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    Hardware Societe

    4.3 (267 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Hannah P.

    HANDS DOWN THE BEST BREAKFAST SPOT IN MELBOURNE; service was impeccable and the food was just divine. Felt welcomed and cozy in the small cafe, will definitely be visiting regularly!

    Croque Madame. So delicious
    Khomesh S.

    The food was so delicious. For lunch, it is a great place. Nice and cozy. Definitely a good place to go

    Waiting for my delicious food !!
    Jackie W.

    This place is adorable. I actually had two visits here because it was so good, i had to return. Service was fast on the weekdays and of course a little bit slower on the weekends when it is jam packed. Be prepared to wait on sat or Sunday. It is definitely worth it. It is cool because you order everything online and don't have to wait while you sit. Staff are easily available to help you with anything or questions on the menu. They also have locations in Paris and Barcelona. Recommended if you are in any of these cities! Both of the flatwhite and chai latte were delicious. On the two visits, I had the croque madam and tofu scramble, and both dishes were huge portions that I had to take away.

    Interior.
    Katerina K.

    Cute place for breakfast or brunch. Note 1: the corner table outside might get a wif of the garbage cans around the corner, depending on wind direction. Note 2: there is another place with 'Hardware' in the name. Make sure you're in the e right one (we missed the first time). Coffe super tasty! Grilled mushroooms and Crab Benedict awesome too. Additional plus is butter and jams on all the tables to finish up your meal with.

    Baked eggs (deux)
    Pearce D.

    There's a lot of hype for this place but with good reason. I've never ordered multiple meals as a solo diner just to sample different things, but I was tempted to do so here. But like most others, I defaulted to the baked eggs. Definitely did not disappoint, though the only negative was that it did take quite a while. There's going to be a line, but it moves exceptionally quick. Just go. You won't regret it.

    Stephanie C.

    This place is rated as the best brunch place on many tourist guides, so I gave it a shot. I ordered what it's known for: the lobster benedict. Oh yes, it was so soft and fresh but also..so cold. Would order again? ...Maybe not. There actually were a lot of other options I was tempted to get instead of the benedict, but given the short amount of time I was in town I just went with the standard. I also absolutely loved the green tea latte. It's very strong for the matcha lovers. There's always a long line, so plan ahead!

    Flat white with fried brioche and iced latte with deuce baked eggs

    Delicious breakfast and coffee! We loved everything about this cute brunch for a full day of walking around the city!

    Eggs benedict with Lobsters
    Saif A.

    The taste was amazing and the bun was spectacular. I am definitely coming back. Last call is 2:30pm

    baked egg goodness
    Hansel B.

    Breakfast/Brunch - doesn't matter what you want, this place has you covered. I recommend the Baked Eggs Deux, they have a few other baked egg options that will hit the spot. The place can get quite packed, but it's a short wait if you are a small group.

    Val M.

    Great place! You literally can pick anything on the menu and you can't go wrong. Capuchino and double whites are delicious. In USA double whites are not widely available, so I would always get extra cup :) love it:) The place is small and very popular, so you might will have to wait for a little while, but it all worth it. The atmosphere is very cool and staff is very friendly. All dishes were very fresh and super tasty, and food presentation was awesome. Recommend it! Cheers :)

    Jennifer K.

    If you are into Brunch, You should not miss eating at The Hardware Societe! We arrived on a weekday before the lunch rush and there was no wait for a table for 2. Menu selection is really good and of course it took us awhile to decide on what to order. Our waiter was really friendly and gave us several recommendation. We shared: Baked Eggs Deux ($18) Seared Scallops and Tuna Millefeuille ($26) Matcha Maiden Green Tea Latte ($5) Artisanale Limonade by Hansi ($4.50) The Baked Eggs with Chorizo was just so good and comforting! Love all the components in the dish! But that Seared Scallops dish probably one of the best brunch food I ever ate! I love the scallops and the tartness of the tartar from apple and yuzu alioli. The menu has so many choices includes wagyu beef, pork belly, duck confit and even lobster! And there is always quite a few vegetarian options. I still dream about having Scallops and Tuna for brunch...............

    Baked Eggs with Chorizo Sausage, Piquillo Pimento Sauce, Crunchy Almonds, and Queso de Cabra Goats Milk Cheese
    Tammy L.

    We saved the best cafe of our trip for last, and it most definitely did not disappoint! Hardware Societe, another laneway cafe in Melbourne on my fooding list, isn't quite a dime a dozen. From their country-side ambience to its to-the-point yet cordial service - not to mention their food - this place serves up a delicious frenzy! I have never seen two chefs in Australia working at such top speed... There was quite the line when we arrived at Hardware Societe at around 10am, and though we did wait for a little bit in the chilly weather, the warm, moist banana bread made up for it! The Banana and Coconut Loaf (15) was probably one of the best - if not the best - banana bread I've ever had, even though I don't like bananas that much. Now that is saying something. The bread had whole chunks of caramel banana in it, and although I don't think it added anything to it, it didn't take away either. The salted caramel marscapone was "cherry on top," moistening the bread further while adding some sweetness - making this dish a perfect 10! The only downside? Getting really full after finishing a whole loaf! The Baked Eggs with Chorizo Sausage, Piquillo Pimento Sauce, Crunchy Almonds, and Queso de Cabra Goats Milk Cheese (17) was also delicious. The dish was nice and steamy, making it a perfect breakfast item for a chilly morning! The egg was baked and overly well done, which made it the perfect spread texture for the baguette that came with it. The baguette was also fresh and crunchy, and not at all stale or scratchy - the main reason I typically don't like baguettes. There are very few dishes I would ever order twice at a cafe - and Harware Societe has successfully created two! I'd have to say - even I am quite impressed. As for their latte - it wasn't anything outstanding, but the hot chocolate looked even better! I was slightly envious of Jo's steamy pot of it...

    Kel P.

    There's a reason why there's a constant queue (and it's a long one) out this shop! The food is great, the coffee is great, the setting is great! You basically cannot go wrong to visit this joint if you are a foodie! While the setting is no first date romantic, it is a trendy place where you can get a nice setting with great food! The food there is generally more fusion, where you get interesting combinations and overall it's just pure brilliance! I reckon just looking at he menu and discussing what they are is already a fun game! Food as expected is great, so I won't discuss much here. Go experience it yourself! Note, it is not exactly cheap, and yes you better get there early to avoid the minimum 1 hr queue.

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