Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Richmond

Friends Of Mine

84/100 (2847 ratings)

Restaurants

Cafe

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Cafe

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Lunch

Brunch

Drinks

Breakfast

Eggs Benedict

Toasts

Salad

Salmon

Sit down

Café

Australian

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Drinks

Brunch

Breakfast

Lunch

Mid-range

"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

Touchwood

84/100 (1717 ratings)

Restaurants

Australian

Cafe

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Cafe

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Lunch

Brunch

Breakfast

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Toasts

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Reservations

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Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Takeout

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Mid-range

"Wow wow wow. The first thing to hit my mouth was a piece of pork crackle on Touchwood's Eggs Benedict and it was perfect. (1030am, too early for..."

Paul-Pkr Chf Huynh

"This is probably the best Cafe/Breakfast joint on bridge road. Great Coffee, fast friendly service and great food. We have been coming here for a..."

Matt Burnes

"We had 8 for lunch including 4 kids. We all enjoyed our lunch. I highly recommend the Sushi bowl and Sunrise smoothie- I’ll be back for both!! Very..."

Sue-Ann Scott

"Seriously delicious food, every time!!!!! We had the sushi bowl, nasi goreng and the chicken bao and all 3 were amazing!!!! The food, the service..."

Ruth Vo

"I was so lucky to win a competition with Touchwood. The prize was some great cookies to help with the coronacoaster. I am really enjoying..."

Timinmelbourne

"Touchwood Cafe in Richmond is a modern industrial chic style cafe that is light, spacious and perfect for brunch. They serve great coffee and offer..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Definitely cannot fault this place! Was by far one of the best nourish bowls I have ever had. The taste was amazing, egg cooked perfectly and I was..."

Gut The Crap

"There’s a reason why Touchwood in Richmond is always filled to the brim. With its consistently good food, great coffee and ability to split the..."

The New Fave

"Do you Touchwood?I am sure that you have heard or said this word. And I am pretty sure you knocked on the wood trying to make all the bad..."

Ines Fernandes

"I had lunch at Touchwood with a couple of work friends and really enjoyed it! I ordered the Nourish Bowl and was very impressed. It was..."

Nicole

"Buttermilk Waffles 🍓..I love this spot out in Richmond! 👌🏽 great vibe, great decor and best of all, good quality food! 😉..."

Melbourne Food Wanderer

"Such a great place. Plenty of space inside and out and the food and drink is delicious. What sets it above others would have to be the brekky board..."

Maddie

"I am tired. I have been to Kmart with two rowdy and Hangry kids and it was only 9 am in the morning. Desperate to sit and shut kiddies traps, but..."

Piggyeatalot

"We went as a massive group of 10 to Touchwood. They have a lot of space! And a big round table which was perfect for us. We hadn’t booked however..."

Amy Flood

"I was warmly welcomed upon arriving at Touchwood, into a beautiful open space with stunning wooden floors and an open coffee area. As I made my way..."

Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau

"The eggs benedict I had at Touchwood would have to be the best i’ve ever had, and eggs benedict is my go-to when going out for brunch. What set it..."

G G

"The service here was great, we got seated immediately and shown to our seat. We sat in the back garden area and loved the quiet and relaxing..."

The.Top.Lifestylee

"Ohh...I like the menu and the food here. I had the Californian Superfood Salad with tuna which was amazingly tasty. The superfood salad had all..."

Lifecycle

"Had the Buttermilk Waffles. The waffles themselves were fluffy and delicious... and all of the toppings were great but the serving size wasn’t what..."

Luke Fletcher

"Tasty breakfast items in a relaxed but lively atmosphere. Avo toast was yummy and a good size for $16. Golden latte was average...."

Stephanie

"The all day breakfast, is there anything more magnificent? Bacon, eggs, halloumi and coffee... at any time of the day this is the recipe for success...."

Daniel

"Went here for a friends birthday after hearing great things about this cafe. Touchwood did not disappoint! Being a Saturday I was a bit apprehensive..."

Chloe

"A nice place to have brunch in Richmond. It’s very spacious inside and outside. The menu is filled with classics amped up a level. Coffee is by..."

Vanessa

"Came here to study and enjoy a nice cup of coffee (end up with 3 cups). The coffee here are from 5 sense and I got the yirgzero from Ethiopia. Really..."

50% Coffee 50% Food

"I actually resisted trying here for quiet some time (normally because there was a wait) but after having brunch one weekend many months back I can..."

Jimmy Anderson

"Lovely coffee, hot chocolate and juices. We love the food too. Could get very busy on weekends but it's still pretty good to have a meal at this..."

