Breakfast, we are told, is the most important meal of the day, but unfortunately very few…read morerestaurants get it right. The Diplomat Cafe in Highett I'm pleased to announce is one of the few. This cafe is centrally located on the main strip across the road from the Highett train station. The cafe itself is really well designed with a small show kitchen pumping out meals to a rather large minimalistic dining room. It really has a great vibe. The first thing that I was impressed with was the staff. Upon arrival I was greeted warmly, and escorted to my table, offered water and a coffee to start with. This in itself seems to be a lost art in today's restaurant scene. I ordered a jasmine pearl tea to start, which, when arrived was presented on a wooden board, with a cup, an iron teapot and a box with three sandglass minute timers. The first one set at one minute, the second at three mins and the third at five minutes. Each timer representing the strength of the tea. A pretty cool concept. The menu looked awesome, but all I really wanted was poached eggs, bacon and mushrooms. So that's what I ordered. Now it's generally at this stage when I ask the waiter if I could have my bacon crispy, but in all honestly I forgot, so I was a bit concerned. My breakfast arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and my first impression was, that it looked pretty good. It wasn't good, not at all, it was awesome. Let's start with the eggs. Perfectly poached, soft and gooey yolks, and perfectly poached whites. As much as the eggs impressed me it was the bacon that wowed me. Crispy but still juicy and full of flavour, just the way I like it. I have to say this was one of the best bacon and eggs I've ever had. The food that was coming out of that kitchen was amazing. So if you find yourself down Highett way check out The Diplomat, it truly was amazing.

WOW what a place! And what a find. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too…read moremuch trouble. Both the breakfast and lunch menu options were varied. I had the smashed avocado and poached eggs and it was absolutely scrumptious. Couldn't recommend this establishment enough. The atmosphere was buzzing and filled with laughter and cheer. A must try if you ask me.

Most definitely the best cafe in Ormond. It shows that the owner has great passion for good coffee…read more Get your coffee fix here on weekends, enjoy the light Jazz playing in the ground, and maybe also get a bag of freshly roasted on-site bean home. On the good side, the lack of substantial offerings shouldn't be a deterrent. What's famous is their bagels and they are good!

Great coffee after a hard game of netball - something to definitely look forward to! Lovely staff…read moreand great vibe. Thanks guys. Absolutely coming back here !!

What a beautiful hidden gem for the foodies. Welcoming to all and even specific dietary…read morerequirements. Really nice and tentative staff, I lovely variety of foods that alters little with the seasons so that all the dishes made with fresh vibrant Quality produce. The place has a lovely atmosphere for families, couples, just going by yourself with the book, ect... This cafe is also quite accessible for people with disabilities although you wouldn't be able to get a scooter in then there is a small step that separates inside the cafe so there are two levels first is accessible second one would be excessive unless you are in a electric on motorised wheelchair however they are considering a small portable ramp and it is easy to park and find. The staff and management very proud of their food and so they should be it is absolutely delicious fresh vibrant and easy on the eyes. They really care about presentation just as much as making your taste buds smile. I had the French toast which was absolute amazing. You can also get takeaway if you like but sitting down for coffee for a bit is a lovely experience this is definitely a must see and experience place.

Great for breakfast and coffee. Friendly staff always make you welcome. Also try the deli two…read moreshops down.

This place looked pretty cool and it was when we rocked up. Just don't order anything other than…read moretoast if you want to get out in less than 1.5hours. And that includes a coffee order. We ordered an amazing Eggs Benedict which on quality was on par with one of the best around Elsternwick but the wait for coffee and the food detracted from the experience. The courtyard is pleasant and quaint. Unfortunately we won't be back due to the service or lack thereof.

Atmosphere was rushed and made me and my friend feel like we needed to hurry up and leave, eftpos…read moremachine wasn't working and staff took our plates as soon as we put napkins on plates. The food was good except the muffins with the eggs on toast were way too buttery. Staff didn't know how to greet us and didn't even offer us a seat in the courtyard (didn't know it existed until reading other reviews right now) Would still recommend, just make sure you are clear with what you want to the chef.

