TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated September 2024

Short Round

89/100 (1296 ratings)

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"Best breakfast I've had for years!!! Amazing breakfast simply perfect best poached eggs I've ever had and gluten free bread was so soft yummy both..."

Carina Gard

"Beautiful lunch and coffees. The pesto eggs were amazing and my partner loved his salmon with betroot relish dish. Really impressed with the quality..."

Amelia Kelso

"Really fresh, great flavor & amazing curry. One of my (new) favorites! Owner & staff are exceptionally nice and..."

Nellie Barrios

"First time at short round ... staff fantastic and friendly Food was excellent ... very reasonable prices If in the area (or not as it's worth..."

Jason Hart

"The absolute best thing I have ever eaten. Sautéed mushrooms. Exactly what dreams are made of! Thank you for that experience!..."

Yianna Martino

"Amazing breakfast I had here, two hash browns, poached eggs with a Beetroot matcha sprinkled over them and a rocket and walnut salad with fresh..."

Heidos Relaxos

"Food was tasty, service was friendly and would recommend it to friends..."

June Pezzotto

"Yum! Good coffee, nice egg and bacon rolls, delicious berries and labne and a cute interior. Great prices, too. Will be back..."

Elsbeth Elektra

"Everything about this place is insanely good. The food the service the layout. .definitely a fave. Highly..."

Lauren Lester

"Short and round the best breakfast place around. We stumbled across it by accident and have never being disappointed. Only whinge.......when I..."

Robyn Scholz

"Still rating it as my best breakfast I have had since moving down..."

Kane Blaber

"Always a wonderful experience. Congee is amazing..."

Melissa Boyden

"Love my brunch today and the fact that I didn't get any allergy reaction to any of the food I tasted. The service is impeccable. Love..."

Rosa Elvira Rios

"Just had the most amazing blueberry, peach, and white chocolate muffin..."

Alyssa Duncan

"Been here twice now and it's becoming mine and my girlfriends local. Absolutely stella food n..."

Marcos Sanz

"We came here on a whim but we are also working our way down a High Street Cafes. Short Round keeps the standard high. They staff were great at..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Came with friends and it was so busy we nearly walked past, but the staff were friendly and efficient. Food came out relatively quickly given how..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"We adored this cafe. We would score it a 4.6 out of 5.It’s a pretty funky and buzzy place here. The fit out is nice with a few really..."

Two Sheds

"I was here for lunch today with a friend and really enjoyed the food. The menu is small with an equal mix of sweet and savoury dishes, quite classic..."

The Spice Adventuress

"Incredible brekky. The atmosphere is very contemporary with a menu to match. The service was fantastic and the food even better. The brioche burger..."

Therese Rowan

"One of my favourite brunch places in the inner north! Friendly service and consistent food/coffee. The menu changes every once in a while and..."

Tania

"Cute spot for brekkie or lunch in Thornbury! Staff are always friendly, the atmosphere is nice with groovy interior design and lots of natural light!..."

EagerToEat

"There wasn’t one scrap on my plate after going to short round! The bread with this meal below was honestly the best. Read I’ve had in a long..."

Cassie Betteson

"My parents are nothing if not creatures of habit, which is how Mr WFYB and I found ourselves traipsing to their favourite creperie Le Café Flo in..."

Sonia Nair

"This place is quality. It's not that it's the best cafe going around, but what it does, it does well. Great decor and interesting spacial plan make..."

Joshua Moore

"A real local favourite of ours - delicious coffee and food - we try and head here at least once every couple of weeks...generous serves and fairly..."

Oj_always_eating

"Stylistically it’s a pretty typical inner Melbourne cafe, but a good example thereof. It’s popular, but quite roomy, so it’s not usually a..."

Ben To

"This place is great! Came here of a late afternoon, sat in the sun and split a haloumi burger. The chef was super kind by splitting it for..."

Ashie Eats

"This really is one of the best breakfast places in Thornbury. The food is of high quality and always tasty, with generous serving sizes. The menu..."

Im_23

"I've been here twice and both times have been quite pleasant. First time a while ago, I had some cured salmon dish I believe. It was really..."

Tina Tran

"Very busy place, but the service was prompt. Almond flat white was good, with a very strong almond flavour from the milk they use. Ordered the miso..."

Lole Lole Lole

"The brunch menu here is amazing and the coffee is great. Nice interior design and the outdoor seating faces the morning sun! Will be coming back here..."

Liv

"The first mouthful of my polenta porridge and I had regrets I had ordered a dish that was way too sweet for my pallet. This was after it landed on..."

The Pet Roo

"This place can make a good coffee that’s for sure. Fresh and strong with a slight fruity note in my coffee guide its a good one of course i am..."

