TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

Friends Of Mine

84/100 (2907 ratings)

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Free Wifi

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Free off-street parking

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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

"Yummy shakshuka and coffee, quick service. Venue surprised me, bigger than it looks from outside with eclectic decor, one area feels rustic one area..."

Zoe Garkinis

"Admittedly I did visit Friends of Mine a while ago now, but it left such an impression that I wanted to come back and leave a positive review. I had..."

Eating East

"Had lunch yesterday with a friend. I ate the falafels, which was tasty. The coffee was nice but a bit warm not hot enough. The soy chai was..."

IloveMelbourne

"Food was perfect. Got the breaky board and each eminent was prepared perfectly and tasted amazing. Partner got the burger and chips and the chips..."

Ann Kadiv

"Service was good and the coffee was ok, the food was a little under seasoned and nothing really blew me away. But it’s a nice space and they do the..."

Brunch Diaries

"I went to Friends of Mine this morning for a Christmas breakfast with some friends from work. When I saw the tomato bruschetta with peanut..."

Nicole

"Sat outside recently on a warm morning and had a lovely brunch. I opted for the breakfast board while my friend chose the salmon dish. My..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"Lovely sanctuary amid a slightly desolate area for decent coffee & food. Great fitout inside with cool lighting & ornaments. Also great area to eat..."

Speccy

"After being recommended this place by over 5 people we decided to give it a try after a very long moving day. Decor is very basic, but..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"The breakfast board, although not startling in its flavour combinations, gave you a very sample of their food. The butcher muesli was a very generous..."

Lois Loves Eating

"Best coffee in the area hands down. The filters they use make such a difference. Always order the eggs benny- absolutely delish! It’s a great..."

Sam

"Had some delicious fresh juices with a friend today. Young waiter was super friendly when I toppled over most of my juice and made me a fresh one!..."

Mietta

"Eggs Benny are amazing. Hollandaise fresh and melts in your mouth. Nice relaxing atmosphere with great service. The coffee was good and overall..."

Anna Singh

"Shared the smashed avocado and the banana bread. Both were really delicious! Thought the combination of flavours in both dishes went really well..."

Vege Eats

"Delicious food and coffee! Absolutely obsessed with superfood grain salads at the moment and the one at Friends of Mine is one of the best. It comes..."

Just A Girl Who Loves Food

"Last weekend we decided to walk down to Friends of Mine for some breakfast. I ordered the eggs Benedict, which was just divine! The addition of apple..."

Lisa Giles

"Well designed cafe in Richmond. Cafe was very busy when we arrived. The waitress was friendly and welcoming. Once seated we were served pretty..."

Mandy Zhang

"Went for Sunday brunch, staff were super friendly and got us settled very quickly. Orders were taken and food came out with no fuss. Enjoyed a great..."

Kevin Li

"Have never heard of this place until a friend of one stumbled upon this when we were in Richmond. This place has the feels of a fine dining..."

Lilian Wong

"Service is good and food is lovely. I love the Pancakes. It's a friendly environment that you'll like to be at. Coffee is good too. Happy to come..."

Bikool

"I come here regularly for my coffee and must say it's nice to see your best baristas back in action when I came in on Saturday. The last few weeks..."

Ericcc

"With so many cafes in Richmond, it's sometimes hard to choose. But friends of mine does a great job with their selection of brunch and their..."

Costa

"We visited this much awaited place on a hot sunny arvo. Parking was convenient. Food was good but then nothing outstanding either. The lychee..."

Anuj Anand

"Perfect coffee temperature as requested!! Unbelievably attentive, friendly, professional staff. And the food was delectable. Fresh, well cooked and..."

Dionne Abramowitch

"Fantastic cafe with a relaxed atmosphere and a great menu with a lot of choices. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and make you feel as..."

Cards And Cafes

"The food was delicious but the service was pretty disappointing. I ordered an OJ that never arrived and random coffee orders kept turning up before..."

Sarah

"Nice place for breakfast/brunch/lunch, no need to queue. Good menu options for breakfast items sweet and savoury, and lunch type meals.Green..."

Affogato Addiction

"One of the cafés that tops the list on wonderful outdoor seating. Their Hungover - cheesy toast, bacon, avocado and poached eggs - absolutely stole..."

Amanda Ng

"Friends of Mine has a great vibe going on! Staff relaxed, efficient and friendly. A weekday lunch found the place not too busy and our food was..."

Lea

"> Hung Over with Poached Eggs with chorizo & avocado on cheesy herb bread and F.O.M super green salad with Roasted broccoli, kale & edamame beans..."

Breakfastpiggy

"The full tables and long lines are testament to how good this place is. You are always greeted by a friendly smile and attentive staff. Coffee is..."

Bella

"So... the food and service here are excellent. Had the eggs Benedict and my friend had the folded eggs. The food was absolutely perfect however we..."

MissTiss

"Friends of mine serves delicious and decently priced dishes with great service! The beef and the sweet potato quinoa salads are fantastic! And..."

@twogoodtoresist

"I had been past Friends of Mine several times since it's located right next to burnley station, and every time I went past, it was almost always jam..."

