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Ripponlea Food & Wine
87/100 (1711 ratings)
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"The atmosphere food, wine and service are second to none! As you walk in to the establishment you quickly realise the amount of detail and work that..."
Immy Raan
"Post renovation bliss!! Amazing food, taste, texture, presentation. It was all just delicious!! The best customer service you’ll get in Melbourne...."
Stephanie Isla
"Fantastic customer service, great music playing at just the right volume, great food (especially the duck fat potatoes) prices got a little hectic on..."
James Brennan
"Loving the new renovations and the great cocktail list , finally a great place in the..."
Konstantina Zavitsanou
"Great place good food great wine list and..."
Connie Katsimalis
"The service here is so good. All of the staff both wait staff and bar staff are so friendly and give amazing recommendations. I’ve been here a few..."
Sztefani
"Food is just beautiful One of my all time..."
Sig
"If I could only eat one meal for the rest of my life, the eggplant chips here would be it. I don't particularly love eggplant and was hesitant to..."
This Diner Is Anonymous
"Had been here before for drinks but didn’t know the food was this good! Came here on a cold Monday night and ordered the Brussel sprouts special as..."
Alex Whitney
"I drive past this place on a daily basis en route to work and as my morning journeys start way before their opening time, I really only get to see it..."
Jojo Armani
"Enjoyed dinner the other week here with my boyfriend. I had the mushroom ravioli which was lovely. Not huge portion sizes but they encouraged share..."
Cherise
"First time at the Ripponlea Food and Wine Bar, even though it was a busy Saturday night the service was fantastic, very friendly courteous staff..."
Priscilla D'Souza
"I ordered more but the food was gone before I could capture the action 🤤 But boy oh boy this place has mastered the attention to detail! Amazing..."
Breakfast_Adventurers
"Having been here only once before, but years ago, I was eager to try this again. It's such a cool little place with funky music and nice interior in..."
Cocacolaangie
"Ripponlea Food and Wine is a local favourite that’s still going strong. Its key-shaped dining room creates a sense of privacy no matter which table..."
A Chronicle Of Gastronomy
"A really nice place with a classic design. Have a really nice entree and main. Have to try their buttermilk cauliflower and their grilled whole..."
Rossyane Tanumarga
"Ripponlea Food & Wine has a perfect corner position on Glen Eira Road opposite Ripponlea Station. I was invited to try their Express Lunch menu which..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Good. Great. Fantastic. The food was lovely. We over ordered. Had a good waitress who was attentive and prompt and listened to all our orders. The..."
FoodieGuru_770
"I came here with a group of friends last minute late on a weeknight.Modern Australian in a dark moody intimate setting. Lots of soft..."
Tinmans Treats
"Needing some lunch. I looked in the entertainment book and gave this one a go. I was very pleased with my choice. Very good menu for lunch and the..."
Tan Tran
"We stopped in here late in the evening for a quick snack. It’s quite an impressive little place! The sliders were the definite highlight, I could..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Friends brought us here for a celebration dinner and this place did not disappoint us. Very cosy and nicely set out. I quite like the side by side..."
Foodiee
"We had a super early lunch here recently and had the place to ourselves! We had a mini feast with the sliders, eggplant chips, kale salad and crab..."
Heidi
"Had dinner here on the weekend. Loved the interior design, very Art Deco. Had a few little issues to start involving confusion with orders but apart..."
Kate Dougherty
"Excellent and friendly service. Tasty food with generous servings. The Baci and Golden Gaytime desserts were ridiculously decedent and very tasty...."
Adrian P
"Accommodating staff to a group of 10 with no booking at 9pm. Food was very tasty. They didn't mind splitting the bill. Waitress was on the ball...."
Danielle
"It’s an exciting place to be, Ripponlea. In the heart of the bagel-belt, it’s really quite tranquil. The Dear Luncher enjoys tranquillity when it..."
The Dear Luncher
"I love finding suburban gems like this!  Mr B and I ventured out to Ripponlea to enjoy what this restaurant had on offer on a Saturday evening.  We..."
Melissa Kate
"Culinary darling Ripponlea Food and Wine pleases with an ethos of using seasonal produce sourced which celebrates the season’s best. The restaurant..."
Gastrology
"Fantastic venue for a wine & long lunch/dinner with extremely friendly & attentive staff. Interior set-up is spacious that helps create an excellent..."
Whats On The Grill?
"We came here on Saturday when it was absolutely bucketing down with rain for a long lunch. It’s a perfect cosy place!Having just reopened the..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Went in to have a look at their new winter menu.Great range of options for brunch. The pear porridge was great and a nice little surprise in the..."
DamoForce Food
"Beautiful food - we loved the small burgers and Ange the head waitress was nothing short of professional and funny... loved her! She made sure we..."
Rebecca
"Had dinner here with a friend last night. Great experience from start to finish. The lady I booked with on the phone was lovely. When we arrived at..."
Fiona
"Beautiful, had dinner here the other night and all the food was amazing. Highly recommend the ravioli, delicious and good serving size. The golden..."
Melissa
"Come here time and time again. Great spot, just opposite Ripponlea train station. The quality of the food is always consistent. Breakfast is so good,..."
April_eats
"An intimate, earthy ambience sets the tone for this lovely restaurant. Came for dinner on a Saturday night with some girlfriends and even though the..."
Ash
"Outstanding service, great menu, delicious food, gorgeous ambient vibe - we love it here for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Would love a few more GF..."
Kharlibear
"Really love this place! Such calm vibes and a great place for a glass of wine with friends or a delicious meal. The desserts here are insane! We love..."
@twogoodtoresist
"The Entertainment Book has not only helped me save money when dining out, but has more importantly introduced me to restaurants that were never on my..."
Hello. Imnikki
"Very nice interior because of the dim lights and wooden texture. Staff were very helpful and filled our water every few minutes which shows how..."
Nomnom
"My go to coffee shop. Also make great breakfast and have some awesome staff. Highly recommended. Definitely one of the best restaurants on..."
Ben Woods
"The place looks nice with its big open windows on the corner and staff are pretty friendly and helpful. However we paid $100 pp for a meal here with..."
Claui
"Always love coming here on the weekend for brunch and coffee, been here so many times and each and every time the staff are really friendly, coffee..."
AllThingsFood&Wine
"I went here a month or go at at 'let's meet @ ' dinner which was amazing! I decided to do a 'meet up ' brunch there as they have a new brunch menu. I..."
Dee Heffernan
"I love this place ... So much that I come for lunch/dinner and leave three/four hours later! Lovely staff, menu is delicious, wine selection to drool..."
Kristi High
"Love this place. Cosy and charming. Great coffee, friendly staff, could sit at the window seats all day and watch the world go by. Menus are..."
Windsorlocal
"Absolutely divine! Dropped in for brekky with a friend, great decor lovely welcoming staff, we were welcomed in warmly seated and an order of..."
Sugar_licks
"Great little local wine bar with good food. It's a lovely place to to sit and savour a lazy glass or two of wine. The kitchen produces some very..."
Bellyporking
"Coffee is delicious, really really good. Had breakfast and for the price the portions were tiny, will stick to just coffee. Great location and..."
Jessie
"This place is absolutely delicious. I have no idea why it is not rated higher, as this place has absolutely no negatives. The food and service were..."
Adi Grof
"Booked here for lunch. We asked to change from the table adjacent to open door as it was very windy. The request wasn't a problem. We were ushered to..."
SusieQ
"Whoever was our waiter tonight was fantastic! He was fun & attentive and the food was great! We had the tasting menu which was heaps of food @ $58 a..."
Elise Mac
"Really nice breakfast menu. Seems like the place to go for a breakie jaffle.Wonderful smiley, friendly, staff.Coffee was..."
