I went there with Katie this morning and I had a Skinny Vanilla Thick shake and Kate had a Skinny Latte. We both shared a bowl of Chips together. The staff were kind to us and the service was quick.
The Wandering Reviewer
+4
A change of scenery for the two of us and tried Stirr It Up Cafe, a non descript place from the outside, but wow, inside it's an absolute treasure. Now I'm not talking funky, retro Brunswick style cafe, I'm talking good food, good service and sweet treats to die for.
We arrived at 10am and by 10.30 it was very busy. We left at noon because we felt guilty sitting on a table that others clearly needed.
We dined inside as it's winter but there were others dining out the front. In summer it would be gorgeous, brollies up and dogs abound. In fact when we left there were already some pups arriving in their little chariot. Go to caninesatcafes on other platforms to see what the fuss is about.
Anyway, back to the good stuff - the food. I had beans on sourdough and my friend the hash which both were great. Good portion sizes and very tasty. My banana smoothie was superb and a large latte is....large!
There are sweet treats at the counter that will have your mouth watering as well. Should've taken something home for afternoon tea.
Toilets are unisex, disabled friendly and clean.
Kids welcome. Wheelchair friendly. Plenty of parking either out the front or across the road.
Big shout out to Cass who was just the most delightful waitress for our table. Thank you Cass.
So this is a must try, away from the madness at Eastland. And it's across the lake so you can walk off your meal with a little stroll.
Enjoy!
I had the mushroom bruschetta and it was amazing. A perfect brunch/lunch cafe with very polite staff. The coffee was perfect and I wouldn’t hesitate with recommending this place. Keep up the good work!
Love this place. Unpretentious, great coffee and in an out of the way nook of Ringwood (just far enough away from Eastland!). They have amazing fresh muffins and slices and a delicious breakfast menu-seriously, try the HashHug!!
Stirr It Up Cafe in Ringwood is a firm local favourite for brunch.
My partner and I dine here at least once or twice a month and we always look forward to visiting again. The service is impeccable and the coffee strong yet delicious. The female barista has excellent attention to detail and puts a lot of love into brewing her coffees.
The food is equally as impressive, with some of my favourites being the Veggie Breakfast, The Hash Hug and the Benedicto. They also make some of the best freshly squeezed juices in the area which are both cleansing and refreshing when a coffee feels a little too heavy.
Their All Day Breakfast Menu runs until 3pm, which is perfect for late weekend risers like myself.
Love grabbing my morning coffee from here. They are always so friendly and the coffee is amazing (could be a little hotter for takeaway, but that's only if I'm being picky) the food I've had has been good too. I love the pre paid coffee cards, so handy.
Good Food = Happy Mood
+3.5
Amazing coffee and great friendly staff, there house made cake are pretty delicious unfortunately the food doesn't hit the mark for this nice place
Coffee and gluten free camel slice can't go wrong.
Went in 30 mins till close and more than happy to stop and have a chat!
Great customer service and very accommodating!
This cafe gets a 4 from me for three reasons. The fact they use Axil coffee (specialty coffee in an unassuming coffee shop in ringwood is awesome), they always have great customer service, and their soups are SOOOO TASTY. The soups are always different, and the the thick pureed kinds you can dipyour sourdough into without it going soggy.
Keep up the good work guys 👌👌
Just off the plane early Sunday morning found this gemmmm coffee perfection. Kick back enjoy lovely staff laid back place, great food, good music, do it again
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This was a quiet but welcoming cafe, and our experience was great for the most part. There was a yum looking menu, with several specials that left one spoilt for choice. I couldn't go past the benedicto though. I'm a sucker for a good looking benedict. It was pretty much your classic benedict in terms of what was included. Everything was just nice. Bacon, eggs, bread and the sautéed spinach was perhaps one of the nicest I'd ever eaten. The hollandaise was the cracker though. It was just beautiful, and complex even. It started with a nice tartness on the tongue, and finished all silky and smooth on the palate. Genius--don't know how they did that. The smoked paprika also added a little extra complexity too. Sadly, it wasn't all brilliance. My partner had the softshell crab burger, and it was a disappointment. Flat, tasteless and sparse softshell crab was inside--really quite a rip-off. It was vastly overpowered by the slaw, which was the other burger filling. The slaw actually tasted very good, but was so overkill! There was so much of it inside without much crab at all. The burgers change regularly, so hopefully that isn't a model they apply to all of their burgers. I would still come again on account of the other good menu options, the benedict and the fresh juices.