Li Vo

"Surprised to find a discount for friends of mine in the entertainment book! I always drive past this place so thought we should check it out! Despite..."

Heidi

"There's always a long wait but don't you worry breakfast is going to blow your mind. I'm a sucker for anything in jars and the moral high ground..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Came here on a busy Sunday. Cafe was full but quick turnover of customers. Ordered the benedict! Surprisingly the food came out quicker than the..."

Phuong Phan

"Popular cafe that's always busy and has a tasty extensive menu. Coffee was lovely and hot as requested. I ordered the superfoods salad which came..."

Kate Dougherty

"The service staff are friendly and the cafe environment has a very relax feel to it. Their espresso was alright. It was lacking in flavor. However,..."

P.Choko✨☕️

"Quirky dining area and really friendly staff. I had the shashuka eggs which was quite nice, although I would've liked to have more mushrooms or bacon..."

Littlemissyh

"My friends own the place and told us to come along. It is by far the best breakfast place I have ever been to 14-20 yr olds work their. It is so nice..."

Josh_G

"Friends of mine located on swan st away from the hustle and bustle of Richmond is ideal for those who drive there as there is plenty of street..."

Dr S

"I love this brunch spot. It's easily accessible via public transport (near Burnley station). The queues aren't as bad as other brunch spots I've been..."

Fusspot Foodie

"Staff extremely attentive and friendly. Super quick service - my bircher came within 5 mins of ordering it and came before more iced latte which..."

BIRCHER QUEEN 👑

"What a lovely place adjacent to the Burnley station. Decor inside makes you feel like being inside a friend's house, so cosy. The soy chocolate is..."

VegoLover

"What a beautiful and tasty brunch ! Been there today on a late saturday morning. Nice decorations and atmosphere, really sunny place... Perfect for a..."

Liz

"Great place for quality food. A bit expensive but good friendly staff. I'll definitely recommend this place to friends and family. Well done..."

FoodLover

"I have been here many a time. The venue is really nice and the staff quite friendly. The food menu isn't vegan friendly. The coffee was nice and is..."

Nathan

"Friendly service great poached eggs on the Benny with loads of pulled pork and hollandaise. Good coffee. Would definitely recommend! Will be..."

Mike O'Brien

"I'm surprised this place doesn't have a higher rating. My guess is that the food is so good, they are too busy to offer perfect service. Otherwise, I..."

Muester

"I was really excited to try this place as I've had so many different people rave about it to me. I wasn't disappointed, the Hungover was pretty great..."

Vera7

"Feels a bit odd to be having brunch with white tablecloths. Hard to read the newspaper on such small tables! Good coffee and the Hungover has all our..."

Micky&Goose

"My sister had her wedding dinner here, was spectacular.Attention to detail of the food, decorations, staff service.Atmosphere felt heritage..."

Tony Kieu

"Went here for brunch and really enjoyed the whole experience. Service was great. Very attentive staff.Coffee was good.I went for a classic,..."

Shabnam Rasif

"Nice coffee and food, the service was very attentive and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit. The kitchen was closing soon when I arrived, however..."

Samco767

"Absolutely exceptional every single time, service is always prompt, regardless of how busy they are. The HUNGover is a must after a big..."

Jayne Simmons

"Delicious food! The shakshuka was delicious, the hangover was so yum as well and great amount of food. The service was fantastic, the lady was so..."

Ange Gray

"A lunch out with friends and came here on their recommendation. They grab coffee from here quite often apparently. I found the coffe to be good but..."

Morgueman

"Went here after a tip from a friend, but didn't check zomato. Probably wouldn't have gone if we would have seen the 3.4 score on here. Anyway, it was..."

I. D.

"One of my favourites - great brunch coffee and Lunch - never had a bad meal and take my out of town and in town friends there ... Lunch this week -..."

CasRev

"I visited Friends of Mine again after so long. We arrived quite early so there was no waiting time.Ordered the pulled pork eggs benedict,..."

Ika

"I had the sweet potato, bacon and avocado tortillas that came along with fried eggs. It was a good combo however I felt the food became very mushy..."

Melissa Yeap

"Ordered:- Red Velvet Ricotta Hotcakes- Sweet Potato, Bacon and Avocado Tortillas Hotcakes were amazing - very fluffy on the..."

WhenFoodMeetsFiona

"I love having brunch and Melbourne has some of the most interesting dishes I have seen in Australia. For a change in scenery, we headed to Richmond..."

Michelle Leong

"Good brunch spot. Not much in that area, which helps to keep it buzzing consistently on weekends. Can't go wrong with poached eggs and a glass of..."

David Hewitt

"My friend had the banana bread which looked devine. I had the warm beef salad. Meal serving was very generous! Staff were nice ☺ lots of people on..."

Jane

"Service wa FANTASTIC. And it takesa lot to impress me and my diners. I had the cheesy herb toast with Avo and bacon (the hungover). The wait..."

Sarah Latte

"Great vibe. Bright and open dining space. Small tables though. Tad loud on a busy weekend. That was expected though.Food was really good. I had..."

Danielle Jade

"Had a late lunch here on a Friday. The fried chicken po' boy was so good. The chips are also fried nicely. But I think the star was the garlic aioli..."

