle of wine and have a cheap but very filling and tasty..."
Sammbo
"We love the dumplings here and always a very busy restaurant. Quick and delicious! Recommend booking! Our favourite dumpling of the moment is the..."
Genevieve Fitzpatrick
"More than just dumplings. The stir fry dishes are just awesome. Even if you're after a cheap feed of dumplings this is the place to..."
Short Circuit
"I visited I love dumplings on a Saturday, booked a table for a big group, and they easily accommodated us. We ordered the satay Shanghai noodle,..."
Heidi
"Do yourself a favour and order the amazing beef and lamb dumplings with Szechuan chilli sauce. Totally delicious and annoyingly addictive! ..."
ChefDaParty
"Love this place for a cheap eat - the dumplings are juicey and flavorsome and you can usually score a table pretty quickly. A good BYO..."
CU_Foodie
"Been to this place many times. Some of the best dumplings I've had. Best veggie dumplings so far. The skin is not too thick, just right. Can get busy..."
කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)
"Our bill comes to around $20-30 for two of us whenever we eat here.We normally order the szechuan dumpings and the soup dumplings plus..."
Corena
"Absolutely delicious food and a little more intimate than its sister restaurant in Flemington. Get the pork buns! My absolute favourite;..."
Paige Coleman
"Dumplings, everyone loves a dumpling. I want to start off by saying yeah they are pretty good and you probably won't get better in Richmond, but from..."
Darren Borg
"Good value for your money dumplings and Chinese food, they even got free prawn crackers! The veggie dumplings suprisingly had tofu in them, not a big..."
Tia
"Good dumplings - basic range but very cheap and never disappoints. The pork dumplings in chilli sauce is the pick. Also has a large range of other..."
Brock P
"Two of us here ate lunch here for less than $20. We ordered 15 pork dumplings which had a nice hit of ginger and a lunch special - stir fried chicken..."
Jesskaar
"Great selection of dumplings that are all delicious. Also great value for money! Best dumplings in Melbourne. Favourites are the pan fried pork buns,..."
Jessica Atkins
"Nice little dumpling place just outside of the city. Food is well priced and the dumplings are very tasty. Good to see that they put lots of filling..."
Adam
"Dumplings were large and fresh. Soy fried rice was alllllright. Haha didn't know why my friends were spotting for it. Thought the..."
Hahappieats
"Good place to drop into for lunch during work days. Dumplings are well made and reasonably priced. Restaurant is clean and staff are friendly...."
Steven Shipley
"I love dumplings! the food is amazing, the dumplings are so fresh and steaming hot, and the other dishes (spicy calamari and lamb rack) are amazing,..."
Mia Simson
"Yummi food and great service.Four of us had a great Friday dinner and everything was tasty, served nicely and unique flavor.Good pricing as..."
Shlomi
"Beautiful and reasonably priced food. Great atmosphere too. If you are a dumpling lover, a must visit! Convenient location too. Good that it's..."
Lee Pownall
"Fresh, tasty food bursting with flavour! Try the spicy eggplant! Dumplings are fresh and delicious! Good value for money, cheap and good quality. For..."
Belinda-Mary BumbleBee
"Authentic and very tasty. Was just like being back in Shanghai. The BBQ pork buns, Chinese broccoli and rubbery mushrooms - completely authentic. So..."
Sofie Angel
"My current favourite venue for dumplings.I'm usually a meat fan, but the steamed vegetarian dumplings with Sichuan chilli sauce are my go..."
Corbossa
"I came here for date night with my boyfriend and we were quickly squeezed into a table, luckily! Everything came out really quickly except for the..."
Hilary Coward
"Delicious Sichuan Dumplings! Great place for large get togethers where eating to your hearts content never seems to cost more than $20. Occasionally..."
Youonlygetoutwhatyoupoutine
"I'm a sucker for dumpling so couldn't wait to come and try this place. Was seated straight away and ordered the bbq pork buns and prawn and pork..."
Manindr87
"The only problem with I love dumplings is my unreasonably high expectations I hold to any dumpling house after growing up in box hill. I love..."
A1
"Can never go past this for dumplings. Quick service once you get a table and always delicious! Only problem is over ordering! Will head back time and..."
Michaela Watson
"This dumpling place in Richmond for sure! Went on a Saturday night and it was fairly busy. Although we didn't make a booking Leone had to wait for..."
Steph
"Having 4 people is perfect so that variety can be ordered. The food is great and picking a good wine to take adds to the fun. ..."
Caitlin Mary
"Always a great cheap and cheerful!! Wonderful menu and everything is always executed well. Staff are attentive and always helpful. This is a regular..."
Le_orange
"I love dumplings...no, really I relish the little balls of simplicity and tastiness. This joint does a mean dumpling. Choose from a wide range..."
FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body
"Wonderfully tasty dumplings and inexpensive too; $10.80 for 15 decent sized dumplings is good value. This place is so consistent that we've been..."
Anguli Mala
"Delicious dumplings for a very reasonable price. This is our go to dumpling restaurant for when we have cravings. Can't go wrong with the xiao long..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"I love this place. The dumplings are cheap and delicious - the steamed pork in sechuan chilli sause are seriously amazing. I will be having those..."
Gavin
"Great dumpling joint. It has become my go-to for tasty dumplings either take away or dine in. Delicious food, friendly and quick service and pleasant..."
Mmmeatme
"Went for dinner with friends and loved the BYOW option. We arrived 15 minutes late due to traffic and they had our table ready and waiting. The menu..."
Troy
"I love dumplings and this place for dumplings. I love their schezuan chilli oil in their soupy dumplings and it's worth every penny you pay. A..."
Athena
"So cheap! We had a large group and sat upstairs. It was quite loud and bright. But the atmosphere was bustling and very similar to a restaurant in..."
Mistermister
"Always love going there as there are little I do not like and will not eat here. The food is always amazing and fresh and the service is as expected,..."
Benny
"Always good and always busy. Shanghai pork dumplings are amazing! Chicken and corn are good, as are the Sichuan sauce dumplings. Staff are very..."
Mega
"New favourite of mine! I had to wait for about 5 minutes for a table to be free but the staff were very accommodating and keeping me informed! The..."
Vicki
"One of the most comfortable dumpling places in Melbourne. Eggplant and tofu dish is sensational. Only negative was that some xaio long bao had been..."
KREAS
"In terms of a Dumpling restaurant, this particular establishment is in the top percentile in the city. The service is great (in compassion to most of..."
Iain
"Fantastic dumplings! The best I've had in a long time, favourites are pork and seafood with Szechuan sauce. I've also tried the Szechuan Beef and the..."
BJ S
"The food here is delicious. Some of the best dumplings going around. The lamb is really good, recommend it highly. Another bonus is BYO, wine only..."
ItsTrueFatKidsLoveFood
"Love I Love Dumplings! The prices are affordable the service is (usually) fast and it's BYO. Pretty much perfect when you want to have a cheap night..."
Ceee14
"The staff are some of the rudest outside of Victoria St with the exception of one petite man. They literally push you off tables and ask you to leave..."
Nachoworm
"Great. In my opinion, these are the best tasting dumplings in..."
Mike
"Great food great service - we had to come back to see if it was that good...it was!! The range of dumplings is impressive and so good!! Fantastic..."
Wet Willie
"Arrived for Sunday lunch and the restaurant was empty. We were seated at window & staff were tentative and friendly. The food was great, we had a few..."
MiKi
"In terms of foods best enjoyed with someone special dumplings are king and I Love Dumplings is certainly a restaurant staking their claim to the..."
Fun Date Ideas
"Amazing. My friend and i have dinner almost 3,4 days a week! Fast service, friendly and helpful waiter/ress~~ fair price!! Just too many people, a..."
Tiny Dragon
"Great food. Took the wife here for Valentine's Day. The dumplings were awesome. We also had the satay beef and the salt and pepper fried pork which..."
Troyp42
"Excellent food and fast service. Spicy wonton, xiaolongbao and pan fried pork dumplings are standouts. All the sizzling meats are delicious too...."
Monnie-Bear
"I love the Japanese dumplings! Delicious! Went with a friend on a super busy Sunday night but we had a booking so no wait for a table. Took a while..."
Akm
"Fast service, really nice dumplings and sizzling dishes, very understanding staff. We ordered too much to start with and the staff were very good..."
ILove2Eat
"Pork dumplings and eggplant dish are delicious!. We celebrated my friend's birthday there and got a table upstairs (perfect setting for a nice dinner..."
FoodFan
"Yum! We went Friday night for dinner. If you have a few people best to book. Service was fantastic and dumplings just so..."
Deanna C
"Quick, quick, quick but still yum! Seems to still be cooked fresh & tastes delicious. Will come back when I'm in the..."
Kim Anderson
"Festivus - Awesome dumplings but..... Actually the best dumplings I have hadBroke out in rash next day which tells me MSG used as that’s what..."
Deanricho_1999
"Great dumplings always! Fast, fresh and tasty. However service is far from friendly and..."
Julinka Ulehla
"I DO love dumplings. I've never sat down to eat but I have taken away plenty of times and the quality has never been bad! I'm a sucker for the prawn..."
Roni
"Shanghai pork dumplings were the best I've had. Delish!! Pros: Quality, fresh, affordable. Cons: abrupt service, plates not bowls (odd for..."
Fi The Foodie
"Sure loved their dumplings. The name of the restaurant does not disappoint when eating there. Great dumplings, have visited several..."
Cameron Hocking
"Dumplings!. Without a doubt the best dumplings I have ever had....sure a little pricey compared to other dumplings. But they're worth it and it's..."
Delly
"Superb Food !. My partner and I pay a visit to this fantastic restaurant at least once a month if not twice because their dumplings are the best I've..."
S K
"Great dumplings. The food here is undeniably good - go for the steamed chicken and prawn dumplings and the pan-fried pork dumplings. Service is,..."
Will
"I love dumplings...yes I do. I love dumplings. Therefore, very fitting! And so, I can't really speak about the other dishes, because in my number of..."
Stvar1
"Great dumplings, good decor n fast..."
Andy Briain
"Yummy. I ended up going there a few weeks in a row sometimes eating in a other times a sunday morning takeaway and either way it tends to be an ok..."
Urbanspoon Admin
"Not just dumplings. We almost didn't try this one because I thought it would be all dumplings but the menu is huge and so many other amazing dishes..."
Onewellfedlady
"Do not order the special fried rice. Dumplings were ok 6/10. Shredded pork with bean curd wrap was good. It was a bit sweet but ask for the Szechuan..."
Naiker
"Absolutely gorgeous, my favourite restaurant to..."
Freddy
"Great Place for a group. I have been to this place numerous times. It is a really nice place to have a dinner with friends or family. Most dumpling..."
Rachael Hallett
"Interesting food. I've been here quite a few times and, yes, I always get some dumplings for entree but they seem to me to be getting a bit 'samey'...."
Scott Hannigan
"Good cheap Asian food, with outstanding service and not getting forced off you table once finished....is this a world first? Well done. Will be..."
Brock
"Pretty standard food and reasonable. The eggplant stir fry is..."
Michelle Scott
"I do love dumplings. I really love dumplings, what im starting to realise tho, is that its not hard to do them well, and its really hard to do them..."
Malcolm Baron
"Fructose malabsorption influenced: book a table for a party of 5 on a fri night. Really popular, busy, loud, awesome atmosphere for us (in our 20s),..."
Hungry Biddy
"Hot and fun. 'I love dumplings' is not just awesome dumplings its yummy all round north eastern Chinese food! The pan fried pork dumplings are..."
J
"Consistently Great. We've been here a number of times with small groups through to groups of 25+ people and the food is always great...."
Adam Megens
"Delicious!. I've been to many dumpling places in Melbourne and this is by far one of the best. The place is clean with modern decor, we ordered..."
Michelle Flanagan
"LOVED the dumplings. I ate here about a month ago and I love the dumplings. The only things that let it down was the service. But you can forgive the..."
Aimee83bertram
"Looove it. Great menu with plenty of options beyond just dumplings, if you aren't that way inclined. BYO which is always good and there's a bottle..."
Melbournian
"Loved it! Best dumplings I've ever had and super cheap. Will def be coming back..."
Janie Kinane
"Food was ok. I wouldnt say the best dumplings but still worth the..."
Jokar
"Dumpling Perfection. You will need to book in advance here if you are keen to get a dumpling fix - we had a very early booking on a Friday and the..."
