Good food, fast service, nice staff. Warehouse conversion with log fire. We had the pulled pork eggs benedict and avocado/feta whip. Both were excellent.
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Sharing the same building with a cycling inspired training studio, Giddyup Mule can be best described as having split personality. The woody industrial chic interior exudes a sense of calmness and warmth yet when classes are being held, you are bombarded with doof doof music and chants of encouragement for you to "pick up your pace". It's a bit nerve-wrecking when all you want to do is enjoy a relaxing breakfast. Despite this, don't let this deter you from dropping by. The service is charming and our lovely waitress was ever so kind and patient with one of the chatty little girls we were babysitting that day. Great service aside, the food hit the mark too. Those with food intolerance or the health conscious foodies will be spoilt for choices. Paleo and gluten-free dishes share the menu with burgers and raw sweet treats. I was impressed with my pulled pork egg benedict - the apple slices was a nice touch and add a bit of tartness to an otherwise heavy dish. The duck burger was a bit oily but the flavour was spot on. The little girls enjoyed their banana and blueberries smoothies with goji berries and coconut flakes. Great way to get the kids to eat something healthy. I felt that my skinny latte could be stronger but may be I was just still half asleep as it was too early in the morning. All in all, a great place to fuel up before starting a long day ahead.
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Off the beaten Yarraville cafe track, and two-doors separation from Woven's, Giddy Up mule offers spacious premises, trendy decor, and very comfortable seating areas. The place is usually quiet, zen like mood, chill-out people, ambience and staff. If you don't have kids and are trying to avoid the kids hordes populating Yarraville cafes, this is your cafe as I have found mostly adults.
The menu changes often and they have an interesting selection of dishes and flavours,, and they really make an effort to plate their dishes beautifully. They have a strong focus on healthy food, which is great. The mix of flavours and textures has been great at times and bland others. I think when you prepare an out-of-the-ordinary dish you have to get the seasoning, moisture and texture right so everything works as an ensemble in your mouth; otherwise the food is bland. This is me being picky, of course. I thought the food and the place were good enough.
Coffee is lovely, medium strength and well prepared. I like mine a bit stronger but I cannot fault theirs. They have mugs Alleluia!
Their selection of Tonic teas is wonderful. I especially love the coconut and pineapple tea, so much so that I ended bringing home some. It is a light, flavoursome tea, not sweet but with a hint of natural sweetness to it, and really refreshing.
Giddy up Mule has one of the nicest staff in the area, really welcoming lovely people.
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Ample parking area for bicycles inside!
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If I ask what is in a dish, I expect a waiter to tell me, exactly what the dish is and has. It makes a difference because customers notice this, especially when two different customers ask the same question and there is no answer. What about walking to kitchen and asking the chef? That is part of a good service and part of treating customers with respect. Shrugging shoulders and guessing sends the vibe "I don't give a dam about this food or this place". Just saying.
Love the space and ambiance. The food is smart and the ingredients are high quality. The menu offers a variety of dietary options each clearly marked. The service is always super friendly. The coffee is good! Great Yarraville option when you don't want the crowd of the village.
Tucked away on Stephen Street in Yarraville is an absolute gem of a breakfast spot. Beth, Annie, and I visited Giddyup Mule for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it.
The renovated industrial space has a wonderful vibe and is truly unique with some of its designs.
The waitstaff were extremely friendly and the food was wonderful.
I had a pulled pork eggs Benedict, which I savoured right until the very end. Beth had a Breakfast Salad which looked visually stunning.
I'm really glad that we took a chance on Giddyup Mule and we will definitely be returning.
Not My Bread And Butter
+4.5
Giddyup Mule is a unique beast. For starters, it’s decided to buck the trendy but rather cafe-full Yarraville village, opting instead to contribute to a new cafe/shopping precinct next to Woven cafe on Stephens Street. Considering that Giddyup Mule is only 6 months old and sounds hipster, I was expecting the white-walls, copper and pastels that everywhere now. I was happy to find the Mule has walked its own path and highlighted the industrial features of this interesting space. It's a bit dark, rustic and raw. It was Giddyup Mule's menu that motivated me to try this place. As a food-intolerant, this menu rocks. Gluten free and vegan are generously splashed about, there is a sprinkling of superfoods and paleo, and there is even a low FODMAP meal. For the food-indulgent McBeardy, there are burgers (duck and breakfast) and lashings of pulled pork.
i’ll be honest… i’m not super-familiar with yarraville. apart from a handful of visits for dinner + it being my closest officeworks to home (ocd stationary-addict alert!) – i’ve really not ventured much into this part of the west as usually footscray gets my foodie attention. now, for those health-consciously inclined – giddyup mule is going to be right up your alley! located in the front section of ‘art of cycling’ – an innovative indoor cycling training studio – the menu caters for those needing a protein pick-me up or a super-food feed. thankfully, on a cold rainy melbourne day like the day that i visited, the café also caters for those needing a hot cup of coffee, some comfort food, and some down-time by the corner fireplace. but, first things first. it was really this dish that i was after… it had been calling my name since filling up my instagram feed for a few weeks: house made banana + blueberry bread stack with coconut ice cream, berry compote + maple.
In the last couple of years, Melbourne’s breakfast scene has become really healthy and, well, super food charged. It’s great to see so many cafes respecting ingredients in their purest form and catering for people with a wide range of specific diets. Whether you’re vegan, paleo or allergic to gluten, chances are you’ll be well looked after by most breakfast hot spots in Melbourne. Cafes have become a lot more creative when it comes to breakfast menus; and not only are they healthy- they taste delicious too. A few years ago, people who were allergic to gluten would usually be offered a fruit salad for breakfast or, if they were lucky, perhaps some eggs on a plate (hold the bread!).
Excellent joint!! Cafe interior is wicked, staff are welcoming and also wicked. Had the pulled pork which was delicious. Definitely coming back!!
Finally, a cafe that doesn't insist on serving everything on bread! Relaxed atmosphere, pleasant staff, healthy food, and great coffee! Thanks Jodie and Margaret! Highly recommend!
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