Just Jamie

"Short Round is a must visit if you're anywhere near the Thornbury area. It has everything you want: good service, a great vibe, lots of natural..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Spectacular food. We loved this. Great tasting food and coffee make this a definite must visit. The service was good too 😉. We will definitely..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"A spacious, modern cafe with plenty of indoor greenery, lovely spot for a brunch! Great range of creative and unique options on the menu. I..."

Binula

"Lovely cafe! Decor is fresh and modern with a beautiful arrangement of indoor greenery. Ordered a chai latte and the coconut tapioca. The chai was..."

Loz Arthur

"This place has an interesting menu and I've never had a bad experience taste wise. Sometimes a bit pretentious with the menu however (I asked whether..."

Livilivilivil

"This place is entirely too busy and loud for my liking and I don't really understand the allure to the crowds who flock here. The food is nice but..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"First time visiting this beautiful cafe!Nice selection of tea, tried the oolong wich was presented really nice! Coffee is delicious! Was..."

Yun Peng

"Lots of cafes in the area , but honestly , this is the Best cafe in Thornbury! Why would you bother with others? Food is on point every single time..."

Afoodholic

"Really good coffee, food and service. Often have proud mary beans on rotation which are a favourite of mine. Coffee is always consistent. High..."

Matt

"Great little place for brunch, the shop fit out is gorgeous and the staff are quick on their feet. It's a nice addition to High Street, would..."

Rajveer Sandeep

"Love the vibe of this place. I've eaten here a couple of times and both time have not disappointed. They have a very interesting menu and their..."

GlassOfMalbec

"With Hammer & Tong seemingly permanently closed, I'm glad to find another cafe that produces pretty and decadent brunch. The dishes were meticulously..."

FoodforThought

"Decided to drive up north this time to Short Round. Gorgeous and spacious cafe with lots of scrumptious menu. Started with good coffee and mocca..."

Eatwithhendri

"Fabulous Cafe with really interesting menu and great interior design. Large space with great service. Good brunch which follows into lunch menu...."

Rosie Posie

"I'm not sure. Vibe was good. Venezuelan Hot Chocolate was exactly like the one back home.... Delicious !!!! Service great. Food looked great but I..."

LauLau

"Probably my favorite cafe around that area. Meals are always great, coffee is brilliant and the service is friendly. I loved the brioche French toast..."

DP

"Came to Short Round for the first time today and I can confirm I'll be back - great selection of dishes on the menu, I went for something slightly..."

Megan M

"Short Round is easily the best cafe in the neighbourhood, with good coffee, creative food and interesting ingredients. Get's busy on weekends,..."

Jesse Elisabeth Dean

"Definitely one of my favourite cafes in Melbourne. No idea how this place has a low score. It's amaze balls. Should be a 5. The food is always..."

Katherine Kay

"Had a really lovely breakfast here, early on a Sunday morning. The coffee was delicious, and the food to die for. I couldn't finish my French toast..."

Milly

"What a lovelh place. It has outdoor seating as well. Their Chai blend was on point. The Pumkpin cake was nice but a bit dry form my liking. I had the..."

Vee

"Short Round is a beautiful, light filled cafe situated on a corner on Thornbury. There are lots of tables within the cafe and it gets quite busy on a..."

Aneta N

"Was excited to visit this place after seeing the menu. But when we got there the menu had changed from the one on zomato. However there were some..."

TheyCallHimX

"Great breakfast spot. Friendly staff, cute court yard and delicious food which is served really quickly. Would highly recommend. Unsure if they take..."

Danielle

"Short round is an absolutely wonderful cafe and I've been here twice and both times the staff have been so lovely. The food is fantastic and I always..."

Gf Queen

"Staff were friendly and greeted as soon as at the door. Only here for drinks, coffee was good without being awesome, hot chocolate nice ! would..."

Embo07

"Really nice cafe on high st, staff were really friendly even when busy. Food was good and so was the coffee. Nice outdoor area with heaters as well...."

Roxanne Hastie

"I have been there for the first time.1. staff are very lovely2. Breakfast is great, and served in a timely fashion way3. Will go there..."

Ali Al Joboory

"I love this place for brunch... Beautiful and creative combination of flavours in their breakfast menu. The ingredients are always fresh, well..."

Jem

"Very busy (rightfully so) cafe on high Street. They make one of the best mochas I've ever had. Their menu changes dependant upon the season and the..."

Xe

"A local you can always count on.Though Short Round can get pretty busy on the weekends (expect a 10-15 minute wait on Saturday/Sunday..."

Alistair Merritt

"Always up for supporting local businesses and this one definitely payed off! Almond latte was very good and also the food! Full of flavour ..."

Jay

"After having to search for a new dish from Short Round when the Winter menu was replaced with the Summer menu, I settled on the Breakfast Slaw and it..."

Luke

"Coffee is excellent, staff are super friendly and the fit out is really nice. The staff don't have that entitled hipster pretentiousness that a lot..."