Business Cat
"Delicious. The best dumplings I have ever had by far! But it is not only the dumplings worth going for, all the other dishes I've sampled from my few..."
Rebecca Jacobs
"Best dumplings ever!. This is my most favourite dumplings restaurant in all of Melbourne! It is clean and the people are lovely and most..."
Nika
"Better than Chinatown. I much prefer the dumplings here to HuTong in the city. Service is fast and food is tasty and reasonably good value. Can get..."
Peter Wong
"Cheap, cheerful and tasty - what more would you want?. My friend recommended we attend I Love Dumplings for dinner.They have the nicest..."
Kate
"We loved it. Went on fri night. Fast, friendly service and the dumplings were great. My son demolished them. Also had spicy snake beans. Will..."
Jaidith
"Good dumplings. Great food, ok customer service, good price. Come early for dinner so you get a table..."
Ms Perantau
"The food is worth it.... Okay, so sometimes the service here is lacking... but be patient the wait is worth it. Highly recommend the steamed veg..."
Bee
"Our local dumpling place. Great food, efficient and friendly staff (even when it is packed out) and pricing is good too. Their prawn dumplings are..."
Daniel McDowell
"Gotta love the chicken sweet corn soup!. I come here every monday n tuesday night just for the chicken sweet corn soup.their small chicken..."
Calvin Tiong
"CAme here today with a girlfriend for an early lunch , place was empty which I was happy about as I had read the reviews about time it takes for food..."
Drlill
"I LOOOVE I Love Dumplings!! Although I miss some of the mainstays and variety of conventional Yum Cha we just cannot look past the quality of the..."
Jasmin Barker
"I LOVE DUMPLINGS IN BRIDGE ROAD! NOT VICTORIA..."
Ray Lin
"Pretty good dumplings here, defiantly get the ones with the chili sauce (there not to spicy) there is a few weird things on the menu but well worth a..."
Denny Patron
"Amazing home food. I was born in Northern China and I can say the dumplings here reminds me so much of home, but better. They've managed to use the..."
Xikan
"The dumplings are to die for:)))) value for money, clean venue, sweet staff and cheap wine list..."
Lala
"Called with a friend for a quick lunch and tried the pork dumplings and fried pork dumplings. Ordered large serves if each and were thrilled...."
Latitudes
"Worth seeking out.. I expected more dodgy laminex, waving cats and gaudy lanterns, suprisingly slick. Good quality dumplings. Nice place, good food,..."
Roger Bosustow
"Great dumplings, friendly service. What a lovely spot for a quick, weeknight meal. I was surprised by the spaciousness and quality of the fitout, and..."
Offshore
"Dumplings came out hot and fresh which was a welcome change from the likes of the cities Shanghai Village Dumplings which come out cold, soggy and..."
Getaround
"I love the wallpaper. Seriously the decor is kooky but cute. We love the fact we no longer have to get into the city for a great feed of dumplings...."
Gmc20011
"Really, really good!! Service, price and food all top notch. The pan fried lamb and beef dumplings were a personal favourite. The only grumble I had..."
Eatenrun
"Yum dumplings! Not the best ive ever had but pretty yum! Slow service but friendly..."
Vasiliky Grillakis
"Wow. Best dumplings I've ever had. That is..."
Nathan Gurarie
"Walked in with a group of 9 on Thursday evening, without a booking. The restaurant was packed, yet staff accommodated us within 15 minutes. The food..."
Chris
"Super cheap & super delicious. My boyfriend and I have frequented. Duck rolls, dumplings, spring rolls, & having tried numerous pork and beef dishes,..."
Rachel Allen
"Great Dumplings. I Love Dumplings has become a favourite on Bridge Rd! The Shanghi Pork and Sichuan Chilly pork and faultless. The dine-in service is..."
Rcd
"Great food, great service!!! AAA+ Will make this a regular..."
Hummerz
"I love I Love Dumplings. The Dumplings here are delicious and the tofu is amazing. It's all really cheap as well. All of these things make up for the..."
Kat Izzard
"Dumplings yes, laksa, no!. Definitely the best dumplings I've had outside of Chinatown or Box Hill! We've had the pork, chicken & prawn and..."
Kato
"Dumplings 10/10. Sevice 0/10Asian Food 0/10DUMPMLINGS 10/10These dumplings are addictive though the service is bad (they mean..."
John Wallace
"The best dumplings for miles!. Try the Pork Sichuan Chilly dumplings....they are epic, the service is fine, this is an inexpensive busy restaurant so..."
Joanna Beer
"Lovely dumplings. Service was fine, Dumplings were..."
Lookingforikarus
"Name says it all. Sunday night special..good, cheap dumplings with nice service. pan fried pork were awesome as was the shanghai dumplings (we had 3..."
Luke Kennedy
"This place makes me love dumplings more than ever before. You must try the Sichuan chilly sauce..."
Jaye Raykos
"Yummy laksa!. Yummy fresh laksa with vegetables, very big servings. Had the vegetable dumplings as well and they were great. Good menu variation...."
Madelaine Rose
"Great Dumplings. We visited this restaurant last night for a dumpling fest - they did not disappoint - the steamed pork dumplings were lovely and..."
Burgeritis
"Absolutely fantastic. The pork Sichuan steamed dumplings are incredible. Great food. Great..."
Marita Alexander
"I Love Dumplings is a popular dumpling house on Bridge Road that is growing in reputation and popularity. This is a great place to dine in with..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I really do Love Dumplings!! So we had to visit I Love Dumplings on Bridge Road and see how their dumpling performance was going! Plus they were..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Great laksa for reasonable price. Dumplings are okay too but not as good as their laksa I felt. The service was average (we had to ask to be seated,..."
Tatiana J
"Second time here, overall a great experience from the service and food. Had the xiao long bao and steam pork dumplings. Reasonable price and good..."
S C
"We had pork 🥟 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ chicken & prawn dumpling ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BBQ pork bun ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ yummy..."
Riti
"Fantastic food & mountains off it. So reasonably priced. Just a small issue with drinks. Didn't stock what I drink & didn't allow BYO. Except for..."
Janine Brandt
Fonda Mexican
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"Can't recommend this place enough! The staff were excellent, food exquisite, atmosphere magnifico. Fonda is obviously really well managed and runs..."
Tom Everett
"The staff were friendly, professional, competent. Drinks were fantastic. Food was really tasty. We got the 'feed me' option, which was handy when not..."
Peggy Dee
"Delicious and healthy Mexican food in Melbourne! Fresh and very well made..."
Raquel de Azeredo
"Really nice food. Excellent service. Should book the..."
Suphidsha Chatriposayanon
"Best.Mexican.Ever would highly recommend this..."
Sav Anna
"Seriously impressed, service quicker than a concord and food fresher than something really fresh. Bloody..."
Nick Cornish
"Delicious and fresh food which is also very..."
Meg McLoughlin
"Have been here 15+ times and it never disappoints the food is always fresh and..."
Damian Jervios
"We had a great meal there today, awesome, Thank..."
Paula Van Rees
"Amazing food great customer service. ....very..."
Maney Singh
"Always awesome - fresh, flavoursome food and helpful, friendly staff. Even helped me out today with some delicious fresh salsa for my dinner party..."
Jen Quigley
"Ordered the chargrilled chicken burrito and had chipotle chips on the side. Had to get takeaways given COVID restrictions, but ordering at the..."
Brian Kim
"Get the..."
Vi Tran
"I've eaten here a few times now, and twice in two days last week. The chicken burrito was SO good, as are the chips. So tasty and, more importantly,..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"They have a good set lunch which includes either a burrito or quesadilla, fries and a sofa drink. 👌🏽Staff were friendly, restaurant is perfect..."
Justaworkingmama
"As all the other Fonda venues are - this Richmond location is bright and colourful. Food is always delish and heaps of vegan options,..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"Have tried a few dishes from Fonda; the tacos were deliciously fresh and flavourful, the grilled chicken salad was one of my favourites along with..."
Angel Khong
"Clean, delicious food with good vibes up in..."
Michael Garzia
"Lots to choose from and good options for vegetarians. Staff are always friendly however the second time we came, I asked for table water and was told..."
Yuki Does Brunch
"Grilled chicken burrito with chips and a soda drink: strawberry and mint. The drink didn't really have much strawberry taste or flavour to it but it..."
Some Bunee Loves Food
"The team decided to order in Uber eats for lunch so we placed a massive order for 12 of us. Despite this challenge the wait and delivery time was..."
Espy Eats
"Prawn and Chicken Taco amazing. Packed with flavour. Staff are so friendly. Excellent value for money. Ideal for dinning in small group. Went Fri..."
Tom Allan
"I literally never get sick of this restaurant!! It’s perfect for a casual catch up with friends or even take away healthy lunch during the week. ..."
Tommi Taylor
"Trusted go to restaurant that I go to where I know I’ll never be let down! Definitely recommend for a nice dinner or just a casual everyday dinner!..."
Zoe
"Fonda in Richmond. So popular and hot place with modern Mexican food. Fish and beef tacos are the must orders. More the burritos and chips are also..."
Steven Gu
"I came here with a dear friend I haven't seen in a while at around 6ish for catchups. Firstly, we were greeted by a charming young guy with blonde..."
Jos Reynolds
"Like the food. Service is very good. Special thanks to Subash Karki for his service. I must say if anyone wants to eat Mexican, should Try Fonda..."
John Frederick D'coutho
"Came here tonight after a late meeting, kitchen was closing but they were kind enough to seat us. Staff were great, very helpful with the menu, all..."
Mishka
"I heard good things about Fonda, and when I went I was not disappointed. The burrito I had tasted really nice, and the wrap held together..."
Jordan Wong
"fonda, one of my favourite little places to go. It's consistently delicious. The quesadillas, nachos and char grilled corn and my favourites. I..."
Simply WonderFood
"Cool fit out and nice service. Food is always great at Fonda Richmond and today was great too.I usually get the quesadilla but..."
Me
"Fonda never seems to disappoint when it comes to delicious, modern Mexican food. Their menu isn’t too big or intimidating and it definitely..."
Followthefoodmelbourne
"The Fonda here is a more relaxed version than the one in Chapel St. The updated menu is great! I love their soft tacos with chicken and rocket inside..."
Maddy Horne
"Fresh modern take on Mexican food. Great interior. It was packed with locals on a Tuesday night. When Fonda first opened, it was unfairly compared to..."
Split The Bill
"I adore this place. We walked past today but ended up somewhere else so had it delivered for dinner. I am making an effort to cut down on..."
ToorakM
"Didn’t used to be a fan of Fonda but have had take away from here a few times lately and really enjoyed it! The beef brisket quesadilla is first..."
Denny Patron
"Food was amazing. Highly recommend the Feed Me Vegetarian option, to share between two. We could have eaten the sweet potato tacos all night. Drinks..."
Kate Heather
"I got take away from Fonda over the weekend. I ordered the Kangaroo burrito upon the recommendation of a staff member. It was really nice and..."
Nicole
"I really like this outlet of Fonda. It’s a cute building and a stones throw from some of the other cool pubs and bars in Richmond. Perfect spot for..."
KnowingMelbourne
"It took me a while to decide what food to order because everything on the menu just sounded so good. When I finally decided on the grilled chicken..."
Lole Lole Lole
"The restaurant is near the intersection of Swan and Church St. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Kindly explained the menu and..."
Leena
"Consistently good food. Favourites include the corn chips with avocado/salsa, grilled chicken salad, any of the tacos and the fish burrito. Although..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Love this place because of their horchata drink! Impossible to find- and they do it quite well. The menu seems to suit a group well, something to..."
Sam
"Great location with a great choice of seating, cost and comfortable. It doesn't feel like a Mexican place when you enter but smells it. Menu is..."
Jude D'Souza
"Fonda manages to execute faux-Mexican street-food cuisine flawlessly for the most part. Pretty enjoyable project they have going if you’re this way..."
The Dear Luncher
"The staff where definitely friendly and very busy! The wine was good as always but the service could have been better just in terms of arranging..."
LJ
"Fonda is always good for a quick and delicious feed. This Fonda is superrr tiny and cramped. Staff are really attentive and the food standard is the..."
Good Food, Good Mood
"The food is fairly good, but I definitely feel this place is over hyped. It's got a great fit out but the food is nothing to write home about. The..."
Costa
"I love this place. I come here often! The staff are super friendly and knowledgable. It's a very up beat and energetic atmosphere. The food is simple..."