C.H.T.

"Brunch in the sun with an extensive menu Perfect for a relaxing brunch on a sunny morning.We loved the extensive brunch menu -..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"Great vibe and decor. Heaps of space with a range of seating options inside and out. Staff were very attentive and friendly. The quality of the food..."

Catherine MacLean

"Like it. Great ambience. Menu is good. Service v good. CASH ONLY IS VERY ANNOYING - puts me off from returning. What's the issue in accepting..."

Che

"A busy cafe with a nice ambience. I had the eggs benedict which was adequate for me but portion is quite small for someone who'd usually eat more. My..."

කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)

"Yes, totally agree that the cash only policy is frustrating. Sister cafes, Snow Pony and Porgie & Mr Jones, all have the same cash only policy so I..."

Hello. Imnikki

"Love the atmosphere in this place, it's always busy, however the staff never forget there customers, very attentive. Great coffee and the food is..."

Sophie

"Top spot- perfect coffee, impressive snack cabinet selection and brunch menu. We sat outside and were impressed by the house made banana..."

Threegirlsonecap

"Came here by accident and found it to be pretty good! I got a chicken wrap which was quite yum! Also had a pretty good coffee. The cash only aspect..."

Steph A

"Came here on Sunday with the family for an early morning breakfast. We loved the interior straight away; very mixed match furniture with warm vintage..."

Gem

"Wonderful, spacious cafe that has a very extensive menu. The staff were so welcoming and helpful that it wasn't a big deal that the food took a while..."

Guzzling

"I met a colleague as we had some catching up to do and chose here. The staff were amazing, specifically offered us a table near a PowerPoint,..."

Coffee Cup

"I've been to Friends of Mine a couple of times now, usually for brunch with friends or with my partner. The food has always been divine and the..."

Yvette.b

"Excellent coffee - long macchiato. Lunch was delicious, a great selection of brekkie and lunch options. Efficient & friendly service! Great..."

Pablo Sultan

"Friends of Mine is surprisingly large and every time I've been it's been packed. Nice to see such a lovely restaurant doing well. They do a good..."

Jacqueline

"Finally got around to Friends of Mine and was extremely impressed by the size of the place. Loved the mix of tables with full linen and the usual..."

Farzana

"I have been to this cafe several times before but I have not been here for nearly a year so my husband and I thought we would come back as this would..."

Juicy Glutes

"Been here a few times and have never been disappointed. They have just updated the menu and it doesn't disappoint, the staff are friend and are..."

Ryan Kurban

"My partner and I have been wanting to go to Friends of Mine on Swan street for so long, but we always thought that the stigma surrounding this..."

Christine S

"Frequent friends of mine about once a month. The food is amazing. Lunch gives a regulsr portion rather than a huge one like most cafes. Staff are..."

Xox90

"I've already emailed my praise to the manager of Friends of Mine and received a lovely response, so felt I should write this publicly as..."

Emily Clarkson

"Bloody Eggsellent Mary to accompany the "the hung". It's a winner every time! The celery salt around the glass activates those taste buds post a big..."

Pomme Persian

"Food was not bad, friendly waiter and this place plays the best music! If you are someone who enjoys music from the 80s, this place is definitely for..."

Omelette

"So had breakfast here this morning, my other half and I were greeted with a warm welcome and quickly seated. Staff seemed to be in a good spirit..."

Naomi Rowena

"Add this to the list of great brunch spots in Richmond. Spacious venue that's got a good atmosphere and ample outdoor area. Very tasty food - had the..."

Brunch Gaz

"With so many great options in Melbourne, over half the eateries I visit are brunch cafes, often setting the stage for catch ups with friends or just..."

Theycallmemaggie

"Enjoyed the bircher muesli and a Noisette croissant with Bonne Maman jam last week. Also tried their infamous banana bread but wasn't fully..."

My French Rituals

"We love this place we often go for breaky. Look out at peak times as it gets packed. The Toasted Banana bread is SO good! Also love the Jack + Jill..."

D

"Had an awesome experience this past weekend. I ordered the vanilla pancakes and couldn't have been any happier, cept I had food envy of my..."

Leon Thomas

"This cafe has a gorgeous interior! The decor gives off a lovely elegant vibe - very simplistic and clean. There is a small cabinet near the door for..."

TresHungry

"Lovely cute little spot! Got the toasted banana bread and sat by the window to soak in some of the rays! Decent coffee keen to explore more of the..."

Melbourne's Munchies

"The interior decorations are pleasing to the eye with a touch of elegance ambiance. Took a while to get the waiters attention but after that the food..."

A. Chan

"Coffee is really hit and miss, I've noticed the standards change a lot per coffee, maybe some baristas need more training to be consistent?..."

Sinny Dear

"Friends delivers on taste every time. Especially like the chicken and aoli wrap. Atmosphere is great and the coffee always good. Only gripe is that..."

Richmond Rachel

"Each weekend, Richmond is abuzz with hungry Melbournians looking for somewhere to brunch with friends. As one of main café hubs in town, people..."

MelbourneVita

"Thoroughly enjoyed my brunch here. Couldn't decide on what we wanted as so many great options and definitely over ordered! Service was great,..."