Zoe Chenier-Hinde

"I've eaten here before and was pleased.The service is quite amazing. You are approached on entry by a friendly, sincere smile and made to feel..."

Crispymelbreview

"This place is very comfortable, good coffee and a delicious menu. Love coming here for a weekend breakfast. Their summer menu is particularly great...."

Flakeymanners

"Nice chilled place for a catch up over brunch. The food is OK, not amazing. I had the egg, cheese and bacon brioche sliders. The ratio of egg and..."

Ben Johnson

"Hands down my favourite cafe in THORNBURY. Great coffee, food and service. Poached eggs are perfect no glad wrap in sight. Luv the decor with hanging..."

Mad For Food

"Short Round was a great place to grab a quick bite to eat while still indulging in a beautifully crafted meal. I really enjoyed the staff, friendly..."

Matthew Zita

"My local favourite! You can order anything off the menu and won't be disappointed. Good prices, large proportions and constantly good coffee. Cute..."

Stephanie Dellios

"Driving at 40km/h up High St. is annoying. Especially on a public holiday morning when no one is around. Luckily, once you get to Thornbury, you..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"First time here, on Valentine's Day, busy but not overwhelming, waitress' new exactly what they were doing. Food was amazing, presented very well,..."

Sialis

"This cafe is lovely and the staff are a lot friendlier than the young men they had working there when they opened. It's a great space and the food is..."

Lizziebtookan

"Best designed and built Cafe in Thornbury, even Northcote dare I say.Big open space, big open windows, just a spectacular set up in this..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Lovely coffee and great food. Pumpkin omelette was incredible! Friendly efficient service and they happily accommodated my two little kids. What a..."

Fiona.smeaton

"Just when I thought I would never be able to have a take away coffee again I discovered Short Round almond lattes,,,,,, Best Almond latte I have ever..."

Chrissii Khoury

"I was living across the road from here for sometime so visited often. Love how the menu changes with the seasons. At first service wasn't too..."

Lauren Maree

"This place is great ! Coffee is pretty good and the eggs were good .siracha scramble were Delish . The staff were great too very friendly..."

Sym

"Very nice cafe in trendy Thornbury. A great selection of delicious dishes presented beautifully. Good service and nice coffee too! Will definitely..."

James

"Been here a few times and now and it's always amazing. Best coffees, food is always wonderful, and staff are lovely! Will always come back!..."

Bonsaisly

"Be willing to try it all and you will be pleasantly surprised, but if you are after a basic brunch this is not the place for you. The menu changes..."

Kate Liggett

"Went here on a Saturday morning and it was packed with people. I decided to wait for 15 minutes and was seated by a friendly staff member. I liked..."

Cheezels

"We spotted Short Round cafe which seemed quite popular (a good sign), had side street parking (also a good sign) and it looked rather appealingly..."

Eat And Be Merry Crew

"Went here due to high review and I wasn't disappointed. Had the bacon & avocado stack with a poached egg and it was divine. Coffee was great too,..."

Q

"Amazing place to come for breakfast! I come here every time I can. Waffle are the best :) also they change the menu quite often according to the..."

Tomasvr85

"Gorgeous food, nice cup of coffee. Super speedy service. Had the kimchi and tofu, Egg was a touch over but that's only if I'm being really picky. The..."

Natalie Carter

"Great coffee at this place! Walk by here every weekend forour morning coffees. Hot chocolate on a cold winters day is to die for! Great service with..."

Triz DS

"Walked past this place with a friend, looking for a nice place for lunch. Looked into the windows, liked what we saw so we went in. Our food took its..."

Jennifer Witchcat

"Great staff, great food. I love the chai and coffee. The interior is beautiful. A welcome addition to..."

La Plum

"My partner has come plenty of times and loves the menu. Coffee was good. Eggs were a little undercooked as was bacon. Bathroom is big enough for a..."

Susan Lengyel

"Sunday morning breakfast / brunch after a hiatus due to severe lockdowns .. definitely out of practice and definitely missed the social..."

Ruth Griffiths

"Short Round is a terrific cafe. A traditional remodeling of an old light space. It’s very pleasantly fitted out and on the day I was there was..."

Ella

"Really enjoyed our coffees and meal at Short Round. Enjoyed the space sitting by the window in the afternoon sun. Coffees were solid, the girls loved..."

Stephen Armytage

"A great little cafe in the heart of Thornbury. Excellent food and great service… do your self a favour and give it a try , you won’t be..."

David Cigognini

"Came in for a light lunch during the day, I was little bit hungover but still needed to eat. The staff were excellent, providing good insight as to..."

Kevin Z

"That was such a lovely brunch! Gingerbread waffles. Absolutely delicious. Couple that with a great cup of coffee and very friendly staff it just..."

Christian Fludder

"Google needs more stars so I can give this 100 stars! Coffee was perfect, hog chocolate amazing, and our brunch was nothing short of sensational...."