S K

"We had great service it was very attentive. A long wait on a Sunday it's rather a trendy spot. The food was tasty and there's a fair bit to try in..."

Eater123

"Coffee was 10/10.Went down really well with the waffle for afternoon tea - good mix of fruity flavours.The setting is a bit undone..."

Eat Talk Laugh

"Busy cafe, but we didn’t have to wait too long for a table for two. Staff are friendly. Cute plants around. Coffee is nice. The waffles were really..."

Sarah Allen

"It was a sunny weekday, me & my friend was planning to go to the city with the tram, when we were passing through richmond , we encountered few..."

Bite The Looks By BHA

"We have been here several times for breakfasts. Coffee and food are consistently good. Serving is just right and not too big. Nice avocado and..."

Jo Jo

"A fairly spacious cafe along Bridge road with many colourful plates atop wooden tables and furnishings.Visited on a weekday in a group of..."

Heidi

"A very ample space found in the heart of Richmond, this cafe holds about 120 seats, perfect for a long catchup with friends without all the typical..."

Marygrace

"Went for breakfast at 11am this morning (Saturday) and was sat straight away outside. Service was friendly and attentive and the food was very quick!..."

C

"Good all rounder Melbourne brunch experience Good ambience with a little industrial dumpster chic typical of Melbourne brunch scene. Ample..."

Roland_8

"On a really hot Saturday we came down to this really nice looking cafe and the interior was really welcoming. At first I didn't know if you had the..."

Secret Chef

"Touchwood is my go to brunch place in Melbourne. Their coffee is consistently silky and full bodied. My all time favourite dishes are Californian..."

Fat Rabbit

"Delicious... mexican chicken salad was so yum! Also had the special Spheresso.. frozen expresso & salted caramel served with warm milk, the novety..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"Really good food slightly pricy but it's not bad. Also the seating area at the back is really nice (the courtyard) especially when it was..."

Emma

"Went to the Touchwood cafe in Richmond for a little brekkie and I was definitely not disappointed! I devoured the waffles with peanut butter..."

Foods Of Melbourne

"have been here several times and has never disappointed. The menu is always packed with goodness and there isn’t anything i wouldn’t order! would..."

Emily Anderson

"Visited this place with my sister while we were in the area. I felt like something sweet so I tried the wholemeal waffles. They were amazing!! The..."

TK1996

"Came here with my friend. I've had their special Acai Chia Pudding and my friend got her waffles and iced coffee with an ice cream scoop. I've to..."

Perry

"Large space，friendly staff，quiet and wifi provided！Coffee，it is OK.Avocado on toast.Beetroot relish，a bit sweet.Pickled..."

Alexis Chan

"Pretty impressed with the brunch offerings here at Touchwood. When I struggle to decide what to order as there is no obvious standout dish, that's..."

Avolette

"Food: 10/10 - lots of great options with the chicken bao being a favouriteService: 7/10 - understaffed at busy times so you almost have to ask..."

MelbourneFood

"Fantastic! This place is huge, there may be a short wait but it's worth it. We came here grand final morning and the coffee machine was..."

Kady

"I was very pleasantly surprised by the all-round quality of Touchwood.I arrived with my family on a whim. We ordered drinks and all enjoyed..."

Harold Mortimer

"Visited here for a coffee. Had the green latte. Was very tasty and the flavours blended well together. My friend had the hulk smoothie, which she..."

Amysyder

"Spacious cafe with friendly staff and tasty brunch options. After doing some reseaech, my husband and I shared their chilli scrambled eggs and eggs..."

Miffy7

"Touchwood is always fabulous. Friendly staff, fast food service and fantastic food! Their gluten free bread is delicious, servings are nice and..."

VeeC

"I ordered the chilli scrambled eggs and was pretty impressed. Generous serving with nice chunks of bacon inside and the toast was great! I have..."

Louise Booth

"A popular cafe and for a good reason. Friendly,efficient,excellent service. All day breakfast,good coffee,nice atmosphere and chilli scrambled eggs..."

Anna Singh

"Came here with a friend to have brunch on a Tuesday and it was really great! The space is really open and there weren't too many people since it was..."

Happy Egg 🍳

"Delicious food! One of the best smashed avos I've had and the breakfast salad is my go to. Was in a rush when I went in today and the staff were very..."

Just A Girl Who Loves Food

"One of the best chilli scrambled eggs in Melbourne.Three Bags does a really good one too, and Touchwood is close.I've been to..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Went here for a weekday lunch. The service was a bit hit and miss and they got our coffee orders incorrect (even though they clarified our order..."

