Great little place. Long line moves fast. Delicious inventive babaganoush poached egg brekkie…read more Also very generous portion of side smoked salmon. Great service and lively atmosphere. Definitely a worthwhile experience.

Solid brunch place with some inventive breakfast items on a cool street. Ordered the babaganoush…read morebreakfast plate with two poached eggs on top of toast with grilled halloumi and a smear of babganoush on the bottom of the plate. It was tasty but the threw all of the items on the two pieces of toast piled on top of one another - like they were in too big a rush to notice or care and I had to reconstruct it myself. Would have liked a bit more of the eggplant spread given that it was featured in the menu listing up front and not barely enough to call it a condiment. Coffee looked pretty but was just okay. Nice place overall.

Don't come i ordered a simple meal. When it came it had taken 40 minutes to vome and the was…read moreinclean the bread was and had a hair in it. In the restaurant it was so hot and other customers smelt. Avoid at all costs

The first day in Australia, I was craving a big, hearty sandwich, a rarity in Japan. A quick Google…read moresearch led me to Bowery to Williamsburg. The name suggests a connection to the street or bridge in NYC. Am I correct? Located in the alley between Flinders and Collins, parallel to Russell, it was a bit unexpected to find this eatery here. With plenty of tables on the patio and inside, the atmosphere was inviting. Being alone, I didn't want to occupy a larger table, so I decided to grab my order to go. After glancing over the menu, my eyes locked on the 'Reuben,' thinking 'this can't go wrong.' The staff were kind and friendly. Despite not dining in, they allowed me to sit and wait at a table. After a few minutes, I received my order and rushed back to the hotel because I couldn't wait! Excitement led me to open the box like a treasure chest, revealing a huge sandwich - the portion I had been searching for. In Japan, where I live, the general trend is to reduce portions to maintain prices rather than increase prices to keep portions consistent in the face of inflation. Now you understand how crucial this is. Another crucial aspect - the taste was on point. With a generous portion of meat, it dominated the experience along with the sourness from the pickled cabbage. It was a bit too sour for my taste, but I assume that's how a Reuben usually tastes. Overall, I was really pleased with this place and would love to come back again.

This was the best breakfast we've had in Melbourne so far. Wonderful environment, great service,…read moreand absolutely delicious food. We ordered the salmon benedict, the "mighty" bacon and egg breakfast sandwich, and the house special chicken and waffles. All flavors wonderfully balanced! nothing overbearing. In particular the cherries, tomatoes and arugula to the side of the waffle was a wonderful way to add to the flavor profile. Perfect portion sizes as well. We also had a takeaway waffle and some coffee which was delicious as well. If I was local I have a feeling I would be here quite a lot. Highly recommended.

Cute little cafe with lovely staff. Had an awesome breakfast and would definitely recommend!read more

Best porridge I've ever had, and so beautifully presented. Caramelized bananas, blackberries, and…read moreother things I'm not even sure of! My husband had the baked eggs with potatoes and sausage and said it was delicious as well. Place is welcoming and pretty cozy, and service prompt and friendly. We can't wait to try the other items on the menu.

This place is definitely worth a visit! The café has a welcoming atmosphere, and even though it…read morewas busy, the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout my visit. I ordered eggs with salmon, and it was delish! The salmon was fresh and paired really well with the eggs, making for a simple but delicious breakfast. The quality of the food and the great service make it well worth the visit. I'd happily come back the next time I'm in Melbourne.

We had such a wonderful experience at Higher Ground! The food was absolutely delicious and the…read morequality was excellent everything we ordered was fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. We genuinely enjoyed every part of our meal. A special thank you to Merion and Slami, our servers, who were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. They made the whole experience even more enjoyable and made us feel so well taken care of. Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, and fantastic service. We enjoyed it so much and would definitely come back! Highly recommend!

This cafe was recommended to me because it is housed in an old power station or something to that…read moreeffect. Space had a lot of natural light but the service was terrible. We interacted with three different servers and all were obnoxious. Skip it; lots of other cute coffee shops with better service. Food was blah!

The breakfast buffet is massive . You get Brekkie items . Plus lots of desserts like carrot cake …read more And made to order smoothies with protein powder . Great service and love the high ceilings and get a window seat and watch the ambiance on the street .