A new coffee shop in Moorabbin across from the train station - what a find. And more importantly…read moresomewhere that does a real Chai latte. Farro is trying to capture the more health conscious diner by offering a range of healthier meals/treats. The staff are really friendly and very attentive. I wish then every success and I would recommend them if you're passing by. Enjoy.

It's a 3.6 out of 5. It could have been higher. A tale of two dishes as I'll explain shortly…read more It's an earthy, industrial fit out here that works well. The bright, airy north facing aspect helps that too and the place is happily light not dark. We liked it. We noted a lovely courtyard out the back too. That would be very inviting on a warmer day than today. There are other things we loved and others we found a bit odd here. In the latter category was that our table was quite sticky. Not much of an issue you'd say. It can happen anywhere, of course. But, the off putting bit was that the two other tables close by were both sticky too. Clearly an issue then. We loved the sparkling water on tap here. The best places do this these days. Melbourne has beautiful water. Why not just carbonate it on site as they do so wisely here rather than trying to sell you bottled sparkling water with huge food miles on it. Even better, they give you the choice here at the table and you get both sparkling and still. A small thing but we really liked it. Onto the food then and the tale of two dishes. I asked the excellent server for a recommendation. He said that the Bacon Avo Salsa was very popular so I chose that. It was a great recommendation. I adored this dish. I've had much fancier brunch dishes in recent time and this dish wipes the floor with all of them. It's cleverly composed and arranged and beautifully cooked. The bacon is astonishingly good. It's a generous serve of two good thick slices which are deliciously smoky. You also get a very generous serve of smashed avocado on the side. Perfect to have with the two toasted slices of really gorgeous bread which was itself smeared with heroism amounts of a pesto dip. Add some nicely done eggs and you've got a really good brunch dish for mine. I absolutely adored it. The only slightly negative comment is that the Jalapeño wasnt as evident as I would have preferred. The warmth in the dish was a bit subtle for me. But, overall, a great dish that I'd happily travel mikes for. On the other hand, the world's most beautiful woman didn't like her dish at all. She had the breakfast bruschetta which she thought was a bit messy and tasteless. I did notice she finished it all though. I had a little taste myself. It seemed ok but nowhere near as good as my dish, is all I'll say. We finished with coffees which were excellent. Very fine Melbourne standard coffees. I'd happily drink coffee as good as this anytime, anywhere. There was lovely service throughout here. Our young server was smart, attentive, polite and efficient. Other servers gave us cheery smiles and the odd nice word as well. Good stuff. This place has a nice feel. I liked it very much and in my mind it deserves its current high rating.

This is a busy (the times We have been there) place however ample seating,…read morewe all liked the atmosphere. The service was good friendly, due to being busy, there was a wait, It was worth it. The Food well presented. Having said that at this level of Restaurant. it should be. The taste of the food was good. We will go back a few more times for consistency observations. Enjoy

The food was beautifully presented and the space was warm. The service was great and friendly…read more I ordered the cookies n creme smash Oreos sliders and I just couldn't love it. There was really just one note, just sweet. It's creme in a donut style bun and on a plate of bananas, figs, honey comb, caramel, honey, pistachio, edible flowers. But there was no balance just sweet on sweet on sweet. Fearing this I ordered smoked salmon just to have a bit of salt. The dish was visually amazing but it was hard to eat and I couldn't finish it. I love the idea but just needed something. Even if the pistachios were salted that would have helped. I get what these guys are trying to do but it just want for me.