Mrs Mark

"My breakfast experience was outstanding. All four of us were super impressed with our meals. Good quality and quantity. Good coffee really good..."

Chef Gabriel

"Big, spacious brunch spot in Richmond with backyard seating, very suitable for large groups and families. Friendly and fast service with interesting..."

Jianierrrrrr

"Really cool quirky cafe with super coffee and really tasty diverse brunch menu. Have the waffles which were good but girlfriend had prawn tacos which..."

Michael Dunne

"Great service, really cool setup and a satisfyingly diverse menu. I throughly recommend their Prawn Taco dish, if this is a meal that takes your..."

Nick X Thomson

"Wow wow wow.The first thing to hit my mouth was a piece of pork crackle on Touchwood's Eggs Benedict and it was perfect. (1030am, too early..."

HBTTP

"A fabulous family friendly venue with awesome food and perfect coffee!!! I had the sushi bowl which was fresh and flavoursome and just the right..."

Ruth Vo

"Really spacious cafe, with many appealing menu items and a few daily food and drink specials. I ordered the prawn tacos and they were absolutely..."

Lisa Giles

"Located on Bridge Road about a 10 minute walk from the outlets/retail stores, Touchwood is a large cafe with a great range of breakfast and lunch,..."

Delightfullytasty

"Tried the chili scrambled eggs which were yum but fit out was a bit odd, very standard looking. Parking is also an issue being restricted to bridge..."

Yourmelbournefoodguide

"Relaxed outdoor seating out back, nice coffee. I ordered the grain salad with poached egg and bacon - salad was hearty with lots of nuts, fruit, and..."

Facebook User

"I have been here a couple of times. The first time the staff were rude and it felt like they really didn't want to be there. However the second time..."

Daniel Hill

"I've been here many times - the best one on the bridge road precinct! I had the breakfast tacos last weekend and it was DEVINE! Plenty of wet and dry..."

Lily

"I love this place! I work from home and was looking for a place to escape during the day. The staff are fantastic, always so friendly and attentive...."

Caitland Brooks

"Really nice and inviting venue. I like to sit at the back, as the chairs are more comfy, not a fan of little stools. Poached eggs are nicely done...."

M_James

"This place is always 5/5 when I go there. It has two different ways of having smashed avo and the one with the beetroot and onion was amazing! The..."

Krystal

"Great customer service. Great food. hVe been here twice and the food is delicious and consistent. The staff here is very polite. Highly..."

Varun Jani

"Coffee is amazing. Every time I have a coffee here it is consistent and perfect! The staff always have a friendly smile and up for a chat... this is..."

Nishi

"This place has a wonderful little courtyard.. Sometimes can get a little cramped. The eggs and coffee are particularly good and consistent. The staff..."

Samara J.

"Delicious food with great coffee and friendly service! The burger was simple, but really juicy and fresh. The open sandwich was so filling and tasted..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Spacious cafe! Free wifi and nice big tables, good for catch ups and meetings over coffee! There was a wide selection of food as well and it came in..."

Juanlin

"Have been coming here for a year or so and they never disappoint us! Coffee, food and service is always excellent! Lovely place for weekend catch..."

French_Toasted

"Wanting to cover all the best brunch places (65 of them) on the urbanlist, I was excited when a friend recommended to meet at touchwood for..."

Dr S

"Enjoyed breakfast here. Lots of tables. Outside as well. Breakfast was huge. Scrambled eggs were piled on nice sour dough bread with some lovely..."

Nick Moffatt

"Came here for brunch with a friend on a Saturday morning. The place is quite big, bug it needs to be with how busy it gets. Smashed avo was really..."

Haley

"Really cool place! Coffee was amazing & the food was just as good. We felt very looked after and comfortable from the minute we stepped..."

Steph

"An appealing and quirky shopfront. I came for breakfast with my boyfriend, we took awhile to decide what we wanted for breakfast but its safe to say..."

Megan Smith

"The Sahely siblings have no shortage of popular cafes under their belt and are behind Barry and Pillar of Salt. Touchwood completes their powerhouse..."

Aussie Meets World

"Came here on a Saturday morning with my BF at around 11am and only had to wait 15 minutes- what a result! I've been here a few times before and tried..."

Phoebe Rothfield

"Touch and go. Touch wood is what you do for good luck. And that's what l did this week when a friend with significant dietary requirements and l were..."

Missdelish

"Stopped in for a quick coffee. Service was quite prompt and the coffee wasn't far off the mark. I took a squiz at the many and I wasn't that excited..."

Nathan

"Been hear quite a few times . One of my favs :) love the chilly scrambled eggs . Sometimes very generous sometimes a little less . I usually get..."