MrsChoosy
"Really cool little restaurant with funky decor and vibe. Being a huge wine & cheese fan this certainly hit the nail on the head. The date and..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"This place is our absolute favourite!Every culinary experience we have is measured against the benchmark that is Ripponlea Food and..."
Outnabout
"Wonderful engaging and helpful service - delicious small plates - the prawn, squid and eggplant chips all great. Freekah and tomato salad is..."
Melissa Troy
"My new local thanks to moving to Elwood. What can I say?The staff are lovely, the atmosphere is the best, the wine list is..."
Jenzi
"We love this placeWe have been here for Breakfast, Lunch, Aperitivo and Dinner.Its cool and the wait staff are very attentive - they have..."
Craig
"I love this place, I agree with the other reviews that the food is a little overpriced. It is a wine bar and the wine is great and the service is..."
Shahanalovesmelbourne
"Got 2 small plates..pork slider was amazing and chicken ribs were nothing special. Shared the chocolate bomba dessert which was nice.. it was cool to..."
Zoe Garkinis
"My partner and I went to the Ripponlea Food and wine bar a few months back and loved it. But since the menu change have not been impressed. Ok coffee..."
Carla Kathleen
"For the most part, our experience with Ripponlea food and wine was good. I do like the menu. There's small plates, medium plates and large..."
Mdroc1
"Delicious food and the best staff! My favourite is the 'Rosti' on the breakfast menu. It's open every day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner,..."
Dave Simpson
"Great service. I was a little put of when I went to the toilet and saw the state of the kitchen. Trays of food sitting on the floor and a filthy..."
Sam Miller
"Second visit here and in contrast to the first visit the service was friendly without the attitude and the music was great. Food was very tasty and..."
Stookegal
"Great food and service. Highly recommended. We had the tuna cevice, the eggplant chips, the chateau briand and the chocolate bomb. Every dish was..."
Hungry Tum
"Quite a few people we know recommended it to us so we tried it out. All in all, very impressed! We rang up last minute and they were able to get us..."
Moose
"This place is awesome! Had brunch here with a group of friends for the first time and will definitely be back. Service and food was great! Good music..."
Tess
"Great breakfast. The maple bacon, poached egg with potato rosti and hollandaise is amazing, great coffee along with..."
Michael Moraitis
"Great food. Love the food, atmosphere and service! Great..."
Cheen_tea
"This is a ripper of a restaurant, tucked in next to Ripponlea train station. Staff are attentive without being intrusive, hipster without being..."
YaaniiAtTheAcropolis
"Great neighbourhood bistro. Nice cosy dining space, friendly service and really nice food. The calamari was absolutely sensational, the roast chicken..."
Gustav
"First I'd like to start off by mentioning how friendly & warm all of the staff were. They definitely contributed to the relaxed atmosphere this place..."
D G
"Probably one of the most comfortable and cosiest restaurants in Melbourne especially on a winters night. The staff are exceptionally friendly and..."
Colin Moxey
"Nice neighbourhood eatery. Had very flavoursome mushroom gnocchi and golden gaytime dessert. Intimate atmosphere and attentive..."
Heidi Zerbin-Collins
"What a fantastic experience and why I love this place so much. Faultless food, service, and ambience. Not one thing I could fault. For a lovely night..."
Matthew Duncan Jones
"Absolutely fabulous! Every time I’ve visited the staff have been beyond lovely. Georgia always warmly welcomes you with a smile. The food was all..."
Francesca Burke
"Never been served by nicer staff. Came in on Valentines Day, staff were lovely, food was great and the extra touches like the little love hearts on..."
Lou K
"The perfect start to our Saturday evening out. We shared five entrees, each one a winner, and two cocktails. The service was excellent, we felt ..."
C Moore
Attica
91/100 (1427 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Crab
Scallops
Mussels
Toasts
Juice & Smoothies
Lamb
Juice & Smoothies
Fish
Pork
Beef
Sit down
Australian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Private Dining
Reservations
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After-hours
Fine Dining
"Ben shewry's Masterpiece. Truly a wonder to visit. Came for food, stayed for..."
Sahil
"Ordered the Classic Menu for takeaway at home tonight for my partners birthday and we were very impressed!I've been wanting to try Attica..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"Absolutely beautiful food. We ordered the at home tasting menu on what was meant to be our wedding night. The instructions were easy to follow and..."
At Home Guru
"One kinda cool thing about lockdown life has been all the new takeaway options. Fancy places doing cheaper takeaway, where you might have to do a..."
Katrina Jorna
"Covid-19 lockdown has allowed Attica to offer meals for home and I’m not complaining.One evening I decided to order ‘Ben Shewry’s..."
SouthEastEater
"Definite a must visit if you live in or visit Australia! To dine in Attica is to experience Native Australian elements at its core and..."
Lisafoodadventures
"May 2020 - 3.5. Ordered the lasagne and pull apart garlic bread as takeaway. The garlic bread was delicious - soft and garlicky, however I thought..."
Nalia
"Covid means that we can try Attica at home and honestly it did not disappoint. I don’t normally eat lamb because of the smell but Ben Shewry’s..."
Azusa
"Attica at home thanks to lockdown...."
Big Fat Layer
"Had the classics at home menu recently during lockdown. Really amazing to get the opportunity to eat at one of the world's finest at anytime, even..."
ABC3147
"After waiting patiently to get in to Attica, we finally secured a table. Did we enjoy the food, yes we did (although never had fingerlime served in..."
Teddys99
"We had the pleasure of dining at @atticamelbourne over the weekend after quite a while of trying to get a booking here - super excited!They..."
EatorTreat
"TOP QUALITY EXPERIENCE! With the three month wait, the anticipation was killing me to try the top restaurant in Australia. Result - total success!..."
John Customer
"I recently went to Attica to celebrate a special event. It’s not just a dinner it’s a total experience. The food is extraordinary in the..."
JackieO
"Attica is a name recognised globally for their showcasing of Australian ingredients in a casual, fine dining setting. It is a memorable dining..."
Jamie
"Marvellous. Never have I had so many different, satisfying bites of food as I did at Attica. The attentiveness of the waitstaff is beyond..."
Gdkf
"Attica is a three hatted multi award winning fine dining restaurant that offers a truly unique gastronomic experience.  Owner & Executive Chef Ben..."
Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)
"A thorough, truly Australian meal was made even better by the wonderful staff. The menu was very diverse and delicious - I especially loved the Green..."
Srslyfoods
"【Attica】人生难得几回Attica 等了四个月的waiting list..."
Steven Gu
"I’ve been waiting for this dinner for three months since August bookings were released and I was clicking frantically to secure a reservation for..."
Eat Good Melbourne
"Food - Austrian traditional ingredients, nice concept. It’s very good place to bring overseas friends. However, at five dishes using fingerlime,..."
Naomi
"All I can say is wow. Visiting Attica was the most wonderful experience. Our expectations were pretty high and they exceeded every single one. Every..."
Lee Crawford
"No doubt it’s a highly rated world class restaurant, loved every bit of it! It was a delight in every bite and truly worth the excellent acclaim it..."
RM
"Visited Attica from reviews. I was impressed by the food and the excellent service. The food with many Australian ingredients was unique and amazing..."
Will
"Went here for a birthday. Great dining experience. They take you out the back for an Australian style bbq course with a beer. The sausage was overly..."
Megan Kong
"Food meets perfection. Each dish flowed together in a mouth explosion of flavours. Best dish was the crocodile, and the least favourite dish was the..."
The Darth Zader
"Ambience: 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝Food: 🌝🌝🌝🌝Service: 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌝Finally got the chance to try one of world’s 50..."
Makan2Melbourne
"It was great experience eating food by fingers, I love touching the food and feel it’s texture. Extremely yummy, perfect wine pairing, friendly..."
Silviafufu
"Name one of the top restaurants in the world. So big expectations.Tasting menu using natives and locally sourced ingredients. Modern..."
