Breakfast, we are told, is the most important meal of the day, but unfortunately very few…read morerestaurants get it right. The Diplomat Cafe in Highett I'm pleased to announce is one of the few. This cafe is centrally located on the main strip across the road from the Highett train station. The cafe itself is really well designed with a small show kitchen pumping out meals to a rather large minimalistic dining room. It really has a great vibe. The first thing that I was impressed with was the staff. Upon arrival I was greeted warmly, and escorted to my table, offered water and a coffee to start with. This in itself seems to be a lost art in today's restaurant scene. I ordered a jasmine pearl tea to start, which, when arrived was presented on a wooden board, with a cup, an iron teapot and a box with three sandglass minute timers. The first one set at one minute, the second at three mins and the third at five minutes. Each timer representing the strength of the tea. A pretty cool concept. The menu looked awesome, but all I really wanted was poached eggs, bacon and mushrooms. So that's what I ordered. Now it's generally at this stage when I ask the waiter if I could have my bacon crispy, but in all honestly I forgot, so I was a bit concerned. My breakfast arrived in a reasonable timeframe, and my first impression was, that it looked pretty good. It wasn't good, not at all, it was awesome. Let's start with the eggs. Perfectly poached, soft and gooey yolks, and perfectly poached whites. As much as the eggs impressed me it was the bacon that wowed me. Crispy but still juicy and full of flavour, just the way I like it. I have to say this was one of the best bacon and eggs I've ever had. The food that was coming out of that kitchen was amazing. So if you find yourself down Highett way check out The Diplomat, it truly was amazing.

WOW what a place! And what a find. The staff are extremely friendly, helpful and nothing was too…read moremuch trouble. Both the breakfast and lunch menu options were varied. I had the smashed avocado and poached eggs and it was absolutely scrumptious. Couldn't recommend this establishment enough. The atmosphere was buzzing and filled with laughter and cheer. A must try if you ask me.

This is my lunch break coffee shop :) I have closer ones but I walk further just for this place…read more Their coffee is AMAZING! All their sandwiches and rolls are made fresh in front of you with your choice of bread as they bake it themselves. One downside is they don't have any gluten free bread. However all sandwich fillings are fresh and tasty. The inside of the cafe is small with limited table space, however outside is bigger and is undercover with clear "walls" to protect from the wind. They also have heaters in the outdoor section, thus perfect for any and all weather :) very reasonable priced, check it out for yourself!

Seriously unreal coffee! A very small place and the owner is just lovely and he remembers customers…read morenames and regular orders :) have cute little mug and teapots and other nicknacks for sale. They have a lovely counter with all homemade desserts and sweet treats! Have just installed some protective clear "walls" to their little outdoor section, much better for any weather now :) enjoy it for yourself!!!

I go to this coffee shop pretty much every week day. The staff is friendly and make absolutely…read moredelicious coffee - maybe even the best I've ever had.

I love bagels and was super excited to notice Huff Bagelry in Mentone. It's only once you're inside…read morethat you realise what a large cafe this is - plenty of seating and a nice airy vibe. Of course, it's all about the bagels so we had a quick look at the menu and ordered. You choose your bagel first: - plain, sesame, poppy - garlic, salt & rosemary - onion & poppy - lot (sesame, caraway, onion, garlic, salt) - rye - wholemeal (with oats or seeds) - pizza - blueberry - choc-chip - cinnamon & raisin Then you decide if you want it toasted, and then what toppings. As well as the standard cream cheese offerings, they also have a whopping choice of toppings, from tuna melt, to breakfast, to salmon, and chicken schnitzel. We both ordered the chicken schnitzel (with cheese, red pesto, rocket & mayo for $10) and I got mine on a lot bagel and toasted. They're freshly made right at the counter and the staff have a super chilled but professional vibe - they were so precise about putting the toppings together, I was very impressed. We only had to wait about 5 minutes and then I was in bagel heaven - not only was the bagel amazing but the schnitzel was perfect and I loved the combination of flavours. For me there was a little too much red pesto but that was easily sorted out with a knife. I loved this place and am hoping to return for a second bagel-scoffing lunch before I head back to Glasgow.

Bagels are pretty lit. I've never actually been there but I think that I like there bagels pretty…read moremuch

Stopped by for a coffee kick.. damnn it definitely did the job and did I mention it's one of the…read morebest coffee I have ever had. On point Absolutely satisfied!

The egg and bacon roll was great. And good value. The French toast was quite blandread more

Cuppa cottage is considered by a few, the place to visit in Sandringham. This sugary sweet as a…read morebutton cafe and tea room took me back to my time in Scotland, where is love is shown through how much food they can forced feed you. I enjoyed a strong brew of T2 Earl Grey and of course a necessary cakie - caramel slice. They are famous for their freshly baked, big scones on display in the front ($6 with condiments). They have sweet- plain, raspberry, date or savoury- cheese and spinach. Prices are quite reasonable with sweet bakes ranging between $3-5. There is also an all day breakfast/brunch and savoury bakes such a tarts and quiche options. The service can be a little hit and miss, but you're always served with a warm smile. The decor is eclectic with new and old knick knacks and cooking books and childrens toes. If you can't afford a trip back to the Motherland, than enjoy a strong brew and a little sweet treat here instead and use your imagination. Maybe even adopt a strong British accent?