KITCHFIT
"I love Fonda for their mid range Mexican options - much nicer than fast food, but not fancy enough to be too expensive. Decided to try their Richmond..."
Binula
"Good food and service. Priced a little too high for my liking. Wait staff was prompt and food took a little longer than expected but the place was..."
Andrew D
"In recent years it has become much easier to find good Mexican in Melbourne, but I always recommend Fonda. My first experience of authentic Mexican..."
Megan J
"Pretty good food but way too expensive for my wallet. I feel like they positioned themselves rather awkwardly in the market. An expensive street food..."
Don Djoe
"Not too bad of a Mexican foodLove their watermelon juice!Staff were lovely.Haven't come back since but due for a visit again.Take..."
Melbourneats
"Loved the food and the 'Dem Apples' cocktail. Very friendly and attentive service, can't wait to check out the one in the CBD! Only critique was that..."
April
"Amazing authentic Mexican food! The service was great and the menu was diverse. Portion sizes weren't overwhelming, but was perfect for lunch..."
Sarahdanpeters
"Been coming here since it first opened. Still a pretty solid go to for Mexican. Would always come for the fish and pork taco but recently gave the..."
Kenny Parker
"Absolutely wonderful place! The service was probably one of the best I've had in my life! What an amazing energy the person who welcomed us had! The..."
Diego Goenaga
"Always loved Fonda. Came in for my favourite last week, the fish burrito. Only to learn the ingredients have been changed. Absolutely shattered by..."
Mims
"Wholesome Mexican favourites in a cozy setting. We were lucky to get seats during the lunch break. My Mex-bimbap was Fonda's spin on the Korean..."
J0yy173
"I came here for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty busy. Lucky we had a table during the busy lunch hour.Ordered the quesadilla and two of the..."
Melbournefoodieee
"Little pit stop before going to a concert, my boyfriend's favourite go -to Mexican restaurants for tacos and corn chips! Yum! They have friendly..."
Nibble And Wander
"Restored my faith in Mexican restaurants! Great service, even a dad joke from the waiter. The food... amazeballs!! It was so fresh and tasty and not..."
Michelle Savannah Rae Summers
"Fonda is always a good choice. The tacos and salads are great. The cocktails and general drinks list could be improved but food wise; never had a bad..."
Beeby
"Always love recommending Fonda to friends and the Richmond Fonda was new for me but didn't disappoint and kept my expectations like the others. Love..."
Theknifeandforktalk
"Fonda is an excellent place for some drinks and Mexican food. The quesadillas and tacos are amazing, and the corn is not to be missed! Definitely one..."
Bella Cameron
"Good food and good service, but I wouldn't call it authentic mexican food. Great atmosphere and gooe spot for gatherings and parties. I have been to..."
Foodlover
"First time here and will def be back real authentic flavours with a lovely freshness, the prawn tacos were full of flavour 👍🏻🌮 great vibe..."
Sam
"Fonda is a nice little restaurant, good atmosphere, friendly staff, food is fresh and tasty, the best tacos i had in melbourne. I definately..."
Marc Harvey
"Fonda is like the Mardis Gras of Mexican cuisine – bright, fun and FABULOUS. The first and original Fonda, based in Richmond, is the relaxed..."
Food Comatose
"Food was good for mexican. Chips were well cooked and tasty seasoning. Cocktails were reasonably priced and were very satisifing. Restaurant was..."
Brooke Doyle
"Tacos where delicious. A little pricy compared to others at around $7.50 but you couldn't go wrong if you where looking for a place for drinks and..."
Deecee
"Great atmosphere. Really lovely staff. Gorgeous food. The menu is limited but every dish hits the spot. Fresh, tasty and well presented. The prawn..."
L & K
"Went here for a late lunch today and loved it! Ordered the DIY Tostadas board with pulled pork and it was so good! Very filling between the 3 of us,..."
Quynh
"Seriously cannot get over how tastetastic the prawn tacos with kimchi are here. Big call...but I'm saying it, best taco ever. The fish tacos are also..."
J
"Great food! Fish tacos are my favourite! But I also can't go here and not order the charred corn; and of course it needs to be accompanied by Fonda's..."
Kwanzai
"Definitely a favourite for Mexican. Well priced, tasty, fresh dishes. Always get excited to go back ..."
Sam&Terry
"Great Mexican at affordable prices. One of my favourite mid week easy meals. Friendly faces, tasty food & thirst quenching cocktails. What isn't to..."
Macaulay Hey
"This is such a cute little restaurant! Perfect for sharing a selection of different dishes with your friends. Reasonably priced too. Best prawn tacos..."
Jess Jensen
"Serves delicious Tex-Mex (the famous fusion of American and Texan). I was not disappointed and enjoyed the Antojitos - Tortillas crisps were fresh..."
Crispymelbreview
"Everything healthy I like put into one salad, with a sneaky side of guacamole! The chicken wasn't just grilled but chargrilled. Good for a cheap and..."
Jo Hombsch
"The meat is cooked very well. The chicken burrito was amazing, small potions but very well done. The 'Feescas' arn't that great, the watermelon..."
Brekky
"This is another great place for Mexican eats and drinks - my parents treating me to this for my most recent birthday and I loved it - the food is..."
Tessa Peach
"While it doesn't quite reach the dizzying heights of Mamasita, Fonda Mexican (at least the Richmond branch!) is my go to place for a quick meal or..."
C
"Mexican food is a perfect option on a hot day not too heavy. It also helps that Fonda serves some wicked cocktails and frozen margaritas. Staff..."
LoveMyCake
"If you love Mexican ten this place a must try. The tacos here are the bet in melbourne to my knowledge and the range leaves you constantly ordering..."
Katrina Orchard
"Highly recommended !! Fish Tacos hmmm👍👍Awesome!! I wish they were a little closer to me. Great food especially the fish tacos, where the..."
Melbourneknight
"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Fonda. We had the Burnt Orange margarita, the cider and a couple of cocktails with our meals. The mixed drinks were..."
Ambra
"I really like this place the food is really tasty and authentic very close to actual Mexican food. The vibe is good and the staff were friendly. I..."
Matt Lawrence
"Interior and service excellent. Food was tasty but a touch over priced. Loved the corn. Would visit again but a touch to pricey to be a..."
Edward Schweitzer
"Another great example of delicious and quality Mexican food in Melbourne. The servers were friendly and helpful and service was quick. Will..."
Simone
"I came here for lunch today with my lovely husband. We had some cocktails and they were delicious; They were quite pricy considering how small..."
Juicy Glutes
"Went there to have a little something and ended up with a great plate to share with my husband and a pork taco. The minced pork was delicious...."
Rita Chiquita
"Greatest service I've found in a long time from a casual dining type place. The staff were trying their absolute best to make sure our time spent..."
Nicholas Cardona
"Perfect - for casual yummy Mexican with yummy cocktails - Very family friendly-Service was efficient and informative I thought it..."
Brunino
"Pretty decoration, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff. The frozen Margareta and pineapple drink were very refreshing, the mushroom quesadilla and..."
Lisa Wang
"Good casual food, fresh and fast. Been a bunch of times and never a bad meal. Would prefer table service when ordering and to be able to make a..."
Addam Cao
"Awesome food, great casual set up.. will def be back again. But dont be fooled by the "Feed me" deal! Price turns out to be exactly the same amount..."
MaLT
"Fonda is like the Mardis Gras of Mexican cuisine - bright, fun and FABULOUS. The first and original Fonda, based in Richmond, is the relaxed local..."
Food Comatose
"Great fresh food and amazing aguas fresca and horchata! ..."
Isabella
"OMG. This is a serious Mexican Cantina. The 'Mexican Standoff' Cocktail is a good mix for a drink. The Adobo chicken quesadilla and Burrito..."
Lucky Star
"Went for lunch one Saturday. Had the feed me option with a friend as that seemed to give the most variety for the best price. I don't think I've ever..."
Uqui
"Really good service and food, chicken salad and burrito fish was delicious.The place was really busy but food and drink coming very early. Enjoy..."
Frans
"After flying into Melbourne for the GF, we were hungry for a feed in Richmond. Mexican joints are a dime a dozen and these guys get the formula..."
Teebo
"Always a favourite. Have recently discovered the DIY Tostadas Board. Full of deliciousness! My husband and I share this with some charred corn. It's..."
Sweetlikesugar
"My wife and I randomly stopped here yesterday. We had the tortillas and the shredded pork quesadilla. The quesadilla was possibly the best thing I've..."
Johan Snyman
"Only one word to describe my first Mexican dining experience...AMAZING! The chipotle chips are seasoned well, and the aioli dipping sauce is..."
Kato
"My friends and I went here because we heard how good it was and were all Mexican food lovers. We were all actually very disappointed in the quality..."
Dennis Vegan
"I am pretty loyal to the old Fonda. Eating at their Windsor establishment was a staple while I lived on the South Side. Last night I dined at their..."
Putfoodinme_
"Hmm. Intended to go to the other taco place who were booked out and couldn't seat us, and the food here was good and service good too but overall was..."
Libby
"The Fish Burrito is the best!!! And the chicken quesadillas are divine. Great service and atmosphere - this is going to become a regular haunt for..."
Ilovefood
"Loved the atmosphere and menu. Food is delicious and quite light considering other mexican restaurant menus. Perfect location for a quick bite and..."
Dan
"Not a bad Mexican spot, although I must stay I still prefer Mamasita. We had tortilla chips and dip, pork tacos, a beef burrito and a chicken..."
K
"Mexico is one of my favourite destinations, particularly for the amazing food.  Fonda provides a wonderful Australian approximation of the mexican..."
Mark
"Definitely fond of Fonda! Stopped by looking for a bite to eat before going to a gig at the Corner and was pleasantly surprised. Food was great, so..."
Emily Choo
"Was here on Monday night with some friends for some food and drinks.As they don't take bookings we waited about 10 minutes for a table..."
Beau James
"Love this place! A regular for me and my partner... quick, easy, delicious, and pretty cheap...never spend more than $20 each (no alcohol), and leave..."
Melbournian
"The Original FondaThe first time I visited Fonda in Richmond the queue was out of the door, I later realised with good reason. So we dropped our..."
Its All About The Food
"Had lunch here on my birthday last year and had a lovely time! I loved their horchata drink!! And the food was scrumptious! I had the fish burritos..."
LiveToEat
"Good when it started, but as with a lot of places when they get big, they forget that every person is a customer and that without them they're not..."
Tales Of Rose
"Always love their fish tacos, so fresh and tasty. Also love their horchata, great drink to tone down the spicy food. The beef tacos are also pretty..."
Elonie
"I could eat here everyday if I had the money! The freshness of the tortillas is beyond brilliant. Kangaroo meat is amazballs, and the corn is..."
Trent Masters
"Really cool place. Small menu, but all the food is delicious and filling for the price. Yummy burritos, dips, tacos, quesadilla. Full of flavour and..."
Hanah Penrose
"This was my first meal out after Live Below The Line and I have not felt as grateful as I did that I have the luxury of eating out and exploring..."
Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)
"Not usually a big fan of Mexican but this was really good. Had some pulled pork with corn chips and condiments which was fantastic as was the corn..."
Birdman
"Great mexican!. Had some great mexican at Fonda. Especially loved the chicken quesadilla & beef taco! Great little spot on busy Swan St not far from..."
Jkcrows84
"Love this joint!. Great for tasty, affordable and quick mexican. Fish tacos are a favourite!..."
Rhonda
"Here are a few of our favourites from this past..."
The Food Society
"Fonda has been one of our fondest Richmond eats for quite some time. It’s small and tidy and yes everyone’s caught on so it’s teeming with..."
Decisive Cravings
"Closer to Mexico, Mexican food is and has always been properly associated with what we are finally getting a taste of in Australia. Personally I like..."
Ben Lee Kong
"After trying out Fonda Mexican (Richmond Outlet), it is now one of my favourite places to dine at when I crave for something Mexican. There are other..."
Evelovelle
"I love the heat, fire, spice and livelihood that Mexican food brings to the table. Dangerously craving Mexican one night, I somehow miraculously..."
Confessions Of A Little Piggy
"Very friendly staff, fun deco, what's not to like? It was a Tuesday but when we left around 7.20pm the place was full, very popular with friends for..."
Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)
"The only criticism I have is just how juicy this wrap was, and by the end of the meal my plate was mountain high with used paper napkins. Then again,..."