Jennyabouttown
"Melbourne’s Attica is the 20th best restaurant in the world and when you dine there, you clearly understand why. It’s an experience, to say the..."
Marianna Tuccia
"Have been to Attica a few times and it’s lovely to see it maturing each time in its creativity and presentation. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared..."
PS91
"I don’t know where to start. I’ve been wanting to go to Attica for years, it’s internationally renowned, won countless awards and been included..."
Olive Sundays
"Food was 5* and service was 6*. The food makes it an amazing experience, but the staff take it to the next level. The matching wines are a must. Find..."
Fatty Natty
"I came to Attica before I have searched it . The description is the food ingredients are from Australia . They are like the Australia new modern food..."
Chef To Eat Anyway
"Getting a booking here is not easy but I did succeed after two months on the waiting list and I can say without a shadow of doubt that this was the..."
Bertram Daniel
"Exquisite is the word! Finally get to dine here after a 3 months advance booking.Ambience : 5/5. Situated in a nice and quiet suburb of..."
Moieats
"4.5Hard to believe we were lucky enough to experience such an unforgettable dining opportunity.Service was exceptional.The 17 tasting..."
Magpie
"Extremely pleasant visit. Booked Attica three months in advance. Was very surprised that the environment was relatively ‘casual’. The noise..."
Sweet.connoisseur
"Need to book for 3 mouths and finally tried this restaurant! Food and service were amazing! We had 18 courses, 3 bottles of wine, a bit disappointed..."
Jannette Chan
"Ended up getting a table last minute after being on the wait list for 2 months to celebrate my boyfriends 30th so we were super stoked!We..."
AnotherAsianAbroad
"As promised, an amazing experience. We loved how comfortable the restaurant was - beautifully furnished with a fun atmosphere. The food was..."
Katie Ziccone
"Book 2/3 months before we get reserved in this restaurant. Upon our arrival, it was a small place, classy & authentic with the ambience of romantic,..."
Bite The Looks By BHA
"I’ve been trying to book for a table for 2 for a number of months but it’s always fully booked out. It’s easier to get a table for 4 but not..."
Jolene Lim
"Truly an experienceI had very little idea about what to expect upon coming but I knew I was going to be in for something special. The food..."
Yume Yume
"Set in Ripponlea, ranked 32 of World’s 50 Best restaurants in 2017. Having born and bred in Melbourne, we had to try Attica! $275 per person for 17..."
Tracey @ NoWongFood
"One of the great dining experiences. The two things that stood out the most were the complete lack of pretence and the Australia inspired menu. For..."
Wedders
"One of the best fine dining restaurants I’ve been so far. I can’t really fault anything... such a lovely team and amazing food. Booking was a..."
Ali Moghimi
"We managed to get a table at Attica! A surprise dinner was carefully planned by Boy Bear. The restaurant wasn’t at all what we expected - in a good..."
Hungry For Chips
"After hearing so much about this place, it was time to pay a visit and I am so glad I did! What an experience! The showcasing of Ripponleas natural..."
Pav Arneja
"A wonderful display of Australian ingredients that are yet to be fully explored. This was the main purpose of our visit to Melbourne. From the..."
Benkyousuru
"We have 4 hours dinner, very very full. All the dishes were so special. Surprises were one after one. They guide you have a walk in their garden in..."
Gourmet Explorer
"We dined at Attica some months ago. We were wowed by the food, ambience and service. It was hard to write a review that justified our dining..."
AC
"This was a absolute food experience. 17 amazing courses. I’d recommend you don’t eat all day. You won’t be hungry. Really experimental menu..."
Kim @FabulousDining
"An amazing experience and a tick off the bucket list. Each dish was so unique amd creative credit to the chefs for executing each plate. Very..."
Stephanie Campbell
"I was very impressed with my dining experience at Attica. The 18 courses were imaginative and presented ingredients and flavours I had never..."
Derek
"Made a reservation 2 months ago and I’m so glad I did! The whole experience was incredible, started off with some snacks which were delicious and..."
Syahirah Halim
"It's definitely an unforgettable experience dining at Attica. Service and timing was impeccable for us and the menu was well considered by the chef...."
Food For Thought
"My belief is if you dine here you have to understand what is trying to be achieved. I personally don’t feel I had the tastiest meal here but it is..."
DrunknTigr
"Congratulations Attica for making it in the Top 50 rest in the world announced, attica is so high..."
Heavenlyfoodie
"An iconic restaurant and must try, with interesting interpretations of the various locally sourced produce. Service was exceptional and one thing..."
Roscius D
"After hearing and reading rave reviews about Attica, I just had to check it out for myself. I prepared by watching Chefs Table on Netflix and I must..."
Eatable Melbourne
"This restaurant is not to be missed.I was impressed by the smooth, attentive and accommodating service. It was such a pleasure to be..."
Miss T.A
"Amazing experience that did not disappoint. The food and presentation was more than I expected. The staff were amazing and knowledgeable. Would..."
S_foodie
"Nothing else needs to be said other than it was absolutely perfect. Thank you to the staff for an amazing night - we loved every second of it...."
Blergh!
"Really well deserving of its ranking of number 32 in the worlds best restaurants !  I am not usually a fan of Australian ingredients in food but..."
Vivian
"Amazing experience . Humble , beautiful, sensational dishes . The focus on food is pretty unique and every dish has a tale . Absolutely loved it ,..."
Aniiyyo
"This is one of the most impressive dining experiences in Melbourne, if not the world. If you are a lover of food, so much so that you think cooking..."
KnowingMelbourne
"Innovative menu with a focus on native Australian produce and refinement of uniquely Aussie experiences. Despite having a steep price tag and..."
Angie
"With three Hats, the title of Best Restaurant in Australia, and ranked number 32 restaurant in the world -  Ben Shewry's Attica was definitely on..."
The New Fave
"Very nice food, nice interior, impeccable service. Diner few months ago, would love to go back! Wish there’s easier way to get a table!..."
Minhyuk Alex Lee
"I have been incredibly fortunate to have visited Attica twice, and both times my friend and I had the degustation offering, and both times the food..."
Somatics
"An amazing experience. You need to book months in advance to get a table, but it’s worth the wait. Service is exemplary and the food is amazing. We..."
Dumba
"Came here around 18 months ago and this was a culinary delight. Such an amazing experience. I ate the vegan option (no dairy) my wife the vegetarian..."
FoodieGuru_770
"Attica is reminiscent of a restaurant in an old style town with local shops and stores away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, only it is..."
Wine Dine And Play
"Saturday 11 November 2017 at 7pm. Put simply a different level to anywhere else. ☁️ This was a fabulous dining experience...."
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"Attica is ranked number 32 in the world's top restaurants and has retained the 'three hat' rating from the Australia Good Food Guide this year. The..."
Vi Dang
"Was brought to Attica as a surprise for my birthday and it was such a fantastic experience! I had the wine pairing and would highly recommend it!..."
Lei
"From the moment you step through that unassuming door there is none of the snobbery and pretentiousness of other fine dining restaurants have of..."
Hangry Dreamer
Quat Quatta
89/100 (767 ratings)
Restaurants
Australian
Australian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Australian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We attended my Nieces wedding last Friday night and it was just beautiful The decore was just so luxurious and the meal, the staff were really..."
Dawn McIntosh
"Beautiful place for a wedding, food was amazing plus the service of your staff. Would recommend to family and friends. Had a thoroughly beautiful..."
Katharina Smith
"We were lucky enough to host our son’s wedding at Quat Quatta on Friday evening and it was fabulous! The quality of the food and beverage was only..."
Diana Ryan
"This amazing venue speaks for itself! We held our wedding ceremony & reception here & the evening was just as we hoped (elegant, fun & delicious)...."
