My first visit to Light Years was for breakfast; a delicious and unforgettable meal it was…read more The location was off the beaten path, it took me about 15-20 minutes walk from the nearest metro. I was wondering why such a popular spot would be so isolated? But all is well worth the effort to get here. The venue is brimming with natural lighting, classic charm and warmth. For my breakfast, I ordered the Pixelated avocado (on a sourdough toast) because it just looked so darn intriguing. I didn't expect anything else to be honest, and turned out this was GOOD!! Every single element in this dish has complex flavors that compliments each other. The chili dried air kale, diced pixelated avocado and the soft shell crab was especially stunning. The dish certainly performs to its Instagram ability. For my drink, I ordered their matcha latte; it was strong tasting yet smooth. I could drink this all day! The Light Years is certainly not disappointing in any way, from the beautiful venue to the outstanding food, supported with service and ambiance for days. Easily, my favorite brunch spot in town at the moment and much to recommend you :).

Went to Light Years for Sunday brunch and was relieved to find that, although very busy, the wait…read moretime was only a few minutes. Recently opened at the bottom of a new apartment block just along from the Camberwell tram depot, it should not be confused with Lights in the Attic cafe which is a bit further down Camberwell Road. The fit out is the now common scandi/minimalist affair with a smattering of potted greenery. Coffee is from Dukes, but the star of the show here is the food. All the dishes I saw coming out looked great and were good sized portions. I had the bircher and it was a generous serve, looked pretty and tasted even better. Overall a good value and tasty option for brunch/lunch in the leafy inner east.

Hold on no more Shisha to smoke in Templestowe? Yes, you heard me right. The Shisha and Kebab joint…read morehas been transformed into a hipster organic cafe and provides yet another cafe to the Templestowe village. Coffee is Jasper coffee which I find to be average. The smashed avocado was well presented but lacked seasoning.

My favourite breakfast place. EVER…read more Green Sage is a small cafe tucked away in the corner of the busy Templestowe shops. It really ticks all the boxes for me. Organic produce? CHECK! Fairtrade coffee? CHECK! Fresh Donuts? CHECK! Breakfast til 3? CHECK! Smashed Avocado? CHECK! Affordable? CHECK! This is Templestowe's best kept secret so shhhh! Don't tell anyone!

This small indoor cafe in Doncaster Westfield's entertainment precinct on the top level is the…read moreperfect location for coffee or ice-cream with friends before a after a movie. Gelare is ice-cream palour and cafe hybrid which in my mind is a fantastic combination. The ice cream counter besides providing ice-cream cones to masses is the perfect inspiration for your own flavour created milkshakes. Yes, that's right, they will make you a milkshake with the ice-cream flavour of your choice! I love the raspberry and white chocolate milkshakes, mmmmmmm. The staff are friendly and up for a quick chat when you place your order and you can choose from waffles and slices to fill you up too. They have a range of coffee and hot chocolate options too. Ice-cream and coffee, what else is there?

Even though there are many different ice cream places in Melbourne, not all of them have tight-arse…read moreTuesday deals. At Gelare in Doncaster Mall, half price waffles not only keep this popular ice creamery busy (think buzzing) but it makes getting through the week just a tad bit more exciting for residents who live near or around Doncaster. For others who are not so fortunate, we actually have to drive all the way to Doncaster to appease out tight-arse Tuesday waffle and ice cream obsession. Some say, it might be cheaper to just have a full priced waffle somewhere closer to the city but I say, the creamy and delicious flavours on a warm (half price) waffle with syrup and whipped cream make the experience well worth the drive. They also have low fat frozen yoghurt and sorbets, for the more health conscious. Besides, it's nice to get out of the city anyway and the evening drive is stress free and can be relaxing too. Just remember that lots of other people love this deal too so either go early or very late to avoid peak hour.

