The best Restaurants in Richmond | Sluurpy updated in May

Touchwood

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"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..."

Jenny Li

Feast Of Merit

83/100 (3122 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

Australian

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Middle Eastern

Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Eggplant

Salad

Toasts

Falafel

Halloumi

Lamb Shoulder

Beef

Lamb

Fish

Sit down

Middle Eastern

Australian

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Outdoor Seating

Brunch

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Absolutely fantastic food packed w awesome flavours. The braised radish is a must of experience. It pops in your mouth and brings you to heaven. Slow..."

Gil Zamudio

"Feast of Merit is my favourite restaurant in Richmond. The food is seriously good with amazing flavours and I love the seasonal sharing menu. The..."

Lynne Farrell

"What a great place. The staff were lovely and the food was excellent. The dessert was heaven!! The place was buzzing. Got to come..."

Garry Putland

"I can't believe I haven't been here before. Great atmosphere, beautiful food and lovely staff. A little pricey but well worth it..."

Annette Seymour

"What an amazing establishment. Had such a genuine vibe. Refreshingly honest staff and meals to die for. Highly recommended the feast. Beautiful end..."

Kellie Wynne

"We had Brekky here & loved it! The Coffee was Devine. Only recommendation would be to add more options to the menu as there wasn't a huge..."

Leesh Dumbell

"Loved the food and ambience! The rooftop bar is the prettiest and cosiest I've seen in a while. The place definitely has good vibes and knowing that..."

Shirin Albert

"Second time I've been and again totally loved it! The food was again exceptional the service warm and friendly. Not at all stuffy! They made a darn..."

Melike Greenwood

"Favorite place to go for dinner. Great ambience with fantastic (and well sourced) food and friendly service. Always my go-to for dinner. Great for..."

Kim Leggett

"Without a doubt one of the best. If you're in Melb it's a must. Tremendous food & finally I can say exceptional service & I mean exceptional!! ..."

Rob Barrett

"A beautiful open space that I've always been meaning to try. It was well worth it, the atmosphere was intimate and cosy whilst the food was..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Will come back for:+ Cauliflower OmeletteCame here with some colleagues and felt like something light and landed on the omelette. Am..."

The Casual Diner

"Feast of Merit in Richmond is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night. They even have a lovely rooftop bar as well. This much loved hotspot..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"What an amazing night celebrating over some great food and drinks with friends! We made our own banquet style dinner to share between multiple..."

Cmzajicek

"Fantastic venue in Richmond, that has a wide selection of drinks and food- designed to share. Unfortunately on the day we came, there was a private..."

Ash

"Friend and I came here for a weekend brunch and I really like the chill vibes. Staff were very friendly, and the Somon I had was delicious. Will..."

Fatcat

"Feast of Merit is easily the best eatery on Swan Street. I've had plenty of coffees on the run in the past and also grabbed a quick..."

WestISbest

"Hubby and I went to Feast of Merit for a delicious ethical dinner. Their ethos is all about sustainable and local sourcing and utilising seasonal..."

Good Food Good Mood

"Can't help but love this little Swan Street venue. Full of plants and good vibes, the dinner menu is well constructed with plenty of options for..."

Gabriel

"Had an amazing experience at Feast of Merit recently. Very attentive staff, great coffee, delicious food, stunning decor. The lunch menu is a little..."

Anthony Choi

"Food is absolutely amazing here. Stumbled here whilst looking for dinner and was amazed at being able to just walk in here without a reservation on a..."

Joan Lee

"Went in on a Sunday afternoon with Mum for lunch. Coffee was everything you’d want for a coffee before your meal. Lunch was ordered and came out..."

Kimberley Mulcahy

"A complete and total 5 out of 5 for me! from the trendy atmosphere, to the friendly and accommodating wait staff and the AMAZING food; this place..."

Amara

"Great food experiences at Feast of Merit a number of times, however the service unfortunately isn't as good as it could be.Alabalik is my..."

Magpie

"Love this place! The place itself has such a warm cozy feeling with all the decor and lighting! My partner and I have had the slow roasted lamb with..."

Snagos

"We arrived at Feast of Merit and there were no available tables inside, despite many empty tables being reserved. Sat outside for a short time before..."

Gemma

"Beautiful cafe along Main Street of Richmond near the train station. Lots of plants and comfy seating nooks. Very friendly service, but not..."