Drlill

"A rather busy cafe that is able to seat large groups of people. Would say the size of this cafe is large in comparison to cafes found in..."

G

"I skipped along to Touchwood last weekend. The cafe's fit out is lovely but noisy. The latte art was pretty too! We had a good breakfast- I tried..."

Expensive Delicious Habit.

"Lovely fit out, so much space - great spot to sit and watch the world go by.Had the poached eggs on toast with some additions plus a..."

Callum Ellis

"Bridge Road, Richmond was once a bustling hive of activity, lined with some of the best shops Melbourne had to offer. Today its a shell of its past..."

MelbourneVita

"Had the chilli omelette, awesome taste but lacked in chilli, was expecting a little more of a 'kick'. Coffee and atmosphere good. Would be back but..."

Matt Meinema

"This has been on my book marked list for a while and finally got the time to give it a go, the cafe was a lot bigger and spacious than anticipated...."

Loulou

"Really like this place. The salads are interesting and tasty. The coffee and smoothies are good too. The turmeric latte is tasteless, but the..."

Maria Rancie

"Best Salmon and avo I've ever had. Whoever the chef is on Saturdays does a great job, always visit every two to three weeks and never changes with..."

Gemma Vaughan

"Touchwood never disappoints! It's such a buzzing. Place and every dish I have had I've never been disappointed in!! Defiantly one of my favourite..."

Emma Louise

"Tasty brunch food and nice coffee. Big, filling servings. Cafe is light and airy, with the back court yard that's perfect for sunny mornings. Can be..."

Cristy Phelan

"Have been wanting to go to touchwood for some time! Finally got to go, interior is nice and cosy, but sat outside the back, was lovely as well!..."

Electra

"No luck needed at this place as the meals are solid. On the selection platter this time was chilli scrambled eggs and chocolate waffles (shared..."

Leon Thomas

"One of Richmond's little wonders!Incredibly friendly service by knowledgable and caring staff.Highly recommend the wagyu burger and fries,..."

Nona Coco

"The first word that comes to mind when describing Touchwood is massive. The dining hall is massive and so are the portion sizes of the food. Due to..."

Hello. Imnikki

"This cafe has got to be one of my favourites that has been discovered in Melbourne. I expected a small, cozy cafe which is what a lot of cafes are..."

Hannah Mack

"Decor was awesome & customer service was great, we spoke to the lovely waiter for ages. Food wasn't amazing. I got one of the avocado toasts & the..."

Kiffdcosta

"Great fusion food! They've got a creative menu. I was here with a crowd and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Had a yummy brown rice nasi goreng full of..."

කෑම ලෑස්තියි (Food Is Ready)

"Me and my partner walked by the cafe but we're happy that we went back and we were not disappointed.I ordered the Avocado Toast #1 -..."

Sgchaplin

"Nice place for breakfast. Staff were friendly. Food was great and the coffee was amazing. Hard to find a place to park our car but was all worth it...."

Amy Foo

"Love this cafe! Beautiful food and a great large venue on bridge road. The only downside is it can be a little bit costly, but I think it's worth it..."

Jess Jensen

"Pretty good! Though not the best. Orange juice was average, porridge needed a tad more sweetness. Meals were very good size and a reasonable price...."

Bread Punta

"Touchwood on Bridge Road has been a hot spot for breakie, coffee and lunch for a while now and it’s taken way too long for us to get over and try..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Quick service. The inside however was extremely noisy making it hard to hear across the table. The burger was nice but it needed more ingredients so..."

Qwerty

"Not to shabby here at Touchwood. Came here for brunch a couple of times and was always pretty decent. Does get busy in the morning though so may have..."

Darren Borg

"This is my crib! It's so simple and elegant. The food is homely with that hipster twist. The price isn't ridiculous. And on a rainy day in Melbourne..."

Ally Sinclair

"This place is ALWAYS so busy on the weekends so being a weekday, I thought I'd get in there and finally try and find out what all the rage was..."

IsFoodIsGood

"Touchwood sounds like an ingredient in a Polyjuice potion (sorry Potter nerd); in fact, it’s one of Melbourne’s staple cafes. Brought to to you..."

Hungrycookie

"Went in on a Monday morning and was still busy, served quickly despite the amount of people in the cafe. Had the avocado smash 1 with a poached egg..."

Chloe Cee

"Fantastic service - check Airy, open space and atmosphere - check Quality food and menu variety - check My only criticism - bring..."

Food Comatose

"Delicious food with fresh atmosphere. Went for lunch and had delicious Mexican chicken salad which was tasty with a good spicy kick. That was washed..."