This place is home to the best breakfast in Melbourne ladies and gents…read more That's really all I need to write if you value my option, but some people might need a bit more persuasion. The crispy eggs at Mr H actually made my eyes roll back in my head. I called people on the phone after I finished eating to discuss it.... so ya, it's that good. The sweet potato purée is the perfect nest for the crispy fried poached eggs. The fresh cos lettuce salad with homemade ranch cuts through the luscious ham hock perfectly and the sliced sourdough toast is an excellent tool to tie it all in. I'm drooling just typing about it. I went back a second time, but made sure to but take my husband because I wanted to share the love. While he ate, I snapped a photo of him that is cringeworthy, but you can see the expression on his face while shovelling the remnants of a crispy egg that he is indeed in food heaven nirvana. I decided to get the brocolinni salad my second visit which was outstanding as well, really high caliber food and so healthy and fresh. My only, only complaint would be smoking outside on the patio. In 2016, and that is a huge turnoff while enjoying a coffee or a splendid meal. Love ya Mr Hendrix. Mrs Hendrix is a lucky lady

Took us a while to get here from some really good word-of-mouth, but glad we eventually did, and…read morehave been back a few times since. Yet to circle in on a firm favourite - always torn between the breakfast and lunch menus too - but everything is great, service is good, and make sure you try to nab a seat in the courtyard to enjoy some of Melbourne's summer weather while it lasts.

On one of those Saturdays that I decided I would do a little bit of exploration I found myself up…read moreTemplestowe way and discovered this street lined with cafes. It was quite tranquil actually, though unfortunately I didn't have a huge amount of time so I randomly picked Harry's cafe and decided to grab a coffee to go. Well, my first impression was that this place was packed, so obviously they are doing something right. They had a pretty nice selection of cakes, as well as other offerings (including breakfast, but as I mentioned, I didn't have a huge amount of time). The coffee wasn't bad and the staff were really friendly, so I'm going to have to come up here again sometime, even if it is only for breakfast.

Frank's staff and service is brilliant. Always with a smile and prompt. Breakfast menu is…read moresensational!

The staff at Jamaica Blue Doncaster are friendly, caring and hip. They're fast to greet you and…read moretake your order and are keen to make sure you are 100% satisfied. I usually order a soy vanilla latte and I know that it will always meet my expectations. It isn't easy to find a place that can froth soy properly without burning it! They also have a rewards card (not those crappy paper ones, an actual plastic card) which gives me a free coffee every 5 or so coffees. Not only do they offer good coffee, but they have a wide range of sweet and savoury foods. The staff are fast and efficient, always making the experience a positive one.

Sylvia's such a lovely lady! Warm and friendly she operates the cafe an larder named after her all…read morethe food looks so yummy. There's a huge selection of frozen take home food ranging from braised meats, curries to pasta sauces and stews, soups, lasagna and pies and much much more. It all looks homemade and there's vegetarian and gluten free options as well. There's a promo on at the moment where you get a coffee with your take home meal. Now folks, it's take home frozen meal, and not a take away meal. Sylvia's also stocks some items from Phillipas. There's also a lunch menu with hot food on it. All the food is made using free-range poultry, meat and eggs. The sweet options look tempting as well. I'd definitely return if I'm in the area. Lots of locals and the cafe just has a lovely buzz and atmosphere.

Been a regular customer at this restaurant for number of years. The food is always presented in…read moregood quality consistently. It's worthwhile giving yourself enough time as the chef/owner would prepare sushi or sashimi dishes as per order. It means the dishes are served in freshest condition. If you're looking for a quality restaurant (by food) in the local area, Omogari is a must!

Bomba is wonderful. The food is delectible and exquisite. Clearly lovingly prepared and just so…read moretasty and beautifully presented. Service is friendly and brisk. Our party of four has been here twice now. Our friends are Italian and are critical when places don't measure up. No such issues here. We've loved it both times. In our view Bomba offers a serious dining experience at a reasonable price. We can't wait to return.

Amazing little restaurant and bar, great food and drinks!!! Extremely enjoyable night out..... if…read morearound the area do yourself a favour and pop im for a drink and a bite to eat, you WILL NOT be disappointed!