Mo

"Great food and friendly and attentive service. The atmosphere is lovely when they open up the windows on a sunny day. Great upstairs bar, nice and..."

Vestan Pance

"These guys are fantastic. The new owners have come through brilliantly and the changes can be seen in every aspect.Loved the food. Will be..."

Pink.rhapsody

"Stumbled across this middle eastern gem while on the hunt for coffee and dessert on swan st. We had dinner at Agapi but was not keen to have dessert..."

MsConnoisseur

"Lovely food, a great environment and most of all, fantastic and friendly service. I took my Mum here for lunch for her birthday, and our afternoon..."

Daniel

"We really liked it. It’s a solid 4. This is like a middle eastern bistro with lots of twists. The food is solidly and consistently good. ..."

Two Sheds

"Place is very aesthetically pleasing and the food does not disappoint. We did the ‘feast of merit’ for $50 pp. highlights were the eggplant dish..."

Vege Eats

"Would give this place a lower score if it wasn’t for the smug feeling you get knowing you had brunch at a place that gives some of their profits..."

Desiree Munro

"We had our team Xmas do here today and totally enjoyed the experience! The food was fabulous - absolutely love the cauliflowers, lamb kebabs, and the..."

Robot.tomato.space

"Really cool food, all with a healthy style spin, love this place it's great and presentation is on point!! Came here with afew girl friends..."

Jessica Cook

"Went in for a quick coffee and brunch. Food, out of this world. The chef really knows what he’s doing here. Normally when my girlfriend..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"Loved the food and experience altogether.Bookings welcome - main reason I decided to try this place for dinner.Went with all the waiters..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Had dinner here with 3 friends on Saturday night. The service was really friendly and attentive. The food was divine, starting with some delicious..."

Joseph LJ

"Swan Street is absolutely thriving, and so is Feast of Merit! Went for dinner last Tuesday night and the venue was packed. I have been following FOM..."

Su Zeng

"Great food and great service. Really love their warm welcome always. Good food options..loved shakshuka so much had to go back twice to the place...."

Neha Zalani

"Came to Feast of Merit with a group of 11 and had the $65 banquet. The first course is a strange assortment of pickled vegetables, potato chips,..."

Monica Rose

"Haven't visited this fantastic middle-eastern oriented gem for over a year so I decided to bring my English friend here as she's new to Melbourne and..."

Lily

"Always a pleasure to eat there! Brunch meals are great but I definitely prefer the dinner menu: original, lots of difference flavour and spices you..."

Morault Rémi

"We had a very enjoyable dinner here last night. The wait staff were friendly and welcoming and before taking our food orders, they explained the..."

Bonnyandclyde

"Awesome food. Had the curried lentils. Very full flavoured. Friend had the gyros. Loved it. Runny yolks for the poached eggs. Friendly service...."

Costa

"Feast of Merit is all about sustainable, locally sourced, seasonal produce. It's also donates all profits to charity which is indeed a noble..."

Espy Eats

"What a beautiful little place, to have a warm breakfast, on a cold Monday morning. Not only is the food delicious, the staff are friendly and..."

KITCHFIT

"My friends and I had such a wonderful dining experience here on the weekend. They catered for all of our various food intolerances (gluten, dairy,..."

Rbcatran

"Cool and well thought out cafe on Swan st. Staff are friendly and very accommodating. I really want to love this place. I think we went when they had..."

Elle

"Went for brunch here with a friend. It's always fun when you have to google the ingredients on the menu - turns out mine was fancy words for Israeli..."

M. T.

"The most flavoursome and delicious brunch menu in Melbourne. The spices are nothing short of wholesome and provide a great taste of the culture..."

Marina Mekhaeel

"They had the best smoked bacon in Melbourne, I am pretty sure of it. We ordered scrambled egg with smoked bacon and I was in love with its flavour..."

Don Djoe

"I recently shared a family meal at Feast of Merit in celebration of my 30th birthday. The pork and the fried cauliflower were delicious! I was..."

BEN STEWART

"It was a 33 degree day. I met with 3 friends. The coffee was great. The food was interesting and delicious. I shared the Kombucha gin cured salmon..."

Food Hussy

"Every single dish on the menu is amazing and the staff are very friendly. The fried cauliflower, chikpea chips and the white chocolate dessert..."

Nimalan Prakash

"The oyster Frenzy night here was really nice! Staff took care of us and the oysters just kept coming! Nice champagne too! Not only does this place..."

