The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Watsonia, May 2024

A Team Kitchen

85/100 (737 ratings)

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"My new favourite local cafe! The food is fresh, flavoursome and delicious! The staff are friendly and service is really good. The breakfast salad is..."

Mel Garner

"I was sceptical when my 85 year old Mum suggested we go to her favourite 'coffee shop' but wow, what a surprise. Great food, coffee awesome & very..."

Paul Thomas

"Simply the best coffee around guys! Service is always great, most of the staff know my order and get it out fast. Love my brekkies when we get..."

Sarah Page

"Thank you for a yummy brunch and for accomodating our big group. You never disappoint..."

Chris Partington

"Great fit out, interesting menu and tasty food with large serves. Good quality coffee. A busy opening weekend and the staff kept it casual and..."

David Towl

"Great food and taste!, just landed in Melbourne and a relative recommended this place. Absolutely more than just your "average" meal. Will be going..."

Naurora Nawa

"We come here quite often and have never been disappointed until yesterday. We both had BLT but my daughters had mostly lettuce with a tiny piece of..."

Kaylene Carter

"Gorgeous food and lovely staff made us so welcome as we worked on our laptops. Highly..."

Rosie Shilo

"Great place, coffee is fantastic and also a great menu. Would highly..."

Scotty Matthew

"Excellent/ friendly service, has been our go to coffee place since covid. Coffee is always consistently good, the take away pasta was..."

Ian

"A-Team has been an awesome local cafe especially during the pandemic. They’re always super friendly and the coffee is great. The smashed avo here..."

Zoe Zogga

"Great place. Parking out front. Friendly attentive staff. Do try the poached chicken sandwich- you'll never be satisfied with another sandwich again...."

Jane

"Nice little cafe in Watsonia. Food was really delicious. Friendly staff. Both me and my husband enjoyed our food a lot. We will be..."

Qing Ge

"My new fav cafe in the..."

Melb Foodie

"Delicious carrot cake. Very friendly staff. Awesome..."

SohzFoodTrail

"Coffee was a..."

Foodlover

"BRILLIANT suburban cafe offering fresh variety of brunch options beautifully presented.... friendly staff and food served promptly. Cafe is very..."

Dan

"An absolutely amazing cafe, my favourite place to go! My food is always amazing and my coffee is always perfect! Definitely the best place..."

Ally King

"This is my FAVOURITE place for brekky. Tried everywhere else many many times but keep coming back here. The ricotta hot cakes amazing, the..."

Sarah Willits

"My youngest daughter (17yo) found this place and we came here for a Saturday lunch at 12 noon. Was pleasantly busy with the outside tables full,..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"Oh I have so much regret not having come here before. Delicious food and coffee. Service was impeccable. I had the avocado with mint smash and it was..."

Stace Bianca Lenthall

"Staff are friendly and the food serve very fast, the decoration is lovely, too. I love the original blend chai latte so much, it tastes very good...."

Catlady

"Amazing service! Waiters very friendly and attentive and food is wonderful! Would very much recommend the chicken salad!! Have been many times and..."

Ana

"came past with a friend for lunch this afternoon for the first time, and it’s a yes from me! the waiter who greeted us and gave us our seats..."

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"Great bunch place up the Northern suburbs!Cant remember the names of the dishes, but mannn... My fav was that pork belly sandwhich.. Mmm..."

Jess_foodie

"tldr: Refreshing atmosphere paired with delicious food and superb customer service. Recommend here for a cheeky brunch.Ordered The A Team..."

Miguel

"Love this place! Working in Greensborough it's really nice to have a local business you can go to for work meetings/ catch ups. Love the space and..."

Ebony Rose

"Beautiful friendly service, quality coffee and they have a vegan menu with an amazing selection of delicious vegan food. Staff even remember me and..."

Brynn Aula

"What a busy little place! Good vibe and a gem tucked away in Watsonia. The staff were lovely and although busy they had time for a smile and a quick..."

