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Grind Coffee Bar Sunshine

85/100 (682 ratings)

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"Service was prompt & friendly. Staff even catered for an elderly woman requiring assistance while I was there. Good deed for the day done ✅..."

Rhiannon Beck

"The only place in all of Sunshine that serves fantastic coffee. But I have to say there old fashioned style freshly made hamburgers are my absolute..."

Tricia

"Cheap and cheerful! The coffee is delicious and food is pretty standard but fine for the price. I ordered a side of avocado with my breakfast (extra..."

Tara Rain

"I've been here previously once before for a take away coffee however I don't recall too much of that visit.I dropped by for a coffee on the..."

Sherz

"Homely brunch spot/ coffee catch up location in the western suburbs! Interior design of the coffee is very woody, giving super edgy, lowkey..."

Kim T

"Stumbled across this place when looking for a coffee, while waiting for a car service.I had the Thai omelette and it was really good! Reminded..."

Annise Dawson

"Food was amazing and cheap! Honestly the best scrambled eggs ive ever had, and without fail they are always amazing! alot of options of food, sides..."

Amelia Dupla

"Food was great, and really cheap! The service was brilliant, the waiter who served us was really friendly and made us really comfortable. Would..."

Alise

"My GF and I both had vegetarian claypots which were delicious for brunch. The Coffee was flavoursome without being too bitter. Enjoyed the..."

Dougal

"The claypots are nice and the coffee is good. I like the variety of coffees and matcha drinks. Staff are chill. The place has a decent ambience too,..."

Gigi

"I loved the feel of this cafe, very relaxed. We were seated immediately, and had a very friendly waiter who took our order promptly. We ordered the..."

Serena Shehrbano

"Great local all day breakfast varieties, friendly and fast service, my favourite was the clay pot delicious rice and grilled chicken with..."

Lyonee Dang

"Hands down best place for Brunch in Sunshine.I ordered Almond Latte with Honey. They brewed it just right and texture and..."

Superqdawgg

"Always get really great and friendly customer service here! This is my go to coffee place on my way to work as they offer lots of milk alternatives..."

Bee En

"Went to Grind for lunch on a Friday. Very busy little cafe, a bit understaffed which in turn made their service a little slow. Friendly waiter. Food..."

Emma

"If going to Grind was a crime I would be a repeat offender. I have been frequenting grind for over a year since moving to Sunshine. I still..."

Supporteskimo

"FAVOURITE BREAKFAST/BRUNCH/LUNCH SPOT IN THIS AREA! Seriously delicious options, great staff and great service!!! Obsessed with their hash browns..."

Nelz

"It's Friday lunch and time for a Dad-venture! Today my sister Jo, her BF Matt and I headed to Grind in Sunshine to see if this local cafe was WORTH..."

Dad-Ventures

"Always head there whenever I'm looking to have really good coffee, good food too. Decent pricing and the friendliness there never disappoints me...."

Jackie Yip

"Coffee was great and mine had a little cat in the foam (bummed I didn't take a photo!!). Food was yummy and not over priced like a lot of cafes these..."

Moneta Tan

"Glad to see places like Grind popping up in Sunshine. Good coffee and I love that there's no minimum card limit (unlike their neighbour...). Have..."

ThatGirlAlice

"Fresh little spot in the heart of Sunshine. Have tried beef curry, egg omelette with rice and mini cheeseburgers. Food and service on each..."

Roi_777

"Great place. Service is good but sometimes can be a small wait when busy.Always get the BBQ chicken and it is delicious. Good..."

Bec Brient

"This is my regular haunt when I am working at Sunshine court. The barista makes amazing soy chais and the claypots even though feel like they take a..."

Melanie SRG

"Been a regular since the first time a friend took our group of friends here. Honestly can't find a more nice convenient local place for a coffee or..."

Cong Nguyen

"I'm not an overly intelligent person so I came here because I thought it was a gay pick up joint and I'm really tired of not being able to get sex..."

P.J Middleclass

"One of the best coffees that I had, great strong vanilla latte along with the great customer servise makes the experience very enjoyable. Promised me..."

HeNrYn0705

"Hospitable and friendly staff, very welcoming :DAlways come for a perfectly poached Egg Benedict for the price of $10 (along with smoked..."