Mireille

"Great service & delicious food (Grilled chicken salad was one of the best I've eaten) make this place a winner. Great ambience as well... Good music..."

Dennis Vegan

"One thing I miss moving out of Richmond Is this place. I love their breakfast and the super quirky decor. Friendly staff too. We are fans of this..."

Athena

"Fantastic coffee and great service. Felt like we could have stayed there the entire afternoon. Staff were friendly and at tentative...."

TBMoftheWEST

"Food always good. They have the longest menu out of the Porgies/Snow Pony/Friends of Mine trio, and it's nice to have the extra options. Coffee..."

Melbournian

"Had brunch here with some friends. Great experience, good coffee (Allpress), delicious smoked salmon and smashed avo and mushrooms and poached eggs...."

Out And About

"My sister come over from indonesia and i took her to 'friends of mine'. I ordered bircher muesli and she ate 'hung over'. They have the best muesli..."

Ellen Silvia Oetomo

"This is a favourite of mine. The coffee can be a bit inconsistent at some points but this is more than made up by the excellent service and fantastic..."

Vicki

"I returned to Friends of Mine over the weekend after having been before and being slightly underwhelmed due to the hype it receives. Like the first..."

Putfoodinme_

"Any brunch addict in Melbourne would be well acquainted with the banana bread at Richmond’s brunch institution Friends of Mine. But what’s the..."

Lisa Holmen

"Where should we go for breakfast in Burnley? The answer is Friends of Mine of course. This lovely place is my long time favorite cafe since I'd..."

EatToLive

"Brilliant. The Hung breakfast it a destination in itself! Needs to start accepting cards. Great service, nice crowd, good coffee . Loved..."

Phil Stubbs

"Went for brunch. Very busy. Great food I had jack and Jill breakie couldn't finish it though. Price is on the high side but in saying that happy to..."

Deanna C

"This place is always so busy, one of my favourite places. The hangover is just the right brunch after a late..."

Foodcoma

"Excellent service. Coffee OK. Extremely prompt nice but not amazing meals. Hot chips were great though. An error was made with one of our orders and..."

Carol Sung-niemes

"Great Food but not coffee. The food was good, the staffs are lovely but not the coffee for..."

Ques

"in the three years that i’ve lived in melbourne, i have driven past ‘friends of mine’ on swan street richmond a handful of times and had put a..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"This isn’t really a review of Friends of Mine which has been a strong cafe for years now and is one of my favourites. It does relate to a midweek..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Came here with the usual 2 girlies and really enjoyed our meal. The coffee was pretty decent in my opinion but not exceptional. C had to order..."

Serene Chew

"The space is vibrant with bright yellow shades, but the interior retains some antique items, with two lovely chandeliers. The staff were very..."

Flho

" Overall, the three of us enjoyed lunch very much. Despite the wait for a table, the staff made us feel like we were more than just customers; the..."

May Lim

"I chose something out the ordinary for me: House Smoked Salmon with sweet corn pikelet, smashed avocado, dill crème fraiche and a poached egg. M..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Friends of Mine is a great name for a cafe, based on the gangster film, but also echoes the care and attitude of the attentive staff towards the..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"...has fast become one of my new favourite cafes in inner city Melbourne. Normally when faced with a waiting list pre-coffee on a Sunday morning, my..."

Peet

"“HUNG’ over – our herb + cheesy toast, poached googies, bacon + avocado..."

Nikki NurikkoVisits

"Hot coffee and chai arrived quickly. The coffee was reportably excellent (resulting in a second cup later in the meal) and the chai was deliciously..."

Pram Sandwich

"everything was tasty and delish, i was sad when the plate got..."

Brian Cheung

"Great coffee. GREAT food. Great service. A+++Only negative is its cash only. There is an ATM there but still a..."

Cam Perry

"Pretty good. Okay so apart from the price - this place is nice. The place is quirky, liked the fresh juices, coffee was good and the food was good...."

Global Foodie

"Praise where praise is due. Having been to a lot of brunch cafe's, I was interested to give Friends' Of Mine a go, especially because the brunch..."

Faux Foodie

"Good spot for brunch.. Seriously I love the vibe and atmosphere at friends of mine. Very friendly staff, great service, rich coffee and the food is..."

David Gold

"This place was one of my favourite brunch places! I'd always order the eggs benedict and scones! You'll always have a satisfied meal when coming..."

Ttn

"Yummy, if very busy, breaky or lunch. It seems you always need to wait for a table here but it's worth a little wait. The smashed avo and folded eggs..."

Eatright

"R gular. I am a regular local here. All good when you can get in on the..."

Mortonzender

"The cafe itself is really nice, it has a lovely feel about it & if the weather is good nice sitting area outside. However we sat inside and it was..."

Two Fat Cullos

"Good but not the best.. Friends of Mine is a nice brunch shop. The food and coffee is good but not outstanding. I had Jack+Jill, one of the sour..."

Peanut_Girl

"Love the smashed avo and the banana bread dessert. Coffee is pretty good too. The cash-only aspect is my biggest conplaint as the atm across the road..."