Little Miss Peckish
"I'm not so into fashion 'trends' but I love food 'trends' and Mexican is peaking in Melbourne right now. I remember reading an article a few years..."
Marle Tyrrell
" Much like The Atlantic restaurant and Jane Fonda, Fonda Restaurant on Swan Street in Richmond is another polarising restaurant. Yet another Mexican..."
Epicurean Of Southbank
"Menu change - why remove favourites?. Replacing a beef burrito with a random meatball substitute? I love this place however hope it goes back to..."
Sjl
"Love this place!!! But so disappointed they got rid of the beef burrito, and made it a meatball burrito!!! I eat here weekly coz it's just down the..."
Ben Hardess
"Yummy food and good..."
Googzaliciois
"Fresh-mex is how I'd describe Fonda Mexican. Just realised I didn't even get any melted cheese on ANYTHING! Tasty food, quick service and a Mexican..."
Ben's Tasting Notes
"Deeeeelicious!!! Amazing authentic fresh healthy Mexican :D recommend the fish..."
Se4no's Kitchen
"Fast and Fresh. Dropped in here for a quick meal and wasn't disappointed. I would rate this more as cafe style (almost fast food) rather than a..."
Al.bee
"Yum!. Really rate the fish burrito.. In fact the beef and chicken were yum too. Quinoa was a great idea instead of rice, I prefer it! Also the sauce..."
S
"Full Stomach, Full Wallet.. Really enjoyed the two visits I've made to Fonda. I've heard complaints that it's not spicy enough, that the the food is..."
JupitusMercury
"Delicious!! We went right in the middle of the lunch rush, but the staff were so accommodating, explaining up front that there would be a long wait..."
Kylie
"This is where I go when I want..."
Lachlan
"Festivus - Oh lah good. Had the Spicy buritto and margaritas ;)Great foodOne of the better Mexican placesA tad pricey..."
Deanricho_1999
"Fast and Fantastic.. We were seated by a lovely very helpful staff member, she explained the menus to us and to go up and pay first etc. The food was..."
JR
"I'm usually not a fan of Mexican food but this place is amazing!!!! A party for my taste buds! I will be back next..."
Steph A
"Fresh and delicious Mexican.. Food was scrumptious, a new taste of..."
Melanie_cornelius
"Cannot wait to try more.. This was our first time trying Fonda Mexican and will not be our last. The experience was not perfect but it was enough to..."
I-eat
"REAAAAALLLLY Good.. Best burrito I've ever had - hands down. I had the fish burrito and it was juicy and packed to the brim with black beans, quinoa,..."
Nicole Raynal
"The food tastes pretty good. Far from Mexican tho. Burritos are more like wraps. Great staff! Music selection is horrible. Probably won't return in a..."
JLAL
"It's good but over priced as are most Mexican places in..."
Geoff McInnis
"Lovely, friendly, warm staff. Great food for lunch today - we had the corn, chicken burrito & beef burrito - all fresh, tasty and delicious. We'll be..."
Chomp
"Fish burrito?. Was pleasantly surprised at how good the fish burrito was! Highly recommend..."
Roy Chan
"On my birthday my partner and I were supposed to go somewhere romantic, but while crossing the street we saw Fonda and decided to give it a go! Great..."
Laura
"Loved it! Very affordable for a dinner out of delicious wholesome food. Friendly staff, very fast food service, clean and well prepared with..."
BigSmiles
"Great fit out. Lovely staff. Food was good but missing a wow factor. We ordered the beef tacos , pork tacos and pork quesadilla. Needed more fresh..."
Laura Zavros
"Went there with a friend today and it was absolutely beautiful. Grilled chicken burrito is a must. Really fresh and delicious! Waiting time for a..."
Ben Smart
"Best Mexican, hands down. The place is tiny, but filled with clearly happy people. The main kitchen is open and a part of the entrance, which I..."
Gwynneth
"Great service. Great atmosphere. Great food!The grilled chicken salad is very tasty and all the different textures make it a great..."
KT
"Nice modern Melbournian take on Mexican food. Best Horchata I've had outside of..."
Peter Jorgensen
"Great food. Good beer. Fantastic result. 2 thumbs..."
Aaron Mclachlan
"Fresh!. This place is good. The mexican is traditional, light and fresh. The use of Quinoa as a key ingredient in burritos and the like (instead of..."
Preston Starr
"Good vegan / GF options and cool..."
Kim
"My favourite local eatery. I love Fonda. It's cheap and chic. I wish I could tell you more about the food, but I fell in love with the fish tacos a..."
Stvar1
"Came here not long ago and in response to those who disliked the beef burrito I thought it was delicious. The quinoa in there was fantastic - maybe..."
Eloise Healy
"Fun Mexican twist. What a delight! Fish tacos were absolutely awesome! As was the Mexican drink I tried and the quesadilla's. I even liked the..."
Get Your Eat On
"30mim wait on a Saturday night which was fine. Vegetarian tacos were delicious as was the lychee margarita but fiancé hated his beef burrito. He..."
Nicole Power
"YUM!. Not only is there eye candy - but the food is primo!! Regular haunt..."
Melodytotherescue
"First time visit & we really enjoyed it. I don't like the "order & pay system" it causes too much congestion in the foyer area & to be honest it..."
Foodlover12
"Love Love Love. Best Mexican I've had, the tacos are delicious! Ran out of the veggie taco filling one time, a little annoying when it's the only..."
Kasie May
"Great service from the Irish chick. Lot of fun. Great..."
Mike
"Enjoyed two amazing tacos for dinner with generous fillings of pork and fish. Really impressed by the flavours. Really punchy and fresh. Great..."
Kells
"Basic menu featuring fresh and beautiful flavours. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was delicious! Good prices too. Will definitely be back. The..."
AlanaJ
"Quick and delish. We were coming home from Scienceworks and needed a quick cheap feed. We did a quick search on urbanspoon, read Fonda's reviews,..."
Cn40
"Lovely service, great food. Came in as a group of eight to a packed restaurant expecting a longish wait. The maitre d' was able to have us squeezed..."
Themkc
"Yummy!! Great prices compared to other similar Melbourne Mexican..."
Hayley12
"Fresh and tasy - no tex mex here!!. Love this place, although i could love the wait less.. (20 mins on a Tuesday night for a table of two.. BOOK...."
Danielle Croome
"Good but not great. Excellent for a quick, cheap meal but it seems to have gone down hill a little since it first opened. Still pretty good though..."
Caffiend
"Cheap and cheerful. Much better value tacos than other mexican's i've been too. The fish one is great!! Wasn't sure about the kangaroo burrito......"
Laura
"I love this place BUT what the f*ck happened to the f*ck off sauce??!It used to blow my head off. Alas no more. Big fat :(..."
Rob
"Food was yum. Quick service with a friendly smile. will be back..."
Sarah Nammuni Dewage
"Interesting menu which has failed to disappoint! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and just a generally awesome place for a..."
Kiran Hayes
"Great!. Fantastic GF options, great sized meals, my favourites are the fish taco, the tortilla crisps, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE..."
Puddin
"8.5/10. I don't think that there is actually anything that's less than delicious here - I've tried their chicken and beef burritos, chorizo..."
Westernasian
"The food is amazing! Dare I say it but the corn is actually better than Mamasita-both places take something so simple & turn it into a meal..."
Melb Eater
"Good quality. Very nice, will go..."
Luca
"Good food but a bit pricy. We have ordered a chorizo quesadilla and a beef burrito. Both dish were nicely presented and very delicious. The only..."
Ed
"One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Fish tacos and a glass of horchata (served in a cute jar) are a must. The burritos are delicious we ith..."
Happyfeet Natasha
"Burritos are sooo good here! Had the kangaroo fillet burrito with pumpkin, pepitas, feta and quinoa. Kangaroo was grilled to medium rare perfection...."
Brunching Around
"Best Mexican yet!. I had once sworn, after a big mistake visiting Taco Bill's , that I would never eat Mexican food again in Melbourne. However, this..."
Elle
"A must go place!. Went there today the first time and it was overall great.A very artistic atmosphere, delicious food with good prices.Tried aztep..."
Remchi
"So yum!. I LOVE this place. The food is so fresh and delicious. I have tried all the mexican in the city and this is by far my..."
Harlow Quinn
"Super friendly service, great fresh food and has an easy going atmosphere. My partner and I recieved two complementary drinks for moving tables for a..."
D
"Had the pleasure of eating here tonight and it was fantastic. The only things we didn't try were the burrito and the chips with chipotle. The pork..."
Flossie_1972
"Fantastic. Great..."
Phil Stubbs
"Great, cheap Mexican joint. Really liked their authentic Mexican drinks as well. We had the veg quesadilla, fish tacos, tortiallas and chicken..."
Little.miss
"Fresh and tasty. Grabbed a quick bite here before a movie and really enjoyed the fresh ingredients, friendly service and good prices. The fish and..."
Artemis
"Local Fav. Love the great relaxed environment. Quesadilla was too greasy for my liking but I always find getting one of each taco very enjoyable...."
Tiffany Chin
"Fish tacos are top notch ! Frozen margerarta..."
Ninniku
"Looking forward to windsor.. Herd you are opening a new venue in windsor. After eating here over the weekend i am excited to see you guys expand...."
Hunger Games.
"Good. I thought the food and drink options here were good although i would have preferred more options on the menu. Its great if you can get a seat..."
Claire Scoular
"GREAT MEXICAN, behind mamasita. This is an amazing mexican if you are in richmond, if you love mexican this is a must. the horchata is the best..."
Chanos
"Good quality, mexican taqueria. La fonda reminded me the first time in Mexico and the traditional Taquerias that you found in every corner ! These..."
Roger Bradley
"Recommend the goat taco. Yummmm, maybe not quick food (this place is popular) but soo..."
Spoongroove
"Tasty Cheap Mexican. Once you get a seat and order, the food comes out super quick so it is great if you are hungry. Tasty and Cheap Mexican in..."
Georgia Latham
"Fonda is my favourite of the Melbourne Mexican revolution. Perfection between, trendy, quality food and drinks, vibes and service. Thheeeeeee bestttt..."
Georgia Emma Jean Morgan
"One of the best burritos I've had. Highly..."
Nowvoyager
"Yum. Fonda is similar to mamasita, though in my opinion, not quite as good. It's tough for Fonda trying to compete with mamasita. If I hadn't been to..."
Natasha Bird
"Kudos for the fish Taco. Fish taco was awesome but chicken burrito was lacking in sauce and chicken and way too much veggies in them. But you gotta..."
G.dix
"I enjoy going to Fonda and I like the food but.... Last time we were there they gave us the wrong meals which was dissapointing wait staff were not..."
Getaround
"What a fabulous find.... ...right around the corner. We had to wait ages for a table for 6 but it was worth it. Food was yum and margaritas were..."
Mugsie
"YUM. There corn is amazing. Great..."
Georgia Nowell
"Great healthy fast food. Fonda mexican is great. it's healthy fast food that tastes amazing. tortillas are homemade and taste just like you are in..."
Tazzy
"Great little spot. We go there every week for the ensaladas. Staff is very..."
Mikele Rizzi
"Blew my socks off. I had high expectations for Fonda, and they were exceeded. Although it was a busy Friday night, our group of four was given the..."
Offshore
"So Good. Kangaroo fillet burrito was delicious. Succinct Menu. Reasonable prices. Friendly and fast..."
Bill R
"Awesome - but why so much hatred for hipsters by nasty reviewers?. Fonda is just awesome. It is simple, fresh, healthy, tasty.... I think the fact..."
Darren B
"Thanks for changing my opponion on Mexican food! I thought I didn't like Mexican but now realize I don't like. Tex-Mex, fish tacos and the corn are..."
Trav
"Just had dinner here tonight, the food was ok, the veggie burrito was a bit bland. Service was friendly and pretty quick for how busy it..."
Belinda
"Reasonable prices, excellent food, good quick service. The corn is amazing. Literally.Were lucky we didn't have to wait, but could see how its..."
MrsM
"Really good cheap mexican food comes out really quick service is what youd expect for this standard new room looks..."
Mary Prizini
"Great place for baby name ideas ~ delicious too!. Beautiful frozen margarita, goat taco + fish taco delicious! Good place for baby names ;) Group us..."
Jacko
"Upbeat Fresh Mexican. Mexican craze going around Melbourne and this place is definitely one of my recommendations! Great authentic mexican food. The..."