Sally Domelow
"Wow, amazing venue, wonderful staff and delicious, top quality food. We were lucky enough to be a guest at a wedding here...."
Julie Mellerick
"My beautiful wife Simone and I adored having our wedding at this stunning venue. The staff were warm and accomodating and ensured our night was..."
Michael Papa
"Such a nice and beautiful reception with the classic design and architecture. Staff is very friendly. Highly recommend for those who would like to..."
Lee Nguyen
"Quat Quatta is one of Melbourne's premier wedding venues. I have done several weddings here and every one of my couples has loved every single thing..."
Yvonne Robertson Wood
"My step daughters wedding reception was held here recently, what an absolutely wonderfull venue, the manager and staff were stella performers,..."
Malcolm Eaton
"Was at a wedding Friday. What an amazing venue! Stunning inside & out. Staff can't do enough for you. Drinks & Food just kept coming all nt. Could..."
Lynn Phillips Culton
"AMAZING venue! We had our wedding at QQ in August, it is such a beautiful venue which all our guests (local, interstate and international) commented..."
Elysia Chan
"We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Quat Quatta on the 2nd of Sepetember and we can not recommend QQ enough. The staff are amazing..."
Courtney Graham
"We had our wedding at Quat Quatta last Friday, and it couldn't have gone better! The staff were so attentive and did everything exactly as we asked...."
Philippa Buchanan Potter
"What an amazing venue!! We had both our ceremony and wedding reception held at Quat Quatta last Friday and it was beyond perfect! The staff are so..."
Jessica Daley
"Quat Quatta is one of the best Wedding venues we’re had the pleasure of working with in the inner Eastern Melbourne region. We can't sing the..."
Nathan OpdeCoul
"Beautiful place Staff were very helpful Had a fantastic time at the Elliott and Samuel..."
Krystyna Stigger
"A truly beautiful building with great history being both preserved and utilized. The best outcome. We attended for a friends wedding so no prior..."
Keith Grisman
"WOW!! Quat Quatta is an exceptional wedding venue!! The team at Quat Quatta were very supportive and made our wedding a night we will never forget!..."
Nimesha Jayakody
"We just wanted to thank Quat Quatta so much for everything. From the very first time we met with them, everything was so seamless and stress-free...."
vanessa bomba
"THE BEST VENUE IN MELBOURNE!! From the moment we stepped into the front driveway, we were entranced with the magic and beauty that is Quat Quatta...."
Tobia Kipper
"From our very first meeting at Quat Quatta the staff were the most professional, organised, helpful and caring staff I could ever have hoped for...."
Esther Gresswell
"This is a spectacular place. Food was delicious. Staff super friendly. The whole experience was brilliant. Must..."
Mirjana Jesensek
"Thank you so much for all your hard work leading up to the day and on the day itself. We received so many compliments on how amazing the venue looked..."
Joanna Telianidis
"On behalf of my new husband and I, I would like to thank team QQ from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day so MAGICAL!! From the..."
Rachel Rodrigues
"Exceptional! I was honoured to be a guest at a wedding here. From the greeting, to the immaculately kept garden, beautiful interiors, shaded seating ..."
Vivian Bullen
Bala Da Dhaba
85/100 (567 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Indian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Delivery
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Bala da Dhaba has the best Indian food I’ve ever tasted. We went here one evening on a whim before lockdown and it was the best experience. The..."
Sztefani
"Great flavours in everything we..."
Vicki Young
"Awesome food and really great people. Recommended! The tandoori mushrooms are incredible, definitely get..."
Daniel E
"The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. Definitely recommend this place to my folks based on my personal..."
Sash
"Whether it’s work evening drinks and dinner or family lunch or dinner Bala Da Dhaba is my favourite place for Indian food. The aroma, tingles the..."
Neetz Neetz
"This place lives up to everyone’s expectations!! i went with my family after long time the food is so flavor some here and AMAZING! Definitely..."
Gurjinder Saini
"It's great to see that the flavours and quality of meal is still awesome as I haven't been back here in over 6 years. I used to visit Bala Da Dhaba..."
Tarajwatson2
"The Tandoori Fish tikka is absolutely delicious and always fresh. Great food and service. We are locals and eat here regularly. Highly..."
Facebook User
"Been eating here for many years and the food is generally quite good but the curries have become very mild, presumably to cater for the weak patrons..."
Nick Millar
"We always have a great time at Bala Da Dhaba. There is always great service and the food is the best Indian in Melbourne. If you want it hot, it will..."
Yasmine Sweeney
"This is the best Indian restaurant in Melbourne hands down. You can't go past their malai kofta - it's unbeatable!! The waiters are all really..."
Talia Slonim
"Very nice traditional Indian cuisine. We sat near the back and could see the chef preparing food (always good when you're trying somewhere new)...."
Miss Dee
"We love this place!Fantastic curries are only one of the reasons Bala Da Dhaba is our go-to Indian restaurant. The staff are sweet and friendly,..."
Tomlovestoeat
"Delicious food, warm cosy atmosphere on a freezing Melbourne eve, good service. Onion bhaji entree was enormous and addictive. Great watching the..."
JimmyC
"We thought of having Biryani and went to the place, as its close by too. A delicious chicken biryani which just melts in mouth. Chicken was so..."
Ankit Namjoshi
"Loved the service and decor of this place. We ordered lentils, paneer saag, mango lassi, veg biryani and naans. I didn't like the biryani, it was..."
FoodHedonist
"Love this place. Atmosphere is good. Food is amazing. My favourite dish is the baigon aloo. Staff are helpful and friendly. And they have many..."
Fiona Kraan
"Love this place. Been there many there many times over the years. Best Indian restaurant in Melbourne. Most under rated restaurant. Great prices. The..."
Kristen Lambert-Bedelis
"Cannot speak highly enough of this restaurant. Consistently tasty Indian food. Rich and generous curries with friendly service every time. Chicken..."
Kate
"Cheap, fast, lovely decors and great tasting curry... One of my fave Indian restaurants in Melbourne now 😃 ... Curries came with chunky meats ......"
World In A Bite
"I have been going to this restaurant for a long time and I am yet to be disappointed , service is great prompt and friendly and food is just divine..."
Jaan Sarab
"This is my favorite Indian place I Melbourne. Service is always friendly and the food is always tasty and satisfying. The daal here is the best..."
Siobhan Joyce
"Never disappoints, this is our go-to Indian for home delivery. The vegetarian dishes are particularly good. Last few deliveries through Menulog have..."
Jakesmallman
"Just an extraordinary display of Indian flavours and friendly service. Their fresh naan bread is a delight and the Dahl is wonderfully..."
Rachel Maas
"I have been eating at Bala Da Dhaba for over five years. Delivery is always a substantial wait so order before you've about to eat your own arm......"
Connor Catherine Isabelle Conkey-Morrison
"We popped in just in time for last orders. The chicken tikka came sizzling on a hot plate and was juicy and tender. I literally had a moment with the..."
Shimona
"I find that Indian restaurants in Australia can be a little on the bland side but that's definitely not the case here, very fresh and flavourful..."
Ryan Treanor
"Delivery - Some of the best Indian I have ever eaten! Freezing cold night in so delivery was perfect, was advised it would be between 30-45 mins and..."
Liveeatdrinklovefood
"Great Indian only problem is its success, a takeaway order normally takes 45mins to an hour. Definitely worth the wait though…They understand what..."
JB
"Been going for years. Amazing. And such romantic mood lighting! Generous, delicious and value for money. I'm getting hungry writing thinking about..."
Darby
"We have picked up food from here very often and have absolutely loved it. The fish curry here is really flavourful and delicious. I have also tried..."
Divya Francis
"Most delicious Indian ive eaten in Melbourne. Since moving back from England i have struggled to find a delicious authentic indian place until now...."
Brookejessie
"Dinner at Bala Da Dhaba. I'm sitting in the restaurant right now! My boyfriend and I love the food and the customer service is..."