T

"First timer. Love the concept. Very friendly staff pork sensational will be going back again. Great wine. Thank you for being on Swan Street..."

Jim Kydas

"Run by a not for profit group - ygap- proceeds from this cafe help alleviate poverty all around the world. As we entered the coffee smell was lovely..."

Helen

"Superb and reasonably priced food in the rooftop bar, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. There was a minor mixup with the food that the team..."

Martin

"I just came here to say - how can butter be an 'extra'!? On my toast? Outrageous.Seriously though, the food and coffee here are fantastic..."

Bella Jean

"Great food and good atmosphere!! Get a group and go there and share it all, fish was great but the lamb was the standout!!!Went back her in..."

Denny Patron

"This place is brilliant. The menu is diverse, the flavours in each dish are brilliant, the wine is beautiful and the service is very attentive. It's..."

Jenny

"Bringing people together to celebrate sharing food, Feast of Merit takes it’s concept from Nagaland, in the far northeast of India, where people..."

Trading Plates

"Food here was amazing! We had the eggs with hulloumi, lots of great flavours! The decor was great too, love the warehouse feel. Downside was that the..."

Kiffdcosta

"I went here with my friend tonight. This place is a not for profit restaurant with all profits going overseas to places like Africa. All..."

Timinmelbourne

"Amazing coffee. I just jad a flat white here. But it impressed me. I didnt get the chance to try out other things. but Definitely going back there to..."

Mrugendra Thatte

"Really nice middle eastern food (rare in Melbourne) - full of flavour and great value. The Barramundi wings are mast try. The cocktails at the..."

Hungry Brunette

"Been here for dinner many times and absolutely LOVE it. Decided to take a group of friends for breakfast with the intention of ordering the awesome..."

Bianca Caserta Voado

"Feast of Merit ticks all the boxes, and is possibly the best day cafe in Richmond which is a suburb flush with great cafes. Great coffee, and its..."

Ross Crisp

"Just love it - supports a good cause, attentive service, good food with well-sourced ingredients. Haven't tried dinner there yet, though, just..."

Red Jay

"Pretty good. Enjoyed the double salad and the lamb was super tasty - falling apart too. Cauliflower was a tad tough but still tasty. It can get noisy..."

Mark

"I've always wanted to visit this establishment due to its affiliation with YGAP. With an impressive dinner menu and wine list, it was hard to choose..."

Kell

"Feast of Merit is a great space on Swan Street and friends have recommended it for sometime so it was a perfect spot for ladies who lunch! But it’s..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Really nice vibes, good service, good/original breakfast/lunch menu. My breakfast was really nice although the halloumi was too thick, not soft..."

Li-La

"(English Reviews Below)店内装修很漂亮，服务也好，价格不贵，从早餐一直开到晚餐，楼顶有个rooftop..."

JZY

"menu was different from this site! refer to my pic. Ordered Smoked eggplant, za'atar bread, falafel, braised leek, crisp potatoes, and barramundi..."

Zhitian Zhang

"Went for an early-ish Sunday Breakfast. The weather was a bit cold but the place is still open so rug up if you feel the cold. I found it refreshing..."

Uqui

"The food here is SO delicious !! full of flavour, quite filling ! Been here a couple times now always good service, food is always good. Never a..."

Sharna

"Fantastic, our waitress Zoe recommended the perfect meal. They really train/educate their staff well on what their restaurant does. Thanks Zoe, made..."

James Patrick

"Dined here on a Friday night for a friend's birthday and guess who else was there? Delta Goodrem and Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter)!..."

Ka

"nice ambience ... cool music ... friendly people ... good coffee ... smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on toast was good ... recommended and will..."

David Weng Yew Wong

"Love this place so much, not least because of its beautiful story based around Nagaland's tradition of sharing a community feast to celebrate. The..."

Sarah Holloway

"In Nagaland, North of India, when someone in the community gains a position of wealth, they can choose to hold a celebration festival. During the..."

Sammy C

"The Feast of Merit rooftop bar, a casual and beautifully simple space above the already excellent restaurant, offers patrons the chance to further..."

The City Lane

"Feast of Merit is really cool! They serve delicious food, all really healthy and interesting. And some profits go to good causes, so that's also a..."

Brungiel

"Only rating .5 under perfect score because we only had 'starters' and a drink on the rooftop bar. The BBQ eggplant starter is the most delicious..."