A new cafe opens in Melbourne nearly every month but are usually concentrated around the city and…read moresurrounding suburbs. The newest opening comes from the team behind powerhouse cafes Short Straw, Touchwood and Tall Timber and resides in dreamy Carnegie. Located on an street corner in a mostly residential area, Left Field brings it to life with good quality food and coffee and accompanying crowds. It actually took two attempts in the weekend after opening to get a table. Left Field takes on one of the signature design trends of white walls, light timber and exposed light bulbs which offers a clean, open and modern atmosphere. A dark-toned tile mosaic behind the counter area and a scattering of potted plants throughout the cafe add a touch of colour. Seating is a mixture of small tables and booths inside and the same outside along the length of the white painted brick exterior. The food menu, as the name might suggest, is a little left field with Middle Eastern influences. Highlights include the Smashed peas bruschetta, Beetroot cured ocean trout and the Supergreen tacos. The braised Moroccan lamb shoulder with pistachio, cranberry and quinoa tabouleh, feta, green chermoulah dressing and garlic yoghurt. Presentation was a little surprisingly with fine dining-like styling. The lamb shoulder was tender and juicy with an exciting flavour combination provided by the rubbed spices and the fruity tabouleh. Gluten free, dairy free and nut-containing dishes are highlighted for those with dietary requirements. Coffee is from Niccolo with a blend and single origin espresso and filter options. Soy and almond milk is available. There is also a range of teas, soft drinks and cold pressed juices. Service is like clockwork, especially during the busy opening period. Left Field brings a touch of the city cafe culture to the outer south eastern suburbs and is sure to be a local favourite.

Food: I opted for the pulled pork benedict. I loved everything about this dish. The eggs were…read morepoached to perfection, the potato rosti were crisp and delicious and the beetroot hollandaise just balanced the dish nicely. I'd never had pulled pork as part of a breakfast before, and it complemented the eggs beautifully. I was actually surprised how much pork I got. It was soft and just fell apart in my mouth. It's also plated beautifully. Coffee is delicious too. Atmosphere/service: Set in an old church school house, this cafe is pretty stand-out when you walk along Church Street. There is a good atmosphere surrounding the cafe, it almost feels like a hub of the community, you are drawn to its bustling outside seating area, and the venue is popular with couples, friends and families alike. There's also a lovely indoor seating area too. Service was lovely, but very slow, and this is the only thing letting Brighton Schoolhouse down. We must have waited over 5 minutes just to receive menus, and another 10 before our coffee order was taken. Would I recommend it: Overall, we had a really enjoyable experience at Brighton Schoolhouse. It's a little more pricey than other brunch spots, but you get top quality brunch and beautiful surroundings. It's well worth the extra $$. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other items on the menu, and maybe some of their delicious looking cakes too.

Very attentive staff, good food and fabulous Aperol Spritzs'. The interior of the converted church…read morewas light, bright and comfortable and we could enjoy without feeling rushed.

This was a rather delightful cafe that I discovered while wandering around Caulfield one afternoon…read more It is sort of one of those cafes that stand out in my mind because it happens to be hidden away from the main roads, and just next to a park as well. It is in one of those newer buildings, but does have a rather pleasant atmosphere, some rather friendly staff, and most of all, they do a pretty nice pot of teas as well. Yeah, this is pretty cool.

This place is understaffed. I tried to order a coffee and scones but only the coffee arrived…read more Later, I managed to catch someone else's attention about the scones, after quite a number of tries, and by the time the scones finally arrived on the table I thought I would want another coffee and requested one, but when it never arrived, another round of attempts to get someone's attention to ask about it brought news that the second order had ALSO gotten lost. Really a pretty poor experience overall.

After a 15 hour trip across the Pacific Ocean you need to reward yourself with two of the (many)…read morethings that Aussies do best (in my opinion) coffee and brunch and Fifth Chapter delivers on these two things brilliantly! We arrived around 1pm on Sunday and the place was packed but were still seated quickly without much of a wait. Our party of six was busy admiring the plates of nearby diners when our coffees promptly arrived and a friendly server took our brunch order. Coffee was delicious and our food arrived quickly. Servings are extremely generous, my avocado smash came with two very large pieces of artisan multigrain bread spread on both sides with a deliciously tart red capsicum and feta spread, topped with a lavish amount of creamy avocado/edamame smash and two perfectly cooked poached eggs! Other winners at the table included the sautéed mushroom breakfast, the Thai Chicken Salad and the Breakfast Bruschetta. Meals ran around $16-$18 which seems pretty reasonable (especially considering the portion sizes) and there is plenty of free parking on the street behind the cafe. Fantastic food, great coffee, will definitely be back!

We love this cafe and probably frequent it almost every weekend, even if just for coffee. The…read moreservice is fantastic and there is a really good selection of breakfast and brunch options. Kid friendly too.