The Biker Foodie

"Visited this cafe on Thursday. The food and coffee was great, however it was the atmosphere that will have me coming back again! The staff were..."

Beth’s Bites

"Possibly the best hot cake I have ever and will ever taste! I was slightly worried that the dish wouldn’t be big enough as it is just 1 hotcake,..."

Emily Susan

"Consistently great coffeeConsistently prompt service Love coming here for my coffee The BLAT is worth every cent Staff are always..."

GM8

"Really nice and very generous coconut+chia porridge! Place was busy yet still got my food quickly. Service was lovely. I took a photo of the vegan..."

Hungry Caterpillar 🥑

"We often come here as the food and service is consistent. I always order the seasonal greens and couldn’t rate it high enough! Beautiful, fresh..."

Rachel V

"Lovely cafe in Watsonia. Staff were inviting and service was good. I ordered the chicken salad which was really nice. Their coffee is lovely and..."

Sally

"About time Watsonia! This place is modern, clean, has some modern tasty food and coffee and the staff a really friendly. I would recommend this place..."

Foodie87

"Been here a couple of times. A while back one of the staff members were a bit rude and intimidating so it did put me off for a while however today..."

E Review

"Lovely service, clean, good coffee and DELICIOUS breakfast that fitted my dietary requirements (sweet potato fritters). Yay for Watsonia, I'll be..."

Penya

"Been here several times for coffee or breakfast and it's always great. Decent size meals, good tasting coffee and friendly staff. Food is fresh and..."

Rachel Giusti

"Just got back from brunch here with my partner; he got the A Team Benedict and I had the Smashed avo and Mint. I added the suggested bacon and an..."

Sarah Anne

"Sister cafe of miss marie Rosanna, this place reopened after few months of closer. So we decided to go for a lunch date today with my bestie. Place..."

Melb_food_trend

"Great place, exactly what Watsonia shops needs to bring a new, fresh vibe. The menu is a great mix of old classic and healthy options to have..."

LC.

"Had chicken Sandwich. nice texture .. chicken was cooked perfectly. It was tasty And I loved it....... staffs were friendly and exceptional service...."

Aarjun Gautam

"had chicken Sandwich and I loved it. amazing texture and taste. loved how the chicken was cooked to perfection. mouth watering. friendly staff and..."

Monkeey D Luffy

"A relatively new cafe in the area. This place was buzzing with locals. Came here for brunch and had the house made granola and Eggs Benedict with..."

Split The Bill

"Great little joint that look reasonably new. Clean and quiet hip looking. Great coffee, it has this roasted feeling to it. Quick and efficient..."

Melinda Jenny May Salter

"This is a great cafe in the heart of Watsonia. Pleasant atmosphere with a wide menu with plenty of options for any palate. I ordered the chicken..."

Jude D'Souza

"A great addition to Watsonia! A Team Kitchen is a modern, health-conscious cafe doing a twist on your standard cafe fare - you'll find all the..."

Nadia

"A cafe with a unique menu, fair prices and great food. The Avocado + Mint Smash combo was refreshing and delicious. The Mexican Scramble had awesome..."

Wesley H

"Beautifully presented food that tastes as good as it looks. The interior design is almost faultless, and would be if there was better soundproofing -..."

Jessicaaaa

"We visited here for the first time today. Our coffee and food arrived promptly & did not disappoint. My poached eggs, avo and bacon were great. My..."

MelissaBoydo

"So far my favourite brunch place in this area. Food is delicious and well presented. I'm not a coffee expert so no comment on coffee. We went early..."

Jenny

"A team kitchen is definitely the best cafe in the area and I would not recommend elsewhere as far as brunch goes. The food here is quite good and the..."

Must Be Hungry

"Friendly staff and quick service, lots of seating inside but we decided to sit outside with the dog. Had the scrambled eggs with toast, homemade hash..."