Samantha McNamara

"I always enjoy my food and coffee here. Middle eastern inspired, it's a change to the typical brunch food around Melbourne. Had a beetreet smash..."

Wine Not?

"Could you ask for more?A social enterprise (from the food right down to the 'Who gives a crap' toilet paper and 'Thank you' handwash) this place..."

Nona Coco

"Fantastic cafe where you can have a delicious meal (and coffee) and give back at the same time. Amazing selection of salads and meats. I enjoyed the..."

Travelling Palate

"This bloody place gets me emotional about food. Stop reading reviews! Do yourself a favour and get some feast of merit into you!!! (try the lamb)..."

Hummus

"A delicious, modern Middle Eastern oasis in the heart of Richmond, Feast of Merit is a delight for your taste buds and your conscience. A social..."

The Baroness Of Melbourne

"Feast of Merit has long been on my hit-list – we had dinner here one night last year but I was still very keen on their lunch options. Once my..."

Jasmine Meutia

"Worth the short wait. Everything we had was delicious. Service was fantastic and friendly. Our feast included fried cauliflower, snapper croquettes,..."

Memtree

"Have tried to get in here before, but it was too busy & finally after today's fantastic lunch, we now know why! This is health personified....so very..."

Junnay

"Swan Street really has become one of the real foodie destinations of our very foodie city. This has slipped by me, because my interests tend more..."

Professor_JER

"Absolutely love this place. The menu is unique and caters for both meat eaters and vegos. The presentation of the food is always impeccable, with..."

Melbourne Foodie Finds

"Mount Lofty House is an Adelaide icon and part of the MGallery Collection of Hotels with sweeping views and grand design. . Continue Reading. Spring..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I remember sitting down at this cafe for the first time thinking how I was getting sick of brunch in Melbourne. The same kind of food everywhere, the..."

John

"Love this place!The service is always attentive and the staff friendly and light hearted.The food is good but I wish they would..."

Ella R

"Sweet little pad on Swan Street, the coffee is delicious, the service is terrific and music keeps you sipping in-time. We will be back and we will..."

FatGuy In A SkinnyGuy's Body

"Love this little spot for what it stands for and the food is fantastic! I've been here for lunch and dinner now and the vegetables are just..."

Faye

"Having been to Feast of Merit a while back for dinner and had a fantastic experience I decided to check it out for brunch on Saturday. Absolutely..."

Kate Dougherty

"There's a really nice, friendly atmosphere at Feast of Merit... We enjoyed our amazingly good coffee and wholesome brunch. It felt good knowing that..."

Aneta N

"Great staff, quick friendly and attentive. Coffee was perfect and the pear, Apple and mint fresh juice was refreshing.I ordered the Summer..."

Sweetlikesugar

"It’s not often that you hear of non-profit restaurants, but Feast of Merit is such a place. 100% of their profits go to YGAP, an organisation that..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Ethical, wholesome and full of flavor. The staff are extremely helpful and accommodated our party's different food intolerances. The chicken is a..."

Pomme Persian

"Delicious Middle Eastern influenced food, efficient staff, cosy rustic atmosphere. Portions were small considering the prices however I didn’t..."

DAMMIT JANET I LOVE FOOD

"Had a pleasant experience here, ordering the middle eastern crumpets, which were nice but not much more. Serving portion was a little on the small..."

Leon Thomas

"in naga culture (north-east of india), whenever a member of the community comes into wealth or plenty, the entire community comes together to share..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Feast of Merit is an inspiring communal dining house and The World Loves Melbourne was invited along to check out the new Spring Harvest menu. Feast..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Need an excuse to eat mouth-wateringly good food and actually feel good about it? Then look no further than Feast of Merit on Swan Street in..."

The New Fave

"Cute place that makes you feel like you're dining in some romantic Spanish restaurant. Courteous service and a yummalicious menu that has a middle..."

J

"Came here last week for a friends farewell dinner. The service was good and the atmosphere inside was quite nice. The food was not bad either. We..."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Richmond has a thousand great cafe's for breakfast. This one was recommended to us by a local, if we wanted something a "bit different". Immediately..."

Teebo

"This is a cafe with a really chilled out vibe for a really good cause. It's a YGAP initiative, and 100% of the profits go back to YGAP. Feast of..."

Melbourne Glutton

"My favorite place for dinner!!! The share meals are so lovely and the concept is beautiful. We love eating here as often as we can to help! The..."

