Our first time to this close to home cafe. Converted from an old milkbar. It has been fully…read morerenovated and has a Very nice decor. Menu had a good variety of meals and prices were reasonable.

This shop has been completely redone, inside and out, with an open and welcoming vibe, great menu…read moreand staff. Free WiFi. Hot meals offered each day, lunch specials, homemade treats. Great for the neighborhood. My new favourite coffee spot.

Cute little set up just off Main st in Eltham where the coffee is on point…read more Staff are laid back, friendly and make you feel at home. Came here mid week for a late arvo pick me up - great vibe. Will definitely be back when I'm in the area

Now heres a great small reasturant and bar .tucked down a ally way where when you enter the vibe is…read morewarm and inviting with a goodv range of food on the menue .open evenings for a quiet drink and food in a atmosphere the helps to relax you from a hectic week

Very unfriendly staff and not welcoming at all. We decided to leave based on our initial reception.read more

This place is nothing short of awesome. In fact, it is so good that I want to travel all the way…read moreback to Eltham just to visit it again, and Eltham is a pretty fair hike for me to travel to just to visit a bar. The thing was that when I came here we didn't have all that much time so I just grabbed a take-away tea and ran to catch the train, but looking around I really wanted to spend some more time here. Oh, and the staff were awesome, which is probably why I want to come back.

Gorgeous space tucked away in Eltham! Second home is a spacious art gallery cafe with loads of…read morenatural light and extensive food menu! Stopped in for a quick breakfast on my way to an appointment and I don't want to leave! Their Almond milk magic was the caffeine hit I needed and Noisette Fruit toast served with home made jams is delicious. I'll definitely be back to try more of their breakfast and lunch menu!

Whilst there's more to Second Home than Cheeseburgers - it has an artisan bakery and art gallery…read morewith photography features on the day - it would be remiss of me not to try a staple! The beef was medium, beautifully juicy and tasty, with lashings of cheese melting from the sides. A hint of pickle lasted with each mouthful and the bun was deliciously crispy and sweet. The accompanying frites were perfectly crisp and warm, the coffee excellent. I wonder if perhaps the price point was a little high, but certainly a terrific local find worth checking out!

Five lunch meals, five happy diners. Pastas, souvlaki, calamari salad and chips - everyone…read moresatisfied. Service was good, very clean. Even though venue is fully licensed because we were told over the phone we could byo, the owner was willing for us to consume our wine ($5 per bottle). Coffee was strong, hot and good. All agreed we would go back.

Came in on a quiet Sunday, early afternoon for the all day breakfast and a coffee…read more Very peaceful place, food came out quick, standard brekkie fare and reasonably priced. Coffee was also nice. Nice place and views of the surrounds very pleasant, plenty of parking and easy to get to.

Delicious food and wonderful service! Staff are friendly and the menu has options for gluten free,…read morevegan and vegetarian meals. It's dog friendly as long as you sit at one of the outside table, and is just a overall lovely atmosphere!

Great place to hang or to get a quick coffee! I enjoyed the menu and the take away service has been…read morea fantastic initiative on their behalf.

This small cottage opposite Alistair Knox park in leafy Eltham proclaims to embrace seasonal…read moreproduce, and that they do. The main focus here is Modern Australian cuisine whether it is breakfast or lunch, coffee or cake, or Saturday dinners from 6.30pm. Shillinglaw Cottage was built in 1859 by Eltham residence George Stebbing, a local pioneer builder and is now home to a cafe with a main dining room and courtyard. This location is popular with local families and when Spring and Summer hit the outdoor courtyard is filled with folks enjoying the sun and the surrounding area. The menu is seasonal as described so I wont tempt you by explaining what I had, as it may not be available when you visit. But rest ensured all the food is made from high quality ingredients and your taste buds will thank you. The dining room itself is an intimate venue for a function or small group dinner, just contact owners John or Zena and they will take care of you.

From the owner: Shillinglaw café & restaurant offers a dining room and coffee area as well as an alfresco garden…read morewith large children's sandpit, all shaded by a significant old oak tree. All-day breakfast, lunches, coffee and cakes with gluten-free, dairy-free and paleo options are served, as well as a 'Little Shillings' menu just for the kids. Open on both week days and weekends, Shillinglaw is fully licensed and the historical cottage can be hired for private functions. Shillinglaw is located at 4 Panther Place, right next door to the Eltham Library and a stone's throw from Alistair Knox park. We are just a short walk from the Eltham village, Eltham train station and the 902 bus will drop you off at our door.

Funny! I found the staff excellent. I know that they have a stern policy with children running…read moreamok. Good on them. The food has always been very good.

This place has so much potential! But unfortunately our expectations were sadly dashed, due to…read moreextremely poor customer service and food that was not fresh and clearly reheated in the microwave. That included scones and a hamburger.

If you're looking for a cafe to catch up with friends in or want to read a book in a quiet relaxed…read moreatmosphere then The Tea Pot Cafe @ Eltham Library may be your solution. Eltham is a north-eastern suburb to head to if you want a dose of the country without leaving Melbourne. This small cafe is tucked into the Eltham Library complex making the most of the winding veranda. The seating on the balcony overlooks the nearby Alistor Knox park and Shillinglaw Cottage and you feel suspended in the bush setting. It is a great option if your walking your dog in the nearby parks and need to stop for refreshments, or alternatively it makes a convenient location for lunch or coffee break during an all day study session at the library. The staff here don't rush you and are friendly while at the same time leaving you to your own thing if that is what you appear to need. The coffee here is great and so are the huge scones, muffins and slices. The breakfasts are generous and made with quality ingredients. I almost wished I worked at Eltham Library, then I could visit Tea Pot every day!

I'm a sucker for freshly baked Croissants and as the name suggested, lots of tea pots on display,…read moregreat, I love collecting tea pots & cups too. Perfectly located next to a park, parking was easy and if I needed a book, the library is next door. It's the Eltham "country" look, mud brick, timber ramp & ballustrade, plain, natural colours scheme, the gallery inside brings another dimension, great polished timber floor, timber counter top, very weekend ambiance .... just not too sure about the Streets ice-cream fridge on the entrance and the bookcase displays. OK, Coffee is supplied by street brand Mio, so not the boutique roaster, however they make it work, also I did not say NO to the Green Tea Leafs, freshly brewed tea leafs is always an enticing proposition. The offering is interesting, Home Made Quiche, freshly baked muffins, Chocolate Croissant, Escargot is too good not to try, although I did have their big serve of Crispy Bacon & Sunny Side Up Eggs on toast with 2 Hash-browns ... price is up there, just like their quality, definitely will come back for more of their pastries and breakfast all day menu.

I hadn't been to this place in a couple of years but having moved back into the area thought I'd…read moregive it a go. Brunch with my bestie. I had poached eggs - free range & bacon. Bestie had a roti. Eggs and bacon were great, however it really annoys me when a cafe doesn't butter your toast and not have any on the side for you to do it yourself - which I am more than happy to do. Coffee was good though not really hot. The menu is extensive and they do have freshly squeezed juice if that's your thing. Bestie enjoyed her choice and said the juice was very nice. They need to look at replacing the cutlery- knife wouldn't cut through butter. If they served any. Service was prompt and turn around good. Luckily it did look like we got in before the school holiday lunch crowd. Overall it was okay. Think I'll try another cafe next time.

Great coffee and good food. Open all day. Can get crowded at times but is generally efficient.read more