Kim Tran

"A trendy little cafe hidden in Sunshine. I was served the most amazing Matcha latte - worthy of a prize! My grandma and I ordered the Claypots and..."

Jasmine Velickovic

"This place is on the right track. Well meaning service, good coffee and tightly run menu executed well. With its quaint hint of Vietnamese flair and..."

Hungry Ronin

"Went for lunch with my daughter. We had the beef & vegetable with rice and the grilled chicken on rice clay-pots. They were both very tasty and..."

Eat To Live

"First time to review a restaurant ever. Experience that good, I had to share my wonderful experience. I felt like I was in McDonalds, my meal was a..."

Jennifer Ang

"Good service and delicious food, not a big fan of omelettes, but really enjoyed the Kransky omelette which says a lot. There's not many decent cafes..."

Butsi

"I've been a long time customer and I love the atmosphere here. I always get my morning coffee here, sometimes getting some breakfast as well. They..."

Paul Huy Bui

"Went for lunch on a Saturday. Had the beef burger and lamb burger with chips. Both burgers were great and the chips were crunchy and well seasoned...."

Glen

"Extremely underrated.Had the eggs benedict with chips and a sugar cane drink on the side. Eggs from the benedict were beautifully..."

VanDamme Nguyen

"Love this place, the staffs are friendly and the claypot dishes were nice even tho they didn't use the claypot to cook, the BBQ chicken, Beef claypot..."

Pacman

"Very friendly staff, great food, Awesome coffee.Would definetly come back here to try everything on the menu. I will be definetly be telling all..."

Robert Egan

"Such a warm welcoming place, from the moment I stepped into the venue, up until I have departed, the staff have treated me as if i was of their own...."

Samuel Brenton

"Good come here ..."

Yetimoose

"I came in during their opening week and have been many times since then. Really nice to actually have a good cafe/eatery in Sunshine. Their staff are..."

Douglas Deniese

"Very friendly staff, great and warm decorations and the most important was excellent coffee and breakfast. The price is so cheap only 15 bucks for a..."

Daniel Bamyani

"Never thought I would be dining here as we were after the Cafe next to this one and we ended up so satisfied. The portion, the flavour, the..."

Bo Cui

"Sooo.. looking for Breakfast as we had been travelling from Regional Victoria. This was beyond anything we imagined. Service, food and great..."

Sarah Cutting

"Nice relaxed atmosphere. Good quality food and drinks. Great if you are looking for a quiet place for coffee or breakfast...."

Lou K.

"A delicious steak breakfast. Never been disappointed with any option on their menu, I do..."

Vincent Walter

"Great discovery in Sunshine. Friendly staff and the food was delicious. A mix of western and Vietnamese. Nice coffee. Will definitely be back to try..."

A k

"- Passed by for a takeaway coffee. Restaurant was bustling so it’s clearly a favourite. - Fantastic and friendly customer service. Although there..."

Michael

"Was absolutely impressed, lovely food, drinks with reasonable prices. Staff were also lovely. Will definitely pop in again when in the area :..."

Paula Kehagias

Gold Leaf

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"HOW NOSTALGIC! I remember going here every few weekends with relatives like 10 years ago and my cousins and I going all out not knowing how it..."

LT X EATS

"Everything was just yum!! The Peking duck, beef hot pot, sweet and sour fish, and the duck stirfried with noodles were all delicious and a fair..."

Vivien 🍓🍙

"Reasonably priced dim sum in the west. This outlet is definitely much better than the one over in Docklands. Service is great, and plenty of variety...."

NomNom

"Classic Chinese family restaurant. Go here for every celebration. Good authentic food. Got the classic fish tanks on display, which is an essential..."

Tommylicious

"Best yumcha in the area.Easy to get a table.Service is difficult as too many tables.Easy to find the restaurant as it’s on the main..."

Justaworkingmama

"One of the best yumcha places in Melbourne.. this place is located in the west of Melbourne.. it is a huge restaurant but the crowds are equally as..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"We loved 😍This place is one of our favourites ! Surprisingly there aren’t many yum cha places in the suburbs ! The mango pudding is always..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Quiet expensive but nothing surprising for a chinese restaurant presented to beautifully! I dont come here for dinners as much anymore because its..."

Jessica T Nguyen

"My go to yum cha restaurant in the west. Food is really good but service is not so good...the waiters always bring past the same trillions which is..."