Georgie

"Unfortunately we went on Father's Day so we didn't get the regular menu but the food we had was still very good. The service was a little slow (they..."

Ferguson

"Fantastic. Had the feast for two steak with two sides. Meal was delicious, staff knowledgeable and helpful. Maybe a little pricey but you do recieve..."

Xox90

"Love this place! great cozy atmosphere with friendly service and excellent food. The slow cooked lamb was my favourite dish of the night as it just..."

Dennis Vegan

"I really love the concept of this place. North-eastern Indian infused dishes that are also very healthy. I went for lunch and ended up ordering The..."

Madison D

"Very tasty for both brunch and dinner. The middle eastern flavours are great. I had the Ras El hanout ocean trout which was delicious. We also like..."

Melbourne Foodie Memoirs

"After a couple of initial hiccups, things went really well and the food was delicious. Went for the chicken, the rice that came with it was amazing...."

Snooter2Tooter

"Was really looking forward to visiting, and the flavours really lived up to expectations! I was disappointed that being a weekend not all lunchtime..."

Catherine MacLean

"It was really tasty! We had slow cooked lamb, roast potatoes and sprouts the staff were really helpful we will definitely return! A new found gem on..."

Joy

"Came here with the family for my birthday and the food was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing and there was something for everyone. The..."

Silvia Segev

"There are so many cuisines to choose from, interesting looking cafes and restaurants, quirky spaces, hot spots…plenty to choose from which can be a..."

The Spice Adventuress

"The food is great and I like the concept of eating for a good cause. Don't come for breakfast but lunch (limited menu) and dinner (get the..."

Hhunni

"Delicious breakfast menu! Came here for breakky with the family on Sunday, and it was so good! The atmosphere was great and the staff were nice. The..."

Jasmine Trinh

"Great tasting food. Be prepared that 1/2 the menu is not available on the weekend or may run out late in the day. In between a cafe/bar/coffee house...."

Joshua Thomas Bray

"Love the breakfasts here! It's so much better than the typical bacon and eggs on toast. The vegetables were flavourful, and my favourite was the rice..."

Alisha

"Love this place! Came here for the first time just for a snack and fell in love with their salads. There's definitely a twist with each one and I..."

Guzzling

"Super tasty flavour combinations and perfectly cooked food that is great for the tummy and the good for the soul with 100% of profits going through..."

Nyssi

"Recently had dinner at Feast of Merit after receiving recommendations from a friend, and I was not disappointed. The menu is designed to share, and..."

Putfoodinme_

"Delish food! Went with two people. I think would work better with a big group where you order more food to share! Will definitely go back for an..."

Bec Price

"Gorgeous little place! Excellent service. Food was fantastic! Standing ovation! Flavor wise breakfast was one of the best in Melbourne! We had the..."

Mariposa

"Gorgeous cafe in a cosy setting that is perfect for brunching with the ladies. Feast takes traditional brunch options to the next level with their..."

Shae Hailey

"Hands down one of the cutest and most unique cafes I've been to in Melbourne.It happened to be somewhere I was using to pass time but I've..."

EatingMyWayInMelbourne

"Hands down my favourite place in Melbourne. Love the ambience and the food is unbelievable. I mean, have you tried that Slow Cooked Lamb? Fried..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Have been here several times and they never disappoint. Baked fish was delicious and super fresh. We'd originally ordered something else but the..."

Minyip

"Dined here for a work lunch thing in a larger group. It was hard to cater for our group size, and we were spread over a bunch of tables. Took a bit..."

Ambra

"Third time eating here. Each time it gets better. Genuinely brilliant staff - know their stuff, on the ball, kind and professional. It was ages ago..."

David K

"Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Salads are amazing with fresh ingredients. The roast chicken is a favourite. Lunch and dinner..."

Mooka Chook

"Unique and Superb!. Forget your original breakfast plans and try something different! Just had and awesome Middle Eastern breakfast comprising of..."

Chussey1234

"Nice but way overpriced.. Lovely food but the "feast" options are exorbitant ! Two people need to order the dish for $18 each = 1 (generous) plate to..."

Stephen.digby

"Great breakfast. Hip joint, great vibe, love the decor. Had a brilliant breakfast - the carrots were insane as was the trout with hummus. Service was..."

Jstepsys

"FEAST OF LIGHTING I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some much..."