Catherine MacLean

"Excellent service, had multiple staff checking in to make sure we were taken care of. Food delivered without too min wait time. I had the wagyu..."

Kein

"Yum yum yum yum! Really pretty and tasty brunch spot! Coffee was a hit also! Good setup with an nice outside bit at the back. Sun was shining it was..."

Marika M

"Came here with a large group (about 20 girls). Food was quick to come out, staff were lovely and the food generally looked incredible. Very..."

Anni

"Have been twice now. Breakfast is nigh better than lunch. Lunch- Had the prawn tacos. They were OK, but not outstanding. The range on the..."

Codaholic

"S enjoyed her poached pear and salted caramel wholemeal waffles with whipped mascarpone, strawberry dust and toasted almonds. The waffles had a..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"The avocado toast #2 with bacon is honestly my favourite breakfast meal in Melbourne. Coffee is also good. The only problem is that it's always busy..."

Stephanie

"Love the smashed avocado #1 here- it has burnt lime, pickled onions and beetroot relish. A great spot with a fabulous covered back patio area for..."

Ashley S.

"Tasty food and delicious chai latte. Indoors has a lovely vibe and kitchen is visible which is nice to see the food being created. Could be a little..."

Emily

"The food was lovely despite some downsides like waiting 30 minutes for the food to come out, not bringing me a weak coffee and the unenthusiastic ..."

Lauren

"One of the better brunch spots in Richmond. Fantastic atmosphere and they have an incredible menu. Lovely staff as well, will definitely return..."

Pooch

"Came here with a group of friends, and the experience can't be faulted. There's a lovely area out the back for canine friends, and the menu is great...."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"My friends and I came to Touchwood on a busy Sunday morning for brunch and got a table straight away in the lovely outdoor area. The service was..."

TheFitFoodie

"Great menu with something for everyone plus a wide selection of cakes and pastries. Excellent outdoor area, you can bring your dogs through the back..."

Belinda Keeffe

"Really nice set up on bridge rd. Courtyard out the back is terrific, and covered which is handy is the case of adverse weather. Had a couple of..."

Live2eat

"perhaps one of the best cafes in Melbourne. Extremely good atmosphere and the food quality is superb. Good value for money and great location. Even..."

TINA JOHNSON

"Popular Richmond coffee joint. Very good coffee with the right vibe. Really enjoy the big breakfast. ..."

David Liao

"I came here for lunch with a couple of friends as Touchwood was open on the grand final eve public holiday. The service was really great as the staff..."

HungryCBDstudent

"Love touchwood, great private seating areas and nice for a drive by morning coffee. Busy on the weekends so get in when they open to score a seat..."

Georgie

"I enjoyed my lunch here. I had the superfood salad. Sat outside which was really nice. Will definitley be back to try more interesting dishes off..."

Danielle Mavrodis

"This is a really large cafe, but it's also very popular and fills quickly! Nab a table where you can (maybe in the delightful covered courtyard out..."

Dennis Vegan

"Yesss it's yet another good venue that's worth a visit. Most impressive part is the beautiful and deceivingly big interior. Food was delicious, I'll..."

FullCreamAhead

"With Richmond continuing to see a mini revival of sorts, Touchwood shines on as a must-visit brunch spot. There’s honestly not much more to say, a..."

Rob Y

"Lovely cafe on Bridge Road and deceivingly big! Menu is quite small but makes up for it in flavour. The sticky coconut quinoa was beautiful however..."

Yasmin Forster

"I had a pleasant experience at touchwood with two friends a while ago. I really enjoyed the Mexican chicken salad and the coconut cold drip. I don't..."

Ai Thuy Tran

"Touchwood is excellent - definitely one of my fave restaurants/cafes in Melbourne. I love coming here! Every time I've been the service has been..."

Maddie McNab

"Vanya Milinović and I had a fab Sunday brunch. Avo on toast #2 was exceptional! The service was great and very prompt but not over..."

Anna Rusk

"Loved the food (Visually stunning and Pretty delicious) and excellent service.The only thing missing was a few downlights. The weather when..."

Isaiah Marquez

"After braving the general cavity fisting that is IKEA on a Saturday I didn't need smashed avo or quinoa, I needed a big 'effen breakfast. Touchwood..."

Always Choose Pizza

"Love all the sweet dishes at this place, the pancakes and waffles are awesome. I have had better coffee though. Sunday brunch is a good time to..."

Ashmath Azoor

"A quick Google for a brunch spot in Richmond sent us to this little beauty. Much larger in space than it first appears we were seated immediately...."

