This was an absolutely delightful cafe just across from the railway station. In fact, it went…read morebeyond delightful in that the tea was literally made to perfection, and the service was second to none. This place really did have quite a lovely charm about it, and the location was great. Oh, and it wasn't too busy either, which is certainly something that I really do appreciate.

While I was walking to see my therapist I thought I'd grab a quick coffee so I ducked into Rusty…read moreDuck, ordered a take away Latte and wow it was so good. I was a little skeptical when i noticed they use Lavazza due to past experience but the young lady certainly new how to make a good cup of coffee. I also should mention the service was very warm and welcoming.

Wish I could give this place more stars because this has got to be the best bagels I've had in…read moreMelbourne so far. But it's not so much the food, but the jolly banter from all the employees, and the thoughtfully composed interior aesthetic that made it a truly memorable dining experience !! Came here on a whim, drawn by the charisma of the owner and am already thinking about coming back with my friends :)) If you're in the area and looking for a bite this a spot that will hit the spot ;)

I've been here several times and still I'm walking slowly down the ally way making sure I don't…read moremiss the cafe. It's a great hidy hole that has little room inside and leaves you wondering how the staff function in such a small space. But they do,it must be the killer sound track and music that keeps them going. I come for the bagels but the coffee (in all its varieties) just nails it. I'm a creature of habit so I go for the vego bagel and still get a silly grin on my face each time I see the old Golden Book menu. Love this place, and it's top of my 'day after the night before' brunch list when staying in the city. Unleash your inner hipster and come try it out.

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!

If you are a New Yorker, you crave bagels, you need bagels, all you want is bagels. You don't…read morenotice this until you leave New York, until you realize that 295 of the last 365 days you ate nothing but bagels. And then one day you wake up to the sounds of the kookaburra, see palm fronds wafting in the breeze outside your window, and you stifle a scream as you realize that these are always indicators that you aren't in bagel country anymore. Not even Dunkin Donuts can save you now. Cold and alone, you wander the lanes and alleys of the land of oz muttering to yourself about egg bagels and black coffee, all the while people around you seem to be getting satisfaction from lamingtons and meat pies and skinny lattes, and the cultural divide could not seem wider... But ho! As your tummy rumbles pathetically you see down a side street a sign. It reads "NY Style Bagels" Can it be? Is this a mirage? You fight off your first insticts to be cynical and figure it's worth a try. "They are boiled bagels" I'm assured from the girl in the shop. Good. they seem to know what they're doing. Time for a bite.... And there it is. A Bagel. A real Bagel. Visions of salmon and cream cheese dance through your head as you get your fill. Oh you'll be back. INSIDE TIP: Call a day in advance to order a half dozen bagels. omg. I just wrote this and now the craving hit.....NEED MORE BAGELS!

It's always disappointing when what you're presented with does not reflect the image you had in…read moreyour mind. Perhaps the initial service should have been a precursor as none of the three members of staff seemed that interested in serving & when I ordered the bagel they just silently pointed to the remaining bagels that they had left. The bagel itself was nice & probably would have been 100% better with just jam & butter. However I picked the spicy chicken...what I got was a splodge of mayonnaise with a lettuce leaf on top & then a portion of unidentifiable pieces of chicken in a spicy sauce which was freshly zapped in the microwave & then topped with mini gherkins. Whilst the filling had flavour the heat of the chicken mix left the lettuce leaf revoltingly soggy & it all required deconstructing in order to eat it. It was not a nice dining experience. At $10 I feel that the bagel was overpriced especially when I think of the other great quality food I've had recently for the same price.

Scarvelli Cafe was opened by Clare Voitin in 2013 with a commitment of serving "real food" and…read moreoutstanding coffee. They pride them self in showcasing some homemade retail food as well as their own produce from Sway Bay Farm. "Paddock to Plate" is one of the trending topic in food industry right now and it's a philosophy that so many Australian chef, cafe's and restaurants embrace. Clare has an entrepreneurial spirits inside of her starting with her own jewellery store in the district than finally entering her first venture into the food scene inspired by her lawyer husband who grew up on a farm. Her husband passion for the country lead on developing their own farm where some of the meat and majority of the vegetables are produced for Scarvelli's. It's the real Paddock to Plate experience. Clare with her husband run their own business, a 12 acre farm while raising their three boys is just beyond impressive. I was invited to Scarvelli Cafe by Carlos and decided to visit them on a Friday afternoon. I travel from the city using 109 tram from Collins St, the journey takes approximately 40-50 minutes. Upon arriving, I was amazed by the rustic but modern decor. The cafe itself are divided into 4 separate spaces; they have several seats outdoor upfront and then there are two indoor spaces. Honestly, I love the second space the most with open bricks, deer decorations and the world map on the wall. Somehow it was homey, warm, messy yet well decorated. I was seated back on their spacious patio. There is a warm country vibe with some plants, vegetables, rustic wooden panels decorating the dining area. It's perfect for any seasons since they also provide shades to avoid direct sunlight or rain.

