So, I was surprised to find that this outlet wasn't listed on Yelp, as I couldn't wait to write a…read morereview. Was very keen not to do the usual TGIF visit and The Groove Train at Southland did not disappoint. With the usual menu, at very decent prices, the specials were certainly offering something different. My friend had the mixed grill which was presented in a unique and and appealing way. The service however was the thing that impressed me the most. Very friendly, accommodating and without giving the feeling of being constantly 'helicoptered' the waitress we had was exceptional and would be enough to make me visit this restaurant again. Without hesitation, I'd give The Groove Train at Southland a review of 5stars.

Quality hearty and good portioned food at reasonable prices... pretty much sums up what we had…read more Ordered the egg plant chips and calamari as entree .. for mains Fish of the Day and Rib eye steak.. the egg plant chips was enough to get you full. Think a whole eggplant was served.

Wow...I can't believe no one has written a review for this place yet. This is another favourite…read morelittle gem of a cafe that is just exceptional in every way. The decor is warm and inviting with lots of outdoor seating. The service is fantastic with staff being warm and chatty and very good at good service, making sure you feel like royalty. There is a community here of regulars and the staff all know them well. Inside there are pillows along two wall-seating areas so you can read a good book or just have a great place to sit with a friend over breakfast or lunch. I've had quite a few meals here and my all time favourites are the french toast and the chicken caesar salad. The french toast is done just as it should be, not soggy, but well done and comes with lightly cooked banana halves and crispy, crunchy bacon. The flavours all go so well together. The chicken caesar was perfect with all the components...crunchy homemade crouton slices, poached egg, crunchy bacon and a light dressing that was just right, not too oily and full of flavour. And of course I have to comment on the coffee.....excellent of course!!!! You know I wouldn't come back unless it was LOL It's one of the few places I can "not" order a "strong" latte and it comes out strong (as in not milky and full-flavoured coffee). Highly recommend this place and, it's owned by the same people as Cocos Lounge in Glen Waverley that I rave on about. Food is slightly pricier than a normal run-of-the-mill cafe, but the quality of the food you get is so worth it I'd rather eat here and know every meal I get I will like than to take my chances somewhere less expensive and not sure I'll like what I get.

The staff here are amazing, it's great to see they all genuinely enjoy working together and always…read moremake us feel at home ! The quality of food never disappoints and I can't ever settle for just one coffee, the baristas are brilliant and keep my caffeine needs at bay Always bring my visiting friends and family here and they insist on returning at the next possible opportunity. #parkersislife #seeyoutheretomorrow

Giving 2 stars because the coffee is good (good brand of oat milk - Califa Farms) and the staff are…read morefriendly however wouldn't recommend getting food. Me and my girlfriend had the "Three Amigos" ($18.50) breakfast item because it was the only vegetarian dish for breakfast. Salsa was 90% onion, avocado was spread thinly on one slice of toast and was already brown. Even though we had a Groupon deal which was valued at $57 and we paid $33 it was not worth the money. Would only come again for the coffee

Food: I love Loco! The brunch menu is delicious and their cakes and pastries are excellent. We've…read morealways had an enjoyable experience every time we have visited. Fresh food, and gorgeous coffee. The baked doughnut is delicious, and highly recommended. Atmosphere/service: Staff and friendly and eager to please. We are always treated well, even when only visiting for coffee and cake. The cafe has a modern "industrial" feel, it is fairly small, and can get busy but there are a good range of tables, including outdoor seating, a bench by the till and communal seating, so they certainly do their best to fit in as many people as possible. Would I recommend it: Yes, for brunch and a snack alike, it's a friendly, popular local cafe!

I have to admit it took 5 minutes to actually find Chases Kitchen, it was kinda low key, there was…read moreno logo or anything big but we found it in the end. In the end we found a table and the waiter came straight away, he was very friendly and didn't mind that my mum didn't want dry fruit in her fruit salad. After a small chat the food came in, we were both surprised how quickly it was. I ordered the Boston Burger which was amazing and it came with plenty of chips and it filled me up really easily. The bread is really soft and the chips were very tasty! My mum enjoyed her fruit salad and was very happy with the restaurant (which can be very difficult). All in all I would 100% recommend going to this place, with friendly staff and amazing food what else is there to want?