Nyssi

"This place rocks. When available, the coconut cold drip coffee is hectically awesome. Ruin summer this is the boss way to drink coffee.My..."

Iain

"Was able to nab a table on a busy Saturday morning after waiting around unattended at the entrance of the cafe for about 10 minutes. The service was..."

Putfoodinme_

"Breaky here was delicious! It all sounded great but we chose the avo #1 and the morning grain salad! Both were great, all the flavours blended great..."

Paul Valenti

"With Richmond continuing to see a mini revival of sorts, Touchwood shines on as a must-visit brunch spot. There’s not much more to say; a varied..."

Rob Y

"The first time I went there, I got the fig fruit bread. Three slices of magic but now they only serve two. Food is a little slow to come out and..."

Chan Chan

"Went here to get some coffee and I have to say, this is one of the best coffee shop i had been to. I like the after taste of the coffee here. I will..."

Ezio Hungary

"From the people behind successful inner city cafes Coin Laundry, Station Street Trading Co., Tall Timber, Pillar of..."

TOT: HOT OR NOT

"Lovely place for brunch or breakfast or lunch, or just coffee. Food is consistently great. The space is definitely bigger than it looks from the..."

Farzana

"Great brunch spot. Looks small from outside though its quite big and has an outdoor area which is great in the warmer weather. Service was prompt..."

Rebecca Borg

"With so many wonderful cafes and brunch spots in the Richmond area, how do you stand out and keep customers coming back? While there is no one..."

Trading Plates

"Great to have a seat out the back (outside) on a sunny day! Food was delicious, as was the coffee. Great tasting juices too, perfect for a bday..."

Minyip

"Holidays when all your other friends don’t have holidays is exactly as fun as it sounds. But luckily I got ma gurlzz to keep me occupied (well at..."

Ammy Elle

"So amazing. I had the poached pear dish, service is busy but not bad, amazing vibes and great outdoor seating!! I definitely want to go..."

Jennifer King

"On a dull Monday morning..... This light spacious cafe was a bit cool .. in both senses.. The coffee nice, I may try a double shot next time, I..."

Robbittybob

"Touchwood is one of those nice brunch places, just like every other nice brunch place in this city. Coffee is good consistently, prices are good,..."

Caffeinatedman

"Amazing Nasi georing and prawn..."

Orange Cup

"SO GOOD ! their banana and blueberry waffles are the stuff of dreams, really nice set up too. the only thing that sucked was the amount of wasps in..."

Fi

"Delivered on expectations. I am pleased to add Touchwood to my prestigious top 10 brunch venues in Melbourne list. The chilli scrambled eggs were a..."

Ali Ahmet

"Morning Grain Salad...I love you.. Best breakfast going around. Full stop. Add the extra..."

Dom

"i popped into this newbie on bridge road this morning – another exciting recommendation found in the good cafe guide and a great excuse to escape..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"My skinny latte when it arrived was probably one of the best coffees I've had for a long while. Made from a special blend of beans roasted by Five..."

Bonjourchickie

"You are never sure how staff and diners alike are going to be the morning after the AFL Grand Final. Bright, sunny and windy outside, inside very..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Loved it...worth the wait. We rocked up and there was a line up, but by the time we ordered a takeaway coffee while we waited we then got a seat...."

EB

"Man!! This place is literally on fire.I got the smashed avo #1 with pickled red onion, beetroot relish and burnt like (from memory) and it was..."

Grace.perry

"One of the best breakfasts ever. Had the ago toast #1 with a poached egg. Good portions, tasty food. Coconut cold drip coffee was..."

John Eis Clema

"Crumpets are to die for, yummo. I read the reviews so expected epicurean delights or a holiday for my taste buds but awful service, SURPRISE, someone..."

Sweet Heulwen

"Have just really enjoyed the breakfast today. Great atmosphere. Delicious food and good service. We never felt rushed or pressured even on Grand..."

3rdgirl

"Cute and Comfy. The first thing I noticed about Touchwood is the open indoor space. It gives the cafe a great atmosphere and the many tables ensure..."

Rebecca

"Very cute staff. Great service... very photogenic..."

Nene

"House Made Baked Beans with Mushrooms, Goats Cheese, a Poached Egg + Bacon. Delicious breakfast today at..."

Sallymac7

"The restaurant was great. Nice atmosphere in Richmond. The service from the staff was great, as was the food. I had the lamb Kofta's and really..."

Sam

"Great place. Food is great.... Great place. Food is great with a lot of different and interesting items on the menu, new specials on every week..."

