My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.

Unfortunately many residents of 3754 would be unaware Magnolia on Orchard was tucked down on the…read morecorner of Elation Boulevard and Orchard Road. I've driven past a few times and today I'm delighted that I stopped to try them out. It's breakfast o'clock and there is table service so take a seat and someone is right with you. They get it right with taking a coffee order right away, do I look like I need one? Well I did need one and lucky for everybody it was made promptly and delivered with a smile. Today I chose the Big Breaky Burger. I find it hard not to give these a try everywhere. I noted on the menu some additional ingredients that you won't typically see. This burger was clearly of a higher class. When it arrived (which was surprisingly quick, I guess they are quiet today, but awesome) the presentation was pretty eye catching. I blurted our something stupid and incomprehensible to the waitress. What I meant to say was "that looks awesome" and "thank you". Let's cut to the juice. The coffee is great, smooth with no bitterness! The bacon is delicious, maybe a light smokey flavour and crisped to perfection. The burger is made on a fluffy brioche bun as it should be. The avocado was generous and had a slight lemon flavour like they cared for it delicately begins the scenes. I love this place after one visit! I'll be back, and I'll bring other people. Give it a try!

Good food - nice atmosphere…read more The food was really fresh and prepared well. Coffee was well made. It was a very comfortable place to eat.

Amazing food and service! We had the little sister breakfast and it was delicious - everything was…read morewell done and the ambience was wonderful for an early morning brunch. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

I love this place. Really nice atmosphere, service is friendly and personable, food is terrific…read more Very fair prices. Coffee is excellent too. A top place top air and enjoy breakfast on a sunny Sunday morning.

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A cafe that has a range of delicious food options for all, including any vegan / vegetarian folk…read more There is great coffee on offer if you're in need of a caffeine fix, and milk alternatives, including (but not limited to) soy and oat mylks are also available. If you've not had the chance, go get your Little Woodpecker on, you won't regret it!

Driving around the residential streets of Blackburn North, you'd probably never guess that a gem…read morelike this was tucked away! Little Woodpecker is a cute little cafe that only the locals seem to know about - most of the customers appear to be on first name basis with the staff, and everybody is friendly & smiling. With a menu that caters to the major groups of customers (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) you can't really go wrong if you pick this place as a brunch destination! All day Breakfast & Lunch, great variety & yummy flavours (not to mention, totally Instagrammable presentation!), great coffee & smoothie options...what's not to love? Plus it changes with the seasons, so you know everything's fresh & delicious! I came with a friend and we got the shareplate (The Last Supper) which was an AMAZING tapas board with baked eggs, grain salad, falafel, dips, roasted mushrooms, fresh sourdough....man, it was quite the smorgasbord! The shareplate for 2 seemed enough for 3 people to split, because we couldn't eat it all (and we can really pack it in, folks. No namby-pamby nibblers here) Honestly, it seemed like the way to do it, because you got to try a little of everything! If you don't choose to go that way though, don't worry - the serves are all generous & every mouthful is bliss :) Also, before I forget - they also have a countertop CHOC-FULL of freshly baked sweets! I was eying off their orange poppyseed muffins & their Doughnuts/Cronuts/danishes/croissants/omg it all looked so good I can't even list it all So yeah! If you're around, get your butt to Little Woodpecker for an awesome meal!

Ringwood - Brace yourselves! Nick & Jac together with their…read moreamazing team have opened up their 1st business venture. Located in the heart of Ringwood with free 1--2hr street parking on their doorstep, this place will definitely be a regular coffee haunt! Exposed brick, copper piping and cheery staff welcome you as you take a seat. Axil coffee is on point as is their Quinoa & Chicken salad. If you are looking for a place to catch up with friends, chill out and read a book or to brunch/lunch at.. Come check them out!

HOLY CRAP this place is good. Been hearing much about this…read moreplace and had to try it out. Went with the wife and kids last night and what a treat. The food was so clean and fresh I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the little ones, I am definitely coming back here. Five well earned stars.

Visiting our friends with a summer cottage in Somers, we spied this new restaurant while grocery…read moreshopping across the street at Balnarring Shopping Village. What a pleasant surprise of an open restaurant, bar, take-away specialty food and desserts venue in a sleepy beach town. We decided to try it out and made dinner reservations for 6 on a Saturday night. The eclectic menu choices pleased everyone of all ages. Our octopus and calamari starters were refreshingly spiced and tender. We enjoyed a juicy Paddock burger, chicken & king prawn laksa, steamed mussels (white wine garlic and Thai green broth) and King George whiting and tuna tartar with a side of caramelized carrots. We shared a bottle of their house Pinot Grigio and some beers on tap. Foregoing the dessert menu, we gazed at the take away sweets but instead, opted for a marshmallow on-a-stick that one can self-coat from a chocolate fountain -- donations for breast cancer were tossed into a tip jar.

We decided to give breakfast a go and found that the owner was quite rude (inquiring about public…read moreholiday surcharge she insists I was calling her a liar. Proceeded to sit and order we had to ask for menus and had to retrieve my own water after asking for it. All this aside we still tried to have a pleasant meal. once I received my coffee I could not believe how bad it was ,like it was made with the rinse water.(could not drink) Sandwich was ok but not worth the price. I do not recommend this restaurant in any way.

If you're cycling around Mornington or shopping at the Peninsula Homemaker Centre this is a great…read moreplace to stop in. It's very popular with locals for good reason. Great hearty breakfast until 2pm and a wide selection of lunch items including savoury pastries and sweets. The coffee is a mild roast which won't necessarily suit the hard-nosed coffee drinkers, but goes well with the café menu. Kitchen is clean, service is pleasant and the place has a nice vibe. The toilets are also modern and clean. Given you don't have a lot of choice within walking distance of this place, it's a good thing they're not lazy here.

Loved this place!! Came for breakfast while on a holiday in Phillip Island, the cafe itself is so…read morecute! Love the rocker theme and kids corner! Food was absolutely delicious! Well worth a visit highly recommend!!

Super yummy food and drinks we loved everything we got . Cute place , would come backread more

I love this place. It's a genuinely lovely brunch destination…read more The seating recently changed, it's a little more like a restaurant than a cafe like it used to be. Not necessarily a bad thing though! The menu is seasonal, so you'll have to have a look online for the most recent one. They try to use locally sourced ingredients, from farms and bakeries. The wait staff are fantastic, they really seem to care about your experience. If you have any problems, they are more than happy to help. I've been here multiple times and am never let down. It is more expensive than most other places around, but for what you get its worth it. I had a share platter recently and the choice was amazing. There was meat, dips and other yummies to choose from. Such a treat! We had two between four people and it was spot on. There's parking across the road, with a pedestrian crossing too.