If you come here hungry, get the Boston Burger! Huge! It actually comes with a pinch of Mexico on…read moreit with it's deliciously hot jalapeno mayo! Hot Stuff! The bread is specially soft and they come with thin crunchy fries. If you don't have much time on lunch break (like myself), called them to order in advance and their friendly staff will prepare a special table for you and everything. Looking for brekkie? They've got 'em all. I usually randomly ask them to prepare me some scrambled eggs on toast with mushrooms, tomato and spinach. The result is better than expected. Try their Benedict eggs as well. All worth it. Lovely and friendly staff! Nice background music!

Fresh burgers and pitas with tasty salad choices. We just wandered in off the street while passing…read morethrough and couldn't be happier with our luck! A twin meal (any burger, fries, and canned drink) for 29 bucks. Nice folks and friendly service.

Chips r better at kfc. Not crunchy. Food is stale in general. Not worth it…read more Calamari and prawn is decent

This place is a steal! Their food is so so cheap! It's every seafood lover's dream come true cause…read moreit sure as hell was mine. Got fish and chips for $6! Yeah you heard me right, $6!!! Good portions too. And they took card. Bless. The only thing I didn't like about this place was that a waitress basically kicked us out because my friend bought cheese and crackers. Like hello, I bought something from your business. It's not like we're mooching off your seating area. Plus, the entire restaurant was empty. She was very aggressive and kept asking if we needed anything else. When I asked if I could have some water, she said to get it myself. Then I angrily retorted back that there was none left. Like be a decent human being, it's not that hard...

Aside from the free wifi, Rowena parade feels like a time capsule of Milk Bar that used to sit on…read moreevery major Melbourne suburban street. It's probably now more of a romanticised version of a Melbourne Milk Bar, but that's not to say it's not authentic. Rowena is still in the same Greek family (given away by the large Greek mural on the wall) - you can often see several generations sitting at the tables and behind the counter. It still functions as a Milk Bar - you can still buy milk there, but it's probably not the place for your weekly shop. That said, they definitely do have the essentials - and they also stock a some great homemade take-away meals - and when I say homemade, they genuinely do seem homemade. I'm a big fan of the Rowena burger, which has caramelised onion just right. My only gripe with their breakfasts is they don't butter the bread - which seems to be to some people's taste, but not mine. The service can be variable. Very much depends on the people on the day - That said, it's always friendly. You just sometimes need to put up a smoke signal to get served. Also, they won't split bills, so if you've got a large group, be prepared to sort the maths out yourself. Out the back there are some longer tables and a sunny garden. You need to walk though the kitchen to get there - which initially feels a little weird, but rest assured it's common practice.

A very quaint place with retro vibes but unfortunately the service and food doesn't match the…read moredecor. First we're told we will have to leave within 40 minutes for another reservation, which is fine, aside from the fact the waitress told us the food we ordered was sold out after 20 mins of waiting -- instead of telling us ahead so we could choose another item. I ordered an iced chocolate which took a solid 15 mins to arrive, and received an iced coffee which had to be remade. For the price ~$25 for a meal, I would expect optimal service which was not delivered. The food itself when it finally arrived was mediocre at best, a monotonous creamy mix of fish and egg. Don't order the smoked trout here. The one thing they did to make up for the service was to offer free drinks, but in all honesty that wasn't worth the amount of time wasted

This cafe has such a curious name - and a quirky vibe. I had passed a few times and wanted to try…read moreit. I finally dropped in and had lunch here. It was a nice visit - the atmosphere is relaxed and service is good. There's outdoor seating as well as a window bench and tables inside. For a small place, it offers a lot for visitors - with a pleasingly varied menu. I enjoyed poached eggs, avocado, mushroom and spinach, presented nicely, tasty to eat and very good value overall. I loved all the curios and posters around the cafe. Coffee is good. I will definitely come back. Thank you.

Love this place for the SOUP! OMG best soup ever there's…read moreusually a choice of 3 everyday made fresh - stuff of soupy delicious dreams like leek and potatoe with chorizo and sour cream and lamb shank and tomato. Super reasonable for $9.50 and the interior is retro fabulous with a framed photo of Kramer - if you're not sold on that who are you.