Garz Lemons

"This place is a treat, quick efficient service - staff that are knowledgeable, fun and accomodating. Food was fantastic- we had the Blat it arrived..."

Sugar_licks

"Burgers, service, atmosphere. So easy to walk past. You don't expect it to be where it is but thank god its there. Very nice place to go. Foods..."

Justos

"First time coming to A Team and what a great experience... The pumpkin fritters with poached egg and salmon hands down delicious!! The..."

Jacqui Segan

"Not entirely sure why this place gets average reviews as every time I have been I have left very happy. I've only been for brunch, and have had the..."

Kylie Angelika

"A Team Kitchen newbie,but know their sister restaurant in Rosanna, very well. Friendly welcome, coffee served and order placed when the call..."

Sheelagh Belton

"Regular visitor at the A Team Kitchen. The food and coffee are amazing. Mexican Scramble is a personal favourite. And definitely try the carrot cake...."

Lan Nguyen

"I love Miss Marie so I had to try this place out. Its perfectly located in Watsonia, the suburb really needed a place like this. Great service which..."

Hannah Stewart

"Quality cafe. Can see why people are flocking to this place. This cafe has created some traffic in a relatively quiet shopping strip.. which is good..."

DM

"Cute cafe with a good amount of seating! I had the avocado and mint smash and it was delicious! Service was good, coffee was just ok! But I'll be..."

Krystal

"Wasn't a bad place it was nicely decorated and service was ok - prob needed to be a bit more attentive as it took a while to get their attention...."

Jenna B

"Great food and friendly staff! Good variety on the menu - the super salad is great and the giant hotcake is amazing! Great addition to the area. Love..."

Carm

"Very impressed with my quite simply delicious meal, fritters. Very reasonably priced too. Trendy looking decor, very clean. A little noisy, needs..."

Nmjprice

"Favourite breakfast spot in the area! Had a smashed avocado with salmon and it was awesome. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food and..."

Foodie101

"Great local cafe! Service was wonderful and everyone was very attentive. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Highly recommend, and I can't wait..."

Simone David

"Great little cafe! The atmosphere and decor is super nice and the food tastes amazing. The ricotta, strawberry and Nutella hot cakes are a must and..."

Jade Borin

"Coffee the only let down!The venue was beautiful, the staff superb and the food pretty good!My meal 9/10 - "Two Free Range Eggs"..."

Watsonia-Foodie1988

"The food was delish, highly recommend the crispy pork burger and the hash browns. Great coffee and better food, overall a great place to eat with..."

Nick Karayannis

"Great little gem in the area. Came for breakfast with a small group service was fantastic. Great menu food was fresh and great coffee. Really good..."

Scotty

"A great find...... go 'A team'!!!! You definitely have my vote. The food was exceptional; coffee rich and smooth; service prompt and attentive...."

Lois Loves Eating

"Wanted to put in a vote for ATeam's eggs Benedict- I LOVE THEM with the brisket, a great change from the popular pulled pork options ATM. Great..."

NaomiMmmm

"Having been a long time customer of Miss Marie in Rosanna, I was keen to try out the teams' new venture. Watsonia has been in need of some trendier..."

Lou Jo

"Place looks great, coffee is good, menu is compact which is OK, but I'm a big fan of their take on the humble Eggs Benedict. Pulled brisket under 2..."

Street Cred

"Have had brunch here, as well as a few take away coffees. It is, without question, the best cafe in Watsonia and the best coffee in the area. I..."

Yvonne

"Mum brought me here for lunch after it had been open a week, what a lovely place. I usually always have muesli but this time ordered a burger which I..."

Let Laura Eat

"Local gem - absolutely gorgeous interiors, super friendly service, aromatic coffee and delicious food. Lucky for me it's just around the corner so I..."

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Syrup Cafe

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"I think depends on the time you are visiting the place. It's a very small cafe and the tables are very cramped together. But the food is great,..."

Mei Grant

"Awesome little place. Great coffee, great food and a relaxed atmoshphwre. Just what I needed after a crazy..."