Visited here today for lunch with my daughter. Greeted by very friendly staff and I must say it's nice to go to a cafe with such a variety of delicious no nonsense food. There is something for everyone here. My daughter had the grilled chicken wrap which was served with super crunchy chips and I had the lemon blueberry muffin both of which were delish. Serves were very generous. Coffee was the best I've had in a while. Keep up the good work guys. We'll be back for sure.
Came here on a Sunday arvo and continue our hunt for good brekkie places in the east. Greeted by friendly staff where Stirr It Up is conveniently located on Maroondah Hwy, and can be easily missed! Coffee is by Axil Coffee Roasters in Hawthorn and it was equally amazing. Food didn't take long to arrive at all and was pretty good! My Spanish omelette was a little on the watery side but bread was toasted nicely. C had fritters and he said it was really yum too. Definitely would give this a try again! Can't believe I was so slack and didn't even take much photos!
Great value. Brilliant service with a smile. Delicious breakfast which was more than enough food. Highly recommended the Big Boy Breakfast for anyone wanting a truly big breakfast for under $20.
It's good to have a place here in Ringwood that serves good coffee with friendly service. It's located along a main road so pretty noisy if you're sitting outside. They do provide red blankets to keep you warm though. There's not a lot of good coffee around here so I guess it's relative but I think can keep improving on the brew.
This is my absolute favourite cafe! I found this hidden jem on zomato and decided to give it a go. Their banana smoothies are delicious I get one every time I go. A favourite of mine is the minestrone soup or Spanish omelette! Not to mention the array of freshly baked muffins and slices, I can never choose just one to take home with me. The staff are always so lovely too and their coffee is awesome :)
The FoodFitter needed some well deserved protein so he decided to pop into this lovely cafe and have Breakfast. Ordered the Benidicto and it was pretty awesome! Coffee was a little weak for my taste buds but hey I like my coffee strong just like my squats. Great friendly staff and simple and modern design. Keep stirr-ing it up....
Great coffee, friendly staff and gorgeous owner. Do yourself a favour and try one of their brownies, gooey, moist chocolaty with a slight crunch on top. Best I have had in a while.
Came here with my little one for lunch today. Really liked it, why?
- delicious creamy coffee
- AMAZING tomato and lentil soup with tasty toasted bread
- good vibe; super friendly and attentive staff
- spacious, not over crowded with furniture like some places
- they had high chairs
Only down side was that I didn't get my take away muffin warmed up.
Overall I had a really great experience. Would definitely return or recommend to others.
Oh yes. Lovely service. Lovely food - we had a simple hearty minestrone，corn fritters with egg avocado and smoked salmon， and chips，all of which is delicious. I walked away thinking of other items on the menu that inwould be having next time i visit.
A fantastic cafe. Lovely staff and great ambience. Enjoyable food. Courteous staff who weren't overbearing or trying too hard. Will be back!
Ashanie Mekhala Perera
+3.5
Stirr It Up is a fairly newer addition to the Ringwood specialty coffee scene (if Ringwood does have this said scene!). The dining space is your typical Melbourne café interior – wood, retro stools and open space, with a painting of a pretty complicated looking coffee drip as the centre piece on their main wall.
When you are this far out of the city, you approach any cafe with caution. You sniff the air trying to gauge the quality of beans, you look for tats on he barrister (and beard if applicable) for coffee-cred, you look for a reputable coffee machine and grinder... One can never be too careful out here.
I had a pleasant surprise at Stirr it Up. Respectable coffee... Nice work!
Friendly service... really well cooked and fresh breakfast, and great value for money. Quick service which I love!
Will definitely be going back.
