A very cute and classy cafe in Armadale, overlooking the Toorak train station…read more Each table is decorated with roses and leather covered menus. A range of brunch and lunch foods are available; I'm yet to try these but the almond croissants are delicious! Coffee is top notch and my tea drinking friend loves the Earl Grey tea there. Pricing is reasonable and you can get very good deals such a coffee + croissant for $5. Worth a visit!

One of the best Cafes on Beatty ave, and I recommend the San Pedro!…read more Lovely staff, terrific chef, great coffee and a very cosy atmosphere.

Going to the theatre or the gallery? Need a quick bite to eat and a coffee before you go in? Cento…read moreEspresso on the forecourt of Arts Centre Melbourne serves up fairly decent Genovese coffee (depending on who's baristing) to masses of theatre go-ers before shows and corporate commuters on their way to work in the mornings. The staff are friendly, the sandwhiches and wraps are convenient. It's not a cafe you'd come to for brunch, however it's great for passing through in a rush. Sitting outside, weather depending, is a lovely way to immerse yourself in the heart of the Arts district of Melbourne, watching all the passers-by on St Kilda Road. Right next door is the iconic outdoor Tram Bar, perfect for drinks after the show. Feel like a true Melbournian and after your show/gallery experience, wander through the Botanical Gardens or a ten minute walk up into the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

This relaxed cafe has good coffee and nice food. It's right outside the Arts Centre entrance so…read moreit's easy to find - a great meeting spot. It's a little exposed to the weather though, so you should try for a table in the covered portico or under one of the few umbrellas available. It does a roaring trade in coffees - particularly first thing in the morning.

The cappuccino and hot chocolate that I tried with my family weren't a big deal, but they worth the…read moreprice. Comfortable place to come and have a relaxing or study time. Nice decoration and lovely staff. :)

This is such a quirky little café with cute, unique decorations that kept me entertained the whole…read moretime. If you sit in the back room you'll see a cardboard moose head on the wall and cool giraffe knickknacks. There's even a tree planted right into the floorboards. The food is quite good. They offer a mix of Western and Asian cuisines, like veggie dumplings and soba noodles or pies and quiches. The desserts are really worth trying, and so are some of their more creative drinks. The downside is, the menu is quite small and so after a few visits you'll find that you've already tried everything on offer. The service is also fast and efficient, which makes for a very good overall experience.

Daniel Son is close to the train station and has big open windows and a casual feel…read more Few things I like: Very reasonable price Good pot of mild chai latte No minimum numbers for bookings Courtyard for a nice summer day Will be going back as there is plenty of parking around and the food and drinks were worth the price I paid. The only thing I would pick on is that a few staff members rushed us a bit but being the weekend everyone needs their coffee so I understand.

THEY MAKE THEIR OWN CAKES!!…read more And... They have sous vide (coddled) eggs. AND they are happy to PayPass one coffee! Hooray. Looking forward to them getting seating out front so we can sit in the sunshine and drink their yum coffee. Friendly & happy staff make the experience *that* much better. Pete, the happy barista will make you a delicious brew. X

10/10 this place is amazing ! The food was outstanding I definitely recommend the breakfast…read moretoastie. The staff are super nice very lovely people. Great location very nice vibe. Would definitely come back !

We stopped here for a coffee during our Melbourne walking tour! The place is very peculiar inside…read morethey have tables with fruits everywhere, like pineapples, apples and pumpkins. We had a cappuccino and an ham and cheese croissant which was pretty good. The staff is friendly and welcoming and outside there are also some tables where you are allowed to smoke. Reasonable prices. Recommended for a break during a busy day!

