This is an awesome place if you are looking for coffee and more importantly an acai bowl. The acai…read morebowl was awesome and loved the DIY concept where you can get loads of fresh toppings and drizzles... absolutely loved the pistachio butter as well as the biscoff butter! Don't miss this! The service is cute and the ambiance is quite casual.

Top Juice is a chain of health food restaurants offering a large variety of yogurts, smoothies,…read morefruit, acai bowls, and more! I'm definitely a fan of the fresh and delicious (albeit pricey) offerings. I've had the passionfruit, strawberry, banana, and granola yogurt, as well as the chia yogurt pudding and the acai bowl, and everything has been just delicious! The yogurt they offer is thick, sour, and unsweetened, so the fresh fruit makes for the perfect pairing. The acai bowl has a base of a refreshing acai blend, and it's all topped with freshly sliced strawberries, bananas, blueberries, granola, and coconut shreds! Things here may seem pricey but are certainly delicious, convenient, and of good quality. I'm a fan!

Fast, fresh and easy. I really like stopping past Top Juice when I'm in the mood for a fresh…read morecoconut water, yoghurt or smoothie. It's rarely very busy and service is fast, meaning you can be on your way with a liquid lunch in no time. While it might not be the most relaxing place, the tables in this area of David Jones are perfect for a pit stop and you can even jump on their free wifi while you're there.

I have mixed feelings about this place & that is due to the cost. I find all the food & smoothies…read morefantastic. The acai bowl is to die for & I could eat daily. For a small fresh juice & snack you are looking at a min of $18. I realise you pay more for healthy food which is why Australia is a fat country but not the point! The staff are super friendly, the food variety is fantastic & you really do feel good from the insides out after you have been there. They are always super busy & at times there can be a slight wait but nothing to crazy. I will continue to go to get my greens & acai bowl but I just wish it didn't cost so much to do so.

A bit expensive, although considering the area it's not that surprising. The smoothies are $8.50+…read moreand nice enough.

Easy and free two hours parking right out in the front of this cafe. What an awesome find. Close to…read morethe weekend markets and a park allowing you to do your food shopping and go for a stroll after your meal. Has outdoor seating and two sections of inner seating. It's quite cold inside. The menu has a plethora of options both savoury and sweet and their breakfast options are the most expensive. Dishes range from 17-22 dollars. We got the seasonal greens which were broccolini, kale, Swiss chard, dukkah, salted ricotta and two poached eggs. Quite a filling dish with the right amount of crunchiness, freshness, saltiness and protein a great way to Start off the day. The cacao nibs bowl with its cacao almond milk though a beautiful dish with edible flowers, berries, sunflower seeds, goji berries, and crispy orange was cold to the bone, the almond milk was watery and didn't complement the dish. Perhaps get it with yoghurt over the milk. Quite disappointing. We left it barely touched. Very quick service. Attentive staff. And split billing allowed. Portion sizes are good.

A wonderful mix of homely and healthy food. You can tell love is out in every single item on the…read moremenu. I'd never had matcha before but the green smoothie is by far my favourite drink! Love the vibe of the place too - not pretentious, just feels like your local!

Went to sardi for brunch with my partner and we loved it. Ordered two lattes which were…read morespectacular, a chai which was served magnificently, coconut and lychee pancakes and french toast. The pancakes were huge, a triple stack of fluffy, sweet goodness. A large meal for one person however. The french toast was drizzled in caramel and cinnamon and tasted great. Only get if you like your sweets though! Every table has orange infused water waiting for you and we were greeted the moment we opened the door. Not much else you can ask for from a small little cafe!

Sardi has made it into my top five FAVOURITE MELBOURNE CAFES! I know, big call. One I'm absolutely…read moreprepared to stand behind. I walked in one rainy Melbourne morning and was unexpectedly treated to one of the best breakfasts I've ever tasted!! I bravely ventured beyond my usual poached eggs, salmon and avo, and ordered the Superfood Breakfast Bowl - asparagus, kale, avocado, buckhinis, chives, lemon, parsley with poached eggs & almond dukkah. Wow! I ordered their house-made paleo bread on the side. Along with a perfectly made almond milk latte (Almond Milk Co of course), my senses were in heaven. One very happy and satisfied girl was I!! On top of it all, the staff were actually genuinely lovely (sadly rare for a cafe, especially mid week)! Seating is very limited, so I wouldn't go for brunch on a weekend, but takeaways would be fine. My tip would be to go mid week, as I did, when it's still busy enough to create a buzzy vibe, but not so overcrowded that you're waiting in a forty-person deep line outside (which I've seen these Hawthorn Sardi fans doing)!! If you're a lover of Melbourne street art, you have to go to Sardi just to check out their graffiti side wall, if for nothing else! Thanks Sardi, you've ticked all my boxes :)

Super cafe in Prahran on Chapel Street. We were taken here by a friend who had been previously…read more There's seating inside, out the front and in the courtyard out the back. It was a cool day and we sat in the courtyard but it was cosy with the patio heaters and blankets provided. The menu had plenty of interesting items. I had a beautiful fish cake on spinach with a perfectly poached egg on top. Yum! Nice presentation too.

