Summary: 4.2. Very good contemporary Melbourne cafe. Equal to many or most highly rated places…read more Food, coffee and service are all excellent. Simplicity is the key here. Everything is done well. Nothing is over complicated. Review: The cafe is on the north side of lower Heidelberg road. It's a pleasantly laid out establishment. There are nice wood featured chairs and tables throughout. A wood covered front counter as well. Brick walls throughout too with one small tiled wall. There's a reasonable distance between tables. Nice lighting is also featured. Conventional music playing on the sound system, a bit prosaic for me but I could have just scored the wrong rotated playlist. Maybe needs something a little softer. Overall the space has a nice warm cozy feel that was very likable . I scored a pleasant greeting on arrival. It was hard not to notice the manager and staff interacting well with patrons, which enhanced the nice feel of the cafe. I had a beautiful coffee first off which came out quickly after I ordered it. It was a rich, dark, well made brew with impressive length. No half measures were taken on this long black. It was a beauty. The food is the key though, eh. It's a smallish menu here for all day breakfast and lunch. I found that an advantage as too many menu items can befuddle a simple soul like me. Nothing was overcomplicated and this menu offered ample choice I thought. I ordered the curds and beets dish off the lunch menu. This consists of goats cheese croquettes, heirloom baby beets, beetroot pesto and a frisée salad. It's a rustic looking dish but wonderfully so. It made for a gorgeous lunch that gave me all the freshness, health and flavour I was after when I walked in. The goats cheese croquettes were soft, delicate and exquisitely flavoured. They were really lovely. The heirloom beets of various kinds were excellent too. Tasty with just the right amount of give. Lovely greens with a good dressing as well. The side of peas and broad beans was really delicious too. I could barely fault these dishes which were very good. Maybe a tiny bit more seasoning on both dishes, although maybe many people want to control this themselves. I found myself preferring this cafe to a few of those in the inner north. The concentration here is on substance not style. I thoroughly enjoyed the cafe which has only been open a few months. Based on this experience, it will do very well indeed.

The menu was great, was nice balance of tradition and innovation and delivered on expectation. The…read morevenue itself is lovely. Courtyard is available to dogs which is pretty cool! Coffee was great I will definitely be back.

The environment is fresh and clean, simple and generous, the guests are endless, and the coffee is…read moredelicious.

3.7. Very nice fit out. Friendly staff. I said I was in a hurry and they brought the meal out…read morequickly for me. The meal was a lime avocado smash with poached eggs. The meal was great. It's not a huge menu here but there's more than enough choice for me. There is a huge range of cakes as well. I liked the place and would definitely return.

I had lovely brunch! I had smash avocado with order to add…read morebacon! It was delicious! I would come back again other time :) The service was lovely!

Cute little cafe in East Ivanhoe. Decided to have a quick lunch in between work appointments and…read morewas not disappointed. I had the salt fried squid with an apple mint lychee salad. Simple and delicious.

This is a lovely place for a catch up lunch. The menu is varied and you can always find something…read moreto try. Today I tried the special tuna poke bowl - enjoyable but I was expecting raw not cooked tuna.

Great spot for an intimate brunch. The foreigner breakfast is excellent. Super friendly and vegan…read moreoptions.

New cafe in the area :) a really cute spot with nice dining space and fresh vibes…read moreCame here on a Sunday to enjoy a morning out and some good food. Cant say I was blown away by the food. It was pretty tasty and looked spectacular but for its price point was typical for brunch. A bit underwhelmed by the coffee - was expecting a little better. Staff overall were pretty nice and helpful but unfortunately when taking away the dishes, one managed to drop a knife and fork over a companions jacket (accidentally but still..) Nice place to check out when in the area nevertheless :)

From the owner: Olive Lane is a Hellenic-inspired eatery that's putting a contemporary spin on the authentic…read moreflavours of Greece. Transport yourself to the isles of the Mediterranean with the scent of our traditional baked goods & the silky smooth taste of our coffee. Proudly owned and run by a Greek-Australian family who is bringing something special to 3104.

Just having coffee with my mum. The food looks nice and authentic italian. Arancini and stuffed…read morepeppers look yum! Friendly service. Coffee's damn hot. Lovely people.

While exploring the area, I walked in for a snack, & had a chai latte & slice of cake (which were…read moreboth delicious). The cafe had a very relaxing feel, & the atmosphere was incredibly laid-back & friendly. It certainly made my morning! I would definitely go back there.

This cafe has been closed for years. Something new is opening there soon but I am not sure what it…read morewill be until it opens

I am glad that this cafe is not located in a busy street because it gets busy enough as it is!…read moreThis cafe is a favourite lunch spot for us, they simply do great tasting food. Almost everything on their menu is a winner, and with daily specials you really get more than what you would otherwise expect from a cafe in a small strip like this. You really do develop an appreciation for the chef who without fail delivers all meals cooked to perfection and comes up with innovative dishes. Service is young and friendly, lovely girls on the coffee machine. I popped in recently and saw their new updated menu, I am itching to find time for my next lunch here. Love it.

Lovely, friendly, buzzing atmosphere with good coffee to-boot! The staff were just delightful and…read morehappy to accommodate requests. With both indoor and outdoor dining options, you are able to enjoy a lovely breakfast while enjoying the weather (which was beautiful today), although they have outdoor heating for cooler days too. Hubby ordered the crispy eggs which were scrumptious (I had a nibble, too :) warning, they are spicy which we liked!) while I ordered the eggs Benedict which was just as enjoyable. This place has got it right with their service, the environment, the coffee and the food which combine to make a wonderful experience.

I am in not an expert in Ivanhoe cafés but staying at the Quest Hotel for three nights and with no…read morebreakfast available within the hotel itself I had was "forced" to jump next door for breakfast. The place is nice and cozy, the staff is great and friendly and food/drinks were served rather fast which is good for people on the run. The food quality was above average. Since I can't give 3.5 stars I'll give 4 stars to balance out the 2 start review.

Friendly staff in a neighbourhood local where the cafe's proprietor knows almost everyone's name…read more So, basically it's like Cheers... without the beer, wisecracks, Ted Danson or a location in Boston. Okay, so maybe it's not quite like Cheers- it's better. No pretence and every day they feature a new flavour (or two) of freshly cooked, fruit-filled muffins. Rock up early on a Sunday, have the place and paper to yourself and get in there. Get's a little busy later in the morning, but never a maniacally long wait. A go-to on Upper H-berg road for sure!

There are plenty of cafes along this strip in Upper Heidelberg Road, ranging from the old-style…read moresandwich bars to the pretension of Laurent Patisserie. But Cafe Ivanhoe is the only one that can provide me with a genuinely good, authentic espresso coffee. The most common problem elsewhere is over-drawing or excessive dilution of the shot, making for a watery brew - a common problem in suburban coffee in Melbourne. Cafe Ivanhoe's owners are passionate about making a good coffee well. Always a friendly welcome too. I can't vouch for the food yet - but it wouldn't have counted at all if it couldn't live up to the 'cafe' name.