Ann

"Such a great place. The service was fantastic and food ready so quick. Me and my boyfriend ordered the hungover brekkie I think it was called. You..."

Zoe

"Handy location, near my work. The food here is amazing! I would high recommend the spicy beef salad. It had lots of flavour. I really enjoyed the..."

Louise

"Great meal, well priced and a wonderful ambiance, had the smashed avo which was one of the better ones I've had, great coffee! Worth the..."

Nathan

"Just want to go back in time and eat it..."

Will4543

"What a great place to eat!! Went there for a late lunch. The food was fresh and delicious. The spicy beef salad was awesome. Great atmosphere and a..."

Samantha Farrow

"Love This Place!. I've been here so many times now and still love it. The banana bread is still my favourite followed by golden folded eggs! Just..."

Taste Buddies

"Fab breakfast, need a return visit to work my way through menu, yum..."

Westsidegal

"What a gem. One of the best places I've been to for a long time! The folded eggs and goats cheese were excellent and presented nicely. The fresh..."

Peterv74

"LOVED IT!!!!. Looking for a coffee fix and some lunch the other day, we found Friends Of Mine! As soon as we walked in, the coffee aroma hit - yes!..."

Marypop70

"One of the many stand and wait around for a table Richmond breakfast places. The Walt staff were friendly though and didn't appear to be fake-nice...."

J

"Great atmosphere!great food! Went in on a monday afternoon and the place was packed. Thought we were going to be waiting for a while to get a table..."

Eugene Barbakh

"Friendly Fresh and Chic. Went to visit Friends of Mine for the first time. The staff have been very friendly and warm. Loved the decor and the feel..."

Joselle

"I really like this place it has a good feel, the coffee is great and the food and service have been top..."

CarmC

"Great vibe in the cafe, trendy setting. Great selection of menu items and fresh..."

Lana

"Well I Luuuuuuved it!!!!!!. Have read a few negative reports about this place of late but l seriously wonder whether the reviewers turned up to the..."

Michael Catts

"$50 + for two breakfasts (average food at best), was then told at the till that they only accept cash and to cross the street to the 7/11, what an..."

Anthony G

"Nailed it. They have nailed the whole thing. Service, food, coffee, friendly without being over the top. This is a favourite of mine, however my..."

Molly Gray

"Delicious Brunch!. Lovely staff who were very accommodating and apologetic for our table of 7's 25 minute wait. Lovely large menu. All our dishes..."

Sarah

"Highly recommend breakfast as a lovely location with beautiful smashed avo however the lunchtime menu is not as selective and the steak sandwich does..."

Saul Williams

"One of my favourites across Melbourne! Love it a..."

Alexia

"Great..."

Renee

"Best. Omelette. Ever.. Had to try the special golden folded eggs, and boy was it special. Silky, buttery and full of rich eggy flavour. It's so..."

SP

"Amazinggg. Best smashed avo I've ever had! Buttered mushrooms, grainy bread, basil, feta and an added egg on top. So delicious and service was..."

Alldaylongidreamaboutfood

"Poached googies.. Best poached eggs I've ever had...."

Stephen Austen

"Had a lovely breakfast. Staff were delightful and helpful. Tried the hang over and the jack and Jill. The pretty in pink was also delicious. Will..."

Klakes

"Amazing banana bread and great service. This place is really lovely. After having been to Industry beans today where the service was average and we..."

Jrnolan84

"Went for Sunday Brunch, service is friendly and prompt . Place was bustling. Trendy decor , I think great for groups with all the chatter happening..."

Yan

"One of my happy places ;-). Love Friends of Mine!. ticks all the boxes...great coffee, great food, funky venue and super friendly staff- its..."

Foodiel❤️ve

"Recommend. Great breakfast menu and daily specials. By far the best coffee in Richmond. Great atmosphere, this place has become a weekend..."

Zack Sanderlands

"Nice atmosphere . Good serv.... Nice atmosphere .Good service. Delicious and innovative food ideas on a brekkie staple. Nice atmosphere......"

Solomon Cappola-Wang

"I adore this place and the Bircher muesli is to die for. Great atmosphere, lovely staff and beautiful food...."

Rosalie C

"So good it should come with a warning label. If I were on death row and I could choose one dish for my last meal I would ask for the crumpets from..."

Anna

"Possibly one of the best breakies I've had. Had the "Hangover" which was amazing and just what I needed. Service was great and quick even if they..."

Btw21

"Breaky buzz. Great breaky quick and..."

Jimmy Petrovski

"Top 5 in Melbourne. One of my favourite breakfast spots and I could visit over and over. My favourite is the hung-over which consists of cheesy..."

Jessie

"Yum. Devine cauliflower, feta and chick pea..."

Mowie

"Food was yummy, great atmosphere but cash only is such a ridiculous policy, and makes me want to avoid going back to this otherwise perfectly nice..."

My Taste Verdict

"Perfect!!. A cute small, cosy cafe so full of atmosphere that I forget that I'm sitting on a main road. Smashed avocado toast was AMAZING, eggs..."

Sammie

"Beautiful food, good service! Great place for..."

Flynn De Vries

"Wow... impressive!. This place certainly exceeded my expectations. Without a doubt one of the most impressive breakfast places around. A bit of a..."