Jonathan Edward Rendell

"Found this little cafe on a recent trip south and wandered in not expecting to walk out so blown away. Yes its small, but the food and coffee was to..."

Joanne Webber Thickbroom

"Great coffee and breakfast place. The smashed avo is delicious. So is the veggie breaky and toasted sandwiches. Syrup is always..."

Annemarie O'Dawson

"Syrup is a great place for a coffee . Their toasted sandwiches are the best on the..."

Bryan Kearney

"The staff at Syrup are lovely. It's my weekly social coffee place after Yoga at Watsonia Neighbourhood House. I love the smooth coffee flavours and..."

Cal Castlorski

"Definitely our Fave..."

Stephanie Armstrong

"Fantastic customer service, the staff always have a smile, and the food and coffee is..."

Hayley Anderson

"Great food & great value. Love the..."

Neil Brennan

"awesome meal :) awesome people plz go and check out there lunch..."

Leigh Harrison

"love the coffee, service with a smile and The Rueben is..."

Rosalie Howden

"Great coffee, and I love the pumpkin,feta and caramelised onion tarts, very..."

Bernadette Parker

"Great meals. Plenty of choice. Will be..."

Sharon Couch

"Love going here for their melts and chai latte. Such a cosy atmosphere and the food is comfort food. Just as I have done in the past, I will keep..."

L.H

"Wonderful service and delicious food. They forgot my tea and were very kind and apologetic about it. Going to a cafe with a toddler can be hard but..."

Emily Rose Natoli

"The Reuben is to die for! Very chilled and welcoming place with super friendly staff! My partners coffee was excellent as was my hot chocolate - not..."

Lauren Blakeley

"the coffee was quite mediocre also one dollar is quite expensive for soy when the usual surcharge is 40-50¢ at most cafes. It is quite a cute little..."

Alyssa Pavone

"10/10 for everything especially coffee! The best gourmet toasties in the North, fresh and full of flavour. The Reuben is spectacular and highly..."

UDontWinFriendsWithSalad

"A delightful suburban cafe. It's only small but The staff are friendly and on my last visit remembered my regular coffee. Dine in or out on the path..."

Leo Vredenbregt

"The coffee and food are great and priced well. The place is small which means sometimes there are no seats available when we get there. The..."

Jace.bgb

"I've been here many times and the quality, value and service is outstanding.Delicious sandwiches and hearty cooked breakfasts make this a must -..."

Jeffrey

"Visited the cozy and quaint cafe 4 weeks ago and had the most AMAZING eggs Bene, the hollandaise was delicious.Also ordered a side of the..."

Rebecca Ferguson

"Came here more than a month ago. Coffee is good: sandwiches are nothing too special. We ordered the Reuben and the Crunchy Boy - I felt the corned..."

Fatcat

"Having been visited this small cafe for morning coffee for a while. This morning hubby and I decided to come in for brekkey. He ordered the Club..."

Willa8312

"Great coffee! Sandwiches really good! Other food can be a little hit and miss but better than most other things on offer in the area. One of my..."

Meg McIntosh

"I could probably throw a rock from my front door to this café, but until today I'd never been. Boy do I regret not coming sooner. Their avocado..."

Kathryn Robinson

"I have been here twice now and have loved it every time. The coffee is fantastic, the food is just as great and service is fantastic! Looks great..."

Daniel Galileos

"A Reuben Toastie & Smooth CoffeeThis quaint and unassuming establishment may even go unnoticed in Watsonia but they stick to what they know..."

Christopher James

"We knew about Syrup but never went because, well, because we didn't think it'd be any different to the normal sorta standard cafe you'd find in..."

Two Bears And A Fork

"Amazing! My favourite is the avocado smash! completely delicious! The coffee is always delicious. The staff are always so friendly and helpful! All..."

Steph Derooy

"About time a local Cafe knows exactly what they are doing!!!! It really amazes me how much people can whinge regarding "pricey coffee" or "small..."