Cassie D
"Thumbs up. Apart from having to queue which is something I hate but I keep coming back for more of the juicy corn with finely grated cheese and the..."
Frenchies
"Not for the faint hearted since its quite spicy but delicious food! Also exceptionally..."
Charlotte
"Perfect fresh Mex. I heard a lot of good things about Fonda, but my expectations were surpassed. You can taste the freshness of the quality..."
Colonel Mustard
"Love, but too much chilli. I love Fonda, especially the tacos and burritos, but the burritos are so jam packed with chilli that it's the only thing..."
Foodie
"Fun night out. We went on Saturday night to try this little place out - having never tried any of Melbourne's trendy Mexican set. We have some of..."
Burgeritis
"Having read some mixed reviews of this place and complaints about poor quality Mexican food in Melbourne, I find it surprisingly decent. The flavours..."
Jacyn24
"Mexian Mexican Mexican. Fonda is a wonderful modern restaurant that accomodates anywhere from singles to large groups. The decor and atmosphere are..."
Brad70
"Yummo. I really liked Fonda. Cheap and cheerful and most importantly- tasty! The only down side is the wait for a table (a sign of how satisfying..."
Meaghan
"My friend and I went here yesterday night! We had a bowl of tortilla chips, fish tacos and the chorizo quesadilla and my the food was delicious! :)..."
EL
"Trendy mexican. Enjoy a casual gathering with friends or just enjoy feasting by yourself in this upbeat modern restaurant.No booking taken..."
Em Belden
"Again again. I've now been here 5 times, and each time the food has been top quality. I don't agree with all the things on their menu, but their..."
Alex
"Delicious cheap authentic!. A no fuss place located on Swan Street near Church Street. I love the concept of a "Fonda" and that's certainly what it..."
Bc4774
"Braised beef taco is my favourite. The braised beef taco melts in your mouth and the fish taco is so tasty! I like the prices and interior. Cool..."
Imogen
"Muy bueno!. Love this place. have been going weekly since it opened last november (2011). there is not really anything on this menu that isn't great,..."
Caffiend
"There are no old school work out videos at the eatery. There is only homemade sauces and joy. Overloaded tacos and tasty beverages. You're okay Fonda..."
John Carver
"Yes, I am.. Firstly, who doesn’t love a kitsch name? It’s not offensive, it’s not silly... it’s cute. If you stare at it too long you begin..."
C M
"Lives up to the hype. There is always a risk in hearing too much about how fantastic a place is before you dine there, as they so often fall short of..."
Samara Madden
"Good, not great. Tried Mamasita, next was Fonda. While Fonda was cheaper, I preferred Mamasita. The corn, while still delicious, didn't stand up to..."
Honeybee
"Fantastic! Kangaroo fillet enchilada was awesome! They were also accommodating with my husbands food intolerances. Great..."
Sandra Tiepermann
"Went on a Sunday night & 6.30. Got a table easily. Waitress very helpful. The corn was amazing as was the chorizo dish. I really enjoyed my meal,..."
Jacindalee
"Lovely, lovely food!. Very nice food and very different from any other Mexican food I've had. Original ingredients I suppose and also fresher..."
Wocksie
"Trendy? Not that it showed.. Until reading these reviews, we had no idea that this was supposed to be a trendy place. If we had known, we wouldn't..."
Mac 501
"Lovely - but are my clothes cool enough?. Fonda has done a roaring trade from when it first opened in a near shoebox earlier with no licence earlier..."
LachlanC
"LOVED this place, delicious, different and so affordable!. My partner and I (visiting Sydney-siders) traveled a bit out of the CBD to go here..."
Grace Corby
"Great food. But hard work. Dont like it when front of house puts his mates in without a booking before..."
Patrick Malcolm
"The crowds were right. Huge lines out the door so prepare to wait and don't complain - this is melbourne's newest and most popular eatery - serving..."
Les
"Fonda the Value. Great place to meet friends for a casual meal. Healthy Mexican options, that are neither to cheesy or greasy. The staff are friendly..."
Lady Bug
"Quality Mexican. Love Fonda, I think they have the best fish tacos in town. At $6 each they're pretty well priced, the chicken quinoa salad is also..."
Charlotte McCann
"I recommend trying one of each taco option (beef, fish, vegetarian), washed down with a Tromba Blanco w/ verdita. Friendly staff, nice..."
Bottomless Pete
"Good food. Great fresh food and good service. Eat-in is miles better than take-away, had take-away twice and forgot something in our order each time...."
The Hungry Croat
"I can almost hear the unfaithful among us moaning "aaaaw it's ok but I had to wait soooo long..." Well I'm sorry, but it's not these guys' fault they..."
Lady Diner
"So delicious ! Absolutely love the food so Yumm ! Definatly recommend . The staff are lovely..."
A-R
"Great, authentic Mexican food. Gluten free options that are incredibly..."
Kath Potter
"Favourite mexican place. With the mexican invasion underway, this place has scaled the fence better than anywhere else. Although always busy, the..."
Radicallystk
"Best Mexican!. This place is fantastic! I've been at least 5 times and it just gets better and better. Great staff, great vibe and honest healthy and..."
Charlotte.hannah
"It seems allot of people have caught on to this slice of Mexico in Richmond, so remember you can phone ahead for a quick pick up if waiting around..."
The Girls
"La Fwonda Mexican. This place is busy and full of trendies, but really nice food and reasonably priced. See pics! Just to be clear I didn't want to..."
The_d_rock
"Quesdilla Happiness. Not ya average chicken or cheese quesdilla... their mushroom quesdillia is to die..."
GG
"Specials please. Really like it, but some new items or specials on the menu would be good and keep me coming back. Delicious though, and reasonably..."
Zander Berends
"My partner and I dropped in for a late lunch at 3.00 pm. We were greeted with fast and friendly service. I shared the pork scrapings accomanied with..."
Willow
"Love the Decor!. I came here with my better half for lunch on a Friday. Didn't have to wait for long at all. The food was tasty and filling, the corn..."
Littlemissfoodie
"Great place that we happened to drive past one time (ironically to another Mexican restaurant) and noticed it was buzzing and filled with lots of..."
K. W
"AMAZEMENT. I'm salivating just thinking about this place. It is so sooo good!Having lived in L.A. and traveled frequently to Mexico I have high..."
Alek
"Tasty!. Not sure about the service and how the place runs, its very over crowded but the food is great definitely will be back again and..."
Leah Souza
"Greatly Fonda. Heard all about this Mexican place and wasnt disappointed at all.4 of us decided to go there for lunch. Lots of tables available and..."
Sha Jansen
"Yumm. Fantastic place for lunch, esp if you're sitting outside on a sunny Melbourne day. The fabled fish taco lived up to its reputation. Makes me..."
Jase
"Love this place. So I decided to join in the hunt for Melbourne's best mexican food given that every second restaurant is now serving mexican. My..."
Karensellecki
"Great food, amazing tacos (love that they are gluten free!!), fab salad and great corn. Short wait, totally worth it! Great service, highly..."
Food Doc
"Interesting Mexican. The menu is quite limiting but is tasty. The fish tacos were delicious. I will be back but won't give up my regular Mexican Mad..."
Rosie390
"YUMMMMM. This place is great! But like every other great place in Melbourne it's busy so if you want to avoid a big-ass line choose your times..."
Burbet
"Full of flavour & quick!. We visited Fonda on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Although it was busy, it was easy to get a table and in less than 5..."
Easternsuburbs_explorer
"Me..."
MeGusta
"Worth The Wait. Walking up to the to the door of this groovy little place, you'll probably see what looks to be a jam packed take away joint. It..."
Carlo
"Simple and good!. Go for the chorizo quesadillas and the corn! No, you are not in Mamasitas and you'll notice that when you pay your bill. Cool,..."
Lola
"Fresh delicious authentic Mexican finally! Obsessed with the chicken salad and fish..."
Sally
"Good takeout. Fish tacos & corn are good & will order these again for a cheeky take out meal. Would give the beef tacos, chicken burrito & pork..."
Dbd
"Best food ever! So healthy for Mexican I was blown away at how tasty and clean it was!..."
Alice Campbell
"Cheap Burritos!. I was told about Fonda through a friend and I must say the food was brilliant and very well proportioned for the price! I ordered a..."
Hungry
"Yum. Great food, so tasty, not sure about the set up but will be back for the..."
JaneyKnightly
"Oh, em, gee...this place is waay too cool, like a mini Mamasita, complete with hipsters queuing for a table. Fonda Mexican has got the formula down..."
Jorge López Canales
"Fish taco & grilled corn. I tried the fish taco and grilled corn on Friday night (take-away) as I was in the area and in need of a..."
Jeremy Young
"Yummy burrotis!. I don't know why people are saying bad things about this place, cause I can't think of any! I've only been here during the day and I..."
Theresa M
"1,2,3. The tequila shots are the best way to wash the feast..."
Burger
"Chorizo Quesadilla is a MUST as is their Horchata drink. The beef burrito and corn are decent. The fish taco was a let down and lacked flavour. I..."
Tigers_eye
"Fondling taste-buds. Ok...so with all this hype around Fonda, i was clearly expecting miracles in my mouth. Thought the food was good...great little..."
Fat_kid
"Mexcellent! Great food. Authentic flavors are fresh and drinks refreshing. Highlights include corn on a stick, beef burrito, and the hero of the menu..."
MP
"Funky Fonda. Atmosphere is fantastic! Food wonderful and not expensive. Staff very friendly. We had to wait a long time to get a table but the food..."
PJ56
"Way too small. Wish this place was bigger so the queue would be shorter. Love the tacos and..."
Li Teoh
"Buzzy. Cheap, cheerful fresh flavours.It's not revolutionary or even Mamasita standad - but fun for a casual bite.Beers are expensive,..."
HungryGirl
"Had dinner here this week. Food was delicious, great prices and friendly staff. Can't wait to go back. Highlight was the chorizo..."
Travis Bickle
"Taco Time. From all reports, Fonda Mexican seems to be suffering the same fate as Mamasita, with hordes of anxious customers clamoring out front..."
Nathaniel Stockley
"We loved it. Good Mexican (for those who have been to Mexico - you will be happy), good prices. Quick service. Go before everyone else..."
RoseW
"Perfect but a lil wanky. Overall the food was great. The beef buritto was yum, so was the corn and fish tacos. However, I wasn't expecting the south..."
Jason Bradley
"Very cool place, quick service, yum food. I visited this place with 3 friends. Went around 6:30 on a Tuesday and got a table straight away. Heaps of..."
Coco Puff
"Funky. Nice Fish Tocos and much cheaper than Mama.... but very limited and cramp..."
Jazz Singer
"Lunch time...busy and worth the wait. Beef burrito is becoming a..."
Chancestance
"Was good, but.... It's brilliant to see that melbourne over the last few years are getting awesome eateries that are popping up in CBD and..."
Chef Locker
"Brilliant. I'm a mexican food FIEND and fonda did not disappoint. beef burrito was filling and full of wonderful flavours. corn was disappointing..."
Me
"Good value. The food is comparable to Mamasita, which is not saying that much as I thought both were a little bit underwhelming. Flavours were fresh,..."
SP
"Best fish tacos in town! And perhaps the only place to get a Horchata (not just a Vampire Weekend song). Will be..."
Alimex
"Easy going yet delicious. Fonda is so tasty and the staff are really fun.I doubt anyone could have a bad time..."
Tobias Funke
"Delicious! Can't wait to go back...Better than Paco Taco and very close behind mammasitas but without the price tag! Keep up the great work. Salad,..."
Sangee Food Love
"Def worth the hype. Super fast, cheap & tasty! Just what we wanted. The owner chatted to us & made us feel welcome. The fish & pork taco as well as..."
AJ Payne
"Great flavours in everthing...will definitly go back...delicious fish taco and chicken quinoa salad...good prices too...head waiter/host seemed a bit..."
Vigo
"Best taco I have had the pork was amazing!! Also had the chicken ensalada and it was delicious, quinoa in it was perfect. Great service, hot..."
Hg
"Very friendly and helpful staff. The food is great for the currently limited menu. A huge tick for the generous use of kinoa. Love the fish taco and..."
Jonathan
"Delicious tacos and corn. Could eat here everyday. Good food good prices . Only improvement is couldn't find enough hot sauce..."