Maja

"Food envy!. Great staff and fantastic atmosphere. Before going I had checked out the menu and was super excited to try the "Tequila and citrus cured..."

Excitable Tastebuds

"My friend visiting fr Sydney asked if we could eat lunch at a hipster place so I asked her "well what kind of hipster? And she said "the kind with..."

J

"Will be back!. Great menu, and very helpful service! One of the best smashed avocado brunches in..."

Ben Morello

"Quality breakfast, awesome staff, great atmosphere funky..."

Amateur Foodie

"Very warm and welcoming staff. Coffee was also very nice. Great decor and ambiance. Definitely will go back for a..."

Food 4 Thought

"Love the space and feel at touchwood. We had a basic breakfast of scrambled eggs which was great and had great service to..."

Afoodholic

"Update Jan 18Have been here a few times recently for breakfast and it’s been pretty good. Had the Benedict, chili scramble and both were..."

Denny Patron

"Big space, above average food. One thing I like about a dining a place is big wide spaces and touchwood hits the spot well with its big open spaces..."

Ben Yap

"Great coffee...I buy takeaway here from time to time and today I realised I didn't have my purse with me...staff insisted that I still get one and..."

Dan

"Good typical Melbourne breakfast haunt. Food - the peanut butter and raspberry waffles were lovely - not are sweet as I was afraid of. Coffee -..."

P234

"TW Massive. The flavours were excellent and the serving size just right, not too much. Could've requested the toast to be lightly done. Waited long..."

Woofman

"Great staff and tasty food, I love the back yard with herb garden, nice place to catchup with an old friend, thank you Touchwood for being so good..."

Farnaz

"Quite friendly staff followed by a beautiful burger. Couldn't ask for..."

Good Food Fan

"Our first time at Touchwood (1-2 months ago) was for breakfast and we came away feeling it was massively overrated, and my review reflected that...."

Nic

"Was served by such a lovely smiley girl on New Year's Eve . Really made the breakfast extra special..."

Tomatosauce

"I'll have to come back to try breakfast too!. Went for a late lunch on a lazy Sunday with the hubby. Ordered the Reuben sandwich and the po boy..."

Stvar1

"A nice addition to Bridge Road. I chose Touchwood for a brunch with a friend last week on the favourable write-up in Broadsheet and was overall..."

Garbanzo Gonzo

"After hearing great reviews the time finally came for me to check it out for myself. We strolled in a Saturday morning and the two of us got a seat..."

Fish

"Nothing but good things to say. Had the morning grain, great portion size - and the dressing is delish! Asked for the best soy fw and they delivered...."

Abby Park

"This place competes at the price point (plus associated design good looks) with places in the same suburb like The Fair (amazing), Friends of Mine,..."

Ben Lee Kong

"New favourite haunt. Visited Touchwood for the first time on Sunday and enjoyed it so much I decided to pop in again today. Really lovely, airy space..."

Jenny Wren

"Clean, quick & simple. Good, fresh food. Coffee was a bit off but overall a good..."

Roberto

"Loved it!. In a suburb not lacking in cafes, it takes a special something to stand out above the rest. Laid back atmosphere, courteous, attentive and..."

Travelling Palate

"Best atmosphere and has a really nice modern vibe to it. Great place to go on a summery day especially the decking out the back with their homegrown..."

Sammie

"Fantastic!. I read the reviews about bad service and was put off about going but found the staff all to be lovely and efficient ..Our meals were..."

Svh777

"Nice decor, friendly staff, big portions, average..."

Sammyjj

"We live half a block up from TW so have been eager to try out. Today we came in earlish (830) and were seated right away. Service was friendly and..."

Sweetlikesugar

"Went early on Sunday morning to avoid the wait. Service was excellent and food was brilliant also. Scrambled eggs spot on with good portion size and..."

Birdman

"Love their sister cafe so decided to try. Very odd you can't eat at the communal table. We finally were seated (expected a wait as it's new). We were..."

George

"Visited this cafe for the first time on a Sunday morning, & I haven't stopped thinking about the delicious brunch of cured salmon, poached eggs &..."

SPB

"So happy to have this new addition on bridge rd. if you go in with the mindset that you will have to wait then you won't be disappointed (it's a new..."

Ewils

"Great food. Great service. In and out within half an hour. Love the space and the..."

Richmond Delights

"Nice space - big and airy. Food is good as..."

John

"Lighten up whingers, this place has nailed it. Touchwood opened just over two weeks ago and has absolutely nailed it by way of location, fitout,..."

Cjr

"Amazing menu! Great new addition to Bridge..."