Jay The Foodie

"We came here for a table of 10 on Mother’s Day and my birthday. The most amazing dishes in yum cha is found here! Especially the chicken feet, the..."

Marina Ung

"Always guaranteed good quality yumcha / dimsum here. The chicken feet here is flavoursome. Yum cha for two people here cost approx. $60. The only..."

The Honest Glutton

"Came here today for family lunch and the dishes were nothing but delicious. So rich of MSG though wish it could be authentic. Experience could’ve..."

Nadia Loves Food

"Beautiful food friendly staff with a smile. Mill is such a friendly person love it greets you with a smile every time. Thanks for the hospitality...."

Chris Win

"Had tan cha lunch with company friends to celebrate CNY. Prawn dumpling are always western friends 'S favorite. Mango pudding is my favorite, and..."

Vivian Wang

"Used to be one of my favourites for myself & the family to attend on functions & seasonal outings all up still is. But there has been a few..."

Anmar Affan

"Gold leaf has been a staple for family lunches on Sunday mornings for me for more than 6 years. Over this period of time the food has always been..."

Kayla Nguyen

"Definitely a busy place during the weekend. I would recommend a booking. The atmosphere gives off an enjoyable, fun vibe. Definitely one of my..."

Natsfoodadventures

"It’s hard to look for some delicious Chinese restaurants in west suburbs. My friends took me to Gold Leaf in sunshine. I pretty like dim sum here...."

Mai Phan

"Gold is just perfect if your heart desires chaats and other Indian fast food. Their chole bhathura, pav bhaji, and dahi papdi chat are fantastic...."

Anshul Khurana

"Two words: PEKING DUCK. And no, we’re not talking about the band. We’re talking about fresh, juicy, succulent duck cut in front of you to enjoy..."

Kevin & Emily

"3.5. Our go-to place for yum cha in the western suburbs. Have been here for yum cha lunch and dinner numerous times over the years and it's always..."

Nalia

"A lot of space at Gold Leaf and is still very packed but despite that all the food was wonderful and with the fast pace the staff can keep up with..."

Foodaholic103

"Great selection for yum cha daily! Quality is still as great when they opened but unfortunately that’s all I can speak on behalf of. Their a la..."

Jessica Cumine

"Chinese food at its best. Place has such a warm family vibe, with friends and families of many generations coming together to enjoy a special day. We..."

Munching With Mel

"😱Lizzie’s first impression: I have been here over 10 times over the course of the years and it has always been very consistent regardless of..."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Had dinner on here lastNightfood was good,staff was friendly,peking duck was really nice OfCourse my husband favorite😊place is..."

Anna L. Boyce

"Busy, noisy and extremely crowded but yum cha here delivers all you need from a good Cantonese place for a Sunday brunch. It's a family favourite and..."

MG

"Very flavoursome food here. Apparently you can get an Asian version menu and an English menu for the not so adventurous. Even if you order from the..."

The Gastronomist

"Have been to their branch in Springvale, decor pretty much remains similar. We walked in at 2pm, which i think is just an hour before they officially..."

Karmokar

"Food and variety is fantastic! But super busy all the time so definitely need to book to get a table. Hard to find parking during peak times. But the..."

GG

"Waiting in the queue to get a table says it all. I love the ambience, helpful staff and yes the food. Delish! These guys are quick with their..."

Samuel Kanagaraj

"Came here for a function and I was happy since I was craving Chinese food all week!!!The crab meat was so nice but the shells were quite..."

YesNoMelbourne

"Come here occasionally for yumcha, food is always fresh and delicious. Customer Serivce is alright could be better, my all time favourite dishes are..."

Sylv

"My mum suggest to book yum cha from a gold leaf chain as they have a great reputation. And she was correct the food was fresh, hot, tasty and came..."

Foodie Gal

"I have lived in Sunshine for five years, so this is Yum Cha in The West, It's good, tasty, but nothing like Melbourne Yum cha where you get such a..."

FASTER FINER FOOD REVIEW

"Went here for mother's Day. Yumcha was adequate. Some of the dishes were quite average in comparison to other Yumcha places. Service was relatively..."

Michael Nguyen

"Just like any branch of this very popular franchise, you should either come early or book if you want to be seated as it is hectically busy. So..."