Rhi Abblitt
"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). The vindaloo and dhaniya were quite flavoursome... so overall, not a bad choice for the south..."
Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust
"Delicious!. Just had a dinner here with friends. Chicken vindaloo plus rice, breads etc. Was very impressed with the quality. They clearly use good..."
Howittbuzz
"Best Indian food I've had in Melbourne in a very long time. What topped it off was the wonderful service - accommodated special requests and all that..."
Ruby Yadav
"A favourite for years!!. Have been going here for years and never disappointed. Really affordable which is a bonus. Kids love the table next to the..."
Admin
"Underrated. Have visited/ordered from here a handful of times, and the service is always excellent. Highly recommend the dahl and pumpkin..."
Tara
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Ashleigh
"Nice curry, flavourful and tasty! Will go..."
Iggy Kosny
"Real nice. The samosa chat is to die for.. highly..."
Adam Collins
"Been coming here for many years and never been disappointed. The tandoori chicken is outstanding as are the lamb gosht palak and samosa chat...."
Beezneez
"The only place to go for Indian! The take away is great, and we dined in last week and it was just as good. Family friendly and great..."
Summer
"So good. I love Bala Da Dhaba! Get a table next to the kitchen and..."
Tony_mapo
"Great value... Amazing food. We got take away indian from here, had the butter chicken and chicken korma, both were delicious, great authentic..."
Renee White
"It is set is a usual setting as Indian retaurants tend to me: average decor, Pictres of the Taj Mahal anf ancient love stories. After eating the..."
Christopher Alex Pavlidis Garkinis
"Yum!! We love..."
Ashlea Simm
"Best Indian in Melbourne tandoori lamb chops are amazing the lamb madras is also..."
Burt
"Great BYO place. One the few remaining BYO places around town. the food is..."
Jakisamir
"Best in town. Hilarious service but the food is the best Indian in Melbourne. Be sure to try the special spicy samosa chat and..."
Stephen
"This is a good curry house with some traditional favourites. Samosas are huge and packed with veg. Best veg dish is the Subji, brimming with fresh..."
Vickitoria
"Good curry house, hard to park near but the food is worth a bit of a stroll. Pretty spicy too, don't overestimate your tolerance like I..."
Adam Bramdaw
"Great food. We had takeaway lamb madras, tandoori chicken and aloo palak with garlic naan. It was all so fresh, not oily and we will definitely go..."
Caro
"Nice ambiance & food. Starters are yummy. Certainly worth..."
Abhijit
"Great food; the Kashmiri Naan and barbecue chicken with makhani sauce were awesome. We were also able to take home our leftover food with no..."
May
"All hail the king!. Hands down the best Indian in Melbourne and no doubt about it.Food is excellent, service is lovely, atmosphere is great..."
Mouthlikelion
"I maintain and have done so for years, that this is the best Indian restaurant in Melbourne. I might be blinkered because I haven't tried all of them..."
Amanda Young
"Wonderful food and excellent service. The food at Ba Da Dhaba is excellent and the service is prompt and friendly. Highly..."
Mark Chatswood
Turning Point
83/100 (520 ratings)
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"Hawk and Hunter is bold, bright and beautiful. Inside, the brightly accented walls and light furniture keep the venue looking crisp and modern...."
Suzie Scribbles
"Best coffee in Australia! The staff are incredibly friendly and the food is outstanding. A place you must visit if you are in the..."
Luke Curtis
"I had a Mother’s Day brekkie with my Daughter Emily. The food was divine, the service was terrific, the staff all extremely friendly and the..."
Annie Vickers-Willis
"We just ate here...Vegan Euphoria, Fantastic...My partner had Pork Belly, Amazing! Prana Chai Fab! we'll be back...lovely setting and service was..."
Kelly Davies
"Just amazing! Great food. Great service and very doggy friendly. We will definitely be back!..."
Adrian Ciarrocchi
"One of the best brunches I've had, and the prices are reasonable as well. I'll definitely be..."
Kirk Stephen
"I had a delicious VEGAN Date and Walnut breakfast loaf this morning here. 2 thick slices served with jam, a great coffee, and lovely outside seating..."
Dylen Wilde
"Atmosphere great. Loved the menu. Service and food..."
Kathie Smith
"Lucy and her excellent team looked after us wonderfully, will definitely be back..."
Alicia Farran
"Excellent service. They took a little long to bring my coffee as they were a bit busy, but then took my coffee off the bill to apologise. Above and..."
Natalie Willis
"Turning point cafe is the perfect local cafe if you’re in the Ripponlea area. The cafe is very spacious with a lot of natural light and the staff..."
Jess K
"Lovely ambience. Spacious.Ordered burger and salmom hashbrown . Taste perfect. Just nice for us as it was Not..."
Joel Wan
"This cafe is situated right next to the Ripponlea station, which is highly convenient! Love the modern sleek wooden design too - an insta friendly..."
Joanne | Melbournecitay
"Super..."
Hoang Phan
"Nice cafe with good ambience. Food is really good and worth the visit. Ricotta pancakes are delicious..."
Aimee
"Excellent customer service. Everyone is incredibly friendly and remember all their local (loyal) customers. Reliably delicious food and always the..."
Burgers Of Melbourne
"Loved the food and ambience at Turning Point! We have been twice in as many weeks, this makes it to our go-to cafe list! On our last visit, my..."
Gourmand
"It is not very often I go to Ripponlea, but Turning Point, a cafe run by the friendliest staff, with sensational food is perhaps the reason I will..."
Kevin & Emily
"Will come back for:+ Watermelon smoothie+ Beef burger+ Ricotta pancakesWas here to grab a quick bite for lunch and was..."
The Casual Diner
"We were invited back to Turning Point, we always enjoy our visits here and this was no exception. The peanut butter smoothie is still a favourite..."
Good Food Good Mood
"Hands down the best Eggs Benny I've had. Couldn't get enough of the potato rosti! The beef brisket was cooked to perfection also. This is one dish..."
Ashleigh Michelle
"I absolutely love this cafe. Have been here many times and each time I leave thoroughly impressed. The service is warm, food is sensational and..."
Steph Richardson
"A lovely brunch at this gorgeous cafe in RipponleaThe space is modern, bright & full of greenery. I love the wooden wall divider that..."
Melanie (ForeverBrunching)
"Came here today for lunch. Had the chocolate milkshake, poke bowl, beef burger ,tea &cappuccino. I absolutely love the poke bowl , the salmon is..."
Mrs Lavender
"Friendly and efficient service and tasty menu. I went for the glorious greens and added a poached egg and bacon. A tasty and healthy meal. All of the..."
Kate Dougherty
"Real rating 4.2 ⭐️ We had visited Turning Point for brunch a few weeks ago and here’s what we had!Matcha and oat porridge -..."
Win - FSC
"I was so excited to re-visit Turning Point after having a wonderful experience at their Winter Menu launch. I had been dreaming about the Chicken..."
Stelly
"💛 time for a warm comforting brunch🍵 matcha & oats porridge🍗 chicken waffles🎃 warm pumpkin salad🏚: Turning..."
Sense Of Food
"3.5Aesthetic brunch scene.The place is really nice and spacious, with good amount of sun in the back area where we sat. Staffs were..."
JOELLE
"This cafe is as good as everyone says! 8/10 from me! First off, food here is delicious! My asparagus and smashed peas were filling even..."
Eleanor
"Loved the effects and theatrics with brunch, smoke with my granola, yes please! So tasty and fresh must try with..."
Cmzajicek
"Beautiful cafe and amazing food ❤️FOOD: We ordered the ‘Bagel On Point’ and ‘Matcha and Oat Porridge’. My dish was the..."