Love this local cafe because the staff are so nice and warm!! It's helps a lot esp with a bub in tow. Food is good too. We're mostly there for breakfast and the coffee are decent.
I grab a coffee here every chance i get before I start work. Near my work I'm surrounded by at least 5 other coffee joints but traveling the extra few minutes to Stir It Up has never been a disappointment. Had a burger the other day not sure what to expect, and WOWZA it was one of the most beautiful, delicious things I've ever put in my mouth. Defintely the best I've tasted in the Eastern suburbs. Staff are aways smiling!
Surely they have more in store, we just need to visit and explore more.
Always excited to see new Specialty Coffee Cafe opening up, especially in a not so known area for it, like Ringwood (even with Eastland now).
Great spot, always easy to park and well set up.
We've been there a few times and always satisfied with their offerings, whether be coffee or Sweets, yeap those Gigantic Muffins, we are yet to try their breakfast nor lunch.
One of the most pleasant service we've experienced and great baristas.
Given the opportunity we shall do so.
I have been to Stirr it up a few times since I last blogged and the other day finally took some pictures! Once again everything was amazing. From the friendly service to the amazing coffee and tasty food. I was one happy foodie!. Hubby came to Stirr it up with me and after going through their menu he decided on the hamburger but asked if they could do grilled chicken instead. As always there were more than accommodating. I chose the steak sandwich with fries and of course my weak latte!
Good cafe in Ringwood. We come here quite a bit. Nice coffee, decent food, great muffins. My little boy loves the colouring in too! Would definitely recommend to others who are looking for something decent in the area.
Love this cafe, the staff are always really friendly and some of the best coffee I've had has been from here. The breakfast menu is fantastic in particular - it is extensive and there are plenty of extras to add if you feel like something in particular. The home-made relish is delicious! Always return when I'm in the area.
Lovely café!
Been for lunch a few times now and it never disappoints. The food comes out quickly, and it tastes as good as it looks! My personal favourite being the pulled pork bun which I highly recommend.
The coffee is definitely something to boast about as it has become a part of my morning ritual.
The staff are very welcoming and friendly which is definitely a great kick start to any day!
5/5
Went here for breakfast today, average at best unfortunately. Firstly, very good customer service, among the best we have had, the kitchen let this cafe down. Coffee came out quickly, could have been hotter and had a slight bitter after taste, but ok. My poached eggs with mushrooms came out after a longer than usual wait and they were over cooked and the mushrooms were very bland and tasteless. My wife's dish with eggs was cooked well and she enjoyed it? Don't understand why the difference. Overall a pretty good cafe, maybe we had a bad day, impressive and will try again before making a final decision. Exceptional wait staff make it a 3.5 score.
Such a lovely place. So friendly, so accommodating and perfect for my toddler. The coffee is excellent. Thanks for giving me a place to sit and enjoy my morning (or arvo) coffee! Muffins aren't bad either :)
Possibly the best kid friendly cafe in the SE suburbs. No problem for a table of 10 adults and 4 infants.
Friendly staff, delish beekkie menu and always a good for a great cup of coffee.
Service was very friendly. Coffee is somthing that should be celebrated and the serving sizes where good. Average cafe prices and would go again:)
One of the nicest toasted focaccia (Turkish bread) I've ever had. It took forever for a take away order however. Coffee was lovely, but the lemon slice was just too sweet for my liking; too much icing in relation to the slice. Decorating was vast, it needs something to make it a little more welcoming.
Love it!
This is my new local.
Great food. Nice and open.
Great coffee. Staff are really friendly.
Enjoyed everything we tried here!
Lamb burger, hot chips, seafood pasta, mushroom risotto. Yum
Parent friendly - high chairs, baby change facilities, room for prams inside, good babychinos.
A gem of a cafe in Ringwood - the staff were absolutely lovely and so attentive. Coffee (soy latte) was superb - I am yet to find another cafe in the area that can do such an awesome job with soy milk. The raspberry and white chocolate muffin is divine as well. I'm looking forward to coming back for a meal. Parent note: little ones are well looked after with colouring sheets, there's high chairs and plenty of space for prams and the babycinos come with a marshmallow.