The Travel Journo

"Happy.. I enjoyed my first visit here at lunchtime today. Great atmosphere, tasty, healthy, satisfying food, reasonably priced, lovely philosophy &..."

Mel

"Great local. Went for the first time and will be back. A great little local with simple and tasty dishes. Thanks for a great..."

NancyPancy

"My friend and i were in Melbourne for a holiday and were going to have breakfast in Richmond. seeing that the place we chose for breakfast was closed..."

Melaustra

"Love this place!. I really really enjoy their special Japanese tea!! love the spring harvest dish. super and healthy and taste! staffs are friendly..."

459493492

"Yumm!. I have been here a couple of times for dinner and once for breaky - food was fresh, delicious and creative. Definitely worth a..."

CEBS17

"New Favourite!!!. I have been lucky enough to have dined here a few times and Feast continues to impress! The vegetable dishes are equally as..."

Keshreade

"Chicken. Great baked eggs..."

Rod

"Good Cause, Great Food. Four of us visited Feast of Merit and gave the menu a bit of a work out. For starters, we had the mussels and the whipped..."

Tim Haslett

"Fabulous function space, menu and service.. We've hosted two private functions here to date and both have been great. We were very happy with the..."

Ava.pham

"Love love the food and the coffee is..."

SB

"Comforting breakfast. The breakfast menu is great. Things liked slow cooked lamb, baked Middle Eastern spiced carrots, seasonal braised greens,..."

Rm3000

"TOO DARK!. I ate here last night with my daughter before the football.For some STUPID AND ANNOYING REASON they turned the lights so low that I..."

Blash

"Food was amazing!!!! Wholesome & delicious. Service was fab. All the staff were so friendly. I could eat like this every night. Onto a good thing..."

Good Stuff

"A feast for all the senses. Arrived with no booking on a busy Wednesday night. Fully booked but the charming Maître d' was happy for us to perch at..."

Wingster

"One of the best feeds in Melbourne.. I read a few of the reviews before coming to this restaurant and I must say that I disagree with most of the..."

Nathanmitchell

"Amazingly fresh and vibrant food done to the highest standard with love and care and service great if youre assertive. For the muppets complaining of..."

Johannes

"If you haven't been GO!. Loved this place. Unlike other reviews I found the service was great - prompt, friendly and they took the time to explain..."

EatEat

"Fantastic food, service wasn't..."

Peter

"Feasted last Thursday night, ohh my...it was bloody delicious!!! The slow cooked..."

Amy Mercer

"What a fantastic space, great food coffee and drinks, loved the roast root veg and heirloom beet salad was to die for, the cure greatest hits was a..."

Johnnyeatsfood

"Enjoyed family dinner at this lovely place. The table was too small for 5 but the dishes more than made up for it. Attentive service, Ayurvedic tonic..."

DinerSK

"So delicious. We couldn't get a table inside so we sat outside. Staff helped with the heaters. Service was great. Food was delicious. Interesting..."

FoodFAN

"A feast of awesomeness. I first came across Feast of Merit one day before a football match. I “needed” a coffee and stumbled into Feast for some..."

The Travel Journo

"Absolutely wonderful. Fantastic food, great decor and very friendly staff. Also reasonably priced. Could not fault this place & can't wait to..."

Queen Of Tarts

"Delicious food and excellent service. The staff are always friendly when I eat here. I love the beetroot salad, it is great value and never..."

Louise

"Yum!!! The food was absolutely delicious! Love the concept of "feasting" and lots of vego options. Staff were very helpful with leaving dairy on the..."

Tara F

"Very very good - love!!!. Love Feast of Merit, food is absolutely delicious, there's a good wine list, a lovely ambience and great staff. The..."

Lisa

"Deliciously Scrumptious!!. We went as a large booking and the staff were truly amazing!! Very attentive and friendly and did a great job serving us..."

Kate Ryle

"Absolutely love this place!! Excellent service the staff are just amazing. Slow cooked lamb and the cauliflower dish were sublime. Mulled wine was..."

Daz

"Wonderful service and food so yummy. Great find the staff are wonderful even under pressure. The menu just gorgeous and the 12hr lamb unforgettable...."

Gingercatz

"Loved the quirky. I enjoy trying differant foods and dishes and the Farm to plate aaspect drew me ti the restaurant, especially when connected to the..."

Gsanders

"Absolutely brilliant!!! Food was above & beyond in flavour & warmth. GM host Baz was knowledgeable, warm & accommodating - a pleasure to dine..."