Jianne Yong
"It was all about the greens this morning 🥬🥦🥑🥒🥝🍏 and what wonderful greens they were 😍 Thanks @turningpointripponlea (Ripponlea)..."
EatsOfMelbourneAus
"Spacious modern cafe located just right opposite the Ripponlea station. Though the food took a while to arrive, it was a pleasant wait while enjoying..."
LuanC
"Absolutely loved this café! The food was delicious - particularly the Eggs Benny 😍🙌🏽 so much goodness. Plus + the staff were..."
Claire Esler (@snackwithclaire)
"Modern and bright Turning Point is in a perfect spot across the road from Ripponlea Station. Staff are always friendly and the menu is a good mix of..."
Lee Crawford
"We were invited to Turning Point Ripponlea to try their winter menu, and we were impressed! A hidden gem just across Ripponlea train station and not..."
Two Hungry Diners
"Went here for a Sunday brunch. Great food, everything was tasty and fresh. Service was friendly, seamless and relaxed. Good food experience, I’d..."
Vernon Williams
"One of our favourite brunch spots. Highly recommend the eggs bene! I can’t wait to try all the new items on the menu!This is a cool place to..."
David Mitchell
"We came here as we had voucher from Entertainment Book. The food was amazingly good. Big block of hash brown with very crispy edges topped with..."
Kacangma
"Lovely stuff! I came for winter menu launch night and I fell in love with the food I was seeing! I also really wanted to see the cafe in..."
Amy Flood
"I've visited Turning Point several times now, and honestly, every visit has been near to flawless! From the food to the service, I've always felt so..."
McKenzie Collins
"Cool space, cool vibe. Nothing jumped out at me on the brekky menu so I went old school scrambled eggs and bacon with a green juice. It was a solid..."
Sarah
"Where do I start!!!!? The staff at Turning Point are so lovely and very friendly - great suggestions on what to order and amazing attention to..."
Eatdrinkmelbs
"Let’s turn it around!We all have so many struggles in our little lives. But you can ALWAYS do to turn things around. And maybe if you..."
Ines Fernandes
"Bringing the smoke show to a plate near you. The food was outstanding and the service was super prompt, definitely one of those hidden gem sort of..."
@foodtom
"Located opposite the Ripponlea train station, Turning Point is a classy, inviting cafe that has plenty of atmosphere and a fantastic menu. Firstly,..."
Morgs71
"Finally made it to Turning Point and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's bright and spacious inside with a beautiful yet simple interior. We were shown to..."
Cocacolaangie
"This place nailed it!! The service was the best I have had in a long time in the midst of disappointing cafe hospitality at large. The staff here..."
Linda
"Welcome to the Turning Point Show!This place is beautiful! The lighting, the people, the coffee and of course the food!And it’s..."
KITCHFIT
"So lucky to get a seat here today as it coincided with the Attica Bake Sale which flooded Ripponlea with hundreds of people and cars. Coldest day in..."
Carmilla5
"I had an amazing vegan brunch spread at Turning Point! The WARM PUMPKIN SALAD was perfect for a pumpkin-lover like me 🎃 Cant decide if I..."
Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)
"We came back recently to Turning Point, this time with another couple and their baby. It was a little more rush with the little fella as he didn’t..."
Espy Eats
"Was expecting it to be far busier than what it was considering it’s rating but it was very quiet on a Saturday morning. Had the eggs benny which..."
Birdman
"Came here for breakfast this morning. We arrived around 9.30am and there were plenty of tables.I had the Warm Pumpkin salad which was excellent,..."
Sweetlikesugar
"Tasty and quality ingredients, fresh decor. I prefer strong flavours and lots of them, so found our dishes to be slightly boring as it was a large..."
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"This is a brunch spot you must visit. The creativity is taken to another level here, with the Point of No Return and Piña Colada Bowl literally..."
Renee @thehappyorganicgirlau
"I’ve been here before and recently went to try their new winter menu. My last experience had been okay, the food was nice but didn’t knock my..."
Agreekable
"Turning Point offers a compelling option to indulge in the weekend lazy brunch ritual.Another stunning venture by the Undercover Retail..."
Gastrology
"First Impression: The staff are very efficient with the seating and taking the coffee orders allowing us to contemplate on their very inventive..."
Kurly Wurly
"Great plant based options! Loved the light filled space & friendly service. Especially impressed with the chunky haloumi that comes as an optional..."
Hunting For Greens
"Turning Point cafe is conveniently located across the road from the Ripponlea train station. It is a modern cafe that not only serves delicious..."
Dine And Dash
"The goodSalmon scrambled eggs with roe and some creamy green sauce. Soooo good. It’s no longer on the menu plsss bring it back ;(((Got..."
Eatjin
"3.9Turning Point is a very popular place. It has a groovy new fitout. But it’s stark concrete and wood needs some sound baffling. ..."
Two Sheds
"Something suggests Ripponlea is about to become a new cult weekend destination; Mocha Jo's, Miss Ruben's, Garage Wine Store and Ripponlea Food & Wine..."
Jasmin Bleeks
"Absolutely loved everything about this cafe. The atmosphere was lovely with incredible decor and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The food..."
The.Top.Lifestylee
"Turning point was the whole package. Great staff, delicious coffee and amazing food. The smashed avo was on of the best and make sure you add egg and..."
Lauren Marino
"Fantastic food and fantastic service! Coffee is great and the food is beautifully presented.I highly recommend Turning Point! Looking..."
Foodloverwhojiggles
"One of my local places I simply keep coming back my favourite dish the French toast isn't on the menu anymore. I don't know why as it was so popular...."
Sweetoothbrunches
"Turning Point is located opposite Ripponlea station just off Glen Eira Road. It’s a lovely big space with windows down one side & I love the..."
Chronicles Of Nardia
"Came here for Sunday lunch and suprising wasnt too busy. We noticed the place is open for functions and larger group bookings as well.The..."
Eatalatte
"Now this is food. Truffled eggs with a perfect flavour that actually comes through for once. Lovely attentive staff. Great atmosphere. Would highly..."
Bree Smith
"Came here yesterday for the first time. Fathers day, crazy day to try and go to a popular cafe, I know!! We were very happy with our..."
Argyro Saisanas
"Spacious and comfortable interior with different seating arrangements (single by the window or communal on the large table, etc). I loved the French..."
Bun's Food Diaries
"Turning Point is a much needed addition to the sleep suburb of Ripponlea. With a diverse menu that’s bound to tickle your tastebuds and..."
Penguineats
"Turning Point is definitely worth a return visit! Great, convenient location right in front of Ripponlea station, a large, modern fit-out, awesome..."
Melbourne Food Journey
"As a sister restaurant of Collective Espresso and Short Straw, you know that the food and service are going to be great.  Easily accessible, located..."
Eat Play Live Melbourne
"We visited Turning Point on the weekend and had a great time. I don't live near Rippon Lea, however I love the area and am so glad I got the chance..."
Oj_always_eating
"I recently visited Turning Point to try out their new winter menu. We ordered the Pina Colada smoothie bowl and the warm pumpkin salad along with..."
The Brunch Specialist
"Turning Point is the newest venture from Chef Jose Chavez (Short Straw) and is a bold, bright beacon on the Ripponlea brunch front. Filling the spot..."
Suzie Scribbles
"Turning point cafe is the perfect local cafe if you’re in the Ripponlea area. The cafe is very spacious with a lot of natural light and the staff..."
Breakfastpiggy
"Beautiful café situated in the heart of Ripponlea. Love the spacious layout and modern decor.We tried out the crispy skin salmon, french toast,..."
@thefoodiealgorithm
"SO stoked to have been invited to try the new dishes on TP’s new winter menu, and they look bloody amazing!! Such an awesome modern space down at..."
Melbourne To Mouth
"This cafe is open and has sooo much space! It’s perfect for those with children. I also love how there is plenty of parking. I enjoyed what was..."