3.7. First impressions good. We attempted to stop here for lunch around 12pm but no tables were…read moreavailable sadly. We went to Loc's cafe up the road instead and that was terrific. We returned to Hello Sailor later though for a cleansing coffee. I must say we very much liked what we saw here. It's a really lovely fit out. Bright and stylish. Wonderful greenery around. Good playlist on. A great feel overall was our strong impression. A lovely pkace. They're at best practice here with water with free sparkling water on tap. Exactly as it should be. Onto more important things. The coffee here is superb. Smooth, silky and substantive. It was expertly made and we loved our long black and flat white respectively. Add a salted caramel cookie and all was good with the world. Nice place. We'll make it for a meal here next time. The dishes other people were tucking into nearby looked good.

Hello Sailor is already proving to be a popular little spot in Hawthorn. I stopped by for a quick…read morerefuel breakfast after a gym session. Given it was only me, I was able to nab a spot along the counter. Wanting something light, I choose the crumpets and asked super nicely if they'd change the honey to vegemite and the answer was a super friendly of course. Happy girl. My coffee arrived in potentially the biggest cup I'd ever had a long black in, but the size didn't ruin the flavour, and I actually really enjoyed cradling it soaking it all in. I loved my food and when I have a bigger appetite, I'll be back in to try something a little heartier. Going to turn into a popular little spot.

This was a fantastic little lane cafe. I consider it a quintessential Melbourne dining experience…read more The staff were very friendly. I sat outside and the patio heaters definitely took the edge off the cool of the Sunday morning breeze. I had a 'magic' which is a Melbourne twist on a cappuccino with a double ristretto shot. The 'big brekkie' was beautifully presented. Two perfectly cooked poached eggs, on sour dough toast, grilled halloumi, has browns with basil pesto, smokey bacon and Cypriot gourmet sausage. It was outstanding. I couldn't see any ethical statement about the sourcing of the food but the very friendly and enthusiastic manager assured me that the produce was locally sourced. Allergies seemed to be well catered for. If I were to liken this cafe to a movie it would be the great gatsby it's full of style, class and you leave with a smile on your face.

My partner and I have been here previously and had a nice time. Today was an entirely different…read morestory. My partner and I came with our two friends at around 2:30, which is an in between/slow time for lunch and dinner. It took a considerably long time to receive any of our drinks and were never offered any water. 3 of us got the exact same drink, and one of us got a glass of wine. We were offered Parmesan on our meatballs and accepted, and then we were left waiting with no Parmesan ever coming to the table. Fine. We put in our food order and it took well over 30 minutes to receive anything. We then got 3/4 of our food, with one person missing their lamb ribs for an additional 15 minutes after everyone else had gotten their food. Before his food came out, the waitress came and asked us how everything was tasting (pretty good). No census taken on the lamb yet to come. The lamb was mushy and drowned in BBQ sauce resulting in an unsavory texture and flavor. The bones were being pulled out of the pile of meat. (There is a huge difference between meat that is tender enough to fall off of the bone and the bone just completely sliding out). He left over half of his food because it did not taste good at all. We let the waitress know, and she apologized and told us we would not have to pay for the meal. She came back a few minutes later and told us the lamb always comes that way (concerning), and we actually would only receive a 50% discount on the lamb. When we attempted to contest, the individual in charge was lying to our faces about how the lamb plate was completely finished and no one ever said that we would get a full comp on the lamb. They also lied about the fact that the waitress had come to ask how his food was and he said it was good. Lying to our face about something that happened to us is objectively crazy, and ruined The Quarter for us. Disgraceful, rude, and terrible service (during a time in which 2 tables are in the restaurant). Spend your money somewhere else that values their customers' experiences.

Great little breakfast and lunch café right next to Hyatt Centric. They have some great fresh…read morebreakfast and lunch options. Tea and coffee as well. Check them out. I'll post the recent menu. Food, service and ambiance was great.

When the queue stretches down the road at other more hip restaurants nearby, especially on…read moreweekends, just go to Cherry. More relaxed, better food, and rarely a wait. I spent a big chunk of my work egg king holiday here at Cherry, they got to know my "usual" order. Everything is made from scratch and to order. Delicious unpretentious food, plenty of outlets for working on your laptop for hours whilst sipping on a perfect flat white.