Edited to add: 6/7/15 - came back for lunch and everyone enjoyed their order. Also discovered that there are baby change facilities. Definitely the best family-friendly cafe around the area!
Such friendly service (there's even blankets to cover your lap if you decide to eat outdoors), delicious meals and amazing desserts! You must try the brownies. To die for! x
Great cafe, friendly staff and the best coffee in Ringwood. Refreshing and vibrant place that cannot be beaten. Great work for a cafe that has only been open for a year
Number 1 in customer service! Very friendly staff. Food was good as well. Will come back for sure
Great energy and great food. I LOVE entering a cafe with smiles and bubbles from staff members. Fantastic customer service and food here is DE....LISH
Best local find!. Started coming here quite regularly now! Staff are awesome and friendly and coffee is the best! Fav dish so far is deffinately Benedicto!
Best food in town. Get down there and treat yourself to a trade bun. so good
Amazing cafe!! So highly recommended. We are breakfast snobs, and they make the most perfect poached eggs and smashed avocado on sourdough. So delicious! Everyone should try this cafe
Amazing cafe. AMAZING STAFF!! The friendliest happiest staff ever. They do an amazing scone and brownies and some awesome toasted sandwiches. They even have blankies on the chairs outside if it's a bit cold!! Definitely worth a visit!
Great breakfast but disappointing coffee and overpriced meals. Really enjoyed our breakfast here. The hollandaise sauce is amazing - I could've licked it off my plate but was disappointed with the coffee. I think it's more of a problem with the young barista not knowing how to make a proper cup rather than the coffee itself! Nonetheless, a great place for a meal. Decor lovely and staff are all friendly. Pricing is a bit too expensive for a an Outer East cafe though.
Amazing Coffee. A fantastic cup of coffee with gorgeous latte art too! And don't forget to try a killer chocolate brownie.
Top cafe! The staff are amazing, the food is great and coffee is sensational! Awesome job guys!
Love it!! Coming from a co.... Love it!!
Coming from a coffee snob - this place is that best!
Fab service and lovely people!!
Delicious coffee,seriously best in the area for miles & really friendly staff!
Great in every way!. I love this cafe already and it's only been open a week. Every aspect of this cafe has been thought about and carried out with excellence. The menu is great with all day breakfast which is a must. With items like baked eggs and smashed avocado you can't go wrong. THE COFFEE!! These guys have made a great decision and have chosen Axil coffee roasters in Hawthorn to be their supplier. This just shows that they are serious about their coffee.
The staff are amazing and go out of their way to make your experience the best it possibly could be.
If is in its early days and there are a couple of areas in the interior that are yet to be completed but all in all this cafe is a winner and I can see it only getting better in the coming weeks!
Congratulations to the Stirr It Up team for starting a great cafe in the Ringwood area. (It was much needed)
Huge space in the cafe. Food was not bad, egg benedicto was average but beef burger is recommended. You may walk to Ringwood Lake after having meal in Stir in Up
The environment is spacious and clean. The owner is a Chinese couple. The dishes are mixed with a little Chinese elements.
i love it here!! well shaded and has spots in the sun too!!
i wanted my brunch to be slightly altered and they delivered perfectly!! the waitress was so kind and was checking on myself and the others making it a very comfortable environment!
(their thick shakes are excellent!!)
def recommend to pop by if you’re around ringwood :)!!!
Great coffee enjoyed after a leisurely tootle along the bike track. Relaxed and pleasant service too, thanks
Fantastic cafe right near Ringwood Lake and the park. You MUST go here for you coffee, cake, brunch. Coffee is great, staff friendly and top shelf muffins. We go a lot and today 13 month old got a complimentary smiley cookie for smiling and brightening their day! 5 Stars!
Conveniently located within walking distance of Ringwood Station and Eastland, directly opposite Ringwood Lake. Great coffees and delicious food with plenty of space inside and outside. Shout out to the special O.G. Chicken Burger and Wrap It Up.
Delicious food, great coffee and friendly staff. I highly recommend coming here.
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