Like a hidden little cottage in an enchanted forest, Lady Hawke can be described in one word -…read morecosy. While accommodation at the B&B is limited to only one room (and I've not yet tried it so can't offer any recommendation) the cafe is open to all, and he staff/owners are friendly and welcoming. Like your own little kitschy cottage house away from home, the cafe features brightly -coloured walls, open fireplaces and a gallery of original art by local artists. Lady Hawke does all day breakfast - $10 for a big brekkie and a beverage. The venue can also be hired out for events, including wedding receptions (my brother had his there). They decorated it beautifully, and without the usual trumped up cost.

This place was beautiful and a wonderful experience. From presentation to taste, everything was…read moreamazing. Was able to visit with my mother and aunt and we had a lovely brunch.

The food was incredible and the desserts were amazing. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend. I am visiting my…read morehusband's family from the US, and this restaurant is a must do if visiting Melbourne especially over the holidays. They are decked out in Christmas decorations, and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely encourage my friends and family to eat here if they are in the area

Had a long hard morning climbing the 1000 steps of the Kokoda Memorial Trail and my girlfriends and…read moreI were looking forward to a well deserved protein hit (read: bacon and coffee please). We headed over the road to cute little cafe called Brew'd. We entered to find wooden floors and exposed brick which gave a funky New York loft vibe. We were greeted by... Oh wait, we weren't. We came inside and hovered awkwardly around the counter for about 5 minutes, waiting to be seated, or perhaps were meant to seat ourselves? Is there table service? They need a sign or something because the barista sure wasn't in a hurry to let us know, or to even say hello really. Hmm. Eventually someone directed us to a table and we helped ourselves to a menu. It was pretty impressive I've got to say. Lots of choice and very well priced. I ordered smashed avo, bacon and eggs which I paid for.. In cash... Because they are cash only. No I don't mean they have a $20 minimum, I mean it's 1980 again and we're all expected to walk around carrying pineapples. Ugh this is my pet peeve. If you are a business where people regularly pay you amounts higher than $10, GET AN EFTPOS MACHINE!!!! It's very lucky that my smashed avo more than made up for this massive transactional faux pas. It was delicious! They also do really, really good coffee. Their coffees come with a little chocolate on the spoon. I love a bonus treat with my coffee, Brew'd definitely knew their way to my heart. Even if I had to pay in cash for it.. The good: nice decor, expansive menu, very well priced (avg $15 for a hearty brekky), really good coffee, bonus chocolate The bad: cash only!!! Slightly non-attentive staff

Took a chance driving over from Wantirna South in search of a decent brunch as there was only one…read morereview but came away happy we did. Managed to secure a table outside which was a bonus and we were promptly given menus and told to order at the counter. The menu isn't enormous but contained all the standard fair and tbh it's nice to have your choices limited when you're fighting off the effects of the night before. I went for the Veggie Breakfast and my wife chose the Atlantic Eggs and both came out within 10min. Both dishes were an ideal size and the presentation was very appetising, my tomatoes were nicely grilled, the mushrooms were properly sautéed not pale and watery as can often be the case and the spinach and feta were in good proportion. The only criticism would be that the poached eggs were a minute over done, still slightly runny yolks but definitely over. I tried my wife's eggs and the hollandaise was rich and perfectly tart but again eggs slightly over (at least for our liking). Overall $45 for 2 good brekkies and 2 coffees is very reasonable and we'll definitely add this to our brunch rotation.

This café in Boronia is worth checking out. The menu is fairly extensive including all day…read morebreakfast and some nice sounding lunch items. I can recommend the Coffee. All really very nice but it is a bit expensive for it's location and unfortunately there are really no nice views from here.

Went on a Sunday Morning. It wasn't very busy but the service took very long. I got the pumpkin…read morebruschetta and the two poached eggs were completely cooked. Told the waitress and she didn't care. Very disappointing.

Located in a renovated cottage in the heart of The Basin, The Acorn on Forest is a prime example of…read moreThe Basin's growing popularity as a little hill's hideaway. With the suburb reporting recent booms in property value, and the freeway only 10 minutes away, The Basin has grown from a small village on the way to the more touristy area of the hills to a trendy little town of its own . The Acorn of Forest has more of a 'Wine Bar" feel to it than it's neighbouring 'Good old-fashioned pub' the Oak Tree. With a focus on quality dining and weekend breakfasts, you could say it's the 'bouquet' to the Oak Trees 'bucket'. The menu features dishes such as Quail, Veal and Kangaroo and while you can expect to pay a little more for your meal than at other nearby pubs, the Acorn is all about Quality over affordability. Popular with functions and parties, The Acorn also hosts live music on weekends, usually from a rotating roster of local favourites.

Amazing food, wonderful service and a terrific cosy atmosphere. They have great bands over the…read moreweekend to, which is a real bonus. Can't wait to go back again and again.

Lovely little café, really clean with seating inside and out. They have one of the nicer coffees in…read moreBoronia and make some delicious food, including home made cakes and cookies. You will be back for more. I like the fresh made sandwiches and a flat white personally and they have a great selection of food on offer at reasonable prices and table service. Well done Hilda, keep up the good work. It's a big two thumbs up from me.

Awesome little place with great coffee and yummy pizzas! Can accomodate large groups too.read more

I'm going to make this quick, if you order the vegetarian focaccia then you don't expect to be…read moreserved the roast beef one. A green tea is not hot water & a tea bag. The whole cloves of garlic in the bruschetta was over the top. They'd need to lift their game to get me back there, why all the high star reviews? Do you like ordinary food?

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, coffee and food. Served super fast once we ordered. Trio of dips was…read moreonly a duo which should have been advised when ordering, rather than us having to ask after being served and already eating. Other than that disappointment, perfect. Definitely worth a try.

Nestled amongst the tea shops and clothing stores in Sassafras is a converted old wooden building…read moretrading as "Ripe". We used to come to ripe under the old owners, who departed a couple of years back. Since then my affair with Ripe has dwindled a bit, however I decided to head there for breakfast on my birthday this year. We grabbed a chair at the large share table by the fire, which in a Melbourne June was a very good place in the world to be. Although the menu reads like a bit of an exercise in uppity wordsmithery, the food is what keeps me coming back. As a vegetarian, my choice here is limited, which is a little surprising. However I ordered the Vegetarian platter, and was treated to portions of quiche, a small bowl of soup and other tasty morsels to warm me up. The coffee is always fantastic here, and it's become a tradition of mine to order a boutique beer to have after breakfast, of which they have a small but consistant selection. New owners don't mean a lot of change in terms of the feel and service at Ripe. Both are fantastic, and although our relationship isn't what it used to be, I'm still a fan.

Just had a wonderful breakfast and coffee, feeling great now, warmly welcomed, served quickly, mug…read moreof flat white delicious and nice and hot. As for the bacon and eggs, superb, just like your mum would make. Any wonder I keep coming back for more. Its a big two thumbs up from me. Really is the best coffee in the area. They are so friendly here.

Delicious food and service with a smile! A delightful local cafe! Children were welcome and their…read morebaby cinos and hot chocolates were well recieved! Lovely area to sit inside during the cold weather or outside during the Summer! We will be back!

All day breakfast cooked well. Great coffee. The place has a nice charm and personality to it with…read morefriendly staff.