Miki Lodewyckx

"Touchwood another amazing one on the belt for these boys! Its Worth the wait! With their amazing food, decor is fresh, loft style, open &..."

Constance Appelman

"Went in on Thursday at 9am and the cafe was quite full and had a great buzz. Coffee was awesome & came out fast. Food was great too, menu seems to be..."

Tropical-London

"Impressed. I pass by this place pretty often and its always busy.Some friends had been in for lunch on the day it opened and rated the food really..."

Sophie12

"I checked urban spoon after I dined at Touchwood and I am quite shocked to see people are so unhappy. I was greeted immediately upon walking in the..."

Bessie

"Bridge Rd was in need of a good cafe and this is it!! Loved it this first time round and will be..."

Mikey

"Busy, Great Coffee, Friendly. Great, spacious venue!! Surprised to see some of the reviews about bad service, we came here on Sunday when the place..."

Tony H

"Very tempting menu, was hard to decide what to have! Went for the cured salmon, mushy peas and beetroot relish - delicious. Staff were great and very..."

Bess

"Pretty delicious!!. Went in a group and the food was all great. i had the morning salad, it was delicious and really fresh. decent sized serve. our..."

Vasiliky Grillakis

"Delish!. Last Friday, i found myself in a very comfortable, roomy cafe, surrounded by friendly staff! We shared the avocado toast which was pretty..."

Rebecca Sahely

"Loved the large omelette and the fresh juice. Really nice staff and room to move. Would definitely..."

Will

"The sausage in the spiced beans was incredible. Great service. Relaxed feel and cool interior. Will definitely be coming..."

Zeke

"Fantastic. Avocado toast with a poached egg was perfect. The beetroot is a highlight, the egg was perfectly poached and the avocado serving was..."

Anna Rabin

"Light, bright & spacious interior. Service was friendly & attentive. Coffee & Food was tasty (didnt have to wait too long either). Considering its..."

Christine De Luis

"Likes it. Service was great. the omelette was huge and..."

Sandra

"Love it!!. Brand new and killing it already. Had the green juice (Kale, cucumber etc) and the brekky salad - both were fresh, perfectly portioned and..."

Bos

":-) Day 2 and could not fault a thing, from the friendly staff , the gorgeous space & the yummy food ❤️ Definitely be back..."

Carol Sheldon

"I was here for the main event: the peanut butter and jelly waffles. I lather peanut butter and jam so thick on crumpets you can see it from space. I..."

Emily N

"Touchwood is a cozy cafe with huge indoor seating area, and a private backyard to soak in the sun. We nestled indoors because it was a little too hot..."

Evelovelle

"Touchwood is a newly opened cafe in Richmond, with a modern, 'woody' interior. It has that vibe which is synonymous with other cafes around the area...."

Flho

"Brainchild from the guys behind Coin Laundry , Station Street Trading Co., Pillar of Salt and Tall Timber, I wasn't surprised that we were greeted..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

".For all peanut butter fiends out there, this is for you. Imagine dense wholemeal peanutty waffles, topped with peanut butter made airy and fluffy..."

Joanna Chan

"had a break this week from uni so I had time some spare time to spend with my friends and go out and check out some new cafes. I hung out with my..."

The Juliet Report

"So. I love breakfast. I also love lunch, dinner, brunch, linner, supper (whatever that equates to), and snack time…and nap time. I recently..."

The Other Jess Tuck

"I really want to like Touchwood given that it’s so close to work and some of the other menu items looked quite good (peanut butter and jelly..."

Amy W

"Touchwood is a brilliant cafe and a welcome addition to the Bridge Road scene (we've been to nearly all of them). It ticks all the boxes of alluring..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"5 stars to the decent food, great coffee, friendly staff & comfy environment. The Kyoto Scrambled Eggs is on spot. Bagel is delicious, the chili..."

E K

"Great combination of flavors! Coffee was great, fast service even though they were busy. The only thing that annoyed me a bit was that We sat in the..."

Sepideh Berangi

"Probably one of a few cafes that I always return to visit. Food and drinks are always on point and good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Only..."

Deoniel Nguyen

"Great experience. A little busy but customers service was red-hot, the chefs did a great job and the coffee was fantastic. Our particular breakfast..."

Paul H

"The steak sandwich they make here is stupidly good. Not even lying when I say it's probably the best sammich I have eaten in Melbs. The meat is..."

Alex Pott

"Best breakfast waffles ever! They say you eat with your eyes. The meals were a delight to look at, and they were a delight to taste as well. There..."

Monie D

"Delicious food and friendly hospitality! Was here for an event and there was probably about 30-40 attendees... surprised how quick the staff was at..."

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