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!

Always amazing,never fails to satisfy They have a great…read morearray of sweet and savoury breakfasts. Owner is a gorgeous soul! This place is a must!! One of the best cafes in the eastern suburbs

In a last minute decision to go out for breakfast which turned into brunch, out of the nearby…read moreplaces, Three Monkeys stood out as somewhere to spend my Sunday morning at. It's right on the corner, with plenty of parking nearby. It's very quaint, painted brick, like it belongs outside, it's a small cozy cafe, but it was bustling for brunch time. We got seated in the back patio area, which was again, very cute and cozy. Ordered was the Beets and Thyme Salmon, a Sweet Monkey and a Vanilla Cronut. I had the lemon grass and ginger tea, which was very spot on with the salmon. It came out like a work of art and was so yummy, the flavor matched the presence. It was best getting a little bit of everything on one forkful, the salmon, the thyme, the egg and potato rosti. The Sweet Monkey delivered just as well, the roti was crunchy and soft, and all of the toppings went well with it, nothing over the top that masked the others, it just worked. The Vanilla Cronut was good; yes, I've had better ones, both for the purpose of having a cronut, it did it's job. I didn't catch our waitresses name, but every single person here was more than friendly. All of their menu items look creative and tasty. I eyed some of the burgers other tables ordered, they were good portioned and looked good. And skimming over the lunch menu, it definitely is a place to come back to. I think I read that breakfast is all day here, but don't quote me on that one.

Nice little cozy cafe with very nice food. We are well attended once we walked in although all…read morestaff seems busy at that moment. The Coffee is better than those big coffee chain but you cannot expect speciality coffee grade (proud Mary, 5 senses, st Ali, etc) - but it satisfy my caffeine dose for the day. Food (4 stars)- I've ordered Porky Pig, myself with an Asian background I am very picky with Pork smell and how they cook. Three monkey cooked this tender soft n caramelised with sweet tamarind. The salad at the side compliment it well. Jeng

Ringwood - Brace yourselves! Nick & Jac together with their…read moreamazing team have opened up their 1st business venture. Located in the heart of Ringwood with free 1--2hr street parking on their doorstep, this place will definitely be a regular coffee haunt! Exposed brick, copper piping and cheery staff welcome you as you take a seat. Axil coffee is on point as is their Quinoa & Chicken salad. If you are looking for a place to catch up with friends, chill out and read a book or to brunch/lunch at.. Come check them out!

HOLY CRAP this place is good. Been hearing much about this…read moreplace and had to try it out. Went with the wife and kids last night and what a treat. The food was so clean and fresh I felt like I was at a Michelin star restaurant. The staff was so friendly and helpful with the little ones, I am definitely coming back here. Five well earned stars.

Enjoyable Cafe located inside Stockland Shopping Centre…read more Food was a great price, and good quality, but nothing too fancy. Great value for money. Service was fast and friendly. Would stop by again.

Great little cafè @ The Pines. Staff always greets you with a smile. Awesome coffee & delicious…read morefood! Thanks Indulgence Cafè.

Peddler Cafe was a quick cute spot for us to grab breakfast before driving up to the Yarra Valley…read morefor wine tasting. There were quite a few people around that looked like regulars which surely means it is delicious, which it was! We'd recommend this spot!

First time here and food and coffee was excellent. Visited on a Sunday morning and it was very busy…read morewhich is always a good sign. Five of us and we all had a different meal and each one was beautifully presented and tasted just as good as it looked. I had the baked eggs and they may have been the best I have ever had. Highly recommend.

4.3. This is an excellent cafe that gets all the fundamentals right. It has an excellent menu,…read morespace, food and service. It is easily the best cafe in the area from what I've seen so far, particularly in the North Blackburn and Nunawading areas. First off, it's a decently styled light filled cafe. It's well designed and laid out. It has interesting shapes and textures throughout including a light wood feature wall, numerous funky light fittings and a good number of tables. There's also a decent sized and shaded outdoor area. They have a very good hipster style menu here. There are stacks of good choices, both healthy and not so healthy. The nieces and nephews section of the menu is undeniably cute. I started with a sumptuous long black served on a cute board with a tiny glass of sparkling water. This was as pretty as a picture. Lovely St Ali coffee on offer here. It's hard to start a meal better for mine than having coffee of this quality. I ordered the brunch salad with grilled broccolini, broad beans, kale, avocado, beetroot hummus, walnuts and quinoa with pomegranate dressing. I added salmon and poached egg and feta ($2 only). The dish was well presented and was absolutely delicious. It's a very healthy dish and a good sized serve. I couldn't fault it. I thought it was a brilliant dish and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Service was excellent throughout. The staff were up and about. Attentive, polite and efficient. This is a terrific cafe. It would give a few highly rated inner city brunch places a run for their money on what I saw today.

Located on Blackburn road in Doncastor East, Limelight Café has managed to do what countless…read moreprevious occupants of that block couldn't; stay in business. Not only has Limelight café proven that they are above the rest, they have proven that they are far, far above the rest. With fresh brightly lit and colourful décor, the interior is clean and streamlined. The tables aren't too close together and they tend to play video hits on the television screens at each end of the room. The service here is awesome, albeit relaxed, and it is immediately obvious that it is a family business. To make it obvious to them that you are ready to order, close your menus. Otherwise they would rather not rush you, which I really appreciate. It has the capacity to seat 75 people inside and 75 people outside. I've never been there when it is completely packed but I have driven past and seen quite a few people inside. You can also hire out the place for functions and birthdays - this seems pretty popular and with such great design it is easy to see why. The food is Mediterranean and priced well with mains costing around $15-$25. There are some really good vegetarian options with the Veggie Burger being my favourite. Otherwise they make a very tasty Calamari with Polenta. For dessert you absolutely cannot go past the Mars Bar cake - it is mouth wateringly delicious! Best of all, Limelight Café is open every single day from 8am to 11pm so there is no excuse not to pay them a visit.

I've been to Limelight cafe a few times, all of which have been for birthdays or functions. The…read morespace seems to fit this well, being quite large and spacious. The food is decent and the wait staff energetic and attentive, but overall, it just feels like another generic suburbian cafe/restaurant hybrid, and the menu reflects this (they have everything from spring rolls and curry laksa to souvlaki, chicken parma to steak, fish and chips etc). Nothing special about it, but nothing bad either.