Sketches offers a mix of flavours and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I hear they hold high…read moretea once a month however you need to book quite early. We went on the weekend and enjoyed brunch in the pegoda area outside. The service and quality of food was matched to the price and environment. It felt like I escaped into a quiet hideaway. If you visit and enjoy it, make sure you sign up for membership where you get special perks on your birthday! I will be going back soon to try dinner.

The aesthetics of this cafe are fantastic. It really has a lot to work with. Unfortunately the food…read morenot so much. The toast I had with me eggs and avocado was just a store bought piece of bread and the tomatoes that came with it were slightly seared and tasted like gas.

The staff are outstanding. The food is excellent! A high standard with the bonus of value for…read moremoney for me it served as an exciting part of the whole experience. Everything is immaculately clean with a higher than usual attention to detail by the service attendants. The ambiance is a more casual one, family friendly as well as accommodating intimate couples and large gatherings. Honestly, it was the best place in Melbourne to go where I could be guaranteed on a continuum that the food would always be at a very high standard and reasonable price.

This place is very aesthetically pleasing, the vibes are so warm along with the food being lovely!…read more Recommend to all who want to try something different!

Lovely cafe with great food in taste and presentation. Friendly staff who went the extra mile…read more Has a very homey feel and decorated nicer with fragrant flowers. Worth the visit.

Sometimes hard to find as this cafe is tucked in well to the row of shows at the top of Burwood…read moreHighway (Toorak Rd) between Burwood and Camberwell. Even with little car parking you can tell this place is popular as it always buzzing and depending on what time you visit it will be buzzing with very different aged crowds. The decor is interesting with a very old Camberwell feel on the inside, darkly lit and very wooden. Coffee is fantastic, and I have it on good authority (from over hearing table talk while waiting for my coffee) that the food is worth coming back for.

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.

I've been meaning to write this review for a few months now, I had my daughter's birthday party…read morethere some months ago. The food and service were absolutely amazing. The kids enjoyed the kiddie equipment in the courtyard as well as the cute playground right next to the cafe. The coffees and food were delicious and really inexpensive for what we got. The outdoor heating kept us warm (it was winter when we went). I had great communication both on phone and email for the event. I really like the artsy wall mural and decor they have too. Parking was easily found on the street. I highly recommend this place, especially if you have young kids or if you want a laid-back and casual vibe for coffee, cake or lunch.

A lovely café tucked away in the bylanes of Burwood, The Foodrinkery ticks all the right boxes for…read moreme when it comes to a neighbourhood café. Located adjacent to the Wattle Park Primary School and Spectrum dance school, the café enjoys an enviable location which also makes it the perfect spot for the neighbourhood to stop by for a relaxing cup of coffee and some amazing food. We walked in for brunch earlier this week and the first thing that struck me was this was the perfect place for me to meet with my mommy friends. The seating area is divided into three parts - a couple of tables out at the front, cool quirky interior seating (with plenty of magazines) and a gorgeous shady space behind the café which opens out into the adjacent park area. The décor has been done so thoughtfully; there is plenty of quirky stuff on display which children would adore, like this car on the wall. The staff also opens out the top part of the fencing when children are around so that parents can always watch their children playing in the park while sipping on their coffees. Very thoughtful indeed..... Beautiful art work on the walls, interesting table number art, cars and planes, potted plants and herbs....all add to the relaxing ambience of this café. A place that makes you feel warm and welcome. How I wish there was a similar café in my neighbourhood! We started off with a cup of coffee (cappuccino to be exact) and freshly squeezed orange juice. The coffee was good but there's room for improvement. We Melbournians have a very high standard for coffee so this one felt average..... The freshly squeezed orange juice was gulped down fast being a really hot autumn day. The café also serves smoothies and other fresh drinks apart from the usual bottled varieties. The menu at The Foodrinkery is an interesting one with a good mix of familiar, comforting dishes and some modern, unique flavours. Personally, I love to try out new flavours and I also get excited when a small café or restaurant tries to push boundaries in their own small ways. But my hubby is not always so which is why he ended up getting eggs and toast with a side of bacon. According to him, a café that gets this dish right is one he will return to. And luckily for him, it turned out to be so....creamy, fluffy scrambled eggs on good quality toasted bread with a side of perfectly fried bacon. I zeroed in on the Chermoula Eggs....toasted bread topped with smashed pumpkin, grilled zucchini, two free ranged poached eggs drizzled with chermoula dressing. To cater to all taste buds, the seasoning is kept to a minimum so you need to adjust it to your liking with salt and pepper. But there was tons of flavour in this one...loved the chermoula dressing which when combined with the runny eggs was brilliant. A clean, healthy and nourishing dish. It was a really hot day and the Atlantic salad sounded very interesting so we added that to the list too. Lots of baby spinach topped with cherry tomatoes, capers, smoked salmon, feta, pickle, jalapenos drizzled with a balsamic glaze dressing. Very refreshing and delicious, it made the perfect addition to our meal. Do look out for their specials menu which you can find behind the counter. There is also a delectable selection of muffins, cakes, pastries, cupcakes, cookies etc.....I bought back home a couple of chocolate cupcakes and mini chocolate chip cookies which totally won my son's approval. In a nutshell, The Foodrinkery is a great place to relax after dropping off your children at school, catch up with your friends and neighbours or have a family brunch on the weekends. And if this café was near my home, you would have found me doing all my food writing here....a very inspiring and calming space.