Eating My Way Though Melbourne

"This place ticks a lot of boxes and the business is trying hard to impress and service a growing business, however some times in business you need to..."

Foodie With Ideas..

"Great place to meet friends and family,good coffee and consistant,great..."

Foxyhunter

"Good place for breaky. Tasty breaky, good..."

Kaytee

"Long wait. Good coffee... Loooooong wait tho! Coffee was good as I said but not sure i would come back again. just as good down the road and cheaper!..."

Allenb76

"Coffee is delish, gluten free bread is fantastic. Food overall sounded and looked more impressive than the actual fare...."

Toni Fankhauser

"Good times. Service was quick. Food was good. Coffee was great all in all a pretty good place. Will be revisiting..."

Michael

"Lovely atmosphere bright open spaces and welcoming environment. Good food and coffee but reputation exceeded my personal experience.. latte lacked..."

KTO

"Busy but still excellent. My partner and I went there for breakfast mid-morning on a Saturday. They were full, but tables were turning over quickly..."

Chef Mlo

"Never disappoints. I love coming here, even though the wait can be a bit much to handle. The food is wonderful, the coffee amazing and the staff..."

Mugsie

"A treat. Great coffee and well presented food. Little on the pricey side, but the food is of high quality so it is worth the extra money...."

Hayley Jarvis

"One of the best coffee and brunch venues I have been to in Melbourne. Coffee was served at drinking temperature and was so delicious I ordered a..."

Miss Mia

"Great food. Popped in for a quick breaky... wasn't that quick but food made up for delay. A little loud but a great experience all the same. Can't..."

Zubman

"When the service is fast, food is delicious and substantial, with coffee unbeatable coffee, FOM has quickly become my favourite weekend brunch..."

Andy

"Food is really great here, and i love the atmosphere - I will definitely be back,however you may need to look past the wait time for a table and the..."

JMJ

"Great breakfast. Live locally and while you will probably have to wait, it's worth it. Jack and Jill is the perfect solution to a..."

James Stafford

"Amazing eggs..."

Edwina Devine

"Regular of Mine. Friends of Mine is one of my favorite breakfast/brunch spots in Melbourne. The service is always fantastic and the food is..."

Zane David Holloway

"Great coffee, the best brekky in a while, i own a cafe and i still loved this place. Smashed avo and mushroom is devine..."

At Junior

"OJ!!!. Loved the food, waitstaff a little absent minded at times but very friendly. Great coffee and the freshly squeezed OJ was fantastic!! Will..."

James

"Went there with 2 prams and they were really accommodating! Food was delicious as well..."

MishMash

"Overpriced. Been here several times now. Some meals are good. I made the mistake of ordering the baked potato with spanner crab. I was presented with..."

Gash

"Great breakfast. Had it all and the bread on the 'hangover' was amazing! Would go back for sure.I've heard it is hard to get in during normal..."

Simon Yeo

"Hit and miss. The crowd that hang around here aren't my kind if people, the kind that want to be seen instead of just enjoying the food. But you..."

Mtpr

"Love love love. Always know what your going to get and it's always yummy!!! I think its worth the wait times, although generally with 2 of us we get..."

.noelle.noelle

"I had a food orgasm! Officially my favourite breaky joint! Every dish looks like a piece of art and tastes just as good, plus great friendly..."

M'Lanie Elliott

"Like. Always wanted to try this place because I think it has the best name ever. whoever came up with that - I love it :)I did enjoy it too -..."

Dale

"Great coffee, amazing breakfast menu. Could do with more staff..."

Paddle

"Good food although they definetly stick to their "no alterations on weekends" as I am pregnant and wanted the feta in a dish on the side and the..."

L Mcm

"Bank Holiday Brekkie. I met with a freind recently here for Brekkie on a really busy bank holiday Sunday however the staff were very good advising..."

MJ

"Good place to chit chat. Good environment with good services. Of course, along with quality food. Is a fantastic place to a brunch on Sunday...."

Ezio Hungary

"Yummmmm. Visited Friends of Mine on the weekend as it had been on my 'to eat list' for a little while and loved it! Thought it was going to be..."

T-Yum

"Amazing smashed avocado on best gluten free bread ever- fabulous service, highly enjoyable morning and will refinery be..."

Food Doc

"Great coffee, fresh food and quick..."

Steven R

"Awesome banana..."

Foodie

"The food was delish! Finally a restaurant that understands that bigger is better for breakfast meals. Fortunately we didn't have to wait long for a..."

Duncan Owen

"Worth the wait!. We went for breakfast on a Saturday and the place was packed! We did have to wait 20 minutes but once we were seated, our menus,..."

Nicole

"The BEST. My absolute favourite place for breakfast in Melbourne. Can't go past the 'Jack +..."

Lmac

"The owners of this chain of cafes cannot get it wrong! Menu is amazing and food and coffee consistently of a high standard, yes the wait for a table..."

Samara Madden

"Great Venue!. This place was so busy, but definitely worth the wait! I love the interior design and also the menu! They don't do any variations on..."

Emma

"Amazing food. Be prepared to wait for a table, but worth the..."