Mands Gleeson

"This place is awesome! The actual building is phenomenal, bang in the middle of Swan St, fantastic staff (the GM Baz is a legend) and a menu that..."

Evie Steele

"Great ambience. Have eaten a few times at FOM. Last time was lunch on Monday. Soup was good and warm garlic bread lovely with it. Salads are tasty..."

Merridie

"Would return/10. The negatives: portion sizes have varied between visits and at times, some wait staff were a little careless with detail and seemed..."

Exclamationandi

"I loved the style of cafe but wasn't overly impressed with the food. Coffees were lukewarm for all 4 of us, I had the breakfast, fried eggs were..."

Bec

"Brilliant name, this place is definitely deserving of its title. Feasting was had and of very high merit it was indeed. Slow cooked lamb and Marika..."

Amos

"Average. I was really excited to visit Feast of Merit and while it was good, I was not as impressed as I had hoped I would be. The waitress, while..."

AH

"Excellent - Fabulous Food. Quite a surprise - very very busy, no booking but they managed to put us on at the bar - And they looked after us at every..."

Rita

"Loved it. My partner and I had lunch at Feast of Merit. We had the Roasted Dutch carrots/ mint/ pistachio/ currants/ freekeh/ harissa/ preserved..."

Nicole Raynal

"Nicely Done. When you think of restaurants that provide 'value for money', a lot of crappy stuff comes to mind...La Porchetta, for example. Huge..."

Cristina

"Fantastic initiative and friendly service. The newly opened YGAP social enterprise, Feast of Merit, has provided us with some great dining..."

Nate And Kate

"Coolest place in town. This place is awesome! I'm a local in Richmond and am so glad Feast Of Merit has opened up. I love the groovy atmosphere and..."

Bloggermelbs

"Already becoming a regular spot. As I am in Richmond a lot, I have now been into here a number of times. First thing I noticed was the fit-out which..."

Rocketman

"I have been now for breakfast, lunch and dinner and love it. It's such homely, good for you food. Especially love the Milawa chicken and that..."

Karla Brown

"Nailed It!. YGAP has nailed it with Feast of Merit. Probably the most affordable offering I've had in Melbourne for the premium menu on offer. Easy..."

James Barbour

"Great vibe at the Feast of Merit! I went for dinner with some friends and was blown away! Recommended the lamb for main. Also great..."

Amanda

"Very Enjoyable!. Just walking down Swan Street with my daughter looking for somewhere to eat and came across this little gem. Very relaxed atmosphere..."

Swiftceltic

"10/10. Have just had a delicious lunch here... exactly what Swan St was missing. We had all of the 4 salad options and they were all divine..."

CU_Foodie

"Excellent food. Great cause. Design of space is amazing. Cant go..."

LJ

"Love the feel and fit out of this place! They have nailed the design and decor. Very friendly staff, great coffee, delicious food! I had the Bircher,..."

My Taste Verdict

"it’s been a while since a decent “walk and brunch”, so after an intense couple of days of work in sydney + a beautiful sunny day emerging in..."

Inlovewithbrunch

"Feast of Merit is a new restaurant on Swan St in Richmond. I decided to go there because it’s new and like a moth to a flame (or a moth to cereal..."

Emily N

"I hope to try out one of the smoothies next time, and also noted that one of their juices, The Basilenko is on the house if you go to Feast of Merit..."

Ashley

"Yummy sharing plates with lovely hospitality. Started our meal with some cauliflower which was absolutely delicious. Crispy, salty and everything you..."

Bennis Dennis

"Lovely cafe to have brunch or dinner. Was seated upstairs in the open, which was nice. Friendly staff and good service. Food was..."

Uthpala Koralegedara

"Loved the coffee and chai, loved the food and absolutely enjoyed the vibe.... Feast of Merit is a very well known cafe in the area and anyone who..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"A rustic charm and in the company of a lot of plants, gorgeous food and friendly staff. We had the Chicken burgers, the batter fried cauliflower ans..."

Ankit Charles Rodrigues

"Delicious meals .. Duck and lamb shoulder definitely a must try 😋 Small menu but enough choices I..."

Mario Loizou

"Went for dinner twice and same quality every time! Amazing food! Each dish was great and service is beautiful..."

Nurdan Aliyazicioglu

"You can’t miss this place with the huge colourful mural on the side of the building. Huge open windows and plants hanging from the roof makes it..."

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