I have been to two function at Earthly Pleasures, the second was a wedding…read more This is a beautiful venue. Catering was devine and the staff are very friendly and professional making sure their guest are happy. I will definitely come back and recommend this for small to medium functions

Earthly Pleasures is one of the reasons I live on Mount Dandenong…read more Their food is amazing, and their staff are charming. Unfortunately, they don't change their menu anywhere near enough. What they do is great, and if you're visiting, you can't go wrong. As a regular, things will get a bit boring after a month or so. However, if you haven't been there before, you're mad to avoid it - their offerings are amazing, particularly if you're vegetarian.

I come to Benson's regularly with a girlfriend and we love the coffee, hearty breakfast and great…read moreservice. We always have a healthy customised breakfast to suit our Primal goals and it's never a problem. Have had lunch and dinner here too and the food is delicious. Good selection of cakes and slices too. Cosy, comfortable and good location.

Just had lunch here before going on the puffing billy. The food is great and the service was very…read morefriendly. I would hesitate recommending this place for a bite before or after the train trip.

Kallista Tea Room has been on my to-visit list for a while and when we decided to drop in, at lunch…read moreon a weekday, I was very pleasantly surprised. Let's talk food: AMAZING. I had the chilli eggs and would heartily recommend: just the right amount of kick and full of flavour. Hubby had the brioche french toast, slightly elevated from your typical fare by the delicious addition of pear compote and coconut custard. A must have for all the sweet tooths out there. The prices were maybe a touch on the dearer side (think tourist pricing) though I personally think reasonable enough for the quality. As far as atmosphere think ecclectic-bush-hole-in-the-wall; a big tick in my book. With a laid-back, chill vibe it's perfect for a long, gossipy cuppa or just a quick bite to eat. Of note and one of the HUGE highlights for me was the picturesque native cockatoo viewing: free with lunch. The interior of the cafe has a section with this glorious picture window showing the local winged residents chilling, pruning and putting on a free show. It was as unexpected as it was delightful. I'll definitely be back: the high tea is calling my name.

Food was very nice, good atmosphere and enjoyed watching the birds…read moreantics................................

This is my go to place for my designer coffee at brekky, and a great range of breakfast items…read more Their breads are tops, and the range of pastries is amazing. It can get busy, but you have the option of eating outside, always pleasant watching people parallel park! I highly recommend Chocolate sensation for just a coffee, a quiche or a light meal.

This place is great, my favourite bakery in the area. Crispy pastries, delicious pies (with proper…read moreidentifiable ingredients!!), beautiful breads. Oh, and of course, their range of sweets is impressive! Can eat in, though it gets pretty squishy at peak hour. If you're looking to grab a quick snack and coffee for the road, avoid in the mornings as the queues can mean you'll be waiting a good 10-15 mins.

What a place! Well worth the drive and what a picturesque drive it is. The first thing you notice…read moreis the magnificent looking silos. On a wet summers day the mist was rolling in so it made it all the more pretty. Everything about the cafe is thought thru, from the bakery to finishing touches of the decor. Our waiter was efficient and had a great sense of humour. He certainly made it all the more memorable. The drinks came quickly followed by our delicious meals. We were there for breakfast but there is everything from buying a loaf of bread and toasting it yourself, pastries to the purchase of three different sized picnic baskets. And if the salads on display are anything to go by I'll certainly be back to order one and stroll through their gardens. They are currently expanding the gardens. But there is plenty to do! From lawn bowls, children's play areas, picnic area and meet bubble and squeak the residents of the pig sty. I couldn't recommend the Piggery Cafe enough. I will certainly be back. I could imagine that it will get busy on the weekends if during the week was anything to go by - so be prepared. Happy eating.

Really enjoyed it. We had the cheeseburger, a whole grilled trout with a side of rosemary fries,…read moreand a smoked sausage hot and pink from the smoker, a little spicy and served with pickled cucumber and carrot. One of the few places in Melbourne that cooks burgers to order, but unfortunately we ordered medium rare and it arrived well done. Still tasty though! The trout, however, was genuinely AMAZING. Succulent and cooked to perfection on a hot grill. Chips were golden and crispy with a rosemary salt, really good. The sausage and pickles were delicious. There's no phone signal (for us anyway) so it's a rare chance to fully focus without the temptation of peeking at the phone. The meals took a fair stint to arrive, but we weren't there for fast food and the location is incredibly beautiful so it was a nice chance to stop and breathe. Speaking of breathing - we were seated outside, and every time the wind gusted our way there was a waft of .... I don't know what. Sewage? Pigs? Something on the septic side of the scent spectrum (I know, pure poetry). It wasn't pleasant so I removed a star for that.

I am torn with this place. The food is great - but the…read morecustomer service is terrible!! Even when it is not busy, staff chat among themselves, there is lots of waiting, they forgot my order last time..... apologetic, but when you just want a decent coffee and then dont have time to wait for another one its frustrating. It's a nice place.... but consistantly more of a miss than a hit.

This place turned out to be somewhat better than I expected, but then again I did end up here…read moresometime after my first visit. Yeah, since I happened to be down in Belgrave I thought that I'd give this place another shot, and it turned out to be quite worth the trip as well. Not only was the service actually pretty good, but they also have some nice beers on tap as well, something that is certainly going to be standing out where I am concerned. Yeah, this place was pretty cool, and I'd certainly be visiting it again if I land up in Belgrave.

The Bell Tavern is your staple pub and grub provider in Belgrave…read more With a music venue, Ale House, bar and plenty of cafes on the busy strip, The Bell sits proud on the hill providing locals with an 'Irish Pub' feel with an Aussie twist. With standards on tap, and beers by the bottle in the fridge, The Bell also has a full wine list and spirit selection. The food is basic pub fare, with pizza, chips and the usual grab you want when having a few beers on offer. No fancy stuff here, just a tried and tested range of favourites that never seem to go out of style. Although the odd night of live music is hosted here, The Bell Tavern caters for those who don't want to talk over a band and aren't after all the bells and whistles that sometimes come with pub dining.