Great little place in the eastern 'burbs…read more It's charm lies in its simplicity: There's no menus and food consists of two or three 'toastie' choices and some pastries. Staff are cool and friendly and prices more than reasonable. Luckily I am an avid consumer of toasties, so this was more than fine with me. Had a nice milkshake to wash it down with, but my friends made it clear that I was missing out on the coffee which from all reports is excellently excellent. Don't be a me, and be sure to try it!

Great service, food, and coffee! Not sure why not more reviews so we'll help via this. :)…read more Thanks!

Claire and Jo are great hosts!! Great coffee and yummy pastries!! I love the atmosphere. Very…read moreFrench and friendly!!

Great friendly place. Claire is a delight and the food is fantastic. The banana bread and toasted…read moresandwiches are to die for. The coffee is....developing. But the venue and staff more than make up for it.

A cafe that has a range of delicious food options for all, including any vegan / vegetarian folk…read more There is great coffee on offer if you're in need of a caffeine fix, and milk alternatives, including (but not limited to) soy and oat mylks are also available. If you've not had the chance, go get your Little Woodpecker on, you won't regret it!

Driving around the residential streets of Blackburn North, you'd probably never guess that a gem…read morelike this was tucked away! Little Woodpecker is a cute little cafe that only the locals seem to know about - most of the customers appear to be on first name basis with the staff, and everybody is friendly & smiling. With a menu that caters to the major groups of customers (vegan, veggie, GF, etc) you can't really go wrong if you pick this place as a brunch destination! All day Breakfast & Lunch, great variety & yummy flavours (not to mention, totally Instagrammable presentation!), great coffee & smoothie options...what's not to love? Plus it changes with the seasons, so you know everything's fresh & delicious! I came with a friend and we got the shareplate (The Last Supper) which was an AMAZING tapas board with baked eggs, grain salad, falafel, dips, roasted mushrooms, fresh sourdough....man, it was quite the smorgasbord! The shareplate for 2 seemed enough for 3 people to split, because we couldn't eat it all (and we can really pack it in, folks. No namby-pamby nibblers here) Honestly, it seemed like the way to do it, because you got to try a little of everything! If you don't choose to go that way though, don't worry - the serves are all generous & every mouthful is bliss :) Also, before I forget - they also have a countertop CHOC-FULL of freshly baked sweets! I was eying off their orange poppyseed muffins & their Doughnuts/Cronuts/danishes/croissants/omg it all looked so good I can't even list it all So yeah! If you're around, get your butt to Little Woodpecker for an awesome meal!

I haven't eaten here but I have had coffee several times and it was good. Not…read moreBEST-COFFEE-I'VE-EVER-HAD good, but the establishment itself is lovely. They've done a great job at branding and the colours & furniture are really stylish which makes your visit there comfortable. And with the cool music playing as well as super lovely staff, they've got their place happening. As far as food, this isn't something I can comment on. It appears very "fancy" on the menu, and pricey. Because of it's location, it's excellent for all-day patronage but it's not somewhere people will travel to for dinner so they should probably adjust their menu a little to suit a coffee-shop/lunch menu and the prices to match. Overall, definitely worth a visit for the coffee and ambience.

Service and food is excellent. Coffee is amazing! Even at a peak time staff were attentive and…read moreefficient. With every table full order to food delivery time was only 15 minutes. I had the whipped avocado and a side of smoked bacon. My guest has the Ruben with onion rings. Prices are what you would expect to find in the city, a little high for the suburbs but the service and quality if the food made up the difderence in pricing.