BRING IT ON! The Parlour is back up and running with great food, great vibes, great coffee,…read moreexcellent friendly staff/service. You cant go wrong with the neighbourhood gem that is back to its former glory and doing really well. I can't wait to go back.

Another success for the Bayside area!…read more The Parlor is a gorgeous cafe located on Weatherall Road that opened at the end of 2011. Since then, I feel this cafe has gone from strength to strength. This local delight is now open Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings (hopefully with more nights to come). Considering The Parlor is almost isolated in a largely residential area, you may be surprised to see how busy it is - especially on weekend mornings! But how can you blame the Bayside population? The Parlor is simply a pleasure to visit. The menu is varied, offering something for everyone and being updated often. I've found the meal sizes to be generous, especially when ordering brunch. The french toast was of a gigantic size. The little touches are cute, such as milkshakes coming in adorable milk bottles. Flowers on the table, friendly staff... you can see why this place is thriving in Beaumaris. The front deck is perfect for catching some rays of sunshine, with the view of the golf course. If the weather is less than ideal, don't forget there's also a back room. The large communal table in front of the kitchen helps to give the Parlor a lovely and warm homely feel. My favourite spot would be the quaint table for two inside, overlooking the deck. Just remember for busy times, you can call up ahead and reserve a spot! The Parlor Milkbar and Kitchen is truly a hidden gem, that has impressed since it's opening.

Have been meaning to check this place out for a while. Very inconspicuous quant airy and cosy…read morefeel. Menu looks pretty darn good and the table next to us looked eve better! Pity at the time of visit it was just before 3. Mental note... leave room for an afternoon meal. Had this baguette chicken thing. Probably not the best thing used to judge them on. So will definitely come back to try the breakfast menu and update this review. Coffee was ok. Bit too milky. Service is great. eclectic local patrons ..

I love this cafe so much and it has now become a regular meeting place with friends. Based in the…read moreindustrial area of Mordialloc, this modern and cool cafe has a lot to offer. Their menu is great, serving a range of delicious items that may seem unusual but always taste amazing. All food is reasonable price. Their special milkshakes are a must have! Highlights from past milkshakes have been the Golden Gaytime and Snickers flavours. More a breakfast based menu but great for lunch too. The Big Breaky with bread, poached eggs, bacon, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms and tomato relish is an all time favourite! Highly recommend. Try making a booking before you go, as it does get busy quickly and limited seating is available.

First review! Wow! What an amazing breakfast, great way to start a Friday! Or any other day. Great…read morefood and service! Good start to my birthday too. Will definitely be back for a lunch and/or dinner. Don't think about going to Onyx, just do it.

This place does the best hot chocolates and coffee in bayside! I don't know what they do but I have…read morebeen here twice and ordered a second drink each time! This morning we tried breakfast there and it was excellent. The muesli bowls was so so good-they have got the flavours and textures spot on. My husband had the breakfast roll and he said for something so simple, it was perfect. This is definitely our new regular!!

I had heard a lot about Whisk & Grind, so when I walked in and the decor wasn't particularly fancy…read moreI was a little taken aback, but I went with it as the cafe was very busy; which is always a positive signal. We were not in the marked for anything big, so ordered their homemade sausage rolls, we were given the option of their house relish which I most excitedly accepted. I ordered a chair latte to accompany, then showed myself a seat at the communal table placed in the centre of the cafe. The communal table is a nice concept, I like it but it often doesn't work depending on number of patrons, groups and such but this was okay. There were some magazines and newspapers scattered on the table which brought entertainment during our overall 15 minute wait. Good Brought first, drinks second. Sausage roll too good to care. Their sausage rolls are amazing. They're not greasy, they crumble beautifully and the filling was to die for! We had to stop ourselves getting seconds! You should just go get one. Just go. My chai was delicious, I got two cups put of it. I hate it when you get 1.5 or 2.25 cups- what's that about? So frustrating! Nonetheless, the chai was perfect, plus I asked for honey with it and they gave me a whole jar instead of a little ramekin, I appreciated that. Also, the cakes in their display look so scrum-diddli-um-cious! Much recommended!

Whisk and Grind is easy to find, halfway down Keys St which is just off Beach Rd (therefore making…read moreit a great location to grab a takeaway and walk along the beach). In comparison to other local cafes that open later, Whisk and Grind is more convenient as it opens at 7am Monday - Saturday. This earlier opening time enables earlier beach walks with the promise of coffees and baked goods! The biggest positive of Whisk and Grind is all of its goodies are made on site. They even offer catering services! With so many different pastries and cakes to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice. They even make their own jams and relishes! The mixed berry cheesecake is a winner and I'm keen to try a croissant next time I visit. Whisk and Grind use Gravity Espresso for their coffee and also offer a range of fresh juices. Slight suggestions? I've only visited Whisk and Grind twice. The service has been a little inconsistent, but I may have just been unlucky one of the days I visited (and I'm more than happy to try again). Just worth noting that Whisk and Grind closes at 3pm on a Saturday and is closed Sundays. There's a few places to leave bikes out the front, if you've just come from a bayside ride. Whisk and Grind has one large communal table, so if you've got a large group coming in, you are probably best to try snag that. It's casual and comfortable, with a pleasant atmosphere suggesting it'd be nice to pop in on a Saturday morning and read the paper over coffee and a croissant.