Stuart Darnley

"Our sexy host anouced a half hour wait for a table for 2 as he put our names down, pretty much the standard for groovy cafes on a Sunday morning..."

Jorge López Canales

"Great coffee and awesome breakfast! Big servings and smashed avo..."

Kim Vukotich

"Amazing breakfast/brunch. I wanted to order everything! And when what I ordered came, it was all stunning. A bit of a wait but rather worth it for..."

Rachel

"Toasted Banana Bread is a winner. I've heard nice things about this place and finally went there for an afternoon coffee (just before closing time)..."

Moops

"Alfresco dining out the front was perfect for today's sunny weather. Service was efficient and welcoming. Highlight is that the eggs were perfectly..."

Saucy Thyme

"Worth a try. Have been twice and really enjoyed both . Had very different experiences, during week in dining room sectionfelt really special,..."

Seed

"Fabulous food and friendly people!. I went here a few months ago with a friend of mine... it was great! the food was beautiful and the coffee was..."

Girl

"Had brunch here last Sunday with some friends - so can see where they got the name from.It's obviously very popular as the place was full,..."

Mark From Melbourne

"Spot on.. Went on a sunday, had to wait 10 for a table but it was worth it. nice fit out actually - very spacious for a cafe in melbourne which made..."

Greeneggsandham

"We had breakfast here last week. It was divine. Great coffee & attentive service. I could not fault..."

Cosngabe

"LOVE THIS PLACE. I love dropping into this place whether its for a sneaky coffee, a baguette at lunchtime or a catch up with the crew of a big lunch...."

Cha

"Don't believe the low rating - someone's trying to sabotage FoM's awesome rep! My favourite joint for coffee in the eastern suburbs. Try the Mr Jones..."

Nick_j

"I can't understand why this doesn't gave a much higher rating. I have gone here a few times now and would say it has been exceptional in every regard..."

Four From Four

"Yum. Went here for brunch with friends on a Monday; loved the decor and loved my eggs benedict even more. My one complaint would be that the food..."

K

"What a cheery spot!. The menu is mostly the same as Snow Pony and Porgie+Mr Jones, but somehow this place has a somewhat happier character. Even the..."

Jase

"Poached eggs with bacon & avocado - really good! Toasted banana bread with berry compote & mascarpone - excellent. Good strong soy lattes. Will be..."

Tardar Sauce

"Love it...don't tell too many people or we'll never get a table!. I love this place, unfortunately so does everyone else. I stay away on weekends,..."

Deb

"Great cafe atmosphere with an awesome outdoor area. Superb..."

Perkolater

"Really delicious..."

Graham McCorkill

"Ill be back !!. I used to think this place was just a hang out for Metrosexuals, there air head partners, who's every 2nd word was 'awesome' and..."

Dee Dee

"Well done!. Daughter and i had brunch this sunday--the wait process didnt quite work--about 15 minutes but i think people jump the line by just..."

Mona

"Yummy. Good coffee and a great eggs Benedict. Will be back on a quieter day to try the rest of the..."

Sofia

"Nice Decor. Boyfriend and I have walked and driven by this place soo many times! On a gorgeous Saturday morning we decided to finally go. There was a..."

Le Petite Gateaux

"Food was excellent, service so so. Went with some friends and their stroller - there were issues with the coffee machine and how long they took to..."

Umesh Ratnagobal

"Worth the wait. My partner and I arrived on Sunday morning to find the line already out the door. But the wait was worth it. Friendly staff, great..."

Kirsten Morland

"Make reservations!. Otherwise, you may get stuck outside waiting for a while on a busy Sunday brunch..."

Nomnom

"Best eggs benny I've had in many years, with gorgeous smokey ham. my partner is gluten&dairy intolerant, and the gluten-free bread was the best we've..."

Julia Birks

"Toasted piadini good! service not... The organic lamb and herby meatballs toasted piadini was very yummy and just the right portion. Pity service not..."

Big Eyes For A Big Tummy

"It's a no brainer. 3 visits on various weekends:Great foodGreat coffeeGreat staff Nice decor with even real cloth..."

Janetta

"We shared the dukkah chicken and tortilla. Both beautiful and delicious. Recommended..."

Michael Rose

"Easter eggs on toast. I have bee to friends of mine several times.. Again on Easter Sunday.. I enjoy the coffee, I look forward to the food and I am..."

Hungry..thirsty

"A great place for Sunday brunch, got seated within minutes of arriving. Friendly..."

EvaW

"Nice, if you have time to spare. This place is lovely inside and the food was really good. Mr Jones Folded eggs are great, especially with a side of..."

Bec

"Best eggs I've ever had! And the staff are super friendly! Great place to spend the..."

Matt Peters

"Although each time I've eaten at friends of mine I've enjoy the breakfast I almost feel like it been a bit of hard work getting it. The guys on the..."

Mattoo Ferguson

"A delightful haven.. Friends of Mine is a delightful haven. My parents (who were visiting Melbourne from the country) took me there recently for..."

Siobhan Stagg

"Definitely a friend of mine. Ah, YUM! Who knew a toasted pide could be that good?! And the coffee was so great that even I, the strict one coffee a..."