Breakfast they say, is the most important meal of the day, it gives you energy, gives you clarity…read moreto get through the day, it sets the tone. So finding the perfect breakfast, well let's face it, is reality easy in a city such as Melbourne. So many cafes and restaurants offering their take on poached eggs, smashed avocado sprinkled with the latest super food grain and freshly juiced kale and ginger juice makes it a smorgasbord of choices for today's customer. Hotel restaurants around the world have been offering up a breakfast buffet since the dawn of time, with a large degree of failure. The biggest challenge being keeping the offering hot and serving up a variety that keeps them a step a head of their competition. Collins Kitchen in the Grand Hyatt Melbourne offers up this time honoured tradition and where others have missed the mark the Hyatt have not only exceeded the mark but have set the barre to new heights. Firstly this is a grand restaurant overlooking the plain trees of Russell Street, with warm and inviting furniture that lets you know you're in a five star dining room in a world renowned hotel, a perfect place for the perfect breakfast. The major difference here is how they offer you the food, there is not a trestle table or Bain marie in sight, instead they have four show kitchens, each with a dedicated chef, either cooking to order your choice of eggs, be it poached or a wonderful fluffy omelette, or continually cooking crispy bacon, sauté mushrooms or an array of dim sum. Fresh fruit, an assortment of freshly baked bread and a chef offering to squeeze you a super juice, is awaiting you in another kitchen. There's a deli with smoked salmon, turkey and ham on offer with a great selection of cheese and crackers. If that doesn't fill you up then you'll need to head over to what one can only describe as heavens kitchen. Freshly made waffles and pancakes with fruit compotes and cream. Pastries and cakes galore will give anyone with a slight sugar addiction the fix they need. The only way to make this experience better would be to offer ice cream for the waffles, but that's just me being slightly greedy. This is not a place for a quick breakfast, to get the full experience you need to spend a couple of hours here and for $42 is certainly value for money.

One of the best moments in my entire Melbourne's trip is finding little cafe that completely took…read moremy breath away. Especially when it's located in the famous Flinders Lane - A place dedicated to street eats, bars, cafes, funky street arts and tourists. Amongst the hustle and bustled, there is Roule Gallete, hidden in plain sight and snug in Scott Alley. A bit of navigating needed, but I promise... Wander inside and you will be rewarded with something that will pamper your palate and senses. I ventured for their Riviera ($12) - home made salted caramel, almond and vanilla ice cream. The feather-light crepes just melts in the mouth and the salted caramel had a good balance of sweet and savory. Altogether it was just fantastically rich in flavor. Definitely one of the best crepes I've ever had! Just like many quintessential French cafe, it has traditional intimate interior and outdoor sidewalk seating (best way to enjoy the ambiance). And to complete the experience, they got French music playing in the background and French staff, speaking with a strong French accent... OH La la!! In all, I had a lovely dining experience at Roule Gallette! The French crepe is simply divine! And even though the cafe is perfectly petite, it carries such a character that puts a smile on my face :).

Always enjoy the food, the cute cafe part in the alleyway. And have appreciated the generosity of…read morestaff even when I buy something small I feel quite valued as a customer. And the French accents are sweet too ;)

While our stay in Melbourne, we tried everything from the breakfast menu, and the dishes varied…read morefrom top-notch to even better. Seriously, there wasn't a dish that I wouldn't recommend. All been consistently great. They looked great, they tasted great, and were priced great = reasonably. The ambiance was cozy yet tasteful. Reminded us of European cafés. The staff was attentive and friendly, so was the owner. Can't recommend this place highly enough. A must-go when in Melbourne!

This spot was in walking distance of my hotel. It is such a cute spot and the ambiance is super…read morewelcoming ! After a quick glance of the menu I decided on Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta. It was so delicious and the egg was poached perfectly. It also came with a pumpkin hummus, which was delicious! Service was wonderful. Great breakfast spot in Melbourne !

Very nice cozy place in an alley where not much traffic. Inside is beautiful as well. Servers are…read morefriendly and quick. Latte is delicious and eggs Benedict with smoked salmon was one of the best. Enough flavor, not flowing in sauce - just right amount

Great food, great service. Great location. Well worth a visit if you are in Melbourne.read more

A great breakfast menu. Our choices included the Chilli Scrambled Eggs, the Seasonal Local…read moreMushrooms and the Seasonal Avocado. Presentation was superb, my stomach is rumbling. If I had to make one complaint, I needed a sharper knife to cut through the toast or develop stronger wrists.

This cafe/restaurant is my local. I enjoyed a relaxed summer afternoon sitting on the outdoor patio…read morewith a glass of Rose - a very nice environment. I haven't eaten here yet, but the dishes I saw being served to others looked really good. I definitely will come back to sample more. The menu is not extensive but looks good, to suit a range of tastes and different sized appetites. Service is very good, that's a big drawcard for me to return. Thank you.