Mia
"R.e. raw meat. I highly doubt that what you experienced was raw meat. When dealing with market fresh meats it would be blasphemy to overcook the..."
Shazzmatazz
"Best Mexican in Melbourne!. There is nothing like authentic mexican food and after trying many in Melbourne this is the real deal. Beef Burrito was a..."
Campbell King
"Who wouldn't want to dine somewhere that describes themselves to be a 'family's home when it is opened up to passers by as an unofficial..."
Em Belden
"Fonda Mexican really is a brilliant place. It isn’t trying to be a fancy restaurant, and at the same time it is managing to steer clear of being..."
Sdk1806
"If you go to Fonda Mexican, I’d suggest giving the burrito a miss like I did and order a bunch of smaller items instead. The tacos seem to be..."
Cat
"Fonda Mexican is an impressive and affordable Mexican restaurant in Richmond that brings as much cool as it does colour. This is not kitch Mexican..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Ample portions of horchata are served in jars and are the ideal respite when your mouth is overloaded with jalapeños. This milky beverage is light..."
Plate Licker
" This place is mamasita's without the long queue; but they really are Mexican restaurant worth visiting (and not only because you want to avoid a..."
Yum Foodprints
"Situated just out the CBD on Richmond's Swan St you'll find this little space that owners David Youl and Tim McDonald have poured their heart and..."
Small Werld
"We started with the delicious fish taco with chipotle aioli, pickled onion and carrot with cabbage ($6). This was mine and Clare’s favourite for..."
Mel D
"The number of great places popping up on Swan Street past the Church Street cross over is amazing! And new kid Fonda Mexican is no exception! Part of..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Fonda Mexican’s infamous Fish Tacos ($6) lived up to their reputation. A little pouch with cubes of golden crumbed fish, crunchy pickles, and a..."
Sweet And Sour Fork
"You really must try Fonda. Get there early before the crowd hits after 7. My only complaint would be that all our food arrived (speedily) at once,..."
Melbourne Food Files
"I ordered the vegetarian burrito and the corn. We also had a bowl of chips to share, which became 3 bowls after tasting them – the chips were..."
Melbourne Lifestyle Blog
"We enjoyed our dinner at Fonda Mexican on the most part although some dishes failed to wow. I loved the drink and the tacos but will definitely have..."
Ichigo Shortcake
"There has been a huge boom in Mexican cuisine in Melbourne as of late and I'm grateful. After coming back from the United States, I have had an..."
Petit Miamx
"One of my favourite places! The food is amazingly good and so are the drinks! The Coconut Margarita is to die for! Also, the staff are soooo nice,..."
Cata Trees
"Really great lunch yesterday. Food was delicious and drinks were served in a good time. I deducted one star because when paying via the QR code at..."
Lach Lan
"This place is amazing and the staff are fantastic!! I'm working just out the front they have been so accommodating and I got some lunch ... Chicken..."
Jessica Barbaro
"Great service and food. Portions were big and very well presented. Didn't accept cash payments which is understandable during pandemic. Restrooms..."
prateek mand
"Good service and food. Cheap happy hour..."
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Feast Of Merit
83/100 (3122 ratings)
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"Absolutely fantastic food packed w awesome flavours. The braised radish is a must of experience. It pops in your mouth and brings you to heaven. Slow..."
Gil Zamudio
"Feast of Merit is my favourite restaurant in Richmond. The food is seriously good with amazing flavours and I love the seasonal sharing menu. The..."
Lynne Farrell
"What a great place. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The dessert was heaven!! The place was buzzing. Got to come..."
Garry Putland
"I can't believe I haven't been here before. Great atmosphere, beautiful food and lovely staff. A little pricey but well worth it..."
Annette Seymour
"What an amazing establishment. Had such a genuine vibe. Refreshingly honest staff and meals to die for. Highly recommended the feast. Beautiful end..."
Kellie Wynne
"We had Brekky here & loved it! The Coffee was Devine. Only recommendation would be to add more options to the menu as there wasn't a huge..."
Leesh Dumbell
"Loved the food and ambience! The rooftop bar is the prettiest and cosiest I've seen in a while. The place definitely has good vibes and knowing that..."
Shirin Albert
"Second time I've been and again totally loved it! The food was again exceptional the service warm and friendly. Not at all stuffy! They made a darn..."
Melike Greenwood
"Favorite place to go for dinner. Great ambience with fantastic (and well sourced) food and friendly service. Always my go-to for dinner. Great for..."
Kim Leggett
"Without a doubt one of the best. If you're in Melb it's a must. Tremendous food & finally I can say exceptional service & I mean exceptional!! ..."
Rob Barrett
"A beautiful open space that I've always been meaning to try. It was well worth it, the atmosphere was intimate and cosy whilst the food was..."
Foodies.and.Coe
"Will come back for:+ Cauliflower OmeletteCame here with some colleagues and felt like something light and landed on the omelette. Am..."
The Casual Diner
"Feast of Merit in Richmond is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night.  They even have a lovely rooftop bar as well.  This much loved hotspot..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"What an amazing night celebrating over some great food and drinks with friends! We made our own banquet style dinner to share between multiple..."
Cmzajicek
"Fantastic venue in Richmond, that has a wide selection of drinks and food- designed to share. Unfortunately on the day we came, there was a private..."
Ash
"Friend and I came here for a weekend brunch and I really like the chill vibes. Staff were very friendly, and the Somon I had was delicious. Will..."
Fatcat
"Feast of Merit is easily the best eatery on Swan Street. I've had plenty of coffees on the run in the past and also grabbed a quick..."
WestISbest
"Hubby and I went to Feast of Merit for a delicious ethical dinner. Their ethos is all about sustainable and local sourcing and utilising seasonal..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Can't help but love this little Swan Street venue. Full of plants and good vibes, the dinner menu is well constructed with plenty of options for..."
Gabriel
"Had an amazing experience at Feast of Merit recently. Very attentive staff, great coffee, delicious food, stunning decor. The lunch menu is a little..."
Anthony Choi
"Food is absolutely amazing here. Stumbled here whilst looking for dinner and was amazed at being able to just walk in here without a reservation on a..."
Joan Lee
"Went in on a Sunday afternoon with Mum for lunch. Coffee was everything you’d want for a coffee before your meal. Lunch was ordered and came out..."
Kimberley Mulcahy
"A complete and total 5 out of 5 for me! from the trendy atmosphere, to the friendly and accommodating wait staff and the AMAZING food; this place..."
Amara
"Great food experiences at Feast of Merit a number of times, however the service unfortunately isn't as good as it could be.Alabalik is my..."
Magpie
"Love this place! The place itself has such a warm cozy feeling with all the decor and lighting! My partner and I have had the slow roasted lamb with..."
Snagos
"We arrived at Feast of Merit and there were no available tables inside, despite many empty tables being reserved. Sat outside for a short time before..."
Gemma
"Beautiful cafe along Main Street of Richmond near the train station. Lots of plants and comfy seating nooks. Very friendly service, but not..."
Mo
"Great food and friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is lovely when they open up the windows on a sunny day. Great upstairs bar, nice and..."
Vestan Pance
"These guys are fantastic. The new owners have come through brilliantly and the changes can be seen in every aspect.Loved the food. Will be..."
Pink.rhapsody
"Stumbled across this middle eastern gem while on the hunt for coffee and dessert on swan st. We had dinner at Agapi but was not keen to have dessert..."
MsConnoisseur
"Lovely food, a great environment and most of all, fantastic and friendly service. I took my Mum here for lunch for her birthday, and our afternoon..."
Daniel
"We really liked it. It’s a solid 4. This is like a middle eastern bistro with lots of twists. The food is solidly and consistently good. ..."
Two Sheds
"Place is very aesthetically pleasing and the food does not disappoint. We did the ‘feast of merit’ for $50 pp. highlights were the eggplant dish..."
Vege Eats
"Would give this place a lower score if it wasn’t for the smug feeling you get knowing you had brunch at a place that gives some of their profits..."
Desiree Munro
"We had our team Xmas do here today and totally enjoyed the experience! The food was fabulous - absolutely love the cauliflowers, lamb kebabs, and the..."
Robot.tomato.space
"Really cool food, all with a healthy style spin, love this place it's great and presentation is on point!! Came here with afew girl friends..."
Jessica Cook
"Went in for a quick coffee and brunch. Food, out of this world. The chef really knows what he’s doing here. Normally when my girlfriend..."
Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀
"Loved the food and experience altogether.Bookings welcome - main reason I decided to try this place for dinner.Went with all the waiters..."
Don'tMessWithMyFood
"Had dinner here with 3 friends on Saturday night. The service was really friendly and attentive. The food was divine, starting with some delicious..."
Joseph LJ
"Swan Street is absolutely thriving, and so is Feast of Merit! Went for dinner last Tuesday night and the venue was packed. I have been following FOM..."
Su Zeng
"Great food and great service. Really love their warm welcome always. Good food options..loved shakshuka so much had to go back twice to the place...."
Neha Zalani
"Came to Feast of Merit with a group of 11 and had the $65 banquet. The first course is a strange assortment of pickled vegetables, potato chips,..."
Monica Rose
"Haven't visited this fantastic middle-eastern oriented gem for over a year so I decided to bring my English friend here as she's new to Melbourne and..."
Lily
"Always a pleasure to eat there! Brunch meals are great but I definitely prefer the dinner menu: original, lots of difference flavour and spices you..."
Morault Rémi
"We had a very enjoyable dinner here last night.  The wait staff were friendly and welcoming and before taking our food orders, they explained the..."
Bonnyandclyde
"Awesome food. Had the curried lentils. Very full flavoured. Friend had the gyros. Loved it. Runny yolks for the poached eggs. Friendly service...."
Costa
"Feast of Merit is all about sustainable, locally sourced, seasonal produce. It's also donates all profits to charity which is indeed a noble..."
Espy Eats
"What a beautiful little place, to have a warm breakfast, on a cold Monday morning. Not only is the food delicious, the staff are friendly and..."
KITCHFIT
"My friends and I had such a wonderful dining experience here on the weekend. They catered for all of our various food intolerances (gluten, dairy,..."
Rbcatran
"Cool and well thought out cafe on Swan st. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. I really want to love this place. I think we went when they had..."
Elle
"Went for brunch here with a friend. It's always fun when you have to google the ingredients on the menu - turns out mine was fancy words for Israeli..."
M. T.
"The most flavoursome and delicious brunch menu in Melbourne. The spices are nothing short of wholesome and provide a great taste of the culture..."
Marina Mekhaeel
"They had the best smoked bacon in Melbourne, I am pretty sure of it. We ordered scrambled egg with smoked bacon and I was in love with its flavour..."
Don Djoe
"I recently shared a family meal at Feast of Merit in celebration of my 30th birthday. The pork and the fried cauliflower were delicious! I was..."
BEN STEWART
"It was a 33 degree day. I met with 3 friends. The coffee was great. The food was interesting and delicious. I shared the Kombucha gin cured salmon..."
Food Hussy
"Every single dish on the menu is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The fried cauliflower, chikpea chips and the white chocolate dessert..."
Nimalan Prakash
"The oyster Frenzy night here was really nice! Staff took care of us and the oysters just kept coming! Nice champagne too! Not only does this place..."
T
"First timer. Love the concept. Very friendly staff pork sensational will be going back again. Great wine. Thank you for being on Swan Street..."
Jim Kydas
"Run by a not for profit group - ygap- proceeds from this cafe help alleviate poverty all around the world. As we entered the coffee smell was lovely..."
Helen
"Superb and reasonably priced food in the rooftop bar, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. There was a minor mixup with the food that the team..."
Martin
"I just came here to say - how can butter be an 'extra'!? On my toast? Outrageous.Seriously though, the food and coffee here are fantastic..."
Bella Jean
"Great food and good atmosphere!! Get a group and go there and share it all, fish was great but the lamb was the standout!!!Went back her in..."
Denny Patron
"This place is brilliant. The menu is diverse, the flavours in each dish are brilliant, the wine is beautiful and the service is very attentive. It's..."
Jenny
"Bringing people together to celebrate sharing food, Feast of Merit takes it’s concept from Nagaland, in the far northeast of India, where people..."
Trading Plates
"Food here was amazing! We had the eggs with hulloumi, lots of great flavours! The decor was great too, love the warehouse feel. Downside was that the..."
Kiffdcosta
"I went here with my friend tonight. This place is a not for profit restaurant with all profits going overseas to places like Africa. All..."