Georgialovesfood

"Fab food and coffee.. Sensational food and coffee with great service. I'm working my way through the breakfast menu at the moment. Tough work but..."

Itstheriverina

"Come from Northcote to meet up with friends here. I absolutely love this place, one of my favourites in Melbourne. Coffee is always spot on! Never..."

Bansheebeat

"Coffee. Delicious flat white this weekend. thanks..."

Han Auld

"I must say this place is extremely welcoming. The staff are fantastic and food to die for. Finally a good coffee in watsonia. Place is very small..."

Bb

"Great cafe - home made food, fab coffee - must..."

Sarah Willits

"Perfect cosy corner!. Great coffee, great food, great service!!!! Love this little..."

Agnes Tsetinis

"I really love this cafe. We are fairly new to the area and this is our fave. However, my only issue is that they are often..."

Jessica

"The best soy latte I have had in a while. Service with a smile, we'll worth a..."

Joe

"Good. We just moved into the area, walked past it a few times, thought we might give it a go.The inside is nicely decorated, they've done..."

Dddn

"Great little cafe, new to the menu was the corn fritters. Wow they were good!! Coffee was spot on. Will be going back..."

Kaine B

"Best sandwiches we've ever had!!! Gotta try the Reuben and The Club- so yummy. Great quality ingredients, cute little cafe with very friendly owners...."

Brie Mason

"Delicious little cafe. Awesome food and perfect..."

Munchman

"Quality coffee, indeed!. This charming little cafe is the very first and last place you should visit when supplementing your taste bud to the..."

Redwan

"Nice coffee, nice cakes, friendly..."

Scott

"Popped in with a client this morning for much needed coffee after driving by and doing a double-take. My long black was superb as it could have been..."

Do You Even Eat

"First Visit for morning tea. Cafe busy this day Wednesday just after 10am on a wet day.3 of us enjoyed Hot Chocolate, very yummy. Also warm..."

Bevyanne

"Beautiful little cafe with a cozy atmosphere, friendly service and freshly cooked delicious good. Avo smash, breakfast in a bun and the tarts were..."

Addierobinson

"Quaint cafe. Cute cafe,delicious food, yummy coffee, friendly..."

Jennamorcom13

"Had Syrups version of a Croque-Monsieur toasted sandwich and it was delicious. Looking forward to returning to try their Rueben sandwich. Partner..."

Stomp

"Fantastic coffee, amazing rustic food. Try the ruben it's delish.Lovely friendly..."

Michele

"Fantastic little cafe!. Very few decent cafes out this way but this place is a gem. Coffee is excellent and the lunch menu is interesting enough to..."

Richie

"I understand this cute little café is a casual eatery and the owners are quite approachable and friendly, but I found it a bit uncomfortable to be..."

Melbourne Darling

"Cozy little cafe just off the main street of Watsonia. The coffee is excellent, the brands they use make a great cup. Breakfast options are pretty..."

Harley Colson

"Great service, good food and a quantity coffee blend locally in Watsonia shops. Pleasant outdoor seating area too off the main road. Highly..."

Cameron Lynch

"Such a surprise in the urban retail centre of Watsonia. Tucked down a side Avenue. Near the RSL. My 3rd visit here. SYRYP Cafe maintains a quality..."

Anne Brown

"Love this little Cafe tucked around the corner in Watsonia. Slightly off the beaten track, and so the service is much quicker than the popular A-Team..."

Miriam Forte

"Beautiful little café hidden away in the side streets of Watsonia, the coffee and food there are just divine. In combination with their food the..."

John Petrobas

"Forgot to take a photo with my Reuben Sandwiches. Nice food and coffee there. As I live nearby, this will be one of my favorite choice in the..."

Jing Yu

"Ordered a big breakfast here, price is a bit cheaper than other big breakfasts you can find closer to the city. Enjoyed the sausage included, and the..."

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