The_littlehungrylife
"Tucked away on a side street yet located in the heart of the suburb, right next to the railway station, Turning Point is a great place to hang out..."
The Spice Adventuress
"Really great overall vibes at this cafe. The customer service is great, the venue is spacious and all the staff are lovely! Definitely will be..."
China Gir1
"Such a relaxing cafe beside Ripponlea Station. Great coffee and very nice people and service. They are very catering to food requests! Ask for a..."
Yangyv _
"Enjoyed a tasty brunch with corn & halloumi fritters and autumn mushroom on pumpkin toast in the quiet outdoor..."
Mindy Somers
"Finally made it to Turning Point and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's bright and spacious inside with a beautiful yet simple interior. We were shown to..."
Angie Bee
"Came here today for Mother’s Day and it was excellent. Good coffee and food. Very attentive and friendly staff. Great experience..."
Rachael Angley
"Would definitely have the Eggs Benedict and Scrambled Eggs again! We're locals and were presently surprised by how they've turned the food around...."
Thomas Stur
"We were invited to Turning Point Ripponlea to try their winter menu, and we were impressed! A hidden gem just across Ripponlea train station and not..."
Two Hungry Diners
Follow The Leader Cafe
91/100 (866 ratings)
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"Great service, friendly staff, family friendly. Love..."
Juls Bates
"Great food, wonderful staff a very relaxing place to..."
Katrina Kelly
"The best kept secret in The Rip - the courtyard and the Brekkie..."
Rob Beveridge
"Stunningly devicious...and consistently good! Thank..."
Gavin Moody
"Coffeegasm! I ordered a magic 3/4 length coffee. It was strong, creamy with no bitter aftertaste. Even the star shaped design in the froth was a work..."
J Gideon Sarantinos
"Great food !!! Friendly staff !!!! Great..."
Carolyn Senik
"love this place, always know what your going to get, food is sensational, coffee is brilliant, service is good. it was our go to brekky place when we..."
Ant Croker
"Great coffee, great owner and great food..."
Kevin Van Damme
"Just had the Salmon bagel .. absolutely delicious !!!!!! Loved it Great service ......"
Vered Hinga Jacobs
"We received such lovely service here today. Our little boy was doted on by the staff, our coffee was perfect and our food was delicious! Thank you,..."
Hope Cummins
"My fav Place in Melbourne.. Cant wait till I..."
Daniel Albornoz
"Food is awesome and the coffee was absolutely god damn perfect omg this is my favourite place in all of Ripponlea. parm is an awesome..."
Samantha Cowell
"Delicious food and good service. What more could you..."
Max Height
"Delightful, artistic, friendly, innovative..."
Marina Stehle
"This quiet place is the perfect location to work while enjoying some delightful food. With a interior filled with rubber ducks it will surely make..."
Sweetoothbrunches
"I normally go to one of the other cafes on Glen Eira to grab coffee but lately I’ve been coming back to Follow the Leader because their coffee is..."
Sztefani
"This café is really unpretentious but very welcoming. They had an average menu but my dish was really good, fresh, a good mix of textures and..."
Lulu T. Legrand
"WOW! - I ordered a Soy Latte with 2 Sugars with 2 of their cakes. 1 was a pistachio/rhubarb Tea cake and the other was a Cinnamon Croisant. From..."
DineByNine
"Follow the leader just launched for dinner with terrific Asian Fusion Cuisine.Crying Tiger, Crispy Barramundi, Marinated Lamb Ribs and Sticky..."
Nun Sujanya
"Sunday morning; the place was full and they only had a waiter and a barista on and the service was surprisely really good! Friendly and quick..."
BrunchGC
"Love the name of this cafe. Coffee is great! We had the brekkie burger & the shashuka baked eggs. Serving was huge. Service was friendly. A nice cosy..."
Who Loves Good Food
"fresh food in town , very nice coffee , I order flat white and when u drink it you can feel the layer , staff have good memories knowing customer..."
Lavin.D
"Love this cafe! Consistently good food and service, great coffee, and their menu changes up regularly to keep things fresh. They don't do anything..."
Michelle
"I had the breakfast burrito which was filling and delicious, however it did get a bit messy, 2 napkins later, from all of the tomato juices! My..."
Glorious Food Melbs
"This is a brilliant place to go for food.I have been here many times over the last year.And you can't go wrong.very good every time with no..."
Colin Foley
"Been roughly 5 times now and have always found the food, service and coffee to be great. When in the area we always choose this cafe as our go..."
Kelly
"Thank goodness, finally a cafe that can do avocado and toast right! Also had the muesli with poached rhubarb and pear which was amazing, perfect..."
Ceael
"Nice little cafe in the neighborhood. Had the fritters which tasted good. Decent serve of cured salmon too. Ordered a skinny flat white,..."
FoodHedonist
"Great spot with reasonable prices. Very friendly and accommodating service. There's a lovely courtyard out the back. Excellent chai, and you get..."
Jannaheb
"Just moved to the area and as soon as I walked in I was welcomed by the friendly staff. I ordered a latte and it was served just the way I liked..."
Jose Ignacio Reyes
"Been meaning to drop into Follow the Leader for a long time and finally I made it. On a fresh Winter morning the cafe was busy with many regulars..."
Fish
"Nice food, great coffee, cozy place! They have a great menu and friendly staff. I am new in St Kilda East, having just moved here last week, and this..."
Irma Liando
"Very Tasty Eggs.Was recommended by a friend of this tasty little place, which turned out to be a fantastic eatery for a Saturday Morning..."
Louis Raper
"Best Breakfast Spot Ever....... must try the Harissa Eggs... They are the best Harissa Eggs I have had, also the French Toast if your looking for..."
Atlanta Wilson
"Yum!. Had baked egg and big breakfast. both were..."
Andyroddick413
"Fab Breaky! !. Ces and I ordered breakfast and weren't disappointed. Ces had the Big Breakfast, everything you could want and he demolished it..."
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"Super cute little cafe. Their 'Follow the Leader' theme is reflected throughout the store - from the signage to the adorable display of various..."
FOOD TRIP
"WOW! great breakfast. Really good food at this café, great friendly staff & excellent coffee!The scrambled eggs, good quality bacon, choice of..."
Heyjude
"Great little brunch location, with a short wait time and friendly staff. Good solid selection of your classic brunch favourites with a few special..."
Ms.quyen.ho.eats
"The sweet potato hash served with poached eggs, feta and green tomato jam was an easy choice to make. I found these ingredients to be a great..."
Melissating
"Go there!!! GO THERE!!!!!. Fantastic coffee and food, and absolutely gorgeous staff, who always make you feel so welcome. No faults, great kitchen,..."
StumpyF
"Hidden gem. Great cafe with amazing baked eggs. Staff were friendly, service was good, they had tea. May seem strange but eating at most St Kilda..."
Kit Walker
"My new local!. Went into follow the leader for breakfast for the first time on the weekend with my girlfriend, I had the pancakes and she had the..."
Coffee_boy
"Rippin' it up in Ripponlea. Been here a few times, thoroughly enjoyed my coffee's, and berry crushes.Staff are great, courtyard and decor make..."
NDS09
"Fresh, healthy, quality brekky options. Delicious juices. Generous portions. Very friendly, lovely staff. Little gem amongst other pretentious cafés..."
Jackie Dzienciol
"Awe-filled.. I've never been to Ripponlea before but I'll be coming again to visit this cafe. It's cosy yet spacious and the customer service was..."
Penny
"Great Cafe... FANTASTIC. WOW... What a fantastic little cafe my friends suggested I should go visit. Layout is cute, love the feature wall that runs..."
Tea Guru
"Really friendly service. Nice atmosphere. Food was pretty good. If I was in the area, I'd go back. Salads were..."
Deborah Bowen
"Had breakfast here and was pleasantly surprised, the food is brilliant with nice big portions. An absolute..."