Timinmelbourne
"Amazing coffee. I just jad a flat white here. But it impressed me. I didnt get the chance to try out other things. but Definitely going back there to..."
Mrugendra Thatte
"Really nice middle eastern food  (rare in Melbourne) - full of flavour and great value. The Barramundi wings are mast try. The cocktails at the..."
Hungry Brunette
"Been here for dinner many times and absolutely LOVE it. Decided to take a group of friends for breakfast with the intention of ordering the awesome..."
Bianca Caserta Voado
"Feast of Merit ticks all the boxes, and is possibly the best day cafe in Richmond which is a suburb flush with great cafes.  Great coffee, and its..."
Ross Crisp
"Just love it - supports a good cause, attentive service, good food with well-sourced ingredients.  Haven't tried dinner there yet, though, just..."
Red Jay
"Pretty good. Enjoyed the double salad and the lamb was super tasty - falling apart too. Cauliflower was a tad tough but still tasty. It can get noisy..."
Mark
"I've always wanted to visit this establishment due to its affiliation with YGAP. With an impressive dinner menu and wine list, it was hard to choose..."
Kell
"Feast of Merit is a great space on Swan Street and friends have recommended it for sometime so it was a perfect spot for ladies who lunch! But it’s..."
FoodieAboutTown
"Really nice vibes, good service, good/original breakfast/lunch menu. My breakfast was really nice although the halloumi was too thick, not soft..."
Li-La
"(English Reviews Below)店内装修很漂亮,服务也好,价格不贵,从早餐一直开到晚餐,楼顶有个rooftop..."
JZY
"menu was different from this site! refer to my pic. Ordered Smoked eggplant, za'atar bread, falafel, braised leek, crisp potatoes, and barramundi..."
Zhitian Zhang
"Went for an early-ish Sunday Breakfast. The weather was a bit cold but the place is still open so rug up if you feel the cold. I found it refreshing..."
Uqui
"The food here is SO delicious !! full of flavour, quite filling ! Been here a couple times now always good service, food is always good. Never a..."
Sharna
"Fantastic, our waitress Zoe recommended the perfect meal. They really train/educate their staff well on what their restaurant does. Thanks Zoe, made..."
James Patrick
"Dined here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday and guess who else was there? Delta Goodrem and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter)!..."
Ka
"nice ambience ... cool music ... friendly people ... good coffee ... smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast was good ... recommended and will..."
David Weng Yew Wong
"Love this place so much, not least because of its beautiful story based around Nagaland's tradition of sharing a community feast to celebrate. The..."
Sarah Holloway
"In Nagaland, North of India, when someone in the community gains a position of wealth, they can choose to hold a celebration festival. During the..."
Sammy C
"The Feast of Merit rooftop bar, a casual and beautifully simple space above the already excellent restaurant, offers patrons the chance to further..."
The City Lane
"Feast of Merit is really cool! They serve delicious food, all really healthy and interesting. And some profits go to good causes, so that's also a..."
Brungiel
"Only rating .5 under perfect score because we only had 'starters' and a drink on the rooftop bar.  The BBQ eggplant starter is the most delicious..."
Samantha McNamara
"I always enjoy my food and coffee here. Middle eastern inspired, it's a change to the typical brunch food around Melbourne. Had a beetreet smash..."
Wine Not?
"Could you ask for more?A social enterprise (from the food right down to the 'Who gives a crap' toilet paper and 'Thank you' handwash) this place..."
Nona Coco
"Fantastic cafe where you can have a delicious meal (and coffee) and give back at the same time. Amazing selection of salads and meats. I enjoyed the..."
Travelling Palate
"This bloody place gets me emotional about food. Stop reading reviews! Do yourself a favour and get some feast of merit into you!!! (try the lamb)..."
Hummus
"A delicious, modern Middle Eastern oasis in the heart of Richmond, Feast of Merit is a delight for your taste buds and your conscience. A social..."
The Baroness Of Melbourne
"Feast of Merit has long been on my hit-list – we had dinner here one night last year but I was still very keen on their lunch options. Once my..."
Jasmine Meutia
"Worth the short wait. Everything we had was delicious. Service was fantastic and friendly. Our feast included fried cauliflower, snapper croquettes,..."
Memtree
"Have tried to get in here before, but it was too busy & finally after today's fantastic lunch, we now know why! This is health personified....so very..."
Junnay
"Swan Street really has become one of the real foodie destinations of our very foodie city. This has slipped by me, because my interests tend more..."
Professor_JER
"Absolutely love this place. The menu is unique and caters for both meat eaters and vegos. The presentation of the food is always impeccable, with..."
Melbourne Foodie Finds
"Mount Lofty House is an Adelaide icon and part of the MGallery Collection of Hotels with sweeping views and grand design. . Continue Reading. Spring..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"I remember sitting down at this cafe for the first time thinking how I was getting sick of brunch in Melbourne. The same kind of food everywhere, the..."
John
"Love this place!The service is always attentive and the staff friendly and light hearted.The food is good but I wish they would..."
Ella R
"Sweet little pad on Swan Street, the coffee is delicious, the service is terrific and music keeps you sipping in-time. We will be back and we will..."
FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body
"Love this little spot for what it stands for and the food is fantastic! I've been here for lunch and dinner now and the vegetables are just..."
Faye
"Having been to Feast of Merit a while back for dinner and had a fantastic experience I decided to check it out for brunch on Saturday. Absolutely..."
Kate Dougherty
"There's a really nice, friendly atmosphere at Feast of Merit... We enjoyed our amazingly good coffee and wholesome brunch. It felt good knowing that..."
Aneta N
"Great staff, quick friendly and attentive. Coffee was perfect and the pear, Apple and mint fresh juice was refreshing.I ordered the Summer..."
Sweetlikesugar
"It’s not often that you hear of non-profit restaurants, but Feast of Merit is such a place. 100% of their profits go to YGAP, an organisation that..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"Ethical, wholesome and full of flavor. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodated our party's different food intolerances. The chicken is a..."
Pomme Persian
"Delicious Middle Eastern influenced food, efficient staff, cosy rustic atmosphere. Portions were small considering the prices however I didn’t..."
DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD
"Had a pleasant experience here, ordering the middle eastern crumpets, which were nice but not much more. Serving portion was a little on the small..."
Leon Thomas
"in naga culture (north-east of india), whenever a member of the community comes into wealth or plenty, the entire community comes together to share..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Feast of Merit is an inspiring communal dining house and The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to check out the new Spring Harvest menu. Feast..."
The World Loves Melbourne
"Need an excuse to eat mouth-wateringly good food and actually feel good about it? Then look no further than Feast of Merit on Swan Street in..."
The New Fave
"Cute place that makes you feel like you're dining in some romantic Spanish restaurant. Courteous service and a yummalicious menu that has a middle..."
J
"Came here last week for a friends farewell dinner. The service was good and the atmosphere inside was quite nice. The food was not bad either. We..."
Kevin Jung Hak Yun
"Richmond has a thousand great cafe's for breakfast. This one was recommended to us by a local, if we wanted something a "bit different". Immediately..."
Teebo
"This is a cafe with a really chilled out vibe for a really good cause. It's a YGAP initiative, and 100% of the profits go back to YGAP. Feast of..."
Melbourne Glutton
"My favorite place for dinner!!! The share meals are so lovely and the concept is beautiful. We love eating here as often as we can to help! The..."
Georgie
"Unfortunately we went on Father's Day so we didn't get the regular menu but the food we had was still very good. The service was a little slow (they..."
Ferguson
"Fantastic. Had the feast for two steak with two sides. Meal was delicious, staff knowledgeable and helpful. Maybe a little pricey but you do recieve..."
Xox90
"Love this place! great cozy atmosphere with friendly service and excellent food. The slow cooked lamb was my favourite dish of the night as it just..."
Dennis Vegan
"I really love the concept of this place. North-eastern Indian infused dishes that are also very healthy. I went for lunch and ended up ordering The..."
Madison D
"Very tasty for both brunch and dinner. The middle eastern flavours are great. I had the Ras El hanout ocean trout which was delicious. We also like..."
Melbourne Foodie Memoirs
"After a couple of initial hiccups, things went really well and the food was delicious. Went for the chicken, the rice that came with it was amazing...."
Snooter2Tooter
"Was really looking forward to visiting, and the flavours really lived up to expectations! I was disappointed that being a weekend not all lunchtime..."
Catherine MacLean
"It was really tasty! We had slow cooked lamb, roast potatoes and sprouts the staff were really helpful we will definitely return! A new found gem on..."
Joy
"Came here with the family for my birthday and the food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and there was something for everyone. The..."
Silvia Segev
"There are so many cuisines to choose from, interesting looking cafes and restaurants, quirky spaces, hot spots…plenty to choose from which can be a..."
The Spice Adventuress
"The food is great and I like the concept of eating for a good cause. Don't come for breakfast but lunch (limited menu) and dinner (get the..."
Hhunni
"Delicious breakfast menu! Came here for breakky with the family on Sunday, and it was so good! The atmosphere was great and the staff were nice. The..."
Jasmine Trinh
"Great tasting food. Be prepared that 1/2 the menu is not available on the weekend or may run out late in the day. In between a cafe/bar/coffee house...."
Joshua Thomas Bray
"Love the breakfasts here! It's so much better than the typical bacon and eggs on toast. The vegetables were flavourful, and my favourite was the rice..."
Alisha
"Love this place! Came here for the first time just for a snack and fell in love with their salads. There's definitely a twist with each one and I..."
Guzzling
"Super tasty flavour combinations and perfectly cooked food that is great for the tummy and the good for the soul with 100% of profits going through..."
Nyssi
"Recently had dinner at Feast of Merit after receiving recommendations from a friend, and I was not disappointed. The menu is designed to share, and..."
Putfoodinme_
"Delish food! Went with two people. I think would work better with a big group where you order more food to share! Will definitely go back for an..."
Bec Price
"Gorgeous little place! Excellent service. Food was fantastic! Standing ovation! Flavor wise breakfast was one of the best in Melbourne! We had the..."
Mariposa
"Gorgeous cafe in a cosy setting that is perfect for brunching with the ladies. Feast takes traditional brunch options to the next level with their..."
Shae Hailey
"Hands down one of the cutest and most unique cafes I've been to in Melbourne.It happened to be somewhere I was using to pass time but I've..."
EatingMyWayInMelbourne
"Hands down my favourite place in Melbourne. Love the ambience and the food is unbelievable. I mean, have you tried that Slow Cooked Lamb? Fried..."
Kimberley Leggett
"Have been here several times and they never disappoint. Baked fish was delicious and super fresh. We'd originally ordered something else but the..."
Minyip
"Dined here for a work lunch thing in a larger group. It was hard to cater for our group size, and we were spread over a bunch of tables. Took a bit..."
Ambra
"Third time eating here. Each time it gets better. Genuinely brilliant staff - know their stuff, on the ball, kind and professional. It was ages ago..."
David K
"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Salads are amazing with fresh ingredients. The roast chicken is a favourite. Lunch and dinner..."
Mooka Chook
"Unique and Superb!. Forget your original breakfast plans and try something different! Just had and awesome Middle Eastern breakfast comprising of..."
Chussey1234
"Nice but way overpriced.. Lovely food but the "feast" options are exorbitant ! Two people need to order the dish for $18 each = 1 (generous) plate to..."
Stephen.digby
"Great breakfast. Hip joint, great vibe, love the decor. Had a brilliant breakfast - the carrots were insane as was the trout with hummus. Service was..."
Jstepsys
"FEAST OF LIGHTING I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some much..."
The Travel Journo
"Happy.. I enjoyed my first visit here at lunchtime today. Great atmosphere, tasty, healthy, satisfying food, reasonably priced, lovely philosophy &..."
Mel
"Great local. Went for the first time and will be back. A great little local with simple and tasty dishes. Thanks for a great..."
NancyPancy
"My friend and i were in Melbourne for a holiday and were going to have breakfast in Richmond. seeing that the place we chose for breakfast was closed..."
Melaustra
"Love this place!. I really really enjoy their special Japanese tea!! love the spring harvest dish. super and healthy and taste! staffs are friendly..."
459493492
"Yumm!. I have been here a couple of times for dinner and once for breaky - food was fresh, delicious and creative. Definitely worth a..."