Sylvia's POV

"Quality of the food is great. Dessert lady was nice and friendly. Weekends are always packed so better to make a booking. Overall I think its the..."

My Food

"Only ever been here for yum cha, but in saying that we have been a lot ! It's on par with any quality yum cha restaurant, great food with a lot of..."

Danny Booby

"Yum cha is always great here. The family love to come here for birthdays and mothers/fathers day. Atmosphere and service is typical of most Chinese..."

Moneta Tan

"A popular place to have yum cha. Parking can be difficult on weekends during lunch hours. Favourite items are the mango pudding and the combination..."

Thuyteeisaboy

"Came here mostly for yum cha. Plenty choices for dim sum, and overall the taste were pretty yum. My personal favourite: congee with century egg, the..."

Scrumptious GG

"Good Food. But service can be a little slow and food is pricey. But having said that it's one of the better Chinese restaurant in the Western..."

Rishi Sidhu Brar

"Variety choice of dim sim dishes, food is delicious & service is great. Our family always come here for yumcha! The place is always busy so you will..."

Minhy Phan

"When it comes to Yum Cha, Gold leaf always pops up out of mind. We tried this one in Sunshine and found quite satisfactory. The first thing is, we..."

Happytalent.66

"We went here for fathers day lunch and we were pleased with it. There were plenty of choices and almost all of them tasted great and none tasted..."

Don Djoe

"I fancy a tasty Yumcha session once a while, this experience was no exception. The food tastes a lot better now as if the Chefs have changed...."

George Dimitriadis

"Lovely service, booked a table for my dad's birthday. For the amount of food we had ordered I was expecting a crazy bill but for 7 adults and 1..."

Kerryanne Louise Meiorin

"Fantastic! High end Chinese food with exceptional service. Every dish is a winner. I really enjoyed the Honey Pepper Beef. Great for special..."

Doktapore

"The dim sum here is very good. Service, touch and go but that's to be expected at a busy Chinese restaurant. Not many speak fluent English but enough..."

CP

"A stones throw away from the Sunshine Shopping complex sits Gold Leaf just off Ballarat Road. A clear favourite amongst locals near and far as its..."

Our Foodie Finds

"group of us went out for the public holiday weekend, was a little iffy at the start but WOW super food. great food and amazing service we felt..."

Andrew Raymond

"Initially this joint seemed expensive to me however on seeing the portion size, I didn't feel that. Sitting is a bit constricted. A bit more space..."

Arindam Sen

"We come here regularly for our Yumcha fix. This time we decided to call and make a booking before we arrived which was a fantastic idea, normally we..."

Zee Zee The Foodie

"This is a regular yum cha venue for us. We've been quite a few times and the food has always been good. We're big fans of the dumplings and..."

Cristian

"This place is nice on a weekday where it's not overfilled with people screaming at each other as they talk. The food as usual is great......"

Tony

"One of my favourite yumcha places. Weekends are always generally busy which is a good sign. Food is great and the different variety always goes..."

Phuong Phan

"Probably the best chinese restaurant in melbourne, my family and i frequent this place weekly, we always have our big family celebrations here. the..."

Jasmine Rice

"Our family comes here at least once every 2 weeks or even more frequent. Good pricing for great quality of food. Service is quick, beautiful decor..."

Mrs E

"This restaurant is one of the best places I have been to based on service. All the staff are polite, know when to come and take your order without..."

Dakota Liddle

"A friend suggested I try this place as she HIGHLY recommended it. It didn't disappoint. This is a really nice, authentic Chinese restaurant,..."

Darrell Hamilton

"Always a reliable choice for yum Cha or dinner - quality is great and you get what you pay for. It gets busy, proof it’s good. Be patient, have a..."

MR Pang

"The food was okay, favourite item here was the tau foo fah which was soft and silky without being overpowered by ginger - a hard find. Service and..."

Felicia Chiew

"Was quite packed for Thursday lunch (means food definitely will come out fresh 😉). My place to go for dimsum in the..."

Amelia Ho

"Food was good. Not bad, but not the best either. Also, kinda expensive. We ate like 11 dishes and our bill was $140. Customer service was okay...."

Arianne Nikko

"Yum Cha Variety option was good, service was prompt, food was tasty... Very happy..."

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