Trumbis
"Dinner at FTL. I went to try the dinner at FTL last night because I love dropping in for just a coffee (the best in town) or a quick bite for lunch...."
HelenC
"Great spot that is not pretentious or packed.. You know when you walk by a location to the station a couple of times a week and not see something -..."
AndyR
"Looking forward to my next visit. First visit to this cafe and I will definitely return. The breakfast menu had so much to offer. My eggs were cooked..."
Perera
"I had a positive experience at Follow The Leader. The FTL burger was awesome! Didn't manage to sample some of the home baked treats on the counter..."
Frequent Flyer
"Great Lunch Oct 9th. Great Cafe and funky atmosphere. The young guy was friendly, attentive and on the ball. Not sure why people leave such negative..."
Jesse
"Great food with vegeterian options. Friendly service. Cafe has a great vibe. Definately coming back..."
Timothy Ciavarella
"My favourite brunch spot of 2013, but why the menu change? Bring back French toast and FTL..."
Sf
"Fab brunch, love it! Coffee bit strong for me, but food was soooo..."
BC
"Relaxed. Really cool place, super relaxed and great courtyard out the back... lemon slice is..."
Liam Alexander-Quinn
"Recommend the haloumi for $5, finally provided me with an idea on how to use dried cranberries. An excellent little dish, coffee vgood too. Service..."
D C
"Fantastic! Was here a few weeks ago on a gorgeous sunny day, sat in the courtyard with my pup. Coffee was good, staff were attentive but easy going...."
Werplegirl
"As a person who has a taste for really good coffee all I can say is this cafe ticked all the right boxes. I visited this cafe on Monday and was..."
Coffeeaddict
"Excellent. The coffee is excellent and so is the food and the service is friendly and..."
Skaway2010
"Love it. Great coffee and meals at very reasonable prices. I have had breakfast and lunch here. would recommend to..."
Therealblummers
"Great place!. Nice cool, casual atmosphere, warm smiles from staff, but not fake, they were very attentive and welcoming, great food, yum..."
Skye
"Great venue, great staff, delicious food. Sadly my poached eggs were not at all runny but quite firm inside. We both agreed that my breakfast buddy's..."
Cgfol1
"Fresh, cheap cafe food with an easy and non-pretentious FTL twist. The staff were courteous and paid close attention - only downside? There wasn't a..."
Liam Wright
"Great staff, awesome coffee and fabulous food.... FTL Greens is the bomb... Have had it twice this week... Alex is a great..."
Kristian Gordon
"Cute crisp new cafe in Ripponlea. Nice fit out. Good coffee- thanks to St Ali! Give it a try- nice small serves of lunch items. Ideal to combine!..."
Reets
"Great!. Relaxing and great coffee, staff are friendly and its a great way to spend a lazy..."
Grant
"$5 dishes. Who couldn't go past something saying a $5 dish offering.. just what we needed feeling a little bit budget conscious.. and they were..."
Loula
"Fab new tone on tone cafe with courtyard and friendly staff in an upcoming foodies hood. Baked eggs my favorite. I hope they make the bagel BLT with..."
NYEastVillage
"Wonderful little spot :) fantastic coffee best on the street. Service is fantastic food is wonderful and the service is the best I have had in a long..."
Cafe Spotter
"The snapper was to die for... Top class..."
Vic Cook
"Love the courtyard!. FTL is new and fresh and shiny (not suprising as it has only been open one week and one day!). The staff were friendly and..."
Amanda McConnell
"Potential to be a Leader. Checked out the newest cafe addition to Rippon Lea Village (Spout and Hawk & Hunter are nearby).They have done a..."
Binny
"Only had a flat white but place looks great, awesome courtyard. Coffee good. Staff could be a little more bubbly but will give them a break as it was..."
The4Naiseys
"I love finding new places to eat that are delicious and affordable. Follow The Leader in Ripponlea was definitely..."
String Of Events
"However, I opted for the ‘F.T.L. Burger: pure Angus beef patty, tomato, lettuce, cheese, tomato chutney, sesame aioli, pickle with chips’..."
Miss Sage Sugar
"Great food, coffee and friendly..."
Foodinfocusz
"THE best hollandaise i have had in years. eggs benedict with pulled lamb... OMG simply amazing. eggs poached to perfection, all served hot fresh..."
Aisha Lea
"Best coffee and barista in the Ripponlea - Balaclava area without a doubt. I live locally and I have been at all the coffee shops around, if you are..."
Maria Montoya
"Very friendly crew, good coffee and food. Reduced menu during the covid_19 shutdown, offering take away..."
IGuideU
"Ash helped us to pull together a private function at short notice. He was so helpful, and made it so easy for us to plan. The food and drink served..."
Clara T
"Coffee and food was fantastic! Cosy spot. Kid friendly. Recommended..."
RavenAUS
"One of my favourite cafes! The food, the atmosphere and, of course, the best coffee. Whatever day you come in, they make you a great coffee with..."
Gaik Masis
"The best coffee in Ripponlea/Glen Eira road since Hawk & Hunter closed. Service is great and the brunch menu hasn't disappointed so far. It's never..."
Tom Edmonds
"Very good..."
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Miss Ruben's Canteen
73/100 (183 ratings)
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"3.9. Visited Miss Reuben on Glen Eira Rd in Ripponlea today for a take away sandwich on the run: pastrami, red kraut and dijon was the order. On..."
Two Sheds
"My partner and I found ourselves in Elsternwick one Saturday and decided to try Miss Ruben's Canteen for breakfast/brunch. I really loved my Corn &..."
Lynda Tieu
"Eclectic mix of dine in and take out. Great salads for the health conscious but you can’t go past the the signature pastrami. Niccolo coffee...."
Whocareswhatithink
"Absolutely fantastic sandwiches. The only shame is you probably want to eat 3 in one sitting. Can be difficult to get a seat as it's usually pretty..."
InnerWestWayne
"Lovely salads, flourless chocolate cake and lemongrass & ginger tea. I'm very surprised with the previos bad reviews. Front staff was lovely and..."
Aysegul Altug
"I visit here regularly for lunch as I work around the corner. The salads are amazing, I have tried remaking the quinoa salad repeatedly at home and..."
Madeleine Murray
"Love popping into Muss Ruben's Canteen. There coffee each time has been delicious and the number of salads and spanakopita I've tried over the times..."
Kelly F
"Great little spot to come for lunch. If you're a fan of New York style deli, then you will love this place. I had the pastrami sandwich, gluten free..."
Luke Porter
"Awesome little cafe with a whole lot more - delicious takeaway and take home meals as an extra offering. Must try their Ruben breakfast..."
Dima Pudel
"Amazing Pastrami/Corn beef sandwiches... Best in Melbourne imo - rivalling the USA deli style Rubens... The salads were also amazing! Seating is..."
Carlo
"The back end of this business are doing a fantastic job. Also love the space, esp. the high ceilings, it's bright and airy with cute period..."
Louise
"Can only comment on the pastrami sand which is one of the best myself and my partner have ever had! Unfortunately, I thought the salads were rather..."
Celeriac85
"Incredible salads - so tasty and filling.   I can recommend the pumpkin salad and my wife had the delicious ruben sandwich.  What a great addition..."
TC
"Absolutely loved this place! They have the most incredible salad bar which you can mix and match all the salads with no restriction on how many! The..."
Danielle Fenner-Smith
"Turkey sandwich and of course the Ruben were delicious!  A little pricey but the whole concept and execution have been put together well and I am..."
Bizchen
"It's taken a while for me to get there, but it was worth the wait! What a really great place it is. The staff aren't in your face which always really..."
Megan Pimm
"This place is a Must try! Best ruben sandwich & the gnocchi were amazing! Took home some sweets & they were good. Looking forward to our next visit..."
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