Simona

"I love this place! Food tastes awesome and isn't exactly gonna hurt the budget. Can't go past the smashed avo :) they also know how to make a proper..."

Benj

"Hungry? This is the place to be. Walk into this place and you immediately feel comfortable and welcome, like stepping into your own house. Yes, it's..."

Arjperera

"Great Cafe !!. Popped in here for lunch last week a little dubious after reading the reviews on here, but have to say our experience was nothing but..."

Ross Savass

"Hadn't been in for a while, strolled in on a nice quiet afternoon to have a late breakfast, an eggs benedict. really yummy, sauce is a little zesty..."

Rohan Cooke

"Good but could be great!. Food and coffee here is amazing. The services on the other had could be alot better. Staff are very friendly however appear..."

James King

"Good food staff so so. I have eaten there twice now.First time the waitress was brilliant (very helpful and proffesional) had the steak on..."

Trippentheplanet

"Loved friends of mine. Great menu, child friendly and excellent gluten free options. Wish there was a friends of mine in my..."

Anna Chisholm

"GREAT ALLROUNDER. Cant really fault this joint. Was flat out on Saturday when we went, and had to wait 10 mins for a table but the guy on the door..."

Robert Smyth

"Hangover heaven.... So having just arrived back from london, i've made it my mission to start eating out at "hot spots" more often, even if it does..."

Hungrypanda

"Satisfied. Second time at Friends of Mine and again, satisfied with the place as a whole. Coffee was amazing and the smashed avo was to die..."

Christopher

"Not bad. Nice eel salad, average..."

Nick

"Good Bfast with impeccable service. Been wanting to go to this joint for a while now and finally did last Saturday 11/12/10. First..."

Foodster

"A Cool Cafe. Since arriving from the UK I have been loving Melbourne's cafe culture, but this place "friends of mine" is a definite favorite. I was..."

McD87

"Close to perfection.. Simply can't fault Mr. Jones on his newest endeavor, Friends of Mine. What a wonderful, warm and bright setting for delicious..."

Eat Live Love

"FAVE. Friends of Mine has only been open a month and i have been almost daily, so have majority of my friends and has quickly become our new stomping..."

Pkdesign

"WHO THE HELL IS CUPCAKE 3000. Friends Of Mine cannot be equalized.Amazing fresh organic meals,faboush staff and an ideal setting for breakfast, lunch..."

Lisa

"BEING OBJECTIVE. I think Jason Jones has already made a huge impact in his previous endeavours. There has obviously been a rush to try out Friends of..."

Sue Blackwood

"This is the sexiest breakfast place in..."

Claire

"It's a shame optimism isn't on the menu!. To all those people out there complaining about this wonderful cafe, perhaps ordering a full latte was too..."

Jonathan Barzel

"New on the block. Well replace a tired old indian restaurant with friends of mine. It is not in the main street area but worth a visit.We sat..."

Harsh Critic

"What a find !. Would have to be one of the best finds in years. Wonderful service and fantastic interior. Have to find out who designed it. The Tom..."

Wiburrowes

"A really friendly member of staff greeted me as I arrived at Friends of Mine, and it set the tone for the whole visit. Attentive staff (but who don't..."

Local

"The Best on Swan Street. At last. The old Cracklins on Swan restaurant's venue has turned into something worth writing about. I live 300 metres away,..."

Joel Milligan

"Friends of mine is a lovely place! The staff are so sweet and nice, coffees, water, menus - all delivered with pleasure! The coffee is fab, I had the..."

FoodieAboutTown

"The eclectic charm of this newly opened café will be familiar to those who have dined at its sister establishments. That being said, the..."

PiCi And BC

"A café appeared on Swan Street near work that looked like it does coffee a brazillian times better than the other dreadful place, so I ventured down..."

Xjuzjuzjuzx

"Let me introduce you to some friends of mine: perfectly poached eggs, magic mushrooms, ripe avocado, Alex Lloyd-amazing lattes and the illustrious..."

Libby Margo

"The food is tasty and it's really nice - that's definitely a plus for Friends of Mine. But the long queues, the crowds, the noise (you have to shout..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"How can anyone resist those beautiful fluffy and meltingly soft scrambled eggs. The portion is just perfect for..."

Jeroxie

"OMG. This place, the food, the staff, the setting. Perfection. I got the Richmond Refresher juice with my Super Greens Salad with grilled chicken. I..."

Candice Macdonald

"Truely delicious French Toast. Not loaded up with sugar so was a delight to eat and the cinnamon mascarpone was Perfecto!! Definitely recommend this..."

Victoria Clay

"Loved this place! Had dine in brunch with friends. It was super busy then got nice and relaxing. Had the hang over choice from the menu which..."

Sandra

"Had a nice visit to @Friends of Mine 🍴Food: Food was great, the Po Boys in particular were delicious. Enough for two people. 💰 Price was..."

David Bartlett

"Nice and cozy place. Loved my orders (shakshouka and..."

RL

"Beautiful food and good environment to catch up with..."

Olivia hsq

Pillar Of Salt

84/100 (3474 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Cafe

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Cakes

Beef

Pancakes

Salad

Eggs Benedict

Sit down

Café

Australian

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"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..."

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