CEBS17
"New Favourite!!!. I have been lucky enough to have dined here a few times and Feast continues to impress! The vegetable dishes are equally as..."
Keshreade
"Chicken. Great baked eggs..."
Rod
"Good Cause, Great Food. Four of us visited Feast of Merit and gave the menu a bit of a work out. For starters, we had the mussels and the whipped..."
Tim Haslett
"Fabulous function space, menu and service.. We've hosted two private functions here to date and both have been great. We were very happy with the..."
Ava.pham
"Love love the food and the coffee is..."
SB
"Comforting breakfast. The breakfast menu is great. Things liked slow cooked lamb, baked Middle Eastern spiced carrots, seasonal braised greens,..."
Rm3000
"TOO DARK!. I ate here last night with my daughter before the football.For some STUPID AND ANNOYING REASON they turned the lights so low that I..."
Blash
"Food was amazing!!!! Wholesome & delicious. Service was fab. All the staff were so friendly. I could eat like this every night. Onto a good thing..."
Good Stuff
"A feast for all the senses. Arrived with no booking on a busy Wednesday night. Fully booked but the charming Maître d' was happy for us to perch at..."
Wingster
"One of the best feeds in Melbourne.. I read a few of the reviews before coming to this restaurant and I must say that I disagree with most of the..."
Nathanmitchell
"Amazingly fresh and vibrant food done to the highest standard with love and care and service great if youre assertive. For the muppets complaining of..."
Johannes
"If you haven't been GO!. Loved this place. Unlike other reviews I found the service was great - prompt, friendly and they took the time to explain..."
EatEat
"Fantastic food, service wasn't..."
Peter
"Feasted last Thursday night, ohh my...it was bloody delicious!!! The slow cooked..."
Amy Mercer
"What a fantastic space, great food coffee and drinks, loved the roast root veg and heirloom beet salad was to die for, the cure greatest hits was a..."
Johnnyeatsfood
"Enjoyed family dinner at this lovely place. The table was too small for 5 but the dishes more than made up for it. Attentive service, Ayurvedic tonic..."
DinerSK
"So delicious. We couldn't get a table inside so we sat outside. Staff helped with the heaters. Service was great. Food was delicious. Interesting..."
FoodFAN
"A feast of awesomeness. I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some..."
The Travel Journo
"Absolutely wonderful. Fantastic food, great decor and very friendly staff. Also reasonably priced. Could not fault this place & can't wait to..."
Queen Of Tarts
"Delicious food and excellent service. The staff are always friendly when I eat here. I love the beetroot salad, it is great value and never..."
Louise
"Yum!!! The food was absolutely delicious! Love the concept of "feasting" and lots of vego options. Staff were very helpful with leaving dairy on the..."
Tara F
"Very very good - love!!!. Love Feast of Merit, food is absolutely delicious, there's a good wine list, a lovely ambience and great staff. The..."
Lisa
"Deliciously Scrumptious!!. We went as a large booking and the staff were truly amazing!! Very attentive and friendly and did a great job serving us..."
Kate Ryle
"Absolutely love this place!! Excellent service the staff are just amazing. Slow cooked lamb and the cauliflower dish were sublime. Mulled wine was..."
Daz
"Wonderful service and food so yummy. Great find the staff are wonderful even under pressure. The menu just gorgeous and the 12hr lamb unforgettable...."
Gingercatz
"Loved the quirky. I enjoy trying differant foods and dishes and the Farm to plate aaspect drew me ti the restaurant, especially when connected to the..."
Gsanders
"Absolutely brilliant!!! Food was above & beyond in flavour & warmth. GM host Baz was knowledgeable, warm & accommodating - a pleasure to dine..."
Mands Gleeson
"This place is awesome! The actual building is phenomenal, bang in the middle of Swan St, fantastic staff (the GM Baz is a legend) and a menu that..."
Evie Steele
"Great ambience. Have eaten a few times at FOM. Last time was lunch on Monday. Soup was good and warm garlic bread lovely with it. Salads are tasty..."
Merridie
"Would return/10. The negatives: portion sizes have varied between visits and at times, some wait staff were a little careless with detail and seemed..."
Exclamationandi
"I loved the style of cafe but wasn't overly impressed with the food. Coffees were lukewarm for all 4 of us, I had the breakfast, fried eggs were..."
Bec
"Brilliant name, this place is definitely deserving of its title. Feasting was had and of very high merit it was indeed. Slow cooked lamb and Marika..."
Amos
"Average. I was really excited to visit Feast of Merit and while it was good, I was not as impressed as I had hoped I would be. The waitress, while..."
AH
"Excellent - Fabulous Food. Quite a surprise - very very busy, no booking but they managed to put us on at the bar - And they looked after us at every..."
Rita
"Loved it. My partner and I had lunch at Feast of Merit. We had the Roasted Dutch carrots/ mint/ pistachio/ currants/ freekeh/ harissa/ preserved..."
Nicole Raynal
"Nicely Done. When you think of restaurants that provide 'value for money', a lot of crappy stuff comes to mind...La Porchetta, for example. Huge..."
Cristina
"Fantastic initiative and friendly service. The newly opened YGAP social enterprise, Feast of Merit, has provided us with some great dining..."
Nate And Kate
"Coolest place in town. This place is awesome! I'm a local in Richmond and am so glad Feast Of Merit has opened up. I love the groovy atmosphere and..."
Bloggermelbs
"Already becoming a regular spot. As I am in Richmond a lot, I have now been into here a number of times. First thing I noticed was the fit-out which..."
Rocketman
"I have been now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and love it. It's such homely, good for you food. Especially love the Milawa chicken and that..."
Karla Brown
"Nailed It!. YGAP has nailed it with Feast of Merit. Probably the most affordable offering I've had in Melbourne for the premium menu on offer. Easy..."
James Barbour
"Great vibe at the Feast of Merit! I went for dinner with some friends and was blown away! Recommended the lamb for main. Also great..."
Amanda
"Very Enjoyable!. Just walking down Swan Street with my daughter looking for somewhere to eat and came across this little gem. Very relaxed atmosphere..."
Swiftceltic
"10/10. Have just had a delicious lunch here... exactly what Swan St was missing. We had all of the 4 salad options and they were all divine..."
CU_Foodie
"Excellent food. Great cause. Design of space is amazing. Cant go..."
LJ
"Love the feel and fit out of this place! They have nailed the design and decor. Very friendly staff, great coffee, delicious food! I had the Bircher,..."
My Taste Verdict
"it’s been a while since a decent “walk and brunch”, so after an intense couple of days of work in sydney + a beautiful sunny day emerging in..."
Inlovewithbrunch
"Feast of Merit is a new restaurant on Swan St in Richmond. I decided to go there because it’s new and like a moth to a flame (or a moth to cereal..."
Emily N
"I hope to try out one of the smoothies next time, and also noted that one of their juices, The Basilenko is on the house if you go to Feast of Merit..."
Ashley
"Yummy sharing plates with lovely hospitality. Started our meal with some cauliflower which was absolutely delicious. Crispy, salty and everything you..."
Bennis Dennis
"Lovely cafe to have brunch or dinner. Was seated upstairs in the open, which was nice. Friendly staff and good service. Food was..."
Uthpala Koralegedara
"Loved the coffee and chai, loved the food and absolutely enjoyed the vibe.... Feast of Merit is a very well known cafe in the area and anyone who..."
Ozzy Kunnu
"A rustic charm and in the company of a lot of plants, gorgeous food and friendly staff. We had the Chicken burgers, the batter fried cauliflower ans..."
Ankit Charles Rodrigues
"Delicious meals .. Duck and lamb shoulder definitely a must try 😋 Small menu but enough choices I..."
Mario Loizou
"Went for dinner twice and same quality every time! Amazing food! Each dish was great and service is beautiful..."
Nurdan Aliyazicioglu
"You can’t miss this place with the huge colourful mural on the side of the building. Huge open windows and plants hanging from the roof makes it..."
Gustav
Friends Of Mine
84/100 (2907 ratings)
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"Can never go wrong with this place, great staff and good quality food- very..."
Alexis Hancock
"Post-Lockdown lunch. Obviously not busy with socially distanced tables, and customer register. Service was prompt, friendly and attentive as a..."
Hans Moleman
"First time visiting this cafe and being able to dine in after a while of takeaway only. Was so glad to finally enjoy a mug of coffee instead of..."
Anneliese
"Needed a takeaway coffee while in Richmond recently so I stopped here. They use St. Ali beans, which are some of my favourite. Coffee was prepared..."
Quince And Cheese
"Food was really nice but the bread under the golden folded eggs was a little too crisp and very small for how much eggs were on..."
Amy Smith
"Ordered the eggs benedict. It was an unusual version of the typical eggs benedict. However, the flavours just worked well together. The pretty in..."
Mad Dawg
"Truly one of the best (but also perfectly simple!) french toast that I’ve tried here!FOOD: I’ve seen ALOT of raves for the french toast..."
Jianne Yong
"Came here for brunch on a Sunday. Decided to sit indoors, but changed our minds as it ended up being a lovely sunny day. The staff were so nice and..."
Aneta N
"Everything is fantastic about this cafe - it’s in a great location, it’s spacious and has a great vibe. Coffee is delicious and staff are lovely...."
Split The Bill
"Overall score: 17/25 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️in 5 words: Must order their egg dishes! 
*Taste ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - ✅The eggs..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Lovely cafe that has some interesting and tasty food. Good location centrally in Richmond. Nice industrial style renovation since I last came..."
The Wandering Reviewer
"I can’t believe it took me so long to finally try Friends of Mine. The golden folded eggs are amazing and the best eggs I’ve had in Melbourne in..."
AH
"Awesome breakky every time. I highly recommend the Bircher or the breakky board. Fresh produce, great flavours and pretty quick service considering..."
Molly King
"I think this cafe is one of my absolute favourites in Melbourne. Staff is so friendly, great ambience and great food! Toasts were well baked, right..."
Ai
"Amazing atmosphere, staff and food. A great place to while away the hours of a sunny morning. Lovely outdoor tables, fabulous indoor area with some..."
James
"Friends of mine in Richmond. Definitely a great cafe to try. Love the decorations and nicely warm friendly staff with good service. The food was a..."
Steven Gu
"Very nice spot for lunch of just coffee! Waiters are nice and polite, the menu is rich, the orange juice was perfect! Didn’t have a chance to try..."
Ralena
"Love this place. It is my local and I keep coming back. You can try something new and not be disappointed but I love getting my usual and it’s..."
Maddie
"Ordered the smashed avo with an extra egg! Its been a while since ive ordered this anywhere else because ive always been left disappointed but..."
Dine&market
"Had breakfast on Boxing Day with a few friends it’s a nice joint at Richmond, right from the fresh orange juice to the shakshuka I tried it was..."
Christopher Jayakar
"Looking for perhaps Melbourne’s best french toast? Take a trip to @friendsofminecafe I’m giving my votes to this brunch spot. Great vibe sitting..."
Melbourne Food Girl
"Friends of Mine served delicious brunch meals and coffee. We’ve tried a few things from this place, eggs Benedict was my favourite. Salmon gravlax..."
Angel Khong
"Great spot, heaps of indoor and outdoor seating.Excellent menu, with lots to choose from. It was hard to make a choice, which is always a good..."
Val86
"Love coming with friends of mine to Friends of Mine. Consistently good food, large cafe with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Easy to get a park..."
Stephanie
"I was hungover so naturally drawn to the ‘Hung Over’ ... perfect amount of cheesy goodness and bacon! Service was great, could have been a tad..."
Simon Lowe
"Pros: the baked eggs (shakshuka) is probably the best we have had to date! Tomato base and flavours complemented each other very well. The extra..."
Linda
"Great place for breakfast, brunch or just a coffee with mates, absolutely love grabbing a bite here post a good night out, the hung over eggs really..."
Phil Gough
"This cafe used to be my absolute favourite brunch venue when I lived in Richmond over 4 years ago. I still get back here now and again. Warm bustling..."
Espy Eats
"Nice place to head for brunch, lots of indoor seating available and a nice cosy atmosphere. Breakfast options plentiful and very reasonably priced,..."
Tige
"I really enjoy this cafe ! I love the freshness of all their dishes and how vibrant each and every one looks. The food sometimes does run out as it..."
Vivian
"I must of driven past this place 3000 times and not stopped in for breakfast. BUT I'm glad I finally did. Coffees, fresh juices were fantastic. Food..."
Scott Soper