Waited a long time for the food to come. I had the bacon slab and it was completely underwhelming…read moremaking me feel a little bit ill. Flavours were average and there was no evidence of chilli salt. Very disappointed and considering not even finishing the meal. Wouldn't come again although coffee was of a good standard. Update: I shared my experience with the staff and to their credit they waived the cost of it. Service was friendly. Did leave still hungry though because I couldn't eat it. Raw slab of bacon making my stomach turn.

Milkshakes and Poke, only in Melbourne!…read more I made sure I dropped by Naughty Boy during my trip down under, and boy was it naughty (and SO worth it!!) Tried the Berry Cheesecake Instashake, and their Poke Bowl. The shake kinda scared me at first sight, and I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it, but it was love at first sip! The cheesecake on top was light but delicious. The poke was visually appealing but a little too salty for my taste. The shake evened it out though. Ambience: very minimalistic and millennial Location: easily accessible by public transportation (which I took). Didn't see much parking though. Customer Service: Delightful.

Naughty Boy, doesn't it sounds like a convincing place to have your breakfast?…read more Located on the quiet end of Lygon Street, away from the more bustling cafe scenes of Melbourne CBD, you will find humble nook that shook Instagram feed. The interior inside the cafe is rather spacious but felt a little more budget, industrial and rustic thanks to the major applications of " ripped" wall and exposed bricks. Their menu is quite impressive, listing typical big Australian brunch menu (e.g: brekkie roll, fancy toast and hotcakes) as well as their "not-so naughty" menu (e.g: oatmeals, acai bowl, etc.). No matter what you ordered here, you can always count on the pretty presentation! For my first visit, I ordered: * Pavlova Instashake: They have about 3 "Freakshakes" flavors to choose from (the other two options are Chocolate Nutella fudge and Salted Caramel). The presentation was just as naughty as I had hoped - kiwis, berries, meringue and fairy floss on top of coconut and almond milk. Taste-wise, I was expecting it to be a jar load of sugar, basically a diabetes in a jar... as an art form, but it actually was very subtle and tasted healthy! I was almost disappointed that it doesn't taste as sweet as it looks, lol. * Red Velvet hotcakes: The presentation was orgasmic to the eye; brightly red color, decorated with vanilla mascarpone, berries and sprinkle with popping candy. Almost crazy, but yet still delicious, with the hot cake being mildly sweet and fluffy and the popping candy adds an interesting sensation with each bite. I must say, Naughty boy is as naughty as the name suggest. The food is utterly gorgeous and whimsical. The prices were a little steep with the Instashake costing $12 and the hotcakes $18 but I guess it was worth every dime just to be on the naughty side... once in a while :)

A good find, great vibe good coffee and a selection of pastries. Love the ambience and service.read more

Oh Darling! Pushing the boundaries of cafe food cuisine, Darling Cafe dares to be different and…read morebrings the wok to brunch with modern charm. Hiding down its namesake side street in dense South Yarra, the cafe's simple black and gold signage opens up into an interior that is elegant and sleek down the smallest details. Marble counters and bench tops, floor-to-ceiling bifold windows around the outside, gold trim around the stained timber tables, a copper-framed cake fridge and a handful of full length mirrors leaning against one wall; it's all class. The styling follows through to the centred Synesso MVP Hydra espresso machine. Small cuttings of red lilies on each table add a touch of subtle colour. Seating is an array of small tables both inside and outside along the footpath. The menu. An eclectic mix of typical cafe fare with hints of Asian fusion. Divided into three sections, there's all of the usual breakfast suspects along with some creative additions. Dishes include smashed avocado with a twist of kale chips and chilli cherry tomato concasse, a chilli prawn omelette, sticky date pancakes and hazelnut fudge waffles. Lunch highlights include marinated lamb fillet, honey sesame chicken and zucchini and corn fritters. The third section will likely surprise and confuse many and takes the hints of Asian fusion seen throughout the menu to the next level, entitled The Wok. Peking duck stir fry, Pad Thai noodles, Nasi Goreng. At a cafe. Asian classics with cafe styling but still keeping the original street food charm. It works and works well, but still feels weird. Coffee is from Five Senses with a house blend and single origin options available as espresso or cold brew. There's also a range of teas, including matcha, cold press juices and smoothies. Since it's always 5 o'clock somewhere, wines with mulled wine in winter and cocktails are also on offer. Cakes, donuts, slices and pastries are a rotating selection from local bakers that include Butterbing, Sweet Doll, Nutrition Darling, Vickie Liu and Buttermafia. A local favourite,Darling Cafe has taken some bold choices with the uniting of the cafe world to Asian fusion and street food, but it pays off well.

Located in a restaurant filled alleyway. This place is one of many. I'm glad we stopped by…read more Beautifully presented food and tasty! The bloody Mary was so good. Just the right taste of spice. I enjoyed my brekkie plate. The pancakes were nice and crisp with a gentle sweetness. My partner enjoyed his soup as well. I am obsessed with Affogatos so this one certainly hit the spot.

This is another one of those really charming cafes that happen to be hidden down one of Melbourne's…read moremany laneways. I should mention that it is best to get here pretty early since I have discovered that it does get quite packed with all of the morning workers swarming through here. However, it is a pretty cool place to grab some breakfast, and they also have some really nice options on the menu as well. Oh, and the staff are also really, really good.