I used to go to the gym across the road from Scarvelli and watched it being put together dreaming…read moreabout what it was going to be like while on the stair-master earning more 'eating out' points. Now I go to Scarvelli more than I go to the gym. Unlike the great Snow Pony down the road, we've never had to wait here, so it's a viable back-up option if you can't be bothered waiting there. Not that it's a poor-man's Snow Pony at all: Food is great, but agree with @Monique H about the lack of bread on some breakkie dishes - just seems like an odd statement to make, and means some egg googyness goes to waste without anything to sop it up with. I'm not a regular coffee drinker (I feel your scorn) but the few short blacks I've had here smelt and tasted truly amazing. Might be the fact that the staff is quite young, and everyone below 30 now looks the same to my old-man eyes, but feels like every-time we go in there there's a whole new set of faces working. That's ok though, unlike some I don't get too attached to my waitstaff, and plus it means I can re-use my jokes. Also I think their POS system is rigged through an iPad and every staff member settling our bills seems to struggle with it, but hopefully they've smoothed that small crack over by now.

Really nice afternoon tea / cake shop. Just to sit around soak up the atmosphere with watching…read moretourists discover Southgate... We tried the Black Forest and passion fruit cakes. Both were fantastic. Loved the Black Forest the most. Moist and chocolately without the sugar high!! coffee and hot chocolate were ok but not the worst I've had :)

You really need to be in the mood for something super sweet when you come here. Service is…read moreexcellent and lots of dessert choices from cakes, waffles, crepes, sundaes, macaroons and chocolates. It's quite pricey but they have recently had some specials on Scoopon that have been super popular and you really need to book. We tried the Scoopon $29 dessert platter for two. This consisted of a choice of 4 crepes, chocolate covered strawberries and a milkshake, tea or coffee. I had the salted caramel and banana crepe with salted caramel icecream. It was delicious but very rich. I also had the mint milkshake which was tasty. My partner had the chocolate and strawberry crepe but he wasn't overly impressed. They also have savoury options and high tea experiences. We tried the Raspberry and Rose High Tea. It was a lovely experience, service was great, but it was not the best high tea I have been to. I quite enjoyed the rose flavoured tea and Lavender macaron.

Laid back, cute Brunswick st cafe for breakfast and lunch or brunch! Good prices, great coffee and…read morea cosy atmosphere. The breakfast bowl is healthy eating at its finest. Although the menu is little, it looks delicious for not too much cost. Only one table for four people so not recommended for a big group but great for a catch up with a friend either to eat or just a coffee date. If you are after a hangover breakfast, this isn't your place as the menu appears healthy.

In a world where the price of coffee is rising every day (I have decided that once it hits $4 a…read morelatte I'm switching to water) it's great to find a gorgeous little coffee shop that sells them for only $3.20! But Newtown is not just about coffee, they have great food as well! The menu is all about the simple stuff where you will find muesli, baked eggs and even the classic avo and fetta on sourdough - but all of a fantastic quality and made with fresh, good quality produce. There is no 'heavy' food on the menu, so don't come here if you are after a big, greasy hangover brekky. This morning I treated myself to the muesli which came with poached pear, sliced banana, cranberry and yoghourt to top it off. So. Very. Tasty. The interior is very kitschy, but Newtown pulls it off without being tacky - mismatched crockery, wooden tables and chairs and even a photo of Milo & Otis on the wall. This is a great place to kick-start your morning or weekend.

North side meets Bay Street…read more I like this cafe because to me it feels like a little bit of the North side has come to Port Melbourne. Located even at the northern end of Bay Street, this Cafe is a bit more chill and less pretentious than those closer to the beach. Coffee is great, all the regular milk/non-milk options available, chai and matcha latte are wins also. They haven't got the golden (turmeric) latte yet but I'm working on them. I haven't eaten a large range if their foods but the sandwiches are spot on with fresh bread & fillings and if the peanut and jelly muffin is in the counter stand throw out your diet and get one! The cafe itself is smallish and I find it can get a bit loud, they don't take bookings but don't have an issue with seating a large group, willing to ask other customers to move if need be, and other customers don't mind! The staff are super friendly and helpful and know their regulars well.

I honestly wasn't at all impressed with this place, probably because when I ordered the eggs…read morebenedict it came out to be as a hamburger (or more specifically a breakfast roll). As such it really didn't go down all that well, particularly since there was more bread than benedict on it. The coffee was pretty ordinary as well, so considering all the other options that happen to be around the place, I think I'll give this one a pass.